What a beautiful job the tradesmen have made on your home! It looks stunning!
@j0hnf_uk
Ай бұрын
The darker mortar certainly allows a better definition of the brickwork.
@richiej5884
Ай бұрын
The black pointing was like the icing on the cake. Beautiful job and now looks so distinguished!
@SassyPieHole999
Ай бұрын
This is the type of video we want to see. You’re doing a huge service to our heritage and culture with this restoration. It’s a beautiful job. Well done!
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@ricoludovici2825
Ай бұрын
Fun to see the sun come out on your final hose-down. Tell those who ask why you didn't do it yourselves that you wanted to occupy the house while you were still alive. That is NOT an amateur one-man/one-woman job. You made a wise choice to have skilled craftsmen do the work. Better yet, now that the house looks so proud and well turned out, you will get even better performance and craftwork from the crews that follow on. And BTW, those 'trespassers' from a couple weeks ago did you folks a major solid. That bridge is so much a part of the station vibe and it looks grand without the ragged plant cover.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Thank you! We could never have done this job, took real skills! And yes, you’re absolutely right, the bridge looks so much better 😃
@nigelgough1238
Ай бұрын
The bricks really stand out now. It looks beautiful.
@jeffsuter344
Ай бұрын
Love the dark poinlting makes the brickwork "pop"!
@brendasullivan9423
Ай бұрын
What an amazing difference the pointing makes. You can see every single brick in the walls. I love it!! Well done Brick Masons!!!!
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
They were awesome
@chrisw3249
Ай бұрын
@@TheAstroflight Thanks for being the safety police rep - theres always one........... :)
@tabbycat8323
Ай бұрын
When I was watching them remove the pointing I thought how sharp it would look with black pointing! What a happy surprise that it was originally black!
@LTFC1964
Ай бұрын
Who would have thought that the original mortar was black!! But what a contract it is against the brick and stone; they really knew what they were doing back then and with your dedication and some very good stone masons she now looks beautiful again. Well done all of you 👍
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
They’ve done a brilliant job, we’re so pleased!
@johndonlon1611
Ай бұрын
Like Winston Churchill said, "It's not the beginning of the end but rather the end of the beginning." Looks terrific even though you've got a ways to go. Press on!
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
And I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat! Lovely quote, thank you 😊
@johndonlon1611
Ай бұрын
@@theoldstationrenovation You are welcome. Work safe--work smart.
@Clarinetboy82
Ай бұрын
I love how the restoration of the brickwork turned out. That dark pointing looks amazing and accents everything beautifully!
@suzannadannaTARDIS
Ай бұрын
What a transformation! Loved the after video, in that wonderful summer rain. You were absolutely right to get professionals to do this. It's tedious and back breaking work that looks best when done by those who know what they're doing.
@vahneb7260
Ай бұрын
This looks magnificent. You made the correct choice to have professional tradesmen do this job.
@brianfarrelly7151
Ай бұрын
Stonework looks like new and getting experts in was the totally right thing to do. When the soffit if repaired or replaced, the building will be transformed. Well done.
@OldGeezerstoolbox
Ай бұрын
What a transformation. I never would have considered dark pointing in a million years yet that is what really makes it all work: The bricks and stonework really pop and work together now.
@Kristina_Australia
Ай бұрын
Those guys did an amazing job. It's a messy hard job, but such a skill is required as it's very tedious. So glad you didn't attempt this yourself but left it for the professionals. There will be lots of other projects you can work on during the rebuild to save some money.
@laurieralenkotter5477
Ай бұрын
That is fantastic! Can't wait to see more progress. It is amazing to me how the black brought the original architects vision to life. What a difference!
@ptdave123
Ай бұрын
All the many manhours it took to do this are really worth it. The transformation is amazing. The darker pointing brought a new and better look.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Thank you, we completely agree 👍
@Deadbuck73
Ай бұрын
I can’t wait to see the first train roll through!
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
The only train coming through here will be a 👻 🚂!
@brendahaire8824
Ай бұрын
Looks very nice. The brick masons did a fantastic job.
@vickiephilpitt7697
Ай бұрын
Wow! I'm looking at the dark pointing, and I can clearly "see" how the color would have been used. As it stands, it makes the facade look more antique. 👍
@user-tk1oz4uk7d
Ай бұрын
I looks beautiful the dark grout enhances the bricks and grey surrounds.
@ANDREWREA-ig9wg
Ай бұрын
It would have taken you both months to re point that amount of bricks in your spare time , It looks wonderful , I am so envious , I would love a home like yours.
@annemarielee4436
Ай бұрын
What a difference it’s made made it a beautiful building to look at
@PMPatte
Ай бұрын
I love the dark mortar you choose. The contrast looks wonderful.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
The guys were able to work out what the original colour was when they cut out the exposed layer, so pleased we were able to restore it to the way it was. Now we have ti find out what colour the wood was painted and restore that!
@AlidaLloyd
Ай бұрын
Wow it’s looks really good - I like the darker pointing ❤
@brendasullivan9423
Ай бұрын
Looks like it’s had a surgical facelift! She looks so alive and happy!! I’m smiling with you!!❤️
@kflan3342
Ай бұрын
Absolutely love the black pointing. So distinguishing!
@tracybowdle9739
Ай бұрын
The black really makes the bricks pop
@lindsayjames216
Ай бұрын
Love the black pointing. That was a good choice. The outdoor metal posts, would also look good painted black.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Thank you! We’ve got to have a good think about the posts, I’ve contacted a local historian to see if he knows what colour they would have been originally.
@sydneyevans2637
Ай бұрын
The masons did an excellent job! The building looks like it was just built. Can't wait to see the eaves redone. It will be spectacular!
@richardh1127
Ай бұрын
Well done brick masons 🎉 It looks like they've done a great job.
@momwith4brats1
Ай бұрын
The black looks terrific it makes it beautiful and defines the building
@martyb3783
Ай бұрын
Its a much cleaner and more consistent uniform look. Big improvement!
@kaysherwood9178
Ай бұрын
They did a wonderful job.
@johnpritchard2772
Ай бұрын
the brickwork is looking so good, and will last for years!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
@CraftyLoops
Ай бұрын
What an incredible transformation and the black pointing is so amazing looking. Absolutely stunning. Lee :)
@Leeterry52
Ай бұрын
A real good transformation, looks classy now .
@andrewpowell6457
Ай бұрын
WOW that makes everything stand out.
@dogoflog2187
Ай бұрын
im really liking that black pointing
@patchadams4me
Ай бұрын
Love that dark mortar. It looks classy.
@NormanMeloche
Ай бұрын
Looks great with the black mortar. Highlights the original Brickies talents. The station looks happy.
@thomasstambaugh5181
Ай бұрын
Such a marvelous transformation. The striking horizontal elements of the original design absolutely jump out with the black mortar. The entire visual design of the facade has come back to life. The old masters knew what they wanted and how to make it happen -- and that lost design element is so amazing. This is one of the things I love about a faithful restoration like this. All of you must be ecstatic and satisfied about such a successful outcome. Thank you for sharing this adventure.
@elizabethmcpherson-lt9vh
Ай бұрын
One word. Beautiful. Brilliant improvement.
@Sarah-rd1qy
Ай бұрын
Wow! It looks beautiful. They sure did a great job. Hope you are all doing well and God bless.
@MrPeteykins
Ай бұрын
It looks so good, adding so much definition and dimension to the brickwork. Nice!
@bloggs730
Ай бұрын
Looks great. They did an amazing job with the re pointing
@synicyst9925
Ай бұрын
Looks crisp and strong now.
@karenillingworth4937
Ай бұрын
I do like the dark mortar, it looks quite striking. I think I would have used an ‘invisible’ mortar on the stone work though.
@suevoss8698
Ай бұрын
The brickwork looks fantastic.Cant wait to see what's next.
@katiemalone323
Ай бұрын
It looks fabulous, well done guys. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
@ChaiLatte13
Ай бұрын
Wow 3 weeks of work!?! What an undertaking for that crew. How cool they were able to see the original color and match it. It looks sooo good now. It is all uniform and really makes all the bricks and block pop! The bigger blocking around the widows look so grand now especially under the canopy. I really like it.
@trevormoat6919
Ай бұрын
WOW¬ the difference is amazing, really stands out and looks fantastic
@kmanyrivers
Ай бұрын
I think she is standing up a bit straighter today... nicely done.
@lisakilmer2667
Ай бұрын
The dark pointing accentuates each brick, for a nice texture. Unexpected, but nice.
@monajaswal
Ай бұрын
I just loved the transformation cant wait for the end result ❤
@jodirauth8847
Ай бұрын
The exterior looks brand new.
@ncdave4
Ай бұрын
Amazing restoration of the brick work... bravo!
@IcyKitty
Ай бұрын
Love the darker colour. Makes the house just pop!
@gregbolitho9775
Ай бұрын
Nice job those blokes did.
@Bobrogers99
Ай бұрын
It looks so sharp and bright! It's a big step forward.
@justinstephenson9360
Ай бұрын
At a guess, I would suggest that the reason why the pointing was black was because the station would have originally been served by steam trains so had the pointing been white, the façade facing the platform would have looked dirty due to soot on the pointing within months whereas with black pointing the soot would have been unnoticeable
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Great point! That had never occurred to me, makes perfect sense though 👍
@georgewilliamtussler5475
Ай бұрын
I can sense the ghosts of that old train station will be smiling with pride. Truly amazing work they did...😊 2 thumbs up...can't wait for the next stage, Lauren...❤ 😊😊😊😊😊 G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you 🥲 And 👋 from South Wales 🏴 😊
@buffy5kt
Ай бұрын
Beautiful! Great work tradesmen!
@jackiesaylor2487
Ай бұрын
I really like the black pointing, it makes the bricks stand out better. The white dulled them and made them look cheap.
@jennypatterson697
Ай бұрын
It has made the old station building come alive now . Beautiful work ❤
@alfredthomas208
Ай бұрын
Looks amazing, yoy called in the experts and they did an awesome job 👏 😀
@douglasburch2320
Ай бұрын
Looks great !! Thanks for taking us along.
@petertatham-cw2oq
Ай бұрын
When you said the old pointing was black l wasn’t right sure but the finished item looks fantastic job well done 👍
@ricoludovici2825
Ай бұрын
As with everything, preparation is actually the biggest part of the job. Not the most dramatic but the largest. Same with painting. If the only thing you do is roll colors on the wall, you will still have divots and bumps. This here is the frosting, not the cake but it sure looks delicious. Congratulations.
@jaysmith8199
Ай бұрын
The pointing and brickwork looks so good. How surprising black was used! 😊
@khadijakhaki8653
Ай бұрын
That looks so neat and clean now its done.❤
@barbarakloise6790
Ай бұрын
Looks great! Big big job!!
@tboettge2
Ай бұрын
I love the vent detail at the 17:02 time mark how beautiful. They don't make things like that anymore. Great job on the tuck pointing love the dark color also makes it really stand out.
@user-sy3ti6nt2e
Ай бұрын
Wow. The black pointing really makes those bricks come alive. They just pop out at you. I love it. I can't wait for the trim to be repainted.😊👏🏻 I hope you get some rest. You look and sound really exhausted.❤ Sounds like you might have allergy symptoms or a cold too.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 Over the worst of it now but it just seems to be lingering 🤒
@johnstuart8511
Ай бұрын
The cutting out stage sure does require patience. But with the Recapping it will look Brand new. Happieness is: "Doing it right ".
@irenefitzpatrick6480
Ай бұрын
The stone masons did a good job! ❤
@Peter-gi3re
Ай бұрын
Beautiful brickwork. It should definitely last another 100 years. This must have cost a small fortune.
@PhilG0BVD
Ай бұрын
With the scaffold up I thought you would have sanded and painted the wooden fascia to save cost with re-erecting scaffolding. Excellent job done with the brick and stone pointing.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
That would have been ideal but budgets not there for the facia yet. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of it has to be replaced with the state the wood is in.
@bethbleas8378
Ай бұрын
Brickwork...So pretty!
@AnnetteCarolanFourie
23 күн бұрын
Really love what it looks like congratulations on a job well done
@brendahaire8824
Ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous
@thewisceeeggg1624
Ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous! The black looks spectacular! Don't know how much $ time or materials went into the project but the final product says it was worth it!
@reallylittlewhy
Ай бұрын
I am conflicted about watching this! On the one hand, it looks so satisfying to make those clean spaces between the bricks! On the other hand, the dust and grit would drive me wild! Total respect to those workers! I also want to comment on your editing skills. That transition from the music to the ambient sound of the pressure washer was very elegant and smooth! It is a pleasure to watch, both for the content and for how you handle it!
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
This was the first video where Laura let me do sound…. So I take full credit for the transition 😃
@patwilkes4122
Ай бұрын
Black mortar looks amazing. Incredible the level of detail in this restoration. The brick work cleanup has made such a huge difference.
@seancoleman8528
Ай бұрын
Cracking job, real craftsman indeed
@michaelwalker5472
Ай бұрын
That looks so much better really makes the red brick pop, im loving the transformation so far
@RighteousReverendDynamite
Ай бұрын
The fact that the masons did not even wear kneepads is incredible. They may such a difference when you have bad kneecaps.
@SpanishEclectic
Ай бұрын
When you said they pulled out bits of the original pointing and that it was black, I got so excited! It looks stunning! Really makes the brick and stone sections look crisp and new. That would have been more like 3 months if you'd tried to do it yourselves, and if it was me, my knees would have been wobbling the whole time...I hate heights!! This was such a huge step toward the actual restoration of the building. With brick, you won't have to do exterior painting, so this is it. Congratulations, and good you gave a shout out to the masons. Can't wait to see what's next!
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
They were brilliant, we’re so pleased! There’s no way we could have done it!
@robynterrey7767
Ай бұрын
It's looking spectacular!❤
@simaesthesia
Ай бұрын
Fantastic job and progress. So pleased for you at how the channel is growing so rapidly too; nearly at 50K subscribers! Well done and keep it up. Love watching. Si.
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Thank you Si! We can’t quite believe the amount of subscribers, very humbling indeed 🙏
@purrrlady
Ай бұрын
I thought the brick work was beautiful "before". How amazing it looks now, in its cleanliness and fine detail. Great decision on your part, great work by your professionals.
@christineb8148
Ай бұрын
After watching the first video where they cleaned out the old pointing, I noticed a Victorian brick row house in my neighborhood that had pointing that almost matches the color of the brick. A lot of the buildings on that street are either brownstone or a little newer (maybe Edwardian) but this one reminded me of your station and the darker pointing, whether red or black, is an interesting detail that distinguishes these buildings.
@lesthiele4921
Ай бұрын
The transformation is absolutely outstanding, it looks so good, you have truly done or should I say, had done a excellent job on the brickwork, my only concern is the brickies did not appear to have worn ear protection, and you ard correct, the experts ard the best way to go, Gill is good, but even that job would have been stretching it for him and you both, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Absolutely, I could never have done that myself! Thanks for watching Les and 👋 from south Wales 🏴 😃
@tedzerbe9626
Ай бұрын
Looks great, my wife and I have a Brick one room schoolhouse built in 1867. I've done some point repair work on it but I would like to have it all done someday
@theoldstationrenovation
Ай бұрын
Wow, that must be wonderful, there really is something special about old public buildings!
@joycevally7878
Ай бұрын
So excited for you and your family!
@randomviking8676
Ай бұрын
100% better with the black! Wow!
@JacquelineStapleton-im1kk
Ай бұрын
Love your show, the bricks look amazing. Interesting, so that’s what the station looked like when built.
@rosehughes599
Ай бұрын
I wasn't sure when you said you were going to use black mortar, but it looks great.
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