Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, cheers 👍
@markdyballuk6 ай бұрын
great job Mark, when my workshop is built, hopefully this year, i'll move my gear out of the garage and do this to our garage... must be a Mark thing! perfect work and thanks for sharing
@mjsimo16 ай бұрын
Excellent, good luck on your build, I'm sure it will be really good and look amazing. Thanks for sharing.
@ashtechs930313 сағат бұрын
Amazing work mate.
@alexisn.k.789 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly the video I was looking for - makes it seem like something we could do ourselves!
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, yes anyone can give it ago if your confident... we live in a world of box tickers... just take your time, get lots of advise, do your research, KZbin is a great source of information. Work with your local council in particular your local building control department put in an application, not only do they do the safety/tech checks etc. but also a great source of advice. I must admit my videos are not the best in the world at showing everything and I'm not perfect... budget plays a big part in projects.. good luck :)
@fazzeg310 ай бұрын
Liked and subscribed, giving me inspiration to try and do my car garage, just looking for basic insulation, but your right materials now are through the roof.
@mjsimo110 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@carloscordova6304 Жыл бұрын
This is the greatest video I haver ever seen
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
ok thank you lol
@JAQ27420 күн бұрын
Same here although I am civil engineer
@seanxie509710 ай бұрын
This looks brilliant!
@mjsimo110 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@arturoj.castro433 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent work!!
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@lovevwltd711420 күн бұрын
If you move to a smart gas meter you can minimize the space required as they are much smaller
@mjsimo120 күн бұрын
Hi, Thanks for watching. I guess smaller would help with space yes and going digital is better for meter readings. My issue was with the large pipe and the cost to move locations so I just went with it and had a gas safety check then boxed it all in! 👍
@deanetheridge4259 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, really good 👍
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
@tugaracer81511 ай бұрын
Amazing job 👍🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻
@mjsimo110 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Graec10 Жыл бұрын
Great job! Well done 👌
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@SA-bx9cp10 күн бұрын
Really good video, did you not need any breather membrane or vapour barrier at all?
@SA-bx9cp10 күн бұрын
Ah ok i see you said you mostly had internal walls, now I understand, thanks
@mjsimo18 күн бұрын
Only external wall was the front window. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, cheers 👍
@mz8755 Жыл бұрын
Great video - one question that's not answered after watching: what happened to the garage door exactly? is it removed and turned into the window?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for watching, yes the garage door was fully removed, bottom half was built as a dwarf wall and on top a new window was fitted to match the Livingroom window.
@JAQ27420 күн бұрын
@@mjsimo1 what about if i make patio door and one or two windows from garden side.Also want to know that is it necessary to fix timber frame on floor if we fix directly underlay and vinyl
@DiddyJaffa11 ай бұрын
Hi, Great job. Is it ok to now have covered the incoming and outlet gas pipework making it contained in a void?
@mjsimo110 ай бұрын
Yes it was fine, it was pressure tested, aka safety checked and certificated before I could sell the property.
@mattpendleton1878 Жыл бұрын
Tidy job, well done
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks foe watching :)
@JamieJones1985 Жыл бұрын
How complicated was all the paperwork with the council? My internal garage should be permitted development, plenty of neighbours have had theirs converted and didnt need foundation upgrades/replacment for the bricking up
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching. That's correct planning only really required if it's a detached building and change of use. Simple forms to do and all done online, basic questions are asked, what are you building and costs will determine the fee, look for your local Building Control Department portal www.planningportal.co.uk/
@GeneralStealth9 ай бұрын
This is class! Help me do mine haha
@mjsimo19 ай бұрын
Haha...I would love to help everyone but sadly, no time. Thank you.
@darrenmackenzie18928 ай бұрын
I have a barratts home and I'm wanting to convert the garage into another room. Where do I start ?
@mjsimo18 ай бұрын
If you doing the conversion yourself, I personally I would start talking to your local council, building control department. They can do a pre inspection and give you advise after all they need to sign it off, if you ever want to sell up. Then start to price up all the materials. You need to consider an electrician for the electrics and if there is any gas you need a corgi registered plumber for the certs. Also try get some local builders for quotes and advise.
@darrenmackenzie18928 ай бұрын
@@mjsimo1 thank you. That's what I will do.. the walls are plasterboard already would they need to be removed and better insulation? After all it's a 2023 new build home. A few more sockets and the floor would need strapped with kings span. A new window and build a cupboard around the boiler and install a radiator.
@jablot50544 ай бұрын
Did you need planning to change the door into a wall, as it changes the appearance? Nice job .
@mjsimo14 ай бұрын
I did ask but planning was not required no, thank you for watching.
@kiwi235kiwi4 ай бұрын
Wondering what was the reason you secured joists to wall, could you have just shimmed joists off the floor? Thanks!
@mjsimo13 ай бұрын
It seemed to me the easiest way to level up the floor and I was also matching the height of the hallway to have one continuous same level floor. Your right wouldn't have been an issue off the concrete floor. Thanks for watching 👍
@steakman812 ай бұрын
Nice vid. How much do you have to raise the floor by and do you have to add sub floor ventilation?
@mjsimo12 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. You don't have to raise the floor, you can sit them on the ground or concrete with a plastic DPC sheeting underneath. I had to raise mind by 10/12" to match another floor and fitted two vents to allow for air flow is good practice.
@kevincollier664010 ай бұрын
Fantastic job, looking at doing my garage next year. Is that wall paper on the walls?
@mjsimo19 ай бұрын
I took the option of tape & jointing the plasterboard and then lining with a heavy embossed wallpaper yes and look great. Thank you. Good luck, well worth doing for the extra space.
@louisfoster723010 ай бұрын
Did you need to insulate the wall to the house?
@mjsimo19 ай бұрын
Hi, I think it's good practice & the building inspector did recommend to insulate everything lol...
@michil75Ай бұрын
Great work and awesome vid. I was wondering if you used a vapor barrier and if you screwed to a specific depth on the drywall. Did you plaster the drywall or paint directly on it ? Anyways, great stuff 🔥👌
@mjsimo129 күн бұрын
Hi, Thanks for watching... yes I used a vapour barrier on the warm side (aka just before fitting the plasterboard) I tend to use a 35mm drywall screw, tape and jointed fill the plasterboard then lining wallpaper with a final paint finish. 👍
@jordanblacow31394 ай бұрын
Is the insulation you have used loft insulation, if it is, is it fine to use for walls. Does your room feel warm. Just about to start my garage and rockwool is a cheaper option than other materials at the moment Thanks
@mjsimo14 ай бұрын
If costs are a factor like myself 100mm knauf roll insulation is fine to use in walls and roofs, building regs approved. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching 👍
@euanleslie80812 ай бұрын
What thickness of wood did you use for the studs?
@mjsimo12 ай бұрын
They are standard CLS timber studs 38mm x 68mm. 👍
@adamwitches44042 ай бұрын
Looks great. Would I need planning permission to to do this and put a side door in?
@mjsimo12 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. No, just an application to your local building control to sign off the work, certs needed if you sell up. If it's a single skin detached garage then I would check under change of use. Still, full planning may not be required under self declaration with permitted development. Good luck 👍.
@adamwitches44042 ай бұрын
@@mjsimo1 thank you for taking the time to come back to me, that's really helpful and much appreciated.
@BigDS1811 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, this is a great video, really enjoyed it and thanks for posting. Do you have a breakdown of the costs? I'm looking to do something similar, without the en-suite, just looking to guage where the money was spent. Thanks again
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'll be honest at the time it was just before the madness of rising prices hit us all... with lots of deals, I spent around £5-6k in all for the materials... the bulk of the costs were timber, then it would be insulation, plasterboard next... it's the little bits that get you, screws, glue, filler, drill bits etc and so on to think about, depending on how your set up but it all adds up? Thanks for watching...
@rizwanwaseem207 Жыл бұрын
Great job done.
@markdyballuk3 ай бұрын
Hello Mark, hope all is going well in your new place. Did you get Building Control? Did you go for a council one or private? Many thanks
@mjsimo13 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you... it's a bloody nightmare lol🤣... biggest refurb I've ever done! Because I was selling that property you need a sign off cert from your local Building control, so that's what I done and it was fine no issues if you work with them.
@markdyballuk3 ай бұрын
@@mjsimo1 thank you Mark, much obliged. one last question please, did you need to dig out the concrete where the door was to put in a foundation, were the services under there (gas/electricity) was it difficult to avoid them? Cheers
@JamieJones1985Ай бұрын
@@markdyballuksame question. Not sure how you assess if it's strong enough or need to dig it out
@robertcrystals5 ай бұрын
shouldn't the vapour barrier go under the floor joists and above the concrete?
@mjsimo15 ай бұрын
Yes, your correct it does and there was a second DMP sheeting under the joist, to difficult to video that bit. It was all signed off by building control.
@robertcrystals5 ай бұрын
@@mjsimo1 cool thanks. im doing a similar thing soon and i'm trying to make sure i'm doing it right
@robertbarton4776 Жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t the dpm have gone underneath the timber floor, to prevent moisture affecting them?(like a tray)
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
A heavy gauge DPM did go under the joists... I just didn't get that bit in... thanks for watching :)
@yeahbutytho126Ай бұрын
How come you didnt use a dpm or breather membrane?
@mjsimo1Ай бұрын
I did you just didn't see it 👍
@peewanb5 ай бұрын
Looking to do a similar thing, do you need to put DPM behind the insulating wool?
@mjsimo15 ай бұрын
DPM would go on top of the insulation and under the plasterboard warm side for walls and under/behind for floors. Vapour barrier that allows airflow is best used behind if needed cold side on external walls. Damp or condensation flash point is created when the cold & heat meet. I mostly had internal walls, so not needed.
@kubogaming1482 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, can you tell me the name of the part that you use to stick the edge wooden into your wall? Thanks
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm sure what you mean to answers sorry.
@VeronicaMezzettiDraia6 ай бұрын
Hi thank you for this video, really helpful! (Also ignore the comments about the bad music, I am not sure those people know that there is a mute button they can use 😂). Could you please tell me what the name of the metal brackets that hold up the joists is? You use them right the the beginning on either side when prepping the floor. Thank you!
@VeronicaMezzettiDraia6 ай бұрын
And sorry one more thing, what is the second membrane (lighter green) that you put down before the insulation called (8:00)?
@mjsimo16 ай бұрын
Hi Veronica, thank you for saying😊 there seems to be no pleasing some people and it's hard than it looks editing video's, I have a lot of respect for KZbinrs that are good at it. Metal brackets are called, joist hangers and are very similar www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-100mm-Galvanised-Light-Duty-Hanger---Pack-of-10/p/263711
@mjsimo16 ай бұрын
It's called vapour barrier similar to this light gauge one www.screwfix.com/p/capital-valley-plastics-ltd-vapour-barrier-green-300ga-20m-x-2-5m/12869 it was used just to keep the insulation off the concrete floor.
@helenwalker2986 Жыл бұрын
Love your taste in music Mark... awesome.
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tarak34394 ай бұрын
You didnt need to dig the floor out for proper insulation, did you get building regs approval?
@mjsimo14 ай бұрын
Hi, no because my floor was raised which allowed insulation and DPC on top. Yes fully inspected and signed off by local building control, thanks for watching.
@Muhammad-pf1nv8 ай бұрын
what type of insulation was used?
@mjsimo18 ай бұрын
Hi, just your standard 100mm rockwool
@retroandrusticlampsuniqued1936 Жыл бұрын
Done well 👏
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you cheers.
@Primortal1 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I'll be doing a similar project to my garage and watching yours has been very informative, can I ask what size floor joists and wall battening was used?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
I used 47mm x 150mm joists and the walls/battening was your standard CLS stud timber 38mm x 63mm, so it gave me a space to insulate the walls, which is a building control requirement. Thanks for watching.
@kingkante11 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I was wondering how much it cost to do this project? I want to do similar thing to my. Ty
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, this was pre covid prices which cost me around £5k.
@devsip22778 ай бұрын
Do we need planning permission to convert our garage into bedroom?
@mjsimo18 ай бұрын
Hi, it depends on the type of garage you have? if it's integrated like mine then no. If it's a detached garage then possibly yes, check with your councils planning department but in all cases you need to submit an application to your local building control so they can check the standard of build meets regs. Hope it helps.
@duracelloptimum3 ай бұрын
Hi mate how long did it take?
@mjsimo13 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, it took me about 4 weeks to complete.
@medhaneweldegabriel6926 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark checking if you cover London area? Please let me know how I can get in touch.
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is only something I do for myself, sorry.
@kofestar Жыл бұрын
What was the dimensions of the garage before and after?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
I no longer have the details, it was a standard size single garage and it was reduced in size by about 150mm each way for boarding out etc.
@kofestar Жыл бұрын
@mjsimo1 I want to convert my garage but don't have a diy bone in my body. Congrats on your conversion though
@pedrosmalls6931 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. What was the p/a ratio for this room and what thickness floor installation did you use. Also did you get this done on a building notice? Cheers
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you have to bear in mind this is an internal garage with cavity walls already insulated, I used 100mm rockwool everywhere. Yes I applied through my local government council/building control department, cost was around £360 which included 3 site inspections, plus final sign off.
@Gord Жыл бұрын
Tidy job 👍
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@callumanderton9684 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, brilliant video! I am looking to start a very similar project myself - would it be ok if I emailed you to pick your brain a little?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Sure, mj.simo@yahoo.co.uk
@chrisquinones3888 Жыл бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks foe watching :)
@Jay-ft7qt Жыл бұрын
Top man! What side was your garage? Was it like 8ftx14ft?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, it's slightly bigger size due to me using the old larder cupboard but your about right. Thanks for watching.
@g.p6167 ай бұрын
Any damp proof course?!
@mjsimo17 ай бұрын
Hi, yes its in there, the big black DPC sheeting. cheers
@Ghostdmz11 ай бұрын
Yoo mark how much you expend in your garage ?
@mjsimo110 ай бұрын
Back then it was around £5k for all the materials.
@RMEonline Жыл бұрын
Hi mark will there be more videos on your garage conversion?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
I have three video's of the garage on my site, sorry I'm not the best at taking them but plan to do better ones in the future. I have just bought another property to renovate and I will film a lot more next time, thank you for watching.
@reviewer968 Жыл бұрын
can you drill through the timber into the concrete floor through the membrane or will this introduce moisture?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Technically you would be break a seal, but we all do it! you may not have any choice in which to fix to. If your concerned you could always use a resin fixing which seals the hole or try not to drill so deep. Your floor screed should be at least 3-4" thick/deep. Thanks for watch my video, cheers.
@devsip22778 ай бұрын
What was the size of this garage?
@mjsimo18 ай бұрын
Hi, not very big... it was approx. 2.5m wide x 7m long.
@MP-mu1kw Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, you have done a remarkable job! I noticed that the BR folks didn't ask you to build a concrete foundation at the front to support the brickwork and window frame? I have seen other similar conversions and they have had to dig a foundation...
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say and thanks for watching. I guess every project is slightly different but for me it wasn't needed no. I did however, dig a small test hole for Building Control to check and advise on, the house was built on a very thick slab and wasn't necessary they said, it was only one small retaining wall.
@carlmartin245 Жыл бұрын
mark did u have to lift the floor to the level of house damp proof as my house high than garage
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Yes I raised the level to match the existing floor levels, I wanted a seamless look and feel with no steps. The extra DPC building control requested was a nonsense, the house was 60+ years old with no signs of damp issues what so ever from what was already in place?. Thanks for watching.
@carlmartin245 Жыл бұрын
@@mjsimo1 ok thanks for getting back to me
@sapphirekeyes2042 Жыл бұрын
Hey mark is there anyway I can contact you????
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
mj.simo@yahoo.co.uk
@samuelcramphorn3874 Жыл бұрын
How much did this cost if you dont mind me asking? I am about to purchase a house with an old garage which I want to convert into some livable space(ish). but quotes online say around £15k?!
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, no problem, it cost me around £5k at the time for all the materials. If your not doing it yourself then sadly the biggest costs you face will be the labour if your paying someone.
@samuelcramphorn3874 Жыл бұрын
@@mjsimo1 I don't really have much experience in handy work, but happy to learn on the job! Would you say it's good for beginners?
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
It's probably not a job I would start as a beginner to be honest, but not impossible to do with some help and lots of advise and research. KZbin is an amazing place to learn stuff, my skills I've learnt over 30 plus years and I'm not the best and still learning every day. All the best.
@chanarche4991 Жыл бұрын
Hi May I ask a question. do we need DPC behind the plaster board of the wall?
@plssmellmycheese Жыл бұрын
yes. its a moisture barrier rather than "dpc", and should be behind the plasterboard on the warm side of the insulation. there should also be a continuous sheathing of insulation (eg 25mm kingspan PIR) on top of the studwork, (just behind the plasterboard and moisture barrier) to prevent thermal bridging. i dont mean this as a criticism btw, tidy job i can see, only someone asked for a bit more info, which they can use or not, depending on budget, prevention of possible interstitial condensation, thermal performance & building regs compliance etc.
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
No, not necessarily... not even new builds do that? you only really need a water barrier sheeting behind the studs on say with single skin external garage walls, mine was built inside all double skin internal walls, apart from where I replaced the old garage door. The other guy gave great advise thank you, budget plays a big part.
@niallchaffin206511 ай бұрын
Hi so technically, because garage is surrounded by “heated spaces” a vapour barrier isn’t required? Great video and use of space! 👍🏼
@jondeeves572 Жыл бұрын
Nice video,pity about the music
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for for watching, I'll bare that in mind for other videos.
@sahinahmod6961 Жыл бұрын
I wish my garage had a high ceiling :(
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks' for watching :)
@andygreenaway645911 ай бұрын
Never showed the hard bits knock through & plastering A 19:50 NOT FOR ME VIDEO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@mjsimo110 ай бұрын
Sorry, back then didn't think about putting on KZbin.
@andygreenaway645910 ай бұрын
@@mjsimo1 no problem cheers
@brianpower6424 Жыл бұрын
Why music - shame.
@mjsimo1 Жыл бұрын
I know sorry.. but thanks for watching! I'll try to make better video's next time...