Digging out floor in the hallway: 100 y.o. floor found under our floor

[@melvian75]

love the cat and his entrances! on the flip side, you guys work really hard. it will pay off. keep it up

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Many thanks, Melinda!

[@karilynn3535]

Your daughter is a trooper.....awesome!

[@shojy8125]

Dont doubt yourselves for a second. That kind of diligence is quite more than admirable and work like that pays off at the end. One bit of advice.. start at the farthest point and work closer every time. Mentally more rewarding and diminishing labor as you go P.S. get everyone real boots for working

[@NailahRoberts]

Who needs gym membership when you have two wheelbarrows and a catspector 👍

[@milmom4281]

You are doing a great job! Keep up the hard work! It will all be worth it in the end!

[@SophieT1416]

I think I heard bones cracking when he was stretching. Great video. Thank you.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

LOL I should have added these sounds!

[@fixeditmoreless3684]

There is no beer better than Belgian beer.

[@Ragnar8504]

If you're actually having a reinforced slab poured (which is a lot more digging than just pouring a clean base, then insulation and screed) please have the slab tied into the foundations so it can serve a structural purpose!

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Hi Ragnar, how do you tie the slab into foundation? Interesting…

[@Ragnar8504]

@@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm Usually by bashing large holes into the walls (make a 1000 mm wide hole, leave 1000 mm alone, make the next hole, etc.). That way, the walls rest partly on the new slab. I don't think the holes need to go all the way through but I'm neither a builder nor a structural engineer, I just saw that done in a pre-WWI apartment building when they needed to reinforce the foundations during the loft conversion.

[@beckyyoung2173]

Ok. Gotta ask... Why are they digging out the floor again?

[@stephaniebusnello6746]

His man is a machine! Not too many people would do this labour intensive work. Much credit for your bravery take on this historical home. I can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@ronpeers1363]

Yes very hard workers. Pity ilia didn't carefully open all the bags off stone at top with sharp blade.. Builders bags great for hacked plaster that way you get it down stairs easier and cleaner. But for first timers your both fantastic....

[@ksweet696]

So cute you slowed the video to show the cat jumping and the kids laughing.

[@sharondilloncavalierland954]

If only those bricks could talk! I admire your industry. Keep up the good work and thank you for the update! Love the “chaos”! Hugs from Washington State, USA

[@iaintaylor5585]

The cat must have had such a boring life until you came along with your project.

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

Bricks bricks bricks your farm has them everywhere 😊 I love your inspector ! The kitty goes every where with you😊 Great the kids helped out😊 Central Victoria Australia 🇦🇺

[@bonnieabrs1003]

Cat is really enjoying all the activity!

[@scottgoldsbery3154]

You look silly taking a picture with a mask

[@marcryvon]

@@scottgoldsbery3154 And why's that ! 😳

[@scottgoldsbery3154]

@@marcryvon if I need to explain, it's not worth the effort 😂

[@bolinfan1519]

Your selection of music is magnifique!

[@judil3294]

Agreed. It's not all that often I like the music on a site and this has been great.

[@robinbriggs1517]

You are both hard workers. Thank you for sharing in English.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

I get so much in return: stories, advices, tips, encouraging words from all over the world :-) It's me who needs to thank you!

[@ChiefsFan62]

@@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm Your English is very good. I know it's a difficult language to learn. Just a little tip ... advice is never plural; just advice, not advices.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

@@ChiefsFan62 thank you 😊 Noted!

[@marypatten9655]

Advises is actually a word. It is the plural if advice. Look it up.

[@robinbriggs1517]

@@marypatten9655 I never advise (give counsel) anyone on YT about the English language..... there are to many different ways to use and spell.... I just love watching all of the hard work this couple puts in....no matter their language ability.

[@sunnyandtictac]

Curious kitty probably thinks it's getting an incredible litter box remodel.

[@paulacorreal1675]

Made me LOL🤪

[@eileenmurphy5718]

Cat inspector is hard at work. Every video you are getting so much done. I look forward to seeing you and what you have gotten through.

[@takefive4291]

Such a worker your daughter is!

[@jeffwallace957]

I have a cat like that. He just has to supervise every project no matter how big or small.

[@bigestudios3890]

Congrats to you both! What an amazing project you have. I just found your channel today, I have a lot to watch. Such a beautiful country and property. I look forward to seeing the transformation of this special place. Greetings from USA.

[@dont0want0a0username]

Well done you two, we love watching you work (from our comfortable sofa!)

[@williamlloyd3769]

That is a serious workout! I wonder why the brick only covered a portion of the floor? You should run conduit below the subfloor before you start building things up again so you can minimize coring through walls, etc. wow what a project!

[@rubenbraekman4515]

They probably were removing it but ran out of time or something and just said ah screw it and left it 😂

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

​LOL We encountered these brick-tiles in other places but they were so deteriorated that we didn't realized it could be a floor. We thought they used their construction waste as foundation. So this is a very possible scenario, that Ruben mentioned.

[@Ragnar8504]

The perfect spot for that would be between the slab and screed, i.e. above the damp-proof course I think.

[@olderandwiser333]

That part when the children were giggling at the antics of the catspector was pure delight. Thank you for slowing it down so we can all enjoy it. :)

[@tatiannazutania7751]

I love that name you created "catspector"! I think the catspector is my favorite. Every time he/she pops in, and makes me smile.

[@JamieM470]

Catspector does not approve of the chair pillow lol. 15:49 if you want to watch it again like I did :)

[@Dylan_Lanckman]

The way I see it, What you see as the hallway, could've once been the outside (or a covered porch). I see a bricked-up window in your wall at the place where the beam sits, and those brick floors were usually only only used in barns, storage rooms, cellars or outside. Covered porches were used to store boots or clogs, small tools, bikes, horseback riding gear, etc...

[@stephens2755]

When renovating old houses one MUST have the CURIOSITY and even for PRECAUTION to check it throrougly with a metal detector, damn'it !

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

This is like a Treasure Hunt! I can't wait until the next time 💕

[@Accolaidia777]

Hilariously the cat was scared by the pillow! Love to hear kids laugh. You both sure are hard working.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Those pillows are always laying on the unexpected places 😂 Our cat at home is the same...

[@KrisanthiaMum]

I thought the same thig 🤦‍♀️ That cat is so brave but a pillow to rest on scared it 😂😂😂

[@teepeeX]

Coming along...great find with bricks but more work to remove...love seeing the children helping out ...great memories x Adelaide Australia

[@ellicooper2323]

The cat! The cat! Love the cat. Keeping a close eye on your work. No slacking on his watch.

[@JimmyDCarter]

The old brick/tiles are a beautiful treasure that you found by a lot of very hard work. I love to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing them with all of us.

[@garymucher9590]

OMG, where do you two find the energy? I get tired just watching you... Thumbs Up

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Thank you, Gary :-)

[@beckyelliott2871]

Kitty is s great supervisor, but it is so busy that the poor baby doesn’t have time for naps! That will come after you have finished the floor excavation and discovery of the treasure beneath. Sweet dreams, Kitty😸🙀👍

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Good to see Inspector Cat on the job!

[@animeangel1983]

I was wondering what it would be, first thought was buried treasure like pure silver ingots or something. That would have paid for all these renos a few times over depending on their quality and quantity.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

I wish we could find such a treasure :-) Maybe the farm still keep her surprises for later... My hope is alive.

[@animeangel1983]

@@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm Gotta keep that hope alive, your ticket may still come in with those antiques and bottles, there's a market for them.

[@bolinfan1519]

@@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm Metal detect the property after Phase II.

[@katefinnegan8129]

It is amazing that you seem to never tire with all that digging. My back aches just watching you do this hard work. LOL.

[@evaapple255]

time stamp 8:10 - sure you did... I'm going to ask the cat-inspektor

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

LOL

[@marcryvon]

Illia, take care of your back. Don't do as I did for years and end up with permanently damaged back spinal vertebreas. I still have tons of projects on my house and my sailboat but now can work only for 2 or 3 hours a day maximum, the pain being so intense. Take care, both of you. I actually envy you refiiting such a house. 👍❤️ Marc René from Varennes, Québec, Canada.

[@liznutting7558]

May I congratulate you both. Your English has improved so much! And your work ethic is exemplary!

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Thank you, Liz! This is so kind you :-)

[@maespip]

Jullie zijn een geweldig koppel! Mijn huwelijk (met een Poolse echtgenote), is net na 23 jaar op de klippen gelopen. Zij heeft de scheiding aangevraagd. Doe dit nooit. Niemand is perfect. Koester elkaar. Take care.

[@lambchop206]

I would love to get ahold of some of the Belgium beer~! Great work guys

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I never miss an episode as you are now one of my favourite channels. Your cat is fabulous, so nosey.

[@n.w.414]

It is so nice to see people respecting a beautiful old building and taking such care at bringing it back to life. And for taking us along the journey with you. May God richly bless you all. (from Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦)

[@vivienbailes7009]

You work very hard, I look forward to your posts plus I know it is hard work editing many, many hours of recordings.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Many many thanks, Vivien! It takes indeed a lot of time. I never realized it before we started the KZbin channel. But it is such a joy to see the end result and to read that people like it :-)

[@drunkdunc8738]

The farm floor is 113 y.o (built in 1908) Great video ,cheers🍻

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Yes! Thank you! Corrected :-) the title and the thumbnail

[@micheleford4282]

im a little confused why were the floors dirt?

[@drunkdunc8738]

Michele Ford they were originally stone slabs laid on dirt so they're digging it deeper to lay proper concrete floors with insulation 👍

[@gtm7614]

Great work on this project. Fun to watch your progress.

[@tatiannazutania7751]

When my husband and I were in Belgium many moons ago, we tasted a lot of the different beers. I'm not a huge fan of beer, but really liked most of the ones we tried. The Belgians have a way of brewing and the hops they use are so unique. We'd like to go back to Belgium on a beer tasting tour. It is an absolutely amazing country, that is underrated. It's not only beautiful, but the history of it's ports and importance in trade aren't credited in most history books. The people were absolutely wonderful, as well.

[@MegaDeansy]

I fully agree with you on Belgian brewing - I LOVE 'Blue Moon' - it's a Belgian wheat-beer served with a slice of orange - it has to be the most satisfying beer that I've ever drunk !

[@michaelmullin3585]

When I see those fields around the farmhouse, I can't help wondering if there are still thousands of soldiers from WW I out there and any more WWI bombs.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

So that’s another good thing from Belgium……………beer 😬

[@beccagee5905]

I've heard the best beer comes from Belgium.

[@gypsy1588]

I love seeing the catinspector in the videos, Always coming around to see what you are doing and your progress.

[@whodat006]

I’m not sure why exactly y’all are digging up the floor, but it certainly is interesting watching. Music is really nice. Can’t wait to see what you do. Wow!

[@robwestley7370]

Presumably they need to put a damp proof course in, to stop damp rising up through the floor. I expect they will put a membrane in and then pour concrete then tile on top of the concrete and no damp will come through the tiles.

[@gvanvoor]

@@robwestley7370 most likely insulation on top of the concrete judging by the depth of the dig (rough estimates 25cm of concrete, 15cm of insulation, 8cm of “chape” (no idea what the English term for it is; it contains cement and sand and maybe some other things and is used to create a level surface on which to glue the floor tiles) and finally floor tiles. This assuming floor tiles and no underfloor heating...

[@nanyt1812]

@@gvanvoor i think its called 'scree' in UK. To level everything off?

[@gvanvoor]

@@nanyt1812 thank you. yes, that’s what I meant: the “final” levelling layer on which the floor tiles are glued.

[@jenniferboudreau9366]

@@gvanvoor well thank you for explaining that because I was wondering the same thing! Why are they digging a basement in that room! lol much love from Ottawa Canada

[@anthonyburke5656]

A friend did the same in an old farm, found a well underneath the kitchen floor.

[@gracecaron773]

Can you save the bricks to use elsewhere in your projects? In front of fireplace, for example.

[@JP-xy8dq]

Such hard work I'm cheering you on and enjoying the music!

[@lyndavies5562]

Hard work for you.. finding that old tiled floor, what a sirprise. It,s a shame you couldn,t keep it in some way , perhaps you could use them for another project somewhere inside or outside the house….How old would this property be?.. l just came across your project today, l am in Melbourne Australia, we are in lockdown from this disaterious Covid. It is October 2021. I have subscribed to watch your adventure, l enjoyed your chapter today so much.Also you cat is an ever present entertainment 😂😂….look forward to watching more, love from Lyn in Australiaxxx

[@kbdefay]

Thirty more barrels, but then who's counting? LOL

[@applepiebetty]

Once when I was your age I had your energy. We had a construction Co that did renos for the first 6-7 years, then we did pads, roads to turn key. I helped with every aspect from carrying wood, putting in septic systems, screwing down floors, elect. water, carrying hod (wheel barrows of concrete). I am 70 now and would have eliminated a few of the very heavy jobs that women are not built to do, but glad I did not sit on the side lines either. As a Rancher I worked cows, horses, pigs, chickens and sheep. I trained at least 75 dogs (pets). As a fire fighter, and a medical tech., I went over cliffs and into house fires to save people who could not save themselves. As a first Capt. I trained others. My son and grandsons (one just made Capt. for the forest service in Ca. USA where we keep having record breaking fires every year) are also in construction as well as fire fighting now. I worked hard all my life, but when I look back at it.... I smile.

[@denicewilkinson6474]

Your kids are hard works just like their parents, the cat entertains your family! 🙂🇨🇦

[@lisaterrypccma]

Lots of hard work

[@losparques5120]

Marina excellent new video and great progress. I do not have Affligem but I toast with you. Greetings

[@kukulidouce2014]

I enjoyed visiting with you and will be there with you in heart and spirit throughout the renovation of the guest room in your farm...!!! May all be well and go well for you... I admire your hard work but would urge you to take it easy and not get carried away... Love you...!!!

[@bigmamma6946]

So satisfying to watch, the information about the beer 🍺 this week was very awesome cheers 🍻

[@unamcleod3541]

Love the cat it has to inspect all you both do you are hard working people I’m sure your home will be magnificent when finished x

[@Parmesana]

there are still people that believe that the Earth is flat. I forgot...why are you digging down a level?

[@olivier2553]

I have heard the same story in France, but I have never seen it.

[@donaleeslack4925]

Reuse the floor bricks or tiles to line your pathways in your garden. That way they live on😊

[@svenbergmann3813]

Dankeschön für das klasse Video weiter so ihr seit so fleißig 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Vielen Dank, Sven :-)

[@rayschannel6729]

You two are the hardest working people and an inspiration to your viewers, congratulations and keep up all the great work. From Halifax Canada.

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Aww.. many thanks, Ray!

[@mrmrswalterjobjr4188]

I was a little late to get to watch this one. So fascinating about the other floor. Thank you for sharing

[@dianearmoogan3326]

I love the when you guys share the different types of beer 🍺 😋 you drinking 🍸

[@sandragruhle6288]

110 years is not very old, as farms go in the US, and certainly not Europe.

[@ceer9141]

Just found your channel, love it! You are both so lovely. Can't wait to follow along your journey! ❤️

[@PENTHESILEIA1000]

Hey! Why don't you borrow/buy a small digging machine?

[@edwardcooper2788]

Love the progress and the information on the beer. I don't see you drinking much water!

[@kevinmigliani6943]

You guys are good, but everything takes ages to be done because you don't use the right tools!!

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Your daughter is almost bigger than you already! Love you guys ❤

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

That's so true 😀 I am not the biggest girl but she definitely takes after her father.

[@ellebelle8515]

She is also a great worker.

[@feyenwilly1683]

lekker bier na een paar biertjes vergeet je wel eens iets 😀 Grt from Belgium (west kant ) kust

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

So good to see the kids working along beside you! 🙌 Anneke...what a wonderful addition to your journey! ❤

[@yuriprade_oficial520]

OLÁ, sou do 🇧🇷 e estou acompanhando desde o início a realização deste sonho que deve ser restaurar uma fazenda. Parabéns! 🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🙌🏼

[@tedschuhle4956]

Why dont you use a rotor tiller before digging to loosen up the dirt. Make it easier to dig it out

[@chinqupinchatter9485]

9:39 I love Ilyas impromptu workout

[@chinqupinchatter9485]

By the way I have forgotten what is your original language please?

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

@@chinqupinchatter9485 we speak Russian in the family. Kids sometimes switch to Dutch :-)

[@davedavis662]

Great idea having the kids included in the process, will help them feel connected to the home and builds memories. You need some equipment to help with the process, your going to work yourselves into exhaustion. Impressive how much you achieve.

[@Rickimusic]

Maybe all the crown jewels are under the bricks.😉😊

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

The hope is still alive 😂

[@sigorskiysigorskiy7473]

что то мне подсказывает что ты можешь хорошо говорить по русски.

[@vietphongton174]

KZbin: I think imma put a family renovating a farmhouse on recommended. Me: Sure why not :)

[@Sevenigma777]

Was that little spot you found under the floor once like a little patio for where the front door used to be at once?

[@anthonyburke5656]

I don’t know how much land you have, but I’m reminded of a story by a client I had, she explained her Father had built her home as a wedding present, also giving her in her sole name the farm it was on, she explained there were repairs which would be needed, she had cut and milled the trees her Father had planted for the purpose 50 years before and the timber was drying and would be ready for use in a couple of years. She had planted the replacement trees to be ready in another 50 to 100 years. Ironically, I met her former husband a few years later, he was a friend of my wife’s cousin. He lived on a farm, owned a timber mill, ran his mill the same way, 1% cut, replace what you use, use it all. A shame they split, another funny, their kids also split, the girls to their father and the sole boy to the mother!

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

A well thought management :-) I love when people care about their land, about their future, the future of their kids… right now it starts to be very uncommon - to think 50 years ahead.

[@MyLevelheaded]

wow almost like paver stone...was it a stable or garages before?

[@rk1at436]

Илья, говори на русском, английский у тебя ужасный! :))) Лучше просто видео ремонта постить, чем комментировать очевидные вещи.! Желаю удачи в ремонте фермы.

[@АлексейЯсинский-л5и]

Для чего ему говорить на русском... пусть говорит. Это хорошая практика чему то научиться. Научиться разговорному английскому, да и вообще канал для англоязычных. Я думаю им вообще надо постоянно разговаривать на английском, и забыть о родном языке.

[@veronicaroach3667]

I'm finding it hard to understand why you are taking the dirt out in the first place ? Surely all you need to do is to install a damp-proofing layer, then new floor over the top....doesn't seem to be a need to dig down for any real reason unless you are looking for treasure ! The rest of the floors around are at the same level anyway, so are you going to dig them all ?

[@despertaferres844]

Wiring and pipes, mostly pipes. Not really plausible to pull out bricks and run them through the walls. A lot of wiring can go through the ceiling but plumbing? Not a chance.

[@anneirenej]

Excellent. Move to film the sky. Beautiful. Omg ok my digging out the aviary does not seem as daunting now. Geez what a lot of hard work.

[@lindamorrow7573]

That cat adores you all😻

[@ladythunderbird1483]

Oh yes the cat is adorable and so humorous. Looks like the whole family works hard. I love learning about the beers. I never knew each has a glass 🥃 or that there’s a thousand year old brew. “Wunderbar”

[@nicolethijs5428]

Every beer in Belgium has it own style of glass!

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

When I experienced the "every beer has an ideal glass shape", that enhances the flavor AND experience of that beer, I was amazed. We certainly don't have that here! The big difference is that the pubs in Europe don't carry but a handful of beers, so it's workable to have the brewer's glass available. Here, each bar carries far too many selections to be able to stock that many unique glass styles. There is something ultimately satisfying about drinking a beer from a glass designed by the brewer to bring out the best in their beer. 😉

[@annwilliams9214]

Lots of hard work on that room by both of you, the children and the cat inspector. She's making sure the project stays on schedule! Love that you found the old floor and stopped to enjoy it. Hopefully it can be reused. Love watching your progress!

[@flex_gore8537]

Quick comment. 1908 y.o. means 1908 years old. Implying that the farm was build 1908 years ago. But i believe what you are trying to say is the farm was build in 1908

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Thank you for the tip 👍🏻 you are right - built in 1908. I will correct it :-) many thanks!

[@derekcollier7899]

Demolition and preparation take a long time ; Then you have to put it all together again. Keep working hard and you will achieve your dream. I renovated my home a 370 year old listed building here in Scotland. Good Luck ! I hope I see your end result .

[@bolinfan1519]

Yeah but did you metal detect the property?

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Thank you, Derek! Wow, 370 year old and listed! My admiration :-)

[@derekcollier7899]

@@bolinfan1519 Yes not much found sadly

[@bolinfan1519]

@@derekcollier7899 I wonder what can be found in the pond?

[@derekcollier7899]

@@bolinfan1519 No doubt there are Trillions in any currency & much Treasure

[@jimmyalexandrou5732]

hello from cyprus , you two are amazing keep up the hard work. xxx

[@jmsmom67]

Why is the floor being dug out so much?

[@Natalevis]

Здравствуйте))) я так понимаю, эта часть дома, видимо была пристроена позже? Эта кладка в виде крыльца, около двери заложен проем для окна. А почему вы решили убирать старый песок? Ищите скелеты? 🤔😁😁😁😁. Это конечно шутка😉. Не знаю почему, но мне нравится смотреть, как вы убирает песок 🤷‍♀️😁.

[@MarieStepanova345]

О! И я хотела написать про крыльцо! А теперь вы положите поверх кирпича новый пол? Он же ниже общего уровня? Удачи вам, ребята! С уважением и интерксом слежу за вашими трудами!

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Здравствуйте, это была комната при входе и они ее использовали как гостевую. Эта кладка была судя по всему везде, только в других местах они ее убрали (мы находили эту плитку и ее остатки, когда убирали песок), а тут почему-то оставили. Может устали, плюнули на все и оставили как было :-) Заложено не окно, а дверь в комнатку. Они перестроили расположение комнат, но не сам дом. Мы пока еще исследуем, как же выглядел дом изначально внутри. Вырываем песок чтобы сделать новый пол в соответствии со стандартами: влагоизоляция, бетоная стяжка, изоляция, финишная стяжка, напольное покрытие :-) поэтому так глубоко копаем.

[@Natalevis]

@@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm спасибо за ответ 😊. Понятно, ну да, вы же сколько обломков выкидывает, не подумала об этом. Ну удачи вам в нелёгком деле, а мы продолжаем смотреть ваши видео 😊🤗

[@beverlyjeursen6311]

I love kitsy katz always around when there’s work happening

[@virginiawomack8743]

Please explain why the removing of the dirt floor. what are you gonna put in its place?

[@kittykills5854]

Could you not use the tool you used to take off the plastering to break up the flooring. An extra step but maybe not as backbreaking.

[@ОльгаЧерепухина-с4ь]

Ребят, вы классные. Удачи вам!!🥰🌺🍀🌹🌷⚘💐

[@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm]

Спасибо большое, Ольга!

[@zhannazaytseva5594]

@@DeHoeveOldBelgianFarm подписалась на Вас...видео вышло в рекомендованных))