Another very, very interesting video. As ever, a few comments from a UK perspective. It’s interesting that the gable end is known as English. Over here, we call them Dutch gables. We had many waves of people from the Low Countries coming to the UK. One of the first were “Dutch” workers who came over to drain the fens around the Wash in East Anglia. Obviously, as they settled, they started to build houses with features that reminded them of their native country. The word Dutch comes from Deutsche over here; those peoples spoke pretty much the same language and, if you asked them where they came from or what was their language, they would say Deutsche - we were lazy and said Dutch. The brickwork is “English Bond”. It was used over here right up until the end of the 19th century-ish (as ever, regional and low quality houses were the last to move to new ideas). It might be true English Bond (I.e. the headers are full and the wall is 9” thick) or snapped English Bond ( the headers are snapped in half, allowing an insulation cavity to be created: much more interesting than running bond). Crittall windows! Crittalls were based in Sidcup, Kent. Many, many times have I driven around Crittalls roundabout on the old A20. Their look can be great but, they are high maintenance windows (which people don’t seem to expect). If left un-maintained, they are a nightmare. Many years ago, we bought an early 20th century house built by a builder for his sister - so, he took advantage of using the most eclectic mix of brick and windows because, we presume, he had them left from other jobs. These were Crittall windows set within timber frames. Left in maintained, the steel caused massive condensation which, with leaks from bad fitting, caused all the timber frames to rot away. As newlyweds, we could not afford to have the windows properly restored and so trashed them. The houses was a lot warmer as a result but I do look back on that decision with regret. A farm house around the corner from us has just been updated and extended. In the main house, proper timber sash windows have been put back. In the extension, they have gone for the trendy black steel windows. Even though they were properly installed and have no timber frames, they have major condensation issues. In our barn conversion, we have elected for thin profile aluminium. The wise choice? I don’t know. I would have loved oak frames and leaded lights but we could not afford to buy them or wait for the months for me to make them. As you say, love the hardware. I had not heard the phrase about being the jewellery but it’s a good one. I’m soon (okay, about 5th major job) going to be turning handles such as these from box wood. I do love the shape of the wood handles you showed briefly. That and beehive. Wittering over.
Hi Theo, as always, love your perspective. The story is that the architect was in England and was inspired by the gable front he saw there. I suspect you are right, that it was a dutch home built in England. Yes, steel windows are not a great window system, they are currently trendy here as well. I love the look of crittall windows but would not choose them for my home. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have defended vernacular houses because they are kind of the underdog. But when I see these high style details, I have to admit, if I had the money , that's the kind of house I would choose. It would give such constant pleasure. Almost decadent?
Such an interesting eclectic house, presented with your usual passion and extensive knowledge. The scalloped facade reminds me of some Dutch styles too. Thank you for the reference to the Navy Staircase at Somerset House. I looked it up. It is truly mesmerising.
Beautiful house thanks for sharing… here in nacogdoches the oldest town in Texas we have lots of historic homes /buildings from Steven Austin to Sam Houston and Davy Crockett some beautiful designs and architecture from England, Scotland, Germany, it’s been a absolute pleasure to work on some of these homes thanks for keeping the history alive looking forward to this series
What a place. I can feel the joy of putting it together. Really excited to see your approach to this project! Looking forward to more videos on this home.
I notice alot of Scottish manors n castles have alot of the broken pediment detail more. Any other reason than the owners all renovating or building in that era? Seems like a popular trend there
Ok, I’m a little confused… I keep hearing you say chair rail is never 36”… and should be more about 28” or even lower… -now I’m looking at this house in your video and @1:47 The chair rail is at door knob height in the first room… and @ 5:14 in the French room the chair rail again is at door knob height… (which are both at approximately 36”) So can you please explain what is going on here?
Haha, good eye. I was surprised to see it in this house because I respect the architect so much. However, to your point. these are both high. While disappointing here, I still hold to my point and it is backed up by hundreds of years of precedent, the chair rail should not be at 36". This architect did not do it here, my theory is one of his draftsmen did it and he missed it. LOL. Who knows.
Seen so many of his houses in Houston didn’t know about this so beautiful!!
Nice! Thanks.
Another very, very interesting video. As ever, a few comments from a UK perspective.
It’s interesting that the gable end is known as English. Over here, we call them Dutch gables. We had many waves of people from the Low Countries coming to the UK. One of the first were “Dutch” workers who came over to drain the fens around the Wash in East Anglia. Obviously, as they settled, they started to build houses with features that reminded them of their native country. The word Dutch comes from Deutsche over here; those peoples spoke pretty much the same language and, if you asked them where they came from or what was their language, they would say Deutsche - we were lazy and said Dutch.
The brickwork is “English Bond”. It was used over here right up until the end of the 19th century-ish (as ever, regional and low quality houses were the last to move to new ideas). It might be true English Bond (I.e. the headers are full and the wall is 9” thick) or snapped English Bond ( the headers are snapped in half, allowing an insulation cavity to be created: much more interesting than running bond).
Crittall windows! Crittalls were based in Sidcup, Kent. Many, many times have I driven around Crittalls roundabout on the old A20. Their look can be great but, they are high maintenance windows (which people don’t seem to expect). If left un-maintained, they are a nightmare. Many years ago, we bought an early 20th century house built by a builder for his sister - so, he took advantage of using the most eclectic mix of brick and windows because, we presume, he had them left from other jobs. These were Crittall windows set within timber frames. Left in maintained, the steel caused massive condensation which, with leaks from bad fitting, caused all the timber frames to rot away. As newlyweds, we could not afford to have the windows properly restored and so trashed them. The houses was a lot warmer as a result but I do look back on that decision with regret. A farm house around the corner from us has just been updated and extended. In the main house, proper timber sash windows have been put back. In the extension, they have gone for the trendy black steel windows. Even though they were properly installed and have no timber frames, they have major condensation issues. In our barn conversion, we have elected for thin profile aluminium. The wise choice? I don’t know. I would have loved oak frames and leaded lights but we could not afford to buy them or wait for the months for me to make them.
As you say, love the hardware. I had not heard the phrase about being the jewellery but it’s a good one. I’m soon (okay, about 5th major job) going to be turning handles such as these from box wood. I do love the shape of the wood handles you showed briefly. That and beehive.
Wittering over.
Hi Theo, as always, love your perspective.
The story is that the architect was in England and was inspired by the gable front he saw there. I suspect you are right, that it was a dutch home built in England.
Yes, steel windows are not a great window system, they are currently trendy here as well. I love the look of crittall windows but would not choose them for my home.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
So much fun and interesting to watch. Great way to start the weekend.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very cool details in this house! Love it.
Thanks so much!
Thanks Brent!
So looking forward to the series on this Marvelous House.
Me too! Great house, great client.
Thnx for sharing! So awesome!
Thanks for watching!
I have defended vernacular houses because they are kind of the underdog. But when I see these high style details, I have to admit, if I had the money , that's the kind of house I would choose. It would give such constant pleasure. Almost decadent?
A lot of truth to that!
Such an interesting eclectic house, presented with your usual passion and extensive knowledge. The scalloped facade reminds me of some Dutch styles too. Thank you for the reference to the Navy Staircase at Somerset House. I looked it up. It is truly mesmerising.
Thanks for watching! Yes! go visit that staircase. It's better in person.
Beautiful house thanks for sharing… here in nacogdoches the oldest town in Texas we have lots of historic homes /buildings from Steven Austin to Sam Houston and Davy Crockett some beautiful designs and architecture from England, Scotland, Germany, it’s been a absolute pleasure to work on some of these homes thanks for keeping the history alive looking forward to this series
Very cool! You're lucky!
What a place. I can feel the joy of putting it together. Really excited to see your approach to this project! Looking forward to more videos on this home.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!
exelent the video and your explanation!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
That kernerator or wtf it's called is so cool. Never saw that before. But I'm just an admirer not a pro.
Yep, they are greatness. Thanks.
My 1928 house still holds it’s Teekotaor, a competitor to the Kernerator.
Awesome! Still working? Thanks.
my great grandfather
Wow. Cool.
I notice alot of Scottish manors n castles have alot of the broken pediment detail more. Any other reason than the owners all renovating or building in that era? Seems like a popular trend there
It's a Dutch detail. I'll have to do more research.
@@BrentHull I noticed it over alot of doorways along with the bump out on the top corners in the Scottish Georgian homes
Ok, I’m a little confused…
I keep hearing you say chair rail is never 36”… and should be more about 28” or even lower…
-now I’m looking at this house in your video and @1:47 The chair rail is at door knob height in the first room… and @ 5:14 in the French room the chair rail again is at door knob height… (which are both at approximately 36”)
So can you please explain what is going on here?
Haha, good eye. I was surprised to see it in this house because I respect the architect so much. However, to your point. these are both high. While disappointing here, I still hold to my point and it is backed up by hundreds of years of precedent, the chair rail should not be at 36". This architect did not do it here, my theory is one of his draftsmen did it and he missed it. LOL. Who knows.
lovely but sad with all the white and grey........I wish people wouldnt take all the color and detail out of old houses. Makes me so angry
Customers are always right....