Do you think the project is making good progress? It seems like weeks or months ago you mentioned discussions with an architect but there are still no concrete plans (at least that you have shared with us). Asbestos walls marked weeks ago are still there. All the videos to date have been destructive and it doesnt seem that you are any closer significantly to being able to move in. Too much uncertainty and really you just have ideas and not plans. Apologies if i sound offensive but with a project like this being honest about being on track is a must.
This has been a huge learning process for us. If I'd known 16 weeks ago what I know now, things would absolutely have progressed faster. We took too long to understand what we needed an architect to do, and then even longer to choose and hire one. The asbestos removal is happening next week. If we'd known what was needed, and booked them on day one, this would have happened sooner, but it's only after 16 weeks of learning that we properly understand the processes and dependencies involved. The lead time from our preferred asbestos contractor was also quite long, but we were happy to wait while we plan other things. In summary, this project is absolutely going to take 5 times as long as it would take an experienced project manager, because it's our first time, but we've given ourselves plenty of time. The main issue has been indecision about who to hire, and when.
@@dcan911 In agreement with you as well. One of the best parts of restoring a property like this is exploring and understanding what is needed without the need to rush into decisions that may be regretted later. I've also enjoyed watching their progress too.
@@TheRectory1812 There are always people who can do it better, quicker, cheaper or so they think. Personally I think you are doing brilliantly on progress. You are approaching this restoration with honesty and integrity to the building but also to your output on TH-cam and for that you should be extremely proud of yourselves. Any renovation/restoration of an old building will always be a challenge in timings by virtue of hidden issues, beaurocracy and also finding the right professionals and the good ones will always have long lead times to undertake work, because the good ones are in demand. I have relatives and friends who are having to wait between 8-14 months for builders to undertake work (granted larger projects. People need to understand aswell that all of what you have achieved to-date and need to achieve is done whilst you are both working. Continue as you are doing and don't feel pressured to cut corners or compromise your plans for the sake of content delivery. As I have commented previously "Love the Channel"
@@TheRectory1812Taking your time ensures less regrets later on. We see too many rushed projects probably because finances require a faster return. No need to exhaust yourselves, it would spoil the pleasure. Twenty years on, we are still enjoying projects on our house and so look forward to your excellent progress.
Hi from Canada! 🇨🇦 My Grandmother moved from the UK to the Canadian prairies as a war bride in 1918. I adored her and loved listening to the stories of her youth and homesteading days. However I have always felt that a piece of myself is missing, being born in Canada. My desire is to be in the UK. I am an avid reader of British history. I really appreciate when you give historical information in your videos and would enjoy a historical Halloween episode. Thank you so much for offering something so special for us.
I can understand that. I was born in England but have lived in Australia for 50 years. Many of my ancestors were Irish, and the first time I went to Ireland, only 8 years ago, I felt like I had come home. I didn't get that same feeling going back to England, where I was actually born. It's hard to describe, but it feels as if there are ancestral memories that somehow draw you to a place. So much so that now I am retired, I've enrolled at university to study both Ancient and Medieval History.
I totally feel the same way ..my grandparents immigrated in 1956 ..and after finding loads of cousins still in England..i feel separated. I too remember lots of stories of England esp Suffolk, going to the beach , walking on the promonade, collecting coal etc.
Another vote for opening the wall(s) in the attic to show the lovely structure & maximize the light & air flow. It will completely change the feel of the place from avoiding it to enjoying it.❤ Leave the paint off the shutters! The wood looks lovely.
The house has such lovely bones. I would paint the shutters to keep them looking traditional with the original design but then I would have fun expressing my own personality with the furnishings, fabrics, wallpaper, carpets and bed linens.
Do not worry we understand all the long waiting when you renovated a huge house like yours. I am always happy you see a new video, and whatever you talk about is fine. We love you ❤❤❤
I once saw a show that kept the supporting beams, opened everything else up and added shelves for display. It turned out lovely, and let light throughout.
Oiled wood shutters would be a lovely and striking accent piece for the rooms, and I agree with your idea about wooden frames in a bedroom. I feel like the earthy tones would fit well there.
You're doing great with the renovation. I agree about the shutters being left as natural wood looking good and providing a bit of nature indoors. It will be a contrast between the history of the rectory and the new windows of the modern age.
Thanks for another great video. But wait just a cotton picking minute, who's that cute little doggie? That little one needs to be featured in a segment, please!!!
Hallowe'en, yes! That would be fun! Unpainted shutters looked better than I expected. Oil, beeswax, or shellac would probably work to keep them from sun, rain, and wind damage. What I would do with the attic is take out the wall and leave the beams. Once opened up, it might work to let in more light and make an interesting divider between the two spaces. The smaller space could be a cupboard, but it could also be a cozy seating or desk area. Hmm. So many ideas. Keep up the good work. An architectural engineer could probably give advice on the attic space as well.
Edit: I keep adding to this comment, lol. I know I should watch the whole thing before commenting but I get too excited! Yes to ANYTHING history! And I honestly wouldn't mind seeing a bit of the design/floorplan planning, particularly if it's presented within the context of why homes like The Rectory were designed the way they were back then. Exposed beams in the attic would be lovely, I think. Anything to keep from splitting up that bank of windows! About playing with modeling clay in college- When I was a professor, the students used to love when I'd given them some sort of "arts and crafts" thing to do in class, to go with whatever we were reading. Like making a coat of arms when we read "Le Morte d'Arthur" or learning origami when we were studying haiku. I'd also have a "tea party" with a variety of historically appropriate teas and finger foods when when we read anything Regency/Victorian/Edwardian.
If you paint the shutters they become part of the wall and trim, less conspicuous in the room. Bare wood shutters become part of the furnishings, more like a wooden bookshelf. I think you’ll have to make that decision further down the line depending on how you eventually dress the room. They could be fabulous; your idea for the master bedroom would fit in there. So many choices!
I agree. The shutters are definitely a back burner item. I understand wanting to have something completed ... but when baking a cake, you don't put on the frosting and sprinkles at the stage of the recipe when you are cracking eggs for the batter. They are working so hard and seem like such wonderful people. I wish people who live near them would donate their time and expertise and just pitch in as a supportive community to restore this lovely home.
I'd put something on them first though, to stop the wood from deteriorating if they are going to be left for any length of time. Varnish would do the trick and could be painted over later if it was later decided to paint them. The original window hardware was going to be kept too. What colour were those? Brass would look nice with wood, but I'm not sure silver would look as good. I don't know if it's possible, or even financially viable to recoat the hardware to make it look brassy?
I think the attic wall opened showing the structural elements (sanded and oiled) to match your oiled shutters would look beautiful. You definitely have my vote! 👍🏻
Bare wood is fashionable now because we want to prove something is real wood and not some manufactured board. In previous centuries wood was a given, and cheap pine wood was painted, so it could look like better. To be in keeping with the house , the shutters really need painting.
Would love love love a Halloween episode as well, it might start a new whole channel once you are finished with the work on the home. I like the idea of the open exposed beams upstairs in the attic, without the wall but the beams finished in place. Natural wood never goes out of style, at least that is what I think. The work you are doing is just fabulous!
I would expose those supporting beams, sand and oil them, then custom build open shelving in amongst them, to put pot plants on, with maybe a spot or two for some hanging plants. That keeps an open look, allows the light through from all the windows, while maintaining the roof supports. Not traditional, but very beautiful!
Also, your design instincts are excellent (can’t wait to hear more). Taking that little sunflower detail and replicating it in the kitchen ceiling is brilliant and I’m sure will be most satisfying!
Doug looks like a very happy supervisor. Congrats on adopting him. Open the attic and don't paint the shutters. Or do what you want because it's your home! And a Halloween episode sounds like a grand plan.
I would say yes to the exposed beams in the attic space. In fact you might be able to attach a few shelves or baskets between the beams and uprights to use as a display area or to hold bits and bobs like crafting items or office supplies. On the subject of Halloween, this is a definite yes. An episode pertaining to the history of Halloween during that time period sounds fascinating. You are both doing such wonderful work, thank you so much for including us during your renovation.
I watched you cleaning up with a broom, I found a Coal shovel works much better on the medium big stuff. Great job. I really like the idea of leaving the open beams in the upstairs.
Yes, would love Halloween episode! I agree with you on taking down the wall in the attic; it would be much brighter and not feel like a maze. If it's a support wall, just put in a column.
A Halloween episode would be great! Anything on giving us more history of the house would be so interesting. Please don`t feel pressured about doing everything as quickly as possible and possibly cutting corners. At the end of the day you have to be happy with it, and everyone knows there is a wait time for building regulations and professional people to help you. Keep up the great work! 😊
Get some ideas of what to do with the attic space from your architect. They really can come up with some money saving and functional features that will surprise you. ❤ 😊
Yay! You are here! I have been searching for a video, but totally understand if you cannot put one out every week. I will keep waiting until you can put one out!
Love to see a Halloween episode. The shutters look great. I use Osmo Oil 3032 clear satin on old and antique pine. It is very safe and brings the wood up beautifully. It also seals and preserves - and you do need to seal the pine. They will still look natural.
I also think it would be wise to keep the "natural look" for the present, as you can always change your mind in years to come and paint some or all of them, but this is would be a quick and effective solution for now.
In the States, we call those flies - harvest flies. They seem to congregate on the windows at this time of year. Worse than the flies in the States are stink bugs which seem to find their way in through totally invisible means.
Fantastic. How beautifully research minded and complex are your thoughts and aspirations. Never mind doing a huge huge renovation of decades of layers of history( detritus ++). So love your journey - total admiration.
I’m not sure I like the raw shutters. If you are going for a historical heritage look I think painted would look better. I noticed some comments about avoiding the pvc windows, but you have to be realistic about the budget.
It would be very interesting to hear how people celebrated Halloween. So look forward to hearing what you have found out. Love the new puppy, it will be nice to see more of him. 🐶🐶🐶🐶
Yes to the Halloween episode please!! I really admire you for doing your homework so well and taking professional advice. I agree about not painting the shutters. It'll give them a bit of an antique look. However, you'll just have to cover them in a matte wood sealer so the wood can stay dry. Good luck till next time ❤ Greetings from South Africa
Yes to Halloween stuff! 🎃 I know the attic is unappealing at the moment, but I think it's got a lot of potential to be a really wonderful space. I think you should remove as much of that wall separating those windows as possible, even if you have to leave some of the structural beams. The feeling of space will be really amazing once that wall is out of there.
It would be great to hear about customs & superstitions of Georgian England. Halloween has become a commercialised event with a US influence, instead of the tradition of the pagan New Year & All Hallows Eve. Thank you for your interesting videos & updates on the rectory renovations.
If you have dipped wood ( doors, shutters, chairs etc )...................painting can be a nightmare. Very often the chemicals used to strip the wood aren't neutralised & washed off thoroughly enough. So, when paint is applied it just reacts, bubbles up & lifts off. Also, ensure the joints are still robust as dipping can compromise the glue used in very old joints. Good luck with them, but my advice would be to simply wax them, they will look beautiful.
@@patkilmurray4702 Me too, on my Mum's Georgian renovation. We had 16 10ft shutters that closed across French Doors off all principal rooms which had I am sure 500 layers of paint on them. Once stripped they looked wonderful but Mum wanted them to be as authentic as poss' so I had to paint them.......................what a disaster. I finally ended up having them sat in the garage for a year while I played about with one of them as a part-time project ( I had 16 of them to do remember!! ) Finally I found that if I strayed the shutters with water-based acrylic paint, that behaved like a sealer/primer which took a regular oil based paint system ( Dulux ) ok. Had a few pesky joints that misbehaved but with some fiddling the thing looked great. Then spent weeks doing the remaining 15 and hanging them. Waxing them in the first place would have saved me ALOT of grief.
Thanks so much, this is getting more and more fascinating! I live in a house from about 1790 and we are planning a big renovation in a couple of years, so I can relate somewhat ...🙂the building regulation thing seems to work a bit differently here in Switzerland. For example, fire safety authorities make allowances for old buildings. (After all, ours has been heated with wood burners for 234 years now and nothing happened ...), and the requirements for insulation are complicated. Rooms that have been heated before (ie with wood burners) don't need to comply completely with energy regulations, however rooms that have never been heated before need to comply 100%. Which is why we'll have to put more insulation in some rooms than others. 🙅♀ PVC windows would never be allowed in a building of this age. Anyway they are not very common in Switzerland. That's just my information a couple of years before we actually start ... let't see what else comes up, in the UK and over here ... Oh, and please keep the open beam in the attic, and yes please, Halloween. (I also research our house's history so I can relate on that point as well.)
The thing about leaving the shutters without paint, which I personally think looks great, is that you can always paint them in the future if after living with them for a while you feel you don’t like them. 😊and of course it’s saving you time and money at a time you can do with both 😊
Yes, building codes and permits. The absolute ridiculousness of these vary from state to state. I can attest to the fact that here in Vegas? It depends on who one gets from the county - someone with experience vs. someone that thinks they’re experienced. But I’m so glad you two have returned. Super glad about the window split by a wall being addressed. Love the shutters! I can see why you guys have so many ideas, obviously requiring constant revision. About the Halloween/Samhain show - love the idea when history is included. Looking forward to new videos!
Would love a historic Halloween special. Sounds intriguing and fun. Regarding the shutters, I love seeing wood grain but I wonder if, when wood grain was meant to be seen it was better quality wood. Pine was probably intended to be painted. Waxing/oiling could bring out and highlight assorted tones in the pine which could make the shutters look bitty and patchy. Don't know for sure, just something to think about.
I truly love the idea of your period Halloween episode; it is research! I can appreciate the procrastination on your dissertation but it will come. We have much of the same headaches with our building codes here in British Columbia. Getting a properly drawn-up detailed set of plans and elevations will help with the agencies, plus, it will become part of The Rectory's ongoing story(could be featured in your library or an alcove). It is easier to see what you have to do, estimate materials, etc. Get some photos and digital perspective views as well, easier to show the whole picture. The new silicon mould or dental impression materials would make casting that plaster ceiling rose quite achievable. The pink Play Dough does have a cheerful look. I quite get the humour of being in grad school and using kid's toys(used crackers and stuff to build models in Architecture). That sunflower in the centre is sweet, hope you get a winner. The natural look of the pine shutters appeals more than the painted ones. The wood will darken from the light and what you coat it with as it ages again but retain its relaxed feel. Nice to see your new dog, that is a very lucky pup.
I'd love an episode about Halloween, especially because I'm French and even though I know some traditions about this festival in England, I'm sure I 'd learn more. On top of it, I love eerie stories! Thank you so much for taking us along with you !
Suggest continuing to open up that attic wall by the window. Sometimes quite large structures were used to support lath and plaster dividing walls, so it may not be a structural beam. If installing new fire doors and frames, ensure whoever does that is correctly trained and experienced to ensure you have compliant fire doors (not a task for amateurs).
As a Halloween lover and a wood lover i say yes please! I highly recommend you too keep as much natural features as you can cause they bring warmth and comfort and you'll not need spend more on decoration that being said the attic will look amazing with a dividing wall/shelf with the wood from the house, please consult your architect!! i think you like cottage aesthetic so i think it'll work well for you.
Yes, yes, yes to a Halloween episode. Love that you sought to gauge interest but I have found that the renovation vlogs that I enjoy the most (over time) takes risks here and there and experiment. Much luck on your dissertation but I appreciate what an inviting distraction your project is🥰
I would absolutely love a Halloween episode! I love to learn about the history of places, things, etc. I think I actually like the idea of keeping the shutters unpainted and just oiled. I know a lot of people don’t like the knots in pine, but I kind of do. It just looks natural and there’s a beauty to the imperfections of nature IMO. Whatever you decide, I’m sure it’ll look lovely. I also like the idea of opening up the wall in the attic and having the supporting beams exposed. I feel it would feel lighter and airier due to the light being able to flow through. Love your new little dog!! So adorable ☺️ Have a wonderful weekend! 🍁🍂☕️🫖
Bring the Halloween episode!! For the shutters you can always put some tint and varnish!! To a darkness you find it contrast to your liking! Thanks for sharing
Welcome, Carl! I like the idea of exposing the wall in the attic. You could even put a few shelves between the studs for curios or books. The shutters turned out gorgeous, and leaving them natural will create a warm and cozy space. I also think white would look nice--and I'm glad it's not my decision! 🤭 Yes please to the historical Halloween episode. 😃
Isn’t Halloween an American thing, I am Australian and it was unheard of most of my life. It was not in our history and we inherited all things British.
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Do you think the project is making good progress? It seems like weeks or months ago you mentioned discussions with an architect but there are still no concrete plans (at least that you have shared with us). Asbestos walls marked weeks ago are still there. All the videos to date have been destructive and it doesnt seem that you are any closer significantly to being able to move in. Too much uncertainty and really you just have ideas and not plans. Apologies if i sound offensive but with a project like this being honest about being on track is a must.
This has been a huge learning process for us. If I'd known 16 weeks ago what I know now, things would absolutely have progressed faster. We took too long to understand what we needed an architect to do, and then even longer to choose and hire one. The asbestos removal is happening next week. If we'd known what was needed, and booked them on day one, this would have happened sooner, but it's only after 16 weeks of learning that we properly understand the processes and dependencies involved. The lead time from our preferred asbestos contractor was also quite long, but we were happy to wait while we plan other things. In summary, this project is absolutely going to take 5 times as long as it would take an experienced project manager, because it's our first time, but we've given ourselves plenty of time. The main issue has been indecision about who to hire, and when.
I've gotta disagree, I think they've made good progress considering they're doing it singlehandedly
@@dcan911 In agreement with you as well. One of the best parts of restoring a property like this is exploring and understanding what is needed without the need to rush into decisions that may be regretted later. I've also enjoyed watching their progress too.
@@TheRectory1812 There are always people who can do it better, quicker, cheaper or so they think. Personally I think you are doing brilliantly on progress. You are approaching this restoration with honesty and integrity to the building but also to your output on TH-cam and for that you should be extremely proud of yourselves. Any renovation/restoration of an old building will always be a challenge in timings by virtue of hidden issues, beaurocracy and also finding the right professionals and the good ones will always have long lead times to undertake work, because the good ones are in demand. I have relatives and friends who are having to wait between 8-14 months for builders to undertake work (granted larger projects. People need to understand aswell that all of what you have achieved to-date and need to achieve is done whilst you are both working. Continue as you are doing and don't feel pressured to cut corners or compromise your plans for the sake of content delivery. As I have commented previously "Love the Channel"
@@TheRectory1812Taking your time ensures less regrets later on. We see too many rushed projects probably because finances require a faster return. No need to exhaust yourselves, it would spoil the pleasure. Twenty years on, we are still enjoying projects on our house and so look forward to your excellent progress.
I like the thought of still opening up the wall in the attic and showing the structure. Great character!
Make the beams a feature of the room.
An historical Halloween episode would be fabulous. Yes please.
I vote for painted shutters. I think that would be more in keeping with the history of the house.
Agree, they are lower quality pine, you can see from the knots and were never meant to be seen, they were always made for painting
@@Torridgemaid I totally agree too.
Taking down that attic wall and just exposing the beams is a brilliant idea! It would add light and character to the space.
I love the idea of keeping the wall open and letting the structure show.
Hi from Canada! 🇨🇦 My Grandmother moved from the UK to the Canadian prairies as a war bride in 1918. I adored her and loved listening to the stories of her youth and homesteading days. However I have always felt that a piece of myself is missing, being born in Canada. My desire is to be in the UK. I am an avid reader of British history. I really appreciate when you give historical information in your videos and would enjoy a historical Halloween episode. Thank you so much for offering something so special for us.
I can understand that. I was born in England but have lived in Australia for 50 years. Many of my ancestors were Irish, and the first time I went to Ireland, only 8 years ago, I felt like I had come home. I didn't get that same feeling going back to England, where I was actually born. It's hard to describe, but it feels as if there are ancestral memories that somehow draw you to a place. So much so that now I am retired, I've enrolled at university to study both Ancient and Medieval History.
I totally feel the same way ..my grandparents immigrated in 1956 ..and after finding loads of cousins still in England..i feel separated. I too remember lots of stories of England esp Suffolk, going to the beach , walking on the promonade, collecting coal etc.
Another vote for opening the wall(s) in the attic to show the lovely structure & maximize the light & air flow. It will completely change the feel of the place from avoiding it to enjoying it.❤
Leave the paint off the shutters! The wood looks lovely.
Totally agree on both!
Halloween episode sounds wonderful
Missed you. Halloween stories are great. Just do not disappear for weeks! Keep us updated with anything. ❤
A Hallowe'en episode would be fantastic. I love the history surrounding the rectory. Cheers 🇨🇦
The house has such lovely bones. I would paint the shutters to keep them looking traditional with the original design but then I would have fun expressing my own personality with the furnishings, fabrics, wallpaper, carpets and bed linens.
And thankyou for adopting that lovely little doggie , he's a great addition to the family ❤
Do not worry we understand all the long waiting when you renovated a huge house like yours. I am always happy you see a new video, and whatever you talk about is fine. We love you ❤❤❤
I once saw a show that kept the supporting beams, opened everything else up and added shelves for display. It turned out lovely, and let light throughout.
Oiled wood shutters would be a lovely and striking accent piece for the rooms, and I agree with your idea about wooden frames in a bedroom. I feel like the earthy tones would fit well there.
I don't think the wood is good enough, it's knotty, and the grain on the panels is going in different directions.
Yes please to a Hallowe’en episode! Love the work you’re both doing. 🙂
You're doing great with the renovation. I agree about the shutters being left as natural wood looking good and providing a bit of nature indoors. It will be a contrast between the history of the rectory and the new windows of the modern age.
Thanks for another great video. But wait just a cotton picking minute, who's that cute little doggie? That little one needs to be featured in a segment, please!!!
Love the open plan for the attic guest room
Hallowe'en, yes! That would be fun!
Unpainted shutters looked better than I expected. Oil, beeswax, or shellac would probably work to keep them from sun, rain, and wind damage.
What I would do with the attic is take out the wall and leave the beams. Once opened up, it might work to let in more light and make an interesting divider between the two spaces. The smaller space could be a cupboard, but it could also be a cozy seating or desk area. Hmm. So many ideas.
Keep up the good work. An architectural engineer could probably give advice on the attic space as well.
Another channel I watch uses a product called OSMO for oiling all their wood.
Edit: I keep adding to this comment, lol. I know I should watch the whole thing before commenting but I get too excited!
Yes to ANYTHING history! And I honestly wouldn't mind seeing a bit of the design/floorplan planning, particularly if it's presented within the context of why homes like The Rectory were designed the way they were back then.
Exposed beams in the attic would be lovely, I think. Anything to keep from splitting up that bank of windows!
About playing with modeling clay in college- When I was a professor, the students used to love when I'd given them some sort of "arts and crafts" thing to do in class, to go with whatever we were reading. Like making a coat of arms when we read "Le Morte d'Arthur" or learning origami when we were studying haiku. I'd also have a "tea party" with a variety of historically appropriate teas and finger foods when when we read anything Regency/Victorian/Edwardian.
Halloween, seriously? I come for the renovation. History of the house is of interest but not Halloween.
Yes, on the Halloween episode.Thank you❤. The
Wall in the attic Open up what you can. If you can put shelves in between The support beams for decor.
Good idea!
If you paint the shutters they become part of the wall and trim, less conspicuous in the room. Bare wood shutters become part of the furnishings, more like a wooden bookshelf. I think you’ll have to make that decision further down the line depending on how you eventually dress the room. They could be fabulous; your idea for the master bedroom would fit in there. So many choices!
I agree. The shutters are definitely a back burner item. I understand wanting to have something completed ... but when baking a cake, you don't put on the frosting and sprinkles at the stage of the recipe when you are cracking eggs for the batter. They are working so hard and seem like such wonderful people. I wish people who live near them would donate their time and expertise and just pitch in as a supportive community to restore this lovely home.
I'd put something on them first though, to stop the wood from deteriorating if they are going to be left for any length of time. Varnish would do the trick and could be painted over later if it was later decided to paint them. The original window hardware was going to be kept too. What colour were those? Brass would look nice with wood, but I'm not sure silver would look as good. I don't know if it's possible, or even financially viable to recoat the hardware to make it look brassy?
Yes, please, a Halloween episode would be fantastic!
I think the attic wall opened showing the structural elements (sanded and oiled) to match your oiled shutters would look beautiful. You definitely have my vote! 👍🏻
Bare wood is fashionable now because we want to prove something is real wood and not some manufactured board. In previous centuries wood was a given, and cheap pine wood was painted, so it could look like better. To be in keeping with the house , the shutters really need painting.
Would love love love a Halloween episode as well, it might start a new whole channel once you are finished with the work on the home. I like the idea of the open exposed beams upstairs in the attic, without the wall but the beams finished in place. Natural wood never goes out of style, at least that is what I think. The work you are doing is just fabulous!
"Natural wood never goes out of style." Yes! I love natural wood finishes.
I would expose those supporting beams, sand and oil them, then custom build open shelving in amongst them, to put pot plants on, with maybe a spot or two for some hanging plants. That keeps an open look, allows the light through from all the windows, while maintaining the roof supports. Not traditional, but very beautiful!
I love this! Thank you!
@@TheRectory1812 😀😘
What a fantastic idea! A Hallowe'en episode would be a fabulous idea!
Didn't realize how big the ceiling rose was til you were up there on a ladder with it! Georgian Halloween, yes, please. I'm all for procrastinating 🙂
Also, your design instincts are excellent (can’t wait to hear more). Taking that little sunflower detail and replicating it in the kitchen ceiling is brilliant and I’m sure will be most satisfying!
Doug looks like a very happy supervisor. Congrats on adopting him. Open the attic and don't paint the shutters. Or do what you want because it's your home! And a Halloween episode sounds like a grand plan.
Halloween is originally Irish. 🎉It started 2000 years ago in Ireland, Celtic.
Yes to Halloween info. I enjoy watching your progress. You guys have been getting stuff done really fast
Yes, I’d love your Halloween history! I’d love to learn what the rectory would have been like when it was built !
I’m definitely loving the raw wood/oiled shutters!!
I love watching the renovations and seeing all the cool things, a Halloween video sounds great too.
In the attic you could take the wall down but leave the beams as a feature you can see because they are really cool
The shutters look wonderful!
Congrats on the new puppy. Unpainted shutters would look strange in a Georgian home. Yes, do the Halloween stories.
I would say yes to the exposed beams in the attic space. In fact you might be able to attach a few shelves or baskets between the beams and uprights to use as a display area or to hold bits and bobs like crafting items or office supplies.
On the subject of Halloween, this is a definite yes. An episode pertaining to the history of Halloween during that time period sounds fascinating.
You are both doing such wonderful work, thank you so much for including us during your renovation.
I watched you cleaning up with a broom, I found a Coal shovel works much better on the medium big stuff. Great job. I really like the idea of leaving the open beams in the upstairs.
Yes!!!!! Definitely Halloween episode!!!!!
Yes, would love Halloween episode! I agree with you on taking down the wall in the attic; it would be much brighter and not feel like a maze. If it's a support wall, just put in a column.
A historical look at Halloween traditions in 1800s UK sounds interesting and fun.
YES! Sounds amazing!
The shutters were very likely painted originally. The pine looks like a lower grade that was not ment to be bare.
A Halloween episode would be great! Anything on giving us more history of the house would be so interesting. Please don`t feel pressured about doing everything as quickly as possible and possibly cutting corners. At the end of the day you have to be happy with it, and everyone knows there is a wait time for building regulations and professional people to help you. Keep up the great work! 😊
Get some ideas of what to do with the attic space from your architect. They really can come up with some money saving and functional features that will surprise you. ❤ 😊
YES, I would LOVE to hear more about the history of the house, area and era!
Definitely Halloween episode! Sounds interesting and fun!
Yes Halloween episode, amazing😊 and I love the sunflower pendant idea!
Oh yes! Leave the beams exposed and have all the light and no split window.
Yes, to the future Halloween episode!!!
YES!!! To the Halloween special sounds really interesting!!!!!!
Great idea to open it out. Exposed beams in the attic are nice!
A Halloween episode of ooky spooky would be fun!
Halloween episode absolutely! That would be fun and interesting.
Yay! You are here! I have been searching for a video, but totally understand if you cannot put one out every week. I will keep waiting until you can put one out!
Halloween episode sounds great I always love history videos.
Love to see a Halloween episode. The shutters look great. I use Osmo Oil 3032 clear satin on old and antique pine. It is very safe and brings the wood up beautifully. It also seals and preserves - and you do need to seal the pine. They will still look natural.
I also think it would be wise to keep the "natural look" for the present, as you can always change your mind in years to come and paint some or all of them, but this is would be a quick and effective solution for now.
In the States, we call those flies - harvest flies. They seem to congregate on the windows at this time of year. Worse than the flies in the States are stink bugs which seem to find their way in through totally invisible means.
Stink bugs -- know exactly what you mean.
Fantastic. How beautifully research minded and complex are your thoughts and aspirations.
Never mind doing a huge huge renovation of decades of layers of history( detritus ++).
So love your journey - total admiration.
Yes, amazing ❤. Would love that.
I suggest leaving the Halloween subject well alone!🙏
Also, oil the shutters . You can always paint them later if you change your mind.👍
Yes Halloween Episode sounds fantastic.
Halloween not for me. Definitely watch to see your renovations which I so enjoy 😉 The natural wood on the shutters looks great. 😊
I’m not sure I like the raw shutters. If you are going for a historical heritage look I think painted would look better. I noticed some comments about avoiding the pvc windows, but you have to be realistic about the budget.
Looking great, I love the way you clean as you go. Thank you so much for sharing.🇦🇺
Yes Halloween episode would be great :-)
It would be very interesting to hear how people celebrated Halloween. So look forward to hearing what you have found out. Love the new puppy, it will be nice to see more of him. 🐶🐶🐶🐶
Yes to the Halloween episode please!! I really admire you for doing your homework so well and taking professional advice. I agree about not painting the shutters. It'll give them a bit of an antique look. However, you'll just have to cover them in a matte wood sealer so the wood can stay dry. Good luck till next time ❤ Greetings from South Africa
Pine which is oiled will turn orangey with the UV. Try a waterbased coating instead to protect them. The natural colour will be retained.
Yes to Halloween stuff! 🎃
I know the attic is unappealing at the moment, but I think it's got a lot of potential to be a really wonderful space. I think you should remove as much of that wall separating those windows as possible, even if you have to leave some of the structural beams. The feeling of space will be really amazing once that wall is out of there.
It would be great to hear about customs & superstitions of Georgian England. Halloween has become a commercialised event with a US influence, instead of the tradition of the pagan New Year & All Hallows Eve. Thank you for your interesting videos & updates on the rectory renovations.
If you have dipped wood ( doors, shutters, chairs etc )...................painting can be a nightmare. Very often the chemicals used to strip the wood aren't neutralised & washed off thoroughly enough. So, when paint is applied it just reacts, bubbles up & lifts off. Also, ensure the joints are still robust as dipping can compromise the glue used in very old joints. Good luck with them, but my advice would be to simply wax them, they will look beautiful.
Valuable advice, had the awful experience.
@@patkilmurray4702 Me too, on my Mum's Georgian renovation. We had 16 10ft shutters that closed across French Doors off all principal rooms which had I am sure 500 layers of paint on them. Once stripped they looked wonderful but Mum wanted them to be as authentic as poss' so I had to paint them.......................what a disaster. I finally ended up having them sat in the garage for a year while I played about with one of them as a part-time project ( I had 16 of them to do remember!! ) Finally I found that if I strayed the shutters with water-based acrylic paint, that behaved like a sealer/primer which took a regular oil based paint system ( Dulux ) ok. Had a few pesky joints that misbehaved but with some fiddling the thing looked great. Then spent weeks doing the remaining 15 and hanging them. Waxing them in the first place would have saved me ALOT of grief.
Yes wax would give them natural and Matt finish👍
Yes! Halloween show sounds great! Looking forward to it!
Yes, Halloween project seems like a great idea. 😊 You are both amazing with your tenacity to reach your goal.
Thanks so much, this is getting more and more fascinating! I live in a house from about 1790 and we are planning a big renovation in a couple of years, so I can relate somewhat ...🙂the building regulation thing seems to work a bit differently here in Switzerland. For example, fire safety authorities make allowances for old buildings. (After all, ours has been heated with wood burners for 234 years now and nothing happened ...), and the requirements for insulation are complicated. Rooms that have been heated before (ie with wood burners) don't need to comply completely with energy regulations, however rooms that have never been heated before need to comply 100%. Which is why we'll have to put more insulation in some rooms than others. 🙅♀ PVC windows would never be allowed in a building of this age. Anyway they are not very common in Switzerland. That's just my information a couple of years before we actually start ... let't see what else comes up, in the UK and over here ...
Oh, and please keep the open beam in the attic, and yes please, Halloween. (I also research our house's history so I can relate on that point as well.)
The thing about leaving the shutters without paint, which I personally think looks great, is that you can always paint them in the future if after living with them for a while you feel you don’t like them. 😊and of course it’s saving you time and money at a time you can do with both 😊
Yes, building codes and permits. The absolute ridiculousness of these vary from state to state. I can attest to the fact that here in Vegas? It depends on who one gets from the county - someone with experience vs. someone that thinks they’re experienced. But I’m so glad you two have returned. Super glad about the window split by a wall being addressed. Love the shutters! I can see why you guys have so many ideas, obviously requiring constant revision. About the Halloween/Samhain show - love the idea when history is included. Looking forward to new videos!
Would love a historic Halloween special. Sounds intriguing and fun.
Regarding the shutters, I love seeing wood grain but I wonder if, when wood grain was meant to be seen it was better quality wood. Pine was probably intended to be painted. Waxing/oiling could bring out and highlight assorted tones in the pine which could make the shutters look bitty and patchy. Don't know for sure, just something to think about.
I truly love the idea of your period Halloween episode; it is research! I can appreciate the procrastination on your dissertation but it will come.
We have much of the same headaches with our building codes here in British Columbia. Getting a properly drawn-up detailed set of plans and elevations will help with the agencies, plus, it will become part of The Rectory's ongoing story(could be featured in your library or an alcove). It is easier to see what you have to do, estimate materials, etc. Get some photos and digital perspective views as well, easier to show the whole picture.
The new silicon mould or dental impression materials would make casting that plaster ceiling rose quite achievable. The pink Play Dough does have a cheerful look. I quite get the humour of being in grad school and using kid's toys(used crackers and stuff to build models in Architecture). That sunflower in the centre is sweet, hope you get a winner.
The natural look of the pine shutters appeals more than the painted ones. The wood will darken from the light and what you coat it with as it ages again but retain its relaxed feel.
Nice to see your new dog, that is a very lucky pup.
The shutters are gorgeous!! Oil or stain would be perfect ❤❤❤❤
I'd love an episode about Halloween, especially because I'm French and even though I know some traditions about this festival in England, I'm sure I 'd learn more. On top of it, I love eerie stories! Thank you so much for taking us along with you !
Suggest continuing to open up that attic wall by the window. Sometimes quite large structures were used to support lath and plaster dividing walls, so it may not be a structural beam.
If installing new fire doors and frames, ensure whoever does that is correctly trained and experienced to ensure you have compliant fire doors (not a task for amateurs).
Yes, Halloween episode! Amazing!
As a Halloween lover and a wood lover i say yes please! I highly recommend you too keep as much natural features as you can cause they bring warmth and comfort and you'll not need spend more on decoration that being said the attic will look amazing with a dividing wall/shelf with the wood from the house, please consult your architect!!
i think you like cottage aesthetic so i think it'll work well for you.
Yes, please. I would love them as would my students in the states!
Halloween! Yes please. The shutters look fabulous! Whatever you decide to do either way they will still be fabulous.
Yes, yes, yes to a Halloween episode. Love that you sought to gauge interest but I have found that the renovation vlogs that I enjoy the most (over time) takes risks here and there and experiment. Much luck on your dissertation but I appreciate what an inviting distraction your project is🥰
Yes, please do an episode on Halloween. I love what you 2 are doing.
Loving watching your journey! Thankyou! ❤ XXX
I would absolutely love a Halloween episode! I love to learn about the history of places, things, etc. I think I actually like the idea of keeping the shutters unpainted and just oiled. I know a lot of people don’t like the knots in pine, but I kind of do. It just looks natural and there’s a beauty to the imperfections of nature IMO. Whatever you decide, I’m sure it’ll look lovely. I also like the idea of opening up the wall in the attic and having the supporting beams exposed. I feel it would feel lighter and airier due to the light being able to flow through. Love your new little dog!! So adorable ☺️ Have a wonderful weekend! 🍁🍂☕️🫖
Bring the Halloween episode!! For the shutters you can always put some tint and varnish!! To a darkness you find it contrast to your liking! Thanks for sharing
Welcome, Carl! I like the idea of exposing the wall in the attic. You could even put a few shelves between the studs for curios or books. The shutters turned out gorgeous, and leaving them natural will create a warm and cozy space. I also think white would look nice--and I'm glad it's not my decision! 🤭 Yes please to the historical Halloween episode. 😃
Yes pleaseHalloween sounds fantastic 🎉
It would be wonderful to hear the Halloween tales. I love when you tell us about all the history. So sorry about the hold up
The wood looks amazing, definitely worth revisiting the paint idea.👍
Isn’t Halloween an American thing, I am Australian and it was unheard of most of my life. It was not in our history and we inherited all things British.
Do not care about Halloween , but if it is part of your history .....
The unpainted shutters look so pretty
Yes to Halloween episode! I look forward to any filming off you two and the beautiful house it will become x❤