Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: INCREDIBLE Dream Attic Rebuild (Pt. 2/3)

I am working in my mansion, fully restoring it. Due to rotten boards, 30 years of bird poop, and lack of engineered design, my mansion's incredible attic needs a complete rebuild. With the help of a few simple tools, strong hands, great friends, and a positive attitude, I try to rebuild the incredible, massive, dream attic.

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[erahorton]

Roman has enough wood to make a chicken mansion! Can’t wait to see the finished chicken coop!

[barbkelzenberg]

Cole, you need to put in a stained glass window in that attic! Maybe a modern version of corn stalks with a star hidden somewhere within. That would be awesome!

[pastaalalamborghini]

The attic balcony is going to make the house. Your boy deserves an extra pat on the back for that one

[stevehennessy]

The mansion work is what brought me to the channel around 4 years ago - I stay because of you and the Cornstar family/friends. Looking fantastic!!!

[brycex]

Hey!! Let's give Juston some credit! Great guy to have on your side! Even though he smells. Of greatness!

[randywright]

This is by far the coolest build project I have watched in a long time. I'm going to miss this when it's over. You three make a great team, thank-you for taking us along.

[DoubleD.]

Cooper did a great job mowing the grass in front of your house, and it looks BEAUTIFUL now.

[chesterkaczka]

Cole you have to remember about your a/c heat load when open that up your creating more conditioned space. Your A/C load calculations might need to change. Unless you planned that from the begining.

[kerrybyers]

Think twice about that cathedral overlook. I lived w one of those. Impossible to clean and change bulbs or dust a ceiling fan. Also, heat rose (could change your HVAC calculation), created a weird draft & condensate formed at the peak. Suggest you build it such that you can fill it in if you find similar issues. But…I LOVED THE DRAMATIC TREE TOP VIEWS FROM THERE. A wonderful spot! Good luck!

[LiTenUpADP]

I am impressed to see 2X8 joists on 12" centers. You are clearly thinking about your family with that decision. I'm lucky to have found a house that was built with 2X12 on 14" centers. Having solid floors and walls means so much to the feeling of safety. Especially when storms come. You're doing right by your family. I am envious of the camaraderie you have with your buds and I know that each of you know how rare that is - and that makes it even better. I would recommend the 5/8" drywall. Can't wait for the next installment.

[seanobyrne]

Very cool makes sure the kids can not go over the edge of your short wall❤

[atirblum]

That balcony will open up the bedroom for sure, but will also be a bit of a safety risk for small boys when they put chairs infront of the railing to be able to see better...😮 No, not yet, but sooner then you think.😉
You might also want to consider the extra heating cost?🙉 17:52

[alexgarza]

Hi, come snacks the electric the heating or the plumbing that’s gonna be a huge job and then the drywalling and the painting and the flooring wow I can’t wait to watch all of it. I’ll be here. I can’t wait to see the little guys in their new home, it’s gonna be such a great feeling for youtill next time God’s blessings oh and by the way, I think there’s gonna be more than chickens living in there coops you could build a whole barn

[territ]

That's what I said. Leave it open. It's gorgeous!
It's absolutely amazing how you are all working on this!!! Love watching. Farming too but this is amazing!!

[fletcherkeegan]

You should make the tight spots in the attic a secret room for Edward, or for storage.

[Mrs.Silversmith]

I want to see a clip of y'all helping Roman build his chicken shed one day!

[maryhelvey]

Super fabulous cool idea about the half wall. It will be amazing to look down from that angle. Thank you Justin for the great idea. Huge thumbs up.

[lindagonzales]

You’ve probably heard this a million times but I’m sure not tired of hearing it. The metamorphosis of this property is nothing less than amazing! Love it!

[ANNE-kzqc]

The attic balcony seems great, but it may affect your hvac plans.

[annettemiller]

You guys are a great team . Naves going be so happy .