Insulating my workshop roof to help stop me freezing in winter!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @charleswelch249
    @charleswelch249 16 дней назад +24

    You really need to put in ventilation to get air flow between the roof and sealing insulation. If you don't, you will have wet insulation, and then the sealing will get heavy and fall down. It looks nice and bright, Oliver.

    • @therealspixycat
      @therealspixycat 16 дней назад +2

      There should be a draft underneath the original roof to get rid of any condensation or moisture buildup.

  • @super6954
    @super6954 16 дней назад +45

    The roofs looking good, I helped my old boss insulate and tin the roof / walls in a new seed storage building. Back in 2008 they wanted $10K for a crew to do it from the company that put the building up. My boss being the cheap skate on a building that had already cost 80K wouldn't pay it. But bitched how long it took me the times I was working alone at it and trying to do other work as well. I'll be honest with you from experience working in buildings like that here in Canada, if you heat it you'll be way better off putting some ceiling fans in . We did that in our farm workshop at home. It makes a huge difference getting the hot air out of the roof where it will rise to and be wasted. We started noticing if we parked a tractor under one of the 2 fans in the 50x50ft building even if the tractor had no engine heat being parked for days. The cats would go sit on the bonnet or cab roof in the warm air coming back down with the fans, they aren't stupid in figuring out the warmest spots L.O.L. Take care.

    • @AddyBittler-
      @AddyBittler- 16 дней назад +2

      They certainly aren’t stupid cats 🤣👍

    • @lawrencemanning
      @lawrencemanning 16 дней назад +3

      Our cat prefers the radiator to the log burner though! I’ll never figure that one out. 😂
      Fans are a blooming good idea. I suppose like this are all incremental anyway. Hopefully the insulation will help enough.

  • @petecross9470
    @petecross9470 16 дней назад +36

    Thanks Oliver! I'm sure it would have been much easier to not film this but I'm grateful you did. Always interesting to see the wide variety of jobs you do, including ones that improve your workspace. I'm sure it'll make a difference.

  • @tsirron
    @tsirron 16 дней назад +17

    That is a big job! When I did my 32x64 shop my shoulders were killing me. I put a continuous roof vent in to let the moisture out and vented the soffit. If you don’t have venting the metal will rust. This will help in the dripping

  • @peem1244
    @peem1244 16 дней назад +17

    Hi Ollie, hope you and dad are well. Now that's a big undertaking you've done. I would reconsider 'sealing' the outside of the building at the eaves. The secret to a dry building is airflow. I discovered this the hard way a number of years ago. You could use some kind of mesh to prevent critters from accessing the space, but keep the airflow. Good job, well done. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 🧔👍✌

  • @MarkDurbin
    @MarkDurbin 16 дней назад +15

    Thanks for the video, it will be brighter too with the white ceiling.

    • @billwoehl3051
      @billwoehl3051 15 дней назад

      Not for long, exhaust, dust, etc will grey that white quickly.

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti 9 дней назад +2

    Hope everything is ok and you weren't affected by the storm. 👍

  • @rogerduerden373
    @rogerduerden373 16 дней назад +10

    Very interesting video - thanks. I would think carefully before deciding to seal up the eaves. You'll need air circulation between the insulation and the outer roof panels to remove moisture and prevent mould. You will always get condensation above the insulation, but hopefully much less than before.

  • @Eoghanhayes1a
    @Eoghanhayes1a 16 дней назад +15

    Wratchet strap was a great idea, very effective way of getting the insulation sorted

  • @SeanChYT
    @SeanChYT 16 дней назад +3

    Not an easy task!! But you guys nailed it.

  • @ferrumignis
    @ferrumignis 16 дней назад +5

    Best make good use of the Skyjack for any other building maintenance! I bet those white roof sheets will help with illumination in the shop.

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti 16 дней назад +2

    Warmer and brighter, next you'll have to do the sides then you will really be toasty and warm. 👍

  • @michaelbright9162
    @michaelbright9162 16 дней назад +3

    I wish you well in trying to get a bit warmer in winter. I recall that about 15 years ago when I was working I had to visit a large fabrication shop in a Leicester factory to inspect the cranes and lifting gear. While the roof was complete there were large gaping holes in the walls. Oh the good old days

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy 16 дней назад +2

    Wow, 20% VAT! And here I thought our taxes were high at 9%! Ouch! Nice job! Glad to see you and your dad working together!

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms 16 дней назад +4

    Morning Oliver, hope it helps mate, looking at it I'll bet it makes a massive difference,my workshop is a big shed, just like yours, I don't have the budget to do what you have, and my landlord probably wouldn't be keen, so I built a big tent in efffect, with clear tarp, to make a smaller workshop area, that I can warm up a bit when needed, nothing worse than a cold shop, winters are hard enough
    Keep up the good work, best wishes to you and yours Ralfy

  • @davetaylor4741
    @davetaylor4741 15 дней назад +3

    Definitely should help. Plus it will reflect more light, giving the workshop that light and airy feel, lovely. Having been a builder for well over 40 years and 26 of those in Australia where tin is king. I have done a few of those sheets. Fun little job. But as you say, do it once, move on. Relatively cheap for the potential benefit.

  • @finlandfarmer1860
    @finlandfarmer1860 16 дней назад +9

    Good video as usual! In my workshop the distribution of warmth was improved when I installed a fan close to the inner roof and directed it downwards. Otherwise floor tends to be -5C and roof +15C in our winter conditions.

  • @magicd-c8k
    @magicd-c8k 16 дней назад +6

    That looked a difficult job to do Oliver but a cracking result at the end of it mate. The professionals make it look easy but they're doing it everyday.

  • @coleenlofgren6385
    @coleenlofgren6385 16 дней назад +11

    improving your building adds value to the property it also increases the quality of your work speciall as you get older. GOOD JOB !!

  • @alandawson2813
    @alandawson2813 16 дней назад +4

    Oliver it should make a difference for you. Looking forward to finding out in the future how it’s gone and how much of an improvement it has made.
    Happy days from kiwi land.

  • @DeeDeeKrug
    @DeeDeeKrug 16 дней назад +10

    I think it was a great video Oliver and the quality was very good. Great to see your Dad helping you and I can see where your work ethics come from. Thanks for your videos I look forward to all your new videos, Cheers!

  • @billdoodson4232
    @billdoodson4232 16 дней назад +7

    That new ceiling is going to look so much better than the old one, with the purlins, etc, all hidden. The workshop will look a lot brighter as well, due to the reflected light. Spray foam would probably have worked out cheaper in the end, but it just looks awful. Much better with the steel sheeting. I watch Max at Swan Valley and he has insulation, to prevent heat gain, in his new workshop, but to my eye it looks, not quite dreadfull, but heading that way. You'll be doing the walls next year, Ollie.

  • @roydawson4882
    @roydawson4882 16 дней назад +5

    Now that's a very neat job shud serve the purpose pay for itself in no time ,take care.

  • @waynedunne4507
    @waynedunne4507 16 дней назад +4

    Looking good Ollie. Cheers n beers

  • @chox2001
    @chox2001 16 дней назад +8

    Thank you for taking the time to video it, I know it adds a huge amount to your task especially editing also.
    Fingers crossed it’s more comfortable to work in there.
    🤞👏👍🙏

  • @j.hankinson7803
    @j.hankinson7803 16 дней назад +1

    Tough job. Farmers always find a way to get it done. You may need a big fan to push the warm air down in the winter with that peaked roof. Thanks for posting.

  • @mingthemerciless6855
    @mingthemerciless6855 16 дней назад +7

    Good job. The ceiling will brighten up the whole shop not to mention warmer. Cheers.

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf 16 дней назад +4

    Looking 👀 good Ollie 😊 love how you work with your dad 🤩

  • @whatsnextgarage
    @whatsnextgarage 16 дней назад +3

    Holy crap! Many people don't know how much labor that job takes. That's a ton of work and the fact that your Pop helped says alot about where you got that hard driving work ethic! I put steel on my ceiling as well and can tell you this, its so much more difficult when the shed is full of stuff😀😀👍👍👋👋 Here in Wisconsin US its -16 so there is never any fun working in the cold! Have a great new week!

  • @RGSABloke
    @RGSABloke 16 дней назад +7

    Massive job Oliver, well done👍😎

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22 16 дней назад +6

    I did a similar job on my own workshop,I used 30mm insulation boards to cover every side and roof sheet,it made a huge difference with keeping in heat and also keeping out heat in the summer,my only issue is air tightness around my roller door when I have the heater going during really cold frosty conditions you can see/feel the cold air rushing in through any gaps around the roller door😄
    It’s also very good for keeping down the noise of really heavy rain 👍🏼

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 16 дней назад +2

    Pretty smart Oliver your useing that decking as a support and vapor barrier plus useing grommet deck screws good job

  • @robertbobo9754
    @robertbobo9754 16 дней назад +9

    Glad to see you improving your shop you will never regret it😊😊😊

    • @mikedolman7056
      @mikedolman7056 16 дней назад +3

      Well-done Ollie further down the road you'll wonder how you managed without it

  • @flatbrokefrank6482
    @flatbrokefrank6482 16 дней назад +3

    That's a bit like stuffing a duvet into its cover - Nice job Ollie

  • @782sirbrian
    @782sirbrian 16 дней назад +7

    That should be an improvement, looks neat, hopefully make the workshop a more comfortable place to work in. Interested to see how much difference it makes as time goes on. Thanks for this weeks update. Brian from South Yorkshire.

  • @johnbrookes9830
    @johnbrookes9830 16 дней назад +10

    Great job Oliver. Keep up the great videos. Thanks.

  • @jamesturley1980
    @jamesturley1980 16 дней назад +4

    Good job Ollie, it must get cold in there during the winter, hopefully you'll see a big difference! Thanks for the video 👍

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 15 дней назад +2

    Happy to see you are getting your building insulated, when it’s warmer you feel more comfortable as you do your excellent work.

  • @be007
    @be007 16 дней назад +5

    good job oliver !
    cheers
    ben

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 16 дней назад +6

    Thanks Ollie awkward job done well good improvement.

  • @walterrobbins4470
    @walterrobbins4470 12 дней назад +1

    I’m glad you’re getting your shop nicer to keep more heat in. I’m guessing it’s been just a “once in a while” shop until you started working in it full time

  • @markhesselgreaves
    @markhesselgreaves 16 дней назад +5

    Considering this was done well after the building was built I think you’ve done a good job, you will feel a difference right away because of the time of year you’re doing this, not to mention no more dripping water all over everything, that will be better for your tools and equipment! It will be a bit warmer in winter in there now, even just the ceiling being insulated because warm air rises and won’t just get stuck inside the roof where it just condenses, you’ve added a barrier to stop that now. Good work, I look forward to my engineering videos from CEE on Friday mornings and from Snowball engineering on Sunday! That improves my weekends!😂👍
    You’ve certainly been busy with your thermal engineering, Well done!👍
    Mark from Scotland 😀😎

  • @timj1157
    @timj1157 16 дней назад +1

    Well done It is a first class pain to do! I did my number 2 workshop when I went self employed on a scafold tower on my own, but so worth it! Nice to see Dad helping 😃.
    All the best Farmers boy Cornwall.

  • @W31-w7h
    @W31-w7h 16 дней назад +6

    Very good job, congratulations 👏💪

  • @rudyrivera7426
    @rudyrivera7426 15 дней назад +2

    Looking good! Young lad! You and Dad stay safe! Thanks for sharing! ✋👍

  • @walterverlaan1286
    @walterverlaan1286 16 дней назад +5

    Fantastic work again.

  • @rs2024-s4u
    @rs2024-s4u 16 дней назад +1

    Making your shop comfortable is always a good idea that does pay off in increased output as when you and any help are not fighting the temp both hot and cold workers produce more and are less likely to get hurt. Further if you decide to add heat or cooling as needed the energy costs will be much lower. Ray

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 16 дней назад +3

    Seems good value and a very awkward job. Best wishes thanks for posting.

  • @PAINFOOL13
    @PAINFOOL13 16 дней назад +2

    I lived in a town in Southern Colorado that had a RockWool plant.
    Great insulation.
    Nice job, Oliver 👍🏻👌🏻

  • @GB-bl6hn
    @GB-bl6hn 16 дней назад +7

    Hi Oliver, I had a similar problem with my corrugated steel roof (condensation) I used 50mm polystyrene sheets,spray glued it on, works fine.

    • @yant8777
      @yant8777 16 дней назад

      Sounds interesting,what size were the individual sheets ?

  • @brownmilligan1936
    @brownmilligan1936 16 дней назад +4

    good job. fun to see. thanks for your time. see you soon.

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 16 дней назад +2

    That is a huge undertaking! I'm so happy to see it getting done, however. I've been watching your work since the beginning and in the winter I always feel like I have to put on a jacket in the house. 🙂 Thanks for letting us look over (or under) your shoulder. Wishing you a pleasant and successful week.

    • @ianmckay1780
      @ianmckay1780 16 дней назад +2

      Buy yourself one of Olivers Lovely warm hoodies. I've got one and it is really well (I was going to say built) made, superb quality!!!!!!

    • @BruceBoschek
      @BruceBoschek 16 дней назад

      @ianmckay1780 Thanks! Will do.

  • @royflint3551
    @royflint3551 16 дней назад +2

    Good investment that! A nice reflective surface also which will improve the light considerably. Ladders and Stanley Knife combo. Brings back memories of a trip to A&E many moons ago. lol.👊

  • @mrt864
    @mrt864 16 дней назад +2

    Great work. It might be worth leaving the space above the insulation vented for air flow to reduce condensation, as what you've done is a cold roof design.
    I like the idea of those sheets, they look great and look relatively easy to put up. I am going to insulate my roof soon, and so this video was very useful. Thank you. I enjoy your channel too.

  • @wriggiepark-jn5vo
    @wriggiepark-jn5vo 15 дней назад

    Very good as not easy to do,for best results you will have to do the walls too,that will make it cosy thanks for the video

  • @mikeburton7077
    @mikeburton7077 16 дней назад +1

    Mmy workshop is 3000 sq mtrs , with the garage htr on it gets hot quickly. In the icy cold when our coaches windows were frozen ,into the garage and defrosted in a few minutes!a good job done!

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 16 дней назад +1

    The roof is definitely a plus now next year do the walls and it will be nice

  • @69dblcab
    @69dblcab 16 дней назад +3

    Well done Oliver. Thanks for the video.

  • @allanfisher8248
    @allanfisher8248 16 дней назад +4

    Good job Oliver, stay warm 👍👍

  • @woody1320
    @woody1320 16 дней назад +3

    Thanks for taking us along!

  • @davidlegault9745
    @davidlegault9745 15 дней назад

    WOW! That is a really big job - maybe some hanging fans to circulate the air and you will have a great cozy workshop.

  • @Fantic156
    @Fantic156 16 дней назад +1

    Timely, I'm going to be doing mine soon. I work on a Grange Farm and have a large garage (probably half size of yours) as a workshop/wine store that has no heat but they've agreed to fund the same so long as I fit it all! At least I have a Manitou and work cage to help that 'just' fits in ... Mine's a Pent roof, so probably easier to do too ... and brick walls, but steel sheeted roof. I like the webbing strap 'tip', thanks. ;)

  • @martinhajee3488
    @martinhajee3488 16 дней назад +3

    Great work from both you and your dad. Not easy. Hope next week goes well.

  • @derekrand8462
    @derekrand8462 16 дней назад +3

    Nice job Olly❤

  • @simontravis7452
    @simontravis7452 15 дней назад

    Well done Oliver, that price was excellent a bargain even, that with the heater should make it much nicer to work in in the winter, and cooler in the summer too.

  • @darrylwagar4144
    @darrylwagar4144 16 дней назад +3

    Thanks for sharing your progress.

  • @Wildandfree903
    @Wildandfree903 16 дней назад +5

    Great choice great job.

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 16 дней назад +3

    Always interesting stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 16 дней назад

    I've got the blue fanfo under my shop roof it works great, that sure brightened up the place, looks great, good to see your dad working with you,great video, keep'um coming..

  • @jordanwilkinson1738
    @jordanwilkinson1738 16 дней назад

    Ridge peice, wash the outside skylights whilst machine is on hire. Insulation and sheets on the top walls and it will look spot on 👌 top work snowball as always 💯👍😎

  • @andybrace4983
    @andybrace4983 16 дней назад +2

    Lovely old job Oliver and pop's.

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 16 дней назад +3

    Awesome 😎👍

  • @NICK-uy3nl
    @NICK-uy3nl 16 дней назад

    Nice job. You may consider installing few ceiling FANS to circulate hot air back to floor, also useful in summer heat 👍👍👍

  • @jamest.5001
    @jamest.5001 16 дней назад +1

    I have been planning on building a shop and a room on to the house, I'm thinking of using 1" foam and gluing it to the 2" x 6" wall studs. And using a strip to make a channel to run wiring in. With the air sealed insides the chambers possibly sealing the wood. Air is the best insulation, but it must be trapped. I have also thought about making CO2 or nitrogen filled plastic envelopes to place between studs. Using spray foam to glue them in. It all comes down to cost. I have even considered stuffing hay in the walls😂.. even shredding paper, that is what is used in attics, its only chemically treated. Building foam insulation boxes around you sky lights , then spray foam the rest. Would be the easy way out. Heck I have even thought about using packing peanuts! Insulation is expensive like insurance, keep up the great work!

  • @vansien
    @vansien 15 дней назад

    That is such a bloody fiddly job. You have done well with it, and that seems like a bloody good price too for here in the uk too.

  • @stephenmeeks684
    @stephenmeeks684 15 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing the video and showing us the work and expenses. You and your dad worked well together, and you worked as safely as you could. Great work, and I hope this works out well.

  • @tedmogsm7037
    @tedmogsm7037 16 дней назад +2

    Class job well done, tough job but fair play, also i think the new sheeting will very much brighten up the workshop too, great job , different type video but still very enjoyable

  • @pauldarch1882
    @pauldarch1882 15 дней назад

    thanks for a good video..like the use of the strap to support the panels...god you two are tough..

  • @keithwallington4966
    @keithwallington4966 9 дней назад

    Iv been back to see some of your erlyer vids the one where you repaired the rack for the poles you did ss you say the best job at hand you also told us you dont no why you get someny likes well your doing a service and taking the time out of your day to make a film for us to see that s a good thing 👍✌

  • @alanremington8500
    @alanremington8500 16 дней назад +1

    Ya done good!! Thats difficult work !!

  • @Wrenchen-with-Darren
    @Wrenchen-with-Darren 16 дней назад

    Looks good. It's a work shop! It'll be nice to have a little heat while you work.

  • @ronwebster4764
    @ronwebster4764 12 дней назад

    Was a good vidio no probs, looks so much lighter too. Couple of ceiling fans will help in the future, well
    done you n dad 👍

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi 16 дней назад

    Keeping the heat in is always a good thing. 👍

  • @AdelinoGambiarras
    @AdelinoGambiarras 16 дней назад

    Not bad it looks much better already nice one buddy I like the hole idea 👍
    I got the same problem with condensation in my workshop it drips everywhere I might do the same in the sometime I am also building an extension for the garden tools and tractors and I think I do the insolation before I put the roof tins on it.

  • @ncut5547
    @ncut5547 16 дней назад

    Well worth the effort it will work awesome in the end then Crack on and do the sides u be toasty warm be working in ya shirt sleeves plus it be cooler in the summer time the way u are doing it it's roughly half the cost of spray foam and no mess video was fine nice to see some improvements keep up the good work...

  • @alshore6168
    @alshore6168 16 дней назад +1

    Nice job Ollie, thanks for filming it, next time we see you it will be like club Tropicana in there 😂 👍

  • @captainkydd4851
    @captainkydd4851 15 дней назад

    A nice job. It may have been a good chance to install extra lights while you up there.

  • @alanreeves459
    @alanreeves459 15 дней назад

    Another great video 👍 Don't have the knowledge to comment on the technicalities or techniques but enjoyed the video as always 👍

  • @richardwinter5795
    @richardwinter5795 16 дней назад

    Thanks Oliver . Shows what can be done when we want to and have to

  • @robinbarden1326
    @robinbarden1326 16 дней назад +1

    Looking good Oliver hope it helps with the condesation 👍🏻

  • @BigBoxDodge2020
    @BigBoxDodge2020 16 дней назад

    Very cool, Or should I say warmer. Nice job Olly and it's Nice to see you in your Dad working together, Good Show!

  • @art1muz13
    @art1muz13 16 дней назад +1

    Great job. Looking good Oliver, hope it helps with the condensation. Thanks for filming it!

  • @jesseburns9734
    @jesseburns9734 16 дней назад

    It great to see you and your Dad working together. God Bless you all.

  • @geoffmartin9814
    @geoffmartin9814 16 дней назад +2

    Looks really good, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @garethmayfield4014
    @garethmayfield4014 14 дней назад

    Coming along great mate. I do think you would benefit greatly from a good clear out in there and making more working space fella. Well done you.

  • @peteb3365
    @peteb3365 15 дней назад

    although its bit more pricey its a ton less work, we took the roof off our barn and replaced it with sips two layers corrugated tin filled with 75mm poly foam, they all lot togeter. just screw end trims on with self drill screws and foam any gaps. its so quick. the company made and cut them all to size. saved lots of faff working round odd gaps/brackets etc

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 16 дней назад

    I'm glad you've finally managed to get some insulation up there. You might want to get some fans up there to circulate the warm air. The fans will save you a lot of money heating the space instead of letting all that hot air accumulate way above your head. 😅

  • @hornetboy3694
    @hornetboy3694 9 дней назад

    Awesome video, great work. Thank you Oliver

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-Services 16 дней назад +14

    I'd monitor your rockwool insulation for mould growth over time. I personally would of added a vapour barrier so the excess moisture can run off and drip down the sides of the building instead of creating damp zones within the insulation

  • @jix177
    @jix177 15 дней назад

    Good job, it's warmer now, and brighter too.