Time for the first knock-through! (Self Build Extension Part 6)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Follow this project in a bit more detail at: selfbuildextension.co.uk/ 👍

[@GrumpyOldGamer9221]

Your work is an inspiration. One of my KZbin viewing highlights 🙂👍🏼

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you so much!! 👍👍

[@Nonsense62365]

Your wife is such a trooper helping you! Not many would be willing to help! You’re a lucky man

[@0skar9193]

I have just been on a job where the wife was very keen to do things like change toilet seats and patch walls, whilst hubby was "pay someone to do it"

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! Luckily the daughter of a joiner. 👍

[@Bobrogers99]

Yes, she's a keeper. I wouldn't ever trade her in... ;-)

[@andyf-d4222]

Much respect to Mrs Mac. You're both an inspiration of what can be achieved by working as a team.

[@cliveclapham6451]

Mrs Mac on the wheelbarrow 👍👍👍👍

[@tomwills918]

This whole series Andy has been inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing

[@GosforthHandyman]

No worries at all - glad you're enjoying it! 👍

[@combok660]

I couldn't agree more

[@T-H-B]

Behind a successful selfbuilder, you find a hardworking Mrs.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Wise words! 👍

[@ashleymccarthy6232]

That reclaimed brick pier is stunning

[@GosforthHandyman]

It's lovely! 👍

[@andymccabe6712]

'stunning', eh? Hmmmm - hard to see a pile of bricks in that way, I'm afraid! Probably, currently, the most over used word in the English language... In fact, I'm stunned by just how much it's over used! It's actually stunning....

[@GlenS123]

I know in past you stated your wife is always a good help. She has no idea how much she is really helping. Even smaller tasks are a HUGE help! I congratulate her assistance!

[@GosforthHandyman]

It's amazing - like having an extra pair of hands. She's a good egg. 👍😁

[@v88krb]

I admire Mrs Mac shifting those tiles, you two make a great team. Very interesting video and the birds nests took me back to doing my daughter's house in 2002. We filled bag after bag from the soffits and the birds had got in all round on a detached house of this era. What a mess! Look forward to the next installment. Cheers to you both

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! The birds make a right mess!

[@markmiwurdz202]

And I thought Newcastle only ever had one "Super Mac"! Good work as usual Andy and Mrs.M. Your good lady wife gets stuck in to the job and you have a partner to share the "mental workload" of your project. Looking forward to the next upload! You and yours stay safe and well.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Mark!

[@brassroot166]

Nice one, bonny lad and of course bonny lass.😄👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Ian!

[@picklecannon]

I have worked in an office all my life, I really regret not learning more physical skills like that, must be so satisfying actual building something when your own hands, I miss that feeling.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Never too late to start! 👍😁

[@richjohn11]

I can totally agree with you picklecannon, I am now in my 60s and also regret not doing something more hands on; to be straight all the trades were looked down on for so very many years, and now we, I believe have a skills shortage

[@regiondeltas]

I got my house at 30 - before then, I'd never so much as put up a shelf. I've just put the finishing few touches on a DIY extension! Never too late to learn :) (IT consultant by trade - which I do enjoy, but 100% get the desire to do something physical!)

[@LDNBikes]

Andy I have been loving the build and your hard work. Can’t believe you didn’t wear a mask internally sod the steamy glasses

[@davidmorgan1201]

Very good series keep filming when you can

[@TonyBanks21]

Lovely neat bricklaying job-your bricklayer is really top drawer !!

[@PaulWoodJatobaFilms]

Well done Andy, (and of course, Mrs Mac!) , coming along nicely, and as ever, very enjoyable to watch!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Getting there! Cheers Paul!

[@MattBrighton]

Awesome to see this taking real shape!

[@tlangdon12]

That lintel was massive! Not surprised you had to cut it in three to move it out. Well done you and Mrs. Mac.

[@GosforthHandyman]

It was crazy considering it was taking hardly any weight - steel reinforced too! 😂

[@wayneleone]

The birdies gave you free insulation. What a great video. Thanks for all the work you do in recording and editing. Hard to face that after a days graft.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another cracking video , fascinating to watch . Great bricks you have too 🧱👍🏼

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! We've kept loads of the old bricks to clean up - that's a job for a rainy day. Possible BBQ. 😉😁👍

[@normanboyes4983]

Thanks for sharing Andy. You and the Mrs make a great team and two people work more than twice as fast as one.😉👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Norman - dream team! 😁💪

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

What a treat to get good subtrades! Well done, bricky!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! Was so lucky with our brickie. 👍😁

[@roberthardy2013]

Got to agree that a good wife is the best thing to have! Mine has done some major jobs with me over the last 50 years and she makes life SO much easier!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right - makes for a much more pleasant working environment. 👍

[@carllamb6711]

Your doing a great job Andy well done to you & ya Mrs 👍👍👍👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! 👍👍

[@ojmbvids]

You've got a cracking brickie there in Alan. Top notch work there!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! Fast too! 👍💪

[@nikkiclarke4417]

Love your channel. I’m no good at diy but i love it. I always like to try stuff. When my other half an me go to B&Q he always tells me to walk away from the tools lol. Oh well… at least i get to watch you. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you Nikki! 😁👍

[@raydriver7300]

I love your work Andy. And you use safety equipment and your back when doing lifting 🌞

[@arf8u]

Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos and the project. You can’t imagine how much joy I get sitting down on a Monday to watch what you have gotten up to over the previous week (although it is a few months behind).

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! Gradually catching up 👍😁

[@arf8u]

@@GosforthHandyman looking forward to continuing the journey. 👍

[@Psychlist1972]

One thing I like about this project is it's a type of new/remodel construction that you don't often find here in the US, and especially not on KZbin. Totally different approach, considerations, and techniques.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Pete! Yeah these old renovations can be a real challenge. Much easier to build a whole new house from scratch. 👍😁

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looks marvellous

[@enl999]

love it, you talk about the birds nest, then the birds start tweeting in the background :)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Probably complaining about me destroying their nest. 😂👍

[@fromthetoon1602]

Mrs Mac is a grafter Jeeeezus 👌 it’s going to be mint when all done

[@GosforthHandyman]

Daughter of a joiner. 💪😁

[@eddyd8745]

Really good episode. Loved the piano music and the involvement of Mrs. Mac. She is a proper trooper. You've done well there!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! She's a very lucky lady. 😉

[@nettiejackson9246]

Another excellent vidio, it looks like sparrows or starlings in the roof. Great to see you two still smiling 😊, there's usually a lot of anxiety at this point in the build.👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! Yup think so!

[@benjeitoon1212]

I've enjoyed this series, informative and entertaining. I like how methodical you are not just in the whole project but in the individual tasks. Appreciate you taking the time to create the videos especially when you've got full on build to manage at the same time. Keep it coming thanks again

[@GosforthHandyman]

No worries at all - glad you're enjoying it!

[@ClarkOVision]

Looks really exciting to see it coming along. Love this whole series. Fantastic stuff!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers!

[@nickbell8634]

All that dust reminded me of when I cut through our hall into the new extension. Told the wife it wouldn't be too bad. Hung a dust sheet up across the stairs that made no difference at all but also forgot to shut the bedroom doors! Boy was she not happy😂

[@GosforthHandyman]

OH NO! Yup, you'll find dust everywhere for the next 6 months. Been there! 😂👍

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Massive amount of work done there, must be satisfying to see the project moving forward like this.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Dragging a bit at the minute due to window shortages! 🙄👍

[@handyjim]

great video can't wait for the next one

[@disklamer]

Nice juggling. There's a real challenge to building like this, considering what is going to happen in which corner when, and getting it all together without getting ahead of yourself.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers - I'm starting to realise why no builder wanted to touch it. 😂

[@dan7777]

Probably one of your best episodes yet!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you! I enjoyed editing this one. The next one is going to be a challenge. 😁

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Coming along really nicely well done

[@metrotechguru5863]

Your bricky is a national treasure and your wife should be sainted. You are such a lucky lad.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! Dream team! 👍

[@julieforsyth2415]

Fantastic series!

[@martindunford2291]

You are both bloodyv anazing....inspirational stuff!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you Martin!

[@outoftheburrough]

I love the joy in your voice and the forward planning of having access that a mini digger will fit through 🤣 do remember that will mean you need enough space through the garage/workshop also. Mrs Mac is an absolute legend!! I hoped the lintel pieces would get used as a feature somewhere in the garden, until they went off the front

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha yes, they just went off in the skip yesterday in fact! 👍😂

[@outoftheburrough]

@@GosforthHandyman fyi this series has ended up all over the place being recommended for various tasks/project management realism already on multiple forums I view 👍🏻

[@GosforthHandyman]

Really?! Wow - great to know! Massively out of touch with such things. Cheers for the info!

[@outoftheburrough]

@@GosforthHandyman yep, keep up the good work!

[@MichaelAussie05]

This amazing to watch. Really entertaining. Cheers.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers!

[@peterg.8245]

Coming from the USA plains with slab on grade and 2x4 walls this building method is so different. The inner and outer block leaves and roof tiles …madness. We even have tornadoes and we expect a 2x4 wall full of fiberglass with wood siding and drywall to somehow protect us. Alternatively we have really deep eaves to block the 38°C+ sun in August but still allow the Southern sun in winter. Life just restarted after a 6” snowfall… we only get 1-2 snowstorms a season.

[@GosforthHandyman]

We live in 2 houses! Like Russian Dolls of houses. 👍😁

[@shirleyburnham2782]

Can't wait to see extension finished xx

[@GosforthHandyman]

Getting there! Windows are holding everything up. 😭

[@andymccabe6712]

Don't know why, Shirl..?! Isn't the point of KZbin to watch stuff happening... .?!

[@k.hussain360]

Skillbuilder did a really good video about spray foam insulation and explained some of the reasoning behind it being disliked by lenders, worth checking out if you haven't already. It's only a matter of time before the lenders eventually turn around and say it's fine.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup saw it! Love Roger's rants. Very balanced. 😁👍

[@stewartmcardle8149]

Love Roger Bisby ....love Mr. and Mrs Mac....

[@scottmcewan9647]

Looking good mate.. Well done. Look forward to the next part..

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Scott!

[@stobbsy67]

Looking great

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Colin!

[@TomasKempny]

i understand priorities, but i do love watching those so fingers crossed, you manage to film.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers!

[@temporarynoble]

If your glasses steam up the mask doesn’t fit, it’s leaking around your nose. Just try another brand / type - or just get a tight fitting mask with replaceable filters. Nice to see your progress, interesting re spray foam, we all need to insulate better!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! Yeah, I really need some better masks as I've yet to find one that doesn't make my glasses steam up. 👍

[@a..d5518]

@@GosforthHandyman Andy, these work great for me, glasses stay fog free Trend STEALTH/SM Air Stealth P3 Half Mask Small/Medium

[@awantamta]

It's coming on very well.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Getting there!

[@rzholland]

Good to see Mrs Mac getting the acclimation she deserve as, it seems, she does cart heavy stuff around and does have a more northern accents than you do! Respect....

[@GosforthHandyman]

She's a proper grafter - keeps me on my toes! 👍

[@rzholland]

@@GosforthHandyman I have been in the Construction Industry [Site Manager] most of my life and to be perfectly honest with you I am full of admiration for both of you - would loved to have both of you on ANY site of mine.

[@philipwood123]

Andy, your misses is a trooper.

[@Doug....]

Interesting episode that Andy. You are so lucky to have a wife that is willing to get stuck in and help you out 👍👍👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Doug! Yup, she's a lucky lady. 😉👍

[@davidthompson1707]

well done mrs mac

[@GosforthHandyman]

Mrs Mac says thank you. 👍

[@zodiac8892]

The wife is a keeper Andy 😊👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! 😁

[@haydenuk02]

Amazing work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@GosforthHandyman]

No worries!

[@topcatcoolio8807]

Hi Andy. I recommend the Arbor tec saw for internal . Gets rid on 90%"of the dust. Can be hired, expensive to buy

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Great to have good help and a good wife! 💞

[@GosforthHandyman]

Couldn't do it without her! 😍

[@johnthompson3462]

Hope your supervisor is on union rates LOL Great job.Even the piece on joists was interesting lol

[@GosforthHandyman]

God don't tell her about union rates! 😂😉

[@SteveE293]

I was just taking a trip down memory lane watching part 20, then this pops up 👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ah, of the renovation! Lots changed! 👍

[@peace1963]

Your opening cracked me up, not an easy thing to do these days. Hi from Minnesota USA

[@GosforthHandyman]

😂 That hurt!

[@darland3821]

Hi Andy great progress thanks for the update. Changing the subject slightly I've now finished my end-of- garden drum studio and I must say it's virtually silent! Build spec of this 5.5 x 3.5 as follows.... External walls from outside... Render 100mm dense blocks 100mm RW5 100mm stud wall filled with RW5 15mm Soundbloc Tecsound 15mm soundbloc Skim Heavy curtains (Dunelm thermal) Roof.... EPDM OSB 200mm to 150mm of RW5 Isolating channels 15mm soundbloc Tecsound 15mm soundbloc Skim. Double "air-lock" door system using ply-covered fire door inside and Lathams steel personnel door outside. 2 small back-to-back windows (outer window opens outwards, inner window fitted with reversed handle so it can open inwards). Really really quiet, I hope yours works out well for you.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Wow that's fantastic! If we ever get a back door on our house I'll be able to move my workshop in to the garage and continue with my studio room. How did you find the 15mm soundbloc on the iso channels on the ceiling? Take the weight OK? 👍

[@darland3821]

@@GosforthHandyman I was quite sceptical and so increased the number of hangers from their recommended number slightly but if you calculate the weight of the ceiling divided by the number of hangers it's quite reasonable per hanger. Incidentally a tip for creating the ceiling sandwich is to fit one sheet pb first then while the next sheet is laying on the board lift, cover it with tecsound then lift the double-layer up to the first layer. No way can you stick the tecsound up to the ceiling!

[@jayt9882]

"Who would build a nest like this?"... I was transported right back to Through the Keyhole with Lloyd Grossman LOL

[@GosforthHandyman]

👍😁

[@Simon_W74]

The Nests will be from either House Sparrows or Starlings, both in need of help as both have seen massive declines in numbers. So much so they were once considered a major pest, as those over the Pond can tell you about as they has massive problems with them. I wish I could get my Wife to help me out with our home improvements, As it would make some of the jobs much easier and quicker to do. Enjoyed your House renovations to date.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! Yes, plenty of sparrows around here but don't see many starlings. 👍

[@SteS]

Great series. The time just flies by watching it. Have you worked out what value these works will add to the house when all is said and done?

[@Bobrogers99]

When you were moving the lintel, you turned up the music so we wouldn't hear you grunting and cursing. ;-) I was grunting just watching you! Apparently the roof has been well kept over the years, so there's no rotting timber anywhere underneath it. Mrs. Mac is a keeper!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Bob! Yeah, it's a good job you didn't hear us. 😉😁

[@lukedarby6815]

Your wife is a legend! She was handling that lintel easier than you were, lol. Youre a lucky man, my wife would be losing it and have vanished long since.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Lol she was defo showing off for the camera mind. 😉👍

[@turbo.panther]

It's very interesting to see how this job is progressing, but very disappointing to see so many patronising comments about Mrs Mac.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Haven't seen a single patronising comment tbh! They're all very kind. Mrs Mac thinks the same. 👍😁

[@turbo.panther]

@@GosforthHandyman Well that's me told then, I reckon!! I guess it shows just how different things are in different parts of the world, and how you can say some things in one place that you can't in another. :)

[@mrdunns3338]

Your nests are probably starlings. Devious little blighters who can find a way into most places.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yes, think so. Although haven't seen any starlings around here. Think they've been chased off by the Jackdaws. 👍

[@jeffyoung321]

Cracking job, well done to you both. Backbreaking work.Dust mask please 😀

[@GosforthHandyman]

I know, trouble is with the dust mask on my glasses instantly steam up. So it's sometimes a choice of breathing or seeing. Was a quick cut. 😁

[@GD-ho1ci]

Get something with a downward valve like Screw fix 734GX

[@davidwilson-tn3sm]

Most that have an issue with the spray insulation on the roofs are roofers who have seen the damage first hand. I would not want it in my roof and if I was buying a house with it I would replace it as soon as possible ... but I'm a roofer so easy fix for me.

[@GosforthHandyman]

As I say, I've heard of horror stories where the roof is leaking, there's no sarking and they've just covered it in spray foam - bad idea. Not my preference either but it shouldn't make houses un-mortgageable. 👍

[@BB49.]

The way of the world today I am afraid, panic, fear and knee jerk reactions over everything! eg last 2 years! Anyway The extension is starting to look fantastic keep up the good work.👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup! Thankfully done with it now in the UK but the damage of the last 2 years will be with us for decades. Cheers bud!

[@anthonyvalentine2925]

Watched u bang your head about 10 times over laughed my head off of your reaction 🤣🤣🤣🤣 belter

[@GosforthHandyman]

Mrs Mac insisted I looked at it before smashing my head off it but I genuinely didn't see it! 😭😂

[@davetay44]

10 seconds in, balling laughing. No matter what happens with the rest of the video it was worth tuning in :laugh:

[@GosforthHandyman]

Mrs Mac and the kids also thought that was very funny. 🤔😂

[@LTFC1964]

I think the reason mortgage companies don’t like spray foam is that the surveyor can’t actually examine the rafters to confirm that they are sound rather than they believe it causes problems. It could have been used to hide a problem.

[@craigabdhul995]

Appreciate u highly geoff

[@GosforthHandyman]

Geoff?? 😂🤔

[@jaywright9924]

Lol love the editing at 19:30. -Ears, eyes. -Have you got your ears? -No Immediately starts the Stihl saw

[@GosforthHandyman]

😁👍

[@a..d5518]

He couldn’t hear Mrs Mac… He didn’t have his ears on…

[@peterthebricky]

Regarding the foam Roger bisby says similar , mortgage companies say it makes inspection difficult, but like he says most of it's behind plasterboard anyway

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup - would concur with his views. Last few mortgage surveys we've seen they didn't even bother to enter the property, never mind look in the loft. 😂

[@peterthebricky]

@@GosforthHandyman mortgage inspection the breeding ground for ppe suppliers, I always remember the report on my dad's bungalow " needs treatment for wood rot in floor " it had a solid floor Do you find the cut off saw heavy I tried one a while ago and it was a lot heavier than my petrol stihl , I have a cordless 9" stihl nice and light but only 60mm cutting depth

[@donald840]

Chain saw chaps on using the evolution saw? Great work!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Keeps my legs dry! 👍

[@stuartcotterill9475]

Bloody hell, them birds were living the life of warmth and luxury in that roof lol

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! 😂

[@sdgelectronics]

Surely the spray insulation is doing next to nothing in a cold roof?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yeah, I expect it was from yet another government grant at the time. 🙄

[@projectfanboy]

Mrs Mac bossing the heavy lintel parts as soon as Andy gets out the way.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Lol I know. 🙄😂

[@ranxxerox6407]

I know you talked about vertical DPC at the start of the video. Would this be needed if I was building an internal stud wall which would meet an external brick wall?

[@billdoodson4232]

What make of electric cut off saw are you using Andy? And would you recommend one?

[@Lewis_Standing]

I thought the concerns were about trapped condensate and lack of ventilation of the rafters. The old guy might not have been drying that much washing, cooking that much or creating that much water vapour but tl you might. Especially as you have taken steps to reduce air leaks with the floor ventilation.

[@GosforthHandyman]

I'm assuming with closed-cell it acts as a vapour barrier so wouldn't allow condensate to track through? Something I'll keep an eye on.

[@SteveMonk1956]

Nice team work, it reminds me of when my wife and I were younger, we bought an old house and did it up, she did the demolition and I reconstructed. :-) Back in those days Artex ceilings were all the rage, my wife volunteered to do ours and ended up covered in it, bless her.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Oh wow, gotta love artex! Not fun removing that!

[@izalman]

Hit the nail on the head re spray foam insulation. Sarking / roofing felt needs to be in tip top condition before application. Any leaks = recipe for disaster in time. Re cutting the inner wall dry, 2 out of 3 PPE boxes ticked - wear a mask, that dust is a killer..

[@GosforthHandyman]

Luckily it was a quick cut so held my breath. 👍👍

[@SeaLemonsUK]

“Who would build a nest like this!?!” Was that a Reeves and Mortimer reference?

[@njuham]

The donkey jacket is a nice touch - we know we're dealing with a proper traditional pro here.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha! I really need a new jacket. 😂

[@andrew5792]

Don't know about other parts of the world, but the big downside of spray foam here in Australia is the cost when compared to other types of insulation.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Interesting!

[@derrickroe9791]

Looks great Andy. The birds nest under the ridge tiles will likely to have been Starlings...they love nesting under tiles or slates. Had to remove nearly 5 square metres of my parents roof one year just to get rid of a huge nest. Filthy job and not much fun.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Didn't know they built such big nests but sounds like it! The Jackdaws have taken over now 'round here.

[@freetolook3727]

@2:16 Is that hole in the mortor joint between the concrete blocks (not between the bricks and blocks) going to get filled? My OCD is acting up.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup, it's where he had his clamp - I said I'd sort it. And still haven't. 😂

[@MattJ2906]

Still loving the series Andy. Architect is here on Thursday measuring up for a double extension! I’m in two minds whether to go down your route of project management. I work in Railway construction, not done anything major in domestic before though! 👍🏻

[@GosforthHandyman]

Great stuff - good luck with yours! You need to be good with spreadsheets, people management and general stress. 😉😁

[@emmatonoose]

18:14- called 'walking the lintel' !😂

[@GosforthHandyman]

😂

[@buildingconstruction8459]

enjoying following the progress reports and have liked the songs featured , are the artists and titles listed anywhere ?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Song names in this one: ES_Can't Get Enough of This - Wildflowers ES_Everything Stops - Wildflowers ES_Sea Dawn - Alan Ellis 👍

[@buildingconstruction8459]

@@GosforthHandyman Great stuff, Tom Petty & Heartbreakers influences here