This house is older than I thought (EP.2)

Week two renovating my 100+ year old house. I talked with a structural engineer, termite specialist, and plenty of tradesman. There is some great old lumber up in my uninsulated roof cavities!

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[ChrisHytha]

Don't miss the digital model of the house I built at 12:18. It is awesome seeing how old homes were framed back in the day!

[turtleslaw]

I used to do title searches, so I can read plat maps. That 1875 one is, indeed, showing you empty lots ready for development. But if your next map is 1895, you've got 20 years to play with there. :D You can actually go to your local courthouse and follow the chain of title back to see when the house was built. Plat maps will tell you, as well. (Anyone in the Deed records room will help you figure this out. You might even get lucky and find something in the tax office that will tell you EXACTLY when it was built.)

[denisebennett]

3D drawing really helped to see the inside of the house. You are very fortunate with your background in architecture to be able to talk the same ‘language’ as the engineer. Most of us would be overwhelmed and nodding our heads.

[codybroken]

Good news: my house has three good studs and an awesome washing machine!
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[kevinfleischer]

Komment from Germany. I have learned, that chimneys had to stand by themselfs and are never supported by the building.
This is the reason why you see in old WW2 pictures bombed out buildings with complete chimney stacks still standing.

The 3D Model is VERY helpful to orient.

[stephencoles]

The visuals are probably my favorite parts of your videos so far. It's so cool seeing a modern approach to restoring a 100+ year old home like this!

Please don't stop!

[failtolawl]

YouTube is throwing this series in my face and I'm all for it.

[dantizzle]

I've seen a lot of great ads from creators over the years, but identifying yourself as the video's sponsor will hold a slot on my "special mention" list of favorites

[TheZooloo]

BTW the highlighted graphics when you are talking about a certain part of the house (making the side wall red or whatever part you are describing), is such a great technique, it help visualize the space and what you are trying to get across so well.

[Kcomid]

Found your channel yesterday. I’m so stoked you’re already putting up more episodes of this series! Can’t wait to follow your process.

[Michael-wrmz]

AND HE KNOWS CAD, this channel is gunna TAKE OFF

[neutonrenda]

Using the 3D to explain how it's built really cleared up exactly what you're dealing with. I would never have pictured it being like it is without it. I was quite impressed by how confident the structural engineer was about the termite damage, I was expecting him to write off all the damage and tell you to replace it. Great news. 👍

[RichardCox]

This is one of those treasures that make Youtube recommendations worth it.

[ptstouring]

Old house guy here. I would call the framing “ballon” framing as the rendering shows the wood going through to the top of the house. Personally, I would jack up the house, it’s not that heavy, and replace the sill plate as you said and do that first and then keep what you have. Of course, the smart move would be to just remove all the old stuff and build the footprint like your two neighbors’ houses. Probably cheaper in the end.

[dcimedic]

Those attics are really just cocklofts. As a fire fighter who has seen a few row home fires I would recommend that you ensure that there are no penetrations to the adjoining structures you don’t want your neighbors fire running through your cockloft.

[AngryStoner]

Yay part 2. I wish i would have found this a year down the line so i can binge watch everything you do but im happy to be along for the ride as well. Best of luck to you sir

[piscesgroovesupreme]

Your 3D modelisation definitely cleared up a lot of things for me. Your architectural background is definitely a plus for this channel

[StuartRiley]

It’s been a minute since I’ve watched a low subscriber channel that produces quality content with a nice identity. Nice job! You’ve gained another subscriber

[jplus]

That 3D model was sick!
It was extremely effective in showing us what you're working with - I really appreciate the effort you take in explaining exactly what's going on here.

[michellemees]

I am loving this series. We’ve been restoring our 1855 Gothic Revival for over 30 years! So the things you are tackling are really bringing us back! Especially no insulation! We look forward to going on this journey with you!