GUTTING The Old Building! Roughing In WINDOWS AND DOORS!

[@johncolligan5128]

Yes, get rid of the vines, they will damage the mortar , enjoying the build !

[@adam03110]

exactly what I was going say.

[@ConradS2]

@@adam03110 Me too.

[@natecampbell4708]

I'm another one that was gonna say that. Derek, you already saw evidence that the vines can infiltrate/crack/damage the mortar. If vines can completely choke a large, mature tree & kill it, bricks are no hindrance. Make absolutely sure you get to the roots, or they'll come back..

[@TB-zw7dt]

Yep. Looked like Virginia Creeper. Harmless native but it can cause long term damage.

[@5265060]

I saw you guys out there working hard and have to say it feels good to see. Lived here 20+ years and have never seen anyone touch that building. Then having one of my automotive heroes come to save it and make it the VGG shop is like childhood level excitement. If you ever need more hands on deck, my buddy and I are right up the road. Welcome to town and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@garynewman9976]

I am from Kentucky If you need any help, I am for hire and willing to work by the hour, with over forty years of experience in masonry and carpentry. Willing to stay in the camper until finished.

[@heatherwickersham231]

My father lost a grandmother to that Chicago theater fire.

[@mostlymotorized]

Stop out next time theyre working

[@mostlymotorized]

If they don't see it as a liability issue, people generally never turn down clean-up help

[@kevinbonnis4658]

As a feeler in a wheelchair, I can tell ya that being welcomed in the front door of a business like all the other regular fellas means a lot. Haveing to go around the side and use a separate entrance just kinda weighs on a guys brain a little bit. So you’re doing a good thing there my friend, thank you. Hope I can come visit someday.

[@adamfrbs9259]

It weighs on a fellas spirit, not brain, I'll say it for ya. Remember you can still do wheelies in a wheelchair, but you have to choose to. That's a metaphor I personally made, I hope you can use it in your life, If that's possible. Don't let anything break ya down. ;-)

[@warrenmichael918]

Im not in a wheelchair but i can see where a nice inviting front door would make you feel a little better about a place. I can also see where some old buildings just dont have the space or availability to make such a nice front ADA compliant entrance so even if they had to use a side door to make it work, at least they have an option for you as well.

[@liftonwheels]

Can’t tell ya how many times I’ve been to a restaurant and had to roll through the kitchen to get in. Wildly awesome that this here feller has is thinking about it. Means a ton!

[@russellfuchs7903]

We are all equal, why treat one or another otherwise.

[@brians48now]

@@warrenmichael918 I'm in a wheelchair and have found that there are a good many stores that are not ADA compliant. Now, most of those are older stores that were built before the law came into effect so I really don't blame them but it's still a drag to not be able to visit quite a few places that I wouldn't have given any thoughts about a 6 inch step. I certainly don't expect a store to spend a ridiculous amount to remedy that only to serve a very very small portion of the populous.

[@DanielRunions]

I pass by here every day. And I personally cannot wait to see what you have in store!

[@aaronhoward7593]

see if you can find a guys surge protector

[@DanielRunions]

@aaronhoward7593 i wished I could, I hate thieves. Especially when good things come into our town. Somebody's gonna mess it up.

[@rodneyclark1990]

Had to leave lewisburg Columbia area police are or were terrible

[@rickeyorrick4029]

I agree with the masonry contractor, I’m a retired Certified Arborist and vines of several types will pull apart buildings masonry, siding, and roofing as well as promoting rot on wood and insect damage.

[@JohnZ0805]

Might be the 3rd time I’ve ever heard your brother talk. All 3 times it’s been when something truly needs to be said. Despise thieves.

[@benhur520]

Probably not a thief, it was in a trashcan... they likely thought it was just being thrown out. Was that a half pouch of Redman?

[@FORCE_PBC]

Ole Chris Crangle

[@MICHAELEJONES-xs2pe]

@@benhur520 THAT WAS A BRAND NEW CAN WITH OTHER SUPPLIES...ONLY ANOTHER THIEF WOULD RATIONALIZE A COMMENT LIKE THAT. THEY ABSOLUTELY KNEW THEY WERE STEALING!

[@kevinadams5592]

​@benhur520 only a thief would take something from a jobsite. You don't need to out yourself like that

[@504RoadTrips]

I thought there were two different brothers?

[@farmtruck9885]

It's a Christmas miracle, a video from VGL on Christmas!!!

[@garykidd4468]

They used to load the milk trucks from the side door on the cooler box. They didn't need to back to that dock as they could just pull up beside it and get loaded. Looking good, keep at it and you'll get there. Glad to see you save something that no one else saw value in. Kinda your MO in life.

[@mostlymotorized]

Would have been nice to only board up half that opening and put a window there. In the Ford room

[@DontBeGreedy-vw3qg]

I'm a Mason up in maine, definitely get the damaging vines off the building and maybe repoint and repair the masonry, then waterproof the exterior to stop the moisture from rotting the mortar.

[@808v1]

solid advice.

[@joecolosi1795]

I personally, would take and brace up the ceiling in that corner, then use a hammer drill and remove every brick from the corner of the building, all the way back to the edge of the lentil seat. Replace the lentil, (which should be an I-beam, with the inner and outer facade being brick work faces). And hire the local mason to come and re-lay the brickwork.. Don’t patch something that could come loose and hurt someone … It’s in a high traffic area, you don’t know if the original mason used wall anchors or not. And especially that crack that goes straight up on the corner, it is telling you, at some point the weight of the brick being supported by the lentil has already compromised the existing lentil. If you’re gonna do it, do it right the first time.

[@skipstein744]

Great progress. I would encorporate many windows for natural light. Take the vines down as they grow into the concrete and destroy the wall. Onward!

[@McGruff2008]

I didn't think I'd have anything to watch on Christmas Day, but Vicegrip came through. Yes! Merry Christmas 🌟👼🐑🐪

[@thomasmorse6692]

Merry Christmas to the Vice Grip family!

[@williamshuntermuseumofbank7724]

Hats off to your brother - legend. Great to be working on this together. ❤

[@burridge911]

Tear all that vegetation down, fellas.

[@survey1010]

100% agree

[@dobby8907]

I just drove by the building today....can't wait to stop by when it's done

[@jackjetpilot]

VGG HQ in the making! Love it!

[@toddreese6454]

In all the years of watching vice grip thus is the most I've ever heard Chris talk often wondered what he sounded like lol

[@WouterB76]

Nice work Derek, thumbs up to your brother as well!

[@richienotsorich4303]

What a great Christmas! Vice Grip Lodge first thing in the morning... Thank you for all you do VGG family. You all work so hard, sacrifice so much, put out great content and give to the community and veterans. Honestly you have one of the best channels on KZbin. We wish you an awesome Christmas and New Year. Thank you!

[@leonardmsl68]

I'm sitting here watching you on my cell phone and watching Roadworthy Rescue S1 E6. Keep the great videos coming

[@born_again_torinos]

It's interesting that you are going to make a building full of stuff that is just like the kind of places you love to stop at on your road trips. That's cool.

[@richsmith6952]

Cool project. Can’t wait to come check it out in person one day in the not too distant future. ❤️😎

[@rayvoorhies7180]

Nice seeing Derek and Chris framing. The building is improving. I watch Brickstreet Sawmill channel for short updates on the building.

[@chrisis429]

Thanks Brother from coming all the way from north dakota to help (I'm sure he was happy to get away from the weather)

[@patriknuoriaho1376]

Hello!! I go for taking down the wines and clean round the building. Thanks for a good video!!👍

[@MartinHurley]

Any time you can spend with your brother is time well spent. Especially when you live in different parts of the earth.

[@paulwoodman5131]

That's nice how you're moving in the community and fixing up an old building that needed repaired... with mums too😊. rescued that building. Good job!

[@blythegimble2576]

Hey. That glass you disrespected and knocked out was good. Buy rubbish is your like Putins dream do dream on!

[@paulwoodman5131]

@blythegimble2576 I was liking the glass blocks, but saving them would have taken a bunch of time for near no return. Glass recycles 100% .

[@benhur520]

@@blythegimble2576 Didn't your mom tell you never to take your helmet off.

[@churchrestored9315]

You gotta love a guy that doesn't mind coming down and helping another guy out. Oh, get rid of the vines..... It's going to be awesome, keep up the good work guys.

[@paulsherman6450]

Merry Christmas Brother to you and your family. Thank you for another year of great entertainment. May the Lord Bless you all the joyous day and this year to come.

[@jimireland4472]

The vines will creep into the mortar and as they thicken, will force the joints apart. Also, over time they will bring moisture to the inside of the building. To protect the longevity of the building, the vines need to go. Another great video Derek, thanks from Ireland.

[@Simmatt81]

Glad to see someone bringing new life to an old building..regardless of the area.. too many places are letting these things go

[@marvincarter870]

Looking good with the improvements being made to the museum you just never know what you're going to get into in these old buildings as you and Crane are finding out. Thank you Crane for helping a brother out! The best thing is getting the place secured to keep unwanted guests out! Please remove the vines crawling up the walls on the building Derek they hide cracks and damage you cannot see with them there! Love "Jessica is making Chicken Alfredo for dinner"! Merry CHRISTmas to the VGG family and happy New Year!

[@GroovyGrandpa2]

Nice to see a brother helping a feller, you guys are getting it done. It won’t fix itself just find a local building inspector and ask for advice all along the way. When it comes time for inspection you won’t have unexpected repairs. Thanks for the video will make a road trip when it’s open.

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

You've got a lot of irons in the fire there, Derek. I don't know how you manage to do all the things you do, but thank you for the interesting content on both of your channels!

[@SuperMickey57]

The place is starting to take shape! I vote to remove the vines, the roots will degrade the mortar and you're refreshing the rest building, might as well make that area look new too.

[@anthonysautodetailing815]

Hello looking good

[@michaelboswell4318]

It's going to be a wonderful store for you all.

[@DGNTX]

Add glass blocks in that door opening that you were talking about blocking off. It would look cool and add a lotta light in that space.

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.Merry Christmas everyone

[@KyleB_RCR8]

Merry Christmas to you and the Bieri family!

[@chadf1034]

It's a VGG Christmas video. Of course, I hit the thumbs up before even starting!

[@odahithedubious2017]

Merry Christmas, again! Greetings to you and all your family, Derek. I'm glad it turned out that you're putting the ADA door in the front. My wife is disabled, and in a wheelchair. I hope to come visit once the operation's up and running. I really appreciate your great content, and all the fun you bring with it.

[@dougbowen4685]

We’re in the same boat with the wheelchair. Access is one of those things you don’t really think about until you need it. Then you start realizing how many different ways there are to (knowingly or not) block access. Thank you, Derek for taking care of that.

[@ronscheckler]

Wow, lots of work and you're making tremendous progress. It's a shame you have to secure everything and post no trespassing signs, sad world we live in when people don't respect a feller's property. I'm retiring soon and it's on my bucket list to visit your new location when it opens, so excited!

[@kaduq]

This is so exciting! Can't wait for the final product...

[@plainsman9717]

Spray RU brush killer concentrate in a 12” swath around the entire building. Regardless of what folks may say, it works. You need to get those junk vines out of there.

[@meo6822]

Does it work on poison ivy?

[@MrBobalew]

@@meo6822 2,4-D for poison ivy

[@meo6822]

Beautiful rehab - saving a beautiful vintage building to hold some of that VGG vintage automotive gold!

[@shannoncrittenden7231]

Derek awesome work! On remodels and such for doors or even new builds into block we at times break out the block or such under the door area and pour it back in solid concrete! That fast concrete is quick but hits fast if you are in a rush! Keep up the great work!!

[@thesaddleman1]

You can start a new show after this, Chris' old House. I'd watch it. Thanks for including us. I think its pretty cool!

[@Knox_35]

Merry Christmas to a fella and his family may the cold snacks flow freely 🍻🥂🍾

[@jefferymyers7435]

I love it thank you for letting us go along

[@jbshep40]

Looking great Fellers! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

[@bradarcher3863]

Really enjoy this kind of content. Heck of a project but it’s gonna be awesome! Thanks for the video!

[@johnpoteat9774]

That rusted metal plate at the top of the window frame is called a lentil and is vital to the proper support of the structure. You probably want to build a header beam out of a couple of 2x10's with some plywood sandwiched in between. The windows will be a little smaller but it won't go anywhere.

[@robertwilson8767]

A lintel is a horizontal beam that spans the top of an opening, such as a door, window, portal, or fireplace, while a lentil is a type of legume that can be used in many recipes

[@garykidd4468]

@@robertwilson8767 dude you just know lewisburg well enough, you can call it a lentil and still wind up with a steel beam to support a brick veneer down there. They don’t sell the funny beans around here

[@robertwilson8767]

🦘🇦🇺 @garykidd4468 G'day old mate, I've never been to Tennessee let alone Lewisburg, I'm from the Great Outback of Australia, Silverton, Mad Max country. 🤔 It wouldn't surprise me if the panels Derek's using to close up the doors & windows are made from compressed lentils 🫘🫘🫘🫘🤭

[@JohnLittle-ze7sp]

It's coming right along, your brother looks to be right in his element. Anyway merry Christmas to all of you

[@chrispitre409]

Crang speaks ?? It’s a Christmas miracle!

[@SlickNicksFabShop]

Ill take that 18 hr round trip tto visit this store when it opens, can't wait going to be such a great spot

[@Thecodsemtex]

Merry Christmas to the coolest guy on KZbin, I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and an awesome new year!!

[@josephvantreeck2989]

Looking good, thanks to Chris for all his assistance to Derek and the project. BTW, 86 the vines. They do more harm than good and you'll be landscaping eventually anyway, to the style that becomes the area.

[@jodywells7519]

Is that a waylon tattoo a guys brother is sporting? I knew you guys were cool but that takes it to a new level! Merry Christmas to all of you

[@netburnr]

Thank you for the Christmas entertainment. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@kathylondon-anthony368]

Merry Christmas from New Brunswick Canada

[@Wally-517]

What a great brother you have there. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@damianjackson9084]

Just finished vice grip garage and now vice grip lodge ,what a treat Merry Christmas Derek

[@martinliebgott2277]

VGG HQ are going in my bucketlist for when im visit the states again. A long time subscriber from Sweden. Hope you guys a merry christmas

[@Keitort]

Christmas morning Vice Grip Lodge video???? Best present ever. Merry Christmas Derek and family!

[@charleslevasseur1308]

Yep drinking a wobble pop, merry Christmas to you and your family Derek been watching you since day one man, since your 56 Buick walk around video from 2013. You said on thanksgiving we have a seat at your table, and that’s why we have your Christmas card hanging on our fridge. Thank you so much my friend.

[@jwrangler12]

Thank you for the video on Christmas

[@douglasmesina6922]

Nice progress. Definitely goin' on my bucket list.

[@CS-oe8og]

29:22 God bless you. Thank you for posting extra videos for us. I did not plan on being alone for Christmas, this sure has helped. Merry Christmas Bieri family!

[@darrionchild5439]

Good job Derek as usual Merry Christmas Happy New Year I can't wait to come down from Detroit and see the building and see what you got going on I have a lot of family in Tennessee Lake City Knoxville haven't been there in a while but I heard it got pretty bad with drugs and stuff but it used to be beautiful but anyway man great job in the building crane Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to him too great guy and his family too you all have a happy happy New Years and hope to see you soon God bless and peace

[@chaelodoul9401]

Oh my gosh! Santa came! 🎅 😊

[@maggs131]

He sure did 💦🤤

[@Alan..78]

Good to see you and your brother back working together...

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

30:49 Some of that (5 leaves) is Virginia Creeper. It's a pretty vine and harmless overall, but I wouldn't let it get out of control on the building. They had some of those growing in huge urns at a Frank Llyod Wright house in Springfield, IL. Very pretty. I have lots of them on my property too. They look pretty in autumn.

[@wanderinmoose5534]

Merry Christmas to you and your brother and both your families. Nice to see brothers working together, I've worked with mine through the years. Awesome experiences....😊

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Wow, isn't this the second video this month featuring Crang? Always good to see him!

[@Zeinzu2]

I'm normally an "artistic vine mural" kinda guy. But you're starting fresh. From old is new. So them vines gotta GOOOO!! Super cool series.

[@chuckspace2700]

Merry Christmas fellas

[@jeffebinger1218]

And Fellets.

[@gordonlitz4824]

Thanks for the content....bless your heart. Stay in your lane

[@George-w6u]

If brick is going to be left exposed around the new front window, some type of metal flashing needs to be installed to keep water from wicking in. (which cause the metal beam header to deteriorate. 🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

[@alanq64]

You should have given me a call. I used to watch This Old House, so I know which nail to hit and to not hit. 🙂

[@tommontague5721]

Derek, love you like a brother from another mother so here goes...I've had my real estate license for over 30 years. I don''t feel the positive vibes on this building. The work needed and the layout might be too much and never ending. I would look at a construction loan and demo the building and design something that works and looks better. If the store doesn't work out you have an up to date building that can sell. Maybe a metal building. Just thinking out loud, looking out for you.....

[@jordancampbell5010]

Merry Christmas from my family to yours, sir

[@Gutntagged]

TY for making my bored time fantastic , merry christmas to you and your family

[@bearmarkllc7049]

I Love it! My wife loves it! She doesn't watch VGG with me, but wanted to watch this video of your progress on the new HQ. We've remodeled i dunno...6 or 7 houses ranging from cosmetic stuff to complete tear down and re-fit of a 120 yr old house here in Wheatland, WY. We love the idea, and the building. We'd also like to take a trip back east and help a guy out for a week or so. We've got vision and skills and the time!(I've been recently medically retired and need one more surgery to be mobile again) But once I'm healed up, we'd love to make the trip. I've been a fan since you started making videos in your garage in Minn. ( I think that's where you were) and feel like I know you. It's been awesome watching your channel grow and watching your sons grow with it. SO glad you involve your family. Got some ideas for future projects...how does restoring the world's only 8 person backwards trike sound? I've got it right here on the property. It is the vision of Andy Anderson who played bass guitar for Dr' Hook back in the day. He built it as a tool to raise money for charity. Unfortunately, he's stuck in Britain fighting money and health issues, but he's trying to get back here to do charity runs for fallen firefighters and police. It's a heck of a back story. ANyway, I'll let you get back to work. Take Care, Brother!

[@KnighteWulf]

On the 1st old double door that doesn't have the dock ,you are framing in to make a new wall, Instead of a wall , You should think about finishing it off and creating a built in shelving unit.

[@louisnemick1939]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Definitely get rid of the vines, they cause so many problems over time. Merry Christmas to you guys!!

[@Bustadhed]

Looks like you got your work cut out for ya ! Wishing you & yours a safe and joyous holiday along with many blessings .

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

Merry Christmas. Never let vines grow on yer building!

[@timoy4988]

1987... dam, that was a while ago! I know cuz that's when I graduated high school. Lol. Keep pushin fellas you'll get there. Looks better already. 😁👍👍💪💪

[@lesterkirian7727]

Looking good keep at it it’ll come around

[@johnritcher5751]

Awesome some progress! Always great to see!

[@cpmxxx86]

This guy doesn’t stop! Thank you for all the content!

[@TheeAdventuresOfMatt]

Merry Christmas Everyone! Thanks for the wonderful video to kick off the day!

[@BFT88]

Merry Christmas Bieri family!

[@kerrylewis2581]

I love when the brothers get together

[@rickyball6707]

So much to do but one bite at a time before you know it it’ll be done. Keep up the good job. It’s nice to see you working with your bro?

[@Foxriverfarm1]

I’m a masonry contractor in Northern Illinois and you do not want the vines on the side of the building. It goes into the brick and mortar and destroys It. If you have any other questions about masonry I can help you.

[@IMTB2.]

Hey I’m in northern Illinois

[@Jankyyanki]

Sometimes the vines look cool on the brick. I understand your comment and have always wondered if there was a way to have a vine affect without dammage.

[@stephcooper5998]

The vines go. You can paint a replacement vine mural for that retro look.

[@rexkean]

Merry Christmas to the VGG family, and all of the other subscribers! HQ is coming together!

[@GT1million]

Agreed 100%

[@hanknipper3921]

Get the vines off the building Derek! This will be awesome when it’s done. Great work y’all

[@chg537]

Rip those vines down. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all from West Virginia.