That is a fabulous job. Please give him my appreciation for the job he did. It could of gone horribly wrong. But his steady hand to remove the brick and then pointing skills were were very good. Really enjoyed this video. 👍🇬🇧
Christopher Crawford could’ve, could have or could of! Who cares! Why does it even matter? It’s not life or death! It’s not an important document! It’s TH-cam and he has an amazing comment and your trying to ruin it! Unbelievable! 👋🏻 dope slap to the forehead🤦🏻♂️ 😂🤣😂🤣
I love how in all these videos everyone is so polite, realy makes you feel good inside to see people being kind and helping each other out within there different trades.
This makes me feel so good. I’m so happy he was able to save that old fireplace. And that the owner cared enough to do so. Keep these old structures alive and functional, I love it.
There are so few who go into the masonry craft let alone those who really develop the knowledge & skills of the trade for common present day let alone historical craftsmanship. Really commendable Mark and thanks for constantly bringing awareness to the trade and your personal experience. People too often take for granted the incredible craftsmanship and design of masonry until it is decrepit or gone. It's difficult to walk around historical Boston, NY City and so many other places and not be amazed by the masonry craftsmanship that adorn so many structures.
That was really fantastic! I expected the video to simply end with the repaired areas, but instead he beautifully retuned it to look as it would have been when first completed! That's not just talent but a love of the work you do.
Three to one mix seems a bit strong to me. I would have used four or five to one. You want the mortar to hold everything in place but be weaker than the bricks. Restoring in the U.K. we use lime mortar, no cement, for exactly this reason. Lovely fireplace 👍🏼
I've been looking for information on how a two story building would have a fire place in the bottom and top room and share the same chimney like those built back in the old days
I am restoring a n 1890’s Historic home in Texas which has settled and one of the fireplaces has major breakage but I want to restore it. I am searching for someone who is a mason and knows how to restore old fireplaces.
Because type n is better mortar. And there is no reason to stay with the historical mortar in this case. There also is no reason to assume there is no Portland in that mortar. This was clearly a high end house when built and Portland was available at that time period it was just expensive
This was a particularly good episode.
Completely agree!!! This guy is goooooood
True craftsmanship a forgotten trade in America 🇺🇸
Much better than the last two fireplace videos... They didn't ruin it by painting it white this time. 👍
He went the extra mile touching up all the joints. Great work!
Awesome work Mark! That thing was really gooberd up. You made it look killer!
Now that's TALENT....and patience...lots of patience.
Amazing work! Fantastic craftsmanship! 🇺🇸
That is a fabulous job.
Please give him my appreciation for the job he did.
It could of gone horribly wrong. But his steady hand to remove the brick and then pointing skills were were very good.
Really enjoyed this video.
👍🇬🇧
*could have
Christopher Crawford could’ve, could have or could of! Who cares! Why does it even matter? It’s not life or death! It’s not an important document! It’s TH-cam and he has an amazing comment and your trying to ruin it!
Unbelievable!
👋🏻 dope slap to the forehead🤦🏻♂️
😂🤣😂🤣
So much skill involved here
I´m starting to like Marks videos more and more, he´s a great craftsman
Absolutely beautiful job Mark! It came out amazing! 👍🏻
I love how in all these videos everyone is so polite, realy makes you feel good inside to see people being kind and helping each other out within there different trades.
People are always nice when they need something and a camera is on
This makes me feel so good. I’m so happy he was able to save that old fireplace. And that the owner cared enough to do so. Keep these old structures alive and functional, I love it.
Mark is a great New addition. Nice job.
absolutely beautiful. Saving a beautiful work of old school brickwork gonna be good for another 100 years.
Beyond doubt, one of my favorite TOH videos. D'salute to the craftsmen of yore, and those who respect what they did day after day!
i know im getting old when i rather watch these clips and be satisfied. Accomplishment makes my day whether if its learning or a good day of work
I am a student and I watch these videos and I am super satisfied. What does that tell about me haha.
I know how you feel.... Its good stuff!!
Great Job Mark! Thanks for having me in Bawb! 😊
There are so few who go into the masonry craft let alone those who really develop the knowledge & skills of the trade for common present day let alone historical craftsmanship. Really commendable Mark and thanks for constantly bringing awareness to the trade and your personal experience. People too often take for granted the incredible craftsmanship and design of masonry until it is decrepit or gone. It's difficult to walk around historical Boston, NY City and so many other places and not be amazed by the masonry craftsmanship that adorn so many structures.
Outstanding work Mark!! I never miss a show so that I can see this kind of work. Well done
This was so awsome and amazing the work duty that gentlman was very handy and the joy of the customer. Wow, unbelievable but possible.
At first when I met mark I thought he didn’t know what he was doing but he does an amazing job. I regret doubting him
Beautiful fireplace and great rehab by Mark.
I really liked the homeowners enthusiasm.
Awesome! Wunderbar! And thanks for complimenting the original craftsmanship.
That was really fantastic! I expected the video to simply end with the repaired areas, but instead he beautifully retuned it to look as it would have been when first completed! That's not just talent but a love of the work you do.
Wow. Fantastic work. Thanks for taking us with you.
Wow. Just incredible craftsmanship. Great work!
I don't know why but this made me so happy watching. It's so satisfying.
This guy is the absolute best addition to TOH
I love watching artists like him.
Excellent workmanship. Thank you.
What a perfect job! Great episode
That was some amazing masonry good job!
My inlaws have almost the same brick fireplace. Still in great shape.
Dude you are a Brick Mason Animal, you don't stop until its damm near perfect.
I could watch this all day. Full episode would be great
Sweet old fireplace.
nice job on the re grout, its alot of work
Mad skillz! Great job!
I love it when the Homeowner Hovers over you while trying to do the Job...
came out great!
That fireplace is amazing! And his restore job, well, that thing looked freakin awesome when he was done!
I don't even own a fireplace, it's 2am. what's wrong with me
6:32 a.m. for me I do have a fireplace
Lol!
idcccccccc Ha! I'm watching this thanksgiving morning with a shattered femur and I have a wood stove!
That was just really impressive work.
Excellent work!
Beautiful results.
Hi TOH , I loved watching you fix that old fireplace mark , I think you done a real good job repairing it , your a real good mason !!! 👍👋🔨🔩🔧
Absolutely beautiful. I wish you guys were in New Orleans. I could sure use some help.
Excellent job, I love seeing this show. I'm only a car guy but also like houses to and one day would love restoring old houses
WOW!! Good job!
Amazing skill.
Well Done!!
Good to see see he's refurbishing the house for the next owners.
Great job 👍
Such great work !!!
WOW!!!! Awesome job!
once in a lifetime project. They aren't made like that any more.
Luckily
billy pilgrim - elaborate?
Beautiful
That was amazing.
NICE JOB
Incredible
Phenomenal!
Delicate work.
I'm so happy Bernie Sanders took time off to fix his house
Good work !!!
Beautiful house tons of character
Showing us great detail shots of the finished product!? This is not the This Old House TH-cam channel I have come to know.
Nice fireplace!
Nice job ..
Three to one mix seems a bit strong to me. I would have used four or five to one. You want the mortar to hold everything in place but be weaker than the bricks. Restoring in the U.K. we use lime mortar, no cement, for exactly this reason.
Lovely fireplace 👍🏼
More like this one please!
I got to say, excellent job...
Curb your enthusiasm ;) Absolutely amazing home 🏡
To have TOH do it...free. To have you local specialty mason do it.....$4,600. To watch TOH do it....priceless!
great job.
Perfect..
Awesome job! I'm going to do some masonry pretty soon and I hope it goes half as well!
LOVE IT!
Is me or dose the guy in the blue shirt looks like Lary David 😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think Bernie Sanders will be very happy with his restored fireplace
This is a good episode. One question though. Wouldn't type N be too hard for those old bricks?
“Almost” perfect
Wow...
Almost perfect
I've been looking for information on how a two story building would have a fire place in the bottom and top room and share the same chimney like those built back in the old days
Wow, Mark is working on one of Bernie Sanders many mansions !! Very nice work also.
Great job .... can give me rough estimate for a rumford throat dimensions of the size of 36”x36”.... plis
Stunning work. This is why you need to hire a professional who knows his stuff.
Nice
Wow 😮
Was hoping he would fix the bulge in the column but I guess it was just to risky. Still a great job!
Just guessing, but both sides look to have the same slight bulge. Maybe it was designed that way.
Wow.
I'm 30 years old and I still think of my.father yelling at me for improper use of his good yellow handle chisels
I cringed at the use of the wood chisel too! But then again, I've converted old wood chisels for different uses too..
a greyer joint would have looked nice too
I am restoring a n 1890’s Historic home in Texas which has settled and one of the fireplaces has major breakage but I want to restore it. I am searching for someone who is a mason and knows how to restore old fireplaces.
Did you find anyone? I have a historic ornate brick fireplace too and need someone with the skill to rehab it.
"For instance Bawb" I wish I had a cool accent!
I'd like to know how many hours went into this project.
Why not use a lime mortar (as was it was originally), instead of the N type (50/50 portland and lime)?
Because type n is better mortar. And there is no reason to stay with the historical mortar in this case.
There also is no reason to assume there is no Portland in that mortar. This was clearly a high end house when built and Portland was available at that time period it was just expensive
This was a lot of work.