Cheers Pal .. I’m a DIY idiot and have just done 50m2 porcelain and now have the manhole cover to do. You’ve stopped me making a couple of mistakes I would have made and taught me a good few things to follow. Thanks again.. best video out there.
Haha thank you my mate! I’ve been using one since I was 15 so I’m pretty confident with one now. I love my whizzer 🥰 Thanks for watching and the comment Shane 👍
Breakdown electrician I've been used to time pressures just getting things going. Watching your videos have been a revelation inspiring me to do paving and other things in my back door. Your videos are excellent, attention to detail and consistent process with very high standards make compelling viewing. Excellent channel. Best subscription ever. Dodgy accent though😮😉
Another great install Matty so nice to sit back and watch somebody else do it even I picked up some tips when you are cutting the handles out of the centre section you cut a 45° to the corner so the middle piece would snap out much easier I’ll start doing that myself from now on. Oh and thanks for the shout out at the end top man all the best Tidy 👍🏴
You’re too kind! Thank you my mate. Yes the little 45* in the rebate makes it snap out easier 👍👍 The shout out was the least I can do mate, you have helped me so much on here with your shout outs 🙏 I owe you one. Thanks my mate!
Never too late to learn the right method. This tutorial is a banger. Nice and simple on how to. Don’t know if you could have made it any simpler than this. To easy. Thanks for sharing your skill.
Thanks so much for the tutorial Matty. You are a superb teacher, very good clear instructions, easy to understand. It’s generous of you to pass on your knowledge, it really helps out a guy like me. Can’t thank you enough.
your eye for detail is just the best .. im completely ANAL about tools left around finite stuff.. bricklaying to the existing courses .. i cant stand if a person puts in an course of bricks and it is half way up the existing course .. winds me up completely .. UNLESS of course it cant be helped anyway .. great video .. i will be doing 2 of these soon .. so thank you for your professional input
Can’t believe the way you measured the cuts instead of just using a tape measure. Having said that you are the stihl saw god my friend. Cracking job. Had me captivated till the end 💪
It was a pleasure to watch you install this. I've done a few over the years. It was like watching myself 😁. Your use of the styl saw was like watching a true craftsman. That only comes with experience. Well done, I look forward to the next one. If you're in at the planning stage its always good to get any inspection chambers into soft areas like flower beds - it saves days! Not always possible I know, but worth bearing in mind.
Matty that little tip has changed my life ha ! Just using a sharpie to mark porcelain and you can free hand with the Sthil perfectly! I’ve been doing manholes today and wat a game changer ! Spot on cheers !! 👍🏻👍🏻
Haha brilliant! Thank you mate, love hearing stuff like this. Been a Sharpie fan for years, they are the best marking tool in my opinion, All the best Giles, thanks again 👍👍
@@Brockstonepavingpros yeh no more 3mm wide pencil or french chalk and as you mentioned it’s actually stays on the paving mid cutting ! I love how we all learn from each other on here after years of doing something it takes one vid and you think Jesus why have I not been doing that 😂 it’s getting tips and tricks from all around the world not just from ya boss,dad or workmate ! Like you I’ve been a sthil saws for and age and can now follow that thin black sweet sweet line like a radial saw ha thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻
@@gilesj2215 haha good man. Yes mate, that’s what it’s all about! No room for bitterness or secrecy in my book, we can all help each other out. All the best mate 🙌🙌
Top notch as always! Love how humble u are and laid back! I bet your not the same when on job camera off lol, and cmon that manhole was an hour job 2 very tops
Top work Matty, I really enjoyed the comprehensive how to hope you have more planed over the summer months.....The rest of the family were not as enthusiastic as me but they all stayed and watched it lol keep it rolling.
A truly impressive video, the care you took would I suspect put you in the top 5% of professionals doing this. I wish you were based in my part of the Country!
Good few tips in there mate thanks I’ve laid acres of natural stone but in the early noughties so this porcelain stuff wasn’t really a thing so learnt loads of your vids on it and it’s stopped me making quite a few mistakes
Couldn't have timed that video any better - I am just about to start laying my first patio down this weekend and have been scouring YT for Recessed Manhole Cover installs for the last few weeks. Thanks for the really in depth video, really appreciate it!
Thank you for the video, please could you share the supplier of this recessed drain cover you are using and the external diameter of drain cover and diameter of pipe to which it fits to. Many thanks for your help.
Matt top quality as ever, I will be copying your way of doing a concealed cover from now on, as I’m always looking of ways to better myself. Thanks again mate. Heath in Southampton 👍👊
Super slick on the saw buddy. Some great tips in there thanks for that. Cutting porcelain slabs 1 with multiple jutting in and out bits round. A recessed wall past stairs and bloody let it slip on edge of slab and chipped the edge 🤬😆😆
New subscriber Matty. Just watched all your vids over the weekend. Well impressed with the way you work. See you soon pal from your favourite concrete driver.
Hello my mate!!!!! Boss to see you on here. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Appreciate your comments mate! We’re having more concrete in a week or so, make sure it’s you 😆
Brilliant video, I will be doing one of these manhole/chambers soon I notice you have a good steady hand using the stihlsaw, I think i will be clamping a wood offcut just in case to get as good a line as possible. well presented even though its a long watch its well worth it thanks.
Great video Matty , got those MH covers from landscaping World , they are well better than the plastic rubbish most of them sell now days ,will fit them in the week 👍
Quality pal! Man after me own heart in your approach and perdandicness 👌🏼, big up to Scott @ tidybricks also, got onto you on his say so. Both of you, QUALITY 👌🏼
Hello mate, big compliment that! Thank you 🙏 I love my job, trying to spread the love ha 👍👍👍 I use Pulvex blades mate, if you order mention me to them, or quote “Brock 1” and you’ll get a discount off your first order 👍👍 Pulvex.co.uk
thank god someone who also doesnt set all the lids first. dont think people understand there is a bit of play when setting them and can make the job 10x easier - still an absolute ballache these things tho
Brilliant video, so much advice and attention to detail, where do you get the recessed covers from, theres so many on line at a wide variety of prices,
Very tidy work and great cuts, one question I have is will building control fail when they inspect if I do the same and reduce the opening of the inspection chamber…. It would make my patio neater if I can get away with that.
@@Brockstonepavingpros ramble away mate, it’s the little details that count when perfecting a trade. The way you measure up the slab has helped me a lot. I was measuring and eyeing up the cuts which took longer. 👍🏼
@@elliottdebell7783 cheers mate, that’s good to hear. I always prefer to go off a visual/physical thing rather than a measurement, it’s basically fool proof! Thanks again 👊
Hi Matt, Great job! Brilliant attention to detail. Can you add a link so that we can get the same cover(or something similar) that you use in the job, please(or details of where we can get some)? Impressed by the lifting handles-they look very tidy. The guy doing our drive is about half way through the job. The original(old) covers are onto clay pipes and our contractor doesn't seem familiar with options for square covers that can have pavers in them, so I have been looking for options. We have clay pipes(notice your job has plastic). Our clay pipes are 230mm(9") Internal x 250mm(10") external. So pleased I found your video!
Great video thanks for this.I like the 45 on the handles that will help me 👍 was that sbr or just cement and water also I’m Using vdw 800 which enhances the colour of the slab how would you do your recess then ?still take them out and just brush over the top of slabbed cover to keep colour the same as the others or do you have any tricks how to keep cill clean and sweep straight across.Any help appreciated.Anyways keep the videos coming learning everyday
Hello Mitch, cheers mate 👍 Glad you got something from it. You can take it out just the same way, and just go carefully around the opening, and fill the tray separately. Or leave in but remove it and clean it before it goes off. It was a cement based primer mate that we were using 👍
Thanks for taking the time on putting these videos out matty ; I’m in the trade also and it’s people like yourself that make me keep upping my game 👍. Was wondering what grade diamond pad you use for smoothing the porcelain slabs? Cheers Mark
It works both ways mate. I’ll Keep doing videos as it’s worth it when you get comments like this, it’s very encouraging! I’ve got hand held ones and a few ones for the grinder. Which ones mate? Thanks bud
Hi Matty What bedding would you recommend for some real yorkstone paving. Some ranging from 2 to 4 inch thick. Not sure whether to use semi dry mix of sand cement or wet mix. Or even just on sand as the weight should hold it and try get them right with the maul. Cheers mate
Hi mate, I’d say any of those would work, it just depends on the person laying them and their preference. There’s no right or wrong way as long as the base is right and they’re fully supported on the bed. I’d personally do it on a stodgy wet mix as there’s more give in the bed, possibly the semi dry. I’d lay some with both and see what you prefer 👍👍
Looks great, thanks for sharing. Can I ask what brand of cover that is please? Looks nice and a bit more sleeker than the Clark 5mm thick bordered ones
You’re welcome mate. Thank you. Yes, you can but will take a bit of time. Always use water. Be better with a 9 inch mate or table saw if you’re not used to a STHIL saw 👍👍
Great content mate and very well explained. Your semi dry mix 4-1 bit of stone with no water ? Asking for myself as will be copying in a couple of days to build up a few areas
Thanks mate, really appreciate it! May of been a bit long winded but wanted to cover everything. Yes mate, ideal build up. Unless the ground is saturated, you’ll need to add some water to set the mix off. Just enough so it holds its shape if you squeeze it in your hand 👍
@@Brockstonepavingpros I think that is what the TH-cam is lacking .... the details of each step for me is crucial as a DIY project last thing we want is to make mistakes down the line and end up hating the end result because it’s not perfect. But thanks for the response it’s saved my anxiety for the areas that have a 70-80mm gap to meet the required level.
@@stevenmccaffrey4162 thank you. I think there is a lot of secrecy out there involved with trades, especially in landscaping for some reason, many people don’t like to give too much away. Yes, we use this method if not suitable or practical to use TYPE 1 and wack, just make sure you firm it in if you’re building up a bit 👍
Hi Matty not even watched halfway yet but as boys say your deffo top off your game, love watching your attention to detail, I thot I was ok on a sthil saw but bugger me I would have over cut the cuts round the handles off the manhole. Keep the vids coming cos your the best on TH-cam. Awra best Allan 🏴
Hello Allan, how are we mate? Ahhhhh you’ve just made me blush here! Thank you so much mate, totally humbled by what you’ve said there. I’ve got more in the pipeline so will post more soon my friend. Take care chief. Matty 👍
Hi Matt cheers for the reply , no kidding you've got a great following, your absolute class , mental times for us just now ,merchant are swamped ,deliveries are all to cock up here . I'm a wee bit older than you bud do you remember a TV programme years ago called scully, about troubled teenager wanting to play for Liverpool, I mind it cos king Kenny was in it , think it was on channel 4 in the early 80s
@@allanblackshaw3046 honestly mate, comments like that spur me on to do more, you get the odd negative one but connects like what you’ve said more than make up for it. Thanks again. Haha yes course mate, Franny Scully 👍 great show. Yes mate, crazy times, everyone is saying they’re never had times like it!
I know i hate it when I read some off the pish ,smart arses say, Justin had a belter last week about why he shouldn't float up the beds a wee bit when yourself, scotty Justin n jb do it, some people just try too be to smart to make a name for themselves, awra best for the return leg been a funny season for the red's, yous better no steal our manager ,your hero . Get ur feet up awra best
@@allanblackshaw3046 rise above mate isn’t it. Thanks mate, big ask without the crowd. Haha my hero indeed. Think he’ll be staying up there for a while yet 👍👍
I use to have my own cake decorating business and since doing our own garden I have never found so many alternative uses for piping nozzles and bags until now getting filler, paint, sealant and grout into tiny gaps, i saw you with that trowel filling those tiny gaps and thought he deffo needs a piping bag 😂
Can you advise the make of the Inspection covers you use in this video? Most i have seen on internet are suited for Block paving and have 4 corner points to lift wheras yours are 2 point lifting. Great looking job and your other videos are inspirational with such attention to detail. Great craftsmanship well done
Thank you Andrew, appreciate it greatly. The covers are from a local supplier to me. However look up Soloslide, they’re available nationwide and are extremely good.
The saw is like an extension of your arm mate.The ronnie o sullivan of porcelain cutting 💪top class stuff
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 one of the best comments ever 🙏 I’ll take that, I love Rocket Ronnie
Thanks bud
Cheers Pal .. I’m a DIY idiot and have just done 50m2 porcelain and now have the manhole cover to do. You’ve stopped me making a couple of mistakes I would have made and taught me a good few things to follow. Thanks again.. best video out there.
Amazing to hear
Thank you
Blows my mind how you cut it free hand with a stone saw. Great job.
Haha thank you my mate! I’ve been using one since I was 15 so I’m pretty confident with one now. I love my whizzer 🥰
Thanks for watching and the comment Shane 👍
Breakdown electrician I've been used to time pressures just getting things going. Watching your videos have been a revelation inspiring me to do paving and other things in my back door.
Your videos are excellent, attention to detail and consistent process with very high standards make compelling viewing. Excellent channel. Best subscription ever. Dodgy accent though😮😉
Another great install Matty so nice to sit back and watch somebody else do it even I picked up some tips when you are cutting the handles out of the centre section you cut a 45° to the corner so the middle piece would snap out much easier I’ll start doing that myself from now on.
Oh and thanks for the shout out at the end top man all the best Tidy 👍🏴
You’re too kind! Thank you my mate. Yes the little 45* in the rebate makes it snap out easier 👍👍
The shout out was the least I can do mate, you have helped me so much on here with your shout outs 🙏 I owe you one.
Thanks my mate!
Never too late to learn the right method.
This tutorial is a banger. Nice and simple on how to. Don’t know if you could have made it any simpler than this. To easy. Thanks for sharing your skill.
Appreciate it! Thanks for kind comments of encouragement 🙏🏼
You’re attention to detail is exemplary. Fantastic tutorial
Watching a master craftsman at work is great viewing,👏👏👏
Brilliant video mate showed me exactly how to install a recessed inspection cover in my new patio many thanks and keep the videos coming
Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback 🤙🏼
What an amazing detailed masterclass that was. Incredible Matty, thank you.
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words of encouragement and support!
Much appreciated
Matty
Masterclass, massive help I have one to fit this week, after this I feel confident I will get it right. Thank you
Glad it helped!
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words of encouragement and support!
Much appreciated
Matty
Thanks so much for the tutorial Matty. You are a superb teacher, very good clear instructions, easy to understand. It’s generous of you to pass on your knowledge, it really helps out a guy like me. Can’t thank you enough.
You're very welcome!
Thank you
your eye for detail is just the best .. im completely ANAL about tools left around finite stuff.. bricklaying to the existing courses .. i cant stand if a person puts in an course of bricks and it is half way up the existing course .. winds me up completely .. UNLESS of course it cant be helped anyway .. great video .. i will be doing 2 of these soon .. so thank you for your professional input
Some great tips there Matty! You make it look very easy but that’s the sign of a skilled craftsman at work 👍
Thanks 👍 appreciate that
Cutting the 45 on the corners of the handles 👏 lovely job and great content. From one fellow landscaper to another I tip my hat to you sir.
Cheers Rob, really appreciate it mate. Thanks for the comment 👍👍
Really good job mate I enjoyed watching I’m dreading doing my patio but seeing this fills me with less dread
Hopefully it helps! Cheers mate and all the best 👍
Love watching these videos. Top top quality of work and attention to detail.
Cheers Tony, all the best mate
Attention to detail Matty was brilliant and really good tips for the average DIYer. Cheers
You’re welcome mate
Great job there Matty!. Total respect from me, I love the intricate side of landscaping it's very rewarding when it all comes together👌👍.
Ah thank you Shaun! Comments like this mean a lot to me.
Glad you found it interesting! Didn’t know if I rambled on too much 🤣🙈
Well done mate your work is probably the best in uk mate !! No joke , attention to detail is spot on hats off to you 👏.
Massive shout that Leo, there’s some amazing talent out there.
Thank you for your comment I’m hugely humbled by what you said.
Matty ⚒👍
You are superb and someone to aspire to, great craftsmanship, always such attention to detail, brilliant mate
That’s very humbling 🙏thank you so much
Nice to see professional tradesman with a great job quality ethos. Thanks. Have a lovely day.
Bob thank you! It’s very much appreciated! Really good to hear, thank you! You too 👍
Can’t believe the way you measured the cuts instead of just using a tape measure. Having said that you are the stihl saw god my friend. Cracking job. Had me captivated till the end 💪
Appreciated mate
It was a pleasure to watch you install this. I've done a few over the years. It was like watching myself 😁.
Your use of the styl saw was like watching a true craftsman. That only comes with experience.
Well done, I look forward to the next one.
If you're in at the planning stage its always good to get any inspection chambers into soft areas like flower beds - it saves days!
Not always possible I know, but worth bearing in mind.
Thank you Keith. Appreciated 👍👍
Your work is spot on, credit where it's due . Excellent 👏
Matty that little tip has changed my life ha ! Just using a sharpie to mark porcelain and you can free hand with the Sthil perfectly! I’ve been doing manholes today and wat a game changer ! Spot on cheers !! 👍🏻👍🏻
Haha brilliant! Thank you mate, love hearing stuff like this.
Been a Sharpie fan for years, they are the best marking tool in my opinion,
All the best Giles, thanks again 👍👍
@@Brockstonepavingpros yeh no more 3mm wide pencil or french chalk and as you mentioned it’s actually stays on the paving mid cutting ! I love how we all learn from each other on here after years of doing something it takes one vid and you think Jesus why have I not been doing that 😂 it’s getting tips and tricks from all around the world not just from ya boss,dad or workmate ! Like you I’ve been a sthil saws for and age and can now follow that thin black sweet sweet line like a radial saw ha thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻
@@gilesj2215 haha good man. Yes mate, that’s what it’s all about! No room for bitterness or secrecy in my book, we can all help each other out.
All the best mate 🙌🙌
Thanks for a brilliant video..first time I've watched you.like your relaxed no nonsense explanation.too marks mate👍
Thanks! Appreciated mate
I like the way you take your time, very methodical. 👍
That was truly brilliant, beautiful workmanship, very well done. 👌👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Top notch as always! Love how humble u are and laid back! I bet your not the same when on job camera off lol, and cmon that manhole was an hour job 2 very tops
Hahaha I’m a chilled guy 😎 what you see is what you get. Cheers mate 👍👍
Top work Matty, I really enjoyed the comprehensive how to hope you have more planed over the summer months.....The rest of the family were not as enthusiastic as me but they all stayed and watched it lol keep it rolling.
Got few more in coming up mate yes.
Haha apologies to your family 🤣🙈 thanks for watching 👍👍
Wonderful to watch how much time and attention you took in fitting this manhole... looks so neat when finished ...
Thank you. I probably could of cut it down a bit 🤣 but wanted to include as much as possible
Brilliant work as always ! Quality in depth video, looking forward to more coming ! 👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you my mate! Really appreciate that comment. Few more in the pipeline 👊👊
A truly impressive video, the care you took would I suspect put you in the top 5% of professionals doing this. I wish you were based in my part of the Country!
I’m not sure where I rank but just like to do a good job. Thank you mate
Good few tips in there mate thanks I’ve laid acres of natural stone but in the early noughties so this porcelain stuff wasn’t really a thing so learnt loads of your vids on it and it’s stopped me making quite a few mistakes
Glad it helped! All the best mate
Artist at work... extremely helpful, thank you.
👍 you’re welcome
Couldn't have timed that video any better - I am just about to start laying my first patio down this weekend and have been scouring YT for Recessed Manhole Cover installs for the last few weeks. Thanks for the really in depth video, really appreciate it!
Hiya mate, that’s brilliant! Love hearing things like that!! Thank you for sharing mate.
All the best with the project 👍👍👍
Really enjoying your videos Matt, really professional and informative and very well explained, just subscribed!
Thank you Chris, I appreciate the feedback 👍👍 much appreciated
Great demonstration. First class.Well done
Thank you for the video, please could you share the supplier of this recessed drain cover you are using and the external diameter of drain cover and diameter of pipe to which it fits to. Many thanks for your help.
Great job again. Thank you so much for sharing your skills.
Thank you John. You’re welcome mate. Thanks for watching 👍
Matt top quality as ever, I will be copying your way of doing a concealed cover from now on, as I’m always looking of ways to better myself. Thanks again mate. Heath in Southampton 👍👊
Thank you so much mate, glad you found it useful!
Everyday is a school day, always learning and progressing myself mate.
Thanks again
Matt 👍👍
What a great vid. Thanks for sharing your professional skills, appreciated.
Another cracking job mate look forward to the next one 👌
Nice one Jamie, really appreciate that. Thank you for watching fella 👍👍👍👍
Top work again Matty that Stihl saw work is again off the scale. 👍
Trying my best Barry, love my STHIL
Thanks for watching 👍
Very good information....lots of clear instructions and guidance.. thank you , cheers
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
I loved watching your skill there is a lot of experience behind your knowledge. You're a very skillful builder loved your video I am a new sub now.
Thank you. Been doing it a long time, 👴🏼😂glad you liked the vid mate 👍👍
Super slick on the saw buddy. Some great tips in there thanks for that. Cutting porcelain slabs 1 with multiple jutting in and out bits round. A recessed wall past stairs and bloody let it slip on edge of slab and chipped the edge 🤬😆😆
Thank you my mate! Really appreciate the comment and for watching.
Argh nightmare, had a few of them over the years, massively frustrating 🥴
thanks for that great lesson. I have a big project of my own coming up these videos will allow me to do the work myself
Thank you. You’re welcome man
Really helpfull mate ,, I'm a keen DIY and starting my porcelain job next weekend 👍 👍👍
Incredibly useful - thanks. Will be doing 3 of these myself now
All the best with it 👍🏼
A MASTERCLASS IN HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE, TAKE A BOW MATTY 🏆👍🍺🍺🍺
My man 👊👊👊👊 nice one Joe, really appreciate the comment mate!
Thank you for watching!
All the best mate 👊👊
Great to watch, the best on TH-cam,thanks
Wow, thanks!🙏🏼
I’ve got to do a drain insert soon, your video will really help!
Good to hear 👍
Another fab craftsman brill.👍👍👍
Thank you sir!!! 🙏
New subscriber Matty. Just watched all your vids over the weekend. Well impressed with the way you work. See you soon pal from your favourite concrete driver.
Hello my mate!!!!! Boss to see you on here. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Appreciate your comments mate! We’re having more concrete in a week or so, make sure it’s you 😆
Brilliant video, I will be doing one of these manhole/chambers soon I notice you have a good steady hand using the stihlsaw, I think i will be clamping a wood offcut just in case to get as good a line as possible. well presented even though its a long watch its well worth it thanks.
Superb video, very professional approach.
Thank you! Appreciate that and for watching 👍
This is a great video - perfect. Cheers.
Thank you! Cheers!
good idea testing with the off cut, would be a pain in the arse getting the full size one back out.👍
Cracking job that mate. Attention to detail is something many people lack in the paving trade.
Brilliant helping a young lad aspiring to do what you do.😁
All the best amigo
Professional work mate super like 👍
Excellent craftsmanship. I'm doing a few atm with 45 degree herringbone block paving. Nightmare lol
Great video and superb work.
Many thanks!
Great video Matty , got those MH covers from landscaping World , they are well better than the plastic rubbish most of them sell now days ,will fit them in the week 👍
Yes they are 👌🏼
Very nice job, some great tips, thanks.
Quality pal! Man after me own heart in your approach and perdandicness 👌🏼, big up to Scott @ tidybricks also, got onto you on his say so. Both of you, QUALITY 👌🏼
Just seen this. Thank you my mate 🙏 yeah Scott is a good man and extremely talented landscaper 🤌
I just love watching your wee videos, my wife says, when are you gonna do this lol 😀
😂👍🏼 thanks for watching
A true master at work 👍 loving your videos, great information. Would be good if you could run through what disks you use.
Hello mate, big compliment that! Thank you 🙏 I love my job, trying to spread the love ha 👍👍👍
I use Pulvex blades mate, if you order mention me to them, or quote “Brock 1” and you’ll get a discount off your first order 👍👍
Pulvex.co.uk
www.pulvex.co.uk
Very useful. Thanks. Beautiful work.
👍
Great job enjoyed that very informative well done.
Thanks bud
very nicely done 👏🏼
Best tutorial I've seen on here by a mile! Btw what paving slabs are they? Can you post a link?
Thank you so much, I put a lot of thought into it, so thank you!
www.londonstone.co.uk/porcelain-paving/luxury-italian/trendy-black/
@@Brockstonepavingpros Yes, the attention to detail shows in your work! Thanks for the link!!
Brilliant video mate I’m in the trade myself and I know what it takes to get these level keep up the good work pal
Lee, appreciate it very much. Thank you mate! Comments like this are really encouraging 🙏 I’m humbled
thank god someone who also doesnt set all the lids first. dont think people understand there is a bit of play when setting them and can make the job 10x easier - still an absolute ballache these things tho
Yeah better this way 💯👍
Great idea 💯 the amount off manholes Iv cleaned out 🤣
Haha not a nice job is it
@@Brockstonepavingpros no mate 👎Rockwell insulation good seen hay being used on big sites .but think I may try your method out 👌
Top quality work and tutorial! And those covers are next level, can’t buy anything like that online, you should sell them.
Thank you mate. Yeah they’re not easy to get. I thought of selling them tbh.
Thanks again Robbie 👍
Top job great info top trades man.Do you travel all over the country Matty take care keep up the great work
No mate, stay as close to home as possible mate 👍
Brilliant video, so much advice and attention to detail, where do you get the recessed covers from, theres so many on line at a wide variety of prices,
Where did u get your mahole buddy
Local supplier to me mate. Landscape World Widnes do them 👍
Brockstone Landscape Construction
Cheers buddy!! Bang tidy work btw
Very tidy work and great cuts, one question I have is will building control fail when they inspect if I do the same and reduce the opening of the inspection chamber…. It would make my patio neater if I can get away with that.
Love the detail!
Thank you mate! Rambled on a bit 🤣
@@Brockstonepavingpros ramble away mate, it’s the little details that count when perfecting a trade. The way you measure up the slab has helped me a lot. I was measuring and eyeing up the cuts which took longer. 👍🏼
@@elliottdebell7783 cheers mate, that’s good to hear. I always prefer to go off a visual/physical thing rather than a measurement, it’s basically fool proof!
Thanks again 👊
@@Brockstonepavingpros I feel like I should be paying you to watch your videos!
@@elliottdebell7783 I won’t complain 🤣
Once again Matty great job, love your work but love your use of english, from "orientation to skew wif" 😂, keep them vids coming bro.
Hahaha that made me laugh, didn’t even realise I’d said skew wif 🙈🤣
Got a few more in the pipeline yeah!
Thanks again man 👊
Hi Matt, Great job! Brilliant attention to detail. Can you add a link so that we can get the same cover(or something similar) that you use in the job, please(or details of where we can get some)? Impressed by the lifting handles-they look very tidy. The guy doing our drive is about half way through the job. The original(old) covers are onto clay pipes and our contractor doesn't seem familiar with options for square covers that can have pavers in them, so I have been looking for options. We have clay pipes(notice your job has plastic). Our clay pipes are 230mm(9") Internal x 250mm(10") external. So pleased I found your video!
Great work! Thank you for the video!
You’re welcome
Thanks for watching
really good video thanks for help like the concrete bit to too get it level
You bet!
great video veryu helpful to know the knowledge yiou exhibited may I ask what make manhole covers did yoiu use?
Thanks. From Landscape World in Widnes
great idea with that little ply board to go down the hole! love your content mate
Thanks very much Jack. Appreciate you watching mate! Thank you for the comment 👍👍👍👍
@@Brockstonepavingpros youre welcome mate, keep up the good work pal!
Great video thanks for this.I like the 45 on the handles that will help me 👍 was that sbr or just cement and water also I’m
Using vdw 800 which enhances the colour of the slab how would you do your recess then ?still take them out and just brush over the top of slabbed cover to keep colour the same as the others or do you have any tricks how to keep cill clean and sweep straight across.Any help appreciated.Anyways keep the videos coming learning everyday
Hello Mitch, cheers mate 👍
Glad you got something from it.
You can take it out just the same way, and just go carefully around the opening, and fill the tray separately. Or leave in but remove it and clean it before it goes off.
It was a cement based primer mate that we were using 👍
Thanks for taking the time on putting these videos out matty ; I’m in the trade also and it’s people like yourself that make me keep upping my game 👍. Was wondering what grade diamond pad you use for smoothing the porcelain slabs? Cheers Mark
It works both ways mate. I’ll
Keep doing videos as it’s worth it when you get comments like this, it’s very encouraging!
I’ve got hand held ones and a few ones for the grinder. Which ones mate?
Thanks bud
Nice work. Would you not use a mini grinder for the small cuts like the handle recesses?
Yeah you can do but I had the saw going and did it in one go, takes more practice with a bigger machine like
Hi Matty
What bedding would you recommend for some real yorkstone paving. Some ranging from 2 to 4 inch thick. Not sure whether to use semi dry mix of sand cement or wet mix. Or even just on sand as the weight should hold it and try get them right with the maul. Cheers mate
Hi mate, I’d say any of those would work, it just depends on the person laying them and their preference.
There’s no right or wrong way as long as the base is right and they’re fully supported on the bed.
I’d personally do it on a stodgy wet mix as there’s more give in the bed, possibly the semi dry. I’d lay some with both and see what you prefer 👍👍
@@Brockstonepavingpros Thanks for your reply. Good luck with your channel it's great to watch.
Looks great, thanks for sharing. Can I ask what brand of cover that is please? Looks nice and a bit more sleeker than the Clark 5mm thick bordered ones
Excellent job
Thank you
Quality work and very helpful video for DIYers. Can you rip 20mm porcelain tiles with a 4.5inch grinder?
You’re welcome mate. Thank you.
Yes, you can but will take a bit of time. Always use water. Be better with a 9 inch mate or table saw if you’re not used to a STHIL saw 👍👍
Great content mate and very well explained. Your semi dry mix 4-1 bit of stone with no water ? Asking for myself as will be copying in a couple of days to build up a few areas
Thanks mate, really appreciate it! May of been a bit long winded but wanted to cover everything.
Yes mate, ideal build up. Unless the ground is saturated, you’ll need to add some water to set the mix off. Just enough so it holds its shape if you squeeze it in your hand 👍
@@Brockstonepavingpros I think that is what the TH-cam is lacking .... the details of each step for me is crucial as a DIY project last thing we want is to make mistakes down the line and end up hating the end result because it’s not perfect.
But thanks for the response it’s saved my anxiety for the areas that have a 70-80mm gap to meet the required level.
@@stevenmccaffrey4162 thank you. I think there is a lot of secrecy out there involved with trades, especially in landscaping for some reason, many people don’t like to give too much away.
Yes, we use this method if not suitable or practical to use TYPE 1 and wack, just make sure you firm it in if you’re building up a bit 👍
Hi Matty not even watched halfway yet but as boys say your deffo top off your game, love watching your attention to detail, I thot I was ok on a sthil saw but bugger me I would have over cut the cuts round the handles off the manhole. Keep the vids coming cos your the best on TH-cam. Awra best Allan 🏴
Hello Allan, how are we mate?
Ahhhhh you’ve just made me blush here! Thank you so much mate, totally humbled by what you’ve said there.
I’ve got more in the pipeline so will post more soon my friend.
Take care chief.
Matty 👍
Hi Matt cheers for the reply , no kidding you've got a great following, your absolute class , mental times for us just now ,merchant are swamped ,deliveries are all to cock up here . I'm a wee bit older than you bud do you remember a TV programme years ago called scully, about troubled teenager wanting to play for Liverpool, I mind it cos king Kenny was in it , think it was on channel 4 in the early 80s
@@allanblackshaw3046 honestly mate, comments like that spur me on to do more, you get the odd negative one but connects like what you’ve said more than make up for it. Thanks again.
Haha yes course mate, Franny Scully 👍 great show.
Yes mate, crazy times, everyone is saying they’re never had times like it!
I know i hate it when I read some off the pish ,smart arses say, Justin had a belter last week about why he shouldn't float up the beds a wee bit when yourself, scotty Justin n jb do it, some people just try too be to smart to make a name for themselves, awra best for the return leg been a funny season for the red's, yous better no steal our manager ,your hero . Get ur feet up awra best
@@allanblackshaw3046 rise above mate isn’t it.
Thanks mate, big ask without the crowd.
Haha my hero indeed. Think he’ll be staying up there for a while yet 👍👍
I use to have my own cake decorating business and since doing our own garden I have never found so many alternative uses for piping nozzles and bags until now getting filler, paint, sealant and grout into tiny gaps, i saw you with that trowel filling those tiny gaps and thought he deffo needs a piping bag 😂
😂😂👍 I’ll try it
Can you advise the make of the Inspection covers you use in this video?
Most i have seen on internet are suited for Block paving and have 4 corner points to lift wheras yours are 2 point lifting.
Great looking job and your other videos are inspirational with such attention to detail. Great craftsmanship well done
Thank you Andrew, appreciate it greatly.
The covers are from a local supplier to me. However look up Soloslide, they’re available nationwide and are extremely good.