Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Rebuilding Basement Ceiling

[@roald-po8ke]

to get concrete into such basements, you order a pump truck, the concrete is pumped through hoses, 100 feet no problem. Regards, concrete contractor in Norway

[@arniorgumundsson3782]

from what ive seen concrete pumps can be super expensive, was watching on some renovating channel here on the tubes and there they charge first for just coming to the place then for the time they are there and the amount pumped through so can easily cost 1000´s of dollars real quick at that point id rather use wheelbarrows considering its a flat area and were not talking crazy m3. dont get me wrong pumps are awesome if your pumping alot of volume or up some floors but a basic basement pour, be better just to get some wheelbarrows or make some slides with materials that you have around and save your self some cash, but America is a big place and maybe its cheaper there.

[@ruthannleder4783]

It doesn’t look like he’s worried about the money. Pump truck is the logical solution.

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@arniorgumundsson3782 You won't need the pump truck. They have units that are just pumps and hose. This is what is needed for this job. Not pump truck with boom.

[@Nas_Atlas]

yup. And into wheelbarrows down there if it doesn't reach.

[@joelapp]

@@arniorgumundsson3782they’ll use a pump. It’s not a big deal. They use them all the time even in places where reach isn’t an issue but accuracy is

[@brabblemaster401]

As a contractor who does concrete and foundations in southern MN, new and old id do a few things. When you tear the concrete out. Dig down a few inches, pack your base material. Then place 3/4inch washed stone (AKA Radon rock) then put your vapor barrier, at least 6mm poly sheeting down. On top of the poly put down 2 inch foam board and if wanted put your in floor heat tubes onto the foam if your doing that in the basement. When you pour it you can do it with wheelbarrows from a window, just place plywood down to not crush the foam. Or if in the budget use a pump truck and do the entire floor with a couple of people. But of coarse before any of that do your plumbing and water lines. Also for drainage an interior drain tile placed along the bottom of the footings. Place the tiles level and wrap them up with tile fabric, make sure to place clean rock around the tile to allow water to flow better. Do a larger sump basin and not a small one you get at any big box store (French Drain Man has some good systems). And drill holes in every block or every 6 inches all the way threw the wall. Place a dimple board on the wall and goes down and on top of the drain tile. Allows water building up on the outside to run threw the holes, down the dimple board and into the rock/tile. Just make sure to seal the top of the board to not allow radon to enter. Also put a couple of cleanout holes in the tile to open and clean if needed. If you really want to slope all the outside dirt away from the house, add rock beds with 1inch foam board underneath sloped away from the house. With a drain tile at the end of the rock. This will catch most of the water before it leaches down to enter the drain holes into the interior system. For the water drains id recommend one near the bottom of the stairs, one near the sump pump (with slope coming from the sump) in case of overflow, and one in the mechanical room for furnace and dehumidifier. Sorry for the long response but getting it right as its not easy to fix screw up with foundations.

[@teepeeX]

Great I fo thx

[@tegimr]

Yes! This!

[@julien2912]

The advice you are giving him for the inside of his basement sounds like layers (steps) in a basement foundation that should be done on a new build, not on a rebuild. How is he going to pack base material, lay down a layer of Radon rock, put a layer of vapor barrier and a sheeting layer in basement that already exists? ARE YOU SUGGESTING TO DIG UP ALL OF HIS BASEMENT FLOORS AND THEN MAKE ALL OF THESE LAYERS? He might as well have knocked down the whole house first then rebuilt the whole basement from the foundation and built these layers you are suggesting, then rebuilt the house up from there!

[@brabblemaster401]

@julien2912 basically sounds like what he is doing. Gotta take up half the floor to do plumbing. I do it multiple times a year on jobs. Either full tear outs or partial tear outs. In many areas its required to put radon rock in before you repour the floor. So yes it's a lot of work but it's not impossible

[@stevenmcinnis8105]

Longest comment I have ever seen.😅

[@deannamarie4149]

I will be honest Cole, I started watching when you were beginning to clean up the property. That transformation is amazing. Now onto the house. Watching you pour yourself into this project fully aware of the history while adapting to the future is absolutely phenomenal. I have watched you grow from a perceived smart aleck kid into a man fulfilling his goals. Thank You for this small glimpse into your life. ❤

[@conniesamuelsen3078]

I agree 💯 % !!!!!!

[@SqueakyPeeps]

I agree too. What a wonderful gift to future generations of the family farm to see how Cole is breathing new life inot everything. Once that tile floor was demolished (heartbreaking to me), no one will ever walk on it again. But now they have a piece of the history documented. If only grandpa had a GoPro. LOL

[@DawnSuCallahan]

I am with u 💯% he has come soooo far... beautiful wife & amazing kids...❤❤❤

[@lindakinsey1093]

Thank you. So much fun figuring it all out.

[@teepeeX]

Me too

[@DanielSpringfield-m6i]

I’m a widow and I love watching y’all it gives this old woman some enjoyment thank you Cole Roman and Justin

[@curtisbartle4381]

Corn Life

[@JudazRex]

Wait are you not a man?😂

[@puckman]

You look like a young man Daniel.

[@bryanirwin5473]

Talk to your concrete company about a pump truck and crew to do the floors in the basement. They'll pump the concrete through hoses and work from the farthest corner back to your window or even down the stairs. While you have the basement floor removed you may also want to consider adding in-floor radiant heat as well. That way you can minimize the 'cold' zones in the house. And if your radon test comes back good, it gives you the option of adding finished spaces.

[@JimTucker-i7o]

Our daughter has in floor radiant basement heat. Makes for a very usable basement. No musty odors. An extension of a comfortable living area,

[@bryanirwin5473]

@@JimTucker-i7o Hopefully he keeps a bathroom in the basement as well.

[@patrickkayser]

It also allows for heat pumps to heat his house using that juicy windfarm energy.

[@aprilbentley-c6u]

You've got the sweetest face and demeanor. So honest with what you're dealing with. Thank you for sharing your life with the world.

[@K27fan]

Being a big DIY guy, I love these videos as much as the farming videos. And I love to hear Roman say "joists".

[@rosstulloch8100]

he's talking about some ladies named Joice.

[@TimHoppen]

Joistses

[@eleanorstockton4921]

Cole, you are an amazing, hard working, brilliant young man. I am a 69yo handicapped woman who enjoys all your many projects. I have built things, hung sheetrock, laid brick, upholstered furniture, & organized everything in my little world. I am no longer physically able to do things my restless brain dreams up, so I thrive vicariously through your boundless energy & creativity. May God bless you, your family, & your friends. May He also resolve the issue with the bins, not just satisfactorily, but abundantly.

[@JakeFromStateFarm107]

You know it’s a good day when Cole post

[@stephenguerra4031]

I check hourly for new uploads

[@Turfwrangler25]

I expect it every other day, with is was every day 😢

[@twistedtypos2029]

I was on it in 16 minutes. You can learn a lot as well.

[@Scorpiove]

Yep, I l ove watching this channel while eating dinner. The perfect treat.

[@michaelpfaff6009]

I use to enjoy watching remodeling shows on HGTV. We all know how glamourous those shows are and how much editing takes place. Watching Cole and his crew is so much more fun, realistic, and entertaining!!! I just love these videos!!!!

[@caryn1954]

We LOVE watching you, Roman, and Juston building the house!! Especially Cute Roman!!

[@DrMJJr]

Roman is gorgeous, and that body of his is 🔥🔥🔥

[@beverlyb5144]

Cole I do not know how you have the time to even sleep with Construction ongoing, Planning the Construction, Farming, Dad Playtime, Nave Husband Time and Family time with Moma and Daddy Cornstarch. Where do you find the time to breathe and just relax????? YOU ARE ALL DOING A WONDERFUL JOB ON THIS HOUSE. My husband and I watch you at 8:00 on the days a video comes out with Coffee and Cereal. You have managed to bring such JOY into our lives. Don’t ever think that what you are doing is just for you. You have made a 70 year old woman and her 86 year old husband so very happy with these videos. We love watching the interaction between you, Justin and Roman (they are such assets to you)!!! Keep up the fabulous videos and YES, WE ALSO WATCH THE FARMING VIDEOS!! 😊

[@julien2912]

Not to mention dealing with a 'new' farm BIN SITE that is now falling apart and dealing with the Lawsuit about all that mess now too!

[@Angelite1209]

Corn Cobbler, Romaine Lettuce and Justin Timberlake are amazing hard workers💪🏻. I'm enjoying this restoration.

[@carolineleemon2562]

😂😂

[@diersirrigation]

And then there's daddy Rockstar and DB Cooper.

[@suzannehicks5856]

Priceless lol😂

[@marshalltille7770]

Is Corn Cobbler’s wife named Navy Beans?

[@sherribeach4160]

Ro & Ju, barely CoCo

[@kevinjohnson3012]

Cole as much as I hated to see the house gutted I love the care and dedication you are taking to build it back better than ever and for the next 100 years into the future. One thing I do wish you would reconsider and that is your plans to remove the outside door in the kitchen. If I understand it correctly that door leads to your beautiful new porch you plan to screen in. I know you have beautiful plans for your new kitchen but please consider how enjoyable to just step out of the kitchen onto that beautiful porch. It may not mean that much now but it will mean more than you can imagine in years to come. Love ❤️ you all Cole and God bless you

[@scottleeper8332]

JUSTIN IS BACK!!! He is the star of the show!!!!

[@orlandomedic1]

Did you notice his snazzy new belt? Almost looks like a Perkins Builder Belt, without the suspenders.

[@geraldmiller5260]

Make a storm shelter in the interrogation room. It would save many people's lives and would be great insurance.

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

The 3 Amigos are back together. ❤😊 Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. I have enjoyed watching you and the other guys tearing down the old and bringing in the new.

[@andyprochnow5893]

Thanks!

[@DerekThorpe294]

Regarding concrete in the basement, call around for a concrete pumper truck (boom pump) that has a hose you can direct to each room. Edit: thanks for the correction everyone on the type of line pump truck

[@rsecord]

Good advice!

[@jonathansteele5964]

Line pump would probably be cheaper and do the same thing

[@jefferyyoung6521]

Build a chute and either pump it in the chute or out of the truck only.. wheelbarrows young man..buy the two wheel ones..much much easier and you can pour it all..I don't think a pumper would work for the reason the hose is very ridged...

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@jefferyyoung6521 pump will work. The hose is flexible to a point they do this all the time. Watch muddy feet on here.

[@stevevandine8592]

The old wheelbarrow relay has worked for decades

[@sharonalexa]

You 4 are the Dream Team (included is the video editor) 🙌🏼

[@di4085]

This project has been mind-boggling. I don't think I would have made it past the first day. Just waiting for you guys to start drywalling.

[@aliceskewthorpe8991]

Have you seen the video of the land clean up... Mammoth job... !!! And he just kept going till he got it done! Dedicated young fella... eh?

[@di4085]

@@aliceskewthorpe8991 yes that was a humongous task in itself. Never thought they would be doing so much to the house inside. With this video I thought they would be done with all the hard work but now they have to replace the basement steps and fix some other issues. I think once they start working in the fields we're not going to be seeing any progress on the house unless Roman and the other guy continues on with the project and keeps in touch with Cole.

[@KittyMama61]

I'm reminded of that scene from Seinfeld. Season 4, Episode 11. Jerry to Kramer: You'll be out before we get the check.

[@CoffeeWalksandWhatever]

We started watching when you were doing the outside of the house. We're happy to support you. You guys make it quite entertaining. 😄 ☕️ 🇨🇦 ☕️

[@TM-ri5uw]

Cole, use pvc to replace the soil stack, but in areas where "activity" could be heard. Use cast iron for noise suppression, or another means to quiet the passage of people's business. You don't want hear someone flush the potty when you're sitting down to dinner

[@GeekGarageDK]

currently this is one of my favorite series to watch on YT

[@frankoliver2398]

Cole, love your renovation videos!! Keep up the cool content!

[@paulavandieden8609]

Cole, have loved every minute of this restoration, many more minutes to come i'm sure! Agree with another commenter to futureproof your electrical outlets and the like. Really appreciated that this one was less shouty. Love to Nave & the boys

[@kevenhiemie]

Run a 4-in pipe from the top of the ceiling down to the floor of the basement. Then put in an inline reversible fan. You can blow the cold air from the basement to the attic during the summertime and blow the warm air from the attic to the basement in the winter.

[@warrenmichael918]

I would imagine his duct work will move all the air around like you just suggested but not in a little 4 inch pipe , but in big duct work.

[@kevenhiemie]

Okay @@warrenmichael918 a 5" or 6" pipe, the biggest he can fit behind a wall. You are correct about the duct work but your cold air returns are only pulling a small amount of air from each room, as they were designed to do. I don't know about your house but the only cold air returns at my house in the basement are up high and I added them. Let's say Cole's house is 6,000 Sqft with 10 ft tall ceilings that's 60,000 cubic ft. If he had a 1,600 CFM blower on the HVAC it would take roughly 40 minutes for all the air to recirculate. All that air is also be taken from everywhere in the house not from the warmest and coldest spots. A 6" inline fan will move about 400 CFM of air. Remember hot air rises and cold air falls. So in the summertime you would be pumping 24,000 cubic ft of cold basement air a hr into the warmest and highest point in the house. Then that cool air falls through the house. For argument stakes let's say the attic is the same cubic footage as the basement. A 6" 400 CFM inline fan would exchange the coolest air in the house with the warmest air in the house every 40 minutes. Two fans at the opposite end of the house 20 mins. It's the same theory as putting a box fan at the bottom of your basement in the summer and putting a box fan at the top of your stairs blowing down from the second floor in the winter time. We tested this once when we removed an Old furnace flue pipe. It works. We do now when we have the available wall space.

[@maryheath4470]

I am so invested in watching you transform the house and I can’t wait for you to post a new one everyday! ❤

[@brianpulstsr8680]

Great job Roman! Watching you work is much like watching Picasso paint. Only a cake decorator would ever use a circular motion. You are true inspiration to us all.

[@vmdyer6743]

Been watching faithfully since cole first startedhis videos .said a lot of prayrs for the cornstar family

[@bjl1226]

Concrete pump for the cellar. When we built our house, they used pvc from the upstairs to the main line downstairs. We can hear the water running through the pipes, especially when the toilet flushes. I was told cast iron doesn't have the noise issue. Good luck

[@jimcolhouer7642]

Yep! He will want to insulate the chase where the drain line is with sound deadening insulation

[@norm-nas]

I like building things as well, really like this build.

[@chrisgossman4522]

I’m an Iowa native and now live in Arkansas. It never fails to amaze me that people down here put water lines on outside walls.

[@dagwood1327]

I was born in Iowa but my parent were from Arkansas and I have live here most of my life. It just doesn’t get as cold here in Arkansas. I think the frost line is only 16”.

[@DanielCharnigo]

With closed cell foam and PEX you can run outside walls. Done it in my house in Ohio

[@bb-fe9ur]

Woa? In Arkansas? WTH 😂😂😂 really bad idea scoob

[@debbiekinnell9349]

Keep the videos coming hoping your bin lawsuit is over soon you certainly don’t need that hanging about You three are doing a fantastic job and Roman is a very funny chap. Take care Debbie Aberdeen Scotland UK xxx

[@dagwood1327]

@@bb-fe9ur north central AR. Close to Melbourne.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

25:38 use a concrete pump- maybe you can pour fibreglass reinforced self leveling screed - then you dont need rebar and you only roughly need to spread it, it has no rough gravel in it and concrete liquifiers that make it self leveling, imagine you pour water- its surface is smooth and level and remains so when hardened - add hacked fibreglass to it and you dont need rebar except maybe to connect it to existing walls

Totally agreed on that, use a pump and concrete with fiberglass, it will make the all the work so much easy, Saludos desde Argentina

[@evelynharber6077]

Cole, I am both blessed and amazed to see that you do derive satisfaction and relaxation from your major re-build. As you have said you are under a lot of stress with the bin site and the potential mishaps that could occur due to bad construction as well as your home being almost completely rebuilt. As you say having the mansion rebuild is allowing you to have a different mindset during the week with a great work-crew who help you redirect your thinking and give you something different to concentrate on. Allowing your KZbin viewers to come along for the experience and advice given by them is allowing you time to actually enjoy what you are doing in almost every area of your life. Be assured we are all with you in everything that is occurring in your life that you have generously shared with us so far. Thank you, Cole, and a big thankyou to every member of the Constar family that has allowed us into your lives.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

I definitely understand the idea of the house project being a relief and escape, for me that's working on my old trucks, people don't get it, but to me it's enjoyable, and at the end of the day I get to stand back and see progress

[@ashmaybe9634]

I get it, I love working on old motors, I'm a 50 year old woman and as long as there's no time crunch, it's great work.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

@@ashmaybe9634 I did work for an old fellow a handful of years ago, he was 86, and ran a hobby machine shop in his back yard, he would rebuild rare antique engines. It was really cool. I helped him put a crankshaft in one day, it was some kind of old merlin engine from the ww2 Era I believe. Really neat stuff you didn't get to see every day

[@dianeb5380]

Adding some egress windows in the basement for fire escapes would be a good improvement, while you're doing this huge remodel. With the addition of a closet, that could add another legal bedroom or two down there, which always adds value to a property as well.

[@ManOfTheSnow]

Cole if you plan on completely finishing the basement and having it a living space, you should watch the videos where people turn there old wells into a sort of viewport with lights in it. It’s actually really cool.

[@davidpope-u7w]

I am a New York City resident & I am obsessed with your Iowa restoration! You are so freaking kind & you are so young and yet your capacity to love your immediate family is overwhelming. God bless you. God bless your family!

[@johnmelton8181]

Concrete pump will be the best solution to pouring the basement. The time savings alone should pay for it's self. Little or no standby time for the mixer. A few workers moving the hoses from room to room vs the labor with wheelbarrows is the key. Pre-set up the pump. Mixer sets up once empties the load cleans out and leaves. the pump cleans out, picks up the hoses and leaves right behind it. Another advantage is it's is a constant and a homogenous pour. Little or no risk of cold joints and excessive cracking.

[@karengrammond8338]

Just like the land cleanup took a lot of time and energy and patience, so will the farmhouse restoration project. There is a lot of us out here gladly showing up to every time you post a video of this restoration, because that farmhouse was why we subscribed to Cornstar Farm so many years ago. I've learned so much about farming in Iowa and how you've taken it to the next level with your business sense and determination to be a more modern farmer. I hope you are successful in your lawsuit.

[@gladiola8126]

I hope you guys know we are falling in love with you!!!! When all this is said and done-we’ll need another channel that continues you to be in our lives!! ❤🙏🏻 thanks for being YOU.

[@kfitch51]

First floor laundry! Nave will love you forever for that alone.

[@marieperkins752]

Cole, I don't know how you do it, posting so many videos day after day, but I love it. More power to you! Love the renovation videos! Kudos to you, despite Betsy... 😂😂😂

[@chrisallen2005]

Cedric does it.

[@marieperkins752]

Sorry, who's Cedric?@@chrisallen2005

[@randyd498]

Coles just filming now. Cedric is the reason we're seeing videos ever couple of days!! Good job Cedric!!

[@marieperkins752]

Sorry, honest question... Who is Cedric? Haven't heard from him at all...@@randyd498

[@tonydixon7820]

Definitely a concrete pump job, also get a good gravel base under the floor if there is any dranage worries. It makes a big difference in my experience.

[@gaylatompkins1093]

Watched almost from the beginning of your channel. Love the house project. So sorry you and your family are going through the nightmare of the bin sight. Sending prayers and good thoughts for a wonderful resolution.

[@seanobyrne6481]

We believe that you and your family are wonderful role models and love that you do not need alcohol to make you happy or recreational drugs. You are the real American family to watch in this century. When I was younger I watched The Walton’s, a family television series directed by Earl Hamner. Based on the book Spencer’s mountain. That was my inspiration for a normal family. My father was an abusive alcoholic, I love my dad, but he was not a great example of a father or husband. He tried. Love your father, he is amazing, love your shy mother. I watch your sister, and sometimes cooper. Never forget how blessed you are to have your heritage Cole. Always treasure your lovely wife and two precious babies. The heart of your show is family. Sometimes I can’t believe you are real! To think an American farming family working all in harmony towards the farm, the family and your Great God. That is what North American families were the normal in the 50’s ……. I believe that is why your channel is so very special. Lately I’ve enjoyed watching the comadary you all have with no swearing or taking the name of our precious Lords name in vain, amazing! You all love and respect each other and work so hard, doing everything in order, cleaning up as you go. Amazing! Hallmark tries, but you are the real deal! Keep up the great work Cole and the whole growing family. God bless you. And we pray your law suite will end soon. We love the Cornstars💕 keep humble and give our Great God all the Glory ❤. By the way on the television series The Walton’s, you would be John Boy.. good night Cole Boy😊

[@marthabartel604]

This project is something. The law suites and everyday projects, and the house. Wow, this is your thing. I want to see the finally electric and gas and water plots.

[@NotKev2017]

Suites= a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use. Suits= sets of outer clothes, short for lawsuit.

[@terriroemmich1617]

See Cole, you learn something every day. I didn't know about the cancer risk from radon, and I didn't know it was produced by dirt. Thanks for the videos of the remodel. I'm having fun watching the 3 of you having fun as you get the job done.

[@Butkusman]

Plenty of radon mitigation companies out there. Really not a difficult thing to address and provides you peace of mind. Based on where you are in Iowa, I would almost guess you are above 4. Since the house wasn't sealed, it wasn't a huge issue but by sealing it up like you are doing, best to get mitigation in place when you can.

[@deborahmapps1430]

I love watching knocking down and building back up, it will be a fantastic home for you and your family when finished and I love the fun you have With Roman and justin.

[@johncummings660]

you need three separate drainage systems for ground water: 1) rain conductors 2) exterior foundation drain 3) interior under slab drain to sump pump and for some locations Radon venting. Tying any of these together will cause failure in the others. 4" corrugated drain tile is cheap, re doing these drains is not. Floor drains by most codes are tied into the sanitary, and this is a fourth system that can never be tied in with the others

[@mindymudge7247]

You are doing a great job onnthe house, i can see your heart is really in it. So glad it is a relief for you to work on it. Always looking for the next video! God Bless you, your workers and your family.

[@andrewharvey9899]

Cole you might want to think about adding egress windows for your basement. While they may seem like in some states a regulatory burden, these windows furnish occupants with more natural light, provide a source of ventilation, and can become a lifesaver in an emergency.

[@tonilawson9612]

Definitely need an escape if needed. Doing a great job!

[@cynthiagilbert]

Absolutely enjoy watching this renovation 🎉🎉🎉 I’m so sorry to hear what your family is going through with a law suit ..🎉🎉

[@ICUCUTI]

I love that we can help you and your young family with such a wonderful family tradition, your home and land!! God Bless🙏🙏 suggestion; put a washer and dryer on the floor with the bedrooms for Nave (makes her life easier)and put a set in the basement. Use the basement ones for all the rags, rugs, etc. I would love to have that choice available to me.

[@ionamaclean2698]

Cole, you are a fantastic project manager. You are asking all the right questions and dealing with the challenges in a really people-focused way. You do the research, you're considering the risks and you're working to a strong vision! I'm a project manager and it's a pleasure to witness your thinking!

[@benhur520]

Look at how well the bin site turned out with Cole as the General Contractor.

[@jerrodhawbaker7985]

Cole like I told your father today I am grateful for your videos. I am homebound because of medical reasons I cannot go out into the community. I cannot have people come in and out. I am very grateful for your videos. Thank you for sharing them.

[@stephaniebeaton3939]

We can see all over Cole's face that this house renovation is his hobby. He looks like he is enjoying it so much. Nice to see.

[@SonyaTucker]

Roman we love you!, Cole we are enjoying watching you and your wonderful friends restore this sad looking mansion into something amazing, sending best wishes from Somerset,UK 😃👌🌈

[@jenniferadams4136]

Justin has such a great smile! Love watching you 3 together. Not only is it informative but hilarious 🫶

[@gangedillyo]

I wouldn't do the exterior drain tile if I were you. If you're already tearing up the basement floor slab, just install perimeter drain tile on the interior of your footings, have the drain tile dump into a sump pit with a sump pump that pipes water out to the surface of your lawn. Saves a lot of time and money while not destroying your yard that you spent so much time to get it looking so nice.

[@jerrylabat550]

That is also how radon mitigation is done. Basically it hooks into that drain tile and pulls the gas out from under the slab via that tile. The sump well is sealed air tight so that the only source of air/gas is the soil under the slab.

[@kevink4914]

Will not stop water from coming into through the walls. Drain tile belongs on the outside of foundation. They have a backhoe and skid steer🤷🏻‍♂️ So it’s simple to do it the correct way and waterproofing the foundation walls on the outside as well.

[@gangedillyo]

@@kevink4914 That is correct, but his concern is hydrostatic pressure on the basement slab. This would be alleviated from draintile on the interior side. Any interior drainage is better than nothing, which is what that house has had since it was placed on that foundation.

[@bheineez]

condensation boilers are a lot of maitenance IBC is a good setup. vertical tube has better design. but they all take intense yearly maitenance... I own one and fix them as a maitenance contractor for a health region.. good luck

[@cannon3267]

if your basement doesn't presently have water problems, and it doesn't look like it does, there's probably no need to go crazy with a lot of drainage tile. you are fixing a problem that doesn't exist. floor drains to a good sump pump( the abandon well filled in most of the way would be ideal) pit and the radon system should be plenty.

[@qzetu]

You've definitely grown on me Cole. Loving your videos.

[@The_Skinny_Cook]

Hey Cole! I'm thinking what would be a good idea for the kitchen is to extend the porch to the kitchen. This way you could install sliding folding doors, this way you could use the BBQ on the porch. Kinda of indoor-outdoor vibe.

[@bogipepper]

This could have gone better if you did a couple of practice houses first.

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Fantastic idea.❤

[@firstname6826]

If you notice there are walls in the kitchen that are not spray foamed, he explained that this is so he can move that beautiful window and install sliding glass doors to access the deck and a planned 3 season room.

[@Tuurs]

we in the netherlands have a concrete called foam you can hose it in with a long hose and make it as thick as you want it also levels by itself.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Roman English language as his second language is suburb. Thank you All of you for bringing us along with you. You're doing a great job.

[@Jane_Snow_]

@Robsav-yx6vi I still have never gotten the story of how Roman ended up in Iowa. Or how Cole hooked up with him. 🤷‍♀

[@miss0liliano]

Cole, I just want to let you know that I find your mindset very inspiring. keep it up!❤

[@territ1231]

Justin, don't let them give the Forman a hard time!! Nailed him!!!😊😊😅😅😅

[@debraboyea7776]

Justin I feel you are the "backbone" behind this job! You are quiet but powerful!

[@michellewinkler3985]

When people would be totally overwhelmed by all this, Im seeing a spark in your eyes. you got it! keep up the good work!

[@sailingjano]

The craziest plan i ever heard!! Breaking an good concrete floor. Make a hole on the lowest part for a submerged pump. And treat your walls and floor from the inside. Good solutions eneuf on the market, with very good results and much less expensively.

[@scoobysnacks]

I agree, but he's apparently got the money to do it. This has to be outrageously expensive. He shouldn't call this "restoring" though, because that means to bring it back to its original condition. This is "modernizing", not restoring. It's going to be extremely nice when he's done and will be a great house to raise the next generations of Cornstars in, so they can help run the farm.

[@vmdyer6743]

More fun than watching this old house❤😂

[@DeanCarrico-uy4pw]

Nobody has said nothing about how getting old concrete out of basement. How many years to retirement for Justin and Roman ??😅😂

[@carlyr5]

I am really enjoying your renovation videos. Like your farming videos, you provide a very entertaining product. Thank you.

[@rickthompson4315]

Cole, I a 64 yr old Retired Marine Disabled Combat Vet. Fallujah 2004-05. Dod Contractor. I live in Nicaragua, 24 yrs & counting... MI Español es Muy Bueno! You inspire me, Mulino Tasking with your story. FAMILY, Friends, Farming, restoration of your Famil Home. One Day Your, with Your videos, you will Inspire Your Childern, Grand Children, Great Grand Childen's Children ❤❤❤ And Justin's & Roman's 😂😂😂

[@ashmaybe9634]

I hope we still get to watch videos when Cole is a grandfather, that would be so neat.

[@jasonbuis2393]

Cole, love the videos. I am a contractor in NW Illinois. I have built several new houses and shops. Love radiant heat in concrete. As for a house i could never justify the cost of radiant heat. If you install central air conditioning you already need all the ductwork plus an air handler and all the other AC components. At that point a forced air furnace cost is nil. Possibly just install radiant in the basement slab? Otherwise it is just a redundant heat system. If you love radiant heat that is your choice. To each their own. Keep up the good work!

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Get that Beautiful Home finished so you two can fill full of Love❤ and lots of little CornStars! 😉👍❤️

[@munkeeplayz3758]

These videos are just fantastic. I try to see these videos in a different view. I try to take away all the hard work Cole (and friends) do outside of the house project. Just think how crazy it would be for some middle 20s year old that you don't know, taking on a huge renovation project? Love the work, Keep on Keepin on!

[@bobearl7859]

Your best bet call would be to hire a concrete crew and a pump truck. They got a big old lawn hose. Stick it in warning window and do the whole basement

[@whitneylivingston5706]

I’m here for Justin and Roman’s antics and hard work, they make me laugh daily! I love seeing the regular progress, Cole you are doing a great job!

[@stang10189]

I own a concrete company and specialize in restoration. Rent a concrete pump and hose. In S Fl they cost around $350 - $500 depending on how many yards. It will save you a lot of time and your back.

[@xanderd.4443]

You are my inspiration and role model, love you and the channel! Thank you for posting frequently and giving me tips on how to renovate my 1902 house!

[@exaiver7]

You can take the concrete from the floor and fill the well up.

[@chrisgossman6512]

I love this series of restoration. But miss some of the off-season preparations of the farm equipment work. Praying for better than predicted harvest in 2024. Happy subscriber 😊!

[@dalegereaux1863]

I'm glad to hear that redoing your house is a giant positive so it counteracts the negative part of the bin site stuff. 👍

[@suerussell497]

Boys will be boys. Love he banter back and forth.

[@lyndonhayden5286]

Love what you guys have done 😮

[@bmaldonado41]

Great job Guys bye the way radon detectors could be bought at Menards and some of them tell you the levels when you finish using them and others you have to send to a company for testing

[@djbehrens]

As for the concrete pour... there's a type of concrete that auto-levels and just get a concrete pumper truck so ya can pump into the various parts of the basement. Mike Holmes uses it on his TV show "Holmes on Homes"

[@billnln3180]

God Bless the 3 of you. I really enjoy watching.

[@rhondaloveloveloves9551]

Cole once you get your concrete work done I suggest you put a DRICORE Subfloor System over the concrete and then lay your flooring over that. "DRICORE is an insulated subfloor system" that has channels on one side and should any water/ moisture come up the water would follow the channels to the drains🌻Check it out.

[@15digitlongname]

this basement is ganna be an awesome series just in itself.cant wait

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Cole, thanks for not screaming quite so much. You're still 100 decibels louder than the other guys.

[@dbpublishinghouse]

Thanks for your kind words to your fans, your show has been great. I find it very relaxing watching you guys work. It's funny, entertaining and educational. Keep it up.

[@mlh4284]

Please don’t forget to mention Nava and what she wants in her home also. Bathrooms and laundry and sinks are important with her input.🙏❤👵

[@christinedehn3257]

Also ask for suggestions from Moms, Aunts, Cousins that have been keeping house for a family for at least 15 years. They can tell you what they loved and hated about different approaches to the workhorse spaces of a home, i.e. laundry, bathrooms, kitchen, pantry.

[@dustinmackbee]

I think Nava has seen his written plans, but yes I agree! Her input is vitally important.

[@tamarawyrick6569]

Absolutely enjoy watching your channel. You three are so fun to watch. Good luck, Cole, with your lawsuit. Sorry you are going through all that. I’m very glad that this house is your escape because I love watching this beautiful house being renovated and redone. ❤❤❤❤😊

[@kevenhiemie]

Digging drain tile around the outside of the house isn't a bad idea. They make a drainage product that is a mesh material that you glue to the outside of the foundation. That runs the water down to a drainage pipe. In rainy areas with basements a lot of times they run drain tile under the basement floor. If I were you I'd run it into the old well pit. Fill the well pit with rounded Rock not crushed limestone. You could also run the drain tile into shallow sump pump box placed over the filled in pit. That way, just for the heck of it, you could see if you're ever getting water under or around your home.

[@ILGuy2012]

It's not a good idea to run storm water into an old well, because it contaminates the groundwater.

[@kevenhiemie]

Correct @@ILGuy2012 you shouldn't run storm water into a well but this isn't storm water, its water that's been filtered by the soil. If it's okay to run field tile 3 ft deep into a stream it should be okay to run 8 ft deep groundwater into a 23' deep hole. Plus have you ever seen or heard of an underground detention system? In big cities we build big underground vaults with Sand basins. To catch, slowly drain and filter storm water into the ground. Also he has said the house hasn't leaked in over 100 years. Adding a drainage system would be only additional insurance and peace of mind. Very little, if any, water would ever run into that pit. If he doesn't run the drain tile into the pit He only has two other options. Option 1. Run the drain tile into his septic system. If not illegal, it's not a good idea. You know it's sewer gases or in 35 years when the septic system starts to go bad. Option 2. Put in a sump pump. That will probably never run.

[@Wild-Wisdom]

Appreciation goes both ways. We enjoy watching the videos, and they give us a short escape. And Cole gets his little escape also. That's what I call a win-win 🎉

[@brianwillerton8659]

Concrete shrinks!!! fetchew a piece of steel to slip up under the beam to keep it level!!!

[@gregorymcd944]

I have watched all of these videos about Restoring the Mansion. These videos are great! Looking forward to more!

[@BKnight7z]

You can just rent a concrete pump when it’s time to do the floors so you don’t have to drag the concrete all around. You could just shoot it wherever with the hose from the pump!

[@beverlysearles61]

I love watching you three guys remodeling this house, there is so much more involved that I thought there would be. My husband has been a contractor for over 50 years do I love the building process. We built our own house so I learned so much. This is going to be a beautiful home when you guys get finished! Thank you Cole, Justin and Roman for making this adventure so entertaining! ♥️ .

[@rustynail2205]

Wonder how many will follow the build to discover they also farm.