Ah bummer about the ground floor ceiling Ryan. But, I guess we can’t be too surprised with what you had found in the rest of the house. Buckle down my friend it’s not the end of the world. ❤
Hey Ryan, Look on the bright side... you discovered the issue now, so you can fix it and get on solid foundation so-to- speak. I'm sure it'll be amazing once the new floors are in!
Oh Ryan! On crack? Really?! You honestly slay me. The wall by the stairs seemed to be held together with a hope and a prayer, didn’t take much to remove it. I’m sorry to see that the floor is rotten as well. In the long run you’ll be happy that you put new floors in, it’s peace of mind.
Best time for repairs is during renovation. One saving grace is that the floor was wood boards - not mud over packed mud. Love your optimism . One day you’ll relax in your perfect home in rural France and think “I did this myself.” Bon chance Ryan. Sending you lots of encouragement.
Sadly, it's not a big surprise! But you can fix it! It's going to be a lot of work!! You've learned so much since you bought the place and I KNOW you can turn it into a beautiful home!❤❤
On crack, huh? I think that poor house needs a lot of work. You need to have a house party and ask for floor joists, and help putting them in. I just can’t believe the mess the last owners left it in. Good luck Ryan, you’ll need it and prayers too.
Before ripping up the old floor boards you might want to take your saw and cut across the floor so when you take up the boards they are the right length to fit in your trailer. Easier than cutting them up one by one later.
glad to see you're wearing your safety gear Billy gave you it's a little scary to know that the walls in your home are so flimsy you can pull them down with your bare hands so sorry about the floor, but totally to be expected given the overall condition of the building well done, Ryan
That was very hard work today, Ryan. Will be interesting to see you doing this floor. I’m sure you learned a lot from the last one. Very wise to sort it out.
Love the helmet! You are doing the right thing, taking the house down to its bones will pay off in the long run, it will mean you know it's safe and that any work you do will last and not have to be fixed later. Keep on keeping on👍🤗
Ryan, remember what Nick and Billy have taught you. If you need a refresher, just rewatch your previous videos when they were there helping out. Call or message them when you have questions or need some assurance but avoid as asking them to come out unless it's absolutely necessary or if you think for safety reasons you have no other alternative. Don't let people here push you into calling for help every little moment they think you should. Billy and Nick are busy bees as you already know and they obviously want you to do as much as you can on your own, but I also know they also have your back when push comes to shove so tackle this head on. Be safe. Be smart. Be calculating. You got this!
Oh she is, she seemed very sweet and patient when she was in some of his videos. She is more reserved and I very much appreciate them wanting to keep most things private, but she really did seem wonderful and Ryan has taken good care of her from the start. I wish them all the happiness in the world. (I am selfishly hoping they may have kids some day because Ryan would be an awesome dad and she a wonderful mother and the kids would be SO dang cute! 😍)
The house was cheap for many reasons... You'll need to invest in some of the right tools. That small pry bar is not making it. I'm not talking "Billy" size investment, but would hazard a guess that at boot sales, or flea markets etc. you would be able to save on hand tools as compared to buying new. Way to push on!
This was always on the cards Ryan. At least you have found out the damage and are taking steps to rectify. The skills you have learned will help you get this situation totally renovated. Yes, it is disappointing, but new joists and floors will make you feel so much better about your house. You can do this. We have seen you do it. 😄
Gutted! I was really hoping you’d catch a break with the floor, but on the bright side it gives you the opportunity to clear everything out the back room I guess. You’ve got this, Ryan! One day the house is going to be gorgeous, and you’ll be telling your kids how hard you worked to get it there 😊
You should add a ‘Buy me a Joist’ fund, similar to buying a cup of coffee! This will help with some funds to aid in your renovation! Keep on going, you’re making great progress!!! ❤❤❤
I'm impressed! Oh yes, you can do it in installments and make a go of it. If the guys can come out and spend a weekend building your floors and walls, they will have it all done very quickly!
GI agree, take all the flooring and beams out and start from scratch, except of course what you have already replaced. At least that way you know you will have a good solid foundation under you when it is all put back. Good luck but be careful. Making great progress.
Shall I say, I completely expected that the joist would be rotten based on the other floor. But now you know what to do thanks to your friends. You will get it all fixed and be very proud of what you’ve accomplished.
You should be so proud of yourself! 1. For looking. 2. For dealing with the situation. You know what you are doing now and I'm sure that it will go easier than the last time.
...there is light at the end of the tunnel...and its a train! gotta love the surprises that happen in renovation! You are working hard, Ryan! Blessings!
You have learned a lot from Billy and Nick. What a joy to see how your confidence has grown, you're doing a cracking job. What a bummer to find that the bodge job was a worse bodge job than you had hoped. I can't wait for the next one.
Ryan, sometimes you should listen to the voices in your head. When you were sticking your wrecking bar into the joist holes, the voices in my head were going "NOOoo!!!". I am surpised that the floor held up to all the demo of the floors above. Build a good solid floor, or you might be missing your bride and find her one floor down with a broken ankle.
Ryan you need to replace every single floor to bring them up to safe building standards and you really need to check out your main entrance floor as well if the floors are that rotten as you have two entrances to the ground floor .
I'm glad you are removing the floor and the joists Ryan. That was the right move. As stated by another commenter, I would place a temporary joist across the underside of the existing rotten joists with support jacks before doing any more work on or walking in that area. With the amount of decay in that structure, it is best to remove anything with the slightest sign of rot or worms because it's what you cannot see that will hurt you.
Oh the joys of home ownership, one step forward and two back. However you will reach a tipping point and it will be full steam ahead. The knowledge that everything is safe and sound is so worth the headache at the moment.
LMAO the sticker! It's a real shame the house wasn't just poorly maintained, much needed repairs were hidden. You do have the video of how Nick replaced the joists as education, and you did help with that job, so I think you will manage. But I do think you are going to need a helper, those joists were very heavy.
Oh wow the floor looks bad but you saw worse when you started . Keep your head up lots of work ahead . Just think of how beautiful it will look when you finish . Great Job stay safe while working .
Mate, the house doesn't seem to be worth renovating. There's no redeeming factor to it, aesthetic or structural. It's just a shell with really bad innards
You know what it’s better to get all the rot out now so you can start fresh. It’s still a good bargain and it will be a lovely home when you finish. And you’ll get a whole lot of experience! Well done!❤
Your house keeps on giving! When you're done, there will be no question or guesswork about how long any part of you home will last. Proud of you for doing it right! Cheers from the states.
I think it is so sensible to fix them now. Imagine getting the house perfected and then the floor collapsing because the basic work was not done! Give yourself an extra star! Thank you for the video! Epic as always!
Hi Ryan i think your very brave to do this with little help as a 1st project. But with good friends around your have your little palace in ruralll francccee how you want it and apperciate the end results. Just remember once the floors are done it will start coming together quickly. Hardest part is the rip out.❤
The music in the beginning when you were talking had me searching my computer until I realized you put it in 🤣 I imagine every beam on each floor will have to be replaced and new flooring installed based on how crumbly the old mortar is and how rotten the beams have been. Yes it'll cost way more and take way more time to replace the floor that seemed so strong. Whether you keep it to live in and raise kids or sell or rent you'll know in your heart you've done the best job of it that can be done. I should be out in my barn replacing lights but HAVE to stop and watch your video. Thank you so much for the frequent content. Your humor is as good as a glass of the best beer!
Yes, perhaps you will one day own your parents home when you are gone and rent this one out for income. BUT--you will be secure in knowing that WHOEVER lives there will be safe. ESPECIALLY if it is your own wife and children for a few yeasrs there... Being a good husband and father means paying whatever price it takes to make sure your family is SAFE.
Do the beams/joists in the attic first so you can pass them up and down through the ceiling from the ground floor, now that you have to take the floor up. If the floor boards don't have wood worm they can be used in the attic as lath over insulation on the underside of the roof.
No, it is added weight on the walls which we still don't know are solid and secure. Always rebuild from the ground up. Get a winch to lift the boards to the attic, through the stairwell.
@@jlotoo850 demo from top down and build from down up - however the attic Joists also hold up the roof and tie the walls in to strengthen them. The Joists can be done from the ground up but don't put the floors in until joists are replaced on all levels - so materials can be passed up.
I have to say that being married looks good on you. Your confidence level has gone wat up. I'm sorry the flooring wasn't what you were hoping for, but I'm sure proud of you for just taking the bull by horn, and started the process of ripping it out. I also noticed that that room was clean. You're doing great Ry. Once you get the flooring done, it'll be quick to do the rest. Will your wife help you? Is she with you in ruuural Fraance? Keep your chin up!
Well the lemonade from the lemon is that you did not have dirt nor did you have tiles you had just those easy boards to dismantle?..... Actually this time you should be able to do the work pretty much yourself due to the fact that you have all the experience from the other two floors.
If the rest of the timber in the joists is in good condition then you could ‘sister in’ (as the Americans call it) sections beside the originals, sliding them onto the support ledge and bolt them together. Could save you a lot of time money and work.
That house has so much rot--better to just bite the bullet and make sure that at least the floorboards and joists (and walls) are solid to start. Money is not the issue at this point so much as safety and peace of mind. This is his forever home. He needs to build it right the first time.
Dont give in,rome wasn't built in a day,iv just been through 2 yrs of hell,my dad died and left an awful mess,it only got sorted a week ago,please belive
Yes, but he has to push on, and assume no one else is coming. If he keeps waiting for the calvary it will never get done. He has already lost 4 months on this project, he needs to get on with it.
Hang in there Ryan. Every day is a day closer to the completion Better to be safe than sorry. Ignore the naysayers. Do what you can on your own. Once the floors go in, your half way there. Your heart is in it which is a bonus. Carry on wrecking 😊❤ bonn
Can you imagine what could happen if you brought furniture in on those floors. I could see all floors crashing down at once and probably some walls as well. Be safe!
Love the "on crack" helmet. Brilliant. If you come to sell the house you are renovating in rural France the buyers can watch these videos and know you did a proper job. X Carry on.
You now show a growth mindset. Rip it all up. Start over. Like lots of people have to (even when it was NOT their choice - i.e., hurricanes, floods, etc.) Enjoy seeing your enthusiasm.
I could see your disappointment & felt the music was appropriate!! But Ryan, once you’re done, it will be YOUR house the way you want it!!! That’s a great feeling!!
You've got this handled Ryan. You have come a long way on the Journey of Restorations. More firewood for your dad so at least the rotten wood will still be useful. Your new wife should be proud of you ❤
Oh Billy…your helmet! 🤣🤣. You are so funny! That is very sad that the beams are so rotten on your floor. You are essentially starting from scratch, but, when you finish, it will last for another hundred years. I do hope you added some support underneath before walking on those beams. 😱. Don’t be discouraged, Ryan, it is good you found it now. It is fixable….one thing at a time! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
I have an idea! Let’s have a viewer party for Ryan. Ryan posts the price of a single floor joist and we can make a donation in that amount. We can have an old-fashioned Barn raising in rural France. What do you think?
Chin up Ryan. At least you've found the bodge job and know how to sort it. It will all seem like a bad dream when you are sitting looking at the finished house in front of the fire, drinking a fine bottle of red.
Well, bummer. 😢 The good thing is, you checked it! If not, someday it may have just collapsed, and someone could have been hurt. It appears that you are basically building a new house within an old stone frame. Do you have any plans to have a helper soon? It’s a massive job to do on your own. Good luck!
I'd go get some acrow props ASAP. Because those beams have no noggins between them the floorboards were the only things tying the whole floor together, and now it's been significantly weakened.
I seem to remember that there is a law in France whereby a seller has to declare faults in the property, and if he does not is liable to repair them...Do check with a lawyer if you have redress.
Part of the charm is you not knowing what you are doing and your awesome friends helping you and teaching you 😊 don't get discouraged and don't listen to a bunch of negative Nancy's. God bless 🙏🙏
Ryan! These support beams don't seem to be chewed to bits by wormwood. If I'm wrong because I just can't see well enough then you've done the right thing. If I'm right, then why can't you clean up the ends of the beams and then place a supporting timber under them along the wall below? You might need metal supports and maybe concrete for the wall slots but one heavier support beam would be so much cheaper.
Do you plan to put in a French drain behind the house to keep the back wall dry? Sean that used to work for Billy on the convent dug a French drain behind his home for similar conditions. He recorded doing it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Get some acro supports in UNDER THE FLOOR JOISTS ASAP! WORK SAFE! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's a good thing you checked that out further before starting the finishing. You want a safe home for you & your wife, and future children. I wish you could get more help to help things go quicker. You are fully capable of doing the job. We are all here cheering you on.😊
Mate get your support jacks under those joists before you start working on a floor held up by fresh air...
Yes, Ryan. That floor could fall out from under you at any time. Support those beams right away!
Totally agree. You don't want it to hive way while you are on it.
Ryan will need to rebuild but you can't do much with a jackknife and duct tape.
Yes, my exact thought! 😱 Especially with Ryan standing on the floor joists as he’s ripping up the floor! 🙄
That floor must be held up by fairy dust and happy thoughts.
Heartening to see you clean as you go. Billy will be proud.
Ryan you crack me up with your “ On Crack “ helmet. Thanks for the laugh mate 🤣
He could get in trouble with that if someone read it the wrong way! Especially when he's bending over. Just kidding. Enjoying your journey.
Omg I just seen it. 😅😂😂
Me to😅
Does Billy know you've mullahed one of his stickers?
I saw that right away--so funny.
Well at least you know because you looked. How many wouldn't have? We're rooting for you.
On Crack! 😂
Ryan is the Craic😊 but has to be On Crack for this project😊
It took me a minute lol.
🤣🤣🤣
Ah bummer about the ground floor ceiling Ryan. But, I guess we can’t be too surprised with what you had found in the rest of the house. Buckle down my friend it’s not the end of the world. ❤
Hey Ryan, Look on the bright side... you discovered the issue now, so you can fix it and get on solid foundation so-to- speak. I'm sure it'll be amazing once the new floors are in!
Way to kick that floors arse, Ryan. Hard work but you've got this, just keep swimming. The best way to learn is to jump in and do it.
Oh Ryan! On crack? Really?! You honestly slay me. The wall by the stairs seemed to be held together with a hope and a prayer, didn’t take much to remove it. I’m sorry to see that the floor is rotten as well. In the long run you’ll be happy that you put new floors in, it’s peace of mind.
Best time for repairs is during renovation. One saving grace is that the floor was wood boards - not mud over packed mud. Love your optimism . One day you’ll relax in your perfect home in rural France and think “I did this myself.” Bon chance Ryan. Sending you lots of encouragement.
The gift that keeps on giving. Keep an eye on what actually supports the walls vertically when you're removing flooring and joists.
Sadly, it's not a big surprise! But you can fix it! It's going to be a lot of work!! You've learned so much since you bought the place and I KNOW you can turn it into a beautiful home!❤❤
On crack, huh? I think that poor house needs a lot of work. You need to have a house party and ask for floor joists, and help putting them in. I just can’t believe the mess the last owners left it in. Good luck Ryan, you’ll need it and prayers too.
That's why it was only 15 grand....
Wow.. that’s extremely dangerous, glad that you discovered it before you renovated or anything in that area
Before ripping up the old floor boards you might want to take your saw and cut across the floor so when you take up the boards they are the right length to fit in your trailer. Easier than cutting them up one by one later.
I totally agree!!
Have you thought about using those terra-cotta tiles in your basement? Save yourself a little money in the future.
Love the sticker modification! Sorry about the floor disaster...
glad to see you're wearing your safety gear Billy gave you
it's a little scary to know that the walls in your home are so flimsy you can pull them down with your bare hands
so sorry about the floor, but totally to be expected given the overall condition of the building
well done, Ryan
WOW...great job with those floor boards!!! 💚
Just picture when it’s all done and everything is solid. You’ll sleep better knowing it’s safe and clean for you and your bride. ♥️
That was very hard work today, Ryan. Will be interesting to see you doing this floor. I’m sure you learned a lot from the last one. Very wise to sort it out.
Love the helmet! You are doing the right thing, taking the house down to its bones will pay off in the long run, it will mean you know it's safe and that any work you do will last and not have to be fixed later. Keep on keeping on👍🤗
Ryan, remember what Nick and Billy have taught you. If you need a refresher, just rewatch your previous videos when they were there helping out. Call or message them when you have questions or need some assurance but avoid as asking them to come out unless it's absolutely necessary or if you think for safety reasons you have no other alternative. Don't let people here push you into calling for help every little moment they think you should. Billy and Nick are busy bees as you already know and they obviously want you to do as much as you can on your own, but I also know they also have your back when push comes to shove so tackle this head on. Be safe. Be smart. Be calculating. You got this!
Oh, Ryan, another bump in the road. Keep on cracking on you've got this. 😊🏴
I have never seen you so driven before. This is good. Keep it up! That little lady is good for you. 🧡
Oh she is, she seemed very sweet and patient when she was in some of his videos. She is more reserved and I very much appreciate them wanting to keep most things private, but she really did seem wonderful and Ryan has taken good care of her from the start. I wish them all the happiness in the world. (I am selfishly hoping they may have kids some day because Ryan would be an awesome dad and she a wonderful mother and the kids would be SO dang cute! 😍)
Thoughts and prayers have more structural integrity than that floor.
Looks like the floor boards were hold the joists up. Very scary!
Well, you’re not wearing your cardigan sweater but dam, those shoes really are spit polished!
Replacing all the beams now, saves doing it down the line. Also will look good if you are keeping them uncovered all through the house.
The house was cheap for many reasons... You'll need to invest in some of the right tools. That small pry bar is not making it. I'm not talking "Billy" size investment, but would hazard a guess that at boot sales, or flea markets etc. you would be able to save on hand tools as compared to buying new. Way to push on!
This was always on the cards Ryan. At least you have found out the damage and are taking steps to rectify. The skills you have learned will help you get this situation totally renovated. Yes, it is disappointing, but new joists and floors will make you feel so much better about your house. You can do this. We have seen you do it. 😄
Love the music!! Like a Roman galley ship with a chorus chanting the rhythm 😂😂😂 good work song!!!
Gutted! I was really hoping you’d catch a break with the floor, but on the bright side it gives you the opportunity to clear everything out the back room I guess.
You’ve got this, Ryan! One day the house is going to be gorgeous, and you’ll be telling your kids how hard you worked to get it there 😊
You should add a ‘Buy me a Joist’ fund, similar to buying a cup of coffee! This will help with some funds to aid in your renovation! Keep on going, you’re making great progress!!! ❤❤❤
I'm impressed! Oh yes, you can do it in installments and make a go of it. If the guys can come out and spend a weekend building your floors and walls, they will have it all done very quickly!
GI agree, take all the flooring and beams out and start from scratch, except of course what you have already replaced. At least that way you know you will have a good solid foundation under you when it is all put back. Good luck but be careful. Making great progress.
I'm so proud of you! Handling that floor on your own. You are a true home owner now! Can't wait to see this little home all done up!
So the floor was levitating... Magic!
Shall I say, I completely expected that the joist would be rotten based on the other floor. But now you know what to do thanks to your friends. You will get it all fixed and be very proud of what you’ve accomplished.
I could have sworn ryan replaced these joists and floor a few months ago. I’m a little confused on the different floors I guess.
You are doing a great job, Ryan! ♥️
You should be so proud of yourself! 1. For looking. 2. For dealing with the situation. You know what you are doing now and I'm sure that it will go easier than the last time.
Ryan, I'm so proud of you. You're growing leaps and bounds. Bravo! Kim from Milton NH USA
Your doing a great job. What a dangerous find.
...there is light at the end of the tunnel...and its a train! gotta love the surprises that happen in renovation! You are working hard, Ryan! Blessings!
You have learned a lot from Billy and Nick. What a joy to see how your confidence has grown, you're doing a cracking job. What a bummer to find that the bodge job was a worse bodge job than you had hoped. I can't wait for the next one.
Ryan, sometimes you should listen to the voices in your head. When you were sticking your wrecking bar into the joist holes, the voices in my head were going "NOOoo!!!". I am surpised that the floor held up to all the demo of the floors above. Build a good solid floor, or you might be missing your bride and find her one floor down with a broken ankle.
Ryan you need to replace every single floor to bring them up to safe building standards and you really need to check out your main entrance floor as well if the floors are that rotten as you have two entrances to the ground floor .
How disheartening! But better to repair it correctly the first time. Good luck Ryan
You got this Ryan!
Keep your chin up Ryan. Your house will look amazing when it’s finished.
I'm glad you are removing the floor and the joists Ryan. That was the right move. As stated by another commenter, I would place a temporary joist across the underside of the existing rotten joists with support jacks before doing any more work on or walking in that area. With the amount of decay in that structure, it is best to remove anything with the slightest sign of rot or worms because it's what you cannot see that will hurt you.
Oh the joys of home ownership, one step forward and two back. However you will reach a tipping point and it will be full steam ahead. The knowledge that everything is safe and sound is so worth the headache at the moment.
You must have been "punked" by Billy with that special sticker for you helmet! Love your sense of humor Ryan.
LMAO the sticker! It's a real shame the house wasn't just poorly maintained, much needed repairs were hidden. You do have the video of how Nick replaced the joists as education, and you did help with that job, so I think you will manage. But I do think you are going to need a helper, those joists were very heavy.
The only thing holding that floor up is the force of habit.
Oh wow the floor looks bad but you saw worse when you started . Keep your head up lots of work ahead . Just think of how beautiful it will look when you finish . Great Job stay safe while working .
Mate, the house doesn't seem to be worth renovating. There's no redeeming factor to it, aesthetic or structural. It's just a shell with really bad innards
I like it! It's a bargain even with what needs doing!
The On Crack hard hat is freaking perfect man! So funny! Love your humor!
You know what it’s better to get all the rot out now so you can start fresh. It’s still a good bargain and it will be a lovely home when you finish. And you’ll get a whole lot of experience! Well done!❤
I miss the "frommmm rurallllll FRANCEEEEEEE
Your house keeps on giving! When you're done, there will be no question or guesswork about how long any part of you home will last. Proud of you for doing it right! Cheers from the states.
Are you going to have a place to hang a beam? Looks like your wall may have damage too.
I think it is so sensible to fix them now. Imagine getting the house perfected and then the floor collapsing because the basic work was not done! Give yourself an extra star! Thank you for the video! Epic as always!
Ryan! You're almost to 100K!! Keep on cracking on! Enjoy having your back, mate!❤😊
Hi Ryan i think your very brave to do this with little help as a 1st project. But with good friends around your have your little palace in ruralll francccee how you want it and apperciate the end results. Just remember once the floors are done it will start coming together quickly. Hardest part is the rip out.❤
The music in the beginning when you were talking had me searching my computer until I realized you put it in 🤣 I imagine every beam on each floor will have to be replaced and new flooring installed based on how crumbly the old mortar is and how rotten the beams have been. Yes it'll cost way more and take way more time to replace the floor that seemed so strong. Whether you keep it to live in and raise kids or sell or rent you'll know in your heart you've done the best job of it that can be done. I should be out in my barn replacing lights but HAVE to stop and watch your video. Thank you so much for the frequent content. Your humor is as good as a glass of the best beer!
Yes, perhaps you will one day own your parents home when you are gone and rent this one out for income. BUT--you will be secure in knowing that WHOEVER lives there will be safe. ESPECIALLY if it is your own wife and children for a few yeasrs there... Being a good husband and father means paying whatever price it takes to make sure your family is SAFE.
Quickly get some props!
Do the beams/joists in the attic first so you can pass them up and down through the ceiling from the ground floor, now that you have to take the floor up. If the floor boards don't have wood worm they can be used in the attic as lath over insulation on the underside of the roof.
No, it is added weight on the walls which we still don't know are solid and secure. Always rebuild from the ground up. Get a winch to lift the boards to the attic, through the stairwell.
@@jlotoo850 demo from top down and build from down up - however the attic Joists also hold up the roof and tie the walls in to strengthen them. The Joists can be done from the ground up but don't put the floors in until joists are replaced on all levels - so materials can be passed up.
I have to say that being married looks good on you. Your confidence level has gone wat up. I'm sorry the flooring wasn't what you were hoping for, but I'm sure proud of you for just taking the bull by horn, and started the process of ripping it out. I also noticed that that room was clean. You're doing great Ry. Once you get the flooring done, it'll be quick to do the rest. Will your wife help you? Is she with you in ruuural Fraance? Keep your chin up!
Love the hat.......I want one of those 😂😂😂
It should be pretty straightforward, until it’s not.
Well the lemonade from the lemon is that you did not have dirt nor did you have tiles you had just those easy boards to dismantle?.....
Actually this time you should be able to do the work pretty much yourself due to the fact that you have all the experience from the other two floors.
poop 💩 that’s scary 😱
Glad you found this unwanted problem cause it could have ended up very badly in the future
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If the rest of the timber in the joists is in good condition then you could ‘sister in’ (as the Americans call it) sections beside the originals, sliding them onto the support ledge and bolt them together. Could save you a lot of time money and work.
That house has so much rot--better to just bite the bullet and make sure that at least the floorboards and joists (and walls) are solid to start. Money is not the issue at this point so much as safety and peace of mind. This is his forever home. He needs to build it right the first time.
Dont give in,rome wasn't built in a day,iv just been through 2 yrs of hell,my dad died and left an awful mess,it only got sorted a week ago,please belive
Well at least the demo stage isn’t TOO EXPENSIVE. It’s the rebuild that costs a lot.
It's sad about the floor. Maybe Nick will show up and surprise you. That would be awesome.
Yes, but he has to push on, and assume no one else is coming. If he keeps waiting for the calvary it will never get done. He has already lost 4 months on this project, he needs to get on with it.
Hang in there Ryan. Every day is a day closer to the completion
Better to be safe than sorry.
Ignore the naysayers.
Do what you can on your own.
Once the floors
go in, your half way there.
Your heart is in it which is a bonus. Carry on wrecking 😊❤
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Can you imagine what could happen if you brought furniture in on those floors. I could see all floors crashing down at once and probably some walls as well. Be safe!
Love the "on crack" helmet. Brilliant. If you come to sell the house you are renovating in rural France the buyers can watch these videos and know you did a proper job. X Carry on.
You now show a growth mindset. Rip it all up. Start over.
Like lots of people have to (even when it was NOT their choice - i.e., hurricanes, floods, etc.)
Enjoy seeing your enthusiasm.
Loving you new adult self, and am happy to be watching your renovations again. Hang in there, it will be very worthwhile in the end.
I could see your disappointment & felt the music was appropriate!! But Ryan, once you’re done, it will be YOUR house the way you want it!!! That’s a great feeling!!
And your wife will be SO proud of your little home you built for her!
You've got this handled Ryan. You have come a long way on the Journey of Restorations. More firewood for your dad so at least the rotten wood will still be useful. Your new wife should be proud of you ❤
Glad you are back. We home owners get these surprises too. Keep up the good work.
Oh Billy…your helmet! 🤣🤣. You are so funny! That is very sad that the beams are so rotten on your floor. You are essentially starting from scratch, but, when you finish, it will last for another hundred years. I do hope you added some support underneath before walking on those beams. 😱. Don’t be discouraged, Ryan, it is good you found it now. It is fixable….one thing at a time! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
He's Ryan, not Billy
I have an idea! Let’s have a viewer party for Ryan. Ryan posts the price of a single floor joist and we can make a donation in that amount. We can have an old-fashioned Barn raising in rural France. What do you think?
I will pledge the first one! Ryan, what is the cost of a single joist?
Chin up Ryan. At least you've found the bodge job and know how to sort it. It will all seem like a bad dream when you are sitting looking at the finished house in front of the fire, drinking a fine bottle of red.
Well, bummer. 😢 The good thing is, you checked it! If not, someday it may have just collapsed, and someone could have been hurt. It appears that you are basically building a new house within an old stone frame. Do you have any plans to have a helper soon? It’s a massive job to do on your own. Good luck!
Yes, What about having your Dad or Uncle come out for a couple days--just to get all the joists in? (one floor at a time)
Great job Ryan best sorting it out now than finding out later ❤
I'd go get some acrow props ASAP. Because those beams have no noggins between them the floorboards were the only things tying the whole floor together, and now it's been significantly weakened.
I seem to remember that there is a law in France whereby a seller has to declare faults in the property, and if he does not is liable to repair them...Do check with a lawyer if you have redress.
Too bad about the first floor. Continue and do what you're doing now, there is as light at the end of the tunnel.
Part of the charm is you not knowing what you are doing and your awesome friends helping you and teaching you 😊 don't get discouraged and don't listen to a bunch of negative Nancy's. God bless 🙏🙏
Ryan! These support beams don't seem to be chewed to bits by wormwood. If I'm wrong because I just can't see well enough then you've done the right thing. If I'm right, then why can't you clean up the ends of the beams and then place a supporting timber under them along the wall below? You might need metal supports and maybe concrete for the wall slots but one heavier support beam would be so much cheaper.
It's bad but will be so worth the results.
Do you plan to put in a French drain behind the house to keep the back wall dry?
Sean that used to work for Billy on the convent dug a French drain behind his home for similar conditions. He recorded doing it.
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Get some acro supports in UNDER THE FLOOR JOISTS ASAP! WORK SAFE!
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Ryan. Don't give up. It's discouraging, I know, but most worthwhile challenges are. You can do this.
Yikes! Is there a moisture problem in the wall that is causing the rot? What’s on the other side of the wall?
I think he said it was a long term ‘massive hole in the roof’ problem, that was fixed by replacing the roof.
Oh boy ... first I thought the helmet said "Butt crack" ... man I need to grab some sleep ...
Curious how many homes do you own to always specify the "15 grand house" each and every time.
Just this one……! He is living with his parents until it is livable - or he gives up and sells!
@@XantheWilliams I'm sure it's increased in value so now perhaps call it the 25 grand house.
It's a good thing you checked that out further before starting the finishing. You want a safe home for you & your wife, and future children. I wish you could get more help to help things go quicker. You are fully capable of doing the job. We are all here cheering you on.😊