Starting on the next BIG PROJECT / Renovating a 110+ y.o. ABANDONED farm in Belgium

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  • We are starting on the next project: building the new attic floor/first floor ceiling. It will be fun and huge, join us to see what's coming. Episode #156. Subscribe, like and comment to stay on top of our progress. Thanks, you're the best!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 105

  • @robevans3785
    @robevans3785 9 днів тому +63

    I think you should rethink and put the new floor in level, you can install ashlar walls to create eaves storage space and then you won't see the discrepancy because it will be hidden behind the ashlar walls. This will make the building of your internal walls much simpler If you're building off of a level floor. I Really enjoy the videos, keep up the great work 👍

  • @redneckraconteur
    @redneckraconteur 9 днів тому +45

    I have worked on many old houses. Nothing is absolutely square, or level. Somethings you can correct, some just aren't worth it. You must often compromise. You do good work, Ilya (you remind me of myself as a younger man). I would try to "correct" the level a bit when you lay the subfloor/flooring. No-one will ever know except you (...and 108k of "us"!😆)

  • @vickielibby7006
    @vickielibby7006 7 днів тому +5

    The structure is old and has character. Go with flow. Don't stress on perfection. You always do great work. You give it alot of thought and planning. 😊

  • @lindacarruthers3423
    @lindacarruthers3423 9 днів тому +28

    Someone called you Illia The Invincible.That is absolutely correct.Another day of fighting the good fight against the crooked the sloped and defeating the decayed. Another victory.❤

  • @andrewmcfarlane5040
    @andrewmcfarlane5040 9 днів тому +39

    Hardest working guy on UA-cam. 👏

  • @alisonyoung2592
    @alisonyoung2592 9 днів тому +30

    Illia the invincible strikes again👍. I have nothing but total admiration for all the work you do, and projects you can turn your hand to.

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 9 днів тому +13

    Antiquity is not expected to be perfect, it is to be lasting!

  • @imochiexe5056
    @imochiexe5056 9 днів тому +26

    Know that once you fall asleep at night, you sleep the sleep of the righteous. You house your call on the kind of level you want. Bless you, your work, your family, your catspectors.❤🎉😊

  • @lapsedluddite3381
    @lapsedluddite3381 8 днів тому +7

    It looked like Lady Mouse had built herself a palace! Warm and dry, high above the catspector, with private access via the chimney. Filled with bits of books for cushioning and also to provide reading material for those long winter nights spent reading stories to her children - a very smart mouse indeed!

  • @Sunny141
    @Sunny141 9 днів тому +12

    Just don’t forget to set the brakes on your wheel chair! Love your humor! Love your ambition!!

  • @prestocoop
    @prestocoop 9 днів тому +11

    I love it when your daughter does her crazy dances!!!

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 8 днів тому +3

    Illia you have the patience of Job and always happy. Looking forward to another adventure in rebuilding with you. I am positive when this project is complete you will have the strongest home in all of Belgium. See you next week.

  • @cynthiabruns7178
    @cynthiabruns7178 9 днів тому +8

    The joys of working in an old building!

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 9 днів тому +3

    I've been watching your UA-cam channel since day 1. Great Channel 👍. I personally don't know how I missed that u had 2 extra bedroom.

  • @ruthkirkparick3535
    @ruthkirkparick3535 9 днів тому +13

    I am currently sitting on that very problem. The floor is a little more than 3cm higher than the opposite end of the room--4m away. As long as you don't put a desk on the high side it is not noticable. Unfortunately for me, it is the only place I can put my desk so, my son made the front legs of the desk longer. 😁

  • @trevelynbrown4444
    @trevelynbrown4444 9 днів тому +4

    Great job .Your english is getting better. Cool hoby bonsai . I enjoy watching for the cat in your videos .

  • @reneepesckovszky5391
    @reneepesckovszky5391 9 днів тому +11

    You guys are such diligent workers. I like how you explain all your planning and then we go along for the ride.

  • @keithr6572
    @keithr6572 8 днів тому +2

    It's official. Inspector cat is on the job.

  • @26beegee
    @26beegee 9 днів тому +8

    Must feel good to be working on the farmhouse again! You got a lot done in the last few months, although, necessary I know the other projects were not your ultimate goal. You are both such hard workers! 😉

  • @Jaydaydesign
    @Jaydaydesign 9 днів тому +3

    Install a level floor above the beams but leave beams exposed to form a cool feature.

  • @glennwoods2462
    @glennwoods2462 9 днів тому +10

    Really like the camera angle at front of building...👍
    Good to see cat inspector approving all decisions...👍
    Good luck with the greenhouses 😊✅🙏🇳🇿🇳🇿🌷🌷

  • @reallyaznokidding
    @reallyaznokidding 9 днів тому +6

    Lower beams current level,
    shim it as you get to the other level.

  • @mariastellamelendez8670
    @mariastellamelendez8670 8 днів тому +2

    The farmhouse will be so beautiful when you’re done. I hope you get some help.

  • @Tom-Lahaye
    @Tom-Lahaye 8 днів тому +2

    If you plan to insulate the walls in the attic and the brick courses are invisible then making the floor real level wouldn't be to much of a problem. The height discrepancy in the eaves can be solved with small stud walls of equal height at both sides which have the bonus of storage space behind. One of these walls will be a bit closer to the ridge beam in the roof but this isn't visible.
    But then level the floor at the top of the heavy oak cross beams which are in place now, don't mess around with these as they probably double as anchor beams keeping the front and rear wall of the house tied together.

  • @simpleartofhealing286
    @simpleartofhealing286 9 днів тому +3

    progress! The flowers are beautiful! Glad to see your tomatoes houses back up! They are sturdy!

  • @terryross1754
    @terryross1754 8 днів тому +3

    Nice to see what you are doing for this old building, and to share in your design strategy. However, I have a complaint 🙂 It can be very difficult to hear your voice at normal volume level, but the music is at good level volume 👍

  • @tupolev141
    @tupolev141 8 днів тому +3

    I don't think the level is THAT much of a problem. Yes, corner to corner over the whole length of the house its 8cm but once the space is been made back into rooms, it will only be a few cm per room

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt2619 9 днів тому +4

    The mouse was clever,high,warm and dry for her house.

  • @vidanovakamaiura
    @vidanovakamaiura 8 днів тому +2

    The wheelchair in the attic 😂

  • @brittawrolson5936
    @brittawrolson5936 8 днів тому +2

    Using your laser level line to create a floor that will be even is the best plan. The wall height is easier to adjust , and will not be visible

  • @joannamontoya8261
    @joannamontoya8261 8 днів тому +2

    Great prep work, the rest should be relatively easy!

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella777 8 днів тому +2

    Yep level up your floors there’s ways to hide stuff like that. ❤😊can’t wait to see those floor go down

  • @myla2102
    @myla2102 9 днів тому +2

    Je vais dire une suggestion de nul en travaux 😊mais si vous régliez le problème du niveau en mettant des cales appropriées pour récupérer un niveau correct sur la poutre maîtresse au moment de mettre par dessus les poutrelles supportant le plancher?😅 bon courage !❤

  • @afrarunduml1170
    @afrarunduml1170 9 днів тому +3

    I once lived in a house that was not level. It is a nightmare. Rethink your decision. That a wall looks wonkey (at an old house) is not as bad, as everything rolling around.

  • @thomas50208
    @thomas50208 7 днів тому +3

    Just helping the algorithm

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 9 днів тому +4

    I enjoy how you share your logic for projects. Understanding your plan allows me to keep up and anticipate the next steps. That's good! Hoping the girls gets over being camera shy. 😇

  • @user-ry9py1re2z
    @user-ry9py1re2z 9 днів тому +3

    Still watching and loving all your hard work. Such a beautiful family. 🥰

  • @joannebrazeau6533
    @joannebrazeau6533 9 днів тому +3

    Illia, I admire your dedication, good job!❤️🎶🤗🎶🦋🎶🇨🇦

  • @user-wg7dx7er8w
    @user-wg7dx7er8w 8 днів тому +1

    I have been doing something similar for years, on most occasions I would put a wall plate all around, making sure it is level, I have a jig for doing dovetails joints on the ends of the beams to tie in to the wall plates, but you do need a very powerful router, i.e. Mafell 65cs, with a very large dovetail bit, You might find it useful looking at a website, Arunda they make various different sizes of jigs, but if you are careful, you can make your own out of other MDF or plywood, which is what I’ve done had some aluminium plates made up to the patterns I made,
    Good luck with your project ,

  • @IOSARBX
    @IOSARBX 9 днів тому +4

    De Hoeve. Old Belgian farm renovation, This is amazing! I subscribed right away!

  • @Bill-xd4hk
    @Bill-xd4hk 9 днів тому +1

    Well most older homes will not have straight (level) floors or true vertical walls and sometimes that will add a certain amount of character to a house. Wish I was there to help Illia. I know it's gonna be some heavy lifting coming up with those beams. Sorry the new trowels I sent did not work out...oh well. Bill

  • @ImpyChan
    @ImpyChan 9 днів тому +2

    Eh, nobody is getting a wheelchair up the stairs to the second floor anyway, let alone the third. If you or a relative ever needs to use a chair or other walking device long term, the milk house might need more plumbing added, but is otherwise far more easily made accessible for that.
    That said, I would still suggest changing your mind and putting the floors in at actual level. Those big beams are old, if they seem saggy from the rooms below them it won't actually look that wrong. And from above, it's unlikely anyone will notice a discrepancy between the ceiling and the floor brought about by properly level floors, especially once furniture is in place to disguise it... but their ankles and calves would actually notice a floor that far out of level, as would pens, drinking glasses, etc. It would be a subtle but consistent annoyance, so if you can build it right, you should.

  • @mardemar
    @mardemar 9 днів тому +2

    Мені здається, слід постаратися, щоб підлога була рівною. З власного досвіду: якщо рівна підлога, то і стіни, і стеля з деякими відхиленнями не будуть такими неорганічними. Особливо, якщо потім рівно виставити меблі.

  • @marilynlautner2454
    @marilynlautner2454 День тому

    Springtime in Belgium !!💚🩷❤️

  • @josefreck1103
    @josefreck1103 9 днів тому +2

    Und wieder ein super Video gemacht einfach Spitze Danke 👏🏻👋🙂🙋‍♂️🇩🇪🤗😁

  • @michaelkaster5058
    @michaelkaster5058 4 дні тому

    should be plenty of diamond left in the core bit, you probably aren't getting enough weight behind it using it horizontally causing it to glaze over. Use it on a stone where you can run it vertically and put more pressure on it with some water to get thick slurry. If you can, use water inside as you use it, this will help it clear the metal as the bit wears as you go.

  • @teret6719
    @teret6719 9 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the video!

  • @martinwyke
    @martinwyke 9 днів тому +2

    Could you make the wooden beam a feature of the ceiling, but not a structural part of the floor? You could lift it one layer of bricks, which would reduce the discrepancy by half.
    In the UK old buildings are often fitted metal 'PATRESS PLATES' which are used as decorative features on the outside but tied to the I beams.

  • @dutchorangelion8137
    @dutchorangelion8137 9 днів тому +1

    as others also tells go for a level floor is will save lot of time on the others. also normally the going to create storage on the roof corners so you will not see the difference on the end.

  • @jaymarlin3565
    @jaymarlin3565 9 днів тому +1

    FANTASTIC..!

  • @erneststevenson3872
    @erneststevenson3872 9 днів тому +2

    It IS dirty and dusty work! But your determination will secure victory. Doing it the right way with steel beams is the best. One night in the future you will be lying in bed, sleeping, and you will know that the ceiling is not going to fall on you.😊😊😊

  • @scamperkitty268
    @scamperkitty268 9 днів тому +2

    Back to the house, yay! Build the sub floor up a bit. I'm looking forward to seeing more Anneke if she gers on with your cat. George? Keep Up the impressive work

  • @jerrycratsenberg989
    @jerrycratsenberg989 8 днів тому +1

    Wow! Thank you for sharing

  • @gordonshearston7590
    @gordonshearston7590 8 днів тому +1

    Were one side of the room the brick is one course higher than the other we call that a pig in the wall also differently put the floor as close as possible to level

  • @lindahedley9049
    @lindahedley9049 8 днів тому +1

    I think you should do a proper level now, everything else has been done right

  • @bobbiebrandel3152
    @bobbiebrandel3152 9 днів тому +1

    I admire your work. How fortunate for that house that you and your family came along to rescue it. Love the cats, especially the "ladder climbing" black and white unit. My lazy loafer cats are doing just that..........loafing.

  • @Valmtg
    @Valmtg 9 днів тому +1

    Very prudent, responsible idea to get i-beams installed. This will help prevent future floor/ceiling issues!

  • @JJPHAT777
    @JJPHAT777 9 днів тому +1

    That bit is called a core bit. It's for making smooth round holes through concrete or brick.

  • @elizabethcave7666
    @elizabethcave7666 9 днів тому +2

    Love seeing Anakin. I don’t know how many cats can go up and down ladders..

  • @bettyhigginson6770
    @bettyhigginson6770 9 днів тому +2

    I think I'd work on the floors after they've been installed.

  • @kirkmartin4005
    @kirkmartin4005 9 днів тому +3

    I would keep it level, building it out of level could cause unforeseen problems later on.

  • @kindness5130
    @kindness5130 9 днів тому +3

    Nice progress and moving forward. Blessings.

  • @caroldiehl9554
    @caroldiehl9554 9 днів тому +2

    Keep up your hard, concerted work efforts! You're making wonderful progress!!! God bless!

  • @KatrinaRatliff
    @KatrinaRatliff 9 днів тому +2

    I used to work in building materials. The builders would fix a floor and then pour a layer of floor leveler and put a new material on top. The floor leveler was sandwiched between the old and new floors. It's a thin applied product. You may have more on one side of the house than the other, but it should fix the problem. 😊

    • @KatrinaRatliff
      @KatrinaRatliff 9 днів тому +1

      Oh in your case the product would be between the ceiling and floor....

    • @myla2102
      @myla2102 9 днів тому +1

      Oui , c’est un réagréage. Mais le dénivelé semble un peu trop important,non? Il s’utilise comme vous dites en fine couche(expérimenté sur une dalle mal faite de mon abris de jardin!😂)

    • @KatrinaRatliff
      @KatrinaRatliff 8 днів тому

      I would read instructions. I know it is applied on wooden substrates that have settled and I am sure it can be on solid concrete too. It just fills between and it's self leveling. Then it hardens and poof, you got a great flat floor.

  • @mk-xq1tt
    @mk-xq1tt 9 днів тому +2

    Lots of hard work - eish!

  • @phillipdickinson8557
    @phillipdickinson8557 9 днів тому +1

    Now Illia and Mariana and sneak in daughter cute great video and cant wait for next video thank you

  • @ourfloridagarden4191
    @ourfloridagarden4191 9 днів тому +3

    Wow. Amazing.

  • @fatimar8924
    @fatimar8924 8 днів тому +2

    Boa noite galerinha 🇧🇷🏡🙏🫂🌻🍀

  • @cs3742
    @cs3742 9 днів тому +1

    Anneke❤❤❤

  • @toniasalways
    @toniasalways 9 днів тому +1

    Ha!! The computer chair I'm sitting in right now does that! Wish I would have thought about that when I had the floor redone a few years ago. I should have known.

  • @barburich5796
    @barburich5796 9 днів тому +1

    Can’t wait for next video

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 9 днів тому +1

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you all guys good work.

  • @derrekdriskill9331
    @derrekdriskill9331 9 днів тому +1

    Looking good keep going

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson 9 днів тому +1

    Good luck!

  • @julias-shed
    @julias-shed 9 днів тому +1

    Your drill is called a core drill in English 😀 keep up the great work

  • @timmywilson
    @timmywilson 8 днів тому +1

    could you just adjust the floor boards to correct for the slope rather than trying to level the floor with the beams ?

  • @user-gh8hw4ju4v
    @user-gh8hw4ju4v 9 днів тому +2

    Ооо, це дууууже цікаве відео😊❤

  • @MrBigTea
    @MrBigTea 7 днів тому +1

    Can you not jack up the end of the beam by 6 inches and straighten out the floor …?

  • @roberthardman3774
    @roberthardman3774 9 днів тому +1

    No on the ceiling would make the house look too modern unless you plan to use it for another room and you make make it look like it was designed for back in the ages

  • @lennym1636
    @lennym1636 9 днів тому +1

    Before you know it it will all be done...

  • @gunthervanmechelen4358
    @gunthervanmechelen4358 9 днів тому +1

    Zo een groot huis, daar merk,je volgens mij niets van 👍

  • @dshihanov
    @dshihanov 9 днів тому +1

    Подумайте еще. Усреднить уровень не так сложно. При чистовой отделке можно придумать как скрыть это отклонение. Даже если это будет большое пространство - на такой длине будет вряд ли заметно, тем более, если не знать. А если по каждой стороне будет свое изолированное посещение, то воообще не стоит переживать

  • @6109river
    @6109river 9 днів тому +1

    Could you create a step down or up

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo 8 днів тому +1

    👍

  • @Revelation22-13
    @Revelation22-13 9 днів тому +1

    Hebrews 12:1
    King James Version
    12 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Gods blessings over you .

  • @jimdelong949
    @jimdelong949 9 днів тому +1

    I think you made the right decision on keeping it as it is.
    Less work.
    If you can live with it.
    That's all that matters.😊

  • @tittyskillet3413
    @tittyskillet3413 9 днів тому +5

    3” over that distantance is not abnormal.

    • @rfdunbar
      @rfdunbar 9 днів тому +1

      Exactly! My kitchen in my old farmhouse slopes that much 😂

    • @DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm
      @DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm  9 днів тому +4

      LOL it’s by design we will say

    • @tittyskillet3413
      @tittyskillet3413 9 днів тому +1

      Esp on a building that old, and not on a solid concrete slab. Youre actually quite lucky its so little. I wouldnt fret trying to correct it. The eye will not detect it.

  • @Cauin450
    @Cauin450 9 днів тому +13

    Every Belgian teenage boy from the surrounding towns, 'whose the cute girl?'

  • @2wwwilly
    @2wwwilly 9 днів тому +2

    😂😂❤❤❤

  • @sontisontheim3138
    @sontisontheim3138 8 днів тому +2

    8 cm for such an old house is not much

  • @coby6417
    @coby6417 8 днів тому +1

    🌟👏👍🍀💐

  • @henryheinrich6581
    @henryheinrich6581 9 днів тому +1

    😇👍👍👍👍👍🙏💪

  • @dmitriymilov7978
    @dmitriymilov7978 8 днів тому +1

    Remove that beam. Слишком он не ровный и с количеством роботы вложенной в строительство просто жаль что то такое оставлять внутри пола

  • @user-dh8ip9mt6m
    @user-dh8ip9mt6m 9 днів тому +1

    Илья мне нравится твой черный прораб. Удачи в ремонте . Смотрю все ролики.

  • @elrond12eleven
    @elrond12eleven 9 днів тому +1

    Вот где не надо - дырки в стене сами образовались, а где надо - поди проковыряй.

  • @user-ql3hj7kn8o
    @user-ql3hj7kn8o 8 днів тому +1

    у вас такой акцент. вы случайно не русскоговорящий

  • @danielvanmourik
    @danielvanmourik 8 днів тому +1

    sell te farm its not going happend