How to Repair Limestone on Your Victorian Home S2EP22
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This week I finally get back outside and work on lime mortaring the spalled sections of the limestone.
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Projects to Complete in 2022: Limestone Restoration of Front Elevation, Rebuild Mansard, New Windows (Partial), Complete Plaster Work (2nd Floor and Back Hallway 1st Floor, Kitchen and Dining Room), Plumbing Stacks and Rough in Plumbing, Complete Electric, HVAC (Basement and 1st Floor), High Velocity AC and Heat (2nd Floor), Mini Splits (3rd Floor), Framing on 3rd Floor, Rebuild of Front Cornice Work and Copper Gutter System, Rebuilding of Dormers
With these old school skills you're acquiring, Kaleb I see many historic preservation projects in your future after you complete the Brown house. Talent such as this shouldn't go to waste.
love the care you take in every project
You could start a trades school to keep the old skills alive
I will keep working at this/ share what i have learned until they put me in the grave. I love doing this! Its not for the money or the fame, just the satisfaction of a job well done and another piece of history saved for the future. I am already eyeing up other houses that need work in the area. I just want to go door to door fixing and filming facades.
@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack you are becoming quite the artisan and have a dogged determination that is refreshing to see in one so young. Bravo!
@@The2ndEmpireStrikesBack Excellent work on the facade. You are very talented!
While watching I kept thinking "well he's an artist and he will take his time to get it just right." It looks great and I look forward to seeing the rest of the corbels finished.
"I've gotten pretty alright with it." is an understatement. Caleb, your patching looks spectacular!
Yes Kaleb, she is looking very pretty, just a little bit more facelift, and she'll be ready to paint the town. Good job, as always, and I am ALWAYS amazed how great a job you do yourself, without having to pay someone who will charge an arm and a leg to do it. Thank you.
As long as she doesn't paint over all the freshly restored wood in the house!
It's amazing how much of a difference even a couple of patches makes to the appearance of the house! I'm sure this winter will be much nicer without having to worry about the stone deteriorating even further
I always look forward to your videos thank you both for documenting your journey!
Thanks for watching!
I'v been loving watching this old house turn into a home again.....watching from unusually sunny and warm Scotland.......to see you work on the outside of the o'lgirl and her facade, she is going to look amazing has you both work with such great attention to detail, pride and definatly in the quality of doing the job right...I do beleive the Brown's house was meant to be in your life. Love from the Scottish Highlands.
Thanks for watching!
Kaleb, you are a true artist! I love watching your limestone technique.
The limestone repair work is a labor of love. It looks great. So much sweat equity but what a sense of accomplishment when it is done and the front of the house is restored to what it was originally. A new useful skill learned.
I love how you made a template for the repair of the corbels. They look great.
Kaleb, please remember that it is NOT easy to repair a corner on drywall so a limestone repair outside is very hard to do....and a straight corner too. Impressive to say the least.
This is absolutely awesome! I love that you've found a way to repair the stone on the front. Can't wait to see those new windows go in too!
We all know you are an incredibly talented artist but you are truly an artisan. I am always marveled at the talent behind you and your willingness to research and learn. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey.
Caleb you amaze me each week with the new skills you learn. I agree with Glenn that you could some day make this a business when you’re done. At the very least teach others the skills you’ve acquired. Another interesting video! Thanks for letting us watch.
I love that you're restoring the limestone to its original, precise contours. I'm sure there will be people who want "patina", but I like that you're restoring the integrity of the facade as it was originally conceived.
Is it possible to inject lime mortar behind the areas that are just becoming detached? Or to reattach some of the larger pieces using lime mortar as an adhesive? I don't know anything about this.
You never cease to amaze with your artistic skills! I have no doubt that you will definitely bring the old girl back to her original glory. Love seeing the progress, can't wait for the next one!
Hi Kaleb,you should be so proud of yourself with all the talented things you have learned from the begining!!!! I am also an artist and I do the same things,I love to learn!!!!You are very accomplished!!! Be proud,and carry on you are so amazing!!!!
This looks so beautiful! It's wonderful to see someone as young as you learning these old skills that have almost been lost. Can't wait to see what you get up to next week. And you're right, forming those corbels was absolutely artwork! Brilliant job!
Those crisp new corner angles look terrific. So glad you found a good solution for what was a discouraging problem. Night work is essential during the summer, but often things do look different by the light of day.
As a non artist myself, I love and appreciate the dedication and soul you’re putting into the house! I’m envious of your skill set…phenomenal job Kaleb!
You are about to be crankin' out corbels like nobody's business! Lookin' good... Super impressed!
And he's only going to get faster at corbel repairs as he does more, so the final fifteen won't be as daunting as they seem right now. I'm so excited to see the exterior taking shape, especially knowing how long they've had to wait on materials for the mansard!
Your template idea was perfect. It turned out so so nice! I can't believe how amazing all the corners and edges look. Great job on all the hard work!
This house is already riddled with your DNA!! I'd say she owns you too! Lol!! Great work Kaleb, you should be proud!!
Everytime I'm amazed about the time, the effort and patience you have to restored this old lady to new beauty. What a joy to keep following you all in ming this home a shiny example for the neighbourhood again.
The "Old Girl" is starting to heal. Beautiful artistry Kaleb.
Kaleb!!!!!
Don’t be so hard on yourself, you’ve done a great job.
Is it perfect? No, but it’s 95% of the way there, but that’s the whole point, it’s an old building with all its imperfections, it doesn’t want a 100% crisp finish that would stand out as being new…..
Let the old lady glow and look damn good for her age, there would be nothing worse then looking like some kind of Disney attraction….
Keep up the great work and give yourself a pat on the back…
Good day y'all, I like your hoodie, but I would wear it inside out. The lining is the best part, just something to think about, I would wear the lining as a t-shirt short sleeve or long also something to think about . Have a great day ☺️👍
Great idea!!
As a Child of the Seventies and with a warped sense of humor I thought, "Awesome work man, getting Stoned on the job, Groovy" You do wonderful work fine Sir. As with everything else I have seen you do, you strive for perfection and the final product reflects that. You are serving your "Lady" very well. Take care and thank you. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.
Thanks John! hope your backroads are treating you nicely!
Kaleb, you already look like you've got the practiced hand of a true artisan. I love it, and I'm so happy for you with it, given the work you had to do just to get to this point. I'm floored. Hope it lasts against the weathering, and I can't wait to see it when you get the wash on it.
The straight corner edge was incredibly satisfying to watch.
Kaleb, it's sweet to me that you touch your house lovely like she is alive. You did a beautiful job on the repairs on the outside of the house were there is damage, it's so hot right now I feel bad for you out there in the heat. Take care as you bring your house back to it's former glory. God Bless, Kathy
Looking great! This is such an amazing and worthwhile project. I love seeing old buildings get a new life.
I just gotta say, again, that the way you guys throw yourself into repairs, the likes of which you've never experienced before, is very courageous. And the results you guys get are impressive. I have noticed you get "pretty all right, pretty fast" with every new skill you apply yourself to. Kudos! 😄
Mr. Brown would be so proud of you and the work you all are doing on his old home.
You are so meticulous Caleb. That's the luckiest house in St Louis because you'll make it glorious again
By the time you finish the Brown house, I would expect you could rebuild the Hall house with your eyes closed
I continue to be amazed at the work you do. For a guy with no experience in this, you have managed to do some absolutely amazing patchwork. Once all of the paint is removed, all the patching is complete and the exterior is repainted, it is going to look absolutely seamless.👍👍(P.S. some of the small "oopsies" give the appearance of wear and you might consider just leaving them)
I agree with this suggestion!! Remember Bob Ross and his happy little accidents. I think the mistakes make it look more authentic to the parts of the stone that are still whole but have been worn by time. But you can always wait until the end and see the repair job as it comes together before deciding if you want to correct them. Marvelous work, Caleb!! I'm in awe of your skill and dedication! ♡
Oh wow Kaleb! That corbel looked amazing! You are really really making the old girl shine.
The front facade will look beautiful once again. I’m always blown away at your skill Kaleb. Can’t wait to see the front all new”ish” again.
Bless your hearts. Looking good, with Kaleb's steady hand, and Kim to make sure he doesn't over-do it & gets his sleep. Great team.
WOW so excited and so exciting to see you getting her face back on she is going to be smiling so beautifully when you finish. The Browns would be so happy to see their home looking so proud.
Love Kim's gentle "time to stop working" she's so sweet. You've done a great job! I said to my husband, I prob will never do this myself but it's really interesting to watch someone experiment and learn. Love watching you both succeed!
Kaleb you really are an amazing young man, nothing seems to intimidate you at all and it shows with the quality of your restoration work
Good morning the facade of the house is looking awesome my father was a bricklayer mason and plaster who learned his skills in Europe where he was from if you could get a corner trowel if you don't have one already would help set the corners you doing a great job I was his helper on many jobs keeping things lightly moist when it was hot so his work would cure slowly he would be so impressed that a young man is interested in learning all the old-time skills
When the facade is done ,i think it will be very rewarding, every time you pull into the driveway, and look how beautiful it is, even when the inside is not finished, it will be a feeling of accomplishment, maybe a few plants, so they can establish while your working inside. cheers from Australia
What can’t this man do? You are so inspiring ❤️
I appreciate that!
A little skill and a lot of artistry are a great combination for this work!
I always hate when the videos come to an end. It's very satisfying to watch you repair the house. I only wish you had some sort of awning to work under to limit sun exposure. Thanks for sharing the process with all of us, Kaleb!
Because of the age of the stone you don't need to make it perfect you can have some pits some little fissures some tool marks and it will still look like it's original.
I truly believe Mr Brown would be happy knowing someone like you cares enough to do the job right. Your care for doing the job right shows. Thank you for your heart on this project. Have a great week.
Kaleb! It’s beautiful! You approach each new task and skill with such optimism. Your artistic touch and desire for perfection is wonderful to see. So glad you are able to do that work yourself. I can’t imagine how much it would be to hire someone.
The nurse in me shutters when you use a chisel without safety glasses. Could you maybe wear some so your friends don’t worry? We all do care!
God bless you and Kim and your family
Im sure he was doing the 'safety squint'!
I have to laugh. "Dad...do you know where the camera is? Yeah, right behind you, blocking the view of what Kaleb is doing..." LOL
This home was so lucky that you found her. You have such incredible patience. Your love of this gorgeous Lady is just amazing. I cannot wait for each and every video and am so excited to see the finished home. Kudos to you both.
Little by little the Ol' Girl is coming back to life. I love how your willing to learn new skills. She's going to shine when finished.
This is truly a labor of love. It's a slow and meticulous process and you are so patient and doing it so well. I really admire your work! This house will be stunning when you are done! This is definitely artistry and you are the artist to do it!
You definitely know what you're doing.It looks great.This grand old lady is going to look so beautiful when it's done.Just don't get to hot guys.Be safe.
I would love to see more of these videos of you repairing the stonework. It's very, very, VERY satisfying to see things being repaired on the outside of your house.
well more to come as i have a lot of stone to fix lol. plus the mansard is coming soon as well.
The patience and skill of an artist. Wonderful work
I had to laugh at Kim reminding you how late it was and you need to stop now. Another mark of a true artist!
Your patience and dedication is awe inspiring!
I've repaired a few dog-eaten drywall corners before and your limestone repairs look amazing! Personally, I think the imperfections in your work are fine. They help the repairs blend in with the rest of the pitted, old surfaces surrounding them. Keep up the good work and make sure you get plenty of sleep and water!
Wow, what a difference that has made! She really is going to look stunning
Kaleb I just love how you and Kim put your heart and soul into everything you do in this beautiful old home. It is just beautiful. 💕
Kaleb you never cease to amaze me with your precise detailing .. great job .. hope you and Kim have a great week. Much love. So enjoy watching this progress..
That corbel looks great. Damned impressive.
Great job Caleb- that was massively rewarding to watch. Can’t wait to see her facelift going forward.
The facade is looking FANTASTIC
You simply amazed me Caleb, you achieved another new skill, through trial and error, and the results of the corbels are outstanding! Well done!
Yay, there is John. Family is the most important of all.
Wow!! That stuff works great I think you will not hardly even notice the repairs when you are done!
The facade is looking GREAT. I had no idea there was a fix for this problem!
Such a labor of love! I know it's going to take alot.of time to finish this house but cannot wait to see it once it's done. Thank you for all your doing to restore this beautiful house and preserve the history. You and Kim are doing a wonderful job and the help your giving your neighbors too. Hopefully your inspiring others around the country to do the same it's so important to preserve history the best we can because once it's gone it's gone forever.
You never cease to amaze! Keep being awesome! (And because skin cancer runs in my family I'm going to be that annoying rando on the internet and say I hope you are wearing sun block in addition to your sun hat when you are working in the blazing midwestern summer sun.)
Looks a lot better. A couple of suggestions, use a 3 inch scraper and go over it with a wet sponge before it dries to smooth out those tool marks.
Thanks for the tips!
You are the Picasso and Michael Angelo of patching awesome job my man
Good work.
Here in in Sweden we celebrate Midsummer this Friday. So happy Midsummer.
Your limestone repairs look great! As do the hoodies, which may end up being the first merch I've bought in almost a decade of YTing. But first, I need a job offer. Praying the one I want comes today.
Amazing job Caleb! I love how you've taken your time to get it so crisp!
She's looking better already! New windows - yay!!
I saved this one just reading the title. My limestone porch stairs are crumbling (rocks in a pile are crumbling too). As soon as I have the money (or the bottom step totally crumbles), I’m going to do this according to your instructions.
I had no idea something like this was even feasible. It looks amazing and I'm so impressed, well done.
Me either until i had issue that needed it. Its a super cool product and fun to work with.
Glad you found a product to repair the limestone. I could have used it back in the day. Each patch is looking better as you go.
*Kia ora Kaleb, Kim & John.... wow the front is starting to look really good. Take advantage of the outside work to be done, during your warm and sunny days... Ohhhh new windows... wohoooo*
That Corbal looks Fantastic! WOW your 1st Corbal looks awesome
Chef's 👩🍳 kiss
You learn quickly when you study something you love doing.
So exciting! To see the facade being repaired. And to see you leaning another skill. 💪🏻
New windows!!!!! The facade will look amazing.
After the end of your renovation, you should offer classes on diffrent skills you have acquired during the renovation process.
Live your attention to all the details especially the corbals
Use a margin trowel instead of a putty knife for the limestone patching. And if you finish the patch with a rubber float you can match the texture of the existing surface.
I love your dedication and devotion to doing it right. The results are extraordinary. Kim as model -- so cute! 💜💜💜
For some reason this made me want to cry bc it is going to make the building whole again. Good job!
Once dry, use a carborundum stone with water to “sand” the mortar/stone flat
Love that you are learning how to do things and just giving it a go! It looks fantastic!
Wow, that was a master class in repair. Love the little caution at the end, always looking out for others.
Fantastic Caleb it's looking amazing. Yes the reward only you can truly understand.
Can’t wait until the façade is done and the front door :)
Wow that's one of the nicest looking hoodies I've seen, especially for merch.
That says a lot about you Kaleb; wanting to put out a good quality product for us. Keep up the good work and thanks for being you!
Regular viewer saying hi from New Zealand. You guys are simply amazing, Kim and Kaleb! Such dedication and skill, your painstaking progress is a joy to watch. Much love to you xx
Nice job Kaleb, I know how satisfying things like this are, so you must be feeling pretty damn good if say, I'm going to make window frames sills and corbals like this on all my windows, so I found this video helpful, thanks for all your work.
Mike
Outstanding! Your work is quite impressive and very inspiring. I would like to say that my Mother and I had a really great time on the house tour where it was lovely to meet you both, Pops and friend. Also, that hoodie looks nice!
So excited about you selling the hoodies. Best of luck in an awesome amount sold.