#65 Putting up the roof on our ruin (with cork insulation) 

Checkout this video to see how cork gets made from bark. Amazing material ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9wFP8QdV2LU.html

Hey guys, roof maker here. The waterproof layer is worth it, even if it is plastic (I don't know if there is some natural material equivalent). First, in case of a broken or missing tile, because of hail or wind storm maybe, your roof won't leak as fast as if you didn't put that layer, giving you some time to fix it without damaging your insulation. Keep in mind that it is not a fully waterproof layer, so don't leave it exposed too long under water and UVs, it won't like it. Next, it helps also with condensation, keeping your insulation dry, no matter the temperature difference between inside and outside. Then, I don't know if there might be snow where you live in winter, but if it might, I've seen tile roofs without that layer completely full of snow under the tiles, catastrophic. Maybe some natural fiber layer might exist, then try it, but you definitely made a good choice by adding one in your build. You're doing awesome job, keep it like that!

It is worth having the waterproof layer. It would only cost more to repair the leaks and increas in CO2 emissions not to not to mention if a beam rots and collapses it could seriously injured someone Everywhere else there are alternatives but that one is worth not skipping.

You guys did so much work this episode - you all definitely deserved your pizza this week!

Best camera work to date! Loving how you take us along for every moment.

I don't know how to shout loud enough: I LOVE watching you all create and build. For me, it is an every week thrill. Your favorite patreon in Hestand, Kentucky

The video editing is getting much better. Particularly enjoyed the editing around the waterproof lining. Watching the building work = favourite, and please consider uploading on Sundays, people might also be more likely to watch your previous uploads with their spare time if you start uploading on a Sundays :)

Please call the neighbors for a great party at the ruins when it's done! It's looking so beautiful!

Hello... I'm Portuguese, but I've been living outside of Portugal for a few years now. I am a regular follower of your channel and I am very happy for your initiative. However I've been wondering if you guys have any issues against the basic rules of safety at work???? Whenever I see you at work, I'm getting anguish in my chest. And I keep asking to myself "Will they know how to fly???". Guys, a harness and the rope save lives. Don't make it easy. Hugs to all and good luck in your project.

Plastic isnt always bad, in that application it will last for tens of years and preserve more than it damages. There is a place for everything and everything in its place. Glad to see the guys having a bit of fun as well :D

I really like the editing in this last few videos! Felix is a great guy and I kinda liked his style. But I think the two new videomakers and editors fit your style a lot better!

Nice metal frame, but it has no contact at all. You can't just screw it to the wall, you have to push concrete in the upper gap.

An artistic camera job on this update. Loved it! :)

The roof is beautifully done so far! The work is so precise, very impressive. I look forward to seeing it complete with the tiles!

If you plan to make the ruin air tight and expect negative temperatures in winter you should add a water diffusion barrier on the inside to prevent the humidity from insde to condensate in your insulation, which would rot eventually otherwise. Unfortunately that means more plastic, but longer lifetime.

Wow! Great job! Excellent cinematography and lighting, great personalities of the team, music was perfect (perhaps too much drums during underlayment scene) but I think you've def found a winning formula for your vids!

👏🏻👏🏻 Well Done Team, great skills making great results .🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

You are all really inspiring. I love that you think about your environmental impact. From an old Hippie in Australia.😁

Feels like Dave is back with his weekly updates even though there is no Dave in the video:)

You have so many different tools, anything is possible! The combination of skills makes for interesting partnerships and interaction, you make it all look so easy!

Its about time you built a powered buggy to transport heavy items from the workshops to the worksites.

This hard work deserve a five stars and a good amount of bucks to cheer you up. hopefully. Wish you the best and congrats for your commitments guys. so precious actually.

Takk!

I know, I know - I'm a whole year or more after the fact. But I just found you guys a couple weeks ago - & I went back and started at the very beginning to watch your whole development as it goes. This is my first comment because the cork is just SO COOL! I have worked in the building trades for nearly 3 decades and I'm enjoying watching you get better at things. I think your vapor barrier is justifiable in its application. The 'old school' alternative would have been Tar-paper. At least that's what we call it in the states. I'm not sure if they make tar paper out of sustainable stuff or not - pretty sure it's petroleum based, so still not the best. It does seem a bit less processed though and like it takes less 'tech' to produce. I don't know. The main thing is that you have ideals and you strive towards them with the best integrity you can manage with the knowledge, skills and resources you have at the time. You are doing GREAT.

I love the part he asked "do you have insurance"?? 😂 😂 😂 LOL

Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad to see the progress on the ruin.

I just watch you guys in awe. Amazing. Thank you.

Been watching you guys for a couple of months now. Greetings from Guatemala! Nice work!

You guys rocked the roof. So fun and cool to watch. Your doing a great job.

Music choices were excellent for each section of this video. Really enjoyed it from start to finish, thanks 🎉

Can't wait for the upcoming videos. You guys need to make more videos since all of your videos so inspiring.

nice job on the roof guys!! amazing progression on it and the insulation is a must.

Great shots, and great edition! good job filming guys!

Great job...that cork insulation is top notch....

great video this week guys. loving the current team.

You guys work so hard! Thanks for another great vlog 👍

Great progress, I admire your dedication to sustainability and working with such a tough building...

WOW Amazzziiiing work in small amount of time! well well done guysss

I hope all this nice videos of the funky ruin can compensate a bit all the work & effort you have put it in 😃 keep up the good work guys💚

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟 Love you all guys, beautiful work guys keep up the good progress love watching you go.

I would have knocked that building down without a second thought, what you guys are doing to keep this and “up cycle” what you had to work with is amazing, great commitment to your mission

Looking awesome! Great work all of you

Brilliant job guys well done.

That was exciting to watch. Great progress.

This building videos are always my favorites ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Another good episode - thank you guys for the great content

You guys are genius.It's gonna be a great house before winter.

Congrats !! Well done guys!

The guys working on the open rafters on the roof made me very nervous. I'm glad the roof work was done safely.

polishing a turd

What a lovely roof!

Hi, Ben from South Africa here I find your channel really inspiring and well made. The only suggestion I could make is to use music that is not as repetitive as the simple beat used in this video. I find that usually you do manage to balance the music with the vibes really well, except for in this instance. Keep up the good work!

awesome job guys

really impress with this guys. amazing work...

I love the Dutch sense of humour. Really great job people.

@8:45 is that oil on the beams? Hahaha "you have good insurance?" 😂😂😂😂

Awesome work boys and girls :)

Well done guys!

I love the ruin videos! keep it up!

I didn’t understand the waterproof layer either when building a small camper, but then my friend reminded me how soda cans condensate with liquid when temperatures vary from inside to outside. The same thing can happen with the structure even if it’s not rainy. Im sure there is a more sciency explanation. Definitely worth having!

I don't know why, but the chalk covered string line really made me smile

I like the way videos are edited, great👍

Well done…the rain proof material is an excellent decision,,,

Wow, your best-made video to date, nice pace, camera angles, music, explanatory and informative. In all your considerations of materials used, please think of the fire proof-ness or resistance to fire of all of them. This matters, same as ensuring vegetation and trees are kept away from permanent structures. Firebreaks are super important too as is a fire plan, ie staying and fighting with preparation or when and how to leave. Loving your project, all the best from me in Western Australia. 😊

Outstanding video quality, very entertaining content. I just left a sub. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Germany!

Screwing cork on to the battens with regular screws instead of insulation screws that actually fasten it to the sturcture ✅ Proceed by screwing battens on to the cork itself with regular screws providing no connection to wood underneath ✅ Yeah, just top it off with heavy tiles and its going to be F*cking Mint 👌

Very well done

Cool video and great work.

so impressive to see you do hard work like that :)

Amazing you can walk on this cork!!

Awesome folks nice one

Excellent work 👏

Well done, now it starts to look like a house

Amazing work! I can't believe those cork panels are strong enough to stand on like you were. Good stuff! I don't know if you guys have thought about this or not, but getting a cheap trailer for the Kamp might be a good thing. Then you can take loads like that cork in bigger loads and you aren't limited to what the inside of a vehicle can carry. I have a small one for my use and it is so handy to have.

I think the breathable membrane you use on the roof is a good thing as it allows the building to breathe and will extend the life of the other materials that are prone to rot. rafters, battens etc.

Creatief met kurk, Theo en Thea. Heerlijk!

I've been in the construction industry for only 2 years but I'm pretty sure insulation like that would be better in between the rafters. Then you'd have a plywood sheathing over it nailed to the rafters. And then a continuous waterproofing layer over that with your roofing system. But idk.

Awesome roof! 🌀💚🌀

great job!

i really like how you restored the house

The plastic in the waterproof layer's embedded carbon pales into insignificance compared to the steel fixings. Most building wraps have a recycled component as well. so think of it as extending the life span of the fixings and in that case if it doubles the life of those then it is carbon positive.

next episode my favorite series. I feel good vibe :D

2:40 Man, those air baths are always so cool. Even better if the compressed air is a bit fresh.

Beautiful

Absolutely Awesome 🥳🥳🥳

My thoughts on the waterproof barrier: The membrane needs to allow moisture out or the inside will rot. My house is somewhat old, the most recent addition was built about 50 years ago. That section was built with wood studs, plywood outside pressed board paneling inside, and fiberglass insulation. The plywood was covered with tar paper, then a cement shingle. Over the years, moisture collected inside the walls due to the tar paper. Now I have a mold and rot problem in the walls. On the other hand, only the bottom of my wall is rotting, so your roof may be just fine. Especially if the inside has a way to breathe and dissipate moisture.

Hi. In my opinion. the waterproof layer may not be need to keep water to reach the cork insulation. Water don´t penetrate cork. However in the cork tiles gapes may infiltrate and enter the house. It´s more safe using but not eco friendly. It´s a choice that have to be consider. I don´t now any eco friendly material that replace that waterproof membrane. Maybe palm leaves perhaps.... Keep on the good work.

You deserved your winter break already. I will miss the videos though...

I too, am constantly amazed at my own skills..hahaha Fantastic work on the house....love it.

so wonderfull to see all of this progress. One fire-prevention advice : cut down all of those acacia- and other trees away till at least 6 meters from any building on your property.

great video

waiting for long time

Lol is the van part for me 🤣🤣👷‍♂️

You want to be using the waterproof layer. While there may be plastics used in its creation, it's going to save you money, time, and materials in the long run because it will prevent rot, leaks, and everything else involved in the roof.

Cool roof design! Looks well designed as well :) there is an option to have another foil beneath the insulation to prevent condensation in the insulation (Vapor pressure will "pull" moisture through the construction towards the outside in winter). That might lead to moisture at the outside of the insulating layer. It's a common problem in a few constructions and it's not that bad as long as the construction dries fully during summer as well. Nevertheless I'd highly recommend using such a foil to get rid of that problem entirely. Key is to have more moisture diffuse out of the construction than into the construction over the year.

that cork looks very flammable

Great job with the roof but is not a safe practise to use compressed air to clean that guy

Many commenting on the waterproof layer. Indeed worth it if you ask me, please check out Ekoplus based in the south of the Netherlands. They have a whole assortment of building materials with more proper background. This same foil comes also from the brand proclima. I used it myself and feels quite the same as well known brands like dupont. Their knowledge is very valuable...

Love it keep it up ❣️

Awesome video. Maybe think about useing hardhelmets when working with stone above :))