Home Builders at work in 1928
And the plumbers are really going to enjoy it!
Note that the only heating system appears to be the fireplace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bH-cDGyW7k
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The more things change, the more they stay the same. Doesn't look all that different than today.0
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Now I know who to blame!!
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Like the use of modern single floor wall framings. My 1928 home was built by old school guys with ballon framing.0
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I don't see them insulating the walls.Retired and loving it.0
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That is something common with my home.DanHolohan said:I don't see them insulating the walls.
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The electrical work install conduit was very nice. 2/3 of my house was K&T before someone wised up the they switched to BX cable at some point.
My 1928 builder even installed gas lighting in a couple places. I'm guessing they weren't confident in the electrical supply.
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Yep. Poured lead seals on soil pipe and EMT (conduit) for wiring are still common/code around here.JakeCK said:The more things change, the more they stay the same. Doesn't look all that different than today.
The speed and ease which plasterers apply brown coat and white coat always amazes me. That's like magic.Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.0 -
My brother's building had combo fixtures: wires doing down to a bulb, gas pipe going up to a mantle. Fired them up when we were installing new service- after all , light is light.PC7060 said:The electrical work install conduit was very nice. 2/3 of my house was K&T before someone wised up the they switched to BX cable at some point.
My 1928 builder even installed gas lighting in a couple places. I'm guessing they weren't confident in the electrical supply.Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.1 -
Let me clarify. Sure their are differences but considering how much everything else has changed in a 100 years the process of building a home is relatively unchanged. I'd imagine if one of those old timers were picked up and dropped on to a modern build site and they'd be able to pick up a hammer and go with just minor guidance.
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Canucker said:My back is sore from watching the flooring and tub go in and I'll bet the sparky didn't clean up his mess either. Must be somewhere warm with the depth of the footings, California?
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I remember reading a while back that there was more to them not insulating buildings than just energy being cheap. It was also to help control moisture, and this was understood enough that painters didn't like to paint houses that had it because of paint failure. Have you ever heard that or am I remembering incorrectly?
Also pretty sure Sears even advertised rock wool in their catalog back in the 20's. I could have sworn I see it listed in the same catalog my house was in.
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Maybe the UK?
Edit: Nope, looks like Purinton Pictures were a US company; Purinton Pictures , 4404 42d St. , San Diego , Calif .PS: Like the wheelbarrow hill assist guys0 -
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Was that a tiny steam engine running the cement mixer?
A 1928 circular saw?0 -
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Sure looks like CA. Mention of termites means someplace warmish. I'm blown away by all of the cement, stucco, plaster, grout etc. Also the skip sheathing on the roof and cedar shingles. Fireplace + cedar shingles in CA....TODAY? Notsomuch.0
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@JackC, I've not read that (moisture concerns), but it does make sense. I also suspect this house is in a warmer climate since it doesn't appear to have a heating system.
Thanks for speculating with me!Retired and loving it.0 -
House like that in CA would probably go for a million bucks right now.0
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This video is pretty good for those of us who have had to work inside the wall of older houses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1CACkgUJcU5 -
jad3675 said:This video is pretty good for those of us who have had to work inside the wall of older houses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1CACkgUJcU0
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I think it's early 50's - no later than 54. The Canadian Ensign shown at the 18 minute mark was last used in '57. I don't see any mid-late 50's cars in the opening shot (I think the gray car in the foreground is a '47 ford, actually).JakeCK said:jad3675 said:This video is pretty good for those of us who have had to work inside the wall of older houses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1CACkgUJcU
What year is that from? I had just mentioned that they were aware of the affect of water vapor and condensation in walls back in the day. At the 7 minute mark they state as much. awesome.0 -
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Termites are in Michigan, definitely not warmishpsb75 said:Sure looks like CA. Mention of termites means someplace warmish. I'm blown away by all of the cement, stucco, plaster, grout etc. Also the skip sheathing on the roof and cedar shingles. Fireplace + cedar shingles in CA....TODAY? Notsomuch.
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Graduated high school at 18, in 1961, went to work as a carpenter's helper and labor for a commercial builder. (Full disclosure, Mom was their bookkeeper!) This film brought back so many memories! Thanks, Dan!
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They're also in NJ, PA..ethicalpaul said:
Termites are in Michigan, definitely not warmishpsb75 said:Sure looks like CA. Mention of termites means someplace warmish. I'm blown away by all of the cement, stucco, plaster, grout etc. Also the skip sheathing on the roof and cedar shingles. Fireplace + cedar shingles in CA....TODAY? Notsomuch.
Alaska doesn't have them but I think they're limited but still exist in Montana.
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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To be clear, I went to college after working construction summers, graduated and worked behind a desk for 40 years until retirement.0
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Maybe they hadn’t gotten to installing the Clow Gasteam radiators yet while filming this 😁
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How many nails can the guy doing the roof hold in his mouth !!
Volunteered helping to restore an historic property near Valley Forge in college ... the spring house roof was my job. Needed that guy ... !
My arms hurt seeing the floor guys .... although it was most likely all pine (finished floor and sub)
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My house was built in 1928. It has no wood lath used. When I did the renovations it was all gypsum board. Love to watch a plasterer at work.
Did anyone notice the thickness of the tile that went in the bathroom? I just bought chicken wire last month to keep the deer off newly planted trees. My stuff didn't look nearly as thick as what is in the film.........
Miami now has termites that will devour cement block of course they are an import from S. America!. When theses Particular breed are found they block off the whole street and try to exterminate them. Can be very very destructive.
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Rocklath(gypsum board with 2 or 3 coat plaster over it) was common in the 30's. My house was built in 1924 and has original drywall although they hadn't figured out the tapering the edges and paper tape yet and it is nailed up with nails with tiny heads that pop instead of drywall nails.0
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I like to guess what how heating contractor thought. Was two pipe that much more difficult to install? I suspect many contractors did what their favorite supplier suggested.0
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Single pipe steam was the cheapest solution before forced air
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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