SMALL EXTENSION ..SLUGGISH CONCRETE FLOOR PREPARATION PT 3

[@Micky1884]

I tell you what I feel proud of Alex and I'm just a viewer! What a brilliant hardworking likeable lad he is.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks for that lovely comment, we are very proud of him and he is as pleasure to work with 🥹🥹🥰🧱👍🏽

[@Ray-dn8wd]

Any one wanting to complain about bags should take it up with h&s. It used to get my goat that I had to pay for a new bag everytime but I was told by the deivery driver h&s say they can only be used once and they won't even take them back to the yard in case they get used again. Great work fellas.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

All true and ridiculous Ray 🙄🧱👍🏽

[@philanthropist1241]

Thumbs up for the customer , a decent bloke 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@AdrianSams]

As a chippie of some 35+yrs I'm loving the channels Lads. I'm workshop based now and you have my utmost respect for working outside in all weathers. I've always believed that construction workers should be entitled to retire on a state Pension 5yrs earlier than everyone else. It's kills the body so much sooner than any other occupation. Keep up the good work guys...Particularly enjoyed the bag opening scene.lol.......Oh, forgot to say, I've subscribed and love the channel.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks very much Adrian and welcome to the channel 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🧱👍🏽

[@jackharrison2785]

you made up for your little rest well done

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

He certainly did 👏🏽👏🏽🧱👍🏽

[@garysmith4717]

I don’t care what anyone says, construction/building is bloody hard work even a easy day is bloody hard work, fare shout to you two, but what would I know I only done it for 30 years

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😁🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@stuartjones2242]

job coming along nicely guys , chin up keep smiling , as regards to inspectors so many are clueless and shouldn't be in the job , I kicked my off my job complain to head office and got someone that new what he was doing 😃😃👍👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😂😂nice one 🧱👍🏽

[@dubsy4835]

You only needed a bit of snow and you'd have had all four seasons of weather there.. keep them coming boys... another great watch..👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks pal 😆🧱👍🏽

[@davecleggett9371]

Al, first off, no-one is calling you lazy - far from it. Anyone who has spent months watching you two guys graft will know that 'lazy' is not recognised in your vocabulary, so don't sweat it! Steve, just chuckled at your editing around the bag-slashing time, love the warning sirens going off in the background. When you do, eventually, get your hip-op, I guess you'll be playing around on the editing suite to your heart's content! Another good job guys, meticulous as always!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks as always Dave 🙌🏽🙌🏽🧱👍🏽

[@scott2495]

The slow mo of the bag cutting was so satisfying

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Love a bit of slo mo 😏🧱👍🏽

[@johnboy2984]

Hi Steve &Alex. No way are you lazy Alex. The fact that you said no to going home and staying says you definitely are not. Steve we have days when it does not go to plan. Most people give up but you two all ways get done. Well done guys have a good weekend 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Pal 🙌🏽🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@scotthaxell556]

Hi Steve I’ve watched you from the beginning I’ve been in the building game for 35yrs and my back has gone if I have the op I won’t walk again so I’m constantly in pain and I’m watching your dad and his doing to much I think it’s time to take a trainee on and time to step up Alex because you can do it because my life in the building game over it’s heart breaking just when I was to be come a traditional bricklayer it’s finished me I wish I listen to my piers.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks Scott but once my hip replacement is done I’ll be back to old self . We like to keep it just us so nobody to let us down 🧱👍🏽

[@nigelhaines7900]

Fair play to you alex nothing worse then feeling shit well done for putting ur shift in while dad was having lunch

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😍😍🧱👍🏽

[@DarranCariadCoins]

Alex you have never come across as lazy, we all get ill now and again but you will never be lazy. You and Steve are the most hardworking guys I know. Superb work, well done to the both of you in such bad weather too. Love watching the progress, you guys are brilliant. Many thanks for the videos. 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Nice one thanks very much 🙏🏽🧱🧱👍🏽

[@Joe74854]

Tough work there lads in that weather ,I’ve been there got the tee shirt and still doing it can you see why the building inspector wanted that perimeter insulation inside the DPM as I can’t see any benefit thermal wise at all

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks pal no idea to be honest. Our way we cut the cold bridging strip deep so the horizontal insulation traps it in place . If you put the strip in front of the DPM it can just blow away plus visqueen never folds perfectly into the corners which makes it even harder 😫😫🧱👍🏽

[@bobbybrownshoes940]

There's always one who likes it done their way... hats off to you Alex, many would of cried off...

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🤙🏾🤙🏾😍🧱👍🏽

[@tomstovell7425]

Fair play to you Alex for shifting that MOT. The vid made it look easy but it takes some doing. Some proper graft there from the pair of you. Good vid as always. Look forward to the next one 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Tom 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@322deborah]

great for sticking it out ,many wouldn't have ! love the work you do thanks for sharing !

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks very much 🙏🏽🧱👍🏽

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Weather so demoralising boys and add a young inspector to that bet you were glad to get home . 👍🧱🧱

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Every night Justin . Felt a bit sorry for the customer. He had to get a structural engineer report for a bit of clay 1 m down 🙄🧱👍🏽

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

The new inspectors are to scared to make decisions they go way over the top to protect themselves some of them dont they Steve 👌👍

[@StephenBrown-ti6mm]

Guys much respect that job looks like a challenge well done👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks Stephen 🧱👍🏽

[@JayKTS]

The rain really doesn’t help in construction we are having our share here 2 .. it’s almost non stop pouring 😅.. that’s some decent insulation you using there we also work a lot with iko enertherm for floor roof and wall .. looking good so far guys have a good weekend !!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Jay. yeah generally the weather blows east across us so you generally get the same as us which has been shite this year 🙄. Insulation mad over here now Jay, Have a great weekend to buddy 🤙🏾🤜🏽🤛🏽🧱👍🏽

[@guygfm4243]

Another quality job. Keep well both of you .

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@kenpinion8108]

Witt hall that rain I think you both need drainpipe trousers I'm sure you had water running out of you backsides. But still we all have off days I'm glad that Alex is ok Nice work lads . Best regards as ever Ken

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@user-yi5nu4gw2s]

Another great video. You two are grafters ( hope that means hard workers). Your gravel delivery guy needs a longer crane so you can cut the bags inside the addition. Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😂😂🧱👍🏽

[@Moochein]

Looking forward to it 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@davidparry2301]

Do you gents ever do block and beam or suspended timber joists if you want to vent through to an existing suspended floor. Would be interesting to see ?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Not very often 🧱👍🏽

[@davecooke914]

Great job as always Steve worked hard there mate glad Alex bk on his feet again both are great team good luck lads 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks Dave 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@FugitiveRazor]

Lets see the ones that call you lazy put a days hard craft in like you do. Regulars can see you both not well but keep on grinding away. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers buddy 🤜🏽🤛🏽🧱👍🏽

[@eddieMurphy11111]

hope Alex gets better soon you need him with that hip of yours Steve lets hope the opp is soon thanks for the Video and glad Alex is better i do not mine the bags being slashed but the must be a better way some how

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@johnboughton7451]

Alex I take a considerable amount of pain killers for a spinal injury, when I feel sick I take Cinnarizine! Now all I know is that my sickness stops straight away & I feel great, if the Doctor has prescribed you your pain relief then ask for cinnarizine on prescription to I wish you well if in doubt you can always ask your pharmacist on their advice as I did Take Care Get Well Soon

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers John . This was a one off when he took a couple of my pain killers but reacted badly . He won’t be taking any more 🤪😬🧱👍🏽

[@paulwatts1704]

Great work as always - whilst the new regs on insulation are a bit of a pain the extensions you build must be a lot warmer than the old days where the floors / walls were either uninsulated or poorly insulated. Your hip looks very bad - I gave up on the NHS waiting list and after several yrs of pain (back) just paid for it directly. Got sorted in 3 months end to end. I reconciled this approach by thinking of it as business expense (though it's not tax deductible) in the same manner as one of our vehicles or other kit needing replacement / maintenance - a logical investment and cost of doing business.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@eddieMurphy11111]

what time I seemed to haver mist it ok i found it

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@skaterguy52]

Sorry ive not been on premieres lads. Working all hours atm in run up to Xmas

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

No probs just report to Pat c 😂😂. What is your name as skater guy is a bit long to type 😂😂🧱👍🏽

[@skaterguy52]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild Fraser. Oh dear ill have my name ingraved on a stair for my return 😬😬😂

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😂😂🧱👍🏽

[@davedave6404]

Can you say Alex why you need such strong pain relief? If not regular use then you need to find something that does not do this to you. Well done both, why do inspectors sometimes be "jobs worth", power I guess. Did the inspector say that there has been a change in guidance?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

This was a one off for Al . We never spoke to him in person 🙄🧱👍🏽

[@alanstroude8219]

my missus had some of them tablets she was the same she was very bad

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@quickbuildmick]

Inspectors way is better 👌🏽 nice job

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@garymallard4699]

Anyone who does Hard Work knows we can all get sick..and we don't judge someone trying to recover..our day will come...Take Care....

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@paymart04]

Young or old, everybody can feel unwell at times so "lazy" does not come into the equation. If fact I would say you pair are probably the best "team" here on YT. Being father and son, you look after each other in a way only a father and son can. You both know the job has to be done so it is in no ones interest not to work. All I would say is that you both should look after yourselves a little more. Working in poor conditions,rain, wind etc, I feel you are almost asking to fall ill. Keep up the good work but at the same time, think a bit more about yourselves.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers pal 🧱👍🏽

[@chris_hertford]

Is this going to be knocked through to the house? or just left like a lean too? It's a lot of work for a small footprint and the cavities take so much floor space!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Staying as it is which is a perfect wc/ utility room 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@BrasherFox]

Great work guys but it seems a lot of expense for so little extra work space? The customer gets what he wants though and pays the bill.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Brian . It’s a perfect size WC and utility 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@sgtmark8844]

Oh no guys I’m not going to be able to sleep tonight because I’ll have nightmares about all the bags you’ve sliced open 😂😂😂. You gotta do what you gotta do to getter done😊

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😂😂🔪🔪🔪

[@johnmellen8964]

Lazy! No way you're the two hardest working blokes on KZbin.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😂thanks John 🧱👍🏽

[@ashestoashes3107]

@SteveAndAlexBuild hi m8 quick question please. Had concrete go in trench to fill in footings friday. Had a bit of rain over night. Bricky started yesterday. Pump broke to pump rain water out. He layed 7N blocks in 4,5 cm of water. Would this be ok? Thanks

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Not ideal but should be ok 🧱👍🏽

[@ashestoashes3107]

@SteveAndAlexBuild thanks for prompt reply appreciate it 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@DeanW-1990]

Can I ask you a question please lads, insulation above the concrete or below the concrete slab, I see you lads always doing it under before but I’ve been told by my builder they always put insulation on tip I said is this because of UFH he said not we always done it like this.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Not sure what you mean 🤔🧱👍🏽

[@DeanW-1990]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild when building oversight 150mm crush, blind, membrane, insulation membrane then concrete but I’ve been told by my builder you don’t lay insulation under the concrete you lay it on top ?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@DeanW-1990 . Never in 36 years have I seen insulation put on top 😳🧱👍🏽

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@DeanW-1990 . Never in 36 years have I seen insulation put on top 😳🧱👍🏽

[@paullindsay4798]

How expensive is that cavity insulation it's ridiculous on a tiny extension think there is only 4 in a pack

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Half the price of the foil pir boards 😬🧱👍🏽

[@paullindsay4798]

Yea and the time fitting the foil pir boards as well. We like to build our brickwork first as well as it controls levels and setting out doorways, windows ect.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Totally with you on that . We hate block first . The to kingspan needs breathable tape too which is extortionate 💸💸💸🧱👍🏽

[@johnsutherland6322]

Steve how are you going to point that brick at fencing nightmare

[@JamesMears76]

Probably lift the fence panels out for a while

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@rossnolan2883]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@bryanb1259]

👍👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@leebowley6953]

When the building inspector told you to move the insulation to the other side was he in the right and that is how it should be done (in the reg's book) and what did he say when you told him you always do it like that?. Or dose it say in the reg's it's up to you, just because you always do it like that still dose not make it right and he maybe the first one to pick it up. thanks

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

As we said in the video the dozens of others we have done have been inspected and passed . It may say otherwise in the book but our way is far superior and a much more secure and better job

[@leebowley6953]

so why do you think it says in the book to do it that way? @@SteveAndAlexBuild

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Because whoever comes up with these ridiculous ideas have never been out of their office and tried to do it their way

[@leebowley6953]

did you ask him why he wanted to do it his way as all the other inspector passed off on the other way. If you did what was his response, would be nice to know why so if it is a valid request then you can put the other how passed off the others right too. thanks @@SteveAndAlexBuild

[@leebowley6953]

hi did you ask him about his instruction?

[@HarleyN93]

How would I go about getting a quote off you guys?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

First tell us where you are 🧱👍🏽

[@HarleyN93]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild east Yorkshire

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@HarleyN93 . Sorry pal we are Lancashire. Mark Hep is over you’re way give him a try 🧱👍🏽

[@garyputtock4159]

Building inspectors are a law unto themselves. Won’t see reason at all. Make me laugh where I live as I’ve a build next door that hasn’t adhered to building regs at all and inspectors not interested. My build although we adhered to regs we was asked to to go above and beyond (deeper footings, extra insulation, wouldn’t allow same level between patio and floor) which seemed to be a power trip for the inspector.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🙄ridiculous 🧱👍🏽

[@jamesowen1847]

if you think building regs are bad now it will get worse mark my words....but great work guys 🤜

[@cheds1]

Always gets tighter when economy going down the pan. Brownie points wanted by the brown noses.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@harry.godwinson1]

those cavities Steve. !!!!! driving me and the clients crazy. you get the walls up with their hard earned cash and you cant swing a cat around. ludicrous

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😬😬🧱👍🏽

[@riptiz]

Don’t you need to sand the waste pipe with sand for protection before whacking it? Having just retired from 50 yrs in engineering construction I know how hard daily graft is and how horrible working in rain etc is. Keep up the hard work. I don’t envy barrowing all that stone. Anyone who thinks you should keep the bags should try emptying one with a shovel!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers buddy very true on the bags 😫🧱👍🏽

[@Richard-gk3kq]

Agree I think I would have put some sand around the earthenware pipe before covering with MOT and wackering.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@Richard-gk3kq . It’s a plastic pipe

[@riptiz]

@@Richard-gk3kq it’s plastic but I thought it was normal to put some sand round it before gravel.

[@proud_to_be_a_ted]

Whoever suggested that you were lazy is a greasy butt crack mate, we all have an off day, im having more off days than good ones lately.. they only say things to wind you up Al, take no notice & besides, you pulled through so no harm done & all was good. Have a great weekend

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Buddy you too 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@OuryLN]

Rummy tummy or "headache"?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

???

[@frankperricone2065]

Steve me and you are a lot a like, no matter how much that hip is hurting you man up and move that gravel like a machine. Believe me, I know how that hip is hurting more and more with every wheel barrel full of that gravel. You know you have to get it done and wheeling stone from the front to the back is a bitch. Then you still get on your knees and lay some brick. You want the day to be over but you have to get done what you can, then the rain comes. You know you have to finish so you can get that concrete in. You can bitch about it but who wants to here it. Good luck Steve, just do what you can and good things happen to good men

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks Frank the joys of being self employed 😆🧱👍🏽

[@frankperricone2065]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild You know it Steve. Your day is not over till you lay your head down and go to sleep.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

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[@frankperricone2065]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild 👍

[@frankperricone2065]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild 👍 😴

[@ivorleak8823]

I paid for a private building inspector and I changed things slightly from the plan and got away with it.

[@davidscott3292]

Haven't had a problem with council inspector about minor changes.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@davidscott3292 🧱👍🏽

[@donaldgould4976]

Man up letting your Oldman do the work

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

We share the work . I need to be stationery and Alex does all the running round and all of the heavy lifting so give him a break, I couldn’t come to work without him .