Wall Plates cutting, levelling and bedding

Robin is such a professional, even calling his saw by its correct name, a circular saw, not a skilsaw as most people refer to it as. Not a lot of guys bed down their plates in Ireland anymore. Most of us i think use a double plate approach. So we level and screw down the first plate (4×2 or 6x2) with a layer of damp course between it and the block work ,then we screw the next board on top of that alternating the joints so no need for halving joints. I tend to fit the wall plate 1/2" forward of the inside of the block work so i can fit a strip of plasterboard to the inside of the wall plate after the roof is on. This brings the walplate back plum with the inside of the wall and can be sand and cement after. I dont like to sand and cement straight to the timber wall plate as i find it cracks as the timber moves seasonally.

A dream job with quality tradesmen and quality work

Thank you Robin for your time.

Yet another great example of a job well done. Really nice to see you out on site again Robin! 😃

Love the caveat "I've been doing this for 37 years" You make it look so easy but it's anything but for a novice 👍

Thanks for posting your work and taking the time to do it and show others how you work . Would ignore your critic's, until they post how they do it and let everyone compare 😮😂

Would never ever dare to do a cut like that… Great craftsmanship!

Looking forward to seeing more of this build Robin, brilliant work as ever.

hi robin ,i can see this is going to be another epic build looking forward to further episodes.........quality at its best good on you

Wish these films were longer.

I'm at exact same stage. Builder says no need for cavity tray over lintels at wall tops as its well under the roof overhangs. Inclined to agree, rain can't go upwards...

Nice Work! Quality workmanship as always!

thanks Robin , as usually on the top !

Love the Fonzarelli hammer tap 😎

Chippie- established on Olympic champions, rough riders of the world and top class joiners

First Class Job

Artist at work😊

nice job

Another great video

The membrane over the lintels is classed as a cavity tray