It must feel so nice to finish for the day and walk through another door and your home. I can not believe how much you both have done. It looks amazing. Great job and amazing team work.
Pure ingenuity. I enjoyed watching the use of the rope. You both are synchronized. It's like you know what the other one needs, and what they are going to do.
I am excited that you’re going to have the stone exposed! I wasn’t sure you were going to do that, but it will be awesome! I am very impressed with your foam collection as well.
I’m sorry Lucas, you may not know…you absolutely cannot frame a floor by laminating floor joists together. You would have to have a carrying beam below the seam to support the overlap. You can’t rely on glue or nails to hold those joists together. This way of framing could cause a catastrophic failure. If the joists weren’t long enough, you could use a pocket beam supported on both sides.
Hey, we checked into this and I think it’s ok. It’s a 16’ span. 4’ of overlap and we’re going to be blocking every 2’ for added support. It may not be to some standards. But, I don’t think it’s going to fail. I do plan on doing some “tests” just for fun though. I do appreciate the feedback though. 👍👍👍
Unfortunately, a pocket beam wouldn’t work ( or I would have probably gone that way. When, looking at the old joists that have lasted over 80 years, it’s hard to think new 2x10s 16” on center won’t hold up. Right?
I'm so glad someone mentioned this, I was telling my husband who has built homes all his life and he said no way. You would have to run a beam down the center to support it.
I hear what you’re saying. I’m not trying to be a sideline critic. I’ve been a carpenter for a long time. That design would fail inspection no matter how short the span or how much blocking. I’d suggest running it by a structural engineer (or at the very least, an architect). I just don’t want to see you get tooo much further before you realize it needs to change.
@@MassCasualCarpenter No problem, I can ask my engineers and architects ( I work with ) it’s funny and maybe not acceptable.. but, this will not be inspected. I haven’t needed any inspections except electrical. I’ll ask around more and see what I hear. I 100% never take comments like yours are negative. We appreciate the feedback and know it’s coming from a good friend
Huge difference, it looks so clean and neat. It must be so nice that you're right next door instead of across town and that Sarah can help so you're not trying to juggle material by yourself; sure makes it go a bit quicker. As far as the lay out/floor plan, you have so many great subscribers that will submit plans. Maybe you could narrow it down to 3-5 and let the rest of us have a look at the plans and make suggestions based on the ones you're leaning toward. PLEASE tell me you're keeping a back stairway. So many older houses had back stairs and with such a large house, just think it would be nice to have them. I'm sure someone can come up with a great plan to incorporate them. Wouldn't it be nice to walk downstairs from the bedroom, right into the kitchen for that morning cup of coffee and not through the whole entire house, yes, yes it would!
I’m a little late but I so hope people sent in some kitchen plans for you and you review them in another video. Another creator I follow did similar for their bathroom and it was so interesting.
Are you going to remove the old roof in the passageway upstairs? With the stonewall coming almost half way up it would look cool to have them on display and if yo dont want it open between the stoneside and the new you can build a flat wall on either side of that stone-"fence". Makes more room also with out the slanted roof in the way. On the kitchen i would move the door where your pinkfoam collection is inwards toward the stoneside and then get bigger lying windows two or three on that and then have the kitchen on that wall so when your cooking or doing dishes you can look out to Sarah´s garden and the kids playing.
It is fun to see the respect your viewers have for you…cause when they think something might not be right, they speak up in concern and respect for your consideration👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i agree, i'm no pro and i never tell anyone to "do as i do" but, i LOVE when people help me out and make suggestions if they are coming from a place of respect and care. :)
The new floor structure looks hugely better than the old one, though I am always worried about using hangers. I am so used to laying beams onto a solid wall structure, I know methods are changing where I live, but I have been used to the ways that I have been used to for too many years to suddenly switch thought patterns. Do not get blown off course, you are doing great work, stabilising and vastly upgrading the structure, as your family's living space. I can see and admire how hard-working the pair of you, Sarah and Luca are, but take care of your physical health. Heavy work can take its toll, I have a shoulder operation tomorrow to try to repair accumulated damage. Working overhead and even raising my arms has become increasingly painful and is now nearly impossible.
im just glad you are replacing all of it. since ive found out about hangers i love to see them go in. it was because of a contractors negligence of not using them on a porch i was paying to have rebuilt. i didnt know then but i know now.im going to research everything before i hire anyone just to make sure the job is done correctly.
@@1806StoneHouse i know, right! what even more amazing is when the trade says, 'you should be happy cause i did you a favor. it looks better than it did before.' i should drink every time i hear that phrase.
This looks great! Yes, staggering the jointed pieces has made for a super strong floor. Re the kitchen... I'd leave the original windows where they are..... and put a few large windows where the staircase is now...maybe a box window so you can house your dining table there with your fabulous view. So excited to see what you do. So much potential! 😁💕 Much love to you all.
You should check out DIYfferent they too are basically ‘rebuilding’ inside the shell of their home. You both seem to use all the bits and pieces to recycle and rebuild.
In the last year or so I had to rip out 40 floor joists that were so rotted, bowed, twisted, and termite ridden on top of replacing all the subfloor. This is well worth it.
What huge progess this is! Would be interesting a side by side of the old floor joists before you removed them where you pointed out the dip vs the new straight level joist. Seems like a TON of progress! And like you got it done pretty fast compared to when you did the stone side of the house.
I'm sure it makes a difference getting more work done now that he's living in the house vs. living at another house and having to drive to the stone house.
that even, level, square blinking laser light was sooo satisfying. awesome job! not one to do layouts, i can say that my old kitchen had only one wall for cupboards, a small pantry closet. you could change the windows to be horizontal and counter height so you can have storage there and a big island with your cooktop, maybe even sink in that. just off the top of my head ;)
You two are outdoing yourselves!!! Amazing job and what a lot of work. I am so thrilled for you and all you have accomplished. Unbelievable! Glad that hopefully the weather will warm and this world can all warm up a bit and make all things easier. Looks amazing and you are doing such a wonderful reworking of things......good and safe! Blessings
7:32 WOW I'm impressed that you almost disassembled ⚒⚒ the whole inside of the part of this house to evict a flying bat 🦇🦇. Kudos as you're doing a great job renovating this side too.
Fantastic job guys!! One step closer. Man I was waiting for the floor joist to accidently bust through the glass in the door!! Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!
I have never seen that done. I'm sorry to be a downer but I don't think those floor joist are going to be strong enough that way with the seam in the middle to support a floor and a ceiling. For that matter I wouldn't even trust it to support a ceiling over time but I could be wrong. I have had extensive experience over more years and I want to admit to.
We will see! It’s only a 16’ span with a 4’ overlapping. The plywood, glue and 20 nails will certainly hold a lot. Upstairs is only a bedroom too, very small bathroom. After blocking and 3/4” plywood this will certainly be stronger than the old floor and that lasted 80 years. So, though it may not be “code” ( not sure, didn’t check ) it’s certainly strong enough. In my opinion
@@1806StoneHouse I certainly wish you the best. I have never seen a seam in the middle without a wall beneath it. I always have to go with the adage an ounce of prevention it's worth a pound of cure
With the kitchen layout if it was me, I'd have the pantry and a wet room/entry way on the stone wall with a stone hallway connecting the 2 sides of the house. Then a nice L kitchen setup shape where the stairs used to be going towards the rear door, with an island/breakfast table with stools. Then where you wanted those 3 windows you could do a 8 seater table or a really nice wooden bench, just depends on personal preference.
We live watching you. Thank you for all your hard work and the love you give your family. Thought ! In your kitchen ( the one being built) where the door and window are to the back porch. How about French doors .?
To me, for symmetry keep all large windows. But replace the smaller windows to the same scale of the larger windows. To be light & airy while I don't know your preference + budget. Looking great!
When I remodel a space, I draw it out on graph paper to scale and lay the plan out on my counter or coffee table or bed (depending on where I am remodeling) and "live with" that layout for a few days. Then I may tweak the plan a bit and live with that one for a while. Eventually, I end up having "walked through" the new space enough times that I am satisfied that I can't do any better. This only works if you are able to visualize with a two-dimensional drawing, of course. My last remodel was a kitchen, and no matter how I planned it out, I realized that I HAD to move the back door which meant hiring a crew to cut through the cement half wall. Big job. $800+ for that one hole, but worth every penny. Now I love my space and the layout. It is such an important room and there is so much prep (wiring, plumbing) that you really want to get it right even if it goes a bit over budget.
hey, i cant take the time to try and explain and show everything we do. but, I believe it will. i might do a full video explaining it all.. but, I don't like to get technical.
Alot of hard work !! I'm afraid the splicing the floor joice are not going to be strong enough for such a wide span !?!?!? My thought is you need a beam to span across the spliced area. !?!?!?
Hubby did something very similar in our 1920s house remodel, but we had a wall underneath to support the loft bedroom, 2nd bedroom, and bathroom addition. Hubby also cut out a portion of the roof to add a dormer for more headroom in the loft. When we remodeled the kitchen one wall didn't have a piece of wood any longer than 6-8 inches, they were just nailed together until they got a frankentwo-by-four, hubby was amazed the wall hadn't collapsed but it stood for 60 years.
hey, we will have some walls downstairs ( pantry ) and some walls upstairs too. i think, it will hold together 60 years.. ha!! if not, we can always just do it again.. lol!!!!
I can't remember if you were going to put another stairway in but I'd consider a spiral going to the upstairs. Beats having to walk all the way through the house for coffee in the morning. 🙂
..I was thinking, if y'all are not going to be using those old joists for an already planned project, they would make some gorgeous and sturdy additional raised beds for Sarah..maybe a kitchen garden for herbs, lettuce and spinach etc ☮️&🌱's -tracee (LeRoy's wife)
Agreed tearing out the old floor system is the way to go.... but i am VERY interested in seeing an engineer sign off on this repair. Everytime i have come across this attempt at an overlap joist it has failed. Ive even scene it fail with a wall underneath it. The repair to that was fish plates and threw bolts. Why bother with the rim joist and hangers? Balloon framing works well. Just need to add the apropriate blocking.
I would eliminate the window and put French doors to your patio and you will have a beautiful view from your kitchen, that's just one option. I will also put an island somewhere in the kitchen.
That was cool to watch. Some precision execution - using the strap to let the first few down, the bonding system for the joists, the level that made your teamwork go so smooth - making for some awesome progress! ⭐ Move the door to the garden side to the other end of the wall. Put a long line of windows that come down to counter height. Put the sink there, with the range somewhere toward the left. Are you going to put a half bath on that side?
One of the biggest regrets i had when putting in a new window over the sink was to not make it larger, being of short stature I can only see the sky and tops of trees and six inches is all i needed to have a perfect view. Putting in all those new beams is going to be so worth it in the end, aren't lasers amazing. Well done to the both of you, your doing a wonderful job.
This is a great tip. We are trying to figure out the layout and it is tricky… don’t want to end up with regrets… no one to blame but ourselves and inexperience I guess.
@@1806StoneHouse I would suggest you make a list of all the features you want in the kitchen and keep adding to it. Figure out what appliances you want and their sizes, this all contributes to the layout of the kitchen, then mask on the floor the lay out. I waited 27 years for our new kitchen and the best feature was all drawers on the lower cabinets and my pantry.
I think you really need to check with building code on that span. This span will most likely have a spring in the floor when walked on and sag over time. Don't make a major mistake now when you have worked so hard and reinforced so many other places.
Always love to see your videos. It’s really coming together now. Keep up the good work and before you know it it’s gonna be done and you guys will have the beautiful house you dreamt of. 😊😊
Wow! labor intensive but hugely rewarding. That nice flat floor will be great for many years to come. Your kitchen will be a wonderful big space too! Bead board ceilings? If they would be big enough, I'll suggest you put a large window in the end wall where the stair is and build out pantries/cupboards on either side, and put a nice window box seat like your other windows[in the stone side]. We know how good you are making the window seats!. Just to mimic the rest of the house. Rest of the layout? I know you'll get it right for you all!. Love keeping up with your progress!
please consult a structural engineer and have them review the floor as you've framed it. He/she can calculate loads and provide a clear-span framing solution that is safe and code-compliant. You are way over the acceptable span for 2x10 framing and the scabbing/lapping connection with plywood will not hold the floor up over time. Best of luck and be safe.
With them sandwiched like that in middle does that make it where you don't have to have a support wall up under it? Because usually when you got 2 peices meeting eachother you have to have a support wall under it??
Maybe. It’s only a 16’ span with a 4’ overlap. Hard to think it would fail. Especially after we block it all .. if Rey needed to add a supporting wall, we could. But, I don think it would be necessary. I could be wrong
Hey there Sarah and Lucas! Would it be a good idea to put some hefty carriage bolts through the beam-plywood-beam sandwich? Just to be absolutely sure that (for example) the plywood can’t delaminate at some point in the future?
It makes sense that you should replace all of that. BUT I hope you can save the old wood and use it somewhere on the property. Old wood is so much harder than new wood.
I know you are a long way away from the drywall. but I was wondering if you would be covering the stone wall or will you be leaving it exposed the way you did on the other side. Also I thought your idea of doing the second story joists was brilliant.
@@sydneyevans2637. I had been thinking about it for ages but only watched half way through. Decided that if I didn’t post right then and there, I would forget to ask. Low and behold at the end he mentioned it. The wall looks spectular.
remove the window that you want to remove but also remove the door that is next to it and replace them with a patio door.. and maybe do the same thing on the other wall too where you have a door and a window next to it..
I remember you saying if possible you will make something better. Would a structural engineer suggest four 1" bolts with nuts and wide fender washers for each sandwich? Wouldn't want to deal with a sagging floor after the fact. When did you first get the bat? Bats can squeeze through a hold the size of a dime. 25 years ago we bought a renovated 1912 farmhouse. It has a formal dining room, a three-stool eating bar, and a built in eating nook. The nook seats three adults on each side of a 46" wide by 62" long table. The table is mounted to the wall and supported in the front by a carved piece of three inch thick by 16" wide front support. A casement window sits 6" above the table top. Awesome summer breezes through it. Surprising to us, the nook became our family focal point. In addition to most meals eaten there, the kids hang out in the nook with their friends, homework was done at the table, and crafts were made there. Each side of the table features a padded bench seat which lifts up to reveal 8" of storage the entire length. Plenty of leg room under the table and shallow bench seats. When buying the house we though the nook was "cure" not thinking how important it would be to the family.
i think that idead is wonderful and i 100% will be adding some bolts soon. we have a lot of 1" or larger holes now.. lol!!! the batt can stay till spring :)
Yes, that is my thinking as well, a few lag bolts on each one. I must admit, what you have done here makes me a bit nervous……I am not a builder by any means, but considering you want a washroom on the top floor, a joint like this in the middle of the joists could be in need of a support for safety.
Wow! We love the progress!! Question: Did you make a trap door to get into the crawl space below the kitchen? Or is there a way to get in there if need be??
