Full Gut Rehab Project || Episode 7: Things we didn't expect

Matthew talks through delays in roofing crews, as well as setbacks and permits.
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[@paulhill1665]

Can’t get over not requiring scaffolding for working on such a roof

[@stace3037]

Here in the UK a new roof would inevitably mean full scaffolding to make a platform along the bottom of the roof. I'm amazed they replaced such a steep roof just by perching on the edge like that - no wonder it took a long time and the first lot were scared.

[@gerdpapenburg7050]

As a German it is interesting to hear all of this building stories, yours as well as Trent & Ally's. In Germany you need to take a three-year apprenticeship before you can work as a professional roofer. You must have worked as a professional roofer for at least two years before you can attend a master craftman's school which succesful completion is a prerequisite to open-up a roofing business. To me it sounds that in America everybody can open-up a business and nobody seems to take care about their qualifications.

[@chanchito4401]

@@anitawhite6104 During the initial teardown he did wear a mask when there was lots if dust

[@CatsCradleCorner]

Wow amazing rehab! I subscribed and I always watch in full

[@keithweelands5822]

Matthew you are a Saint, you'll need a holiday to get over this build. It will be worth it in the end as you'll know. Plus the level of self worth at the end is immense.

[@Sophie.S..]

So pleased to get this video - I was worried something had happened to you considering you were going to do the roof yourself. The house is starting to look really nice from the outside. Never heard of shingle used for a roof, don't they use tiles at all in the US (excuse my ignorance!)?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I was worried too! Tiles are not common in the US in general.... but you do see it in California. I never see slate or stone in the US like I see all over Britain.

[@Sophie.S..]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Yes, I was really worried as he nearly got killed when the porch collapsed! I looked up shingle roofing and it is very different from tiles and only lasts between 10 to 25 years whereas tiles last much longer. Our house is 60 years old and the roof is still in perfect condition. Fascinating to see the differences between the two countries.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Sophie.S.. I agree! On both of your points. I’m glad that Matthew is getting some assistance with that giant house project! Especially on a steep roof which is death defying!😳. And as an American who lives in Texas but travels to the UK a lot, I’m also fascinated with differences. Actually, we own a flat in an Edwardian building in Cheltenham. We are learning about tiles, slate, disintegrating bricks, and rising damp!! Lovely house but having some problems with its age. 😉

[@hobmoor2042]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Hi Magenta O T . Damp problems in an old house with solid brick walls (not double-skinned with an air gap/cavity) are usually caused by a failure to allow the wall to "breathe" - mainly due to using modern impervious plaster and render or modern acrylic paints or by injecting an epoxy damp proof course to "prevent" rising damp or by painting the exterior of the house with water resistant resin - these are all bad because they each prevent the damp escaping from the solid walls. Peter Ward has a good KZbin channel with damp information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZyag3p4oN2sbs0

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@UCwTk_aYL7eJOP4_gqdFIDjw thanks for the info! I was told that our walls were not done properly... ugh! But it’s a flat we own in an Edwardian home so sorting it out is a bother with the leaseholder! You can see a video tour of the flat on my channel if you’re interested. Currently we are back home in Texas 😉

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

So glad you’re back!! 👏👏 I was worried about you!

[@john_smith1471]

I wondered why there had been a long gap from your previous video, seems you have the same problem with tradesmen as well, yes your roof is high which I would have expected the original estimator would have noted and really scaffolding for a job like this is safer and easier, although that does add to the cost. Looking forward to progress now, being a timber house does make it easier for running cables and pipes. I hope you can show the new wall insulation as well.

[@avrilbowler8755]

Hope everything goes well with the boiler and electrics, Matthew. Sending best wishes from England.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Four layers of shingles?!?! So many things in your house not to code! 😬😬😬

[@CM-1723]

Things to remember when do a refurb . Bring 💰 💰

[@nibbler2215]

Any further updates on the house? I enjoyed watching the progress and not had a video for a while.

[@AspiringRunners]

Great to see you are back on track and with W helping out, things should really take shape now! So with a permit can you do the electrical yourself with a qualified sparky to sign off or totally down to the professionals?

[@jillhobson6128]

Why don't you and Willow wear hard hats? Isn't that a legal requirement?

[@wilmaknickersfit]

I know it's been a bit of a pain getting the roof sorted, it does sound like you made the right decision not to do it yourself - in fact it sounds like you dodged a bullet! The house is looking good so keep your chin up! 👍

[@cubeaceuk9034]

Hi Matthew. This video didn't show on your main page even though I got a notification of the posting. Hope it's showing by now. I've never understood the use of shingles. How long are they supposed to last? The main problem I've had with roofers is doing small jobs. A large project like yours would have been snapped up. Still hopefully it will be finished soon. Good luck with the electrics. In the UK now you have to use qualified electricians and have certificates of completion and safety testing. Keep safe. [Edit] don't worry, I just checked and it's showing now. Ray.

[@jillhobson6128]

What exactly are shingles? Are they wood?

[@jillhobson6128]

@@anitawhite6104 Thanks Anita. I wasn't sure as in the UK our roofs are usually slates or tiles. Perhaps thatch sometimes

[@jillhobson6128]

@@anitawhite6104 🤣

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

It seems you can do almost anything without a structural engineer or even a survey when buying. Of course the materials used in US aren’t like U.K. Vinyl sidings ???

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Wimpy roofers!! 🙄😲

[@jillhobson6128]

Don't you have health and safety regulations in the USA?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@jillhobson6128 we do. I was really just teasing about the roofers. I would have thought they’d figure out a way to handle the roofing. Matthew must have a VERY steep roof!