I bought a 1950 house house previous owner paid an electrician to re-wire and all he did was put a new panel in so have been re-wiring to get rid of all the ungrounded circuits, also tore out all the old galvanized plumbing. I am leaving the plaster though. Mine isn't lath and plaster its the later gypsum board with plaster over it. Its been tough up in the attic in the summer.
That white powder on concrete is effervescent caused by moisture penetration and drying on concrete .. studding with moisture barrier then sheetrock is the right way to go handy .
Wouldn’t that cause the moisture to be trapped and create water issues? I’m guessing it was “okay” in this situation as it had air to evaporate into. Just a guess…
@@TheHandyman1came here to say the same. They mess with the visibility a little bit you just tear em off after paint or demo and put a new one on. Full face respirator is where it’s at
Wire looks like an early variety of a "romex" style wire..hard to know exactly but could be plastic insulated, cloth sheathed 12/2 type stuff. I think (not sure) some companies may have used some asbestos products in that "cloth" sheathing..but without having it in my hands its tough to tell for sure.
The notification I got said "day one of 1950 basement remodel". I read it as day 1 of 1,950. I was like dang dude this better look good! Turns out I'm just.... Special.
Once you insulate the wood set into the concrete wont be able to dry as well or maybe at all. It will be damp and then mold/rot. Especially with a vapor barrier. Older tighter grain wood is more rot resistant but nothing can resist that. How thick is that concrete wall anyways? 6”?
Sissy mittens...high heels....skirt...some of the lads in DC wearing dresses to work might be put off by that kind of talk! Keep at it. Love the videos!
I just demoed a similar basement and the back of the drywall was moldy and saturated with water due to lack of a vapor barrier/insulation - looks like that isn't the case in this basement?
I found a little bit of discoloration on the back of some drywall that was glued to the foundation wall in the closet. I show it in the next video that will be out on Monday.
I'm not a fan of all the PT wood being used in basements these days for concrete contact.... Years from now they'll be paying us to take it out due to cancer concerns (like Radon mitigation). In my early years I never framed with PT for basement wall footings. I understand using it outside, but for interior work I just don't see it. I've never seen a rotted footer in a basement I demoed.
I’m guessing that method works for you because you are in an incredibly dry climate. If you were in Louisiana, Florida, or maybe even the Pacific Northwest you’d have rotted wood and a mold farm.
Couldn't even have a basement like that here in FL unless you seal every surface and also have a sump pump. Most people don't want to spend that kind of money or build it themselves.
I have no clue why it wouldn’t work for 100 years more. I have guesses: 1. Because of global warming the house will soon be submerged. 2. Because new material needs to meet DEI standards it’s inclusive to water. 3. (Possibly true) new liberal codes don’t allow it. 4. Legitimately probably should moisture barrier. 🫄
Go check out the crazy electrical that was in this house. www.patreon.com/thehandyman
Oh I know this is gonna be a good one right here. Gives me something good to watch while I work on repairing my shower lol
Hahaha “sissy mittens are the first step in your transition” I love that!
I bought a 1950 house house previous owner paid an electrician to re-wire and all he did was put a new panel in so have been re-wiring to get rid of all the ungrounded circuits, also tore out all the old galvanized plumbing. I am leaving the plaster though. Mine isn't lath and plaster its the later gypsum board with plaster over it. Its been tough up in the attic in the summer.
Aha! Return of the good ol’ hammer flip! Lol Great demo Handyman!
That white powder on concrete is effervescent caused by moisture penetration and drying on concrete .. studding with moisture barrier then sheetrock is the right way to go handy .
Wouldn’t that cause the moisture to be trapped and create water issues? I’m guessing it was “okay” in this situation as it had air to evaporate into. Just a guess…
I read white powder my mind when straight to cocaine
That is the same flooring material that I had on my basement floor. It does have asbestos in it. That’s funny.
lol you said hawk tua!! I almost spit out my lunch.
Going to need Sams Club bulk dijon mustard for this one
Digging the PPE respirator.
That white powder is caused from vapor drive bringing free salts to the surface of the concrete... aka efflorescence
I am a farmer and use the same mask in grain bins they make disposable adhesive sheet to cover the front to help with scratches
I need to get some so I don't ruin mine.
@@TheHandyman1came here to say the same. They mess with the visibility a little bit you just tear em off after paint or demo and put a new one on. Full face respirator is where it’s at
I take the scratches and accept the challenge. Jk. I rip them off and use squint protection.
Wire looks like an early variety of a "romex" style wire..hard to know exactly but could be plastic insulated, cloth sheathed 12/2 type stuff. I think (not sure) some companies may have used some asbestos products in that "cloth" sheathing..but without having it in my hands its tough to tell for sure.
This is gonna be another good series to watch. ❤
17:00 Wow. That’s interesting history. ❤❤❤
sissy mittens! awesome!
No sissy punch at the drywall…Handyman punch to wall was something HE is ready for Floyd Mayweather
The notification I got said "day one of 1950 basement remodel". I read it as day 1 of 1,950. I was like dang dude this better look good! Turns out I'm just.... Special.
I thought pretty much the same thing when I first read it. LMFAO!
Once you insulate the wood set into the concrete wont be able to dry as well or maybe at all. It will be damp and then mold/rot. Especially with a vapor barrier. Older tighter grain wood is more rot resistant but nothing can resist that. How thick is that concrete wall anyways? 6”?
Gotta get Patreon you Handyman Junkies!😂😂😂❤❤❤
Maybe consider putting a tape on those tiles. If they are 9"x9" I would test them for asbestos.
Maybe I should watch the whole video before i comment.
What’s up handyman! I’m guessing the reason you can’t do the drywall on that concrete is because the hundred years has taken its toll already?
Great job Handy. Good bye! 😆👏👍
PS- happy to see you wearing assbesstoss mask 😁
I see the Pittsburgh pry bar 😅
No, the first step in your transition was shaving your beard off 😂😅
I expected an explosion when the grinder hit the steel pipes.
Sissy mittens...high heels....skirt...some of the lads in DC wearing dresses to work might be put off by that kind of talk! Keep at it. Love the videos!
I got one of those masks too.
I just demoed a similar basement and the back of the drywall was moldy and saturated with water due to lack of a vapor barrier/insulation - looks like that isn't the case in this basement?
I found a little bit of discoloration on the back of some drywall that was glued to the foundation wall in the closet. I show it in the next video that will be out on Monday.
Is the wire the old nob and tubing,GOD BLESS
11:10 😂😂😂😂 Sissy mittens. HE HE HE
Sissy mittens?? Dude now I’m going post a comment about how you hurt my feelings 😂😂❤
Hi I was wondering if you could tell me what is the reason that you can see the outline of your stud and crew head through the drywall and the paint?
2nd - Dewd
Powder...🤔 Hunter
13:40 LMAO
I'm not a fan of all the PT wood being used in basements these days for concrete contact.... Years from now they'll be paying us to take it out due to cancer concerns (like Radon mitigation). In my early years I never framed with PT for basement wall footings. I understand using it outside, but for interior work I just don't see it. I've never seen a rotted footer in a basement I demoed.
Someone please tell me how the wood in that concrete isn’t rotten
Is it because wood 100 years ago was much better quality vs the inexpensive wood of today that’s probably a lot more porous?
The wood is very dry and rock hard. Low moisture climate probably helps
it would work
My wife always comes in my office and get's on my butt for watching you..WTH are you watching someone that does what you do...that's stupid....lol
will you have to put in an egress window?
No. Grandfathered in.
@@TheHandyman1
So the grandfather put the egress window in?
Chain cutters would of work on the pipes
Or sawzall and a good blade
Do you this kind of job fixed price or T&M?
Always a fixed price. NEVER by the hour.
Thank you @@TheHandyman1
Thank you
Talk about transitioning, Handy wears his sissy face mask now instead using safety squints. Beyoncé get to you about “being a father now” 😂
Asbestos is no joke. Only a dumbass says safety squints and a rag over your mouth works for every situation.
Afraid of mouse poop? Sounds like gloves are the least of your worries.
How do you do all this without sweating? I’d be dripping like a pig if I did all that.
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30k? We would be at 100k! You must be slow on the east coast!
Old knob n tube
I’m guessing that method works for you because you are in an incredibly dry climate. If you were in Louisiana, Florida, or maybe even the Pacific Northwest you’d have rotted wood and a mold farm.
Couldn't even have a basement like that here in FL unless you seal every surface and also have a sump pump. Most people don't want to spend that kind of money or build it themselves.
First!
day 1/1950? 1950 days seems like a long time
(joke)
Thanks, I thought it looked a little confusing. I changed it.
i didnt mean any hate by my joke just in case you thought that 😅. Anyway, the new title looks better, love the channel!
I appreciate the feedback. You can't hurt my feelings. Keep up the Jokes. 👍
Well you could never work an union job
No real contractor leaves the shield on their grinder. 🙄
I have no clue why it wouldn’t work for 100 years more.
I have guesses:
1. Because of global warming the house will soon be submerged.
2. Because new material needs to meet DEI standards it’s inclusive to water.
3. (Possibly true) new liberal codes don’t allow it.
4. Legitimately probably should moisture barrier.
🫄