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00:00Welcome fellow DIY enthusiasts and renovation aficionados.
00:04Today we embark on an epic adventure with Exode, a French renovation company with a knack for turning ancient abodes into modern marvels.
00:17Our story features a house with a sprawling 1,500-meter square plot, standing ready for a complete overhaul.
00:23Our brave family moved their belongings from a cozy 30-meter square Parisian apartment into this massive fixer-upper.
00:31As the saying goes, go big or go home, and they definitely went big.
00:53Meet Valentin, the designer extraordinaire and friend, armed with a tape measure and a penchant for perfection.
01:02Valentin meticulously measured every nook and cranny, setting the stage for the grand renovation.
01:08Long-term interior and Chairman of the Mount and Minister Alvarado.
01:10Before I go home, there will be a witness to the grand nice trent part over the past.
01:15And we will hear a beautiful geese a few images of these were built-in.
01:17I will be there, as a picture of this is called an impression on the basis of the grandmarket overhaul.
01:22The main purpose of the day of the day of the day of the day of the day of the day of the day.
01:29The rope is the same as the structuring of the project.
02:04First on the agenda, a doorway, but not just any doorway.
02:09This one demanded a custom stone frame because why settle for wood when you can have a rock-solid entrance?
03:03A specially-formulated mortar mix was whipped up to glue the stones together, and voila,
03:29a doorway fit for a castle.
03:41A quirky challenge arose with the stairwell smack dab in the middle of the wall.
03:47Measurements were adjusted, and furring strips were aligned to ensure the panels fit perfectly,
03:51because in renovation, like in comedy, timing is everything.
04:03With the doorway set, the team tackled the house's uneven floors.
04:07Soil and sand were spread with the precision of a pastry chef icing a cake,
04:11ensuring the floors were as level as a yoga master's zen.
04:14To keep moisture at bay, a polyethylene sheet was laid down.
04:18Think of it as the house's raincoat.
04:20For insulation, they went with polyurethane panels because nobody likes a drafty home.
04:25Joists were installed to support the new OSB flooring, preventing any unwanted sagging.
04:30No one wants a trampoline floor after all.
04:32Lastly, the ceiling area was cleared for insulation work.
04:46Insulation vats were secured with wire or netting, ensuring they wouldn't sag or shift,
04:51because a sagging ceiling is never a good look.
04:54A 6 cm layer of wood-wool insulation was placed between the rafters,
05:04ensuring the house would be as cozy as a cat in a sunbeam.
05:13Meanwhile, the stairs, those essential vertical highways, got a facelift.
05:18Renovated for safety and style, they now boast hardwood treads
05:22and metal or glass accents for that modern flair.
05:25The lower part of the stairs was insulated to keep out moisture
05:28and prevent mold from crashing the party.
05:31A layer of plaster was lovingly troweled onto the walls,
05:34filling gaps and cracks,
05:35ensuring the surfaces were as smooth as a jazz saxophone solo.
05:39Next up, the walls.
05:53Some of these were cut to install two faux stones,
05:56which were lovingly shaped to fit the prepared sections.
06:00Lime mortar, the historical house's BFF,
06:03was used for its breathability and compatibility with old materials.
06:06Installing a lintel ensured the wall wouldn't collapse after creating an opening
06:10because a wall crumbling down would be a real party pooper.
06:14A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:15A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:16A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:17A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:18A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:19A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:20A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:21A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:22A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:23A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:24A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
06:25A lintel ensured the wall would be a real party pooper.
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