Off Grid Earthbag Workshop Part 30 Porch Complete

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @Rexism7
    @Rexism7 5 лет назад +60

    Kris most of us watch not cause its boring vid, we ether builders ourselves or intrested in green hand work living off grid or love your design & work of architecture thru common resources ALL labor intensive work.. is not boring buddy to watch you cause most of us don't have same chance.. not shore why you said that is boring to watch, anyways keep up good work mate.. very beautiful rustic looking work btw

  • @jaydegier3892
    @jaydegier3892 Год назад

    Kris the workshop is coming along nicely. I love the way that you don't edit out any mistakes that you make along the way, it helps us all to learn.

  • @DukeOfChirk
    @DukeOfChirk 5 лет назад +85

    3:40. You might not earn much money, but what you’ve created for yourself is priceless

    • @mirkobjelish892
      @mirkobjelish892 5 лет назад +1

      I'm totally agree with your point, just quick tip for Kris.. From my experience more easy separation on wood pallet is if you soak in water and repeat the same process, it's worth trying! Believe me!

  • @richevanscpa
    @richevanscpa 5 лет назад +15

    Kris got gumption! Whatever the challenge, even if it’s just mindless repetition, he plows ahead and gets the job done! A lesson for us all.

  • @Robvdh87
    @Robvdh87 4 года назад

    The nice thing is that everybody who thinks; "I don't have the time to do that whole roof with pieces of pallet" doesn't get the way of life you have created for yourself. Beautiful, kind of jealous.

  • @dr.growlife6112
    @dr.growlife6112 5 лет назад +1

    Don’t worry about it being repetitive! It’s what you’re doing! We just want to follow the journey...sometimes it’s repetitive! Keep it coming.

  • @steph0xGx
    @steph0xGx 5 лет назад +16

    YEAHHHHHHH so I totally fangirled and did a little dance at the fact that my advice is actually mentioned in a youtube video ahah!! Also you have totally shown me a new way of using that tool that I hadn't thought of! I've been knocking the blocks off with a hammer and brute force! I also felt the same, I spend more than £20 on a dinner out so it was a no brainer to me to save myself some time and effort! The tool isn't perfect for all pallets for sure, but glad to see its helped you move forward a little quicker!

  • @MikeFriesenLampLightGames
    @MikeFriesenLampLightGames 5 лет назад +5

    I found you when you were building your house and I love the way you build. Low cost, logical, blends with nature. Keep it up Kris!

  • @MalcOfLincoln
    @MalcOfLincoln 5 лет назад +6

    Kris, STOP APOLOGIZING. You know I'm a HUGE fan of what you do, and your ideals. This will be strong enough to withstand the epocolipse 😊😊👍

  • @mphillips9007
    @mphillips9007 5 лет назад +1

    I cannot stress enough how impressed I have been watching your new life evolve over time. It's incredible diligence but even more, it's been you just learning on the fly like a boss. I don't see this often where I am. Cheers from Texas - USA. F'ing love it.

  • @how2withbasics567
    @how2withbasics567 5 лет назад +11

    It's coming on nicely Kris, sadly few will appreciate the real hard work and actual time taken as the video may seem short +- 20 minutes but actual time spent working at time can never be appreciated. In view of the aforesaid I truly congratulate you. Keep the videos rolling as I and thousands of others look forward to them.

    • @Bunefoo401
      @Bunefoo401 5 лет назад

      How 2 with basics ... I KNOW I appreciate the amount of work that is going into these builds. Kris is doing an amazing job, and I hope he finishes many projects soon so he can enjoy them. He’s putting so much into them (from a physical standpoint), that I hope it doesn’t take a toll on his body and he can’t enjoy the fruits of his labor.

    • @how2withbasics567
      @how2withbasics567 5 лет назад +1

      @@Bunefoo401 That he will enjoy as so much satisfaction is gained after each and every day when you stand back with a cold beer in hand and look at your achievement irrespective of how much or little you did.
      The work is keeping him fit and young and whilst he has the youth on his side, hay needs to be made as when he gets older the maintenance that will be needed will not be so bad. He will do alright as he is pacing himself with the work load. :-)

  • @TheTubeTube2
    @TheTubeTube2 3 года назад

    This episode has been fascinating-plenty to watch!

  • @AndrewBryantPianoTuner
    @AndrewBryantPianoTuner 5 лет назад +23

    just keep making video mate there excellent and very interesting.

  • @abdullaaljaziri1456
    @abdullaaljaziri1456 5 лет назад +20

    Enjoying watching this build. Looking forward to seeing it done.

  • @robertfoley5543
    @robertfoley5543 5 лет назад +13

    Iv split lots of pallets up in my time and it's a pain proper pain in da ass. And it's bloody hot in England this summer so I know what your going through mate. Little tip buy a reciprocating saw with some metal cutting blades and just cut the nails. Plus no more split pieces. Luv what your doing mate keep it up 🙂

  • @canuckyank82
    @canuckyank82 5 лет назад +2

    Watching you roof and my brother in New Brunswick, Canada put up his own post and beam garage all by himself. You were using the chain saw and he was, today as well. He has to mount some posts on ledge. Interesting challenge. Great video. I love them all! Thanks for your hard work and for your time producing videos. We are enriched by your life and your work!

  • @monabale8263
    @monabale8263 5 лет назад

    please don't fret about talking. watching your builds and listening to your thoughts are the whole reason to sub your vids. good you!

  • @susanbell2771
    @susanbell2771 5 лет назад +1

    Looking So Good, getting closer to having the roof done, not boring at all, just show's the perseverance needed to build a natural structure, well done Kris

  • @freedomfinders-onlineoffgr9795
    @freedomfinders-onlineoffgr9795 4 года назад

    All the talking! Seriously Kris, you apologise for videos where there is a lot of talking. We don't think you realise how valuable what you have to say is. You give tips, the do's, the don'ts, the "ooops I wish I hadn't's", tool advice, the materials and how to source them, how it works financially for you, and so much more. You are an inspiration and you are truly passionate about what you are doing, how you are doing it and, most importantly, WHY. A great big thanks and blessings!

  • @joell439
    @joell439 5 лет назад +2

    Kris, I hate to sound like such a safety sissy, but I do wish you would wear safety glasses more often, especially around pokey bits like pallet boards with nails. I have a great friend who poked his eye out while removing nails. It’s amazing how something so innocent has changed his life forever. I truly enjoy every video. You are so creative, clever and inspiring ....... and no challenge is too big. All the best to you.

  • @chrismatthews6411
    @chrismatthews6411 5 лет назад +9

    You should make this your home.
    It's stunning

  • @russcollins4306
    @russcollins4306 3 года назад

    Looks like a great place for a 2 person swing underneath the porch roof.

  • @epicfailasaurus
    @epicfailasaurus 5 лет назад

    I don't know anything about building or anything, but your buildings are so zen and interesting to watch. Always love seeing new stuff from you, even if it's just more earth bags or pallets. Really nice to watch after a long day of work. Keep it up!

  • @Coverly
    @Coverly 5 лет назад

    The broken bits are brilliant for getting a wood stove started, so it's a win win win situation. Free wood, a free roof and a warm roundhouse! ;-)

  • @mountainviews5025
    @mountainviews5025 5 лет назад

    Kris I build everyday and have been for thirty five years and your doing fine actually great I love this build thumbs up my friend

  • @MichelleL98
    @MichelleL98 5 лет назад +5

    Love the roof. It will be stunning when it's finished!

  • @pjoutdoorservices775
    @pjoutdoorservices775 5 лет назад +1

    This is looking seriously epic Kris! Awesome mate well done, bet you can't wait for a large dry workshop!

  • @YWWaT
    @YWWaT 5 лет назад +59

    As an architecture student who has taken structural engineering courses- your explanation of how the rafters are working is close, but not quite accurate! You can't exactly "cancel out" the weight on the span of beam equal to the overhang- it's still carrying all of that weight- what it does start to cancel out is the 'moment force' on the beam, which is essentially the torque the beam experiences from the weight of the roof not being centered exactly over the support points! But yeah, despite an unconventional appearance it ought to be a plenty sturdy roof

    • @makingsense2268
      @makingsense2268 5 лет назад +8

      I have studied civil engineering, and I agree. The effect of the overhang, which is cantilevered out from the wall on the continuous rafter, is to apply a compensating bending moment, which is effectively an upward force inn this context, on the section of the beam just inside the wall. If the bending moment of the simply supported beam under roof loading is termed positive, then the combination of the wall support and cantilevered overhang is a negative moment.

    • @chrisis9030
      @chrisis9030 5 лет назад +4

      Somehow I keep thinking optimism is a major ingredient for this way of building. Hoping for the best :)

    • @Crewsy
      @Crewsy 5 лет назад +5

      Marcus Rayner
      Wow. Really.
      Neither one of them disagreed with Kris. They both just explained further the factual details about the effect of a cantilevered overhang.
      Your comment just makes you sound pathetic and have a burr up yer butt against someone that’s educated.
      If you think about it, there is so much that you do in your daily work that is done because engineers and architects have figured out the limits and ratings long before you and I were even born.

    • @makingsense2268
      @makingsense2268 5 лет назад +2

      @@Crewsy That's exactly right, we're in complete agreement and supporting Kris in his endeavour, just supplying some technical validation and clarification. And I remembered, after posting my earlier comment (I studied this ten years ago and it's a bit rusty) that my arbitrary choice of "positive" and "negative" bending moments is in fact the technically correct designation. A positive moment bends a beam like a positive face :-) and a negative one, like a negative face :-( -- that was the mnemonic I used back then!

    • @Crewsy
      @Crewsy 5 лет назад +4

      Marcus Rayner
      The simple fact that you “replied” to a comment means that you did in fact call out someone specific. Also your ASSumption about education and student loans is so far off. I never had student loans because I started working straight out of high school but I still know how the use my brain and don’t think any less of someone that chose to go to university to add letters after their name.
      You may have fantasies about your Mom and your Dad’s boss but don’t go thinking we all share that fantasy of yours.
      As for the overhang vs. the main span. It all comes down to a math equation and the math don’t lie.

  • @peem1244
    @peem1244 5 лет назад +2

    Hi Kris, Dot, Moggy. I'm not usually given to advising, but here we go...try not to be self-critical cos, apart from generating its own unique stresses, it doesn't seem to fit with the progress you are making with your build. I find your videos fascinating and enlightening and i couldn't begin to think of them as 'boring'. I'll assume that was your sense of humour coming out of its shell. Looking forward to the next chapter. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍😽🐔

  • @jared1792
    @jared1792 5 лет назад +3

    Hey man just sayin Ive been lovin the vids, your doin what I day dream about on the daily. Thanks for the insperations and the entertaining content!

  • @jessjulian9458
    @jessjulian9458 5 лет назад

    I watch because what you are doing is amazing. I love it. You're hard work well pay off soon. I hope you continue your videos after the building is done. Shop projects etc. Thanks for sharing your talents.

  • @juliemell2959
    @juliemell2959 5 лет назад

    I find this process utterly fascinating

  • @gentilejoshsaved1646
    @gentilejoshsaved1646 5 лет назад +1

    It is going to be a great place to live. I am home sick and will enjoy watching a few vids.

  • @evopwrmods
    @evopwrmods 5 лет назад +1

    You get a lot accomplished just working by yourself in very impressed at your progress in such a short time ! And the structure is looking awesome too. Great job.

  • @jamesgibb9737
    @jamesgibb9737 5 лет назад

    An excellent video Kris. Good point about the overhang, you point is even stronger when you consider the angle of the roof. Taking trigonometry into account the weight will be transferred to the outer wall even more! Keep up the great work!

  • @lesleyharris3198
    @lesleyharris3198 5 лет назад

    Porch is looking great,

  • @Dazzy84
    @Dazzy84 5 лет назад +3

    I myself am stripping pallets at the min. Recycling the nails is a good idea, even though youve gotta straighten them out theyll be bloody handy in the long run. 👍

  • @MrBennyboyC
    @MrBennyboyC 5 лет назад +2

    You might think it's boring but I love all the videos Chris. Top work. Bit late but I've got a narrower pallet breaker I made for pallets with stringers if you want to borrow it and your anywhere near Cardigan.

  • @1richiescott
    @1richiescott 5 лет назад

    Kriss mate its freken awesome, love the pallet work and the different colours as you walk underneath. Cant wait to see the roof been covered brilliant just brilliant fareplay keep it up. 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kengagnier5839
    @kengagnier5839 5 лет назад +1

    I look forward to your videos and updates so much. Keep up the good work.

  • @RicSeabergsUseful-Information
    @RicSeabergsUseful-Information 5 лет назад

    No prob Kris! Watching you do your thing is my moment of zen!

  • @What..a..shambles
    @What..a..shambles 5 лет назад +4

    It's going to be amazing 👍🏻

  • @davidmc8110
    @davidmc8110 5 лет назад +1

    The one thing a good use for a sawzall, is to cut down behind the top boards, cutting the nails. It is very fast and easy. Unless you want to save the nails.

  • @ceijones7568
    @ceijones7568 5 лет назад

    Seen you in Asda today, you looked like you was I'm a rush, was going to say hello ha ha. Keep doing what your doing, amazing what you've accomplished do far

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  5 лет назад

      oh really. ha, yeah i was rushing about this afternoon. you could have stopped and said hi though no problem.

  • @Sqtgdog
    @Sqtgdog 5 лет назад

    Looks great! Can't wait to see turf on it.

  • @lunkerjunkiestv186
    @lunkerjunkiestv186 4 года назад

    I've been watching this operation pretty close, and with decades of experience as a general contractor I believe that structure is not only safe but probably safer than many! So far the only thing I would have done differently is add some strapping at your joints where the pallet sheeting meets up, as a seem can not support a seem. But you are screwing everything together so it is most likely going to be very strong!!

  • @KJ-jq9pq
    @KJ-jq9pq 5 лет назад +1

    I enjoy all your vids, no matter what you are doing.
    Looks wonderful!

  • @stevemurrell
    @stevemurrell 5 лет назад

    Used a few pallets for projects and the easiest (& quickest) way I’ve found to dismantle is to prise the boards up very slightly then use a reciprocating saw with a metal blade to cut all the nails flush with the timber. Gives you lots of usable planks and stops them splitting when trying to de-nail

  • @AnnetteZang
    @AnnetteZang 5 лет назад +2

    It looks stunning... keep up the great work

  • @lestergrayson3049
    @lestergrayson3049 5 лет назад +1

    You can use a plug cutter to just cut out around the nail

  • @cmeproone
    @cmeproone 5 лет назад +4

    17:40 What do you use to impregnate boards?

  • @richardstevenson8442
    @richardstevenson8442 5 лет назад

    I like the explanation on the loading of the beams.

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski19 5 лет назад

    Looks like a bicycle racetrack from the early 1900's, where the boardracers originated from...great!
    :-D

  • @wayneschnare4019
    @wayneschnare4019 5 лет назад

    looking good , you are a hard workin man !!! Enjoying from Nova Scotia Canada

  • @lindamay9218
    @lindamay9218 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful and very interesting

  • @anniehunt6260
    @anniehunt6260 9 месяцев назад

    Love the talking dude x

  • @18twilliams
    @18twilliams 5 лет назад +3

    Its really coming together nicely! Don't listen to the neg. people, that thing will be strong as hell! A lot of work though!

  • @chrisfryer3118
    @chrisfryer3118 5 лет назад +1

    i like that pallet block removal tool

  • @pippaseaspirit4415
    @pippaseaspirit4415 5 лет назад +3

    It's simple principles of leverage! Strong as a team of oxen.

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. 5 лет назад

    Some real great progress there mate kind regards from Mark in Cornwall UK

  • @StevieMontgumery
    @StevieMontgumery 5 лет назад

    The end of the porch with smaller distances between spans looks perfect for a nice little roof deck! Maybe don't sod a section and keep it for relaxing!

  • @Rasputinslair
    @Rasputinslair 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Kris, we're in awe seeing your achievements, wow, what a fantastic life you are living...more of us need to be doing this kind of thing and encourage bartering instead of utilising Fiat Currency which is the root cause of created DEBT. Anyhow, we too live in Wales and was wondering what part you are residing? Give us a hint if you are keeping your exact location close to your chest!
    Great Vids Brother, always enjoying your progress... ;)

  • @hojuzinney163
    @hojuzinney163 5 лет назад +1

    It's coming along nicely Kris. Your videos are very inspiring. I'm a build it yourself kind of guy and sometimes when building a project I'll come to one of those OK how am I going to make this work moments I'll think to myself how would Kris do this 😉

  • @AngelLuisTrinidad
    @AngelLuisTrinidad 5 лет назад +3

    What are you using for the wood treatment?

  • @Tom_Aquagardens
    @Tom_Aquagardens 5 лет назад

    I have been watching since you started youtube, always a pleasure! keep at it and thank you for sharing :)

  • @martkt10
    @martkt10 5 лет назад +5

    Lovely work Kris, what are you going to put between the pallet wood and the grass ? What kind of waterproof membrane

  • @rustichomesllc5150
    @rustichomesllc5150 5 лет назад

    Keep up the videos. It’s looks awesome.

  • @my_permaculture
    @my_permaculture 5 лет назад +1

    Of course overhang deducts weight carried by the center of the rafter. I studied architecture and in the engeneering part of my studies I learned all about the advantage of overhang, and how they reduce material height of the rafter due to that ver, effect. There are even formulas to exactly calculate the effect, and how the forces move around due to overhangs.

  • @cjlouw9793
    @cjlouw9793 5 лет назад +1

    Tx man i do learn a lot from you.

  • @almath9987
    @almath9987 5 лет назад

    Thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @davep5972
    @davep5972 5 лет назад

    Looks great kris

  • @pthithic
    @pthithic 5 лет назад

    Wonder of that wood treatment gets a chance to soak in or "take" when it gets rained on right after it's put on

  • @lpl9414
    @lpl9414 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @colin8532
    @colin8532 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful, I love it!

  • @Falky1
    @Falky1 5 лет назад +4

    Looking good man, managed to catch this video within a minute of it being uploaded :D #dedicatedfan

  • @airriflepestcontrol2006
    @airriflepestcontrol2006 5 лет назад +3

    Boy aw boy I need to come down ant teach you how to brake the pallets 🤦‍♂️loft it up and smash it on the ground on the corner turn it other way do it again 2-3 times and pick it of with hand 1minute Job done .
    Sad you guys don’t get it like we in London I can get 1000 pallets for free delivered to my house .great work buddy keep up

    • @Tailss1
      @Tailss1 5 лет назад +1

      Make a video and show him?

  • @rojm
    @rojm 5 лет назад +2

    are you going to clear the mounds and the higher ground around the workshop?

  • @juncusbufonius
    @juncusbufonius 5 лет назад +2

    Great stuff Kris. And so funny that people don't understand one of the most basic principles - a lever.

    • @joeturner1597
      @joeturner1597 5 лет назад

      Archimedes. Give me a lever long enough...............

    • @nuttallvlogs2362
      @nuttallvlogs2362 5 лет назад

      And I'll give you the moon!

    • @andymccabe6712
      @andymccabe6712 5 лет назад

      @@nuttallvlogs2362 ...on a stick!!!!!

  • @peterellis5626
    @peterellis5626 5 лет назад

    On that pallet bar - Weld a piece of pipe across the back about an inch up to give it a fulcrum. Should work significantly better with that addition.

  • @ashcatdundee
    @ashcatdundee 5 лет назад +1

    An9ther great vid . Really coming on now..

  • @Cody_Ramer
    @Cody_Ramer Год назад

    Would the air gap be a necessity in a very dry climate? It gets quite cold where I live but it's also very low humidity so if I go with a grass roof would I need to have an air gap between the boards and the dirt or would it be fine without one?

  • @TommySleeze
    @TommySleeze 5 лет назад +1

    Does Wales not have the same planning permission rules or do rural areas not have to worry about such things? I’m from the US and my only context is the relentless planning mentions in shows about building homes in Britain.

  • @rubymiles1914
    @rubymiles1914 5 лет назад

    I always like watching your buildings go up, start to finish. Then I wonder, what's next. Do you have anything else in mind to build?

  • @martinwinfield2935
    @martinwinfield2935 5 лет назад

    Thanks for a really informative set of video uploads. I ha e followed with great interest. How do you build these buildings from the planning permission side did you need approval. I live in Derbyshire and cannot even extend my kitchen with out regs and planning jumping all over it.
    Keep up the dream wished I was doing this.

  • @JeffMecikalski
    @JeffMecikalski 2 месяца назад

    What is the water-based treatment for wood rot resistance?

  • @danmetzger5583
    @danmetzger5583 5 лет назад

    I didn't know you were an AVE fan! Very Cool......love his videos. I also have a bunch of his stickers.

  • @LynxSwe
    @LynxSwe 5 лет назад

    Interesting when you get lots of snow.

  • @LiamRoberts00
    @LiamRoberts00 5 лет назад

    Looking good

  • @denver1853
    @denver1853 5 лет назад

    How did you secure the rocks under the rafters? You likely didn't just slide them in between and called it good, so what keeps them there?

    • @JonathanOverholt
      @JonathanOverholt 5 лет назад +2

      When he did the smaller ones he drilled holes all the way through and ran a length of threadall or something through everything.

  • @simongarlickhousetruckbuil1160
    @simongarlickhousetruckbuil1160 5 лет назад +1

    Stripped hundreds of pallets best way is on its edge reciprocal saw with metal and wood blade cut through the gape between the planks and don't have to trim nails later or pull them.

    • @anitablades6033
      @anitablades6033 5 лет назад +1

      Simon Garlic House : Then he wouldn't be able to use the nails.

    • @simongarlickhousetruckbuil1160
      @simongarlickhousetruckbuil1160 5 лет назад

      Blades pallet nails are mostly crap and weak,,, using them would be like wearing a plastic bag on your head to collect moisture to water ya plants.

  • @What..a..shambles
    @What..a..shambles 5 лет назад +1

    Love that chainsaw, so handy

  • @ToffeeApple
    @ToffeeApple 5 лет назад

    Reminds me of The Waltzers on the Fair.

  • @billj7784
    @billj7784 5 лет назад +1

    Have you had a issue with termites in your natural wood. I followed another family Building earthbag Homes. When using just a little bit of natural wood from the trees around their property, they discovered termites after they installed branches from a tree they were using for handrails.

    • @pleasestandby5954
      @pleasestandby5954 5 лет назад

      Termites are incredibly rare in the UK

    • @billj7784
      @billj7784 5 лет назад

      @@pleasestandby5954 The UK is very fortunate, here in California if you saw an entire house covered in tarps, you knew it was being fumigated for termites.

    • @pleasestandby5954
      @pleasestandby5954 5 лет назад

      @@billj7784 Yeah termites sound like a pain in the arse

  • @Valisk
    @Valisk 4 года назад

    This reminds me of the time I trod on a pallet nail... then turned around and trod on another one with the other foot! o_0

  • @4133EWvianen
    @4133EWvianen 5 лет назад +1

    Bungler's Paradise.........................

  • @Vanguard-Six
    @Vanguard-Six 5 лет назад +1

    How did you get planning permission for that house?

  • @DaSarcasticNorthernman
    @DaSarcasticNorthernman 5 лет назад

    I've always been intrigued by this type of design. Kris, you mentioned snow load, and I was curious how much snow you tend to get in your area. I'm in an area that can see about eight feet (2.438 meters) plus ice.

    • @andymccabe6712
      @andymccabe6712 5 лет назад +1

      He'll be unlucky if he gets 6 inches VB of snow.......

  • @saeedandalusi7579
    @saeedandalusi7579 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome is as awesome does 👍

  • @lowlifechris5833
    @lowlifechris5833 5 лет назад

    I use a sawzall and cut the nails,this way I don’t bust the wood up with a pry bar and it’s faster.

  • @ChuckUnderFire
    @ChuckUnderFire 5 лет назад +1

    Please tell me that Safety Squint shirt is something you sell! I’ve heard you say it before. Haven’t heard it anywhere else.

    • @JonathanOverholt
      @JonathanOverholt 5 лет назад

      I think it's an AvE shirt. teespring.com/stores/ave