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[@SuperD884]

That week with no Dan was way too long!

[@Jayrose59]

I almost had to go to hospital from withdrawal symptoms 😂😂😂. I will have to watch this one 7 times to get better. 😂😂😂

[@mrsc120]

Brian has kept us well entertained, though 😁

[@sarahyates6055]

I know, I had to have counselling 😉😂😂

[@cherriemater]

Felt more like a month! 😂

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Yes, finally he updates, I have been really missing it!

[@melissacoelho8413]

What a difference the whole roof makes. You have worked so hard both by yourself and with friends. You have done something no one else could or was willing to do. You are bringing this grand lady back. What a legacy for your family and for the surrounding community.

[@melissamcswain9617]

Agreed! ❤️ Couldn't have said it better myself! Way to go guys!🎉

[@creative227]

I remember the first time you showed the chateau… I thought this is a monumental task. How can he get this place livable? There were trees growing out of the walls! But here we are, all watertight!!! Yea! Absolutely incredibly awesome! So proud of you Dan! With the help of a few great friends you guys are getting this done!

[@nicoledyehouse966]

Right!! it's amazing!! I was just remembering when Dan bought huge tarps and was trying to rig up an idea of how to drape them over the top when he first began. And all those days in the basement with water still pouring in from rains. This achievement is incredible!!🎉🎉

[@lolodee3528]

‘‘Twas little more than a chaterrarium……. ……I’ll see myself o u T…😌

[@TomTomicMic]

It's not all watertight there are two more roof structures to erect, one adjacent to the turret and the turret itself. They most probably should have taken down the arch at the top and rebuilt it before putting the roof structure up and all the repairs to the chimneys should have been carried out also, it looks like it will create more problems in the future but we will have to wait and see!?!

[@racebanning6390]

EPIC Renovation progress😁

[@hilaryjohnston9481]

Yes, they are waiting to check that none of you fall

[@MissAaliyahAustin-y9k]

It's amazing to me how less than 8 minutes with Dan and the crew can make me happy for the day. Welcome back guys. The Chateau is coming together beautifully!

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

I think the stone Mason is going to be needed for that big job at the front. So that lovely feature is utterly safe

[@karens138]

Watertight - what a beautiful word when it's all you've dreamed of quite a long time. It's more watertight than my house now.

[@Blahem247]

Finally - my dose of Rural France. Great work guys!

[@emilywall2597]

I know!! I was in acute withdrawal!

[@schnickschnack2000]

I was already on ‚turkey ‚ after a week.

[@stacywingfield5040]

Is anyone else in awe of this whole process? I have been watching from the beginning and thought that Dan was crazy for taking on this project, but I am 100% hooked and am here for the the duration.

[@oldaloeink2081]

The craziest ideas have the best satisfaction when they work out. 😅

[@rodneycook8519]

I am in absolute awe of Dan Nick and Brian. Well deserved week off, but these guys are amazing.

[@claritadeluna6609]

@stacywingfield5040 -- Same here. He came to my attention while watching Chateau de LaLand when he turned up as Stephanie Jarvis' new gardener. This man is fearless; no project is too big for him. Amazing!

[@godfreygilmour8497]

😂 ​@@rodneycook8519

[@lprochonROPE]

Welcome back. We missed you. Hope you had a nice week off with your sons.

[@angiejones7401]

I hope they went to the wedding!

[@user-qp2ec2od3y]

@@angiejones7401 what wedding?

[@snoopybluejeans]

@@user-qp2ec2od3y - Nati and Amaury's.

[@user-qp2ec2od3y]

@@snoopybluejeans thanks! I didn’t know it was happening already. They are a sweet pair.

[@EthelJung-j5w]

Another milestone reached! Congrats Team Chateau de Chaumont! I hope that you can safely save the arch! 🇨🇦

[@user-qv2tq1eh4u]

Congratulations, well done. I had to laugh when the buzzard's were flying around and Dan said ," Do they know something we don't".

[@dayzey40]

And I was thinking the same thing as Dan, I sort of giggled when I saw them...

[@somedutchguy9184]

And I was thinking, yes, they know..how to fly!

[@nickedgar6706]

I can’t understand how the arch hasn’t fallen down long ago!

[@iknovate]

But what is being done to secure the arch?!?

[@PaulRiesland]

@@iknovateThey need to attach it to building now. Anything like that will move. There’s lots of steel inside of it, or it would have fallen long ago.

[@cgzone8]

​@@PaulRieslandI hope your right. cgzone8

[@LaReynedEpee]

The connection to the wrought iron balcony may have braced it.

[@sharonrimsza7960]

That little free fall was a “bring me my brown pants!”

[@nikkorain680]

This channel really deserves more than 1 million subscribers.

[@MrBobconner1952]

"They know something we don't", then Dan's harness slips. Not today, birds. Not today!

[@johndoecake]

there goes "i dont need it" :D

[@rayn8740]

Daniel Preston, this is not what I expected to see when I started following your vlog so long ago. Talk about exceeding someone's expectations! This is just amazing. You're sitting above the tree tops on the roof of a Château having a chat with your mate. Dan, the gardener you are not!👍❤️👍

[@chriscorbin2059]

Welcome back. At least we had Brian's vlogs to keep us company.

[@jas57264]

Gentlemen...........this is a HUGE STEP in the project. WOOOOOONOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

What a milestone! The grey gives a good sense of what it will look like with a proper roof! You guys make me think of mountain goats hopping along on almost vertical cliffs! 😮

[@Andbygrace7024]

3 amazing men doing amazing work.

[@LaReynedEpee]

Everyone and their auntie appears to be an expert in the construction of cricket roofs now, it seems 😙

[@nelleg152]

Hope you had a good time with your kids. The chateau looks so different with the roof on . Brian been keeping us entertained while you were away ❤

[@annabananna44]

STUNNING! STUNNING! STUNNING! Well done for the 3 men who escaped to rural France!

[@lgrigg5439]

Nick!!!!!! great to see safety is around the Chateau!

[@peterfrance702]

Yeah but... smoking in the Chateau!

[@carllockpick6179]

​@@peterfrance702 blimey, you sound like starmer.

[@peterfrance702]

@@carllockpick6179 That's a hate crime right there.

[@carllockpick6179]

@@peterfrance702 are you OK, do you want me to phone a doctor for you ?

[@carllockpick6179]

​@@peterfrance702are you OK, do you want me to call a doctor for you ?

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Welcome back, Dan. I hope you had a restful holiday. I watched Brian's vlog while you were having fun. The roof is looking good! It's great to see you all in safety gear. We have seen you tempt fate so many times.❤

[@eegarim]

Welcome back!❤ Good to see everyone rigged up for maximum safety for this waterproofing job!

[@rupertmiller9690]

Roof has been given the preliminary haberdashery. Excellent progress.

[@ytu77]

I literally stopped breathing....this is a milestone...I have been watching this journey since day 6 if I remember correctly 🎉. It's been a ride Dan and Nick and EVERYBODY ELSE❤❤❤What an experience ❤❤❤

[@kaerscarface]

Me to, stopped breathing for 7 minutes.....

[@SugarWildflower-si4ox]

This was scary to watch..you guys are something else…😅. Great job.. not an easy task. Now it is really looking like a real building not a bombed out place for wild trees and plants to grow in like a flower pot. Sitting in the middle of a wild forest. You had it all dirt, rubble, plant life . A huge clean out and a controlled tree cutting. Floors to install where none existed. You have built a driveway from scratch. Found a well for your water. Built a Yurt for your shelter. Raised a family of puppies. Planted a designed land scape garden. Finally, successfully built a very unusual as well as very dangerous roof in sections. You are under roof. What a difference a year has made. Your vision is coming into fruition. With your best friends and team working like a fine tuned instrument together. Congratulations to all of you. Dan you are the man. You never give up.. you work hard with or without help. We have watched both ways.

[@cklux2011]

Brace that arch before water and snow from newly built roof put pressure on it.

[@mysterj1]

I think I'd tear it down and rebuild it.

[@MichaelEnright-gk6yc]

Don't take any chances it could come down even in high winds.​@@mysterj1

[@fransgeers7400]

@@mysterj1Probably the only real solution

[@gloriasmestad3803]

@@mysterj1dismantling won’t be easy, what with the two pillars and the angled arch with the heavy decorative granite pieces. I think the internal part will need cross bracing and maybe the pillars should be boxed in on three sides and then a very strong platform braced on the roof, high enough to start removing the peaked granite stones. And carefully move down from there. Safety helmets, gloves and steel-toed boots a must. But maybe that’s just me.

[@valkrider100]

That arch should have been addressed before the roof construction started. Have the stonemason/ bricklayer rebuild it!

[@craig_ramjet990]

I realized this past American holiday weekend that I look forward to and follow your channel more than anything else on the internet and television. More than Facebook and the news, bro. I love seeing decisive guys getting things done. It is inspirational. Keep rocking and God bless you.

[@craiglange4852]

Congratulations on another phase completed. I'll leave the arch up to you. I'm going to make a suggestion. Build the cupola on the ground and bring a crane in to hoist it to the top for positioning and fastening. It'll make the job much easier.

[@user-tb3bj9ct2w]

Ден,привет.Я порожаюсь твоему оптимизму,восхищен твоей работой,твой проект это вызов,ты делаеш невозможное , возможным.Возрождаешь былую красоту и величественность замка,даешь всем людям насладится былой красотой,величественностью замка.Это Шедевр,это Память,это Вечность! Дай бог тебе и твоей семье здоровья и удачи во всех делах! Будь лучьшим Ден! Ты настояший мужчина,у тебя прекрасная семья!Береги себя!❤

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Another milestone reached! 👏 Congrats Team Chateau de Chaumont! I hope that you can safely save the arch! 🎉💪🎊🇨🇦

[@user-dr5pl7hd3q]

Good morning to you and the guys from this elderly lady here in Australia. I have enjoyed watching you achieve an absolute milestone. I love all the older homes so much character and charm. Will be watching to the very end.

[@beverlymartin1414]

What a bench mark. WONDERFUL

[@SylviaSchenkelsvan57]

The curse of Chaumont! Rain at nearly the end of the job. As we all know, It will be allright! Great job team!💋

[@hayatwy]

I worked bridge construction for years , sitting on the top inspecting them wind blowing so strong on some of them I had to bear hug the diagonals , birds flying by my head , looking down on a few of them boats looked like Toys in a bath tub so when I say that place scares me , it's real .I wouldn't stand on ANY balcony of that house until I had repointed ,replaced ,and reinforced every single inch . Ya'll have bigger balls than me for sure .

[@Peter-jo3wt]

Indeed !!

[@HouseWinchester1874]

It’s only the arch that’s moving slightly. It can easily be rebuilt if necessary.

[@truthhunterhawk3932]

Stonework, if it's not cracked, and the cement is somewhat ok, should hold those balconies fine

[@hrep14]

It's not the balconies, it's the large brick arch that is moving slightly 03:14 Which has been standing alone and getting weather beaten for all this time.

[@LaReynedEpee]

The balconies and walls seem fairly sound in most parts.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

What a huge milestone! Congratulations Dan, Nick and other cute guy

[@randomjasmicisrandom]

Some of the camera angles/shots in this are extraordinary!

[@jmk1962]

I know, way better than that awful Channel 4 program.

[@r.h.4567]

Dan, it might be best to take apart the arch and reconstruct it. This ensures the structure is robust, allowing for the addition of proper reinforcements and attachments to secure it to the new roof. 🏰

[@PaulRiesland]

Just needs to be braced to the building (as it was before). Never intended to be freestanding. Some repointing and touch up.🎉

[@paulblake3194]

What a contrast from doing the first piece in a gale.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

Bracing up that arch before repairing will hold it up while it's being repaired and attached to the roof. Glad you had some time away with the kids and family. Well deserved team rest too now you can power on with the last turret rebuild and solidifying that arch. I am so glad you are and were wearing that harness. Well done team Chaumont

[@VeronicaPalozzi]

Yahoo!! Welcome back gentlemen!! So nice to see you, hope you had an awesome holiday!!

[@lamaisonenchampagne5785]

No Dan, but Brian kept us entertained ‘Brian’s life in France’ 🥂

[@denisemastromina7821]

OMG I'm so relieved .....at last....

[@ianatherton2325]

Amazing job resurrecting this old château well done huge efforts !!! Please correct me if I'm wrong but all the roofs and facia cladding ive fitted over the years when using a membrane we always leave an air gap both side of the sheet to allow condensation and air to flow both sides with the use of batons , putting the sheet hard up against the OSB doesn't allow for full circulation of any moister build up unless Ive got this totally wrong and its just a temporary fix to seal in the building ! Happy to hear anyone else opinion on this ! Keep up the great work !

[@KABITH0888]

Goooood morning!!! You’d think I haven’t been greeted in ages. Welcome back guys!! Dan you look refreshed. ❤❤

[@all5660]

Nice to see you back it - although I think y'all really deserved a week off! Brian kept us entertained in the interim. Pretty well, in fact. You guys are such a positive force to be reckoned with! Look what you've accomplished!

[@judahsolomon-gibson3352]

Welcome back Dan, Nick, Brian we missed you..Kiwi

[@jmk1962]

Brian did daily vlogs on his channel ,"Brian's Life in France" so that filled the gap.

[@lhmcd5538]

I do hope you had a grand and fabulous time with your boys. Wow, what a monumental step you have made. The crow roars their approval at the sight or the roof being watertight. 👏👏👏 Oooh! Looking forward to seeing the tool shop setup. Yes I know I’m an old lady but I do get tool envy. 🤭 Congratulations on your achievement. I look forward to the first fix. That will be amazing. Thank you. May you all please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

I have missed you .😊 But I watched Brian Thanks Brian

[@BeDeBrown1318]

So glad y'all are back. We missed everyone, but understood that a much deserved break was absolutely needed.

[@SirHille]

We missed you guys! Hope you had a great and refreshing time with the boys! :)

[@lunhil12]

The arch has to be rebuilt and tied to the roof framing. It's such an important feature that it has to be restored in some way.

[@rosiebeardshaw658]

I hope you had a great break with your boys Dan!

[@SteveAddis]

Just great watching this build. I bet there are many viewers who wish they were able to be on your crew, yet live the experience watching you guys from behind your camera. - Getting closer to an amazing unbelievable completion.

[@SarHje]

Finally, that was one long wait …

[@user-zx6nm2dm4i]

I missed you too, but thankfully you put me onto Brian's vlog. Which is amazing. Glad you had time off with your boys. Time passes so quickly and it will be very soon until they say they too have bought a château that needs doing up.

[@daphneerler8496]

Dan, Nick, Brian (and all the other fabulous people who played such a large part in this stupendous project) CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for bringing us along for the ride to this momentous stage of the restorations 🥰🥰🥰🥰 So look forward to the next stage and in the mean time blessings to you all to stay safe and healthy 😇😇😇😇

[@Miss-Tibbs]

You've been missed! Welcome back🧡

[@lmfarms4611]

Missed you, glad you took some time off for the boys and family. It is so amazing to see that this old girl has stood the test of time, it goes to show you how quality craftsman ship was done in the years gone by.

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Well done men, you made a great job of it. A watertight roof at last....what a milestone.

[@WilliamCampbell-hv5zx]

The roof looks fantastic. What a great achievement. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments so far.

[@kimbevan5614]

I’m glad you had a good holiday with your boys, you have been missed though.. Brilliant job boys, looks amazing.. Sleep well lovely lad K 🇬🇧❤️

[@Chateaulady]

I am NOT going to ask you about the arch or the chimney as I have followed you for a long time now & know that you have a master plan all worked out. Looking forward to you unboxing some more new tools & putting them to use!!

[@beverleywilson4309]

It’s starting to come together now & boy does it look good. Well done guys. It’s so exciting 🎉❤

[@martieflagg4671]

Wow! From ashes, rubble and trees growing inside to dried in! So much has been done! Congratulations!

[@leonepitt8188]

Welcome back to the screen! I hope you and your sons had a stellar time together.

[@ellenbirmingham1404]

Daniel - I don't think I can take much more excitement after this video:) That drone shot at 2:01 - 3:00, the buzzards hovering and you almost slipping! And then the wide Zoom in at 6:45. So glad to have you guys back!

[@denisedecarlo9311]

Place is AMAZING...just gorgeous...Can't wait to see it as it unfolds...fabulous place

[@fionablaikie6422]

Wow! You've achieved an unbelievable rebuild Dan and co! Congratulations. Your determination, talent and perfectionism have been outstanding. Been watching from the beginning.

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

Wow...that was a long week...💖😄😄💐

[@susangillespie7226]

Just fantastic, jumped out of my skin when you slipped Dan, well done all of you.❤❤😊😊

[@jannahughes3121]

Good to see the boys back together with nail biting stunts hanging off the side of the roof. Makes me a nervous wreck every time. Love seeing the progress.

[@nuttienattie1]

O I’ve missed these chaps x

[@lilfairycupcake]

ive been following off n on for like a year now. what a project. as a home re-modeler, i can appreciate.

[@bettyrush3651]

The rain is like God’s way of blessing it 💕🙏

[@nancyeisner1755]

AMEN. So true!!!

[@jamiesurface5923]

Wow! What a difference! tough week without seeing you guys. Hope you had a good one with the boys.

[@robertjones1785]

It’s great to see you guys back at it.

[@kimb5245]

A week away and the KZbin algorithm completely ignores new videos. Just returned to the channel to find 4 I haven't watched. Gold mine!

[@PettyGG]

The shape is coming together. Amazing!

[@marybullock5146]

Lovely to see that roof lining go up. Great to have the boys back 😊

[@angelaweglarska8428]

Hi Dan’s and team hope you had a fantastic week 🤩🤩

[@lynndwyer532]

Miss ya last week. Glad your back. Nothing to watch without your videos Dan

[@dianerichardson3061]

So pleased you've been able to get the roof watertight just in time! Some hairy weather crossing France ATM! Good to see you all back.

[@clairwaucaush7225]

You should get that stone guy who was working on the basement wall to look at that wobbly arch.

[@Frontera-ThomasF]

Eine Woche ohne abendliches Video, sie haben mir gefehlt und ich freue mich auf den nächsten Bauabschnitt!

[@giseleaubin148]

INCREDIBLE! The roof, Holy Molly! Guys you rock xxxx

[@philelliott3683]

Great work guys…. Hope you had a good time with your boys and are really rested….Let’s see what the winter brings….. really looking forward to it🎉🎉

[@retiredlor]

Oh Dan, the roof looks fabulous. Congratulations to you and the team.

[@preonmodel9906]

Doing the same chez moi it’s so satisfying knowing that the rain is going over the roof and not finding it’s way in somewhere.. when it rains I go looking for leaks but so far I’ve got a dry building 😅 nickel 👌

[@gstirl]

I am thinking that the chimney needs a cripple roof between chimney and mansard roof. So happy you are back!!

[@ThatIsJustCrazyTalk]

Oh thank God he’s back. That was one of the longest weeks of my life. 😊 And, the chateau may very well be watertight; however, one of life’s enduring mysteries is whether or not a frog’s ass is watertight or not.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

No longer a ruin. Such a difference Dan. Superb!

[@DavidMcFarner]

WOOHOO!!!’BIG DAY!!! Super exciting to see rapid progress, wuality work, and you guys having such a good time doing it! ❤️BRAVO 👏

[@raepaul8158]

Once again well done , it is regaining its former glory every time you touch it !

[@paulbombardier8722]

Welcome back Dan et al. I hope you were all able to take good advantage of the time off. Dan, i trust you and the boys had a good time away and at home.

[@loribell6453]

Again, feeling vertigo just watching you guys from a distance! Glad you're all staying safe and sound! 💪😊👍

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Got a happy shock when I saw the roof covering. Welcome back Dan an team.