Building a 1500 sq.ft off-grid cabin: Finishing the interior
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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This 1500sq ft. cabin was built in the mountains and wilderness near Golden British Columbia Canada in just 56 days, with an additional 40 spent on the interior. The cabin will be off-grid and powered using a 9 KW home-made hydro generator located on the properties small creek.
I will be releasing individual videos that take a deeper dive into each aspect covered in this summary on a more scheduled basis as to not leave you hanging for another 8 months.
FULL STORY
My Grandfather and master log worker decided he would be building one last off-grid cabin as he gets older. My brother, seizing the opportunity purchased land in the Canadian Rockies so that the three of us could embark on this huge project together.
It began last fall with me and my grandfather arriving at a clear building site. Me being very ignorant to the arduous journey ahead. I purchased a crane, my brother purchased the logs and we were off. it took 56 full days in a row to erect the walls and roof of the cabin.
As soon as they were built we packed up and left faster than we arrived. Canada then experienced one of the coldest winters on record with no trips taken out to the shell of the cabin until May 1st.
Me and my brother arrived back at the cabin with an entirely new mind set, and so did my Grandfather. We got to work hard, with the valley waking up from its winter hibernation all around us. We had a resident black bear that kept us company, and a swallow that took a particular liking to me.
Building this off-grid cabin was difficult, it was long, and it was an experience like none other. As the largest project (by far) that I have ever completed it has been a blessing and a honour to share the experience with you, and so many of you at that.
If you would like to build an off-grid cabin for yourself or you would like to ask any further questions please reach out either through my website or email me
www.mountainfirewoodworks.com
cameron@mountainfirewoodworks.com
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I've been in many cabins, but never one with a spiral staircase. Hats off to you gentlemen.
9:31 most satisfying window reveal, look at the view!
Agreed! That's what I thought
I am new subscriber to your channel. I first want to start off by saying I am a native New Yorker and child from parents who immigrated from the Dominican Republic in the early 60's. I have watched other inspirational videos from people building off grid log cabins. And I have to say Canadians have a different type of Spirit about them. What ever that quality is I can't find the right word to articulate how inspiring Canadians can be. Congratulations on completing your log cabin and may it bring your Grandfather pure joy and fulfillment. Thanks for sharing this video and your family story.
What a fantastic breath of fresh air from RUclips. No sensationalism, no clickbait, NO ADVERTISING (I LOVE THAT) 👏 Well done. Just a shame this kind of content is a dying breed on here.
You know I've been dreaming and planning out a log cabin for me and my family this past year and each time I need motivation that I can do it I watch this video
Checkout the youtube channel bushradical, hes got some good diy cabin videos as well
you built your self one beautiful cabin be very proud.
Thank you very much Josephine! Kind words
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Great Inspiration, makes me jump out of my garden shack and wanna built a log cabin!
Nice to see family come together to build such a beautiful cabin. And to get along with each other in today's time. God bless your family.
That chandelier is beautiful!
How did you get power up there? I don't see any solar panels or anything. Or the water. Or just all the equipment? Did you buy that plot of land and get a building permit? Did you have the ground analysed for stability? What is the insulation value of those logs? How did you insulate, wind proof the floor? How did you run electrical and plumbing? Or the ventilation of the bathroom and kitchen? Did you have a machine to strip the branches off of the logs? Do they all grow that straight? How many did you have to cut to have enough of the right thickness? What's the tolerance on that? How much did this all cost? How does it compare to regular builds? Did you do the usual landscaping, foundation work? Are there other interesting things or pitfalls, problems with this sort of build?
These guys are killer with a chain saw and just about anything else!!! I love this cabin and the views are spectacular!
Nice work, fellas. Thank you for documenting the project - it’s very helpful. Bonus points for not editing-out the part where wifey chastises your approach to the loft banister. Sometimes my wife delivers the best advice when I least expect it and need it the most. She sounds like a winner- hope y’all enjoyed the finished cabin.
This rug really ties the room
JL
The dog parts had me laughing my butt off, lol. Great vid, thanks for the update.
Thanks George! lol glad you enjoyed it
What I like the most, is how you guys fulfilled your grandpa's wish... If today's societies would respect and honor their seniors more often, this would be a better place.
Regards from the other end of the american continent.
Light tree is a beautiful idea and a wanderful design
this is actually very calming to watch.
Just watched your first vid build and commented on the comments..haha.., the ones here are more intelligible. great work...to finish off my last comments, working in the industry back in the day restoring old log structures and doing a few new builds you guys and girls bring back good memories; we traveled throughout Alberta in those days...proud of our builds but more so the smaller ones. One of our last accomplishments...largest log building in Western Canada 38K per floor under the guidance of Bernard Warner I was his 2IC. well, why not finish a career in style.
We drew a crew of 30 sometime 40 when the real good guys wanted to put in a full day in any given week with most on chain saws. (War story..lol ) Very monumental and yes Oil tycoon. Panoramic view back side of Calgary.., Just too big, grotesque a quick stat here is 300 foot of wall in 30 ft log lengths and 115 saddles per row 20 high maybe more in half wall 2nd floor. yup over 75K without the log swimming pool which has got to be problematic now with moisture who knows Bernard was inventive.
I am guessing now, he did not need the basement underground bomb shelter maybe now he may have been visionary but take note the logs will stand the test of time. and next to the wine cellar but the gallery overlooking the squash court, my favorite game at the time. however, they lost the whole perspective, even then, no charm but the log work was and still is tremendous. Your build is perfect. love it. Particularly chuckled watching the drill mishaps (hitting the nail) putting up the railing and the miscalculation on assembly. Did you know Murphy's law was around on our build too.? Who the hell was Murphy, he must have been a real screw up..LOL. Nice Job...I have a few pointers..going to look you guys up in 2020, need some help now and couple 45-degree saddles as well, those are fun ...lol ..need to get back to nature and my roots .. Wonderful Cheers
I have to say the chandelier was the perfect piece 👌 Nice work 👌
one of the best log cabins
What a great video, I enjoyed how you showed things going together (even though it was sped up) I really enjoyed the dog. I knew Border collies were smart but I had no idea they knew how to add subtitles to videos. :-) I also liked that you gal's knew how to help out and work with tools. They had a really good dads. Anyway, thank you so much for allowing us into your world. Its a really beautiful world by the way.
Thanks Sam! I appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!
Sam Brandt They are the best loving calm dogs as they get older .
When I saw the notification on my laptop, I dropped what I was doing, made myself a coffee and sat down to enjoy your vid. The cabin looks amazing! The chandelier is my favourite piece...a work of art that you would pay a small fortune for here in London. You've inspired me. I have a huge Black Poplar in my tiny garden that needs cutting back, and I'm sitting here looking at a branch that just might be suitable for the job. I hope you've got more of these vids lined up!
Wow! Great to hear from you! You're a big part of the reason I make videos like this. I really hope you make something out of that tree in your back yard. Even the chandelier wouldn't be too difficult. If you do please send me pictures! I would love to see what you make. Especially out of black poplar
@@MountainFireWoodworks Great to hear from you too, made my day. It's an indigenous tree and there are fewer than 200 left in southern England. The rare Poplar Hawk Moth (a big beauty!) only breeds in these trees, so I feel blessed to have it in the tiny patch I call my garden. It's 13ft by 20ft, not too bad for the centre of London, don't you think? The neighbours have been complaining and trying to get it removed for years, but it's going nowhere while I'm living here. It's a real haven for the small birds and squirrels around here.
Seriously though, you've got real skills and creativity that most people envy. I come from a large Irish family of eight siblings and I love watching you all work together.
Love that spiral stair.....
Claud Pipkin it was in my brothers vision from the get go!
Awsum build your gonna have generations of greatness there!
Man, what a wonderful project to complete together as a family...well done!!!
Beautiful landscape, beautiful views, beautiful cabin, worst home lighting system within a thousand-mile radius, one old man's opinion that envies your new home and how and where you built it.
The light is beautiful!
Good morning from germany. When dogs talk you need to write: Hooman . Nice Cabin!
Cant wait till you have Smoke coming out of that Roof, smelling through the Pines !! With a Trout Stream !
A perfect addition to this video or a upcoming video in the future would be to get some amazing drone shots of the whole scenery and the cabin!
Beautiful cabin , I especially liked the dog’s comments.
Good day to all of you ! My name is Vladimir, I'm from Uroaina, Luhansk region ) I Want to say, you are great fellows, you did such a job and my admiration is not a chapel !
Thanks for sharing. Great video. Awesome editing.
Thanks Scott! Lots of hours spent learning about cabins AND cameras haha
Very cool way to spend time with family!!
Loved that chandelier idea!!
I'm pumped to see the finishes!
That is beautiful. Love the chandelier.
Beautiful, what a family project.
First off, you ALL have an incredible sense of humour, which is amazing!!! NEVER change that. When I saw the bonus box of 50 Tim-bits I couldn’t stop laughing. 😂 I’m from Ottawa, don’t shoot me please. Just remember to vote this fall, to get the guy with the perfect socks on/out!!! lol Fabulous build, I’m SO impressed. Congrats to you all on a wonderful life long house to be enjoyed by your family’s for centuries to come. Well done Grandpa, as you did good and taught them well. Really well!! Cheers...
I think I'm in love (with a cabin).
NICE!! Wish I could live in one like this!! Keep up the good work!!
Congratulations people!!! My like much you home.very beatiful ... greetings from Argentina.
What a BEAUTIFUL cabin!!
wow..............very....very....very good job......I loved........very professional people !!!!!!! Thanks for the video !!!!!!!
that chain saw dude knows how to cut, damn..
Cheers Ryan! lots of ruined cuts and carvings through the years.
First.. Family & friends makes it all the more reason to complete a place to be at.. i dub it as Bear cabin (where's the chainsaw cut bear) and have a good time as well.
Suggestions:
1. fire pit.. a nice brick fire pit outside would be ideal for the family to gather around and have good bbq's or just sit around n enjoy the evenings..as fall is coming around. (2019 year passed quickly)
2. a round 15' (opening outwards) window would be ideal by the frame peak with mesh inside.. some way to open n close it.
3. removable mesh doors attached to all doors opening into the cabin.
4.Tools shed.
5. wood shed.
6. 2 Vehicle's shed.
7. Barn lighting fixtures with LED bulbs for outdoors.. all sides...it will be too dark at night.
Thankyou for the video.. GOD BLESS this cabin.
WoW! I always had a dream of build a log cabin in the woods but never had a tho to make it modern but just old fashion style, don't know why.. you always see those cabins being build with hand work only with no proper toilet, shower etc but damn me thx guys and YT for putting it in front of my face!
haha Thanks Mario! It was fun to watch it come together with a more modern interior. We thought it made a good contrast with all the wood and other rustic elements.
A beautiful cabin and a blessing to have your Grandpa work through and teach ya tricks
Great work! Just love the dog comments around 5:10 and after. Snorted my drink through my nose on it. Thanks for the laughs and again, nice work.
wow, that cabin with that view! a place to be proud of!
The light fixture 💡 is so beautiful
What a view to wake up to.
Beautiful cabin, well done. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come. Great video, characters with humor! Well done again.
Ken Hatfield thanks Ken! Appreciate your kind words
Don't like the chandelier, but I do like everything else. Good job.
Not sure why there are thumbs down?! Looks great!
That is a Beautiful Cook Stove - thank you for putting that in your cabin! :")
I love the location and how you guys built the cabin and you guys make the building very funny.
My favorite cabin interior build vlog! I love the hardware and style of your black furniture!
Superb! The house, your work, the whole idea. Loved watching every second of it ♥️ All the best to you guys!!
Those sunsets there are soo beautiful
Had to pause film for call of nature. Got quite a fright on my return as the still picture looked like something out of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” 😱🎃
Love the cabin and your love and tenderness of other creatures. 😍😃
good night and thank you for sharing
What a wonderful job well done
Its the work of artists...there's no words to express such admiration for all the hard woodwork!!!!!!
THX FOR THIS UPDATE, GLAD I CAUGHT THE
1st. EPISODE OF THIS CABIN BUILD. 👍🏼 👏🏼 .....
( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Mountain Fire Woodworks
12 solar panels a California king size bed rain collection 2 96 inch 8k tvs all 4 gaming systems satellite for internet 4 poly green houses for all fruits and veggies and 2 German shepherds one all white and one all black named sun and moon and 2 savanna cats named Chester and Cheeto 2 4 wheelers, a hybrid f150 and a 30 ft boat. And this is exactly where I’d be living for the next 30 years. 👌
With Starlink Beta officially out you will get highspeed low-lat internet soon as well, who needs a grid.
that cabin is PHAT!!!
Fine work lads a truly beautiful and unique home!
Good night! We loved it, it was cozy especially with the super original chandelier in the room. Congratulations, see you soon. thanks.
So amazing. Best view in the world! You'all are blessed!
Congratulations guys and girls, this is just an awasome work, so impressive by what you accomplished.
that little balcony looks so good
Just built the cabin 24 m2 for 4 days in Russia. Going to spend summer time at my dacha and small garden. 😉
What an amazing chandelier 👍🏻
You guys are blessed with an amazing family!
very nice.Impressed by the skilled. Greating from Holland
One of the best videos I have ever seen.
Masterful. Ideas, workmanship and filming.
Really nice. I hope to do this some day
wowwww nice mountain fire woodworks
You and your family did a great job with your place. The hard work pays off. Excellent views.
Love it …... beautiful. I have to admit I was hoping for a first floor balcony with a lovely deck to sit out on and admire the fabulous view.
Wow that view is to die for.
Tight family that cherishes it - best wishes to you all.
Heaven on earth for sure. Outstanding work! The scenery and views are spectacular too.
Very cool. This is a dream of mine. I don’t think it will happen for me but it’s nice to see this and see someone else’s dream come true. Nice work!
one of the best thing a man can do..his home..so beautiful guys, amazing work, thank you, two videos rock!
What nice bunch of people. I hope you enjoy your cabin, for many years to come.
You've always been one for a creative eye. I see where it comes from! What a beautiful cabin!! Great videography (funny!). Hope to see more of your work.
Thanks for watching Alex! I appreciate the kind words :)
Mountain Fire Woodworks Great job to say the least !!! Do you like the Dewalt tools ? Did they hold up ?
Antlers for door handles to open doors would look great.
So glad I found this
Sean McGuire me too!
Chandelier is beautiful ❤️
Thank you 🙏 I will use your idea to build my house from Gum trees. We don’t have pine in Thailand 🇹🇭
As a Canadian living in the States, I sure do miss home. Nicely done, fellas. Cheers
I love watching, you do amazing work, I am always disappointed when I watch these log cabin builds because not once have I seen a built that incorporates doors, windows that accommodate a wheel chair, windows should open from a sitting position, and door should be wide for easy access for a walker or wheel chair, I just don't understand why builds don't always include every stage of life.
Honestly we never even considered other stages of life, we have just been over building everything lol. it becomes a habbit.
This build is incredibly satisfying to watch
Aww the bird allowed you to stroke him.
What an awesome family
Exceptional built, congratulations to you all,by the way I think that Archimedes was the first to invent a screw.
Beautiful cabin. View is not bad too. 👍
My teachers at uni: Wood construction is a highly precise endeavour. We can get all the parts prefabricated from the factory, exact to the millimeter :)
These guys: CHAAAAINSAAAW!!!
That's rough carpentry.