The Restoration Man Season 3 Episode 9 Settle Revisit Billing
- March 5, 2014
- 46 min
The Restoration Man season 3 episode 9 titled Settle Revisit Billing, follows the journey of a couple, Judith and Alan, who purchase a 17th-century Baptist Chapel in the rural village of Moriarty. The couple's dream is to convert the chapel into a dream home, but they soon discover that their renovation project is far more complicated than they initially thought.
Judith and Alan had purchased the chapel a few years prior, and in this episode, they revisit the property to see how far along the renovation has come. The couple's story is one of perseverance, as they tackled a seemingly insurmountable number of challenges throughout the restoration process.
The episode offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the complete renovation process, from the bleaching of timber beams to the painstaking process of laying salvaged tiles. Throughout the episode, experts are on hand to offer Judith and Alan advice on how to overcome some of the unique challenges they face.
Due to the Chapel's historical significance, preserving its original structure and features was crucial to the renovation project. The couple had to maintain the chapel's original footprint while adding in modern touches to make it comfortable for a modern family. With the help of experts, they discover the best methods for preserving the ancient structure while giving the chapel the necessary updates.
Viewers watch as Judith and Alan deal with various structural issues while staying true to their original vision for the home. For example, discovering the stone walls of the Chapel had a high-level dampness problem. As one can expect, solving the issue was expensive and time-consuming. The house's original architecture also posed challenges when trying to make the interior space more comfortable and efficient.
The crew also faced unique logistical problems when dealing with the entrance to the new home, which was located in a spot where the road was exceedingly steep. The team had to come up with creative solutions to make the driveway accommodated vehicles.
The episode also touches on the tricky process of choosing the right period fixtures to match the home's historical build while giving one the functionality required for a family home. From the hundred-year-old bannisters to the carefully sourced flooring, every inch of the home was given a new lease and transformed.
In the end, the couple's vision for their dream home came to fruition in a stunning fusion of heritage and modern living. Throughout the renovation process, they stuck to their goals, and even when faced with obstacles, they never wavered.
Settle Revisit Billing, is an episode that celebrates the hard work of everyone involved in restoring the Chapel while also inspiring viewers to see the beauty in older homes. It is a show that will remind homeowners that renovating your own home is entirely possible and rewarding if you keep a positive attitude along the way.