Uncovering Ancient Secrets: Incredible Archaeological Discovery Found Beneath an Abandoned Building!
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Wanted to say thanks to your eagle eyes the chandelier for the convent is absolutely perfect. It is gorgeous and fits in perfectly.
And for Anna’s amazing skills at bargaining for a better price, well done❤ we don’t know what Billy ended up paying but it was less than what it was priced at for sure 😉
Billy is definitely pleased. It does fit so well in The Convent Kitchen.
Billy likes the chandelier now but wait until he (or Yanis) has to clean all the grease and dirt off of it. That will be a nightmare. He was cautioned about putting a light like that in that space, but he chose to ignore that good advice. Sometimes what looks pretty isn’t always appropriate.
@atomicrancher3745 It might not be that bad; because Billy is installing the Broiler Hood above the range. And, as mentioned by you, he has Yanis. 🤫
@@atomicrancher3745 he might also put it in the library he’s creating if the kitchen makes it too much work 😉
I love the banter between Edd and Louis. It’s a lot of fun.
Getting nothing done between watching you, the Pethericks and Escape to rural France. You’re making great progress. Just love it. X
LaLande too.
And Dublin Van Life now too!
And now the very entertaining Ryan and his new project..
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Bottles can be used as part of a sturdy foundation to trap a layer of air between the ground and the finished top surface. This creates a layer that is naturally insulated and waterproof. It is also well protected from rats and other pests that could otherwise tunnel under the floor. Building with bottles is quite an old technique.
I would like the curtains! Colleen Nobbs ❤
Very interesting!
Yes! I have heard that was common in old French buildings. Even in barns, bottles in the soil protected the animals from the coldness of the earth underfoot.
It did have the look of deliberate structure, and moisture protection/insulation did seem like the most likely reason. Glad to know that was an actual technique, it makes a lot of sense for a sturdy way to turn the whole floor into a drain without compromising stability.
Interesting something I didn’t know
My grandfather was from Claremont-Ferrand and I was helping him, maybe 45 years ago, during construction in his house. We used "tons" of beer and wine bottles as floor insulation. The bottles were empty but we capped them with used beer caps to keep air inside, then we laid them on the ground and laid concrete on top of it. It's still working all these years after we laid them.
The chairs are beautiful! However, you should use hide glue on all antique with loose joints. You use synthetic glue and it will hold so tight that if too much pressure is put on the joint, it won't come loose, it will break. Hide glue will hold for a long, long time but will give before it breaks . Learned that from an old antique repair guy years ago. 😊
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That is very interesting. Thank you for sharing that information.
Another piece of advice from your busy body viewers. If you carefully remove the upholstery, the fabric can be used as a template for the new coverings. Much faster and more time efficient than having to measure and cut templates (curved shapes can be a "b" to measure correctly).
bottle foundation are dating often from Victorian times ; they were used as a kind of insulated foundation for floors; they trap a layer of air between the ground/soil and a finished top surface, it was also a protection against rats which would otherwise be able to dig a tunnel under the floor.
The building just keeps giving wonderful history and slowly telling her story to you is just lovely.
It’s probably too late but removing the old glue is important. Use wood glue, not gorilla glue, and get a strap clamp.
Yes! This!!
the best glue is Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue or Tightbond II . I don't know if you can get it in France
Also recommended hide glue when working with heritage pieces.
I’ve had bad outcomes with gorilla glue on furniture. Will never use it again.
Agree with the wood glue, an recommend using a ratchet strap to (lightly) compress the chair.
Glass bottle Pavers, Glass was used to bring in sunlight below city sidewalks where a recess/ basment needed light below street level in old cities from the past. Seems they have used them as glass pavers to create a hard uniform surface before the earth/ sand was applied to your basement. Best, Brian
The city I live in, still has some! Our city is not very old though.
It would be wonderful if someone comes forward with a photo of your place from when it might have been a bar. It would be a great thing to have as part of the history.❤
You found Louis’ breaking point…..the wheelbarrow. Great videos
Those bottles are amazing. WOW!! At Wetherburn's Tavern, In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia one of the most spectacular and unique archaeological discoveries in Williamsburg, excavators recovered dozens of complete wine bottles filled with cherries that had been buried around the structure in the mid-18th century.
That’s so interesting!
Wow that is interesting. I live not far from Williamsburg. I never heard that. Planning on going there before Christmas.
You need the pattern to make new.
If those walls are wet, you need to put it in a water drain system under the slab before you pour it so it drains doesn’t get sucked up in the walls but I’m sure you already know that Ed
The bottles were used to make a mud proofed floor
I love that you two know each other so well, what buttons to press and for how long is just part of your daily banter. Love it.❤
Fill cracks with wood filler, not glue. Use wood glue, like Titebond or Elmer's Wood Glue and not Gorilla glue. Use a strap clamp instead of the metal clamp. If you must use the metal clamp, put something between, the wood and the metal to protect the wood from scratches. If you use gold paint instead of actually gilding, you need to seal it because gold paint oxidizes and turns dark.
Finding the little buried bottles was so unexpected. These chairs could be quite old antiques. Consider having them evaluated.
It is absolutely fascinating to watch the work you are doing on this stunning chairs! I find it sad that they have been let get into the condition they are in! Good luck with all the work you are doing!
YOUR CHAIRS AND SOFA ARE ABSOLUTELY SPLENDID!!! 💖💖💖💖💖
its called hide glue and furniture repairers use it all the time. Chairs constructed or repaired using PVA glues do not last as long due to this “joint creep” dynamic since the joints are literally being pulled apart. On the other hand, hide glue provides a rock hard bond that does not stretch under normal pressure and thus the integrity of the chair is retained
great information!
Michael Petherick used hide glue on the bellows for the old organ they are putting in the Convent. Really intersesting stuff, had never heard of it until he used it.
i have been watching a few great furniture repair people and they use hide glue and that is where i first learned of it. so fascinating on how they determine when to use hide glue vs wood glue @@debbenzenberg3575
Ed you might be able to use a ratchet strap around the circular area of the chair and set all the joints to the same tension and glue them all at once.
My suggestion for the chair fabric - mostly a solid colour in a fabric that can be spot stain treated, and a floral in the curved back panel that is forward facing with one of the colours in the floral picking up the solid colour. Those bottles were fascinating. Do any of them still hold content. Does the glass have a maker id on it?
I am hoping that we will be seeing your delightful children during this Christmas season🎄
I’m continually amazed by your talent and and creativity. Ed, your vision for buildings and renovations keep me coming back to see how you bring it to fruition. Kudos to both you and Anna!
You are doing a wonderful job Ed. Make sure you let us know more about the bottles you've found.
I was gonna say Ed, those chairs need a professional, then Anna gave the quote, holy smokes, those joints should be taken apart, cleaned and wood glued, gorrilla glue is not gonna hold up long on a dirty surface, but it is what it is. I think gold and blue velvet would look fantastic, that`s a whole lot of work to save that set of chairs, that`s explains the cost, it`s a ton of labor expense to do it right, all the best you guys. Ed, it`s nice to see you smiling and having fun with Louie.
This is a interesting Vlog. We’ve gone from restoration, excavating old bottles, to preparation to restore that magnificent furniture. I’m excited to see the bottles after they are cleaned up and I can’t wait to see the furniture repaired with new upholstery. I know it will be gorgeous! I don’t see how in the world you find time to do the massive amount of repairs you are doing. I’ll see you on the next Vlog.
I would like the curtains….😀 Sharlette Davidson
Wonderful how u take old--houses, furniture and make it good again!!!
The chairs are going to be amazing once you figure out the first one. I'm also very curious about the bottles in the basement. It looks like someone was building a floor with them.
Edd and Anna, I always enjoy your vlogs. I love the banter between Edd and Louis. Those bottles are a great conversation piece. I have heard of them used before years ago. The chairs will look amazing. I vote for royal blue velvet and gold trim. Happy shopping, Anna.❤
I suspect your bottle floor was used to level and insulate the dirt floor - sort of a replacement for cobbles. If the lower level were always as damp as it is now, the bottles would have been a great floor. I've seen bottles used in Earthship construction. For your upholstery project, I recommend getting advice and practicing on a simpler chair. Working on curved pieces, and with velvet, are both advanced-skill projects, and very frustrating for first-time upholsterers.
The bottle find is amazing! They could be valuable. $100 a piece wouldn’t even be bad given how many there are.
True, even if selling them paid for 1 window or a part of the reno, they could be a valuable asset to the project, IMO.
There you have it. A firm offer of $100 for an old beer bottle.
I love to watch these historic buildings being saved. It takes special people to devote so much time and energy to do this hard work.. Your kind should be admired by the future generations.
A rachet clamp is best when dealing with a round surface. You should pull the joints apart and clean them and then use wood glue, and glue all the joints at the same time for a truly tight bond.
So many wonderful and knowledgeable viewers! So much great info in these comments.
Anna and Edd, I would simply love those curtains!❤. I can't wait to see the build completed.It was such fun to see you find all those bottles. Never a dull moment. Joy.
Ed is my hero. Anna is a treasure!
dont throw away the springs. You need them again. Buying new springs is very expensive.
Loved watching you uncover the treasure in the dirt floor! Looking forward to learning more about the bottles! The antique chairs & settee will be gorgeous! Also happy to see what has become of that fabulously huge chandelier Anna purchased! Good job!
I have absolutely loved those curtains from the first episode of this demolition and I would be ecstatic and forever grateful if I was chosen to receive them. Your Chanel is most inspiring and I appreciate the combined vision of both of you Edd and Anna. Your tenacity is second to none!
Two, yes two 👍👍 Thank you so much, I think I snickered through this entire vlog, all three of you are just hilarious. Glad you're feeling better, Anna... always lovely to hear your cheerful voice from behind (and in front of) the camera. (wishing I could purchase a bottle from the hidden stash in the floor🙏) Pat- Yukon, Canada
Love the mixture of your vlogs but why am I more impressed by the lifting gear you used for the tiles😊 think Dan needs this in his chateau
Glad Anna is feeling better. It's good to have her back behind the camera. If you are able to ship to Ohio, USA, I would love to give a home to those neglected lace curtains. Please don't wash them. Lace needs to be gently hand washed. Yes, the bottles are interesting too.
Love your videos! Edd is just so knowledgeable and Anna is so sweet a great with the camera! 😄
A suggestion would be to reupholster the chairs using a cream colored fabric with gold colored threads... keeping the wood framing natural and unpainted.
they might have used them as insulation. they would have been a thermal break between the cool ground and the conditioned space of the interior. think of the solar ships in Arizona, USA.
My name is Verna Reynolds. I am a new journal maker and I would love those curtains. They would be lovely as journal covers.
You need a strap clamp Edd for the chairs that way it doesn’t damage the wood and you get a better “shape”/contour” for the clamp x
You need to put protective blocks between clamps and the chair. The glue you need to use is oldfashioned hide glue or alternatively ordinary wood glue. Gorillaglue. That will just make it worse..
I would love those curtains, I’m sharing this to 5000 followers.
Two thumbs up for this video.
My wife wants the curtains, keep up the good work
I really enjoy your enthusiasm in renovating and design ideas.
Have a wonderful weekend Edd Anna Charles Emma. Xx 😘
Hope you are feeling better, Anna!
You always do a great job Ed.,it takes a little longer but it's well worth the time and effect. What a great find with the wine bottles and furniture.
Ed and Anna...i chuckled at the contest, it adds a lot, I've never seen it done, this is a great channel, thanks.
I don't know if it's the same in France, but in the US a lot of people collect old bottles which, depending on age and rarity, can command surprising amounts of money from collectors.Of course, our "old bottles" are far more recent than what you might be finding.
I would like the curtains
So glad Anna is feeling better😊🙏
Really glad the chairs were made by sections of wood. Makes it easier to disassemble, and repair completely. This is great content! Love this! You could use the Osmo clear satin 3032 that Billy uses on his restoring of furniture. It brings out the details of the wood grain…😁
Cannot wait to see those beautiful chairs restored. What a bargain for such a quality antique set. Loved the bottles stuck in the mud floor. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Those bottles would make a great competition
Ahhhh…they can sell them to viewers.
Those chairs are going to be stunning when they are done.
Well, from muddy construction to retiring beautiful fine furniture, you tackle it all, Ed! 👍👍 Anna, hope you rapidly get better. 💕 You two are keeping the buildings that made France 🇫🇷 French. Know it’s tons of work, but so love what you’re doing! ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Aww Edd you have softened over time....I always said your in Edd mode but your just an amazing fella who works hard and wants things done! Love to Anna and kids oh and Louis
Glad the roof is being done so you guys can work on the inside.👍
Love the tile lift !
Is Louis going to deliver the curtains? I think that would generate a lot of interest in the curtains. Louis seems such good natured that he might even enjoy that. Love these videos
I want those curtains! 😊 Lori I love when y'all "take the piss" out of each other. A ratchet strap might bring the chair together while it's glueing.
Can’t wait to see how these turn out! I have every confidence in you Edd! Anna will get you through! Haha!
Royal/ dark/ Navy blue plain velvet would look stunning!! Love the gold idea too!!
It could actually be an original bottle floor where they fill with sand all around them its hard wearing too.
💕To find those old bottles intact is a bonus from years gone by💕
I enjoy your creative journey and how you breathe new life into each piece....Congratulations!
It looks like they tried to use the bottles to make a solid floor. You should call in an archaeologist to excavate, then you can get that extra ceiling height the council wouldn’t allow.
I'd like the curtains!! ha ha Love your work team!
those chairs were such an amazing find (I saw the first video when you found them). The fact they have horse hair padding proves how expensive they were originally. I love them.
I agree with Zoerochelle Do not use gorilla glue. Hide glue would be much better as well as removing current glue on the blocks. It is probably hide glue on the current joints and heat will help in removing it. using the complete current upholstery carefully removing it will give you a pattern, just be aware it will be a bit bigger than what you will need due to streching. the removal of the old glue will you will give you a much better allignment.No you don't need to pay for someone to do it but reglueing and upholstering is an art and these trades do know what they are doing.. the removal of all the tacks etc will give you a clean slate to see what you are doing recommend reading up and watching some youtubes on the subject.! I do enjoy your channel and looking forward to seeing the transformation of your corner house. the curtains? who doesn't like French lace? Good luck to you and Anna with all your endeavors!
Go to see Michael as he is using traditional old glue on the organ and we know you always want to do things the right way. Furniture will look amazing when restored as is everything you do. The antique curtains or just one would look lovely framed against a dark background and would be preserving a piece of history.
Dark blue velvet and gold painted would look awesome x
Guys…. Interesting finds…. Especially the letters…. a forbidding love ! ❤️
My Mother saw the show and was excited about the lace curtains.she has quilted and crafted her whole life and believes she can recover them!
I’d like the curtains. They would look great in Iowa. Cheryl
I'd like the curtains 😊
Everything seems to be coming along well. Blessings to your whole family, and have a wonderful Christmas. 🎄😁
Ooh over louis's right shoulder in the doorway, when he is loading the roof tiles, there seems to be a face of an old man with a beard!! It's probably just a bit of brickwork....or is it?!!!! (At 4.37) 😳👻
I would love those curtains! 🤩 Joan Baker
Blue velvet with gold! Yes
I'd like the curtains.
🎄🎄🎄 it’s the striped fabric on those marvelous chairs that make them stand out. I would definitely go with another similar stripe ! IMHO!🎄❗️
That set is going to be even more beautiful when its restored. An I love beds too! Amazing to see all the bottles. I was reading in the comments that in France it was used for a type of insulation?! Very cool find. Anna I'm very happy you are feeling better. 🦋
You guys are a great day brightener!! So fun to watch. THANK YOU
The bed is exquisite, love the tapestry.❤
Your finding the old bottles reminded me of when I was a child my father dug out a portion of the basement to add an additional bedroom and, as he was digging he kept finding bottles mostly whiskey bottles and his explanation to us kids was that our house had probably been built on a landfill. Well, many years later when he sobered up the truth was told. One trick alcoholics have is to hide their bottles so the spouse doesn't know how much they are actually consuming. That dirt basement had been one of his hiding spots he would carve out a hole big enough to slide the bottle into and that way he could sneak down to the basement and get a drink and mom wouldn't know. He had over 40 years sobriety before he passed away.
Joyeux Noel Edd and Anna!! Can’t wait to see what’s in store next year!
I know nothing about restoration of furniture but I am recommending you watch AT restoration. He is European and restores very old furniture which I think is the same era as your chairs are. He would have pulled the entire chair apart and fixed all joints and then reassembled everything. I like the idea of blue velvet for the seat maybe a small flower or stripe for the back and sides? Love watching all your projects!
Hi you are handling wood which is very precious in a delicate passion!
THIS IS SO INTERESTING!
I’d love the curtains!