Concrete Capping Beam Complete - the walls are going up.

In up coming videos we will be building up the walls, and adding a roof back on - Turning it into a workshop again as it hasn't been used in decades.
We will also be starting the structural work on the annex shortly, thank fully the steel has arrived now!
Please check out our Instagram for sneak peeks before these videos are posted:
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[@warrenmusselman9173]

When doing long concrete caps, one should use the longest continuous pieces of rebar possible and at least two longitudinal pieces, preferably 3 (2 x 1/2" or 3 x 3/8"). Breaking the rebar lengths into segments without overlapping and wiring them tightly to each other at the very least just provides weak spots for the concrete beam, negating the very purpose of it. While I realize your main purpose was to provide a level surface for laying block, consider that pouring a concrete beam on top of a rubble wall acts as a tie to keep the more flexible structure of the stone wall from moving laterally and thus keeping the load on the walls strictly in compression. Also, might I suggest gloves when working with lime or cement masonry. Your skin and hands will thank you. Great project - keep the videos coming. (I'm a retired building and restoration contractor in the US - Love working on old buildings.)

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@warrenmusselman9173 ok, thank you so much for the advice, really appreciate the helpful tips. Keep them coming :)

[@RicktheRecorder]

I think there is an argument that placing an entirely rigid beam on a flexible lime jointed wall is not a good match. I initially thought the same as you, but on reconsideration may be the beam will move a little with the wall, crack benignly in places but still provide a level base for the wall above.

[@DanP001]

i enjoy watching you work and am already looking forward to the finished result. as i wrote before, thank you for your understandable english comments.
may i give you a tip?
i hope so. in order not to cause a cable fire, i recommend that you unwind the cable drum completely every time you use it… 😊

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

Thank you! Thanks for the helpful tip :)

[@DanaRagbir]

nice work cowboy/cowgirl🙏💕

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@DanaRagbir haha thanks so much :)

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

Great work😊

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@TomWilson-ir6uqThank you :)

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

More big deliveries, more concrete poured. Progress is happening! You and your Mom make a killer team.❤️🤗🐝

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@deborahdanhauer8525 Thanks so much Deborah. Things are gently getting there :)

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph You’re welcome❤️🐝🤗

[@scottsorby7966]

Well done folks, that is a milestone moment laying the beam!
Your mum make me think of my mother in law when she was younger and fitter there wasn't a job that she wouldn't tackle with confidence and ease.
I only just realised you are in Ayrshire, it's a lovely part of the country with good hearted people unlike my own Glasgow where good people are the exception rather than the rule

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

Hahah yeah it’s lovely here. Thanks that’s very kind, I’ll pass on the message :)

[@colinrobertson3006]

Doing good guys , good stuff won't be long till the experts comment but aye....good.

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@colinrobertson3006 haha indeed. Thank you very much though :)

[@arfski]

Weather is much better down in the tropical South than here in Shetland! Good effort on that capping beam, I know just how much effort and concrete goes into what seems like a small space.

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@arfski Your praise is much appreciated. Thank you :)

[@BaronFlyingClub]

Well done it's coming on Professor.

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

Thank you :)

[@plainnpretty]

It’s a beautiful place looking out seeing the lighthouse very nice . You are really coming along I see it wasn’t easy getting the alignment of them 2 walls. I’m still grading my slope . Thanks

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@plainnpretty Thanks so much :)

[@charlotteasxheton2494]

Stella work team! All that effort will pay off and in fact is! Also, video quality was absolutely not an issue for me watching, but hopefully fewer technical issues going forwards will be less of a headache ❤

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

Thanks Chazzle :)

[@craigg5051]

Nice work. It is really coming along.

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

@@craigg5051 thank you :)

[@MrAllstar]

What a stunning view and location, you guys are very blessed!!

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

We are very lucky :)

[@Hichamhasan]

It won't be long before we see this building takes its final shape. Wish you success,

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

Thank you so much

[@franklyon3876]

The south of the Isle of Arran is beautiful with a view of Ailsa Craig across the sea.

[@LindaPhillips-t3h]

What ever that country is that lake is beautiful.

[@larry78cj7]

Looks great

[@AnitaBotbyl]

Love this channel⭐️⭐️

[@FromRubbletoRiches-co6ph]

Thanks. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it :)

[@AnitaBotbyl]

A request: please number your video’s so that we can watch them in sequence

[@brianboot8623]

I know those trees are special to you but they have to go or they’ll destroy all the work you’ve done. Plant 10 new ones of the same type 50 to 80 feet away. 😊

[@Hanna-e8b]

А субтитри?

[@asmaotb4602]

Arabic translation please 🌷

[@DennisWhite-s5k]

No subtitles most unhelpfull.