ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC ...I,m a 73 year old mother from Queensland Aus ...I throughly enjoyed this from start to finish ...good craftsmanship is not dead ...I live across from the ocean ...and obviously no one has a roof like that ...not the age of the timer either ...loved this ...congrats ...can,t wait to watch more ...

This book is awesome! kzfaq.infoUgkxzaRUJNcbypw-fRBDbqqz43ULIa-1EGP- It has loads of pictures and videos, and it shows you everything you need to know about tiny homes. It covers all the basics of a house, from plumbing to electricity. It also has some cool floor plans of some of the most popular tiny homes out there. I had a blast reading this book and learning so much. The only thing that bugged me was that the description said it had floor plans, but it didn't say how few there were.

That roof is a work of ART. You Dad is a machine...kudos to both for preserving, and innovating as you developed the repair/renovation of the massive roof. I so enjoyed this video.

This is a great wood project book kzfaq.infoUgkxkPIWb22DigCqxmlXerCyUF4HCl6eSU2L . Most of the projects use the pallet simply as a source of reclaimed wood not as a recognizable pallet so even if you didn't have a pallet you could make these projects with any reclaimed (or even new) wood. The instructions are excellent. The style is charming and would work with lots of different decor. There are quite a number of projects that involve tiling of teh wood pieces which is a really cool idea and can produce beautiful pieces when working with aged wood.

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.

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.

I’m a handyman myself but this is really beautiful and satisfying to watch I wish I could be out there to try and help you guys but I’m too far away I’m watching from Canada.

Your dad is doing really good to be able to do this at 60 y/o. You two did an awesome job and you should be proud of yourselves.

Makes sense why you don't see many super old buildings like this. The amount of work required just to build off of a pre-existing building this old is staggering. Makes the job way easier to bulldoze and start from scratch. Kudos to you guys for putting in the work to hopefully keep this building another 100 years at least

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

I'm blown away at your work. You and your father are amazing.

I know this was a year ago but I have to say this was.a labor of love and extraordinary work. Love to see a wise Father pass tricks of the trade to his sons. Both my brothers worked with my Father and though it can have ups and downs, it is mostly a beautiful thing. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos, this was my first one. Thank you!

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.

I’m a 69 yr old woman, with absolutely no building/carpentry skills, and thoroughly enjoyed watching this post. You both have amazing skills and incredible patience. Thank you for this. ❤️❤️❤️

1:18:34 As children, me and my brother were often climbing on the roof and sitting on the ridge of our house in France, and it looked exactly like this... You showed me how it is actually built, thank you so much

This is an amazing house/barn/workshop project. It’s the kind of thing most of us daydream of while doing the daily grind. I hope you live there until you’re an old man, because no one will appreciate that place more than you and your father. Congratulations on all this accomplishment.

The skill set needed for this build is absolutely incredible.

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.

There is not enough people on earth to hit that thumbs up button as many time needed to express how this job is awesome.

I couldn't stop thinking about the craftsmen that built your barn 300 years ago without power tools. A labor of love. And to think that the timbers were milled before the US was a country. Incredible! I have never seen a hand saw with a chain saw attachment. Definitely helpful for the job at hand. Enjoying the show!

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.

I’m nearly 55 years old…much respect to your Father, he is a machine. This was an amazing video with excellent work! Keep going.

Call me a weirdo (which is probably true) but I have watched this video so many times.... the combination of gorgeous woodworking, nice sounds, calm voiceover and a touch of light humour make this inspirational but also relaxing to watch. I can't wait for the 2023 instalments.

A privilege to watch the craftsmanship, precision, and care of this father son team. Quel exploit incroyable, felicitations!!!

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

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.

Found this video searching for something else and started watching it just out of curiosity. It's one of the most impressive things I've ever watched. You did an amazing job there. Huge respect! Cheers from Greece...

Thanks, Carl. My dad used to make replacement timber windows for the new town in Edinburgh. This took me straight back to his yard and workshop when I was a kid aged 10. The whole process is wow. Your skills are amazing. And well done for the emotional connection. That was the best. 😊

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!

It is 2 a.m. here in Los Angeles County, I'm lying in bed, and I just watched the entire episode. BRILLIANT!!! I loved the filming, narration, humor, and all of the explanations of techniques and the rationale behind each one. FASCINATING!!! I have no skills like yours. Instead, an advanced degree in history. I was quite pleased to learn that oak lasts so many hundreds of years. There is something very inspiring and comforting to me in learning how long an organic material such as oak can last! Truly amazing! I really admire your skill in framing, carpentry, and tile work! Practical knowledge is a beautiful thing. I'm close to retirement age, and I hope to be able to use my remaining years in a hobby that involves building things out of scrap wood and scrap metal. There is so much unnecessary waste of resources in how we live today that I love to see restoration projects like this that reclaim decrepit artifacts from impending but unnecessary oblivion. I had never seen any of your videos prior to just now. You, your father, and your female colleague have earned a "thumbs up" and a new subscriber. Please keep up your great work!!! I'm glad to hear that the kind of work you do helps you cope better with your condition. Let's remain optimistic that better, treatment, therapeutics, and maybe even a cure will be developed in our lifetime. I loved watching and listening to this video. Thank you so very much. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for sharing this epic journey and restoration. Your skills are incredible and Dad is a very young 60 years. Terrific skills all around. Wishing you and your family a blessed week, gentle weather, nourishing rain and restful evenings. Peace brother

Молодцы, что отреставрировали в первозданном виде История будет жить благодаря таким мастерам ! Уважение!!!

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!

Young man, just watching 30 minutes of this video, I am very impressed with the carpentry skills you have. Being in the US and done farm house/barn work when I was younger, I appreciate the folks that passed the knowledge of 'old school' and timely craftmanship to me. Please pass on what you have. Peace and be careful and safe; most of all stay healthy with your illness.

I find myself rewatching a lot of your videos, they’re just really cathartic in both the process and your storytelling. Always look forward to the new videos but the old ones keep on giving 👍🏼

It's really commendable that you decided to save this old structure ,in today's world where most people just tear old buildings down to save the work and money it's a rare pleasure to see someone as young as you are that appreciates the old things that should be saved. The barn is looking amazing and I truly hope you and your father are very proud of what you are doing. One thing you should do is engrave your names and the date you built and replace the main beam so future generations will know who rebuilt this old barn and the date you did it. Future generations will wonder when and who took the time to rebuild this barn with the same love and effort as the people who first built this structure. That way when you and your father have left this world you will live on through this barn for the generations that follow you. Well done ,I have worked with wood most of my 71 years and I'm impressed with your work .

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.

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.

I just found your channel and I can say in all honesty, that I am extremely impressed to see you, a young man in today's world, actually learning a wonderful trade from your father, who appears to be a MASTER WOODWORKER, that knows and understands to OLD WAYS of working with wood. You can be proud of your father for passing on this knowledge to you. It will help you continue the old traditions of building things with wood using traditional woodworking techniques that are not very common in today's world. I am looking forward to watching many more hours of your wonderful work. By the way, my father was a General Contractor/Custom Homebuilder in Eugene, Oregon, USA from the 40s to the 90s and he taught me a lot about home building, which has helped me out with many projects of my own.

Very, very impressive. Kudos to you, your dad and your helpers!

Well done KZfaq 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 👏👏👏

C’est ce qu’on appelle de la vraie restauration dans les règles de l’art, un Père et son fils avec de véritable compétence, c’est beau à regarder. Un grand merci à vous deux pour cette magnifique restauration et préservation du patrimoine. Un grand bravo, Jérôme du Cantal.

This is absolutely incredible we have loved every minute of your restoration process. Congratulations on such a wonderful achievement. Hello from Western Australia 🇦🇺 😀

Of all the trades, carpentry must be the most rewarding, especially at this level of skill. Well done guys.

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

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. ☺️

I salute this father and son and every other one who participated. Truly one of a kind fun in the entire life.

오래된 고 건축물을 부시지 않고 보존하고 사랑하는 마음이 숭고합니다 그대들에게 박수를 보냅니다 ~ 👏👏👏👍

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.

Those rafters were a bloody brilliant solution for those tiles. Builder here in New Zealand and was scratching my brain to think of why they might be useful. Incredible work man, great to see the attention to detail. Must be awesome being able to work alongside your old man and learn all his tricks.

Came across you several days ago and just watched this now. Love what you’re doing and the understated commentary. Congrats to you and your father (plus other family members and friends) on a wonderful mission to reinstate this farmhouse. Will follow you to the end.

My stepdad has that same condition you have. He is 79yrs old. His spine is fused from head to toe. But he hasn’t had pain in many years. It’s been amazing to see what all he did in his life having the same condition. Best of luck and happiness for you. Love the video.

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

I noticed it says, "father & son" but there was a third person involved and kudos to her as well. Great work and enjoyable video. None better. Besides the skill you have a lot of patience.

I’m SO enjoying watching you restore this ‘ole place. It’s amazing the craftsmanship you are putting into it. Some would come in and start over/tear down … you are doing an awesome job!!!

I just found this channel. I love watching how people build things. Incredible work!

Well that was just about the best hour and a half I’ve spent in a long time. Brilliant stuff! Thank you

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!

I am a 72 year old woman and do lots of DIY stuff, but never in a million years could I do anything on you and your fathers level what you have done is magnificent. You deserve a massive pat on the back alo g with a magnum of champagne. Love to watch your progress. X

Didn’t think I would make it through the entire video…. Ended up wanting more! The craftsmanship was amazing and the dusting of humor was perfect. What an accomplishment. My first time watching I’ll be back for sure And Hell yes I subscribed!!

I am 100% impressed by your patience, skills, knowledge, and sense of humor. Yes, I jumped when you screamed at the table saw and everything went black. I'm 73 and still have all my fingers and thumbs having learned what that saw can do. I learned years ago when a three-phase jammed a piece of my freehand work 1-inch above my male part but into the left testicular tube. I ended up all right but it was a very painful and bruising experience. I admire you two for your demonstrations, skillful flying, and I am stunned by that sword saw. Man, if I had that I could have made bigger and better messes. Thank you so much for being on KZfaq and sharing this part of your life with us. I watched every minute and then subscribed, then looked over your previous videos. I'll be watching those. Good stuff.

What an engrossing film, that satisfying 'chunk' when the joints go in perfectly.... Beautiful job and great to see the family working together in such harmony - heartwarming stuff.

I just found this a few days ago. An absolutely compelling watch for someone who loves messing around with wood like myself. While modern power tools did simplify your execution, your collective craftsmanship and commitment to detail in every aspect of the restoration was inspiring, and absolutely beautiful. What a joyful way to spend your days. Also, I would love to know the guitar artists you featured during the non narrated portions of the video, especially in the last few segments. Cheers, and good health to you.

I found you by accident. Both my dad and my father in law would have really enjoyed your film (& commentary). Thank you 🇦🇺🇵🇬

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!

I'm a retired SEABEE BUILDER and I think you folks did a GREAT JOB.

Wow..this was a fabulous watch. Wonderful to see father & son doing such a project together. All the effort dad put into training up you Carl..has paid off. You are a remarkable worker & therefore tells me you will make a solid husband & dad as yours clearly has been. Beautuful workmanship!

Как приятно смотреть на грамотную и добросовестную работу людей !!! Без надрыва и суеты, малым количеством и весьма качественно выполняются реставрационно- ремонтные работы ----МОЛОДЦЫ !!! Успеха вам и удачи !!!

I've always admired people who can build things and restore things. You guys take it to the next level!! This is AWESOME!

Wow! The quality of craftsmanship is outstanding! It’s almost impossible to find people who are willing to produce such a quality product these days. I’m so glad you created this video.

Much respect, you both (and your support) can be so proud off yourself. How precious that you can do that with your father/son. I really enjoyed watching it all the way, the roof is on fire!

I'm so happy I found your channel! I'm starting my search for a cottage in France, and you are answering so many of my questions about what to expect during the renovation process of these old stone buildings. Thank you!!!

Best video I have seen for ages. That roofs a work of art and it’s great to see a father and son working so well together with such respect.

I'm with the rest, I watched the whole thing. Couldn't stop. I can't get over the incredible amount of work it took and the resolve you had to do it. I tried to imagine the effort it took the original builders to erect that with the tools they had to use back then. Respect!!

Incredible job you all did rebuilding this historic roof! Your workmanship is outstanding! Loved watching the demolition and how you figured out how to piece the ancient bones back together! I love your cutaways, sound effects, the dog ! He's a good boy! Great video!

What can I add that hasn't already been said?? ... absolutely mesmerizing!! Thank you for this amazing journal.

The skilled and hardworking young woman who helped with this project is certainly "lots of help" and deserves more credit. Wonderful to watch your techniques.

I agree with the Mr. Northwestern. I have so enjoyed watching you and your dad and there was a woman there for a while. Just to let you know I am an 83-year-old mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a retired Insurance and financial agent and I have just really enjoyed watching what you and your dad and the others have done. Rebuilding this roof and all the other work you have done is something I wish I could’ve been part of years ago. God bless you all Marilyn Mccann.

I've seen some 60 year old men, and they don't come close to your 60 yr old dad. I'm 59, and I am as fit as your dad. It takes discipline to stay in shape for us older guys. Very impressive work, young man, I hope to order one of your tool belts.

What a truly skilfiul and respectful restoration. You must be so proud of your father and clearly he has taught you well. Keep up the great work and thank you for the best hour and a half spent on KZfaq for a long time!

In some ways, this is better than all the previous, individual videos. Carl's narration takes things to a much higher level of understanding. Very well done!

Смотрел на одном дыхании.Очень хорошая и интересная работа! Молодцы мастера!

No words could properly describe your project. Astoundingly beautiful and we watched every second! ❤❤❤❤

Great video! I watched the constituent parts beforehand - to see them put together in this video is terrific. I’m no carpenter, but I am seriously impressed by the skill and man-hours that have gone into this restoration. What a thing of beauty, and what a legacy to leave for future generations. Many congratulations.

Strange dichotomy of feeling so relaxed watching something that involved such hard work! In the present day everything is geared towards quick fixes, instant gratification and shortcuts - but the beauty of this video is that it demonstrates the fulfilment of spending time on every detail, taking each individual task as to how it relates to the whole. Time didn’t seem like empty space any longer, but full of meaning and creativity. This is a lesson on how we should learn to fill our time on planet Earth with meaningful worthiness and the rewards? Deep satisfaction and a life that becomes a work of art and well lived.

Just proves what the old craftsman had to accomplish without power tools 🙏

as a retired carpenter here in the US,,, i cannot tell u how much i enjoyed watching the two of u working togather and the work that u are putting into your home

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.

What excellent craftsmanship, I’d be extremely proud of such a result. Well done 😃👌👌👏👏👏👏

I am so impressed with your meticulous attention to detail! I really respect and admire your skills!!

The job you guys did and showed us simply demonstrate a great labour. I loved to see this video and hope you can share what you guys did in the rest of the house. Thanks a million for showing every step of the job.

Really beautiful, and to have that special time to bond with your Father is priceless. I lost mine when I was only 29 (almost 40 years ago now) and I still miss him very much. Live long and prosper both of you 🙏

This is made all the more remarkable by the disclosure of your condition 15:32 Tremendous editing, presentation and of course restoration! This deserves millions more views… *Subscribed*

It’s so important that these skills don’t get lost to more modern practices

While we never did anything to this scale, watching you guys working together reminded me of the days my dad and I worked on some of his projects. Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure. Came back to comment on the amazing tools you used. Gave me some great ideas.

When you were working on the rafters you said "I'm patient but, not that patient". I beg to differ. The amount of detail you put into this project, proves you wrong. The amount of respect paid to the original builders and the building itself was noteworthy. And if you still doubt what I'm saying, the tiles should prove my point. Outstanding video! You and your father should be VERY proud.

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 incredibly beautiful to watch guys. The thing that amazed me was I watched the whole video without skipping parts and I’m not even into construction lol. I think the title had me hooked plus all the amazing skills of father and son and everyone wow. Proud of what you guys do. Your father taught you well Carl.

Absolutely amazing can’t believe the amount of work your father and you put into this.

You got me at the slope! WOW Carl! Absolutely mesmerizing. The attention to detail! Spot on! Hats off to you and your dad!