The Ceiling Reveal

[@GeminiPurPower]

I love the exposed beams in the ceiling. Such hard work and I love watching it all unfold. You are truly making the building come alive again.

[@pashatemurtem]

The wisteria do not have brachts that would grow into the stone, so they aren't deletorious to the building. Once they take hold, they tend to grow rampantly. The nice thing about wisteria is that they can be trained into beautiful weeping trees and can provide dappled shade when grown onto a shelf-like trellis over seating areas or above windows that could use shade during the hottest time of the day. They can be made into shrubs or columns, grown onto chain or wire to make swags or bowers.

[@mike.richards251]

The main problem is their roots, they get everywhere and run for miles, including into the drains, underground electrical conduits and pipework.

[@mollymorgan8652]

I'm not sure about in France, but in at least some parts of the US, they are invasive, which may be part of the reason some people are reacting so strongly.

[@brittawrolson5936]

Great bit of useful advice regarding the wisteria.!

[@jadeekelgor2588]

I work in a job where I have to deal with "serial stupidity" everyday. This kind of endless, domino falling stupidity can genuinely cause frustration and brain shrink! Thankfully, this channel is perfect to watch. Seeing folks working together and making the best decisions they can, AND following through with a task has been wonderful and in a way, hopeful each day I can see it.

[@pamabernathy8728]

I missed Rick's cheeky smile SO much. I am one of the legion of ladies of a certain age (I, personally, am older than the hills) who ❤ Rick.

[@denniscampeau6577]

The wisteria will be gorgeous. It’s the perfect place for it.

[@TRoth858]

What an amazing transformation in the dining room. Beautiful!!! It was awesome seeing Rick there with the sparkle in his eyes and that heart warming cheeky smile of his. Great video! ❤

[@valeriehowden471]

The scaffolding in the centre of the library is genius! So much better than putting in a platform that has to be removed afterwards .

[@gerriejennings2148]

I don’t think I’ve missed a Petherick episode since the beginning at the chateau. Always a joy to watch. Thank you for filling a few minutes of my day. 👏🇨🇦

[@sharonj.1240]

My husband is a builder and, together, we built our dream home over 4 years. The work seems endless, but worth it. Your project is much larger and unusual. When I watch your crew working, I am reminded at how much effort it takes to get things right! Dickies Workwear 😄 That's popular in the US, too.

[@cecoya]

What an amazing thing to see those beams look almost like they are brand new, the color and immense size of them is awe inspiring. You have done a wonderful job with this convent Billy. You have a truly wonderful team that don't mind the hard work. Mick is amazing in his capacity of sharing his knowledge and working right along side with everyone, Simon jumping in and helping, Rick the muscle of the team, while Yanis is learning new ways of demo and reno. You have an amazing team. Martin is a master sandblaster, that ceiling is going to look beautiful. Have a great day.

[@pamabernathy8728]

The Pethericks & Team Petherick are the highlight of my day!!!

[@karenlam2988]

and mine!

[@ivonearragon]

The wisteria will not destroy the building, as it doesn't set root in the walls and it only is supported by cables, until the stem is thick enough to self support. The only thing I've had is "rats visit". They climb the wisteria and enter any open window. So I would suggest a cat.

[@donnagagne3813]

This is my favorite team Billy. The only thing we are missing is You in front of the camera and Alex behind it. Things are really coming around. So exciting.

[@carriestanfield8637]

🦘🦘🦘OMG Billy. I was watching Rick on the mower and it hit me just how much work you have done with the convent. The courtyard is so neat now. Colossal amounts of green waste removed to get to this stage. Well done Billy. Well done 🦘🦘🦘

[@JacobC365]

Today’s ending (not a pose) 9/10 - Gorgeous shot of the convent with Rick mowing the lawn in the background. Nice composition, Billy👍 I also liked the shot of your dad, Rick, Simon and Yanis in the same frame🤗

[@marshahill562]

I’d like to share with you what I know about taking care of roses. If you look on their Keynes, you will see they will push out three leaves on a shoot and five leaves on a shoot. Trimming the cane just above the five leaf shoot will encourage the rose bush to bloom again. Trimming above the three leaf shoot will end that cane from blooming again, thus causing a leggy appearance to the bush and very few blooms.

[@uptojoy]

Thank you for sharing this tidbit on roses! 😊

[@hestererlank8354]

Add-on: Make sure to prune on the outside to encourage the bush to reach to the side. It needs to look like you put 20 pencils in a mug.

[@mollymorgan8652]

Wow, thank you!

[@peterwhite9261]

The beams are now pristine. Martin, you did another awesome job. Yanis coming through the plastic made me laugh so hard. He is a great comic. Another one of his hidden talents!😂

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

I bet the guys wished the work went as fast as fast motion! How nice those beams look since the sand blasting! He is a master, indeed! The wisteria is going to be a gorgeous addition on entering the facility! Yanis is so cute with his “Let’s crack on”s!! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@roywills5387]

The variety of your videos...including editing styles...is the spice of my life!

[@karenmorrison8112]

It's unfolding before our eyes. Without the dust. Fantastic work.

[@hollym-hopefilledhistory]

👏👏👏 This is even more beautiful than one could imagine! My family and I are so excited for you all, as more and more of your vision is realized. The character of this convent is absolutely beautiful. There is a lot of love, care, compassion, and diligence that fills this place - and you all are giving it new life and purpose and that is so very wonderful. Thank you Billy, Mick, Simon, Rick, Yanis, Martin and everyone for your hard work, care, craft, and determination to bring not only beauty, but harmony to so many. You all are always in our prayers. Take care and be safe! May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He show you His favor, and may He watch over you and give you His peace.

[@timothynay5356]

If the Library and dining room turn out like the kitchen, wooow!!! Bill you and the crew keep at it that place is going to look beautiful.

[@SweetOne.]

The roses are so beautiful and when the wisteria blooms it's going to be magical. The exposed beams throughout the main floor and the first floor are going to make such an impression on everyone who visits, magnificent!

[@aislingmaguire3725]

Billy your dad is such a hard worker ❤

[@shanalawhorne5551]

I crack up everytime you have them line up with the opening. It’s like a hostage video 😂😂😂 like they are afraid of what you might ask 😅I love y’all so much!!!!

[@michaelpennington7800]

Another amazing, productive day! Rick, Mick, Yanis, Simon, Billy, and Martin. This progress is astounding! Great job, everyone. I feel like part of the family even though I am at home in sunny, Southern California. You have such an inviting, friendly, wonderful energy as a team. There's a reason why this channel is so successful, cherished, and loved. Crack On!

[@hayatwy]

When the wisteria blooms you will have that amazing perfume smell .It will look and smell beautiful

[@Historical_Seamstress]

I literally gasped at how beautiful the beams look. Absolutely stunning! 😍😍😍

[@gingerschatshow]

More I see the work being done to the convent the more alive it is becoming, Way to go Crack on Team !

[@ArgentPure]

Work fascinates me. I could sit and watch it for hours!

[@shawnathon60]

The British/French version of the "Wrecking Crew!! killin' it!

[@Isabelle-hk1og]

No one is French except Billy's wife

[@susanritchie4921]

@@Isabelle-hk1ogI thought Yanis is French.

[@Isabelle-hk1og]

@@susanritchie4921 I watched his interview and he said he was from Algeria

[@susanritchie4921]

@@Isabelle-hk1ogI stand corrected. Thank you.

[@MsLinda165]

Imagine hosting intimate concerts at the convent; or rent out the space for a music teacher to teach organ or piano...what a grand space to perform in. Digital grand pianos don't weigh very much, and don't require tuning (which in old buildings could be an issue) and would look amazing. I'd go to a musical concert in any room of the convent in a heartbeat. The atmosphere would lend itself to any genre of music. The acoustics would likely be amazing.

[@AC949]

Yes & evening concerts outside in the courtyard would be great during nice weather.

[@rebekahvenn201]

I love watching each and every instalment till everything comes together. The result is always awesome. Long may it continue. 😃

[@usajason]

Looks awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@wendyrose8430]

Mick you’ve got enough kindling till you’re 100. ❤️ 🥰🥰🥰. Please wear your masks all the time even when you’re all sweeping

[@chillnophone2024]

The wisteria will be magnificent. Excellent choice Billy! 🎉

[@cindysingleton3682]

Billy- I just had an idea a lounge upstairs off the library with one of your beautiful wallpapers and leather furniture and colors to bring in wallpaper to the room. Mismatched tables in the same wood darker is better. Glass lamps with similar shades.Sorry it just flashed in my head and I had to share enjoying the library lots of work. Give your dad a day off you work him to hard😂❤

[@probstnatalie]

I love this so much because I remember Yanis saying his favorite part was the tearing down of things. I wish I remembered his exact quote, but it is what it is. He is in his element and I am here for that energy :)

[@DeborahScotts153]

Martin is a master of his craft, what an amazing job he has done 😊

[@andreastieff]

Wow it’s incredible how much sand is used

[@joannemacintyre251]

Never any moaning and complaining or attempts at blame-shifting here if things don’t go as planned, just praise and encouragement and lots of progress. 👍🏻❤

[@patsycovino5222]

Ive had a gigantic wisteria bush and it decided on its own to go under the deck up the fence and over my door, got a trellis .Its fabulous, got so many blooms and bumblebees it was downright magical.

[@busterdee8228]

Beams look beautiful, and exposing them 'restores' the room's lovely verticality. Until now, I never wondered if you can wear out a shovel.

[@DavidLumbert-p3i]

If I'm remembering correctly, Billy, you bought the non-invasive variety of wisteria. In which case it won't run rampant.

[@cellalong9694]

I don’t think it’s invasive except in the southern U.S.

[@jeffneedle5294]

Thanks for the music!!! Love the crew and daily progress!

[@chellerowe9390]

I would imagine Mick's kindling pile will end up being Mount Kindling 😂

[@katherineleavitt6335]

I love wisteria I think it is so beautiful. It will be so lovely on the old lady making the brown block come alive with the greenery and the purple flowers when in bloom. Take care you guys, it's so hot out there like it has been here in the states, I live in the USA. Blessings, Kathy USA

[@LindaCline-j3d]

Billy you have awesome friends love them all hard workers and your dad is so sweet

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

Bill just so you know I prefer your filming style. You keep me more focused glue to what’s going on. You have a great crew and I think you’re very blessed. I love watching the progress and seeing you dismantle history to re-create it better.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

You have a hard working, talented team. You chose well Billy👍🇬🇧

[@marymerrill1612]

Wow looks great!

[@elizabethtarpley9676]

That courtyard would look gorgeous with some climbing roses trained on a trellis and some shrub roses, too. Peonies and dahlias would brighten it up too. Love watching all the progress. It looks wonderful.

[@jillorca]

Billy, regarding the wisteria, yes, you’ll really have to keep up with the maintenance. I’m wondering if you haven’t considered a climbing rose?

[@caropapa]

Hi Billy all is looking great, now we need to see the latest progress on Simon`s home if possible.

[@christinemulka3614]

Please!

[@Robin-xr2tz]

Dusty downstairs and upstairs today. So nice to hear you guys laugh while working.

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

The beams look marvelous! Martin does great work! Absolutely beautiful!

[@florentinalily]

I have had wisteria on three homes.. and we had the 'discussion' of the less rampant varieties. It will look fantastic and start making the convent looking less like an institution.

[@toontown0633]

Billy, these are the best tradesmen out there! Looking forward to continued progress!

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

I did not realize all the dust; but looks like everything is on track, that's great.

[@Byjollyollie]

Yeah. Something to watch.

[@meganhall1306]

Transformation is amazing . Love you lot xxx💕💕💕

[@deanbrunner261]

I keep waiting for the day someone drops an old panel and a bunch of old silver and gold coins fall on the floor☺☺☺

[@joannepickering1646]

I love watching the work at top speed.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

The dining room is looking really exciting - we are getting near the prettying up phase. I harvested my red potatoes this weekend Mick. Got some real whoppers too. Your stonework is fantastic Billy, when the lights are on, it really glows. 😄

[@GwendolynTideman]

Sooo beautiful. Love watching you transform these amazing historic buildings ♥️ ....pure proof your hard team work and dedication can achieve what seems to be unachievable. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lindsayjeanae]

Gorgeous!!!

[@denisewhitlow7493]

Simon is correct that as long as you keep the wisteria in control it will be fine, the problem is, it sends runners u der the ground and will pop up everywhere, and it grows so fast that you have to trim it several times a year. It’s difficult to keep on top of. We have it growing all over the property I live on and it grows faster than we can keep on it. It’s strangling out other plants. If you’re ready to keep the n top of it constantly, then yes, it’s beautiful.

[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@merrileeheard3889]

I'm incredibly impressed by all the work the team has done❤❤

[@4061earthabcdesong]

👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@deniseroe5891]

I love wisteria, it is so beautiful in bloom. We had a beautiful one that survived a fence falling on it. We have since moved 100 NW and are on ranch land that can’t seem to grow anything but mesquite trees. The ceiling looks amazing!

[@ritacarlson9522]

What a great job...the change is amazing. Totally awesome job...the beams look absolutely beautiful.

[@tara0redwine]

Fantastic vision Billy! And might I say you are looking so slim since you started the kitchen! I picked up on your channel as you ripped up the concrete floors in the kitchen. Its been a transformation for sure and very pleasing watching you and all your mates working hard!

[@johnje4285]

I am so pleased thatvyoubbought that beautiful building and that you are restoring it with such care and imagination

[@deborahhymer9315]

The wisteria will be beautiful and will draw bees.

[@mildredlindsey3144]

THE WISTERIA AT ED AND ANNA IS BEAUITFUL AND THEY WORK TO KEEP IT CONTOLLED. BILLY WHEN YOU SPEAD UP THE VIDEO WITH THE GUYS WORKING I THOUGHT OF YOU TELLING THEM--WHEN YOU FINISH WE CAN ALL HAVE A BIG COLD GLASS OF BEER--.

[@beetee3272]

Happy to see the whole crew working together! Great job!

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Can't wait to see the progress of the wisterias. It should look beauitiful in a few years' time.

[@RudyTheG]

I fear you're are misunderstanding why people were saying you should not put wisteria where you have. While I have no doubt the plant will be well maintained and managed above ground. the wisteria root system is really what could damage the building, especially an old building like the convent. Those roots could destroy the stonework and easily get into cracks and do a lot of damage. It will be very hard to manage their strong and large root system regardless of how attentive you are. Honestly I would simply talk to a arborist or something. We would all hate for your hard work to be destroyed.

[@catherinemoon3003]

Billy told us last year that this a different wisteria variety from the beautiful monster that we have seen take over too many American buildings.

[@RudyTheG]

@@catherinemoon3003 I'm no horticulturist but my understanding is that all wisteria tends to have these negative qualities and they are just differing levels of destructive. While the one he has planted may not be as bad as the worst type. I think it's still needlessly risky to plant them where he has and its definitely worth talking to a professional.

[@CosyLifeKits]

I’m not sure which part of the world you live in but if you’re in the U.K. you’ll know that some of our really old buildings are covered with wisteria and are still going strong x

[@cbrashsorensen]

Lovely...just lovely. Not sure where you are "gutting" now and how the space will be used but there you go and it all unfolds in its own time--doesn't it. What a great team of workers and delightful personalities all. As for the Wisteria--one of my favorites so I look forward to the bloom down the road--next spring?

[@jeffashley5512]

Wisteria is beautiful in bloom and when the pods 'pop' in late summer it's an amazing sight and sound. Mine would 'pop' and the seeds would bounce off the kitchen nook windows. The cats were always entertained. Lol

[@CynthiaShipley-w2u]

Thanks!

[@juliawoodhead4879]

Super work but where are the dust masks?

[@karenlam2988]

Its all coming lovely especially the wisteria

[@TLMarzewski]

Oh the beams are looking so beautiful!

[@claudiayamada8377]

Billy, your vision is coming to fruition! You do have the perfect team!

[@keagleeagle821]

I agree the exterior facade need more colors. Put even more flowers. The building is kind of cold outside

[@IanHolwood]

It’d be cool to see a time lapse video of the vine growing. Taking a picture everyday to show how far it’s grown might be cool to see. Loving the videos!

[@PamHeywood-k1o]

From Canada. This is a must watch programme. Just loved it from the beginning. Quick question - wearing MASKS while stirring up the shovel fulls of product.

[@myriammoquin2684]

I love the rustic look of the beams.

[@sandrajones633]

It looks amazing what he has done so far.

[@claregoudie254]

Billy, not sure if I've seen it correctly but on either side of the windows in the courtyard, I've noticed what look like hooks for what would have been the original shutters, had you any plans to replace them as this would make a lovely addition and soften all that stonework? You and your team are doing a wonderful job.

[@fiberotter]

It's exciting to see the beams transform.

[@caspargraham]

It's the roots of the wisteria you should be wary of they grow just as aggressively as the vines do above ground. They can be very destructive planted too close to walls.

[@donnasauer5462]

Bucket by bucketk---1000's of buckets. And yet you persevere--my admiration to you all!!

[@lunayahwitch]

About the Wisteria, I think people are worried because here in the USA, we have extremely invasive and damaging wisteria varieties, but I don’t believe France even allows the sale of those within the country

[@lucretciaseven4873]

It was lovely getting to know some of Yanis' story, it would be so nice to hear a bit about Simon and Rick too if they felt like sharing.

[@DLRTraynorCoberly]

That looks amazing!

[@willenehall9698]

Thank you for your time

[@Unprofessionallyme63]

So amazing, I can’t wait to see the rooms done!

[@liljotogo9487]

Everything is looking great. I saw on youtube a library just like you are making. I for got the name but your library is going to look awesome. I can’t wait every day to see what your crew is working on.