Loft Conversion Part 3 - Building the block wall partition. Block work partition wall.
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- Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024
- This is part 3 in my series of loft conversion videos. In this video I show how I got the blocks into the loft, how to mix the cement mortar and how I built the wall. The wall provides a solid barrier between me and my neighbouring property, allowing me to later batten and insulate the wall prior to plaster boarding which I will show in a later video.
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For more loft conversion videos click here:
Loft conversion part 1 - Removing the insulation & lime mortar - • Loft conversion part 1...
Loft Conversion part 2 - Cutting and fitting the joists - • Loft Conversion Part 2...
Loft Conversion part 4 - Fit more joists up to the block work - • Loft Conversion Part 4...
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Well done mate, you're lucky to have such energy and you seem to have a great attitude & do a thorough job.
Wish I knew a builder like you, would have loads of work for you!.
Great video, which inspired me to continue the party wall all the way up to the roofline in our terraced house to secure the lofts and add the all important fire safety.
What materials did you go with?
Sound levels are much better in this video, thank you for that. I would ask Mr Brightside what he thinks the correct mix would be for that job?
John Jones - I had a play around with the levels and edited through a different pair of headphones! Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Interesting. Just about every bricklaying video I have seen based in UK uses 4 to 1 as a general mix for anything. I am not saying they are right, I was just wondering for my own information.
Throughly enjoying watching these videos. You’ve done a great job explaining what your doing . I’ve learnt loads👌👍🏼love the accent
Thanks for the feedback!
Well done mate great content as usual
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching...again!
You should be on tv with your own DIY programme you have that about you
I'm not so sure but thanks!
Appreciate your time n efforts. Keep up your videos!
Thanks for the feedback!
Nice drumming! 😉
I thought so ;-). Thanks for watching!
I love that job as you made it and i'm sure that you need a strong back mate!!!!!!!
My back isn't that strong. I'm about 6 stone wet! Wirey strength I guess. Thanks for watching!
Hardworking in this heat. Nice job.
It is hard indeed but no one else is going to do it for me! Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.
Should there be membrane between the wall and the timber?
You could use some DPM (Damp Proof Membrane) as good practice but it's internal so no issue not to have it as no moisture will be trying to penetrate.
Hey mate use it to your advantage and when it's Christmas morning sneak into your neighbours attic from yours and have yourself a free Christmas!lol
Too late! They make a lovely dinner as well! Thanks for watching.
Love it pouse. Been looking how to do mine, keep the always fantastic video's coming. Lee sando ...
Thanks again for the feedback and watching another video. It's a pig of a job but it's getting there slowly.
Looks like you taking a big job how you reakon is going to take you to finish the job enjoy the video.
Hi Ratch, as a total number of weeks/months, probably not that long but as I have a full time job I am doing it in bits so 1 week here, 2 weeks there so hopefully the outside will by done by the autumn. I can plod on with the inside in my own time regardless of bad weather then. I'm logging the number of days so at the end I can give an overview of the time it took to do the project. Thanks for watching!
Hi mate love the show!
I’m looking at doing one of these in a terraced house I rent out, can I do it in stud work and use fireproof plasterboard? I just want a quick fix as I’m selling it and obviously a survey would pick this up.
Thanks for any help keep the videos coming 👍
You will need to speak to your local building control officer. I think in theory yes if done correctly but you would need to follow a recognised method. Hope that helps.
This was really helpful for me to see, thank you for posting! I’ll be giving it a go myself soon.
Question, how does the block work meet the angled bit of roof? Do you mortar up to the mesh to make it sealed? Or is it just a case of getting it somewhat close with a gap? Same goes with the board you’re going to put on later, how does the top part meet the roof?
My block work met with a rafter. Use cut down block and brick to fill small gaps and mortar. In later videos you will see I insulate and plasterboard over the block wall which further makes a seal.
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks Pouse, much appreciated. Seems like my party wall is also in-line with a rafter - good times. Anyways, great video series, keep at it!
hi is it true in winter even though you have insulation it's still cold?
Looking good. Nice videos, where did you get your joists from? Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback. Joists were from my local timber merchant. Thanks for watching.
Nice job.may i ask how much of the job.thx
Great job , is there any regs to be aware off ?
125 SM yes, if you want to do something like this you should speak to your local council building control department. They will advise you how to comply with the regulations. Basically anything that is structural will need to be designed by an engineer or architect. As a minimum you will also need to comply with the fireproofing parts of the building regulations and the regulations covering the design of the staircase up to the loft. If you are unsure then the best thing is to use an architect to design it for you and produce drawings that show you the detail of how to comply with the building regulations.
125 SM - Dave Williams is right. Dormers may need planning permission or come under permissive development. The rest of the work requires building control approval. Contact your local authority building control and they will be happy to go through it with you. You will need a structural engineer for calculations like the floor joists, or anything load bearing. Building regs govern fire safety, head height on stairs, width and gradient of stairs, smoke alarms, electrical wiring, insulation etc. There's a good webpage on the .gov.uk website that explains everything which is a good starting point. If you are quite handy then you don't need an architect you can design the layout yourself, but if you're not into that kind of thing then get an architect to work it out for you. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Hi as door linings are 132mm what size timber would u use for stud wall. Thanx
Hi Shaun, not quite sure what you mean sorry. Do you mean door frame? You just need to account for the thickness of plasterboard, plaster and the timber. You can always trim timber down if you have a bespoke project. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Nice job! Did you need a party wall agreement with your neighbours? Thanks: 0)
I get on very well with the neighbours so it was never an issue. It always makes sense to get on with the neighbours and makes life so much easier when you both embark on projects. Thanks for watching!
Probably don't need a party wall agreement because the loft conversion isn't using the party wall.
Bricking up between the 2 properties is essential to stop the spread of fire so he's done his neighbours a favour. They owe you a pint!
Great job.
Any ideas on your total budget cost for the conversion
A lot cheaper than paying someone to do it, but it's hard work with a family and a full time job!
Nice vids 👍
Glad you like them.
hiya mate, can you explain the need for using concrete blocks, just seems super overkill for the job at hand, as a fellow diyer id have approached that differently, so its a question to ask and learn not to act like a know it all lol cheers man
I used concrete block as it provides a fireproof barrier between me and next door complying with building regs, it is very solid so creating a good physical barrier between me and next door and it also creates a good sound barrier as it is the same thickness (give or take a few mm) as the rest of the wall below between the two properties. As I have a solid wall below it made sense. It's my house so I like to do it all the best I can. Not too expensive either, just hard work. Hope that helps. Out of curiosity what would you have done instead? Thanks for watching!
Mr you need to stop putting yourself down talking about your wall or brickwork being a bricky myself your wall is spot on half bonded and will never move and is exactly how any other bricky or bricklayer would build such a wall in an attic space 👍
Many thanks for the kind words. I guess what I'm saying is it's not a masterclass in how to lay bricks. But appreciate your comments. Thanks for the feedback.
I want this guy to do my loft conversion! He seems to know what to do! But I have no contact number!!
It's just DIY on my own house. I don't do this for a living sorry. Thanks for watching!
Not a good idea putting your hand into a moving cement mixer, if it can turn with the weight of all the cement, imagine what it would do with your arm.
You had free access to your neighbours house why would you block it lok
that belly down block partition is going nowhere, who cares what it looks like once boarded
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!