Holy lord, man. I love all your videos. This kind of building is perfect for me. I have just bought land (BC, Canada, East Kootenay) and I have 'rocks' and 'wood' and 'water' ... its like a 'kit house' laying strewn across the property and you have to assemble. God bless you, Kris, you are living truly 'with' the land. I admire all your 'works'. Thanks. My very first task is to build a proper composting 'toilet' 'house'. Your model of living is right on the money. Cheers.
it was actually quite nice building this shed because it was easy..... it was alot of work but it is a simple building and its nice to have a break from sleepless nights trying to work out how to do things.
Wow! Just wow. I was a bit skeptical when you said that you will not stud the windows, but cut them out after cladding that far. Boy were my fears unwarranted; they look great! About the treatment of the cladding: If you don't mind a darker tone and no natural graying, I've had very good results using equal parts of: - Pine turpentine - Boiled linseed oil - Pine tar for outdoor wood protection. It might take a few weeks to dry out completely, but the protection is as good as the smell :)
I really like it!! Love the siding. So excited for you...seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as far as moving in goes. Keep up the awesome work!!
fantastic videos are always Kris. Really glad you're getting your mojo back sometimes getting stuck into a project really helps. Looking forward to hopefully volunteering with you in your big workshop project.
It's a work of art, guy. That's what human shelters were always meant to be. You need a shelter so build one. If human rights exist, then surely that is one of them.
So glad to hear your getting back in the groove again and driving forward on your projects. The building is stunning, not only a very sound design but appealing to the eye as well. I would do as John Lowe suggested and spray it with Linseed oil if possible.
Im glad you're getting your drive back, man. It's always a shame when creators lose their drive due to personal shiz. Hoping the best for ya mate, and really enjoying the progress of your place. It's going to be a dream to live in.
Awesome job Kris! I live quite near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania USA, and your works reminds me of some of the rustic type structures I see some of the Amish families doing on their properties. It will stand the test of time and something you will pass on to your kids one day! Also, very nice to hear you're feeling better and you have a lot of well-wishers on here who are happy to hear that, and want to see you doing well. You're an inspiration to me!
really nice, I love the round framing and pegging, it's something to take pride in and would look beautiful inside when it's had some oiling or similar type of finish, also because of the round framing I imagine that it would be so easy to repair or replace the cladding in the future, not like a B&Q piece of crap, well done.
You mentioned you were doing better, just as I was thinking about mentioning that it seems you are doing better. LOL As for the butt joints on the cladding. You cold have let those but up against each other, just anywhere. To waterproof the joint, you would take a piece of tarpaper or sheet metal, plastic, whatever... About a foot wide. And seveal inches longer than the cladding is wide. Put up one piece of cladding. Lay the tarpaper behind it. Overlapping on the outside of the cladding below. Butt in the next piece of cladding. Pull the top of the tarpaper over top of both pieces, and let it hang outside. Stagger your joints. When done, walk around the building and cut off all the visible pieces of tarpaper. Waterproof, cheap, easy.
Maybe the building is not all that big: but it is all your's my man, you can take pride in that. Consider sliding windows with screens for the sides. Put the sideways instead of vertical. That way if the timbers shift a bit you can still open and close them for some good cross ventilation. You can find them cheap enough at various salvage places. I'm sure you don't care if they don't match perfectly in size. Put one as high as you can close to the front on the sunny side. And the other lower toward the back on the shady side. If they are different sizes, put the smaller one on the sunny side. Less dense, hotter air moves faster. Placing high windows on the southern exposure gives more shade on the window in summer and more light and heat in winter, when the sun's arc is lower in the sky. Cheers!
Tonge oil or teak oil is the bomb. They are natural oil finishes that are very water resistant and bring out the beauty of the wood. I would use that on your floor in the roundhouse and on your shed/shop
Looking good, lad! I think you need a helper to hold the boards up. My da had me, when I was about 10: I held up the ones over my head wi' a stick that had a short cross at the top, tucked against the bottom and kept it (fairly) steady. When I wasn't around, he just used a longer (or shorter, as the height required) one, sitting on the ground, angled to hold 'em where he wanted. (Worked better than me, but he wanted to include me, didn't he?)
Hi Kris, I had a a ruff cut barn built by an Amish guy here in states he used a soybean based stain "cedar" in color it looks really nice and can be sprayed on with a garden sprayer if you like I can send you some pictures... Oh and like you I wanted the look of the live edge and that's what I had done...We call it here Adirondack siding...
What about using the Japanese tradition of shou-sugi-ban?Burnin wood gives it a charcoal barrier that is rot and fire resistant. May like watching "birth of a wooden house" by northmen. Keep up the great work!
I want to ask you to please not swear in the future, I know this isn't my channel but I just want you to know there are Children that watch this channel among others that don't like the swearing... Thank you :0)
Supervise your children, don't try to supervise other people. You're NEVER going to have any luck with your current approach. Aside from that, "naughty" words don't hurt anyone, including kids.
It’s a credit to your planning and hard work in constructing. Great job.
Holy lord, man. I love all your videos. This kind of building is perfect for me. I have just bought land (BC, Canada, East Kootenay) and I have 'rocks' and 'wood' and 'water' ... its like a 'kit house' laying strewn across the property and you have to assemble. God bless you, Kris, you are living truly 'with' the land. I admire all your 'works'. Thanks. My very first task is to build a proper composting 'toilet' 'house'. Your model of living is right on the money. Cheers.
I am constantly in awe at how easy you make this look Kris, fantastic work mate!
it was actually quite nice building this shed because it was easy..... it was alot of work but it is a simple building and its nice to have a break from sleepless nights trying to work out how to do things.
Wow! Just wow.
I was a bit skeptical when you said that you will not stud the windows, but cut them out after cladding that far. Boy were my fears unwarranted; they look great!
About the treatment of the cladding: If you don't mind a darker tone and no natural graying, I've had very good results using equal parts of:
- Pine turpentine
- Boiled linseed oil
- Pine tar
for outdoor wood protection. It might take a few weeks to dry out completely, but the protection is as good as the smell :)
As we say in Geordie land... "ya a Mazer bonny lad". Keep going Kris. We are all proud of you x
I really like it!! Love the siding. So excited for you...seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as far as moving in goes. Keep up the awesome work!!
fantastic videos are always Kris. Really glad you're getting your mojo back sometimes getting stuck into a project really helps. Looking forward to hopefully volunteering with you in your big workshop project.
It's a work of art, guy. That's what human shelters were always meant to be. You need a shelter so build one. If human rights exist, then surely that is one of them.
Awesome job Kris ! Growing up we had an old Hewn timber barn. That's True craftsmanship. Thank You for sharing your video. ATB
glad to hear you're getting the drive back. Those personal troubles definitely take a toll but time heals all wounds as they say.
Great stuff. You are right to be proud of it. I look forward to watching the rest of it.
So glad to hear your getting back in the groove again and driving forward on your projects. The building is stunning, not only a very sound design but appealing to the eye as well. I would do as John Lowe suggested and spray it with Linseed oil if possible.
You are the man !...
That looks great.
Little by little the bird built's his nest.
Coming along beautifully!! It is so pleasant to the eyes ! Glad you ll sort out the roundhouse now . Cheers!
well done, you are one determined fella, just finished watching your round house vids, impressive stuff, thanks for sharing.
Coming along great Kris! That's a lot of land you've got!
Looks good Kris . Very proud of you. From an old lady in florida
This was a cool little side project to watch you build. With the windows installed it looks like it could have been a little cozy guest house. :)
Loving what your doing from Washington State USA. keep living the dream my friend
Good on ya Mr Kris, glad to hear in good spirits. Great progress your making.
Im glad you're getting your drive back, man. It's always a shame when creators lose their drive due to personal shiz.
Hoping the best for ya mate, and really enjoying the progress of your place. It's going to be a dream to live in.
thanks for sharing with us looking good it's going to be a wonderful place wish you all the best until next time my friend
Well done Kris, you've done a really fantastic job.
You have mad skills Dude. Very creative.
Awesome job Kris! I live quite near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania USA, and your works reminds me of some of the rustic type structures I see some of the Amish families doing on their properties. It will stand the test of time and something you will pass on to your kids one day! Also, very nice to hear you're feeling better and you have a lot of well-wishers on here who are happy to hear that, and want to see you doing well. You're an inspiration to me!
The shed looks great! Very solid!
really nice, I love the round framing and pegging, it's something to take pride in and would look beautiful inside when it's had some oiling or similar type of finish, also because of the round framing I imagine that it would be so easy to repair or replace the cladding in the future, not like a B&Q piece of crap, well done.
Really amazing work. You're inspiring me to do more with what I've got. Glad you're doing better.
Looks great. When ya got the bigger shop done you'll already have a chuck coop built lol.
Looks fantastic. Way better than if you bought a similar sized thing from a shed company.
Diggin the new regular content. You're a talented lad! Big love to you brother 😊
you're an absolute inspiration love the vids
siding looks like bacon. i like it.
good job very well done and looks fantastic
looking amazing kris, love the videos
You mentioned you were doing better, just as I was thinking about mentioning that it seems you are doing better. LOL As for the butt joints on the cladding. You cold have let those but up against each other, just anywhere. To waterproof the joint, you would take a piece of tarpaper or sheet metal, plastic, whatever... About a foot wide. And seveal inches longer than the cladding is wide. Put up one piece of cladding. Lay the tarpaper behind it. Overlapping on the outside of the cladding below. Butt in the next piece of cladding. Pull the top of the tarpaper over top of both pieces, and let it hang outside. Stagger your joints. When done, walk around the building and cut off all the visible pieces of tarpaper. Waterproof, cheap, easy.
Kris you are awesome!
looks great Kris.
Maybe the building is not all that big: but it is all your's my man, you can take pride in that.
Consider sliding windows with screens for the sides. Put the sideways instead of vertical. That way if the timbers shift a bit you can still open and close them for some good cross ventilation. You can find them cheap enough at various salvage places. I'm sure you don't care if they don't match perfectly in size. Put one as high as you can close to the front on the sunny side. And the other lower toward the back on the shady side. If they are different sizes, put the smaller one on the sunny side. Less dense, hotter air moves faster. Placing high windows on the southern exposure gives more shade on the window in summer and more light and heat in winter, when the sun's arc is lower in the sky. Cheers!
Man that looks great!
how to fix skirting boards at top of stairs
Tonge oil or teak oil is the bomb.
They are natural oil finishes that are very water resistant and bring out the beauty of the wood.
I would use that on your floor in the roundhouse and on your shed/shop
Calvin Green walnut oil, also a good way to go....
You work is good. I just don't understand how you know how to build things. It seems natural to you. 👍
Beautiful work
Looking good, lad! I think you need a helper to hold the boards up. My da had me, when I was about 10: I held up the ones over my head wi' a stick that had a short cross at the top, tucked against the bottom and kept it (fairly) steady. When I wasn't around, he just used a longer (or shorter, as the height required) one, sitting on the ground, angled to hold 'em where he wanted. (Worked better than me, but he wanted to include me, didn't he?)
Amazing job!
Looks Great!
Learned a lot :)
Great job
Looks really nice. Don't grind the nails. Just hammer them to the side, so they will secure the planks even further. Keep up the good work.
Try a shou sugi ban technique for the finish, just burn the surface with a propane torch, and give it some linseed oil, it will last forever.
Coming along...
8:44 "…mayyybe up there. But probably there."
The better option came to life.
Dejte si pauzu a ukažte nám jak se v tom pije pivo :D Krásná práce!! ;) Czech. Bohemia
If you don't mind the look... roofing tar over the siding, and then once it hardens/dries you can just use any decent exterior grade paint over it.
Hi Kris, I had a a ruff cut barn built by an Amish guy here in states he used a soybean based stain "cedar" in color it looks really nice and can be sprayed on with a garden sprayer if you like I can send you some pictures... Oh and like you I wanted the look of the live edge and that's what I had done...We call it here Adirondack siding...
cool
What about using the Japanese tradition of shou-sugi-ban?Burnin wood gives it a charcoal barrier that is rot and fire resistant. May like watching "birth of a wooden house" by northmen. Keep up the great work!
Todd Hall I like that idea, but the boards need to be burned BEFORE going up on the building....
Agree Todd, PLUS using a weed buring anytimes is a bonus:)
Absolutely beautiful! Have you considered wearing ear protection when running the chainsaw?
Do you need to water the grass roof in this weather, just to get it settled in?
looks great!! Tool Storage/workshop will be a great addition. What are your plans for a heat source so that you can use it in the colder months?
Wear more clothing!
wont it be an issue if its an workshop that its gonna be pretty much at the same temperature as the outside in the winter?
+Jolly Joy it does not get that cold here it's mostly wet and quite mild but I can always just work harder to warm up!
Can I make a suggestion? Make a wood fired hot tub near the cob house. Good for you to relax at end if day?
Do you have any plans to grow food or raise animal? What have you been doing for food in the mean time?
any problems with insects in the bark?
Windows on all 4 wall would have been cool
Can I ask something? Why do you always put part 15 as recommended? Like it's always just that one
What species of tree is the cladding?
+All Things Trees it larch, so it is quite durable anyway
Thanks for the reply. Larch should do well, even untreated I think.
Just curious,..do you own the land that you're building on?
+Andrew Penwright I do own the land.
Sweet
Anyone ever tell you, you sound just like David Beckham??
+The 3D Jedi hahaha that is a insult! And no they have not!
Dude you are fucking awesome , living the dream, how ur still single I don't know 😐😐😐
I want to ask you to please not swear in the future, I know this isn't my channel but I just want you to know there are Children that watch this channel among others that don't like the swearing... Thank you :0)
Supervise your children, don't try to supervise other people. You're NEVER going to have any luck with your current approach. Aside from that, "naughty" words don't hurt anyone, including kids.
Lol, are you serious? :)) hahaha
Well, ladies don't really like living in the woods, you know... Especially now that we are living in the 21st century.
@@octomancer ;)
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If you could go back would you have built the shed first instead of living out of the tent whilst building the house, could have lived in the shed
I would indeed, in fact it would be the main thing I would advice anyone to do differently to how I did it.
Are you going to make a shed to park your car under?