I'm. a thatcher living in New Zealand. Looking at the state of the roof I would recommend you get a couple of quotes if you haven't already (Parkinson Blackwell are in the area and are very good and Kit Davis Master Thatchers are in Oxfordshire but also work in the Cotswolds). You have two options. One, get the roof repaired by patching and a butt up ridge, which will give you another two or three years of waterproof wear or a rethatch. Repairs would be probably 10% of the price of a rethatch but would postpone the larger cost of a rethatch. I hope this helps. Good luck with the renovations of your lovely cottage.
This! I was wondering, though, how much structural work needs to be addressed in tandem with the roof? -ime I’d say to have the thatching removed and plastic sheeting installed well, then the structure can be addressed while keeping water out, and new thatching put up after the walls and roof infrastructure is solid.
@@sierraroseprzybyla3333 Absolutely DO NOT strip the roof without talking to a thatcher first. The thatchers will address the roof timbers and top of wall timbers. It's part of the job. If its water reed, which it appears to be, and not straw, and if its only one layer then it would probably be stripped to timbers, but definitely get professional advice first which I am sure you are intending to do.
This is the kind of series I wish I had found once it had finished because I really want to see the progress all at once but still an amazing video and I hope it serves you well in the future!
My hats off to you! You are gonna breathe such life back in to this cottage :) May I offer you a tip regarding mould? Bleach will only clean the surface, the mould will return pretty quickly as the spores run deep. White vinegar is the only thing that kills the pores - cheaper than bleach, too. The smell dissipates in a day or two. Spray bottle with white vinegar (ONLY THE WHITE TYPE VINEGAR), spray every surface with a fine mist as many times as you can, without adding too much moisture, letting it dry in-between. Then use the bleach to clean any dead spores. Also, don't be fooled by any expensive ''mould spray' - the only active ingredient in any product will be the cheap white vinegar... This comes from a LOT of experience :) Good luck
It's great that you took care of the mold first. Mold can cause serious illnesses, I unfortunately had to experience it and am also highly allergic to some types of mold. After moving I was fit again quite quickly, the fact that I was permanently ill for a year and a half was entirely due to mold and the mold was only visible three months before I moved out, it was hidden.. Your positive energy is simply contagious, you will make it, I wish you all the best for the project and thank you very much for taking us with you! Have a wonderful Christmas!
You are going to be joyful some days and devastated others. But in the end, it will be home and it will be wonderful. May God bless your work. It's lovely seeing people save these places.
Ripping out stuff - both the most disgusting and exhausting, but also satisfying and fun part of renovations! I gotta say, it already looks loads better after this rudimentary clean up. Fingers crossed it stays that way and you don't discover a lot of hidden damage!
My spouses ex trashed a house he owned 30 years ago. Kitchen the same, I know how you feel. Be glad you don't have the addition of animal waste from cats and dogs involved. We stripped the whole interior. That smell went away gradually as we removed everything. The carpeting was where most of it was. Animal urine did get into the wood subfloor, but you can't remove that part of the floor. We washed it with a mix of vinegar, bleach, disinfectant, and water, sprayed on and wiped off. Smelled like that combo when we were done and animal smells were gone. We let it dry for a couple of weeks then painted it with cheap floor paint, put down underlayment over it. That prevents the smell from ever coming back. It worked, but it took awhile because we worked around the baseboards and door trims. Looking back, we now would have removed all of that first then put it back on when done.
The rant at 10:50 is the absolute best and probably the most honest things said about an abandoned renovation. But you’re enjoying the journey and that’s what matters
This is the Detectorists special I really wanted! I’m so excited. When you love something, it’s natural to take risks. Don’t get too discouraged with all the mold advice. Having renovated my own less spectacular, super young, 100 year old home, I know that the first cleaning is only the first of many cleanings. The home will feel so much lighter by the end.
It's likely the thatched roof that caused it to be left empty - most people are scared of taking that on - much as we all love the old thatched homes. Everybody knows that is the biggie expense you simply cannot do yourself ! Then with old houses there's all that 'must breathe' business which means lime plaster & other techniques that mean ancient expertise again. BUT - what a wonderful place this is, so I hope all your gutsy decisions pay off handsomely - go for it, and you will figure it out bit by bit ! Some projects take an innocent to ever get started in the first place !!! We took on an old cottage with no internal plumbing around 1967 - spent 6 months with a cement mixer chugging away in the evening after the kids had gone to bed, first digging a giant hole, then making a big cement septic tank in the hole - not fun, exhausting, but as we were young & mad as hatters, we got there in spite of it all ! So we ended up with internal plumbing & an extension & loved every minute of living there once it was all done !
Please remember that all surfaces will have mold spores on them, including the wood beams in the walls and ceilings, the masonry, woodwork - everything.
Having watched episode one of this literally minutes after it was uploaded (thank you (For once!)UA-cam analytics), I was looking forward to the next. It’s always been a dream of mine to live somewhere like this and it be my own, and I’m glad you are endeavouring to do it yourselves for the same reasons. So jealous of your smelly quest and will be watching every minute. Even in the state it’s in currently it’s beautiful and hopefully you manage to save and keep everything possible, inc the wonky floors, walls etc. if you ever need a hand just give me a shout! I’d help in any way I can. Not that I have any useful skills lol.
Wow you guys have accomplished so much in a short time. I worked for public housing in Tasmania Australia for 25 years. I know just what that fridge was like. I learnt after my 1st eviction that you never open the fridge when the power has been off. 🤢
Oh my. I think you would be well advised to use the services of a professional mould specialist. Bleach is not the best solution. It is wise to use experts in their fields to advise you on how to proceed on the various issues. Love your project.
Exactly. Bleach removes surface mold staining, but it doesn't kill it, so it will come back. Vinegar is better as it will kill it, but with that amount of mold you absolutely should consult with professional mold remediators; mold is no joke and can be incredibly damaging to your health. Wishing you the best of luck though, it's a beautiful house with lots of potential!
I'm happy to see that you are using the pink products they are amazing I have a cleaning business here in Florida we use it all the time and we are fighting mold constantly in our subtropical temperatures! Love the show happy Christmas to you both
Also bicarb and vinegar will be your best friend! You can mix them together in a paste as I'm sure you're aware but also you can put out bowls of bicarbonate it will absorb odors and some moisture... thank you for not showing the refrigerator! LOL
I hate to tell you but any of the walls that were wet that are drywall or wall board needs to come out otherwise the mold will most likely return also any of the floors that were covered with linoleum and were wet probably have significant issues with rising damp and need further investigation. Simply coating the wet floors with water proof paint won’t solve your problems and you may even need a sump pump to correct the issue but you need to fix any exterior drainage issues before you make a decision on how to fix the floors. Good luck 🍀 you have a long road ahead.
I think you should stop there... this is mostly generalised, uninformed speculation...or wrong.... ....just leave them to it - they're not idiots ...and, it's THEIR HOUSE......!!!
@ sometimes people who have gone through and had to correct the problems that they have identified can give some insight based on mistakes that were made on their remodels and do not wish an inexperienced set of new DIY’er’s to go through what they eventually had to go through. But thanks for the critique bud.
Bleach is effective at killing mold on non-porous surfaces like tiles, sinks, tubs, glass, metal, plastics, and varnished woods. However, it's not effective on porous surfaces like wood or drywall because the mold roots grow deep into the surface
Hopefully, you will use the correct materials during the repair. If the house was originally constructed with lime, you should do the same. Many owners of older properties that used lime opt to use concrete and non-breathable materials, which can lead to trapped moisture, as well as structural problems. I’ve seen homes where the walls and lime plaster have become powder-like and brittle due to improper materials, such as paint. Imagine the damage that using concrete could cause. This would only be acceptable if the house was originally constructed with concrete, as you mentioned those previous walls were.
I can’t believe you blurred out the inside of the fridge😂 Also isn’t doing a thatched roof A very specialized job? Like not a lot of people do that anymore? Have you found anyone that is willing or able to work on the roof? I’m actually amazed at your progress! I can’t wait to see more! It’s going to be absolutely spectacular 😍
I love the thatched roof... is it both heresy and against council rules to consider slate or some other solution? not trying to trigger anyone; I've no idea what a thatched roof would cost or what skills remain to properly replace one... wishing you all the best from Saskatchewan Canada
Great progress must be immensely satisfying especially after a long day of hard work. What is happening with the roof. The thatching looks well gone. I take it the tarps are making it water tight for now? A new thatch must be a priority?
Funny, isn't it - whenever I watch a channel like this.... EVERYONE tells you what you need to do....!!! ....and it's ALWAYS either really dumb, obvious stuff.....or, WRONG....!!!
Your "extremely well high rated masks" are only as good as the seal on your face. Which is sub-par. Why not invest in your long-term health with an N95 respirator with replaceable filters? £40! Black mold awareness is not a new thing and black mold dangers are real. Also, when spraying large surface areas like that and upsidedown at that, a £15 pesticide applicator with a pump action pressure system will lay down an even spray of bleach mixture without all of the hand cramping and upsidedown shenanigans. Are there no adults in your circle - someone who has owned a home and can guide you on sound practices and considerations? It seems like so many things that you are doing are simply poorly thought out due to a lack of life experiences and not knowing what questions to ask.
Black Mold is some of the worst kind. My husband and I and our children lived in an old farmhouse in this farmhouse was dear to us. but the bathroom did not have a vent for when you took a shower and so we ended up with black mold all over the walls and ceiling of our bathroom and my husband and I tried Dawn dish soap and bleach mixed together and baking soda we also tried the vinegar solution and just from us having the black mold and we only had one bathroom in our farmhouse. I personally ended up getting MRSA and my twin sons who were in high school at the time also got it as well as my husband! I ended up having an emergency surgery where they had to tunnel, three tunnels in my abdomen under my skin and take out infected tissue. While we lived in that house I had MRSA over 25 times and ended up having to see an infectious disease doctor because of it. My husband must’ve had it 10 times but once we moved out of that house, I never got it again ever and that’s been six years ago please please be careful. I know you’re watching your budget as I can imagine but black mold is nothing to play with. I wish you all the best of luck.
A question I've always wondered is "would using a commercial chemical fogger with bleach as your liquid kill everything before you came in to scrub it?" Keep in mind once you turn it on and let it sit you have to let the house are out.
Black mold seems to be particularly harmful, health wise. It's known for causing autoimmune issues, respiratory issues, severe allergies... really dangerous stuff.
I'm. a thatcher living in New Zealand. Looking at the state of the roof I would recommend you get a couple of quotes if you haven't already (Parkinson Blackwell are in the area and are very good and Kit Davis Master Thatchers are in Oxfordshire but also work in the Cotswolds). You have two options. One, get the roof repaired by patching and a butt up ridge, which will give you another two or three years of waterproof wear or a rethatch. Repairs would be probably 10% of the price of a rethatch but would postpone the larger cost of a rethatch. I hope this helps. Good luck with the renovations of your lovely cottage.
This!
I was wondering, though, how much structural work needs to be addressed in tandem with the roof? -ime I’d say to have the thatching removed and plastic sheeting installed well, then the structure can be addressed while keeping water out, and new thatching put up after the walls and roof infrastructure is solid.
@@sierraroseprzybyla3333 Absolutely DO NOT strip the roof without talking to a thatcher first. The thatchers will address the roof timbers and top of wall timbers. It's part of the job. If its water reed, which it appears to be, and not straw, and if its only one layer then it would probably be stripped to timbers, but definitely get professional advice first which I am sure you are intending to do.
WHAT’S IN THE FREEZER!!?!?! 😂
This is the kind of series I wish I had found once it had finished because I really want to see the progress all at once but still an amazing video and I hope it serves you well in the future!
My hats off to you! You are gonna breathe such life back in to this cottage :) May I offer you a tip regarding mould? Bleach will only clean the surface, the mould will return pretty quickly as the spores run deep. White vinegar is the only thing that kills the pores - cheaper than bleach, too. The smell dissipates in a day or two. Spray bottle with white vinegar (ONLY THE WHITE TYPE VINEGAR), spray every surface with a fine mist as many times as you can, without adding too much moisture, letting it dry in-between. Then use the bleach to clean any dead spores. Also, don't be fooled by any expensive ''mould spray' - the only active ingredient in any product will be the cheap white vinegar... This comes from a LOT of experience :) Good luck
Ok. Your dog, Muddy, is so completely adorable!
Looking better already! Congrats on the progress so far; can't wait for the next episode.
It's great that you took care of the mold first. Mold can cause serious illnesses, I unfortunately had to experience it and am also highly allergic to some types of mold. After moving I was fit again quite quickly, the fact that I was permanently ill for a year and a half was entirely due to mold and the mold was only visible three months before I moved out, it was hidden.. Your positive energy is simply contagious, you will make it, I wish you all the best for the project and thank you very much for taking us with you! Have a wonderful Christmas!
You are going to be joyful some days and devastated others. But in the end, it will be home and it will be wonderful. May God bless your work. It's lovely seeing people save these places.
Ripping out stuff - both the most disgusting and exhausting, but also satisfying and fun part of renovations!
I gotta say, it already looks loads better after this rudimentary clean up. Fingers crossed it stays that way and you don't discover a lot of hidden damage!
My spouses ex trashed a house he owned 30 years ago. Kitchen the same, I know how you feel. Be glad you don't have the addition of animal waste from cats and dogs involved.
We stripped the whole interior. That smell went away gradually as we removed everything. The carpeting was where most of it was. Animal urine did get into the wood subfloor, but you can't remove that part of the floor. We washed it with a mix of vinegar, bleach, disinfectant, and water, sprayed on and wiped off. Smelled like that combo when we were done and animal smells were gone. We let it dry for a couple of weeks then painted it with cheap floor paint, put down underlayment over it. That prevents the smell from ever coming back. It worked, but it took awhile because we worked around the baseboards and door trims. Looking back, we now would have removed all of that first then put it back on when done.
I love the style of your cottage . Good luck on your renovations
The rant at 10:50 is the absolute best and probably the most honest things said about an abandoned renovation. But you’re enjoying the journey and that’s what matters
Jacob, excellent narrative, you really tell the story. Best of luck with the project, I greatly look forward to future episodes.
True. He feels like he’s in a tv show. He’s very good at this. It’s only my sending videos of them and I enjoyed the way he narrated.
This is the Detectorists special I really wanted! I’m so excited.
When you love something, it’s natural to take risks. Don’t get too discouraged with all the mold advice. Having renovated my own less spectacular, super young, 100 year old home, I know that the first cleaning is only the first of many cleanings. The home will feel so much lighter by the end.
My favorite quote of the video is “Who knows what we’ll find?” Love your sense of adventure!
It's likely the thatched roof that caused it to be left empty - most people are scared of taking that on - much as we all love the old thatched homes. Everybody knows that is the biggie expense you simply cannot do yourself ! Then with old houses there's all that 'must breathe' business which means lime plaster & other techniques that mean ancient expertise again. BUT - what a wonderful place this is, so I hope all your gutsy decisions pay off handsomely - go for it, and you will figure it out bit by bit ! Some projects take an innocent to ever get started in the first place !!! We took on an old cottage with no internal plumbing around 1967 - spent 6 months with a cement mixer chugging away in the evening after the kids had gone to bed, first digging a giant hole, then making a big cement septic tank in the hole - not fun, exhausting, but as we were young & mad as hatters, we got there in spite of it all ! So we ended up with internal plumbing & an extension & loved every minute of living there once it was all done !
Please remember that all surfaces will have mold spores on them, including the wood beams in the walls and ceilings, the masonry, woodwork - everything.
Yes that's because it is the natural state of everything, including your modern 'clean' home.
That's a lot of progress! I know you have tons still to do, but this is a good start.
Having watched episode one of this literally minutes after it was uploaded (thank you (For once!)UA-cam analytics), I was looking forward to the next. It’s always been a dream of mine to live somewhere like this and it be my own, and I’m glad you are endeavouring to do it yourselves for the same reasons. So jealous of your smelly quest and will be watching every minute. Even in the state it’s in currently it’s beautiful and hopefully you manage to save and keep everything possible, inc the wonky floors, walls etc. if you ever need a hand just give me a shout! I’d help in any way I can. Not that I have any useful skills lol.
Fantastic guys , so much hard work done , looking forward to the rest of this project.
I just found your channel and you both radiate positivity. It is really exciting following your adventure I am looking forward to every coming video
Wow you guys have accomplished so much in a short time. I worked for public housing in Tasmania Australia for 25 years. I know just what that fridge was like. I learnt after my 1st eviction that you never open the fridge when the power has been off. 🤢
Wonderful progress🎉
I think the first thing I would do is go in and pull out all the drapes and carpeting.... Very cool cottage ! Will enjoy the reno !
Can’t wait for the next vid. ❤
Oh my. I think you would be well advised to use the services of a professional mould specialist. Bleach is not the best solution. It is wise to use experts in their fields to advise you on how to proceed on the various issues. Love your project.
Exactly. Bleach removes surface mold staining, but it doesn't kill it, so it will come back. Vinegar is better as it will kill it, but with that amount of mold you absolutely should consult with professional mold remediators; mold is no joke and can be incredibly damaging to your health. Wishing you the best of luck though, it's a beautiful house with lots of potential!
I can tell I am going to love this channel!
I'm happy to see that you are using the pink products they are amazing I have a cleaning business here in Florida we use it all the time and we are fighting mold constantly in our subtropical temperatures! Love the show happy Christmas to you both
Also bicarb and vinegar will be your best friend! You can mix them together in a paste as I'm sure you're aware but also you can put out bowls of bicarbonate it will absorb odors and some moisture... thank you for not showing the refrigerator! LOL
I hate to tell you but any of the walls that were wet that are drywall or wall board needs to come out otherwise the mold will most likely return also any of the floors that were covered with linoleum and were wet probably have significant issues with rising damp and need further investigation. Simply coating the wet floors with water proof paint won’t solve your problems and you may even need a sump pump to correct the issue but you need to fix any exterior drainage issues before you make a decision on how to fix the floors. Good luck 🍀 you have a long road ahead.
I think you should stop there... this is mostly generalised, uninformed speculation...or wrong....
....just leave them to it - they're not idiots ...and, it's THEIR HOUSE......!!!
@ sometimes people who have gone through and had to correct the problems that they have identified can give some insight based on mistakes that were made on their remodels and do not wish an inexperienced set of new DIY’er’s to go through what they eventually had to go through. But thanks for the critique bud.
Fabulous, I’ve been stuck inside working & this episode made my week. Looking forward to the journey 😍
amazing progress in 10 days ... cant wait to see the project going forward :) for my taste ... make the videos even longer :))) bless you
Muddy's tail from above - helicopter dog!
Bleach is effective at killing mold on non-porous surfaces like tiles, sinks, tubs, glass, metal, plastics, and varnished woods. However, it's not effective on porous surfaces like wood or drywall because the mold roots grow deep into the surface
Every time you do some diy you learn how you couldve done it better. It can be maddening, and never seems to end but rewarding. 😅 Good work.
The end of the day always is better with a celebratory beer!😃
Hopefully, you will use the correct materials during the repair. If the house was originally constructed with lime, you should do the same. Many owners of older properties that used lime opt to use concrete and non-breathable materials, which can lead to trapped moisture, as well as structural problems. I’ve seen homes where the walls and lime plaster have become powder-like and brittle due to improper materials, such as paint. Imagine the damage that using concrete could cause. This would only be acceptable if the house was originally constructed with concrete, as you mentioned those previous walls were.
11:31 An adventure indeed!
Your dog….. is adorable!
Fire is quite useful, thanks for sharing
YAY ive been waiting for this second video!!!
Nice! Love to watch you!
Greetings from the Netherlands. 🙂
Mold is nothing to take lightly. It can silently make you very ill over time. Best of luck to you, and Merry Christmas!
I can’t believe you blurred out the inside of the fridge😂 Also isn’t doing a thatched roof A very specialized job? Like not a lot of people do that anymore? Have you found anyone that is willing or able to work on the roof? I’m actually amazed at your progress! I can’t wait to see more! It’s going to be absolutely spectacular 😍
Please pull down those moldy rotting drapery and curtains :0. And Merry Christmas! Regards from Texas! And
Fresh air and ventilation will be your friend keep the air moving and get heat into it via the fire places 👍
There's a pin style tool with a spike that can be inserted into walls/wood etc and it will tell you what the inherent water content is...
It's a good start 👌
I love the thatched roof... is it both heresy and against council rules to consider slate or some other solution? not trying to trigger anyone; I've no idea what a thatched roof would cost or what skills remain to properly replace one... wishing you all the best from Saskatchewan Canada
Incredible effort
I am looking forward to seeing the roof fixed or replaced.
I was just wondering earlier today when we’d get a new instalment so was very happy to see you uploaded. Is the cottage listed?
Great progress must be immensely satisfying especially after a long day of hard work. What is happening with the roof. The thatching looks well gone. I take it the tarps are making it water tight for now? A new thatch must be a priority?
Thank god you blocked the freezer from camera...I'm crossing my fingers for you...#3 is the roof? ...you are young and full of energy you got this
you are living my dream!!
good luck whit the procjekt. Will be a amzing house when is done . merry christmas
I know the smell of a dead rat; utterly disguisting indeed. Thank you for blurring what was in the freezer! Lol.
I subscribed! This will be fun!
Need to fix the roof first, the entire thatched roof covering needs to be replaced
Not to mention a few joists. I'd hate to see that roof give way on top of you!
Funny, isn't it - whenever I watch a channel like this.... EVERYONE tells you what you need to do....!!!
....and it's ALWAYS either really dumb, obvious stuff.....or, WRONG....!!!
Good luck with it all 🎉
carry on :)
Just a thought: does the cottage have a name? Why not start using it, we’ll get used to it soon enough and probably shorter than 500-year old cottage!
Kupili ste lepu kuću, pratim vaš naporan rad ali ja obožavam vašeg psa.Pozdrav
Mould comes with lack of ventilation?
Ya....
Roof, drainage , heat.
all the horseshoes!
Hi Jacob, the logo for Pardon Hill Lodge is waiting for you in your email inbox!
what a bit of cleaning can do!
There is a way to strengthen and repair rotted wood.
Get rid of damp walls there will be mold
Your "extremely well high rated masks" are only as good as the seal on your face. Which is sub-par.
Why not invest in your long-term health with an N95 respirator with replaceable filters? £40!
Black mold awareness is not a new thing and black mold dangers are real.
Also, when spraying large surface areas like that and upsidedown at that, a £15 pesticide applicator with a pump action pressure system will lay down an even spray of bleach mixture without all of the hand cramping and upsidedown shenanigans.
Are there no adults in your circle - someone who has owned a home and can guide you on sound practices and considerations? It seems like so many things that you are doing are simply poorly thought out due to a lack of life experiences and not knowing what questions to ask.
get a builders skip and chuck everything straight into it,no need to handle things twice then
Black Mold is some of the worst kind. My husband and I and our children lived in an old farmhouse in this farmhouse was dear to us. but the bathroom did not have a vent for when you took a shower and so we ended up with black mold all over the walls and ceiling of our bathroom and my husband and I tried Dawn dish soap and bleach mixed together and baking soda we also tried the vinegar solution and just from us having the black mold and we only had one bathroom in our farmhouse. I personally ended up getting MRSA and my twin sons who were in high school at the time also got it as well as my husband! I ended up having an emergency surgery where they had to tunnel, three tunnels in my abdomen under my skin and take out infected tissue. While we lived in that house I had MRSA over 25 times and ended up having to see an infectious disease doctor because of it. My husband must’ve had it 10 times but once we moved out of that house, I never got it again ever and that’s been six years ago please please be careful. I know you’re watching your budget as I can imagine but black mold is nothing to play with. I wish you all the best of luck.
A question I've always wondered is "would using a commercial chemical fogger with bleach as your liquid kill everything before you came in to scrub it?"
Keep in mind once you turn it on and let it sit you have to let the house are out.
Isn't black mold just mildew? Your house is going to be lovely.
Black mold seems to be particularly harmful, health wise. It's known for causing autoimmune issues, respiratory issues, severe allergies... really dangerous stuff.