Day 3 on this rear extension and it’s all about getting the roof closed up, tying the old into the new, and not having an “absolute disaster” while I’m trying to film it. I’d already nearly binned the drone first thing (oh the joys of making content), then it was straight back onto the tricky bit—making mismatched pitches and an awkward junction behave themselves. We’ve already got one side felted and battened, and today was about sorting the other side and getting the valley properly proven. We did a very “scientific” test on the valley—bucket of water, poured it down, and fair play, it worked spot on. No spillage, water collected exactly where it should, and it never got anywhere near where it could cause grief. After that it was felt and battening, working out tile spacing so you don’t end up with weird gauges, then planning the battening around the Velux opening. We stopped short on tiling because we’re waiting on the Velux windows, which are now in stock and due tomorrow. Big takeaway: play to your strengths and leave the ego at the door. Steve’s miles ahead of me on the roofing side, so I’m cutting, measuring, loading out and generally being the dogsbody—because that’s what makes the job run. Tomorrow I’m back on first fix electrics in the extension, then we crack on once the Velux turns up.