We CLEARED the Attic In Our RENOVATION Project

[@andrewhorsburgh2549]

Thankyou so much for NO music. It makes watching so much more enjoyable. Looking forward to watching your whole journey.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, and any more tips please keep them coming 👍

[@knottylinda-leathercrafter9605]

Another channel I watch has just had their older videos demonetized because of the music. Music they paid a subscription for! How horrible!

[@lindaroyal8161]

I do like the 2 train whistles in the beginning, very appropriate!

[@yv5grb]

Yes, I would consider integrate the two spaces, plus the stairway… and get the water tank to another location, good luck

[@safeerahmad7103]

Timelapse of cutting and b roll footage can help @@theoldstationrenovation

[@susie2shoes]

Really enjoying watching the old railway station being renovated. Thank you for not putting music over the top of the video, it’s so much more enjoyable without it.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I’m glad you’re enjoying them! 😊 I think in the beginning we just assumed that KZbin videos have to have music in, lesson learned😂

[@hansbehrmann8152]

Just a comment on the post you found. I have worked on Victorian and Edwardian structures and have found similar style posts tucked away in various corners , closets and basements as well as out buildings. At first I thought they were newel posts as you have because of the style of the post. After checking structure and rebuilding staircases I could not find where they would fit in. It was not until my partner started working on ceilings that had sculpted beam arches did we find where they went. The slot and bolt holes on your post may indicated a support post for a sculpted or architectural exposed beam.We rebuilt several ceiling arches that were exposed and incorporated the posts back into the beams . The results were excellent. Also some of the buildings had pillars inside that consisted of two or three sections that also had similar styled posts put together to make up a column . I think they were designed that way so you could mix and match for style. If you are fortunate enough to have interior photographs you may find where the post had been or attached to. The number on top of the post is a manufacturer's number of how many posts were made and/or the style number. If I am not mistaken England had several companies that made up premade interior decorative wood work that was made to order to put into buildings, this saved considerable amount of time and effort on the builders part. Many Victorian/ Edwardian Churches still have this type of interior wood work There may or may not be a manufacturers logo or symbol on the post which would help in locating the maker and what the post was designed for. If you have the ability to access to the original plans or building schedules ( the rail road company or local archives may have these) you may find a note or annotation indicating who may have supplied the finish trim work. I do believe if you check with a library they may have old manufactures catalogues that show the product lines they had available you might be able to locate that particular post. I have done similar research in the past and located several posts and finished trim work that really helped with rebuilds. I hope this information is some way helpful to assist you in your endeavours.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much for the information! Someone has suggested it’s a table leg but I’d be much happier if you were right, I’ll look into it👍

[@SoCal_Jerry]

Laura, I’ve been dying to reply to that comment awhile ago complaining that you keep saying WE are doing this or that, implying Gil needs more credit. As a married man of over 40 years I can tell everyone that no man can take on a challenge such as this without 100% support of his wife. And Laura you are doing a fantastic job of working, supporting, videoing and editing. Your posts are now some of my most favorite videos I follow on KZbin. Keep up the great work you and Gil are doing! I’m sure the kids are supporting you too. What a fun project! Jerry Los Angeles CA

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much Jerry, that means so much. Most of the comments have been quite funny but we have had some unkind ones too about me doing very little which was a little disheartening as this really is a joint effort with us both working incredibly hard. I really appreciate your acknowledgment 😊 thank you

[@railfan439]

I second what Glenda Brekke 5475 said below. Remove all, ALL the wet insulation for one reason - BLACK MOLD! Take care, thank for the video. Jon

[@bryanirwin5473]

I agree with other commenters saying to get the old, wet insulation out of the attic space. The way things were strewn about on the ceiling I'm surprised something hadn't fallen through sooner. Really enjoyed watching Gil fold up those shelves and then yeeting them out the window.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, they did go down with a bang

[@miabrooker1802]

Oh, my gosh! And whlie demolition of any 100 year old anything!!! They really should be wearing a respirator at the very least put a mask on when working around old insulation, exposed plaster possible rodent droppings and the dust! My word you guys will be sick before you ever get done..

[@Nutritionathome-p9g]

It would be nice to have a wall or a little corner dedicated to the history of that train station in that room similar to a tiny museum with a few pictures and maybe books, memories of your findings, chairs, coffee table, floor lamp. 😊😊😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Lovely idea, our plan is to have it as period as possible (while making it a family home of course). I’ve been in contact with many enthusiasts on FB who have kindly allowed me to have pictures that have been taken over the years which we are going to frame and put throughout the building. Hopefully as time goes by we’ll be able to find some nice pieces that will fit in such as lamps and clocks as well.

[@Nutritionathome-p9g]

@@theoldstationrenovation Fantastic❤️❤️❤️

[@bahiyyihnakhjavani3246]

Huge gratitude for the silence. Watching what you are doing, getting informed, and participating in the discoveries are so much more enjoyable without the thudding background “music.”

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Glad you’re enjoying them. The music was an early choice which we’ve realised wasn’t adding anything. I think we’ve found our feet (and style) now👍

[@derekmills5394]

Defenestration has always been a favourite way of cleaning up!

[@carolynjunehansen9348]

Really enjoying your videos as you restore old Station.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! ☺️ 🚂

[@HROM1908]

Life is full of surprises ! Love the slate on top of the building behind you in some shots. Ditto about music !

[@martyb3783]

Fascinating to watch.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@pcs2511]

The ceiling at one time had to be above those windows you would think. Thanks for the update

[@KenDrPH]

God bless you guys and being young enough to see this through but having the patience to quiet the mind and allow things, solutions to emerge. Just brilliant!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you 😊

[@frederickgassmann]

Thank you for sharing the history of the station and the renovation process.

[@violainemarty3052]

Opening up that room to the roof would make it so much more spacious! It would be a beautiful view of the architecture.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Completely agree, with the stairs, wall and bathroom gone I think it would be a beautiful room!

[@ashkhan7140]

Hi congratulations on your purchase of the old station building, good luck with your project. I really enjoy watching your content and the best part is listening to your soothing calm voice so beautiful and relaxing.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much, that’s very kind! 😊 I’m glad you’re enjoying them.

[@rudigerhasselmann3601]

Gut, dass der ganze Unrat entfernt wird, Es birgt ja nicht nur Kurzschlußgefahren, sondern im schlimmsten ein Brand durch eben diesen Kurzschluß.Und die Decke ist entlastet. Und sehr schöne Funde waren auch dabei. Klasse !! It's good that all the garbage has been removed, as there is not only a risk of short-circuiting, but in the worst case a fire due to this very short-circuit, and the ceiling is relieved. And there were some very nice finds. Great !!!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, I feel a lot more at ease now it is clear 👍

[@tracybush8115]

Wow, that view upstairs was great! Good clean up.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you!

[@p.a.reysen3185]

Consider a couple of options. Removing all that mechanical equipment as it's not really needed if you are on your Council Water System. A hot water tank could be installed on the ground floor. Then think about removing that inside wall. This would give you your 'Great Room' when the windows' full heighth is reveiled. If that wall is load bearing, a couple of Victorian Arches would suffice. Opening the attic space up for a second bedroom or loft area are possibilities. It was plain to see that an attempt was made to add a second floor with those additional floor joists. above that ceiling. You must keep in mind that you are creating a home, not a new station. Sit down one evening with the Girls and sketch out the different possibilities. You might come up with a "Mine, Mine, Mine" drawing that could satisfy everyone. Thinking about which walls can be installed, moved, or eliminated without compromising the outside of the structure should be something all could look forward to. Dad needs to teach the girls what end of the hammer is to un-nail the old wood. Remeber the scripture "Teach a man to fish"? Make them intrested in being involved in the transformation from this to HOME!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Lovely comment, thank you very much! Taking that wall out and having the whole room up to full height, with windows fully exposed is the dream. The girls have had a good bit of input into the plans (which have been approved!!), I just hope we can get it done before they both grow up and move out 😢…. Although we plan to be here for good and make it somewhere future generations can come back to and enjoy.

[@nickwood4003]

Well done. I applaud your efforts. Keep up the good work. Nick

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, will do!

[@1834RestorationHouse]

That's some really nice rough sawn lumber up there! We've been building some new "old" furniture on our channel using rough sawn lumber.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, we’ve just subscribed👍

[@siameseire]

How wonderful to have it cleared. One step closer!! 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, that’s the only way to get to the end, one step at a time! 😊

[@jshanks8571]

Enjoyed watching this episode. So neat all the things you can find but junk too. Thanks for slowing the camera down. Perfect.😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@indiaspeaks1]

Really enjoying your videos.I am literally hooked.I hope you make longer videos in future.and upload more often.You have got a subscriber for life.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, we’ll try our best, may be possible now days are getting longer and giving us more time!

[@brendasullivan9423]

I love the rafters up in the attic ❤

[@rontanser9369]

When you look at all the things that were up there, it is amazing the whole lot didn’t come crashing Through the ceiling a long time ago

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, especially as they were all thrown in on top of each other

[@hannahroberts6295]

Can't wait to see how you do with the renovations. Oh and smile now and then! All the best.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you… we’ll try 😃

[@SpanishEclectic]

The pipe insulation! LOL! I'm sure vaulting that junk out the window was satisfying. You are both brave to work up there with a hole in the floor. I hate heights. That newel post is great. It's wonderful to see the huge original beams and metal bolting them together. I like how you are spending time getting a feel for the place, and really thinking through you options.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Chucking that junk out of the window was the highlight of my day!!

[@MultiCamalot]

Great clearance guys, top job!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@54mgtf22]

I’m a retired carpenter in Australia who specialised in maintenance. This was a fairly common repair for me. 99% of the time the damage was to the plaster only. On the rare occasions that the timber structure was rotten, it had been wet for years. I hope your experience is the same. 👍

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, great to know 👍

[@andy2950]

The newel post is bang on for late Victorian. It's also missing the top finial. The single slot on the base suggests it was for a landing area. The holes for the attachments will tell you where its position was, i.e., base, landing, end etc. Today, they tend to be reused for tables, lights, etc, but they do have a value. Or maybe it is half a leg from a billiard table !!!! 😅😉 Oh, almost forgot. The numbers are stamped, not carved, and are part numbered for quicker construction and would be on the plans.

[@dg2908]

my first thought was that it's the leg from a snooker table but I could be wrong

[@steveNCB7754]

@@dg2908 Assuming that slot goes right through, that would be for a side 'apron', making it one of the center legs there. The pair of holes would then be the attachment for a cross-stretcher supporting the slate bed and tying the sides together. Strange though; why have/keep only one leg? Perhaps it's previous owner was a retired Pirate? 😂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

That’s what I thought but I was definitely questioning it with the snooker table suggestion, interesting about the numbers, it makes perfect sense

[@kalahari9558]

Support the snooker table leg

[@chanwittwer4925]

Don't you just love how life comes along and changes your plans for the day? I'm glad no one fell thru the ceiling though, please keep up these videos and stay safe!!❤❤😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much 😊 🚂

[@sianscountrylife4925]

Fascinating process ...enjoying every moment ❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you 😊

[@julias-shed]

The newel post looks like the leg of a snooker table to me 🤣

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Its a good time to find out where your charity shop is located, or the local garbage recycling center. Lol Might as well leave the pipe insulation up there and use it when you've finished. I'm surprised the previous owner never put down plywood over the framing before using it as storage. Good job on the clearing. It might not have been in your immediate plans, but it's one less thing you have to do later. Bessed Be!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Your right, one less thing to do and an unwanted job out the way

[@TheBenilady]

You are so good doing this vlog, please do it more, loving your plans

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you, that’s so kind 😊

[@Wheel_Horse]

It's interesting that there seems to be quite a bit of renovation done by the previous owners. Many of those structural parts are clearly 'modern' compared to the original structure. Glad noone was hurt! Great film production work by the way!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you, yes 1980s renovation was done in half the building

[@fergusontea]

We cleaned out our attic and built a giant 19x27 foot bedroom for ourselves with a ceiling all the way to the peak. It was a lot of work but cleaning the place out at the beginning was very satisfying.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We’ve got the one side earmarked for a large bedroom and bathroom, with the sloping ceilings it could be something really special!

[@stationhouse5866]

The original height of the ceiling in the waiting room would of been where the underside of the main truss in the loft is. 2 min 30 in the video you can see on the left hand side above the windows where the joists have been cut off to make a loft space and room for heating tanks etc. Great to see your giving it a go to restore the station. 👍👍👍😊

[@traceynicholson6774]

I noticed thr beams were sawn off and their doesent look to be anything structured for the roof A frame , could be just not seeing it , but enjoying the videos their so interesting and the old original pictures are amazing 😁

[@grahamb7167]

Go back to the original ceiling height and try and get back to the original floor plan. The station master sometimes lived in the station. Try and find the original plans and start from there.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you!😊 There seems to have been a whole lot of sawing going up there, we’ve got a structural engineer coming out this week so will get an idea of what we can do up there.

[@billpawlitzki6133]

What a project cant wait to see the station finished as a complete family-friendly home God speed

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@georgewilliamtussler5475]

Great video... safety comes first in any situation. Best of luck with the restoration of the old train station...😊 take care...😊😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 👍

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Well done !!

[@RoseS-o7v]

Good afternoon from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

And hello to you from (old) south Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😃 👋

[@NailahRoberts]

Love your sense of humour ❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! We’re going to need it!! 😃

[@RonaldDean-eq2cb]

Great video, going through the junk is having a treasure hunt. Yes I said in an earlier post that the beams would look great exposed. Your Victorian window is going to look great as well can’t wait to see what is next.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@kelvinhoughton7953]

Modern water systems don't usually have all those tanks so hopefully they will get evicted when you update the system sorting out many issues. My rented flat has a worringly rusting water tank orgional 1970 but we do have concrete floor if it gives out! Loving the restore, if I were local I be wanting to lend a hand but alas i'm the other side of the country. The kurbstone you uncovered on the driveway probably has a pavement behind ppl would have walked down rather than walking in the roadway/drive? Palm trees may not be in keeping but far enough away from the core of the restoration to not distract and may make an interesting feature when you get to focus on the secret garden. Any bamboo needs removing it is very invasive and can be damaging. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for the advice, always appreciated 👍

[@irenebrown8363]

Well done to both of you yes not an easy work,,, but it is done now great clear up done and as other people is remove all the stuff. Well done not pleasant work yet it really needed to be done ❤❤❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 👍

[@waynerudiger1756]

A lot of really great comments here. So awesome to have such great resources! About opening up the ceiling... I would only do it if I was also removing the wall as well to open up the whole space. For a fairly narrow room to have such high ceilings just doesn't feel right. I've been in houses like that, small rooms with 11' ceilings, and from an aesthetic perspective they just don't work. The framing is beautiful, try to find a way to remodel the upstairs to highlight them on that level.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, the stairs, bathroom and wall are all coming out with a new staircase put in the entrance hallways somewhere!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi guys, well that us one big job out of the way, it will now all be down hill, well maybe a slow trek, good luck with the remainder of the job, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you, glad it’s clear finally. This will be a very slow trek I think!!

[@CoffeeWalksandWhatever]

That was a lot of weight on that floor! It’s a wonder more didn’t come through the ceiling. 😳 There’s nothing but insulation in the attic of our little fixer upper, but I’m looking forward to getting a metal roof put on in the spring and hope we don’t find links before then. We’re enjoying watching your videos. Our reno is on a much smaller scale, so watching yours makes us feel good! 😄

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you, good luck with your renovation

[@Sarah-rd1qy]

Hi Laura, so sorry this terrible thing happened to your RR home. Good thing is no one got hurt and it's better to know about this water issue now instead of later after you have done all updates. Onward and don't look back. God bless.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you Sarah! It was a bit of a shock but now it’s well behind us it doesn’t seem too bad. Probably won’t even make the top 20 setbacks by the time we’re done!

[@nancyjohnson50]

Great job clearing out the attic safely. Truly looking forward to seeing your renovation journey!❤️

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊… welcome aboard 🚂

[@pauleohl]

The cost of making the underside of the roof visible is that you will have a room with an uninsulated "ceiling". In the winter the underside of the roof will be wet from condensation and in the summer the room will be almost as hot as an attic. Summers will be getting warmer so even though a/c is not yet universal in the UK, you will likely be installing a/c in time. You will want to keep room volume as small as practical (think 8 ft ceilings) and will want the ceiling to be insulated.

[@brucemarshall5110]

There is no reason to believe the ceiling (the underside of the roof) could not be insulated if the beams are exposed. Throughout Europe there are very old post & beam structures where the rafters are exposed & are successfully insulated all the time. These buildings are cherished for their beautiful rafter construction. As far as 8 ft ceilings, the perimeter windows of the depot are over 8 foot in height. I'm certain the desire is to expose the full windows to the extent that is possible & practical.

[@forgivemenot1]

I was thinking when she said about opening it up that it would make heating that room in winter a pain as all the hot air would go up to the ceiling, but the fact as you said it would naturally condense water in winter would be an added problem they don’t need.

[@lorraineelderhurst4199]

If you buy a cheap renovator I presume you don't have a fortune. If so where does the fortune come from to build and heat such high ceilings. I agree with both comments

[@buffplums]

Well actually folks these buildings in the past were often exposed up to the ceiling and there is nothing wrong with insulating in between the rafters and panelling them and the insulation as you would never leave the underside of the roof exposed.

[@dpierovich]

Moved

[@enriquehidalgo1825]

The attic clearance was hard but necessary. Sometimes circumstances force us to modify our plans. Yours were changed by the hole in the ceiling. It could not be procrastinated. Thank you for sharing. You are great people and hard workers.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@davidking3699]

Don't open up the attic to the room downstairs... where else will you keep all the monsters and ghosts...? As a kid- 50 or so years ago, I loved model trains... I pored over the Hornby /Triang catalogues of the day, I knew all the track pieces, the curves, the various trains and lines... What I particularly loved (and possibly inspired me in some of my career choices), was the way they set up the photos and the layouts... The station buildings, the overhead walkways, the poles, the gantries, the bushes and all the associated parts - That is what I would think any station should look like... The details in the brickwork, the windows, the platforms etc... When I finally got a chance to travel to the UK from Australia as an adult, I was drawn to the railways and such when I got there - the Intercity 125 trains, the sidings, bridges etc... It may be 'romantic' to think of that old way of how things looked (before cost cutting, privatisation and the closure of branch lines), but it will always be the way it should look in my mind and how it probably looked in the 1950's and 1960's...

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Amazing! Question for you, have you seen stations with stained glass? Considering this for the top windows

[@simonlunt353]

I was looking at the windows in the attic very interesting yes I would take the ceiling out and take it back to were it was original ceiling so you could see those beautiful windows 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great idea

[@oscarschmidlappen2302]

Bless you for considering the use of the entire center of the Station as a Great Room. The 80's remodel made a chopped up mess of the building, and lost the original character of the building. This is the only opportunity you will have to restore the originality, and you will be forever grateful that you made that decision. You have plenty of floor space for two lower suites with bathrooms, and two sleeping rooms with half baths and storage upstairs. The original front doors and windows will provide a dramatic entrance to your new home, and no foyer is necessary in this day and age. It will only require simple blinds to give you privacy when needed. You will later thank all those who made the suggestion. The water and heating can be allocated to a small outbuilding or extension. And, if I may . . . you really need to find a great restoration architect!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

That’s what we’re thinking, utility room for boiler and solar power and make good use of that huge room. We have a good architect and structural engineer working on plans 😁

[@andrewsteele7663]

Good morning from Oz, looking brilliant, well done. Next step, rip out that insulation as well. Best get a clean slate to work on. Of course, a couple of LED Fluro baton lights would be the G.O. I don't know your plans for the space. If it was me the space would make a study. With a simple wall to cover the workings of the house. Which will allow full access when needed. No need to make it look like a million Oz$ keep it rustic. And clean those lovely windows. In regard to fixing the electrics & plumbing. Get it done right and just the once and then you will only have to cry once when you see the invoice.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😂about the invoice! Completely agree about the windows, they are wasted being like that. All of the water and electric gear is going to be coming out, I’m sure it was a good set up for it’s day but I’m sure there’s far more compact kit these days👍

[@johncollier608]

The irony of all that pipe insulation sitting there unused. Some of the wiring looks fairly recent, certainly not Victorian, which is a good sign. All in all, the damage could have been much more extensive. Good to have the attic cleared out. Thanks for sharing.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Very ironic! Yes the wiring is newer, from the 80s renovation we think

[@romad357]

Back when you took out the built-ins from the bedroom, I wondered why you didn't just toss the pieces out the window. Good to see you saved yourselves some work this time.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It’s very satisfying 😃!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video

[@davidboyle57]

Hi, that object you found is a leg from an old snooker table. The numbers are on bottom of the leg. The groove is where the side of the table slots in.

[@marty1610]

Great work. The wooden peice, perhaps a roof finial, maybe from the rear of the station, the old canopy perhaps, the old photos seem to show very plain beams at the front of the building they seem to have been upgraded to a more robust design painted in blue.

[@buffplums]

3:38 ahh there you go, that heavy piece of wood must have been the desktop that goes with those 2 wooden drawer units… might make a good desk if sanded down and rrrrrrre-assembled… ONWARDS and UPWARDS … with a Choo Choo Barney McGrrrrew Cuthbert Dibble and Grrrrrrub!! 🥸

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yes you are right!

[@barrywood5357]

You will get there one step at a time

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 😊

[@highpath4776]

Nice trip to the charity shop for the CDs etc

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It will be, does anyone buy them any more?

[@highpath4776]

@@theoldstationrenovation MusicMagpie, and Ziffiit, just got £7 for three christmas box sets added to a load of books to double up my 10percent bonus. Or play them, cheaper than 8p a track download cost !

[@pamelairvin3164]

Love seeing the items chucked out the window!!!! The room will be grand when you raise the ceiling, exposing the original windows. Any plans to relocate the water tanks? Blessings from the USA

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Really enjoyed chucking stuff out, very satisfying!! The whole water system is coming out, I it’s day it looks like it was pretty good but not what we need now.

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Well at least it is safe now and just thank God you were not still standing in that room, I would def have the ceiling higher to get the full length of the windows to show off. then add celling as it could be draughty. The wooden piece you found I think would make a Lovely lamp stand. And can I ask are you going to keep the Canopy the way it is or do you think put back to original as it would let in a lot of lovely light. Have a great week ahead and Hugs sent Dede xxxx

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks Dede

[@lisakilmer2667]

I'm sure it's a relief to get all that junk out. May I suggest that you get a design software that allows you to see in 3D any possible architectural changes? There was a fad in the US of having living rooms with cathedral ceilings - they looked great but were terrible to live in. The square footage/square meterage of the floor was too small relative to the height and one felt like one was sitting in a chimney. A local church built a small chapel with a 3 or 4-storey ceiling with a similar problem, compounded by a glass wall which turned the chapel into a literal oven.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Certainly is a relief!! We’ve had a 3D done of the building as it is now so we can see how it all fits together. Going to have one done as per the new plans next 👍

[@espowari]

Would love to hear the plans for the spring & summer for the station...

[@Lee.Willcox]

I like the music and the train whistle, it's fun and show you take care when editing. It's fun. I am working on my house, no editing though, I just get the camera out when something happens. I made a short after I fell out of my bathroom window and went crashing through the conservatory roof 🤪😜 Not really, but I did trash our conservatory 😆

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😂

[@glendabrekke5475]

That damp looking insulation will make ceiling mold. take it out put fresh in when you can let it dry good. Make sure none of those pipes are leaking;

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It will all be coming out 😁

[@toriladybird511]

I think that's the plan currently the focus is make it fixed, make it safe then make it " pretty" later

[@kyrengorkian]

As pointed out at 2:30 you can see where the joists for the original ceiling have been cut off. Presumably the heavy beam immediately in front of the 2 yellow cylinders is also a joist which has not been removed giving you a perfect measure for the original height of the room below.

[@dickdavidson3616]

That’s right, the bottom of the roof truss beams are flush with the underside of the severed original ceiling 2x12 joists. Having insulation between joists will solve the heat loss concern people have. Bringing back the original architectural design will allow the upper decorative windows to shine in full glory. The idea of exposed trusses on view can be held in suspense for the second floor rooms. Use the found newel post for a new wider staircase. Cheers ❤

[@waredog6966]

Me again. You should definitely raise the roof to show off the old Victorian windows. Adding about 4 feet of height. Then, maybe, use some pressed tin ceiling tiles to bring back the Victorian style. Ah heck, I'm sure you've googled many old photos and restorations to know what you want. Cheers from California (USA). 🧡🧡😎😎

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Not Googled pressed tin tiles, going to now though 👍

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Wow, pressed tin ceiling tiles look awesome

[@joycevally7878]

I feared for you DH falling through the ceiling! 😳

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It felt reasonably safe up there all things considered. The original beams are safe as houses (excuse the pun) and I mostly kept away from the newer ones. Anyhow, I won’t be going on to that side again!

[@HocicoFreak]

I’m pretty sure that ornate piece of wood you found is standing upside down and is one of the 4 legs of an antique billiard or pool table.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Maybe it is, hadn’t thought of turning it the other way around

[@excossack]

Looks like someone has chopped off the joists above the window and added the false ceiling. Lots of hard work ahead.

[@pannetierj-l2510]

Just fine !😊😊❤

[@lemonladyYT]

Loved this and agree with another commenter about the heavy wood. Make a dining table from it, kitchen worktops, mantlepiece or shelving? Was that also an old glass inset coffee table I saw Gil pull from the edge under the black tank?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I think so, although missing a leg and with no glass either!

[@goblinking4995]

THAT BE A GOOD PLACE FOR STAIR

[@DSmith-j8j]

The newel post may be the original top support for the outside overhang roof, if my memory is correct the replacement overhang is now misaligned and this may have been caused by the removal of this piece, any thoughts? Brilliant postings so far.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks very much! 😊 I think the newel post may be the leg of a snooker table, it was suggested and with the cuts and holes it looks like a good match! It looks like the wood at the top of the posts is just timber. We’ll have to do something to improve it👍

[@maxinedurling3425]

In a way it was a blessing in disguise. I would not only do a vaulted celling , but If the wall in the middle is not a supporting wall I would also take that down and have the whole middle vaulted It would make an impressive space

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It was definitely a blessing it happened when we could spot it right away, it all needs to come out anyway

[@colinbrooks5063]

Great project. Are you going to reinstate the ceiling to there original height.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Not sure yet, maybe up to the roof at some points so we can see the old beams

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

Wow -- what lovely beams. By all means open up the attic to display them. Insulating the roof is not so tough now -- and it's well worth bringing in a professional to at least plan the job. You'll want to put insulating boards from the eaves to the ridge between each rafter. You'll want furring to create a vent space from the eaves up to the ridge, and a ridge vent along the top of the existing roof. I'd think about furring each side of the rafters and then attaching the insulating panels to the furring. Be sure to use panels with a vapor barrier on the top (cold) side. The bottom of the panels can be finished to highlight the new cathedral ceilings. I also note the lovely old "king truss" that you've exposed. One note -- although the bottom chord is a big beam, it is still unwise to put much weight on it. The purpose of the king truss is to prevent the ridge from sagging under the weight of the slate roof. The chords are in tension, but will not support as much load as you might think. Another humorous note -- at 0:59, the twisted wire hanging down was probably holding a long-gone light fixture. That might provide a clue about a dramatic lighting solution -- hang some down-lights in beautiful fixtures. What a positively gorgeous old structure. I encourage you to design the aesthetics of the renovated space -- including cathedral ceilings -- and then rely on professionals to design the insulation and electrics to fit your design. It was criminal to destroy all that lovely space in the 1980s renovation and there's just no need to repeat that travesty. :) I love the channel and look forward to future installments. If you haven't already, you might consider providing a way for at least some of us to contribute to the expense of all this. It is well worth doing well, and I for one would happily help.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much for this really valuable advice, it’s so appreciated. We have an architect working on plans currently and are really hoping to open the space up. It’s good to know about the beams, we will need a structural engineer to ensure we get it right 👍 all advice is always welcome

[@scottyandhutch]

Just an idea but if you flipped your newel post up the other way is it a table leg?

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

I would put the ceiling back as it was, So you can have another matching light fixture on ether side of the room, just like it was when it was built. Exposing all of those beams, you will be able to see the water tank and all that other junk.😂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

The water tank will have to come out. Needs a whole new plumbing system 👍

[@marty1610]

@@theoldstationrenovation I agree, replace the conventional system with a condensing boiler, that way you can remove the black header tank. And heat on demand, some of the nice models have built in small water tanks so it’s instant heat.

[@sylvanaire]

By the looks of it, the height of the roof is very tall. If you opened the ceiling all the way up it would look fab, but likely prove impossible to heat efficiently. What if instead you raise the ceilings that extra foot or so to be above the top of the fancy window frames? Then the roof timbers could be exposed for the upper floor rooms. 🤔 That would still make it hard to insulate the roof outside w/out a complete reshingle job, which I’m sure you don’t want to do before you have to. It would cost the earth to replace all that slate! 😮 I’m sure you’ll figure out the best way to tackle the project with a lot more onsite info than I have watching from the comfort of my easy chair here in New England, lol. Good luck!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you, yes it will be really high and beautiful if we open it up.

[@CrankyBeach]

When I was clearing out my late parents' home, I threw a lot of stuff out the attic window. We weren't in any danger of the floor/ceiling collapsing, but the west end of the attic was a LONG way from the stairs, so everything (a) small enough and (b) unbreakable went right out the window. Saved a lot of time.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

And the crash is very satisfying!

[@robertdamianogargano3971]

Architectural features to open ceiling and enjoy the ROOF ceiling

[@ericfg806]

Nice work. Been with you since day one. FYI, I watch your vids at 1.5+ speed. Dunno if YT provides that info to you.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it! I haven’t seen anything about what speed people watch at… that said, analytics are Laura’s department! 😃

[@asmrbydebbie]

❤ Where does the chimney exit the house?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

There’s one chimney stack on either side of the building. I think that they service five fireplaces in total!

[@StuEvans]

That Newell post looks like a desk leg but upside down.

[@josbroersma7419]

Make a staircase in that hole and open the room up, with a balconylook, also don't throw away the wood, you might need it, recycle where necessary and btw, what about a summer miniature modeltrain show, at that fabulous location of a station, and maybe a steammachine show at same time? Chapeau for renevating culture, the time in history when there was payable public transportation everywhere.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

A miniature train, brilliant!! The stairs are going to go on the opposite side to where that big hole is and hopefully full height ceilings 🤞

[@petelewis5469]

Sorry if I've missed what I'm about to say in another post perhaps - but the problem wasn't actually caused by a frozen overflow pipe. The overflow is only installed as a safety fallback - water passes into the overflow if there is a problem with the water level in the tank being too high. This issue is normally caused by some sort of fault with the ball valve - possibly it has a hole and is filling with water (this makes the ball heavy and keeps the valve open and the incoming water flow doesn't cut out as the ball never reaches the correct height) or its maybe the valve washer has deteriorated over the years and it then allows water to pass constantly. Little comfort I know - but you need to find the source of the problem really. Bad luck though just when you're getting things sorted - good luck for the future I'm really enjoying your stuff!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I think it’s fair to say there are problems with the whole system. The overflow being frozen was just the thing that resulted in water flowing into the attic, the ball valve was also broken, as is the hot water 😬 it’s all got to come out 😂

[@donnahong5998]

Thanks for sharing, I am sitting here guessing on how you are going to layout the second story. I am guessing you are going to go full hight in the great hall so you can get some full height and be able to see the window full length on both sides of the room. I am thinking you will have bedrooms on opposite ends (on the second floor) of the great hall because you are going to need the second floor to keep the floor height location. I am also thinking you are going to have some kind of cat walk going through the great hall to connect the two sides of the second story. Am I in the ballpark?

[@SuperClarky666]

anything good in the dvd bag ?😊 yes it will definitely look good seeing those beams and those old windows👍🏻

[@theoldstationrenovation]

There was the case for Bill and Teds Bogus Journey… no disk. Bogus. The two disc set of Jeff Wayne’s musical War of the Worlds… Excellent!

[@MiguelLumberto]

Without reading all 300+ comments… is the post at the 7:42 mark the missing piece of the exterior patio roof pillars? Between the blue iron post and the roof?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Good shout but it looks like it’s probably a very chunky table leg, possibly from a snooker table.

[@gavinparry5426]

Those wide beams are well worth looking up at on a permanent basis ?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yes, if only we can keep them and get the height

[@katbar6066]

The solid piece of wood Gill and you removed might make a nice outdoor table for the rear porch area you were considering glassing in. I would remove all of the old insulation. It is probably too old, dirty and dusty to be of any great value. I would start again. The Post was interesting. Might it make a side table or a plant stand?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We could turn it into a table, someone else noticed it is the top of a desk, we pulled the base out of the attic too without realising they went together! So much potential everywhere