Father & Son RESTORE 300-year-old Barn.. [80 Day Timelapse]

This was a looong time in the making - so thanks for all the thumbs up, comments and Subscribes, it's really helped this video explode 😀 I'll have to make some more now!

This is one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen. You and your father should be incredibly proud. This was a pleasure to watch.

Amazing job !

Respect! Coming from Germany I know good craftsmanship for roofing and this topped everything I've seen before. You can see your love to detail and taking on each challenge with your own pace vs. having a contractor shooting cheap nails and staples. Will pay off for sure. This roof will last a century or more.
I now live in USA and cringe every time I see them build houses in the cheapest possible way in 4-6 months, turnkey ready, then ask a fortune for it. Thanks for uploading and producing this video. This will keep the old methods alive.

this is incredible. the filming, commentary, editing etc. wow! i’m so impressed. also, i love the 100% good boy part of the dog!

this was in my recommended for weeks before I finally watched it, and I'm glad I did, just amazing, what stands out the most to me is the little details like sanding all the corners, a lot of time consuming work, and you guys had power tools, makes you appreciate even more what carpenters 300yrs ago did when building these homes, again, just an amazing job

Well done TheXvid for finally recommending something good! As an engineer myself with 30 years in my chosen trade (taught by my Dad), this video really warmed my heart, made me smile & almost made me cry when the old Makita wasn't enough for the ancient oak... Great job, brilliant video, looking forward to more 👏👏👏

Imagine the time it took to build this barn 300 years ago by hand and ingenuity. 👏 so amazing. Great job staying active and not letting your disease take your spirit!

This was phenomenal. My deepest respect to you and your father, and the friends who helped. The video was so beautifully made! I loved all the little unexpected bits! The craftsmanship makes me proud to be English. I've been watching so many restoration shows out of the UK and learnt so much: The skills and crafts I didn't even know existed a few years ago, and ... how do I explain this? I live in the US and see houses go up in a matter of months. They're sold for millions and they are soulless and gutless and mostly ostentatious. When I see the love and the hours, the detail and the deep caring that goes into a build like THIS ONE, it makes me cry. Seriously. To know that there are places on this earth and people who WILL take the time and make the effort, out of love and respect for the old traditions and for the integrity of the build... because we know these things will last and be even more beautiful as time passes... I can die happy, knowing this. You can be deeply proud of the work you do. Blessings!
Apropos the A.S., wishing you Healing.

This was one of the most captivating projects I have seen on TheXvid, your father most be so proud of you, I can't imagine the time it actually took to complete and also the editing of the film footage. Well done guys and it was a pleasure to watch. ;)

The precision on this build is actually mind boggling.. no mastic infills, no foam sprayed to cover holes (just to secure tiles).. just amazing craftmanship which gets things to the mm. As an architect I am beyond impressed with how much attention and time would have been taken to design this to that kind of preciseness. Watching the jigs that you used to level the concrete to get the rafters bang on is incredible.. Well done guys.

Carl - this is amazing. Not just the skills in the restoration of a beautiful building (which are incredible) but the film-craft is outstanding. I couldn't look away when I was watching this. This is better television what we've ever had before. 2022's video entertainment at its best.

I don't know what your professional experience has been, but I'm incredibly impressed with your work and your knowledge of old building methods to rebuild and restore your barn. It was during the prep, before tile began that I was blown away most. "How does he know this?" I'm asking myself. You're a historian and builder. Wow.

Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to put this together: another time consuming and careful project. Kudos to all of you.

Much respect from USA - seriously amazing craftsmanship, you guys did a great job with restoring the barn. I love seeing old carpentry methods still being used in modern times, looks incredible man.

Watching this makes me appreciate even more how the original carpenters 300 years ago were skilled. No electric power tools just steel saws and lots of muscle. I bet they had one person just to keep the blades and chisels sharp enough to cut as the steel would not have been as strong as it is these days. Remarkable.

Two great jobs here: #1, the restoration work on the barn, and #2, the very enjoyable video. Thanks for all the effort that you all put into them!

This is one of the best videos in a renovation endeavor I have ever seen. The two gentlemen, and some help, are some of the best out there, using old techniques and reclaming material and following old and new techniques with the best equipment they are able to get today. My hat of to them.

This was incredible & fascinating. I can imagine it’s a lot of extra work to film alongside the actual renovation project, but I’m glad you did!

This was Brilliant, Exciting & Excellent to watch. I’m so filled with Joy knowing that there’s young people like YOU that are learning from a Master, your Dad. My husband is a retired master builder, creator, jack of all trades. I’ve helped him on many jobs & thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the beginning to end.
Thank You for Sharing your Journeys w/your Dad. I’m sure he’s Very Proud of You. YOU give me Hope for the Future knowing that they’re people like You.
Blessings

This is one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen. You and your father should be incredibly proud. This was a pleasure to watch.

awesome job, well done, I'm a ex-roofer, 15 years ago, never seen such an amazing job with a munk and nun roof done. And the woodwork, also was a pleasure to see you guys working with really professional and lovely tools like the chainsaw for angle cuts and the scarfing cut joints of the oak. Great work, a satisfaction to watch such things here. The best is the leather tool bag! Thanks for sharing this with us. Now I want to go back to the roof and do some tiles again:-D makes me smile

Absolutely amazing, as a carpenter and joiner myself I fully appreciate all the hard work and effort you have put into this project. It lots incredible.

Absolutely amazing to watch. Thank you so much for the extra work that went into filming this. The knowledge and craftmanship just a joy to behold.

After trying to watch some junk on Netflix I somehow found this on my phone and watched an amazing well produced movie about a father and son repairing a 300 year old garage. So worth my time and not one foul word or fake drama. Thank you both for sharing with us.

Totally amazing. Loved every minute. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your projects.

i can imagine the first owners of the barn being happy that their barn has finally been restored, good work!

What a privilege to watch you and Dad share that experience. Bless you moving forward, a pleasure to witness the love you put into that project mate.

This was such an incredible video. Awesome filming, awesome carpentry. Most importantly you figured out ways you could do it with what you had. Not everyone can get a zoom boom or a crane. Just incredible man

It’s rare that I’ll watch something of this length in its entirety, especially if I don’t know the channel or the content. But this was engaging, start to finish! I really enjoyed following your journey, in a way that I’m unlikely to ever emulate myself, but I never felt patronised like you do on some DIY channels, only that I was leaning something (ie. kerfing). Great work. ☺️

Enjoyed watching this incredible video of restoration and seeing a strong bond between father and son (it's a rarity in these harsh times).
I also wonder, how much time the original maker spend to create such marvelous structure, especially with those old-day manual tools.

This is a beautiful video depicting splendid restoration.
I loved every minute of it.
Thank you ever so much for filming this and sharing it.
Happy New Year!

I was fascinated by your building skills. Never knew how a tile roof was built. You work together like a finely tuned machine. Enjoyed it all.

I enjoyed this very much! I’ve always enjoyed watching skilled people do their thing, no matter what it is. The tools are so awesome.

The skill set needed for this build is absolutely incredible.

I now know, and respect the work that goes into these roofs, and completely understand why they are so expensive. Fascinating, beautiful job.👍

Absolutely breathtaking. Really sad I found this too late to order the coasters. You and your family are phenomenal!!

I absolutely must stop 60 min in to express my true admiration for your work!!!
The wife and I have had an immensely stressful circumstance levied on us involving water damages and have been having things fixed for that time (still not finished).
It is absolutely incredible what you have done!

I’ve seen incredible work as I’m a carpenters daughter but you guys are absolutely amazing! Loved watching your video!

Living in Canada I’d assume a roof like this nearly unheard of…I’ve never seen one built like this….incredible craftsmanship…I’m beyond impressed…congrats and look forward to the next project!

Great video, carpentry, and masonry work… my grandfather was a ship’s carpenter from 🇬🇧… Nice see some off what I saw him do being kept alive… Beautiful work guys and great video edit/narration… BTW, the 2mm offset finally help me understand how to tighten up the wood only joints… thanks!

This is pretty amazing! The combination of skilled craftsmanship, your video-creating and cutting skills and the sheer beauty of materials and the nature have convinced me in watching the whole video at once. little jealous, but when I am able to, one day, I will rebuild an old farm in germany too. Greetings!

Wow, just incredible the hard work you put into this. Glad I stayed the course to watch all the way through! Takes me back to working with my father when I was a young boy and the skills I learned from him, not that I am using them these days as I moved to live in Thailand! I am however restoring wooden garden furniture made here with the various local wood found here! Full credit to you and your building skills, it was a real pleasure time out for me to watch and the location in France, which incidentally I traveled and lived in the countryside as I move around! Love it and the quality tools you use! I subscribed about half way through!

Brilliant work, thank you for this time-lapse!

As French, I recognize directly that you are restoring a house in the same region where I just have finished my own restoration after 40 years. The work you have done is not only huge but professional. The tools that you are using are impressive, far away from what I have seen by the local professional. Being myself very conservative about restoration of ancient house, I was helped by a magazine “Maisons paysannes de France” which guided me in certain works linked to old technics and tools. In fact, based on my reading and with the help of an old carpenter, to finish the curve of a beam or other pieces of wood, I didn’t used a sander but with we call that in french “une herminette” the result is not so smooth but more ancient. The technic that you are using to put your tiles is unknown for me, maybe is linked to the local way. In Dordogne, for a roof of a barn, separated by 20 to 24”, 6 to 8” oak square rafters are used. To support the tiles, we nail pine or chestnut planks.So, from bellow, we don’t see the tiles. I don’t known if you are aware that the region is infected by termites. To protect each piece of wood which is in contact with a wall or the ground, I drill a few holes and inject xylofene on a length of 20”. I have used my best english to congratulate you and admire the work you have done. Your talent (and your money) will save a beautiful 300 years old farm. Be aware that you’re the money that you are investing in this project will be commented (not always positively) by your french neighbors. Enjoy the view on the Pyrenees and le foie gras du Gers.

Love watching these things, keeping it kinda original with the amazing wood work skills

I love the different colored tiles, it gives the roof a lot of character!

That was an awesome watch!
Great to see a father and son combo working together!

This is amazing my dude! I had no idea how long this video was... lost track of time. Y'all are good. I was engrossed in the dilegance of your work.

This was my first time watching. I can’t tell you adequately how impressed I am with your building techniques you possess and with your heavenly patience. Your reverence for the exactness you apply your skills to achieve this this traditional roof structure. I don’t live in Europe, however I can now appreciate why the buildings and structures look and last the way they do. I truly enjoyed this project and look forward to seeing your next one.

Such an awesome project you completed! The fact that these structures last 300 years or more says something about the methods. Just looking up at that roof from bellow will bring memories for years. I would love to build a shop or shed using this type of construction just for the love of craftsmanship and the old methods using timbers off the property. Job well done!

Beautifully filmed and edited and what a project! The craftsmanship and attention to detail was superb - Congratulations on a job superbly done!

That was truly impressive. Great traditional and patient carpentry skills. You should be very proud

I just finished watching your video ! Wow - I love any type of woodworking tool and learning how to use them. What you and your father did was mesmerizing to watch! Y'all's knowledge of the old school ways were amazing to witness! thank you so much for sharing!

I’ve been doing timber framing as a light hobby in America for 20 years. When learning timber framing, was taught by the old guy to offset the tenon hole to draw it in tighter. Was told to do it that way because it was smart and because the dead guys did it that way and their stuff is still standing.

What an amazing job! The workmanship is impressive and the techniques are admirable. The attention and application of the small details is incredible. That 2mm offset that you used for wet oak is awesome. As for the "not bad for a 60 year old", that is an understatement. Your Dad kicks ass! I am going in my 60th this year and I am not matching his accomplishments. Final note: great job on video it was a pleasure to watch. All the best from the "States".

It's always fascinating to see what can be done with the right tools and the expertise to use them. This renovation shows tremendous skill and and was enjoyable to watch.

Amazing work, and they've done all of this in 1,5 hours, truly amazing craftsmanship!!

Pure craftsmanship! Congratulations to your and your dad. The end result was beautiful and will last at least another 300 years.
The continuity in the film-making was also awesome.

I feel like the people from 300 years ago are smiling down at the restoration you all did. Truly incredible.

This was absolutely incredible to watch. Huge thumbs up to you and your family. It was worth all the work

Wish I could take part in something like this one day just for the sake of knowledge. I'm sure you've learned a lot during this process and that is very valuable no matter what else one will do in life. Just loving this with a cup of coffee.

that was absolutely amazing!! enjoyed every minute watching!

This was an incredible build I really enjoyed.

After the watching the first minute, I knew I was going to watch it all. I love the production quality, the pacing, the narration, the jokes, the doggo. I love how you respectfully restored an old barn (just think of the history) while incorporating modern tools to keep it sane. It’s so satisfying to watch you carve the big pieces of green oak. Super romantic setting. One of those videos that has me thinking: what am I doing with my life that is truly making me happy? Thanks for the inspiration!

Absolutely mesmerizing!!! What hard-working, talented folks you are!! Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos :) Oh and that tool belt!! *placing order tonight* :D

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Everything was top notch. The work, skill, time and effort. The fact that you get to do this with your father. The video quality and…..you proved that background music on TheXvid doesn’t have to suck!
Thanks for the amazing vid.

Amazing work and incredible quality. Just watching this video, I learned a lot from the techniques presented. The capture of images was also impeccable. Congratulations to all the team involved. It was a great class for me. Success to all. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷

Well done, absolutely awesome - you’re living the dream!

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! My first thought was, " these guys are going to do a modern replacement...that sucks" Man was I wrong. Modern tools remaking a true to form original replacement!!!!!!! You guys just gave me my Christmas present!!! And you worked with your dad....a miracle for sure. I have worked with my dad on build projects!!!! NOPE!!! haha. But I would do anything to have him back now. Lost him 3 years ago. Precious times brother! I am a licensed contractor here in California,(C-39), and loved the tools. Your scarf joints were flawless. Those offsets make a huge difference. I could go on and on and on how much it means to me that people still do this kind of work...Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Brilliant Effort. With the building looking so good, and looking like the way it was originally built, you can bet it'll be on lists for potential film making sites now.

I am only 16mins in and I am hooked. That work on the arch is a thing of beauty dude, you should all be well pleased with the work on that alone. Time to make some dinner and enjoy the next 1hr. Thanks for sharing this and looking forward to seeing the finished article. If the first 16mins are anything to go by the finish article is going to be stunning.

This came up in my feed on Easter Monday in Australia 🇦🇺. Absolutely amazing.
I’m just sorry my husband isn’t alive to see this, being an architect/builder specialising in renovation second storey work, including Dutch and French mansards he would be clapping 👏👏👏 your attention to detail and preservation. To you, your father and your team, RESPECT. Thank you for sharing your build. Yes the video was long, but I enjoyed every minute 👍😊

This is carpentry at its best. Congratulations for a job very well done! I'm so impressed with the workmanship.

This was incredible, kudos to this father-son team. I'm 68 and I also have severe arthritis, it started when I was 18. You're right - you have to keep moving, stay active and stay engaged, no matter how bad the pain is. You keep that mindset, so that when you're my age you can stay active and get past the pain. Your Dad is awesome, both of you guys rock! I learned volumes from you, watching this process.

Well worth my time. Amazing work. This is the first video that I've ever shared with my 62 year old father--a jack of all trades type guy. Thank you for creating this masterpiece.

I love your videos, I love watching refurbishment of an old house to perfection, it's continuous fun to watch, useful to watch, and I love the filming that makes the recipients. watch continuously I love to enjoy watching till the end with your talent and your parents are perfect and lovely team for the whole family. How enviable it is no wonder why you are so good and doing great work because your father is a good and perfect teacher. You and your family are very talented.

As someone who has been in the construction industry for 35 years Was a great watch enjoyed watching some great skills on the tools...great editing and very watchable well done Team Father and Son.

This is incredible! Easily the best thing I've seen on TheXvid! Bravo 👏

This was a masterclass on an old restoration. Very well detailed explanations on every process. It was so much fun watching this.
I would love to watch you guys build a modern log cabin next, from the ground up.
Well done.

Absolutely amazing and so enjoyable! So many “professionals “, could learn so much from you! I see so many of those professionals do half ass work or skimp on things and taking no pride or care in their work. 😊 from North Carolina USA.

Love the work involved in this restoration

Your work is impressive and precise. Love the restoration part.

Such a beautiful house and landscape! Fitting restoration and awesome work.

That looked incredible when is was finished....true craftsmen. It was also filmed and edited really well. Absolute respect to both of ya.

Magnificent. I actually finished the whole thing without a skip even for the ads! Thanks for such a great quality content!

I'm very impressed with the content you're presenting so well the wood I like very much, and may those who read the comments always live a long and successful life and wish it was granted

I only watched 17 min, and I am impressed about the craftmanship you two put in your work. If I had them, I would give you 5 thumbs up. Thank you very much!

Amazing level of craftsmanship! This barn will easily see anoth 300 years, well done!

I have enjoyed this entire project and your others... It's an extremely beautiful house with beautiful landscape! As far as the offset pegs go in the U.S., this is standard practice for timber framing in America from what I understand. Can't wait to see the next project!!!

I love what I have been watching! truly a labour of love! father and sons working meticulously! great attention to detail! congratulations. Truly impressive.

From a builder in Australia, I was both mesmerized and impressed. Incredible effort.

Don't forget about the sanding girl; she's doing a great work!, learning to swim among sharks. A hell of a work you guys!! (The three of you)

This was so cool! Great job editing too!

I’m sitting here mesmerized, admiring your Woodworking skill, but also how well produced the video is! Thoroughly enjoyable thank you!

Watching this incredible video of a huge and demanding piece of work, done jointly by father and son, has been a 121-minute long pleaure - far better than any movie in cinema.
Thank you so very much 🙂.

Always life affirming to see good work done and historic buildings appreciated.

Bloody brilliant. Would love to know what the labour and material costs of this would have been for a client!

Your renovation was absolutely beautiful, great work gentlemen. I love your attention to detail! Cheers from Nevada USA

As a french I love seeing old buildings being respected. Too many french companies are destroying with cement and concrete a lot patrimonial or simply old buildings made of natural elements such as wood, stones, dirt. To me we need more companies in France working this way. I'm sick to see pvc and concrete and cement mortar all over the place.
I'd just say that it's a shame you haven't used concrete made from lime to seal the tiles. Also instead of the cement concrete leveling and base you could have used a mix of hemp fibre/lime/sand concrete with loads of stones in there. Anyway,
Happy to see foreigners doing a great job, you guys are excellent craftmen. Félicitation!