We Uncovered Our Lost Attic

[@jaymarlin3565]

PLEASE... please stop listening to or commenting about what the "haters" say . If you find a piece of furniture that works, then by all means use it to your advantage. And if the piece odffurniture does not work, trash it and continue on. You're all doing an amazing job and most of us are thrilled with the results your hard work is providing. Especially, congrats on the video. Thank you for bring us along on your adventure.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you. Really appreciate your encouragement. ❤

[@treedruid]

Once the station has been completely gutted, it will be wonderful to see it back to its original self. I'm sure the station is happy to breathe.

[@ncdave4]

What a unique home your family will have...

[@zipbrat5750]

The upstairs floor being previously lowered into the ceiling space of the lower floor, required the cutting and removal of sections of the roof truss tie beam. Those beams provided tension which kept roof weight loads from spreading the walls apart. The removed truss beams critical job was being done by the added floor structure run parallel to the truss. Now that you've removed the upstairs floor, the heavy slate roof is pushing out on walls supporting it, without structure to keep it in tension. Please have a structure specialist inspect the changes and sign-off on it. Good luck.

[@suevoss8698]

Watching from New Zealand.Cant wait to see what you are going to do with that amazing space.

[@mumstheword8]

I can't wait to see how you decide to design the spaces.

[@SpanishEclectic]

Oh my goodness! So much work! And that CAT! Daredevil! I love those pointy-top doors; so thick and solid. Hope you can use them for something, maybe in the out buildings. It seems like a lot of 'wanton destruction', but people need to remember that what's being ripped out is not original to the Victorian date of the building; likely done in the 80s (I think you said), when it was first converted to a home. Returning all of those original windows to the light is vital, and now you'll have the space open to reconfigure into good livable space. Those tiny bedrooms were not that. Carry on, Old Station Family. :)

[@johndonlon1611]

Spectacular open space starting to reveal itself. There's a caveat that goes with the open space however; be sure to install heat and smoke detectors throughout the space as the building now has the open space where a fire can easily and very quickly spread. Good protection for your investment. Just a thought.

[@SoCal_Jerry]

Laura and Gil, I must tell you that of all the 200 video creators I follow, yours are the videos I look forward to the most. Really eager to see what is next. I feel like all of us are part of this inspiring project of yours. You are doing a GREAT job!! Jerry Los Angeles CA

[@philippaking1732]

I agree. They're the best.

[@philippaking1732]

It's fascinating to watch the progress of clearing out the old station. It's a mammoth project, perfect for armchair 'renovators'. Pixie is obviously young and spritely, as well as fearless. Thank you, Laura and Gill. 💛🧡❤

[@lindak1819]

Always good to start from a clean slate. Historic structures alway need fixing not band-aides.

[@sherylchapman4168]

It’s a grand old structure, beautiful when opened up!

[@Miami_Night_Storm]

Beautiful Open Vaulted Ceiling Opportunity there... Restored to old classic high ceilings with full view of original windows. This is well under way to awe and magnificence classic beauty.

[@57thorns]

I think the problem is floor area. There are plans to restore the outside, and have at least some areas with full height, but to live here with a family of four you need a certain number of rooms and square meters, and the ground floor just isn't large enough. There is probably a planning video on the channel with the details, and I suspect those plans will change as the renovation continues.

[@Miami_Night_Storm]

@@57thorns They had gotten the temporary living space because of the length of time needed to do many many needed projects... The young ladies will be off to college and this will likely be nearing an empty nest home. Plenty of space for leaving most the ceiling open.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video. Looking very forward to the next attic video too.

[@richardduggan3714]

Your renovation will look amazing when it's all finished. What you have done to date is great and cutting back the shrubs in all parts of the garden looks a great improvement in such a short space you have been on site

[@hanneliewiese3477]

What a mess ! Wow ! I would be too scared to work or to walk among all that dirt and dust ... worried about inhaling all that stuff. I would wear a mask. Once the building is cleaned of all the rubbish, the exciting work starts !

[@leecarlson9713]

Those huge beams are simply spectacular! What a lovely open space you have now!

[@martyb3783]

They are making good progress. It looks amazing!

[@Bobrogers99]

While you may have one or more rooms using the full height of the interior, you'll probably want some "upstairs" rooms. Creating them without blocking the windows will be an interesting challenge.

[@a1topdog]

Just build the upper floor without running it all the way to the outside walls

[@douglasburch2320]

Wow!! AS always, thanks for taking us along.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@synicyst9925]

It looks like a mess now, but it is at that stage where it is about to go from demolition to construction and restoration. I am so keen to see what you make of this. I am almost jealous that my project is done. I would love to be doing this. I know how stressful it can be behind the scenes, so let me encourage you by telling you it will be worth it.

[@jeanhawken4482]

I bet your architect is happy. What a clear slate.

[@ginanoble7203]

Just loving the possibility of those full height windows,can,t wait to see what you have in store

[@irenebrown8363]

❤❤❤what a lot of work and a great clean out indeed now to start a fresh your able to do your plan for the old station indeed ❤❤❤

[@jeffdayman8183]

Looking great ! good crew on the rip out. Cheers!

[@barbarakloise6790]

You guts are making great progress for sure!

[@andrewpowellnz]

Looking good. Once all the modern alterations have been removed you will get a good idea of the space.

[@robertladue7647]

Wow, these men are certainly quite the rip down masters.

[@maxievandeventer1141]

Wow, these rooms are huge!

[@Lea-bw9wj]

The building makes so much sense as a single story building now. Even in the state it's in there is a grandness you can still see.

[@DebsPhotography]

What a brilliant space you have opened up

[@bullzeyez3236]

I was coughing just watching them with no masks. I also hope no one loses an eye from flying debris.

[@chrisw3249]

You obviously live a life living in fear - chill - enjoy :)

[@willj1927]

@@chrisw3249safety glasses are cheap, a new eye is priceless.

[@bluediamond4502]

At least that guy had a hard hat on. He needed it several times. 💎

[@charmainestewartctmstewart3398]

There is a chance of mesothelioma if there is any asbestos there, which looks possible.

[@willj1927]

@@charmainestewartctmstewart3398 any reputable demolition company would do an asbestos risk assessment with appropriate survey. Or have a contractual clause to place the burden on the customer to ensure this has happened. Sadly many won’t as this is seen as bureaucratic, or customers won’t understand the extra cost involved and just pick the cheaper company. .

[@sandraengstrand2784]

It is just a mammoth job 😬😵‍💫 How wonderful that you are really getting down to the original features and uncovering the beautiful details!! I would imagine you’d like it to all be done already 🙈 Greetings from Nashville!!

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

I feel sooo excited for you ,with all this work. 🎉🙂

[@DianaHughes-m4u]

wow amazing ,cant wait for part 2 xx

[@simonlunt353]

I bet you guys are so excited a clean canvas l hope you take the ceiling above the windows as a joiner l would be biting at the bit to get back in there it’s looking good well done 👍

[@Thunderer0872]

Coming along very nicely. Our cat fell or jumped from our upstairs window, all we saw a fluff ball pass the downstairs window got up to look he shook himself with a look of what happened? I think the silly thing was sleeping on the ran tiles, rolled over and fell. Looking forward to part 2 & things to come.

[@celestialskye1]

Oiy vey what a mess 😲 It will be beautiful once it's finished. I shall be tuning in 😁🇺🇲✨

[@kdsgirly5573]

So brave to take a project like this on!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

There’s a fine line between being brave and foolhardy!! 😆

[@titan375484]

Wow amazing, what a big space after demolition! And all the isolation waste put in big bags.

[@kathinkadalseg6262]

I love The construction ❤

[@fr.barryschoonbaert3844]

Looking great. Wow what a big project to take on, congratulations. It will be beautiful! I wonder if the rafters could be re-engineered to allow for more space? ,

[@kaycobb298]

Looking good so far xx

[@LTFC1964]

Fantastic vid and demolition work. I guess you had a structural engineer advise what could be removed in order to maintain the integrity of the remaining building once all those interior floors were removed. Keep up the great content. Always look forward for them to drop.

[@Retired11Z]

Can’t wait to see the new build! I have an idea what I would do, curious how you proceed.

[@kevinbishop5556]

Wow wotta amazing improvement so far, it’s looking great, you guys are doing good job and I love this channel ❤️

[@lgparker4726]

Fascinating to watch but sad to see those men not wearing masks as they deal that fiberglass!

[@PatGilliland]

Yay Sponsors!

[@debbievogt9881]

Wow this is truly exciting. My mind is whirling with ideas

[@rosehughes599]

There's so much unused space up there! 😊

[@chriswoodhead7684]

Oh my goodness!!!! There won’t be anything left😮😮

[@SandraRees]

Just what I was thinking😒

[@grant092987]

I think that’s the point. Get rid of the remodeled areas and preserve the original structure.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Don’t worry, the original structure will be left complete, we’re just ripping out all of the additions from the 80’s 😊

[@SandraRees]

@@theoldstationrenovation It will look amazing, cant wait to see the end result🙂

[@rachelraerae7853]

It will look refresh once done.

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Amazing space

[@57thorns]

7:50 it is always a bit unnerving to see a lightbulb as a water feature, even if you know the electric is cut off.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😆 💡 ⚡️

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

It's like Alladin's cave isn't it? Unfortunately, without the piles of treasure I presume? Bummer! Oh well, nothing in life is perfect. This job certainly required expert help. You'd think common sense would suggest that if you had a water tank, there might actually be water in it. Smooth move guys! Looking good! I love your videos! Blessed Be!

[@Ian_UK]

Seeing the demo guy leaning over to get around the stairs. If that is where you are keeping them, it would make more sense to put them on the outside wall and then have the passage in the middle where the ceiling is higher

[@ricoludovici2825]

Interesting to see that those massive trusses were buried in the original station ceiling. The bottom of those old joists are flush with the bottom of the trusses. The remnants of the original cornice show that as well. Inasmuch as you want to expose the tops of the old windows, you won't have much of an upstairs left. Maybe just a low attic. So I'm quite anxious to see the plans. I vote for full height open beam ceiling. Of course that gets a little expensive in the winter. Radient floor heating would help.

[@emmamorton5701]

Wow 😳😳. cnt wait see ur progress ❤️❤️

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Very Smart looking attic ❤❤❤❤

[@erink4685]

Loving this renno! Also loving your vibe you present the videos. It’s going to be such a pretty block and house when you’re done. Am particularly excited to see how the ceilings are finished with the restored height to those beautiful windows! I’d love an update though on the sewage system that you installed! It’s so innovative and I have several tiny house on wheels friends who would be keen to have an update on how that’s working too. If you feel like doing another toilet system video that is!😅

[@mandyrobinson8353]

Wonder if there are any drawing plans of it as/when it was getting built

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I wish! I’d love to find some original plans.

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@alwynvorster3447]

Hi, what about installing a few skylights in the roof?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, they’re in the plans!

[@alwynvorster3447]

​@@theoldstationrenovation Oh, wonderful, they'll make such a difference. 👍🙂👍

[@robdeaton9910]

Wasn't there some water tanks up there with crazy piping? Seems I remember from early videos and they leaked and caused damage.😊

[@laura5610]

Look again at 7:20 min of the video!

[@mapala78]

Think there was three, a single and two side by side in another part of the attic.

[@petertatham-cw2oq]

That’s fantastic now you can see what you have brilliant space it will be worth it to see the vast square footage 👍

[@randomviking8676]

When I hear this background music, I get the 'Cowboy Junkies' song "Angel Mine" stuck in my head. 😊 I love the song, so it's a good thing! 😃 Looking forward to hearing what your future plans are, after all the demo is done.

[@michaellawrence-patrickshe2526]

Can't wait to see those old windows in all their glory :) The chest and drawers looks like another restoration waiting for you. And the doors with the old iron hinges and door latches. Will you be reusing them?

[@brendahaire8824]

Wow, a lot completed

[@georgewilliamtussler5475]

❤ 😊😊 Great video... can't wait for next phase...😊😊😊😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

Boy, all of that de- struction certainly created a huge mess. Of course, leave it to me to wonder how many rats and bugs were displaced. Considering how many years the building was abandoned, there had to be some kind of criters in the insulation. Good thing everything is coming out.

[@LCUVR]

I'd hang on to a lot of the timber you are removing because it might save you a lot of cash going forward. Enjoying the video's

[@_JanetLouise]

Let there be Light! go guys!!

[@LJones-n8c]

I hope the insulation didn't have asbestos in it. I would think it would, at least some of it. None of the workers wore respirators. Nor, were they careful about putting the insulation in sealed bags right away. And then there's the family and pets wandering around inside breathing in that air. I pray nobody gets asbestosis or any other respiratory illness. I'm glad you're saving the old chest of drawers. I hope the other drawer isn't missing. I can't wait to see part two.😮

[@heartslessons6243]

Well, I was thinking about the decorated windows. How you could save them. That is if you don't have enough space for headroom upstairs after you raise the floors. You could take and lower the windows so they would be just off the ground floor. or put in a small window below the decorated window top to bring down the windows.

[@jwall6006]

I might have just missed it, I’m sorry if I did, but have you decided on a floor plan? And if you could utilize the full length of the windows? It’s really amazing.

[@erikapatterson4197]

Nice original beams❤

[@williamwales6619]

I hope by the end of part 2 there is still a shell standing koz there ait much holding it up. BTW huv ye sent Gill away for couple o weeks tae Ibiza fur a wee holiday till the real work starts. 😂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I wish! I’d love to have had a couple of weeks on the beach while this was going on 🌴 🍹

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Is that the tops of some of the windows, in the third section??

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, that’s the tops, hope we can save them!

[@bryanirwin5473]

The blue stripe along the top of the wall is a treat.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

I have no idea what or how you are going to plan the inside. I would still have idea if it was mine so its going to be very interesting to see what you come up with. Cheers Chris

[@NormanMeloche]

Never conceived as a two story building it looks like. A hanging mezzanine might afford some 2nd floor space while allowing the top windows to project light.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Hi, you’re absolutely right about it not being built as a two story. We’re going to have the upstairs floors under the level of the top windows so they will be exposed in the bedrooms.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

How will you go about insulating the very top roof if it is all open?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It’ll have to be felted and then boarded otherwise 🥶

[@richardphillips3303]

Great clearout, but the fisheye lens made it look a bit strange imo sorry

[@johncollier608]

"End the episode, stop talking now!" Buddy wanders into shot and is just about to cock his leg. Phew , that was close. Great editing! 🤣🤣

[@nancypatricio9972]

I hope you can redo the level of the floors to keep the original Windows free.

[@michaelblayney9873]

This is really going to be something to see!😊

[@lisaherzog3462]

I hope you can leave the Beams exposed. They are stunning

[@SandraRees]

Sad to see all the old bits being ripped out and taken away, with so much history behind them😮‍💨Was it not possible to keep any of it? Could anything have be retored? Cant wait to see the finished project, I'm sure it will look amazing😊

[@lyndaf.6329]

I think most of the original features were ripped out by previous owners who did a very poor modernisation of the Station. Most of what's been taken away is plaster board and insulation, horrible looking doors and beams that are of no use or interest. They are opening up the original windows and exposing the big triangular rafters which will be wonderful when completed. From what she's said I think they will be trying to source things that will reflect the original building.

[@SandraRees]

@@lyndaf.6329 Cant wait to see the finished project, it will look amazing🙂

[@barrywood5357]

Another milestone arrives nice one crack on

[@tracybush8115]

Looks great! It's going to look so nice with a living room or kitchen on ground floor and displaying the original cross beams. Will Part 2 be available in a couple days?

[@Mr.-Wint]

I suppose you will go back to the original ceiling height leaving the staircase redundant with no need for rooms upstairs anymore..

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Hi, we’re going to have rooms upstairs either side with the middle section completely open up to the roof.

[@ruthbaird1646]

I’m guessing you will probably raise the roof so you’ll have the required clearance for living space in the attic? Whilst keeping the original floor height which was there when the station was first built. So none of the windows will be covered over. I know it’s a historical building, but that’s the only way I can think you could achieve a liveable upper floor.

[@PaulMeyer-m4v]

Hope there are no structural issues caused by the way the previous owner chopped sections out of the the beams of the roof trusses to create full height access upstairs.

[@gailconway5037]

Wow it will be amazing ,you can’t make an Omlette without cracking some eggs as they say ❤

[@stephnewman1357]

I think these guys like ripping stuff out. Oh no mad cat!

[@Christiscomingquickly]

Love the work you guys are doing😊

[@robdeaton9910]

Windows still look intact, thats good.😊

[@lesthiele4921]

The station is starting to look a bit sad, with no walls etc, but I know when it is all done, it will look spectacular, are you going to clean the beams up and will they be exposed in the end? Bestvregards from a Kiwi fan living in Australia, Les

[@Liz-cy6gc]

I hope you saved that copper water heater. Just for the copper! Valuable metal now and will be more so along with Gold and Silver.

[@leecarlson9713]

The demolition crew is a salvage crew. They get whatever is found, but if something has monetary value, they deduct that from what they charged to do the demolition.

[@freeline39]

I recall that Gil was admonished for using hands / feet as demolition tools. The crew from MS seemed to not have got the memo [ Gil you did OK ]

[@theoldstationrenovation]

You are right about that. There was a cool little rhyme someone had posted, can't remember what it was now. 😂

[@donbennington677]

They can make a mess in a hurry those salvage guys