I built a roof on my driveway workshop

This week I added a roof to the new Driveway Workshop.
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What I used in this video:
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[@spongefactory]

Looks a tidy job and a useful addition to keeping you out of the rain. It's definitely a workshop and not a carport 😉

[@northernworks]

Thanks - it’s all in the branding 🤓

[@chrisforrester2675]

Enjoyed the video.ive just hit the subscribe button. I have found that when I cut any roofing sheets ,if you support your roofing sheet,then reverse your circular saw blade you Will be able to get quite a good cut with it.just take it slowly till you get used to it. Don't forget about the safety gear.

[@northernworks]

Thanks for the tip! I’ve been thinking about adding an extra sheet to fill in a small gap where rain comes in, so I’ll give this a try

[@gsdevme]

With that flashband, Id run abit of black CT1 over where it meets the brick, just to prevent water getting in behind the sticky tape part.

[@julielowe7462]

Nice Build 😊

[@robarmstrong6066]

Looking good

[@gashead2]

The correct term for a “goose neck” is a plume kit. They are not allowed to be used for changing the flue position because it’s in the wrong place. They are designed to stop the plume of combustion products being a nuisance when the flue terminal is fitted at a low level. Also if you do fit one, the flue will likely to be unbalanced. This means the flue exhaust and air intake are in different pressure zones due to the construction of the workshop and may cause issues with combustion. You have to be Gas Safe Registered and qualified to make any adjustments to the flue system such as adding the plume kit, it will require combustion analysis to be carried out after the work is complete. You will also have to have a new flue guard installed to accommodate the plume kit. Sorry to bear bad news but I am a gas trainer and woodworking enthusiast hence me seeing your video and I want to make you understand what the potential problems are. To alter the flue and not be competent is actually breaking the law, the construction of the workshop may be classed as breaching Regulation 8 of the GSIUR as it may deemed that it isn’t really open at the 2 ends although that would require further investigation. Pity you didn’t stop short of the flue terminal and avoided this issue. I am only commenting on the content of your video and I cannot say for certain if there are issues (other than altering the flue) so you should get a local registered gas engineer to inspect the installation thoroughly for safety. Also it might be worth adding your own disclaimer when you mention anything that could implicate you if someone copies your work. Sorry again but your safety is a concern so I had to bring it up. 👍

[@northernworks]

Thanks, I appreciate the advice and experience. I have a pal who’s a gas fitter, so I’ll get him round to have a proper look.

[@its_marc]

If it were mine I’d add a carbon monoxide detector to the workshop.

[@wojciechbartczak3109]

Great video! You have probably done the roof better that some random guy from yellow pages claiming he's 20 years in business (usually some heavy drinking crook). Not to mention, it was way cheaper. Keep positive thinking and have more confidence in your skills! Btw. it was nice to see that the gate passed test of time with flying colours.

[@northernworks]

Thanks chief - I really am pleased with my work, and I’m learning so much every time I build something new

[@jigsey.]

Looking great, love you no faf style in good proper instructions and explanations. Honestly think this channel will explode just like proper diy ..

[@northernworks]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊

[@druidldn1326]

Looks great well done. With gutters you can also run a string line from one end to the other to get the fall you require. Top work lad.

[@northernworks]

That’s a genius idea! This is the problem with videos - it’s only after you’ve done it that you get all the good advice 😅

[@justinnewbert]

great video the dog makes it lol

[@northernworks]

Haha, that’s what I thought 🐕

[@kevin-the-carrot]

Its coming along nicely.You could of cut the roof panels with a grinder.Maybe look at installing a small soakaway where your drainpipe out front sits as when it rains heavy it will poor down the driveway.Just a thought.Great to see the dog tries to join in the fun.👍👍

[@northernworks]

The dog is the best ‘helper’. There actually is a soak away there, so I took advantage of that in the design. Grinder is a great shout if you have one

[@dunch1988]

Nah, sparks from a grinder burn and damage the roof coating. Running a blade backwards in a circular saw works well though.

[@awantamta]

Absolutely fantastic job !

[@northernworks]

Cheers!

[@petercampbe11]

i am going to biuld an outdoor lean down the side of my house to store stuff, this video has been great to watch

[@northernworks]

Great! Glad it’s been helpful

[@julianhawker7672]

Tip: Make some metal brackets to hold the rafters to the wall plates, cut up joist hangers will work. Will help to stop the roof turning into a giant sail in windy weather!

[@northernworks]

Nice tip

[@dunch1988]

Good use of space, 1 concern I have is the sizing and spacing of your roof joists. They look a bit small and spaced too far apart. For that span I would've gone for a 5x2 minimum with plenty strutting to deal with snow load.

[@northernworks]

I’ll be keeping an eye on them, for sure

[@Handleyman]

Great work. You might want to consider putting something clear behind the front gate to block the wind from whistling through. 👍🇦🇺

[@northernworks]

Ooooh, nice idea

[@stephenstone2606]

A good job well done it will be great when you get it all set up👏👏

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Great job. It looks great, but there are easier tools to us than tin snips

[@northernworks]

This is the advice I needed before I started 😅

[@bighig88]

Seriously fabulous 😊

[@northernworks]

Why, thank you!

[@michaelwillson6847]

Pete ya Wally the water is supposed to run out the gutter not puddle in it!! Its looking good though m8 although how was u feeling balancing on the rafters?? Its water tight now tools next!! Email lumberjack tools theyve some amazing stuff and there looking for new infulancers i just got plainer thicknesser combo from them it's the business. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@northernworks]

Ah nice one, Mike. I managed to fix that lake 😅 The rafters feel pretty solid, especially with sheets on, but I won’t plan any discos up there 🤓

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@northernworks be well worth giving them a shout other one is toolstop based in Glasgow am gonna be doing some stuff with them soon but someone with a channel you'd be able clean up m8. Yea a wouldn't suggest any discos up there although disco ball in the shop now that a could see!🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@northernworks]

YES. It’s happening

[@blotontheland]

Great Job, you can always excel when you push yourself, just one observation did you stitch the roof sheets at the overlaps as they have a tendency to lift at the joints in high winds.

[@northernworks]

Ah no, I didn’t. That’s a great tip - I’ll pop up and do that this weekend

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

Shouldn't the roofing screws be on the high point of the panels? 🤔

[@northernworks]

Just following the manufacturer’s instructions - they’re all different depending on the profile

[@derekrobertson1548]

Hi mate, sorry to be a nuisance but I would suggest you look into the flu for the boiler a bit more before fitting a goose neck going up through the roof. My understanding is that the flue must be installed in a downward angle to let any condensation within the pipe to drain out. If this not done it will corrode the inside of the pipe, also water can make its way back into the boiler itself and stop it from lighting. ( I must say I am not an expert or qualified) but I am sure you would be able to find someone who is that can give proper advice. Dont mean to be negative just don't want you to have issues down the line. Wishing you the best of luck on the rest of your build.

[@northernworks]

Not a nuisance at all! I defo need to get that right - I’ll most likely invest in a manufacturer’s kit so I know it all works as intended

[@relaxreflect5888]

Just so you know, don’t worry about water getting into the flue, we’ll the exhaust part as it won’t affect anything at all 😊

[@relaxreflect5888]

Mate you 100% need to fit a plum kit to the boiler ASAP

[@northernworks]

Too true - I’m on it

[@relaxreflect5888]

@@northernworks you could fit a plume kit yourself, it’s easy enough 👌

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Last time I put a roof on like that I bought a cheap circular saw blade and used my track saw for the straight cuts and my jigsaw with a fine metal blade for any cured cuts.

[@northernworks]

Aye, I thought about the jigsaw, but my old Black and Decker is worse than the tin snips!

[@vdis]

Next time put a metal blade on your circular saw. No need for snips 😀

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

A circular saw cuts straight. Hes cutting curves!

[@northernworks]

I would have used a metal blade in the jigsaw, but my old Black and Decker is even worse than the tin snips!

[@vdis]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 I was mostly referring to the long straight cut before he installed the facia. That must have been such a pain. With tin snips.