Garage to Workshop Conversion Part 1 - Building a Garage Door with a Secret Opening

[@MrSmid888]

The thing that makes this channel so good, isn’t the workmanship, the excellent explanations, the superb video editing, it’s the jokes jibes and banter. Great stuff really is. Even if we know how to do it, great watch cheers.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. Even DIY can be funny! - in a dry middle aged way!

[@1935Charm]

It’s so refreshing to see someone who understands why rules are there, and then has the skills and knowledge to understand why they can be broken in certain circumstances. Subscribed. 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you very much - welcome

[@rjamsbury1]

Seconded

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@anthonymcnamara4002]

New favourite channel. Absolutely binge watching at the moment. Going to run out soon.......

[@johndglynn]

“Any project that requires drilling into steel beams should be reviewed and given the okay by a qualified civil or structural engineer, which I am.” Oh this is sooo satisfying. Love this project!

[@ProperDIY]

thank you

[@ZsoltPal23092011]

This is the part where I have started smiling :) Heard the sharp edge in his voice "and I am looking at you all doubters and smartypants - I know what I am doing"

[@NelsonJ1]

Yeah, he killed the KZbin critics with that one.

[@johannes.f.r.]

That's a nice space for a home workshop. Always nice to see someone methodically approaching the job at hand. Doing it right the first time saves more time than you can make up rushing the job, but it takes experience to be able to do that.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks - it's taken many years to get a workshop (garage) like this. I like to keep things simple and logical as then even I can understand them!

[@nigelsparks6491]

Wow, makes a change to see AND hear a bloke who thank God knows what he is doing , well done mate !!!!!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@PHealey1981]

Marvellous content. Professionals take note of this pro. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@garulusglandarius6126]

In my experience nearly every job takes longer than anticipated, love your honesty and reality and only wish you could explain this to some of my clients, a decent job takes time. Another excellent job as always and you never cut corners, respect. thank you Stuart 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. You're right about time taken and we are all focused on price and that comes with a cost

[@MattJ2906]

“Took a bit longer than I expected” me to the mrs after every job I’ve nearly finished on the house

[@ProperDIY]

Me too! Maybe an understatement!

[@thomashuisman8128]

This video is a proper gem. So happy that i've found your channel!

[@ProperDIY]

That's nice to hear - welcome!

[@denniscarreno5882]

Well done sir! Simple no nonsense and effective….

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you liked it

[@woodworks3585]

Great Video Mate. Your doing an amazing job there. I look forward to part 2. Thank you for sharing another great tutorial Video. Be safe out there.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gregw2388]

Love your use of clamps and jigs. I don't see enough of it in general construction, even though, like you, someone might be doing 10 of the same thing. Way to work smarter, not harder!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. I like makings things as easy and consistent as poss!

[@tomthumb3085]

Top Job. Great tip with levering the drill.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@billmargetts5204]

Top rate presentation, loved it.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@thehobbyguy]

That jig.. For 400 or 600 spacers is a brilliant idea

[@tayred81]

Nice to work equal, with both brains & hands 🧠🔨. I enjoyed this video alot. Cheers 🍻 greetings from Sweden🇸🇪

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hello to Sweden!

[@jedtaylor5816]

I bet you didn't have any issues securing into the mortar joints, always the best way! Great job, I'm impressed with the quality of your workmanship.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! It was absolutely fine in the motar. My old Dad never drilled into a brick in his life!

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

@@ProperDIY I've always drilled into brick joints for sane reasons it's also what I was taught 30 years ago during my apprenticeship never had a fixing fail

[@ProperDIY]

@@Thesidingsworkshop So I conclude that (like lots of things) it prob doesn't matter and everyone should do what they feel is right. More difficult on camera as everyone has an opinion so sometimes feel there will be negative comments whatever you do! Hence my explanation on camera to attempt to 'head them off at the pass'.

[@harryinhuahin1272]

@@ProperDIY - "head them off at the pass"... - I've been using this line since I was a kid - never known anybody else to even understand it... Love it...!

[@videotheclips]

Excellent, I really love your videos. Thumbs up.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you like them!

[@olliekerslake3296]

Great channel, I can't see myself building a garage door but the craftsmanship is awesome. Keep up the good wood.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. You my not ever build a garage door (first and prob last time for me) but you may have seen one or 2 things along the way that will help you on a completely different project.

[@olliekerslake3296]

@@ProperDIY I ordered a hoselock hose and the marksman after watching that episode so I'm learning and spending

[@ProperDIY]

Well done! Marksman is not cheap but last a long time and I've been surprised how much I e used it! Learning and spending - never stops!

[@R-11034]

Really interesting again. Only discovered you a couple of days ago - gradually working my way through all of your videos. Great tip about using a clamp to apply pressure underneath the drill - will definitely be using that one, thanks!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks and welcome - I'm new but lots to come!

[@craig2360]

Honestly I think your amazing, stumbled across your channel and quickly went back to watch them all, truly amazing how one guy can know so much. Iam waiting on how to build a space rocket for one.. keep this up..

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you very much for your comments. I'm currently working on the propulsion system (navigation system already complete) - give me a couple more weeks!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Excellent! Just found this, was wondering why the door was solid from the inside!

[@ProperDIY]

Double sided with insulation to keep the noise down

[@nigelbarker9278]

Excellent as usual.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@louisli2571]

always beautiful work !

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ericlomas5467]

ingenious drilling technique!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@sandman2651]

As the vid started and you explained all about the support beam then went onto explain why and different names for it, i could imagine all those who think they know better or just trolls start rapping and thumping away on there keyboards like demented chimps only to be told you know what your on about that was priceless

[@ProperDIY]

Completely correct! I've learnt from the last vid - head 'em off at the pass!

[@anthony3097]

Hahahaha this is great. I was literally about to comment on drilling through that beam, nore the fact id start with a smaller bit and build up. Until you basically said to everyone dont comment i know what im doing. Hahahha great. Love your channel already

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! You noticed! So many erroneous comments from my last video - people take things very seriously!

[@anthony3097]

@@ProperDIY haha at least your on youtube showing people how to do it. There are always different ways to skin a cat. Keep it up!

[@ProperDIY]

@@anthony3097 You are quiet right although many people don't see it like that.

[@Mikey-ns6nz]

Enjoying the videos. Like the disclaimer about the RSJ

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! Yes I'm getting fed up with people telling me it's the wrong term - I know!

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Amazing series of vlogs - I have also always tried to renovate old properties by considering what might happen if a future owner dies not like what I've done - so they can easily revert...

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@differentgearuk]

Be keen to see how you put the side access door in, I’m tackling this shortly myself.

[@ProperDIY]

Video prob out in a couple of weeks time!

[@lm7970]

I’m only a few minutes into the fist video I’ve seen from (found through the ‘creator on the rise’ section at the top of the trending page) and I’m loving it. Love the garage without door project 😂. Brilliant!!!

[@ProperDIY]

Well thank you very much! I've never seen myself as a 'creator on the rise' or even a creator but I appreciate KZbin giving me some exposure. Lots more to come!

[@barryarmstrong5232]

Fantastic channel.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@PhillWyattProjects]

Excellent 👌 that will make an awesome workshop!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks! I think so especially once I have a ceiling to keep the noise and cold out!

[@alastairchestnutt6416]

Bravo! Very neat. Enjoyed watching that. Even though I’ve done something similar already, there were lots of good ideas.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulp96275]

For those who say you are weakening the beam by drilling which is rubbish you have added strength with your timber frame great vid 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@ProperDIY]

Definitely!

[@VespaT5]

@@ProperDIY Just proving you're not 'H' there.

[@warbi505]

Great video, thank you, lots of useful tips. At 11:32 you say the DPM "...isn't the perfect material to use..." - what would you have used ideally? Breathable membrane?

[@kenjames2214]

Really enjoy your videos - thanks 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@chrish1013]

Love the idea for drilling up. I would be standing below letting hot metal fall all over me.

[@spaceiabox4685]

Looks like a fun project there, though I would recommend fixing the floor first - polishing the floor is a pain and it creates a lot of dust.

[@douwearentz2017]

Great!, I really like the way you explain everything. I am 22 and soon i'll get my own house. I would like to build mij own workshop aswell. I'll be coming back to follow the build!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@joelprinciple7519]

Great content. Well done👍🏻

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@GeeTheBuilder]

Great video. I’m just about to build my 6.6x6.6m detached garage. That will be a workshop. 😀 For the studs, over the years I’ve learnt to use a G clamp to clamp the stood to the header to make sure it doesn’t move when I nail gun or screw it. Always annoyed me when you spend ages getting it dead vertical then at the last minute it moves 😡 👏👏👏👍🇬🇧

[@ProperDIY]

I know the feeling!

[@peacockhorsepower3181]

Smaller bits will cut better than bigger so get a pilot hole and the bigger bits cut easier IMO.

[@MrSmid888]

*MIC DROP* 3:18 Love it !!! 😂✌🏻✌🏻

[@ProperDIY]

Good

[@artyb27]

Yes! This is the _exact_ video I've been looking for so I can look at doing something similar with the garage at the bottom of our garden. Only thing left now is to work out how to get around the lack of thick brick down the sides and steel beam at the top - it's all just gravelboard-ish thickness concrete slabs. Any tips? I figured I might be able to use some sort of bracket/fixing.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Sounds like a pre cast concrete garage which tend to be 50-70mm thick. I think you may have to look at drilling through and maybe putting a plate on the other side on the wall for the fixings. The only other alternative is to use a chemical anchor which is prob the strongest of all fixings and even through a thin slab would hold well. Screwfix do a Rawlplug version that once cured will be stronger than the concrete around it.

[@artyb27]

@@ProperDIY fantastic, thank you so much for the reply, I'll look into these ideas! How exciting!

[@RANDEEP685]

What’s the sheeting called you out for dump and moisture prevention?

[@Sarge0311]

Nice work sir , I glad you drilled into the cement and not the bricks I have had the brick fall apart when I drill into them.Does the UK building codes say the wall studs have to be 16” on center ?

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. Not sure about the code for stud centres - doesn't apply in this case as it's not a habitable building.

[@rowein8775]

Will you be doing something with the floor? It looks like the rough surface would make a project table wobbly.

[@ProperDIY]

I will be once the ceiling is in - it's a bit rough!

[@CardiffHomeMade]

Did you ever use the windows on another project? Do you still intend to fit a roller door?

[@gothard6761]

This jig is nice! But u could have used a smaller drill and go up in size in steps, thats makes things easier (if u got no jig)

[@sergeykazantsev1]

Bro, you gotta get one of these for screw driving. Awesome machine: MAKITA 18V 1/4" Hex (1) 1/4" Impact Driver Tool

[@baldacchinoster]

Is there any advantage to using 'concrete screws' over a regular plug & screw aside from speed? They are definitely costlier I reckon

[@megaman2016]

What frame fixings did you use?

[@salsolo2403]

Cheers 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@lovevwltd7114]

I do like how you dismiss the fallacy of not drilling a beam. It would be ridiculous to state that drilling the flange would undermine the strength of the beam

[@gregmusto3336]

I have a garage that has had the side taken away and your project has given me the inspiration to do something similar. The timber you are using, is it treated or is it just standard CLS?

[@tomsmith6741]

Love your vids, subscribed 👍🏻

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@monteglover4133]

It appears that the concrete floor of the garage is rough finish is that normal in the UK? In the US the garage floors are usually a smooth trowel finish. I enjoy seeing the differences in building practices. My “garage” shop is 7.3m x 8.5m x 2.7m (24’ x 28’ x 9’), well insulated wood framed building.

[@ProperDIY]

I don't think my garage floor is normal for the UK - most are smooth - I think the builder who built my house gave the garage job to the apprentice! Some time in the future I want to lay a screed then epoxy - maybe next year.

[@XcOM9871]

Random question, how did you solve the issues with building regulations in terms of converting the garage, my local authority seem to be under the impression that I will need approval for the same work?

[@freakeystyley34]

Came across your channel by recommendation from Keith 'Rag n Bone' Brown and I have to say there's so much quality content here. Well thought through, informative, well explained, well filmed and concise. Subscribed. I have a double garage which I'm using as a workshop and it currently has an old up and over door - this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking about doing, and now I have a really good idea how to go about it. A quick question (if you didn't mind) - are you thinking about adding insulation at all? My worry is that my tools will all rust from condensation during the winter unless I insulate the single skin walls.

[@ProperDIY]

I'm glad you are finding them helpful and I've already thanked Mr Rag & Bone for the recommendation. Although I didn't notice any rusting etc to my tools over last winter very soon I will be installing a plasterboard ceiling and insulation above to cut out some road noise and generally keep it a more comfortable place to work.

[@timtim4603]

Just subscribed to your channel absolutely brilliant, I would like some advice I want to put a door from my garage into kitchen, ( internal plasterboard, garage wall breeze block) will I need to put a supporting beam across door frame?

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. Just like in my example, you should install a lintel as although a single door opening on a non load bearing wall can support itself for a time, it's not good building practice to leave it like that.

[@garvielloken3929]

Love this channel! - wish youd started it before

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. I was a bit busy before

[@garvielloken3929]

@@ProperDIY No worries! Just a selfish comment on my behalf. There aren't really any true DIY UK channels out there

[@glynnepritchard2526]

Liking your comment about Civil Engineers, most of the UK public and tradesmen think that we dig holes in the ground. So much for ICE (and yes Im MICE)

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one. As I spent most of my life in a hi viz jacket or vest I'm used to the public not differentiating between me and the labourer!

[@YetSolema]

Aweaome

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@DiHandley]

RSJ in Australia too!

[@ProperDIY]

Very good - we come from the same roots!

[@Rilatronic]

This channel is gonna blow up. Are you doing all the video work too?

[@ProperDIY]

You think so - why? Yes all me I'm afraid.

[@ProperDIY]

@Alexander Dunlop Thank you for your confidence. I'll just keep turning them out and see what happens.

[@Rilatronic]

@@ProperDIY you're doing a fantastic job. The editing is spot on, everything is pitched in likeable manner and the intro has that British charm KZbin needs. Really articulate and entertaining to watch.

[@ProperDIY]

@@Rilatronic Well thank you very much - I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@Mark.Ritchie]

I agree. Genuinely interesting content. No messing around. This will be big.

[@gyaldriplikeaknackeredfrid5829]

Bro when u have a house like that you don't have to worry about neighbours lol i wish for a garage like that

[@cycleranger]

Making a offer on house in ashford with a ‘car pool’ like that. The estate agent said door weren’t allowed. Did you have to seek permission? Would love to know. As I find it crazy since I don’t have a car to not be able to use it as a secure work space.

[@ProperDIY]

So, in some developments that is not allowed and sometimes it's not allowed in the initial planning permission but nothing to stop you retrofitting. Answer is you need to check your particular circumstances.

[@accessfm]

Just subbed. Great video. Can I ask what sealer you used to seal the 18mm ply? Need to do same myself on a project soon. Greetings from Ireland too! (Just on a side note your video came up as a suggestion after watching one of the restoration couples videos)

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks! I used the 'No Nonsense Water Repellent Sealer' from Screwfix. You can see the tin it come is in my 'How to Fix Timber to Brickwork' video.

[@stevenjones1009]

This may sound like a silly question but why not just fit a double up and over door or a roller shutter door? Good video tho👍

[@ProperDIY]

I wanted to save around £2k and to have more sound protection than either of those types of doors can give.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

"You need to ask a civil engineer, which i am" That'll shut the haters up

[@jamesan2517]

Drill a small pilot hole first then, it's not so difficult with a larger drill.

[@sergeykazantsev1]

As a 30 years exp. mason I'd say you drill always in to the mortar joint, not brick, or block.

[@Kev_Smith]

3:00 mark +/- .... love it. Knows full well what's going to be coming in the comments section. All the KZbin 'experts' with their fake (non existent) certificates and qualifications trying to tell someone they're doing it wrong. Haha. Top work & great video.

[@EM-fh2tx]

Like your videos, but please ditch the music!

[@somewhereelse3813]

👍👍👏👏

[@MordecaiAliVanAllenOShea]

My friend, you missed an opportunity to do overhead welding in the very start.

[@ProperDIY]

This is a DIY channel - not many DIY'ers have welding sets!

[@aaaaa4266]

Pilot the steel first easy

[@sergeykazantsev1]

I thought I have a bad concrete floor finish.

[@Cloverthexool]

Oh my trench three amp

[@ronniewilson6597]

Sorry, but why didn’t you just use a pilot drill bit first to make drilling with a larger bit easier.

[@ProperDIY]

I did actually try that off camera first but with the finished 9mm product only taking me about 2 min a hole it took longer changing bits and setting up twice with a pilot hole - so I didn't bother.

[@aquadivingschool]

Rant over 😂

[@ProperDIY]

Yep!

[@nosajkrad]

Rotor broach pal

[@ProperDIY]

As I said in the video, although a Rotor Broach is the correct drill to use the average person doesn't own one or want to hire one. Thats the point of the video - showing DIY'ers how to do it cheaper!

[@grahamcole4240]

The concrete floor of the garage doesn't look the best.

[@ProperDIY]

No, it's very rough

[@knighthawk3559]

As a machinist, it's super cringy to listen to your inaccurate drilling waffle.