Title: Fixing Rotten Beams on the 3rd Floor – High-Risk Factory Repairs
Description:
In this episode of Cold War Mercantile, we tackle one of the most dangerous and critical projects in our factory restoration journey. The third floor of this historic Buster Brown Shoe Co. factory was on the verge of collapse due to completely rotten and structurally critical beams. With no other option, we took on the challenge of replacing them ourselves—rigging a bucket truck to hoist heavy beams to the third floor.
This wasn’t just another repair—it was a nerve-wracking, high-risk operation that pushed our limits. Watch as we navigate:
✅ Replacing dangerous rotted beams.
✅ Rigging and safely using a bucket truck to lift massive beams.
✅ The constant risks involved in working with deteriorating structures.
The west end of the factory now has a fighting chance, but the challenges don’t stop here. This video showcases the grit, determination, and ingenuity needed to save this 100-year-old building—one project at a time.
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Factory restoration
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Rotten beam replacement
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More About the Channel:
Cold War Mercantile documents the ongoing restoration of a historic factory in Charleston. With no prior construction experience, I’m learning as I go, facing incredible challenges and celebrating small victories. This isn’t a polished DIY channel—it’s raw, real, and full of heart. Thanks to mentors like Bob and Neil, this journey is about more than just saving a building—it’s about perseverance, community, and history.