Step by step guide to building your own annex DIY, Part 8

[@ROW002]

"You could have done this, you could have done that.... Well I didn't and here I am....so". What a great sentence.

[@thegardenroomguru]

What can I do or say? It’s a f**k fest and I’m the captain of the ship

[@RB-xg2vz]

I live in Leeds - every day there’s sun I’m like go on Liam, and when I see more rain i am thinking FFS he’s gonna have a meltdown 😂

[@thegardenroomguru]

😂

[@russnunn2456]

Tbf he took it quite well a lot of people would have thrown the towel in with all that mud 😂

[@sammy_bw]

Farmac is a spot on merchant, had plenty off them over the years👌

[@jamielittlewood7103]

Top bloke. Great to see your spark back 👍

[@steveng5503]

Happy days!

[@thomascoyne157]

Looking up already sorry to hear about the little girl 🙏 hope her family coping , See you on the next one 👌

[@darrenkirkland8587]

Glad you’ve got some dry weather bud.

[@curry1457-d5u]

So sorry to hear about Amelia ! so sad, great Idea putting a capsule with her name and photo inside. Nice one Liam 🤜

[@nickdemetriades335]

amazing work as always Liam.So sad to hear about Amelia...may she rest in peace..........Looking forward to buying some merchandise for sure!!!!

[@thegardenroomguru]

thanks mate, always good to hear from you

[@markdyballuk]

So sorry to hear the sad news about Amelia, my thoughts are with her family Liam and yourself. Glad to see the ground is looking drier and hope all goes well with your delivery next week. take good care

[@Quirkinho]

Can’t wait to watch this, another quality video by the master.. keep it up..

[@lukepeacham9663]

Brilliant video series. It’s very informative and educational, and also far better than any other annexe build videos on KZbin.

[@thegardenroomguru]

appreciate that mate, not sure how much and of what there was to show on a footings dig tbh, cheers

[@lukepeacham9663]

@@thegardenroomguru looking forward to the next ones. Annexe building will become more common and would be great if more people could build it themselves

[@riggers6214]

Glad to see the weather's finally cutting you some slack Liam. With all that concrete you've used, I can see the next stage (when you've completed the shell and roof), digging out the rest of the muck and creating a nuclear bunker!😂

[@Dodgy1]

Great video Liam and well done with your date brother, Nice one!

[@thegardenroomguru]

it was scary, I wont lie😭🤣

[@TheGorillahands]

Am loving the channel Liam , can relate to alot , I'm a 50 yo Single fella (Electrician) can see a spring in your step, things going good 👍

[@thegardenroomguru]

It gets a lot more difficult when you get over 40 mate never mind 50, considered so many times not bothering, but it gets lonely

[@narkslufc7677]

Love your energy, keep going

[@thegardenroomguru]

Thank you! Will do! cheers mate

[@TheCod3r]

Great video bud, gotta say that workwear looks comfy AF 👌🏿

[@thegardenroomguru]

its spot on mate!

[@trevordarby467]

Great to watch top man to be honest didn’t want to ask but thought you was with jenny still hope she is doing okay she was also good to watch

[@thegardenroomguru]

I'm sure she's doing great where ever she is mate, it's what she does

[@matthewwalker6384]

you can still have a 100mm cavity bit if so you have to make up with insulated plaster board.

[@thegardenroomguru]

its all new to me mate, couldn't understand why 350mm blocks weren't readily available at Selco, new their had to be a reason, thanks, its a bit late for me now though, blocks ordered😬

[@therealdojj]

This sort of content is great Liam You started off with the mishaps, where we can all sympathise with, then you did some maths, which is boring but it needs to be done, the sad news about Amelia 😞, more maths, but this time with a bit of plastic, more maths because it's important (and I did wonder why you hadn't calculated the mortar course in the height) even MORE maths, but this time on the internet and all topped off with a bit of Full Monty Real life stuff, the struggles of the build, unforseen circumstances and even the joys of getting the build out of the ground Can't guarantee I'll watch as soon as they are posted, but I'll watch 👍

[@thegardenroomguru]

thanks for taking the time to write this mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@ToastedTwister]

Love these vids. When will you be making the plans available Liam?

[@thegardenroomguru]

im doing it as I progress mate, but will offer them when the building is plasterboard Im thinking

[@andy8nic]

Sorry to hear about Amelia. The online price was for a larger block. You would have only needed 137 to equal the same

[@thegardenroomguru]

On the website it was the same dimensions as the others mate, so either they’ve made a mistake on their site or it’s just plain wrong

[@zlock97]

U can either do a 150mm full fill cavity with itchy or a 100mm cavity with 90mm cavity and 10mm air gap

[@thegardenroomguru]

Thanks mate

[@pops6638]

Your x5 140mm blocks do add up to 700mm, but you’ve also got the mortar depth, to add onto that figure. So great, you should end up around the height you want, and hopefully require less blocks. Oops! Sorry Liam, I commented before the end of the video. RIP Amelia, my condolences to Amelia’s family and friends x

[@thegardenroomguru]

Ive ordered the 4 course, but depending on the beds(im no bricky) might order another course at the end

[@tpathb]

Settling down for another instalment 🎉

[@rosslawrence1636]

Can you not use 90mm Kingspan K106 Its expensive but that's what they are using on my sister in law's new build bungalow

[@bryansmith3353]

What are the rest of your team doing like Jenny all your team were very hard working

[@thegardenroomguru]

All gone about their own way mate

[@jonnysmith8525]

Have you tried huws gray im pretty sure we sell 350mm blocks

[@thegardenroomguru]

They came up as having 300 on the search mate

[@jonnysmith8525]

Eyup liam that's alot of concrete you could use that 90mm ecotherm that jigsaws together then you don't need a 150 cav

[@thegardenroomguru]

it was o hell of a lot mate, I've ordered the blocks now mate

[@richardroft1497]

General rule of thumb, 5 bags opc per bulk bag, hope this helps

[@thegardenroomguru]

is that for a brick laying mix mate?

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

You don’t need 150mm cavity if you use the higher value insulation.

[@ade7163]

Farah's, I remember them very well! 😂 Are you doing the plans Liam like you mentioned before so viewers can see what you're doing?

[@thegardenroomguru]

Yes mate, drop me an email and I’ll send a copy

[@marshp3]

It's sad when someone so young and innocent dies, we should all be thankful for life especially when a life is cut short. Thoughts to her family... as a parent how do you ever recover from that.

[@abskan4015]

Hi Liam. I may have missed this in the earlier episodes. How come you cannot build this like the garden rooms? Could you have not used ground screws or concrete pads. Or does building annexes have different requirements.

[@thegardenroomguru]

I wanted to build out of block and brick mate tbh, something different for me

[@abskan4015]

@@thegardenroomguru that's brilliant. I've had a similar urge. Just building a block work planter. One day I hope I can transfer my skills to something bigger 😂

[@robevs100ok]

you dont need footing blocks if you fill cavity with lean mix mate

[@thegardenroomguru]

its a long way up with my bricky skills mate, ill do a better job with footing blocks😬

[@robevs100ok]

@thegardenroomguru ul be fine , just take your time leveling each one vertically be m cause it throws you otherwise when your holding the bigger level against them.

[@prestigecapture7079]

I'm in a similar situation question I have is can I backfill the shuttering holes for the drainage pipes with clay that I dug out after the concrete has set

[@thegardenroomguru]

I'm assuming that you'll be bridging the holes with lintels when you build over them? I'd fill with pea gravel to above the pipes, then clay

[@keithbrown339]

Was the date with a concrete block supplier by any chance. All the best

[@JayEFC1969]

😂

[@thegardenroomguru]

Pmsl, no mate, she brings no concrete to the party

[@stevewharram5518]

Who won the raffle it won’t let me check can’t log in

[@thegardenroomguru]

A woman won it mate, all the winners from all the raffles are on the Raffall website, under my profile mate

[@doctorlove2022]

Just i quick question, whats the reason you building this project just wondered... its a lot of expense

[@thegardenroomguru]

I’m selling up once it’s built mate

[@doctorlove2022]

fair play pal 👍

[@Binbag1010]

That was funny, i was praying the ass didn't split when you crouched down Liam.

[@thegardenroomguru]

Now that would have been a video!😭🤣

[@stephenjohns3505]

Using 140mm trench blocks wont work for the bricks on the outside as you need to be 150mm below dpc level to ground level and you need to fold your membrane over and 150mm below dpc. I always set my first peg so it works bricks and blocks, then level around. As for £180 per metre cube of concrete, thats around what i pay in S wales. Good luck with the build. 👍

[@thegardenroomguru]

thanks for that mate, stop blocks at how many course? thanks

[@stephenjohns3505]

Your at a bit of a sticky height with 700mm. Nothing works. You could see if u can lay 3 courses of block at 225 per course and course of bricks and have the membrane folding down one course. The other option, which i try and do on most jobs so u dont have a step in, is put a rain water drain in with a low threshold cill, so it all flows, if that makes sense. So basically you dont have a step down of 150mm when u step out the doors.

[@markw7997]

Are you building this to rent it out Liam or are you living in it ?

[@thegardenroomguru]

it has to be used as part of the main property, as was stipulated in planning, but the plan is to finish it, sell the house and annex, buy something as big and as run down as I can find (and afford)or a really unusual building and Grand design the f*** out of it in some way or other mate

[@markw7997]

@@thegardenroomguru Nice one , great channel by the way Liam .Youre a proper grafter mate ill give you that .

[@andrewcull4085]

Don't forget the brickies blocks are bigger blocks (440x215x350) the others are 140x250x350 .... this makes them £2.80 for the equivalent volume

[@thegardenroomguru]

That’s not what it says on there site mate

[@mattbluh]

Liam if you check your video at 19:35 the screen you show for brickies does say they are bigger like Andrew said. They will be heavy but less mortar needed too.

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Condolences to Amelia Family on the Passing of their Beautiful young daughter 🕊️ ( Nice touch with the Time cancel) 🙏 from 🇮🇪. The job starting to take shape, Once concrete in, you will fly with the sub structure, ( pity about the step in level's ) don't forget your Service below dpm. Looking forward to the building process, Mascot are a Great brand, I've 19 pairs of Old Snickers Branded work pants, All 🦆ing Ripped (crotch/ backside) most we're held together with gorilla 🦍 Tape ( Waste of Drink 🍻 money) I've 3 pairs of Very very worn Mascot 👖. Still going Strong, they are Brilliant Workwear I'd highly Recommend them.

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Apologies spelling 💩 "Time capsule" 🫣

[@thegardenroomguru]

I keep forgetting about services, then I remember, then I completely forget again🤣 thanks for the reminder, keep reminding me if I don't mention it in a video mate😬 Mascot rule! had exactly the same issue with snickers too

[@ernie_hudds]

Very sad to hear the news about Amelia. Condolences to her family. RIP.

[@Wraaah]

Avoid Myers Liam !!!! Farmac is the way to go - I’ve known the lads that run it for years - Fantastic family run company that cares !!!

[@thegardenroomguru]

thanks for this mate, I've never heard of them until yesterday, sound bloke on the phone !

[@TomYTP]

I NEED THE ONLYPLANS JUMPER!!

[@thegardenroomguru]

watch for my next video for details mate

[@paulrimmer3556]

I've got to eat these scotch eggs 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adrianbolger7696]

Them £7.50 blocks are not the same as your £2.50 blocks. There an aircrete block. Lite as a feather and have much higher thermal properties hence the larger price.. Loving the new series mate… I’m just about finished the exterior of my own garden room\pub… inside starting soon…👍

[@thegardenroomguru]

Let me loon into this, but it didn’t say that on the site and thermal or not, under the ground they ain’t doing anything 👀surly

[@zlock97]

Get interlocking trench blocks... there about 300 squared no perp needed

[@adrianbolger7696]

Yea have a look into them... I get what your saying for underground tho.. Wouldn't make much sense down there 🤣.. Go pick one up tho in the building suppliers..feel how lite they are..👍🏻

[@MrAndyforsyth]

RIP Amelia X

[@riftcultureuk3729]

😂😂nice.

[@fizzerpilot]

Love this content Liam😁 I just wish you would slow down a little, We dont want to see you fall into a footing grave👍

[@thegardenroomguru]

😂

[@darrenthebuilder]

Theres actually no regulation on the actual sizre of the cavity. the regs is all about insulation U value so you can use a 100mm cavity. Just use an adequate 90mm full fill cavity insulation with 10mm gap between the outer wall and insulation.

[@robertturaga9481]

Tidy

[@LeeDavies-vy9fd]

Hi mate just a quick one am local to you am a gipton lad and I have a man & van company if u need anything grabbing and getting give me a shout. I have a LWB Vivaro. Instead of waiting for materials. Just to clarifily local collections from £20.00. ;) looking glad you got those foundations in.

[@christianjones1717]

Can build a bungalow on 600 mm ffs 😂

[@McNaughty91]

Keep your bags of sand covered over, it's no fun mixing mortar with sand thats saturated with rainwater or full of cat shit 😂👍

[@mja650]

Brickies are based in Stockport - awful company to deal with

[@tonyryan2107]

WTF BEEN ON A DATE ???? Wots happened to Jen

[@thegardenroomguru]

Jeez, you’ve not watched in a year or two

[@tonyryan2107]

@@thegardenroomguru I’ve never missed a vlog I don’t think

[@Martymc7585]

You need to be 2 course above ground level buddy, your measurements is leaving you 2 courses below ground 😆

[@thegardenroomguru]

Yeah I know, I said that the blocks would be below, and damp course needed to be 150mm above ground level 🤷‍♂️

[@Martymc7585]

@@thegardenroomguru I know what you mean lad, I’m enjoying the new series your doing now

[@MrAidanfleming]

What a mess!! 😮😮

[@thegardenroomguru]

eggs and omelettes mate

[@philrogers2406]

geeez you're only 51??