Ground Screws & Stuck Crane! - Garden Room #1

A brand new series from Skill Builder which follows Robin Clevett and his team through the process of building a deluxe Garden Room.
This type of garden room is perfect for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom.
Ground screws by Gravitas Groundscrews of Storrington.
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[@nickhaley4663]

I worked with an old chap in the early 80's who would take the pozi bit out of his Yankee screwdriver, put it in the chuck of his Bosch power drill and fire 4 inch screws in like a demon. I was literally speechless the first time I saw him do it. How times have changed.

[@ABB-bw6tc]

Giant screws literally absolutely brilliant

[@BuildWithAE]

Great video Guy's, love the Stop digging ground screw and top quality workmanship.

[@tecnaman9097]

You guys really showcase all the latest innovations in construction. Those 'screws on roids' for the foundations were amazing. Great work gentlemen.

[@bikerchrisukk]

Almost everyone would wish they had your chipping skills Robin 👍Look forward to more vids

[@6jayf]

You guys are top of your game, real tradesmen. Looking forward to the next video 👍🏼

[@T.E.P.]

absolutely stunning work ... name a better duo! what a treat these builds are.

[@DeKevinL]

You guys have a FANTASTIC channel with tons of great videos, good camera work and the right amount of charisma 😉 to keep watching every single time. Keep up the good work, greetings from Belgium 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Glue lam beams ! First time I saw those was in 1988 when I was an apprentice. They built massive Maharishi dome in skelmersdale with them . A massive opens space with no need for any supports as they were arched beams ..... very impressive 🤯🧱👍🏽

[@markrussell9719]

Another great video - really looking forward to this one especially the cladding as I have a whole house to do in cedar this spring.

[@AJ-ds5gf]

It's friday evening, I got my bowl of honey nut cereal (I love it at any time of day) and sat down to watch this. Brilliant evening!

[@lewispewsey6843]

As a joiner I can’t wait thanks for all the amazing content I’ve been watching for years

[@iangough7659]

We just completed our own garden room after many a tutorial from You Tube. Looking forward as usual to learning from your building expertise.

[@isyt1]

Awe man I’d love one of those. I’ve got a small house but a big garden. One of these for guests to stay over but mainly as a man cave would be awesome

[@2loco]

Wicked job innit! Looking forward to the second video.

[@Martin_IPL5990]

Been a subscriber for quite a while now and as an avid DIY'er this is all over my head...!! but brilliant, brilliant to watch. Fantastic channel and very inspirational gents.

[@shaunglendinning]

Great video Gents! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers.

[@jackiechan8840]

Love the ground screws idea. Not seen that before. Keep up the good work boys!

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@lazylad9064]

Great video guys👍👍. Nice to see Rodger doing his stuff with the camera. He's not bad for a pipe bender😀😀.

[@jonesconrad1]

the editing on this video is really good btw. the audio is outstanding, voice over + music + mic audio, working really well.

[@SkillBuilder]

We thought we would give this a go because we didn't want to keep stopping and doing pieces to camera. Sometimes you just have to get on with the work and forget about making movies/

[@AJ-ds5gf]

@@SkillBuilder I prefer it this way. With the voice over I feel much more immersed when watching you guys get on with the work.

[@ollieb9875]

@@SkillBuilder I liked it too.

[@mattridler377]

Wow that's some garden room 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ProfessionalKafir]

Love the music and calm chatting over the videos! Making me itch to finish my vacation and back to work :P

[@d2cdl]

A carpenters dream. (no brickies involved). Looks like a lovely job to be involved in.

[@JamesManCave]

Looks to be a really interesting series, looking forward to the next one

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

I recommend a lot of specialist foundations as an arboricultural consultant and we barely ever get to see them being put in, really interesting stuff.

[@Rossbeggs]

Nice to see Carl froch going at it

[@l4n3y26]

Love this channel, keep up the great work fellas.

[@tubbycarpenter9847]

Great video looking forward to part 2

[@mickeyjimbo4801]

Fantastic. Lovely job 👍🏻

[@ashleyrowe2681]

Thanks guys for another great video

[@jonesconrad1]

Just thinking about a building a workshop, this video was just in time.

[@petemoring67]

Blimey - that's SOME Shed you got there - My little Pallet-Shed does the job, and was Free! .... But this build was GREAT to watch ..... More Pleeeeease :-)

[@fargogemini694]

Looking forward to part 2

[@joelandrewcampbell9052]

Great Video Can’t wait for the next one.

[@MsElijah16]

Nice guys , awesome

[@jameswatcham209]

Where did you find those tiny blokes to put the 4 inch 10 screws in the ground!!

[@almath9987]

This will be a interesting build 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MOSSFEEN]

Thats some TASTY work there

[@lizlo8394]

Good job 👍! Thanks for sharing

[@waseemkhaliq933]

I love them screw piles amazing

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@DonGerico]

This is going to be good

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Wish my workshop was as big as this. Cool

[@aaronfletcher4256]

Robins work is always 👌🏼

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Aaron..

[@olrenison]

Wow, those screws are amazing. Not seen those before. That pre-engineered floor too is so cool. Must be fairly pricey but so good to use I imagine. Good video guys 👌

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@T.E.P.]

@@gilschaeffer5522 wonderful Gil .. thank you

[@Shankavellixo]

@@gilschaeffer5522 Hi mate whats your contact details? i have a project around this

[@paulreynolds9003]

I actually thought it was April 1 when I saw the screws.

[@philipjones9297]

I do like a nice shed

[@marcialopes1614]

Hi guys, amazing video. Can this foundation be used for a small extension of around 3x4m?

[@mhuk1220]

Yeah just like my shed build lol. Great job!

[@prakashmakwana6907]

Great videos. Could you please give details of the timber frame supplier, as I am looking to build in my garden too. Thanks

[@Brettly01]

were the very 1st large timbers that rested on the screw in metal pads treated or was it just bare untreated pine.?

[@timmargereson332]

Really enjoyed that 👍. The Magply looks some good stuff, never heard of it before. Bet those glulams were bloody heavy 😂. Hope you have a great weekend. Regards Tim

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Wish we saw more of those screw piles going in. Very interesting idea. That they look just like a regular screw is a hoot - almost look like a promotional display item.

[@SkillBuilder]

We have more footage of them going in. We will do some more.

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@boboconnor1403]

I saw where your ground screws had lag holes in them but I didn't see where you had put any in. How were your rim joists attached to the screws?

[@JC-un4bg]

Those screws are amazing

[@SkillBuilder]

At last somebody who can speak English.

[@Graeme566]

Good choice of music

[@express375]

I'll wait for the Inflatable foam shed that you just apply cladding. Or 3d printed :)

[@Badgerworkshop]

Those foundation screws look amazing

[@ukconstruction]

They are awsome, how you doing like your content too

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@skyhigheagleer6]

Christ that's substantial. Hosting some elephant dance parties?

[@Shankavellixo]

Robin question about ground screws - would they not sink down after a long time? Are there any cons of having ground screws over concrete foundation? (I'm planning on doing a foundation for a log house)

[@myatix1]

Great video! What was the name of the company that did the prefabrication?

[@timbarker9937]

Milwaukee sponsors! Lucky guys

[@tarikhazhar]

Hi. Does the ground screw foundation support for 2 floors house? Thanks

[@Mathewhafod]

Great work. Love this channel. where is the garden room kit from?

[@samuelellwood3643]

Good work, looks like you are working around Grantham with JB blasting on the job👍🏻

[@ukconstruction]

Well the machine used to belong to them!!!!

[@wilcoleman9742]

Great video. Where did you get your cassettes, glulama nd wall frames from?

[@jharris7407]

Nice to see some top boys not saying it’s near enough . Only one way the right way ! Top job . Any chance of getting manufacturers details Robin ?

[@benjaminroutledge9507]

Hi Robin love the channel and love being a carpenter have you tried a hammer loop on your regular belt

[@garethlittle346]

Great video, what make is the Garden room Kit?

[@Brettly01]

how did you attach the 1st timbers to the ground screws.?

[@hmcooke88]

Robin, who did you use for the timber frame?

[@panadrama2213]

what was the cost of the ground screws installation

[@wotcherfaz]

So, do the screws go into tree roots? Or do they avoid the tree roots? It's not clear from the dialog...

[@cnichoyt]

Did any insulation go into the floor cassettes?

[@maxakarudy]

Not being in the trade, so could be a dummy, they look softwood timbers so do they need treating or sealing? & how are the screws tested for weight loading, just interested.

[@gilschaeffer5522]

We did on site pull tests to determine the load capability of the screws and then factored in a 50% safety margin. If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

@@gilschaeffer5522 You should collaborate with Robin and Roger and do some more episodes - give rough costs so people can see if it makes sense. How sre buildings secured to the piles? Are there fabricated brackets?

[@darrenhutchinson5435]

Love them screw we’re can I get a box ,please need a link,

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@davidsteele3037]

Those Ground Screws look ideal for difficult to access sites. The garden room looks impressive from the outside. Any chance of a link to the supplier?

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@codeblack3026]

How much did it cost.

[@NoOne-vs4lx]

Hi. Who designed the garden room?

[@superiorbeing95]

Red tools are best!

[@mauricecasey5556]

I prefer teal! ;-)

[@covcarpenter9158]

Robin let me know how you get on with that milwaukee 7 inch circular saw iv had no end of probs with mine

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Daniel, I have found absolutely no problem or issues with the saw, what did you find? I would be interested to know what was wrong mate...

[@timmargereson332]

Hi Daniel, just out of interest what problems have you had ? I've had mine for 6 months & used it nearly everyday without any problems. Regards Tin

[@katiejohns3415]

Looks like the thing sits on only the contact points of the foundation screws. Won't it sag between the screws after a while? Or am I overthinking it.

[@ukconstruction]

The Glulam frame has been engineered to span more than the centres we had our screws positioned, then the building panels are whole and rigid pretty much eliminating point loads and spreading all the weight evenly..

[@edwardholmes91]

I think those glue laminated beams and engineered joists are unlikely to sag. That's the beauty of engineered products :)

[@robinturner2300]

Katie & John S probably... the gluelam beams look plenty beefy enough for the span

[@kierancreighton3918]

Ya put the hard on in case u get the crane in the head wonder is one of the hard hats roger was plugging not too long ago

[@paullynass4848]

Wouldn't concrete founds and block walks insulated cladding not be a better job longer lasting and cheaper?

[@JACKATTACKED]

👍

[@ABB-bw6tc]

Are these subjects to building regulations or plannning?

[@mickbroadbent6750]

whats them foundation screws called n how do we get them thx

[@gilschaeffer5522]

If you'd like to know more about the screws (I'm the guy who put them in) then check out my Facebook page facebook.com/GravitasGS

[@brightonduder]

Love it Where’s part 2?!?

[@SkillBuilder]

It is coming at you kid, like a train thought a dark tunnel

[@brightonduder]

Skill Builder hoorah!!!

[@fedjustin7690]

Jb blasting... Are you in the Grantham area then?

[@joebond1833]

Is that the new Milwaukee 18v first fix gun I saw? If so what’s it like???

[@ukconstruction]

It's good!!! I have tried every type of mainstream nail gun available and it is really good the power and control is nice, a little heavier than a gas equivalent but not enough to worry about, its faily well balanced and pretty compact too, all in all if you are running Milwaukee M18 this is a great addition to your kit...

[@andrewmason4004]

Half way in and whilst it's interesting in terms of seeing what money can buy, I'm going to need to keep looking for how I can affordably build something myself.

[@SkillBuilder]

Have a look at this video. It is stick built and covered with plywood. Total cost nearer to £16,000 but you have to do the labour for that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYXQiY1mmKyBe6s

[@andrewmason4004]

Skill Builder Thank you very much! 👍🏻 I will take a look. £16k is do-able. The plan is to do everything myself except electrics.

[@stephenribchester2185]

Interesting Robin. Did the screw firm do any calcs or a site survey before they started? (Of course its only a wood single storey but you still don't want it to move.) The screws all seem the same length and its not like a mini pile where you can put another tube on top and keep hammering if you hit a soft spot.

[@ukconstruction]

Yes we did a hydraulic pull test on a screw this demonstrated the force needed to RIP the screw from the ground then a calculation is performed and we the roughly half the potential loads to work out the no and spacing of the screws, we probably put more in than we needed but I'm a belt and braces kind of guy, great question many thanks, top Mark's for being the first to ask..

[@ukconstruction]

Check the image on my instagram, I have a picture of the test in progress

[@stephenribchester2185]

@@ukconstruction Thanks for the reply Robin. Most of the houses I built in Rib' where on rafts with the odd bit of mini piling so I am always interested in foundations and it is good to see something different. Used to look forward to going to the structural engineers to get a new raft design...probably not of much interest to most people ....out of site out of mind but I enjoyed doing them. As for looking on your instagram...I am a bit behind the times with these things so will have to try.

[@stephenribchester2185]

Re ripping the screw from the ground. That's a good way as thinking about it there must be a potential for wind to pull up a wood building and pulling up the screw will take less force than pushing it further into the ground so you will be on the right side in that respect.

[@spencercooper-thorn2624]

You say it’s Cheaper to get a team of floor screwers in than using that “expensive concrete” I am looking at building quite a large garden room this summer and I can’t see how this method is cheaper than digging - throwing some type 1 down , then use a shutter and poor some Concrete? Could you please let me know the full Costs of these foundations . Great video love your content

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Spencer, we initially looked at a traditional foundation, as our building is over 30 square meters it needed full building regs, the ground is clay and there are plenty of trees and bushes that would have meant a 1m deep foundation would not have been acceptable, so we had quotes for piles and concrete ring beam with a concrete beam and block floor but this was over 20k, so the screws where a far more cost effective solution coming in at about 3k if you are within the need for full building regs then it's up to you how you do it, hope that helps? Best Robin

[@SkillBuilder]

The statement about cheaper needs qualifying. It depends on the ground. Your shuttered concrete with rebar would work on a sandy soil or chalk but this is clay which is the worst ground to build on. You get heave and shrinkage as the moisture changes so a concrete foundation would need to be very deep and reinforced to overcome those problems. You could pile concrete foundations in a pier and beam or just have piles and a glue lam on top but that requires a bigger machine. The ground screws will cope with changing moisture levels and and slight difference in moisture levels will be evened out because the glue laminated beams can actually take the weight of the building over the entire span so any single ground screw loading is not critical. The worst scenario would be for wet ground conditions to start pushing the building up in one place. The test will be how well the doors and windows open and close over the course of a year.

[@sidewodja]

Are the big screws grouted In?

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

No. Friction does the trick with helical screws. However, they can have issues if soil gets saturated and the soil loses its bearing capacity. For a garden shed, no worries.

[@rickmasters289]

Drill guy looks like Carl Froch.

[@davidbutler4363]

😁👍👏👏👏

[@timwilcox960]

Very impressive gentlemen - but I wonder what your budget is? I'm wanting to building a 5 x 3 metre garden room (studio) and have a budget of circa £10k. I suspect I'd use all of that just getting the foundations screws and base in! So, while your vid' is great to watch, it looks to me to be a seriously 'high end' solution that I suspect isn't a viable option for most people wanting to build a garden room with a tight budget like mine.

[@Roger-Bisby1]

Hi Tim Around 29 year ago I built a garden room around half this size. I dug some holes to avoid tree routes. Poured in concrete and built some brick piers. I got all the structural timber for the joists, walls and roof off a demolition site for £100 and used some OSB for the roof and interior walls. Insulated the walls floor and roof with Rockwool. Bought three rolls of torch on that had squashed ends and got some nice doors and windows from a salvage yard. I clad the outside with featheredge soft wood and painted it green to blend in with trees. It is still there and I think it cost around £800. Probably it would be £3,000 now.

[@timwilcox960]

@@Roger-Bisby1 Thanks for the reply, Roger - and super swift too! It's clear that your channel is very successful - and deservedly so. That said, if you made a video series showing a cheap garden room build along the lines you outline here, I'll wager you'll get double - make that triple - the number of views that this series gets. It would be MUCH more relevant, accessible and useful to your DIY subscribers who, like me, want expert guidance and tips to help us on our way and to avoid making basic mistakes. So, please make it! Although what you're doing here looks great it isn't a viable cost effective route for me or, I suspect, most of your viewers wanting to build their own garden room.

[@ukconstruction]

Just a quick point, as this building is over 30m2 we needed to comply with full building regulations this obviously has an impact on the build cost as for a typical garden room like you want to build you could indeed build it for less, based on your dimensions and budget it would give you a build cost of around 660 per m2 our building is 42m2 and is more similar in price to new build dwellings per m2 which is anything from say 1500m2 upwards...hope that helps

[@MeBeingAble]

Building probably should’ve been higher off the ground. And in fill the space with crushed limestone or rubble helps keep it dryer underneath

[@ukconstruction]

We excavated well lower and graded the site downward with the lay of the land, we then put type 2 back to level so any moisture would drain deep and out at the deep end and away great question and observation

[@voltagevapesbristol2387]

what company supplied this to robin

[@ukconstruction]

It's a timber frame specialist I can give you the details of you like..

[@gdfggggg]

Does this come with instructions? Cheers

[@SkillBuilder]

You get a drawing with numbered components

[@adamandlorraine]

Off topic but repairing loose flashing on chimney. Any point in using lead silicone sealant product, or is it a bodge and just stick to mortar?

[@stephenribchester2185]

Just finished slating a roof and another guy who does only lead work made the flashings as he was doing other work for us. He recommended using lead silicone as he had ground out the joints with a thin blade in the chimney that I had previously re built so the joints were solid. So I would say it depends on your joints and the state of the chimney. If it is sound and the groove you cut is not very wide and there is no loose mortar then use silicone. But if the chimney is older and the joints are rough with older mortar that keeps coming away as you scrape then I would say it is probably better to use mortar as you may not be able to get the silicone to stick to the brick properly. Using lead silicone isn't a bodge as such its is a case of getting it to stick properly.

[@stephenribchester2185]

You do know about rolling up bits of off cut lead and hammering them into the joint with a chisel to act as a wedge to hold the flashing in?