Who's the blame for the WORST ROOF EVER??? Builder or Window company??? YOU DECIDE!

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  • Опубликовано: 6 дек 2024

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  • @AaronYoung-r5p
    @AaronYoung-r5p День назад +4

    Love your content and quality workmanship. Thank you for supporting the Children's Hospital.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  День назад

      Oh wow!!! Thank you, Aaron! That's ace mate!

  • @acraftman2823
    @acraftman2823 2 дня назад +70

    I remember coming up in the trades 44 years now and 95% of the craftsman you meet on the job were there to see things done properly, the trend seems to have shifted to pass the buck, do the least you can get away with and try to put the blame on others when things go wrong.
    People say I'm slow because I am old but I am fast enough to do the job right and not let the next guy fix my mistakes. I am a builder not a corporate boot licker my work and my word are the things I value most.

    • @stephan6372
      @stephan6372 22 часа назад +1

      Exactly, back then the tradesmen met and sorted the problem together bt now it's either laziness or ego where every tradesmen on a job cares only for his part of the job.

  • @williammoss5726
    @williammoss5726 2 дня назад +22

    Great job, most roof systems come with an aluminium flashing. Also the preformed grp are a great alternative. As someone who fitted windows for over 20 years my mantra was you can never over seal on a roof, we always sealed before we leaded. As long as the sealant is flexible and the lead isn’t too long, also correct overlapping and upstands it should last forever. Thanks for the videos, some of the best building work I’ve seen anywhere in 40+ years on tools

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +2

      Ah thank you, William. That's a really nice thing to say, nice one. Agree with you regarding the over sealing, it's just not possible! Thanks again, take care.

  • @nettiejackson9246
    @nettiejackson9246 3 дня назад +32

    Excellent, one of the best building videos I've ever watched

  • @woody123930
    @woody123930 2 дня назад +19

    My Guess the builders cocked up on the measurements. When the glass roof was delivered it was pointed out that the size was wrong and was told just to fit it anyway as the cost to remake would come out of the builders pocket. I bet the builders said dont worry about the gap we will sort it. Then turned up with with stetsons and horses and played some country and western music whilst trying to cover the gap. Shows how much faith the customer has in you by asking you to come back in the new year and sort out the flat roof .

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Hello Woody. The glass company measured and fitted the roof. The builders to that point had nothing to do with it.

    • @Me1234utube
      @Me1234utube 2 дня назад

      It’s a possibility given that the builders fell out amongst themselves, if the wall was “ wavy “ they would have to pack it off. Wrong specifications on the type of glazing ?

    • @MinotaurvsCyclops
      @MinotaurvsCyclops 15 часов назад +1

      @@Mr_A_Builders If the glass company measured and fitted it, then it's on them imo

  • @nigelsmith1198
    @nigelsmith1198 День назад +7

    As a builder we do all the lead flashings for our window/ glass roof suppliers…. They fit we make it watertight.! 😊 .

  • @christopherhopkinson2411
    @christopherhopkinson2411 5 часов назад

    You did a good job with installing the lead flashing. That polymer sealant was a great choice to use with the lead flashing. Keep up the good quality of work. Your attention to detail is valuable to you and your customer. Hello from Canada.

  • @poconoparker
    @poconoparker 2 дня назад +8

    I think you just gave the customer their best Christmas present. I cannot imagine their frustration at having to deal with what should have been an amazing extension that leaks for four years. Amazing job and Merry, early, Christmas

    • @EliotThexton
      @EliotThexton 2 дня назад

      Real question is why did they put up with it leaking for four years? 🤔

  • @norxand
    @norxand День назад +3

    I love this guy. He keeps it real .Do the best you can with your experiences

  • @mikestuart9890
    @mikestuart9890 День назад +7

    Surely they’re missing a cavity tray detail on parapet? Even the joint on a coping stone can fail so there will have to be a dpc under a coping which then creates a slip joint, and didn’t notice any weep holes above the door either. Aluminium cap it, nice repair though, great vid!

  • @simoncarney9944
    @simoncarney9944 3 дня назад +22

    What a shambles of a job by the window company! Adam, you did the best with what you had to deal with, without ripping it all out and starting again. Like you said, the parapet wall will be done properly in the New Year but you slowed down or hopefully stopped the water ingress through those bricks. I really hope that the family stays dry from now on. Nice one mate. 👍🏼

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +3

      Hello Simon! Hope you've had a great week mate. Cheers man, yes it's an absolute shambles but hopefully ok now! Fingers crossed! Thanks once again mate, take care.

  • @paulp1802
    @paulp1802 2 дня назад +7

    I was very impressed with the lead work I wasn’t expecting the 2nd higher layer. Above and beyond and then some. Well done, a new subscriber.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Welcome, Paul! Thank you for subscribing, really appreciate it. Hope all is well your end, take care.

  • @PeteH.90
    @PeteH.90 5 часов назад

    Great video Adam! Nice to see a job being done right - and annoying to see how others bodge them in the first place!

  • @johnjenkinson-b8b
    @johnjenkinson-b8b День назад +2

    Makes a change to see a builder that cares and makes a brilliant job 😇

  • @liftfan2
    @liftfan2 9 часов назад +2

    That extension is a thermal bridging horror story. Totally unacceptable. If Building Control passed that they should be ashamed.

    • @edc1569
      @edc1569 6 часов назад

      I was confused how they were creating thermal gaps with that setup

  • @alanreeves459
    @alanreeves459 2 дня назад +8

    Another great video 👍 What an absolute nightmare for the customer but thankfully they got a professional to rectify their problems and hopefully give them a less stressful Christmas. Based on the rest of the builder's work, I would assume the 40mm gap was due to them not building the base brickwork accurately and so the windows had to be fixed out of square

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Thank you, Alan. Either way mate the window company would have measured off of what was there, so it's totally their fault in my opinion.

  • @jruk1981
    @jruk1981 3 дня назад +8

    Well done Ad, the difference that will make to the family will be huge!!

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +3

      After 4 years mate I hope it does mate. Nice one.

  • @johnhughes2113
    @johnhughes2113 3 дня назад +39

    The parapet wall should have caping instead of the headers

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +9

      BOOM!

    • @mikefarley8563
      @mikefarley8563 2 дня назад +6

      Another option for the parapet is aluminium pre-formed sectional capping,but the "brick on end" solution is very likely a "style over substance" affectation on the part of the architect/designer.

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 2 дня назад

      @@mikefarley8563 Darren of Build and Repair and Restore threatened to walk off of a job when the customer specified a parapet wall like that. They eventually came to an agreement but he ended up walking anyway a few days later when there was another host of problems.

    • @plummetplum
      @plummetplum 2 дня назад +2

      Or lead cap

    • @anthonymakinson2297
      @anthonymakinson2297 День назад +2

      Parapet walls defo need covering with lead /zinc or grp.If there's no cavity in any of it paint it with storm dry brick emulsion is what I suggest.Belt and braces .How old is the house ?

  • @bignickbignic6190
    @bignickbignic6190 2 дня назад +6

    What a grand piece of lead work ,well done chaps😊

  • @mailbox1016
    @mailbox1016 2 дня назад +3

    Really informative video Adam. You put your trust in so-called professionals to complete a job and when it goes pear shaped your having to put it right. That gap along the frame was so much I am not surprised it wasn't water tight (35 tubes of sealant wow!). It was lucky for the owner you were able to put it right for him. Great job.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Thank you mate. Appreciate that. Hope you're well.

  • @paulf2529
    @paulf2529 3 дня назад +12

    You are right about the parapet wall but i would fit a bigger hopper and a 110mm downpipe, the existing hopper and 70mm downpipe is a real weakpoint and will be a cause of subsequent blockages.

    • @oov55
      @oov55 21 час назад

      totally - the run off from a steep Victorian main roof gutter set can be fast and excessive .. the scaffolding hides the fact, you can never walk along a slopped glass roof to fix major 'issues' with any downpipe that goes tits in the future

  • @mohmda4449
    @mohmda4449 23 часа назад +1

    Such a nice bit work making that waterproof, lovely looking finish. The customer has done having you there 👍

  • @bikerchrisukk
    @bikerchrisukk 8 часов назад +1

    Nice job mate, I like that you staggered the lead strips from the plastic strips underneath 👍

  • @piripi51
    @piripi51 2 дня назад +5

    Use a flexible backing rod in the void. Usually made of foam plastic. Basic filler when jointing both sides of precast concrete panels, before the sealant is applied. 20 metre rolls.
    Cheers,Phil.

  • @bilpat5123
    @bilpat5123 2 дня назад +11

    My worse nightmare... paying someone to do a job and it turns out a complete cowboy 🤠 yehaaaa

  • @darkwaxer
    @darkwaxer День назад

    Another great video. Considering YT is a side hustle to your actual job you are doing brilliant at it. I can’t not watch your videos because I know I’ll learn something I might need to remember and use in the future. Appreciate your work!

  • @bwj292
    @bwj292 11 часов назад

    Great videos, great guys and quality workmanship. Love the videos 👍

  • @Peter-ho1os
    @Peter-ho1os 2 дня назад +1

    Brilliant video very informative. I’m not a builder but love every minute of your videos. I know it is skilled hard work for you but it is great entertainment for me. Thanks.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Hello Peter. It's always great to hear that non- builders like to watch our stuff, thank you. Take care.

  • @SBODevelopments
    @SBODevelopments 2 дня назад +5

    What a mess. Fair play for sorting it for them, must be so much of this mess out there. Think I would have used a polyethylene rope to help fill the gap, mastic that in with wet seal and cap it over. We use it to bond the gaps behind the aco’s with inspection bends & it never lets us down.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +3

      Got to honest mate I haven't heard of that stuff but I'll definitely be looking it up. Nice one, mate.

    • @MrThebigredone
      @MrThebigredone 2 дня назад

      @@Mr_A_Builders Also called backer rod in the USA , it's a rope made of foam basically and is used as a gap filler..btw great work Adam, professional as always

  • @eyeswideopen1984
    @eyeswideopen1984 2 дня назад +7

    To be fair the detail i would have done would have been to foam fill the glazing ridge then seal over the top, mechanically fixed a grp 100x50x1.5mm flashing trim to the wall sealing the top edge with a thin bead of silicone wanting a minor blead to the top edge with a 150mm overlap at the joints laying away from the house as you did with the lead. Then dress 2 clear courses vertically in lead and over to the edge of the ridge cap trim. Just my 2 pence, and appreciate the grp trim is overkill but given access i would overkill, just £15 a Lm for trim and silicone but you could VE out that option to the clients budget. You're a class act and would be happy with your remedy here though let me state this. With regards to the parapet upstand for a top job, i would fix down 18mm marine ply, epdm or liquid seal over with a 50mm lap down the wall and get a 2 part aluminium coping system to cap off, with the potential for a cladding panel with welded corners and conceal fix for the remaining brickwork on the glazed roof side of the parapet. Keep the vids coming bro. N Lincs

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +2

      Ah cheers man. Nice one. Yes, overkill really isn't a nasty word in this instance due to, as you say, the access. Really appreciate you watching and commenting mate, take care.

  • @theonlysbf
    @theonlysbf 2 дня назад +1

    loved your comments I spotted the capping only because of my extention, great idea of the lead capping. I trust you to always do the best job. The windows don't pass the smell test, they are not fitted flat to the wall, the brick work should have been adjusted to fit, not the other way around, it's not strictly a roof as its a glass. The window on the other roof is not a roof and you recognise that as a fan Light, same as the leaking glass fan lights. Seems the customer has got stuck between two trades that are happy to argue the toss instead of putting right their poor workmanship and mistakes.

  • @Doug....
    @Doug.... 3 дня назад +7

    Horror story there Adam. You did the best possible i think and sealing the bricks will gain a bit of respite for now. 👍👍👍

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +1

      Hopefully Doug! Cheers man, hope you're well.

  • @michaelboyle2043
    @michaelboyle2043 2 дня назад

    hi adam great video as usual, i have used fix all in the past and found it to be a great product,it has great adhesion and stays crystal clear. looking forward to many more videos.

  • @Me1234utube
    @Me1234utube 2 дня назад +1

    Most would have not taken that job, so credit to you Adam for sorting that mess, the lead work is impressive now.

  • @amazing451
    @amazing451 8 часов назад

    Looks like you did a good job on what was a bodge up from the start. I hope when you guys go back in the new year year that we will see the final job completed. You mentioned in the video that the original builders fell out at their xmas party, hope you guys don't do that when you have yours.👍👍👍👍

  • @daibolical8532
    @daibolical8532 2 дня назад +3

    You made a nice job of it in the end 👌🏻 the only other thing that may be worth considering is coating the brickwork with Stormdry if it’s 9” solid 👊🏻

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +1

      Yes mate, Stormdry will be a must when we come to do it in the new year. Cheers man, take care.

  • @alexmodern6667
    @alexmodern6667 2 дня назад

    Bless all you, I am across the Pond, I had different issues on lightweight concrete roof, found 😮 hand falls of nails and unmixed concrete mix under some of my tiles. Additionally un flashed edges, now I have to 2-3 sheets of rotted plywood. I am peeved to the max. Thank you for roof fixing schooling. Outstanding work ethic.

  • @pw.70
    @pw.70 2 дня назад +3

    I used liquid rubber on my front and back flat rooves and they're fantastic. Use enough and you can seal up the Channel Tunnel.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Yes mate it is supposed to be good stuff, we shall see! Thank you for watching.

  • @tonycardall7334
    @tonycardall7334 21 час назад

    My brother has just had a similar extension done. His wall was capped in lightweight aluminium and looks great.

  • @martinjohncassidyCASSIDY
    @martinjohncassidyCASSIDY День назад +3

    The brick work capping is a no no should have copping stone with a overhang and a drip on the underside of the copping stone both sides of the copping stone.

    • @andyeveritt9003
      @andyeveritt9003 23 часа назад

      your right cheaper than lead and will do the job .
      dont no about the liquid rubber can it breath , storm dry better

  • @leo-nj7cc
    @leo-nj7cc День назад +1

    Very well done mate you a true perfectionist I'm in the trade myself I would of done exactly same you smashed it quality work done right

  • @PaulKucharski-vi3rv
    @PaulKucharski-vi3rv 2 дня назад +4

    What a great video, thoroughly enjoyed it, fantastic job

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +1

      Ah nice one, Paul. Appreciate that mate. Thank you.

  • @7747bruno1
    @7747bruno1 2 дня назад +3

    Another interesting and good video showing how it can all go wrong for honest hardworking who trust some professionals...mine field..

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +2

      That's one way to look at it, Bruno.

  • @brianlochrie3958
    @brianlochrie3958 2 дня назад +1

    Another informative and very interesting video Adam. Great job done by you and Mat to get the place watertight in time for Christmas. The customer will be happy with that im sure. Looking forward to sundays episode. Cheers 🍻

  • @christopherhopkinson2411
    @christopherhopkinson2411 6 часов назад

    I am adding this additional comment onto my previous comment. I do not recommend filling that 40 mm gap with sealant. I recommend you remove all the water saturated spray foam, then dry it out, spray a mold killer in that gap, then fill the gap with new spray foam to the top. Then install a cap just like the previous builder did at the end which is angled with the glass. Use sealant like the builder did at the end brick wall. Avoid silicone sealant as it has a short life. Do the job right the first time, so you never have to return. The customer will share the success story with his friends and neighbours which may land you additional work. Best of luck!!!

  • @Guvnor100
    @Guvnor100 2 дня назад +5

    Did the exact same style of build, but slightly larger about 8 years ago down here in London, we had a structural glass company supply and fit all the glass and we did all the weathering afterwards. Not sure if that's standard? But being the builders, and also redoing the entire roof at the time, didn't think anything of it, really, I would prefer my guys do it. These structural glass guys were all young, all they knew was how to fit the glass.
    I always make it my business to check and assist if needed all subby work. I've usually asked them how they will do the job before they get their flask out =).
    Those 'copings' are shocking, it's something you just don't see. What I do see though, is not wide enough copings, with drips right up against the brick work. Shocking.
    Whatever happened to that job with the side access you we're doing? Was that the end of your involvement? Will we get to see the finished article?

  • @stuartroyle1402
    @stuartroyle1402 22 часа назад +1

    BOTH,the lack of understanding of CORRECT WEATHERING REQUIREMENT,,,is what is lacking today. leadwork is the work of skilled plumbers who were trained in that diciplin.these days any chancer puts a bit of flashing in regardless of roof pitch ,waterline or prevailing wether.!!,,,MASTIC IS KING TODAY.!!

  • @stevem7868-y4l
    @stevem7868-y4l 3 дня назад +3

    Great vid, as usual, i would of filled the void half way up with liquid epoxy, this would of one bridged the void/gap, and tied the window frame to the wall, and then used C1 or similar

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +1

      I'm hearing ya mate. Thing is I couldn't risk anything pouring through and adding to the clients nightmares! Cheers, Steven. Hope all is good with you.

    • @stevem7868-y4l
      @stevem7868-y4l 2 дня назад

      @@Mr_A_Builders Good point, so it was c1 first, then epoxy, then c1, your move 😀

  • @AdrianCallaghan-je5xt
    @AdrianCallaghan-je5xt День назад

    I reckon it’s one of two possibilities, 1. the window company wrongly measured the pitch of the window which is attached to the roof. Which is guide of the pitch of the glass roof, combined with wrongly measured transoms. Or 2. Simply just measured the glass roof to side of the house incorrectly. (Probably abit of both tbf)
    ** Therefore the 40mm gap, an experienced fitter would of clocked it, but was probably told to make it work, but your lead work will definitely sort that out for sure, you guys always do a great job. 👏 👌🍺

  • @Telferroofing
    @Telferroofing 2 дня назад +3

    Long term solution for that is have a proper lead worker join the lead together (not welded) but with what we call clinks (not sure if the same down south we’re in Scotland, I would probably ask for the upstand on the lead together going as high as possible and extend the lead flashing as far onto the window as possible without going onto the glass….. also use patination oil on every part of the lead to ensure no unsightly streaks down the glass from oxidation…… just my input 🤘 extension looks amazing inside & out other than the shoddy workmanship on the flashing

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +1

      Nice one mate. Thank you for that. Hope you're busy?

    • @Telferroofing
      @Telferroofing 2 дня назад +1

      @ just signed off on our final re roof of the year due to start 16th December fingers crossed finished for 20th then that’s us until the new year 👍 all the best big fella

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +1

      @Telferroofing crikey you're cutting that one fine! Fair play mate, hope it all goes to plan. Take care.

    • @Telferroofing
      @Telferroofing 2 дня назад

      @@Mr_A_Builders we are completing next doors roof tomorrow so already know what we’re up against so no stress 😂

    • @macsmith6216
      @macsmith6216 2 дня назад +1

      The joins are also know as welts

  • @viscuine
    @viscuine 10 часов назад

    that lead work you did looks stunning

  • @colinstevens3071
    @colinstevens3071 2 дня назад +1

    Should have bought you down to sort out the house we bought. Extension built by a very keen DIYer. You would have had a fit!! IE, for starters, the wall at the top of the stairs was held in place by..................... expanding foam! That was the least of the issues. Love you ethic, good job.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Oh man! Sorry to hear that, Colin. Hope it's all sorted now?

  • @charlescoulson
    @charlescoulson 2 дня назад +2

    Its like a bridge builder making a bridge that is short by a few inches and expecting the road builder to fill the gap. The wall was there , the initial measuring was poor. Your solution is good but horribly expensive for the client. Its a while since I bought a roll of Code Five. Ideally those sections should be lead welded. I have a portapac welding set and a leading torch if you need one, but I am in Scotland. Good job guys.

  • @stevebatty2518
    @stevebatty2518 3 дня назад +7

    Got to be draughty and leaking heat with that hand-width gap between the wall and roof window!

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +3

      Mate it must have been! Hopefully it's better now!

  • @AdrianFaulkner-iv8rm
    @AdrianFaulkner-iv8rm 17 часов назад +1

    Going on evidence provided the builder has bedded/set and fixed wall plate in position and measearements provided to frame fabrication manufacturer whether/either from builder(my hunch) are short of requirements. The reason the argument occurred seems because the glazed hadn't estimated for all the added extra flashing lead works due to builders short measurements..like yourself all builders work to finished super structure and glazing fabricators contracts manager measures all final fabricating dimensions and specifications to projects stated and quoted for. Frame/glazing/flashings/gutters and waste pipes.
    When realisation of the added costs glazed hasn't allowed for and no literature to state otherwise he's told builder to fish...moral of story..bill of quantities for itemized works..Respect skipper thanks again

  • @adamuk73
    @adamuk73 3 дня назад +7

    I'm a simple man. I see Mr A Builder video. I click.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +3

      It seems we have more in common than just the name!

  • @freeform33
    @freeform33 2 дня назад +2

    I would have forced lengths of heating pipe insulation into the gap before sealing you can form a taper by taking a sliver out of the slit . What a careless bodge by the installer.As there was no fall on the flashing I would have turned back half an inch of each length and dressed the next one over the top of it or at least doubled the overlap but you have made a superior job to the original bodgey work.

  • @michaelbritton9778
    @michaelbritton9778 23 часа назад

    Hell of a good job you’ve done young man. Bit weird the window company don’t seal it up. Perhaps there was a crew doing the job that day and couldn’t be bothered to do anymore. Well done.

  • @sirmalus5153
    @sirmalus5153 День назад +1

    I have seen a plastic frame conservatory screwed onto a wall, directly onto the outside wall render and not even into a groove cut into the render first. I pointed this out to the owner and was told the conservatory people always do it like that (they said) with no problems of leaking into the new add-on room, down the vertical walls from the outside.
    The gap was about 3-4mm mostly, top too bottom due to the roughness of the original house render. Of course when it was finished and had cost over £8,000 I think (it wasn't all that big) it leaked the first time it rained. There wasn't even any filler of some kind between the frame and the house render when it was finished.
    But telling the house owner about the problem when I did (I'm not a builder but my dad was for many years after WW2 and he showed me a lot) didn't make me all that popular when I was sadly proved right the first time it rained. A west facing end of the house and getting the full blast of the wind (up a mountain side) is a recipe for rain getting in somewhere.
    Fab video by the way and I have taken note of all the different sealers etc. you used on the job. Thanks from an enthusiastic DIY'er.

  • @aows3333
    @aows3333 День назад

    Closed cell backer rods inserted in the gap before sealing would help a lot. It would provide support and allow the sealant to stretch and compress to accommodate movement caused by fluctuations in temperature. Plus you save a lot on sealant.

  • @eddiereed5025
    @eddiereed5025 3 дня назад +4

    That glazing profile obviously touches the wall but because of the angle is open at the top where you get your hand in needed a angled fillet with a upstand as it hits the wall fitted by window fitter.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад

      Cheers mate. Anything would have been nice! Hope you're well.

  • @garymccormack8186
    @garymccormack8186 День назад

    this is a fantastic video, very poor glass roof fitters' would love to know who they were,ive never come across conservatory fitters that do not make the roof water tight.im sure this video will help solve a lot of leaks.well done.

  • @TheWebtuts
    @TheWebtuts 2 дня назад +3

    You did exactly what I thought should be done. Glad you added the additional lead flashing. My thoughts were also the same for the parapet wall, either fibreglass or lead, lead preferably. Was the glass roof too narrow in the first place?

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +1

      Ah cheers man. Appreciate that. How's things?

    • @TheWebtuts
      @TheWebtuts День назад

      ​@@Mr_A_BuildersAll good mate thanks. Too cold for me to work out doors this time of year. Planning a combined garden room and storage shed for the new year. Trying to workout which would be better/cheaper, buying of the shelf log cabin or building. My ambitions tend not to match my wallet 😂.

    • @TheWebtuts
      @TheWebtuts День назад

      I was wondering if they made the roof light/window to narrow. They should have also fitted a rubber gasket to close and seal the unit. You could definitely see the lead work was all wrong and your solution was bang on.

  • @paulgilliland2992
    @paulgilliland2992 2 дня назад +2

    Waterproofing is its own specialty trade in California. The same with architectural details and installation who hire consultants to spec and inspect the system. There are companies who test installations for water intrusion and leaking panels. They will do random sections of glass curtain walls before signing off as waterproof.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Nice one Paul! How is sunny California? Looking forward to the change of the guard in the new year?

  • @brucejoseph8367
    @brucejoseph8367 3 дня назад +6

    I hate flat roofs of any kind. One pinhole and water will get in. In this case it's necessary but I still don't like it.

  • @daryls43
    @daryls43 День назад

    I guessing the windows should have had a piece screwed on to the top to change the angle so it's straight to the wall. Great fix you've done I guessing it wont leak anymore with that. As another cheap fix maybe some visqueen glued to the top of the brick wall as well

  • @Lynnpjjbdndji
    @Lynnpjjbdndji 2 дня назад +1

    Just get the parapet wall fiberglassed over the top with a trim on the front .... The glass roof edge is meant to have an angled fixing strip screwed into the wall then the glass panel just clips in .... As well as a sealing strip that acts as a flashing

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum День назад +1

    Lovely job. I would hate jobs like that mainly because its hard leaning over the glass so awkward. Plus I'm clumsy so would probably drop something on the glass.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  День назад

      Haha! I would never do such a thing...honest...!!!

  • @ronniewilson6597
    @ronniewilson6597 5 часов назад

    As a home owner. I would love to do something like this to my kitchen. But terrified that i would get a job done like that.
    Have never had a good experience with any trades working on my property even when you get at least three quotes, recommendations and looking at what builders have done in the past. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @sergiopereira8140
    @sergiopereira8140 7 часов назад

    I live in Portugal in my house there is a flat roof and we sealed it of with liquid rubber and some textile material. Almost like fiber glass. It has almost 10 years and it's still going strong.

  • @damiankimmins3880
    @damiankimmins3880 13 часов назад

    I wonder whether you would find the parapet wall out of line with the exisiting building, meaning the glass had to kick out where it did, or show a gap at the extension end. It would explain why the sealing of the lead seemed acceptable at that end as the gap was much tighter. Also the brickwork step out trying to correct alignment.

  • @AndyP-b9z
    @AndyP-b9z 2 дня назад +1

    It's a lovely extension except for that nonsense. I love what you did with the lead.

  • @PertinaxPertinax
    @PertinaxPertinax 3 дня назад +2

    Adam, you are very brave putting your hands behind that lead as you don't like spiders!! i am sure there are some big ones lurking in there for the winter!! I am sure that extension cost a lot of money - such a shame they did such a poor job of the flashing, as you say the leadwork is crucial to keeping the roof water tight. Nick

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +2

      I honestly never thought of that! Oh man that turns my stomach!

  • @_John_W
    @_John_W 2 дня назад +2

    Great video Adam. With surprise content rather than from the regular menu. Bit of a builders advent calendar. 😜 What’s next.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Yes John, it was a purposeful attempt to shake things up a bit! Glad you enjoyed it mate. Thank you for watching.

  • @Sean006
    @Sean006 2 дня назад

    Nice job sealing the glass roof and lead work 👍
    I would assume there should be some sort of plastic damp proof course under the parapet capping bricks or cavity tray with weep vents.
    Even if you have capping stones don't they have mortar joints?.....not as many but still routes for water and damp ingress.

  • @RonaldFulcrum
    @RonaldFulcrum 2 дня назад +1

    Good video. It's stuff like this that makes hiring people to do building work such a nightmare. It's a shame there's no way to know if you'll get a Mr A, or whichever spanners did that work originally.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Hello Ronald, hope you're well. Yes it's a bit of a minefield isn't it!

  • @alexbowey2760
    @alexbowey2760 7 часов назад

    my solution would be remove glass and make sure both transoms and rafter are sealed with top quality mastic silicone then replace glass ensuring continuation of gasket, the air space that's filled with foam needs removing to allow air to circulate down the rafter (stop straw effect) as condensation will form inside drainage channels then bond a epdm membrane with membrane adhesive (comes in a sausage cartridge ) to under top flashing overlap on glass then fit pressure plates and caps then would get a aluminium top flashing powder coated (can be manufactured locally to profile that works incorporated to fit into chase covering top transom with splice plates up to 3m long )
    I have been fitting these over 50 years with the correct NVQ qualifications

  • @michaelhomer5155
    @michaelhomer5155 2 дня назад +8

    Who measured the glazing! Stevie Wonder 😂

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +3

      Haha! Hello must have forgotten his brail tape measure!

  • @mikeskinner-p1l
    @mikeskinner-p1l 3 дня назад +4

    Could have used compriband first to fill most of the gap then top with sealant.

  • @michaelrose9949
    @michaelrose9949 День назад

    Great job as always. I could see the issues as soon as u went outside thn up the ladder. And how you fixed it I would of done the same all id of done slightly different is foamed or if of push 15mm pipe insulation down to pack the gap and be flexible then silicones over like you did and trimmed to take out the gap. Parapet you right completely wrong I think as you can grp id cap it in osb like you did on the basement build job and make your own cappings. Lead would still need similar prep osb etc or there is aluminium cappings. 👍

  • @SME_Ste
    @SME_Ste День назад

    35 tubes of silly billy😂
    I’d of just bonded the trim to the frame then run a bead between the trim and brick.
    The Soudal fix all stuff is very very good Adam.
    They do one that just an adhesive and its super strong

  • @qualitykez
    @qualitykez 22 часа назад

    Great video, you definitely made the best of a bad job! The customer did well to put up with thy for 4 years! Personally I would have foamed the gap with low expansion foam, cut it back and then used something like blackjack bitumen paint or even the rubber paint you used on the parapet wall however I'm sure your silicone idea will be more than adequate and looked to do the job! The new lead work looked great aswel! Regarding the external wall coming down into the room to the exposed steel, do they ever get issues such as condensation due to the cold bridging aspect?

  • @grahameviner2835
    @grahameviner2835 2 дня назад +1

    great vid, learn so much from your vids, do you think there should be cavity trays above the lead, apologise if there is I could'nt see them, thanks

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Hello Graham, how are you? No mate there won't be but there isn't a cavity to put on in anyway so I don't know what good would have been done. Thank you for watching, mate. Take care.

  • @kingofthetrowel1725
    @kingofthetrowel1725 2 дня назад

    Fair play Adam, wish I lived closer I’d love to have worked with you guys, everything you do is thought out and delivered professionally 🙌🏻 I lose jobs because I price to put trays in with jobs like this over parapet and where it will link…as we know the devil is in the detail.

  • @noelkenny7504
    @noelkenny7504 2 дня назад +1

    Great job guys fair play for fixing it for the home owners

  • @peterrobert-e8b
    @peterrobert-e8b День назад

    Great work and hopefully an end to their problems
    could they also have put a nice coping stone finish on that roof wall with a Dpc membrane beneath it for less money

  • @Engpr56
    @Engpr56 3 дня назад +3

    terrible , window company need shaming, disgusting work, your work looks great, i would lead the parapet and cope over the top, i would of sealed with silicone and capped it just like you did. brilliant job

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Cheers mate. Hope you're having a nice evening.

  • @tkthebear984
    @tkthebear984 2 дня назад +2

    That’s a grand job you’ve done there Adam. As for that window company I’ll have to say I’m not impressed with them full stop, I can’t believe the 40mm gap they have left and also not making it waterproof. Thank gawd that Matt has shaved his moustache off, cos he was starting to look like a younger version of Alf Garnett 😂. Once again a very enjoyable video 😁👍

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +1

      Haha! I can confirm that he and Alf Garnet have totally different attitudes to life and the world! Haha! Cheers man.

  • @josephthien9302
    @josephthien9302 2 дня назад +1

    I'm in the states, and to help fill the gap so you don't need so much goop, we have closed cell foam backer rod, SIKA and M-D brand in my area.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Nice one, Joseph. What part of America are you from?

  • @sendembak
    @sendembak День назад

    I was thinking 50x50 pvc angle about 2-4mm, siliconed to the wall and the top of those lovely windows.
    Just a thought, however I do admire your remedy.
    KP

  • @peterharkes1465
    @peterharkes1465 2 дня назад +2

    That'll never leak now Adam after 32 tubes worth! 😂 just wondering how you sealed around the window sill with the lead?
    Great job man, love your channel.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад +2

      Hello Peter. Hope you're well, mate. The first course of lead went straight under it and then the second butted up to it, nothing too fancy or extravagant mate!

  • @ianbird4737
    @ianbird4737 3 дня назад +2

    My guess on this is that the extension isn't perfectly in line with the house wall. I wouldn't be surprised if, at the garden end, the roof beam is tight to the wall but that it runs out over the huge length of the roof to give that 40mm gap at the house end.
    However, it should certainly have been sealed. Was it a case of "How the heck are we going to seal that?" "I dunno."

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +2

      It's a consistent 40mm all the way down, Ian. It's quite something!

  • @samsungcrossland2036
    @samsungcrossland2036 3 дня назад +1

    It definitely looks better with new lead work finger crossed it keeps water out 👍

  • @newtomthai3855
    @newtomthai3855 12 часов назад

    great job

  • @doitforyourself9741
    @doitforyourself9741 3 дня назад +2

    Another cracking video . well done lads

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад

      Thank you mate, really appreciate that. Hope you're well.

  • @funstuffthateveryonemustse804
    @funstuffthateveryonemustse804 2 дня назад +1

    Glazing companies opt out of lead work quite regularly due to unskilled staff. I manage a dg firm and it’s funny cos the installers that can lead often just do it through habit and diligence. Too many are scared of the responsibility

  • @alfielogan4915
    @alfielogan4915 2 дня назад +1

    Great video . I learned something great job

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  2 дня назад

      Nice one, Alfie. Hope you're well, mate.

  • @apsbrian1
    @apsbrian1 21 час назад

    Metal straps on wall plate then fix to the wall as, I bet that wall plate is not very secure with that amont of gap. Then, run plywood along the back at an angle, then lead over it and join the lead with welted folds. FYI, always cover the glass with tarp when chasing brickwork out as the dust will damage the glass coating, also use silicone that is compatible with self clean glass.

  • @mrboyban
    @mrboyban 3 дня назад +2

    Surely that glass frame should have a water tight trim to be installed before the lead, otherwise you'll always end up with that external angle between the frame and the brick wall.

  • @kevinkvs9746
    @kevinkvs9746 3 дня назад +4

    Don’t know what’s worse that job or the van 🤣👍🏻

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +3

      It's a close call, and now that the roof is water tight that may have given it the edge...

    • @bilpat5123
      @bilpat5123 2 дня назад +1

      😂

    • @kevinkvs9746
      @kevinkvs9746 2 дня назад +1

      @@Mr_A_Builders 🤣🤣🤣