Roger is like a kid in a sweet shop on this project! My place is the other side of the border (Grew up in Cornwall) and is entirely built from late even though it's a mid terrace, apparently all of the material came from a long gone query that used to be at the top of the hill that the house is on.
I remember this place going up for sale ... looked like a bargain at the time, now, not so much looking at how much work is needed! Beautiful house and I hope they get it how they envision it looking.
Despite being a world away in South Africa Roger, I love watching your videos. A lot to learn or even re affirm what I've taught myself. Our building methods and regulations are probably way different to what you have in the UK, but still I take note, seeing as we did at one time have some very British rules in force here! Edit: Skill Builder is an apt name for your channel, it's all about skill and, most important, common sense.
Thanks John. We have a few South African builders in London and one that I know is doing very well for himself with some property deals. It would be interesting for us to see how different and similar your houses are out there.
@@SkillBuilder Our buildings are 99.9% brick built, as in the UK. My own house is strange in that it has a cast concrete top section of all the outer walls, from picture rail to the top. Not one structural crack after 75 years, a few plaster cracks, yes. The other, more interesting, thing is the building method: there is from the bottom, foundation, 3 courses clay brick, one course cement block, (18 inch for perimeter, 9 inch internal walls) 3 courses clay and so on all the way up. The cement block cavities are filled with river rocks! As was I suppose the fashion in 1948, a pitch fibre DPC under the walls. All suspended Oregon pine floors, except for the kitchen and bathrooms which are concrete slabs, topped by a thatch roof. The original plans show no water or electrical supply to be included in the build, although that was added at some time. I love the old place, I've been here for 32 years now!
Really enjoying these videos, would love varous shots around the work site maby some drone shots to get the lay out of the site etc. As well as interviews... still missive thumbs up tp all involved 🙂👍
Beautiful, bless him ( and his money,) :) hopefully someday the government will help more to daring caring people who dare take on a listed build renovation. Props to the man . An kid in a sweet shop roger😅
Unfortunately a lot of the work of Historic England makes it more difficult or impossible to turn old buildings into energy efficient dwellings that are free from damp. They believe that old is always better. You need deep pockets and a lot of patience to take on a listed building renovation. The result is that many lovely buildings are left to deteriorate, which benefits nobody.
@Skill Builder I've encountered it a lot Roger and its pretty shameful, especially how heritage play judge and jury and a lot of time they don't have a clue , " save timber" don't alter bond . A few tweaks and we could have a lot of listed even graded attempted by passionate people with a good heart instead the red tape wraps it until its delaperdated. Crying shame
Another great video , didn't know that cofnish slate can deteriorate from salt air , edinburgh must have a different regional slate . Roofs in the city haven't been touch in a couple of hundred years . Wish the Cornish renovation all the best, they have their work cut out for them . Quality content as always Rog 👌
Alec We will be showing our visit to a Cornish slate quarry in a week or so. It seems that the salt may not be so much airborne as in the slate in the form of ground salts. The quarry owner explained that the good quality slate is deeper in the ground. Slates can delaminate if they are poor quality and that tends to happen most with slate that is close to the surface. A grade one slate that has a nice ring about it should be good for 200 years. As you know, it is often the fixings that fail after a mere 100 years.
A typical lobby entry mini manor of the 17thC judging by the tracery over the windows , built in slate over the usual killas . This one appears to have a kitchen as an addition rather than seperate . Properties of this type could be found empty all over the Duchy during the 80s and early 90s . The armour in a garland signifies a group of families intermarried of lesser status and not of the major families of Cornwall. Looks like the original granite stonework that would have surrounded the opening in the main residence has been robbed out but a number of examples of this period can be found in publically accessible buildings all over the county to enable reproduction and restoration. For ideas visit The Miners at Mithian for stunning ceilings and details . Too late now probably, but when dealing with replacement floors , check whether the building is sited in an area that requires radon gas evacuation or not as although the work here is under permitted development , for the benefit of future occupation, the construction of an underfloor sump and vent system might be a good idea .
i try to find donation link to say thank you, you once mentioned a charity for little boy you meet at backyard football but i could not find that anymore, can you provide us with list of your favourite charity for people who want to say thank you for this great and helpfull channel
Surveyors, like the one who told me in his report that I had a gas boiler when that boiler had oil boiler written on the front! are worse than useless, misinformation and not reporting major defects could almost bankrupt a person. I was nieve and assumed he must know, perhaps it had been converted. The oil tank was hidden but that's no excuse for such a poor survey and exposing their client to huge risks they are paying to avoid. In my case it didn't matter a lot but it made me angry that he was charging for such incompetence. Knowing the types of survey you are paying for and the qualification and reputation of a surveyor is essential. Exclusions written into the contract make many worthless in the event a serious fault has been missed. A valuation is only a guess at what a property will sell for. A full structural survey costs more but actually looks at the structure of the building. A house buyers report gives an indication of the condition of the property but is not the same as a full structural surveyor and is usually only information not accepting much liability for mistakes in the report.
You may be right but we caught him in the middle of taking his roof off and framing out for skylights. He really wanted to get on with the job. Building can be a stressful game but he seemed to have it all under control.
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Would be great if you guys did a follow up when its done
Roger is like a kid in a sweet shop on this project! My place is the other side of the border (Grew up in Cornwall) and is entirely built from late even though it's a mid terrace, apparently all of the material came from a long gone query that used to be at the top of the hill that the house is on.
What a lovely place ... Looks like they're putting the Soul! right back into it :-)
Skill Builder at the Cinema! Looks like a great project Fiddian has got his teeth in to!!
I love the timber frame idea skinned with local stone. You get the classic look but with today's performance.
I remember this place going up for sale ... looked like a bargain at the time, now, not so much looking at how much work is needed! Beautiful house and I hope they get it how they envision it looking.
Despite being a world away in South Africa Roger, I love watching your videos. A lot to learn or even re affirm what I've taught myself. Our building methods and regulations are probably way different to what you have in the UK, but still I take note, seeing as we did at one time have some very British rules in force here! Edit: Skill Builder is an apt name for your channel, it's all about skill and, most important, common sense.
Thanks John. We have a few South African builders in London and one that I know is doing very well for himself with some property deals. It would be interesting for us to see how different and similar your houses are out there.
@@SkillBuilder Our buildings are 99.9% brick built, as in the UK. My own house is strange in that it has a cast concrete top section of all the outer walls, from picture rail to the top. Not one structural crack after 75 years, a few plaster cracks, yes. The other, more interesting, thing is the building method: there is from the bottom, foundation, 3 courses clay brick, one course cement block, (18 inch for perimeter, 9 inch internal walls) 3 courses clay and so on all the way up. The cement block cavities are filled with river rocks! As was I suppose the fashion in 1948, a pitch fibre DPC under the walls. All suspended Oregon pine floors, except for the kitchen and bathrooms which are concrete slabs, topped by a thatch roof. The original plans show no water or electrical supply to be included in the build, although that was added at some time. I love the old place, I've been here for 32 years now!
I could watch hours of Roger driving about the countryside bothering diy'ers and professionals. K. McCloud, eat your heart out
Nice to hear an apparently pragmatic & balanced approach to a restoration too many fall into one of two camps, beautiful historic property !
Lovely video Roger and the team. I feel like I’m on holiday with you! 👏👏👏👏
beautiful building
Interesting projects keep them coming Roger
Really enjoying these videos, would love varous shots around the work site maby some drone shots to get the lay out of the site etc. As well as interviews... still missive thumbs up tp all involved 🙂👍
Alaskan saw Mill is the name of the chainsaw guide you were referring to.
Beautiful, bless him ( and his money,) :) hopefully someday the government will help more to daring caring people who dare take on a listed build renovation. Props to the man . An kid in a sweet shop roger😅
Unfortunately a lot of the work of Historic England makes it more difficult or impossible to turn old buildings into energy efficient dwellings that are free from damp. They believe that old is always better. You need deep pockets and a lot of patience to take on a listed building renovation. The result is that many lovely buildings are left to deteriorate, which benefits nobody.
@Skill Builder I've encountered it a lot Roger and its pretty shameful, especially how heritage play judge and jury and a lot of time they don't have a clue , " save timber" don't alter bond . A few tweaks and we could have a lot of listed even graded attempted by passionate people with a good heart instead the red tape wraps it until its delaperdated. Crying shame
Another great video , didn't know that cofnish slate can deteriorate from salt air , edinburgh must have a different regional slate . Roofs in the city haven't been touch in a couple of hundred years . Wish the Cornish renovation all the best, they have their work cut out for them . Quality content as always Rog 👌
Alec
We will be showing our visit to a Cornish slate quarry in a week or so. It seems that the salt may not be so much airborne as in the slate in the form of ground salts.
The quarry owner explained that the good quality slate is deeper in the ground. Slates can delaminate if they are poor quality and that tends to happen most with slate that is close to the surface. A grade one slate that has a nice ring about it should be good for 200 years. As you know, it is often the fixings that fail after a mere 100 years.
Delabole Slate is the best in the world. In human terms it pretty much lasts for ever. As you said the fixings are what fails.
@@SingleTrack66 I thought north wales slate Penryn was the best in the world?
@@chelps6411 I knew people would start slating eachother on this one. Cornish versus the rest of the world
My next door but one neighbours have a couple of bats that flit around in the evenings. We live 50 yards away and never see them. (Newton Abbot Devon)
David
You have never seen those bats and they have never seen you. Neither of you has proof that the other exists.
A typical lobby entry mini manor of the 17thC judging by the tracery over the windows , built in slate over the usual killas . This one appears to have a kitchen as an addition rather than seperate . Properties of this type could be found empty all over the Duchy during the 80s and early 90s . The armour in a garland signifies a group of families intermarried of lesser status and not of the major families of Cornwall. Looks like the original granite stonework that would have surrounded the opening in the main residence has been robbed out but a number of examples of this period can be found in publically accessible buildings all over the county to enable reproduction and restoration. For ideas visit The Miners at Mithian for stunning ceilings and details .
Too late now probably, but when dealing with replacement floors , check whether the building is sited in an area that requires radon gas evacuation or not as although the work here is under permitted development , for the benefit of future occupation, the construction of an underfloor sump and vent system might be a good idea .
Is it the old bitumen underfelt hes using (cant tell)..apparently anything else kills the bats..even the bat friendly type!
Interesting 🤔
i try to find donation link to say thank you, you once mentioned a charity for little boy you meet at backyard football but i could not find that anymore, can you provide us with list of your favourite charity for people who want to say thank you for this great and helpfull channel
Nice 🧱👍🏽🤙🏾🤙🏾
Imagine how much all that stone for the walled garden alone would cost these days.
the aspect ratio on this was like watching a film
Madge
Cinema scope is the native format of that camera so we thought we would give it a try.
@@SkillBuilder looks fantastic
Hi Roger I really need your help with a damp/ mould problem in my son bedroom how do I get in touch with your company many thanks Sally
www.skill-builder.uk/send
Use the web page to upload photographs and questions.
Cement based screed Every Time
Surveyors, like the one who told me in his report that I had a gas boiler when that boiler had oil boiler written on the front! are worse than useless, misinformation and not reporting major defects could almost bankrupt a person.
I was nieve and assumed he must know, perhaps it had been converted. The oil tank was hidden but that's no excuse for such a poor survey and exposing their client to huge risks they are paying to avoid. In my case it didn't matter a lot but it made me angry that he was charging for such incompetence.
Knowing the types of survey you are paying for and the qualification and reputation of a surveyor is essential. Exclusions written into the contract make many worthless in the event a serious fault has been missed.
A valuation is only a guess at what a property will sell for. A full structural survey costs more but actually looks at the structure of the building. A house buyers report gives an indication of the condition of the property but is not the same as a full structural surveyor and is usually only information not accepting much liability for mistakes in the report.
I've been in that house (-_-)
Bragging rights: two bat lofts.
Batman would be jealous
but has he got an owl box!
Nice project but crikey he looked a bit tired out with a long long way to go still
You may be right but we caught him in the middle of taking his roof off and framing out for skylights. He really wanted to get on with the job. Building can be a stressful game but he seemed to have it all under control.