Tommy Walsh's Eco House
Tommy Walsh's Eco House

Tommy Walsh's Eco House (2007)

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1 Season
October 3, 2007
English

Synopsis

TV DIY star Tommy Walsh is set the challenge of a lifetime. In this series we see Tommy and his team push their talents right to the edge, going beyond anything he has previously attempted on TV.....to build an eco-friendly house in 60 days for £60K!

Network

Discovery

Episodes

Introduction
E1

Introduction

Oct 3, 2007
25 min

The DIY guru attempts to build an affordable eco-friendly home in 60 days with a limited budget.

Installing Rainwater-Harvesting Drainage System
E2

Installing Rainwater-Harvesting Drainage System

Oct 10, 2007
25 min

The team installs the rainwater-harvesting drainage system, which supplies the toilets, washing machine and dishwasher.

Block-And-Beam Floor Delay
E3

Block-And-Beam Floor Delay

Oct 17, 2007
25 min

With the block-and-beam floor nowhere to be seen, the team tries to come up with a solution to allow the bricklayers to begin their work.

Damp-Proof Membrane & Thermal Blocks
E4

Damp-Proof Membrane & Thermal Blocks

Oct 24, 2007
25 min

To improve the house's energy efficiency, a damp-proof membrane is laid to prevent heat loss and thermal blocks are used instead of concrete increasing, the house's thermal efficiency.

First-Floor Joists & Timber Frame Roof
E5

First-Floor Joists & Timber Frame Roof

Oct 31, 2007
25 min

The joists for the first floor are installed along with the timber frame that forms the basis of the roof. And the team try to eat doughnuts without licking their lips.

Polyurethane Wall Insulation
E6

Polyurethane Wall Insulation

Nov 7, 2007
25 min

Polyurethane wall insulation is added, and the team considers installing supportive wooden pegs called 'nogs'.

Roof Slates & Solar Panels
E7

Roof Slates & Solar Panels

Nov 14, 2007
25 min

The roof slates and solar panels are fitted to the house, and the team learns the property will be the most energy-efficient in the Fens.

Exterior Cladding & Under-Floor Heating
E8

Exterior Cladding & Under-Floor Heating

Nov 21, 2007
25 min

The house starts to take shape as the exterior cladding is fitted and the under-floor heating is installed.

Rooms Boarded & Special Water Tank
E9

Rooms Boarded & Special Water Tank

Nov 28, 2007
25 min

The rooms are boarded in preparation for plastering, and a special water tank becomes the latest environmentally friendly addition to the project.

Completing The Project
E10

Completing The Project

Dec 5, 2007
25 min

With the deadline looming, there's still a lot to do. Tommy and the team work on the fitting the staircase, tiling, electrics and plumbing in a bid to complete the project.

Cast

Details

Original Title

Tommy Walsh's Eco House

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Production

Free Spirit Film and TV