The frame is COMPLETE !!

[@salsbudxe1756]

Please tell Brian to keep the "Dad Jokes" coming!! I love sharing them with grandkids. 😂😂

[@athertox]

poor Nick.. 😅

[@ritahobbs5256]

I do too 😂😂😂😂

[@nimagpie]

Imagine the jokes we don't get to hear.... 😛

[@boelwerkr]

You get a really bad water and dirt trap on each side where the three roofs meet. Small water collection areas with a deep horizontal valley where stuff can accumulate and soak up the water. This will create an infinite water intrusion point. Even if it makes things more complicated, make the valley, created by the tree roofs, to a 10° slope to the outer edge. And/or add an access point (door) to that part of the roof. So it can be cleaned easily later on.

[@benitaletnes7987]

Yes! Just ask Rob and Leslie at Chateau de la Grifferaie! They have an access hatch that Rob has to use often. It is a pain for them as water damage, due to compacted leaves impeding water flow, is a real challenge.

[@paulrosa6173]

He couldn't build that roof in the Northeast USA. It would have problems with ice buildup under the shingles and would probably rot out in a few years. But it's amazing how some of the older buildings, especially in Britain, like the more ancient stately homes, have these deep valley roofs, sometimes for the length or width of the house. It doesn't seem to happen as quickly if ever. They used a lot of lead sheets wrapped up both sides and soldered to seal the seams.. Maybe the fact that the roof is taller than the trees he may not have as much problem with leaf litter and dirt as you point out? Maybe in those old buildings they are so used to leaks and rot they don't notice until it does serious damage? I don't think the chateau is going to get a lot of snow. Last winters videos seemed to show no more than a few inches all winter..What you're advising sounds like "a "cricket" ( what they call them around here) to provide some slope. Small segments of roof at the bottom of the valley forming a sloping floor. They don't have to be heavily framed but provide a slope to the gutters or a drain just as you advised. Covered in generous flasking up both sides of the more vertical roof surfaces. The door sounds like a great idea or they have to keep the climbing gear handy. I want to see where and how they are going to drain it. Those valleys aren't close to the edges of the house. They appear to be trapped between the various roof slopes. Are they going to have to have a drain pipe running through the internal spaces of the house? If they have to do that it could be another problem if that pipe ever plugs up.

[@duanemiller5606]

You really should do something about that deep V on the room side of the pitched roof. It will allow water to infiltrate into the roof and walls. On the tower side, it will go around the tower not a problem and the solution is actually pretty easy for the other side. You make a triangle that goes from the top of your roof, running perpendicular to the hallway from the tower to the room over to the roof for the room. That line should be completely horizontal then chalk line down the two sides of the valley of the two roofs to the outside corner of the roof for the big room. Put some rafters or stringers or whatever you wanna call them from chalk line to the other chalk line and then cover with plywood. This will give you a sloped edge to stop snow and water from piling up back in that corner. You would have no indication of this on the tower, but it was probably there on the old wooden roof structure that burned away. Whenever you have two sloped roofs creating a blind valley or a Long valley you should always put a pitch slope between them going in the direction that the valley goes from front to back or side to side so ice and snow and rainwater won’t back up get under the shingles and then into the building.

[@laurawgarts]

When is the final roofing material going on? Love Brian's Dad's jokes - they always bring a smile! And those puppy glances that you inserted there were brilliant! lol Stay safe, many blessings to you all. xo

[@christophersibley3023]

Don’t forget to Sign the timbers in the roof history is so important 👍🏻

[@justjane2070]

Just seen a video showing the signature (in hieroglyphs) of the building crew of the great pyramid 😀

[@larrypond7053]

Excellent idea!

[@KingSSASBO]

Love the progress of this build, it has become my daily relaxing therapy and I have been following this build since you first visited the site with all the trees and everything growing out of it before you even lift a shovel to start clearing out the basement. Please please 🙏🏾 do a compilation video or shorts of Brian's Jokes thanks 😂😂😂😂😂 come on people let's request this hahaha.

[@patriciakavanaghpat]

You've come a long way from converting a little cottage for your boy's, congratulations 🎉

[@cornelia9778]

So many weird angles. I don’t know how you figured it out from that wreck. You’ve done an extraordinary job.

[@francoislarregain5795]

Il y a les traces des anciennes toitures sur les murs avec les accroches des feuilles de plomb ou de zinc et les recouvrements avec un petit joint au ciment . Ça aide à reconstituer les lignes de pentes .

[@bubashalom8274]

We're all rooting for you! You'll succeed.

[@lee-annebryant5296]

Very proud of you Dan, Nick and Brian. Excellent effort guys.

[@ruthcarter8895]

I can scarcely believe that you have pieced all that together! So impressive! Bravo, DanCo! 😊❤

[@brianhilsden2880]

Fantastic news about Movember. Well done to you all. Brilliant👏👏👏

[@jean-pierrecornet3282]

Comme à l'habitude, encore un super travail effectué méticuleusement , le château sera hors d'eau avant l'hiver. Un grand bravo bien mérité à toute l'équipe !!! Prenez bien soin de vous autant que de votre château !!! 👍👍👍😉😉😉

[@renecaminada5867]

Bringing roofs together is no easy task. Be aware that valley gutters often cause leakage problems. If you can prevent valley gutters then you should try to do so. Another little reminder; make an 'easy' access to the roof somewhere, otherwise you will have a problem getting to it later. Great job bringing all the roof trusses together.

[@jmk1962]

Some Velux rooflights would provided access as well as light.

[@KjerstiNagel]

Why can't he use one of the small balconies next to the turret, to climb onto the roof..?

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

"It is a thing" - you are right - a thing of beauty. You can be rightly very proud. 😊

[@mikerohde6942]

Good evening from Germany. It's crazy how you pursue your goal and stay on the ball. I look forward to further projects such as the restoration of the facade, the interior work, in short, to every further contribution from you. You are brilliant.

[@davecleggett9371]

Ditto Mike - it is sure going to make for great viewing during this winter. And next winter too I imagine!

[@bubashalom8274]

It's very satisfying too watch you guys working together with a sense of humor of course, and getting on with your work in fair weather.

[@paulloughlin1529]

no hassle in the castle

[@henryblicharz5556]

Good plan Dan , get things buttoned up asap !

[@Lovenature255]

You all have achieved the impossible! Congratulations!

[@maxellison55]

I’m absolutely amazed that it is so beautifully crafted by you fellows! All without your having an architecture or engineering degree. You amaze me daily and I can’t comprehend how proud you must of your crew. Such determination is a rare thing this day and age!

[@normamurray4450]

Almost there Dan! Every video brings more and more excitement.

[@rsinuk9697]

An absolutely relentless work ethic by all three of you. Inspiring.

[@jmk1962]

Their teamwork is amazing.

[@donmorrow1923]

Excellent reconstruction of the roof that gives access to all of the room up on the roof. Yes it certainly was complicated without much more than photos to work from but all of your efforts and skill got it done. Much more than anyone else would probably do, but you’re sticking with as much of the original design as you possibly can. 👍👍 Oh yes, I mustn’t forget Brian’s joke and Nicks reaction, and the dog’s.…bonus!! 😂

[@heatherlittle8394]

Wow, the roof looks amazing ! The three of you have every right to be proud of what you have accomplished.

[@daniflowers6294]

You should be SO proud of each accomplishment you have made thus far.

[@douglasparker577]

The work you blokes do is simply outstanding, magnificent.

[@barbblake8697]

Great Job, Great Progress. You have come so far in the last 18 months. Congratulations to all!

[@isoldepotgieter9072]

The way you guys work together, so close and happy to do so is fantastic. Not waiting for the other just getting on with it. Never seen before. Well done. Regards from South Africa ❤

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Incredible! The roof really is a complicated marvel! Congratulations for completing that framing! Onya Dan, and boys!

[@kpdvw]

So happy for you, nice weather, sunshine makes working so much better...!

[@avivat3010]

The roof is looking great! Wonderful job, as always, Dan, Nick and Brian!

[@isabellamarais8494]

DEan I can see on your face , the emotions passing on how glad and amazed you are that its all done!! Congratulations hey!

[@wendy-annmaher2917]

Looking fab as usual 👍👌 I have to stop drinking my tea when I watch you guys. Brian always makes me laugh. 😂

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Well done with the roof and well done with the money raised for the charity.

[@ussdrewstewart]

The Chateau rebuild has become a music piece... slow, steady build-up from a dark beginning. Building up to a crescendo--- which is exactly what the complexity of the FINAL framing has become. Bravo!

[@carolcalf2032]

It’s so exciting that this is a layer finished. You3 have worked so well and so hard. You should all be VERY proud of yourselves

[@carolynwalker2713]

Wow guys! That looks amazing. Very complicated , all those roof sections, but I can’t believe you are so close to making the chateau watertight for the first time in years. What a fantastic achievement for you all. So much work but so totally worth it!

[@jeffcondell]

Looks really impressive! The Zinc job is going to be massive!

[@ernestperkins4394]

Really ties it all together! Great design/job! Every day is a new picture!

[@jelsner5077]

Love the dogs' side eye at Brian's dad joke!

[@swedeyu]

I’m going to tell that joke a couple times.

[@lesley-annecarle]

Sooooooo Beautiful Dan. It is sooo ..... Wonderful for the the outstanding three men, Dan, Brian, Nick for continuing all these months to complete the roof Perfectly. and next week will also have waterproof the whole Chateau roof. . Wonderful team of brilliant, hardworking good, perfect perfection, very good caring lovely men .

[@Sylvia-di5fc]

How is it possible to have 32,000 views and only 7,000 likes? Come on, people, hit that thumbs up!!!!

[@robynsutton8605]

I don't get that either!!

[@cheriesharp234]

Agree, I always give a thumbs up as a thank you.

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

Some people don't have hands. Don't be mad.

[@cheriesharp234]

Wow wow wow, what you have achieved is amazing you deserve to be proud of yourself and Nick, Brian and not forgetting orange pants man. X

[@MarionN-w3d]

Apathy? Apathy perhaps?

[@bobr9895]

The roofline gets better everyday.❤

[@Simpl3Pedro]

Yessss!! Come on! You can do it! I’m sure you can finish this beautiful roof this week! I’m loving this part of the process. I think it’s a very important milestone in this beautiful project!

[@yipnpaulshelpweboughtavillage]

🥳 Just amazing! really inspirational, we’ve bought an ancient French village that has been sat abandoned for 30 years in the heart of Normandy, gaining inspiration from your vlogs and hoping ours will inspire people too. Thanks so much 🙏🏼🥳🥰 Y + P

[@ruthcochrane2293]

good luck

[@yipnpaulshelpweboughtavillage]

@ 🙏🏼 Thanks so much Ruth 🙏🏼🥰

[@GrahamCook-m5e]

Well done you three. Best channel by far.

[@AnvilDragon]

Been pondering that sharp inside corner on the roof. If the level framing was left for the inside but a second frame was kicked out to intersect at a flat angle, it would add a peak at the center but the intersection would slope and reduce debris buildup. The outside sheeting either side of the center would still be a flat plane. The interior surface still a flat plane. Layout would be to go to the center. Measure out 20cm or so and snap a new line for each stringer to intersect. Yes, each would have to be cut at a compound angle at the base. Just, I believe long term maintenance would be reduced. As is, I thing an annual sweep would be required.

[@jojo_inthemitten36]

Remarkable achievement, Dan! Congratulations!

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

The roof looks so artistic...!!!🙂🙂🙂

[@KyleBarns-b4g]

Just what I needed at my lunch break. You guys are really kicking some butt! Looks amazing!! That side eye to Brian’s joke is priceless!

[@jamesbaker429]

Tantalising views from skylights for light and access to those closed valleys on the roof,bound to have collection points for leaves and possibly new trees!

[@jeanetterengel2184]

😊now to get the guttering, valleys etc done . Big job still ahead with the slates going on. So exciting.

[@bigbob3772]

Indeed, the hard, difficult, and dangerous things are ahead, not behind. Definitely interesting

[@suefreestun]

What a complicated piece of roof section. Well done cheers sue Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@busylizzieb]

Wow, I’m so pleased you are doing so well with your mad as hatters movember climb 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. Fingers crossed there’s still so nice souls out there to donate and get you to that amazing £50k 🤞🤞🤞🤞👍👍

[@NinaHansen2008]

Thank you, gentlemen.

[@bexp436]

Now THAT is a work of art. Fabulous job guys 😊

[@relex28]

Ive watched all episodes and not once have I reacted but this is such a milestone 🎉 congratulations keep up the amazing work you guys are doing ❤

[@annettesharrock1236]

It wouldnt be a vlog without one of Brian s jokes 😂😂 The chateau is changing every day Dan I can see why you added the extra piece to join the rooms and roofs all together it is looking amazing . WELL done Dan Nick and the comedian Brian😂🤩🤩 Loved watching . See yer tomorrow😘😘

[@patrickflanagan8008]

This is such an achievement....very well done.

[@carolfaberpeake857]

So close! Great job getting all ready to clad and waterproofing 🎉

[@tedgalperalper1828]

Once again, the three musketeers have done an amazing job in reconstructing the roof of the Château. Doing so without the original plans and without architectural guidance is even more impressive. I’m sure that should you wish to pursue it. You are set up for a career in château reconstruction.

[@josedosnavegantesaragaonun4042]

Estão todos de parabéns pelo o trabalho fantástico que estão fazendo.

[@carmenslee6234]

Amazing - the roof nearly complete!

[@zfolwick]

This thanksgiving I'm that for this channel and the great optimism it brings

[@chuckmotsinger859]

Love the care you have taken at every stage

[@lgrindrod3474]

Seeing the framing it more understandable. So cool.

[@maccardi4431]

Awesome job, that hallway to the tower is a great candidate for sky lights!

[@Ninoy2059]

Another great video. You are almost there. Job well done.

[@joerongomaki5047]

Good morning guys from New Zealand

[@irishdancer2753]

Dan, again, you three are terrific at getting this work done!! So interesting! What extraordinary work! Precision!

[@monicateeling810]

Well done on the MOVEMBER charity ✅✅✅✅Great progress and hoping you get the weather to enable you to get water proofed 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RoseyBblue]

😂 I still laughing at what Brian said about the Bel air !! 👍👍, thanks for that !!

[@melissaworth4961]

Me too - he’s very good!

[@RoseyBblue]

​@@melissaworth4961 lol, live in 🇨🇦, but our 🇬🇧 dry humor can be funny

[@KhanIlkara]

Good Grief: In West Philadelphia born and raised On the playground was where I spent most of my days Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin', all cool And all shootin' some b-ball outside of the school When a couple of guys who were up to no good Started making trouble in my neighborhood I got in one little fight and my mom got scared She said, "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air" Enjoy, or Endure, whichever comes first.

[@mickeybailey1108]

It is always exciting to have various circumstances to consider when making decisions. Do we build it like this or like that. Once you have the rooms useable I think you will appreciate the way you decided to frame those roof areas. Great job, respect for all those times you used your laser level and made the right call. Well, I would have to be there to inspect it to really give an opinion. For a few years my job was going over plans and making sure all the framing elements were structurally proper while following the plans as closely as possible. I can pick any job apart.

[@jb_makesgames2264]

congrats guys - a magnificent job!

[@Skattie]

I think it looks amazing , so pretty

[@Winterfell1066]

Looks fantastic. I can't wait 'till you clad it, put down the underlayment and the slate. Get the roof FINISHED, then do the gourds and interior.

[@Anberel]

They’ll have a long winter before they can do more roof work. On projects this big you have to work with the weather you’ve got, not wait a whole season until the weather permits. Besides, it’s not actually dried in until there’s windows and doors, and there are plenty of those to go around.

[@chriscorbin2059]

Dan always has a plan wether you approve or not.

[@68paulak]

Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.Dan,Nick,Brian, hope you all eat a good meal.

[@paulloughlin1529]

thanksgiving is only an americian thing, they are in france where it does not exist. these guys are from england and ireland where it does not exist in either country. once again..."the united mistakes of america"

[@waynes.3380]

Will look good when cladded.👍😁

[@wandacasper5612]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Proud for u. Great job. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@paulloughlin1529]

thanksgiving is americain, does not exist in france, and does not exist in england or ireland where these guys come from. educate yourself !

[@AJB220]

@@paulloughlin1529 So rude.

[@blackdog850]

Thanks for sharing and climbing mountains to raise awareness for Movember! Donated to a good cause! Cheers!

[@debrabrooks6138]

It is looking great! You guys are working hard to get it finished!

[@vickikey227]

And only one Brian joke, it is looking so damn good, well done to you all. Hope your weather gods keep smiling for a few more days. Cheers from Victoria, Australia ❤

[@NanouPeb-vy3ug]

Encore bravo à tous les 3 vous êtes des champions...

[@james1787]

The rolling of the dog's eyes to Brian's joke 🤣

[@philipB31]

Regardless of the amazing support of Movember, you are all doing amazing work!

[@bubashalom8274]

Well, I must say that the weather looks good for a change.

[@colinbrooks6290]

Dan Nick Brian, absolute inspiration…..what an achievement…..wow…🥃🎉💥👍👍👍🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻

[@annebarr9314]

Dan is becoming more and more handsome in a gallic kind of way

[@melissaworth4961]

He really is! Has he had a nose job?

[@nancyhauge9500]

BELIEVE IT OR NOT..we are as happy to see this as you are! Love the plastic in the windows..beginning to look alot like a home!

[@Georgiamoon1916]

Love you humor Brian ... fresh prints 😂 indeed

[@dorothywalters7448]

Fantastic job King Dan!!! You suffer through so much with those "dad jokes" !!!

[@kimbevan5614]

I really hope everyone donates,even if it’s just a £,$ € every little helps this man’s charity. Well done today gents. Sleep well lad K🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@timeforturtles]

COMPLETE! Best word yet…❤🎉

[@kathyritchey9526]

Well done, you're all so brilliant.

[@joanparkinson4910]

A thing of utter beauty 😊

[@debragonser745]

Amazing work guys!

[@dianeknight4839]

Well done team, it is going to look superb when it gets its tiles. Dan you will be able to work on the interior in the dry and probably warmer conditions.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Truly a thing of beauty, I don't get any of it, but that's why I'm a painter, not a carpenter...

[@lindagage7315]

How exciting is That! Well done everyone!