Building Science: Remodeling Old Homes

Matt is in Saratoga Springs, NY this week talking to a custom-home builder, remodeler, and building inspector, with 51 year of experience, about the building science behind remodeling old homes.

This demonstration is intended for professionals only. Homeowners should not attempt these projects without first consulting a licensed professional.

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[xpkareem]

I love old timers who like to talk about what they do. There is a lifetime of knowledge and screwups to learn from there.

[PoringPoring]

Great knowledge!! Also the animation team did fantastic job in visioning what the dude was talking about.

[beckyfischer]

I was and am totally fascinated by what I saw. I learned so much from this video. One of the things that comes to mind is what all it takes to improve & ensure the floors are even. I am fascinated by your knowledge and the knowledge of the contractor. I am looking forward to seeing more of these videos. Thank you for increasing my knowledge, this is great appreciated.

[gjjakobsen]

Great video! Learned a lot and now have a new perspective on what I need to consider. When we bought 50 acres near Albany, it came with an 1800's farmhouse that we were told was a "knockdown". I'm hard pressed to tear the old beauty down with all its history and all. As your video noted, with a good roof and solid foundation, anything in between can be restored. It may also be cheaper than an entirely new home project.

[DealerTags]

Great job on this one! It worries me though to think about what's going to happen in 20-30 years when the Rich's and Matt's of the industry aren't working anymore. I feel like there are fewer and fewer contractors out there with that level of knowledge.

[sarahcobarrubias]

Idk why I like Lowe’s videos so much but here I am

[sarahrose]

This made me feel so much better about wanting to remodel such an old home from the 20s!

[BigDaddy]

Damn old boy left him hanging with the handshake 🤝

[shanaproctor]

Would love to see this project all the way through! Fascinating!

[TheOneCleanHippy]

Anybody else see the attempted and failed handshake at 3:08?

[frankgall]

Great episode, love seeing someone from that generation so on top of the building science aspect of building

[PhanoftheShow]

need more of these videos on 100 year homes in the NE and coastal cities like Philly and NY

[theblondeone]

I am buying an old home with uneven floors and foundation issues so this is great info

[kellyblaxton]

Great video! This was really interesting! I would like to see this when it's completely finished!

[david]

great...thanks...Looking at tackling a rebuild in France with similar problems..keep them vids coming...i started my work life as a carpenter and then moved into a completely different business....now mid 50s i return....life has gone full circle....this is what we did before they made gyms for IT guys..lol

[HustleHeroic]

Excellent attention to detail 👌🏽
True wisdom! Thank you for sharing!

[marshabrady]

Excellent video.. That Man is a genius. My home needs this work.

[MattSiegel]

excellent observations and analysis for building in a changing climate!

[kimberleekathrein]

This is the most understandable and correct way Ive ever been able to follow and I am a Girly girl Thank you xxxoo

[patrickpatrick]

Some of these older guys have a lot of wisdom.