How to Install a Lintel and New Opening in Brickwork - Garage to Workshop Conversion Part 3

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The third of a series of videos following me turning a basic double garage into a first class workshop. This episode shows me installing a lintel and new opening into the side of the future workshop.
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@tonypowell7529 3 ай бұрын

I enjoy your methodical / no panic approach to every job, gives us amateur DIY’ers confidence to tackle our jobs

@george-1961 3 жыл бұрын

As a keen handy man I’m getting more confident watching your videos 👌🏻

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

That's good

@danielmorgan8767 Жыл бұрын

An absolute joy to watch this. No corners cut, everything planned and explained in detail. Quite often the finer details are ignored, I've seen so many lintel installations on KZfaq that have failed to explain how to position the lintel and how to get the mortar around it. Holding the mortar holder/finishing trowel in position and pushing in the mortar with a square ended stick works far better than a finger trowel. Also loved the timber guide idea. I would've marked it with a pen or spray paint and, as you point out, once the dust starts it becomes completely invisible. Anyway, great video, my kind of work, belt and braces. Thank you!

@sexyinleathers Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say a big thank you . I followed your advice and video plus safety tips and successfully installed a lintel and new doorway on a brick outbuilding . I watched your video several times and it gave me the confidence to tackle the job, Oh and did not amputate any limbs following the timber batten guide 👍

@johnnylopezrivera5718 Жыл бұрын

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzfaq.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

@jeffdillon1972 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks amazing. So clean and tidy. Well done.

@Rudhamstile Жыл бұрын

Admirable attention to detail that many builders should learn from.

@washmabi 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best DIY videos ever, an absolute masterclass!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much

@tousonuk 3 жыл бұрын

You made a really daunting job look easy. Makes me feel confident at trying something like this myself. Thank you

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@singe81 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained, not overkill, nicely filmed, I like the style of your videos.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I try.

@nathanwilson9945 3 жыл бұрын

Always get great inspiration from your videos. Can't wait for the next one!!

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marcusregan4815 3 жыл бұрын

Made a daunting job look easy. Well done!

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@adamcruickshank 15 күн бұрын

What trickery is this! Every builder I ask to quote for anything always rubs their chin and explains how difficult a job it’s going to be! 😂

@karamathussain406 3 жыл бұрын

This kind of work is always difficult, but as always you have done a good job of such a difficult job. Well done. Thank you for an informative video.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@terrytopliss9506 Жыл бұрын

I took my up and over garage door out recently,I had already made the frame and door to put straight in. The door which I had already made and is pre hung is 3” thick but I made mine to be outward opening to keep the floor space. I do like your video’s which are easy to watch and informative.👍👍

@grahamlovatt921 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent series of DIY videos.

@nigelbarratt9807 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, it's nice to see someone who cares about the job and helps others to do a good job. Really pleased I found this channel...

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Welcome aboard!

@timdex91 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing... I will use this to convince the Mrs. to let me add a pass door to our garage. Stay safe, Tim

@rahmanhussain153 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video, really enjoyed watching that. I've been wanting to do something like this for years, so great to see you in action! Great channel also, loving the content - please post some more of the workshop!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@squintclinic 3 жыл бұрын

A job well done. Much tidier and neater than a lot of so-callled ‘professional’ tradesmen. I’m a builder and I aim for the same level of care and attention when I’m working on other people’s homes as I do when working on my own. Really boils my piss to see other trades carelessly attacking jobs and making an unnecessary mess to save a couple of minutes. Equally annoying is seeing the state that job sites are left in, both at the end of the day and the end of the job.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much - especially coming from someone in the trade - I appreciate that. Unfortunately many 'professional' tradesman that I come across do lack the finer points as they are focused on earning money and getting onto the next job. I still believe that anyone who cares about the work and gives the customer 110% will never be out of work and will win in the long run.

@bin-iamx4437 10 ай бұрын

absolutely agree, no need to watch another video and this was my second one; which the first one was great too, he actually made his own lintel.

@mbp1505 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on again Stuart, another excellent job 👍

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@blkstang83 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job!!

@SomeRandomOldGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate your craftsmanship and your videos, positive and pleasant.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying them

@adamlawonphotography5219 3 жыл бұрын

Again another expertly produced video. I really enjoy your instruction. Keep up the great work..!!

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will with feedback like that!

@nickbell8634 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely looking tidy job. Nice comment about carbon monoxide poisoning. I ended up in hospital last year when using the same grinder to cut a floor. Windiest day ever, doors open, 2 roof windows open, masked up I thought I'd be fine. Half hour of cutting and I was sick and then passed out on the lawn! Few hours in a and e to sort me out.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow - that doesn't sound good! Dangerous stuff carbon monoxide.

@MattJ2906 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really smart in the end and much more useful than a huge brick wall! Good tip on fixing the batten for a straight cut, always pick up a tip I can use from your videos cheers.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. If you find just 1 thing interesting or new per video then I fell I've done my job!

@911HRW 3 жыл бұрын

And you re-used some of the bricks for the step making it look like It was always there from day 1. Great work.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, well spotted - no point in spending money on new bricks!

@donohoe71 3 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous job. This is like watching snooker........the experts make it look easy, then I have a go! The finish is so neat on this job, well done.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's all practice!

@JoanneCallumBox 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to know, clearly explained. Great video

@TheRuralGardener Жыл бұрын

About to cut an opening for a window so this was immensley valuable ... thanks so much

@carlreed1000 3 жыл бұрын

now that really is a proper job. great channel - keep it coming

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - will do

@SteveMonk1956 2 жыл бұрын

Another lovely job, so nice to watch your videos. Thank you.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like them

@throwaway692 Жыл бұрын

Dude... many thanks from across the pond. I learned quite a bit. Thank you.

@keitharnold7295 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done. Great video, to the point, well edited.

@smoky2stroke Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Mate! Exactly what I needed, and really well explained. Cheers.

@colinbleach9390 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff ..I've searched endlessly to know how to do this putting in a window ..but no one until you explains better ..

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@Mobbsey118 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and a fantastic guide/overview. Thank you for sharing your great content, look forward to more.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@patrickjay6434 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing!👍🏿

@proevo1502 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, you made a hard job look simple

@accessfm 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice job Stewart. Lovely finish.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@martinhulme4997 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job, love the videos. Keep them coming

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

They'll be coming!

@-_-Unknown_-_1233 2 ай бұрын

This has been such a helpful video full of info. Thank you.

@AerialLensVideo Жыл бұрын

REALLY well done and very instructive -- THANK YOU! By the way, you saved me from at least one potentially catastrophic blunder. Lucky to see this, I am.

@DeanPFC 11 ай бұрын

I’m no bricky but that’s how it’s done I’m sure. Very professional 👏

@michelleuk676 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased I've found your channel 😊👍

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Good

@paulsaxby7579 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, perfectly timed. I am just about to cut a hole for a new door and this pops up in my feed. I didn't even look for it. Thank you, this is going to be a great help. Good luck with the rest of the conversion.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@PAUL-yv2kk 2 жыл бұрын

So well explained and demonstrated. Really helpful. Thanks for going to all this effort. Appreciated 👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@warrenhaney6038 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant workmanship m8 !!!😊

@craigwilliams6734 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Stuart!!!

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Eicles 3 жыл бұрын

That was a satisfying project to watch and the end result looks great! I've actually used an SDS drill bit in an ordinary chuck once, but it actually damaged the SDS shank of the bit ever so slightly. The damage was barely noticeable but it meant that although the bit would fit into my SDS drill, I couldn't get it back out again without disassembling the SDS chuck and removing the ball bearing which retains the bit.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's interesting. I won't try it again unless a real emergency!

@danyo1972 8 ай бұрын

Nice job, as per usual.

@regularSenseAppeal Жыл бұрын

Superb thanks. Only have one problem doing this myself. I'm scared to death of loosing a limb using one of those petrol grinders. I'm used to use table saws, angle grinders, jointers etc. Angle grinders are the most scary but that huge exposed blade is next level terrifying.

@gwilymselwood 26 күн бұрын

Nice job thanks for posting

@logandouglas1466 Жыл бұрын

Superb video. Been wanting to do this, but seems very intimidating. Feeling a bit better now.

@barbrathompson9798 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you work,,, we did break out a hole and then fit the lintel,,, lucky it was blocks and not bricks and garage didn't come tumbling down on us Now we know better,,,

@dwytube Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome job mate! I've learnt a ton load watching this and will be putting what I've learnt to action. Thanks again 😃

@ProperDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@violetbennett2407 2 жыл бұрын

He did a very nice job there.

@ice4142 2 жыл бұрын

I love the little details like filling the holes in the motar were you fixed the battens to guide the brick cuts

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

It's all in the detail!

@paultay23 3 жыл бұрын

That looks superb and really well explained... Thanks

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@danielellison1984 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job 👍🏼

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@topgazza 2 жыл бұрын

Just a perfect video. As usual of course

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@foundnotlost Жыл бұрын

Just found the channel, instant sub can't wait to watch the other videos, KZfaq algorithm finally came through.

@Cookie2k 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Stuart! 😍

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@scottgibson3331 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressed especially the use of a guide batton, which I’ll be trying soon.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good!

@wayneadam5214 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice mate!

@alanpervin 3 жыл бұрын

Top DIY channel On KZfaq, well done the work shop is definitely coming along 👌

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@barryroberts6470 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and job on the new Lintel and Doorway, it looks brilliant. Stay Safe, Barry (Wirral)

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@frankiea6482 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work! 👌👍👊👏💥😉

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@adeh503 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely found my new favorite channel 👍👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Welcome aboard

@timwyld573 2 жыл бұрын

What a cracking video. Good use of the stick, it should not be underestimated. I liked your comment about the automatic amputation machine. Truth is, it easily capable of doing you proper damage. So don't muck about and protect yourself.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MalcolmJames-sg3zg Жыл бұрын

Good video plus nice job thanks

@davidclark3603 2 жыл бұрын

That's really good that!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@RVBuilding 15 күн бұрын

Best practice is to slate pack above the lintel in 3 or 4 places and on bearing points before pointing in as the mortar will shrink.

@lukemagee462 3 жыл бұрын

Top job. Looks lovely that pal.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@calebmatthews6270 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@R-11034 3 жыл бұрын

Another really interesting and useful video - thanks.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@joedefloat7802 3 жыл бұрын

Make a T with the stick it's easier to pack in the dry mix , works well when under pinning.

@johnthresher259 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff! You and the Gosforth Handyman are the best diy channels around.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's very strange when I've been watching Gosforth Handyman for a number of years to be mentioned in the same sentence - thank you.

@johnthresher259 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY I'll mention you in the same sentence as The Restoration Couple then another channel I enjoy very much although his watchword is "overengineering"!

@lesthiele4921 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again Stewart, that wax another great job, I did like the way the door fitted in.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@gordi40 3 жыл бұрын

Nice neat job 👍

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jlgresidentialconstruction8488 Жыл бұрын

Really good video!

@musheopeaus4125 2 жыл бұрын

Again so mAny good tips

@lukepeacham9663 2 жыл бұрын

Good job there

@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 жыл бұрын

Ah this is great. Proper big job this!

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@patrickkelly7085 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are really good at what you do, and even better you are just as good at describing what you are doing, thank you.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@julioj.camayoguerra6244 Жыл бұрын

super video amigos...regards from panama

@johnchincotta1qwdb15 Жыл бұрын

Nice job stuart

@bluehorizon9613 3 жыл бұрын

A smashing job well done and a great video which is easy to follow, kudo's friend.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@ianoliver3879 3 жыл бұрын

Good sir, a thousand thanks. Your work is excellent in all respects. The construction part, the pacing, the shooting, the editing - and the personality. I've been stuck indoors during lockdown and viewing too many videos. Your presentation and professionalism are head, shoulders and armpits above that of the idiots in back-to-front hats who shout at me. I could go on... But that's the way to make a video. I hope others will emulate you. Thank you. Very much.

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much. I try to make it entertaining and interesting so I'm glad you like it.

@jackhouldsworth8640 3 жыл бұрын

I did this only this week to install a UVPC door in the side wall of my garage although I did not use a concrete lintel my garage was also single skin. I used a stihl saw the do the cut out like a knife through butter. great video thumbs up from me

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@GoNutsButch 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, awesome!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@imm311 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work! God bless

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@paulrowley71 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!👍🏻

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mattbandura9015 3 жыл бұрын

awesome work!

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kevinbarton98 3 жыл бұрын

Proper job that and spot on 👏

@ProperDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chrishewlet5471 2 жыл бұрын

You are my new hero. Huuuuge man crush. 🤪 Seriously though, this is just about the most perfect a project video can get. I will be doing this indoors soon. Since the wall isn't that high I will probably have to support the top few rows before removing the bricks underneath. I'm thinking of drilling a hole right through a few of those top bricks and fixing them to an upright piece of timber. The walls will be plastered after so no worries about the holes in those bricks.