Great video, it’s nice to see the full project from start finish, as it gives you a real understanding of just how much work goes into the project. Props to MCM for filming too
I am surprised you didnt leave the footer disconnected to the stone saw through the stone and set a form for the concrete pier to rise up about a foot above the stone so if for some reason it did shift or settle the stone is free from it. And maybe about half the concrete thickness in the pit. Same depth but the pier rising up to height. Not trying to being critical at all. As this way I described was the way I had done it in the past and just throwing out some ideas as my thoughts arent always the absolute only way. Thanks, nice job...
Thanks for the comment. The footing is as much to support the weight not just as a pier but also as a load spreading foundation to the ground. A structural engineer way smarter than me advised me to make them like this, and I can't even fathom the calculations to work it out ha ha!
@@simonbowler1I like it the way it's done in the video. Strong concrete footing, and flag stone also is supported by the footing, and the other stones are lightly tied into the one structure. I think it gives more stability to prevent leaning. And less likely to sink or settle because of the wider footprint of the stones. I was wondering if there might be a little bit of ReBar steel pieces at 90°: L down vertical pointing straight down into the footing, then L top horizontal spread out from the footing, just a few cms under the stones. But I think it's unnecessary for the load on the stones. The commenter, I understand your way would allow vertical movement without cracking the stone, but it also reduces stability. Pros and cons both ways. It's good for us all to think about it, chat, and then some smart fella will actually do the engineering maths for us and we'll have to agree with him 😂
I came here from the Bafel 50 monster skillsaw. I like your consideration for your customers that you always include the LED light strip cutout. Just in case. They could also use it for speaker wires too. Maybe even TV aerial, power, etc.
That’s an absolutely beautiful job and I’m loving your videos. I would have probably dug in a soak away for the downpipe when you had the slabs up, that way the downpipe goes through the slabs into the soak away and the client wont be getting an algae covered patio where the gutter outlet now sits. I understand sometimes clients don’t want to spend extra money.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it we loved building it. Your right that would have been a great idea, and again your right that was a bit more invasive and additional cost than the customer wanted. They wash their patio each year so they were happy for it to run off naturally as there was a reasonable fall away.
Running the gutter downpipe down the corner seems like a waste of a lovely oak post , also spilling onto the patio will definitely start to colour the patio very quickly . Personally I'd have extended the gutter slightly and run it down the face of the brick work with a small soak away if there was no access to existing drainage . I'm sure it was probably the clients decision though
It's a testament to your skill that I bothered watching this video until its conclusion. The audio quality is dire - it's in Mono and the video lacks detail. The end result though - is a beautiful, well-constructed and functional Gazebo.
It’s down to cost, the boards on top of the rafters are also softwood, if they were oak, it would of doubled the cost of the project. But i agree, they wood of looked good.
Just found your UA-cam, great name, same hair style "spooky" and I'm ex master craftsman even more spooky. I enjoyed your work and watching the builds.
Nice to watch someone who takes pride in their work.
thank you much appreciated
What an awesome job! Very nice to watch
Thank you very much!
Great video, it’s nice to see the full project from start finish, as it gives you a real understanding of just how much work goes into the project. Props to MCM for filming too
Thanks for watching… yes… Middle Class Mark is an expert behind the camera 👌🏼
Thanks for showing the process. I've learned a lot from your videos. Also, you don't look a day over 29.
😂 thanks for watching 👍🏻
See 4:55 - he has got wrinkles. I guess Simon is 29 a) years old. Was allowed to have a laugh because I have same genetical haircut.
Very nice.
I am surprised you didnt leave the footer
disconnected to the stone saw through the stone and set a form for the concrete pier to rise up about a foot above the stone so if for some reason it did shift or settle the stone is free from it. And maybe about half the concrete thickness in the pit. Same depth but the pier rising up to height.
Not trying to being
critical at all.
As this way I described was the way I had done it in the past and just throwing out some ideas as my thoughts arent always the absolute only way. Thanks, nice job...
Thanks for the comment. The footing is as much to support the weight not just as a pier but also as a load spreading foundation to the ground. A structural engineer way smarter than me advised me to make them like this, and I can't even fathom the calculations to work it out ha ha!
@@simonbowler1I like it the way it's done in the video. Strong concrete footing, and flag stone also is supported by the footing, and the other stones are lightly tied into the one structure.
I think it gives more stability to prevent leaning. And less likely to sink or settle because of the wider footprint of the stones.
I was wondering if there might be a little bit of ReBar steel pieces at 90°: L down vertical pointing straight down into the footing, then L top horizontal spread out from the footing, just a few cms under the stones. But I think it's unnecessary for the load on the stones.
The commenter, I understand your way would allow vertical movement without cracking the stone, but it also reduces stability. Pros and cons both ways.
It's good for us all to think about it, chat, and then some smart fella will actually do the engineering maths for us and we'll have to agree with him 😂
❤the length of the brace is on your framing square ❤
Excellent video!! The porch/gazebo looks brilliant!!
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Hi 👋, Nice Job, 👍,
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I came here from the Bafel 50 monster skillsaw.
I like your consideration for your customers that you always include the LED light strip cutout. Just in case. They could also use it for speaker wires too. Maybe even TV aerial, power, etc.
That's a good point! Even more ways we are looking after the electricians without even knowing it ha ha!
That’s an absolutely beautiful job and I’m loving your videos. I would have probably dug in a soak away for the downpipe when you had the slabs up, that way the downpipe goes through the slabs into the soak away and the client wont be getting an algae covered patio where the gutter outlet now sits. I understand sometimes clients don’t want to spend extra money.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it we loved building it.
Your right that would have been a great idea, and again your right that was a bit more invasive and additional cost than the customer wanted. They wash their patio each year so they were happy for it to run off naturally as there was a reasonable fall away.
Running the gutter downpipe down the corner seems like a waste of a lovely oak post , also spilling onto the patio will definitely start to colour the patio very quickly . Personally I'd have extended the gutter slightly and run it down the face of the brick work with a small soak away if there was no access to existing drainage . I'm sure it was probably the clients decision though
Not knowing your business a $2,500 tool seemed pricey.
Then I saw this build. GOOD decision!!
Ha ha! Its invaluable!
It's a testament to your skill that I bothered watching this video until its conclusion. The audio quality is dire - it's in Mono and the video lacks detail. The end result though - is a beautiful, well-constructed and functional Gazebo.
Hi great job,,do you do jobs,,and what’s the price on that please thanks Graham
Hi Graham, we do yes, if you send an email to simon@simon-bowler.co.uk I’ll happily respond 👍🏻
Emailed you Simon
Nice work, I’m surprised you used treated lumber for your rafters, 2x8 oak rafters would have set off your oak ceiling boards 😊
It’s down to cost, the boards on top of the rafters are also softwood, if they were oak, it would of doubled the cost of the project. But i agree, they wood of looked good.
Amazing work! How come oak is not used for the roof timbers and the wall plate timber? Is it too expensive or is treated better for this use?
It's a bit of both, but in all honesty it often comes down to the cost for the customer
What fixing do you use to fix the wall plate please?
Great work by the way! Inspired me to try one on my house!
We used some m12 masonry bolts 👍🏻
Thanks
Hi Simon, what anchor resin would you use for the staddle stones? Is there a particular brand you prefer? Thanks for all the videos, so helpful.
Where did you get those work trousers from ?
Snickers 👍🏻
Simon where are you based
We’re thinking of having something like this done
We’re in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Thanks
Hi,
We’re based in Yorkshire. We don’t tend to travel as far as West Sussex I’m afraid but feel free to give me a call and we can have a chat about it
❤why do you want to fast forward but say what you are going to do ❤
Maybe I missed it, but how do you fix the posts to the stone?
There’s a location pin in the top of the stone 👍🏻
Just found your UA-cam, great name, same hair style "spooky" and I'm ex master craftsman even more spooky. I enjoyed your work and watching the builds.
That’s spooky!