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

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  • Опубликовано: 8 дек 2024

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  • @AaronYoung-r5p
    @AaronYoung-r5p 3 дня назад +14

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

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  3 дня назад +1

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

    • @kendom33
      @kendom33 День назад +1

      Same happened to me. Surely legislation required

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  День назад

      @kendom33 Really? With a glass roof?

    • @SalomonX88
      @SalomonX88 21 час назад +1

      When are you making the donation for the Children’s hospital ?

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  20 часов назад +1

      @SalomonX88 it's not a donation, so to speak, we're spending the donated money on presents for the kids in the hospital this Christmas. The cut off date for donations is the 12th, this Thursday.

  • @acraftman2823
    @acraftman2823 4 дня назад +103

    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 2 дня назад +2

      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 4 дня назад +31

    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  4 дня назад +4

      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 4 дня назад +38

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

  • @maheshchauhan9290
    @maheshchauhan9290 21 час назад +2

    1. I Would really enjoy working for you in my spare time. 2. Love watching you and your team do good quality work. 3. You are a Brummie too, just like me. 4. You explain simply and there is no ego.

  • @woody123930
    @woody123930 4 дня назад +27

    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  4 дня назад +2

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

    • @Me1234utube
      @Me1234utube 3 дня назад +2

      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 2 дня назад +2

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

  • @paulp1802
    @paulp1802 4 дня назад +14

    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  4 дня назад

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

  • @poconoparker
    @poconoparker 4 дня назад +14

    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 3 дня назад

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

  • @simoncarney9944
    @simoncarney9944 4 дня назад +26

    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  4 дня назад +4

      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.

  • @mikestuart9890
    @mikestuart9890 3 дня назад +13

    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!

  • @nigelsmith1198
    @nigelsmith1198 2 дня назад +10

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

  • @RavenburnX
    @RavenburnX День назад +2

    You are a very skilled individual and giving an honest appraisal of the situation to the customer is commendable, long may you be in business fella
    And yes it’s a damn lovely kitchen, all that exposed brickwork, right up my street that style

  • @liftfan2
    @liftfan2 2 дня назад +11

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

    • @edc1569
      @edc1569 2 дня назад +1

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

    • @nielsvanscheppingen4903
      @nielsvanscheppingen4903 8 часов назад

      There is no thermal bridging what so ever

    • @liftfan2
      @liftfan2 2 часа назад

      Are you saying there are brick slips with insulation underneath? I’m happy to be corrected if it is indeed a job well done.

  • @nadaofnoved9049
    @nadaofnoved9049 2 дня назад +4

    Beautiful lead work there. The upstand looks great.

  • @bignickbignic6190
    @bignickbignic6190 4 дня назад +7

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

  • @johnhughes2113
    @johnhughes2113 4 дня назад +53

    The parapet wall should have caping instead of the headers

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +12

      BOOM!

    • @mikefarley8563
      @mikefarley8563 4 дня назад +7

      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 3 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 3 дня назад +3

      Or lead cap

    • @anthonymakinson2297
      @anthonymakinson2297 3 дня 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 ?

  • @piripi51
    @piripi51 4 дня назад +7

    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.

  • @jruk1981
    @jruk1981 4 дня назад +8

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

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +3

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

  • @alanreeves459
    @alanreeves459 4 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  4 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.

  • @mailbox1016
    @mailbox1016 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @viscuine
    @viscuine 2 дня назад +2

    that lead work you did looks stunning

  • @Doug....
    @Doug.... 4 дня назад +8

    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  4 дня назад +1

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

  • @darkwaxer
    @darkwaxer 3 дня назад +1

    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!

  • @eyeswideopen1984
    @eyeswideopen1984 4 дня назад +8

    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  4 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.

  • @garygoldsmith3887
    @garygoldsmith3887 2 дня назад +1

    Great video, full of great tips. Many thanks👍👍👍

  • @bilpat5123
    @bilpat5123 4 дня назад +11

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

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

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

  • @mohmda4449
    @mohmda4449 2 дня назад +1

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

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

    What a great video, thoroughly enjoyed it, fantastic job

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +1

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

  • @7747bruno1
    @7747bruno1 4 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  4 дня назад +2

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

  • @Peter-ho1os
    @Peter-ho1os 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @christopherhopkinson2411
    @christopherhopkinson2411 2 дня 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.

  • @SBODevelopments
    @SBODevelopments 4 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  4 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 4 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

  • @kendom33
    @kendom33 День назад +2

    I'm.not a builder or roofer. However that was really interesting into the techniques used. Thank you

  • @martinharrison9946
    @martinharrison9946 День назад +2

    Glad for the client that they got a decent builder in to end the nightmare. 👌👍

  • @brianlochrie3958
    @brianlochrie3958 4 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 🍻

  • @PeteH.90
    @PeteH.90 2 дня назад

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

  • @ChrisStacey-z6o
    @ChrisStacey-z6o День назад +2

    I worked for a small glazing company for 20 years, we installed lots of glass roofs to existing and new builds, BUT we never installed the lead - we did however always make sure the builder was aware and had that sorted and ready for us for when we got to site to install so we could leave it watertight by the time we finished and left site.

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  День назад

      Hello Chris. How did that work then? They installed the lead before you got there?

    • @ChrisStacey-z6o
      @ChrisStacey-z6o День назад

      @Mr_A_Builders Hi, yes it was already set in for when we arrived on site, maybe a few times they did it after but I can't remember that happening many times. To my knowledge there was never an issue

  • @DaveJohnson-oh8lg
    @DaveJohnson-oh8lg День назад

    Excellent work 😊 super stuff to correct a load of bollocks

  • @bwj292
    @bwj292 2 дня назад

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

  • @brucejoseph8367
    @brucejoseph8367 4 дня назад +8

    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.

  • @Guvnor100
    @Guvnor100 4 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?

  • @norxand
    @norxand 2 дня назад +4

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

  • @stevebatty2518
    @stevebatty2518 4 дня назад +8

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

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +3

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

  • @bikerchrisukk
    @bikerchrisukk 2 дня назад +1

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

  • @adamuk73
    @adamuk73 4 дня назад +7

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

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +3

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

  • @SalomonX88
    @SalomonX88 7 часов назад

    Been watching the channel now for quite some time really impressed with content. Hope the channel continues to grow and all the best with future Work Merry Christmas.

  • @daibolical8532
    @daibolical8532 4 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  4 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 4 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.

  • @michaelboyle2043
    @michaelboyle2043 4 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.

  • @theonlysbf
    @theonlysbf 4 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.

  • @leo-nj7cc
    @leo-nj7cc 3 дня 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

  • @SME_Ste
    @SME_Ste 3 дня назад +2

    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

    • @paulearp9593
      @paulearp9593 2 дня назад

      Same Here

    • @GarvinMaye
      @GarvinMaye 22 часа назад

      I'd of?? What does that even mean? I'd have possibly?

  • @charlescoulson
    @charlescoulson 4 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.

  • @Me1234utube
    @Me1234utube 3 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.

  • @pw.70
    @pw.70 4 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  4 дня назад +1

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

  • @freeform33
    @freeform33 4 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.

  • @zamadred
    @zamadred 6 часов назад

    Nice leading, i was thinking the same thing about using the pvc strip to cover the gap before covering with lead

  • @Telferroofing
    @Telferroofing 4 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  4 дня назад +1

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

    • @Telferroofing
      @Telferroofing 4 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  4 дня назад +1

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

    • @Telferroofing
      @Telferroofing 4 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 4 дня назад +1

      The joins are also know as welts

  • @colinstevens3071
    @colinstevens3071 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @Engpr56
    @Engpr56 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @TheWebtuts
    @TheWebtuts 4 дня назад +4

    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  4 дня назад +1

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

    • @TheWebtuts
      @TheWebtuts 3 дня 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 3 дня 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.

  • @paulbateman3001
    @paulbateman3001 День назад +2

    Great job well done

  • @_John_W
    @_John_W 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @stevem7250
    @stevem7250 23 часа назад

    What a nightmare for the customer. RUclips a blessing in times and situations like this. Gd man.

  • @AndyP-b9z
    @AndyP-b9z 4 дня назад +1

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

  • @PertinaxPertinax
    @PertinaxPertinax 4 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  4 дня назад +2

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

  • @noelkenny7504
    @noelkenny7504 4 дня назад +1

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

  • @carter83419
    @carter83419 4 дня назад +14

    I bet if you take the bricks off that you won’t find a tray installed, better still the missing weep vents will be a huge clue. Total botch job👎🏻

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +3

      It's been poorly throughout, let's put it that way! But by the time we've finished with it'll be sound. Cheers man.

  • @paulf2529
    @paulf2529 4 дня назад +13

    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 2 дня 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

  • @stevem7868-y4l
    @stevem7868-y4l 4 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  4 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 4 дня назад

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

  • @michaelhomer5155
    @michaelhomer5155 4 дня назад +8

    Who measured the glazing! Stevie Wonder 😂

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад +3

      Haha! Hello must have forgotten his brail tape measure!

  • @tkthebear984
    @tkthebear984 4 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  4 дня назад +1

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

  • @tonycardall7334
    @tonycardall7334 2 дня назад

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

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

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

  • @garymccormack8186
    @garymccormack8186 2 дня 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.

  • @eddiereed5025
    @eddiereed5025 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @alfielogan4915
    @alfielogan4915 4 дня назад +1

    Great video . I learned something great job

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад

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

  • @AdrianCallaghan-je5xt
    @AdrianCallaghan-je5xt 3 дня 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. 👏 👌🍺

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum 3 дня 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  3 дня назад

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

  • @doitforyourself9741
    @doitforyourself9741 4 дня назад +2

    Another cracking video . well done lads

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад

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

  • @martinjohncassidyCASSIDY
    @martinjohncassidyCASSIDY 3 дня 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 2 дня назад

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

  • @alexbowey2760
    @alexbowey2760 2 дня 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

  • @paulgilliland2992
    @paulgilliland2992 4 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  4 дня назад

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

  • @sirmalus5153
    @sirmalus5153 3 дня 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.

  • @peterrobert-e8b
    @peterrobert-e8b 3 дня 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

  • @michaelbritton9778
    @michaelbritton9778 2 дня 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.

  • @jonmills6080
    @jonmills6080 День назад +1

    If you apply strips of exterior plyboard bitumen painted before just short of lead width sealed down with appropriate sealant this would also help lead lay flat and reduce cost of loads sealant there should be at least 150mm overlap of lead join didn't see that in the video either but we'll done for sorting the problem for customer, such a shame some people (builders) get involved in projects and dont understand what water (rain) can do

  • @kevinkvs9746
    @kevinkvs9746 4 дня назад +1

    Cracking job the way it should have been done in the first place 👍🏻👌🏻

    • @Mr_A_Builders
      @Mr_A_Builders  4 дня назад

      Cheers man! Hope you're having a great night.

    • @kevinkvs9746
      @kevinkvs9746 4 дня назад

      ⁠@@Mr_A_Buildersyes Celtic won 1-0 💚🤣👍🏻 cheers bro

  • @Lynnpjjbdndji
    @Lynnpjjbdndji 4 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

  • @catabaticanabatic3800
    @catabaticanabatic3800 4 дня назад +2

    Hahaha, window company "we don't make it waterproof". Imagine a plumber coming around to do a major install and then just shoving off without pressure testing claiming that "it's not my job to make sure there are no leaks".

  • @aows3333
    @aows3333 2 дня 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.

  • @KingstonHomeMaintenance
    @KingstonHomeMaintenance 4 дня назад +1

    Commenting as I watch.
    1- flashing should be another course higher
    2 - could have lead welded the joints.
    3 - no drip on the parapet wall, maybe 2 course Rosemary's.
    4 - the wall isn't straight, it belly's, that's why inwould say there is foam to fill the gap.
    5 - I think i would look at using a filler piece, then the lead will.slope down it,
    6- the glazing company didn't want to seal it or waterproof it because they no doubt knew it would leak, says a lot about them. If it leaked in a year or 2 they can then say it wasn't us.

  • @daryls43
    @daryls43 3 дня 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

  • @AdrianFaulkner-iv8rm
    @AdrianFaulkner-iv8rm 2 дня 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

  • @kingofthetrowel1725
    @kingofthetrowel1725 4 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.

  • @leesmith1558
    @leesmith1558 22 часа назад

    I`m a self employed window fitter. Normally that 40mm would be taken up by letting the roof drop down a degree or two, so I can`t see why you wouldn`t let it drop back to the wall unless its tighter at one end, or perhaps the steel or something underneath was preventing the ridge from dropping down a few mill. Either way they should have made some kind of platform to lead to,as you did and yes the installer should be leading it.
    A word of caution regarding all these super clear hybrid polymer sealants. I`ve used a couple of types that make all sorts of claims, when I returned to the job a year or so later they either turned to vaseline or cracked and disintegrated .I`d stick to a good quality neutral cure silicone for most jobs, except on self cleaning glass where you do have to pick a specific sealant. Soudal make one I think its initials s.c.g. for self clean glass that seems ok

  • @samsungcrossland2036
    @samsungcrossland2036 4 дня назад +1

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

  • @johnscabintech
    @johnscabintech День назад

    Great video, the gap maybe caused by the pitch. It might be 40mm at the top and 10mm at the bottom / inside couldn't tell from the video. I think the biggest issue is their should have been a plastic trim (like what was located by the house on the downslope). I would have filled the gap with foam and then put trim over the top like you did, but like you said you have to wait for the foam to go off. But having said that the way you have done it gives it 3 layers of protection (sealant, plastic trim + sealant and lastly flashing). The foam would just limit the cold bridging. Thompson roof seal for the bricks (its dries a black ash colour + lasts 10 years at least) or any liquid roof would work but the Thompson dries a black ash colour so similar to the bricks already in place. If the customer doesn't mind the change in colour I would use Ultraflex liquid roof; its amazing and instantly waterproof and the sealant they do can be painted with their liquid roof in 20 minutes and bonds providing a complete seal. Flashing like you said if cost is not an option and you can find someone good enough to work with that size flashing would be ideal. Anyway great video nice to see someone going above just trying to repair what's already in place.

  • @amazing451
    @amazing451 2 дня 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.👍👍👍👍