We Finally CLEARED The Metal Gutter | It's Ready For RESTORATION

[@PerforminGorman]

I’m always surprised at how many DIYers, seem to refuse to wear simple safety glasses and gloves, at the very least. Here’s this guy cleaning out a gutter, raking his fingers through detritus & debris, without a thought to what kind of infections stabby bits might be in there! 😮

[@reu28]

that was my first thought when i started watching, he even took a trowel up with him but left it on the roof

[@smavtmb2196]

Messing job is correct. 👍 Also roof tiles need a pressure wash at some point. I definitely agree with not rebuilding the back patio roof to its full width, as that would cover more windows blocking even more light getting into the house. The patio roof is definitely wide enough. However I would consider changing the angle/pitch of the existing patio roof section to be higher like it originally was. Doing so would allow more natural light into the main room. So the roof would still extend out far enough to cover the whole patio but be at a higher angle letting in more light but keep patio dry. The only downside is the extra cost to change the pitch/roof angle over the patio.

[@acdallas6356]

Watching the Olympics on tv and the world's best gutter cleaner on the laptop. What a Sunday! 😺

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Haha, thank you 🥇

[@heidiclarke2333]

Me too 😊

[@budlistar5312]

Wow, you have quite the ecosystem growing in those gutters.

[@bebetjones5551]

I'm amazed the gutters are still attached so strongly to the structures and not falling apart. Those are some strong gutters. And clearing those will prevent further water damage.

[@sydneyevans2637]

I would call it excavating the gutters. The clearing of the vegetation by the bridge really opened up a whole new view. It's fun to watch your dogs enjoying the garden.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We’re really pleased with how it looks, we just need to get on top of all that vegetation between the platforms now!

[@Sarah-rd1qy]

Hi Laura, Gil is a brave man sticking his hands in that muck. He did a lot work and it's always such a great surprise to find a walkway under overgrown grass. It's so pretty. Thank you for another great video.

[@aok2727]

Oh gosh, all that debris will be the beginning of a stellar compost pile!

[@reallylittlewhy]

Yes, that was my thought too! Excellent job on digging out that gutter garden! A suggestion: a nozzle on the end of the hose would make the water stream more efficient, giving it greater pressure and reach, and would require fewer moves of the ladder. In my opinion, the fewer times you need to move the ladder, the quicker the job goes!

[@neilgodwin6531]

Just grass clippings from the old garden quickly filled a compost bin, and with veg peelings, discarded fruit, hedge cuttings and weeds, I had two more "on the go". Just make sure it's well rotted or remove the weeds before composting

[@GMteam.]

happy first anniversary 🙂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 🥂

[@jukeman57]

Clogged gutters can cause so much rot damage. So happy to see the old bridge becoming more visible in the garden. Hope you can continue to clear that area and the old track bed. Every little step forward makes such a big improvement.👍🏻

[@JOHNKIRBY1000]

Gill OMG you are a Speedy Gonzales on that guttering AND without gloves - I take my hat off to you. Well done!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😃 I’ll be wearing gloves for the rest of it I can assure you!

[@seancoleman8528]

It's amazing what a difference it makes just doing the gutters

[@douglasburch2320]

It's not very exciting work, but it's progress! As always, thanks for taking us along.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@rodsmith3911]

It's great to watch your efforts to repair and renovate the old station buildings. I began our house renovation aged 27 in 1974 and I'm still doing jobs around the spot 50 years later! Never ending jobs on old buildings (ours dates from the 1750s and is stone with brick extensions of later dates) but worth every bit of the work! You've got a good odd job man there by the look of it, so I hope you will keep him well supplied with tea!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Wow! You really are looking after a piece of history, well done! I imagine I’ll be in a continuous cycle of maintenance for the next few decades (if I’m lucky) 😃.

[@andrewpowellnz]

Good work Gil

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 💪

[@mitchellbennis9236]

After seeing all those old pictures, can’t wait to see how that back yard cleans up. Especially with the other platform looks like, maybe eventually you can build a small bridge across to the other side? The station is going to look beautiful eventually, Cheers.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

That would be incredible!! 😍

[@brendahaire8824]

A lot of work to get the gutters cleaned out. I love the look of the railways bridge. You will have a nice place when it is all finished.

[@iainsallotment-plot5245]

Get a water butt for the downpipe save your water brilliant job done on those gutters. Garden coming along just great maybe youcould jet wash thestone work on the bridge

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great shout 👍

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

Ah -- the joys of those "little" jobs that take forever and a day. At least the gutters weren't too high. That same job 2 or 3 stories up can be intimidating. The lawn to the bridge is beautiful, as is the walkway that was buried there.

[@LCUVR]

The guttering is more important than the decking well done

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊 I know we don’t always get our priorities right, you can tell we’re no professionals!

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

Nice how it's all coming together

[@Susan.I]

Great effort by Gil!!

[@justice4USA]

Steel wool and a scrub brush will keep plants from sticking to the inside of the gutters. You need to remove them to restore them.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank for the tip. Within the next couple of weeks I’ll take them down and strip the paint off, I’m quite looking forward to it!

[@CMcKinnon1013]

So are we, thank you for an awesome videos 😊❤

[@johnstuart8511]

The area by the bridge is looking much better. Keep it that way. Nice picnic table and chairs will finish it off Just Right...Regards

[@garyjones2582]

Gill does some mighty fine work.. Always busy...

[@jwall6006]

Wow! The gutters looked like someone had purposely planted them as flower beds. Amazing how much work that was. Great job. The garden is looking wonderful. Can’t wait to see what might be there. Maybe a new pastime for Gil can be a metal detector. Not that he has time with all the work he’s doing. Another fun video. Thank you

[@Klingon2468]

What I liked best was when you said "We are going to be clearing out the metal guttering". "We are". The only person (as in singular) I saw up that ladder was Gil. I am not saying you don't work, but we only saw Gil up the ladder. It all looked good though, great video.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Blessings to you from the other side of the pond 😊

[@Miss_Toots]

Press like people ! It really helps them and they deserve it x

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@ukman9797]

One those small/big jobs that help maintain the building preventing damp etc. Good job.

[@stewartmcardle8149]

It's a job for the trusty Marigolds your grandma used to use !!

[@suevoss8698]

Great job Gil.Really enjoying following your guys journey with the Old Station.

[@RowanMangion1976]

I was surprised you had not done the gutters earlier big but satisfying job The bridge garden looks great now the lawn and garden are trimmed down Great work

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Tuff job. I would use gloves cleaning those gutters. Next would be to get screens for those gutters. It all looks great.👏👏👍🏻

[@stellartrent1775]

I look at the house as a poor old duck neglected for years no one to brush out her hair cut off her overgrown toenails or clean between the creases then boom like a couple of angels they have come along and give her some well deserved TLC yay \o/ and lucky us they share!

[@whistleblower1238]

Nice job Gill !!

[@CS-bn4un]

How fun to see this transformation through all of your hard work! Though a nasty job any of us would have likely delayed, I'm sure Gil felt a huge note of satisfaction when those gutters were cleared....that was some serious build-up. Though recorded and not live, still made me a bit nervous about his bare hands going into the muck and potentially hitting a piece of metal or random glass. Well done!

[@martyb3783]

Nice work on the gutters. Its not a fun job but a necessary one. Well done!

[@dannoneyabiz1277]

i'd like to see the vegetation around the pond cleared so we can get a good look at it and see if there is any fish in it

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Stay tuned! I’ve cleared it this week (mostly) and it’ll be up on Saturday.

[@ruthscott5166]

What a nasty job! Hats off to Gil for tackling it. Your place just keeps getting better and better.

[@MP...111]

Hydroponic gardening? That's quite a harvest.😊

[@sharondoane6295]

Those kind of clearing up jobs are very satisfying to get completed. Your lawn out by the bridge seems a tranquil spot. I’m sure it will give y’all a lot of pleasure .

[@mumstheword8]

Wow, crazy how full those gutters were. I bet it feels so good to have that done as well as some of the yard work!

[@fiftysomethingfifty]

Much fun following you guys. Garden tip…. Home made weed killer recipe. Vinegar + salt + small amount of dish soap in a garden sprayer. Does the trick and friendly to both wallet and environment.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great tip! Thank you very much, so much cheaper than barrels of weed killer!

[@lisakilmer2667]

The railway bridge garden is really lovely. Will be magical soon. The gutters were an amazing amount of effort!

[@bryanirwin5473]

When you remove the gutters to refinish them, I suggest exploring media blasting them with nut shells or maybe even soda. You'll end up with a nice surface to apply your finish and it will speed thing along. It's really looking good and I look forward to the next installment.

[@jodirauth8847]

Wow trees growing in your gutters. Your drainage will be much improved

[@svenswwis436]

Cleaning those gutters could not have smelled pleasant at all. Good job Gil. You persevered.🙂 I was wondering when you were going to address the basketball hoop.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, it reeked pretty badly! I was hoping I could play out my hoop dreams but I think it’s beyond saving! 😆

[@patwilkes4122]

Great video, great job of spouting and the cleanup near the bridge improves the view so much.

[@SpanishEclectic]

I'm surprised Gil's knuckles aren't all hashed up from the slates on the roof edge. Looks like a few tiles on the outbuildings are loose. I've heard that moss on roofs in Wales is a common issue, and that there is some product you can spray on to discourage it. (Not a problem I have here in Southern California, where it was 94F (34C) today.) Just getting rid of those plants sticking up will make you feel better each time you look outside. The bridge is such a wonderful feature; very unique to your location. I think I see a purple butterfly bush on the right, a few feet in from the trimmed edge. It will be nice to have some large flowering shrubs of your choosing, trimmed so they look tidy and don't block the view.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Looks great

[@tracybush8115]

Another set of tasks checked off, well done Gil. Winston is sticking around at the outbuildings with Gil just in case there's a ball hidden inside the gutter - sadly there was not. Buddie gave up waiting and moved on to bigger and better projects, whatever it was we'll never know. Haha.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

No ball I’m afraid…. One very disappointed Winston 😢

[@alexfalconer7551]

That is such a huge improvement, a very satisfying job well done. Cant wait to see what you find in the old track bed.

[@k8zhd]

I'm always impressed by the sheer energy you kids bring to these big jobs. Well done!

[@louisvl10]

ha, just did the same yesterday on my old house i got last year. the hard to reach gutters started leaking into the winter garden... mine were harder to access. had to walk on a wall then walk in the gutters to clean them. pro tip, use gloves. my hands are full of scratches and cuts now. clean gutters is one of those essential things for the building's perrenity!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Wow, that sounds like an assault course! I’ll be investing in gloves for the front and side.

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Well done !!! ❤❤❤❤

[@TheVillageCat]

In Central Florida, I got tired of cleaning the gutters a couple of times per year (minimum). So, I hired a company who did screen gutter covers. Never had to clean gutters again! Look into it, not sure if they have them in the UK, but in US, makes life so much easier, and from the ground, you'd never know! BTW, love your videos. Best of luck with everything!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much for the support, we really appreciate it! 😊

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

Those gutter guard commercials are always on Fox Channel.

[@janicek6399]

I'm in Wisconsin and we got gutter covers too Worked great until a bird got underneath and made her nest last spring...

[@stephnewman1357]

Bet that gutter smelt nice, not! It's never ending. Looks so much better. 👍 Dogs having fun too. 😀

[@alfredthomas208]

You're getting along nicely 👌

[@tedmccullen7466]

Love your show thank you

[@barburich5796]

Looks amazing

[@ste6787]

That is a magnificent bridge, expose it as much as you can. You never told us who had previously trimmed around the bridge a few weeks ago 👍🤔..

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It was the rail people (whoever they are now). It was subcontracted out which explains why no one gave us a bit of advance notice. I can’t really grumble in hindsight, they did a heck of a job clearing the foliage off the bridge.

[@johnperks8307]

I said it would have been

[@delwyngraham4033]

Hope he doesn’t dirty all the cleaned brick work you will be surprised how quick muck builds up in gutters well done😊

[@brianfarrelly7151]

Delighted to see that Gill has upgraded his lawnmower but now needs to upgrade his brush cutter, to a more powerful petrol model - damn the environment. Did you ever discover who had cleaned the space next to the bridge ?? And I agree with one of the other comments - Gill should be using gloves when working. And on the health and safety rant - Gill may need to add rubber feet or stability feet to his ladder. I had a bad fall in May while painting the front of our holiday home and subsequently added wall anchors on the plinth to prevent a repeat event. It’s tough work keeping the shrubbery in control but he’s doing a brilliant job. Keep it up. Ps. Lidl in Ireland are selling a 4 in 1 petrol garden tool( hedge cutter, brush cutter, weed eater and mini chain saw ) for €130.00 and it seems to be well built. I bet Lidl uk have it too.

[@angelak38]

Great job. I like he gave up on the trowel and just used his hands! What a way to get the job done!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Not pleasant but far more effective 🤢

[@githice]

How I wished the @RudanBrothers were here to help with the gutter replacement and even new roof, completely free

[@GMteam.]

that garden is like painting the forth rail bridge. ;)

[@irenebrown8363]

Hi to you great work ,, as an idea why not have a party bq for your friends family one weekend time and ask them to bring there gardening clothes gardening equipment ❤ you can all have fun together food share your great space and clear the path more around the bridge just an idea extra hands make lighter work ❤❤❤

[@54mgtf22]

Cool 😎

[@bkrerin]

YUK! Reminds me of making mud pies when I was a little girl 😂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Haha, that thought did cross my mind! Happy memories!

[@jeanhawken4482]

You have done so much and you have day jobs. Well done you. Don’t forget to have some nice breaks from the project.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great advice, I’m having one now 🍻. Hope you’ve had a great weekend.

[@aileensochon7500]

2 words, pressure washer, or at least a connector gun for a little bit more oomph ☺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@robertdamianogargano3971]

A POWER WASHER WOULD BE A FANTASTIC SOLUTION TO CLEAN THE GUTTERS AND ROOF

[@terryk_]

Nice progress, its looking so good so far, the old gal must be breathing easy again finally. Next biggie is the replacement or repair of the inside roof beams?, I missed if your going to try to save the metal ones that someone put in to replace the original wooden ones, seeing the mess they left of what they left of the supports just makes my heart ache, and fixing that is going to be such a project. Wondering how your going to do the second floor restoration and showing off the tall windows that were impacted with they did the metal beam work. What a Mess you walked into, its going to be fabulous when done. Best Wishes.

[@bobbonner1314]

I think its time you bought poor old Gill a ride on mower. Great job on those gutters.

[@lgparker4726]

I have a really hard hand brush, just for this type of job; I would have dearly loved to lend it to you. Good job.

[@frankjesenko1772]

In Australia. We have a thing called gutter guard. Which is like a mesh that goes over the gutters. It stops leaves etc getting in the gutters

[@zoecooper6436]

So when you say "we cleaned the gutters" you mean Gil!!! 😂😂😂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

The royal we 😆

[@gailconway5037]

Very satisfying ❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@chrislane3974]

This reminds me of the work at Chelfham Station on the Lynton & Barnstaple line in North Devon. Keep up the great work!!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Wow, I just googled it, what a great project! Thanks for the tip.

[@stitch4076]

Great to see some more progress on the property. Did you manage to find out who had been on your property and cut back the weeds around the bridge?

[@Bobrogers99]

Considering their age and lack of maintenance, those gutters look to be in remarkably good condition. Not like modern ones that are made from very thin metal or plastic.

[@soulcrew1000]

aluminium.

[@Bobrogers99]

@@soulcrew1000 Yup! And not very strong aluminum.

[@gailtryon1453]

Gloves!

[@robdeaton9910]

Should have had a big spoon to dig out the gutters.😊

[@albion50258]

Stand-off for the ladder would make life easier..

[@rosehughes599]

That's a tough old mower you've got there!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I bought it off my old neighbour, he’s 90 and had bought a lighter electric for his lawn which is all he needs. It’s 20 years old and very well looked after, he even had the receipt!

[@marcmitchell7830]

love this channel, but have to say, u need to make friends with your nearest farmer :) a tractor & hedge attachment would sort this stuff in 10 minutes.. literally bung them 50 quid for petrol & time the will b happy :) right tools mean everything. keep up the good work.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! There are a few farms around, I need to pop over… with beer!

[@Herbybandit]

It looks like there's a high point in the guttering on the canopy right in the middle so the water on the right can't drain. Gill, brush cutting in shorts can be painful! Believe me! Can I recommend you grab a pair of hiking gaiters? The type that fasten at the back with velcro, they're cheap and go a long way to protect your lower legs from debris which leaves little cuts and grazes in your shins

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, the gutter has bent in the middle so I’m going to take it down this week, strip the paint and put it back straight. I won’t paint it until we know what the original colour was. I’ve asked a local historian and I’m waiting for a reply. And you’re right about shorts, the back of my legs have been shredded by brambles!

[@hl-hu9ep]

Legends please.

[@redrunner]

Well done getting the gutters cleared. I do have one point. Was it me but when you washing out gutter that water was not running towards the outlet, if so you will continue have problems with the gutter.

[@johncollier608]

Oh, a herbaceous border! Sadly in the wrong place. Having done that myself, I know how whiffy they are - thankfully, KZbin doesn't have smelly vision yet. 🤣Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesbrennan5360]

I'd go as far as to say their not Gutters they are a raised Garden bed.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

🤣 raised beds! Brilliant.

[@flybywire5866]

Oh no! The world famous "The Gutter Gardens™" gone. 😄😇 Ok, fun fact: The engine of your lawn mower looks like the one on mine. Is it a Honda easy start, self-propelled one?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yes!! That’s the one, I bought it off my old neighbour, he’s had it 20 years and it’s in great condition.

[@robhartley9099]

Bet regretting not having the scaffolding about now 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😂 yup!

[@duotronic6451]

I used to find salamanders in our gutters when I cleaned gutters as a kid.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Wow!!! No salamanders here, just a few frogs around the garden.

[@robinkey4499]

l know how much works into restoration work good luck

[@stever2583]

When the line runs out in the Strimmer, find a heavier gauge line at least .95 or greater... I have substantial blackberry infestations that are hard to control. The heavy line makes short work of even the heaviest stalks. Also spray or get some bleach in the gutters - it will remove more biological debris that helps the next batch of debris - and it is quite slippery for regular grit.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great advice, I didn’t know they came in different gauges, thanks! 😃

[@lesthiele4921]

Another grest job done, we have recently had all our guttering/spouting replaced, how come the only two people working today was mum and dad? The dogs weren't even helping😉

[@hislatestflame7861]

Rubber gloves would have been advisable

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, don’t I know it! I’ll be gloving up for the side and front!

[@gemmasky]

Yes! Please wear gloves when delving into muck---who knows what will be in the gutters. Something toxic?