5500L spring fed pool for under 50€ at our homestead in Portugal

Rain stops play! Now we are going to make the biggest water tank we can for under 50€, barn build is on pause but we have made some great progress on the veggie patch and got some other mega jobs done!
Hello, We are the Scotters, We are a family of five who are starting an off grid homestead in Northern Portugal. On our channel, you’ll find videos about our journey, our projects, our successes and failures, and all the fun we have in between!
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[@thesimpleplan]

Pitched roof for half to increase storage space and the other half flat for deck area. Staircase on the flat side for access 👌🏼

[@missglenellen]

That was my spontaneous idea too!

[@ingevansand9180]

That's what we are going to do 😁

[@THESCOTTERS]

Wow love this idea of half and half definitely something to explore …. Thank you 🥰

[@lfuentes4098]

Right. The flat side would have to have a small pitch to help with drainage and prevent leaks.

[@dianestephenson8528]

Wonder if you could bolster up your new octagon water tank with stones and concrete to Kane it more permanent?

[@veraoliveira5059]

Hello Scotters: welcome to our country. You shoud draw a map of the water lines of your property, because they are only active when it rains a lot, like this year. Then you shoud take good care of them: clean them, struture them with ciment or pipes, if you can. Water is never enough, so it is a very good idea to store it. Remember that in the open air you must oxigenize the water. If you buil a tank or a pond, there are water plants that do that job for you.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Hello thank you so much, a water map is such a great idea we will definitely do that! We want to get to know our land through all the seasons before we start putting more permanent water storage and pipes in because water is so important! I’ll look in to those plants thank you! ☺️

[@freefahren]

Enough other places to sit and enjoy the view. Do the pitched roof with water collection and maybe solar panels.

[@THESCOTTERS]

That’s very true we have so many amazing places I wonder if it will get used!? 🤔 something to think about thank you!

[@IMDQUEENB]

Good morning, Scooters family. I wish you great luck in the next few days. See you next week. Bye.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! Have a great week too! ☺️

[@izby2652]

Pitched and collect the water. When you are able, I'd build another water pool on the other side of that stream. You will use your water up more quickly than you realise in a drought. You can never have enough water storage possibilities.

[@THESCOTTERS]

The rain collection is defiantly something to think about and your so right I think we need another or maybe even two! ☺️

[@johnstevenson5080]

What a lovely family ,So great to watch your journey. I was born in Portugal In 1968 and left for the UK when I was 7 - We had such a lovely time growing up with no electricity, trips to the beach and endless games in the garden with our dogs cats etc , watching your vids reminds me of those wonderful times and how lucky your children are to have the luxury of starting life embedded in another culture. Wishing you Good luck with your journey ,excited for you all . John

[@THESCOTTERS]

John that was such a lovely message to read thank you, sounds like you have the best memories from your early years here, that’s what we are hoping for, for our little people ☺️ Thank you so much for your support and for watching!

[@sharonadlam3195]

Just a quick tip for planting your tomatoes in the future. If you pinch off the bottom 2 leaves and then plant it deeper so that the soil comes up over where the leaves were, it will develop extra roots that will help stabilise the trunk. Garden is looking amazing 😊😊

[@THESCOTTERS]

Sharon that is such a great tip, I think I might move a few to the other side to give them more room… do you think they would be ok if I move them!? Then I can put them deeper too! Thanks again ☺️

[@sharonadlam3195]

@@THESCOTTERS Absolutely you can move them now, they haven't been in the ground long enough yet to re-establish. Also tomatoes are heavy feeders, I make a cow poo tea for mine. If you can get a large bucket or barrel, a hessian sack and some cow pats, place the pats in the sack and suspend the sack in the barrel. Fill the barrel with water and let it soak for a few days. Water down the tea in a watering can to a ratio of 1 cup tea to 2 cups water. Then you use it about once a week during the growing season. Good gardening 😊😊

[@billyinwaves]

You are mixing up two ideas here. The need for a roof and the wish for a decked viewing space. I'd go for a pitched roof, and that will give you more storage room and head space inside the barn, plus better water collection. (You'd also need bigger post supports and thicker joists if you wanted a roof you can walk on. ) Build a decked spaced elsewhere, perhaps overlooking the river? Or next to your tank, which can be used as a pool? Loving your videos and enthusiasm. Your friend is right about the onions. When veg growing goes wrong, there's always Lidl.

[@THESCOTTERS]

I think your right maybe multi use isn’t the way forward for the roof….we are so lucky with all our space we don’t need to give up storage space! Lots to think about thank you so much for your message! And thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@angelam4242]

Never bored of your lovely, enthusiastic faces! You are working so hard! No idea about roof construction but our flat roof has leaks in different places every year . You have loads of places to look at views. I would say pitched.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Aww that’s so kind to say thank you! ☺️ Yes that’s very true we do have a lot of views maybe it’s better pitched 🤔

[@gwensankey7171]

Always press like before I watch because I know I am going to enjoy the video! 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@THESCOTTERS]

You're the best! Thank you ☺️ that means a lot to us!

[@denisehayes195]

A pitched roof also allows you to collect water.🌧️ this may not appear to be a problem at the moment but it has become a problem for others in Portugal.

[@THESCOTTERS]

This is such a good point, really important to think about the hot months! Thank you for your message! ☺️

[@jampotts5730]

love that water storage tank. As you are going to need an ongoing supply of compost, can I suggest making the most of all the wonderful deciduous leaves that are all over the place - leaf mold is the absolute best, FREE compost you can use. A very simple cage of chicken wire around some stakes is all you need, just collect as many leaves as you can fit in, preferably wet and cram them m into the cage and leave them for a year, you should have the most amazing material that can be used as a base for potting compost and a mulch.

[@THESCOTTERS]

This is such a great tip I will be making one of those asap! We need to sort out our compost and this sounds perfect! Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@bettyjoherbert437]

Just, wow! What a brilliant idea! Bjo

[@lindamesa5122]

Everytime im feeling lazy, i turn on one of ur videos and u inspire me to get off my tosh and do something!!!😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Love this ☺️

[@kathrinethompson5687]

Love the way the veg patch is coming on. Well done ! Love love the plunge pool too. We get so much joy watching you all ❣️

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thanks so much 😊 ohh will we brave enough to get in though 😂

[@jaybug564]

You have so much planted already! What a great project with the water storage, that was very satisfying to see how quickly and cheaply it came together. Can’t wait to see the slide Badger makes! See you next Sunday!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thanks so much! 😊 hoping it will all grow! We were so happy with the water storage but yes excited for the slide! 😆 Thank you for watching!

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Brilliant water storage idea. That’s just perfect for watering the plants. 😊

[@THESCOTTERS]

I think so too! Thank you ☺️

[@hilaryholt3061]

Love what you are doing in the veg garden and poly tunnel and the water storage/plunge pool!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much Hilary! ☺️

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Great job on the water storage pool and the plantings!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@Vanessa-pl3br]

Bravo Badger and bravo Kayla for gardening (with your so cute furry assistant!)! You are funny and it's cool to watch your videos!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much 😆 we love making the videos I’m glad you enjoy them! 🐾 very cute not so helpful 😂

[@Vanessa-pl3br]

@@THESCOTTERS Obviously not helpful, but cute, can't be good at everything ;)

[@johnmitchell5351]

The pros and cons flat or pitch , the flat will always be a leek problem but a usable space but will need much more support to take xtra weight,,, the pitch has water collection advantages + solar panel + inside loft space and of course possible dormer windows usage ,,,, but you will decide what’s best for you as a family,,, some great vids you crazies put out , just keep doin wot your doin 😂😂😂John UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@THESCOTTERS]

Hello John thank you for your message I think your completely right, pitched is perfect for solar and water collection a lot to think about! 😆 thank you so much, we love making our videos ☺️

[@renelabuschagne6894]

It’s refreshing to see what you guys come up with every week, I’m sure the kids are going to make good use of the pool during the unrelenting heat in the summer. Hope you all have a great week 🥰

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you that’s so kind to say! Yes I think they will be in it all summer too! ☺️

[@lfuentes4098]

Yes. Maybe the trees will provide enough of a canopy to keep some shade in the hotter months.

[@charliewon100]

Love your videos, you have a lovely family not forgetting Crumbs and Pudding and I would have a pitched roof a flat roof means trouble eventually.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much that’s really kind to say! Yes I’m starting to feel the same! ☺️

[@dwaynemontanye5274]

Pitched roof. 😀 Look forward to seeing it finished.

[@THESCOTTERS]

I think we are swaying to pitches too thank you for your message! ☺️

[@carolinewelham4998]

That’s exactly what I was going to suggest half pitch and half flat , very practical and attractive looking, that garden tool is a shover they are very good tools. . I think pallets are so handy for many projects I used to always pick them up from the bins that had been dumped, an£ what you did to collect the stream water is brilliant .

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Pallets really are amazing we have made so much from them such a resource ☺️

[@Aotruba]

❣️I love everything you do for your family.❣️ Pets are adorable, as well 😻🐾🐾

[@THESCOTTERS]

You are so kind thank you so much! ☺️

[@charlottecreed6521]

Love all the gardening guys, excited for you to see all the veg this summer 😍 the Polly will be so green and smell amazing 🫶🫶🫶

[@THESCOTTERS]

Can't wait! Thank you! ☺️

[@zippalong4719]

Another great episode thanks. As with other comments here, a flat roof will need a sturdy structure as it will be heavier and supporting people on top. You have loads of space elsewhere so think pitched best. Good gardening too, but a tip when planting tomatoes that size is plant deeper up the stem as roots will grown and give stronger plants. Have a great week!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes I think your right we have so much space I’m not sure we will use it as a flat roof and the weight etc is definitely something to think about for sure! That’s a great tip about the tomatoes thank you! Have a great week too! ☺️

[@rominademattei1266]

Que buena idea me han dado con esa picina de agua!!! Muy Bueno!!! Y ese huerto está creciendo maravillosamente, felicitciones por todo familia!!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much 😊

[@KayGardinerAndrews]

What a fun week with lots of progress 🎉 the plunge pool will be fabulous in summer 😊 sitting in the pool eating strawberries 😊 🦘🐨🇦🇺

[@THESCOTTERS]

We can’t wait for a dip in the summer, ohhh yer and with our strawberries! Thank you so much for watching! ☺️

[@tamaraatkinson940]

Half pitched/half flat! You guys are so can-do. Love it. Have a great week.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Ohhh such a great idea, defiantly going to explore that idea! Have a great week too! ☺️

[@susanhirtzel8410]

GREAT water storage! Brilliant idea.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@lindabrooks8242]

I love watching Your videos! Thanks, for all the effort to make them, and then sharing. ❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much, so pleased you like them that really means a lot! ☺️

[@gavinhall3669]

Pitched roof will get you heaps of storage. There are plenty of places on you property for an entertaining deck.

[@THESCOTTERS]

That’s very true the storage inside I think will be a game changer!! Thank you for your message! ☺️

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

I think pitched because I have already seen it .🤣😂⭐️⭐️

[@THESCOTTERS]

Hahahahaha done pitched it is! 😂☺️🙏

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Fabulous , what a great time you are all having most of the time anyway xxxxx❤❤❤❤❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! 🙏

[@codyleeser392]

The water tank is fantastic!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@melaniepoulton6738]

I love that pool-so creative! I think you should have half a pitched roof and half flat for a deck that you can put plants and chairs on to act as a patio.The veg patch looks really good and you already have sprouts! Have a great week-stay dry

[@THESCOTTERS]

That would be cool! Love this idea defiantly some thing to look in too! Thank you yes I’m so excited about my little sprouts! ☺️

[@DavidHands-n2g]

Whatcha. What about a combination roof. You could have a pitched roof but with a flat portion overlooking your view (With railings ) . This way , any rain is caught on the pitched roof and runs into containers below, where you would could simply syphon it off when it gets dry. Then you have stairs up to the flat roof and enjoy the view :)

[@THESCOTTERS]

Such a great idea! Love this thank you! Definitely a lot to think about ☺️

[@RosemaryS2127]

Another superb episode!! Love the water storage octagon idea, you could always create another one on the lower level to collect the overflow from the first one. A pitched roof for the barn for yet more water collection. The veggie area is coming along a treat, love the way the children get involved. Your local market looks wonderful, so much choice. 😍

[@THESCOTTERS]

That's a great idea! I think we will have to do that! Thank you! Yes I agree pitched would be great for water collection too! The market is lovely sooooo many beautiful plants to choose from! ☺️ thank you so much for watching!

[@hannahquartermain]

Your veg patch is looking so good! You've planted so much! Love the slide and a flat roof sounds amazing! Saw Reggie the other week, he is looking very cuddly and happy! Xxx❤️💕

[@THESCOTTERS]

Aww I’m getting there basically want it to look like your veg patch next door 😂☺️ Did you!!! Bless him! Miss him!! Miss you all xxx

[@terrinelson2677]

A pitched roof would be better for collection of rain water but the deck would be lovely. In Canada we stay away from flat roof because of the snow load but that wouldn’t be a concern in Portugal. Good luck with your decision

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes that’s so true rain collection is so important something to think about! Thank you so much so much for your message! ☺️

[@terrinelson2677]

@@THESCOTTERS ❤️

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

The water is such a treasure.

[@THESCOTTERS]

It really is ☺️

[@TheHavasu_77]

You win for the most affordable pool EVER!! 🙌🏻✨😂❤️

[@rachelfrees1268]

What fun. You two are very clever🎉 The strawberries 🍓 will be tasty.❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you 🤗 thats so kind to say!

[@MariaJoseAniceto]

Hi guys 🤗 About the tool: it's an enxada. If it would be smaller - sacho. A sachola - (ch sounds as x ) has a blade on one side and some sort of pointed end on the other. Keep up the good work.

[@THESCOTTERS]

That’s great to know thank you so much! And thank you for watching ☺️

[@stewlarsen709]

Really enjoying you guys! Regarding the barn: the core reason that you're building it is covered space. To that end, a pitched roof allows for more cover (perhaps storage in the rafters?). Pitched roof is the way to go.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! ☺️ Yes that’s so true and like you say storage inside….a lot to think about thank you!

[@greenb5716]

Nice work. Good job. Maybe you can teach us a Portuguese word or sentence so we can learn too. 🙂. It is a hard language but your friend Nick spoke it well.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Great idea….maybe the children could they are better at it than us 😆 Yes he is amazing at Portuguese ☺️

[@TheNewbys]

Rock stars!! We need to do that too!! 👍👍❤️

[@THESCOTTERS]

Aww thanks guys! You will have to brave a dip I in it! 😂 xx

[@annekeolivier9646]

Half/half on the roof Absolutely brilliant job on the water storage!!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you 😊

[@annekeolivier9646]

@@THESCOTTERS going for the pitch for solar panels and catching water is the best...flat roofs always leak...especially in a high rainfall area😉

[@mm.6991]

Lovely episode, Nikki is a pro helping planting onions 😘

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much!! He really is a super star! ☺️

[@salchicharey]

The barn uprights look rickety

[@bettybryson9637]

Lengthwise halved bamboo make great free water pipes too and you have Newby neighbors who’d give you plenty of bamboo I’ll bet!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Great idea Betty I’m popping over this morning I’ll ask and have a hunt in their garden ☺️😉

[@donnaconyers5189]

As far as the roof goes...you could do both. Half will be pitched for more height inside and the other half can be a flat living roof with turf/gravel (to put chairs on) and low growing plants/herbs off the beaten path. You can sit up there but also have the beauty of attracting pollinators and harvesting a few herbs. Just a thought

[@THESCOTTERS]

I love the idea of both that would be amazing and like you say little plants flowers etc great idea! Thank you you so much for your message! ☺️

[@fionamaffeo3838]

Amazing well done guys . I like the idea of a flat roof so that you can maximise your usage 💕🎉👍

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Yes that’s what we were thinking too! ☺️

[@missglenellen]

You’re so much fun to watch! So creative, so inspiring! { you might consider so cover your great new pool, so no curious hamsters, puppies, cats, birds etc fall into it}. I suppose that MORANGO will be one of the most important words (and treats) for those kiddos in summer! As for the roof, if technically possible: as dry summers will surely come, I suggest a partly pitched roof, yet still a flat part as an entertainment area plus views.

[@flaviafernandes6941]

This is a really good solution because normally summer is really hot in northen Portugal, so if you want to put some plants and/or a deck up top, some Shade Will be needed. You can also think of another way of getting Shade, but the pitched roof will be another way of colecting water. I'm portuguese and I live on the northen Portugal and your videos are so fun, keep on going! I a nice week and its seems that the time that Will help.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much that’s so kind to say! ☺️ Yes we are going to get a net this week for sure for all those reasons,good thinking! ☺️

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you for watching ☺️ yes I was wondering about shade might get too hot up there like you say! 🤔 something to think about thank you! Have a great week too!!

[@donnamaree2311]

❤❤❤ looks awesome

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much!!! ☺️

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Dude slight pitch roof plus your wife is super upbeet keep on doing what you love

[@THESCOTTERS]

Hmm think your right might be best for water catchment and solar! 😆 she sure is!!!

[@elainekaufman2264]

Make another of those pools by the barn to catch water off your barn roof

[@THESCOTTERS]

Great idea ☺️

[@juliabyrne11]

such a lovely family, you are a pleasure to watch. I think a Pitched roof for defo you will need the water you can collect to use in the summer,

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much that’s so kind! Yes I agree water collection is super important isn’t it! ☺️

[@pollyb.4648]

Cliffhanger, can't wait for the human slide!

[@THESCOTTERS]

😆 me too!

[@doubleirish1]

Badger is amazing!

[@THESCOTTERS]

He sure is! ☺️

[@cristinawambolt5700]

You guys are the most adorable happy and fun family ever! I love watching your videos!🥰

[@THESCOTTERS]

You are so kind thank you so much, we are so chuffed you enjoy them ☺️

[@connieperkins5135]

Wish the vid was longer ! Love you guys

[@THESCOTTERS]

Aww thank you so much! That’s such a lovely thing to read! ☺️

[@kengibbs2079]

, you could have a flat roof on half and a pitch roof on other half and if you were sitting out and to tired to get off you could have in pitch roof a bed or some where to keep dry

[@kengibbs2079]

I life in England 30 mile from London

[@THESCOTTERS]

Great idea ken thank you 😊

[@martinmoolenschot5099]

Great project. Good idea of the flat roof (double use of the space) You can also collect water from a flat roof. Why don't you use a drippingline to water the plants in the tunnel?

[@THESCOTTERS]

Ohh nice idea thank you! Great idea for the rain water to the veggies ☺️

[@meganborole4201]

Water slide for the win!! :)

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes for sure! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@celiabonifacio3912]

You guys have a really good Portuguese accent 😊 Sachola!!!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! 😃

[@pnewc8588]

You’ll love your strawberries - mine flourished in raised beds & on the ground will no doubt be even better!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Ohh I hope they will thrive my children love them so much, they are so excited for them to grow! Thank you for your message! ☺️

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless us all, you did a lot of great work 👍.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you so much ☺️

[@cherylkemp548]

Pitched..best for storage and rainwater capture for the much dryer summer. Check with Newbys on the dry seaon.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes that’s very true the storage and rain water catchment is very important isn’t it! Yes the Newbys had such a dry summer last year! Thank you for your message ☺️

[@louisefourie5846]

Good job on the water and tunnel project. Focus and everything will fall in place.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Yes we hope so 🥰

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

I love the idea of a roof terrace, now here comes the "but". Water and a flat roof causes problem and the roof would have to be reinforced as would the support poles. I'm sure it could be done though.

[@THESCOTTERS]

This is so true and with the amount of water we get maybe not such a great idea …. Hmm a lot to think about! Thank you for your message!

[@connieperkins5135]

Great now I want to make my own hot tub😂

[@THESCOTTERS]

😆 have to say it’s pretty cool! ☺️

[@MrNavco]

Hey guys, arsome mission you have going on in Northern Portugal 🇵🇹, I am watching from South Africa 🇿🇦 and I wish some day I can do something like that, your children and pets are really enjoying, I must say it's a great inspiration away from the normal rat race, I watched your freinds videos as well that are nearby you, I would suggest some compsting ideas that I watched on another family

[@MrNavco]

Ho, they are the Newbees

[@THESCOTTERS]

Hi thank you so much for watching, they really are enjoying and love living here, we all are ☺️ Ahh that’s great we love the Newbys 😍

[@dal8939]

Water storage. A dam liner and free labour!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

😉

[@irmafernandez2887]

Hello from southern California. I say a slope roof. You have so much land for look out points, chose a different spot for grilling closer to the bus/future home.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes we totally agree! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706]

Absolutely fantastic!! ❤️🇨🇦

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@francescatappi3241]

You are a genius, Badger! That plunge pool/water storage is awesome! The greenhouse is so big! The plants will do so well in there! I think a flat roof would be fun and you could have a bridge to get to it from the terrace above. Just a thought… I wish you a wonderful week!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Isn’t he just! ☺️ yes it’s huge I’m hoping they will do well and we will get a lot of produce! I LOVE the idea of a bridge thank you ☺️

[@davidstoddard9160]

If you plant strawberries in rows, because they have runners that generate new plants each year I would remove the old row and establish a new row from the runners that grew and that way would always have young plants that produce more than old plants. By removing the old onees and alternating the rows, you have a place to walk also to pick the new strawberries.

[@THESCOTTERS]

This is such a great tip thank you so much! ☺️

[@bevmacca6622]

Bloody brilliant guys !

[@THESCOTTERS]

🥰 thank you so much!

[@tinahorta6711]

Hi guys. You're amazing 👏 💖 and so funny 😄 😆 🤣. You've just made my day with your "sacholas". That is called an "enxada" Sachola is a smaller version on an enxada. Well done. Love you

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much 😁 😂 I can’t get to grips with the name of it!! Haha that’s god to know thank you! ☺️

[@tomprice2501]

I would suggest a flat roof. Just to tell you my story. My late wife and I purchased a property here in the U.K. 2005 which had a very old conservatory which was not pleasing to the eye and leaked everywhere. Went to our local council for advice, and I was given permission to pull it down and install another one as long as it was under 30 square meters, I would not need planning permission, as long as it was at the back of the house. I received 3 quotes all between £8,000/18,000 In the end I built it myself and I fibre glassed the roof using two layers of 600 chopped Matt and finished it off with a grey Gelcoat finish all for under £4,000 I spaced all my rafters for the roof .300 mm apart. The room size was 5 meters by 6 meters, and I dropped the one side by 20 mm for the rain water to run off. Go for it. Well that tool in English is called a budza

[@THESCOTTERS]

Wow sounds like you did an amazing job with your conservatory and so great to save the money by doing it yourself ☺️ thank you for your advice!

[@Susan.I]

Pitched roof so all rain can run off! Yes, buy the largest container so you can save water for dry times!

[@THESCOTTERS]

I think your right rain collection is super important! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@Trishisadish]

Hello there! I am new and love what your plans are for your homestead!! As for your roof.. it depends on your structure? Will a flat roof and deck be supported by the walls you have or will you need additional support underneath it? I saw a combo flat/pitch roof idea here.. interesting idea indeed.. if its flat you most likely will need railings for safety? Anyway.. good luck and have fun!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Hello Trish thank you so much! Hmm yes I think it would need extra strength and yes safety railings didn’t even think of that, thank you defiantly something to think about! ☺️

[@gudeliamorilla1354]

I think you should install a pitch roof. My concern is the rain on a flat surface.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes I think you could be right! Thank you for your message! ☺️

[@markbeer5125]

Loving this channel!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lolitabonita08]

such a clever idea....very nice!!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! 😊

[@belabolita]

Niceeee video... have a nice week...😃😃😘🌼

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! You too!

[@heathermorgan2265]

I would go with pitched roof for storage and rain collection

[@THESCOTTERS]

That’s very true two very important things! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@brendacurtin1858]

A flat roof deck sounds great, but you are not short of room so it’s not really needed unless it provides a nice walk out area from above.

[@THESCOTTERS]

We agree! We have a lot of room already! It does line up perfectly with the terrace above so that’s what made us think of it but not so sure now!

[@hurley698]

My one concern w a flat roof is drainage. You don't want water sitting on the roof accumulating adding weight up there...but I do like someone's idea of a roof slopping (sp?)on one side that sounds like it would be practical . Badger. You are Soo very creative.the water storage unit is brilliant. And very very affordable. Good job build another tank somewhere else you just might need it in future. Your gardening project should do great could you find room for an asparagus bed ? Once one is planted well the plants feed you for Manny years almost no care to the plants too. Are there wild animals around that might want to "share" your veggies? Start thinking of ways to combat that. Get your hands dirty ..it's good for the soul.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes us too we do get a lot of rain so it’s something to take in to account! Yes we are going to put another one if not two up as I think they will be so important in the hot months! Ohh yes definitely could find room for asparagus we love it so not sure how to grow it or if I can find it here but will look in to itv thank you for the idea! ☺️ Well there are wild boar about but luckily not on our land that we have noticed but I think I might get a fence around the veggies just incase ☺️

[@hurley698]

@@THESCOTTERS asparagus roots look like aliens 😃. Very ugly. They don't like their feet wet as the saying goes but they don't like it extremely dry either. Voles and moles like their roots by the way

[@armandodesousa6375]

You appear to have good soil! Loved your projects. Até já.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes, thank you the digger man said the same when he did the road! ☺️

[@antonioveiga6504]

Okay familia:😊there is a ton of rain we're you live, so, make some sense a little roof like (4/12). Good luck

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much for watching! Good idea! 👍

[@duartemonteiro7463]

Hello! I think both roofs are going to make the difference.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much for watching! ☺️

[@thehairydiyer]

Pitched for extra water collection purposes (with the addition of guttering of course and an IBC).

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes for sure that is what we have decided!! ☺️

[@juliefarnworth9172]

Pitch roof to collect water n also place for solar panels if needed.x

[@THESCOTTERS]

Good idea! That’s what we are thinking as well! ☺️

[@iarajafepereira]

Estou muito emocionada com todo o trabalho e dedicação de vocês, bjs e abraços, ansiosa pra ver o progresso

[@THESCOTTERS]

muito obrigada que é tão gentil de dizer ☺️

[@dal8939]

OK....Great minds think alike

[@THESCOTTERS]

😆 yes for sure! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@sue7190]

Great video I really look forward to your videos. On the barn roof as someone suggested part pitch with solar panels and rain water collection and part deck.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much for saying Sue that really means a lot! Yes wouldn’t it be great to get it all achieved! ☺️

[@tracymaingard1783]

Pitch with solar Flat with seating and roof garden Whatever you choose it will be brilliant 😊

[@THESCOTTERS]

That’s very kind to say, they both have their pros! ☺️