Plywood Ceiling Was a Mistake in School Bus Tiny Home - Skoolie Build Ep. 13

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This week we finished insulating the ceiling in our skoolie build! We also placed our furring strips up, prepped the exterior for paint, got rid of any remaining rust, and attempted to put up our plywood ceiling. The plywood proved to be much more difficult on our build with the harsh curves we have, the limited space, and we overall didn't like the look. So next week we'll be trying tongue and groove!
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[@neilfairless4589]

Matthew, every good project takes a step back now and then, thats how we learn but also how we improve. Keep at it, don't lose heart, I have faith in you both. Any progress is good progress.

[@MattMaderic]

Very very true, it’s all a learning process. Thanks for the uplifting words Neil!

[@arthursese6068]

It's really cool how you showed this, most people wouldn't. Way to keep it realistic.

[@MattMaderic]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed. Authenticity is key!

[@arthursese6068]

@@MattMaderic Good tip. I plan on starting a channel when I start building too. I also am a photographer and plan on continuing doing weddings when I'm on the road, so its its great to see your journey.

[@The33TIGGER33]

Plywood will bend much easier the four foot way. Keep learning and take one step at a time.

[@pug_bot8326]

Its crazy youve been documenting your journey for the the adventure every step of the way for us. FOR THREE MONTHS

[@MattMaderic]

I KNOW RIGHT! Time is flying by!

[@ravinrene7128]

I like the idea, execution is definitely hard though

[@MattMaderic]

Oh yeah, waaaay harder than we thought it would be haha. Stay tuned for this weeks video though, the new ceiling is awesome so far!

[@cas.890]

I love your videos, the music just makes them even better. Can’t wait until the next upload!

[@MattMaderic]

Thank you!! Glad you like the tunes!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I'm thinking about a corrugated plastic or metal ceiling for my skoolie

[@Caspar_17]

Great video!

[@MattMaderic]

Thank you!!

[@gayle2marie]

Hey Matt, keep on going. Hello from Mazatlán Mexico.

[@MattMaderic]

Thanks for the support!! It means a lot

[@gayle2marie]

@@MattMaderic I’m an old mom, I had my son when I was 40, he will be 28 on December 23. I like to give him support in the things he does. You remind me of my son.

[@markdemedeiros3239]

Tongue and groove was a great call kids.

[@MattMaderic]

You got that right! The new planks are going up this week and we're loving it!

[@anismith593]

63 is cold I live in a place where sometimes it’s -25 and hot is 40

[@heather6828]

Have you had any condensation with the way you did your ceiling that’s the way I was going to do mine thanks

[@jakeguerrero8169]

You dont have to cut all the way through the insulation, just cut a v out so it will bend

[@tedmith5072]

Up in Michigan we have a inch of snow and it’s around 20 F down here and I wear shorts and shortsleeved when I’m outside.... that’s kinda sus that you can’t last 65 F

[@MattMaderic]

Glad I don’t live there. Not a cold weather guy

[@tedmith5072]

@@MattMaderic yeah

[@robsmith2647]

I don't like the cold either!

[@MattMaderic]

It’s soooo miserable right? Makes you just want to stay cozied you inside all day

[@BlueZaddy]

4:00 "don't ask" or "dumb ass"?

[@MattMaderic]

Hahaha “so fast”

[@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o]

And why not another layer of insulation? It is cheap and it will save you money. And it will fill that void in between the ceiling and the first layer. You dont want ANY Voids at all!!!!!

[@MattMaderic]

We decided to pull that ceiling down at the end of the video, and with our new ceiling going up this week there are no voids!! Thanks for the input!

[@RobinChristoper]

I'm sorry but you have the most PERFECT feet!!!

[@Grimm_Book]

aww, no more shirtless?

[@chadtuggle9814]

Loving your build progress, but I find it beyond funny that you think 63° is cold 🤣😂🤣. That's absolutely still shorts and shirt sleeves weather for 20 more degrees down!

[@shareethornberry8385]

This was very informative. We learned what not to do and save time going straight to the next video.

[@josheakins5137]

Yikes. Plastidip is a waste of money. Couldn’t emagine doing an entire bus with that crap especially considering you will have to do it again and again…it’s not permanent and not meant to be.

[@abigailvuocolo1548]

Hey! So I have a random question. How did license and registration go? Cause I’m looking at other youtubers and doing research and they are saying you have to do it within 30 days and it’s kinda tough cause you have to get it passed as an RV. Did you experience any hassle or have a tough time? How did you go about it? I’m trying to save for my bus, and do a bunch of research. Your videos are super helpful! Glad to see another person in PA living out their dream!

[@MattMaderic]

Hey! So... I hadn't heard about the 30 day rule which may end up being an issue haha, I sure hope not. I had my bus delivered to my home with the title in hand and did not register or insure it since it was just going to be sitting in the driveway for a while, I didn't want to pay for it to sit. My plan and hope is to register it as an RV once it's completed since it will have all the amenities required by PA to register it as that. Thanks for the support on the video!

[@abigailvuocolo1548]

Matthew Maderic Hopefully it doesn’t become an issue! Thanks for the reply it was super helpful

[@michelewilliams3761]

Love your channel ❤

[@kristiangonzalez7892]

it’s all part of the progress, the insulation looks amazing, it’s going to all come along very well soon! As always can’t wait for the next one

[@MattMaderic]

Thanks for your weekly support Kristian! You’re the best

[@emilyjo520]

My Boyfriend and I just found this series. We are planning on buying our bus within the next month or so and by far you have the best “bus build series” of all the videos we have watched. Love it!!! Gonna binge watch all your videos

[@markdemedeiros3239]

I'm curious about where your electrical wires will be concealed for lighting and such....just askin

[@MattMaderic]

The plan is to make a little wooden duct just above the windows to hid away any wires and use LED strip lighting placed on top of the duct rather than using puck lighting placed in the ceiling. Hoping to give it a softer glow... we'll see how it turns out!

[@briancz1]

You are doing great! I'm super impressed by your progress and know the changes/setbacks can feel heavy. Keep going, you are almost done!!! Can't wait to see you enjoy your hard work!

[@MattMaderic]

Thank you Brian! Comments like yours keep me motivated every week to keep working

[@crispiasf7492]

Am looking forward to see the outcome when done. I bet it's not cheap doing this, I also want to do one but yet and for the total u spend it's gonna be like 2x or 3x the amount for me. Am from belize can't do much with little cash, I sub n turned on the notification so I can see the nxt video.

[@MattMaderic]

Oh boy, no it’s definitely not cheap hahaha but in the end it’ll be so worth it. Thanks for the sub!

[@CookTheBruce]

I may go with wainscotting, its super thin and looks great...bends to your will better than plywood!

[@MattMaderic]

Wainscotting would probably have worked much better than the plywood. We ended up going with tongue and groove planks (coming up in this Sunday's video) which I'm loving and very glad we did it!

[@ellaunruh6509]

I cannot wait until the next upload i just know its gonna be amazing!!

[@MattMaderic]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the vids!

[@danielvanmourik5247]

Where are You elektra and lights in the bus. Looking good

[@MattMaderic]

Thanks for the support! The wiring will be run in a small duct to be built just above the windows, and we will be using LED strip lighting rather than puck lighting in the ceiling.

[@matthewwoods5038]

Is mass it was like 42 This morning

[@MattMaderic]

Yeah man down here it’s been hitting the 40s at night too. I don’t like it hahaha! Not a cold weather kinda guy

[@matthewsagl8152]

I knew tongue and groove was the best option all along I should be your consultant

[@MattMaderic]

Dude I know I shoulda called you first🙄

[@jennydugan2620]

Curious about tongue and groove going right into the metal ribs how do you feel that worked out in the end I was always under the impression it needed to go into framing on the ceiling

[@jttorcivia3276]

You guys are doing a great job

[@MattMaderic]

Thanks JT! Appreciate your support