A Subscriber Helps Us For A Day! Builder Destroys His Own Home #4

[@JamessLennon]

Can't believe the pork and gravy sandwich never got a mention! lovely bit of tackle that was. Really enjoyed learning from both you and Rich. Can confirm what you see on the videos is exactly how they are in person. Very genuine people and have helped me out a lot.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you James! You are a star for doing what you did and sorry that I didn't give you more credit at the end of the video, it was my full intention...then forgot! I'll right that wrong in future episodes mate and hopefully you'll be apart of them. Take care pal, and thank you for the pencil, it's lovely!!!

[@leehaslam5871]

I thought James complimented the rat pack quite nicely... future help me 🤔 I like Richard, not sure about Adam though.. only joking Mr A. Well done, James. Top notch.

[@JamessLennon]

@@leehaslam5871 Thanks mate, they were very easy to work with and quite funny as well which always helps 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

"quite" funny? You were witness to some top level gold standard bantz!!!

[@Hauntedguy27]

I have Always had a interest on how renovations like this happen! I hope one day I can do this myself. Good Content mate 👍👍

[@peterfarley3217]

I'm really enjoying this series - thanks for documenting and posting. The pace and content is great and you covered off all the things you promised to at the end. It's interesting the different approach you're taking when it's all about minimising materials costs and less about speed (labour) costs. Subscribed now and looking forward to the next one.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you Peter! Really hope that you stay with us! Have a great evening, take care.

[@JohnChappell-fh5sb]

Hold your thumbs..lol. I believe studio soundproofing involves setting the floor onto springs specifically engineered for the weight of the structure above. And attention to detail. with lead walls if possible..😉 The springs sit into wells filled with dense rubber that further dampens any vibration.

[@stephenlewandowski8316]

i have binged watched channel... and its great! !. i have rebuilt and renovated 3 houses, in the end decided to build one. I'm just doing to en-suite bathrooms and its jut like their videos, some you win some you lose and somw time get get damn lucky and some time you have to do it again. I love it for the honesty of the videos, no BS stylised elements just as it comes when doing any building and carpentry work. Great channel thank you for taking the time to video it and keeping me learning at the age of 62 -

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's great to hear, Stephen! Sounds like you're busy, fair play to you! Hope it all goes well. Really appreciate your comment, it means a lot. Take care.

[@effervescence5664]

OSB on top of metal web joists is perfectly fine. I was thinking of doing the same for my bungalow and because the centres are so close and the width is wider you gain head height upstairs and strength in the floor. It's really nice to see a down to earth UK build.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers man! Appreciate that. Thank you for watching.

[@Lord-Brett-Sinclair]

You don’t mess about . Addictive coverage.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Oh I can faff about with the best of them, andrew! Appreciate you watching mate, thank you!

[@nathanlegge7090]

For Sound stopping completeness of the building elements is essential, The reason I note this is on your other video there is about a 200x 200mm square break in the bricks where I assume the perlin end is built into the wall. There are different ways materials can resist the passage of sound, mass is the most effective so brick and dense blocks are very effective if complete and sealed (All frequencies). Another way is by not being stiff, so your foam strip idea will act in this manner as a dampener (good for higher frequencies). A better detail would be to not fix the battens to the brick at all and have a 10mm gap with additional insulation behind or alternatively use resilient bars which also act to decouple the board from the wall. Just remember that the whole system is only as good as its weakest point so flanking sound transmission and services need careful consideration!! A perfect wall just needs one small hole and its effectiveness drops to near zero. Sound block plasterboard is heavier and denser than standard and would help. If you want to match the noise reduction of a properly built modern masonry party wall you would require a build up like the following: Skim 3mm 12.5mm sound block Plasterboard (fixed using construction spray adhesive and all joints filled with acoustic caulk) 3 to 5mm High density, polymer based, soundproofing rubber sheet (fixed using construction spray adhesive) 12.5mm sound block Plasterboard (Screw fixed and all joints filled with acoustic caulk) 50 - 63mm timber frame free standing with base and head decoupled from floor timbers with strips of High density, polymer based, soundproofing rubber sheet. Void behind to brick wall filled with mineral wool, either batts or roll acoustic if desired. All power outlets would require a plasterboard and rubber sheet back box and any wire runs and joints sealed with acoustic caulking. With the floor deck and ceiling not present I would consider also treating the floor zone, maybe just filling the perimeter with mineral wool batts would help. This will bring you up to between 90 - 120db. The regulations are very weak in this area and the noise reduction levels required were drawn up before Hifi's, sound bars etc were commonplace, a sound (pardon the pun) 9 inch brick wall would already meet the requirements if no holes are present and are not really fit for purpose in the modern age.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nathan, this is ace, thank you so much. I've learned a lot just from this single comment. I'll be implementing this info into the build, thanks again.

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

Totally hooked to this series Adam. Have binge watched first four episodes tonight. Great work and really well explained. I’m a keen DIYer but have never tried anything this involved before but would love to buy a doer upper at some point in my life and let loose! Just one observation - washers may have been a good idea for those coach bolts through the three timbers? Those nuts looked like they were already eating into the timber. I did like the point about zigzagging the bolts along the timber length - I didn’t do that when I last doubled up timbers but that was only for a cold roof garden room so hopefully structurally still ok.

[@emdotdee]

Another great no nonsense episode, you got your music timing sorted out this week as well! 🙂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Yes I double checked this week! Thank you mate.

[@JohnStowers]

Really loving this series. Good to see the mixture of thinking on your feet and great planning. I recently replaced the downstairs floor/subfloor/underfloor heating/fire mantle myself as a DIY'er and what's valuable for me in seeing this top to bottom is to help me refine my estimates I will take to do things myself. At the moment you have taught me that you are 2-3 times faster than I am. That's going to help me plan for my next works. Great work and thanks a lot.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

No worries at all John. Thank you for watching and it's ace to hear that you enjoy the series. Hopefully you'll continue to do so! Good luck with your project! Have a great day.

[@merlloyd89]

Love it , you present so nicely . Good to hear you thinking out loud . It’s what my dad always taught me to do when he was doing a job and being a very basic diy.er those skills to think how you want to use a space and how your going to live in it certainty make a difference ❤

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you Mer, that's an ace comment to receive! I hope you enjoy what's in store ahead! Have a great evening. Thanks again.

[@steve45678]

The progress is phenomenal, lot of hard work there Adam.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Steve. Really appreciate you watching and commenting every week. Thank you mate.

[@seansquire5247]

Hey, cracking good video. Keep up the good work and good luck with the build. Will be watching with interest how things go for you 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers sean, thank you for that! There'll be a new episode out tomorrow evening! Hope you're well mate, thanks again.

[@nigelburton7408]

"we disconnected the gas, oh I mean a gas man disconnected the gas 🙄😏🤫🤫😳😳"! Priceless just priceless. At least honest which is great.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! I promise you, hand on hearts that a gas engineer capped it off, I wouldn't dream of doing it! Thank you for watching, Nigel. All the best.

[@brianlochrie3958]

Coming along Nicely Adam. Looking forward to next part of the journey. Totally agree with the choice of osb.

[@johncollier7744]

Another great video. You’ll never get caught out by the saying “Fail to Prepare…Prepare to Fail”. I reckon when you retire you could get a job levelling snooker tables, absolutely spot on. Pity about the staircase it would save you a packet keeping it. If you think of it the neighbours will only hear you going up and down the stairs ( which is normal in all connecting houses) if the rest of the house is soundproofed. Keep up the great work. The 50 minute episode went in no time, but essential to cover the level of detail you’re including. Can’t wait for episode 5

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you for that, John. That's a really great comment to get. I do worry that the episodes are getting a bit long but as you say there's a lot to explain! Thanks again, have a great evening.

[@johncollier7744]

@MR A BUILDERS forgot to mention those engineered joists go up a lot easier than a steel one. You would have needed a tower crane and the entire roof off to lift and locate. I watched a Grand Designs programme about a house costing £3.5 million that used the same engineered timber joists. If it's good enough for an expensive house, then you've not gone wrong in your calculated choice.

[@pauld3638]

Love your work Adam and the way you explain the detail and costs involved and the reasoning . Top job

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you Paul, that's ace to hear. Hope you're well mate.

[@paulhannah696]

That time of week again 👍😁 Just spent an hour in the bath and didn’t realise. Loving the stuff guys 🍺👌

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Why can't I stop imagining that???!!! Cheers man!

[@barrybarnes1169]

hi adam unless you like to sit on the stairs all day and stand in the hall as well leave it look at the great line from the top of the stairs a7.05 keep the arch and corbel it breaks the line perfectly flooring system is superb all the best baz from over the border

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers baz, hope you're well mate. I don't often sit on the stairs and listen to the neighbours, no, so I make you right! Nice one!

[@bartman58]

The best all rounders on you tube!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Bartman! Great man by the way, what a great song that is! Have a great day mate.

[@bobx2387]

Thoroughly agree with the coach screw with washer , Real peace of mind in that direction. Well done to James for taking the initiative for chance of experience. Apprenticeships lean more on paperwork rather than experience (all got a bit tick box). If he puts himself around he will gain. All tubes are a bit too expensive... I am sure that this a "bandwagon profit scam". Things will NOT go down in price.... Bob (Weston super Mare)

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nice one, Bob. Thank you. Yes mate, James was ace, just wish he lived closer! Take mate, thank you for watching.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Ive used PU mastic to join OSB floor boards. It's really tough but flexible and wont creak. You also dont get the spring at board edges that you's expect with gapped boards.

[@Adrianking-ui8vl]

Fantastic to watch

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you mate, hope you're well.

[@tomjohns8498]

Great job all round 👏 👍 if I ever need to squirt glue/ gap filler in a tight wee hole, I use disposable piping bags dead cheap 😀. A thank you for sharing the costings 🫡🤑

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's a top tip! I'll try that one, Tom. Cheers man.

[@jaymurtagh]

Really enjoying seeing your progress. Thanks for the videos.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Jay. No worries at all, in fact thank YOU for watching.

[@siaddersl2936]

Really enjoying these, loads of tips. One thing I'm not happy about though is after watching some of your earlier videos you have lost the cheeky brummy 'HELLO' at the beginning. Please bring it back...

[@Mr_A_Builders]

HEELLLOOO!!! Hope you're well mate, thank you for your comment, really appreciate it. We may bring it back one day! Thanks again pal.

[@Alexnse10]

I recently built myself a new workshop and an extension with warm roof, used 8x4 osb everywhere, purchased tounge & groove router bits and did the boards myself 👍

[@markrainford1219]

What is your external cladding?

[@Alexnse10]

@@markrainford1219 silicone render on the extension and composite cladding on the workshop

[@tonyhanson7341]

Big johnnie Taylor tuneeeeeee blessings

[@lazylad8544]

Loving the series and work you do. Lots of graft in this edition. 👍👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you lazylad. Glad you're enjoying it. Take care, pal.

[@telosfd]

I like it excellent job. At 27:00 Getting mad when I see these cables in bulk.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you! Have a great day.

[@iwb70]

Well done, another good video. That 18 mill floor will be beautiful on those joists 👍 and I bet the upstairs hallway will be twelve hundred after "the visit" 😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Let's just say that it may have not gone my way! Appreciate you watching and commenting every week, nice one Ian. All the best.

[@tazmaniachill]

As usual a brilliant down to earth video and thanks Adam for the consistency in posts on all the channels, makes my week kudos for all you do. 👏

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's ace! Thank you Taz, really really appreciate that.

[@keithfinnegan1865]

Great job, you are real Grafter.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Keith! Hope you're well mate.

[@johnmason129]

Cant put my finger on it but i really enjoy this , not sure if its less talking and more work visuals but please keep up your good work .

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you John, I did try and get the talking down to a minimum on this one but there's so much to explain as there's so much to do! Stick with us mate, I'll get the balance right eventually!

[@karldenning1893]

We used 15mm soundbloc board, heavy has hell but did really well. Filled void with sound block insulation. We tried to stop the drum effect of air space. The board was pink gripped on with minimal screws to hold.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Karl, appreciate that mate. That board is extremely heavy isn't it! Minimal screws are key as is my understanding. Thanks again mate.

[@karldenning1893]

@@Mr_A_Builders it is, plasterers also call it blue board. The density of the board helps deaden the sound waves.British Gypsum does a complete sound reduction system but it can get expensive really quickly

[@CraveThatCoin]

I fit that alone for my garden office, very heavy indeed

[@Sam.147]

Love the content. Which supplier did you use for the joists please? Many thanks

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Sam, really sorry for the late reply. They are called Minera and are based in Wales. Hope your well, sorry again.

[@nigelsmith1198]

What did we do before the multi tool.??😊resilient bars screwed to walls ( de- couples)for the soundproofing and 15mm sound block board, we did have a spec where it was 12mm sound boarding then a rubber matting ( glued) then another 12mm board.

[@MarcusT86]

Love the Brummy BEWWWWDIFUL Loving this series. Onto the next vid!

[@MrLegend139]

Excellent, loving the series keep em up 👍👍 I’d love to know prices etc for future reference etc

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, thank you for watching! I'll be keeping everyone informed on the price of stuff as I go along. Thanks again, take care.

[@grzegorzbiernacki6260]

Love the series. Enjoyed watching a nicely planned project. If it comes to soundproofing walls, Andy from "gosforth handyman" got few interesting videos in this topic. Looking forward when you tackle the floor downstairs because that's my next DIY project so I'm sure I will pick up few good tips from it. Keep up good work. Thanks

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nice one, pal! I'll look his videos up. Appreciate you watching and commenting and hopefully you'll like the floor video when it comes to it! Take care mate.

[@markashford896]

A few years ago I used sound block 100mm slabs which is like green fibreglass .I was building a office block against a lorry work shop .they had air guns to take of wheel nut so you no how loud they are it stop the noise very well

[@Stonerestorationsoutheast]

Looking great

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you.

[@charleshart6992]

Great video - excellent progress! Looking good!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you Charles!

[@FugitiveRazor]

Dam fine job sir can't wait for the next episode.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nice one! Thank you for that mate.

[@barryhall7]

Looking brilliant, top job 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers barry! Nice one!

[@keithdunn9497]

Is the park Warley woods?. Good video. Thanks for making them. Retired plumber. With knackered knee. Lol

[@Mr_A_Builders]

It certainly is! Cheers man. Hope the knee gets better.

[@willsullivan7442]

Loving it. Stop justifying yourself to keyboard warriors. You gone above and beyond any regs. Looking forward to next one👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

You're right, Will. Thank you! All the best pal.

[@raydebbiemcdonald3208]

Looking really good. One question, why didnt you put those bolts in the other way round? Then you wouldn't have needed to cut them off

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Good morning, hope you're well. The bit I had wouldn't reach the nut with that much of the thread sticking out, so I had to cut it down for that reason and that was far easier to do from the stairs side! Thank you for watching, have a great day.

[@chriscollins1704]

We have been doing the stud walls with treated. Found it's cheaper than cls. You might have to trim a bit off your linings though

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Treated cheaper than untreated, Chris?

[@davidmander439]

Hi Adam what is foam glue called that you put on your joists, Keep up the good work your doing a grand job.

[@thepeginator2556]

Think it’s illbruck pu700? I’m interested too, just wondering why they use it instead of standard PU flooring glue?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

www.toolden.co.uk/sealants-adhesives/adhesives/grab/illbruck-pu700-multi-purpose-construction-adhesive/?gclid=CjwKCAiAu5agBhBzEiwAdiR5tHfX7X84iwnFdyksLhMQtelelIxCqR_sI_JxDnYq9eSfGMKL2xuHfBoCDx0QAvD_BwE There you go mate. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's right mate it is. I use it because it's the only gunnable glue the place where I get all my stuff sells! That's the only reason.

[@thepeginator2556]

@@Mr_A_Builders mystery solved! As far as I can tell this is basically similar stuff to soudabond or any of the other gunable adhesive foams, they all do insulation/plasterboard/floorboards.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I wouldn't use this stuff for plasterboard. It foams when it first comes out, then very quickly liquefies, almost dissolves into normal looking wood glue. There's no expansion or foaming that fills any voids. I'd use it strictly as a wood glue in instances where you need a lot of it very quickly, such as laying floor!

[@jasonmart1081]

Great video 👍 I'd be worried about those cantilevered joists flexing and causing cracks in the plasterboard ceiling 🤔

[@Mr_A_Builders]

We shall see mate. Can't rule it out at the moment.

[@jasonmart1081]

@@Mr_A_Builders Fingers crossed it will be fine 🤞 Tape it well and put a good skim coat on. The refurb/build is coming along nicely 👍

[@leehaslam5871]

4 nails ?? to hold up a floor? Bolts a very good idea. Top notch Adam.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Lee. All the best mate.

[@jd7499]

Was looking forward to this part. Another well made vid. Would love to lend a hand if I was local, but unfortunately not. £968 for the 4x2. Calculated at £5.50 a length. Not far off. Looking forward to the next one pal.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Jason. Really appreciate the thought mate. All the best.

[@drmvh]

Was that standard pu expanding foam you were using as glue with the gun, or some specialist product? Thanks mate

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, it was just PU low expansion construction foam. I can't for the life remember the brand though, I'll have a look and send you the link, mate.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

images.app.goo.gl/PZknrsqGXHeeY8yh9 This was the stuff mate.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

I just cant get my head around how these joinst work - any change you can do a video? Looks like the top board is floating almost!

[@mariotommadich4685]

There is a reason why joist hanger manufacturers recomment high tensile strength steel nails to hold the joist hangers - they don't shear off over time from the ebb and flow of timber movement.

[@Doug....]

Quite relieved to see you putting stuff back together Adam. Thought you were going to demolish the whole street house by house 😁

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Yeah, it was all going one way for a while there wasn't it! One house is enough though! Hope you're well Doug.

[@Doug....]

@@Mr_A_Builders Lol. Well thanks matey. Don't burn yourself out !

[@steviek5138]

Use the sound suppressing plasterboard on the party wall….it’s not cheap but solves your problem

[@KieranRafferty]

Another great episode Adam. Big progress this week, really pleased for you. I'd steal some room from the boys room to put the built in wardrobe :) but I'm a mean person apparently.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! You're not mean, you just have a lot of clothes! I promised him a big room though so I can't go back on that! Cheers man, have a great evening.

[@kennethmckee1570]

I make roof trusses for a living and also the easy joist that you got made also. You will not have any squeaky floors but Iam surprised you never got the flooring that comes with the joists

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Kenneth. I wasn't offered any flooring!? Is it cost effective?

[@kennethmckee1570]

It is any job we do goes out with the flooring and the flooring comes with its own glue is groved and slots together like laminate flooring

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Awesome video Adam and Rich - loved it

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you Logan, hope you're well mate.

[@darrenmayberry]

It's great that you could help out an Apprentice (James) to allow him to come along and get some experience and photos for his portfolio. There is no replacement for learning on the job.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

He initiated it all, fair play to him and we'll have him back at any point. He was ace! You're right, learning on the job is by far the best way.

[@philstation335]

Use resilient bars and double board blue for good soundproof

[@allisatum4081]

please add link

[@philstation335]

@@allisatum4081 look up on KZbin how to install Hush bar resilient bar high quality acoustic bar 👍

[@ianbroom7340]

How much are these joists per meter please. Great job !

[@Doug....]

Wife's not a pilot. That was funny 😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Cheers man!

[@RYANPJOYCE]

The joists won’t move OSB is a far more stable product than Chipboard and is fast becoming the go to flooring product You could cot the OSB with PVA to seal it from moisture in the most risky areas Great work!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nice one Joyce! That's put my mind at rest a bit. Although I just can't see how it can move anyway but there's always that nagging feeling in your head! Cheers man.

[@stillasgoodasnew]

I think it's a cracking job your doing!! Me personally I prefer the good old fashioned floor boards I know there longer to put down more expensive etc etc, but I love the freedom if you ever decide to sand and stain them and if you ever need to access wiring, pipe work or run something in 10 years later it's easier. But what do i know 🤷‍♂️🙂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers pal! Have a great day.

[@gmurdock]

Why did you choose OSB over tongue & groove chipboard? Also gluing and nailing seems really permanent - is any future access going to be from the underside? Great videos. Have subscribed.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, really appreciate the subscription! Thank you! The answer to your question is at my the end of this video, hope that helps. Thanks again, take care.

[@gmurdock]

@@Mr_A_Builders I saw that you answered the question at the end - thanks. That is what I get for posting while watching 😄

[@chriswaldron9703]

This looks like a massive task that would take me forever and you seem to be doing a lot of the work on your own which is a credit to you. I am so impressed with your work on your own house I would like you to quote me for a smaller but similar project on my house but I don't know how to get in touch privately. So my question is, how do I get in touch?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Morning Chris, hope you're well. Thank you for your comment! Our email address is: [e-mail] Looking forward to hearing from you!

[@beachhut95]

Could you use two sound deadening plasterboards on that section?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I certainly could mate, it's definitely an option that I'll be looking into. Nice one.

[@jakeboyle11]

What impact wrench and socket set was that looked like a decent set keep up the good vids

[@Mr_A_Builders]

It is, Jake. It's only small but it's a great piece of kit...I've said that before...

[@peterhaigh5764]

You best keep away from that trampoline in you garden😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! But it's sooooo fun!!!

[@amazing451]

Hi Adam, great detailed video and glad you've got a floor at last. In episode 2 around the 26min mark you were explaining all the problems you were having with sizing the joists. The shorter joists were were 5.07m long but you also mentioned that you had told the company the span was 5.5m. I was wondering how come you had got longer joists at 6.1m ? Was the 5.5m an error on the video ?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Kevin, hope you're well mate and sorry that it has taken so long for me to reply. The 5.5m was a rough measurement that I got just to price with. Then I properly measured it and it was a little shorter. The 6.1m lengths are longer because they go the full width of the house, then they shorten down because they go around the stairs, so there's two different lengths of joist. 9 of one and 10 of the other. Hope that makes sense?

[@amazing451]

@@Mr_A_Builders That all makes sense and I do appreciate you taking the time to answering it, as I was confused when you mentioned the 5.5m but the joists only measured 5.07m. I thought at first the 5.5m joists were party wall to side wall but that would mean a very narrow hallway. Keep up the great work and thank you very much for clearing that one up. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

No worries man! Anytime! Thank you for watching.

[@pauloferrara5893]

Fantastic watch as usual Jasper, much appreciated the effort. What blades are you using on your multi tool?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello paulo! Hope you've another great week! To answer your question...the cheapest I can find. No need to buy expensive ones for what I use them for. You can spend a fortune, hit one nail and that's it. It's not worth it.

[@pauloferrara5893]

@@Mr_A_Builders I buy the cheapest screw fix specials which as as good as the expensive ones but still don’t last. Look forward to the next video take care Jasper lad.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Yes mate, never spent proper money on them and never had a bad one. Cheers pal.

[@baldyslapnut.]

@@pauloferrara5893 Run the tool at the lowest speed possible, and blades go on forever.

[@chrisnicholls391]

What was the foam gun adhesive you used please?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

amzn.eu/d/ctBSJcN www.toolden.co.uk/sealants-adhesives/adhesives/grab/illbruck-pu700-multi-purpose-construction-adhesive/?gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIv9dZb6u31bUxNEtfDIJbTfZiMEy37SEqv2Q6ydLXU9qU8TosyNDRBoCmfYQAvD_BwE There you go mate. Hope this helps.

[@chrishales]

Awesome job lads, can you tell me the name of the company who supplied the floor Joists ?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Chris. hope you're well mate. Minera. They are based in Wrexham I believe. From being ordered to being delivered - 5 days.

[@therealdojj]

Going to have to wait for better signal before I can watch, my build has been roofed today

[@robgullen]

Can't quite understand why you didn't put the bolts in the other way so no need to cut them all down - they's be in the floor/ceiling void?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Rob, I did explain that but I had to cut it out! The bit I've got isn't deep enough to fasten onto the bolt with so much thread sticking out, so I cut them off for that reason. Thank you for watching and commenting mate, really appreciate it. Have a great evening.

[@robgullen]

@@Mr_A_Builders Ah I see - the depth of the socket on the driver . . . . I'm a bit old skool and use ratchet ring spanners! Really enjoying seeing you working on your own house. Those wood/steel strap beams are brilliant.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

There's always a method the madness! Thank you Rob, have a great day mate.

[@azamurks]

How are you keeping afloat money wise if im right in assuming you are taking days off to crack on with the project

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Great question! I've got savings and the lads are still working on the other jobs so there's a bit still coming in. At some point though I'll have to go back to work!

[@azamurks]

@@Mr_A_Builders Nice! Some amazing progress youve made and how you get everything to work is just a testament to what a good builder you are.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's a nice thing to say mate, thank you.

[@chrisc2252]

Do enjoy watching these, not sure why 😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Well I'll tell you, Chris. It's because our enigmatic personalities are shining through your screen and infecting you with our radiant loveliness and beautiful hair. Simple really.

[@nigelhaines7900]

GD job Adam its frighting the price of building materials at this time!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

It's unbelievable isn't it, Nigel! Plasterboard is over £10 a sheet now, how many of them am I going to need!!??? It's scary it really is! Thank you for watching mate, all the best.

[@Brown969]

If you can, build the soundproof wall separate from your party wall. Even a 10mm gap between the two walls will make a difference. I did this when ripping my own home to bits.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Yes! That's a definite mate! Nice one!

[@frankyates7910]

good progress.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Frank!

[@jimbow2310]

Great video :) Been house bashing all day and then come and watch some else do it, what the hell is wrong with me! Was their a saving not using old school floor joists?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! If there's something wrong with you then there's something extremely, worryingly wrong with me! I should have mentioned the cost of the joists in the video, sorry mate. They were £2600 all in. Not a saving but they are the only ones that could've done the job so it is what it is. Thank you for watching mate.

[@simplemechanics246]

Intro picture, why all boards is 90 degrees wrong?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello, hope you're well. What do you mean exactly?

[@bartman58]

No way I would have anything cantilevered under my bed, my Mrs is nuts!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Lucky you!

[@garrydickinson4839]

How much was the wood?

[@chriscollins1704]

What's the difference between underground pipe and coloured pipe for svp? I always thought the underground stuff doesn't like the uv light and goes brittle but other stuff would do for anything

[@Brown969]

Underground is supposed to be thicker, but you are correct that it goes brittle when exposed to sunlight. I believe the thicker bit isn't because soil will crush it, but instead it provides some resistance to shovels or accidental damage 🤷‍♂️

[@chriscollins1704]

@@Brown969 interesting. I'll have a look at that tomorrow. I've always thrown a bit of grey or black in some underground to use it up

[@chriscollins1704]

I ran a load in white the other day 😄

[@liamobrian9642]

love them joist fast

[@stephenhudson3496]

Videos are much more informative when you do mention the price of materials clients then apprciate why quotes are what they are its the bits and bobs like coach bolts glues etc that really add up .

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nice one, Stephen. I'll be documenting all the costs throughout the project, a problem shared and all that! Haha! Have a great day mate.

[@craiglincoln4317]

Arent strongbacks and glued and nailed flooring are doing same job

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I wouldn't do one without the other but together they make a solid floor. I'm very impressed by it.

[@m0aze611]

Well Brad I have to congratulate your hair and makeup team for doing such a great job of hiding the real you. Your stunt double is a dead ringer and it’s hard to tell the difference between the one in front of the camera versus the one doing the work. You didn’t show us the catering caravan assume it’s similar to the one the BBC uses on the big build. I admire you all, super job and a lesson to us all for going that extra mile. Enjoying the series immensely. Regards Mike 😅

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Cheers Mike! Thank you for watching yet again and thank you for your continued support!

[@wayneevans2605]

Hope you gave the boy a couple quid on the qt ha

[@Mr_A_Builders]

To his full credit he refused any payment. Top bloke. Cheers Wayne, hope you're well mate.

[@wayneevans2605]

@@Mr_A_Builders yeah all good thanks mate love the vids your good man and young chap is good boy 👍

[@triplexdread]

Damn you must sleep well at night...I know I used to many moons ago ;) Don't forget all ya media and Cat 6 Ethernet cables when your power goes in

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I don't take much rocking, that's for sure! Cheers, Steve. Hope you're well mate.

[@samsungcrossland2036]

Looks great with flooring down now 👌 and price of timber has got stupid 😫

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Isn't it just! It's such a shame that it's making the industry so hard to be apart of. Hope your well mate.

[@persona250]

Thanks for the shoutout 👍🏻 mums face was a picture 😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gb4780]

What you're doing here is absolutely fantastic. However I hope you sell it for massive profit and buy another doer-upper to film for KZbin haha.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! I won't be doing this again...but never say never! Cheers man.

[@freespeech2261]

The floor has certainly had a good load test with all that timber on it.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! I was thinking that as I was loading it out! It's currently got more weight on it as it ever will again! Hope you're well mate.

[@tunnel7]

Great to watch but that floor will that creak like mad after 10yrs my chipboard floor does in a Barrett build house just saying never seen them joists before well done anyway.

[@hiyes5221]

They wont creak using the adhesive👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

We shall see!