Getting Ready For Phase 3 Of The RENOVATION At The Old Station

[@randomviking8676]

The two gents who worked on the bricks, are worth their weight in Gold!! I'm always in awe of the amazing job they did, whenever I catch a glimpse of the bricks in your videos. 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yes they are!

[@bex57222]

It is amazing that you and Gill have made so much progress given that you both have full time jobs, two daughters, and you’re also creating time-consuming KZbin content. Cheers to you both!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@tracybush8115]

This video was very nicely edited to remind the viewers what's been done. In 6 months you've come a long way! Excited to see Phase 3 begin. Keep well.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😁

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I'd say you've used that 6 months to the best of your ability. I'm impressed with the amount of work you and Gil have accomplished. I look forward to seeing phase three.

[@rochellenowik9875]

Great recap of what has been done in the past 6 months. Phase 3 will be a giant step towards getting moved in.

[@MP...111]

The old station is in very capable hands. The brickwork with the black mortar looks grand. I am looking forward to the next phase in your renovation.

[@carolegarland8050]

This is remarkable clear-headed planning. I am so pleased you can summarise everything in this way and look forward to those steel girders going in without a hitch.

[@markstrahl8520]

The station is a work of love. Your vision of the station is wonderful.

[@douglasburch2320]

It's nice to see you begining phase three!! As always, thanks for taking us along.

[@PaulWilliams-h1y]

I must admit that the replacement mortar in the brick joints does look far better. Did you know that the GWR, who took over the Barry Railway in 1923, used loco. ash in their mortar to give it their grey ish black look to enhance their stations? Wonderful work with your project. Regards, Paul.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

No we didn’t know that but that is a great fact to know, it is a very dark mortar, the mason said it was unusual and that could explain why

[@johnpritchard2772]

Well, when you show in your report of everything that has been done in such a really short period of time, it is amazing! Well done!!

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

I enjoyed the review and really appreciate the realistic and hard-nosed planning you've done for Phase 3. I love this series. I hope you'll entertain the concept of inviting subscribers and patrons to book visits when the job is complete. I would love to come here for a getaway with my wife.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much! Once we’re done we’ll happily make cups of tea for any subscribers passing through 😊

[@lisaherzog3462]

I can't wait to see the work starting on the Old Train Station. it's going to be amazing!

[@judithmalan1502]

So well done, and so very beautiful to be the custodians of such an iconic building as your home! Fabulous!❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@catgynt9148]

Thanks for sharing this recap, you have accomplished an incredible transformation to this point. Looking forward to seeing your next chapter. Wishing you and your family a blessed autumn filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together with family and furry kids. Peace

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@mitchellbennis9236]

Been following you and your husband since the beginning of this project and can’t wait for phase 3. Cheers.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@jeanhawken4482]

You have worked in such a thoughtful manner with the property. You have completed an amazing amount of work. Congratulations for completing projected jobs.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@lozinozz7567]

The brickwork is beautiful. Your doing an amazing job of sticking to the goals. It takes time and patience but eventually you will be reaping the rewards. If you rush its easier to make mistakes :)

[@patwilkes4122]

Great summary in this video, looking forward to the next update.

[@jwall6006]

You’ve done so much in such a short amount of time. If securing the dog space is the only thing you haven’t done in phase II, you’re doing great! You can’t control weather. I’m looking foreword to phase III.

[@legrandeileen4863]

Huge undertaking, what courage . Bravo . It's going to be fantastic when it's finished. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

It was nice to see a recap of how far you've come. Good to see what's ahead in phase 3. I like that you only have 5 goals per phase, easier ro achieve and not so overwhelming & stressful. It's certainly come a long way already, it's a huge project. Nicely done!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much and thanks for coming along with us! 😊

[@bebetjones5551]

So much has been done, but so much to do. It will be amazing when you get this finished, but we will enjoy the journey with you through that process.

[@johnstuart8511]

Thanks for taking us back in time. Sure has been great watching. It goes to show how much work is involved. " Not quick sticks ". When finished. It's going to look stunning. Happiness is. Old Station/ Revamp Home. Regards 🇿🇦.

[@robhartley9099]

Structure needs are first nothing else matters if structure fails. Looking forward for that.

[@lioninwinter9316]

Gorgeous. I know from doing my own renovations on property that it gets shocking how costly some, apparently simple, things can be. I'm glad you have kept your smile through it all.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Trying to focus on a little at a time, I think it will become daunting otherwise 😁

[@ronroche3138]

You've accomplished so much already; I cannot wait to see phase 3!

[@johndonlon1611]

I love the clerestory windows and if you can score stained glass that would add a stunning look. The station IMHO would look terrific with the addition of retractable canvas awnings.

[@YettaSaunders-cw6md]

Started to look amazing all of you have worked so hard, but when finished it will be so beautiful take care xx

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@simonlunt353]

As a old joiner I look at your old station house and love a lot of its period feature’s which I hope you can keep the windows yes I like too see them as they were with leaded lights at the top l am very pleased that you are doing the steel’s in a way that you can see all of the windows in there glory it would be nice to put back the old wooden Joyce in the roof but as we all know building regulations will not allow this can’t wait to see how phase 3 takes place 😊keep up the good work 👍

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, looking forward to it too

[@peterwardle572]

It is nice to see you getting back to the interesting part of the job, the station building itself and bringing back its true style and grandeur, I do like old well built buildings, and especially with a railway connection, well done.

[@irenebrown8363]

May i give you many congratulations,, on the work on station, in the past 6 months great progress every thing is so good happy day ahead and you are giving such love to this fine building one has to live your life with all the projects going on so respect to you and your family ❤❤❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@miriammuskal5402]

Very beautiful work being done on the property ❤

[@SpanishEclectic]

Thank you for the recap and overview. It is so exciting to be this close to the structural steel replacement, though watching that process may be pretty nerve-wracking. Being able to re-use original materials for the roof patches will be great. If they put new slates on the outbuildings, at least it will look the best if they aren't so close together because of color differences. When planning and executing a big project, being flexible is key, though sometimes very hard.

[@JOHNKIRBY1000]

What an undertaking, we think you and Gil are quite amazing!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@seancoleman8528]

You have done a lot already , it's a big undertaking but will be worth it when it's done .

[@fredjacques2979]

Its been a long road to get here but wow its looking brilliant in such a short time. Well done. Looking forward to the next stage.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 👍

[@jaymurtagh]

Great work by great people, you have achieved so much. Look forward to phase 3. Thanks for taking us along on this journey.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you

[@kristifriday8590]

Hello from the USA. I'm enjoying seeing the transformation. The station is beautiful. I have one critique on your videos...the music is so loud and unnecessary. It is too much. Please just let us hear the sounds of you working. I keep having to adjust my volume up and down between the music and you speaking. Thank you...keep up the good work.

[@bobr9895]

Looking forward to seeing the phase 3 renovations.😊

[@buffy5kt]

Exciting to see allllll your work and how far you've come! Best!

[@QueenAbigail.the1st]

You and Gil have worked so hard and achieved so much, especially with gil's lightning speed work😂, can't wait for Winston and Co to help as well, here's to phase 3!!!!!.

[@maureentaphouse5206]

What I want to know is - Has Winston learnt how to use his ball toy?

[@kimcool6327]

I agree with the brick work is beautiful. That is one job that was worth it. They men who did it wow true craftsman.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I have been watching the growth with wrapped interest…every bit

[@saintetienne755]

I'm exhausted just listening - good luck

[@ellentaylor4351]

Enormous makeover. 🔈WOW🇬🇧🌹

[@andrewpowellnz]

Will look lovely once done.

[@brendahaire8824]

You have accomplished quite a bit. Still, a lot more to do. I can’t wait.

[@Herbybandit]

I think your doing really well, keep going ❤

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi guys, the work so far is fantastic, and what you have planned for the future is looking good, we have replaced all the windows in our house over the last eighteen months, at that was very costly, as we replaced the old windows with double glazed timber windows, but it was wrll worth it, andvwe have just done our kitchen as well, looking forward to the next stage of the renovation, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

[@gailtryon1453]

Looking forward to more. Thank you.

[@williamparker3765]

Thank you for the update on everything. I think you must all be congratulated on the amount of work you have done already, well done and please keep up with the work and please keep us all updated with the progress. Look forwards to the next video. Have you treated the cabin yet, or did it come ready treated,? winter is round the corner.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, we’ll do our best. We haven’t treated it yet and really need to get on it!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Thanx for the update. You guys have done a lot already

[@ukman9797]

You've done a lot. Would be great for plans to go smoothly, but are flexible. You come across unexpected things which usually cost a lot of money, then there are the trades etc. just stick to what you want and don't compromise, even if it takes a bit longer and you have to find the funds, just stick to your vision. Nothing worse than just making do, you'll never be happy and probably revisiting in the future which will be more expense and disruption.

[@adrianrodriguez713]

Thank you for the update and recap! You mentioned window replacement. You might look into window restoration instead. There is a big movement behind restoration vs replacement in Victorian Era buildings.

[@yorkie75]

A lot of the original windows have previously been replaced with double glazed units

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Would have loved to restore but all the original windows are gone, it’s uvpc windows currently and we want to put wooden windows back in

[@chriskeller4563]

Another great video an update thanks for sharing 😊

[@donbennington677]

I have followed your progress from the start and I think you have had some good results from your hard work. I enjoyed the recap but not the fact that I could imagine the dusty smell when the gang was grinding out the old mortar. Well done, more hard work to come. I'll be watching you 😉

[@jananderson001]

I think I would have used red mortar on the Accrington brick and stone buff colour on the common brick

[@_JanetLouise]

.... I love Buddy .....

[@theoldstationrenovation]

He’s a sweetheart…. A very naughty little sweetheart!

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I worried about the dogs..thank you for sharing your plans

[@theoldstationrenovation]

The dogs are having a great time living here with all the freedom to roam about 🐕 🐶!

[@bjmartin189]

Hope you are fortunate enough to miss all the flooding in parts of Wales

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We’ve been very lucky, lots of rain but no flooding. So sad to see the damage it’s caused not far from here.

[@irenefitzpatrick6480]

So exciting! ❤❤

[@irishpiecute]

Love following your journey but I’m sorry the music pierces my brain . Some thing gentle would be nice ❤️💙🇬🇧

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

I've been following since the beginning, and I would say you've done a lot in six months. Then again, I didn't realize you put yourselves on a timeline and feel let down that you didn't meet that goal. I also thought that you would have ripped out all of the walls, leaving the weight bearing studs and then start with a "clean slate" design . Of course, you may still do that once the new steel is installed for the roof. What you might also consider for your windows would be to replace just those that will affect your living/great room design with stain glass and any of the rest with just tinted glass. That way, you would still gain light without the solar heat.

[@johnhankinson1929]

You must be very confident for the future , so you must have a great guaranteed income and not concerned that you'd be getting into a lot of debt and unable to pay for it

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Let’s just say it’s an educated gamble. These things always go over budget so we’ll have to be very careful but we’re confident we can get it done!

[@johnhankinson1929]

@@theoldstationrenovation you're more of a risk taker than i would have been

[@waredog6966]

With winter coming around the corner, how often (and how much) winter snow does your county get. Will you be able to continue the renovation during winter? 🧡🧡👑👑

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We don’t get snow, just rain, we will be able to do some work over the winter ❄️

[@waredog6966]

@@theoldstationrenovation 👍👍😎😎❤❤

[@stephnewman1357]

You never feel like you've done much until you look back and see just how things have changed. You have a caravan to live in so can take your time. I dont know if you have problems with waiting on decent builders? I know lots of people who are. Going around rectifying work that bad builders have done arount London and Kent areas.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Good builders are hard to find! We’re confident with the builder we have lined up, he’s done work at Laura’s workplace and did a great job.

[@LindaGeary-yy1wc]

❤ Love everything so far. Where did you purchase your cabin and how big is it? I absolutely love the area from the cabin to the bridge. So serene.

[@johnkelly6942]

Keep going.

[@romad275]

It'll be interesting to see how the contractor supports the roof during removal of the old I-beams. Or will they be able to install the new supports prior to removal of the old?

[@cliveroulstone9366]

Do you have any plans for a carriage on the old line ??

[@theoldstationrenovation]

No plans but it would be cool.

[@terry987654]

When are you hoping to start the next phase?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

In the next few weeks, meeting the builder this week

[@davidforbes7972]

The guys who grinded back the bricks probably gonna have an early death from silica dust from the concrete

[@roxanneme5079]

Am curious how you are going to use the wood building you just built.

[@susanwhittaker865]

I was wondering the same. 🤔

[@maureentaphouse5206]

I thought it was home office so they , one or both of them, can work in a dedicated space. I haven't seen any mention of electrics though.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Its additional space for now, we thought a little Victorian pub in the longer term, a little get away in the garden

[@tjshere206]

What's the blue pipe that's snaking around the out building for?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It’s the water pipe for the caravan

[@silverhairinabigfootsilver6766]

What is the purpose of the cabin? Are you renting it out?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

No, it’s just a bit of extra living space for now and then I’ll turn it into a nice pub 🍻

[@JLooye-d6p]

Don’t forget that scrap metal can be sold. Make a deal with your contractor!

[@tracyboyd4867]

😊

[@helenhelps9619]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@cathrynbagley8005]

Did you ever find out who cut your trees down at the bridge ?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It was the railway maintenance, they did it by mistake thinking it was their property

[@cathrynbagley8005]

@@theoldstationrenovation Thanks for the reply - might be good to mention this in a vid as I must not be the only person wondering. I am looking forward to seeing the progress with the renovations.

[@markfairfield1552]

Did you ever find out who was working on the land ??

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Railway maintenance. Haven’t had a train in 60 years but I guess they have to keep the bridge clear.

[@Golleemon]

I can't count either so this is not anything other than, what phase are you on? Lots of work on the outside, lovely gardens and a shed, lovely 2nd hand mobile home, pointing could have been better. They used angle grinders so now all the brickwork is rounded. If they couldn't have scraped it out by hand, there was nothing wrong with it. It will be weather proof I am sure but they stuffed it up in terms of the finish. Out buildings are doing well, what phase is, get the house done so you can move in? Having worked on many refurbishments, the interior is always 1st consideration followed by, is the exterior good enough to start with said interior? If not, then it is usually the roof. Replace the entire roof, don't run out of money before that has been done and never start on a garden or outbuildings just in case. Do you have a bottomless pit of money are is this YT channel paying so well you don't have to consider money ? This all seams a little backwards to me having spent my entire working career taking care of very elderly and in some cases, ancient British buildings Grade II and I. No name and no face just like the rest here, I don't need the attention. I honestly hope you end up with the dream home you desire but having said that, you should have already moved in and phase 2 would be the surrounds, garden, outbuildings, etc. I am also a TROLL Don't believe a word I ever say Good luck

[@caravan1ify]

phase 4.....indoor pool!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Pool between the platforms 😁

[@Dore60]

👍

[@GMteam.]

the windows and doors cost £15K to replace in 2010. dread think how much they would cost now!!!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😬 I think it’s going to be a few at a time!

[@pamsmith7369]

Knock off the loud rock music! It’s a distraction!

[@helenwasher2125]

It’s their channel! They can use whichever music they like.

[@hl-hu9ep]

Musica suave e não barulhenta, seria muito melhor...vou me desinscrever... chega!