Single Storey Extension. Finishing the Brickwork and Making an Announcement!

In this episode we battle the weather, again, and finish the brickwork. There's also an exciting announcement to be made!

[@AndyHobson]

That kneeler was well worth it, 100% great effort

[@marcpardoe1]

Loving the attention to detail. There are many out there that wouldn’t even notice/put into place the extra little bits here and there. Seeing you spend that extra time on details would give me confidence everything else we done to the highest standard! Keep up the good work

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you ParPar. Nice one.

[@disklamer]

Getting your offsets right makes everything come together - planning pays off. Nice job replicating that detail, those bits of metal will hold it together nicely.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers mate, nice one.

[@garyreed9509]

Great episode, love the detail, nice to see builder's that care about details

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Gary, appreciate that.

[@johnbradley4881]

Gold dust you have took KZbin to the next level with the explanations

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, John. Appreciate that mate. Take care.

[@davemunden8489]

It’s nice to see the pride in the detail, too many people would ignore these details or make a lame excuse that it can’t be done, the old buildings in Worcestershire and Warwickshire are full of these. I’m looking forward to the refurbishment of your house along with its upgrade, I’ve been responsible for some of these in London and they are always a challenge many problems to be solved!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers Dave, I may be asking for your help then because I've encountered a couple of issues already! Thank you for watching.

[@davemunden8489]

@@mrabuilders6723 Wednesday should be interesting

[@davemunden8489]

@@mrabuilders6723 what sort of problems?

[@stephencarter6634]

Great to see the attention to detail 👍

[@mytioc]

Interesting to see different regs depending on where you are. Here in NI, our windows are set behind outer skin, in cavity. Also where new extension meets existing dwelling, we need to cut a 50mm strip between outer& inner cavity & insert DPC and 50 mm kingspan insulation. This is to prevent cold bridge & damp travelling into what’s now the interior.

[@gwynmorris5852]

You guys are walking me through a very similar build - I watch these sevral times - and then order the materials and do it! So thank you soooo much.

[@optic1972]

Love the videos but more love your pride and honesty. Looking forward to seeing your place and seeing how it all takes shape!

[@martinhinsley6198]

I would have cried if you hadn't built that corner detail. Fabulous stuff kiddo. Well done!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, Martin. Appreciate that mate. Hope you're well.

[@leeedwards9994]

love the detail well worth it people do notice and it shows your skill ...

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Lee. Appreciate that mate.

[@joesture9991]

Great to see someone building with a focus on detail and to ensure longevity in the build. As an independent engineer i am shocked when viewing new mass build homes that so-called brick laying pro's cannot build a non complex wall in alignment. Just last week, new build site, every home i had to assess for sign off had on average a 45mm outward slope on the bungalows facing bricks and on two stories builds we went up to 65mm (these are timber frame builds). Where block walls were utilised for rendering these were not only sloping outwards (so bad the lack of alignment could be seen by eyesight only) but there was no consistent mortar layer depth across the row (just looked horrific all be hidden by the rendering). Openings for doors / windows were excessively outside specification and fitters were having to utilise foam and mastic to attempt closure. These homes were not low cost but mid to upper price bracket.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, Joe. That sounds all rather horrific! Appreciate you watching and commenting mate, take care.

[@richarddavey7884]

In possible defence....if its timber frame, brickwork follows the framework maintaining cavity size. This has been an issue with timber frame in this country for 30/ 40 years. The timber kits are generally poor, not to correct size and added to that if the workmanship on the kits is poor it effects the outer skin. There's only 1 correct way to overcome any issue with kit/ plumbness, thats to do substructure outer skin post kit erection, setting cavities with a plumb bob from the eaves/ gables. Will never happen with major builders because of time constraints. As an example, a few years ago i did some work for a house builder called Stewart Milne. Stewart Milne are primarily a timber frame kit MANUFACTURER. Their kits didnt fit their houses. On 1 i had a 20mm cavity at dpc level. I measured all walls at dpc height with their contracts manager. Every wall was within 3mm of the plan dimensions, yet no cavity was more than 50mm with the kit up. The kit was oversize at dpc height, if you then factor in any discrepancy in panels being plumb, timber frame does not work in this country because we cant manufacturer it correctly nor construct it correctly. Bricklayers always set a profile up braced above their work height at cavity width, regardless of plumb because basically they have to in order to maintain cavity width and for the lintols to fit over openings. I hope this gives you some clarification as to the likelyhood of why they lean out of plumb. As for bed joint depth, that might be because of the need for a compression allowance, which goes back to the kit. If the compression isnt built into window height dimensions then it has to be done via bed joints. This is my experience and ive worked on many sites over 30 odd years that have been timber frame. I was a brickwork contractor on a few smaller frame developements and i refused to set out any sub structure brickwork until the kit was up. We never had an issue with plumb on those sites.

[@psymon25]

Looking forward to you new stuff amazing work again to you both best channel on yt

[@nicklynch7140]

Type of guy you would like to start off with as a young trainee .Explains very well 👏

[@steve45678]

Another masterpiece completed , its a joy watching you work.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Steve. Appreciate that mate, hope you're well.

[@PaulW-mc5fr]

Thank you fellas. I really do enjoy watching your videos and your explanations of how & why you do things. Please keep producing them. All the best.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Paul, and will do! Hope you're well mate.

[@kvsconstructionwork]

Yes sure

[@davidharris4933]

Fantastic workmanship, looking forward to your own work at home. Two videos a week we've hit the jackpot.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! I'm not sure about that david! Thank you for watching mate, take care.

[@zamankhan5340]

Great job 👏 hope the family love their extension. .

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers mate! Hopefully they will!

[@jamie_ar]

Exciting times, looking forward to the new project!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Jamie.

[@simoncarney9944]

Really looking forward to the new series on your house, Adam and to watch the extension progress too. It’s lovely to see the attention to detail, like they say, “the money’s in the detail!”

[@MrRedfreds]

Great idea with the mesh .

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers, Carl.

[@yammyxjr8499]

Always preferred to birdsmouth the rafters over the top plate as well, granted they may have to be cut individually but no chance of slipping! Also it looks as though the corbel didn’t start low enough or wide enough to mask the end of the fascia.🤔not picking fault just an observation😉good work

[@m0aze611]

It’s the things we don’t see that you put in the effort to do that demonstrates the great work you do. Look forward to the next instalment but please wait till after the final episode of Happy Valley 😀 all the best to everyone involved. Regards Mike 👍🏻

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! It'll be After not so Happy Valley, so it can cheer you up afterwards! Thank you for watching and your continued support MOAZE, we really appreciate it.

[@2muchyoutube]

The more you film. The more I'll watch. Looking forward to the house demo.

[@pat_link_]

Great channel with detailed information on doing the jobs. Glad I stumbled across this channel of recommendation on youtube.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Pat, hope you continue to enjoy the videos. Take care.

[@TheWardagh]

Great stuff, good luck with the build at home 👍🏼

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, Mark. All the best.

[@charleshart6992]

Another enjoyable update, great job on the detailing!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, Charles. Take care mate.

[@purangesmith9053]

Nice to see craftsmen take pride in their work and do a quality job even on the hidden bits. Sadly of the dozen or so trades we’ve had over the last 30 odd years only a couple were similar!

[@MoJohnson-xp6cc]

I am not a builder but a retired computer geek. I came across the first video of the extension by accident and watched it out of curiosity.....Then I became addicted. I really enjoyed watching the rest and understanding the issues you solve. So very different from my working life. I am looking forward to seeing the videos on your home. From the warmth of my home thanks for interesting videos.

[@jrsuk1170]

It should be standard practice on reveals to set back the inside course 25mm. It makes such a difference in the end result 👍 Your clients are you to have you guys👍

[@mrabuilders6723]

Well, that's what I thought! But some people on here disagree and say it should be flush!? Nah, I'll stick to this method! Cheers mate, hope you're well.

[@jrsuk1170]

@@mrabuilders6723 They only say that because it makes their part of the job easier. But we already know that 👍

[@Big_Old_Bondy]

That kneeler is never gonna move with that expansion mesh connecting through to the brick. Proper job

[@robgormley1317]

I think you made the right call with the kneeler as they say the devil's in the detail and it shows that you have taken the time and effort to replicate those same aesthetics as found in main building. Also looking forward to seeing the project on your own home. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together with the explanation of each process of the build. 👌👍

[@istevenmclean]

Nice work, Stopping the blockwork 25mm back either side is a nice detail, what compliments it even more is the single sided closer like the Unilin MGW FR Cavity Closer Checked 2400 x 150 x 150 which then sits flush in the cavity.

[@patrickflynn7698]

Definitely worth doing the tile knee, aesthetics are everything with extensions, it's what sets you apart from the run of the mill builders, personally i think i would have repointed all the brickwork above the roofline, where the bathroom window is, but it all eats into the profit, lovely job though.

[@Goulding97G]

Buzzing to see ur house refurb. Excited to see what interesting design features you decide on since it's ur own home!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers George! There will be as many design ideas as the budget will allow! Hope you're well mate.

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Loved it, always worth it lads, top job

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you yet again, Logan. Take care mate.

[@deanthompson3757]

The corner detail on the house to match the top was a good idea and worth doing.looking forward to the videos of you doing the rebuild of your house can't wait to watch those videos

[@Doug....]

Again thanks for taking time out to show the little details. I find it fascinating ( not a builder) . I will def look forward to you working on your own house 👍👍

[@mrabuilders6723]

No problem at all Doug. In fact, it's us who should be thanking you for watching! Take care mate.

[@lancemillward2462]

detail looks amazing

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers, Lance!

[@alidavemason4417]

Can't wait to see the next project.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers Dave!

[@ambitiousforever130]

Nice to see you progressing well. Please keep the videos coming 🙂

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you! Will do! Hope you're well.

[@Alixstair]

Kneeler looks awesome!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@DM-dq1mh]

Looking forward to see your new project, hope you give us lots of detail on the soundproofing among other things 👍

[@carguyuk7525]

Great detail and tips.

[@ooslum]

Lovely work and descriptions, subbed, cheers.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, Alan. Really appreciate that mate. Hope you're well.

[@chrisbrader7720]

A Quality Builder!👍

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers Chris, hope you're well mate.

[@gareths9574]

Perfect timing, just going for a dump

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! You're our perfect audience!!! Hope you enjoy it...the video I mean...

[@simonwaterhouse7323]

Top job pal well done.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Simon..

[@kevinmartin9432]

Brilliant series of video's 😄

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Kevin. Hope you're well mate.

[@davidreilly1031]

Another informative yet entertaining video. I look forward to seeing the total overhaul of your own house. Because you mentioned underfloor heating and new central heating system, have look at multifuel thermal store cylinders from Advance Appliances in Walsall. An amazing piece of kit which takes energy from all different sources and stores it as hot water to be used in all forms including underfloor heating as well as radiators. They have a video on KZbin which describes exactly what they do.

[@mrabuilders6723]

I'll definitely be taking a look at those mate, thank you. Must say I've never heard of them. Appreciate that! There's two episodes out of me smashing my house to bits if you're interested? Thanks again, take care.

[@leecullen7734]

Looking forward to the refurb job.

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers Lee, hopefully you'll like it

[@johnrobinson8364]

Great wait to see

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers, John. Have a great day.

[@johnriggs4929]

Well if you enjoyed putting that detail in, it was worth it. It looks well, and I'm sure your customer will appreciate it and... It's not all about the money 😉

[@mrabuilders6723]

That's a great point, John. Thank you.

[@jesperbroch5662]

it's exciting to see how you build it in England, I'm a carpentry student from Denmark

[@mrabuilders6723]

Hello Jesper, hope you're well and thank you for watching. Are our building methods massively different?

[@jesperbroch5662]

maybe not massive difference but there are things we do in a different way. here it is more divided into different companies, one makes the plinth, a mason makes the wall and then the timber comes and makes the rest

[@callmeali1292]

Bloody hell, that brickwork looks rough!

[@kevinmountford4541]

Personally I think it is always more satisfying to think back knowing you could not have done better rather than making excuses as to why you did not create a feature when others obviously think its what should have been done. When the feature is viewed few will comment because its how it should be making you think was it worth it? Yes, every time, you can't go back!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Well said, Kevin. Cheers mate.

[@barrybarnes1169]

dont miss the cold knees soggy and split fingers sore nose one bit keep up the good work baz from across the border

[@petereyre5188]

Cool the way the music credit was overlaid in line with the profile 👏👏👏

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! No one ever notices that! Bravo! Thank you for watching, Peter. Hope you're well mate.

[@frederickwoof5785]

I converted our flat roof extension to pitched. Made it up as I went on. Wished I'd seen this 30 years ago. I built outer wall under rafter then pvc clad to cover. Its still up.

[@andycornish9704]

hi i’m new to your channel so just want to say… the info you give is very good and the attention to detail is top notch gents

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you andy, glad you're enjoying our videos and getting something out of them. Hopefully you'll stay with us! Thanks again, have a great day.

[@thomaselston4680]

looking good quality over quantity 👍

[@mrabuilders6723]

Nice one Thomas, cheers mate.

[@Marcelipol]

Big up the Fozcast

[@alimitchell5346]

Always fancied build my own house myself...stuff it ..I'll get someone in😂 Great insight again 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! Go for it!

[@kingofthetrowel1725]

I always got taught to leave reveals back 10mm 👍👍 great channel mate🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers mate, nice one! Hope you're well, pal.

[@kingofthetrowel1725]

@@mrabuilders6723 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@AS-by8ee]

Good job, lads!

[@dronehawk]

Great content , keep em coming

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

just came across you and subbed . nice work , You sound like a fellow brummie !! good luck !

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you! We're black country but we won't go into that! Haha! Appreciate you subscribing mate, all the best.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

@@mrabuilders6723 i was born West Bromwich but lived Birmingham many years before coming to Malta, Nice interesting videos Thanks ,

[@johnr1992]

Nice job lads!

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you, John. Appreciate that mate. Have a great day.

[@smoggydrones5664]

It’s the little details that make a good job a great job. You were 100% right to do so. Love the quality of all your work. The elephant in the room with all tradesmen is that off camera is the quality the same. Sadly in my experience no and that’s why I don’t like tradesmen and do everything myself

[@tonybrant5405]

this is getting better. when the wife watching coronation street . i put the lads on ,Mr. a builders on .

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! Glad we can be of service, Tony! Hope you're well mate.

[@billybulmer7386]

Did Richard get Mrs giggles to give him a good rubdown with his there there cream?😂 13K subscribers now- well done guys.

[@matthewsibley3698]

Dog it lol reminds me of a chippy that we used to work with Dog-it Dave What you gonna do there Dave ? "I'll dot it "

[@andybrace4983]

Yeeeeeeeessssssss looking forward to that💥💥💥

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! Cheers Andy!

[@jesperMOlsen-mn3nx]

Not stopping the block work just above the rafters underside, and not making room for insulation on top of the block, will create a thermal bridge... Could result in condensation and mould

[@kvsconstructionwork]

Thanks sir for full details😘

[@Mrdogface12]

Love watching your vids, another one would be great. We are originally from Smethwick & Oldbury, now living in Spain. Has Bearwood builders weighed you in for the plug yet. 😂

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! Have they f.....!!! Hope you're enjoying the sun! Thanks for watching! Take care.

[@bikernick7612]

I think that youi should of put a kneeler on the other end, but just 3 that is 1 brick high so that if you looked up you would see it under the fascia board.

[@XeonXR6]

Ah god, watching you butter up bricks makes me want to get my backside into brickie college...

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! Go for it! You may find your calling! Thank you for watching mate.

[@maxwellmc9734]

Nice job 👍 midlander 🧐👌

[@mrabuilders6723]

Haha! How on earth did you know that! Cheers mate.

[@maxwellmc9734]

@@mrabuilders6723 same.. 👌

[@callumpurdy2380]

use a bevel for your raking cuts you can set the angle to the string and youll always have the right angle

[@mrabuilders6723]

That's a great tip mate, thank you. Have a great night mate.

[@davenoble7350]

Looking forward to the Wednesday vid,s👍

[@laidbackmedia]

Its a nice touch on an aesthetically unappealing rear elevation.

[@nigelhaines7900]

Good way to do window reveals step Blockwork back have a thinner plaster line up against window

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Nigel, hope you're well mate.

[@matthewgarner2604]

Absolutely love the videos bud! Working my way through them! My question is whats the cost differences between different types of extensions? Single story, single story with foundations put in for future 2nd story added on at a later date and also 2 story extensions. The cost also between breeze block outer wall with rendering compared to bricks (smaller and require more plus more time) if much of a difference? I dont know what you charge, but worth every pretty penny! Love the passion you put in and the quality!

[@brianhill1294]

Bostin work as usual lads, keep it up, well done 👍

[@mrabuilders6723]

Thank you Brian! Hope you're well mate.

[@KingstonHomeMaintenance]

I'm with you mate, if the main house has a corbel then I will do the same, I think when you get permission near me they ask to build in same style and materials

[@sicknote26]

Think it defo needs re"pointing for sure then that new bit will look like it's always bin there 😉

[@hn9598]

I hate building cut ups by boundary lines especially when you find out the customer doesn't get on with the neighbours The job we are on the neighbor is up all night on drugs then when we start working goes nuts He lobbed a carling pint glass out of the window yesterday 🙈

[@iwb70]

So you've announced a project that will probably never end! Well that's your channel content sorted until you retire. 👏

[@davidwarnes5158]

I think its worth it ,

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers David! I agree!

[@davidwarnes5158]

@@mrabuilders6723 without it you would be a builder ,with it your , A builder 🤣

[@baldyslapnut.]

Details to blend with existing should always be included. I know you built it over the first lift scaffolding, but I would have started enough courses down so the end of the soffit and fascia were boxed in by the tile corbel. Not sure how you are going to detail the gable end of the fascia and soffit now.

[@dilwarhussain8991]

On a single storey extension do you have to put a cavity tray under a solid wall, single storey extension.

[@ryedstephen]

top man with the expanding sheet and will be ok old existing one not done good?

[@mrabuilders6723]

Cheers Stephen. No, I don't think the one on the house has been tied in. Thank you for watching.

[@johnwarren5999]

Why didn’t show how you fit lateral metal restraints on both gables with noggins under them before felt and battening 😂

[@mrabuilders6723]

I'm sure there's other videos out there for you to watch if you don't know how to do it.

[@johnf3326]

Love watching good builders at work. The only 2 times we had builders they were shite! Ignorance? Laziness? or both I don't know but they made crap stupid mistakes

[@timcharlton7423]

Good work guys keep it up looking forward to the new project just one question are Windows on the back beening change to new upvc to match the new extension thanks

[@mrabuilders6723]

Yes mate they will. Not as part of this job but when it's their time to get changed they'll be changed to plastic. Thank you for watching.

[@eddo167]

Are we not a little late to slurry the beam and block .?

[@mrabuilders6723]

Morning eddo, hope you're well. I don't think so mate, it couldn't be done before now for various reasons but it's all slurried now.

[@MrB3ngy]

How come you didn’t have to install cavity trays above the new roof, or open the cavity up where new gables meet existing?

[@mrabuilders6723]

Hello Dave, hope you're well mate. All your questions are answered within the video. Take care mate.

[@mrabuilders6723]

My apologies, your questions aren't answered with this video, but they are in our previous ones so feel free to take a look. Sorry again.

[@MrB3ngy]

@@mrabuilders6723 thanks, great video will take a look at your others 👍

[@seangraver5511]

i love the detail for the overhanging tiles .. really good.. but the roof adjoining your extension.. is there a gap there between your extension .. and next door.. there seems to be a gap .. it will fill with debris and create damp .. is there a gap there ??.. or have you some kind of filling tile to negate that .. thank you

[@mrabuilders6723]

Hello Sean, hope you're well mate. We can't just go to next doors building, we could find ourselves in a whole world of trouble regarding boundary issues. We have to stay well within the land boundaries of the customer. Hope that helps?

[@roborchard5691]

Can I ask why go the extra mile on the left by laddering and facia when you could have done the same on the left as you did on the right

[@mrabuilders6723]

Hello Rob. It wouldn't work on the other side due to the different type of roof construction, plus it won't be seen. I believe it's explained in the video if memory serves? Thank you for watching mate.