I've noticed a variety of DIY videos, and then there are Robin's videos, which showcase next-level complex engineering and carpentry skills. It would be amazing to see Robin tackle complex national projects one day.

@ukconstruction

5 ай бұрын

That would be good but...... take this example... near me in Surrey a National Trust stately home was destroyed by fire I recently read that after spending millions on consultancy fees and feasibility studies they are not going to restore the building, I know for a fact for the money spent already on this I could have had that roof built and back in the dry and done the consultancy for free along the way!!!!

@resoluteforce

5 ай бұрын

@@ukconstruction That's a valid point. Sometimes the bureaucracy and expenses involved in large-scale projects can be staggering. It's unfortunate to hear about the National Trust stately home in Surrey. Practical solutions and efficient management are definitely needed in such cases.

I've been building for 18 or so years but still like to watch how other people do things to learn new ways to improve on what I'm doing 👍

@BUSYGrafting

8 ай бұрын

I’m 16 and just starting I did terribly in school because I have no intrest but now I’m working I love learning at work

An easy way to do your levels is to put nails in the shoring before the pour at the level you want so you don't have to messing with the laser while you're raking the concrete.

@willbee6785

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

That is what I like to see and hear. plenty of dialogue and what every man has to do and what needs to be done. plenty of commutation so every man is on the same page. "plan what to do and then do the plan" nice one

A lot of shuttering joiners will give you loads of tips. 1. Make you trench wider, shutter as you did, but use horizontal & vertical 4x2 or 5x2 along the outside, wedge/block them in to brace them against the soil, spray apply shutter release oil on face of ply/OSB, remove shuttering 2/3 days later, quickly back-fill & tamper voids solid. 2. Keep your feet clear so you don’t go over on your ankles. 3. On longer/bigger foundations, put a rope near the end of the concrete hose, it’s easier to manoeuvre it without hurting your back. 4. Hilti drill for concrete, nothing else compares. Wire brush (from Hilti) the holes bored for rebar. Etc, etc.

I really enjoy your videos Robin. You're a great presenter and tradesman.

Having lunch and a Robin Clevett vid pops up .... good day so far!

Can’t beat a Friday evening video with Robin, looking forward to the next episode! Hope the weathers slightly better where you are than here in the midlands! I’ve just beaten the weather with my current garden room project. 🍻

Lovely job Robin! Sat here with my kids (girls, 11 & 9) - and we're all enjoying watching a master at work. Really looking forward to the rest of this series!

Good one, great to get the concrete in without to much fuss, didn't see any reinforcing mesh going in 👍☘️🇮🇪👋

@peterpeterson9903

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't look like it would need need reinforcement in this situation. There isn't a one size fits all, contrary to what some builders think, if no reinforcement was fitted then it clearly didn't need it (especially given he has videoed it and put it on YT for all to see), BC would have approved what is being done. Being on the design side of buildings, engineering consultancy, we design each detail on its own merits unless it is a very common detail. Reinforcement isn't needed in founds like this probably 60% of the time.

Trying to build a front porch on my house, 1933 with a Cellar. BC said foundation has to be Cellar depth, had a digger round today but because the awkward ness of the drive way he couldn't do all of it. It was collapsing in some area. I have shuttered it by screwing the supports in, scrating my head wondering how this is going to work when the concrete can finally be poured haha. Glad I found this video

The sound of the concrete pouring reminds me of a Friday/Saturday night “doon the toon” in Newcastle after chucking out time.

As I’ve said on Instagram I’ve been looking out for this video all week and here she is! Clevett getting down and dirty too!!! Production levels have taken off and so good to see such a long video. More please mate. Large vids and small we want the lot

@iainattenborough2582

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, loving the production quality Robin. Mics are tip top. Loving the detail.

Fair play to the young lad he seems kean and enjoying work👍

This is a brilliant series. Thank you to Robin and his team for taking the time to produce these. I love your abundance and I hope you pick up lots of 'cred' and business from it too. I am looking forward to watching ALL your videos - 'You Da Man' Robin! Thanks again. Regards Neil

Your attention to detail is amazing top notch tradesman you are Mr clevett

Fantastic video. You are a very good presenter and the content is excellent. Great tips as well. Thank you.

Great video - thanks! Can confirm - concrete is NOT self - levelling! Key is concrete bloke - some are helpful - some are not - makes a big difference. I've not see such fancy shuttering. Very nice work!

Great work Robin to you and your team. Word of warning with chemical fixings. We were on a job and were using loads of that stuff but couldn't get enough of one brand so got different ones. On one fixing we used 2 types which when mixed got seriously hot, VERY very quickly, and resulted in a gas cloud. Not kidding. And we were working inside. The smell was very overpowering resulting in everyone running outside. Stupid move really as i should have known better but there you go, lesson learnt. Took the rolliking on the chin and moved on. DONT mix chemicals! Cheers guys.

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Blimey!!!! I never knew that could happen, great advice and thanks for sharing!! I will never mix brands in the same hole knowing this!!!

Hi Robin, great to see you have another project underway. Look forward to seeing how you get on. C

Wow - I built a workshop down the garden on a raft - just 1ft deep at the edges and 4" in the middle using that ballistic concrete with thousands of steel spring like things in the mix - your foundations seem huge- great to see you training a lad

Cleanest footing I've ever seen! Brave man stepping into project management!

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

I like project management!! Been doing it for many years now!!

Loving the channel mate, really nice to see the process throughout. Well thought out work and no panic. Concrete work is lovely but can sometimes become a cause of great stress because of bad planning

No cutting corners, everything spot on, and well thought out👍

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Another fine job sir. A man of many talents.

Even his footings are immaculate!!

I love the English trades informal planning meetings - the most important thing needed is having hands in pockets while you’re listening 😂. Thorough work as ever Mr Clevett.

So excited for the next episodes! Nice work and many thx to you Robin from Germany, you motivated me to get Projects started with the right attitude. Been following you for a year, never miss an Episode. Thank you!

Super Robin! I love how well planned so no stress on site - actually fun!

Awesome I've been waiting for this to start, this will be a great build for sure...

Brilliant as usual, educational. Get yourself a few planter moulds of various sizes to use up the excess concrete. Imitation stone troughs sell for really good money. You do not have to clear up the waste concrete. A few minutes loading the moulds gives you a very nice payday the next day. You can even use plastic bags to line a cardboard box inside a larger box or wood off cuts. Enjoy and learn watching your posts.

@ukconstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Great Idea Keith!!!! I have never considered doing that! We always have about 2 or 3 good barrow loads left!!

@keithburton7516

2 жыл бұрын

Robin it has just occurred to me looking into moulds available for you. Given your stature commission a series of garden gnome mini Robins, say level in hand, hammering,wheel barrowing, digging, brick laying etc. A good artist could make the originals then you cast silicon moulds. You fans and clients would love them. Idea meant only out of kindness I really respect your work and presenting skills. I would not say no to a slice of the profits though. Best wishes Keith.

Thanks Robin. Great insight into groundwork’s. You’re so diligent!!

Robin, that initial blast of concrete shouldn't be placed in the forms - it's mostly water used to lubricate the pump hose.

@OOpSjm

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't that much at all

I've been concreting for 40 years and I could not find fault with that mate 👍👍👏👏

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, really kind to say mate cheers!!

Perfect timing. Just building my first house myself with footings beings dug in the next 3-4 weeks. Both in clay and with a section requiring a separate dig and pour along with dowel rods. Great as always. Thanks

Blimey, look how neat that foundation trench bottom is, at 7:20, no problem there with Building Control. Right decision to shutter; I noted the change from clay to sand, at 7:38, just before you came in to discuss it = good video making. The halfway pumping the dust out made me recall "It's all in the wrist action"

Rather surprised how wet your concrete mix is. In the USA, footings and stem walls would be poured with about a six-inch slump and vibrated.

"OK MATE" lol. Brilliant alot of info from these videos. Starting my own extension soon no experience in foundations!

Robin you are incredible! Love watching this channel!

@ukconstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!! Thanks for watching!!!

Friday night. Watching concrete being poured. I WANT TO BUILD STUFF NOW.

Great method with the removable shuttering supports, nice work

Lovely work! Really wanted that kid to just move the hose instead of watching Robin rake up the Concrete! 😂😂

Good to see Robin getting down and dirty

Should have put a step in the concrete lapp the next pour over it with some rebar over it your way it can still flex forming crack in above work

The base of those foundations didn't look very firm ? Did building control require it to go any deeper? Would you have considered vibrating the concrete because they were really deep?

Great video, I’m going to be hopefully doing my foundations soon on my build.

Heavy clay ground, great video series so far and looking forward to seeing the build progress

So tidy. Great work...

That little pump for the dust was awesome 😂

Really enjoyed that detailed video Robin. Really interesting thanks.

A Very clean site Robin, enjoyed the video very much. 👍

i love that the bi says you need to remove all the shuttering. its like they have never poured a footing, oh yeh they haven't. how are you supposed to get a 4 x 8 sterling board out of the ground with 3 cube pushing on it?

Thanks mate

Great video Robin, thanks

What a great series this is going to be! Watched the stairs - so now back to the beginning - which is great as we are just planning an extension to our smallish Cape Cod & you explain things so clearly and logically - the designer will be here in the morning & in a perfect world what we'd like to do is a bit similar to your plans - just much more modest! Great to see the footings & foundations & wonder how it'll compare to Australian Rules! Tends to be a bit of a different ballpark! Cheers!

@ukconstruction

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

10:20 Robin after a mad sesh..

Great job Robin, and always a relief once you can start to get out of the ground.😎

Nice when you get a ‘lovely bit of gear’

@johnslaw7967

3 жыл бұрын

🤧

I had no clue you had your own channel buddy! Always love watching your stuff on Roger's youtube, so buzzing to find your channel! Keep up the great work buddy! 👌👌😄😁

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Belt & braces as always Robin 👏👏👍

Great to see you added extra self levelling compound

Great detail nice long video

Good Old Central Plant Hire, Loving seeing the steps here Robin Very Impressed. Keep up the great work. "Nice to be in the Sun" "Its Better in the Daughter" 🤣

Great video Robin, really enjoyed it.

Great guy , very clever as well . Keep it up 👍

@ukconstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Better than all the crap on tv Robin 👍👍👍👍

Interesting to see different approaches to the building game. we have used a similar method where we moved the OSB once the crete sets. The depth of clay and matrix of the clay often a factor in where we and how we proceed with the build. Not knowing the geology and where the build is going should make for a interesting series ahead but its good to see a little on the fly decision making in the process making it to the Directors Cut.

Great job as always Robin!

The best bit is the briefing. They get Sir Alex Ferguson to teach on the MBA course at Harvard Business School. They should get you to teach the trainee officers an RMA Sandhurst. At the RAFC Cranwell they used to use the mnemonic SMEAC for field briefings; where C is check of understanding. It should have been SMEAT. T = Tea! Excellent demonstration of a site briefing and management.

@ukconstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Mate, if I could anything to our amazing armed forces then it would be my honour, thanks for watching and commenting!!!

Text book. Nice work

Tidy site is a safe site, line pump a time saver. Good forward planning Mr C....

Lovely job, would it be more cost effective timewise to order acouple lengths of extra rebar and use them to sprag the shutter? Just thinking they wouldn’t have to come out just pour away👍🏻

Love the drainage comment everything can come out “even the kitchen sink” 🤣

Robin great work and great to watch

Where you put the starter bars in put lintels across the joint in the deadwork

brilliant video i hope all this build is going long detailed videos

Those are some serious footings for a small house

Just wondering why you didn't put any steel bars in to the concrete?

Did footing just like this. It kept raining and the sides falling in so we shuttered it all and you can just leave it in there.

IMHO a master class 👍👏

that mix was so liquid it was almost self-leveling. how much superplasticizer did you order?

@simonworsnop900

3 жыл бұрын

Don't need a poker in water lol

@itscoconutsaregood

3 жыл бұрын

@dsm955 no reinforcement

when you said this is Wilson I thought this isn't castaway is it? LOL Looking good so far Robin. I am doing footings as well but on a very small scale and using dry premixed bags, unfortunately there seems to be a supply issue with b and q and wickes

Great video. What happens to the OSB shuttering over time? Does it just rot away and leave a void?

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

This will degrade and turn to mud over time, will take years but there is no void formed

@ewanp1396

3 жыл бұрын

@@ukconstruction ah cool. Figured that might happen.

@willbee6785

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking.

Robin in the muck again not seen you in this since first capel build hope your not putting those strides in the washing machine well done lovely job .

Great Vid Robin. I'm afraid I was sure the trench I'd dug by hand wouldn't go, chanced it, the worst ever down pour of rain came, paid the price. Mind you also found out that the neighbours rain water was going no further than a metre away into the ground , not into drainage ?? Got them to get sorted ! I use the hilti chemical anchors only because they've worked in the past, and afraid to change. Very expensive though, special gun, pump, and hole brushes. Would have loved to see the detail of the concrete when meeting the supporting wall of the house. Was that stepped ? Btw pulled out my shutters by placing sacrificial timber on backs, and with blocks, scaffold polls, and plenty of weetabix they came out but hard work. Wonder now if I could have left them there ? Atb Will 👍

Just found your channel, very good practical procedures, subscribed.

Don't you use Trench mesh (Reo) Robin. A very nice trench & Shuttering. Looking forward to the progress.

thanks for the video, learning alot!

Thanks so much for sharing this 👍

Nice work and video, Robin - good job with the dodgy clay. Being an architectural technologist (educated in Leeds but being Norwegian and living and working in Norway), I'd be interested in seeing a bit of the planning process behind this build. I realise that isn't primarily your job, but anyways I'd appreciate it if you could say something about it. Keep up the quality work and filming!

@ukconstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anders I will try to add some information as we go, I love Norway, I have been skiing there a few times and I have worked in Bergen for a few days too!!

@andersnordby

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks Robin! Yes, I noticed you had a video earlier on how we build with timber in Norway!

Great info.

Robin you have to use maybe a concretevibrator insread of your Fork

why is the concrete foundation so deep? wouldn't 600mm be enough? (question nit a statement). thx

Just home cuppa and this pops up yippee happy Friday 😊

Great video!!

What size drill bits are you using Robin? Do you have the dimensions for both small and bigger bit please?

Nice job 👌

Wife 👱🏻‍♀️- ‘What are you watching?’ Me 🧔🏻‍♂️- ‘😍🤤… Art my darling, Art🤩’ Wife 👱‍♀️- 🤷‍♀️ Really interesting and thorough, I’m going to enjoy this, thanks Robin 👍

Hi Robin, what tool is that acoustic level receiver you used?

Shouldnt really leave the shuttering in there. As footings also work by friction with the surrounding material not just downwards pressure. Supprised you didn’t need clay board?

@clothedwiththesun

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting point! What is the worst case sinario if you leave the shuttering in situ ?

@MrB3ngy

3 жыл бұрын

It rots. Leaving a void that can then heave. Meaning any finish to the surrounding surface cracks. Or creates a water channel once rotted that then causes movement of the footing. Just shoddy workmanship leaving forms in place.... 👎

@clothedwiththesun

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrB3ngy those footings were colossal! Do you still think it could move eventually when shutters rot?

@MrB3ngy

3 жыл бұрын

clothedwiththesun possibly? Especially with the clay. And no clay board.. but could then it may be fine for 20 years. Who knows and who cares? Just because there deep doesn’t make them invincible.