Happy Saturday! Just a heads up: if you're interested in traveling El Salvador with us, there are only 3 rooms left! Click the link here for more info: www.thenomadicmovement.com/el-salvador-retreat We're so excited to adventure with you guys in just a few months! Have A Great Weekend Kaylee Jordan and Lola
So Happy, Proud & Excited for you 3💗 The DREAM is GROWING 🌱 The SHINE IN YOUR 👀 says it All! You are GLOWING🌞 👋Can see your BRIGHT LIGHTS all the way from a Northern Alberta🇨🇦Canadian 🌨SNOWSTORM ☃️❄ 👏✌🙏
I have done this before.....if you dig a trench in the ghse, you can walk through it, and reach all the parts of it.....of course, making it higher may have been better.
In the future, a pit with black plastic in it, and a simple brush/plastic roof if even needed, will make an adequate water tank. A good water filter for your drinking water is a requisite anyway.
Yes, I studied sewage systems, construction, and related subjects for a very long time. I think if you study foam cement, aircrete on you tube for a while, you will find something that will be very useful to the panamanians.......I have a good way to make stained glass effect art with greeenhouse plastic, btw....Yes, I am an inventor and an artist, and i do hope you have fun down there but i am staying here......good luck to you.
Bro, I've been a carpenter for 25 years and I still sketch structures, etc. out on paper and check measurements first. Pencil and paper don't cost much and may save you $.
Guys priority is everything ! Your doing fine Wish I could send photos of my year building my off grid organic farm in Peru. We did provisional buildings first so we could start food production. We started building our Permanent stone barn last week for the donkeys and alpacas. It alot of work but so satisfying in the end. The locals are blown away because here everything is in rows. We have raised bed gardens in the shape of flowers. We also companion plant, square ft garden, And its incredibily beautiful and productive. Next is the green house then my stone cottage castle. Yup why not? Im 66 and still want to live in a castle but it will only be 200 sq ft lol. Keep up the good work. You will see your dreams come true
@@debbiblakeslee2373 I am 66 and can barely navigate you tube let alone create. I have a 14 year old grandson who might be able to pull it off. Im the idea person. It would be fun though to share. Its incredibly beautiful. I promise I will try to find a way.
G’day from Australia, you guys did a great job but if l may offer you a little advice. You need to run battens aroundthe outer edges on top of the poly carbonate. The wind is going to catch the edges and rip it off in pieces. Also you need to get roofing screws. They have a rubber washer that sits between the screw and roofing material. And when you screw them in you screw into the ridge. Just trying to give a little helpful advice. Wishing you all the best
I just commented this to someone else who´s doing rainwater catchment. Try to never mix city water and rain water in the same tank because somehow the mix causes algae to grow. So if you would sometimes have to carry city water to your land, keep it separate
"at the end of the day we're just two people playing around in the dirt" ... It's glorious to experience such a thing. At the same time I learned the hard lesson that it's generally not a good idea to reinvent the wheel again and again and again. By way of example, I cringed watching you at the beginning of this video burying untreated soft woods in the dirt. In at most a couple of years they will be rotted and the structure you are building will fall over and have to be rebuilt. There's a reason people put structures on blocks above the wet dirt. Build this wonderful paradise, but do your homework/research before picking up spade, hammer and saw, to make sure your building strategies are appropriate to the environment.
Love what you guys are doing. Pythagoras doesn’t lie! The best way to use it is to work with a triangle that has 1 leg of 3 units and the second leg of 4 units. The diagonal will be 5 units (3x3)+(4x4)=25. The sq. Root of 25 is 5. Multiples work also. If your structure is to be 20’x 30’ pound a stake (A) where you want your 1st corner and attach 1 string 30’ long and a 2nd string 40’ long and lay them out roughly where you want your structure. Now take a string 50’ long and stretch it between the ends of strings 1&2 making all 3 string tight and you will have a square corner. Pound stakes to secure the lines (X&Y). Measure from the square corner 30’ along one string and pound a stake (B). Measure 20’ along the 2nd string and pound a stake (C). Measure 20’ from stake B and 30’ from stake C and pound a stake (D) where they meet. You should now have an outline of a 20’x30’ structure. As a final check before building measure the diagonals; A to D should equal B to C. I would be happy to help you with your drawings if you like. Email bikeitlist@shaw.ca
Pick up some clear hose in town and use it for a water level It will help you with your projects. I am a retired surveyor living in Nicaragua good luck.
Hey glad you found you some land. Thought I would give you a couple of tips. If you are using 2 x 4 for your rafters turn them up on edge they will be a lot stouter it won't take very long spaning the distance you have they will bow down laying flat. Also I would suggest putting your rain roof closer and making it taller so you can put a first flush system on. That will keep things from being washed into your tanks like bugs and bird poop. It will be a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it.
My número uno (#1) concern for you both is getting your Citizenship/Permits/ect. in order and being 100% in the clear for this project so that "Later Down The Road" the Panamanian Government/Officials will not be able to confiscate your land/project under some **"hidden" Regulations/Laws/Defaults/Violations/Fines.** Please don't take this in any form of negative thoughts but please just make sure 100% with you Lawyer that everything is going to be 100% OK. You both are Wonderful Fabulous People and are constantly in my prayers for Good Happy Blessings!
Love the spirit and courage with you guys! Some questions & suggestions... Did you ever consider just digging out a shallow slopped PVC lined ground pond with a solar pump and filter instead? Why build a low rain collection a few feet from the ground and not just build a functional structure with the same footprint high enough that you use to store supplies, tools and maybe in a pinch camp under, you can even store a water tank right under it and save on having to run pipes through your land. The tanks are going to take a beating from the sun.. maybe you should have only bought one tank for now and just had it filled since you won't be needing that much water for the two of you while you only visit to build. I think you need rubber washers on that corrugated plastic .. but at $40 a sheet, I would have actually been tempted to build the roof out of solar panels and used plastic inserts and silicone to make it watertight. With enough water, power and basic shelter on site, you will save a lot of time and money by not having to constantly go up and down the mountain. BTW, do you feel safe there at night? Feel your stuff will disappear?
You guys keep up the good work. Always love waking up to a notification of a new video. The world really disappears around me and I am transported to a little piece of land in Panama 🇵🇦. I’m hoping to fly down to El Salvador to pass by and say hi to you guys while you guys are there in March. Stay positive and may the Force be with you 👍
Working with bare hands is also fine and the bare minimum tools bit im only 19 and ive worked my whole life without gloves and i only work in shorts weldjng woodworking planting fixing stuff i do it all but without gloves cause putting in a nail with gloves is a pain
I always enjoy watching the adventures of the nomadic movement. You two (& Lola) have great positive attitudes. Never heard of a rain roof before. Wouldn't a piece of plastic on the sloped ground accomplish the same thing? Why have it so far from your tanks? Doesn't the rain fall over there too?🤔 I've watched a lot of DIY cabin, yurt, and tiny house builds on RUclips. Many people go straight into building the main structure, as if all they need is a roof over their heads. Then, after it's too late, they realize that there's no internal water fixtures, drains, toilet, shower/bath, kitchen sink, electrical outlets, refrigeration, microwave, cooking stove, etc. It's really difficult to install underground utilities underneath an existing structure. Anyone for an outhouse, river bathing, and campfire meals?🙄
If you ever redo to rain catcher try raising it up wit like 4 -6 feet more so you can use it as a greenhouse also so the top part catches rain while the bottom part gives you the ability to plant fresh vegetables its just an idea but great iob so far im loving it
The screws through your corrugated plastic are supposed to go through the peak of the ribs, not the valleys. Also they're not supposed to be cinched all the way down and should use rubber washers under the heads of the screws. I have used silicone caulk instead of the rubber washers, and that worked too, but a lot more hassle. If you find that it leaks, you can flip the sheets over and then the screw holes will be at the peak.
Did you think of charring the end of the wood 2x4 your putting in the ground it is a Japanese thecnique called ShShokyban it’s on you tube good job take care love seeing your progress
This kind of hard work can be so satisfying. You're building your dreams with your own two hands and it doesn't get more rewarding than that. Looking forward to what's next!
Yes, water is your first priority, you guys are my inspiration! Line the foundations with landscaping blocks, they will last a very long time. Years from now these videos will show us how it’s done! Don’t forget entrance and separate exit! You will thank me later. Sending my best from Eugene Oregon
I get so excited when I see a new post from you guys. Watching the transformation is awesome but I think with all the digging and such that you both need to invest in a good pair of leather gloves to prevent possible callouses on your hands. Just a thought.
Wind will pull those sheets off. I did not see any large washers and wind vibration will enlarge the screw holes until the panels fly away. Maybe you will be installing horizontal strapping later?
Hola! Love that you are taking on this adventure and enjoy your vids! I've lived here in Coronado for 8yrs. Not being picky and just making a couple observations having done some work here. I like to do a job once, I would have paid a guy to weld up aluminum studs as I can almost guarantee that would is going to rot and fairly quickly. The other consideration is the wind which will be picking up in the coming weeks. Couldn't tell if you were using the screws designed for metal roofing that has a gasket around it. I personally would over engineer the roof, extra cross beams and a ton of screws :) And, if you make it down this way please reach out to have a coffee! Have fun!
Love your enthusiasm it's how it gets done! One lil thing...it's really moistclimate and on your fence posts it would be worth it to add concrete or at least gravel to keep them from rotting out fast Earth to wood...
hi guys do u get strong winds there from time to time if so make sure your rain roof is screwed down well maybe fill in the sides with wood sheeting to stop the wind from getting underneath and lifting the plastic sheets off
The key to all of this is that you are “doing”. You are not sitting in a chair somewhere watching a screen dreaming about it so hats off to you both! Who cares if in five years you have to rebuild something that is how we all learn. Yes, it so amazing to have the wisdom of the entire world from peps who are watching, but I can see how overwhelming that might feel even though it is super helpful. It is hard to risk, try and then learn. Thanks for sharing your adventures, they are fun to watch. That is one happy dog! My dogs are a tiny bit jealous 🐶
It is so interesting to go back and see some of these older videos. You have grown so much over time.I really look forward to 2022 and into 2023. Now that you have more people on the farm you can get so much more done and quicker too.
Well done !!!! Congratulations guys ! Did you guys cover the screws to avoid rust going into our water? I couldn’t see in the video, if not my sugestión is to cover them with Naval Epoxy Glue, you should be able to find it there as this glue is specially for protecting boats from water ! Lola is the one who is taking most advantage the land !!! 🥂
You're doing a great job out there! Love it that you're trying to learn and do everything yourselves. Keep on doing it! Can I give you one piece of advice? I saw you screwing the rain roof to the framework in the lower gutters. Yes, it's the strongest. But it's also the place where most of the water will flow through. So you increase your chances of it leaking through. Nothing to worry with this setup, put I would advise otherwise when building the houses. Here in The Netherlands I believe we always screw such panels on the upper curves so water doesn't run past it. Use special longer screws with a rubber grommet and it will seal perfectly. Good luck and keep up the good work and great spirits! Tobias
Yup, screws are definitely meant to go on the tops like you say, and it should be the proper roofing screws you describe. I was also wondering about that "side slope" they built in, it won't have any effect, since water will flow straight down along the curves of the roof. :)
Does it get windy up there? I worry that those small screws on your rain roof won’t hold up to a strong breeze. Maybe some additional longer screws and some washers to spread the load of a strong wind out over more of the clear roof material?
Not sure how the lay of the land is, however, if you can get your water tanks above your housing structures high enough, you will not need electric to feed water to those structures. A buddy of ours had 4500 gal of water storage, that was about 100 feet higher than his house. The water pressure inside the house was great. Without knowing how it worked, you would have thought there was an electric water pump in the system. Gravity will do the job if you can work with it! Depending on the height difference, 30 lbs, or more, is easily obtainable.
Sapphireduo 02, 1 psi (of water pressure) = 2.31 feet (of head pressure). It means, roughly, that for every 2 1/3 feet that the water storage tanks are elevated, above the level where the water is to be used, 1 pound of pressure is gained. That is why water towers are high in the air or on top of buildings. However, having a long downward slope, with a smaller pipe and water fixture at the end of the slope, can raise the pressure enough to be useable. Illustrated by "Offgrid With Doug and Stacy" on RUclips. Their main water system comes from their barn roof, into (a 100gal first flush container) then into 2 - 1,500gal storage containers. The water flows, on demand, through a 2-inch pipe, to their house and other buildings. The storage tanks' bottoms are only about 10-feet above the level of the kitchen faucet (10 feet of head), however the sloped distance is easily 1/2 mile. Then they have a small-bore water faucet in the kitchen. This arrangement generates full water pressure in the kitchen. As Doug says: "No pumps; no problems." You could check out their RUclips channel and e-mail them for more info. They have been living off-grid in Missouri for over 8 years. Doug has constructed all their buildings using simple tools (except the barn), and has lots of "how-to" videos.
Nothing like having your own place under the sun with so much beauty all around, and doing the real stuff of life. All the layers are peeled away when you work with the land. You're doing awesome guys, and on so many levels!
One of the things I would build on that property is an elevated cabana with a roof. It would be a great place to relax and enjoy the view. It could also be a good place to mount wireless antennae for internet and mobile and collect water. Below the elevated deck you could store your tractor and gardening gear. Hang hammocks 15 feet up in the shade. Add a coffee and wine bar up there too. Build your shed with 4 telephone poles in the corners sunk into cement as the start of an elevated cabana...?
Hi guys, you guys are working pretty fast. Already can see the rain roof coming along just fine. The property is big and beautiful . I wish I was over there. Wishing you the best and God bless, May all your dreams come true 😘❤️👍👍
We learn best by doing! Every step of this process will be building on your knowledge and skills. We love watching you guys and look forward to figuring out how to help out. 😉✌️
Everyone's going to have an opinion and a better way of doing things. Of course, it doesn't hurt to listen to suggestions, but in the end you said it - it's about you two learning and living your dream. Enjoy every minute! You guys are doing awesome!
@@ya472 Do not stop now... educate a Chemist... Please. Also, Boric Acid is added to certain building products to promote insect (termite./ant) deterrent. Unfortunately, with the Styrofoam products as such, the material is weakened. It does not just dissipate.
@@yousurf374 If you insist. Two points: A) Boric Acid is diluted with water, so two months of rain will wash all traces away, especially in sand. b) wherever the Boric Acid is washed, as in downhill, it will kill all soil creatures. ps: it won`t evaporate.
My friend just got robbed on her sailboat in Panama by gunpoint.. She's lucky she's alive robbed of everything electronics, phone, wallet, GPS, even the food and clothes off her back. Pray for Hollie.
Totally enjoying your progress. I love how you start your day by acknowledging your love for each other in the beautiful environment that will soon be your home.
Ok I'm old but I had to laugh when you said how hard the work was because you only had hand tools. How do you think it was before those nice battery operated tools you have. LOL
Y'all are AWESOME! Everyone loves you guys! Thought about a generator? I'm so impressed by your spirit and drive Jordon. Always looking forward to the next video! Keep up the great work! It's fun and exciting to watch! See u guys in March! (hopefully). Thanks for sharing everything! Health and happiness 😎 ✌️❤️🙏
Great job on the water collection! You can use that same type of foundation frame for solar panels for power. Also consider wind power as an added benefit. Being on a mountain you are in the perfect place for wind power to make up for cloudy days! Then add a battery bank shed. Keep Going! You are doing great!
DOH! It seems counter intuitive but if you had screwed the corrugated roofing on at the top of the roll (only enough to keep it secure not tighten it down flush) instead of at the bottom where it actually touches the wood, it won't leak and also won't rot the wood so quickly.. Maybe next time. :)
When you build things like this with multiple post along a wall, you only use Pythagoras' theorem for the corners, then you use a string line from the corners to place the inside holes.
One gallon of water weighs 8.8lbs. You need to place the water tanks on reinforced concrete! Don't make the mistake on placing them on anything else unless you want to replace then every year. Also, recommend a leaning roof ro protect from sun.
Remember to put a gutter in the lower part to divert the water to a corner. Remember that the roof is undulating. Tilting the roof will not solve the water direction.
All that wood is going to rot in the ground. Cement would've been better. 6month replacement video coming up. I'll be in boquete in Jan. Maybe buy some land like you two. Possible have time to help you.
Love this! Lola under the rain roof! I bought a small bungalow and some land 30+ years ago when I was 25. I had a barn built for my horse, my life long dream, and my cat did the same thing Lola did! Thanks Mom, I love my new house!
This month and the following months you wil get not much rain. I recommend to order a water truck to fill up at leat least half of the tanks. Ask at the Palacio Municipal the address and contact numbers.
Robert Berding we’ve looked at weather data and done out the math with the square footage of roof. It should be enough as long as we’re done by the 15th
Is there NO back up water supply at all??? You can not count on just rain water for water supply and what will you do for drinking water that is safe to drink? Off Grid is one thing safety is other thing.
Roy Howdyshell we live on an island on the Caribbean side of Panama, and rely solely on our rain catchment off of the roof. We have two 1100 liter tanks, and have no problem with the amount of water collected. We use a large particulate filter, followed by a carbon filter, and finally an infrared filter that zaps all contamination out of water. They are going to be fine with the volume of water that will be collected for now, and can always add additional tanks as needed.
I built a shed once and put it on top of cement blocks with a wood piece inside to nail to. Maybe do that when you build more permanent stuff. I want to sit inside your greenhouse when its raining!
loveee how happy Lola is you guys goodness haha so beautiful to see also. genius's you are, two uses in one for your rain roof..love it. the view tho!! Thats where dreams are made you two.
Funny story; I was calling to cancel my cell phone with a Canadian company (Koodo) and the customer service rep asked why. I told him because my wife and I were selling everything to move to Mexico. I said we had been following several RUclipsrs and were inspired to pull the plug early on our retirement (were in our 50's). The funny part; the call center was in El Slavador and he said he followed this couple 'the nomads or something' and I said The Nomadic Movement? And he said 'Yes, we love them here!'. 2 degrees of separation huh? Lol
Hey. With your rain roof the fixings are meant to be in the high points of the plastic not the low points. As heaps of water will now go past the screws and rust them and two go into the roof and cause rot. keep up the good work
Jordan I personaly would build a geo dome befor a yurt style , strong structures and uses shorter lumber. All ya do is bolt triangles together. A lot easier on the both of you during constuction.
if you are going to start a construction make sure you make it out of cinder block is better for the weather conditions there, wood is not the best material for central america and block and concrete is cheap, again have a panamenian friend to find you a cheap albanil for about 5 dollars the square metro of construction, make you design thinking of sewer and water first there is plenty videos in youtube to start .
Maybe you could fill a tank with water every time you go to town and if your parking you truck up hill, than just run a hose or pipe down to the tanks and let gravity do the work. Just a thought...
Thank goodness you have all these amazing followers who can give great advice. How beautiful Have you thought of placing buckets around to collect water for your concrete? Anything extra will help
Happy Saturday! Just a heads up: if you're interested in traveling El Salvador with us, there are only 3 rooms left! Click the link here for more info: www.thenomadicmovement.com/el-salvador-retreat
We're so excited to adventure with you guys in just a few months!
Have A Great Weekend
Kaylee Jordan and Lola
14:30 Lola 😍
So Happy, Proud & Excited for you 3💗
The DREAM is GROWING 🌱
The SHINE IN YOUR 👀 says it All!
You are GLOWING🌞
👋Can see your BRIGHT LIGHTS all the way from a Northern Alberta🇨🇦Canadian 🌨SNOWSTORM ☃️❄
👏✌🙏
I have done this before.....if you dig a trench in the ghse, you can walk through it, and reach all the parts of it.....of course, making it higher may have been better.
In the future, a pit with black plastic in it, and a simple brush/plastic roof if even needed, will make an adequate water tank. A good water filter for your drinking water is a requisite anyway.
Yes, I studied sewage systems, construction, and related subjects for a very long time. I think if you study foam cement, aircrete on you tube for a while, you will find something that will be very useful to the panamanians.......I have a good way to make stained glass effect art with greeenhouse plastic, btw....Yes, I am an inventor and an artist, and i do hope you have fun down there but i am staying here......good luck to you.
Bro, I've been a carpenter for 25 years and I still sketch structures, etc. out on paper and check measurements first. Pencil and paper don't cost much and may save you $.
Guys priority is everything ! Your doing fine Wish I could send photos of my year building my off grid organic farm in Peru. We did provisional buildings first so we could start food production. We started building our Permanent stone barn last week for the donkeys and alpacas. It alot of work but so satisfying in the end. The locals are blown away because here everything is in rows. We have raised bed gardens in the shape of flowers. We also companion plant, square ft garden, And its incredibily beautiful and productive. Next is the green house then my stone cottage castle. Yup why not? Im 66 and still want to live in a castle but it will only be 200 sq ft lol. Keep up the good work. You will see your dreams come true
i like to see it, congrats.
Do you have a RUclips channel ?? You should 💗 would love to see you farm
RUclips channel!
@@debbiblakeslee2373 I am 66 and can barely navigate you tube let alone create. I have a 14 year old grandson who might be able to pull it off. Im the idea person. It would be fun though to share. Its incredibly beautiful. I promise I will try to find a way.
I totally understand 💕
G’day from Australia, you guys did a great job but if l may offer you a little advice. You need to run battens aroundthe outer edges on top of the poly carbonate. The wind is going to catch the edges and rip it off in pieces. Also you need to get roofing screws. They have a rubber washer that sits between the screw and roofing material. And when you screw them in you screw into the ridge. Just trying to give a little helpful advice. Wishing you all the best
I just commented this to someone else who´s doing rainwater catchment. Try to never mix city water and rain water in the same tank because somehow the mix causes algae to grow. So if you would sometimes have to carry city water to your land, keep it separate
Filtration canister at every container. with a faucet to check purity, bugs, dirt, don't want contaminants in your containers.
great suggestion! Just don't even let the stuff get into the containers in the first place
The home water here in panama is really clean, you can even drink from the toilet
"at the end of the day we're just two people playing around in the dirt" ... It's glorious to experience such a thing. At the same time I learned the hard lesson that it's generally not a good idea to reinvent the wheel again and again and again.
By way of example, I cringed watching you at the beginning of this video burying untreated soft woods in the dirt. In at most a couple of years they will be rotted and the structure you are building will fall over and have to be rebuilt. There's a reason people put structures on blocks above the wet dirt.
Build this wonderful paradise, but do your homework/research before picking up spade, hammer and saw, to make sure your building strategies are appropriate to the environment.
Lucky dog
Kaylee & Jordan you both are such positive people. I wish nothing but success for you & your homestead. 👏💕
just a little note when screwing down you should use rubber washers with them, It
will reduce the chance of ripping up in bad weather
Sooooo much love and support for you guys. Work hard, play hard that's the way to go. Girl, you're smile is contagious.
RIGHT. Love it
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Love what you guys are doing.
Pythagoras doesn’t lie! The best way to use it is to work with a triangle that has 1 leg of 3 units and the second leg of 4 units. The diagonal will be 5 units (3x3)+(4x4)=25. The sq. Root of 25 is 5. Multiples work also. If your structure is to be 20’x 30’ pound a stake (A) where you want your 1st corner and attach 1 string 30’ long and a 2nd string 40’ long and lay them out roughly where you want your structure. Now take a string 50’ long and stretch it between the ends of strings 1&2 making all 3 string tight and you will have a square corner. Pound stakes to secure the lines (X&Y). Measure from the square corner 30’ along one string and pound a stake (B). Measure 20’ along the 2nd string and pound a stake (C). Measure 20’ from stake B and 30’ from stake C and pound a stake (D) where they meet. You should now have an outline of a 20’x30’ structure. As a final check before building measure the diagonals; A to D should equal B to C.
I would be happy to help you with your drawings if you like. Email bikeitlist@shaw.ca
Pick up some clear hose in town and use it for a water level It will help you with your projects. I am a retired surveyor living in Nicaragua good luck.
Hey glad you found you some land. Thought I would give you a couple of tips. If you are using 2 x 4 for your rafters turn them up on edge they will be a lot stouter it won't take very long spaning the distance you have they will bow down laying flat. Also I would suggest putting your rain roof closer and making it taller so you can put a first flush system on. That will keep things from being washed into your tanks like bugs and bird poop. It will be a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it.
^This.
My número uno (#1) concern for you both is getting your Citizenship/Permits/ect. in order and being 100% in the clear for this project so that "Later Down The Road" the Panamanian Government/Officials will not be able to confiscate your land/project under some **"hidden" Regulations/Laws/Defaults/Violations/Fines.** Please don't take this in any form of negative thoughts but please just make sure 100% with you Lawyer that everything is going to be 100% OK. You both are Wonderful Fabulous People and are constantly in my prayers for Good Happy Blessings!
Love the spirit and courage with you guys! Some questions & suggestions...
Did you ever consider just digging out a shallow slopped PVC lined ground pond with a solar pump and filter instead?
Why build a low rain collection a few feet from the ground and not just build a functional structure with the same footprint high enough that you use to store supplies, tools and maybe in a pinch camp under, you can even store a water tank right under it and save on having to run pipes through your land.
The tanks are going to take a beating from the sun.. maybe you should have only bought one tank for now and just had it filled since you won't be needing that much water for the two of you while you only visit to build.
I think you need rubber washers on that corrugated plastic .. but at $40 a sheet, I would have actually been tempted to build the roof out of solar panels and used plastic inserts and silicone to make it watertight.
With enough water, power and basic shelter on site, you will save a lot of time and money by not having to constantly go up and down the mountain. BTW, do you feel safe there at night? Feel your stuff will disappear?
You guys keep up the good work. Always love waking up to a notification of a new video. The world really disappears around me and I am transported to a little piece of land in Panama 🇵🇦. I’m hoping to fly down to El Salvador to pass by and say hi to you guys while you guys are there in March. Stay positive and may the Force be with you 👍
LovEly to see Lola running around she’s having the best time loving the music your putting in 👍
Rubber washers on screws keep roof from leaking
I love the excitement in both your voices, it’s priceless. Best of luck !!
Work gloves, work gloves, work gloves
Tough hands need no gloves 💪🏼
@@matthewwarner9553 Yeah but a cut on the palm or fingers can wreck several days of work.
Working with bare hands is also fine and the bare minimum tools bit im only 19 and ive worked my whole life without gloves and i only work in shorts weldjng woodworking planting fixing stuff i do it all but without gloves cause putting in a nail with gloves is a pain
A libertarian here? Cool bro
I have been watching all the ads for you guys, trying to help in the only way I can, thanks for sharing your adventures ;)
Heather Sullivan awww you’re the best!
As do I, I wish more peeps would!! ❤️
Melissa Eileen Same 💪🏽💪🏽🤗🤗
I always enjoy watching the adventures of the nomadic movement. You two (& Lola) have great positive attitudes.
Never heard of a rain roof before. Wouldn't a piece of plastic on the sloped ground accomplish the same thing? Why have it so far from your tanks? Doesn't the rain fall over there too?🤔
I've watched a lot of DIY cabin, yurt, and tiny house builds on RUclips. Many people go straight into building the main structure, as if all they need is a roof over their heads. Then, after it's too late, they realize that there's no internal water fixtures, drains, toilet, shower/bath, kitchen sink, electrical outlets, refrigeration, microwave, cooking stove, etc. It's really difficult to install underground utilities underneath an existing structure. Anyone for an outhouse, river bathing, and campfire meals?🙄
If you ever redo to rain catcher try raising it up wit like 4 -6 feet more so you can use it as a greenhouse also so the top part catches rain while the bottom part gives you the ability to plant fresh vegetables its just an idea but great iob so far im loving it
The screws through your corrugated plastic are supposed to go through the peak of the ribs, not the valleys. Also they're not supposed to be cinched all the way down and should use rubber washers under the heads of the screws. I have used silicone caulk instead of the rubber washers, and that worked too, but a lot more hassle. If you find that it leaks, you can flip the sheets over and then the screw holes will be at the peak.
Did you think of charring the end of the wood 2x4 your putting in the ground it is a Japanese thecnique called ShShokyban it’s on you tube good job take care love seeing your progress
This kind of hard work can be so satisfying. You're building your dreams with your own two hands and it doesn't get more rewarding than that. Looking forward to what's next!
Was finally able to get caught up on some of your videos! Congrats on the property it looks AMAZING! love this!
Yes, water is your first priority, you guys are my inspiration! Line the foundations with landscaping blocks, they will last a very long time. Years from now these videos will show us how it’s done! Don’t forget entrance and separate exit! You will thank me later. Sending my best from Eugene Oregon
Put the tanks up on the hill by your roof and then build roof over barrels so tanks are higher to feed to house without pump.
I get so excited when I see a new post from you guys. Watching the transformation is awesome but I think with all the digging and such that you both need to invest in a good pair of leather gloves to prevent possible callouses on your hands. Just a thought.
Wind will pull those sheets off. I did not see any large washers and wind vibration will enlarge the screw holes until the panels fly away. Maybe you will be installing horizontal strapping later?
Hola! Love that you are taking on this adventure and enjoy your vids! I've lived here in Coronado for 8yrs. Not being picky and just making a couple observations having done some work here. I like to do a job once, I would have paid a guy to weld up aluminum studs as I can almost guarantee that would is going to rot and fairly quickly. The other consideration is the wind which will be picking up in the coming weeks. Couldn't tell if you were using the screws designed for metal roofing that has a gasket around it. I personally would over engineer the roof, extra cross beams and a ton of screws :) And, if you make it down this way please reach out to have a coffee! Have fun!
Love your enthusiasm it's how it gets done! One lil thing...it's really moistclimate and on your fence posts it would be worth it to add concrete or at least gravel to keep them from rotting out fast Earth to wood...
Good to hear about the concrete foundation for the water tanks. :) Your Land looks Beautiful!
Protect your dog from the fleas and ticks. And heartworm.
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Love the channel, one quick tip, install some kind of filtration with screen between the rain roof and the pipe to keep the bugs out.
ONLY install your water tanks on a solid concrete slab, surrounded by a low wall. NOT on rock & sand. No way to keep them from settling even.
hi guys do u get strong winds there from time to time if so make sure your rain roof is screwed down well maybe fill in the sides with wood sheeting to stop the wind from getting underneath and lifting the plastic sheets off
We are really enjoying watching you just go for it and make it work. So exciting guys. We rejoice with you every step of the way!
The key to all of this is that you are “doing”. You are not sitting in a chair somewhere watching a screen dreaming about it so hats off to you both! Who cares if in five years you have to rebuild something that is how we all learn. Yes, it so amazing to have the wisdom of the entire world from peps who are watching, but I can see how overwhelming that might feel even though it is super helpful. It is hard to risk, try and then learn. Thanks for sharing your adventures, they are fun to watch. That is one happy dog! My dogs are a tiny bit jealous 🐶
In the truest sense of the word, Namaste!!! Looks like a rich experience, have a blast
Great job guys, don’t matter what anyone said as long as you feel great about yourself. Fun watching your
It is so interesting to go back and see some of these older videos. You have grown so much over time.I really look forward to 2022 and into 2023. Now that you have more people on the farm you can get so much more done and quicker too.
Well done !!!! Congratulations guys !
Did you guys cover the screws to avoid rust going into our water? I couldn’t see in the video, if not my sugestión is to cover them with Naval Epoxy Glue, you should be able to find it there as this glue is specially for protecting boats from water !
Lola is the one who is taking most advantage the land !!! 🥂
You're doing a great job out there! Love it that you're trying to learn and do everything yourselves. Keep on doing it!
Can I give you one piece of advice? I saw you screwing the rain roof to the framework in the lower gutters. Yes, it's the strongest. But it's also the place where most of the water will flow through. So you increase your chances of it leaking through. Nothing to worry with this setup, put I would advise otherwise when building the houses. Here in The Netherlands I believe we always screw such panels on the upper curves so water doesn't run past it. Use special longer screws with a rubber grommet and it will seal perfectly. Good luck and keep up the good work and great spirits!
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Yup, screws are definitely meant to go on the tops like you say, and it should be the proper roofing screws you describe. I was also wondering about that "side slope" they built in, it won't have any effect, since water will flow straight down along the curves of the roof. :)
That sunset, indescribable. And Lola so happy. 💙💚💛
Does it get windy up there? I worry that those small screws on your rain roof won’t hold up to a strong breeze.
Maybe some additional longer screws and some washers to spread the load of a strong wind out over more of the clear roof material?
Good morning :) just a suggestion, use pressure treated, redwood or treat the wood in contact with the ground. Termites or more.
Put the rain roof higher so you can use all the space under it.
Not sure how the lay of the land is, however, if you can get your water tanks above your housing structures high enough, you will not need electric to feed water to those structures. A buddy of ours had 4500 gal of water storage, that was about 100 feet higher than his house. The water pressure inside the house was great. Without knowing how it worked, you would have thought there was an electric water pump in the system. Gravity will do the job if you can work with it! Depending on the height difference, 30 lbs, or more, is easily obtainable.
Sapphireduo 02,
1 psi (of water pressure) = 2.31 feet (of head pressure).
It means, roughly, that for every 2 1/3 feet that the water storage tanks are elevated, above the level where the water is to be used, 1 pound of pressure is gained. That is why water towers are high in the air or on top of buildings.
However, having a long downward slope, with a smaller pipe and water fixture at the end of the slope, can raise the pressure enough to be useable. Illustrated by "Offgrid With Doug and Stacy" on RUclips. Their main water system comes from their barn roof, into (a 100gal first flush container) then into 2 - 1,500gal storage containers. The water flows, on demand, through a 2-inch pipe, to their house and other buildings. The storage tanks' bottoms are only about 10-feet above the level of the kitchen faucet (10 feet of head), however the sloped distance is easily 1/2 mile. Then they have a small-bore water faucet in the kitchen. This arrangement generates full water pressure in the kitchen. As Doug says: "No pumps; no problems."
You could check out their RUclips channel and e-mail them for more info. They have been living off-grid in Missouri for over 8 years. Doug has constructed all their buildings using simple tools (except the barn), and has lots of "how-to" videos.
Looking good guys i think you need a filter setup before the water runs into the tanks ❤️
Nothing like having your own place under the sun with so much beauty all around, and doing the real stuff of life. All the layers are peeled away when you work with the land. You're doing awesome guys, and on so many levels!
Can use it dry or mix with water :1/2 cup DE in gal water-spray under the tanks and around the foundation.Must be applied on dry days without rain.
One of the things I would build on that property is an elevated cabana with a roof. It would be a great place to relax and enjoy the view. It could also be a good place to mount wireless antennae for internet and mobile and collect water. Below the elevated deck you could store your tractor and gardening gear. Hang hammocks 15 feet up in the shade. Add a coffee and wine bar up there too. Build your shed with 4 telephone poles in the corners sunk into cement as the start of an elevated cabana...?
Love to see you guy making your life the way you want it. A blessing indeed.
For driving in screws get yourself an impact driver and save the drill for drilling holes, you wont regret it.
Came here to say the same. You can also use an impact driver to drill by using an adapter. Mine works great.
so proud of you guys.!!! I can't wait to see this beautiful vision come full circle
I tried to see if you put washers under the screw heads to keep from ripping out of the plastic but couldn't see any.
Overwhelmed with excitement and positive vibrations.
You guys are a pleasure to watch. Lola is so happy.
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Hi guys, you guys are working pretty fast. Already can see the rain roof coming along just fine. The property is big and beautiful . I wish I was over there. Wishing you the best and God bless, May all your dreams come true 😘❤️👍👍
We learn best by doing! Every step of this process will be building on your knowledge and skills. We love watching you guys and look forward to figuring out how to help out. 😉✌️
Loving your adventure. What an amazing spot. What potential. Awesome guys.
Everyone's going to have an opinion and a better way of doing things. Of course, it doesn't hurt to listen to suggestions, but in the end you said it - it's about you two learning and living your dream. Enjoy every minute! You guys are doing awesome!
how about also doing a tarp and cattle trough for non potable catchment for cement mixing water and such. wouldn't be much.
Top your sand with a thin layer of concrete to prevent ants and mice or other from taking up residence.
@YouSurf 2 They are preparing for two months of rain, and boric acid crystals won't survive that.
@@ya472 Really? Boric acid crystals under the tubs.... what, they gonna evaporate?
@@yousurf374 LOL I don't have time to edumacate, but you can Google it.
@@ya472 Do not stop now... educate a Chemist... Please.
Also, Boric Acid is added to certain building products to promote insect (termite./ant) deterrent. Unfortunately, with the Styrofoam products as such, the material is weakened. It does not just dissipate.
@@yousurf374 If you insist. Two points: A) Boric Acid is diluted with water, so two months of rain will wash all traces away, especially in sand. b) wherever the Boric Acid is washed, as in downhill, it will kill all soil creatures. ps: it won`t evaporate.
Your land is a classic setting to make home. The gratitude for the beauty in this setting will keep you inspired. Infinite Loving Blessings
That sunset was insane. I am so excited to watch your progress!!!
Thanks for bringing us along on your rain roof build journey. You're just down there living our dream lol. Miss you guys.
My friend just got robbed on her sailboat in Panama by gunpoint.. She's lucky she's alive robbed of everything electronics, phone, wallet, GPS, even the food and clothes off her back. Pray for Hollie.
Totally enjoying your progress. I love how you start your day by acknowledging your love for each other in the beautiful environment that will soon be your home.
So HAPPY for you guys!!! The land is beautiful,
Ok I'm old but I had to laugh when you said how hard the work was because you only had hand tools. How do you think it was before those nice battery operated tools you have. LOL
Very true!!!!
Wonder if hand cranked drills are still manufactured anywhere in the world? They did work on pine.
@@hd-xc2lz I don't know if they still make them but I still own 2 different styles of them. LOL
@@stevec2665 I'm seriously jealous, Steve, mine disappeared in a move 2 years ago. Those things were built to last.
Y'all are AWESOME! Everyone loves you guys! Thought about a generator? I'm so impressed by your spirit and drive Jordon. Always looking forward to the next video! Keep up the great work! It's fun and exciting to watch! See u guys in March! (hopefully). Thanks for sharing everything! Health and happiness 😎 ✌️❤️🙏
Nowhere close to a million.
Missing a couple zeros kiddo..... 😄
@@jd4evapodcast86 you're right. My bad! Sorry. Saw that number and got excited for them!! I'm gonna change that! Thanks. Health and happiness
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@@kimberlyearly8918 right u r. Sorry. Health and happiness
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Great job on the water collection! You can use that same type of foundation frame for solar panels for power. Also consider wind power as an added benefit. Being on a mountain you are in the perfect place for wind power to make up for cloudy days! Then add a battery bank shed. Keep Going! You are doing great!
DOH! It seems counter intuitive but if you had screwed the corrugated roofing on at the top of the roll (only enough to keep it secure not tighten it down flush) instead of at the bottom where it actually touches the wood, it won't leak and also won't rot the wood so quickly.. Maybe next time. :)
3,4,5 is the easiest way of remembering how to set out 90° lines. :)
When you build things like this with multiple post along a wall, you only use Pythagoras' theorem for the corners, then you use a string line from the corners to place the inside holes.
One gallon of water weighs 8.8lbs. You need to place the water tanks on reinforced concrete! Don't make the mistake on placing them on anything else unless you want to replace then every year. Also, recommend a leaning roof ro protect from sun.
Remember to put a gutter in the lower part to divert the water to a corner. Remember that the roof is undulating. Tilting the roof will not solve the water direction.
All that wood is going to rot in the ground. Cement would've been better. 6month replacement video coming up. I'll be in boquete in Jan. Maybe buy some land like you two. Possible have time to help you.
Love this! Lola under the rain roof! I bought a small bungalow and some land 30+ years ago when I was 25. I had a barn built for my horse, my life long dream, and my cat did the same thing Lola did! Thanks Mom, I love my new house!
I love you guys but the wood in the ground isn't gonna last long. I would do something about it now or you will have rotting very shortly
This month and the following months you wil get not much rain. I recommend to order a water truck to fill up at leat least half of the tanks. Ask at the Palacio Municipal the address and contact numbers.
Robert Berding we’ve looked at weather data and done out the math with the square footage of roof. It should be enough as long as we’re done by the 15th
Is there NO back up water supply at all??? You can not count on just rain water for water supply and what will you do for drinking water that is safe to drink? Off Grid is one thing safety is other thing.
Roy Howdyshell we live on an island on the Caribbean side of Panama, and rely solely on our rain catchment off of the roof. We have two 1100 liter tanks, and have no problem with the amount of water collected. We use a large particulate filter, followed by a carbon filter, and finally an infrared filter that zaps all contamination out of water. They are going to be fine with the volume of water that will be collected for now, and can always add additional tanks as needed.
They’re 15 minutes from a filtered water fill up. They’ve been filling the van for years, they know how to haul water.
Love your journey. I am excited to see it develop. Best of luck.
Gods paintings are what ive called sunsets sense i was a kid. Always so beautiful!! Awesome view.
It is amazing - congrats! Caulk the screws through the plastic panels so the wood doesn't rot below them
I built a shed once and put it on top of cement blocks with a wood piece inside to nail to. Maybe do that when you build more permanent stuff. I want to sit inside your greenhouse when its raining!
loveee how happy Lola is you guys goodness haha so beautiful to see also. genius's you are, two uses in one for your rain roof..love it. the view tho!! Thats where dreams are made you two.
Way to go y'all!!! I can't wait for the next video. Your views are amazingly stunning, and yes, God is good!! ~Love & Peace~
Funny story; I was calling to cancel my cell phone with a Canadian company (Koodo) and the customer service rep asked why. I told him because my wife and I were selling everything to move to Mexico. I said we had been following several RUclipsrs and were inspired to pull the plug early on our retirement (were in our 50's). The funny part; the call center was in El Slavador and he said he followed this couple 'the nomads or something' and I said The Nomadic Movement? And he said 'Yes, we love them here!'. 2 degrees of separation huh? Lol
Hello guys ! Love to watch your videos! I hope that you can start collecting water soon..rainy season here in Panama is only from May to December
Lola is so funny. She said that root isn't going to stop me. Then she grabbed it and pulled it out and took off. So funny 😂😂😂😂😁😁😁
Hey. With your rain roof the fixings are meant to be in the high points of the plastic not the low points. As heaps of water will now go past the screws and rust them and two go into the roof and cause rot.
keep up the good work
You guys and videos are so inspirational
Jordan I personaly would build a geo dome befor a yurt style , strong structures and uses shorter lumber. All ya do is bolt triangles together. A lot easier on the both of you during constuction.
if you are going to start a construction make sure you make it out of cinder block is better for the weather conditions there, wood is not the best material for central america and block and concrete is cheap, again have a panamenian friend to find you a cheap albanil for about 5 dollars the square metro of construction, make you design thinking of sewer and water first there is plenty videos in youtube to start .
Maybe you could fill a tank with water every time you go to town and if your parking you truck up hill, than just run a hose or pipe down to the tanks and let gravity do the work. Just a thought...
Looks great but i would use washers so the screws dont pop threw when the wind blows..✌❤❤✌
Thank goodness you have all these amazing followers who can give great advice.
How beautiful
Have you thought of placing buckets around to collect water for your concrete? Anything extra will help