Thanks for the shoutout Mike. Sometimes I get the same comparison in my comments. When I first started building my house last year, it was actually cheaper to build than a stick framed house. There is no plywood, no roofing, and no siding. Fast forward to now, lumber is cheap again and concrete got expensive. But all that aside, there is no comparison; and this is coming from a guy that has been building with wood since I was 12. There are many areas that could really benefit from full ICF builds, between tornado's, hurricanes, forest fires, earthquakes, etc. My area doesn't see any of them, but I will benefit just from the energy efficiency and that is worth it in itself. You're doing a good job recognizing the benefits of ICF. I hope to use the radius blocks soon for a small castle for the kids on the island. Good job with the Yacht
A castle on the island would be pretty cool! I think another issue we always noticed is that people never had a problem spending more on the things they could see like high end flooring or bathroom fixtures or counters, but always struggle spending more money on a wall. When the house is all said and done, to them, it's just a painted wall. We found a lot of times that by backing down the budget for flooring and things like that, we could really even out the cost compared to stick frame. Can't wait to see the pour on your roof. Going to be awesome.
Aside from a concrete company in Wisconsin, this is my favorite channel to watch. Thank you for all the hours of laughs and lessons. You have to be one of the biggest hidden gems of YT.
Real cool that you mentioned Jesse. He's another guy that will tackle any project, not matter what, even if he's never done it before. I learned of his channel by watching his good friend Andrew Camarata. BTW Jesse' dad, RUclipsr Dan Wheeler (& his wife) are building an ICF home with a stick built roof. All great people to watch!
I love Jesse's channel, he is by far a man of few words but everything he says is very informative .You my friend and your family are truly a joy to watch. apples and oranges the pairing is amazing.
Preach it Brother !!! Native Texan (yes, been thru Tornadoes and the "Pea Green Skies") but more importantly, an Aerospace Engineer that has lived in many Countries and most (like here in the Riviera) in "Concrete Houses". While not "ICF" (straight rebar straight pours ... the Germans figured out how to build modular full wall forms to aid in speed ... with surfaces that are "treated" so reusable house after house), they are truly wonderful !!! That includes concrete houses in Israel that withstood 2 Gulf Wars and a SCUD missile landing about 1km from my house ... took out a few windows but no real damage. Like you, I truly wish folks would re-build in ICF methods (or build new of course) after all the destruction by storms ... BTW, since I was in "The Holy Land", you might have taken advice from "Noah" and laid a keel ... LOL And be advised if you had, it actually would "float" (D-Day invasion ships included "Concrete Ships" towed to Normandy by Tugs and once there their bottoms were knocked out, sank in place and became the Pier System for off loading Cargo/Troops later ... and they are still there !!! Always wanted to be "President for a Day" ... just so I could read to our fellow citizens the story of "The 3 little Pigs" ... ICF is the best !!! Bon chance Mike !!!
The Villages here in central Florida are using poured concrete walls on certain houses they build. Also in the process of building several large school complexes with the poured walls. They built their own plant to make the walls. Check out "The Villages" on RUclips. and look for "Middleton" videos.
@@russellp4160 Good to know ... I like The Villages (my Sis lives there and enjoy visiting). Sure better than standard wood framing ... will check out the Video. There are a few on ICF homes on YT as well showing an ICF home standing with others totally destroyed for miles around after E5's go thru.
I am doing an addition on my house with the Steel Rib System (SRS) from Lite Deck. It is a clear span 24' deck over a basement. Besides cost I looked at future maintenance costs, HVAC requirements, weatherproof/drainage, and rot resistance. Concrete outperforms all other options. Engineered correctly you can have a basement under a garage with this system. I would highly recommend looking at Helix Steel micro rebar. The engineers at Lite Form introduced me to the product and it greatly reduces the need for traditional rebar.
Lol ! Morning mike! It's coming along. And that's crazy on the water pump. I owned a 1960 Ford f100 and I had a hydronic Line go bad ony clutch. The only place to have the right one was the town Ford dealer it was up in thier attic of all places . Crazy . And I didnt know the pro bar it used on body work .lol
Hey Mike heads up on the opening. Running to many screws through the plywood on from the concrete side will make it very difficult to take the form apart with concrete in the way. Screw only the center post's on the concrete side and use a duct tape wrap all the way around to hold the corners in. You'll thank me later.😁👍
With regards to your "hull" flare, there's a product called wacky wood, flexply,etc. It's plywood that bends along one axis and able to form curves. Can be sourced from Packard Wood Products in Ohio. May or may not be worth checking out, may cost a small fortune or not available in time for the Yatch. Just giving options. Looking forward to the yatch and backhoe videos!🤛💪💪
The Paddle Boat That will stand in the Forest for Many, Many Ice Cream Seasons. That System is Hands down the Ultimate way to Build a Home in my Mind, especially if there are concerns of Severe Weather, Heavy Snow Loads, the List could go on. However, Different Strokes for Different Folks, be it Financial Reasons, Material Availability, personal preference who cares, if Your Building it Build it how You see fit. Keep It Safe Out There Fella
Why is it when my wife says, everything is just fine, I find myself living in fear just in case I have done something, (no idea what) wrong! 🤣😂 Strongly agree with your comment about building with ICF, does a really good job for insulation and if the concrete is poured properly, its really strong. Can't understand why when you live constantly in an area with hurricanes, that you still continue to build with what is basically, flat pack housing. Me I would be doing what you have done with your boat house, put 1/2 under ground, but build totally with ICF and a flat roof.
There's a lot of things you have to look at up front cost maybe more but look at maintenance efficiency for heating and cooling and how long will the building last concrete don't rot what does
Mike, I built the lower level of my vacation home with ICF. In 2008, it was difficult to find a contractor with ICF experience. I ended up hiring someone who then attended the manufacturer's training. I still believe it is a great system. In 2008, ICF floors and roofs were not widely advertised, so I went with stick framing for the upper level. If I knew then what I know now, I would have ICF the entire structure. The house is on the west coast, and I am constantly repairing weather damage to the wood components.
Hey Mike, first I have to say how much I like your battery powered Dewalt hammer that can also be used as a screw gun. I have to agree with you whole heartedly about people wanting to spend money on the "pretty" stuff but skimp on what the "pretty" stuff is going into. I'm talking about the stuff in the ground mostly such ad foundation waterproofing and drainage. I sometimes will give my ideas that I have used and know they work, but they cost more. A few years later I hear about the same people complaining about water in their newly finished basement. They ask for my recommendations, and I just say, dig it up and do what I told you to do when you asked the first time that was going to cost too much. I am watching Jesse's ICF house videos. I have so many questions, but I know he will answer everyone as he progresses.
I watch Jesse and his Dad. They both have an Awesome Home build. Jesse does have an awesome build going. But so Do You. I love the channel always tinkering or building something Cool..Keep doing what Your Doing Mike, Its awesome. Great Video as always...
Because it’ll be beautiful and unique Mike, these types of projects are not easy or cheap otherwise everyone would do it ( most people couldn’t ) It takes commitment, patience, imagination and skill to achieve. I’m a Brit and I fully intend to book a week or two in this woodland boat ( it’s on my bucket list ! )👍.Keep at it please 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
I feel that you are doing the build to perfection! Love it! Look forward to maybe renting it for a week and enjoying the scenery while relaxing! You go BUD. Awesome 👌 👏
A word about tracking (your pistons) - I've seen many times the tracking standing still but the item keeps moving along! I watch all your videos but only comment on some and that's not to say I don't find you to be a workaholic on a successful mission. I admire all you do, family interaction (including MIKE "DP"!) Keep going/thanks!!!
Great video, great looking place as well, it's going to be a beauty of a place. I think the saw-saw was used on the front/back steering car project. And Jesse Muller is a ICF building beast, with his own house build, his mum and dad's ICF build and then his new build project, again ICF. A great channel to watch not just for the building but like you, repairing what he gets to get the job done. Both yours and Jesse's channels are very entertaining but also very interesting and knowledgeable. Without these channels I'd be bored, being disabled (I work as and when I can) it's good to kill a few hours watching and learning new skills you show us, thanks.
I understand the logic behind the ICF system, it's your project, were just lucky enough to watch it come together, you could have built it out of matchsticks. Taken a lot longer to do but a unique selling point
ICF is new to me and from what I have seen on both your and Dirt Perfect's channels it is a sound investment - easy to use, great insulation and strong. Loving this boat build and the picturesque fall scenery.
Captain, you take on projects that are complex and require a lot of ingenuity. The final video will be a really cool boat that may not float too well, but will be an abnb attraction. Someone should send you a quality battery operated blower to clean up the construction site and weekly for the leaves. Great job as usual of explaining the construction concepts and ultimate goal.
Received my Shirts. I wore my Blue one yesterday doing yard work. Kept thinking, how would Mike do this if he were here? Is it Mike approved. Then you put the disclaimer out there about consult an expert. So confused!!!!!!!! Great Video and can't wait to watch Sundays video at the firehouse.
i like the ICF system. i am building my house with tilt wall concrete construction embedded with stone. i think if i was doing a second floor i would use icf for the floor for the 2nd floor.
Very cool build Mike! I was figuring the sawzall was back on the Subaru project somewhere, glad you found it. I once threw away a drill by mistake. Laid it on a shelf and it fell into the trash can, didn't notice.
Different building methods can give interesting discussion. We build a lot with concrete and bricks but recently you see a lot more timberframimg. Reason is Carbon Dioxide footprint. Wood takes a lot of CO2 when it is still a tree, and it doesn’t release a whole lot during cutting. Concrete however is known for heavy CO2 footprint, and also a lot of Radon radiation the first years after pooring. The dust from concrete with cutting and drilling also contains quarts, which can cause cancer when inhaled into your longs. Does this make concrete a bad material, absolutely not, because its strong and capable for carrying a structure, it is soundproof when you don’t have a connection with your neigbours like we have (70s build) and it is fire proof, also important. You got to choose the right method and material for the right reasons, and also what is available. There is a reason Scandinavian houses are build from pine, it grows there a lot, the same in the Black Forest in Germany or the Alps. Build like yours or Jesse Muller (I follow him too) are very interesting to see it in practice. Heads up with your boat Captain!
Cool to see the RUclips yacht again. That is one of the first videos I saw you do. Breaking ground on a boat in the woods. I thought what in the world is this fella doing 🤔 😳 😂...
I lived in a house built this way.. it saved my bacon more than once in a tornado... To me, spending slightly more on a banger of a build legit makes sense... Lookin amazeballs my dude!
Thank you Captain. For the up date. I do hope you tube will get them. Your input to you tube keeps them going. About time they did something to stop this. Love ya chit chat as you go.
Another great video sir. Hope you and the family are feeling and doing a lot better? I’m sure that you did not like being inside sick? I know I never do. Thank you again for all the great videos.
personally i would never do icf, the logistics alone make it a nightmare especially when i live in the mountains, (i do do solid poor but do it the old fashioned way shaped wall plywood and then fill it up with concrete) but doing block and mortar then filling the blocks in looks really good to. i think personally icf was a good option for you this is a boat themed cabin after all so a stick frame construction doesnt really fit the build. although it probably would be cheaper an 10+ times faster you cant really sacrifice doing it the right way/getting the look you want for a quick build. also lets be honest we all love the content so it gives us something to watch. have a good day mike and a good weekend loved the video.
Also i will add comparing apples to apples your concrete will crack regardles, a stick frame house wont concrete is porus and absorbs moisture unlike the traditional stick frame house heating and cooling wise with proper insulation both are similar in comparison because concret needs alot of heat to stay warm where as a traditional house wont but concrete stays way cooler in summer than a stick frame house(or at least uses less energy to do so) the icf house jessie is making will outlast most stick frame houses though. in all reality it boils down to budget, time frame, materials, and logistics. full icf houses like jessie is doing would have been great during hurrican ian, anyway i think your reasoning is sound and love the project
@@CaptainKleeman logistics such as nearest concrete plant cost to deliver concrete time it takes to deliver concrete or in my case (i live in the mountain and theres not really any access to fit a concrete truck) cost of crane etc. also have to factor getting icf delivered or if its even available (theres no-one local that makes icf) and also permitting/inspections and theres other miscellaneous things i diddnt mention.
One point people often don't get about ICF construction. Insect, mold, rot and other damage can't happen. The wood you're using Captain is the only weak link in the construction. There's several ways to keep the wood products safe. Coating all exposed wood frame surfaces with a layer of borax powder would help. Can't wait to see the concrete upper deck poured.
Ahoy Cap’n! T’wont be long now. My neighbor made a great batch of Elderberry wine this summer. It’s color is pure ruby red perfection. The sunlight passing through it has such clarity you can read “Ball Mason”… plain as day. My pint tasted just like Vineyard Pride… not too dry, not too sweet. By the time you’re ready to launch, it should be aged to perfection. So, Cap’n please advise. Should I go ahead and grab you a quart jar or not? Or, do you have some other plans for christening the YT Yacht on its inaugural launch? It’d be a shame to pass this once in a lifetime opportunity to immortalize the bow of a legendary boat with an equally extraordinary Mason Jar of fermented Ozark pride. Eh matey?
Listening to your comments about ICF is interesting. Never heard of it before (especially in the UK) - seems it's an upcoming thing here too (who knew)? 👀 If it's really that good at coping with whatever nature might throw at it, along with all the other benefits it offers, why wouldn't you use it for the rest of the yacht as well - wouldn't it save on maintenance and repairs later down the road? Love seeing this all come together - Looking good👌
Nice to see you back on the yacht, I am wondering if you were able, or did you obtain that spiral stairway that you found whilst clearing that site for DP? I put together a flat pack type and it was, well not cheap but nasty looking. Then decided to build a metal one with check plate steps and tube. Not easy but looked expensive and really good. So, some of your comments about costing makes a lot of sense you get what you pay for and start with strong walls and roof, they are fixed, made to last, then you can always upgrade the interior fittings afterwards when you have more time and money. Keep up the good work. Regards to family, stay safe and well.
You might want to think about an inperceptable slope in the concrete pour away from the upper floor outside walls to keep water from pooling after a rainstorm? Maybe even some deck level scuppers formed into the concrete as a finish detail?
You specifically called out the insulation properties of ICF in the pros. With your perimeter walkway you'll have the concrete part of the litedeck spanning both inside and outside the building envelope. Putting in a thermal break would compromise the span strength but solid concrete will compromise the insulation properties. Thoughts on that? Or just deal with the lower insulation performance as part of the cost of the unique structure design?
I think the ICF is neat. Out in Kansas they used it a lot after the tornadoes took all the regular houses. Greensburg I think was the town. If I ever get to build, maybe I can find a contractor.
according to the litedeck system/ specs it is perfectly capable to cantilever out past your support wall which would give you concrete all the way out to your edge of walkway then you could fill the angle in under edge with foam and carve to give you your radius
It would be the ideal situation, but doesn't allow it with the rebar schedule I have for this particular pour. Would definitely be the easiest way though
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Do we get charged for that sunset?😂 And was that curtsy for me?😂 Looking good Captain!! Happy Veterans Day Weekend to my Brothers and Sisters and to our Captain Kleeman UTube Family 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I worked for a company that builds icf homes for 10 years best I ever have seen in my 52 year life wish could build my own home if I could afford it would definitely be icf ! Are you going use radiant floor heat as well?
You use a ballpin hammer on wood and matts off road recovery uses a claw hammer on his metal projects. Not a critique just an observation. Great work!!
Mike tu et le meilleur rien que de te regarder c'est formidable tu nous fais rêver bravo tu feras un beau voyage 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🤗😘 de papy Gilbert de France bisous bisous
Hey Cap you were asking about how you can make a fake looking rivet for the boat have you ever looked at hobby Barn for head of the rivet. Just a thought Bud. As always good luck and God Bless.
Thanks for the shoutout Mike. Sometimes I get the same comparison in my comments. When I first started building my house last year, it was actually cheaper to build than a stick framed house. There is no plywood, no roofing, and no siding. Fast forward to now, lumber is cheap again and concrete got expensive. But all that aside, there is no comparison; and this is coming from a guy that has been building with wood since I was 12. There are many areas that could really benefit from full ICF builds, between tornado's, hurricanes, forest fires, earthquakes, etc. My area doesn't see any of them, but I will benefit just from the energy efficiency and that is worth it in itself. You're doing a good job recognizing the benefits of ICF. I hope to use the radius blocks soon for a small castle for the kids on the island. Good job with the Yacht
A castle on the island would be pretty cool!
I think another issue we always noticed is that people never had a problem spending more on the things they could see like high end flooring or bathroom fixtures or counters, but always struggle spending more money on a wall. When the house is all said and done, to them, it's just a painted wall. We found a lot of times that by backing down the budget for flooring and things like that, we could really even out the cost compared to stick frame.
Can't wait to see the pour on your roof. Going to be awesome.
Hello Jesse. I'm loving the video's buddy. I'm so excited to hear my favorite RUclipsrs coinciding with one another
Hello to you too Captain. I'm loving all your videos as well.
Jesse is an amazing guy. Full of heart and excellent ideas!
Aside from a concrete company in Wisconsin, this is my favorite channel to watch. Thank you for all the hours of laughs and lessons. You have to be one of the biggest hidden gems of YT.
Tools are never lost. They are exactly where you left them...wherever that is. Enjoy the videos.
Real cool that you mentioned Jesse. He's another guy that will tackle any project, not matter what, even if he's never done it before. I learned of his channel by watching his good friend Andrew Camarata. BTW Jesse' dad, RUclipsr Dan Wheeler (& his wife) are building an ICF home with a stick built roof. All great people to watch!
I love Jesse's channel, he is by far a man of few words but everything he says is very informative .You my friend and your family are truly a joy to watch. apples and oranges the pairing is amazing.
Preach it Brother !!! Native Texan (yes, been thru Tornadoes and the "Pea Green Skies") but more importantly, an Aerospace Engineer that has lived in many Countries and most (like here in the Riviera) in "Concrete Houses". While not "ICF" (straight rebar straight pours ... the Germans figured out how to build modular full wall forms to aid in speed ... with surfaces that are "treated" so reusable house after house), they are truly wonderful !!! That includes concrete houses in Israel that withstood 2 Gulf Wars and a SCUD missile landing about 1km from my house ... took out a few windows but no real damage.
Like you, I truly wish folks would re-build in ICF methods (or build new of course) after all the destruction by storms ... BTW, since I was in "The Holy Land", you might have taken advice from "Noah" and laid a keel ... LOL And be advised if you had, it actually would "float" (D-Day invasion ships included "Concrete Ships" towed to Normandy by Tugs and once there their bottoms were knocked out, sank in place and became the Pier System for off loading Cargo/Troops later ... and they are still there !!! Always wanted to be "President for a Day" ... just so I could read to our fellow citizens the story of "The 3 little Pigs" ... ICF is the best !!! Bon chance Mike !!!
The Villages here in central Florida are using poured concrete walls on certain houses they build. Also in the process of building several large school complexes with the poured walls. They built their own plant to make the walls. Check out "The Villages" on RUclips. and look for "Middleton" videos.
@@russellp4160 Good to know ... I like The Villages (my Sis lives there and enjoy visiting). Sure better than standard wood framing ... will check out the Video. There are a few on ICF homes on YT as well showing an ICF home standing with others totally destroyed for miles around after E5's go thru.
You have such a great sense of humor. 😂 I just finished watching Jesse's latest videos before tuning in here. Love your channel Captain. Thank you.
Thanks Joe!
I am doing an addition on my house with the Steel Rib System (SRS) from Lite Deck. It is a clear span 24' deck over a basement. Besides cost I looked at future maintenance costs, HVAC requirements, weatherproof/drainage, and rot resistance. Concrete outperforms all other options.
Engineered correctly you can have a basement under a garage with this system.
I would highly recommend looking at Helix Steel micro rebar. The engineers at Lite Form introduced me to the product and it greatly reduces the need for traditional rebar.
Love your explanation of ICF. Good Cheap Fast. Good and cheap not always fast. Good and fast not always cheap. Cheap and fast not always good.
Lol ! Morning mike! It's coming along. And that's crazy on the water pump. I owned a 1960 Ford f100 and I had a hydronic Line go bad ony clutch. The only place to have the right one was the town Ford dealer it was up in thier attic of all places . Crazy . And I didnt know the pro bar it used on body work .lol
Hey Mike heads up on the opening. Running to many screws through the plywood on from the concrete side will make it very difficult to take the form apart with concrete in the way. Screw only the center post's on the concrete side and use a duct tape wrap all the way around to hold the corners in. You'll thank me later.😁👍
No worries
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With regards to your "hull" flare, there's a product called wacky wood, flexply,etc. It's plywood that bends along one axis and able to form curves. Can be sourced from Packard Wood Products in Ohio. May or may not be worth checking out, may cost a small fortune or not available in time for the Yatch. Just giving options. Looking forward to the yatch and backhoe videos!🤛💪💪
Thanks
The Paddle Boat That will stand in the Forest for Many, Many Ice Cream Seasons. That System is Hands down the Ultimate way to Build a Home in my Mind, especially if there are concerns of Severe Weather, Heavy Snow Loads, the List could go on. However, Different Strokes for Different Folks, be it Financial Reasons, Material Availability, personal
preference who cares, if Your Building it Build it how You see fit. Keep It Safe Out There Fella
Thanks for the support David
Why is it when my wife says, everything is just fine, I find myself living in fear just in case I have done something, (no idea what) wrong! 🤣😂 Strongly agree with your comment about building with ICF, does a really good job for insulation and if the concrete is poured properly, its really strong. Can't understand why when you live constantly in an area with hurricanes, that you still continue to build with what is basically, flat pack housing. Me I would be doing what you have done with your boat house, put 1/2 under ground, but build totally with ICF and a flat roof.
Always amazing how much you accomplish by yourself!
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You are Right Robert. It has its advantages, but a lot of folks can't do a job that way. I like Mike's style.
It’s looking like a boat now! Pretty cool.
Thanks bill!
There's a lot of things you have to look at up front cost maybe more but look at maintenance efficiency for heating and cooling and how long will the building last concrete don't rot what does
Yup
Yes sir!! coming along quite nicely... still calling first!!
Thanks Eric
Kinda wild first week of November working in a t-shirt!
I know! As of today we are officially done with nice weather though. Lows in the 20s with sleet.
Mike, I built the lower level of my vacation home with ICF. In 2008, it was difficult to find a contractor with ICF experience. I ended up hiring someone who then attended the manufacturer's training. I still believe it is a great system. In 2008, ICF floors and roofs were not widely advertised, so I went with stick framing for the upper level. If I knew then what I know now, I would have ICF the entire structure. The house is on the west coast, and I am constantly repairing weather damage to the wood components.
Finding a contractor is still an issue today as well. Companies want to stay where they are comfortable
Hey Mike, first I have to say how much I like your battery powered Dewalt hammer that can also be used as a screw gun.
I have to agree with you whole heartedly about people wanting to spend money on the "pretty" stuff but skimp on what the "pretty" stuff is going into. I'm talking about the stuff in the ground mostly such ad foundation waterproofing and drainage. I sometimes will give my ideas that I have used and know they work, but they cost more. A few years later I hear about the same people complaining about water in their newly finished basement. They ask for my recommendations, and I just say, dig it up and do what I told you to do when you asked the first time that was going to cost too much.
I am watching Jesse's ICF house videos. I have so many questions, but I know he will answer everyone as he progresses.
I watch Jesse and his Dad. They both have an Awesome Home build. Jesse does have an awesome build going. But so Do You. I love the channel always tinkering or building something Cool..Keep doing what Your Doing Mike, Its awesome. Great Video as always...
Does Jesse dad have a channel I just started watching Jesse's channel recently..Tia
@@prestonfrady9259 Channel is dan wheeler
The "S.S. Capt. Mike" is shaping up for sure. Lots of prep work before the pour.
Getting closer!
Because it’ll be beautiful and unique Mike, these types of projects are not easy or cheap otherwise everyone would do it ( most people couldn’t ) It takes commitment, patience, imagination and skill to achieve. I’m a Brit and I fully intend to book a week or two in this woodland boat ( it’s on my bucket list ! )👍.Keep at it please 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
I feel that you are doing the build to perfection! Love it! Look forward to maybe renting it for a week and enjoying the scenery while relaxing! You go BUD. Awesome 👌 👏
Thanks Bobby
It was so exciting to see the point icf block go in on the bow.
Yeah it was!
A word about tracking (your pistons) - I've seen many times the tracking standing still but the item keeps moving along! I watch all your videos but only comment on some and that's not to say I don't find you to be a workaholic on a successful mission. I admire all you do, family interaction (including MIKE "DP"!) Keep going/thanks!!!
Great video, great looking place as well, it's going to be a beauty of a place. I think the saw-saw was used on the front/back steering car project. And Jesse Muller is a ICF building beast, with his own house build, his mum and dad's ICF build and then his new build project, again ICF. A great channel to watch not just for the building but like you, repairing what he gets to get the job done. Both yours and Jesse's channels are very entertaining but also very interesting and knowledgeable. Without these channels I'd be bored, being disabled (I work as and when I can) it's good to kill a few hours watching and learning new skills you show us, thanks.
I'm floored with all this progress Captain!
You've caught my 👁️by your unusual builds 👍keep them coming...
Thanks for watching
Very interesting, never seen the ICF system except on videos from Dirt Perfect and you, waiting to see the rest of the process.
It's great stuff!
I’ve got a buddy here in Cincinnati that has ICF home and it’s a fortress…super cheap to heat and cool and unbelievable quiet inside.
I understand the logic behind the ICF system, it's your project, were just lucky enough to watch it come together, you could have built it out of matchsticks. Taken a lot longer to do but a unique selling point
😂😂 now I wanna know the cost of comparison of that
Yes i follow Jesse he's doing an amazing build.Yours is coming along well done sir
I think it is just a matter of you like a challenge. It is not a coet or easy issue .Great work Mike love your videos.
ICF is new to me and from what I have seen on both your and Dirt Perfect's channels it is a sound investment - easy to use, great insulation and strong. Loving this boat build and the picturesque fall scenery.
Thanks heather
Enjoy your videos and learning a lot about ICF. Glad you're feeling better. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Captain, you take on projects that are complex and require a lot of ingenuity. The final video will be a really cool boat that may not float too well, but will be an abnb attraction. Someone should send you a quality battery operated blower to clean up the construction site and weekly for the leaves. Great job as usual of explaining the construction concepts and ultimate goal.
Someone did a while back. I just tend to not get distracted by leaves lol
Captain you commented I won a hoodie.Howdo I contact you.
@@robertmiller5448 you did not win a hoodie. we have not announced the winners yet.
Received my Shirts. I wore my Blue one yesterday doing yard work. Kept thinking, how would Mike do this if he were here? Is it Mike approved. Then you put the disclaimer out there about consult an expert. So confused!!!!!!!! Great Video and can't wait to watch Sundays video at the firehouse.
i like the ICF system. i am building my house with tilt wall concrete construction embedded with stone. i think if i was doing a second floor i would use icf for the floor for the 2nd floor.
Another great video Mike!
I am sure you know by now, but FYI......the audio was off just a bit from the video.
Very cool build Mike! I was figuring the sawzall was back on the Subaru project somewhere, glad you found it. I once threw away a drill by mistake. Laid it on a shelf and it fell into the trash can, didn't notice.
Oh that's crazy. I'm convinced I've done the same with tools I've never found lol
Different building methods can give interesting discussion. We build a lot with concrete and bricks but recently you see a lot more timberframimg. Reason is Carbon Dioxide footprint. Wood takes a lot of CO2 when it is still a tree, and it doesn’t release a whole lot during cutting.
Concrete however is known for heavy CO2 footprint, and also a lot of Radon radiation the first years after pooring. The dust from concrete with cutting and drilling also contains quarts, which can cause cancer when inhaled into your longs.
Does this make concrete a bad material, absolutely not, because its strong and capable for carrying a structure, it is soundproof when you don’t have a connection with your neigbours like we have (70s build) and it is fire proof, also important.
You got to choose the right method and material for the right reasons, and also what is available. There is a reason Scandinavian houses are build from pine, it grows there a lot, the same in the Black Forest in Germany or the Alps.
Build like yours or Jesse Muller (I follow him too) are very interesting to see it in practice.
Heads up with your boat Captain!
Cool to see the RUclips yacht again. That is one of the first videos I saw you do. Breaking ground on a boat in the woods. I thought what in the world is this fella doing 🤔 😳 😂...
😂😂 thanks for tagging along for that long!
@@CaptainKleeman You keep towing us around with a boat! 🤣
Love watching the yacht take shape.
I lived in a house built this way.. it saved my bacon more than once in a tornado... To me, spending slightly more on a banger of a build legit makes sense... Lookin amazeballs my dude!
Absolutely agree, and thanks!
This project is coming along really good. Looking forward to seeing how it will turn out and being one of your 1st customers.
Thank you Captain. For the up date. I do hope you tube will get them. Your input to you tube keeps them going. About time they did something to stop this. Love ya chit chat as you go.
Hi Hi Captain. Greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲 to you and family, fellow Viewers. Wow just love how this project is turning out. 💪💪👋👋
Thanks Lloyd!
The ICF products seems to be an energy efficient solution. Looking great Captian.
Another great video sir. Hope you and the family are feeling and doing a lot better? I’m sure that you did not like being inside sick? I know I never do. Thank you again for all the great videos.
personally i would never do icf, the logistics alone make it a nightmare especially when i live in the mountains, (i do do solid poor but do it the old fashioned way shaped wall plywood and then fill it up with concrete) but doing block and mortar then filling the blocks in looks really good to. i think personally icf was a good option for you this is a boat themed cabin after all so a stick frame construction doesnt really fit the build. although it probably would be cheaper an 10+ times faster you cant really sacrifice doing it the right way/getting the look you want for a quick build. also lets be honest we all love the content so it gives us something to watch. have a good day mike and a good weekend loved the video.
Also i will add comparing apples to apples your concrete will crack regardles, a stick frame house wont concrete is porus and absorbs moisture unlike the traditional stick frame house heating and cooling wise with proper insulation both are similar in comparison because concret needs alot of heat to stay warm where as a traditional house wont but concrete stays way cooler in summer than a stick frame house(or at least uses less energy to do so) the icf house jessie is making will outlast most stick frame houses though. in all reality it boils down to budget, time frame, materials, and logistics. full icf houses like jessie is doing would have been great during hurrican ian, anyway i think your reasoning is sound and love the project
Interesting response. Just curious what logistics?
@@CaptainKleeman logistics such as nearest concrete plant cost to deliver concrete time it takes to deliver concrete or in my case (i live in the mountain and theres not really any access to fit a concrete truck) cost of crane etc. also have to factor getting icf delivered or if its even available (theres no-one local that makes icf) and also permitting/inspections and theres other miscellaneous things i diddnt mention.
One point people often don't get about ICF construction.
Insect, mold, rot and other damage can't happen.
The wood you're using Captain is the only weak link in the construction.
There's several ways to keep the wood products safe.
Coating all exposed wood frame surfaces with a layer of borax powder would help.
Can't wait to see the concrete upper deck poured.
For the outside curve. Use concrete tubes. Just cut them in quarters. God bless
Ahoy Cap’n! T’wont be long now.
My neighbor made a great batch of Elderberry wine this summer. It’s color is pure ruby red perfection. The sunlight passing through it has such clarity you can read “Ball Mason”… plain as day. My pint tasted just like Vineyard Pride… not too dry, not too sweet.
By the time you’re ready to launch, it should be aged to perfection.
So, Cap’n please advise. Should I go ahead and grab you a quart jar or not? Or, do you have some other plans for christening the YT Yacht on its inaugural launch?
It’d be a shame to pass this once in a lifetime opportunity to immortalize the bow of a legendary boat with an equally extraordinary Mason Jar of fermented Ozark pride. Eh matey?
it's coming along, it's going to be strong and maintenance free, you do very nice work 👍👍👌
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Always interesting and entertaining. Wishing you and your family the best.
All coming together as it should. Great videos. Thanks
My new home sure is looking good
cool watching the ol love boat getting work done on it again. thanks for some fun. cheers captain.
Thanks Nelson
"Did you take my pencil again?" lol Captain Mike, you sound like my brother when we were kids. :) ☺
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Listening to your comments about ICF is interesting. Never heard of it before (especially in the UK) - seems it's an upcoming thing here too (who knew)? 👀
If it's really that good at coping with whatever nature might throw at it, along with all the other benefits it offers, why wouldn't you use it for the rest of the yacht as well - wouldn't it save on maintenance and repairs later down the road?
Love seeing this all come together - Looking good👌
You are amazing you think things through and yes too but that's what makes you special
Nice to see you back on the yacht, I am wondering if you were able, or did you obtain that spiral stairway that you found whilst clearing that site for DP? I put together a flat pack type and it was, well not cheap but nasty looking. Then decided to build a metal one with check plate steps and tube. Not easy but looked expensive and really good. So, some of your comments about costing makes a lot of sense you get what you pay for and start with strong walls and roof, they are fixed, made to last, then you can always upgrade the interior fittings afterwards when you have more time and money. Keep up the good work. Regards to family, stay safe and well.
love your videos there’s lots of information that i didn’t know thanks for the info and keep up the good work
Thanks joy! Appreciate all the support
You might want to think about an inperceptable slope in the concrete pour away from the upper floor outside walls to keep water from pooling after a rainstorm? Maybe even some deck level scuppers formed into the concrete as a finish detail?
You are the Man with a Plan! Looking awesome Captain :-)
You specifically called out the insulation properties of ICF in the pros. With your perimeter walkway you'll have the concrete part of the litedeck spanning both inside and outside the building envelope. Putting in a thermal break would compromise the span strength but solid concrete will compromise the insulation properties. Thoughts on that? Or just deal with the lower insulation performance as part of the cost of the unique structure design?
You missed one key point made for this project...it's a rental
I think the ICF is neat. Out in Kansas they used it a lot after the tornadoes took all the regular houses. Greensburg I think was the town. If I ever get to build, maybe I can find a contractor.
❤ I would love to live in a concrete house or boat you and Jesse have great ideas 💡 😮
according to the litedeck system/ specs it is perfectly capable to cantilever out past your support wall which would give you concrete all the way out to your edge of walkway then you could fill the angle in under edge with foam and carve to give you your radius
It would be the ideal situation, but doesn't allow it with the rebar schedule I have for this particular pour. Would definitely be the easiest way though
It’s hard to work by yourself so kudos to you for your creativity and persistence! It’ll be fun to see it all come together!
Another great video. I think the next house we build will be an ICF home.
Awesome!
love what you do mike good work have a good day
Thanks Joey
Neat stuff. Enjoyed watching the progress on the cabin. Looking forward to seeing the next one 😀
Thanks Stanley
Remember to leave a quarter inch of fall for drainage, On your upper deck
That spiral staircase you saw in your last video will be great inside your project
Unfortunately it would be too small
Need to add some internal bracing in the stairwell so it doesn't blow out.
Nah
It us really taking shape
It seems like your youtube yacht is to you as Lt Dan is to DP
Happy building
Mike te last place I remember you using the sawzall was on the Subaru 4 X 4 rebuild, check in the toolbox !!
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dats locking very nice mike
Thank you!
Really looking good Mike
Ohio River Oiler is shaping up. It does explore individual tastes
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Thanks mike
So far no spam on my comments at least no on your channel. Great job on that Lamaze breathing there bud. Almost like you’ve taken the class.
Hello from the Netherlands .
thanks for the video Mike .
Sincerely, Hollandduck
🤠 great stuff Mike
Thanks Tim
Do we get charged for that sunset?😂 And was that curtsy for me?😂 Looking good Captain!! Happy Veterans Day Weekend to my Brothers and Sisters and to our Captain Kleeman UTube Family 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I worked for a company that builds icf homes for 10 years best I ever have seen in my 52 year life wish could build my own home if I could afford it would definitely be icf ! Are you going use radiant floor heat as well?
Captain great video awesome build! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
Thanks for watching Kevin
SALUDOS KLEEMAN FROM CLIFTON N.J. YOU ARE DOINING A VERY GOOD WORK ON THAT PROJECT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, THE BOAT IS COMING ALONE. G.B.Y.A.
Looking good
Thanks Charles
You use a ballpin hammer on wood and matts off road recovery uses a claw hammer on his metal projects. Not a critique just an observation. Great work!!
SawZall is on Subaru UTV
sometimes difficult for folks to understand shoring. you know what you're doing. keep it up.
Coming along nicely! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Mike tu et le meilleur rien que de te regarder c'est formidable tu nous fais rêver bravo tu feras un beau voyage 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🤗😘 de papy Gilbert de France bisous bisous
Thank you !
Doing a good job!! Anxious to see it done! God bless abs be safe.
Thanks Teresa
Hey Cap you were asking about how you can make a fake looking rivet for the boat have you ever looked at hobby Barn for head of the rivet. Just a thought Bud. As always good luck and God Bless.