Cassis Renovation: The Beams are Up

 

The miracle workers: Took down the two beams that were badly cut from the apartment. They were able to buy two new old ones, load them with a crane on to the truck, then unload them and heave them (unbelievable) upstairs and place them in the ceiling, within an afternoon!

These two new old beams will be left as is, the walls will be scrapped back and re-plastered.

If money weren't an option, I would have all the beams replaced as the new old ones are beautiful in color and texture. 

 

 

Monday the electrical lines, and plug placement needs to be decided. I will mark the spots, that is how I roll… visually. Thankfully, only the downstairs needs to be marked.

 

 

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The view is worth the dust, debris and deconstruction.

 

The wooden slates in the background will become part of the new ceiling.

 

 

 

This is a fuller view, walking around is not easy, and things are constantly being moved as the work area is small. plus everything needs to be done inside.

 

 

 

 

Re-plastering and the cement will also be made inside.

 

 

The debris is carried out in those small black buckets.

 

 

 

In this photo I am standing downstairs looking up towards the two top floors. 

 

 

 

A diamond in the rough, hopefully! 

 



Comments

23 responses to “Cassis Renovation: The Beams are Up”

  1. Jacklynn Lantry

    It looks positively scary!

  2. Oh my gosh Corey, it truly looks amazing!!!

  3. That new beam is great looking. Thanks for the photos!
    It’s been raining for days and days here in N.California, which we need, but it’s been a little dreary and it’s fun to visit your renovation in Cassis each day.

  4. Two beams in one day…wow the crew must be super organized and experienced. What is the anticipated date of completion of construction?

  5. Iowa Julie

    I LOVE your remodeling posts, and this is even better than the Paris apartment remodel! But what I love most is that you are upgrading and preserving such a lovely, historical building. Your task is one that many would have rejected because is is a daunting amount of work within many limitations. Thank you and Yann so much for tackling this project.

  6. Leigh NZ

    Wow those builders are on the ball. Looks like they know these old buildings like the back of their hand or they wouldn’t be able to move so fast!! You must know their work…have you used these builders in the past. Fantastic that they could start so soon after the purchase! You will be spending your first night there before you know it. Loving the daily updates and pics thank you. X

  7. Judy in Fort Worth

    this is FABULOUS

  8. So fun to watch this apartment being transformed. Under your guidance it will be the biggest sparkling diamond ever !!!

  9. It’s going to be perfectly wonderful. How thrilling!

  10. We hope by May, but one never knows. Fingers crossed.

  11. We try. Though in fairness there are many old buildings in France, and they have endured beautifully over time, war and renovations. I am glad to do a fraction in the care taking of history.

  12. Hi Leigh, Yes they are fast and know their stuff. Yes we have worked with them before. And yes they are professional. We bought the apt in Sept, we have been working on details for months 🙂

  13. Love the new old beams. How I am enjoying watching your adventure. A voyeur from afar. Cheering for you and all the workers.

  14. Chico Sue

    Wow! this looks like a very challenging puzzle, but it looks like you and Yann are up to the challenge!!!

  15. Leslie in Oregon

    Absolutely fascinating! I study every photograph of the apartment, trying to put it together in every way. I so admire you for, among other things, having the ability to visualize what it will look like. Bravo!

  16. Shelley Noble

    Amazing!

  17. I cannot believe how quickly this is coming along, you obviously have a fabulous team of builders, this is fascinating, and that view, wow. I want to start renovating again, even though we’ve only just finished! Hope you’ll take some time to sit in one of the restaurants aroun the harbour today and enjoy the sun!

  18. Marilyn M

    I can’t believe how fast these guys are working.

  19. Teddee Grace

    What a job! You are so lucky you have wonderful contractors. So exciting to watch the progress.

  20. Terri N Texas

    Can these guys please come to my house – I’ve been working on my little French Victorian for 12 years! Haha!
    It is out of town & I have to bring workers from Houston. We are now building an apartment under the house.

  21. A beautiful mess — this will be fantastic!

  22. sharon morrison

    OMG what an undertaking!! Your crew must be excellent at what they do. I would not know where to begin. It is fun watching this unfold. Hugs

  23. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    The visual architect type in me is muddled and confused. I wish you had plans of before and after that you could post. Guess I just need to come visit and see the final effects.

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