The Big Build 6. The big scaffold erection. Stripping tiles and getting ready for the demolition

[@shaunglendinning]

You summed it up in two words Robin, "Proper Job" that's what's it's all about. Sadly today, it's missing in a lot of the trades! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the remainder of "The Big Build".

[@bernardplaisted9139]

Hi Robin As we plan for a new roof and other updates to our converted bungalow I’ve been watching this series again. Such incredible insight that is helping me in the discussions with contractors. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge in this format.

[@pauljackson5482]

Your so exited about the roof and tiling, and how it's not quite right. But give the roofer a chance to speak! I enjoy your enthusiasm cos it fires me up to get my stuff done. Thanks, keep it up.

[@baldyslapnut.]

The original builder already has "spoken" in the form of his shoddy work. No excuses. It's not isolated. Other channels like "roofing shite roofing" find this stuff is all too commonplace.

[@pauljackson5482]

@@baldyslapnut. hi. I think you've got me wrong, I meant the roofer who was working with him. I agree it's crappy work. But sometimes Robin asks a question then answer it himself, I wanted to hear what his contractor had to say.

[@nigelthompson1058]

Really great to see a construction start to finish. I'm just an amateur DIY geezer and would never attempt anything like this but always been intrigued by how it all gets done. Fab. Thank you

[@marlowjoinery9783]

Another great video happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there

[@harveysmith100]

Lovely to see a tin roof on a scaffold, as a bricklayer it means I can earn a full weeks money every week. I worked on a very similar job to this one three years ago, doubled the size of the house, so really looking forward to this build. During my apprenticeship we covered other trades breifly, they taught us about the tile overlap etc. That has all been lost now in apprenticeships, not enough time apparently. So wrong, sureley the most expensive purchase of anyones lifes should be built by the best trained men. I find it so relaxing to watch your videos because I know everything is going to be done as close to perfect as you can make it. Such a long way from most builders. As for the polystrene in the roof, break a peice off and set light to it on camera for the veiwers Rob. Just to show why we don't use it. I can remember ceilings being covered in polystrene tiles in the seventies until the fire brigade did videos showing ceilings on fire.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Robin coming along nicely, I smiled when I saw the scaffolding I thought that’s heaven always a good call, shame about the roof and insulation, there needs to be a much tighter regulation board out there for everything done but to no avail yet, keep the great content coming all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome week

[@amazing451]

You can guarantee this roof was not built by A&E. Tony and his team are another group of skilled tradesmen like yourself, who strive for quality on there projects.

[@jbzeronine0937]

Any RC video is great to watch. Even drilling a hole in a shed wall.

[@terencecottington4273]

I agree with the other people too. The previous Roofer/Builders did not have a clue what they were doing. We've had a loft conversion done about 10 years ago and come winter I can't bear the coldness of the room, so I sometimes stay down stairs on the sofa to get a good nights sleep. What our builder did when he had to plaster the pitched side of the roof was to put a thin space blanket across the rafters and then used thin plaster board to cover up the so called insulation. Knowing what I now know, I would have insisted this be done correctly. At the time when I questioned it, I was told it is being built according to building regs. What utter rubbish !!! I know the building company are no longer around so there's no point in naming them...Thank god for small mercies. We would love to have this put right but money is so tight at the moment. When our son moves out in Sept for university we are moving back to what was our old room...Cant wait to sleep in a warm room again in winter. Even with our heating on 24/7 we still find the loft conversion simply to cold to bear. When you think we shelled out the best part of £38 thousand for this, I can't express how disappointed and let down we are.

[@hbarhedera3580]

Original builder : "oh no one will ever see that, just get it done mate" Then robin clevett comes along and dissects your work in 1080p for thousands to watch in unprecedented detail 📸😌 .

[@Oggmiestergeneral]

🤣 Always have to try and work to a standard you’d be happy to have someone take a close look

[@Fe7Ace]

1080p? I don't see it =_=

[@Thespecialone1970]

They say you should always do work you wouldn't mind thousands of people judging in crystal clear 1080p...Well...they do now anyway!

[@7scooby797]

You just never know do you

[@brapamaldi]

@@Fe7Ace same, 480p max on my end

[@petebrown9247]

Love it, having watched all of these I am getting nervous about our current job....lack of tidiness round site compared to you makes a huge difference in confidence.

[@T.E.P.]

WOW Robin ... this is spectacularly exciting. wonderful wonderful wonderful.

[@peterbell4154]

Hi Robin love the plain tile but valleys are better with the valley tile if you have the same pitch looks so much neater. The roof over is so much better than struggling with Tarps.I have seen that before over the years with the use of silicone with pieces of tile in the valleys being stuck in place not good trades people who take pride would never even consider it. Looking forward to the new roof lay out. Many thanks

[@peterratcliffe5115]

Brilliant as usual Robin.

[@jlewis1688]

If you have two different roof pitches meeting forming a valley you can adjust the battens so you can fit a valley tile it is time consuming but it does work out fine, great video looking forward for more installments.

[@andrewwiltshire8796]

👍another great video robin always a pleasure working with you buddy see you Monday cant wait to show your viewers the finished Roofwork

[@ukconstruction]

You are one of my best mates Andy!! and we work together well mate!!

[@andrewwiltshire8796]

@@ukconstruction bless ya you have a lovely weekend buddy see you Monday 👌👌👍

[@abskan4015]

Rather therapeutic watching tiles being thrown around in batches! Keep up the good work!

[@johna6327]

I'm only 10seconds in, how can you keep this site so tidy? I built a garden shed and the whole garden was like Beirut from start to finish.

[@samposton9101]

Lovely work lads. Mad to think people actually bodge so much work in life. For the effort to do it well, it makes no sense. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

[@harrylenton9984]

Always handy hearing a bit from the other trades so I know exactly they are after and why. Great series

[@andypandy955]

Cowboys cause so many problems for the real builder. I would be over the moon to have your skills putting my house right well done Robin. So hard to find good craftsman these days. Just the same here in France.

[@mttshw]

Enjoying the series, can’t wait to see it come together!

[@richardcapey-wade8191]

Saw some roofers silicone fixing the last cut tiles on a hip of a bungalow before they hammered some screws though the ridge tiles ,on a new housing site , does irk me some as the nhbc chap was so pedantic about the roof construction was questioning the scarf joint on the hip 8x2s done the right way (see Robins video) he had never seen it before, I despair ,can't afford the top hat scaffold for my extension ,would be great,will muddle on,cheers Robin

[@rdbanks2823]

Loving the big build series!

[@robquince3076]

I've stripped many a roof over many years and what you've found unfortunately is way to common 👍I've always lived by there's only one way to do a job and that's properly no cutting corners 👍nice vid mate I'm still trying to find fault and pull you up on it lol but no joy yet👏👏

[@ashleyhall4378]

Enjoying the series Robin, great content. Keep up the good work.

[@surfrico]

Loving this series Robin. Hope you manage to source everything you need to do a job that meets your excellent standards.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Having a tin hat cover to work under is a real treat, and how it it should be done if, as was mentioned, you want the job to stay on track.😁 How cool is it going to be once you get it all stripped off Robin, and then you can start putting on your lovely new, straight roof structure.😎 (slightly jealous)👍

[@peterbell4154]

Had to mention Robin here in Suffolk we get cluster flies and when I stripped an repitched my house roof the ridges were absolutely full of the little buggers .

[@Technics68]

Its frightening to see such bad work that people are doing and so hard to get a builder who you can trust and do the job right I need extensive repairs doing to a chimney had many builders out of giving me all kinds of stories of what was wrong with the chimney so I got a drone to fly around the chimney to take high detail pictures of it state of repair and caught lot of these builders out telling lies about what needed doing I only shown the builders the high-definition photos of the chimney after they give me there conclusions of what needed doing Good tradesman are hard to find fantastic job Robin look forward to the future videos and see how you get on

[@Andy-ow2cx]

You just like every job doing right

[@davesaxon7348]

Looking forward to the next update mate.👍🏼

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks 👍

[@spatel3783]

looking good!

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video Robin, thanks

[@thetessellater9163]

Was it 'Bodgett and Leggett Construction' who did the shite refurb 6 years ago ? We've all seen their work ! Love you're showing all the stages, so please continue; it's great viewing for the general public to see the difference between those who haven't a clue what they're doing, and the knowledgeable, experienced, professional constructors like you. The sour taste of poor quality lasts much longer than the sweetness of a cheap price.

[@bertmacdonald337]

Bodgit and Scarper, mate!

[@johndevlin980]

I’m not in the building game but have a soft spot for roofing 😂😂 loving this series Robin, can’t wait for the next instalments 👍🏻

[@terryphillips4292]

Thanks robin love watching your videos ✋

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Another great video, have to take some anty hiss for the hay fever it's a bugger at the minute, it a very good example of how to build a house badly and now for the right way, wonder what other surprises you'll find 🤔😁👍☘️🇮🇪👏👏

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Roof built by John Wayne Builders 🤣🤣. My Mrs calls builders the mastic men, good example on those tiles!

[@johnburgess8530]

Looking forward to seeing the end result my old friend watch your back catching them tiles lol Keep up the good work

[@ukconstruction]

Hi John!!!

[@meditation5119]

Nice work lads Keep up the good work

[@scottnever8732]

mortar on valleys is really only used to support cut tiles, it actually causes water issues

[@omnibuildersnz]

used to be a roofer, never did slate roofs but did alot of concrete/clay tile used to love loading the roofs was a great work out😎 nice scaff setup only way to go for a reno like that👌

[@colinmiles1052]

Such a shame that so much building work is bodged...How hard can it be to do it right? Great video - thanks.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Following the series I was looking at the roof when you said it was coming off thinking it looked brand new what could be wrong! Lots apparently Great series that’s for sharing

[@paulashford4155]

Big job... the perfectionist will fix it : )

[@T.E.P.]

fantastic Robin had to comment twice

[@iangough7659]

Quite good banter along with the highlighting of the dodgy work carried out previously.

[@prenumenumedefamilie3418]

Nice job

[@pauledwards9493]

A roof on a roof, that is what we call luxury in the game.

[@MrJimjam2011]

If you are working on a building that has been worked on in the last few years you may be able to access the old Planning applications (including drawings) through the local planning portal (public access). It all helps to piece together who did what and when?

[@tonyrhodes3087]

Roofer from 6 yrs ago should be "named and shamed".

[@andyshears9379]

What's the max loadout weight for your scaffold /m2?? Any ideas. Would be a good point to bring up maybe to people that dnt know. I think it's usually stipulated in the scaff signoff doc but can't remember what it's called?

[@pauldunne9437]

Great video Robin and looking forward to the rest of the series. Scaffolding could do with a bit more attention. It’s not built to standard for a temporary roof

[@PA3456]

That’s a nice fire hazard waiting to happen with polystyrene. Another great video Robin.

[@mrc.p8423]

Top class as always. The sites i go on, you are gone if you dont wear a helmet,specs and gloves so its weirdvto see these lads throwing tiles to each other with no safety gear on😂

[@stephenribchester2185]

Make sure you remove the slate battens carefully and de-nail them. They are more scarce than bags of cement round here.

[@billwish]

Don't knock Polystyrene too much Robin. Its a good insulator if used correctly and has a much much lower embodied carbon than PIR

[@dabruscar]

Hard to comprehend that polystyrene is there, What were they thinking?. As you say packaging at best. Nice work mate.

[@ukconstruction]

My thoughts exactly

[@pauledwards9493]

They need to stop making it, the stuff is a nightmare

[@billwish]

Polystyrene EPS is a very good insulator. Cheaper than PIR but slightly less effective which is not an issue if space is not a premium. Much greener too and nicer to cut/work

[@kennymann7934]

Another great video love the knowledge you have the project is going to look great when completed. Just a quick question why is there a shortage of materials I had trouble getting cement and that is produced in England it’s crazy. Anyway take care

[@laidbackguyhk]

Morden, I lived on the Rose Hill Estate back in the mid 80"s. Those houses were made to last.

[@CP-du3ci]

I have always thought a temporary roof on this type of project is the best way to go, especially where I am here in Scotland. What is the wind rating of the scaffold?

[@bradallen8643]

good question . . big surface area of that roof makes the uplift wind loading a challenge to hold down with scaffold legs. Must be anchored somehow

[@davidfisher268]

Good camera work !

[@Lord-Brett-Sinclair]

Sad to see so much wasted money spent on a terrible job. Looking forward to seeing more of this project .

[@brianperrin8791]

Robin you have two thumbs down when I am texting this to you. I think it’s the original roofer and he’s apprentice haha keep the video coming

[@skiathosmobi]

Thanks Robin, really looking forward to this 👍

[@ukconstruction]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheSadButMadLad]

It'll be a proper job when its done.

[@frankyates7910]

interesting big job.

[@niczoom]

Good work, I like the 'Proper Job' comment :)

[@RpR_Makes]

Company’s who do shoddy work like this should be named and shamed Robin as whilst you are putting their mess right they are doing the same to some other unsuspecting customer. Naming them may make someone else think again before hiring these clowns.

[@Lewis01Brown]

I can't believe you said this roof was less than 10 years old, was it bring your kid to work day?

[@ivegotaporscheandalambo3318]

Robin, try and reuse as many old timbers as possible, where you can.

[@johncoppock3823]

Could you explain sometime the mysteries of building control, how it does and doesn't work and how variable it is across the country. To be fair you did say you were expecting this one to be bad . . .

[@alan2sheds784]

My old general forman instilled in me do it once do it right good mantra

[@TheMott92]

love how Brits build scaffolding by never using a sytem like layher or anything, just pipes and clams, But then hold up where is the bad plastic work it has no nut if it does not go all the way down to the head tire. Railings missing (3.22) The ladder is missing us railings.

[@amazing451]

At point 6.33 on the video I thought you would have to use a tile and a half for the tiles to meet at the top from both pitches. i take it I am obivously wrong ? Where exactly are tile and a half used then ?

[@nickhelm2420]

Robin Clevitt and the tosser brothers stripped that roof in no time ....yee-haa . Wot a tidy bunch !! Need a few tiles tossed ? Call the master now 😂😂

[@petemoring67]

Reminds me of a builder I did some plastering for some years ago...... Refurbished property while clients went on holiday ...... Left ALL of the doors and windows OUT! ..... All of the clients possessions on show for anyone to take .......... We had storms which flooded in through the windows and doors soaking 'everything!' ....... When they got back and complained, he managed to Convince THEM that it was somehow THEIR Fault!! ...... I never answered the phone to him again, the poor woman had a nervous Breakdown ..... He and his Son are STILL getting High-Paying Clients in 'good' areas to give them the contracts ..... AND - he's gone Bankrupt more times than even HE can remember so that Court Actions come to nothing - AARRGGHH!!!!!! ........... (NO, I wouldn't name him .... I'm not rich enough to PAY the ensuing court fees)

[@EireFirst2024]

Of all that video - the undersizing ( is that a word 🤔) of the ridge, I found the most shocking 😮

[@ronjones9373]

What percentage of the overall cost was the scaffolding?

[@billrimmer5596]

I am lovin this. Robin ain’t just a pretty face. He can work too. Did he really get u guys coffee? Or does he just do that for the camera? The scaffolding must b super expensive. It has to hold the weight of those tiles

[@mclarenhomeimprovements8348]

How much did it cost for the temp roof over?

[@scottnever8732]

and no mention of flaunching on chimney?

[@richiegtridentelectrics9635]

At what point does it become more economical to just knock it down and build new?

[@stymie09]

Scaffolding, side screening and a roof over a renovation project ... is this commonly used in UK? Also do the roof tiles shown meet a wind code?

[@jamesbailand4311]

If the client will pay for it, yes. It rains alot here. Those clay tiles are tip top. Second only to slate.

[@stymie09]

@@jamesbailand4311 Do the clay tiles meet a wind code in the UK?

[@jamesbailand4311]

@@stymie09 correctly fitted those clay tiles will meet building regs, yes. Clay tiles are much better than bitumen shingles dude.

[@jimmycooper7390]

Hi ya mate ,what’s the pouch you wear???

[@sharvey6146]

Are you going to also recycle all the battens

[@anthonygardner7684]

How do you price your jobs? By the square meter?

[@jaycfc6955]

Is that correct? According to the timeline on that camera , it took 12 days to erect the scaffolding.

[@ukconstruction]

Yep the scaffolders could not make it everyday!!!!

[@IAN1000IAN]

Health and safety would have field day with working at height regs.

[@djhago3123]

Plasterer used lath and felt .. plumber done the lead work .. and carpenters done the tiling.. is what i was always told.. imagine plasterers doing it now.. be like most of there plastering

[@titanclass3895]

Yet we never complained about it Robin.................

[@stun9771]

Providing the rain only falls at 90° the tin lid over the ends of the roofing should be fine…!!

[@livingladolcevita7318]

nice one Robin. I will be Devils advocate and say by the time all that is done surely building a new house from scratch would have been cheaper? I am amazed by how many trades are advertising themselves as "Experts," bold statements and a lot to live up to if down the line they do a crap job and get outed on Facebook. Can you come and build by straw bale house for me. HA HA!! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@therealdojj]

Why are you up at such a ridiculous time on a Sunday morning 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Anyway, I'm watching 👍

[@ukconstruction]

Morning!

[@therealdojj]

Morning@@ukconstruction that roof is shocking! They've made it look good but underneath it's as of it was built by someone who's thought "no ones going to see this one is covered up" It's a really interesting build so I'm looking forward to seeing how you link the old to the new 👍

[@ronniewilson6597]

😀👍🏻

[@marshp3]

Who's putting thumbs down on this video? Roger?

[@montyswoodworkscrafts2232]

Question, but why don’t roofs in England tend not to have sarking boards fitted?

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Monty, I don't know if there is a definitive answer and maybe someone else could help but my guess is that we have been using tile type roof coverings here in the UK for many hundreds of years, from large stone and slate to the more modern smaller format clay and concrete tiles and pantiles, I have stripped old buildings that did have sarking boards these where generally wide planks butted together but I would say that only about 1 percent of roofs I have stripped have had this. In the rare occasion you may have a structural engineer specify a skin of ply or OSB over a pitched roof for structural purposes but again this is rare here, and at the moment with the price hikes and shortages no one could afford it!!!

[@jonylevitt90]

Do it a lot in Scotland and I think its for the severe winds. Just been on a job that spec sarking and that too was right on the coast. Also polystyrene insulation is a huge no no due to its risk in a fire. Building inspector needs tracking down I think.

[@peterbell4154]

Hi Monty I think they still do in Scotland because of the severe weather conditions but probably not here in England perhaps of the extra cost .I have boarded quite a few roofs years ago but not now.

[@peterbell4154]

@@jonylevitt90 sorry Jony didn't notice your comment before posting mine much the same answer😊

[@hernebaybob]

We opted for a tin hat. The delay is waiting for them to finish putting it up!

[@notsosmartmart5402]

Where's ya gloves Robin ;)

[@notsosmartmart5402]

Sorry, ssen the gloves later on :)