Here in the UK a new roof would inevitably mean full scaffolding to make a platform along the bottom of the roof. I'm amazed they replaced such a steep roof just by perching on the edge like that - no wonder it took a long time and the first lot were scared.
As a German it is interesting to hear all of this building stories, yours as well as Trent & Ally's. In Germany you need to take a three-year apprenticeship before you can work as a professional roofer. You must have worked as a professional roofer for at least two years before you can attend a master craftman's school which succesful completion is a prerequisite to open-up a roofing business. To me it sounds that in America everybody can open-up a business and nobody seems to take care about their qualifications.
Matthew you are a Saint, you'll need a holiday to get over this build. It will be worth it in the end as you'll know. Plus the level of self worth at the end is immense.
So pleased to get this video - I was worried something had happened to you considering you were going to do the roof yourself. The house is starting to look really nice from the outside. Never heard of shingle used for a roof, don't they use tiles at all in the US (excuse my ignorance!)?
Great to see you are back on track and with W helping out, things should really take shape now! So with a permit can you do the electrical yourself with a qualified sparky to sign off or totally down to the professionals?
I wondered why there had been a long gap from your previous video, seems you have the same problem with tradesmen as well, yes your roof is high which I would have expected the original estimator would have noted and really scaffolding for a job like this is safer and easier, although that does add to the cost. Looking forward to progress now, being a timber house does make it easier for running cables and pipes. I hope you can show the new wall insulation as well.
I know it's been a bit of a pain getting the roof sorted, it does sound like you made the right decision not to do it yourself - in fact it sounds like you dodged a bullet! The house is looking good so keep your chin up! 👍
It seems you can do almost anything without a structural engineer or even a survey when buying. Of course the materials used in US aren’t like U.K. Vinyl sidings ???
Can’t get over not requiring scaffolding for working on such a roof
Here in the UK a new roof would inevitably mean full scaffolding to make a platform along the bottom of the roof. I'm amazed they replaced such a steep roof just by perching on the edge like that - no wonder it took a long time and the first lot were scared.
As a German it is interesting to hear all of this building stories, yours as well as Trent & Ally's. In Germany you need to take a three-year apprenticeship before you can work as a professional roofer. You must have worked as a professional roofer for at least two years before you can attend a master craftman's school which succesful completion is a prerequisite to open-up a roofing business. To me it sounds that in America everybody can open-up a business and nobody seems to take care about their qualifications.
Wow amazing rehab! I subscribed and I always watch in full
So glad you’re back!! 👏👏
Matthew you are a Saint, you'll need a holiday to get over this build. It will be worth it in the end as you'll know. Plus the level of self worth at the end is immense.
So pleased to get this video - I was worried something had happened to you considering you were going to do the roof yourself. The house is starting to look really nice from the outside. Never heard of shingle used for a roof, don't they use tiles at all in the US (excuse my ignorance!)?
Hope everything goes well with the boiler and electrics, Matthew. Sending best wishes from England.
Great to see you are back on track and with W helping out, things should really take shape now! So with a permit can you do the electrical yourself with a qualified sparky to sign off or totally down to the professionals?
I wondered why there had been a long gap from your previous video, seems you have the same problem with tradesmen as well, yes your roof is high which I would have expected the original estimator would have noted and really scaffolding for a job like this is safer and easier, although that does add to the cost. Looking forward to progress now, being a timber house does make it easier for running cables and pipes. I hope you can show the new wall insulation as well.
Any further updates on the house? I enjoyed watching the progress and not had a video for a while.
Things to remember when do a refurb . Bring 💰 💰
Four layers of shingles?!?! So many things in your house not to code! 😬😬😬
I know it's been a bit of a pain getting the roof sorted, it does sound like you made the right decision not to do it yourself - in fact it sounds like you dodged a bullet! The house is looking good so keep your chin up! 👍
Hi Matthew. This video didn't show on your main page even though I got a notification of the posting.
It seems you can do almost anything without a structural engineer or even a survey when buying. Of course the materials used in US aren’t like U.K. Vinyl sidings ???
Wimpy roofers!! 🙄😲