From City to Smallholding
S1E18 Repairing Rotten Joists and Preparing Walls for Lime Mortar
Season 1, Episode 18
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24m
Structural repairs take priority as Gavin and Nicole tackle rotten joists, replacing damaged sections with new timbers and treating exposed wood with borax gel for long-term protection. Layers of old paint are stripped back from beams and carefully neutralized, preparing the walls for breathable lime mortar—an essential step in restoring this old house properly. Window installation brings its own challenges, but steady problem-solving keeps progress moving. The episode closes on a milestone moment, celebrating 50,000 subscribers and opening the door for viewer questions as the renovation pushes forward.
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