Flat Roof Light Upstand - We are almost watertight!

[@justanotherguy469]

I love the fact that you pay attention to code, and also explain the mathematics behind everything that you are doing. The more detail, the better. Thank you.

[@mandyleeson1]

That music fits so well for the 'action' bits, but as for Pythagorus.... I was lost! As always, thank you for sharing.

[@PlanetMojo]

I have been following your flat roof project off and on -- looks like I need to catch up!. For some strange reason, there are no 'do-it-yourself' flat roof projects here in America besides mine. Flat roofs seem to be very common in the UK but in America it is mostly used fro commercial buildings -- definitely not many of them done by homeowners. I made a couple of mistakes along the way, but flat roofs are not that hard, and I would have no problem doing it again! We barely got dried-in before the Wisconsin winter, but we made it. It's a great feeling. Now we'll see how well it handles snow and up to minus 40 temperatures! Keep up the good work! Cant wait to see the finished project!

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

Great work - I love the honesty when things go wrong. Makes us all feel better for our own mistakes.

[@D4ENX]

I’m just about to take on the same job at my own house, so thank you for this, very informative.

[@moelfam]

Look forward to these more than I did game of thrones each week. Thanks Tim. Looks good.

[@swillshee9927]

Excellent, loving your work

[@user-fb3jz2bn2q]

love this channel mate ,ive looked at your channel meany a time for some guidance ,keep up the good work

[@funnydude2424]

Enjoyed the video! It's strange seeing what I'm used to as "rough carpentry/framing" done inside a shop scene.

[@vg3222]

How did you insulate it and handle the vapour barrier ?

[@andrewcollins6525]

Excited to see the rest

[@eosrooflights5736]

Great Video. Hope you dont mind us linking from our blog on how to make a rooflight.

[@Tooma1979]

Viddies keep on coming, ur on fire boyo

[@JEMTKAI7308]

Great video. Helps a lot ! Thank you!

[@stevewoodw]

Remember, measure 3x, write it down once, and cut as many times as you have to....it's how to get walnut countertops into a porch...

[@ianbrown419]

Great video once again, is there a video you done before this cutting and support joists for the gapping for roof light ? Can’t seem to find it keep up the great work

[@sundayfooty]

Does that frame sit on the 18mm OSB on the roofing joists or does it sit directly on the joists and firring strips before it’s all gets OSB?

[@partywallsurveyor]

I wish you would number the videos for each project, it would be much easier to follow...

[@ruutube2483]

did u angle the top noggins in between or just cut them straight? 4deg is not a huge angle, after all ? Thanks man totally following your lead

[@dannymurphy1779]

It says something when at the time of writing you have 177 likes and no negs. Just wondering where you got the blue sky from though!

[@Ben-sj7ys]

Doing the same DIY project. For your 75mm upstand, you mention 63mm CLS and 12mm ply. Doesn't the 75mm need to include Xmm for the internal plasterboard plus skim finish as well as the 1.5mm for external EPDM?

[@apkarchitecture]

As a technical point I don't think the Buildings Regs require a specific upstand height, but most rooflights won't be warranted if you mount them at less than that, and ultimately that's what matters!

[@xw6968]

Before you finish the roof , you could do the downspout with a lick of paint so you dont need to stand on the roof more then needed.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

All the cast iron is being blast cleaned and restored next year, so I’ll wait for scaffolding. 👍

[@bengalist]

Hi, thanks for these videos, has been really helpful. Just wondered what insulation or at least thickness you used in the upstand?

[@stevenpayne1138]

hi.did you use double or triple trimmer joists on the window hole ?

[@squidge218]

Does it have to sit below the ply or can it sit on top of the ply then screw down into the joist from above? Do you insulate the cavity of the upstand or just insulated board internal ?

[@jivanjohal]

(Another) great vid! First time commentator so go easy on me if this is a stupid question. Where did you do this mistake. Should the width have been 85 plus the OSB width?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

From memory the rooflight needed 75 mm to sit on each side so the outside of the up stand needed to be 150 mm less. I did not allow for the width of OSB so the up stand would have been too big. So it just needed reducing in size to account for the sheet material. 👍

[@andyjame44]

What is a rolling toolbox?

[@pm1104]

Nice work......presumably this is your full time job?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

No, just when I get chance to work on our own house.

[@johnmcgillivary8312]

Recommend you watching alot more of his work Phillip man is like a jedi with timber all while working as a self employed photographer and videographer and having a family with little kids

[@pm1104]

Yes he sure is amazing.....!

[@scorpio6587]

It seems like a lot of lumber. Must be expensive. Where is it grown?

[@plummetplum]

Incorrect building regs state, it can be no higher than 150mm from the roof plane.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

No less than 150mm.

[@plummetplum]

@@TheRestorationCouple No It's 'Any alteration to project no more than 150 millimetres from the existing roof plane.' Google it :-)

[@johnmcgillivary8312]

Bit of Google states The Government’s Planning Portal states that in England and Wales, the following conditions apply to rooflights: They mustn’t protrude more than 150mm beyond the plane of the roof They can’t be higher than the highest part of the roof If it’s a side facing window it must be obscure-glazed. If it’s an opening window it must be 1.7 metres above the floor level. Seems to me it's not wanting the large protrusion you have added

[@TheRestorationCouple]

That’s planning not building regs? (and I believe talking about skylights like velum rather than flat roof.) 🤔

[@johnmcgillivary8312]

@@TheRestorationCouple took it from here roof-maker.co.uk/inspiration/blog/planning-permission-install-rooflight/ the pics used on the site aren't really pointing towards a velux. But yes you are correct that snippet used is if you need planning the building regs element is below on the same page doesnt seem to indicate demands for a raised up box and talks more about thermal efficiency and structural integrity

[@rjamsbury1]

I can't claim to understand why but my googling found the following - BS 6229: 1982, Code of Practice for flat roofs with continuously supported coverings, requires rooflights to incorporate upstands to raise the mat least 150mm above the uppermost roof surface to which the roof covering is bonded or dressed. The designer should ensure that the builder’s curb is at least 150mm high.

[@TheStrongwomans]

What was the app you used to work out the angles please

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Just googled roofing calculator.

[@itwillbenicewhenitsfinished]

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