Our French House Adventure - Part 58 Modifying the Utility Window

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Hello again, welcome to another installment of the renovations at our 120 year old house in Normandy, France.
    This time I modify the utility room window. Some of the glass in this window has been cracked since we brought the house. Now is the time to convert it into a double glazed window.
    I hope you find it interesting.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 36

  • @dafydd56
    @dafydd56 2 місяці тому +8

    Again, Alex a thoroughly interesting job. The front of the house looks great....when you think back to how it was when you introduced us to it at the beginning. You have achieved so much. Well done.👍🏻☺️

  • @phmv99
    @phmv99 2 місяці тому +2

    Regarding fitting the double-glazed glass into the top section of the old frame, was it your preference to fit it with the wooden battens nailed on? Or was it just that the old frame wasn't thick enough to rebate it deeper and use putty?

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      I used the thinnest double glazing 4/6/4 that I could get, without going to the ridiculously expensive heritage double glazing units. The old frames will 'just' allow them to be rebated in, with the battens on the outside being the trade off. However, I think that they do allow a much neater finish.

  • @rosemarymalcolm9118
    @rosemarymalcolm9118 2 місяці тому +8

    Another great video. I love watching you work, you make everything look so doable, it gives me confidence to have a go at diy jobs I might not tackle otherwise. Your house is looking great. I also think you put your videos together really well with just the right balance of talk, captions and time-lapse. Great job! 👍

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 2 місяці тому +8

    The house feels like she is smiling again. Just love to see your methods and progress. Thank you. Xx

  • @deborahleclair6173
    @deborahleclair6173 2 місяці тому +14

    Hi, It's a shame to have only a video by month because this channel is one of the most interesting on YT. All the renovations you have done is this house are always very clever and inspiring to save money. Tout est toujours fait avec du bon sens et en plus c'est très joli à voir. 💯💯💯💯

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому +2

      I only put up videos once I have some actual progress to show. I'm not going to spend ages showing life in France or trying to make it about me by endlessly talking. That way the videos are about the renovations, which is what people seem to like.

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock1236 2 місяці тому +6

    Another good job on the windows Alex and what a difference they all look now. Well done😘

  • @dianayavetz6286
    @dianayavetz6286 2 місяці тому +5

    Such a great solution with buying the new window bottoms and retrofitting the tops with double glazed glass. I’m sure that will help this winter

  • @SusanPuncher
    @SusanPuncher 2 місяці тому +8

    I enjoy your calm, methodical approach to everything. Can you please show us what is going on in your garden this time of year

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      Mostly it's cutting grass and pulling out stinging nettles, but I am doing some work out there right now, so I'll add some on the next video

  • @larrydanby664
    @larrydanby664 3 дні тому +1

    Have followed you from the start. Enjoyed every video. I can't wait to see the before/after video. Larry, Victoria BC Canada

  • @lindamounts2193
    @lindamounts2193 2 місяці тому +6

    Beautiful work, as always. I hope you are keeping all of that beautiful old hardware on the windows.

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      I do have it all safely stored away. It is just a shame that it doesn't fit on the modern windows. I have seen some old hardware for sale in brocantes during our travels, I'm sure I will find a use for it eventually

  • @IPC0101
    @IPC0101 2 місяці тому +3

    Super job with great explanations

  • @tracybush8115
    @tracybush8115 2 місяці тому +3

    Alex, you always make it look so easy, haha. Your work is beautiful every time.

  • @adjesprangers3738
    @adjesprangers3738 2 місяці тому +3

    Your videos are so enjoyable, thank you 😊

  • @starlightone6948
    @starlightone6948 2 місяці тому +3

    Very enjoyable channel.❤️🇨🇦🐕

  • @giselef78
    @giselef78 2 місяці тому +3

    tres beau travail ..j adore ces petites briques rouges au dessus de la fenetre..ca donne un beau cachet..c est une tres belle maison..bon courage a vous.

  • @antsquirly7654
    @antsquirly7654 2 місяці тому +3

    Impressive, in so many ways.

  • @kimstclair1879
    @kimstclair1879 2 місяці тому +2

    Well done Alex it looks great and double glazing certainly helps retain the heat and keep out the noise. Look forward to yoyr next vlog, cheers from Plessala France

  • @stevenschwagel8029
    @stevenschwagel8029 2 місяці тому +2

    I wish I had your expertise and help fixing up my 120-year-old house. ❤

  • @mariajoseruiz59
    @mariajoseruiz59 2 місяці тому +3

    Un trabajo hermoso ❤❤❤

  • @Delores-e9h
    @Delores-e9h 2 місяці тому +4

    The yard is lovely. A peaceful place to sit and relax. You're done lovely job on the house.

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      Now that a lot of the work IN the house is completed I seem to have a never ending list of jobs in the garden, lol

  • @CynthiaEvans-i2f
    @CynthiaEvans-i2f 2 місяці тому +2

    You've made the front of that home look beautiful.

  • @johnoleary528
    @johnoleary528 2 місяці тому +2

    Great work, as always. Looks superb!😊

  • @DanielleHelderle-v4f
    @DanielleHelderle-v4f 2 місяці тому +4

    Bonjour Depuis que vous avez acheté la maison Qu'on suit la rénovation De chaque pièce Vous avez fait un sacré boulot Mais maintenant depuis le temps Le jour où vous avez pas envie de travailler Faites une petite Vidéo pour nous montrer les pièces finies pour se Rappeler l'évolution de la maison Merci d'avance😊

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому

      Merci de me suivre. Je prévois de faire bientôt une vidéo des changements apportés à chaque pièce

  • @virginiacervantes7988
    @virginiacervantes7988 2 місяці тому +2

    👋👍 thanks for sharing

  • @bobr9895
    @bobr9895 2 місяці тому +2

    Very nice😊

  • @anitabirrer7076
    @anitabirrer7076 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for sharing with us 😊

  • @shirleygraham6229
    @shirleygraham6229 2 місяці тому +1

    That must make a lovely difference with noise and heat or cool restrictions.

    • @frenchhouseadventure
      @frenchhouseadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      We are in a fairly quiet area anyway but it is nice to stop the draughts

  • @CynthiaEvans-i2f
    @CynthiaEvans-i2f 2 місяці тому +2