Thank you for the comments, I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to projects this year!

Great to see you back again.👍

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm hoping to put out more regular videos this year

Love the ' seriously' look the dog gave you lol.😂

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

It turned out that I didn't really have to move her along, the danger zone was smaller than I thought

Annnnnnnd relax, Michael is back in de house! Hope you are as happy to see us watchers here, as we are to see Verity and yourself back to it. Welcome back and I love the windows in that colour, a great addition to your home, as will the shutters be and as the rooms that are decorated already are. I’m going to look at it this way, pre 2024 is series one and post 2023 is series two and so this video is series two-episode one. On that note, can’t wait for episode two, thank you both 🙏🏻

Great to see you back. Try cutting a chamfer on the back of the horizontal bars at the opening edge of your shutters to allow for non-contact when operating. 👍

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Good idea, lots of small tweaks to be made before the final design

Happy to see you again, keep up the good work. Hard work but will pay off in the end, well done both .

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Hello Michael and Verity Your doing a great job kool videos

@deranocasper

4 ай бұрын

As a couple you wirk very well together and your skill set is improving saving money a long the way insulating the roof will be a great job all the best 🏡🌞💚👍🧰🍻

That was a clever way of making your shutters.

Mila 🐕 has the kind of life every dog should have

Wise decision on the Insulation blocks Michael and will so much easier and pleasant to do in a warmer spring / summer. The one good thing about the very small loft opening is no crappy old furniture or big stuff to get rid of 😁. Oh and just to end !!!!!!! “ Mila’s got a boyfriend, Mila’s got a boyfriend “ 😂😂

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

We are over the coldest weather now, so it's even easier to push that job down the line... Hopefully, I won't forget to do it! I think the dogs have fallen out, he hasn't popped over this week!

@kevinnye5132

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelboalch Yeah I think Mila is pampered posh and Teddy looked ruff & ready and liked the thrill of the chase 😁, a little flirt and probably has a lady in every kennel in neighbourhood 😂👍🏻.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

hahah probably does!

Very good to see you both again and thanks for your nice update!

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Windows look great

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, we are happy with them!

19:12 In Italy, they call it 'capotto' 👏👏👏

Good to see some progress 👍 Like us you are coming to terms with how long things take here. We are building from scratch, but like you are discovering to accept the Portuguese way😂😂😂

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Yes, we must be patient! Your project looks great 💪

Put me down as glad for your return as others! Watching your process carefully! Best of luck!

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Bryan!

As you drive through France look at the way the French hang their shutters. I live in France and my Shutters keep out wind and cold in the winter and cannot be lifted off (burglers) when closed and locked like yours.

Welcome back👏👏. Looking forward to watching you getting stuck into all of your projects

@michaelboalch

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian!

I'm very glad you 're back. 🤩🤩🤩🤩

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Isabelinha !

Good to see you back, M!

Happy you're back, it's starting to take shape!!👏

Que bom que retornaram com os vídeos, estava com saudades. Muito bom vê a evolução.

glad to see you back

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Deborah!

Windows look good . Glad to see you back ❤

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi. Just watching ur video and have 2 notes regarding fixing of ps plates: put mortar / glue not on ps only, but also on the wall. Then all of plates should be fixed to wall by special bolts. Good luck.

Nossa que falta de consideração. Mas, ainda bem que voltaram. Obrigada.

Green windows look awesome even more so when the insulation and render is finished. We just had satin black windows in our house and were a bit worried but we're really pleased. Keep going, glad you're back 👍

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

We hope so, satin black would look very smart! Thank you

Great to have an update from you.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good to see you back! Mike here from the States. You've gotten alot done. Hope you plan to post more regularly in the new year.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, I hope to put out more videos too!

Nice to see you back here

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jenni!

Great job on the shutters 👍

@michaelboalch

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

So very happy to see your video pop up…yes! Looking forward to your journey

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kari, more to come!

Lovely to see you back , check out Portugal the Wright way . They used the same insulation as you are going to use…I believe it was episode 37 and 38 . Best wishes from Audrey and Michael, The Rhondda , Wales.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Audrey and Michael, I'll check their channel out!

So glad to see you back!

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Keep doing what you love

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Great advice!

Welcome back,

Good to see you back!

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Good to be back!

Welcome back 🎉

So good to see you back. ❤❤

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Shona!

Michael que bom que você voltou desejando aos casal um Feliz Ano Novo ❤❤

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Obrigado, mais vídeos em breve!

With that polystyrene, might need to back butter the whole block, better still use a mesh. I’ve heard that external lime rendering is traditionally only done in the warmer months also. Good to see you back! Windows are lovely!

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

I think that is what we will do, apply more mortar to the back of the boards with a mesh over the top of them. Thank you!

@andie1769

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelboalchSorry, I meant to put the adhesive on both the wall and the polystyrene block, with the mesh on the wall. Using a notched trowel, just like tiling. I realised my first comment was not very clear, 😕. Apologies. 😊

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Ah ok, no worries. I'll have to do more research!

Nice!

for isolation use 12 mm trowel ,to get 60% contact with wall you still need to use fixing as only glue is not good. there was nothing wrong how u start isolating. Glue dry's out in 2 -3 days.

Socks and Sandals. Rock on!

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Oh yeahh

New windows make a huge difference. I was thinking about cork insulation so interesting to see you reasons for using the blocks. Wonder if you can drill and fit some sort of pin to help hold them in addition to mortar? Going to have to cope with strong winds. Nice to see you back.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

The boards will be mechanically fixed also, we just didn't get to that bit!

Welcome back you were missed Michael and Verity 😊 Lots of changes 😊 Love the windows and the colour nice shade of green 🥰 Good decision on the chimney a dangerous job on your own and as an additional plus you have found a good company to work with and that is always a plus. I think a lot of people make changes in their plans after living in the home for awhile, you realise what works and what doesn't and adjust accordingly so very sensible. Plus this way you have comfortable living quarters while getting your home sorted how you really want 😊 Previous owners left lots of cr*p for you too deal with didn't they 🤦 Look forward too seeing what's next on your next video.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm happy to be making videos again. Much easier when the sun is out!

Good to see you back, onwards and upwards for 2024🎉

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie 🎉

Where did you get those shutter hinges? We are in Central Portugal and they look perfect for us as we want insulate externally. Love the window colour.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

The metal hinges are from Leroy Merlin, the white brackets were made by myself! Thank you

Nice to see you back!! 😀 would definitely go with picture framing the insulation and plenty of dabs on the wall, guaranteed contact adhesion then!! Nice windows 👍👏

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good way of doing perfectly similar shutters. Good on you. As the roof replacement is in the future, is it prohibitvely costly for you to think of raising it a little all around the edges? To be able to use such a lovely big space would be fantastic. The wooden framework is not wasted in any way, just raised, which is costly of course. Just an idea. Best wishes from Australia.

@michaelboalch

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Shirley, something to bear in mind!

@shirleygraham6229

4 ай бұрын

I didn't realise at the time, that you had so much room underneath and intend to use it. At least those rooms underneath may be a lot quicker to prepare to use.

Bienvenido

Bem vindos de volta Obrigada pelo vídeo

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Obrigado por assistir

Something it's just not worth it tackling a job by yourself, especially when it's up high and heavy and involves your roof.👍

♥️😊🇧🇪

🙂🤩💫👍👍👍

How are you going to finish the shutters on the sides ?

@michaelboalch

Ай бұрын

The insulation will cover the brackets and become flush with the shutters, I'll be able to show you soon... hopefully!

Resíduo das obras perguntem na Câmara municipal do concelho em que está a casa

Vais ter que mudar o telhado todo.

H. I see you make the classic mistake of doing the house first. Should sort the garden first then things can be growing while you sort the house. I see you have the classic airy bricks. I can't get in my loft as is concrete and the shutters. I removed all and just put curtains up like back in Blighty.. Don't forget you need to go camera for a license before you can have a bonfire, is free but you can't burn without it. I made that mistake as no one told me and cost me 400 euro and no fire between July/Aug/Sept as too high a fire risk. How did you get on with S.E.F. over you staying here as you should really have no problem due too the peace treaty between our 2 countries, but E.E.C. have been sticking their unwanted noses into that matter..Anglo Portuguese accord is a good read should you need to enlighten the thickies in charge. I am in Northern Portugal as well in the mountains where it was 68 yesterday.

@michaelboalch

5 ай бұрын

Yes maybe, but I'm more into the construction than the garden at the moment! I think we will have blinds or curtains in some of the rooms with bigger windows as shutters don't make as much sense. Yep, always notify the Camara!

@robertlee6479

5 ай бұрын

Yes , but the garden produces food that you don't have to spend money on at the shop, you know that stuff you need to buy your bricks with.. I would add up all the money you need to buy food with while you are building the house and see what the house really costs you.@@michaelboalch