ASK This Old House | Mini Split, Butcher Block (S19 E13) FULL EPISODE

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. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. 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. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made of This Old House (over 1,000 hours), commercial-free. https://bit.ly/32CLaGe Where to find it? 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://ift.tt/lntChEW]. 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://ift.tt/nY6UojH]. Home Inspection Nightmares | Roof Vent Without a Vent Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) [https://ift.tt/N7JLZa1]. How to Install a Butcher Block Countertop Nathan installed Unfinished Maple Butcher Block Countertop, which is manufactured by Hardwood Reflections [https://ift.tt/dUb8cem]. 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://ift.tt/bmHZo0G]. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/5ftHF42 About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. ASK This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG ASK This Old House | Mini Split, Butcher Block (S19 E13) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/