You've just saved me 500 quid on insulation materials, compared to Wickes prices ...and that was only for a single wall and a ceiling. Thank you!

Have a good relaxing Christmas with your family Tim. Thanks for another fantastic video.

It's looking really good Tim, keep up the good work!

Great job Tim! You got a great fit on those insulation boards. Nice one

It's really coming together, great job.

Love these videos, by far my favourite KZreadr

Super stuff!! - Fantastic videos, thanks. Love from Scotland, X.

Merry Christmas Tim to you and the family and bump have a good day, and relax today lol you deserve it mate. From David and the rest of your KZread followers

Great stuff, thank you for the detailed information and for showing us how to do this.

Looking cozy. Merry Christmas!

You are gifted with all your talents..

I live in Australia and have been renovating for many years, I must say though since I found your channel a few days ago, I have been very impressed with the variety of projects always carried out to a high standard. Your videos on wall and roof insulation were excellent, whilst the climate here is quite mild, the ceiling insulation i'm installing is to keep the summer heat out more then anything, thanks for a great channel....

@TheRestorationCouple

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad you're enjoying the channel

Your weather makes me feel at home here in the States. Lol. Looking great!!

Epic stuff mate. Thank you.

Really helpful video. Thanks.

Nice one Tim. Merry Christmas to you all.

Great work!

Really good vid, thanks for sharing 👍

you sir, have more patience than half of this worlds population put together

This is amazing to watch! Learning so much.... can’t wait to see the end result. I’m trying to learn how to do a partition wall myself you make it look so easy.

@beaugarrett6751

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you guys cares but if you're bored like me atm then you can stream all the latest movies on instaflixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last few days xD

@dakotastephen5273

3 жыл бұрын

@Beau Garrett definitely, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)

Hi Tim, I’m learning so much from you, can I ask what size your stud timbers are and the thickness of insulation for the walls thanks, you are a grafter. 🤙🏼

hi, I've been following your channel for a while, and I wondered you'll never make videos about installing a curved staircase

Battening out under final layer of insulation to plasterboard fixing centres gives a slightly better u-value and also easier for fixing plasterboard (less chance of hit and miss when you're on your own) and screws don't need to be as long. Taping the joints with aluminium tape will give you the vapour barrier. By the way, I'm head of building control in local authority and you do a better job than some of the "pro's" I inspect!

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Original plan was to batten and create service void. We did so on the loft rooms and works well, especially when it comes to screws. In this instance I just taped them pb as only cables ran along below in conduit anyway. Good to hear we’re doing ok! 👌

@martinspencer9950

4 жыл бұрын

Degsy Terry Obviously my job is up to scratch Mr Terry Martin, Whitestake 👌😜

@degsyathome

4 жыл бұрын

@@martinspencer9950 of course Martin! Always good to work with people who do the job reet!

Please make video how to leveling old garage concrete floors. Thanks

Hi, a great video as always! How did you prepare the wall before installation? Do I see plastic sheets hanging under the wooden frame? Thank you 🙏

Hi I'm interested in getting my garage walls insulated, we're do I start lol I need the wood for stud work but do I need to use a damp proof membrane aswell as insulation..love your conversion so jelly lol..thanks for all your videos 📹 stay safe..

Hi Tim - great job!! - just about to start my own garage conversion thanks to your videos - could you tell me what boards you are using for the ceiling insulation at 7.51 on this video please? - Many thanks

Hi and thanks for the insulation company link, I’ll let them know who gave us their details 👍

@paulwanless4102

3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the company[ thanks]

Hi Tim, I have a outbuilding used as a drive in garage detached from the house at the end of my garden. It has a metal slat roof which I suspect needs to be properly tiled etc. I’m thinking about bricking the door up myself and then insulating as you have here. I just wondered if I need anything between the brick and the stud walls?

Hi Tim, we have a workshop/shed made with breeze blocks and box profile roof sheet - it gets quite damp(air) inside and I've already added vents to the door. Do you think by insulating it will help? If so then do i need to put a vapour barrier against the block work wall and ceiling first before insulate it? Thanks in advance!

hi there. Tahnkyou for your videos. very helpful .. I am looking to insulate the uinside walls of my outside garage and clad it with shiplap. Please can you advise me re whether I should protect the stud work from damp? Then what would the optimal space between uprights be? 50mm? I am thinking of 60mm thick PIR boards between 33 x 63 timbers. Does that sound about right?

Building a timber frame garden office and pondering the best way to insulate. Is it possible to just insulate across the stud walls (instead of in between) like you would a warm roof? Would there be any downsides to that?

Forgive the newbie question, but could you do a similar thing on a Timber Frame house? What about moisture build up rotting the wood? I am considering purchasing a Timber Framed House (1930s) but don't know what (if any) insulation is in there. Thanks

Great video. I'm wanting to convert my attached garage into a living area, it's solid block wall no cavity plastered inside and out , my question is can I put insulated board directly onto the inside plastered wall? Thanks

Hi Tim, how did you ventilate the cavity behind the stud wall? Is it connected to the ventilation for the cold roof at the eaves? What about low ventilation to create a flow of air? I assume the garage doesn't have air bricks at the bottom but could be mistaken. thanks

question The brick pillar colum Did you cover it directly with the insulation or place something on it prior to the insulation

@rose butterfly should there not be any air gaps behind it out it will cause damp

Hi Tim. I'm currently doing the same in my triple garage. The depth of the cavity between the studs is 100mm so I was planning on getting 75mm as a friend suggested some breathing space. From your tutorial it looks as if you've filled the entire cavity. Please can you advise?

Hi, I’m converting half of my garage (approx 4 x 4metres squared) into a games room, is it necessary to insulate all the walls, ceiling and the floor? Is it worth insulating just the floor and ceiling? Or would you loose heat through the walls and stud wall?

Great work, slow progress doing everything to such a high standard.

@abdullahireland1172

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, what's the red tool you used to support the ceiling work, please?

Hi I'm converting my garage into a all year around room it's a concrete panelled and bolted together (1970) I'm constructing log lap on outside but wanted to insulate internal what would you recommend I.e insulation and vapour barrier and stud size and would I need vents on the inside cheers.

Do you leave an air gap at all behind the PIR boards?

Hi Tim. I really enjoy the channel and live in a similar draughty 1899 built stone house in northern Scotland. Our walls are lath and plaster with ornate decorations (the master plasterers house we were told). Do you have any views on insulation behind lath and plaster? I’ve read about blown insulation but worry about causing problems by bridging the void. Many thanks

@pacman7959

3 жыл бұрын

Might be a little late. I'm sure you already know this but I thought I'd mention if not. Ventilation becomes an issue if you insulate incorrectly.

I’m getting a external wall put up on my Conservatory. Fitter is using 75mm in a stud is that enough?

You sound so similar to Bear Grylls lol. Can't wait to start my project in the garage, using your videos as a guide, thank you!!

Great video, really useful. Do you think it would work successfully if bought insulated plasterboard and dot and dabbed it straight to my single skin brick garage walls, using the silver foil backing as a vapour barrier? Thanks.

@sambyrne7542

Жыл бұрын

How did it turn out mate

What size insulation would you use for a single skin garage?? Converting for my partner to work from. Loving these videos.

@TheRestorationCouple

3 жыл бұрын

Whatever building regs requires or more. If building regs not required then even 50mm will make a huge difference.

I used a electric carving knife to cut mine, quick and easy

Hi mate, been a subscriber along time, just finished my extension. Just a note building inspector was addament I had foil backed boards inbetween rafters due to vapour barrier. Just thought iad warn you. But great work and merry xmas 👍

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Vapour barrier is the lowest side/warm side only, foil in this case. You could stick sheepswool, newspaper, mineral wool or whatever between joists so long as you meet u value and have vapour barrier on warm side which could be as simple as polythene. I go into it more in next vid. 👍

@carlgray3265

5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it all get soaked tho if condensation builds above the layer? Building regs have gone mad to be honest.

@robinturner2300

5 жыл бұрын

The Restoration Couple I used a polythene sheet barrier below the ceiling joists and above the regular plasterboard and Building Control were fine about it. I had spare double sided tape that was left over from the breather membrane that I used to stick it up rather than make too many fixing holes which worked well.

@joefowler9600

5 жыл бұрын

@@carlgray3265 you shouldn't get any condensation if you fit a vapour barrier on the warm side. So like Tim said, you could put any insulation above as long as it meets the required u-value.

i always use a fish fillet knife when fittings them things no dust just slithers of insulation much better

@jlane9055

5 жыл бұрын

love it me too carving knife is what I used, same out come

What is the fabric he’s got on the brick side of the studding and why is he using it? Is it a vapour barrier? Isn’t the foil on the insulation a vapour barrier and once taped seals the envelope? So has he went with 2 vapour barriers?

considering starting a conversion myself, could you possibly tell me what the membrane was that you used for the stud walla against the brickwork? thanks

@TheRestorationCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Just a breather membrane. Same as roofing membrane.

Can you send the link for getting the insulation board please

This wee baldy man is a perfectionist me thinks

@scotchegg6422

5 жыл бұрын

Bev Oberholzer just a bit of a cheap skate 😃

@jimmylad8714

5 жыл бұрын

BB Residential Lettings who’s talking about Bodging did you reply to the wrong comment?

Hi Tim can’t see the link to the insulation company. Please put it up again.

Hi Tim, Do we need to use insulation with foil between the studs. Just asking as it would keep the costs even lower. We are going to cover them anyways? Thanks

@TheRestorationCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Not really. It’s slightly better performing so you may have to go thicker. Providing you meet min u value you can use whatever flavour insulation you want providing it’s installed properly.

I am currently undertaking something similar and I'm curious as to how you will run the first fix wiring and plumbing if there is any? I thought about using 90mm stud, fitting 50mm insulation in between but to the back of the stud, leaving a 40mm space for cables and pipes etc, which can then be covered over by the plaster board or additional insulation layer. Keen to know what your services will be in this converstion? Thanks Ethan

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

I mention this in part 2 but a service void is my preferred option. In this room however I have run it under the floor level.

@ShiiWaddyWaddy

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheRestorationCouple thanks for the reply. Yes I watched part 2 and heard your comments. Keep up the hard graft!

What is the name of the company or website that you have used for insulation boards.

I have a question Tim. Insulating the garage will not necessarily make it warmer right ? Just means the heat that is inside will stay inside longer. Insulated my shed over the summer and I wouldn't say it's warmer inside than out

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Insulation just stops heat transfer so yes it will be cooler in summer which is a win too. Having spent many winters stood on a cold concrete floor with the wind blowing through it will be great to be able to warm the space while it’s a workshop.

Soo many cuts!! Is spray foam a thing in the UK? Would that have been comparable in price? Probably not... good on you for doing this right! 👍👍👍

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Occasionally but not common practice. Most insulation here is within masonry cavity or externally clad, just renovations that need the fiddly messy work! 🙄

@jiffthejiffmanjaffa

5 жыл бұрын

I just had a spray foam quote for my loft conversion at £2000. Same thing but .18 foil insulation has worked out at £490. Not sure the extra money is worth it for foam or kingspan, opinions?

@scotchegg6422

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Holmes (Holmes on Home’s) loves spray foam

Your videos are so helpful! Was wondering if you know if it's okay to insulate a Victorian house cellar just like you did.... Floor, walls and ceiling. There is moisture in the cellar, not the flooding type of moisture. Keep up the work 👍

@TheRestorationCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Cellars can be tricky. If you start tanking incorrectly and reducing ventilation it can cause issues further up the wall. We are doing our cellar soon but it will be kept as a cold space.

How are you going to install your electrical, and other services? Are you looking at surface mounting? There appears to be nothing in the walls.

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Next layer of insulation. 👍

Great job Tim. Question: How are you getting round the cold bridge problem and the movement of the dew point? Do you think you'll get condensation damp?

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Next vid. 👍

Def need an air gap on walls and roof. If the garage is going to become a habitable room 50mm Inbetween stud and 25 on top is nowhere near enough. Our building control want 90mm inbetween (4x2 cls stud work) then 25 on top.

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

U value is the same for the whole country. In a renovation scenario 60mm between and 25 is fine for BC for walls. 100mm and 25mm under fine for roof. So does get signed off as habitable but for us it’s outside of the main house so limited returns for insulating to the max. Within the house 100 between and 50 over. 👍 and yes air gaps for cold roof.

@krissybufton

5 жыл бұрын

The Restoration Couple I do garage conversions day In day out and not a single building inspector has let me put that amount of insulation in :( which is annoying because insulation costs have spiralled out of control. They make me do 40mm under the ceiling too :(

@krissybufton

5 жыл бұрын

Ps the day I thought about using penny washers for the overboarding saved my sanity no end. How are you planning on doing your floor? Have a lovely and super efficient sub floor technique if you’re interested ;)

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

kris straightforward 90mm floating floor. We had planned on ufh and screed but as it’s not part of the main house, a simple insulated floor and radiator was better suited.

@krissybufton

5 жыл бұрын

The Restoration Couple yes mate! Good choice!! You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who try to do timber bearers on the floor or screed! Sod that, a double garage floating floor down in a matter of hours! You level it all off with kiln dried?

Hi, I recall you saying about a link to where you bought your insulation boards, but I couldn’t find the link, please? Regards John

@bartsmith8883

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, did you get the info ? l am looking for the same

@johnpdolden262

2 жыл бұрын

@@bartsmith8883 hi Bart, I didn’t get a reply, but just looked through some of the back answers to others and they replied with; Seconds and Co

Hi, can you show the supplier if the echo therm website and e-mail address, thank you, great garage conversion

You've got insulation between the studs, and then insulation again on top? Is that just to meet building regs/U value. Just wondering why not just have insulation between the studs and then put plaster board straight on the studs.

@TheRestorationCouple

2 жыл бұрын

Heat is transferred through the studs more than insulation which creates a thermal bridge. The best way to meet regulations and avoid issues like condensation is to thermally break the wall with internal or external insulation.

For those wishing to avoid the use of a straight edge, simply drag the tape measure hook across the facing to strike a line to cut along. Also, question: Is there a reason you installed blocking on level? This required screwing on interior angles. I've only ever staggered blocking which enables end fixing (I always frame with nails rather than screws.

How are you doing electrical? as I see you putting insulation up but no boxes or cable runs for lights switches and sockets

@mattdiffey2501

5 жыл бұрын

Dawid Ostrowski I was thinking the same.

@dawidostrowski5456

5 жыл бұрын

As an electrican it's the only thing I seen 😂

@mattdiffey2501

5 жыл бұрын

SNAP!

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Conduit in service void around perimeter. (Floor level coming up) 👍

@dawidostrowski5456

5 жыл бұрын

Thats a good way

Can I ask why you did the walls first rather than the floor?

@TheRestorationCouple

Жыл бұрын

Wouldnt normally but at this point it was going to be load bearing from the roof timbers.

Great video sir - Shocked to see the use of the spray foam as I thought a lack of breathing room can cause timbers to rot but I must be misguided. Could you clarify? Regards

@pacman7959

3 жыл бұрын

Where the cold and hot meet you'll get condensation. Look up cold and warm roof to get the conceptual idea

Hi Tim how is the temperature since?

@TheRestorationCouple

3 жыл бұрын

Better than every other room in the house! 😀

@carmel-wayfinder5401

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRestorationCouple Great 👍🏼

Second hand insulation more expensive than new,!!!!!!

@MrSeanTownsend

3 жыл бұрын

And no guarantee on thickness, jeez, if i need 70mm i need 70mm, not some random 80mm in there as well

No electricity inside the walls or is that not a thing in England?

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Next insulation layer. 👍

I know a warm roof adds to the overall depth of the roof but considering that you just lay the insulation boards over the rafters and depending on the roof coverings you may not need the osb board decking this saves hours of cutting all those boards between the rathers/joists and then installing yet another layer under the rathers/joists. You also dont need to install a ventilated soffit to achieve the airflow between the roof and insulation just a flush fitted fascia. This is in no way a criticism of your job Tim as i know the additional height was an issue for you plus i have to say that your workmanship puts a lot of so called professionals to shame.

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Warm roof all the way if you can. We were under a height restriction on planning so limited. I talk about the benefits of warm roof and external insulation in next video. Basically, the less cutting the better! 😀

Sorry but I can’t see the link for the boards

@jcgofwd

3 жыл бұрын

me to, where is the link?

Can I get the details for the company you used for the insulation? I need quite abit and tried using Facebook marketplace but it seems people want ridiculous prices for absolute rubbish 🙄

@TheRestorationCouple

3 жыл бұрын

Seconds and co.

@jamiewhitfield4498

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRestorationCouple thank you, appreciate it.

Surprised you didn't seal all the edges as when those boards came off the wagon it looked like some had mold starting up (the unstoppable force :-(

@Spudgun88

5 жыл бұрын

Probably just dirty rather than any mould.

@TheRestorationCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Just dirt from being sat in their yard as many are returns from sites. No mould fortunately. 👍

Have I missed if you’ve explained your roof (cold or hot?) ventilation gap (if any) and your thought process behind that?

@Tooma1979

5 жыл бұрын

LoveAdventures was thinking the same I just done a bedroom sealing in 150mm rock wool sound deadening insulation and I’ve done every wall in 60mm too, I have done what this guy has done , and completely filled the rafters my walls didn’t quite meet the sealing so I imagined they did and filed the 1 foot gap between wall and ceiling with insulation too it is completely sound proofed but he mentioned leaving an air gap so air could cerculate through the rafters in the last viddie which got me worried, but didn’t l can’t see that he has left any air gaps so now I’m not sure what to do the ceiling isn’t plastered yet so I could take it back down

@MrDavidjameslove

5 жыл бұрын

Just checked back through ‘building flat roof - timbers are up’ Tim chats about leaving 50mm airflow along rafters and uses noggins between the rafters that don’t go all the way up to the roof decking to achieve this. His insulation is only 100mm thick I think and the rafters are 150mm high, so 50mm air gap above insulation.

@MrDavidjameslove

5 жыл бұрын

I do get the principle of cold and hot robes. However, what I still can’t get my head around is if there is an internal vapour barrier, surely vapour never gets into the rafter space, so why the need to have ventilation?

@Tooma1979

5 жыл бұрын

LoveAdventures so if I haven’t left a gap anywhere in the walls or ceilings what’s the worst that could happen ? It’s super warm and sound profed my home used to be a flat room and 30 yrs later someone added an A framed roof on top of it

@Tooma1979

5 жыл бұрын

LoveAdventures used to be a flat roof not flat room lol

Next time try cut those boards with utility knife along straight edge score and snap. Much easier and zero debris.

You're fooling nobody....Andy from Headspace