Farmhouse Restoration | Pointing Stone Walls

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In this video, we're continuing the huge project of repointing the walls around the house. It is a relatively simple process, without specialist tools (bar the mixer), the difficulty is in the amount of time it takes to complete. This took 2 full days of work to finish, but the final product looks great and helps stabilise the walls.

[@macleodstonemasonry6594]

Full flush weather pointing. A vernacular style here in the Scottish highlands and coastal areas. It offers the best protection and flattest surface for water run off. We would scratch it back with a trowel not a wire brush and then beat the mortar with a stuff brush to compact and offset any shrinkage. Nice job.

[@bradley2427]

Wtf has that got to do with the video?

[@macleodstonemasonry6594]

@@bradley2427 because it's a similar style. Adding context to this video for the people saying it's wrong. That's why.

[@jebise1126]

yeah... if you want to protect stones from elements its best to cover them mostly. such house can last much longer. pretty much everyone who was building with stone was doing that. just some buildings lost its cover and now people think they never had it

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Nice to see youngsters performing an old craft. And being good at it.

[@joh22293]

Man repoints a French house, cue bucket loads of comments from people who have never held a trowel, made a lime mortar mix or understand the word 'vernacular'. This is a perfectly reasonable demonstration of how you do this by hand. The French have automated some of this effort these days (certainly for bigger jobs) with a pneumatic/mechanical system that chucks/sprays the mortar on the wall for you and if you were to get a contractor to do this for you then likely that's the kit they would turn up with to do the job. The way they do it is coat the wall getting in all the crevices, then come along afterwards and scrape/pressure wash off the excess to reveal the stone. The type of finish you get and can aim for is dependent on the stone that makes up the wall. If your stones are all nice regular and sizeable, then you can go for the 'every stone is picked out' approach. When you have a really random wall like this was, with a lot of smaller stones in it, then this part-rendered look that you end up with is absolutely typical and very definitely vernacular for a lot of rural France. Trying to reveal every little stone is BS (I've tried it and it looks shit). I have a gable-end wall on what was a small stable that I'm converting into a workshop right now. It was probably last pointed 40/50 years ago and the weathered-out cracks show loads of small pieces of tile used as packers still embedded in the remaining mortar. This is also absolutely typical. Having said that, I'd agree that old stone walls that have had all their original mortar weathered out of them are a thing of beauty in their own right. Whenever I'm stood in front of a wall that I'm about to point up I always wish I could leave it looking the same, but put it back into a structurally sound and weatherproof state. Just not possible. Good job buddy!

[@carlroge]

Brian, Thanks for explaining what is impossible to do in video. I would also add that the closer to the ground the heavier the pointing should be, towards the top of the walls we try to be a little more delicate. Take care and best of looking with the house :)

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Great observation; so many critical comments from armchair ‘experts’ when IMO the father and son team have refurbished this wall to a very high standard, their workmanship, attention to detail and work ethic are excellent. The job satisfaction they’ll have on completion is something that money can’t buy.

[@MrDeancoote]

I worked in Southampton marina many years ago as a diver. We repaired the dock wall the same way except we were under water. Love your videos and the inspiration they provide ... keep them coming.

[@aapls]

Just happened upon your channel and the work you and your father do is truly beautiful! The patience you have to honor the home’s history, and restore it as close to the original as possible is amazing. Thank you for sharing these projects! Also love, that you were learning everything through your father who was in construction wow.

[@nigelbullock9039]

Great results again. Done to resemble how they would have done it 300 years ago. Rustic and beautiful.

[@okankaya923]

Please put more videos, I love watching these things.They will be future reference videos to many people.

[@centralna.poczta4648]

Oglądam kolejny odcinek i jestem pod wrażeniem dbania o szczegół, dążenia do zachowania szczegółów budynku.Gratuluje i pozdrawiam.

[@MattheoBorey]

The right mindset and a good feeling for the materials makes for a great outcome. Chapeau.

[@AlfordLau]

Your construction work and video editing work are both outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

[@aaronwilson8768]

Years ago I was a mudboy for a stonemason that takes a lot of work thanks for putting your videos on here I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@randybutler4772]

Time and talent saves history. Thank you for sharing.

[@zoerochelle]

That is a labor of love and patience. It’s beautiful.

[@XavierAncarno]

Merci pour le partage. Beau boulot, je faisais ça avec mon père qui était maçon. Ca me rappelle ma jeunesse. Keep up the good work. 🤘👍

[@mysterbruno2593]

I get addicted to your videos. This work looks great again. It also reminds me of when I (as an office worker) offered to help a friend do the same thing by saying, yeah, it’ll be two days… but it took a lot more… and I didn’t have the cases of beer;) and I now love the way you make your videos, everything is there. And the “blue nail” in the corner made me laugh. Thanks again to you both for those vids.

[@dennisdegiorgio5427]

Very nicely done!! Looks beautiful.

[@steveturpin4242]

Lovely work....brilliant effect! Last another century.

[@fintan3563]

This is the type of real work I love to watch. Art work in itself really! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrRecklessryan]

That looks amazing, great work!

[@Chris-zx8fl]

Sehr Gute Arbeit und geniest die gemeinsame Zeit! Ich habe damals mit meinem Vater auch unseren "erst 200 Jahre" Alten Bauernhof in Bayern Restauriert. Wir haben nie wieder so viel Zeit miteinander Verbracht. Drei Jahre später Starb er leider viel zu Früh😥.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Beautifully done. That corner!! 🥳🥰

[@ThisandThatRanch]

Greeting from USA. Looks awsome I found the channel the other day and have been watching non stop. I should be working on our house we are building. You do Awsome work!! Would love to restore a place like that!!!! Keep it up looks great I love when people restore older homes and buildings so much history is wasted when left to rot!!!

[@travailer594]

You should be very proud, such great work!

[@rodworldnews9239]

Um excelente trabalho de criatividade, sem dúvida um excelente conteudo, excelentes dicas parabéns e muito sucesso

[@lennartkarrman2009]

Thumbs up for using limebased morfar. It tills me you are well aware that cementbased morfar in concrete world destroy the walls In the Long run. Well Done!

[@DiscoFang]

Love those colours. The yellows of the wall with the green shutters and terracotta roof.

[@nunyabizness3890]

You are the salt of the earth, for sure. What a skill set.

[@bradfordgoerss3242]

great video!! can't wait to get started on my own project!! cheers for sharing!!

[@astzfat3319]

Tedious work that! Worth the effort.

[@gb4375]

This is unbelievable to watch. I love it totally.

[@veronicarar8227]

Beautiful work ! Thank you

[@turboturtle5575]

Amazing place & great repair work KUDOS to you & Father !!!

[@terrystephens1102]

It provides a beautiful finish that compliments the colour of the stonework 😁👌👌👌👏👏👏❤️❤️

[@jeffpurtell5676]

Still noticing, you all work very neatly. It's nice to see.

[@damianodalerba5941]

Really great job! I learnt some new tricks... many thanks

[@nolawilson2008]

LOOKS FANTASTIC ...thankyou from Queensland

[@arturfibich4003]

BRAVO. Insane job.

[@graciemaca6996]

Wonderful job! The gorgeous light aqua paint on the old wood shutters looks so nice against the 'blond' colored mortar & stone! I hope you decide to keep them that color.

[@shuzhenyan4458]

The result looks amazing! And it is exactly how I wanted to do to my stone fireplace! Thank you so much

[@christelchristely2816]

There will be pockets of air if you smear the mortar between the stones. You better throw it with some force on the wall, so it will fill all the gaps, and then smooth it evenly. It is also possible to mix the lime with water to a consistence similar to buttermilk and spritz it on with a big brush first, then let it set for some hours so it can help bond the mortar to the surface.

[@garpkim88]

에고 꼼꼼하게 잘하네. Two Thumbs Up from Korea !!!👍👍

[@mike9205]

Man, that is good work!

[@the_junk_shop]

Reminds me of all of the villages filled with the "se vende" houses along the Camino. Wonderful to see one being restored!

[@curm1778]

Have wonderful and prosperous New Year. I hope 2020 is great for you.

[@lavrentichudakoff2519]

Looks great. Nice job.

[@tanyamarsh4392]

Beautiful job!

[@stevewilliams1197]

Awesome work!

[@deancoley7987]

How to describe what you have achieved, one word Amazing

[@cw4608]

I am glad this came up on my suggested videos. I need to do this on my foundation. Thanks!

[@cathybaggott2873]

I used plastic putty knives to clean out and repack the mortar. They are more flexible and cheaply replaced. A dollar store spray bottle moistens the stones before repacking and spraying a light mist on the fresh repair slows the drying time so things don't crack. Get some rubber gloves too.

[@cw4608]

@@cathybaggott2873 thanks for the tips

[@Francis.Coppola]

Amazing job 👏👏👏

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

good work, in every detail

[@danielstorm6419]

bien fait, well done, gut gemacht!

[@YxchelFoy]

Fantastic job

[@Visualsoup]

Looks great... Cheers!

[@alfredrondorf8717]

Well done ,a very good job respect!!♥️👍🌎💥

[@ronnyvanderwee417]

Well done !

[@f.guntersuarez3231]

Before was beautiful!!

[@MsTankrat]

I love the Amstel beer cases. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Mumzie-Est.2021]

Carl, I am amazed at what you are doing! Wow...just wow. I'm new to your channel, and did subscribe. But I have a question: Are there any videos of the farmhouse renovation as well? I've been scrolling and watching so many of the barn, and loved the Range Rover clutch repair. But I can't find any videos of the interior of the actual farmhouse remodel yet. Would love to see what it was to what it has become. Thanks, and Cheers!

[@geneinman4488]

great work ! young Master ,

[@incyphe]

what a beauty!!!

[@titfortat5727]

I would like it that stones remained more visible, not almost all covered but those are choices.. Good job anyway thanks from Italy

[@lhaviland8602]

Stuccoing my foundation after I had it insulated a few years ago was an absolute nightmare so I can only imagine how difficult this must be!

[@tangotango168]

Super job

[@michaelplays2449]

Nice job

[@martyclack8782]

Nice job look awsome👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@johnoleary528]

Neat job!!

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

Abonnoment & 🔔 & 👍 Right, no cement mortar on old walls! Vous avez une belle maison et propriété!

[@kennethsee6262]

I added an earlier comment about liking the before however I realized I the videos was about it works for how to do what you did but just cuz I liked it better with a patina looking doesn't mean matter cuz what I like doesn't equate to its every one's preference with that said great job on the workand video I found myself watching it times and end up liking the after. liking and subbing now

[@El_chinwenwensa]

greetings from Argentina!!!

[@96cot.r96]

Очень красивый дом !

[@user-qf4uj8st3s]

真不错，活儿做的真细！

[@barretmcdermid1840]

Nice pointing job there fella. I have a bug will to do in the near future

[@uf_pb_nego]

Parabéns! Bom trabalho.

[@slopedouche5460]

These men can be proud of their work, god will reward them for their humble labor.

[@buteobuteo]

Excellent

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Quality as usual. As good as I've seen in France.

[@raulromero6462]

Thanks you for this. I'm doing the exact same thing 😅

[@saidbacha6205]

oh so hardworking bro

[@jeannehagan7333]

Way to rock that Boston Red Sox cap....

[@jeanflamme4106]

Please be carefull you doesn't use the good lime. "renocal" contain Portland cement Use cl90 lime. when walls are every day in contact with a lot water you can use nhl2. But as you need breathable ancient wall use cl90 for rejointing and coating, this is the best... ( breathable, color, patination).

[@angies3057]

That was so relaxing!!😊❤❤❤ thank you for not putting back ground music on.

[@angies3057]

@J Sev thank you!!

[@hazlotumismoazucarillo3.0]

Que bonito trabajo

[@angelomercuri8938]

congratulation good work

[@joegoins9894]

You could point all of it but I find when doing large areas just take a handful and smack it on the wall and wipe it around then take off the excess

[@HalsPals]

Why not use a high pressure washer to clean the joints out one section at a time? That way you'd wet the surfaces before mortaring. Or could you cause the wall to come tumbling down with high pressure?

[@johnspencer1145]

Great work as usual thank you

[@DickvanZanten]

Hey Carl, raki g out the old loose stones and mortar is loads faster when you use compressed air at 110 PSI or slightly higher. Saves a shitload of work and time you can use for the actual plastering....

[@lourias]

Did you soak the tiles in water before adding them into the wall? It seems as though I heard a long time ago that if they were not wet prior, then they would soak up the water from the cement mixture, causing premature failure of the cement. NOTE: I am not familiar with brick laying or masonry work. However, I would like to know if this is true, in case I ever need to do work like that. Perhaps, different clients require adjustments.; I live in Texas, and I think you are someplace in Great Britain.

[@earluke2592]

dont "smear" the mortar, but slap it on with speed for better bonding and keep it from drying out too quickly. cement (and concrete) hardens by crystallizing which takes time and humidity.

[@Stoffmonster467]

Be careful with cement, maybe better use chalk

[@justt1ice]

@@Stoffmonster467 I think you mean lime.

[@corindoyle]

Its lime...air cured. So humidity retards it.

[@SanjaySharma-nj4ri]

Good I like thanks so much sir

[@yeru1975]

First:-) Nice job as always! Love this house!

[@charlesduggan7600]

Whatto Carl, good to catch up on your videos, I got locked out of my account for some time lol. I was wondering how you will finish up the wall at ground level, will it be a thick layer of limecrete resembling interior skirting board or something different?

[@stuffburger1]

Mike Haduck would have said "no big deal" and been done by 10:30 on day 1.

[@50guitar]

Very nice

[@tubbyrainbow111]

Mate just out of curiosity how old are you? The work you're doing is bloody fantastic!! Just found the channel and watched the whole roof restore, subbed right after Edit: also are you trade qualified or just pretty handy and learning from the old man? Loads of questions I know but you are literally living my dream just curious as to how you went about getting there!!

[@carlroge]

I’m in my mid 20s! Thanks for the kind words, it’s really my parents place, I’m just helping them restore it. All the knowhow is from the old man who was in construction :)

[@anthonywatt3758]

@@carlroge Just found your channel and I’m binge watching all your content. Soak up all you can from the old man and carry on his legacy. This type of craftsmanship is priceless.

[@jasonkary8431]

Awesome stuff!! You're learning from a true craftsman!

[@nataliakhartskhaeva7446]

Жизненному опыту обучает его отец.Достойный родитель и достойный его сын!

[@manuelvalero5983]

Muy buen trabajo. Saludos desde Pozoblanco.

[@sebas_semilla7331]

Again a lovely video and content !! I have two questions: is it cement? or Cal ? And.. is it enough that mix for a external wall exposed to rain?

[@RogerRoving]

The old mortar had not "decayed". Old stone houses were built by the stone being bedded in clay. Then perhaps a skin of lime render was put on top. Or perhaps the clay was simply left visible between the stones.

[@lrdisco2005]

If I was 30 years younger I would be there helping out.