The Breath of the Rails — A Cinematic Roof Rebuild & Dormer Rise

My French Cottage December 14, 2025
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Welcome to my channel dedicated to the renovation of my stone house in Brittany (France), nestled in the heart of nature, surrounded by lush meadows and countryside animals. I’m taking you along with me through every step of this ambitious project, from the first demolitions to the final touches. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious to see an incredible transformation, this channel is for you! Join me to discover renovation tips, traditional construction techniques, and share in the challenges and joys of bringing this stone home back to life, all in this enchanting setting. Subscribe so you don't miss out on this unique adventure! See you soon on the channel, Max from My French Cottage

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🚂 Special Christmas Episode! Get ready for a cinematic journey through the stunning landscapes of Brittany, captured with breathtaking drone shots… and featuring the surprise appearance of a steam locomotive to kick things off! In the previous episode, I renovated the north side of the roof on the extension—affectionately called the barn, as it once served as an old outbuilding. 🛠️ In This Epic Episode we move on to the south roof : → 🎄 Christmas Cinematic Intro: Steam locomotive & beautiful Breton scenery. → 💼 The mysterious briefcase containing today’s partner products: LASGOO laser level and BASE CAMP protective masks. → 🌲 Replacing the old main beam: installing a massive chestnut beam built to last another 200 years. Big thanks to the David Brown 995 tractor and its driver for helping move the log! Precision cutting on-site thanks to the mobile sawmill. → Treatment of the old timber using Xylophene to protect against fungi, insects, and wood-boring pests. → 🧱 Masonry reinforcement to solidify the structure around the new beam. → 📐 Building the dormer window, inspired by plans found online. → Installing the under-roof membrane and battens. → 🤯 The Art of Slate Roofing: valleys, hips, and side cheeks… the most technical and educational part of the project! → 🧱 Final touches: ridge tiles installation and masonry work to seal the junction between the gable wall and the roof. Every step required patience and precision, but the result is worth it: a strong, traditional roof and a much brighter interior. I hope you enjoy this specially crafted end-of-year episode! Episode Partners: 🎁 BASE CAMP Protective Masks – To work safely. 10% off code: MFC10 Affiliate link : https://bcmask.com/yhacmgocjv Website : WWW.BCMASK.COM 🎁 LASGOO Laser Level – To keep everything perfectly aligned. Code de réduction : 2IPAI24C Lien du produit : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CGJ5TJDQ?maas=maas_adg_456DBE01B1DF3A41A48940B7F8D16991_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow the next renovation adventures! 🚂 Épisode spécial Noël ! Accrochez-vous pour un voyage cinématique à travers les magnifiques paysages bretons, sublimés par des séquences de drone à couper le souffle… et la visite surprise d’une locomotive à vapeur qui ouvre le bal ! 🛠️ Dans cet épisode, j'ai rénové le toit Nord de l’extension, que j’appelle la grange, puisqu’elle servait autrefois de dépendance : → 🎄 Introduction Cinématique de Noël : Locomotive à vapeur & paysages bretons. → 💼 La mystérieuse mallette contenant les deux produits partenaires du jour : niveau laser LASGOO & masques de chantier BASE CAMP. → 🌲 Remplacement de l’ancienne poutre : pose d’une poutre massive en châtaignier, taillée pour tenir 200 ans. Merci au tracteur David Brown 995 et à son conducteur pour la manutention ! Découpe sur place grâce à la scierie mobile. → 🧱 Maçonnerie de reprise pour solidifier toute la structure autour de la nouvelle poutre. → Traitement des vieux bois de la charpente au Xylophène, pour protéger durablement contre les champignons, insectes et xylophages. → 📐 Construction de la lucarne chien-assis, inspirée de plans trouvés en ligne. → Pose de l’écran de sous-toiture et des liteaux. → 🤯 L’Art de l’Ardoise : noue, arêtiers, joues… la partie la plus technique et la plus formatrice du chantier ! → 🧱 Finitions : pose des tuiles faîtières et maçonnerie de l’étanchéité entre le pignon et le toit. Chaque étape a demandé rigueur et précision, mais le résultat est à la hauteur : un toit solide, traditionnel et une pièce bien plus lumineuse. J’espère que vous apprécierez cette version plus travaillée pour la fin d’année ! Partenaires de l’Épisode : 🎁 Niveau Laser LASGOO – Pour un chantier parfaitement droit. Code de réduction : 2IPAI24C Lien du produit : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CGJ5TJDQ?maas=maas_adg_456DBE01B1DF3A41A48940B7F8D16991_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas 🎁 Masques de Chantier BASE CAMP – Pour travailler en toute sécurité. 10% de réduction : MFC10 Affiliate link : https://bcmask.com/yhacmgocjv Website : WWW.BCMASK.COM N’hésitez pas à liker, commenter et vous abonner pour suivre les prochains chantiers !

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