WOW, Paul, huge respect, thank you very much for documenting and sharing your work man, I hope you good out there !! All the best !
@kaylisperry64544 ай бұрын
If you wet the soil night before you should b able to jam the post hole digger right on in an pull up a full digger of soil. I did that when putting up a fence last year. Didn't have to go through all this...of course u have that clay soil...mine was not.
@Dynamis6236233 ай бұрын
wetting the soil works with clay soil too. It can even help with the rocks found in it. (As long as they aren't to big.) Just wet it & come back in about an hour. Using a hole that you started will help keep the water in the area you want to dig, Just don't put in to much. (No more than a little standing on the surface. Water doesn't penetrate clay well at all & trying to dig in a hole full of water isn't easy either.) If you are working in direst sun light you also have to be careful not to wait so long that dries up the water. (This isn't that bad. If it is then over night like you said would be best. As long as you started digging 1st thing in the morning. Which if it is thar bad you'll probably want to do most of your digging then anyway.)
@mts72744 ай бұрын
All those tools for digging one hole...
@kingjay33014 ай бұрын
Fr what’s the point of this video
@user-xf7dj2ut2v5 ай бұрын
I'm Wondering what to use to fix the floor frame to concrete blocks (instead of concrete posts and chem fix studs)
@ekadjeka5 ай бұрын
Hi it is very nice video how much did it cost you at the end on materials?.I know it was few years back now and prices have increased around by 30%.but very good video once again.
@wojkap19699 ай бұрын
Hi, how did you fasten the floor frame to the wooden block on the foundation?
@sheepskullcaver11 ай бұрын
Can someone explain what the flex wrap is for as it’s more an American thing as there windows are fitted flush on the outside not fitted like this ?
@eruditis Жыл бұрын
Mate! You're measuring from a cut end.... You didn't check the cut end from which you are referencing is perpendicular. You need to reference the mark from the side otherwise how do you know it's square on, ie could be on a slight angle. Show me how to do that. Rule #1 NEVER PRESUME! Otherwise good on you for going to the trouble
@achembusinessidea5306 Жыл бұрын
Damn!!! Useless
@davescrim12 жыл бұрын
I need a collapsible hose for my bilge pump, where is yours from please/what do I search on. Cheers.
@MuhammadFaisal-xm6gk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@tecunumantonatiu44842 жыл бұрын
Great tips thank you
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
2:56 How far were you spacing those fixings? And were they screwing into the joists underneath? Many thanks
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
Nooice!
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
How thick waas the OSB that you used on top?
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
Nooice!
@mattyknott212 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, how has your garden room/office faired in the height of summer and winter since building? Are there any changes you’d make if you did this again?
@iangillie822 жыл бұрын
One of the few videos that is quite good. Something that has me thinking though. I understand the reason for the expansion gap (everything expands/contracts at different rates) but, in all the videos I’ve watched including this one. The packing is left in with screws in at the same position (totally understand this), how does this allow for expansion and contraction? I’m starting to think it’s only to make the window frame easier to install…..🤔
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
2:56 What are those fixings and how are the used?
@PaulBuildsAThing2 жыл бұрын
If you have a look at one of my other videos here I explain it more - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp9xmsZ7ntzVlHU.html
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
@@PaulBuildsAThing Awesome!!
@paulabart2 жыл бұрын
Great to see the build & the floor insulation. Looks like everyone builds garden offices differently! We were told that there is no need to insulate the flooring but surely it's a pretty important??
@ImH3nryy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping
@georgeomalley60662 жыл бұрын
Egger Protect T&G 2.4m*600mm*22mm Chipboard
@robdodd10262 жыл бұрын
What vapour barrier have you used? Have you used a breathable membrane?
@grahamcaspall64832 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Thanks very much for taking the time and effort in making and sharing these videos. It's proven invaluable in helping me get my own project off the ground. I'm still at the design stage at the moment ahead of planning application, and would be very interested to know how the rainwater actually gets from the sloping roof and into the gutter. Do you have any sketches or photos you could share as I haven't been able to quite work it out? In your videos it appears that the vertical OSB around the roof (although you trim it down) behind the facia boards still protrudes above the rubber sheet.... Thanks very much. Graham
@emilymiller66602 жыл бұрын
You made this project look so easy! I have my pallets ready and am about to go tackle the mud kitchen I’ve been promising ☺️ Thank you!
@davescrim12 жыл бұрын
As you re over 15sq.m build, how have you dealt with 1 hour fire / limited combustibility of floor, walls and roof within 1m of your boundary?
@PaulBuildsAThing2 жыл бұрын
The walls are plasterboard internally, filled with rockwool and are clad in a fireproof board on the outside. Roof and floor are not within those requirements as I understand it. In any case to verify I was within the regulations I sent the plans and material specification to the local authority building control to get a written exemption. This was very straightforward and I'd recommend anyone else do the same.
@davescrim12 жыл бұрын
@@PaulBuildsAThing Are you able to show a sample of this, so I can get my Building Control to do the same?
@luvit75672 жыл бұрын
Great to see people like yourself having a go, absolutely fantastic and I'm sure it'll look amazing when finished
@davescrim12 жыл бұрын
You should leave a 20mm gap at the bottom of the plasterboard on the walls, so if there is a water spill, it does not soak up the plasterboard!
@davescrim12 жыл бұрын
Good to see you are back, where have you been?
@FatManBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Looking god Paul great to see a new video!
@CraveThatCoin3 жыл бұрын
You did a great job. I bet the walls were fun to do compared to the ceiling. It's crazy how much it comes together with the plasterboarding
@CraveThatCoin3 жыл бұрын
Feel your pain. I did my whole office solo. For the plasterboard I used the 15mm thick soundboard. Was a struggle by myself but very satisfying using my brain to overcome being alone. Used the classic 2 pieces of timber to create a wedge. Also found screwing into the walls to create pegs works for holding the plasterboard. I quite liked the plasterboarding. Worst job for me was insulating the ceiling with kingspan.
@simondann73712 жыл бұрын
I have nearly completed installing insulation into my ceiling, I feel your pain.
@georgebarr51023 жыл бұрын
Nice idea with the tubes and concrete , a lot of expense and work, I'm asking an engineer to give me a spec for mine, it will cost £350 but could save on effort on digging and material, nice idea though
@Brandon-no3vc3 жыл бұрын
You didn't leave a space between your top osb and the insulation????
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
A warm roof doesn't require it, only a cold roof.
@Brandon-no3vc3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulBuildsAThing they recently discovered that it does. It's no longer recommended to put it directly on the insulation because your membrane ontop wont let the moisture out
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
@Brandon Interesting. Do you have a source for that? I'd be interested to read it.
@aaronnewick34003 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t need to be 600mm that’s for on roads and stuff you could of done 450mm
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
600mm was what the electrician requested.
@donjohnson43683 жыл бұрын
Good upload mate but you need to speak more clearly and assertively, too much mumbling
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hopefully the later episodes got better.
@FatManBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul did you ever finish this off? I am just starting my own build and series, I have liked and subscribed! Thanks!
@davescrim13 жыл бұрын
What did you us to blow the dust out of the holes for the threaded studs? Can you provide a Link?
@rickc17983 жыл бұрын
Why did you use 6 x 2 for the walls that's very overkill no ? Also did you get planning permission as its very high
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
6x2 was used to give volume for insulation. Structurally it's not necessary. I did get planning permission for the structure as it's above the height of the permitted development.
@rickc17983 жыл бұрын
@@PaulBuildsAThing that must be warm, I've not watched the other videos yet as I'm stuck on how to mount my floor joists on the concrete pad .
@davidianoliver3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos....looking forward to further updates. I’m building a similar structure at the moment myself
@brucel88913 жыл бұрын
9 months on anymore videos on this project paul?
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully yes. Unfortunately the last 9 months have proved busy and some things had to drop and unfortunately this was one of them. The good news is the project is finished though and I have the footage, just a matter of editing it. As they say 'watch this space!'
@brucel88913 жыл бұрын
@@PaulBuildsAThing Awesome I look forward to seeing the finished project.
@jopperdepopper3 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the cardboard tubes after the posts hardened?
@TheRichMaxwellChannel3 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos. I'm building mine at the moment. I've realised I'll definitely need some help raising the walls after watching your video.
@karenanderson78733 жыл бұрын
If you'd just tipped a bag of post crete into each water filled hole you'd have instantly created the firmest base ever!
@arthurfowler59433 жыл бұрын
Shouldnt the housewrap be cut flush and not wrapped inside the reveal? youve essentially foamed the windowframe to the wrap and not the timber reveal, risking airpockets and not weatherproofing the seal...?
@robertmoseley64573 жыл бұрын
Have the mice eaten the insulation yet 🤣
@memesss56923 жыл бұрын
Yo have just got a new sub 🙋🏻
@arthurfowler59433 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, what fixings do you use to secure the top deck of OSB to the PUR (and the joists underneath?) is there any thermal bridging issue?
@garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know this too
@tk2themax993 жыл бұрын
Every other guide I have seen on professional sites, recommends sitting the sill on packers but here you just sat it on a bead of sealant. I wonder if this matters? Just fitting some in my garden room myself and stalled the job when I noticed this extra step in other guides. Comments anyone?
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
From my memory I think it depends on how level your frame is and if you need to make any correction for level and also the how even thr spacing around the window is. However, I'm not a professional window fitter so may have made a minor error here. Be interested to hear what you decide and why. Thanks for your comment!
@darrenellis89103 жыл бұрын
Don’t see the need for the chem fix of pads on to the cast base pads. Great construction method and like the use of the dpm everywhere, this is what I do each time. However unless hut is going to be made of foil and filled with helium, it is not going to move, just the base alone is mental heavy. I also lay a base layer of timber panels over the base frame and construct the structure from that then add the floor insulation then another 18mm T&g floor.
@PaulBuildsAThing3 жыл бұрын
Interesting thanks for sharing your techniques. I agree it's probably a bit over engineered in places, but I took a 'better safe than sorry' approach given my inexperience!