Teardown of an 130 Year Old Building

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[@loubedouret8359]

Let's bet on who's gonna finish first their house renovation between Alexandre and Laura Kampf

[@djamelhamdia134]

Thank you, that's exactly what I was thinking!

[@wouterdr]

Hahaha. Nice!

[@andykphoto]

Glad I’m not the only one watching both 😹😸

[@_marcioeric]

Thank you, I didn’t knew her

[@mathisdukatz1985]

A flat probably is much faster than a house :D

[@olanordman7283]

the "rosett" was used when the chandelier/candelabra had lit candles for fire protection

[@unteins]

It is called the same in English - so I guess he found the English word for it too :D

[@Glav21]

I did the exact same thing last year. Bought a 120 year old apartment in the middle of Copenhagen. The guy who lived there haven’t done a thing in over 55 years! It was seriously a time capsule. There where 5 layers of floors in one part of the apartment, which meant that we got about 16cm extra of hight 😮‍💨😂 we found old coins hidden under the floor and a bunch of other interesting things! I wish you all the best luck with the apartment! It’s a journey 😁

[@86abaile]

In English we call it a ceiling rose, although these days it that also refers to an electrical junction that you hang a light from.

[@birdack81]

In italian as well they are called a variation of rose: either "rosone" or "rosetta"...

[@DecDude84]

I'm in the US, and I believe the decoritive ring around the light fixture is called a medallion (or ceiling medallion).

[@marsgizmo]

love these construction videos! 😎

[@ytHUNTR]

*destruction ;)

[@kevinporter5064]

Going to give some insight from working on historic URM/Timber buildings. Us designers like to create perfectly square and plumb objects but with existing conditions like this make sure to plan for variation and purposeful imperfections. Before building out the ceiling you should also take measurements from laser up and down to verify both and . If the ceiling is going to get furred down to be level it might result in creating variation of floor to ceiling heights that can be more noticeable than maintaining a flat & purposeful slope. I've done jobs were we cut out columns and jacked up lower floors to help with 100 years of inconsistent settling between the wood frame and exterior masonry frame, you wont have that option but you can shim your floor and ceiling for more flat end condition. Also consider how the drop along the exterior façade will look and try and maintain proportions to the windows, you might have to cheat a dimension between level and the top of window header but you can maintain a flat datum for aesthetics. Similar to what others have mentioned you might need to rebuild with two layers of plasterboard for fire separation. Not sure what its called where you are but in the US it would be called Type-X Gyp Bd. Acoustics also benefits from adding mass in timber frame floor constructions so two or more layers is best. Its a bit counterintuitive but be cautious on adding z-clips or non solid furring on the ceiling as it can create a drum like echo if not done exactly right. Even if not required by code the two layers is a good idea. A little bit of foam is fine but please don't spray those timbers entirely with foam, if this building has stood for a hundred years think about future renovations and the ability to remove and renovate in the future, a mineral wool/batt insulation in the ceiling would be more than adequate. Someone might want cool looking exposed beams in the future. Overall you always have a great project that is very insightful and look forward to see what and how you build out your space!

[@sjdennis]

Alex, so in Canada when we deal with multi unit buildings, there is something called a "Party Wall" essentially it is 2 walls separated by 1" or so of air gap. If you have enough room you could build another wall which would give you separation and better sound isolation. Cheers, GL with your project.

[@Mmmmn520]

I’m not the only Canadian here lol

[@herantd]

On new projects It’s normal to do so in Norway as well of course with fire protection layer on each side

[@almostanengineer]

I don’t think he would have the space, that adjoining wall is right next to the front door

[@sjdennis]

@@almostanengineer yeah was my suspicions as well, but wasn't sure. Could always relocate the front door. :)

[@ixpixp]

During my renovation I've used a fan from a pedestal fan mounted on in hole of mdf board attached in a window opening, that way all the dust gets sucked out of the room quickly. It also keeps the rest of the building cleaner because of the under pressure it creates.

[@Arterexius]

I don't think the munic counsel of Oslo would react positively to building dust being blown out in the middle of the street, smack bang in the center of Norways capital. I know that in Denmark, it results in a hefty fine, unless you've gained permission to do so, which usually means having a construction company on site to do the work

[@ackiid]

@@Arterexius can try with a viledon filter arrangement probably

[@BLBlackDragon]

Glad you lucked out on that second layer in the ceiling. And the Roman ceiling medallion was a fun find. YAY! Spare bricks! Useful in case you need to replace something during the project.

[@Zt3v3]

I like it. I enjoy this content. It's like seeing HGTV but for real, with real people and real problems, not fake problems like a network show. Keep it coming!

[@kobi-kobsen]

There is only one way of doing it - do it right. Do it the best way you can and dont stop before everything is done. I am in the same situation. It was really hard to keep motivated as everything was really horrible ugly, and wet and, dirty. Now we are glad we kept building almost everything from scratch.

[@username6110]

Nice. But did you not say that you will lower the floor so why fill it with dust?

[@saveriog.825]

Even if not lowering the floor... WHY fill it with dust??!! 🤢🤮💩

[@koga1330]

I think he will do it later. So dust and debris will need to be removed anyway. Just a little bit more.

[@kpmathis71]

The dirt/dust is the fire/insulation barrier from 100+ years ago. Modern buildings use a concrete floor but this was used in that area at that time. So he just moved a small volume from his above neighbors to enhance his down neighbor's separation. Why throw away what can be reused?

[@saveriog.825]

@@kpmathis71 ... because that hundred years old dust is an ugly mess that will fall through the subfloor in the underneath apartment, or be breath by who lives in this apartment. And with very poor insulation effect. Once you have made the effort to collected it, I think it's wiser to dispose it and eventually provide an actual insulation layer under the floor... But it's only my personal opinion 😉

[@AlessandroTischer]

Hey, nice work! I think you forgot to put the link for the cyclone separators... Or it's simply me to be stupid ahah

[@rixmascarenhas]

Keep doing this series. It's super fun!!!

[@grzesiek92062203815]

Is it Just me or keeping a washing machine and fridge out, not covered during this kind of work is ABSOLUTLY BARBARIC 😯

[@grzesiek92062203815]

Also. The fact that you Have putted the dirt under the floor it only transfered the problem to your neighbor from down stairs 😐 some day they might strip the ceiling as well

[@ralmslb]

11:00 Can you share the video link regarding the dust cyclone thingy?

[@lucasalvarez8524]

bump

[@KmanSweden]

bump

[@saf3ty3rd]

I'm sure the downstairs neighbors appreciated that pile of bricks falling over. ;)

[@batterbury4477]

Yeah that was crazy - seems like these guys are demolishing pretty much everything including structural supports?

[@kontoname]

@@batterbury4477 Was that a question or are you just trolling...? There was no structural supports. Neither the wall next to the appliances was load bearing nor a wall of obviously very loosely stacked bricks would ever by structurally relevant. Please link to the specific part you're talking about, I watched the whole video and saw nothing structurally relevant being affected.

[@batterbury4477]

@@kontoname Just Looking at overall work for headers and structural framing and pretty obvious some load bearing interior walls gone- you can do that but need to have a column or pillar with headers . For info see KZbin Nate Murphy - abandoned house in Spain ; its a masterclass in restoration and rebuild with over 3 million views

[@sarahssaurus]

@@batterbury4477 This renovation feels odd to me, also the waste of old good materials that looks at least 80 years old for no reason. I think watching the Second Empire Strikes Back and Les Jêromes renovations made me expect that every person who purchase an old house will have respect for the building, it's history and be careful with the original materials since they will always be the best option for anything if they are in good conditions. I mean, a beadboard that survived over a century in a house is definetly superior to a fresh pine board...

[@deckardstp]

I did this kind of tear down for a complete house a few years ago. Plasterboards are the worst. It's all fun and stuff for builders, but it's horrible to tear it down again and disposal is at least in Germany far away from cheap. We had also a nailed wooden ceiling and a friend of mine was pulling it down with a nail puller. Nearly got buried below it, since after pulling a little the complete ceiling came down. A ladder luckily saved him :D Really looking forward how you will solve heating and electrical questions. This is often an ambitious question in old houses like yours. Happy building!

[@djeity]

The 'rosett' is called a ceiling rose in English. Good luck with your renovation!

[@jasonlam8945]

Also called a ceiling medallion

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Your happy attitude is always amazing, as is your creativity and your energy. I used to have that much energy. But no-one warns you that when you get older, your vision takes a dive, you get fat, and your energy tanks; this is the best time in your life and it is SO awesome to see what you accomplish. You are a simply incredible person.

[@David34981]

Dark

[@Raceydog]

I would take up that subfloor (plywood) and level out all of the beams. When the floor was patched before, the room was divided with walls. Even if you put a new subfloor on top of the existing one, you will likely have humps that will annoy you later. Plus you can possibly lower it closer to original so the door headers are right.

[@EvanDunville]

When you rebuild your ceiling you should consider sounds isolation and soundproofing so you can be loud without bugging your neighbor.

[@doubledarefan]

Liked the music you played after the ad.

[@CN345456]

These are so fun. Thanks guys!!!

[@2nd_bloxx]

15:00 Man, for some reason, this looks kinda dope... Idk why, but the look of that room just has something to it...

[@ionymous6733]

I can't imagine collecting all that dirt and then pouring into the floor cavity. I watched that part 5 times trying to understand what was happening. It's such an odd avoidable thing to do, I still feel like I don't understand.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

Same here

[@robartlavigne]

Agree, I would not have done that either, but each to their own.

[@Karrde]

Now it's no longer his problem, but his downstairs neighbours problem.

[@scania9786]

yeah, it was pretty funny he complained about it falling down from upstairs only to put it in his own floor. Best would probably have been to get a vacuum truck and get rid of it in the floor as well and replace it with proper insulation.

[@dodsg]

That dirt is called "deafening" (at least in parts of the UK) and is quite effective sound insulation. The downstairs apartment will appreciate the extra insulation, particularly with all the upcoming renovation noise.

[@debuti]

More tearing down pleaseee

[@andrethib]

An ad for squarespace from a space that is definitely not square. :)

[@tdimccullough]

The only problem with removing the two layers of plasterboard from the ceiling is two layers were probably there for fire protection between you apartment and the one above and it may be mandatory for building regulations to have at least two layers

[@benjaminlee1089]

I was going to say I really hope at least makes sure he fire seals the ceiling at least but with a property this old I can’t imagine it having fire ratings in all the apartments

[@AndreSjoberg]

Jupp, norwegian building code is 2 x 13mm layers of plasterboard, *or* 1 layer of some 15mm special type plasterboard which is more expensive, but within code. Also, sound dampening if someone lives above. However, since he's planning on putting some insulation up there for dampening and heat retention, I'm guessing he's going to try and level the ceiling properly by lowering it a bit, and probably adding plasterboard again to code :)

[@elanman608]

Weather or not it is a building regulation requirement 2 layers of plasterboard definitely reduce the spread of fire and reduce noise transmission, which is a good idea. It would be bad enough to burn down ones own apartment without getting sued for burning down your neighbours

[@alsanova]

Yep, in the UK, it required 2 layers plasterboard and if using downlight, it need to be fire rated too.

[@petpaltea]

I feel like there will be many cases of "non-orthodox" aproach by him. There were many cases where he would do something by his own best judgment that's simply detrimental to the "repair." I fear the same will be here in this renovation. But really hope he is gonna be code compliant. Apartments are never your own property where you can do whatever you feel like it, because it concerns all the neighbours and also future owners. Still going to watch it :) gonna hate it or love it ;)

[@roycemark]

Props man.....that's a tough job......especially by yourself.

[@ohallifax]

Great video Alexandre - really looking forward to the rest. The ceiling thing you mention we call a ceiling rose in the UK. Very traditional and sadly disappearing from many properties. Originally to protect the ceiling from the candles, and now just for decoration of course.

[@_Turbocat777]

Love to see you make something new with all the old bricks.

[@ashleighfarnham5586]

All that red brick is so beautiful. I'm so excited to see what you do

[@H3xx99]

I do hope you keep some of that exposed brick. Such a cool bit of history and a beautiful pattern.

[@jimbruce4348]

Another fantastic video as usual... Just planning ahead (oops, the ceiling is already removed). If you now have a fantastically level ceiling, does this not mean that your window frames will be slightly slanting. The end result is the same as having wonky picture frames... I think I'd rather the whole thing was slightly off, but everything aligned in its unaligned plane

[@MrGelowe]

Thank you for documenting your reno. It will not directly help me but I live in 40s building in NYC and there is so much weird stuff and no one ever does reno on old apartments. For example, some walls are lathe and plaster, except lathe is metal wire mash rather than more common wood. Took me a while to figure out why stud finders showed the whole wall as both studs and emitting electrical signal.

[@panbekon1470]

A tip for easy leveling ceiling construction is to use "karmskruer" or "justering skruer". If you look around is possible to find those in human prices. Come in different lenghts.

[@jribolla]

Fun series. I can’t believe they use dirt in between floors. That seems crazy.

[@loopinnerthe]

That dust is so pervasive. I am actually sitting in a pile of it now. Some hidden surprises in this video for sure. Keep up the good work you two!

[@agrif106]

Great effort! Can't wait to see the finished apartment!

[@EndreHorpestad]

New video! Awesome, been looking forward to seeing this continue

[@E4mj]

They are called a ceiling rose in English :) -- here in Australia, in the older (federation style) houses it was more common on plastered ceilings, but not UNcommon on timber ceilings too :)

[@kevinverdegem4776]

What a beautiful staircase!

[@estefaniabsa8908]

I'm loving this series!!!!

[@kasparsbutlers]

Great project as always. I would like to see how you tackle the appartment sound insulation in general (if you are planning any) and maybe I can learn some tips. Because of my new neighbors, I'm planning to do some wall sound insulation, because right now it's just a thin sort of plaster/wood wall and it lets any sounds through like a drum.

[@achappel]

Jepp, lots of cool stuff planned :))

[@RussellNelson]

Fine Homebuilding had an article on preventing sound transmission through a wall. The trick is to use separate studs for each side of the wall, so that you don't have a continuous path of material to transmit sound through the wall.

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[@panozioz8336]

Never getting bored out of your videos. Keep up good work ! Happy renovation!

[@jessegriffin9]

I wish I have that kind of energy you have.

[@ryandury]

That last scene, I appreciate how you added extra light around the bricks etc to make a demolished apartment into a nice looking space.

[@angelomosquera6463]

It's such an amazing series! Thanks for sharing the process with us

[@addhevehapi]

Your projects and ideas are great and I like your content because you present it in metrics and not inch, foot or legs.

[@dfrechettej3v]

You must have many happy neighbors ;)

[@kaybouie1972]

in the US, the place is called an Apartment or a Condo (condominium). And the Rosett is known as a 'plastered medallion' for a ceiling chandelier. mostly on the east cost in older buildings like yours. By the way you are doing a great job, keep up the hard work. Good luck.

[@LlessurHterag]

I just know that you’re going to bring that same incredible attention to detail and super fine craftsmanship that we love so much about you and your videos to this new build. We, as your loving subs are in for a treat. Looking forward to seeing how this projects turns out. Good luck Alex! 👍🏼

[@arneparmentier2806]

It's amazing how clean you keep everything while in demolition! Great job. Looking forward to following along, seeing as my own project starts in august!

[@anostvik]

Love this! Live 10 minutes away from where you are renovating - so if you need a hand screwing and holding plasterboard, let me know :)

[@artursmihelsons415]

Thanks for project update! 😉👍 Great video, as always, only this time it become very dusty! Yeah, great, that You didn't destroy drywall to the neighboring apartment! 😂 That old doorway may be used as place for shelves.. Even leaving some part of original wood.. 😉

[@CatzHoek]

This is exactly the satisfying binge type of content i love. The sother stuff is cool aswell but i am sure i will love the series more.

[@grumpywoodchucker]

So much fun! This is going to be so great to watch the process.

[@JustGlennBE]

I love the series! Nice recording style. You will make this appartement perfect no doubt

[@malepauling7431]

i love them nordic red bricks! We've got them in Germany as well!

[@michelhv]

13:57 Remember how “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe ends?

[@makethepart]

BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE! So excited for your clean and level canvass :-)

[@TigerCarpenter]

that's a hell lot of work done so far. I truly envy you guys having such a space to yourself, and being able to design it from the ground up.

[@petergulyas5296]

Hey bro! I was thinking you might be able to make a video of how you design your furniture. What program do you use, how do you create the perfect sides, and so on. It would be nice to learn how to make my own table saw, workbenc and another ideas with your help.

[@itigg]

In states it’s often called a ceiling medallion but I’ve also heard it called a rosette. Typically rosettes are more blocks used on trim around windows and doors though. Great video as always!

[@andycropley5486]

Alexandre, I'm find this content very interesting! I admire your ambition. This is a big job!

[@MCsCreations]

The place is definitely looking much better already, Alexandre! Fantastic work! 😃 Looking forward to the rebuilding! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@thefekete]

Dude, congrats! Always a big step when you go from tearing down to building up! About to do a drop ceiling in my living room with indirect lighting all around.. looking forward to seeing your solution!

[@megadeth369]

Love it, more more! You're going to have to keep some brick wall somewhere. looks nice

[@Zack-lt4fl]

So excited to watch this whole series!

[@RussellNelson]

13:45 loose bricks .... as thermal mass. In Potsdam NY one of our exterior walls had this treatment. I think the idea was to put it on the south wall of the house, so the sun would heat it up during the day and then release the heat overnight? Our insulation contractor was surprised when he drilled holes to blow in cellulose insulation.

[@srenfreiesleben1028]

Great videos you are making :) And now with renovations videos as well. I am renovating our house from the 30s in Copenhagen, so funny to see others in the same place as myself :) Also who loves making and 3D printing :)

[@LisaHarsh]

It’s called a rosette here in the US as well. I can see you using that hidden cubby for an set in entertainment system. I enjoy your videos.

[@nbdcbn]

loving it guys. That is one old building.

[@icarovieira8756]

i look foward to the rest of the renovation. i'm gonna start mine soon, so i'm getting inspired!

[@MathieuCruzel]

Wow this is tearing down to the bare essentials, I'm usually more into covering like not seen not there kinda person ;)

[@CYDAmity]

can't wait for the next episode awesome project!

[@janlukes5833]

That tiny hammer looks so funny when tearing down that wall. I use 10kg hammer for that. What a great stress reliever.

[@bobd.]

05:03 Here in the US those are known as plaster medallions. 10:00 I don't understand why you didn't have a trash barrel next to you to toss all those brick pieces into. That would have saved loads of work having to pick it up again off the floor and also cut down on the dust and cleanup time. With a demo it would have been nice to build a trash chute out one of the windows to a dumpster on the street IF there was a space to stage something like that. Or have a chute you could back a truck under temporarily and send everything down the chute once every few days. Please cover those floor openings before you break an ankle.

[@Lakusus]

I believe we call those plaster things Rosettes here, too, in the US. At least, I've heard that reference, before, and irl not just on TV or YT.

[@fredthedude2]

Will you be using leveling conrete to level the floors? It will also help add some sound dampening from downstairs. You can use styrofoam first to do the majority of the leveling and then you just have to add 1 or 2 cm of leveling concrete to finish so that you don't add insane amounts of weight to the floor system

[@metabeard3788]

I just finished gutting my kitchen in my house 140 year old house in Philly and the ceiling demo was definitely the worst. That dust is gnarly, haha

[@cindylewis2624]

So far so good. Looking forward to the next video!

[@avasquez94]

The neighbor's must love you 🤣 great series!

[@brentonf8178]

Love the weekly approach, honestly exposes me to some building traits/history of European countries, as compared to our wooden North American houses.

[@gabrielgatev]

awesome series !

[@NachoJoshas]

Please keep that wooden ceiling and brick walls! (if you can) They bring so much warmth and quality to a home.

[@RussellNelson]

Some brick walls were never meant to be exposed.

[@jdgray01]

I'm monitoring that dust cloud on radar, its currently over Boston, Mass

[@willi1976ful]

Super job - work and a nice lady should be in movies more often, this lady is beautiful

[@ErtsenPlayGames]

you should add extra beams at the ceiling because it looks like it start to "sag" so there's a chance it can fail and crack sooner or later

[@AbdicateDotNet]

You bring new meaning to "sweep it under the rug" 😎😎

[@1Nolimited]

You can put on the ceiling spray foam insulation so non dust from above

[@bikalimark]

11:28 thats some quality TF2 Pyro voiceacting

[@HaasGrotesk]

Dear lord. That's some demolition! This is going to be an awesome project!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Great stuff man! Loving this and can’t wait to see how it turns out!

[@lrcs2571]

Great Job Alex! Keep in mind that old bricks sell very well, maybe you find a buyer and have more budget for the project! 😎

[@reecec626]

It's called a ceiling rose here in Australia x

[@FluxStage]

Yeah, happy to see a fellow Bosch guy right there!

[@JarrodBush-Creator]

Alex I feel your pain! I just finished renovations on a house built in 1908. Good luck with your project!