You should add a ‘Buy me a Joist’ fund, similar to buying a cup of coffee! This will help with some funds to aid in your renovation! Keep on going, you’re making great progress!!! ❤❤❤
Sadly, it's not a big surprise! But you can fix it! It's going to be a lot of work!! You've learned so much since you bought the place and I KNOW you can turn it into a beautiful home!❤❤
Oh she is, she seemed very sweet and patient when she was in some of his videos. She is more reserved and I very much appreciate them wanting to keep most things private, but she really did seem wonderful and Ryan has taken good care of her from the start. I wish them all the happiness in the world. (I am selfishly hoping they may have kids some day because Ryan would be an awesome dad and she a wonderful mother and the kids would be SO dang cute! 😍)
Best time for repairs is during renovation. One saving grace is that the floor was wood boards - not mud over packed mud. Love your optimism . One day you’ll relax in your perfect home in rural France and think “I did this myself.” Bon chance Ryan. Sending you lots of encouragement.
Love the helmet! You are doing the right thing, taking the house down to its bones will pay off in the long run, it will mean you know it's safe and that any work you do will last and not have to be fixed later. Keep on keeping on👍🤗
To think when you walked in this home for the first time that it was on floors that were very dangerous. All that hard work you have done here, and it sure has been a total can of worms. I like that you keep at it, disappointment one after the other has to be hard yet you laugh, smile, and joke around with such a light hearted positive way of being. I commend you for your courage, strength, and dedication to walk out of your comfort zone, and do something totally new to you with such conviction! There has been literally a house full of garbage to take to the dump and yet you have worked at it as steady as anyone could under the circumstances. Your showing people how to have courage to try new things and also by sticking to the job at hand! Decisions like these renovations are not easy or cheap and I think your doing great keep up the great work Ryan!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us all!
The house is worth renovating, and I am happy he took the quest upon himself. It will be a rough, bumpy and long way, but at the end a great reward awaits. Please keep doing and just focus on the process and not the end result Day by day, best wishes from Hamburg, Germany Mate!
I'm glad you are removing the floor and the joists Ryan. That was the right move. As stated by another commenter, I would place a temporary joist across the underside of the existing rotten joists with support jacks before doing any more work on or walking in that area. With the amount of decay in that structure, it is best to remove anything with the slightest sign of rot or worms because it's what you cannot see that will hurt you.
glad to see you're wearing your safety gear Billy gave you it's a little scary to know that the walls in your home are so flimsy you can pull them down with your bare hands so sorry about the floor, but totally to be expected given the overall condition of the building well done, Ryan
That was very hard work today, Ryan. Will be interesting to see you doing this floor. I’m sure you learned a lot from the last one. Very wise to sort it out.
I'm impressed! Oh yes, you can do it in installments and make a go of it. If the guys can come out and spend a weekend building your floors and walls, they will have it all done very quickly!
Oh Ryan! On crack? Really?! You honestly slay me. The wall by the stairs seemed to be held together with a hope and a prayer, didn’t take much to remove it. I’m sorry to see that the floor is rotten as well. In the long run you’ll be happy that you put new floors in, it’s peace of mind.
This was always on the cards Ryan. At least you have found out the damage and are taking steps to rectify. The skills you have learned will help you get this situation totally renovated. Yes, it is disappointing, but new joists and floors will make you feel so much better about your house. You can do this. We have seen you do it. 😄
I agree, take all the flooring and beams out and start from scratch, except of course what you have already replaced. At least that way you know you will have a good solid foundation under you when it is all put back. Good luck but be careful. Making great progress.
Ah bummer about the ground floor ceiling Ryan. But, I guess we can’t be too surprised with what you had found in the rest of the house. Buckle down my friend it’s not the end of the world. ❤
Hey Ryan, Look on the bright side... you discovered the issue now, so you can fix it and get on solid foundation so-to- speak. I'm sure it'll be amazing once the new floors are in!
I think it is so sensible to fix them now. Imagine getting the house perfected and then the floor collapsing because the basic work was not done! Give yourself an extra star! Thank you for the video! Epic as always!
In reference to old houses,my Dad used to caution us to beware of what you cannot see. He’d say “ When’s a bargain not a bargain”? And also he’d say “Do not get mesmerized by pretty mouldings”! You can save yourself a fortune in repairs by getting a specialist to evaluate a house you wish to purchase . An old house needs to be checked out by a structural engineer who knows to look for flaws and rot. Wooden beams meant to support the floor are frequently eaten away by termites and carpenter ants ,which turn them into powder, so there is no structural support for the floor . That is what I am seeing on your video. Even though 30 yrs have passed since he died I still hear my father’s voice in my head as I watch your video ,saying “ Oh NO ! That floor must be supported by jacks until those beams are repaired”. I come from a long line of carpenters, can you tell? You’ll need some professional advice & extra help to fix those beams .
You have learned a lot from Billy and Nick. What a joy to see how your confidence has grown, you're doing a cracking job. What a bummer to find that the bodge job was a worse bodge job than you had hoped. I can't wait for the next one.
Ryan you need to replace every single floor to bring them up to safe building standards and you really need to check out your main entrance floor as well if the floors are that rotten as you have two entrances to the ground floor .
Before ripping up the old floor boards you might want to take your saw and cut across the floor so when you take up the boards they are the right length to fit in your trailer. Easier than cutting them up one by one later.
You should be so proud of yourself! 1. For looking. 2. For dealing with the situation. You know what you are doing now and I'm sure that it will go easier than the last time.
Gutted! I was really hoping you’d catch a break with the floor, but on the bright side it gives you the opportunity to clear everything out the back room I guess. You’ve got this, Ryan! One day the house is going to be gorgeous, and you’ll be telling your kids how hard you worked to get it there 😊
Oh the joys of home ownership, one step forward and two back. However you will reach a tipping point and it will be full steam ahead. The knowledge that everything is safe and sound is so worth the headache at the moment.
Ryan, remember what Nick and Billy have taught you. If you need a refresher, just rewatch your previous videos when they were there helping out. Call or message them when you have questions or need some assurance but avoid as asking them to come out unless it's absolutely necessary or if you think for safety reasons you have no other alternative. Don't let people here push you into calling for help every little moment they think you should. Billy and Nick are busy bees as you already know and they obviously want you to do as much as you can on your own, but I also know they also have your back when push comes to shove so tackle this head on. Be safe. Be smart. Be calculating. You got this!
LMAO the sticker! It's a real shame the house wasn't just poorly maintained, much needed repairs were hidden. You do have the video of how Nick replaced the joists as education, and you did help with that job, so I think you will manage. But I do think you are going to need a helper, those joists were very heavy.
...there is light at the end of the tunnel...and its a train! gotta love the surprises that happen in renovation! You are working hard, Ryan! Blessings!
Oh wow the floor looks bad but you saw worse when you started . Keep your head up lots of work ahead . Just think of how beautiful it will look when you finish . Great Job stay safe while working .
You know what it’s better to get all the rot out now so you can start fresh. It’s still a good bargain and it will be a lovely home when you finish. And you’ll get a whole lot of experience! Well done!❤
Do you plan to put in a French drain behind the house to keep the back wall dry? Sean that used to work for Billy on the convent dug a French drain behind his home for similar conditions. He recorded doing it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Get some acro supports in UNDER THE FLOOR JOISTS ASAP! WORK SAFE! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Shall I say, I completely expected that the joist would be rotten based on the other floor. But now you know what to do thanks to your friends. You will get it all fixed and be very proud of what you’ve accomplished.
Now I am worried about the ground floor, as well! .Is it also rotted? (Could be with all the moisture that was in the basement) Might as well check that one as well, and just rebuild it all from the ground up!!! At least you'd never have to wonder or worry that your beautiful bride and children won't ever fall into the basement because you failed to be sure the floor was safe!
Your house keeps on giving! When you're done, there will be no question or guesswork about how long any part of you home will last. Proud of you for doing it right! Cheers from the states.
From California . Ive bought a couple if these types of buildings over the decades. It is most important to NOT PAY TOO MUCH . There is considerable financial risk , and the ONLY WAY OUT is considerable “ sweat equity “ , since the repair costs using contractors costs would create a “ negative equity “ . So, BE CAREFUL “ of a “ too good deal “ .
Can you imagine what could happen if you brought furniture in on those floors. I could see all floors crashing down at once and probably some walls as well. Be safe!
Love the "on crack" helmet. Brilliant. If you come to sell the house you are renovating in rural France the buyers can watch these videos and know you did a proper job. X Carry on.
I have an idea! Let’s have a viewer party for Ryan. Ryan posts the price of a single floor joist and we can make a donation in that amount. We can have an old-fashioned Barn raising in rural France. What do you think?
Hi Ryan i think your very brave to do this with little help as a 1st project. But with good friends around your have your little palace in ruralll francccee how you want it and apperciate the end results. Just remember once the floors are done it will start coming together quickly. Hardest part is the rip out.❤
To be more efficient use a large container maybe a garbage can to hold your trash bags upright, allowing you to use both hands to pick up the debris instead of holding onto the bag with one hand
On crack, huh? I think that poor house needs a lot of work. You need to have a house party and ask for floor joists, and help putting them in. I just can’t believe the mess the last owners left it in. Good luck Ryan, you’ll need it and prayers too.
Oh Billy…your helmet! 🤣🤣. You are so funny! That is very sad that the beams are so rotten on your floor. You are essentially starting from scratch, but, when you finish, it will last for another hundred years. I do hope you added some support underneath before walking on those beams. 😱. Don’t be discouraged, Ryan, it is good you found it now. It is fixable….one thing at a time! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
I'd go get some acrow props ASAP. Because those beams have no noggins between them the floorboards were the only things tying the whole floor together, and now it's been significantly weakened.
I have to say that being married looks good on you. Your confidence level has gone wat up. I'm sorry the flooring wasn't what you were hoping for, but I'm sure proud of you for just taking the bull by horn, and started the process of ripping it out. I also noticed that that room was clean. You're doing great Ry. Once you get the flooring done, it'll be quick to do the rest. Will your wife help you? Is she with you in ruuural Fraance? Keep your chin up!
Well the lemonade from the lemon is that you did not have dirt nor did you have tiles you had just those easy boards to dismantle?..... Actually this time you should be able to do the work pretty much yourself due to the fact that you have all the experience from the other two floors.
Do the beams/joists in the attic first so you can pass them up and down through the ceiling from the ground floor, now that you have to take the floor up. If the floor boards don't have wood worm they can be used in the attic as lath over insulation on the underside of the roof.
No, it is added weight on the walls which we still don't know are solid and secure. Always rebuild from the ground up. Get a winch to lift the boards to the attic, through the stairwell.
@@jlotoo850 demo from top down and build from down up - however the attic Joists also hold up the roof and tie the walls in to strengthen them. The Joists can be done from the ground up but don't put the floors in until joists are replaced on all levels - so materials can be passed up.
Ryan, sometimes you should listen to the voices in your head. When you were sticking your wrecking bar into the joist holes, the voices in my head were going "NOOoo!!!". I am surpised that the floor held up to all the demo of the floors above. Build a good solid floor, or you might be missing your bride and find her one floor down with a broken ankle.
It's a good thing you checked that out further before starting the finishing. You want a safe home for you & your wife, and future children. I wish you could get more help to help things go quicker. You are fully capable of doing the job. We are all here cheering you on.😊
If the rest of the timber in the joists is in good condition then you could ‘sister in’ (as the Americans call it) sections beside the originals, sliding them onto the support ledge and bolt them together. Could save you a lot of time money and work.
That house has so much rot--better to just bite the bullet and make sure that at least the floorboards and joists (and walls) are solid to start. Money is not the issue at this point so much as safety and peace of mind. This is his forever home. He needs to build it right the first time.
The music in the beginning when you were talking had me searching my computer until I realized you put it in 🤣 I imagine every beam on each floor will have to be replaced and new flooring installed based on how crumbly the old mortar is and how rotten the beams have been. Yes it'll cost way more and take way more time to replace the floor that seemed so strong. Whether you keep it to live in and raise kids or sell or rent you'll know in your heart you've done the best job of it that can be done. I should be out in my barn replacing lights but HAVE to stop and watch your video. Thank you so much for the frequent content. Your humor is as good as a glass of the best beer!
Yes, perhaps you will one day own your parents home when you are gone and rent this one out for income. BUT--you will be secure in knowing that WHOEVER lives there will be safe. ESPECIALLY if it is your own wife and children for a few yeasrs there... Being a good husband and father means paying whatever price it takes to make sure your family is SAFE.
I could see your disappointment & felt the music was appropriate!! But Ryan, once you’re done, it will be YOUR house the way you want it!!! That’s a great feeling!!
Dont give in,rome wasn't built in a day,iv just been through 2 yrs of hell,my dad died and left an awful mess,it only got sorted a week ago,please belive
The house was cheap for many reasons... You'll need to invest in some of the right tools. That small pry bar is not making it. I'm not talking "Billy" size investment, but would hazard a guess that at boot sales, or flea markets etc. you would be able to save on hand tools as compared to buying new. Way to push on!
Better make it right now then after you’re living there. Not sure if this would be feasible but if you save all those old joists you might be able to salvage enough to resaw boards to use fir flooring in the master bedroom.
You've got this handled Ryan. You have come a long way on the Journey of Restorations. More firewood for your dad so at least the rotten wood will still be useful. Your new wife should be proud of you ❤
Is it possible the joists are short due to the walls bulging outwards? If this is the case consider tying the walls with steel rods/exterior plates before you do much more demolition. It would be a catastrophe if the unsupported walls collapse!
Ryan! These support beams don't seem to be chewed to bits by wormwood. If I'm wrong because I just can't see well enough then you've done the right thing. If I'm right, then why can't you clean up the ends of the beams and then place a supporting timber under them along the wall below? You might need metal supports and maybe concrete for the wall slots but one heavier support beam would be so much cheaper.
Yes, but he has to push on, and assume no one else is coming. If he keeps waiting for the calvary it will never get done. He has already lost 4 months on this project, he needs to get on with it.
You are loved and highly admired Ryan‼️Being that you are doing hard manual work that could possibly pull muscles, take precautions. I believe you need a waist support belt because of all the bending and pulling. You need to protect your body at all costs‼️🙏🏻
Hang in there Ryan. Every day is a day closer to the completion Better to be safe than sorry. Ignore the naysayers. Do what you can on your own. Once the floors go in, your half way there. Your heart is in it which is a bonus. Carry on wrecking 😊❤ bonn
Ryan, let me repeat some marvelous words to you that someone once said. I'll paraphrase just a little bit. "You can do whatever you put your mind to. If you don't know how to do something, just ask someone, look on-line, UA-cam it. Most people can probably do about 75 percent on their own, or more. Do you think I could do it? Yeah, you just have to put your mind to it......Anxiety......Tackle a little job at a time. If you keep busy, working on the project, it disappears.....If you don't know how to do it, learn!" Those truly are incredible words!! They are inspiring, they came from a friend and I don't think even he knew how powerful those words were when they were said. You should put those words to paper, frame it, put it on the wall by the door of your "House In Rural France" to read each day, and live by that mantra while you press on and reach your goal. Lastly, congratulations on you wedding. You doing this for two people now.
Mate get your support jacks under those joists before you start working on a floor held up by fresh air...
Yes, Ryan. That floor could fall out from under you at any time. Support those beams right away!
Totally agree. You don't want it to hive way while you are on it.
Ryan will need to rebuild but you can't do much with a jackknife and duct tape.
Yes, my exact thought! 😱 Especially with Ryan standing on the floor joists as he’s ripping up the floor! 🙄
That floor must be held up by fairy dust and happy thoughts.
Heartening to see you clean as you go. Billy will be proud.
The only thing holding that floor up is the force of habit.
You should add a ‘Buy me a Joist’ fund, similar to buying a cup of coffee! This will help with some funds to aid in your renovation! Keep on going, you’re making great progress!!! ❤❤❤
great idea!
How old is this house?
Sadly, it's not a big surprise! But you can fix it! It's going to be a lot of work!! You've learned so much since you bought the place and I KNOW you can turn it into a beautiful home!❤❤
I have never seen you so driven before. This is good. Keep it up! That little lady is good for you. 🧡
Oh she is, she seemed very sweet and patient when she was in some of his videos. She is more reserved and I very much appreciate them wanting to keep most things private, but she really did seem wonderful and Ryan has taken good care of her from the start. I wish them all the happiness in the world. (I am selfishly hoping they may have kids some day because Ryan would be an awesome dad and she a wonderful mother and the kids would be SO dang cute! 😍)
The gift that keeps on giving. Keep an eye on what actually supports the walls vertically when you're removing flooring and joists.
Best time for repairs is during renovation. One saving grace is that the floor was wood boards - not mud over packed mud. Love your optimism . One day you’ll relax in your perfect home in rural France and think “I did this myself.” Bon chance Ryan. Sending you lots of encouragement.
Love the helmet! You are doing the right thing, taking the house down to its bones will pay off in the long run, it will mean you know it's safe and that any work you do will last and not have to be fixed later. Keep on keeping on👍🤗
Definitely agree
To think when you walked in this home for the first time that it was on floors that were very dangerous. All that hard work you have done here, and it sure has been a total can of worms. I like that you keep at it, disappointment one after the other has to be hard yet you laugh, smile, and joke around with such a light hearted positive way of being. I commend you for your courage, strength, and dedication to walk out of your comfort zone, and do something totally new to you with such conviction! There has been literally a house full of garbage to take to the dump and yet you have worked at it as steady as anyone could under the circumstances. Your showing people how to have courage to try new things and also by sticking to the job at hand! Decisions like these renovations are not easy or cheap and I think your doing great keep up the great work Ryan!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us all!
The house is worth renovating, and I am happy he took the quest upon himself. It will be a rough, bumpy and long way, but at the end a great reward awaits. Please keep doing and just focus on the process and not the end result Day by day, best wishes from Hamburg, Germany Mate!
I'm glad you are removing the floor and the joists Ryan. That was the right move. As stated by another commenter, I would place a temporary joist across the underside of the existing rotten joists with support jacks before doing any more work on or walking in that area. With the amount of decay in that structure, it is best to remove anything with the slightest sign of rot or worms because it's what you cannot see that will hurt you.
Ryan you crack me up with your “ On Crack “ helmet. Thanks for the laugh mate 🤣
He could get in trouble with that if someone read it the wrong way! Especially when he's bending over. Just kidding. Enjoying your journey.
Omg I just seen it. 😅😂😂
Me to😅
Does Billy know you've mullahed one of his stickers?
I saw that right away--so funny.
Wow.. that’s extremely dangerous, glad that you discovered it before you renovated or anything in that area
Well at least you know because you looked. How many wouldn't have? We're rooting for you.
glad to see you're wearing your safety gear Billy gave you
it's a little scary to know that the walls in your home are so flimsy you can pull them down with your bare hands
so sorry about the floor, but totally to be expected given the overall condition of the building
well done, Ryan
That was very hard work today, Ryan. Will be interesting to see you doing this floor. I’m sure you learned a lot from the last one. Very wise to sort it out.
I'm impressed! Oh yes, you can do it in installments and make a go of it. If the guys can come out and spend a weekend building your floors and walls, they will have it all done very quickly!
Oh Ryan! On crack? Really?! You honestly slay me. The wall by the stairs seemed to be held together with a hope and a prayer, didn’t take much to remove it. I’m sorry to see that the floor is rotten as well. In the long run you’ll be happy that you put new floors in, it’s peace of mind.
This was always on the cards Ryan. At least you have found out the damage and are taking steps to rectify. The skills you have learned will help you get this situation totally renovated. Yes, it is disappointing, but new joists and floors will make you feel so much better about your house. You can do this. We have seen you do it. 😄
WOW...great job with those floor boards!!! 💚
Way to kick that floors arse, Ryan. Hard work but you've got this, just keep swimming. The best way to learn is to jump in and do it.
I'm so proud of you! Handling that floor on your own. You are a true home owner now! Can't wait to see this little home all done up!
I agree, take all the flooring and beams out and start from scratch, except of course what you have already replaced. At least that way you know you will have a good solid foundation under you when it is all put back. Good luck but be careful. Making great progress.
Ah bummer about the ground floor ceiling Ryan. But, I guess we can’t be too surprised with what you had found in the rest of the house. Buckle down my friend it’s not the end of the world. ❤
Hey Ryan, Look on the bright side... you discovered the issue now, so you can fix it and get on solid foundation so-to- speak. I'm sure it'll be amazing once the new floors are in!
Replacing all the beams now, saves doing it down the line. Also will look good if you are keeping them uncovered all through the house.
I think it is so sensible to fix them now. Imagine getting the house perfected and then the floor collapsing because the basic work was not done! Give yourself an extra star! Thank you for the video! Epic as always!
Thoughts and prayers have more structural integrity than that floor.
In reference to old houses,my Dad used to caution us to beware of what you cannot see. He’d say “ When’s a bargain not a bargain”? And also he’d say “Do not get mesmerized by pretty mouldings”! You can save yourself a fortune in repairs by getting a specialist to evaluate a house you wish to purchase . An old house needs to be checked out by a structural engineer who knows to look for flaws and rot. Wooden beams meant to support the floor are frequently eaten away by termites and carpenter ants ,which turn them into powder, so there is no structural support for the floor . That is what I am seeing on your video. Even though 30 yrs have passed since he died I still hear my father’s voice
in my head as I watch your video ,saying “ Oh NO ! That floor must be supported by jacks until those beams are repaired”. I come from a long line of carpenters, can you tell? You’ll need some professional advice & extra help to fix those beams .
Love the sticker modification! Sorry about the floor disaster...
You have learned a lot from Billy and Nick. What a joy to see how your confidence has grown, you're doing a cracking job. What a bummer to find that the bodge job was a worse bodge job than you had hoped. I can't wait for the next one.
Just picture when it’s all done and everything is solid. You’ll sleep better knowing it’s safe and clean for you and your bride. ♥️
I thought he bought this as an "investment" to improve and sell at a profit....I could be wrong.
Ryan you need to replace every single floor to bring them up to safe building standards and you really need to check out your main entrance floor as well if the floors are that rotten as you have two entrances to the ground floor .
Oh, Ryan, another bump in the road. Keep on cracking on you've got this. 😊🏴
Love the music!! Like a Roman galley ship with a chorus chanting the rhythm 😂😂😂 good work song!!!
Before ripping up the old floor boards you might want to take your saw and cut across the floor so when you take up the boards they are the right length to fit in your trailer. Easier than cutting them up one by one later.
I totally agree!!
Have you thought about using those terra-cotta tiles in your basement? Save yourself a little money in the future.
Done demo many times and thought the same thing. Makes it much easier to pull the lengths up when they're smaller too.
You should be so proud of yourself! 1. For looking. 2. For dealing with the situation. You know what you are doing now and I'm sure that it will go easier than the last time.
Gutted! I was really hoping you’d catch a break with the floor, but on the bright side it gives you the opportunity to clear everything out the back room I guess.
You’ve got this, Ryan! One day the house is going to be gorgeous, and you’ll be telling your kids how hard you worked to get it there 😊
You are doing a great job, Ryan! ♥️
Ryan, I'm so proud of you. You're growing leaps and bounds. Bravo! Kim from Milton NH USA
Oh the joys of home ownership, one step forward and two back. However you will reach a tipping point and it will be full steam ahead. The knowledge that everything is safe and sound is so worth the headache at the moment.
Looks like the floor boards were hold the joists up. Very scary!
Ryan, remember what Nick and Billy have taught you. If you need a refresher, just rewatch your previous videos when they were there helping out. Call or message them when you have questions or need some assurance but avoid as asking them to come out unless it's absolutely necessary or if you think for safety reasons you have no other alternative. Don't let people here push you into calling for help every little moment they think you should. Billy and Nick are busy bees as you already know and they obviously want you to do as much as you can on your own, but I also know they also have your back when push comes to shove so tackle this head on. Be safe. Be smart. Be calculating. You got this!
LMAO the sticker! It's a real shame the house wasn't just poorly maintained, much needed repairs were hidden. You do have the video of how Nick replaced the joists as education, and you did help with that job, so I think you will manage. But I do think you are going to need a helper, those joists were very heavy.
...there is light at the end of the tunnel...and its a train! gotta love the surprises that happen in renovation! You are working hard, Ryan! Blessings!
Oh wow the floor looks bad but you saw worse when you started . Keep your head up lots of work ahead . Just think of how beautiful it will look when you finish . Great Job stay safe while working .
You know what it’s better to get all the rot out now so you can start fresh. It’s still a good bargain and it will be a lovely home when you finish. And you’ll get a whole lot of experience! Well done!❤
So the floor was levitating... Magic!
Ryan! You're almost to 100K!! Keep on cracking on! Enjoy having your back, mate!❤😊
Do you plan to put in a French drain behind the house to keep the back wall dry?
Sean that used to work for Billy on the convent dug a French drain behind his home for similar conditions. He recorded doing it.
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Get some acro supports in UNDER THE FLOOR JOISTS ASAP! WORK SAFE!
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Watching someone rip up a rotten floor while standing on it is not good for my nerves!
And I’m here hoping he is up to date on his tetanus shots with all those nails sticking up!
Shall I say, I completely expected that the joist would be rotten based on the other floor. But now you know what to do thanks to your friends. You will get it all fixed and be very proud of what you’ve accomplished.
I could have sworn ryan replaced these joists and floor a few months ago. I’m a little confused on the different floors I guess.
@@deborahlynch2580They replaced the floor above.
On Crack! 😂
Ryan is the Craic😊 but has to be On Crack for this project😊
It took me a minute lol.
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Now I am worried about the ground floor, as well! .Is it also rotted? (Could be with all the moisture that was in the basement) Might as well check that one as well, and just rebuild it all from the ground up!!! At least you'd never have to wonder or worry that your beautiful bride and children won't ever fall into the basement because you failed to be sure the floor was safe!
How disheartening! But better to repair it correctly the first time. Good luck Ryan
Your house keeps on giving! When you're done, there will be no question or guesswork about how long any part of you home will last. Proud of you for doing it right! Cheers from the states.
From California . Ive bought a couple if these types of buildings over the decades. It is most important to NOT PAY TOO MUCH . There is considerable financial risk , and the ONLY WAY OUT is considerable “ sweat equity “ , since the repair costs using contractors costs would create a “ negative equity “ .
So, BE CAREFUL “ of a “ too good deal “ .
Great job Ryan best sorting it out now than finding out later ❤
Can you imagine what could happen if you brought furniture in on those floors. I could see all floors crashing down at once and probably some walls as well. Be safe!
Well, you’re not wearing your cardigan sweater but dam, those shoes really are spit polished!
Your doing a great job. What a dangerous find.
Love the "on crack" helmet. Brilliant. If you come to sell the house you are renovating in rural France the buyers can watch these videos and know you did a proper job. X Carry on.
I have an idea! Let’s have a viewer party for Ryan. Ryan posts the price of a single floor joist and we can make a donation in that amount. We can have an old-fashioned Barn raising in rural France. What do you think?
I will pledge the first one! Ryan, what is the cost of a single joist?
Love the hat.......I want one of those 😂😂😂
Loving you new adult self, and am happy to be watching your renovations again. Hang in there, it will be very worthwhile in the end.
Hi Ryan i think your very brave to do this with little help as a 1st project. But with good friends around your have your little palace in ruralll francccee how you want it and apperciate the end results. Just remember once the floors are done it will start coming together quickly. Hardest part is the rip out.❤
To be more efficient use a large container maybe a garbage can to hold your trash bags upright, allowing you to use both hands to pick up the debris instead of holding onto the bag with one hand
Sound advice. Filling sacks can be back-breaking.
On crack, huh? I think that poor house needs a lot of work. You need to have a house party and ask for floor joists, and help putting them in. I just can’t believe the mess the last owners left it in. Good luck Ryan, you’ll need it and prayers too.
That's why it was only 15 grand....
Keep your chin up Ryan. Your house will look amazing when it’s finished.
Oh Billy…your helmet! 🤣🤣. You are so funny! That is very sad that the beams are so rotten on your floor. You are essentially starting from scratch, but, when you finish, it will last for another hundred years. I do hope you added some support underneath before walking on those beams. 😱. Don’t be discouraged, Ryan, it is good you found it now. It is fixable….one thing at a time! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
He's Ryan, not Billy
I'd go get some acrow props ASAP. Because those beams have no noggins between them the floorboards were the only things tying the whole floor together, and now it's been significantly weakened.
Yup! Dead on!
I have to say that being married looks good on you. Your confidence level has gone wat up. I'm sorry the flooring wasn't what you were hoping for, but I'm sure proud of you for just taking the bull by horn, and started the process of ripping it out. I also noticed that that room was clean. You're doing great Ry. Once you get the flooring done, it'll be quick to do the rest. Will your wife help you? Is she with you in ruuural Fraance? Keep your chin up!
Bravo Ryan, de bonnes décisions prisent sur ce plancher. Courage et bonne continuation 😊
Well the lemonade from the lemon is that you did not have dirt nor did you have tiles you had just those easy boards to dismantle?.....
Actually this time you should be able to do the work pretty much yourself due to the fact that you have all the experience from the other two floors.
Do the beams/joists in the attic first so you can pass them up and down through the ceiling from the ground floor, now that you have to take the floor up. If the floor boards don't have wood worm they can be used in the attic as lath over insulation on the underside of the roof.
No, it is added weight on the walls which we still don't know are solid and secure. Always rebuild from the ground up. Get a winch to lift the boards to the attic, through the stairwell.
@@jlotoo850 demo from top down and build from down up - however the attic Joists also hold up the roof and tie the walls in to strengthen them. The Joists can be done from the ground up but don't put the floors in until joists are replaced on all levels - so materials can be passed up.
Ryan, sometimes you should listen to the voices in your head. When you were sticking your wrecking bar into the joist holes, the voices in my head were going "NOOoo!!!". I am surpised that the floor held up to all the demo of the floors above. Build a good solid floor, or you might be missing your bride and find her one floor down with a broken ankle.
It's a good thing you checked that out further before starting the finishing. You want a safe home for you & your wife, and future children. I wish you could get more help to help things go quicker. You are fully capable of doing the job. We are all here cheering you on.😊
If the rest of the timber in the joists is in good condition then you could ‘sister in’ (as the Americans call it) sections beside the originals, sliding them onto the support ledge and bolt them together. Could save you a lot of time money and work.
That house has so much rot--better to just bite the bullet and make sure that at least the floorboards and joists (and walls) are solid to start. Money is not the issue at this point so much as safety and peace of mind. This is his forever home. He needs to build it right the first time.
0:29; that helmet! 😂
The music in the beginning when you were talking had me searching my computer until I realized you put it in 🤣 I imagine every beam on each floor will have to be replaced and new flooring installed based on how crumbly the old mortar is and how rotten the beams have been. Yes it'll cost way more and take way more time to replace the floor that seemed so strong. Whether you keep it to live in and raise kids or sell or rent you'll know in your heart you've done the best job of it that can be done. I should be out in my barn replacing lights but HAVE to stop and watch your video. Thank you so much for the frequent content. Your humor is as good as a glass of the best beer!
Yes, perhaps you will one day own your parents home when you are gone and rent this one out for income. BUT--you will be secure in knowing that WHOEVER lives there will be safe. ESPECIALLY if it is your own wife and children for a few yeasrs there... Being a good husband and father means paying whatever price it takes to make sure your family is SAFE.
Hey I just saw that you are up to 81k! I hope you hit 100 soon! Sorry about that floor
You got this Ryan!
The On Crack hard hat is freaking perfect man! So funny! Love your humor!
I could see your disappointment & felt the music was appropriate!! But Ryan, once you’re done, it will be YOUR house the way you want it!!! That’s a great feeling!!
And your wife will be SO proud of your little home you built for her!
Glad you are back. We home owners get these surprises too. Keep up the good work.
You're amazing. Keep on keepin' on, as my dad used to say.
Dont give in,rome wasn't built in a day,iv just been through 2 yrs of hell,my dad died and left an awful mess,it only got sorted a week ago,please belive
The house was cheap for many reasons... You'll need to invest in some of the right tools. That small pry bar is not making it. I'm not talking "Billy" size investment, but would hazard a guess that at boot sales, or flea markets etc. you would be able to save on hand tools as compared to buying new. Way to push on!
Really good seeing your videos again.
Better make it right now then after you’re living there. Not sure if this would be feasible but if you save all those old joists you might be able to salvage enough to resaw boards to use fir flooring in the master bedroom.
You've got this handled Ryan. You have come a long way on the Journey of Restorations. More firewood for your dad so at least the rotten wood will still be useful. Your new wife should be proud of you ❤
Is it possible the joists are short due to the walls bulging outwards? If this is the case consider tying the walls with steel rods/exterior plates before you do much more demolition. It would be a catastrophe if the unsupported walls collapse!
I miss the "frommmm rurallllll FRANCEEEEEEE
Are you going to have a place to hang a beam? Looks like your wall may have damage too.
Ryan! These support beams don't seem to be chewed to bits by wormwood. If I'm wrong because I just can't see well enough then you've done the right thing. If I'm right, then why can't you clean up the ends of the beams and then place a supporting timber under them along the wall below? You might need metal supports and maybe concrete for the wall slots but one heavier support beam would be so much cheaper.
It's sad about the floor. Maybe Nick will show up and surprise you. That would be awesome.
Yes, but he has to push on, and assume no one else is coming. If he keeps waiting for the calvary it will never get done. He has already lost 4 months on this project, he needs to get on with it.
You are loved and highly admired Ryan‼️Being that you are doing hard manual work that could possibly pull muscles, take precautions. I believe you need a waist support belt because of all the bending and pulling. You need to protect your body at all costs‼️🙏🏻
Hang in there Ryan. Every day is a day closer to the completion
Better to be safe than sorry.
Ignore the naysayers.
Do what you can on your own.
Once the floors
go in, your half way there.
Your heart is in it which is a bonus. Carry on wrecking 😊❤
bonn
poop 💩 that’s scary 😱
Glad you found this unwanted problem cause it could have ended up very badly in the future
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Ryan, let me repeat some marvelous words to you that someone once said. I'll paraphrase just a little bit.
"You can do whatever you put your mind to. If you don't know how to do something, just ask someone, look on-line, UA-cam it. Most people can probably do about 75 percent on their own, or more. Do you think I could do it? Yeah, you just have to put your mind to it......Anxiety......Tackle a little job at a time. If you keep busy, working on the project, it disappears.....If you don't know how to do it, learn!"
Those truly are incredible words!! They are inspiring, they came from a friend and I don't think even he knew how powerful those words were when they were said. You should put those words to paper, frame it, put it on the wall by the door of your "House In Rural France" to read each day, and live by that mantra while you press on and reach your goal.
Lastly, congratulations on you wedding. You doing this for two people now.
Sad about the floor. You are doing just fine