They seemed like a lovely couple and I'm glad the budget wasn't blown out of the water for a change. I liked how the house came out and that the original house was not overshadowed by the extension. Wasn't a big fan of the pergola - to me they looked like concrete/block pillars - I personally failed to see the aesthetic. I did think there was a bit of contrast in the interior style of the old and new buildings, the original house with its panelling while the extension open plan was a lot more modern.
Did anyone get what kind of energy rating they were aiming for, heating system etc?
Overall I liked last nights house. I think they got value for money compared to last years episodes. I like that Dermot didnt ruin the look of the old house from the outside. A few observations though:
Welcome to Boards.ie Dermot.
Claire was more of a co-host than in previous series; I like her. Must be a feature of the new series that she keeps on top of the budget and controls the overspend. TG Dermot has finally ditched the tracing paper for the plans.
Amy had an engagement ring on in the scene outside the Tullamore Library and it was a few scenes later when they mentioned the couple had just got engaged!.
Also in one of the first scenes of the salvage yard there was a rocking chair 'hanging up', this was one of the chairs that was on a SuperValu stamp-collection offer a (good) few years ago.
Conor's sister Aisling looked well older than him - not that its a crime!
Ha ! I wish I was and had his contacts and contracts!
Actually most reality TV annoys me and I am usually a grouch about everything, but I just find it hard to dislike DB. Yes its hugely frustrating that explanations aren't given about how these house achieve BER A2 ratings etc, so much is glossed over, so much editing too, in what is usually hundreds of hours of filming. Houses go from bare frames to finished over an ad break! Its hard to take these programmes seriously, so I've stopped wasting my energy on it. RTE don't care anyway. I've lost count of the amount of times I've emailed RTE about programme content etc but its never taken on board.
I watch probably one episode per series at most, and its when Im visiting my parents house that I watch it.
I'd never watch it otherwise.
I was disappointed. A result I actually liked, and not madly over budget. What went wrong?
Very apt these
Find it very hard to believe they got an A2 rating; maybe for the new extension but very surprised about the old bit. They have 3 open fireplaces, these are a big no-no for energy saving.
They seemed like an odd enough couple to me, no detail about what she (Amy) worked at and at the end-of-show party neither had any family / friends present - didn't tie in with Amy being all interested in photos of granny etc.
When Conor was objecting to the Pergola initially its like she (Amy) had no say in that part.
they did get a nice house, I wouldn't be mad about how fragmented it is and only having 2 bedrooms upstairs.
Odd house when finished in that there wasn't a single photo, book or personal item anywhere in the house.
Found the concept good, but the finish was too sterile and cold.
Also no clothes storage upstairs which was strange. I would have utilised the other bedroom differently but also take into consideration that you'll have young kids for a few years.
They will regret the lack of en-suite eventually, but that's a while into the future.
How did they achieve A2? Must be air source heat pump. Great opportunity lost for solar panels for heat or electricity with a south facing roof.
Builder was right about the stud walls, I get the impression he went ahead after a lot of ringing around with no replies to Dermot.
They seemed easy going, perhaps naive, especially Amy, she would say yes to anything.
In all likelihood they hadnt moved in yet.
Why are so many people here thinking it was a corrugated iron roof?
Also someone mentioned why have the big windows facing the front and not the back. That's simple. They face the south where they get solar gain. Facing out to the shaded back, would mean they'd be a constant drain of heat all year round. Not everything is a design feature. In fact from a design perspective, Dermot would've much preferred to have the front blocked up to resemble the shed a lot more.
Not just me then
Those big windows are a scam. Sweatbox in the summer, fridge in the winter. Same with these double height spaces - disaster to try and keep them warm. Just common sense like
This week's couple fell in love with this house and waited 11 years to get it???
There's like 700 identical ones visible outside the back door. And they are all in better condition.
"A lovely view", all I saw out the window was a shed and a few houses.
Oh this started before Covid! So was probably originally planned for the 2020 series.
Applying the Grand Designs logic of the earlier the start date the more disasterous the build then this one should be interesting.....
Waited 11 years!! She was still his babysitter back then
How was the asbestos missed in any walk around by an architect or a builder
has the house been empty fir 4 years and have they being paying rent for 4 years.
Perfect reason why they don't go into too much detail.
What is her occupation some job to be funding this with hubby stay at home parent??
My Mrs spotted the floor tiles in the hall at the start and said asbestos. Knowledge gleaned solely from her watching far too many hours of The Property Brothers.
"I'm with Catriona"
I'd say that's the most common thing the poor husband says. She's 100% the boss.
It's a council build house from the first half of the 20th century. You should put 5k in the budget for asbestos removal before you even start drawing the rest of the design.
Well considering he doesn't have to work and he is punching above his weight I wouldn't blame him for saying it
@giveitholly
I'd rather go out and do a days work than stay at home and rear kids
That’s very condescending for every stay at home parent in the country
It's fine but I don't like the odd red window!
Wouldn't like to try keep the mirror back splash plate clean
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