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T&G Chipboard Flooring. My Cottage Renovation
Continuing on with my DIY journey. They always say, "buy the worst house in the best street". This is exactly what we've done, we bought an old abandoned cottage with about an acre of land as our new renovation project... an overview of what we have been getting up to lately, buying a property at Auction. Follow me on this exciting new adventure capturing the highlights of my progress. After months of working on the surrounding land now I finally get to replace the rotten dodgy hallway floor joists and fit the new tongue and grooved chipboard flooring, step by step. New cottage updates coming soon.
#countrylife #countryhome #renovationproject #oldhouserenovation #newhome #newlifemotivation #newlifeinthecountry #propertydevelopment #diy #beautifulnature #Carpentry #bricklaying #buildingstuff #flooring
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How to replace old floor Joists. My Cottage Renovation
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Continuing on my DIY journey. They always say, "buy the worst house in the best street". This is exactly what we've done, we bought an old abandoned cottage with about an acre of land as our new renovation project... an overview of what we have been getting up to lately, buying a property at Auction. Follow me on this exciting new adventure capturing the highlights of my progress. After months ...
Jack of all trades, master of none! My Cottage Renovation
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Continuing on my journey. They always say, "buy the worst house in the best street". This is exactly what we've done, we bought an old abandoned cottage with about an acre of land as our new renovation project... an overview of what we have been getting up to lately, buying a property at Auction. Follow me on this exciting new adventure capturing the highlights of my progress. After months of w...
The Rip Out, My Cottage Renovation
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Continuing on my journey. They always say, "buy the worst house in the best street". This is exactly what we've done, we bought an old abandoned cottage with about an acre of land as our new renovation project... an overview of what we have been getting up to lately, buying a property at Auction. Follow me on this exciting new adventure capturing the highlights of my progress. After months of w...
Saving Money, Building My Garden Room
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The final stages of my big garden room build, Saving the pounds by doing it myself and lining the walls, no need to hire in a plaster. Doing it yourself and working on your own, this is the final parts of my self contained garden room build project and how I built it my self. The first part concentrated on building the foundations and supports to internal fit out and decoration jobs... keep wat...
Small kitchen? Building My Garden Room
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The final stages of my big garden room build, Installing the mini kitchenette. Doing it yourself and working on your own, this is the final parts of my self contained garden room build project and how I built it my self. The first part concentrated on building the foundations and supports to internal fit out and decoration jobs... keep watching for updates. #gardenroom #diy #carpentry #design #...
Simple flooring, Building My Garden Room
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The final stages of my big garden room build, Laying the laminate flooring. Doing it yourself and working on your own, this is the final parts of my self contained garden room build project and how I built it my self. The first part concentrated on building the foundations and supports to internal fit out and decoration jobs... keep watching for updates. #gardenroom #diy #carpentry #design #cou...
Tiling, My Garden Room Build
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The final stages of my big garden room build, tiling the walls and floor and fitting out all the bathroom components. Doing it yourself and working on your own, this is the fifth part of my self contained garden room build project and how I built it my self. The first part concentrated on building the foundations and supports to laying in joists, second part was building the walls and adding a ...
What Insulation Do I Use, Building My Garden Room
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This is my forth stage of the big garden room build, choosing the ceiling and wall insulation, adding some vapour barrier sheeting and then plasterboard. Doing it yourself and working on your own, this is the fourth part of my self contained garden room build project and how I built it my self. The first part concentrated on building the foundations and supports to laying in joists, second part...
Metal Cladding, Building My Garden Room
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Metal Cladding, Building My Garden Room
Framing My Garden Room, Walls & Roof
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Framing My Garden Room, Walls & Roof
Drylining, Working with Plasterboard
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Drylining, Working with Plasterboard
Building My Garden Room, Good Foundations
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Building My Garden Room, Good Foundations
DeWalt 1st fix Nail Gun Review
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DeWalt 1st fix Nail Gun Review
Lone Working, Try Using a Dead-Leg
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Lone Working, Try Using a Dead-Leg
How to Build a Stud Wall With a Doorway
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How to Build a Stud Wall With a Doorway
Building My Raised Deck - The Finale
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Building My Raised Deck - The Finale
How to make your own Deck Railings
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How to make your own Deck Railings
Building My Raised Deck - Part 2
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Building My Raised Deck - Part 2
How I built my raised deck - Part 1
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How I built my raised deck - Part 1
Constructing a concrete slab. Our DIY build.
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Constructing a concrete slab. Our DIY build.
The 1000 meter fencing project, my epic build to secure the site.
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The 1000 meter fencing project, my epic build to secure the site.
Tips & Tricks DIY, How to fit door hinges.
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Tips & Tricks DIY, How to fit door hinges.
Reviewing my first budget friendly concrete mixer.
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Reviewing my first budget friendly concrete mixer.
Don't throw your wood scraps away, make a simple garden bench.
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Don't throw your wood scraps away, make a simple garden bench.
Transforming the landscape, cottage renovation.
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Transforming the landscape, cottage renovation.
How to move a large caravan, DIY style.
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How to move a large caravan, DIY style.
Scheppach HP1300S compactor unboxing & review
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Scheppach HP1300S compactor unboxing & review
Scheppach PLM1800 Planner-thicknesser: Unboxing & Review
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Scheppach PLM1800 Planner-thicknesser: Unboxing & Review
Cottage renovation, did we make a mistake? Part 2
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Cottage renovation, did we make a mistake? Part 2

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @euanleslie8081
    @euanleslie8081 День тому

    What thickness of wood did you use for the studs?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 День тому

      They are standard CLS timber studs 38mm x 68mm. 👍

  • @markdyballuk
    @markdyballuk 3 дні тому

    congratulations Mark, another job ticked off, well done

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 дні тому

      Kind of you to say, thank you again for supporting my channel.

    • @markdyballuk
      @markdyballuk 2 дні тому

      @@mjsimo1 it's my pleasure Mark, thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍

  • @Lyonscarpentry
    @Lyonscarpentry 3 дні тому

    I feel you at the end of the video, this heat has been rough😝

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 дні тому

      A combination of being out of shape and getting old doesn't help in this heat 🤣 Thanks for watching.

  • @Doug....
    @Doug.... 6 днів тому

    Well I for one thought you made a great job of that Mark. The sandwich beams look immensely strong. Well done

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 5 днів тому

      On a tight budget the new beams were a good option, thank you. Thanks for watching 👌

  • @Lyonscarpentry
    @Lyonscarpentry 6 днів тому

    Should of got a 94mm hanger for them stairwell openings mark, shouldn’t cut back any material from the hangers because it messes with the structural integrity of them

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 5 днів тому

      It's a good shout and I can understand your thinking. I didn't have an option in this case, thanks for watching, means a lot 👍

  • @bigjohn5689
    @bigjohn5689 7 днів тому

    “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” While many people associate the term “jack of all trades” with negativity, it was never meant to be a negative. It was actually a compliment.

  • @peter-pg5yc
    @peter-pg5yc 8 днів тому

    My only thought is insulation..

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 8 днів тому

      Good question, insulation will be fitted to the outside of the building... video coming soon 😁

  • @markdyballuk
    @markdyballuk 8 днів тому

    well done Mark

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 8 днів тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching. 👍

  • @patboudotlamot
    @patboudotlamot 8 днів тому

    bon dépiautage ¡

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 8 днів тому

      Thank you for watching 👍

  • @markdyballuk
    @markdyballuk 26 днів тому

    good job Mark, looking excellent

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 25 днів тому

      Thank you! Cheers!👍

  • @duracelloptimum
    @duracelloptimum 28 днів тому

    Hi mate how long did it take?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 27 днів тому

      Thanks for watching, it took me about 4 weeks to complete.

  • @markdyballuk
    @markdyballuk Місяць тому

    Hello Mark, hope all is going well in your new place. Did you get Building Control? Did you go for a council one or private? Many thanks

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      Hi, Thank you... it's a bloody nightmare lol🤣... biggest refurb I've ever done! Because I was selling that property you need a sign off cert from your local Building control, so that's what I done and it was fine no issues if you work with them.

    • @markdyballuk
      @markdyballuk Місяць тому

      @@mjsimo1 thank you Mark, much obliged. one last question please, did you need to dig out the concrete where the door was to put in a foundation, were the services under there (gas/electricity) was it difficult to avoid them? Cheers

  • @kiwi235kiwi
    @kiwi235kiwi Місяць тому

    Wondering what was the reason you secured joists to wall, could you have just shimmed joists off the floor? Thanks!

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      It seemed to me the easiest way to level up the floor and I was also matching the height of the hallway to have one continuous same level floor. Your right wouldn't have been an issue off the concrete floor. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @tarak3439
    @tarak3439 Місяць тому

    You didnt need to dig the floor out for proper insulation, did you get building regs approval?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      Hi, no because my floor was raised which allowed insulation and DPC on top. Yes fully inspected and signed off by local building control, thanks for watching.

  • @markdyballuk
    @markdyballuk Місяць тому

    You're getting there Mark, good to see your progress.... I've heard a lot of good things about DIY kitchens, might use them next year

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching 👍 DIY Kitchens are not too bad and third time we have used them, no complaints so far and really well made for the money.

    • @markdyballuk
      @markdyballuk Місяць тому

      @@mjsimo1 thanks Mark, appreciate your recommendation mate 👍

  • @jablot5054
    @jablot5054 Місяць тому

    Did you need planning to change the door into a wall, as it changes the appearance? Nice job .

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      I did ask but planning was not required no, thank you for watching.

  • @paulkeen8057
    @paulkeen8057 Місяць тому

    Should of painted the wall and cut out the Skirting out. But great build 👍

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tip.

  • @kiwi235kiwi
    @kiwi235kiwi Місяць тому

    Did your garage floor have a slope? If so how did you get the battens level?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      No my garage floor was level. Battens? do you mean floor joists, I had a raised floor to match the rest of the house and I had a bout 10/12 inches of space to work with to level up the 5" joists I used, not battens. Thanks for watching.

  • @jordanblacow3139
    @jordanblacow3139 Місяць тому

    Is the insulation you have used loft insulation, if it is, is it fine to use for walls. Does your room feel warm. Just about to start my garage and rockwool is a cheaper option than other materials at the moment Thanks

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 Місяць тому

      If costs are a factor like myself 100mm knauf roll insulation is fine to use in walls and roofs, building regs approved. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching 👍

  • @robb2869
    @robb2869 2 місяці тому

    Great video Mark, I've been looking for one of these but can't really justify spending £600 on a Dewalt or Makita (as much as I'd like to!) I've had Scheppach tools before and not had any problems so it looks like a no brainer to me, my next purchase I think! I hope you're still happy with it a few months on?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and glad it helped out a bit. They hover around £300 mark, so not to bad a price. Like yourself I didn't want to spend too much, it's a great useful little machine, a tad on the noisy side so get some good ear defenders.

  • @tinman7743
    @tinman7743 2 місяці тому

    You mentioned rollers on the top? What function do they serve?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      When you're planning timber you pass the wood back over the top of the machine and rollers aid that process.

  • @JohnMcGuire-ko6sg
    @JohnMcGuire-ko6sg 2 місяці тому

    fantastic job

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @harryacam
    @harryacam 2 місяці тому

    Excellent 👍👍👍

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @edbrumby2891
    @edbrumby2891 2 місяці тому

    i would have liked to see how the extraction hood fitted. see a few negative reports about the suction but of course they dont say what suction device they are using

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Hi, thanks for watching. It's a plastic hood screwed to the rear with two thumb turns, easy on & off. Extraction wise I have one of these type www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-dc100-215m-hr-electric-l-class-dust-extractor-230v/432xg it does the job for small jobs most of the time. But it can get full quickly if planning a lot of timber and if shaving are large yes rear outlet can get clogged, so I just leave it off and sweep mess up afterwards, use a good mask?

  • @Steven-jn2cw
    @Steven-jn2cw 2 місяці тому

    Hello, Would you still recommend this brushcutter?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Hi, yes cost wise for what it is, I like it and does the job well. It's a bit of a beast, it's my first petrol strimmer so can't really compare to others sorry. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @dylanjones1276
      @dylanjones1276 Місяць тому

      I have two of these machines one is about 5 years old still going strong and had a lot of hard work plastic's is cheap and fuel tank top if you don't put on properly it will leak fuel out and strimmers head cheap plastic so will brack avengely I put Oregon head on my one and great and only other thing had to change was fuel line when not in yeas empty tank of fuel and run machine to empty carb and it should start every time you need it and I run my machine fuel mix 25:1 but up to you

  • @Liam19911
    @Liam19911 2 місяці тому

    I thought you was matching your house bricks not adding cladding ..😢

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      I wish, my brick laying skills are good enough 🤣

  • @jamieniche
    @jamieniche 2 місяці тому

    Could have just painted or rendered.

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Your right might have been easier, didn't really think of it at the time.

  • @JamesTaylor2-cc9zh
    @JamesTaylor2-cc9zh 2 місяці тому

    Non treated wood outside well done this is why if you dont know what you doing dont do it

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Wood was all treated with a timber preserver, wood is not outside, vapour barrier used and was covered over. All signed off by local building control. What video did you watch?

  • @robertcrystals
    @robertcrystals 2 місяці тому

    shouldn't the vapour barrier go under the floor joists and above the concrete?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Yes, your correct it does and there was a second DMP sheeting under the joist, to difficult to video that bit. It was all signed off by building control.

    • @robertcrystals
      @robertcrystals 2 місяці тому

      @@mjsimo1 cool thanks. im doing a similar thing soon and i'm trying to make sure i'm doing it right

  • @4DXTProductions
    @4DXTProductions 2 місяці тому

    Hello do you still use this and would you recommend it now?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      Yes, great little low cost machine. I use it at least twice a week. Downside is, it's a bit noisy.

    • @4DXTProductions
      @4DXTProductions 2 місяці тому

      @@mjsimo1 I believe all thickness planers are noisie. I've been looking at this one and one of the dewalt ones. Thank you for getting back to me.

  • @bigjumbo9479
    @bigjumbo9479 3 місяці тому

    I would have gone a little deeper....

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Standard regs depth 800mm for water mains

  • @bigjumbo9479
    @bigjumbo9479 3 місяці тому

    I'll comment because you have none👍

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thank your so kind....

  • @peewanb
    @peewanb 3 місяці тому

    Looking to do a similar thing, do you need to put DPM behind the insulating wool?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 2 місяці тому

      DPM would go on top of the insulation and under the plasterboard warm side for walls and under/behind for floors. Vapour barrier that allows airflow is best used behind if needed cold side on external walls. Damp or condensation flash point is created when the cold & heat meet. I mostly had internal walls, so not needed.

  • @simonharry1023
    @simonharry1023 3 місяці тому

    Where did you buy it

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      eBay a trader bought a batch of 10 from china

  • @davidandrews-scott819
    @davidandrews-scott819 3 місяці тому

    Totally bad will sweat. Well done with the fake wood lol.

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm not sure why you think it will sweat? your welcome to explain to us all the physics behind that theory, cladding is fitted with the suppliers recommended vapour barrier which I'm told has millions of tiny holes in the sheeting to allow air and keep out water. 60 plus years ago when built, behind plastic white cladding above that window, house builders used old plastic bags and it didn't cause any issues and not one bit of rot.

  • @thomasschafer7268
    @thomasschafer7268 3 місяці тому

    Um beim nächsten Mal alles richtig zu machen gehört die OSB Platte auf die Innenseite. Aussen tyvek Folie und die bauphysik ist gerettet. Nicht alles was Amerika vormacht ist auch richtig. Augen auf beim Schuppenbau!!👍🇩🇪

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thank you, but I only speak English.

  • @danielsimpson2273
    @danielsimpson2273 3 місяці тому

    Love it, keep up the good work

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thanks dude, your going sleep in it 🤣🤣

  • @riccardomarinoni6733
    @riccardomarinoni6733 3 місяці тому

    The handlebar is wrong mounting. But great video

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thanks, I realised afterwards 🤣

  • @Graec10
    @Graec10 3 місяці тому

    Very impressive 👍👌

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot 😊

  • @VeronicaMezzettiDraia
    @VeronicaMezzettiDraia 3 місяці тому

    Hi thank you for this video, really helpful! (Also ignore the comments about the bad music, I am not sure those people know that there is a mute button they can use 😂). Could you please tell me what the name of the metal brackets that hold up the joists is? You use them right the the beginning on either side when prepping the floor. Thank you!

    • @VeronicaMezzettiDraia
      @VeronicaMezzettiDraia 3 місяці тому

      And sorry one more thing, what is the second membrane (lighter green) that you put down before the insulation called (8:00)?

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Hi Veronica, thank you for saying😊 there seems to be no pleasing some people and it's hard than it looks editing video's, I have a lot of respect for UA-camrs that are good at it. Metal brackets are called, joist hangers and are very similar www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-100mm-Galvanised-Light-Duty-Hanger---Pack-of-10/p/263711

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      It's called vapour barrier similar to this light gauge one www.screwfix.com/p/capital-valley-plastics-ltd-vapour-barrier-green-300ga-20m-x-2-5m/12869 it was used just to keep the insulation off the concrete floor.

  • @mrseudorastewart4092
    @mrseudorastewart4092 3 місяці тому

    Great job here mate this video helped me a lot! Thanks!!

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thank you, your very kind. If it just helps out one person it makes me very happy 👍

  • @alexlangheld
    @alexlangheld 3 місяці тому

    Vapour barrier on the inside of the stud, breather membrane on the outside. That will sweat

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      60 plus years ago when built, they lined the old cladding above with used plastic bags? never caused any issues.

  • @seanwhite405
    @seanwhite405 3 місяці тому

    That will sweat like a gypsy with a mortgage.

  • @djeamo5187
    @djeamo5187 3 місяці тому

    Pointless to do that. Time and money could have been spent on something better than that im sure. Though good job ive done that cladding a few times

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      It's fair comment, cheapest and easiest way to match in all the windows.

  • @josephcox295
    @josephcox295 3 місяці тому

    Looks worse, sorry

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      It's fair comment, the new buyer loved it...

  • @user-um2zf3pr5d
    @user-um2zf3pr5d 3 місяці тому

    Breathable membrane Plastic sheet will sweat the insulation and rot the timber GREAT😢

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment. It's hard to tell, but it is a breathable membrane with millions of tiny pin holes 😂

  • @gauseb
    @gauseb 3 місяці тому

    Can you make another short showing how it looks with the rest of the house

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Watch my full video and you will see what the full affect of the house looks like, cheers ua-cam.com/video/RYEfkxBSWfg/v-deo.html

  • @jackleisure2471
    @jackleisure2471 3 місяці тому

    You replaced a non-rotting material with something that will rot within years. You know how mad I would be if I knew you did that and I bought that house. I would be pissed.

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the comment, I guess the look worked cement boarding made to like timber will last 100 years 😂

  • @crazycrab8578
    @crazycrab8578 3 місяці тому

    for the money, these are cheaper to get then a tent, and better, to live in,

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Your not far wrong 🤣 the only down side is the big flappy section at the bottom.

  • @LenHarvey2805
    @LenHarvey2805 3 місяці тому

    Cracking work Mark. I really enjoy this style of video, short intro and then timelapse. So fun to watch.

    • @mjsimo1
      @mjsimo1 3 місяці тому

      Awesome, thank you! and kind of you to say cheers.