Fixing the leaky roof on our historic Italian villa

After the wet surprise when we arrived, I finally got around to climbing up into the attic and fixing the broken tiles and battens.

[@katie7308]

I’m about to complete on an Italian property and following your journey is really inspirational and made me feel braver about tackling the inevitable jobs that will come up, myself. Considering I’m a middle aged woman who can’t even put up a shelf (at the moment) that’s saying something - what I get from your channel is it’s just about getting stuck in to make the dream a reality. I’ve even enrolled on a basic plumbing course...eek! Love your vids - Thanks and keep them coming 😆

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Don't let being a woman stop you from doing anything! For too long women sat back to others' dreams. Decide what you want and start doing. The next thing you know you'll have learned all about it, or decided to let someone do it for you. But YOU decide! Because of what is important and of value to YOU. Now go get em sister! 😉

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

Hi KT I am 53 year old woman and have just come in from doing the plaster work on our barn conversion (now 10pm on a Friday night) that we are doing up to rent out as a holiday house. I work full time as a teacher and then come home to do that at the moment. I am not as good as a professional and I swear I sometimes have more plaster on me than on the walls and roof. However, I am getting better each time and even though I am slow it will all come good in the end. We are doing a vlog as well that you might enjoy. However we are in Tasmania, Australia. My advice to anyone is buy yourself some good quality tools as I know over the years, we found that life is easier if you have the right tools and the cheaper ones always break half way through a job. All the best. PS - Raff is great I really enjoy watching what he is up to.

[@purplesuzylou]

Good luck and well done for going for it! 💚

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi KT, congratulations on you Italian property! Being middle aged or a woman are no reasons to not be able to do things! What I find works really well, is reading the instructions. Most of the stuff you can buy at the diy store these days is really designed to be easy to use. Good luck!

[@thelilacmum]

Your ability to tackle anything is awe-inspiring. Great job.

[@reneesmith695]

Roofer now, you are definitely a man of many talents! ❤️

[@CarolinaCanada]

You are fearless! Taking on every aspect of the work. Saving money by doing the work yourself is a real motivator when you have such a large house to restore. Bravo and thank you again for taking us all along.

[@jimg-invermont4543]

I am very impressed with what you’re doing on this Villa, I am taking notes!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi That Guy, thank you!

[@pattiwhite9575]

The wood used to hold up a line were thinner that what I would think is needed for the weight of those tile. But, I guess that is how it works over there. The floor needs a little cleaning and maybe a few sheets of plywood with plastic on top will stop any future drips. Would be a nice storage area. You are much more handy than first let on. Good work and stay safe.

[@Ragnar8504]

I suspect the old slats were the standard 25x48 mm but the tiles do look heavy and the rafters might be spaced a bit far apart.

[@izby2652]

Well done. Very impressed by how easily you figured it out.

[@drothers999]

I’ve watched your roof videos but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen how you actually remove and install the roofing tiles themselves. Love all your videos.

[@bhudd154]

You are the handiest of men! Sure hope you enjoyed your jacuzzi afterwards. Okay what’s next? Can’t wait to see. Be safe whatever it is!

[@chrisatkin7130]

Can relate to your experiences, we are currently renovating a cave house and finca in Spain, both had been abandoned for 7+ years. Its a very steep learning curve sometimes a free fall but its fantastic when you achieve what you set out to do. Strange how the 1 hour job turns into a full day though.

[@elizabethmusso5946]

Chris Atkin Ah, Spain! If you are documenting your project, I would love to follow. My father is from Leon, and my brother is part owner of a finca outside Madrid, so I like seeing that type of thing here. At any rate, I hope it's going well!

[@chrisatkin7130]

@@elizabethmusso5946 Hi yes we are documenting it but only in photos at the moment, originally for ourselves and for family who are in the UK. We never thought about doing it for others to see until a few friends suggested doing it recently. Thank you it is going ok we have had some really bad and trying times but things are finally starting to look up.

[@stevenchrisco4641]

@Chris Atkin. I, also, would love to see your progress and process!!! A cave!! Those things are so cool!!

[@chrisatkin7130]

@@stevenchrisco4641 Hi, I don't feel right hijacking someone else's channel or threads contained I'll not share the link directly, however if you look at my profile and play list there is our first attempt at a video

[@ffi1001]

Do some video of it! Please!

[@frankboyd7993]

Well you may not have ever done any of this before, but you are doing a great job diving in and learning many new skills. Thanks for sharing the experience with us!

[@bethsheeba1198]

Your renovation is coming along very well.

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you Bethsheeba!

[@katabrontes]

Hi Raff, You have done a better job than the roofers who did this pretty botched up " new" roof. I think the main problem is that the rafters are much too small, some of them have been laid with the deepest section horizontal when they should be vertical to Cary more load and others, the square ones,are certainly well undersized. Also the rafters are too far apart. It might be worth slipping in an extra one between them all which would stop the sagging. You could improve the support by packing each rafters where it passes over the original hefty purlins to give them a bit more support. These tiles, although interlocking, don't fit together very well and I think you will get water coming in if there are strong winds blowing up the roof while it rains. As others have suggested the only way to deal with this would be to lay a breathable membrane under the tiles but this is a big job as you would have to strip all the tiles off to do it, although you could do this in sections ( the membrane needs to run along the length of the roof with each strip overlapping the one below so start at the bottom ). Hopefully the repairs should keep you dry as even with all its problems most of the roof does seem to be waterproof. in bocca al lupo! Mike

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Mike, well new is relative, as far as I can find out, it was done around the time I was born, 40 odd years ago... They all seem to be done the same way here in Tuscany, but when I change the roof, probably in 5-10 years, I will use a larger section for the battens, and insert a membrane. I'm just waiting for the next rain to see how well it holds up! Thanks for the advice, I will definitely look this up again before I redo the roof!

[@katabrontes]

@@NotUselessYet Hi Raff. Of course if you put in a membrane you won't be able to replace the tiles from below. Short term I would go for sheets of board (?OSB) over membrane in the loft. If you put the pot over the boards it will be slippery. We had our roof done in France 10 years ago. Including rather expensive multifoil insulation ( which I am rather doubtful about) it cost eur25K! Yours is trickier due to its shape.

[@liampoole238]

Well done Raff. Another job scratched off of the list. You deserve a beer after that 👍

[@MemineAussi]

Well done on the roof fix! You are really inspiring me to ditch the rental life and maybe own a fixer-upper! It was nice to see what the attic looked like!

[@jmbpinto73]

Stop paying someone's mortgage, and start paying your own and building wealth for yourself. :)

[@moniquegin8444]

Memine2019 Aussi do it ! You can do work over a few years

[@mariannek4593]

You are such a hard worker! especially taking into account the enormous heat. I really enjoy your vlogs thank you.

[@peterolsen6454]

I first saw the 2022 videos and to return to those before feels odd. I keep wanting to tell you how wonderful things will look !

[@Iloathsnow]

Fixing the roof in that heat certainly counts as an excellent day¨s work. Good video as usual.

[@purplesuzylou]

Is there no end to your talents?! Great work as always, you should be very proud of yourself and enjoy your beer, the view and every moment 🍻 salute! 💚

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Lorraine, we'll find out when it next rains! Thanks!

[@Frigga020]

You REALLY need thicker support beams. Those tiles won't hold long in this situation. Storms get really spooky in the mountains of Italy. I would also recommend something from isolation underneath the roof tiles for in the winter time.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Lisa, it does look a bit flimsy at first glance, but all mechanical tiled roofs are built this way and hold up for decades if not centuries at a time. The roof was last redone about 40ish years ago, and only really needs some maintenance for now. I am not sure, but we probably won't be using the room so it's easier to insulate the floor, no need to heat more than necessary! Thanks for watching!

[@Frigga020]

@@NotUselessYet oh okay, I thought you wanted to use the room for storage. Roofs often cause leaking problems. I personally would spend more money on it bc it's keeping your home dry and safe :)

[@danieladebettin7193]

Complimenti signore, lei ha tutta la mia stima per essersi imbarcato in un'impresa di ristrutturazione così importante ed il suo impegno è davvero ammirabile, è un piacere vedere nei video il progresso dei lavori grazie al suo impegno.! 👍✌️💪💪🍀

[@peacedove9465]

Another great video! Be safe! ☮️

[@NotUselessYet]

Thanks! You too!

[@deborahking4210]

Keep up the good work. Doing repairs and renovations yourself is quite time consuming

[@arabellamagnolia3013]

You are wonderful

[@NotUselessYet]

Haha, thank you Arabella!

[@annereidy7981]

The stonework of the building is really beautiful!

[@chrissimpkins4144]

You work like a soldier, man. Astonishing how quickly you move through projects. A joy to watch and learn.

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you Chris!

[@TheKayaker71]

You can't get a better life than one living the dream.

[@NotUselessYet]

Absolutely right Sue, and it helps to keep expectations low!

[@TheKayaker71]

@@NotUselessYet Agreed! My hunny and I had a crazy dream with low expectations, and were to leave June of last year. Life pulled a nasty and the dream as it were ended. But I've still kept the plan in the back of my mind and keep up on all aspects of the move to his home island - today was real estate videos and falling in love with a derelict property. One way or another I'll get there and if I'm really really lucky I'll be working on that derelict casa with a damned cell tower in the yard, lol, low expectations Ahoy!!! Best wishes on all your dream!

[@charmees6637]

You did well repairing the roof well done

[@ksinks2009]

My husband of 38 years is now a veteran DIYer. Your tenacity reminds me of all the projects he has tackled with basic knowledge of physics, mechanics, advice from others, and now KZbin. Impressive!

[@sylvievicenza179]

You are a lucky lady. mine is in front of the computer and not watching DIY :(

[@marionsmith1237]

Well done. The view IS amazing.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Marion, thank you!

[@serge.crispino418]

Hi there - I am a new sub. and I am looking forward to your videos as what you are doing now is what I plan to do in the next few years on property I already own in Italy which is is much worse condition !! I would not walk on that roof until you strengthen it !!!! You need to take all of the tiles off and make sure the truss elements are no more that 400mm to centre - also the tile battens are bowed and knotty which suggests they are not structural - it's a long way down so take care !!!

[@winkystreegan6244]

We are all here watching your investment increase in value as your go along the repairs....we are loving you in complete jealousy...🤪

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi, I don't know if anything is increasing in value with the current virus mess, but I don't think I'll ever sell it, so that's academic...

[@lorimcgowan1880]

We have a fixer upper in Piedmonte. Most days we love it... Lol

[@NotUselessYet]

Sounds great!

[@lisah6242]

Love your project and I’m learning a lot.

[@debbydhill]

It shouldn't have broken by falling over, contact them. Great job on the roof!

[@winkystreegan6244]

it is nice to have an all around jack of all trades kind of a husband one heluva savings on lavora or labor costs

[@NotUselessYet]

Well, I am learning as I go along, but we don't have a budget to have things done, so there's little choice!

[@o2bnov0307]

You're doing an amazing job! Such creativity. Such patience. Can't wait to see the BBQ celebration when the entire house is completed!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi David, the bbq when the house is finished will be in many many years time! Until then I'll make up excuses for bbqs every couple of days!

[@o2bnov0307]

Then I will continue to enjoy the periodic celebrations of success! Also, I'm in awe of your handyman skills. Looking at the roof with the tiles, sunshine poking through, and your ability to learn how to install new tiles, was fantastic. I do have a question, is it not common to use insulation between the roofing tiles and the house? It looks like Ike there will be the roof, then the attic, and then the living quarters. No insulation from the heat and cold? What about your comfort inside of the house? What about your heating bills during the winter months?

[@JenShea]

Wow! Well done!

[@jeanburgin160]

Big job for you. It's so nice that you can do these repairs yourself. Love seeing what you find ... roof looks nice.

[@elisekuby3576]

Great job, once again. I learn so much from your videos.

[@thomasodonnell9221]

You certainly do know what you are doing. I truly admire your tenacity. It is going to be a stunningly beautiful home.

[@justnoticing]

Great job on the roof. We had similar problems with an old but not historic home where there were mismatched tiles and fragile tiles which broke when large brush tail possums jumped out of trees onto them. We have enjoyed watching you as you tackle the various tasks as you have such a can-do approach and from our perspective you make things look quite easy. It gives us confidence to think that if we bought a similar property we could also manage these challenges. Thank you again. Hope you are enjoying your summer in Italy.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Rena, thankfully no possums jumping on the roof, but old roofs always need a yearly check over and a bit of maintenance, that way they last almost indefinitely! Thank you for watching, I am enjoying the summer here immensely!

[@blueberryblues3365]

So happy to see you are back. Just caught up tonite with you. What amazes me is your patience. If my husband was there he would be screaming to me from the roof! Haha. You are doing a fabulous job. Also so great that you can get replacements easily. Going to watch the other installments now.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Blueberry, I cut out the bits where I'm screaming! We'll find out how the repair went once it rains again!

[@spyridon1971]

Great work!

[@alfhfazal]

Thank you for making these videos! 👍

[@NotUselessYet]

Glad you like them!

[@denisebennett1626]

Fantastic job. Anything to do with roofs and tiling is never easy. Usually it's fix one tile and discover more need replacing or repairing.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Denise, that's pretty much what happened, I thought I was just going to swap one broken one out, but ended up doing a fair bit! We'll find out when it rains!

[@greatescape7735]

I so admire your enthusiasm and Zen for anything. I was thinking you could have used the opportunity of jet washing the roof of years of muck..

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Jason, I'm pretty sure jet washing would have broken more than it would fix! Thanks for watching!

[@soniak2865]

Italy is so hot in summer, making it very uncomfortable. especially during the daytime and they don't use AC. My relatives believe it to be unhealthy. Never the less, I appreciate your efforts in creating a wonderful place for your family. Enjoy your vacation!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Sonia, that is also why they take siestas and everything is closed at midday. The walls are so thick, that it stays nice and cool in the house so no need for AC. Thanks for following!

[@mariadigiovanni1168]

I have now learned about roofing with Italian tiles. Thank you for another inspiring video!

[@carolyng5133]

Good job with the roof repair. The floor that the ladder was standing on made me nervous. I enjoy watching the progress! Thanks for sharing.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Carolyn, it made me nervous too, but ladders always do! Thanks for watching!

[@42apprentice]

Get any lumps of moss off, as in a rainstorm the water backs up behind them.

[@carolynmaxwell6196]

Or run a Alf in copper wire under your. Rigetile that will prevent moss growing it need to sit tight under rigetile possibly clipped in and firmly attached arguable ends also colin Maxwell Enniskillen ps I love this enterprise

[@jbraswel1]

You are really rocking the house. Very inspiring. Keep up the good work!

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you so much!

[@winkystreegan6244]

is it hard to be doing repairs and at the same time vlogging and explaining things for your subscribers? haha multi tasking this man👍✌️

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Winky, it's a bit like talking to myself helps me not forget things, and reflect on how to do what I'm doing, holding my phone and recording just lets me talk to myself without people thinking I'm crazy!

[@winkystreegan6244]

@@NotUselessYet vlogging is now very common actually and an acceptable day job and could make you richer sooner than expected...even faster than the value of your investments ..haha ..so cheers! 🥂✌️

[@oxwoman8]

Wow! Is there anything you can't do? That roof is absolutely beautiful! Go have yourself a beer and pat yourself on the back. Cheers from North Carolina!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Catherine, there's lots I can't do, but it doesn't stop me trying! Thanks for watching, and cheers back to NC!

[@francinemoloney2437]

Hey Raff. You are amazing. That's all I have to say. Caio Francesca

[@petergavrell113]

Thoose small wooden beams are broken because they need more support. Just exchange them is a short sight solution.

[@jtwood4925]

Amazing you can see daylight? Totally different from a US roof. We typically have beams with wood for running perpendicular. Then sheets of plywood covering the whole roof. Next a layer of tar paper. Finally a shingle- tar, slate, cement tile, terracotta or cedar shake. Some times metal sheet instead of a tile. Weird that a roof would not have a plywood/tar paper roof and be water tight.

[@annlenthall9657]

My goodness me you always seem to do a good job even up on the roof. The wood they used seemed very primitive yours is much more suitable for the weight of the tiles. Amazed at how versatile you are.......well done big job made simple. You have done so much in four days since you’ve been there, don’t forget to have some type of holiday as well. The beach beckons. 😎

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Ann, thank you! The standard battens are really enough to support the tiles, but I always think bigger is better! I am having a couple of days off for ferragosto, and the beach is on the cards for next week!

[@billwilson6096]

I really enjoyed watching you tackle your leaky tile roof. I have a lot of this tile around my house and have done much of the same work.

[@Randy8923]

Hi Raff, Great job repairing the roof. I like your little car. I just sold my convertable last fall, I miss it but winter storage for the car became an issue for us. Take care. Looking forward to more videos.

[@kendallricker9633]

Roof looks very straight so you will have to pop the camera up in the attic so we can see how it fairs when it rains. Think your son had the right idea on the way back from the supply run...was he sound asleep in the back. ha haha...bet the kid can sleep anywhere. Very interesting seeing how the roof was put together...you would never think those tiny sticks could hold all that weight. amazing. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next post.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Kendall, if it ever rains again, I will pop up and film what happens! The kid can sleep anywhere, but isn't so great at sleeping in his bed at night! Roofs here have been built that way for hundreds of years, and are in fact very stable. There isn't much snow here, which helps. Thanks for following!

[@soranrix]

Hats off for keeping spirits up, looking forward to new videos and that mid day heat you really need to work mornings and evenings. One day i may an appartement in italy really love the food there

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Soren (don't know how to do the crossed O!) Thanks for the comment, I do work in the morning, but the evening ist aperitivo and eating!

[@richardhamilton8087]

Good video !Awesome job not too big a headache then.Interesting how you can get different sized tiles.Its a good job the roof is a simple design easy to fix .Another job off the Long List !

[@NotUselessYet]

Thanks 👍

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Excellent. Well done. 🦘🦘

[@NotUselessYet]

Many thanks!

[@TheBabs000]

Love watching you work! Learning so much...thanks 🙏🏼

[@maryg.249]

That was so interesting. You’re really making that place a cozy home for your family! Take care. Mary

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you! You too!

[@joconnor2717]

Job well done,comming along nicely.am enjoying your content.

[@NotUselessYet]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fair8195]

Watching these while i work in the office dreaming of doing this myself, thank you for sharing!

[@gs032009]

Hello Raphael. Good job. I'm sure you're glad you're not dealing with carpet-made roof shingles as in other countries:-)) Instead you have clay roof tiles, which are sturdy and easily replaced. Right? My tip is: seriously consider a waterproof membrane under those tiles, it's a day's job but worth it. It will stop any minor leaks and shield the attic from humidity. Next tip is lay a new floor (half an inch of concrete) over the attic floor. There are rubberized-elastic-outdoor paints in the market that you could also apply over the concrete. Both would create an even pavement and shield the ceiling beams from humidity from above (which could rotten the wood).

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi GS, thanks for the tips. I will think about the membrane under the tiles if I redo the roof, but it's very important that the house can breathe, so it would have to be well vented. The cement floor is an interesting idea, I will look into how much that would weigh. Thanks for watching!

[@DBurgg]

Those clouds looked ominous...glad you were able to complete the repair🤞🏼 your neighbors will be knocking on your door for help with their roof repairs I suspect👷‍♂️ Stay well🍺

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi D, it's more likely the neighbours will be knocking on my door for a cold beer! Sometimes some ominous clouds gather on the horizon, but it's rained about 30 drops in the last 2 weeks! Stay well you too!

[@joy959]

Well done. 👍🏻 lovely watching someone else working.

[@jmck6320]

Excellent job.

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you very much!

[@winkystreegan6244]

I'm jealous , jealous ,jealous! ✌️✌️✌️🥂

[@NotUselessYet]

Glad you like it!

[@joycef2499]

Wow very impressive well done fingers crossed all well.

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you!

[@nena4215]

I can’t believe you know how to do all that, roofs, plumbing, drywall, plaster, flooring....I guess you’ve learned from experience. Nice job, but what a mess up there in that attic, my house was a total mess too from roofers, I cleaned out the insulation and put rolled in, so much easier. Thank you and you deserve some beers!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Amber and Nena, I am learning as I go along along. The attic wasn't too bad, I was half expecting it to be full of furniture like everywhere else! I will probably insulate the floor as you you suggest. Thanks for watching!

[@christine3358]

Very interesting seeing how those tiles look and are installed. Great job

[@NotUselessYet]

Thanks 👍

[@arlenesuurd4203]

You are doing great...keep up the good work

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you Arlene!

[@sophie511]

i'm watching, hopefully learning something too. Inspiration, ciao!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Sophie, glad you are enjoying!

[@seawaatty]

Great videos keep up the good work!

[@NotUselessYet]

Thanks!

[@peterbarber5442]

It's great to see your confidence grow with your building skill, keep up the great work.

[@CarolAnneKn]

Thank you - very handy to be able to fix the roof from inside. Looking forward to more!

[@ecksthree6598]

Serendipitous timing, I literally just finished the terrace video!

[@jmbpinto73]

Very interesting that roof, is just like my grandfathers house. There are older wood beams, and newly (perhaps decades ago) pinewood with tiles. The roof looks good in general, and whenever you decide to rebuild it in the future, you may as well raise it a bit and add another couple rooms and a toilet at the upper floor!

[@Ragnar8504]

Yup, based on the amount of moss and lichen I'd give the "new" tiles something like 30 years.

[@annmarielyons73]

Hi I'm enjoying your renovations from my drawing-room great job. My first time coming across you was Monday 10th August and you were dealing with the wooden tiling of the floor next to the kitchen. Thanks for carrying us on the this journey withyou. '

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Great work

[@NotUselessYet]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jelsner5077]

So interesting how your roof is constructed, with the tiles just sitting on the batons and no roof sheathing at all. It reminds me of my family's cabin that had wood shingles nailed to rafters and no sheathing. (It leaked pretty bad, but the shingles were very old). I think the first thing my dad did was put a new plywood deck on top of the rafters, and then tar paper, and then asphalt shingles on top. Not that you would want to go that route!

[@jmbpinto73]

Is standard procedure. Over here, old houses have this very same method of construction, very easy to put up and to replace single tiles, as Raff just did. :)

[@Ragnar8504]

A modern roof designed for insulation would have rafters - sheathing - felt - counter-battens (running parallel to the rafters, creating an air gap from the eaves to the ridge) - battens - tiles. A new roof on a house like this would likely be very close in construction to the old one, except for some kind of underlay between the rafters and the battens to keep snow and blowing rain out. I suspect the main reason why roofs in the US are always sheathed is that asphalt shingles won't hold up otherwise. They're considered inferior in Europe, good enough for sheds and follies (gazebos) but no more than that. A roof is expected to last 50 years or more here! My parents had the roof on their house replaced a few years ago. The old one was from the early 70s and would've lasted quite a bit longer if the tiles hadn't been seconds, at least that's our guess.

[@blueberryblues3365]

Nah.... I doubt you were screaming. Maybe growling a bit?. But the roof looks great. You are so good at fixing things easily that seem like really big jobs. It amazes me that the tiles just sit up there. Not fastened or anything? Not even glued? We have a place in Florida and a tile roof and its attached to the under roof with adhesive and screws. But then again I guess we have more hurricanes than you. BTW, I am sending this as a second comment rather than replying to yours. Hope you get it. Xo

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Blueberry, they interlock and have those little feet to hang them on the battens. The roofs here all have similar pitch, and that combined with the weight of the tiles keeps them pretty much where they are! Thankfully no hurricanes here! Thanks!

[@brianashton1428]

(Moira Ashton) Another interesting vlog, What a view from the roof, beautiful, So glad you got the roof sorted out, that piece of wood with the knot in it was quite scary... I hope your car fits in that little tunnel, but wondering if you will be able to get out of the car. 😅

[@Iloathsnow]

I was thinking about that too. lol

[@s.street658]

Really enjoying watching your journey!

[@the382house]

Would have been vry interesting to see how you placed the last tiles into place without getting on the roof. I can imagine how it was done but a video would have been great. Nice work.

[@Cejusnhy7643]

Just him trying to repair his roof. He needs a tripod to hold the phone..

[@matto904]

Thank you really enjoying the journey with you. Take care.

[@JustBrowsing777]

Well done. I hope and believe you will enjoy this property a lot 👍

[@adam.h8281]

roof needs a power wash hehe :) but repair was pretty straight forward. Thank you for the video. thumbs up!

[@katabrontes]

If you want a flood below!

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Adam, I think that a pressure wash would probably to more harm than good! The tiles are great with most things but not with anything violent!

[@judyrosey]

Big job well done! I loved the terrace video as well but forgot to comment....what a nice space to be. ❤ I would be tempted to run a hose on the roof just to see if it's fixed before I put everything away.

[@critogni]

Buon lavoro!

[@susanficek1245]

roof looks great!!!.. let us see how well it works when it rains!!!!

[@sherae]

Thank you for showing us your tasks as they are needed. It gives a great insight into the problems you have to be prepared to tackle if you were to take on a similar project. As they say, better the devil you know! At least judgements can be made on whether you are really up for it or need to take courses before you decide to tackle such projects.

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Sheila, I am pleased that you find the videos useful! Thank you for watching!

[@Lapie3]

Good job done and as interesting as ever, looking forward to the next episode.

[@jmck6320]

So much space!

[@NotUselessYet]

I know, cellars and attics, you could probably squeeze 500 m2 of living space out of it if you did everything up (which I won't!)

[@jmck6320]

@@NotUselessYet never say never :)

[@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972]

Look at your little boy, fast asleep ahhhhhh

[@NotUselessYet]

Hi Maria, asleep is pretty much the only time he stops running about and talking!