Loft conversion part 26 - Slating the dormer & fit lead apron. Vertical slate cladding!

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This is part 26 in my series of loft conversion videos where I show you my loft conversion from start to finish. In this video I slate the cheeks of the dormer and finish the lead apron.
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For more of my loft conversion videos click here:
Loft conversion part 1 - Removing the insulation & lime mortar - • Loft conversion part 1...
Loft Conversion part 2 - Cutting and fitting the joists - • Loft Conversion Part 2...
Loft conversion part 14 - Fascia boards, Fascia vents & felt support trays - • Loft Conversion Part 1...
Loft conversion part 17 - Velux window install and slate the gable end - • Loft conversion part 1...
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@TonyCarnell 4 жыл бұрын

Well that's all 26 parts binge watched! Really interesting project. Congrats on your collective hard work. Looking forward to the rest of the series as they come along 😊👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you've watched a few more now but plenty more to come....when I get round to uploading them!

@martinr9109 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you realise how good your dad is, nearly always on these videos helping out.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Gives him something to do! He should pay me for keeping him entertained....and besides he loves it!

@Guide504 3 жыл бұрын

Great work. I have just built an annex and am renovating the main house. You made me believe it was possible. So I told my wife it's all this welsh bloke's fault👌😁

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Good work. If the annex doesn't work out and your wife leaves you, I take no responsibility!

@Guide504 3 жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE you are great Hope we bump into one an other some day. Stay safe and well and building. All the best.

@steves1460 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a daunting task to take on, as well hold down a job and throw family life into the mix! Fair play to you as you never let it seem to phase you, no matter what is thrown at you. I guess at the end of this whole process you will have the mentality of ‘never again’!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to think so, but I can't sit still for long so who knows!!

@zahirnaseem7030 Жыл бұрын

You're the GEEZER!

@michaelhayes6745 4 жыл бұрын

yes first comment! come on pouse get this series of videos out! i need to know!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, it's taking me a while!

@michaelhayes6745 4 жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE mate in all seriousness I have binge watched your content twice. It's great keep it coming

@mickmarshall3517 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pouse. Lovin your videos buddy! I assume that you build work is much further on that your videos though right? What stage is your project currently up to?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Outside was complete in May 2019. I'm just plastering inside. Had about 8 months off! Family, job and baby on the way....it slows me up a bit!! Thanks for watching.

@gazb9179 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I think maybe a cladded dormer or finished with vertical plain tiles would look better.

@Devtherev999 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up loads of tips from your videos, thanks a bunch! Just wondering how long your loft conversion took and how much the scaffold cost?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

It's not finished!! 🤣🤣 Just plastering...I did have 8 months off though. Thanks for watching.

@Devtherev999 4 жыл бұрын

Still though, well done for being brave enough to tackle yourself! Sure it looks great 👍🏻 I’m still at planning stage and keep changing my mind over what I’m gonna take on myself! It’s pretty daunting! Lol

@allanfinnie3711 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the bad weather comes from that direction 😂😂😂😂🤡🤠

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

It's true, the prevailing wind and rain where I live comes from the west. Thanks for watching.

@mmack3286 3 жыл бұрын

How much has it cost you too hire the scaffolding? Love your videos and your efforts!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much you use, what region you live in, how long you want it. Get a few quotes from scaffolders or knock a few doors of local people with similar scaffolding to get an idea of price. Mine was about £800 but I think I had a good price as I had it up for a year!!

@user-gz4pv5pe7h 4 жыл бұрын

Has it took a year to get to this stage or is that just the timing release of the videos ? I ask as I am tempted to start similar

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Just the videos although I wouldn't attempt this again with young children and two working parents. I can't get the time on it I used to have. Loft companies do it in 6 weeks so if you have the money I can see the appeal! Thanks for watching.

@allanfinnie3711 3 жыл бұрын

How do you mark your slates for the cuts on the dormer cheeks?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

For the slope I just measured from the main roof up to the batten, although I believe there is a quick trick to doing this.

@jayburton9878 4 жыл бұрын

Think whit clad would a looked better or maybe vertical hung rosemary tiles?? Just my view. Dormas always look better with a pitched roof

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

I like the slate, blends in with roof nicely but it's horses for courses I guess. Thanks for the comment.

@rossfinnigan4909 4 жыл бұрын

I watched for the joist install and got hooked. Great job, well done. The music though...I hope it's not your band or something but I genuinely shut the sound off through most of the videos ,mostly because the music is shit but also because it is so much louder than the audio.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

My audio editing wasn't great sorry. Thanks for watching.

@alexanderprescott2687 Жыл бұрын

School boy error with the tape on the lead 😂

@jayburton9878 4 жыл бұрын

Old rag and patination oil will clean the apron nicely

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

It did indeed!

@Inspire-me-motivation 4 жыл бұрын

Scaffolding was up for a while ... must of cost a fortune ??

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Paid a one off price. He said I could keep it as long as want. 1 year later he wanted it back. Think he regretted saying that!

@bartoncessna1 4 жыл бұрын

Eh? Raining in Wales? Weird! Great vid though. Cheers

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

I know....strange!!

@davidmathews2219 4 жыл бұрын

when are the windows going in ?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

They went in just over a year ago. I'm a little behind on the video editing! Thanks for watching.

@brettknoss486 4 жыл бұрын

What is the lead apron made from?

@MrLampbus 4 жыл бұрын

cheese? :P (OK, I know that 'leading' can actually use alternative materials - it is a good question)

@jayburton9878 4 жыл бұрын

Lead lol!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is code 4 lead. Thanks for watching.

@brettknoss486 4 жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE ok I thought there might be new alloys that were lead-free.

@RoderickSpoke 4 жыл бұрын

You have plenty of resolve. It's a big job .

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Thankfully done now but it took a while!

@charlieshooter 4 жыл бұрын

Ta ta....farewell!??

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

Fancied a change!

@steves1460 4 жыл бұрын

I think I am correct in stating that you need to clip down the edges of your flashing to stop it lifting in the wind. I guess there are some cleats out there to do the job, but you would have to check. As a general point and when the job has been finished, it would be interesting to see over the coming years if any problems manifest as a result of what you have done. If so, what was it that caused the problem and how did you rectify it. Hopefully this won’t be the case, but as a DIYer like yourself, I would be interested to see if your workmanship stands up to the Welsh weather and everything that gets thrown at it! I am currently in the middle of a bathroom refurb and so in some ways in the same boat. I suspect I will make decisions that may come to haunt me down the line! Sometimes, you just have to suck it and see! Good luck to you.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. When you do your own work you can really evaluate it and test it over time. It's one thing to make a job look good and walk away but what will it be like 3 years later? However so far, so good. The outside has been in place for two wet winters and not a trickle. As the roof wasn't plasterboarded or insulated for a while I really got chance to check all the potentially vulnerable points around velux windows etc. It's been great. The facia vents work well and the insulation kept the house warm last winter. So fingers crossed. It would have been nice to have someone do it in 6 weeks though! Thanks for comment.

@steves1460 4 жыл бұрын

POUSE around the HOUSE For sure! Reckon i’m a bit older than you and getting to the stage where i don’t want to spend every weekend doing boring DIY anymore. No matter how much yiu do, the list never seems to shrink and in the meantime, life is passing you by. The only reason I am doing the bathroom at the moment is because I had water running down the walls and so had obviously to deal with the matter. It was so badly done 20 years ago, that now is the time to rip it all out and do it properly. After it is done now, I don’t intend to do any more big jobs until I retire! I find it too stressful trying to get things done during the weekend and then living in a building site for weeks / months; i’m sure you know what i mean! :-)

@olivermatthews9419 3 жыл бұрын

The soaker at the bottom to the apron should not have been cut but dressed round with cover.the apron should have been installed before you fit the soakers,extending 150mm cut an welded round to accept the soaker.. The vertical slating is not necessarily a good idea as if a slate falls out in years to come,a nightmare to replace especially ifover a conservatory etc.you should have either clad thedormer cheeks in welted lead panels or timber clad.its not proper roofing to be honest.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Vertical slate cladding is fine if done properly, and it looks nice. Timber would need treating every few years. Nothing wrong with this, dormers have been done like this for years.