Building a Wood Frame Roof for My Adobe Hut (episode 33)
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- I have built small shelters within these adobe walls and they keep me warm at night but now is the time to build a roof and turn this project into the hut it was intended to be. When the roof is complete I will have a lot of room inside to stay busy and warm while the cold air of winter is kept outside. When spring arrives I will remove the roof and finish building the walls. The lessons learned from building this roof will then aid me to build a better roof in the spring.
The frame of this roof is made mostly of juniper branches which are quite strong. I used long straight branches of desert willow to weave it all together and create connecting cross beams that will support the juniper bark that will cover the entire roof. I also used approximately 100 feet (31 meters) of yucca cordage. It required at least ten hours for me to make the cordage by rolling the yucca fibers together on my leg. This series will be ongoing so be sure to stay tuned for the next video.
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My equipment:
Camera: Nikon D7500 and GoPro Hero7 Black
Sound: Zoom H6
Editing: Final Cut Pro X on MacBook Air
Location: Parts Unknown
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
Who films you?
Me. I travel alone, shoot, edit, upload, everything, all alone. On a few occasions I may be accompanied by a friend, but that has been very rare.
Do you stay out there permanently?
No, I usually stay out in a wilderness area for about a week and then hike out and return to a city for editing and uploading. I have family and other obligations to take care of as well.
How many cameras do you use?
Usually I use just one camera. When I have underwater scenes then I also use a GoPro camera. I get different angles by moving the camera around and repeating the action to create a more cinematic viewing experience for the audience.
Where is this place?
In order to protect the integrity of the natural landscape I prefer to be very vague about the locations I use. There are places that I used to visit that were so beautiful and untouched but the consequences of social media brought all kinds of people to visit and sadly some people do not respect nature and have badly damaged these places. Therefore I do not share locations.
Where did you get your sandals?
I first started wearing sandals on outdoor adventures in February 2014. I’m so glad that I did because wearing these Luna Sandals has really helped strengthen my feet. You can see their selection of adventure and running sandals at this link: www.lunasandal...
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Do you workout?
Yes, I workout, but not in a gym. I have some weights that I use and also do a lot of bodyweight exercises. I also run and sometimes swim. I hike frequently to collect wild foods and to shoot these videos so I'm very active all the time.
Are you vegan or vegetarian?
I wish I could maintain my health on a primal diet that does not include animals but unfortunately that did not work well and I ended up with health problems as a result of those attempts. From my studies, observations of nature, and personal experience I have come to believe that the best diet for optimal human health is a primal diet (paleo).
Do you get lonely when you’re alone?
No, I don’t get lonely. I’m actually so busy shooting video, taking photos and doing so many other things like making cordage, cooking, weaving, etc. that I really don’t have time to think about my lonely condition. Sometimes when something profound happens on an adventure I can’t wait to share it with people, but other than that I do not get lonely.
How many languages do you speak?
My first language is English but I also speak fluent Spanish and Portuguese. I also speak very little Russian. I may soon begin learning more languages.
How old are you?
I was born in 1972. At the time of this video I was 49.
Where did you get the music in your videos?
This series is the first one that I am making all the music myself. I recently made a drum and maracas (rumba shaker). I am now using them to create the intro and ending music in my videos, but before in the past I have used royalty free music from several sources including RUclips. Sometimes I bought the music but usually it was free.
Thanks for your videos. Iove watching them, because unlike 'primitive skills'' or something, they are real.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
The day is made for me. Hooray for the Desert Willow!
Desert willow saves the day!
Amazing
Remind us to the old ways of living
In a decade
I’m amazed at how you make string out of plant bits. It’s such an important survival trade of skills.
you are so very right you don't probably know how right you are, next to fire it is runner up.🤔
Right! Even though I'd probably never need to use it, it's love to learn how the cordage making process, like weaving the fibers or whatever...
After learning the skill I always turn the napkins at dinner parties into cordage very fun!
Yes! Cordage and rope have so many useful applications in wilderness survival.
@@esben181 haha!
It's good to see you again,welcome back.
Thank you!
I love your videos man. In 2019 I was going through uncertain times. I was suffering from anxiety because of a long bureaucratic process I was going through. I binge watched a bunch of your videos and they gave me calm and relaxation during that tough time. Thank you for what you do.
That's so awesome and gives me a greater purpose. I appreciate you sharing that with me. I can tell you that being in nature has always cured my anxiety and depression.
Of all the things we underestimate needing in a low-tech living situation, it's going to be things like cordage and containers. Thread, cord, rope, mats for sleeping on, sitting on, even just collecting seeds that we're threshing free. Baskets, bowls, cups, plates, pots for cooking and jars for storing. If a community wants to survive, there has to be someone constantly making at least some of these things. Doing it all on your own is amazing, and definitely requires a lot of work. Your perseverence as well as your constantly increasing skills are impressive. ♥
Yeah, you're right. I've often said that baskets and cordage are really important survival items that are often overlooked. One only needs to experience life without them to quickly understand their immense value.
@@ChadZuberAdventures I think a good shovel is also often overlooked, too...but if you have a digging stick and a basket, you can still manage. Speaking of shoveling things, have you set up a good latrine site?
@@ladyofthemasque No good latrine site yet.
@@ChadZuberAdventures Ooh, bummer (pun intended, lol). Hopefully you can find a good site that's mindful of water runoff, convenience vs appropriate distance, well-situated for cellulose to cut down on smells/improve hygiene, etc. As indelicate as the subject is, there may be some good tips in the, ah, humanure community out there, since their focus is how to recycle such matter in an ecologically sustainable & reasonably safe way.
@@ladyofthemasque Yeah, I will do some research on the subject first. I have found that critters dig up shallow buried feces to extract whatever nutrients they can.
Well, you're really good at living using traditional materials, living in the jungle does not need modern materials, you can do it, you're a great hero ... 👍😃
Wow, thank you!
This gives insight into what life used to be. After physical work you sit down to rest and while resting you are making cordage. Something about this seems like how human life was meant to be.
That’s exactly right. I believe humans worked, ate and slept almost all the time. Only in times of abundance would there be festivities. Over the course of history as we advanced technologically and gained intelligence we learned how to leverage our time and use animals, servants and slaves to our individual benefit and that has progressed so far that now people spend hours every day wasting time on devices like the one in your hand right now.
Egearly waiting for this.❣️
You are amazing I love your videos and I love survival too, besides I learned a lot of useful things from you
Greetings from Polish Chad 🇵🇱😄
Thank you so much! Greetings to you in Poland. Stay warm!
Look at Chad making nature work for him! 🙌
I like to imagine he just did this entire series in a week's time and is just REALLY good at predicting everything we'd say to him.
Hahahaha
@@ChadZuberAdventures Hello, I contacted you through Weibo, you did not reply to me, I am from China, and I hope to cooperate with you.
Damn, that's an impressive rate of beard growth then!
@@chinavideoservice622 I have never used Weibo.
it's always a pleasure for me when a notification for one of your videos appears on my phone.
Thank you for always being there.
Glad you’re back! Thank you so much and take care
Thank you
First video of 2022! Very excited.
Yes! Finally!
Everything in the video is already impressive enough, but having the patience and skill to make such a long rope out of fibers is amazing.
I can't believe how much time has passed, feels like yesterday. I still remember when he looks so young while hiking and eating Raw Salmon. I wish you never get older man... being alone not necessarily lonely, you are connected to us! your viewer. Can't wait to see the Hut finished in Spring!!
I know! It's crazy how hair on the head changes ones appearance.
I still remember the time Chad still wore a shirt. Well, GigaChad has no need of shirts now.
Great job again 👍👍👍...looking forward seeing a lot more of your great Videos all the best to you and your projects from good old Germany again 🖐🙋♂️🙋♂️👍
Thanks a lot my friend!
Kedves Barátom ! Nagyon érdekelnek a videóid de a dupla feliratozás zavaróan és feleslegesen elfoglalja a képernyő nagy részét !
Thank you again for your video! Im always happy when a new one is online. Stay save and sound. All the best wishes from austria ❤
Thank you soo much!
Dilain sisi manusia mencari kehidupan yg mewah. Anda malah mencari kehidupan yg sederhana... Seperti itulah sebenarnya hidup. Mantapp
Can't wait to see the temporary roof finished. Great video as usual. Masha danki
Смотрю тебя с Киева! На одном дыхании пересмотрел весь сезон, Очень интересно!
i really love this series.
for me, it's all about how simple life can be
It really can be simple.
@@ChadZuberAdventures
However, it seems very scary to me that the mind is so preoccupied with simple worried like survival.
The modern world has changed the nature of our concerns.
@@mrhamedr Yes, it has changed a lot how we think.
Looks awesome. That rope from the yucca looks super strong as well. Can't wait for the final result.
Oh yeah, it is very strong.
That incense from the torch can actually be very useful in the summer as a mosquito repellent! Also, it's good that you cleared the bark off the juniper branches for two reasons: one, it greatly reduces fire hazard, as juniper bark catches sparks very well, and also it will prolong its lifespan. Bark in the shade of the roof would trap moisture, as well as make a cozy home for wood eating bugs if you didn't remove it. Probably not as important in the dry climate you're in, but here in Europe it's pretty much imperative to de-bark any logs used for a permanent shelter.
Yes, those are good points and reasons to remove the bark. Especially for removing hiding places for critters. And yeah, the incense should help keep mosquitoes away during the brief period of summer humidity.
Every time I see one of your videos I always think myself, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen! And that is still so true.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate this comment Billy.
@@ChadZuberAdventures And I appreciate you, Chad!♡♡
Nice to see another video ! I'll watch it later, but wanted to say thanks now !
Thanks to you Jason!
I'm glad you're back can't wait to see the roof complete knowing that you're be safe and warm in the cold night's may God continue to bless you
Yes, it is so much better with a roof!
Hello Chad Zunar, you're awesome 👌God bless you brother 🙏
God bless you Joe!
Chad thank you for being here you are an amazing person and I love your content, be safe and keep doing the things you love!
Thank you for the overly kind words. I appreciate it a lot! Blessing to you always.
I am sooo happy 😊 to see you back🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Alejandra!
It's pleasure to eye to see your videos. It's been bit of a waiting this time. Best of luck Chad.. hope you get the roof by next week.... Cheers.. love from nepal
Thanks a lot!
Keep going Chad, your videos are inspiring and beautiful. Much respect from Wales. 🏴
Thanks a lot!
Welcome back! It's good to see you again!
Hey, thanks!
Hello Chad! It's good to see you again!
Hey, thanks!
@@ChadZuberAdventures No problem :)
The sheer beauty of cordage when it's made by hand is amazing.
I really enjoy making cordage. It's so relaxing. Making pottery is relaxing too.
Looking real cozy! Real estate like that would go for 400k in my area as a fixer upper. Nice work on the shelter.
I think the view is worth 400k here!
Inspirational and educational as always! I'm glad you're doing well big brother. I'm sure we all missed you. I definitely did.
Thanks a lot Eric! I hope I don't have any more setbacks this year.
Amazing video, as always. 18:13 This wide shot of Mr. Zuber walking towards the hill was beautifull. Thank you Mr. Zuber for the ongoing motivation to further explore bushcraft and to push the personal baundaries of this way of life.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I will continue to improve and share more.
Such great patience. A joy to watch. Inspiring to the max! Respect ❤️
Thank you!
Omgosh, I’ve missed your videos!!! Thanks for posting… we love your channel!!!
Yay! Thank you!
im still amazed that our ancestors figured all this out
Como siempre Chad decirte que está quedando increíble tu nueva Choza, me sorprende tu habilidad manual e ingenio para construir,muy instructivo .Felicitaciones 👏👏👏¡Gracias por tus enseñanzas amigo!
Muchísimas gracias! Sí, parece que todo marcha bien. Poco a poco se está quedando mejor.
Nice to meet you!
Danzer is amazing 👍 I always watch.
Please do your best in the uninhabited island.
I always see it 👍
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much
Eh!
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It lasted from 2017 to 2022!
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It's amazing 😯
I will see as much as I can from 2017 🙂👌
Finally we are doing the hut this episode around, truly a long awaited anticipation.
I know, I know. I'm so sorry.
@@ChadZuberAdventures Its fine I hope u fill better
@@ChadZuberAdventures Oh no, don't apologize. What I mean is it was an excitement to watch this episode, I have imagined the various of design you would apply for the hut and it looks great 😀
@@ChadZuberAdventures And I have a question though, let's say after using the branches as basic frame for the hut and applying dry straw grass, would it be leaky during a heavy downpour ? If so what is the best way to prevent leak in that case ?
@@KiseiruYoshioka Unfortunately there is no straw-like grass here. I haven't found any. But if you properly make a thick roof with grass it will be water resistant. If it is not thick enough or not properly made then it will leak. It needs to be made by layering starting at the bottom and overlapping new layers as you go up.
Totally amazed by your dedication and patience, man… Very inspirational
Thanks, it all seems to be working.
Glad to see you back online! I realize I'm 8 days late to the party. I don't know what happened, but glad to see you well! And that beard growth!
Thanks, but the beard? Ugh
Great to see you back.Love your work.
Thanks!
Some of those cuts on branches are pretty clean for primitive techniques. Anyway i love your content, keep it up.
At your profile`s photo we can see how you developed in a wild strong men with modern experience,
and not changing that image is part of the success.
You could show what your training routine looks like now. It's been a long time since your last videos about it.
Anyway, your "doing" looks fantastic as allways.
Health and motivation to you.
Greetings..👋💪
Yeah, I have not updated any of my profile since 2014! I haven't been really training for four months. I've been so busy working out here and making stuff and then I have other unrelated responsibilities too. Besides the physical work out here I also regularly do pushups, pullups, air squats and some running. But now that the hut is livable I'm going to focus more on food and exercise so you'll be seeing those videos starting in about a month.
@@ChadZuberAdventures Good 👊
I'm sure it's likely been suggested before but, something that may be of interest to you is to find out if your area had any prior volcanic activity in earlier ages of it's existence. This may lead you to finding good quality stone for various tools, or even volcanic glass (Obsidian and various others.) Which make for great however exceedingly dangerous tools. Hide gloves would be a heavy recommendation as well for any further work with stone in general, save your hands some wear and tear and possibly a neat project to figure out. Ancient sewing!
The videos are great and I hope you have safe adventures following our ancestors foot-prints.
Yes, this whole area is covered with volcanic rock. In this video I mentioned that rhyolite is a volcanic rock that is very abundant here. I haven't found obsidian here but I did brick a small obsidian rock with me in the beginning.
@@ChadZuberAdventures Wonderful! I must of missed it in the video. Wonderful videos as always, thanks for the Reply!
Waiting for your videos seems like ages, I’m so glad you uploaded new one, I couldn’t wait and it’s great as always :)
Well, I must apologize for the loooong delay this time. Sometimes sh** happens.
Absolutely worth the wait. We understand.
Wow, I can see the hut really coming together now! Looking forward to more progress! I love watching you make all of the tools and materials you use to build things. From the rope, to the cutting tools...amazing!
Yes! I’m pleased to see it all coming together
I gotta say this prolly my favorite video series iv learned alot since i began watchin you chad love your videos keep up the good work brother peace n love
I'm so glad! Take care, stay strong!
Me encanta todo su trabajo y mejor aún me relajan todos los sonidos
El crepitar del fuego el sonido del viento etc.
A mi me encantan los sonidos aqui también.
I'm really enjoying how things are progressing here, with this new shelter. Cheers, Chad! ✌️
Me too! Thanks Dwayne!
Glad your year is starting out well. The shelter is looking great! Love the video and just putting in a comment to support. Thanks again.
Thanks! You too!
Glad to see you again! Welcome!
Thanks! You too!
Nice video thank you for sharing. The adventure continue❤👍
Yes! Thanks for watching!
I love watching your videos Mr. chad, I'm a fan from Philippines... i never skip ads..
Thank you so much! Blessings to you always!
The hand axe was more effective than a stone saw. Please keep that in mind for future wood cutting! Great video 😊
Well, I haven't taken the time to make an ax yet so the saw it shall be.
I hadnt watched these in 3-4 months. I've been busy building myself(career)...but its my favorite content on YT. Simplifies life and puts so much into perspective.
Welcome back!
@@ChadZuberAdventures happy to be back brother
I really 💙 the way you make this new shelter. Glad to see you back with new videos Chad ,stay tiger like always😁✌.
Yeah? You will love the new developments then too.
Welcome back! I was a little concerned something had happened
Life sometimes delivers problems but I hope I'm past it.
Amazing Job recording, Godbless you and you're project; I will be praying for your safety and abundance in that land.
Thank you so much. I always need prayers.
Your hut is big and amazing, looking forward to your winter survival 👌👌👌
Thanks
I burned my first primitive pottery successfully. You were a huge inspiration!
You did! That's great! I suppose you found some good clay. What exactly did you make?
Liar! He's lying for attention he didn't make any pottery!
@@tonybanannas6612 Hahahahah!
@@ChadZuberAdventures I made a small pot. No bigger than can be grasped entirely with one hand. I'll use it for melting pine resin.
Good to see you back at it mr. Zuber
I have found old foundations of huts like this while out hunting and hiking and such. It has been amazing to watch you build this thus far and I cant wait to see what the finished product is.
Really? In what places have you found these huts?
I'm late on watching the last three video's. RUclips didn't bother to show me your new videos as soon as you posted them. Roof looks like it came together nicely! Surprising how durable the juniper wood, and yucca rope is. I will be checking your channel a couple times a week now to make sure I don't miss videos!
First nice work, and be safe I like what you doing nice work, and nice see you back take it in the right way and I hope all will be good
Thanks a lot James! Take care, stay strong. The next video will be up in a few days.
The nights must be quite cold by now. I know you are feeling good about keeping that warm air inside the hut. Glad to see you back!
Yeah, it's definitely winter now.
welcome back!! i think you made the right call choosing to do the roof now. it looks great! i just started learning about willow basketry, so it was cool to see you harvest & use desert willow in this video. what an amazing tree.
Yes, it's good to just put a roof on for now. Enjoy willow basketry. I made all my baskets from willow and they are beautiful and wonderful to use.
You are a true bushcraft
The fly at 26:28 got me really hard on my nerves hahaha
Thank you for the great content, Chad
Yeah, I had a talk with that fly after the shoot. That was totally disrespectful of him!
This looks like a good rabbit trapping area. Once I made a traditional mesa dweller robe from rabbit hides. I got the design from a museum piece. The hides were cut into a spiral that is around an inch wide. Then attach the hide stips at the ends, one after another. The rabbit hide (hair on) should be about 20 hides and when the long strip is ready you have to twist it, working to keep the hair on the outside but some will be on the inside of the twisted hide. Then weave it as if you are making a net. The space between each loop depends on what kind of temperature and weather is in the area where it will be used. I gifted the robe which is almost the size of a bed throw blanket, to my mother. Her mother was full Cherokee. When they were forced on the Trail of Tears, where they ended up was rabbit country but I have only found a reference of pre-white clothing from a one really great book.
This makes a great idea for a baby blanket but smaller. There is nothing like soft fur against your flesh. Cozy.
I have seen and read the description for making a rabbit fur blanket in a book titled SURVIVAL SKILLS OF NATIVE CALIFORNIA. When I get a supply of rabbit furs I definitely intend to make a blanket like you described. I can only imagine how warm and comfortable it must be.
Yang ditunggu-tunggu.
Salam, saya dari Indonesia
Great progress! Be blessed!
Can't wait to see the finished product. It's going to be really nice.
Me too. It’s looking great
Awe inspiring level of dedication to your work. Love your videos.
Thanks a lot!
I can't wait t see this hut finished!
And surviving the winter in it of course :D.
Me too!
Your hut is almost finished!
After the roof I still need to make the door and a tile floor.
He unlocked a new shelter design for making it into level 2!!
Yes! Thank you! What will it take to get to level 3?
i waited this video for too long thanks for new upload God bless
I'm sorry it was so long!
@@ChadZuberAdventures its okay sir i enjoy it keep upload more
Amazing work Chad !
Boa noite. Obgd por seu canal
Boa noite Lorena!
Tava aqui só esperando meu irmão enfim chegou a continuação!
Been waiting for this update. So much work but it’s becoming such a substantial structure now.
perfect work again bravo
Thanks!
excellent work Chad, possibly they use tree bark as a covering on the roof, I want to see how the fireplace will be big hugs.
Yeah, that's the plan exactly.
@@ChadZuberAdventures perfect 👌💪👍
Your home is looking amazing. So awesome that I hope there isn't a chance when you're away, someone or more can walk that way and mess anything up, as has happened before. It would be heartbreaking for me Chad.
I'm digging your new style btw, 'stach and all!! I think your vids will be around for many, many years to come and ppl will be talking about you and all that you have accomplished and what you have taught so many of us, not the least including how to show kindness and to learn the rewards of contemplation for good to all things created.
"A brain you got, that's for sure babe!" Always love your chosen quotes.
You haven’t seen anything yet! I’ve progressed more already and I’m really liking it. Everything except the beard that is. Haha!
I don’t think anyone will be stumbling across this camp. It’s really a remote location. Maybe a hunter May find it but I’m sure they would have respect for it.
Já tava com saudade de assistir um episódio novo dessa minha série favorita. 🌲🔥🇧🇷
Another great video! Glad to see you are back, and I hope that you are doing well. The temporary roof looks great so far. While I am excited to see what you do during the winter, I can't wait for construction of the hut to begin again. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot! I, too, am excited to continue construction of the hut but in the meantime I have some other exciting projects to do.
Hasta la próxima semana saludos desde Extremadura España
Holaaaa!
Very beautiful my friend, great work, you are an artist
Thank you very much
finally nee Video. Thank you for your Videos. That like a Netflix series. Awesome. So now. Snacks and enjoy your new Video.!!👍🏼
Thank you!
Ojala este 2022 tengas más likes y visitas admiro mucho tu trabajo saludos 👌
Muchas gracias!
Coming along nicely
Yes, it is