Installing UPVC Windows into a Timber Frame Garden Room / Workshop. Part #10 Build Series

[@davidatkinson3336]

You waffle on Leo. It not only helps others with chronic pain, but highlights what you go through just to complete a task that’s simple to able bodied people. It’s not the speed at which you complete it, it’s the satisfaction that you did it. Just remember a couple of years ago if you had said I’m going to build a shed, you would have said no way can I do that. Keep up the brilliant videos.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks David and yes what you said at the end certainly helps to give things a little perspective. Two years ago I was making candle holders so yes I suppose I have progressed a little 😂😂. Thanks for your kind words again, I do need to gain a more balanced view of my approach to activities and pain. It’s going to take a while, but I guess most other things do as well 🤔👍

[@carloseste6089]

Leo, I have learned so much from your experiences, no only the craftsmanship and skill but also as a human. Respect to you ! and poco a poco amigo.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Carlos for your very kind comments, much appreciated 😀😀👍👍

[@gaz740]

As others have said Leo, it takes as long as it takes mate. My other half has suffered with chronic pain for best part of 40 years (Chrohns Disease and more recently Fibromyalgia). She and I have learnt that some days are total non starters....your body just says "No you're not doing what you planned or anything else for that matter today!" and you just have to say "well there's another day tomorrow....or even the next day....or the day after that if needed!!". I know it's tough mate but pacing yourself is the best way forward. Remember that slow and steady gets there eventually too - plus with less mistakes and possible accidents as well (speaking from hard learned experience there lol). Keep going mate. You'll get there. All the best. Gaz in Leeds.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Gaz once again for your great feedback. I can’t believe how difficult it’s been trying to adjust my mind to what is and isn’t possible now. It’s almost like relearning everything and accepting the changes for what they are and trying not to get caught up in all the frustration, anger, fear, guilt etc. I think I’m getting better at it now, but will take years to adjust. Take care pal, Leo 😀👍

[@rwind656]

Congrats on getting your windows installed!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks R Wind, really happy with the end result👍👍😀😀

[@brassroot166]

Great Job👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Ian 😀👍

[@wilbearworks]

Nice one Leo. It will be finished when it's done is my mantra. If someone wants it sooner that is their problem, not ours.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Wise words indeed Wil, even though it’s been over three years I’m only now learning how to try and effectively manage this approach to everything. The programme is helping me gain a more balanced and realistic perspective of how to live my life and live with chronic pain.

[@bronwhite4692]

I’m so glad I found this video. I was worrying about fitting a UPVC window in a wooden frame for a car garage, and you did this with one arm! Well it’s given me a bit of confidence now so I’m going to give it a go. Way to go, cheers.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Over a year on Bron and these windows are still perfectly fine. Think it’s really important to have the space with the packers and expanding foam so the windows don’t get ‘squeezed’ by the timber due to movement 👍👍

[@TheWardagh]

Came back from holiday and the window of my garage/workshop is falling apart. It’s a really old wooden frame window and the recent bad weather has caused it to start to crumble. Got a really cheap second hand window today and now I’m on a KZbin crusade to see if I can fit it myself. Thanks for the video, great to see how it’s done. 👍🏼

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Good luck Mark, I’ll be interested to hear how you get on 😀😀👍👍

[@albertodarla715]

Great job! Well done! :)

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Alberto 😀👍

[@scottbramley1778]

Great video & I'm so impressed you did it all with one arm!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Scott for the kind feedback and I hope it was of some use to you 👍👍

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

There's no chance them bad boys are going to leak mate. Great advice for everyone mate at the end, it's all relative to your situation mate.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Karl and that piece of advice you gave me probably a year ago has always stuck in my head about the cills👍👍. I’ve got a lot to learn about the pain situation, but addressing it and not trying to mask the situation are probably the first ‘best’ steps I can make 👍👍😀😀

[@ALIHxT]

Glad I came across your video, I have little DIY skills but you've given me the motivation to give it a go!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Ali and good luck with all your making adventures 😀😀👍👍

[@mathometer]

really useful video, cheers bud!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you 😀😀👍👍

[@jakecraddock2575]

Massive respect to you for doing all that one handed. Excellent work, sir. And an informative video too!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Jake, very kind of you to say such kind words and much appreciated 😀👍

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

Can't go wrong with Aldi and Lidl tools. 👍 😎

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Totally agree Ged. I’ve been fortunate enough to buy some more premium tools the last 12 months or so, but I still love my Aldi / Workzone / Ferrex stuff. The impact driver has been incredible as have the rest of the gear I’ve bought 👍👍😀😀

[@michaellionart4841]

Learning to adjust. Time management. Pacing. Accepting. Your little chat at the end. You sound like you’re getting the hang of it so good for you. So impressed with what you achieve. Wish you well Chief 🙏

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Michael. I don’t know if I’m getting better yet, but I’m getting a better understanding if that makes sense 😀👍

[@Comeonthehoops]

Well Done Leo. Your health & wellbeing come first mate. Slow down to a pace that fits your medical program. You are an inspiration to us all. 🍺❤️🍺

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Dave, the pain management programme up to now really has been an education. Hopefully give me some good coping strategies going into the future 😀👍

[@spankysmp]

I didn't think there was so much to do with 'just putting windows in' I'm impressed. I think it's a valuable lesson for anyone especially with chronic pain. If it's ain't happening, leave it and come back. Number of times I've been struggling with something and rather than leave it, I've ploughed on and really stuffed it up.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers pal, and yes it is a valuable life lesson I’m going to have to learn to live with. I think my mind is just so conditioned from living without chronic pain for 42 years that the 3 years I’ve been trying to manage it have not been very successful. Getting great support now though so hopefully I will be more focused on my approach to managing it👍👍

[@denisgordon6920]

good morning Leo, as usual your inspiration keeps mere mortals like me going making things in the workshop. I pace my self also as I am 70+ with a small heart defect so jobs take as much time as they need. Keep it up and making videos. Denis

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Denis and great to hear from you! Pacing will be key for me managing the chronic pain issue, I just need to get my head around it a bit more. Fantastic support from the folk at the Walton Centre though so will keep focused and follow their guidance 👍👍

[@eletianugent2373]

luv watching work ,u make it look so easy,keep it up.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Eletia, very kind of you 😀😀

[@BensWorkshop]

Well done Leo. If smaller steps make it easier, smaller steps it should be.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

That’s the nail hit right oh the head there Ben. Still learning to get my head around it but am starting to get there😀👍

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Hand-i-Craft Hopefully you are going in the right direction now.

[@TheDroneOperator.]

Great build you should be proud of yourself. 👍🏽

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers for the comment, much appreciated 😀👍

[@rasmo243]

Rome wasn't built in a day your health and well being is the most important thing i no you want to get it done as quickly as possible but it will still be there tomorrow great job on the windows looks good 👍

[@hythewoodworkdesigns]

He's right. It will still be there tomorrow, and so will all of us, right behind you on your journey.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Rasmo and I’ve always appreciated your great feedback and comments. You’re spot on with what you say here and I’m slowly starting to learn properly about pacing activities to help manage the pain situation better than I have been 👍😀

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you Gary and both you and Rasmo have hit the nail on the head here. I’ve still so much to learn about managing chronic pain, but I’m starting to put some of the theories into practice now and hopefully will see the benefit of it😀😀👍👍

[@SujMenon]

Good job on the windows install Leo. And great to have family involved on the house wrap part 😁👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Suj, and yes it was great to be able to have family around again. The extra hands were invaluable and lovely to get the bbq on after with a few cold ones👍👍. Hope you’re keeping well pal, haven’t watched your router video yet as I’ve been so busy but will check it out sometime this week 😀👍

[@nicholasmcvey5871]

Hey Gaz, your comment has just made me realise Leo is planning to live in his shed!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Don’t say it too loud pal or I’ll end up having to pay more council tax😂😂😂

[@luvwud]

No matter how long the sense of achievement far exceeds time. Well done, good luck with your new pain management. Geoff

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Geoff, I’ve lots to learn and lots of changes to make, but it is a long process and I will need to adapt my life accordingly 😀👍

[@thetravelboss7820]

LOVE YOUR WORK BRO!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheeers Travel Boss 😀😀👍👍

[@SMee67]

Woohoo, bloody ripper, mate. 👍🏽 5 days is only a long time if you say it is... The hardest lesson to learn and really apply to the rest of your life is, don't compare, just do at your pain tolerance and absolutely listen to your body!😉 I'm hitting my 4th year and still haven't completed my shed, and I'm ok with that, there is only me doing the work, and I'm very limited too, so work around a take time, as you're well aware. Hats off to you, awesome job.👌🏽

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Bill and you’re absolutely spot on. Not comparing is the tricky bit as that is what I’ve stupidly been doing and it is simply an unsustainable way of living your life. I’ve got so much to learn and will be taking it step by step, but at least I’ve made a start now acknowledging the chronic pain situation and how to manage it in a more productive and positive way 👍👍

[@SMee67]

@@Hand-i-Craft Absolutely, acknowledgement is the first crucial step! The weight slowly lifts once you get your footing on the right path.👍🏽

[@DeafMaker]

Hats off to you buddy, I put a window in my garage last year and it was a struggle. You made it look so easy. I've learnt a few tips, thanks for sharing.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Dafydd. As I mentioned in the video, I pinched all the installing techniques from Ali Dymock and his excellent KZbin channel 👍👍

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

Great stuff, as usual, Leo! I loved learning that I could install windows too. LIke yours, mine were second hand/samples from a retired salesman. Two were double-glazed sash-type (150mm deep...!) and three upvc. Really satisfying to fit them - needed help with the first two - wooden frames and 1200 X 1400! The workshop is really coming on - all the stuff now is gravy after the hard graft of framing, etc. I'm certain it'll be worth it all. I don't know about you but I find myself standing in my workshop looking around and shaking my head - amazed that it was possible for me to do it. I so admire your fortitude and persistence. I have no personal experience with chronic pain beyond what I've read and heard. I'm so glad you're getting helpful treatment. Best aye!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one Alasdair, thanks for the message. Funny I should read this now, I’ve just been in there this afternoon working on a small job. I’ve no power (yet) apart from an extension lead and no setup either. However, the space was just incredible! I couldn’t believe how easy it was to manoeuvre stuff around 😀😀. Only done a bit but it was so satisfying 👍👍. Really happy with the windows, they’re better than the ones in our house😂😂

[@InTheWorkshop]

It takes as long as it takes Leo it's not a race. Great work as usual and it was good to see you get some help. All the best David 👍🙂

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks David👍, really appreciate your kind words as always. Looking forward to seeing your CNC adventures 😀👍

[@danielfordham6537]

Great video Leo, a have a chronic condition which when it was bad pushed through and what you say resonates so much. Yes I would push through and do a job in 2 days and then take 3 days to recover feeling really rubbish. Learnt to take 5 days and feel not to bad at the end. Really takes the same time but how you are now tackling things you feel better overall and more consistency. Take care.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Daniel so much for sharing similar experiences. I’ve got so much to learn in regards to chronic pain and accepting its long term consequences. Think I’m on the right path now though pal so fingers crossed it will help in my life 🤞🤞👍👍

[@kevinchambers153]

Thank you for doing this video, it was very useful as im kitting out a workshop, also managing long-term pain management, i look at it this waythere will be a lot more time enjoying it than it takes to complete! Keep up the great work and managing pain well :)

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Kevin and I hope you are managing to pace yourself well and not get too carried away with the desire to finish everything immediately 👍

[@mandyleeson1]

Hey, Leo stop timing yourself! I watch your channel not just because you are a very personable human being, but also 1. I can identify 2. You give me hope and inspire me. I don't care if it takes a year (though I can see that would be frustrating for you) to build the shed, that's not the point. Comparing ourselves with others just distracts us from our own goals. So glad you've hooked up with pain management AND those windows look great. P.S. I am STILL working on the chicken coop and shed (though it's winter here so progress exceedingly slow) and WILL send pics when done. (Maybe three years time?) 😉👍🏼

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you so much Mandy for your kind comments. You’re absolutely right, why do I time myself? It’s not a contract with a deadline! But I suppose my way of thinking is so ingrained through the 42 years I lived without chronic pain against the 3 years I’ve been trying to manage it. I have so much still to learn Mandy pain and physical limitation wise, but the pain programme people have made me face up to this and have great advice and support 👍👍

[@amazingvideos1745]

hi nice job. what is the self adhesive tape product that you used under the cill which wrapped over the Tyvek. Thanks in advance

[@Hand-i-Craft]

I have a link in the description for the tape if you want to check it out 😀👍

[@VirtualCrash]

Leo your doing an amazing job and like you know i suffer chronic pain so the words you said at the end i can truly relate to i take my hat off to you for what you have done on the workshop build project because i also have 1 useable arm and i was also a joiner and would i hell be able to build what you have done id struggle to build a 2ft x 2ft box keep up the great work m8 you are an inspiration m8

[@Hand-i-Craft]

James, very kind of you to say all of this and I sincerely appreciate your kind words. The whole realisation of chronic pain being long term (forever) is such a difficult concept to get your head around. I know now this is it for the long haul, what I haven’t been doing is helping myself with the way I was living my life. Definitely taking on the advice and support of the pain management folk and will be adapting my way of living accordingly 👍👍

[@JustMeZero988]

Hi. It's 2024 now and I am building a shed and found your channel. I like the idea of the tool you shown 3:32 but you never said what it was called. If you wouldn't mind letting us know. Like I said, it is now 2024 s0o I hope you have the pain sorted by now. Cheers.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers for the message. I bought those from a Chinese distributor like Banggood but unfortunately I can’t remember the name of them!

[@familyronan344]

Hello Leo just came across your channel and thank you for explaining how to do this. Can you tell me what the name of the clamp is that you used as it looks really useful and I want to get a pair. Thank you and keep on DIYing😊

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Ronan, I bought those clamps from one of the Chinese distributors like Banggood. They are a rip off of a more expensive (but similar) design that are used to lift the likes of washing machines etc. What might be better (and cheaper) for you are a set of air wedges from the likes of Trend. Simply slide the pouch in to the gap and inflate to hold the window in place whilst you secure it 👍👍

[@robmills4709]

Great job Leo, as always. As others have said, it's not a race and you'll get there. Pushing through is not the answer, you'll pay the price the next day or so. I've tried it, having health problems knocks me back. You have strong support via your channel and social media. Best wishes.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Rob and yes I am so grateful to the support I get on here and the social media side of stuff. It is interesting when a lot of folk relate to some / all of the non-making stuff I talk about. I’ve probably got quite a lot more to say about it tbh, but maybe this is not the platform. Little bits yes, but not in depth discussion I’d imagine. Food for thought though to discuss some of these issues in more depth, but maybe another platform 🤔

[@eyuptony]

Great work Leo I enjoyed watching the progress. Just goes to show there's good power tools out there without breaking the bank. Tony

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Tony and I totally agree about the power tools. I’ve been fortunate to be able to buy some more premium tools in the last year, but still love my Aldi gear. That impact driver is the most used tool in my workshop build and has been incredible 👍👍😀

[@nialstewart8263]

Good to hear you're taking more of as long term view to how you place yourself. I enjoy your videos, so take as long as you want. You say 5 days for the windows, but they're probably in as well as or better than 90% of windows that were installed in the last couple of weeks. 👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Nial, and yes learning to pace myself is a skill I’m going to have to develop. Unfortunately chronic pain is here for the long haul so learning to live with it as opposed to constantly trying to fight it is the logical way forward for me. The theory bit is easy, the application a little more difficult 🤔😂. Really happy with the windows and how they turned out tbh 👍👍😀

[@markw7997]

You are an inspiration mate , I'm doing the same project at the moment and every time I feel naffed off doing it by myself I think of you .You should be very proud of yourself mate 👍👍👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Mark, very kind of you. Hope your build is going well👍, where abouts are you up to? 😀

[@markw7997]

@@Hand-i-Craft just the cosmetic side of it now , cladding, shingles fascia boards . I only live in warrington not far from you .

[@TheErador]

So much what all the other commenters have said before, slow and steady wins the race. There's no deadline here (i assume), and it's all good content along the way so keep to what you have the brainspace and the go for, it'll come together in the end that's for sure, and it's a massive achievement already. I have a few friends with similar issues, CFS/Chronic pain/Crohns and I hope that science will eventually win out and come up with something that actually works, but in the meantime it's all coping and management and painkillers to take the edge off. All the best!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Niall once again for your great and thoughtful comment. No deadline as such tbh. I’d love to be in, with power and a basic setup on the go by the end of July, but it’s not the end of the world if that doesn’t happen. Chronic pain side of stuff is more difficult to manage than the physical limitations as it can just consume everything about you. The programme I’m on now has certainly helped to give me a more balanced and realistic perspective of things and some great pieces of advice for managing the situation I’m in👍

[@steveherbert2921]

Just found your channel Leo as I'm planning my own Garden Room build. As many others have said, you're an inspiration to us all. Today I've skimmed through your vids but now I've subsribed I intend to watch them all, particularly the ones on your roof as one of the issues I'm trying to fathom out is how I can achieve a maximum internal head height. My build is for my son to use and hes 6'3. My family is working through a different kind of pain and I need my son to have his own private space.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Hello Steve, very kind of you to post such a lovely comment👍👍. Good luck with your build adventures. As you can see I’m certainly so expert, just an enthusiastic learner trying to make things work for me. The angle of pitch on the roof might help a little with gaining some fractions on the roof height. Mine is 6 degrees but you would probably be fine with 4 degrees of pitch. Is your build restricted to 2.5m in height? Check with permitted regulations, but my understanding is if your garden room is over 2 metres away from the neighbours boundary wall you can go up to 3m in height for a single pitch roof.

[@steveherbert2921]

@@Hand-i-Craft Hi Leo. Yes I would like to keep my building under 2 .5 meters if I can and these SIP roofing solutions look like a neat way to workaround the warm roof, cold roof, hybrid roof nightmares. The 2 meters from the boundary rule will mean I’d eat up a lot of garden space and I don’t have a lot to play with. Yes Im looking at roof pitching angles to see what I can get away with. I’m also investigating a sound proofing and insulation combo for the walls as my garden backs onto a road and my son records a lot of content for something called KZbin, you might have heard of it😂

[@hussainiii8347]

Hi. Thanks for this it’s a great help and hope the chronic pain is being managed the best it can. I had a question on retrofitting a window into a timber structure. I’m worried about the frame swelling in winter and the pressure it will put on the Upvc windows. Do you have any thoughts/advice on what precautions I could take?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Hussain for the comment. I understand what your saying about the movement of the timber, but as I done in the video if you allow space around the frame of approximately 5mm, use packers to hold the frame in place and then use fixings to secure the window and then use expanding foam to fill the gap that will be fine and any movement will not ‘squeeze’ the windows 👍👍

[@FatManBuilds]

Great series Leo, looking forward to the next one, thanks for doing these. Would like to say thanks to you I am now starting my own Summer house / workshop, and after your video on the roof I am now going to opt for the insulated panels, looks like a good permanent solution that will hopefully last longer than the EPDM alternative. Thanks again Simon

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Simon and apologies for such a late reply. Your comment was put in the ‘held for review’ bit which I hardly ever check🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. The insulated panels are excellent, they look good and are much less hassle that building a ‘traditional roof system. Good luck with your building adventures 👍👍😀😀

[@heriothandyman3148]

Cracking job lad! Big wipes and spray should get the pvc looking as good as new. If not cladding for a while, I’d maybe get some uv protection over the pu foam, so it doesn’t perish. Or just leave it proud until ready to clad.. might still be good when you cut back.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks for the tips Handyman. I’ve cut back the foam inside but will leave it as it is outside until I’m ready to clad the building. Didn’t know about it perishing so really appreciate that👍.

[@heriothandyman3148]

@@Hand-i-Craft I once heard, outdoor primer over top is enough to keep uv rays off, but never tried it. Some foam is UV resistant, but most have a 7 day recommend exposure. It’s cheap stuff, could always redo, when you’re ready to clad.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

@@heriothandyman3148 Cheers, much appreciated 😀👍

[@pkini99]

Just came across your Channel today Leo. You are truly an inspiration mate !! I have a trapped nerve which causes shoulder pain when I try to lift any weight and I have used that as an excuse to frequently postpone work on my own garden room build. Watching your video has really motivated me to just get on with it . So Thank you for that !! I also enjoyed your comments re. Ali Dymock , being a big fan of his Channel and his efforts. PS Liked and Subscribed. Stay Strong mate !! : )

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Hello Prashant and thank you for your very kind message, much appreciated 👍. Love Ali Dymock’s content, the research and clarity of his video is fantastic. Good luck with your building adventures and thank you for subscribing. Best wishes, Leo 😀👍

[@brianmoore47]

Another great inspiring watch mate keep up the good work mate & work at it at your own pace we are all interested in how you cope with your project which incidentally, fantastic Well done Leo you will soon be in there making some great jobs 👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Brian for your very kind comment. Windows look great and happy with how the install went, now onto the next job😂😂

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, one thing that I have bought that I put off for a long time because I thought it would be expensive was a laser level. I cannot tell you how much it helped me get level lines and putting windows in was a breeze compared to using a level, the difference was that with the laser you get a horizontal line and a vertical line at the same time. One bit of advice I would give is go for the green one, it is easier to see.

[@EM-fh2tx]

Laser level worth every penny. I even use it now for hanging pictures!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

@@EM-fh2tx me too

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks John and it’s really interesting you mention this now. Only two days ago I spoke to a joiner I follow on Instagram who has given me some excellent advice in the past and I was asking him about laser levels and what brand etc. I’ve got some affiliate money just come in and was thinking of buying one (there is a ton of unseen footage in this episode that may well explain why in the future). Anyway Lewis recommend self levelling and green as red doesn’t do too well outside apparently 🤷‍♂️. I’ve seen a Huepar model that currently has £50 off on Amazon so I think I’ll be going for that one 👍👍😀😀

[@katabrontes]

Hi Leo, You have such an infectious smile! Glad you missed Pam's dad's hand with the staple gun! Looking good so far (8.08 in). Mike PS couldn't you adjust the depth of the staples with your gun? I can do this with my air nailer/stapler and after setting up it was fine for multifoil lnsulation ( how good the insulation is is another story!). Those windows certainly won't fall out!!!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Mike. I set my Ferrex Brad nail gun to its lowest setting and it was still just ripping through the Tyvek. Staple gun was much more gentle and suitable. Really happy with how this part of the project finished up. Had some really lovely feedback off folk who do this / have done this kind of job for years and how impressed they were with the quality. They’re better than the windows in our house😂😂

[@katabrontes]

@@Hand-i-Craft Hi Leo, I thought you were using stables in the gun. I don't think Brad nails were a good idea! Mike

[@Hand-i-Craft]

@@katabrontes Sorry Mike, didn’t explain myself very well. Yes, initially I was using my Ferrex brad nail gun, but it also fires staples as well so I had staples in it, but even on its lowest power setting the staples just ripped through the Tyvek. The ‘traditional’ Stanley wall stapler done the job great👍👍

[@katabrontes]

@@Hand-i-Craft Hi Leo, That is odd. On mine if I turn down the air pressure and adjust the depth I can set the staples at almost any depth but maybe the battery guns are not so flexible as I assume the " power" can't be varied. The hand stapler must have been pretty hard work. Lidl do a small electric ( mains) stapler which is fine for upholstery and very light and cheap (about £12 I think). It does jam occasionally but we found it fine for fixing material onto a plywood former for a pelmet. It uses quite light " paper grade" staples but they should be fine to hold the membrane in place as it will be held fast once the boards are fixed over it. Mike

[@katabrontes]

Hi again Leo. I hope a lot of GPs ( I am a long retired GP) watched your section on pain management and pacing. When I was practicing I had several patients with chronic pain and Post Viral FS , as we called it in those days (before 2000). Your simple advice and your example would have been inspiring then, as it is now. I suspect many doctors still have a lot to learn about pain management which is also, sadly, very inaccessible in today's NHS. Do you mentor others with chronic pain. If not, assuming you can find any time in your very busy life, would you consider this? You are an inspiration and a prolific source of very useful tips. Mike PS Where did you find that very nifty spreader clamp? Found it!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Wow, don’t know where to start with this comment Mike, apart from thank you firstly😀. I’m very lucky to be on this programme as I am under the umbrella of the Walton Centre and it was my consultant surgeon who recommended it to me. Very interesting to gain a better understanding from a physiotherapy, psychology and occupational therapy perspective, plus input from the surgeons team. It certainly has helped me to face the situation I’m in in a more realistic perspective. Just trying to get to the end of the day, have very little sleep / rest then just getting up and trying again simply long term is not sustainable. Neither is the boom / bust cycle of living. Over the coming weeks / months I need to make adaptations in my life to gain a more balanced way of living which hopefully will benefit the pain side of things and the mind. I haven’t mentored anyone in regards to chronic pain but maybe that is something to consider in the future. Take care Mike, those clamps btw I think will come in handy for a variety of uses👍

[@jago7771]

Foam gun tip! Stick a silicone tube nozzle on the end of your gun, just push it on hard and then gently hammer the tip flat and you can send the nozzle and foam deeper around the window. 👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Brilliant tip, thank you so much 😀😀👍👍

[@dasbear10]

Is the tyvek you are using like paper?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Not really pal. Texture wise it’s like baking paper. It has some kind of hair like substance in the fabric, if you hold it up to the light you can see it. It must be some kind of membrane as the wrap allows moisture to escape and prevents moisture from getting in

[@soapyvanshoey]

What size of window did you jnstall?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Those windows were 60cm x 60cm👍

[@simonmason8787]

Hi Leo I dont know if you have heard of them but i think a pair of winbags might help you in a lot of situations only about £10 each

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Simon and yes now you mention it that does ring a bell. I think I’ve seen Trend advertise them, but no doubt other companies do them as well. Cheers for the tip 😀👍

[@paulthomas8262]

How would you retrofit a pvc window/door on a shed that already has cladding? The current window are just acrylic panels a boxed section between studs and extra strips to hold the window in pace plus sealant. How would I do flashing for the openings, given that cladding is nailed in place. there is a membrane, but these opening are just wood as the current scenario just has the window panels almost flush with the outside.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Hello Paul, cheers for the message. In short I’m not sure tbh as I’ve never retro fitted upvc windows in place of previous single glazed ones? How thick are the walls and could they accept a complete double glazed unit like the ones I’ve fitted? That’s the first question you need to ask yourself and work around the remaining issues after that. If the answer to this first question is no then it is a non starter really

[@paulthomas8262]

@@Hand-i-Craft thank you for replying really like the channel. Do it at your own pace don't worry about a thing online. Anyway the boxed depth is studs around 2" 7/8ths or 73mm then the current panes are held in with a small amount of trim and that plus pane thickness is just a little over the cladding thickness 18mm or 6/8ths. As you can imagine the panes are super thin which is why I want to do the windows and doors. The trim in the other direction is about the same width so wondering about how to attach flashing tape to membrane what I'm thinking is to remove the trim cut a small channel on the back of the cladding carefully using my multi/ossolating tool then insert strips of flashing tape into the channel to attach to the membrane Seal the gap and add trim filling gaps flashing tape all round. Then ready for PVC. Not sure about the cills may extend a bit but no biggie. In any case PVC windows and doors was an option with this shed but about double the retail price.

[@garvielloken3929]

13:09 NOOICE!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Had to check what part of the video that was Garviel and yes, very happy with that😀👍

[@mrb4408]

Expanding foam is the way to go bud, I used to be a window fitter and for a shed mate you’ve gone way overboard. We didn’t get as fussy as you have for people’s houses.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Mr B and great to get this kind of feedback 👍. I just want to do the best job I can learning skills along the way. I acknowledge I might be a bit ‘belt and braces’ at times but would rather be like that than experience avoidable problems down the line 👍👍

[@mrb4408]

@@Hand-i-Craft I hope you didn’t take this as a negative comment bud, I was trying to say what a top job you’ve done. I really do admire how you just get it done.. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Not at all Mr B, took it as a big compliment 😀. I’m my own worst critic when it comes to what I do so it’s fantastic to get great feedback from folk with plenty of experience 👍👍👍

[@mrb4408]

@@Hand-i-Craft I said it before bud, you are a big inspiration for us all to get up and do stuff.

[@johno7808]

👍🌞

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Johno 😀👍

[@theweepinghunter]

cracking vid keep it up, BUT you can only do what your body says you can do. I am 50 and can not do what I want to. My farthing law said there are always more jobs to do, some jobs have been 50 years in the waiting DO NOT DO TO MUCH it will wait till tomorrow family is more important :-)

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one, thanks Joesph for the good advice and I’m still learning to live with the chronic pain and physical disability bit, even though it’s been over three years now. The crux of it is I need to stop judging myself now against what I used to be capable of doing and not what I’m capable of now. It sounds so simple, but most things so in theory😀. Take care pal, Leo 😀👍

[@owenmorse3136]

Take it easy mate you have nothing to prove to anyone or yourself , when doing projects is a great time to get some family or friends around to help its an excuse for some drinks and barbecue or sandwiches etc .

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Owen for your comment. And yes totally agree it was great to get the family around and the bbq went on after with a couple of cold ones👍👍. So nice that we can do that kind of stuff again 😀👍