I am so impressed that you have found a local building supply company that is helping you restore this piece of history. So many people want you to succeed around the world, and the fact that local companies are helping you to achieve your dream is fabulous. I hope a local truck dealership is also catching the “Dan wave”, so you will have a reliable vehicle to make your life easier too.
It's not for free, nothing is for free,he may help him with building tips but u still need engineering to build a house not tips. But he will always have priority in supplies and choices.
Dan, why do I think that what you show us is just the tip of a huge iceberg? I can only imagine how much thought and planning goes into a massive project like this. Wonderful to have the support of a local builder’s merchant, he seems like a really decent guy and it is easy to see he is very impressed with your work so far. You are a remarkable man! See ya tomorra🙏🏼❤️
@@alphaonde8144 ce serait vraiment cool de trouver quelques bénévoles d'une association Pour ce si beau projet de restauration de notre patrimoine, ce serait incroyablement bienvenu
I rebuilt a house that was originally build in the 1920's and finally getting a finished roof on it was possibly the best day of the whole build. We took it all the way back to the outer brick walls and foundation but none of the work it took to rebuild it work compared to being in the house during the first rain storm and knowing that I wasn't going to have a flood inside.
The heating system is almost exactly what the Romans used; the hypocaust. The Romans heated the floors as well as installing tubes to bring heat upward, warming the walls and the air. It still remains in Roman Baths that are still in use today. It has been called the world's first central heating system. It was invented in several parts of the world at different times, the Chinese used the same design, who knows where else it might have been used. It would have been useful to the ancient communities living in the Andes. Living in cold climates keep people busily inventing ways to stay warm!
I don't know how you do all these beams day after day. Moving right along though. All the new views and angles are so beautiful. You make a lot of people very happy with the renovation. It's heart breaking to see a majestic building left to ruin. And enormously uplifting to see the reverse.
Use some pieces of roof slate to pack under the joists when levelling them, you need something that won’t compress over time when there is weight on the floor. A builder did that in my house when putting in new concrete lintels over the windows.
@@tammiewilson5185 Yes, he has been using a combination of small stones and lime. The lime, because it is a mixture, can lose its rigidity over time and shift. Slate, because it is a stone, will not lose its rigidity. Also, slate because of its smooth, flat nature makes a perfect substance to lay underneath.
I am so impressed with how much work you have done. This Chateau is so unique. It will be stunning when finished. It would be wonderful if you could get some workers with experience to help you.
i would like he changed the building in a special kind. What i liked was the open space. I would like he would do a lot glass and let the ruin character.
Dude, every day is another small step, but it feels like you are moving forward SO quickly! I only found your channel a couple of weeks ago, but It's quickly become core part of my morning routine; waking up and enjoying seeing what next little bit of progress you've made while we've been sleeping in Australia.
I just can't imagine how tired your arms and back or whole body, must feel at the end of the day! You're doing great! Be careful and eat healthy to keep your strength up.
Dan, pick up another ladder at least and over the long term of Reno maybe a temporary stair where main stairs used to be. Because you're looking at years of work also some kind of shute on outside wall to dispose of waste as you want to handle it as little as possible. As always, look forward to your video each and every day . Stay safe
What an incredible movie this will be one day; not just a documentary, a Movie. Between your astonishing spirit and work and the history of the place after the war, there are so many stories. What a wonderful movie it will be.
He was a nice guy that came to give advice even down to explains the scaffolding you need . Just worry about you safety when on your own. Loving all of it though x
Wow omg Dan you are going to have muscles on muscles. It's amazing how you are doing a lot of this stuff all on your Jack Jones , hope you keep a phone on you at all times just in case! Thanks for sharing 😊
Wow Dan!! The Chausson guy must have been really impressed by your bravery and courage... I can envisage.... by word of mouth... not too far down the line.... help on offer for you. You certainly deserve it👏 ❤️
I love these comments. I have to tell you Dan, the ads that TH-cam are putting on your videos are long and tedious, but I watch them all the way through. I hope it makes a difference. It’s the least I can do. Keep going. We’re all behind you!
I feel that we could call this merchant and make a payment over the phone for Dans materials ... a great way to help out ... awesome nearly to the top.. In years to come your boys will say my Dad built this , it took a few years ❤
Le chauffage au bois, air pulsée date de la construction du château. 19e siècle. Tous les châteaux chics de cette époque étaient aménagés comme ça. En plus des cheminées. Tu as également dans le grenier un bac réservé d’eau de pluie ou d’un Château d’Eau. Ce château est typique fin 19e siècle. Superbe vidéo . Merci Dan de nous faire partager ton aventure. Prends soins de toi. Nathalie le Relais de la Perle
So, so glad to hear that you will be getting proper scaffolding! That will make a huge difference. It's wonderful to see all that new, clean, sturdy wood being installed. It's starting to go more quickly on the rebuild now. You must be delighted with the progress. May all the surprises at the Chateau from here on out be good ones!
It's time to build an outbuilding for volunteers. There are so many craftsmen and women willing to donate time, sweat and tears toward your effort, Dan. Build that bunkhouse.
Squatting is a huge problem in France, hence why so many Chateaus that need volunteer help just don’t entertain the idea. Frustrating for the honest skilled volunteers.
Safety could be real problem if others worked on site. Don't know about France but in NZ I believe you would have to have proper job safety plans and appropriate gear even for volunteers. If contractors were working it would be for certain.
Dan, please promote your "Buy me a Coffee". Some of us have invested in your vlog for years. Others may not be able to afford being a patron. Yet here we all are, wanting the best for you, and the boys. Lovin it mate... ❤🇦🇺
You have so many fans ! I am one of your watch daily fans. You have become so strong since you started work on your little bakery house. Imagine how strong and knowledgeable you will be at the end of his build. You will be able to build most anything. Cool huh
Suggestions: Laser levelling tool (sends laser across the wall) - mark everything before install; second consider both sides of the interior wall for shared walls and floor joists - you may want to notch the end to receive the next beam on the other side
I love so many people comment and I hope this one doesn't get lost. This is just a suggestion that may save you money in the long run. Treat all the wood for wood worm and cover every inch before you put the beams in. From what I understand those little critters will do anything to eat your hard work. So, don't let them.
This is like an archeological dig! So many cool things being revealed. I notice that in the last couple of weeks your views have increased a lot. That is so great. I would love it if you would do a video focused on the process you have to go through to undertake a job like this-what does the French government require in the way of permits and inspections? Did you have to have a structural engineer do a study of some sort before you could start? How did you even know how to proceed, what order to do things? And what is the general order of steps for the near future? And most of all, I'd love your personal thoughts on what made you think you could do this! You're doing it, for sure, but what gave you the confidence?
Dan you have people from all over the world invested in your journey with the chateau! I check hourly to see if your most recent vlog is out! The highlight of my day, each and every day! ❤ from 🇺🇸
Dan, you are the highlight of my day as well. Love watching each little thing you accomplish each day. Even though you don’t know me, I feel I know you and love the person you are showing us each day ❤from Texas🇺🇸USA
No need, subscibe and hit the ALL selection of the three with the bell (notifications). Then head to your profile on the app of all your devices and make sure you get notified, you can set the sound of notofications from YT on your devices "settings" dropdown. You'll be notified the moment he uploads, and anytime there's going to be a live video. Or ask a teenager to do it for you! 😉
At some point you will want to factor in where you run electrical wiring and in piping . So each floor and the rooms has its own segment going down to the fuse box. Good for forward planning of fault isolation and AMP loading. Plus add Ethernet cabling for Internet access and product connection to provide best forward planning for say Guest Rooms or Accommodation
Il y a beaucoup de travail,mais ça vaut le coup après ce sera magnifique et vous pourrez être très fier de vous ,alors courage et soyez prudent c’est formidable ce que vous faite pour ce château qui est triste d’avoir brûlé 💪👏👍😉💜💚
Won't you have a lot of wall repairs near the top before you'll get the last floors in? You're teaching me patience while you nibble away constantly all the while making noticeable progress. Not many of us would dare imagine bringing the chateau back to its former glory but I'm well and truly hooked on watching your progress.
It was lovely to hear you talking French to your builder's merchant guy. It is so good that you are using local folk for supplies, and they are so pleased you are too! To get proper scaffolding at last will make us all so happy on here, for your safety's sake. Glad that you think I was right in saying that the pipes in the walls were for heating the rooms, as they were in the place we stayed at in Brittany, all those years ago. The lovely fire would be lite there in the kitchen, and we could all feel the hot air coming through the vents into our bedrooms - it was the only heating at the time. You must have such great muscles now Dan, from all this physical work? Keep healthy, and keep safe, love from West Devon England, and Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound. xxx
Dan your eyes light up as you impart more information about the history of this once beautiful home to us, and will be once again under your capable hands. I enjoyed watching you interact with the builder who obviously likes and respects you. I'm sure the people in the area are happy that you have undertaking this mammoth task too, especially those who remember what it once looked like. I dont speak another language Dan and applaud you for your efforts. Well done lad and God bless you.❤
Dan you truly are the man! What an amazing job, you have the patience of a saint and the a true visionary to see the potential beauty of this stunning chateau.
Wow, I never thought I would ever be excited to see a tarp roof - but I am excited to see a tarp roof lol. You might need some kind of A-frame to put the tarp on so it doesn't turn into a water hammock.
These are great videos and the work necessary to restore the place, as well as knowing its history is nothing short of dedication. Bravo! Just one thing… For the sake of your hands and protection, as well as handling/clearing materials, please put some working gloves on! 😁
I've only ever had forced air heating. Furnace in the basement and blowers moving the air through the duct work to all the rooms. Dampers used to control the flow. Interesting that intstead of sheet metal runs there are pipes in the walls. Your chateau has an interesting twist on that system.
I think you are on the right track with your idea that the in-wall pipes are part of the heating system. I have a masonry house dating from 1885 that has similar ducts built into the masonry walls. They lead to heating registers as well as cold air returns. The system was fed by a coal-fired boiler in the sub-basement. That boiler was exhausted by a chimney built within the party wall on the side of the house. You may find a chimney opening in an exterior wall once you are able to reach the roof line.
Great to hear you speaking French Dan and loved the builders expletive when he had a look in one section 😂 What a nice guy and so wonderful to have local support and interest.
Getting to the tarp stage seemed impossible just a few weeks ago, and yet here you are, almost there. You must be so incredibly proud and relieved! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The builders group that is helping with materials is a huge support. As you say, it’s reassuring to have local tradespeople offer ideas and advice on how you are doing ( especially when it appears your job is coming along well!). Getting the beams and floors installed is huge in making the upper levels safer to access. We do love for you to be safe!🫣
Those pipes from the former hot-air heating system - sound almost ideal for running pipes and wiring to the upper floor levels - especially if the bathrooms are near by.
Hi Dan. Great work. 👍 I can't wait till it's time, to open up those arches that isclosed up now. And also the arched windows. That is going to be stunning. I am so excited with you. Go Dan. He's the man. 👍👍👍
Its like a big jig saw puzzle, now and then a different clue shows itself that has you trying to solve the mystery. Dan you are doing everything right so far, obviously it will take years to complete but I am enjoying watching your journey so much. Have a rest day each week and just be proud of yourself, you deserve a beer. 💕🇦🇺
Dan you are so inspiring. I’ve finally got the garden I’ve always wanted. It’s taken me a month of planting 5-10 plants a day. It’s just some thing about watching you work so hard it inspires me to get off the couch and do what needs doing to achieve what I want in my backyard.
You are doing an amazing job, Dan and one day, in the not-so-far future you'll realize all the hard, bull-work was worth it. Thank you so much for sharing. ox🏰
I’m new to the party and since yesterday I think I’m about to catch up then I find more videos that I haven’t seen. I’m so impressed and hooked. Looking forward to watching the new progress.
I like how you say both names for floors “ third, second” !! So inclusive!👏🏻🇺🇸 Loved seeing builder man. Love the ‘new’ music styles/sound. I’m anxious to climb higher and higher! (that toilet❣️)
@@ginettesnell8084 The one next to the water tank definitely is one (you can clearly see the small sink-style drain and holes for the hot and cold taps) and I'm 99% sure the one in the remaining bathroom is a bidet too from the shape and the pipes going up to the taps. I wonder how old these are. They've got a 1920s/30s vibe to me but it seems to make the most sense that Mironnet put them in when he bought the place in 1967 (as far as I can tell Gilberte Bardet owned it until she passed that year but probably didn't live in the château) unless they were installed by the OSE in 1939. It's not even certain these small rooms were bathrooms during the OSE era though. Between 1945 and 1960 Gilberte apparently rented out the château as holiday accommodation.
Hi Dan, you may have mentioned this before but is this going to be a historical site? And I love that you talk to the house, imagine all the energy that has been there. A little reassurance that you are renovating her to help her is kindly received.
You said years!! I don't know if I can wait that long LOL. I've been watching others with Chateaus, none I've seen are doing a rebuild like this... I'm excited to see it finished. What a journey!!
I’m playing catch up at the moment Dan but I have to say I’m impressed with your French - it’s come a long way in the last few years - doing a project like this when you need to discuss technical aspects in a second languages you only recently learned is impressive.
I can't even imagine this place being rebuilt. It's in such a dilapidated condition. If and when it's completed, I'll declare it a miracle for sure. Good luck!!
🙏 grand merci à vous qui restaurez notre patrimoine. Les français aiment les anglais qui font cela avec beaucoup de goût. Je vous suis depuis le sud de la France. Merci encore pour votre travail et votre courage ! 🙏
Merci à l’entreprise chausson de vous soutenir dans votre projet et j’espère que d’autres entreprises serons à vous côtes pour vous soutenir vous le méritez courage et merci de vouloir sauvé ce château
Dan, your subs just keep going up! So many people are enthralled with your project and every time they see a bit more progress you draw them in more! I like many others have been with you from the beginning and can really see how far you have come and all of the work you have put in to get to this point. Not only your building skills, but all the studying and practicing with the filming as well! BRAVO!
I hope you negotiated some nice wholesale pricing from the builder's merchant. You're doing a pretty major job, they should give you a hefty discount if you buy basically everything through them. And good god do you need a new scaffold, that one is so rickety I wouldn't want you to use that going forward. The last major renovation job we did was going to take us at least 3 years so we bought a scaffolding company that was going out of business for an absolute song just for the access to their inventory so we could have our own scaffolding up for the whole time without paying an arm and a leg for it if we rented it. Then we sold it all on when we were done. Saved us a fortune. For you, that is definitely worth thinking about.
Dan I love how you talk to the chateau like she's a person! Youre like a super magical paramedic who is giving her CPR on a giant scale. I hope I live long enough to see you move in one day 😊 X
I am so impressed that you have found a local building supply company that is helping you restore this piece of history. So many people want you to succeed around the world, and the fact that local companies are helping you to achieve your dream is fabulous. I hope a local truck dealership is also catching the “Dan wave”, so you will have a reliable vehicle to make your life easier too.
I doubt they're "helping" him with it so much as securing his business for the big project.
@@RTCPhotoWork
It's France not America where no one will help unless there is something in it for them.
En France il y a des communautés de bénévoles aussi. Il faut avoir un groupe de solide d'amis français .
Maybe it will be green
It's not for free, nothing is for free,he may help him with building tips but u still need engineering to build a house not tips. But he will always have priority in supplies and choices.
一昨日から拝見していますが技術・気力ともにすごい！
見てるだけで楽しいし感動しました。
英語もフランス語も出来ないので日本語で申し訳ない。
Dan, why do I think that what you show us is just the tip of a huge iceberg? I can only imagine how much thought and planning goes into a massive project like this. Wonderful to have the support of a local builder’s merchant, he seems like a really decent guy and it is easy to see he is very impressed with your work so far. You are a remarkable man! See ya tomorra🙏🏼❤️
J'espère qu'il trouvera une bonne communauté d'amis français pour l'aider. 🇨🇵 un si gros chantier ne peut pas être mené seul.
@@alphaonde8144 ce serait vraiment cool de trouver quelques bénévoles d'une association
Pour ce si beau projet de restauration de notre patrimoine, ce serait incroyablement bienvenu
@@florencejonville941 Absolument Florence. Il va être connu ds la région cela se fera.👍🏻
@@alphaonde8144 Moi aussi parce qu'il le mérite ! En plus c'est une demeure historique qu'il faut absolument préserver.
I think so too, he probably keeps stuff aside to only film for television. He mentioned one time he had a deal with some tv channel.
I’m really looking forward to watching you put the arch back in the big window. You’re very good at that. The beams are going in good.
Honestly, I'd be lost without my daily Dan video. Good for you, making something whole again.
Me too!
Me too!❤
Right! And it's so productive for us because he edits out a lot of the time consuming stuff.
yes agree this is so cool
Same here!
I rebuilt a house that was originally build in the 1920's and finally getting a finished roof on it was possibly the best day of the whole build. We took it all the way back to the outer brick walls and foundation but none of the work it took to rebuild it work compared to being in the house during the first rain storm and knowing that I wasn't going to have a flood inside.
The heating system is almost exactly what the Romans used; the hypocaust. The Romans heated the floors as well as installing tubes to bring heat upward, warming the walls and the air. It still remains in Roman Baths that are still in use today. It has been called the world's first central heating system. It was invented in several parts of the world at different times, the Chinese used the same design, who knows where else it might have been used. It would have been useful to the ancient communities living in the Andes. Living in cold climates keep people busily inventing ways to stay warm!
I am impressed as to how nice the timbers are milled. So straight and true
I don't know how you do all these beams day after day. Moving right along though. All the new views and angles are so beautiful. You make a lot of people very happy with the renovation. It's heart breaking to see a majestic building left to ruin. And enormously uplifting to see the reverse.
Use some pieces of roof slate to pack under the joists when levelling them, you need something that won’t compress over time when there is weight on the floor. A builder did that in my house when putting in new concrete lintels over the windows.
Because the slate was compressed when it was formed and won't compress any more?
@@tammiewilson5185 Yes, he has been using a combination of small stones and lime. The lime, because it is a mixture, can lose its rigidity over time and shift. Slate, because it is a stone, will not lose its rigidity. Also, slate because of its smooth, flat nature makes a perfect substance to lay underneath.
@@tammiewilson5185. Yes, that’s it exactly.
Thats a very well used technique. They have used slate for hundreds of years for the reasons you said.
That's a rrally smart idea. I'd email that handy tip, Dan doesn't read the comments unless he's asked a general question, too timeconsuming.
I am so impressed with how much work you have done. This Chateau is so unique. It will be stunning when finished. It would be wonderful if you could get some workers with experience to help you.
I agree but I think he’s just a solo kind of guy! Maybe later he’ll accept the help?
I’m always super critical of some of your antics but your work ethic is phenomenal
i would like he changed the building in a special kind. What i liked was the open space. I would like he would do a lot glass and let the ruin character.
Dude, every day is another small step, but it feels like you are moving forward SO quickly!
I only found your channel a couple of weeks ago, but It's quickly become core part of my morning routine; waking up and enjoying seeing what next little bit of progress you've made while we've been sleeping in Australia.
Couldn't agree more! Based in Singapore and having my breakfast while watching. Did anyone notice the new name "Log", "slog", what next? 😂
Another Aussie here. Agree I am eating my breakfast egg toast and enjoying the video. This is the best chateau channel.
Same here I always watch Dan when having breakfast in Sydney.
Same here in Pakistan.i watch you working like😲🥺
noticed it ! Enjoying my coffee while watching The daily “Slog”…here in Singapore
I just can't imagine how tired your arms and back or whole body, must feel at the end of the day! You're doing great! Be careful and eat healthy to keep your strength up.
One thing Dan won't be needing anytime soon is a gym membership! 🙃
Well said 👏🏻👏🏻
Lol I think he said the same thing in a previous video.😅
😂😂
Waaaooo Dan I admire your work ethic Soo much... The
Chateau is coming along amazingly...Godbless You xx
Right?!
Dan, pick up another ladder at least and over the long term of Reno maybe a temporary stair where main stairs used to be. Because you're looking at years of work also some kind of shute on outside wall to dispose of waste as you want to handle it as little as possible. As always, look forward to your video each and every day . Stay safe
Some good advice...
I wish I could time travel so I could see what the Chateau is gonna look like. Like I'm excited ❤
I thought the exact same thing 🥂
What an incredible movie this will be one day; not just a documentary, a Movie. Between your astonishing spirit and work and the history of the place after the war, there are so many stories. What a wonderful movie it will be.
He was a nice guy that came to give advice even down to explains the scaffolding you need . Just worry about you safety when on your own. Loving all of it though x
With the tall scaffolding he will be a lot safer and getting up and down will be easier too.
Wow omg Dan you are going to have muscles on muscles. It's amazing how you are doing a lot of this stuff all on your Jack Jones , hope you keep a phone on you at all times just in case! Thanks for sharing 😊
I am French. So I am glad to listen to you in French. 😊
Wow Dan!! The Chausson guy must have been really impressed by your bravery and courage... I can envisage.... by word of mouth... not too far down the line.... help on offer for you. You certainly deserve it👏 ❤️
J'espère aussi pour lui , il est tellement courageux.
2:32 "Là, il faut être courageux !" says the Frenchman "Now, you must be courageous !"
I love these comments. I have to tell you Dan, the ads that TH-cam are putting on your videos are long and tedious, but I watch them all the way through. I hope it makes a difference. It’s the least I can do. Keep going. We’re all behind you!
I go to the allotment and leave Dan running so the adverts play for the dog! 😂
I think you only have to watch the first 31+ seconds for him to get the ad credit.
so brilliant Dan.....even the inspector was impressed. Sandi x
From a french pov, your accent when talking french is very funny, I love it, it differs a bit from the cliche british accent
Il s'exprime bien et a un bon accent français. 👏
@@alphaonde8144 Oui, il fait ce qu'il peut.
We love when French people speak English with their french accent, it's cute.
@@jmk1962 English accent is very chic 😀
@@alphaonde8144 Depends which English accent as there are many.
I feel that we could call this merchant and make a payment over the phone for Dans materials ... a great way to help out ... awesome nearly to the top.. In years to come your boys will say my Dad built this , it took a few years ❤
Le chauffage au bois, air pulsée date de la construction du château. 19e siècle. Tous les châteaux chics de cette époque étaient aménagés comme ça. En plus des cheminées. Tu as également dans le grenier un bac réservé d’eau de pluie ou d’un Château d’Eau. Ce château est typique fin 19e siècle. Superbe vidéo . Merci Dan de nous faire partager ton aventure. Prends soins de toi. Nathalie le Relais de la Perle
So, so glad to hear that you will be getting proper scaffolding! That will make a huge difference. It's wonderful to see all that new, clean, sturdy wood being installed. It's starting to go more quickly on the rebuild now. You must be delighted with the progress. May all the surprises at the Chateau from here on out be good ones!
It's time to build an outbuilding for volunteers. There are so many craftsmen and women willing to donate time, sweat and tears toward your effort, Dan. Build that bunkhouse.
I agree..but someone to build that outbuilding..volunteers?..Dan definitely needs help..this is a job for many many people
@@susanreyneke6449 Hi, Susan. I was suggesting the volunteers need to be housed while they're helping out. I wish I could be there to help.
Squatting is a huge problem in France, hence why so many Chateaus that need volunteer help just don’t entertain the idea. Frustrating for the honest skilled volunteers.
Safety could be real problem if others worked on site. Don't know about France but in NZ I believe you would have to have proper job safety plans and appropriate gear even for volunteers. If contractors were working it would be for certain.
And the sanitation. They would need toilets, showers, running water. Can't have them all crapping in the woods.
Brilliant, yours is my favourite Chateau channel :-)
Dan, please promote your "Buy me a Coffee". Some of us have invested in your vlog for years. Others may not be able to afford being a patron. Yet here we all are, wanting the best for you, and the boys. Lovin it mate... ❤🇦🇺
I don't know what it is Dan but every time you take a piece of the burnt beam out I get the real goose bump feeling😮
Like the “that’s some graft”. Now that’s an understatement if there ever was one!
You have so many fans ! I am one of your watch daily fans.
You have become so strong since you started work on your little bakery house. Imagine how strong and knowledgeable you will be at the end of his build. You will be able to build most anything. Cool huh
Suggestions: Laser levelling tool (sends laser across the wall) - mark everything before install; second consider both sides of the interior wall for shared walls and floor joists - you may want to notch the end to receive the next beam on the other side
I love so many people comment and I hope this one doesn't get lost. This is just a suggestion that may save you money in the long run. Treat all the wood for wood worm and cover every inch before you put the beams in. From what I understand those little critters will do anything to eat your hard work. So, don't let them.
He showed doing that in a previous episode
This is like an archeological dig! So many cool things being revealed. I notice that in the last couple of weeks your views have increased a lot. That is so great. I would love it if you would do a video focused on the process you have to go through to undertake a job like this-what does the French government require in the way of permits and inspections? Did you have to have a structural engineer do a study of some sort before you could start? How did you even know how to proceed, what order to do things? And what is the general order of steps for the near future? And most of all, I'd love your personal thoughts on what made you think you could do this! You're doing it, for sure, but what gave you the confidence?
you don't need permits to improve structural things to prevent collapse
Gotta say I love this guy, he's doing such hard, scary work by himself and makes it look so easy!
A renovation, a discovery journey, I wouldn’t miss your vlogs for anything Dan it’s like a white knuckle ride 😆😊
Oh I have a few to catch up on here. I have had a busy week. Its grate you are getting professional advice Dan. Its really moving along.
Dan you have people from all over the world invested in your journey with the chateau! I check hourly to see if your most recent vlog is out! The highlight of my day, each and every day! ❤ from 🇺🇸
Dan, you are the highlight of my day as well. Love watching each little thing you accomplish each day. Even though you don’t know me, I feel I know you and love the person you are showing us each day ❤from Texas🇺🇸USA
No need, subscibe and hit the ALL selection of the three with the bell (notifications). Then head to your profile on the app of all your devices and make sure you get notified, you can set the sound of notofications from YT on your devices "settings" dropdown. You'll be notified the moment he uploads, and anytime there's going to be a live video. Or ask a teenager to do it for you! 😉
At some point you will want to factor in where you run electrical wiring and in piping . So each floor and the rooms has its own segment going down to the fuse box. Good for forward planning of fault isolation and AMP loading. Plus add Ethernet cabling for Internet access and product connection to provide best forward planning for say Guest Rooms or Accommodation
Great to see how impressed the chausson guy was. Must have been a real boost. ❤
I love you Dan, you are a hard worker, you deserve great things. ❤🙏🏻
I think Dan has a big following of people that simply love him and want to see his dreams come to fruition, hardest worker ever!
Australian?
So true..
Every discovery is fascinating. More wonderful progress. Nice of your merchant to come out and show interest in your project. Blessings.
Surely Chanson could sponsor you with some equipment. Love it when you mused over working inside while it's not raining inside 😍🏰❤
Il y a beaucoup de travail,mais ça vaut le coup après ce sera magnifique et vous pourrez être très fier de vous ,alors courage et soyez prudent c’est formidable ce que vous faite pour ce château qui est triste d’avoir brûlé 💪👏👍😉💜💚
Dan .I can’t wait to see this place finished. You will need a gold medal. You work so hard.
I think you enjoy it ,that makes it easier right.
Wow Dan, you surprise me every day, didn’t know you spoke such good French. Love that you are getting some help from local business.
Won't you have a lot of wall repairs near the top before you'll get the last floors in?
You're teaching me patience while you nibble away constantly all the while making noticeable progress.
Not many of us would dare imagine bringing the chateau back to its former glory but I'm well and truly hooked on watching your progress.
It was lovely to hear you talking French to your builder's merchant guy. It is so good that you are using local folk for supplies, and they are so pleased you are too! To get proper scaffolding at last will make us all so happy on here, for your safety's sake. Glad that you think I was right in saying that the pipes in the walls were for heating the rooms, as they were in the place we stayed at in Brittany, all those years ago. The lovely fire would be lite there in the kitchen, and we could all feel the hot air coming through the vents into our bedrooms - it was the only heating at the time. You must have such great muscles now Dan, from all this physical work? Keep healthy, and keep safe, love from West Devon England, and Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound. xxx
Every time I watch a video … I’m amazed! Truly amazed.
He was impressed with your work Dan!
Dan your eyes light up as you impart more information about the history of this once beautiful home to us, and will be once again under your capable hands. I enjoyed watching you interact with the builder who obviously likes and respects you. I'm sure the people in the area are happy that you have undertaking this mammoth task too, especially those who remember what it once looked like. I dont speak another language Dan and applaud you for your efforts. Well done lad and God bless you.❤
I am so excited to watch you every day Dan! Thank you for sharing with us!
Dan you truly are the man! What an amazing job, you have the patience of a saint and the a true visionary to see the potential beauty of this stunning chateau.
Still amazed how the bees relocated when you started adding the flooring 🐝 😊
well, he got lucky, it is that time of year
Wow, I never thought I would ever be excited to see a tarp roof - but I am excited to see a tarp roof lol. You might need some kind of A-frame to put the tarp on so it doesn't turn into a water hammock.
Dsn you deserve all good things in life. Hardworking and a pleasure to watch.
These are great videos and the work necessary to restore the place, as well as knowing its history is nothing short of dedication. Bravo! Just one thing… For the sake of your hands and protection, as well as handling/clearing materials, please put some working gloves on! 😁
I’ve been following you a month now and I’m impressed with your determination. Keep up the good work.
Will you be putting in some Glass Roofing?
I've only ever had forced air heating. Furnace in the basement and blowers moving the air through the duct work to all the rooms. Dampers used to control the flow. Interesting that intstead of sheet metal runs there are pipes in the walls. Your chateau has an interesting twist on that system.
I think you are on the right track with your idea that the in-wall pipes are part of the heating system. I have a masonry house dating from 1885 that has similar ducts built into the masonry walls. They lead to heating registers as well as cold air returns. The system was fed by a coal-fired boiler in the sub-basement. That boiler was exhausted by a chimney built within the party wall on the side of the house. You may find a chimney opening in an exterior wall once you are able to reach the roof line.
Great to hear you speaking French Dan and loved the builders expletive when he had a look in one section 😂 What a nice guy and so wonderful to have local support and interest.
Getting to the tarp stage seemed impossible just a few weeks ago, and yet here you are, almost there. You must be so incredibly proud and relieved! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You are doing a wonderful job, Dan. It will be nice not to get rained on.
Thanks for sharing your day! 😀
Quels progrès en français Dan, je suis impressionnée autant par votre courage que par vos efforts pour vous exprimer avec tant d'applications.
Yeeepp!!! Anything will be helpfull in this little neat project...🤗😁
I love coming home from work and getting to watch you rebuild this beautiful chateau.
Not only rebuilding the ruin but filming it and editing it. Dan THE man!
Definitely a SLOG instead of a vlog these days well done you'll get there in the end.
The builders group that is helping with materials is a huge support. As you say, it’s reassuring to have local tradespeople offer ideas and advice on how you are doing ( especially when it appears your job is coming along well!). Getting the beams and floors installed is huge in making the upper levels safer to access. We do love for you to be safe!🫣
Lindo trabalho, adoraria conhecer de perto essa restauração
Those pipes from the former hot-air heating system - sound almost ideal for running pipes and wiring to the upper floor levels - especially if the bathrooms are near by.
OMG c'est si rare de t'entendre parler français !
Trop cool.
Hi Dan. Great work. 👍 I can't wait till it's time, to open up those arches that isclosed up now. And also the arched windows. That is going to be stunning. I am so excited with you. Go Dan. He's the man. 👍👍👍
Its like a big jig saw puzzle, now and then a different clue shows itself that has you trying to solve the mystery. Dan you are doing everything right so far, obviously it will take years to complete but I am enjoying watching your journey so much. Have a rest day each week and just be proud of yourself, you deserve a beer. 💕🇦🇺
Dan you are so inspiring. I’ve finally got the garden I’ve always wanted. It’s taken me a month of planting 5-10 plants a day. It’s just some thing about watching you work so hard it inspires me to get off the couch and do what needs doing to achieve what I want in my backyard.
😆we must aspire to those small things that make life better. Love it.
You are an absolute Legend! Cheers to your hard work!
You are doing an amazing job, Dan and one day, in the not-so-far future you'll realize all the hard, bull-work was worth it. Thank you so much for sharing. ox🏰
Glad to see local builder being interested in your Chateau. Keep up the good work.💪👷
I’m new to the party and since yesterday I think I’m about to catch up then I find more videos that I haven’t seen. I’m so impressed and hooked. Looking forward to watching the new progress.
I like how you say both names for floors “ third, second” !! So inclusive!👏🏻🇺🇸 Loved seeing builder man. Love the ‘new’ music styles/sound. I’m anxious to climb higher and higher! (that toilet❣️)
I think it looks more like a bidet possibly 🤔
@@ginettesnell8084 The one next to the water tank definitely is one (you can clearly see the small sink-style drain and holes for the hot and cold taps) and I'm 99% sure the one in the remaining bathroom is a bidet too from the shape and the pipes going up to the taps. I wonder how old these are. They've got a 1920s/30s vibe to me but it seems to make the most sense that Mironnet put them in when he bought the place in 1967 (as far as I can tell Gilberte Bardet owned it until she passed that year but probably didn't live in the château) unless they were installed by the OSE in 1939. It's not even certain these small rooms were bathrooms during the OSE era though. Between 1945 and 1960 Gilberte apparently rented out the château as holiday accommodation.
Hi Dan, you may have mentioned this before but is this going to be a historical site?
And I love that you talk to the house, imagine all the energy that has been there. A little reassurance that you are renovating her to help her is kindly received.
Love the blogs, no unnecessary chatter, impressed with your skills and determination, 👍👍
Super bin ich froh das alles ok ist drücke weiter meine Daumen ,und hoffe das alles gut geht
You said years!! I don't know if I can wait that long LOL. I've been watching others with Chateaus, none I've seen are doing a rebuild like this... I'm excited to see it finished. What a journey!!
I’m playing catch up at the moment Dan but I have to say I’m impressed with your French - it’s come a long way in the last few years - doing a project like this when you need to discuss technical aspects in a second languages you only recently learned is impressive.
Loved hearing your French in this one, Dan!
I can't even imagine this place being rebuilt. It's in such a dilapidated condition. If and when it's completed, I'll declare it a miracle for sure. Good luck!!
It can be rebuilt with a lot of dedication, hard work and money for materials.
🙏 grand merci à vous qui restaurez notre patrimoine. Les français aiment les anglais qui font cela avec beaucoup de goût. Je vous suis depuis le sud de la France. Merci encore pour votre travail et votre courage ! 🙏
Looking forward to your daily vlogs to see the progress. Very proud of the hard work your doing and the views are magnificent.
Merci à l’entreprise chausson de vous soutenir dans votre projet et j’espère que d’autres entreprises serons à vous côtes pour vous soutenir vous le méritez courage et merci de vouloir sauvé ce château
Tout à fait d'accord avec vous. Grand merci pour sauver notre patrimoine !!
great progress, step by step... thanks for sharing take care, cheers
Dan, your subs just keep going up! So many people are enthralled with your project and every time they see a bit more progress you draw them in more! I like many others have been with you from the beginning and can really see how far you have come and all of the work you have put in to get to this point. Not only your building skills, but all the studying and practicing with the filming as well! BRAVO!
Looking good Dan the fit man. 👌 loved watching 👀 see yer tomorrow 😂
I hope you negotiated some nice wholesale pricing from the builder's merchant. You're doing a pretty major job, they should give you a hefty discount if you buy basically everything through them. And good god do you need a new scaffold, that one is so rickety I wouldn't want you to use that going forward. The last major renovation job we did was going to take us at least 3 years so we bought a scaffolding company that was going out of business for an absolute song just for the access to their inventory so we could have our own scaffolding up for the whole time without paying an arm and a leg for it if we rented it. Then we sold it all on when we were done. Saved us a fortune. For you, that is definitely worth thinking about.
Definitely use that firebox as a bonsai planter. Plus that roof tank, cut in half use as planters for the ‘ roof trees’🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Dan I love how you talk to the chateau like she's a person! Youre like a super magical paramedic who is giving her CPR on a giant scale. I hope I live long enough to see you move in one day 😊 X
SLOG? Traveling the day you posted this. How wonderful to have local suppliers!