CAVITY WALL & INSULATION Tips | BRICKLAYING Blocks up to Lintel Height | House Extension Build

Описание: In this episode, we hit a key milestone as blockwork reaches lintel height. I walk you through the latest progress, offer practical building tips on block setting, insulation placement, airtightness, cavity closers, and share insights on adapting to on-the-fly design changes.

👷‍♂️ What’s Covered:
• Blockwork up to lintel height
• Setting out tips without using profiles
• Proper insulation installation & foil taping
• Cavity closures, wall ties, and airtight sealing
• Adjusting build plans on the fly
• Preparing for outer blockwork and dig out
• Starting pad footings for a new lean-to
• Site changes including new roofline, cladding, and window seat idea

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Site Update: What’s Been Done and What’s Coming
00:20 – How to Set Out Your Blockwork Correctly (Tips & Tricks)
01:04 – Working with Thermal Blocks in Structural Walls
01:46 – Insulation Tips for Maximum Efficiency
02:52 – Timelapse: Installing PIR Insulation in Cavity
03:20 – How to Avoid Cold Bridging with Proper Insulation Detailing
04:19 – Leaving Room for Cavity Closers at Window Reveals
05:42 – More Insulation Timelapse (Cavity Work Continued)
06:07 – Cutting and Taping PIR Insulation: Clean Finish Tips
08:15 – Wedging and Cutting Insulation Fillets (Thermal Tightness)
09:29 – Cleaning the Wall Cavity Before Outer Leaf Starts
09:50 – Starting the Outer Leaf Blockwork (Layer 1)
10:13 – Timelapse: Building Brickwork & Blockwork Corner
10:58 – Digging External Ground Level to Correct Depth
11:57 – Timelapse: Levelling Ground for Sub-Base
13:14 – Ready for Hardcore: Depth Check Complete
13:35 – Stone Sub-Base Levelling in Progress
14:42 – Pouring Concrete Pad Footing for Green Oak Framework
15:07 – Timelapse: Continuing Blockwork Courses
16:12 – Plan Changes Mid-Build (What’s Different and Why)
20:07 – Timelapse: Finishing Blockwork Up to Lintel Height

🧰 Whether you’re a DIY builder, extension enthusiast, or just love a solid build vlog—there’s loads to take from this one.

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