Richard explains how a mini split unit is installed; Jenn explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; Nathan installs a butcher block countertop.
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Richard Trethewey explains how a ductless heat pump unit, commonly known as a mini split, is installed; Jenn Nawada explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Nathan Gilbert replaces a couples’ laminate countertop with butcher block. Then he demonstrates how to apply a mineral oil finish to it.
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How to Install a Wall-Mounted Mini-Split
Richard installed a 12,000 BTU SEER Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump System [https://amzn.to/2NzrgYz], which is manufactured by LG [https://lghvac.com/home].
Installing a mini split is an involved process, so Richard recruited the help of Boston Standard Plumbing for the installation [https://www.bostonstandardplumbing.com/].
All About Japanese Maples
Jenn discussed a variety of Japanese maple trees, which can be found at most nurseries.
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Stonegate Gardens [https://www.stonegategardens.com/].
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Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) [https://www.homeinspector.org/].
How to Install a Butcher Block Countertop
Nathan installed Unfinished Maple Butcher Block Countertop, which is manufactured by Hardwood Reflections [https://hardwoodreflections.com/]. He ordered an 8’ and 4’ section.
To cut the butcher block to size, Nathan used a TS 55 circular track saw [https://amzn.to/36gBhAz], which is manufactured by Festool [www.festoolusa.com].
To secure the two sections together, Nathan used Gorilla [www.gorillatough.com] wood glue [https://amzn.to/2MvtyHU]and Zipbolt [http://zipbolt.com.au/] UT Joint Connectors [https://amzn.to/3adgnmX].
In the segment in the Barn after the project, Nathan demonstrated how to finish butcher block using Food Grade Cutting Board Oil [https://amzn.to/3ou5oL3], which is manufactured by Howard Products [https://www.howardproducts.com/].
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19 Comments
First you filthy animals. LoL
I wish I never got those mini splits because my electric bill went from $125 to $365.62!!! Never in my life I have ever had a bill that high.. I wish I got central air and heat unit
My butcher block countertops are 30 years old. They were in style then, they are in style now, and always will be. They are treated a few times a year with food-safe mineral oil and there are no signs of rot, even around the sink.
I refer to home inspection reports as comic books. To be honest some of them are probably better than Marvel or DC might put out.
wow i cant believe that TOH has never heard of wireless teleportation exhausts!
I have been watching many episodes about the mini splits, and also have two friends in the HVAC business. After hearing about the pros and cons, and why it is important for a professional to install them, it is appalling to know there's a manufacturer on Facebook that tells people that anyone can self install their own mini split system.
I love this video❤
I had my house evaluated for mini-splits. There is no central place to install one that would be suitable. Even two mini-splits wouldn’t keep the bedrooms cool.
I have 2 questions for Nathan, why not match the grain on the two sides? Also, why was there a gap between the wall and the block on install that was visible from underneath?
Why can’t the evaporator still be a window unit and the condenser stays outside?
The mini split evaporators are ugly.
10:39 WTF was that?
Should of got a Japanese branded A/C not some crappy LG
I’ve always considered myself a gentlemen, but gosh with Jenn…there’s 2 things that always draw me into listening to her 😁
I would sooner live with laminate countertops but ditch that tile on day one.
A nicely made and sealed butcher block should last 50 yrs. Even years after when it may split a bit, it is so rustic and beautiful
Japanese maple native to Japan who would have thought
Looks like Jen has been enhanced… Looking good Jen! Oh my!
Love this show.
🤦🏻♂️ I can’t believe he glued that perpendicular joint like that. With seasonal movement, that glue was useless. For such a small return piece, they could have had the wood strips running in the same direction. Sure, end grain will be visible but the joint would never open up. Come on TOH—you’re better than this. As a finish carpenter with nearly 20 years experience, I learned the proper technique from watching Norm’s New Yankee Workshop and Tom from TOH.