Demolition of interior room Industrial building renovation conversion

[@geoffupton]

17:49 not the load bearing poster!!! 😂😂😂 you guys were loving ripping that room out! 😊

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Hiya. What fun, we were certainly part of it!

[@kimberlydavis2754]

If nobody tells you let me be the first when you work in a dolly it's easier to pull it over things like door seals and junk than it is to push it you are doing great job

[@82ndairbornevet]

Oh man Chris! 😂 every time I see you clear out a space, I think awesome progress! Then I see another video that shows a ton more of crap that needs to be cleared out and my heart sinks for you! You really need an army of help to get that building cleared out. I am still rooting for you, so keep on truckin’ and don’t give up!

[@nrivera4380]

Keep up the good work, Chris!

[@michellefraservincent8186]

Gloves are great.

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Chris the building looks way way better since your started.

[@brickandsole]

Thanks, I can feel the the pace is ever so. slowly starting to increase as junk gets out and actual projects get started.

[@MrPuckchaser]

I’ve been a finish carpenter for 20 years and the number one thing is you gotta keep the job site clean that means get rid of all existing trash that’s laying around it’ll help you in your future jobs and I mean get it out of the building.

[@neerg63]

Hate to be the downer, but you're probably going to have to bring all of the stuff you take to the Coles county airport back with you again. I've yet to see any Illinois EPA events accept anything that didn't come out of a residential dwelling. Buddy of mine tried to bring stuff to one in a quantity that was a dead giveaway it couldn't have come from a household. It brought a whole bunch of govt attention on him and made life hellish for quite a while, so watch out for that! On a more positive note, I love watching the progress you've made so far on this building! Looking great!

[@spamanator666]

Getting some serious flashbacks to a place I worked in the 1990s that once had been the HQ for a big auto parts place that then was bought out and HQ moved to the other company main building. It was about a 35,000 sq ft building/warehouse, but the auto parts store we had there was just using the front 3000 sq ft or so. So all the offices and other rooms in the back had just been left. 1940s/50s offices were still intact with art deco furniture, wood paneling, and red shag carpeting, and even personal belongings of the former employees, it was really strange. Also shelves and shelves of OEM auto parts in the warehouse, pretty much fully stocked still just setting there, parts for cars all the way back to the 1930's at least. Man I miss that place, at the time as a young kid I did not really appreciate all that history there.

[@spamanator666]

It's all been leveled now, and a much bigger warehouse distribution center put in its place. All that great old furniture and old parts left there too, all demolished and taken to the landfill.

[@chrisduprey7283]

I hate moving things more than once as well. The loading dock area where the forklift is currently would be a great place for a 20 or 30 yard dumpster so you could put waste that couldn't be sold, salvaged, burned, or scrapped. Then when it's full they can exchange it. Right now it seems you're handling waste multiple times. The dumpster being inside the loading dock will keep others from dumping in it. Scrapyards will also provide scrap dumpsters if desired. Also, that tongue and groove wall boards we called carsiding since it resembled what was used on old boxcars.

[@sparks869]

I agree. Not valuing time is Chris' biggest enemy. Need to get into a "move once" process for everything. . Maybe move the trailer into the loading dock so the scrap can just be dumped on it directly. If you're keeping stuff for the building start building out permanent storage spaces so it's all moved once.

[@dspine6]

After WWII, the populace went for a soothing color, and mint green obviously filled the bill. It was used not only in factories, but also in hospitals. "Green is a restful and quiet color. Because it symbolizes nature, green is one of the most beautiful and comforting colors that attracts harmonious feelings that can diffuse anxiety and helps us stay calm and refreshed. Beige greens and pale yellow-greens are the most stress- reducing shades in the green family."

[@markbarnett64]

I personally would not worry about taking paneling off the walls until your clear out the place.

[@mot322]

Omg I wish I could demo. 😂👍🏼 love when you remove panel. Always hoping for surprise

[@andrewweber2010]

Mint green was popular in the 1950s, and I believe that type of board used for that wall is called shiplap.

[@mot322]

Yes 50s

[@brickandsole]

Nice, I think that particular wall will come out. But not quite sure yet.

[@branhicks]

Am I the only one who finds the wood paneling kind of cozy

[@johnsmith6368]

Yes

[@branhicks]

@@johnsmith6368 lol

[@santamonicajane]

we used to call that defence plant gree,n. popular in 30's and 40's it was supposed to be calming.

[@sharonadams270]

Hi Chris, You are sure making progress. I am glad to see you're Freind waa helping you.Chris please were gloves to protect your hands. 😅😅

[@peterholmesgavleman]

I agree with the comment regarding wearing gloves. The local hardware or building products retailer probably has some that are actually quite splinter or sharps resistant but quite thin and don’t inhibit your manual dexterity.

[@tete7958]

Windows! Nice! And not broken! Progress. I'm yelling- pitch the ac, and you finally did. Glad you can hear me! LOL

[@brickandsole]

YEah, my first instinct is to salvage till reality sets in.

[@rwlodarczyk]

Great progress! The window find was awesome.

[@markattardo]

Fluorescent paint for your tools and a UV flashlight will help you find your tools if their not buried. Olight has one called Arkfeld. The newer models have UV and regular LED lights in a nice EDC size. Great progress.

[@michaelpairidis7382]

***HEY CHRIS*** This leaves the Discovery Channel for dead. Keep going strong 🔨 💪.

[@justnana2256]

I love seeing you strip the interior back to the older look. You're doing great.

[@Hope-fv3kf]

Mint green color Art Deco period 1919 and then 1950s, the shade went through the second wave of popularity. After World War II, everything from kitchenware to cars. Bead board is the wood style. Wainscot is usually along a wall from the floor up to 36" in height and then topped by a chair rail. Wainscot is often done using beadboard but not always.

[@cferguson3368]

There was a dice on floor by pry bar!

[@matthewholzinger1042]

Spray paint the tools with florescent paint. They will stand out.

[@theresawatkins-lj8pw]

Not at all boring!!! We are as excited as you to see the reveal. Looking much better all the time!

[@RogerEbert-vy5pv]

Truly, a cinematic masterpiece.

[@steelrain4362]

What an amazing find. Those windows are going to open the room up. I am always amazed at what you find behind the panels. It has to feel like a win when you find something like a set of windows still intact, they could have easily taken them out or broken them. A small win for Chris!!!🎉

[@phoebedavies4383]

Hi Chris when using your trolley try pulling instead of pushing it you might find it a bit easier, I am enjoying watching you pulling things apart and what you find and how happy and excited you are when you discover something new. Stay safe and please find some help 🙏

[@FreemonSandlewould]

You can tell by the quality of the plywood too.

[@wingerfan1]

No need to carry all that heavy stuff across that big of a distance in the building. Just use your new bicycle and the basket. Also, in regards to getting the building cleared out it's going to cost you more money in gas and your time to have all that stuff recycled then it would be to just call one of your local people who scraps and see if they'll just come pick it all up and load it up and haul it away. I wish I was closer because I would start a go fund me to help you raise some dumpster money and pay for a couple of people to do some day labor and get that third floor cleaned out in record time.

[@jayerichardson9194]

Always remember to pull a dolly…don’t push!

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Regarding your scrap metal heap and to save double handling by you and particularly the scrap dealer I suggest you start separating the types of metal. Make one for stainless steel. Another for aluminium or as you would say aluminum (😊).. Another for lightweight. And another for heaviest Steele such as beams and posts. And finally one for mixed or contaminated (Timber and or plastics, etc. Still attached to the metal) items. The scrap metal dealer Will probably pay you different amounts for each of the above. If you don’t resort or separate. You’ll get paid at the lowest level.

[@claudeross126]

A gulf cart, or a quad would be ideal for the job.

[@FreemonSandlewould]

An upright filing cabinet like that will sell for about 20 bucks. You're going to need it. Remember when that building is fully done your property taxes are going up. You're going to need someone paying some rent to cover. As a consequence you are going to have paper to file. But if you have a lot of filing cabinets 20 bucks is the number. Haven't you made a central command office somewhere in that building yet for management tasks???

[@brickandsole]

nice tip. thanks.

[@geoffupton]

i think the central command office is called the car! 😂😂

[@grandmasfavorites]

Hi Chris 👍👍👋🏻

[@brickandsole]

Hi Grandma's Favorites!!!!!

[@ptqt25sussex5]

Well done, lots of work and achievements today. 🎉

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Green color late 60's early 70's

[@brickandsole]

Filed to the notebook! thanks.

[@thedaywaster]

I agree with you about the pants thing. I recently lost about 10 lbs and have started wearing suspenders. Looks funny, works great!

[@perstaffanlundgren]

Regarding the hole from the fan in the wall: you have a lot of plywood sheets from the panel removal, repere the cut up original panels with that material. Do you save the undamaged big sheaths of plywood? Should be good material for skateboarding ramps or something or as forms for concrete pours ,save the intact bigger sheaths and give the stuff( you will not need your self ) to someone(s) that can do something creative that benefits the local community with it. The brown panelling can be used as form skin if a textured Surface is wanted on a concrete structure. I bet you will find a receiver for the bigger intact pieces of decor paneling, if you collect A pile of them.

[@MrJeep75]

50s that green was popular

[@MrJeep75]

Love restoration things

[@lastspring]

Seeing that lift that box with your back. Been there, done that. Care for your back when you can friend.

[@perstaffanlundgren]

The old fluorescent light fixtures with electromagnetic balasts have very good Life span compered to newer electronic balast fixtures. If the tubes aren't burned out in the ends you should keep some of them. Lights that you have are lights you don't need to buy . The bad safety reputation of old fluorescent lights ,comes mostly from situations where no one has cared to replace bad tubes and starters, causing overheating in the balast. The fluorescent fixtures are becoming to be a thing that will have "culture value" now when led lights are taking over .

[@sharlettedavidson81]

I’m concerned that when you’re reading that Waste… That it says fluorescent lamp your fluorescence our lights from commercial they may not accept them… And then you still have to prove it with a Illinois residential drivers license approved for some type of identification you may have to ask your brother I’m just saying I know what it’s like to have to get rid of stuff like that so I really gotta read the the dues and don’ts on that I hope it all works out I hope they take them at the fluorescent light bulbs for your sake you have many..best of luck of course✨🙏

[@kevin_delgado]

Get some of the bright orange marking spray paint. Paint your tools. Et voila! Touch up as needed.

[@MrJeep75]

I want to see more panels come out

[@brickandsole]

coming soon!

[@joeschulz7997]

You might want to get yourself a hard hat, respirator, safety glasses, and work gloves. Your well-being and health are worth it.

[@mrVIPjoeyT]

Can't wait to see more

[@thethirdrail8397]

the best way to go over a big bump like that with a heavey load - there are a few other ways but the best two : If you are going forward : Move one wheel to the side if you can and the other one! backwards... IE(: pull the item behind you!

[@Boga217]

The brown wood like wood paneling is almost 40 bucks a sheet fyi..the grey etc is like 25 a sheet..you tossed the good stuff. They make long flat wide scrapers great for pulling paneling.

[@richardvinsen2385]

I’m only 2 1/2 minutes in but shouldn’t you move the fluorescent tubes before you tear down the ceiling? If they get destroyed, you’ll be breathing in mercury until you get the entire place cleaned up. Edit: never mind, you moved them. Thank goodness.

[@Duerke]

Spot on, great video !

[@susieidom651]

Step saving - back saving wheel barrow for the small heavy loads. Take care of yourself.

[@limelightcinemagroup2148]

Chris FYI that red paneling I think is worth some good money that's on the other side

[@grandmasfavorites]

Love the content! Maybe at some point you could do an update before and after video of how the rooms looked when you got it and how it looks today? I know you've made so much progress over the past year.

[@MarkD-nd9lg]

Get the “belt buddy” as seen on TV!

[@Haegar]

"That's art!" - and does a slapstick dance with the leg stuck in the cable 🤣

[@paulaseiple336]

One can of BRIGHT odd color paint used to spray on some part of each tool would make them easier to spot.

[@FreemonSandlewould]

Old American made AC usually does not need freon. BTW: They are WAYYYY better than the Chinese cheapies.

[@bennetfox]

You really should look into getting some overalls!!

[@sparks869]

Video was fine to me. I'm sure you could have done timelapses and stuff to speed it up, but it might not be worth all the time value in editing. The nice thing about youtube is that you can skip through to the parts that interest people.

[@GothGuy885]

28:15 they had the condenser side of the Air con unit venting inside of a wall? 🙄 was the Panel Ray heater that you removed Nat Gas. or electric? looked like it was just vented into the wall also. if it was Nat Gas, Yikes! 😮

[@theresawatkins-lj8pw]

Maybe try suspenders for the pants problem?

[@MrJeep75]

Bead board i call it, that original to the building, i would strip it and re varnished it

[@brickandsole]

aha, yeah.

[@bearhardcorepicker]

You're right, bead board is the right term for that wall board. As for the belt....You didn't know that as you get older, your hips decide to take a long term vacation? 😄

[@bennetfox]

Any news on the elevator?

[@tomkmetz6998]

Eye protection?

[@momtrips6783]

and PLEASE consider wearing a hardhat when you're pulling down overhead paneling and frame -- even if the stuff isn't it could cut you or knock you out on the way down. I speak from experience as a couple years ago while doing a clean out I pulled something off a shelf over my head and a hidden board fell on me and nearly knocked me out. Stunned me for sure and gave me a huge black eye.

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Where is your tool box bike that you fixed. Ride it on over.

[@brickandsole]

Bike is usually parked outside. It made a recent appearance or two.

[@MrJeep75]

Tare those masonite wall down

[@flolot]

it is all going so sloooowwwww.

[@jacobj6741]

Foe file cabinet it depends on what persons needs are

[@shaneencalade4988]

Looks like you need a clean up crew or day workers to go through and organize and clean. Just stand and point…

[@barimayberry]

Instead of Brick and Soul you should name it ADHD Project. Squirrel Squirrel lol. At least you are improving something. Please do a completed room or section

[@brickandsole]

that is the plan moving forward, the lower front end of the building. electric is being done now.

[@MrJeep75]

All the paneling being ripped down

[@brickandsole]

yeah, it has to go.

[@theresawatkins-lj8pw]

I just wonder who thought that paneling & drop ceilings was a good idea?????

[@pskully57]

Lift with your legs, and not with your back, unless you want to take an aspirin every morning like me. And never lift and turn your torso if you can help it. The count would say, 4, 4 windows ah,ah ah,ah! And my mom used to say, “you make better window than a door!” I wonder what she meant?

[@MrShagCarpet]

Can't believe your not wearing eye protection...

[@mikecunningham-be2lc]

Safety glasses and hard hat please

[@FreemonSandlewould]

You should have been gentle with the furnace? that you dropped on its face. Those ALWAYS sell on FB.

[@fillg]

If you really want to struggle less, pull the dolly, don't push it

[@rwlodarczyk]

Whoever put that heater and AC in really didn’t care about any codes.

[@MrJeep75]

Take those 3 rooms totally out

[@MrJeep75]

I hate drop ceilings in vintage buildings

[@juliedeterman6925]

Elastic waist sweatpants....

[@MrJeep75]

Those are 3 doors not windows

[@DelMcmahon]

Bro you are such a clums lol 😅 but still good video thou

[@brickandsole]

thats true.

[@MrJeep75]

Just take that whole masonite wall out

[@MrJeep75]

Masonite isn't original it wasn't used tell the 40s

[@brickandsole]

that area was added in the 40s I believe.

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

Get back to original look of interior and letting natural light bounce around the building

[@MrJeep75]

Take that whole damage masonite wall out not original

[@johnkranz4004]

The way you WORK IS INSANE YOU ARE DOING THINGS TWICE The scrap metal pile it Needs to be Nita so when you go to get rid of it, it’s easier to clean up and pile all the wood neat also You need to find someone who can Burn all that wood

[@richardvinsen2385]

Not a fan of face masks or eye protection are you? Tsk tsk.

[@andrewweber2010]

Not to mention some work gloves. Metal cuts.

[@brickandsole]

I know I should be ashamed, and I'd apologize but I know I'll continue to do it. Trying to get better about PPE. Thanks for the tip. I'll try to do better.