🛠The mansion has been in the family for almost a century and needs restoration.
🎁The dining room is a major project area, with old floor joists that need repairing.
🔎The floor joists have a big scoop in the middle, requiring new boards to be 'sistered' for additional support.
🗢Screws are being used to secure the new boards and ensure a level floor.
👌Contractors are being consulted to help with HVAC and other crucial aspects of the restoration project.
How long has the mansion been in the family?
—The mansion has been in the family for almost 100 years, since my great grandfather bought it.
What area of the mansion are you focusing on today?
—Today, we are working on the dining room, specifically fixing the floor joists.
What is the purpose of 'sistering' new boards to the old floor joists?
—'Sistering' involves attaching new boards to the old floor joists to provide additional support and level the floor.
How are the new boards being secured to the old floor joists?
—Screws are being used to secure the new boards and ensure a level floor.
Are you consulting contractors for the restoration project?
—Yes, we are consulting contractors, particularly for crucial aspects like HVAC.
00:00The mansion has been in the family for almost a century and needs restoration.
01:26The dining room is the focus of the restoration project.
01:43The old floor joists have a big scoop in the middle and need to be fixed.
04:53Screws are being used to secure the new boards for the floor joists.
11:53Consulting contractors for HVAC and other important aspects of the project.
