my house was built in 1861 by my Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather. He built it right up against the road and that road is now a highway so the noise is usually cars.
I admire your determination to market the Estate and your skill in doing so. Old Estates don't pay for themselves without considerable effort and courage.
I hope someone has well documented on paper as a drawing where all of these pipes go and what they are for. Like a plumbing map....All of this detailed information would be lost if Raymond has not documented it for the next caretaker. What a lovely man and what an important job he has given his life to....He goes along and does what needs to be done as a willing servant to the estate....What a guy! I hope he is honored and cherished for the dedication to his job.
You know that the plumbing was most likely put in over the course of multiple hundred years so.... most likely there is no such thing and there is also a high probability of old unused pipes
I love how Julie is actually wanting to fix the root of the problem and not just continue the damn patchwork his family has been doing. She’s right, if you have a leak near a wall you have to replace the wall. Black mould is dangerous
for most of the old aristocratic families with old houses its a question of money. many might be rich in history and property but not necessarily "rich" in the bank account. some barely keep their houses standing with minor patchworks in the hopes to one day have enough money to repair everything. the Spencers (Lady Dianas family) sold quiet a lot of their artworks to fund repairs, if i remember correctly. This channel here in in my opinion a splendid idea to help the cause. It gets people interested in the history and the cause which in turn makes viewers want to give money.
@@KaySan666 yeah I agree. I would be more willing to pay for an experience at a grand house like this if I knew the root of the problem(s) is being taken care of.
I totally agree 100% with Toi Kodaly’s comment. Julie wants to do it right and be done with it. They need HGTV’s Ty Pennington & Ben & Erin Napier to fly over and help them out
@@cheshirelasslani3939 i loved the makeover shows when i was younger, but looking at this 11 century estate i'd hope they stay far, far away from it. This house needs proper care not some quick fix.
You should have vollentier weekends where handy people i.e. painters , plumbers, carpenter's. And students learning how to restore things like carpets, curtains, fabrics! , exc, can come and learn how to repair mapperton from Raymond ! He is a wealth of information with a lifetime of learning! You get your house restored. Raymond passes on his knowledge and mapperton gets repaired! Everyone wins!
Excellent idea! They could trade letting them stay there for a few nights or let them go swimming in the huge cement pond! And I wonder if the people doing the repair could write it off on their taxes?
Yes, great idea! I live in Pennsylvania/Delaware where all the students in Restoration classes at nearby colleges take care of the Dupont estates. I watch these episodes and can't believe how little help they have.....however, there is that pesky thing called, Covid.
I don't want to freak you guys out, but my father's house in Connecticut, originally built in the 18th century (new by Mapperton standards), had a consistent leak in one spot for many, many years. He would "fix' it and "fix" it, but it never really held. The house was eventually infested with black mold. I think you should get a mold test in some of these spots, especially if yuo are hosting guests.
I would be siliconing every crack on the roof. Y'all need to buy a hydraulic man lift to have on property to attack the roof leaks and for building maintenance. Y'all also need a handheld moisture meter to monitor interior walls. It could be preemptive and lessen the damage. Keeping large tarps on hand would also be a good idea for emergencies, for outside and inside use. Leaks are scary. Best of luck.
I've recently come across your RUclips channel. The two of you are really great on camera together and very entertaining! I would love to visit someday!
I love seeing my English American cousins sharing there responsibility to care for the family history! I love mom and pop sharing there mana’o about our families journey!! Oh how I love The stories of Hinchingbrooke, my two papa’s Manor, Henry & Oliver Cromwell, my Thomas Bromley, Fortescue, Boleyn GGPs. My grandpa Oliver sold Hinchingbrooke to our cousins John Montagu 4th Earl of Sandwich! He wanted to sell it to King James who loved the hunting fields. King James died before that could take place. Thank God my Montagu keep it safe! Thank you cousin. Nice to see him finally not hiding behind the camera!
I love this channel so much. I'm originally from Dorset (Sherborne) but now living in Germany and it makes me feel amazing to see my home county being presented so wonderfully on youtube. I will be sure to pay a visit in the summer when I'm visiting my family.
Thank you for the "Leak Tour" of the house.It must be crushing every time you find a new leak in your beautiful home.Have you considered building a giant umbrella that could be opened over the roof on rainy days? Love the "Downing St." joke!!!! Love from Vermont
You guys are so wonderfully down to earth, which is just lovely and the reason why I keep turning in. I'm with Julie, as an American we are petrified of leaks. I have one right now and have to get the plumber in. It's exhausting with one, I can't imagine ten.
My parents spent thousands replacing the roof on their house to solve a leak that had made its way down to the ground floor, only to discover not long after that it was an old pipe from an upstairs shower that was causing the problem when another bubble of water appeared in the same spot. :-)
I love that the entire family takes part in these vlogs. I enjoy every single episode of all your channels. Julie your enthusiasm is contagious! I will check out your Patreon page. I’d love to help and is also like to come rent the guest cottage ummm for the rest of my days. 😬. Heaven on earth #goals.
A suggestion for #3??? Oh my...number 3 caught my attention! Almost embarrassed to post here as we deal with leaks, particularly around and through windows, but in our only 128 yo ancestral home - a wood frame Victorian house in the U.S. - which is nothing compared to your estate in age, size and challenges! I have learned much from UK and European sources on how to tackle restoration and preservation challenges, as well as just how to handle various issues in older homes, so have enjoyed watching selections from your channel which I just discovered. This may be a completed impossible way to tackle the SW window featured in number 3, but one way some in the US have dealt with it - but with wood-framed windows - is to fabricate a custom storm window to go on the outside of the original window so the driving wind never gets to the original window and seep into the home. It has several needed features including, but not limited to a) a proper seal between the storm window frame and the outside wall of the house b) small holes at base of storm window for drainage and evaporation of condensation between the windows c) a method of attaching the storm window so it could be removed for repairs and cleaning when needed. I am NO expert at all, only someone who is trying to continue taking care of my family home for now, and this is one method we have considered testing out especially on the eastern side of our home where driving rain can beat down on the windows, particularly during Atlantic Coast hurricanes and tropical storms. The outer storm windows would also provide a layer of air insulation in the winter. Here is a link for such storm windows, but on wood frame windows and home, and on smaller windows, but sometimes looking at such can provide an idea to which you can "hitchhike" on to the right plan or idea to meet your need! www.oldhouseguy.com/wood-storm-windows/
Thank you for the interesting tip. Here in England, many historic buildings are Grade listed. Grade I and II listed buildings cannot be altered in any way to change their appearance externally, so sadly this is not an option for us. We just have to keep plenty of towels handy for the wet and windy weather, which we are currently experiencing in droves...
@@MappertonLive How dense can I be!!? That completely makes sense and I should have thought about that. A 'duh' moment for me indeed. Please keep us updated to the solutions on different leak issues and solutions as your viewers will learn so very much! I'm wondering a stone sealers could be used on the mullion and elsewhere....just a random thought! Thanks for the refreshing, educational (in so many ways!), intriguing, and enjoyable content thus far. Blessings!
Seems like a few of these things could be fixed. The fire hydrant lines I am guessing come from a stock pond along with the fresh water. These lines seem to be pretty old and might be worth the money to have someone come in and trench in deeper and new and maybe even bigger lines. Roof leaks are major things that can cause a lot of problems. Skylights are almost always related to improperly laid flashing. The south facing window on the stairs leak is most likely coming from way above and traveling behind the stone work to the exposed wall. The most logical thing to do is to go up to the next floor and if there is a wall that is not stone cut out sections of it till you get to the stone/brick and my best guess is that it will be wet or running water at that location. All of the other leaks can be solved by going to the attic and crawl space during a rain storm and watching for the leaks. I had to do this for my house and found the cause after tracing the leak back about 10 feet from where I found the water. The cause for me was a improper set screw. I am guessing you have slate roofs and most of these leaks could be the cause of a bad flashing around windows/domer and crack tiles or improper laid tiles or repairs that have failed. The other thing is you need a drawn out map for every part of the land, Including all buildings. You also should have main shut offs and pressure gauges for each building so that you can make sure that you have zero leaks from pipes and to give to time to shut off water in the event of a leak. its a nice house that needs lots of repairs and cheap fixes are not always the best option nor should one have to keep trying to fix them. There are a number of ways to chase them and logical thinking and testing will help get them fixed. i got to thinking and you might as well invest in a couple of tools like a endoscope inspection camera and a thermal camera. The scope would really only require you to make small holes in walls and those could easily be patched. This way you do not have to do more damage than you need too.
Hi from Sydney Australia, I am truly loving watching all of this so much it has truly lifted my day. I coming to visit your estate is most definitely on my bucket list when the borders are finally open again and residents from Australia can travel through Europe once again!!
Sadly John Montagu's book is out of print for now, per Amazon. I sure wish a PDF version of the book was made available to the patrons on Patreon. John Montagu has many more books on the history papers. Amazing!
I would work on that mansion for room and board, just to preserve history. If I owned that place, I'd take out out all the old plumbing and replace it with stainless steel lines like they use in food processing plants. Expensive as hell, but no more leaks for the next 100 years.
Given that the house predates most luxuries like electricity and indoor plumbing, I'm curious as to how much of a chore it was to install running water and electricity at Mapperton.
Wow, just wow, Julie, Luke and Raymond!!! Repairs are a constant. It seems an estate is just like being on a farm. We have leaks sometimes, but not as many as you have. Many repairs to be done on a regular basis. Many skills and a "jack of all trades", needed. LOL.
Oh what a pleasure to see other people's leaks! I live in a very old house, in the Spanish Pyrenees, we get a lot of rain here. We have a lot of leaks. I think the middle floor is the least leaky. There are no foundations so water comes up sometimes and the walls are permanently damp on the ground floor. An easterly driving rain brings forces water through the windows on the front of the house, looking forward to the day we can afford to replace them. And if it rains for more than three days the roof leaks, we use plastic sheets and buckets. And there's an ongoing leak behind the kitchen sink, all the plumbing is lead. Perhaps we should move!!!
@@donnabittner69 I don't think so, we don't have any mould in the house, perhaps the stone and lime paint are natural cleansers. We also get a lot of sunshine and warmth and are able to enjoy it outdoors most days :o)
It’s amazing that a high percentage of home owners in uk don’t know where the stop cock is....I ask them because I need to check it’s bonded (electrical condition report)
Of the chemney, we had this sort of problem and there maybe nests on the roof or debris, we had to clean it and we also have strong driving rains on that chemney, after the repair there had to be some modifcations for protection of those driving rains. When it was mentioned of the twigs and such, I feel there could be debris from nesting creatures, we actually had Shrews that had nested there under the tiles butted against the chemney, not flush and leaving a small space for a nest, of all plces to find shrews. Excellent video!
@@MappertonLive Yes a very strange place indeed, yet the Shrews seemed to have taken from the birds, we had to clean it all out ourselves and block the leak as it was at the weekend. I would not have believed it had I not seen the nest for myself, lolol I was most shocked by the shrew! Yet this can happen with any natural growth of plants on the walls and near the roofs. Thank you ever so much for your efforts. I shall also share your repsentations! Ta from N. Italy
My ancestors Disbrowe came to the US during British colonial time and I’ve often thought how interesting it would be to live in a lovely huge home like yours. It takes a trooper kind of gal to take this on with her husband. But midwesterners like (us) have a lot of gumption 👍🏻
You guys should get Robert Fuller to come out for your glamping folks and do a talk about local wildlife or teach a wildlife photography or art class. He also rehabs wildlife too. His art is absolutely stunning!
Every leak is fixable, it's just a question of how much work it will be to fix it. Water flows along predictable pathways and that can be used to stop the leak permanently or help you create a non damaging workaround. Usually it is either connected to a direct source of water along pipes or fittings, the other main cause are usually connected to the shell of the building and poor workmanship or if it is old constructions. Sadly some leaks are more pain to fix that your could possibly believe, like my old house where the water seeped through the wall when the rain was hard enough and came in from just the right angle. Fixing it would require replacing the whole wall. But still the leak is fixable. Shore up the shell of the house, especially where there is a hole through the shell. And by using the word shell I mean the outside of the walls and the roof. If that is done right and all the holes are redone to stop any leaks, then you are just left with leaks inside from water sources and they are usually all fairly simple to fix. The thing is, you need to be willing to do major reconstruction sometimes, if not, you'll never be able to fully fix every leak. But trust me when I say this, every leak is fixable.
I feel like with such a large number of things to fix, you should have some sort of trouble ticket system to track repairs so you can better set priorities, track repairs, set followup inspections, etc.
Lovely turn of phrase, of what has been read. Now looking into this book, lock down has been good for hidden treasures for those that adore heritage estates and their histories and hickups!
I am from Oklahoma, where it is humid and moldy. It seems that it is worse where you are. I get hysterical if ever we have the smallest leak because with water comes the mold. I can't imagine having the burden of dealing with so many leaks! I will remember this next time I have a leak and want to scream.
"He knows where all the bodies are buried." Completly rather reserved until that point. I laughed. I snort laughed. Love you two! Absolutely perfect for eachother.
If you are having issues with pipes corroding at what seems a too-rapid pace, get an electrician to check and make sure your pipes are properly grounded. My Mum went years having leaks every 6 months or so, until my (new) husband's cousin, an electrician, took a look and grounded everything, and it worked. Apparently, electralysis works 2 ways- one way can plate an object with metal, the other way removes metal (and puts it elsewhere.) Well, actually it works one way- takes metal and moves it elswhere. If your pipes aren't properly grounded, they may be getting eaten away from the inside, their metal linings being transfered , molecule by molecule, to some other place in the pipe system. Also, it's an inexpensive fix!
Hi do you keep a log book of maintenance. For example trades you have visit and repairs done,dates,photos,company names....electrical condition reports,gas certificate etc..or will Raymond take it all with him. Best wishes....😀
I'd love a video where you talk about your biomass system (I'm not sure if it's been discussed in a video I haven't seen yet, but I did a search and nothing obvious came up). I see on your website that you use wood as your biomass, so I would love to hear about your plans to keep it renewable, how you plan to renew your wood for use during your own time at Mapperton, if you have plans to grow trees which will be larger to produce more wood per tree, but will take longer to grow, if you maybe have plans for dedicating a specific area of the property to create a biomass forest/wood, etc. I think it would be incredibly interesting. :)
You need a plumbers care package, heat tape that has a trickle charge for the pipes, JB weld epoxy putty for the drip, and a variety of other products. And your fire protection service doesn't repair the hydrant? Or is it the historic kind with a property pump? Boo to the people who gave this thumbs down, ha!
I lived in a house with black mold problems for a few months without knowing. Needless to say that now I'm morbidly afraid of water in walls. Is mold not a problem in England like it is in parts of the US?
I have already commented about leak #3 and humbly tossed out a suggestion to ponder, but have a QUESTION! With the textiles there, have you had to tackle active carpet moths and beetles? If so, HOW and with what level of 'success.' THANK YOU for sharing at some point if you have!
Lol. I hope poor Raymond has a reliable apprentice to carry on once he gets the chance to retire. My goodness 😳 you all may just need to stay in your swimming suits lol.
12:13-12:16 Looks like water isn't the only thing that is leaking out. A passing reference to Mammy caricature so presently reified and upheld in relation to the historic, real world spaces of "the help" on such estates. Such a casual, off-the-cuff remark is indicative of just how engrained, and deep-rooted racism remains (even as an echo) within socio-cultural nuances unique, but not necessarily exclusive to, the Old World. Point being, perspective, language, and practice are all linked. To reckon with the existence of one is to require an acknowledgment of the presence and influence of the others. None are as easily discovered, disentangled, and dismantled from the hidden, personal, and everyday experiences of people even as progress is required and implemented on a macro, public scale. With change, there will always be stragglers potentially dragged kicking and screaming across the threshold into a more egalitarian, equitable, open, and just world. The USA is not off the hook per se, but the British have a much longer and darkly iconic history of colonialism which carries its own network of racial and classist problems through to today's culture. The cultural and political ramifications of such imperialism are still being felt today. Some examples include: 1) Harry & Megan leaving behind royal life due to accusations of a racially insensitive and inhospitable environment and 2) the continued fighting between Israel and Palestine (but that's a whole other issue). Back to the white elephant at hand.
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Being in China patreon won't let me support but as soon as I'm stateside (next month fingers crossed) I'll get right on it 🙂
It's that wonderful "old house" game, that all of us with old homes play and it's called "What's That Noise?"
my house was built in 1861 by my Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather. He built it right up against the road and that road is now a highway so the noise is usually cars.
@@garysnackguy shouldn't your house be protected by now ? as it is quite old
Julie,
Love the kitchen table brainstorm with your hubby...
"He knows where all the bodies are buried."
😂🤣
I admire your determination to market the Estate and your skill in doing so. Old Estates don't pay for themselves without considerable effort and courage.
Yes indeed!
I hope someone has well documented on paper as a drawing where all of these pipes go and what they are for. Like a plumbing map....All of this detailed information would be lost if Raymond has not documented it for the next caretaker. What a lovely man and what an important job he has given his life to....He goes along and does what needs to be done as a willing servant to the estate....What a guy! I hope he is honored and cherished for the dedication to his job.
You know that the plumbing was most likely put in over the course of multiple hundred years so.... most likely there is no such thing and there is also a high probability of old unused pipes
Wich makes it harder for anyone to find the ones that are in use
I love how Julie is actually wanting to fix the root of the problem and not just continue the damn patchwork his family has been doing.
She’s right, if you have a leak near a wall you have to replace the wall. Black mould is dangerous
If im not mistaken in the UK black mould or ‘black rot’ is uncommon because of the weather conditions than it would be in warmer places
for most of the old aristocratic families with old houses its a question of money. many might be rich in history and property but not necessarily "rich" in the bank account. some barely keep their houses standing with minor patchworks in the hopes to one day have enough money to repair everything. the Spencers (Lady Dianas family) sold quiet a lot of their artworks to fund repairs, if i remember correctly.
This channel here in in my opinion a splendid idea to help the cause. It gets people interested in the history and the cause which in turn makes viewers want to give money.
@@KaySan666 yeah I agree. I would be more willing to pay for an experience at a grand house like this if I knew the root of the problem(s) is being taken care of.
I totally agree 100% with Toi Kodaly’s comment. Julie wants to do it right and be done with it. They need HGTV’s Ty Pennington & Ben & Erin Napier to fly over and help them out
@@cheshirelasslani3939 i loved the makeover shows when i was younger, but looking at this 11 century estate i'd hope they stay far, far away from it. This house needs proper care not some quick fix.
You should have vollentier weekends where handy people i.e. painters , plumbers, carpenter's. And students learning how to restore things like carpets, curtains, fabrics! , exc, can come and learn how to repair mapperton from Raymond ! He is a wealth of information with a lifetime of learning! You get your house restored. Raymond passes on his knowledge and mapperton gets repaired! Everyone wins!
Excellent idea! They could trade letting them stay there for a few nights or let them go swimming in the huge cement pond! And I wonder if the people doing the repair could write it off on their taxes?
Yes, great idea! I live in Pennsylvania/Delaware where all the students in Restoration classes at nearby colleges take care of the Dupont estates. I watch these episodes and can't believe how little help they have.....however, there is that pesky thing called, Covid.
I don't want to freak you guys out, but my father's house in Connecticut, originally built in the 18th century (new by Mapperton standards), had a consistent leak in one spot for many, many years. He would "fix' it and "fix" it, but it never really held. The house was eventually infested with black mold. I think you should get a mold test in some of these spots, especially if yuo are hosting guests.
You ought to get Raymond to make a plan of where all your pipes are in case you don't have raymond
Thought the same thing!
…brilliant suggestion
"Endless catalog of wretched things" perfectly describes the travails involved in owning an ancient manor house.
We absolutely agree!
I appreciated your leaks in Downing Street joke. Funny how it's still relevant 7 months later 🤣
They are so cute, spending quality time looking at leaks. Love them.....
I would be siliconing every crack on the roof. Y'all need to buy a hydraulic man lift to have on property to attack the roof leaks and for building maintenance. Y'all also need a handheld moisture meter to monitor interior walls. It could be preemptive and lessen the damage. Keeping large tarps on hand would also be a good idea for emergencies, for outside and inside use. Leaks are scary. Best of luck.
Top tips! We'll bear this in mind - thank you.
I've recently come across your RUclips channel. The two of you are really great on camera together and very entertaining! I would love to visit someday!
Thanks for watching!
they didn't said a word about visiting =)) consider you are not welcomed
I love seeing my English American cousins sharing there responsibility to care for the family history! I love mom and pop sharing there mana’o about our families journey!! Oh how I love The stories of Hinchingbrooke, my two papa’s Manor, Henry & Oliver Cromwell, my Thomas Bromley, Fortescue, Boleyn GGPs. My grandpa Oliver sold Hinchingbrooke to our cousins John Montagu 4th Earl of Sandwich! He wanted to sell it to King James who loved the hunting fields. King James died before that could take place. Thank God my Montagu keep it safe! Thank you cousin. Nice to see him finally not hiding behind the camera!
Absolutely fascinating, so glad that you found us 😊
Julie is so over these “quick fixes”. This American is ready to fix it and ask for forgiveness later. I need more diaries. Lol
Your videos are excellent! The filming, the content and the enthusiasm are outstanding!
Thank you very much!
I love this channel so much. I'm originally from Dorset (Sherborne) but now living in Germany and it makes me feel amazing to see my home county being presented so wonderfully on youtube. I will be sure to pay a visit in the summer when I'm visiting my family.
So glad you found us - we look forward to welcoming you back to Dorset when you return in the summer.
Thank you for the "Leak Tour" of the house.It must be crushing every time you find a new leak in your beautiful home.Have you considered building a giant umbrella that could be opened over the roof on rainy days? Love the "Downing St." joke!!!! Love from Vermont
Not yet, but we'll look into it 😂 Thank you so much for your support ❤️
You guys are so wonderfully down to earth, which is just lovely and the reason why I keep turning in. I'm with Julie, as an American we are petrified of leaks. I have one right now and have to get the plumber in. It's exhausting with one, I can't imagine ten.
Thank you so much! We're with Julie too! :-)
Watching as a fellow American and a Mom I'd be freaked out about the sheer amount of leaks too.
Lived in a Victorian as a child, so love okd homes 💖 beyond the building, i just love the generations' story of this home & family 👏👏Ty 💖
My parents spent thousands replacing the roof on their house to solve a leak that had made its way down to the ground floor, only to discover not long after that it was an old pipe from an upstairs shower that was causing the problem when another bubble of water appeared in the same spot. :-)
I love that the entire family takes part in these vlogs. I enjoy every single episode of all your channels. Julie your enthusiasm is contagious! I will check out your Patreon page. I’d love to help and is also like to come rent the guest cottage ummm for the rest of my days. 😬. Heaven on earth #goals.
Thank you so much! We hope you can come and visit too! x Julie
A suggestion for #3??? Oh my...number 3 caught my attention! Almost embarrassed to post here as we deal with leaks, particularly around and through windows, but in our only 128 yo ancestral home - a wood frame Victorian house in the U.S. - which is nothing compared to your estate in age, size and challenges! I have learned much from UK and European sources on how to tackle restoration and preservation challenges, as well as just how to handle various issues in older homes, so have enjoyed watching selections from your channel which I just discovered.
This may be a completed impossible way to tackle the SW window featured in number 3, but one way some in the US have dealt with it - but with wood-framed windows - is to fabricate a custom storm window to go on the outside of the original window so the driving wind never gets to the original window and seep into the home. It has several needed features including, but not limited to a) a proper seal between the storm window frame and the outside wall of the house b) small holes at base of storm window for drainage and evaporation of condensation between the windows c) a method of attaching the storm window so it could be removed for repairs and cleaning when needed. I am NO expert at all, only someone who is trying to continue taking care of my family home for now, and this is one method we have considered testing out especially on the eastern side of our home where driving rain can beat down on the windows, particularly during Atlantic Coast hurricanes and tropical storms. The outer storm windows would also provide a layer of air insulation in the winter.
Here is a link for such storm windows, but on wood frame windows and home, and on smaller windows, but sometimes looking at such can provide an idea to which you can "hitchhike" on to the right plan or idea to meet your need! www.oldhouseguy.com/wood-storm-windows/
Thank you for the interesting tip. Here in England, many historic buildings are Grade listed. Grade I and II listed buildings cannot be altered in any way to change their appearance externally, so sadly this is not an option for us. We just have to keep plenty of towels handy for the wet and windy weather, which we are currently experiencing in droves...
@@MappertonLive How dense can I be!!? That completely makes sense and I should have thought about that. A 'duh' moment for me indeed. Please keep us updated to the solutions on different leak issues and solutions as your viewers will learn so very much! I'm wondering a stone sealers could be used on the mullion and elsewhere....just a random thought! Thanks for the refreshing, educational (in so many ways!), intriguing, and enjoyable content thus far. Blessings!
Seems like a few of these things could be fixed.
The fire hydrant lines I am guessing come from a stock pond along with the fresh water. These lines seem to be pretty old and might be worth the money to have someone come in and trench in deeper and new and maybe even bigger lines.
Roof leaks are major things that can cause a lot of problems.
Skylights are almost always related to improperly laid flashing.
The south facing window on the stairs leak is most likely coming from way above and traveling behind the stone work to the exposed wall. The most logical thing to do is to go up to the next floor and if there is a wall that is not stone cut out sections of it till you get to the stone/brick and my best guess is that it will be wet or running water at that location.
All of the other leaks can be solved by going to the attic and crawl space during a rain storm and watching for the leaks. I had to do this for my house and found the cause after tracing the leak back about 10 feet from where I found the water. The cause for me was a improper set screw.
I am guessing you have slate roofs and most of these leaks could be the cause of a bad flashing around windows/domer and crack tiles or improper laid tiles or repairs that have failed.
The other thing is you need a drawn out map for every part of the land, Including all buildings. You also should have main shut offs and pressure gauges for each building so that you can make sure that you have zero leaks from pipes and to give to time to shut off water in the event of a leak.
its a nice house that needs lots of repairs and cheap fixes are not always the best option nor should one have to keep trying to fix them. There are a number of ways to chase them and logical thinking and testing will help get them fixed.
i got to thinking and you might as well invest in a couple of tools like a endoscope inspection camera and a thermal camera. The scope would really only require you to make small holes in walls and those could easily be patched. This way you do not have to do more damage than you need too.
Thank you for the fantastic tips - we'll definitely bear these in mind!
there should be a map made were all the pipes are and what they do and how to switch and off etc.
Hi from Sydney Australia, I am truly loving watching all of this so much it has truly lifted my day. I coming to visit your estate is most definitely on my bucket list when the borders are finally open again and residents from Australia can travel through Europe once again!!
Please do! We can't wait to welcome you when you are able to visit us again.
Wow! I admire the perseverance to continue with caring for this estate! I just became a Patreon supporter.
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much!
Sadly John Montagu's book is out of print for now, per Amazon. I sure wish a PDF version of the book was made available to the patrons on Patreon. John Montagu has many more books on the history papers. Amazing!
Wow, you both have your hands full with this lodge
I would work on that mansion for room and board, just to preserve history. If I owned that place, I'd take out out all the old plumbing and replace it with stainless steel lines like they use in food processing plants. Expensive as hell, but no more leaks for the next 100 years.
Have you considered sealing the stone sash?
I can sympathize with the "endless repairs" 🤦I draw strength from these episodes ~ everything is not hopeless. Thank you so much.
I just love the back and forth repartee!
I love your energy & stories of the preservation of your families heritage 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Julie beginning of leak 6.. that was funny that you were both looking at opposite sides. I’m glad you didn’t cut that out!
Given that the house predates most luxuries like electricity and indoor plumbing, I'm curious as to how much of a chore it was to install running water and electricity at Mapperton.
Greetings from the Bluegrass state! Someday, somehow, I will visit Mapperton. Kentucky loves you!
We hope you can visit us. :-)
Wow, just wow, Julie, Luke and Raymond!!! Repairs are a constant. It seems an estate is just like being on a farm. We have leaks sometimes, but not as many as you have. Many repairs to be done on a regular basis. Many skills and a "jack of all trades", needed. LOL.
Did Luke say Raymond knows where all the bodies are buried? I love that kind of humor.
Oh what a pleasure to see other people's leaks! I live in a very old house, in the Spanish Pyrenees, we get a lot of rain here. We have a lot of leaks. I think the middle floor is the least leaky. There are no foundations so water comes up sometimes and the walls are permanently damp on the ground floor. An easterly driving rain brings forces water through the windows on the front of the house, looking forward to the day we can afford to replace them. And if it rains for more than three days the roof leaks, we use plastic sheets and buckets. And there's an ongoing leak behind the kitchen sink, all the plumbing is lead. Perhaps we should move!!!
Amazing! Does any of that dampness make you ill.
@@donnabittner69 I don't think so, we don't have any mould in the house, perhaps the stone and lime paint are natural cleansers. We also get a lot of sunshine and warmth and are able to enjoy it outdoors most days :o)
This is brilliant am so glad I found your channel , I love going round old Statley Homes .
Thank you Angela, we hope you are able to visit Mapperton some time.
My old home, if the temps got to 1°F or below you had to let a faucet drip a tiny bit to keep the pipes from freezing.
Man, your legacy to your descendants would be the map of the pipes and leaks and how to turn it off to fix it. You be the map of waters lol
Is there no main shut off valve to stop water coming in. Maybe think to put one in
It’s amazing that a high percentage of home owners in uk don’t know where the stop cock is....I ask them because I need to check it’s bonded (electrical condition report)
Of the chemney, we had this sort of problem and there maybe nests on the roof or debris, we had to clean it and we also have strong driving rains on that chemney, after the repair there had to be some modifcations for protection of those driving rains. When it was mentioned of the twigs and such, I feel there could be debris from nesting creatures, we actually had Shrews that had nested there under the tiles butted against the chemney, not flush and leaving a small space for a nest, of all plces to find shrews. Excellent video!
What a nightmare! Of all the places for a bird to nest... Thank you for your comment, glad you enjoyed our tour of the leaks of Mapperton!
@@MappertonLive Yes a very strange place indeed, yet the Shrews seemed to have taken from the birds, we had to clean it all out ourselves and block the leak as it was at the weekend. I would not have believed it had I not seen the nest for myself, lolol I was most shocked by the shrew! Yet this can happen with any natural growth of plants on the walls and near the roofs. Thank you ever so much for your efforts. I shall also share your repsentations! Ta from N. Italy
My ancestors Disbrowe came to the US during British colonial time and I’ve often thought how interesting it would be to live in a lovely huge home like yours. It takes a trooper kind of gal to take this on with her husband. But midwesterners like (us) have a lot of gumption 👍🏻
We live in a house built in 1925. We had a cast-iron pipe in our wall that split. Had to replace whole wall. You all do things on a grand scale.
You guys should get Robert Fuller to come out for your glamping folks and do a talk about local wildlife or teach a wildlife photography or art class. He also rehabs wildlife too. His art is absolutely stunning!
Such a wonderful estate!
Thank you 😊
I enjoy watching videos on your beautiful home. I am excited to read the Earl’s memoir.
All in the family, I’m in Hawai’i but my spirit is there with my Earl of Somerset Grandpa and my Montagu family! Love it great job!
Every leak is fixable, it's just a question of how much work it will be to fix it. Water flows along predictable pathways and that can be used to stop the leak permanently or help you create a non damaging workaround. Usually it is either connected to a direct source of water along pipes or fittings, the other main cause are usually connected to the shell of the building and poor workmanship or if it is old constructions.
Sadly some leaks are more pain to fix that your could possibly believe, like my old house where the water seeped through the wall when the rain was hard enough and came in from just the right angle. Fixing it would require replacing the whole wall. But still the leak is fixable.
Shore up the shell of the house, especially where there is a hole through the shell. And by using the word shell I mean the outside of the walls and the roof. If that is done right and all the holes are redone to stop any leaks, then you are just left with leaks inside from water sources and they are usually all fairly simple to fix. The thing is, you need to be willing to do major reconstruction sometimes, if not, you'll never be able to fully fix every leak. But trust me when I say this, every leak is fixable.
I feel like with such a large number of things to fix, you should have some sort of trouble ticket system to track repairs so you can better set priorities, track repairs, set followup inspections, etc.
Lovely turn of phrase, of what has been read. Now looking into this book, lock down has been good for hidden treasures for those that adore heritage estates and their histories and hickups!
Put miracle whip mayonnaise on water damage on antique furniture. My mother told me ,let it sit then wipe off. It works. Really does.
I am from Oklahoma, where it is humid and moldy. It seems that it is worse where you are. I get hysterical if ever we have the smallest leak because with water comes the mold. I can't imagine having the burden of dealing with so many leaks! I will remember this next time I have a leak and want to scream.
You guys rock. What a team! Good role models for marriage. Thank you! :)
I love hearing your husband speak so eloquently...I miss that British accent .
Another incredibly interesting video! 🇬🇧👍
"He knows where all the bodies are buried." Completly rather reserved until that point. I laughed. I snort laughed. Love you two! Absolutely perfect for eachother.
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If you are having issues with pipes corroding at what seems a too-rapid pace, get an electrician to check and make sure your pipes are properly grounded. My Mum went years having leaks every 6 months or so, until my (new) husband's cousin, an electrician, took a look and grounded everything, and it worked. Apparently, electralysis works 2 ways- one way can plate an object with metal, the other way removes metal (and puts it elsewhere.) Well, actually it works one way- takes metal and moves it elswhere. If your pipes aren't properly grounded, they may be getting eaten away from the inside, their metal linings being transfered , molecule by molecule, to some other place in the pipe system. Also, it's an inexpensive fix!
This is a great tip, we will look into it. Thank you 😊
Call the plumber ...quick 🤭
"Oh, was that meant to be funny?" 😆😂🤣
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Typically Very droll humor, frustrating if not familiar with the references but quietly amusing if 'in the know' 🙂
Hi do you keep a log book of maintenance. For example trades you have visit and repairs done,dates,photos,company names....electrical condition reports,gas certificate etc..or will Raymond take it all with him. Best wishes....😀
Yes we do, but it's getting a little large for Raymond to carry around unfortunately!
Cool! I was wondering what was behind those velvet curtains in the hallway. I watched the bedroom tour last night!
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….hahaha “that’s just a crack in paint-you’ve got very high standards”…” I certainly do”…love this huge house 🤍
I'd love a video where you talk about your biomass system (I'm not sure if it's been discussed in a video I haven't seen yet, but I did a search and nothing obvious came up). I see on your website that you use wood as your biomass, so I would love to hear about your plans to keep it renewable, how you plan to renew your wood for use during your own time at Mapperton, if you have plans to grow trees which will be larger to produce more wood per tree, but will take longer to grow, if you maybe have plans for dedicating a specific area of the property to create a biomass forest/wood, etc. I think it would be incredibly interesting. :)
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@@lukemontagu123 Great minds lol. Thanks for letting me know. Looking forward to it!
You need a plumbers care package, heat tape that has a trickle charge for the pipes, JB weld epoxy putty for the drip, and a variety of other products. And your fire protection service doesn't repair the hydrant? Or is it the historic kind with a property pump? Boo to the people who gave this thumbs down, ha!
10:07 Julian say: oh wrong one. 😂😂😅
I lived in a house with black mold problems for a few months without knowing. Needless to say that now I'm morbidly afraid of water in walls. Is mold not a problem in England like it is in parts of the US?
When Luke Jokes that
There are almost as Many
Leaks💦 at Mapperton,
as there are at
"Downing🇬🇧Street," at the Moment.🤣
Feels like the windows are not properly sealed
Im enjoying watching your channel..perhaps one day you may cook famlily traditional dish
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Those roof tiles must be hundreds of years old.
Leak Number 7, it may be time to replace the skylight with a modern Velux. It will save you time and aggravation in the long run. Mark
Thanks for sharing, this place is magical ✨ shure would like to visit the grounds. Steve USA 🇺🇸
Think the word “shipwrecks” in the family crest was mistranslated. I’m sure it means LEAKS. 😛
Well, most shipwrecks occur due to a ship leaking in some way or another.
Lol, the look she gives him at 9:52 😂
I have already commented about leak #3 and humbly tossed out a suggestion to ponder, but have a QUESTION! With the textiles there, have you had to tackle active carpet moths and beetles? If so, HOW and with what level of 'success.' THANK YOU for sharing at some point if you have!
I’m loving I am just now watching the on 7/8/22 when a certain someone said he’d resign
Hi Luke and Julie, where can we buy that book? Thank you
You should film the leak being fixed as well it would make a great video
There will be so many more leaks that we def. will be filming one being fixed as well. Stay tuned!
She reminds me of actress Ruth Wilson. Anywho, taking care of a manor is fascinating to me.
Lol. I hope poor Raymond has a reliable apprentice to carry on once he gets the chance to retire. My goodness 😳 you all may just need to stay in your swimming suits lol.
Yes we just might!
Time to replace pipes and use PVC...get rid of old clay and lead pipes
12:13-12:16 Looks like water isn't the only thing that is leaking out. A passing reference to Mammy caricature so presently reified and upheld in relation to the historic, real world spaces of "the help" on such estates. Such a casual, off-the-cuff remark is indicative of just how engrained, and deep-rooted racism remains (even as an echo) within socio-cultural nuances unique, but not necessarily exclusive to, the Old World.
Point being, perspective, language, and practice are all linked. To reckon with the existence of one is to require an acknowledgment of the presence and influence of the others. None are as easily discovered, disentangled, and dismantled from the hidden, personal, and everyday experiences of people even as progress is required and implemented on a macro, public scale. With change, there will always be stragglers potentially dragged kicking and screaming across the threshold into a more egalitarian, equitable, open, and just world.
The USA is not off the hook per se, but the British have a much longer and darkly iconic history of colonialism which carries its own network of racial and classist problems through to today's culture. The cultural and political ramifications of such imperialism are still being felt today. Some examples include: 1) Harry & Megan leaving behind royal life due to accusations of a racially insensitive and inhospitable environment and 2) the continued fighting between Israel and Palestine (but that's a whole other issue).
Back to the white elephant at hand.
For #3 seal the stone& you won't have a problem with it coming through the stone.
I have dreams about leaks in my house (I'm a worrier!); if I lived there it would be nightmares 😂
Some of them certainly keep us up at night!
Stunning house!
Thank you! 😊
I wonder if the leak in the coach house is still in warranty, would save you some cash
Dreaded leaks 💦💦💦 the diary entries are so explicit...love the Dutch boy analogy.
Great episode! ❤️ XO K - Bourgeoisie-Style ❤️
Thank you so much Karen!
Julie I’m finally doing it I’m asking where are those red loafers from in the intro
Ralph Lauren factory outlet in England. :-)
There's only 1 kind of leak that I know of and that's the wet kind! Lololol
Y’all need Mike Holmes to come fix all your leaks
I was thinking the same thing.
I read this wrong and clicked thinking I was going to watch a video about leek harvesting 🤣😅
Hahahaha. The fact that the thumbnail is in a field 😂
I did that too
How can I order this book now in 2024 its unavailable everywhere I look, Im in the US, thank you.