Your "how to" build a cabin videos are one of the best if not the BEST on the internet.The attention to detail and understanding of construction and engineering is to be appreciated. Many of the internet "cabin builders" just don't know what it takes to build a structure that is both safe, durable, comfortable and energy efficient. Your cabin is truly "BUILT TO LAST" and will still be standing 100 years from now. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. We can all learn from them.
Thank you so much John, this is really heart warming to read as this is exactly what I am thriving for with this channel. I really want to convey as much technical information as possivle without turning it into a boring lecture. Yep, the videos will keep coming as there is still a lot to be done before this cabin is complete...
Omg Tristan, the cabin looks amazing,love the cedar shakes ,we have stopped our cottage build for the season as its getting way too cold here in Canada ,we have the siding up waiting to do the battens and shake in the spring,seeing your shake I cant wait ,,whats next ?keep the videos coming you have great ideas on how to get out of tricky situations
Thanks a lot! Oh there is so much left to be done, on the top of my head : running the electrical and plumbing to the cabin, insulation, smart vapor barrier inside, tongue and groove, building a full bathroom and small kitchen, installing all the lights, receptacles, flooring … and on and on
Boy! It is a Good Thing for us Earthlings; that You are not a MAD Physicist! I think that you built your House to perfection! Great Job, and Great Videos. I certainly enjoyed watching them! Thanks!😊😊😊
The finished exterior looks amazing. As the builder you are harder and more critical of your mistakes. I am the same way but that's why your end result is so beautiful. I have been bing watching all your videos over that last three days . I have only done that with one other build on RUclips. Keep up the great work.
Hello, I'm from Brazil and I'm a fan of videos on RUclips where remote houses are built. I wanted to congratulate you on your channel and on your home, I found it interesting that you record and publish all the setbacks and changes that occur in such a complex project that is building a house in its structure, hydraulic and electrical. New subscriber!
I'm currently building my cabin by myself as well and in a very similar style except it has a lean to or shed style roof . Your build videos are a big inspiration and give me many ideas and really confirm that I'm building mine the right way. Good job on yours and thank you for making these videos.
Thanks for showing the mistakes and solutions. I had a carpenter tell me that the secret to being a good craftsman is one who can hide or fix his mistakes.
I appreciate your time to set up all cameras and working triple harder to help the others know that. Thank you brother keep going your going just perfect.
Real appreciate that ! You might be the first comment in two years mentioning that, it is indeed a lot of work and time to film everything. I’m glad it’s being appreciated
Thank you Eric! Yes still a lot to be done but it feels amazing being done with the heavy lifting part of this project. This inside will be challenging, time consuming but it just does not feel as impossible as some things I had to do felt. Maybe I just gained some more confidence in my abilities after everything I learned in the past two years.
You videos are awesome. I am in school for construction management and love the outdoors also, watching each of your videos gives me confidence in myself that in time I can build something like this for my future family.
Thanks a lot! It’s been challenging but such a rewarding project, with all the information available online this days I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to !
Yes for sure! This project has been such a big part of my life, It’s constantly on my mind, always trying to plan and be a step ahead so I avoid silly mistakes costing me money and time. I have been learning so much though!
You may regret installing the siding so tight to the end trim board. No room for expansion, they may buckle. Usually leave at min 1/8 space and caulk with color match exterior rated caulk. Looks great, hopefully it doesn't buckle on you 🤞
Yeah I was worried about that, having said that, I think I do have 1/16” on the ends typically. Time will tell if this was a stupid decision. I guess if Eveything started o buckle on me, I’d cut a channel at the ends with my circular saw setting the right depth and caulk it all.
You need to put a backing course of shakes for your first row. Ah, I see you did address that… 😅yes, you saw what the issue was going to be. If you used black tar paper behind it it would have made it much harder to see the gaps. I see you redoing this in the future as your OCD may not let that one go. Otherwise awesome build.
I wouldn't call myself a professional by any small stretch but if I scratch my bald head enough I can figure stuff out. I purchased a 6 acre piece of dirt out in the middle of nowhere off grid. Been collecting tools and equipment required to clear and do earthwork and getting nervously excited about breaking ground. Your videos and others like it is helping me warm up to the idea. Did you have plans drawn up for your cabin or did you get them off of Etsy or another venue? It also looks like you have been around the trade or may have had some guidance if this has been your first rodeo.@@TheDIYCabinGuy
What do you mean by sloped look? What I was supposed to do was to put two layers (one directly on top of the first one, staggered) just for the first row then everything I did for the second row and up was fine.
@TheDIYCabinGuy yes, that was what I was referring to. That second layer would lap over the gaps between the first layer shingles. If you think you want to , you could pry up the bottom edge of the second row & drive a new shingle under it. Either way, I really like what you've done.
Je suis la construction de ton chalet avec beaucoup d’intérêt. Je suis curieux de voir comment tu vas gérer le gel du tuyau pour l’entrée d’eau puisqu’il sera exposé au froid sous le chalet. J’ai hâte de voir la suite du projet.
Merci beaucoup, oui je viens justement de finir cette partie du projet, je pense avoir trouvé une bonne solution. Vous pourrez me dire ce que vous en pensez une fois le montage réalisé et posté. Merci !
Thanks! Yep I’m still tracking everything, I sent it out in a monthly newsletter. If you’ve ever gotten the cabin plans then you should be receiving the monthly newsletter with the budget and time breakdown. The link for that is in the description.
Would have been better to do that in all honestly, also would have been better to add some rigid foam insulation before putting the siding up to make it very energy efficient. Code is fine with the way I did it.
I see. On my cabin i put battons up and put the siding on them. Also a lot more work because i wanted to make that room behind the siding vermin-proof with steel nets. The rigid foam would have also be a good addition to reduce the thermal bridging from the wood studs. But sometimes life is just to short haha
Always keep a burn barrel near your work site.....then in the evening burn all the mistakes.....people with think you're a master craftsman😂 Nice cabin pal
😅😅 Rückständig!! Schon immer nimmt man eine 1" Latte für die Hinterlüftung. Gegen kondenswasser und zu hohe Temperaturen auf der Rückseite des Brettes. All das führt zu einer Langlebigkeit der Fassade. Schon immer!!👍🇩🇪
Your "how to" build a cabin videos are one of the best if not the BEST on the internet.The attention to detail and understanding of construction and engineering is to be appreciated. Many of the internet "cabin builders" just don't know what it takes to build a structure that is both safe, durable, comfortable and energy efficient. Your cabin is truly "BUILT TO LAST" and will still be standing 100 years from now. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. We can all learn from them.
Thank you so much John, this is really heart warming to read as this is exactly what I am thriving for with this channel. I really want to convey as much technical information as possivle without turning it into a boring lecture. Yep, the videos will keep coming as there is still a lot to be done before this cabin is complete...
I know from my own experience that it is a lot of work!
Is beautiful! Well done!
Thanks a lot!
Omg Tristan, the cabin looks amazing,love the cedar shakes ,we have stopped our cottage build for the season as its getting way too cold here in Canada ,we have the siding up waiting to do the battens and shake in the spring,seeing your shake I cant wait ,,whats next ?keep the videos coming you have great ideas on how to get out of tricky situations
Thanks a lot! Oh there is so much left to be done, on the top of my head : running the electrical and plumbing to the cabin, insulation, smart vapor barrier inside, tongue and groove, building a full bathroom and small kitchen, installing all the lights, receptacles, flooring … and on and on
Boy! It is a Good Thing for us Earthlings; that You are not a MAD Physicist! I think that you built your House to perfection! Great Job, and Great Videos. I certainly enjoyed watching them! Thanks!😊😊😊
Thanks a lot !
The finished exterior looks amazing. As the builder you are harder and more critical of your mistakes. I am the same way but that's why your end result is so beautiful. I have been bing watching all your videos over that last three days . I have only done that with one other build on RUclips. Keep up the great work.
You made my day! Thanks a lot for your comment and your interest in my project. I’m slowly getting there
Hello, I'm from Brazil and I'm a fan of videos on RUclips where remote houses are built. I wanted to congratulate you on your channel and on your home, I found it interesting that you record and publish all the setbacks and changes that occur in such a complex project that is building a house in its structure, hydraulic and electrical. New subscriber!
Thank you very much! Glad to hear that
I like that you dont take the easy way around and do things properly. Professional job it is.
Thanks !
Finally, another episode can't wait till this is done.
Thanks! Still have a long way, all the inside work will take some time but at least I’ll be inside and protected from the cold weather and wind.
I'm currently building my cabin by myself as well and in a very similar style except it has a lean to or shed style roof . Your build videos are a big inspiration and give me many ideas and really confirm that I'm building mine the right way. Good job on yours and thank you for making these videos.
Glad to hear that! Thanks you very much and good luck on your build !
Thanks for showing the mistakes and solutions. I had a carpenter tell me that the secret to being a good craftsman is one who can hide or fix his mistakes.
Thanks !
2:30 LOL!!!
Great work and the mistakes and recoveries are educational.
Thanks !
Looks great...I really like the color you went with.
Thanks! I did a lot of testing with different stain color, this one is called Autumn Tone, really liked how it turned out too
I appreciate your time to set up all cameras and working triple harder to help the others know that. Thank you brother keep going your going just perfect.
Real appreciate that ! You might be the first comment in two years mentioning that, it is indeed a lot of work and time to film everything. I’m glad it’s being appreciated
Nice work! My cabin is just like yours…except nothing is as straight or square on mine. 🤣
😂 oh well, as long as it’s safe
Well done sir. That’s a big milestone…. But like you said, plenty of work remains
Thank you Eric! Yes still a lot to be done but it feels amazing being done with the heavy lifting part of this project. This inside will be challenging, time consuming but it just does not feel as impossible as some things I had to do felt. Maybe I just gained some more confidence in my abilities after everything I learned in the past two years.
Looks amazing!
Thanks !
The outside of the cabin looks great. I am not sure I would have had the patience you did. GREAT!!!!!
Thanks a lot!
Looks good brother
Thanks !
I would not change anything. Looks great
Thanks !
Your hard work is really paying off.
Thank you ! 2+ years in the making, it’s hard to believe it’s been this long
Makes me feel warm & fuzzy. Great job! 👍
Thanks !
It's gorgeous. I like the stains you picked to contrast the trim and siding.
Thanks! Yeah I spent some time playing with different tones to find one I liked. Happy with the result for sure !
Best one of all from today
Thanks a lot !
You videos are awesome. I am in school for construction management and love the outdoors also, watching each of your videos gives me confidence in myself that in time I can build something like this for my future family.
Thanks a lot! It’s been challenging but such a rewarding project, with all the information available online this days I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to !
Great job. Your exterior is water tight, built to last and really looks nice.
Thanks !
It’s amazing. I really love the front porch beam work.
Thanks !
Great work, its been awesome to follow. I'm sure if you are like me you look over pictures of the finished outside all hours of the day :)
Yes for sure! This project has been such a big part of my life, It’s constantly on my mind, always trying to plan and be a step ahead so I avoid silly mistakes costing me money and time. I have been learning so much though!
i am getting prepared to build my first cottage and im glad i have your videos to refer to
Very glad to hear that! Thanks
Looks good, Tristan! Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Will do!
Incredible! The cabin looks fantastic!
Thanks a lot !
Love it!! So much work but what a great outcome. I am digging holes for a similar project in the mountains right now. You are an inspiration.
Awesome to hear! Where are building ?
Amazing transformation. Enjoy your well explained videos.
Thanks !
Stellar job my friend ! Keep em coming !!
Thanks brah
You may regret installing the siding so tight to the end trim board. No room for expansion, they may buckle. Usually leave at min 1/8 space and caulk with color match exterior rated caulk. Looks great, hopefully it doesn't buckle on you 🤞
Yeah I was worried about that, having said that, I think I do have 1/16” on the ends typically. Time will tell if this was a stupid decision. I guess if Eveything started o buckle on me, I’d cut a channel at the ends with my circular saw setting the right depth and caulk it all.
great job, looking forward to seeing the interior building
Thanks !
Great work buddy 👍
Thanks 👍
Wow this is very impressive! Great job!
Thanks !
Wow ! Incroyable travail !
Wow! Incredible work!
Thanks !
Your cabin looks great, I like it !
Thanks a lot !
Excellent job!
Thank you very much!
Well done, love it.
Thanks !
Looks Great!
Thanks !
Very nice cabin !!
Thanks !
Nice work! 💪
Thank you! Cheers!
You need to put a backing course of shakes for your first row. Ah, I see you did address that… 😅yes, you saw what the issue was going to be. If you used black tar paper behind it it would have made it much harder to see the gaps. I see you redoing this in the future as your OCD may not let that one go. Otherwise awesome build.
Yes I learned that one the hard way. Looks still okay with the dark brown caulk so hopefully I can just let it go 🤣
Time stamp 2:30...I thought I was the only one who did that kind of stuff!
😂😂😂 the real struggles of a DIYer
I wouldn't call myself a professional by any small stretch but if I scratch my bald head enough I can figure stuff out. I purchased a 6 acre piece of dirt out in the middle of nowhere off grid. Been collecting tools and equipment required to clear and do earthwork and getting nervously excited about breaking ground. Your videos and others like it is helping me warm up to the idea. Did you have plans drawn up for your cabin or did you get them off of Etsy or another venue? It also looks like you have been around the trade or may have had some guidance if this has been your first rodeo.@@TheDIYCabinGuy
Great job on this build for a novice
Thanks !
looks beautiful! i would spend a bit of extra time making the door match the cabin. this can be done with paint or stain and a wood grain tool.
Yes, I did not mention it but the door is going to be painted dark brown just like I did the door trim.
Sweet!!!
Thanks !
Doesn't the second layer of shingles give you more of the sloped look than the one layer does?
What do you mean by sloped look?
What I was supposed to do was to put two layers (one directly on top of the first one, staggered) just for the first row then everything I did for the second row and up was fine.
@TheDIYCabinGuy yes, that was what I was referring to. That second layer would lap over the gaps between the first layer shingles.
If you think you want to , you could pry up the bottom edge of the second row & drive a new shingle under it. Either way, I really like what you've done.
@@retired0307 yes I probably could have tried that, maybe to the risk of doing some damage maybe
What kind of nails did you use for the siding? Beautiful work!
Just typical siding coil nails for a siding nailer , 2 in long if I recall
Je suis la construction de ton chalet avec beaucoup d’intérêt. Je suis curieux de voir comment tu vas gérer le gel du tuyau pour l’entrée d’eau puisqu’il sera exposé au froid sous le chalet.
J’ai hâte de voir la suite du projet.
Merci beaucoup, oui je viens justement de finir cette partie du projet, je pense avoir trouvé une bonne solution. Vous pourrez me dire ce que vous en pensez une fois le montage réalisé et posté. Merci !
Amazing work! Whats the latest in total man-hours and dollars? Still tracking that?
Thanks! Yep I’m still tracking everything, I sent it out in a monthly newsletter. If you’ve ever gotten the cabin plans then you should be receiving the monthly newsletter with the budget and time breakdown.
The link for that is in the description.
Hey, looks fantastic! I am suprised its not vented behind the siding? I thought that would be necessary?
Would have been better to do that in all honestly, also would have been better to add some rigid foam insulation before putting the siding up to make it very energy efficient.
Code is fine with the way I did it.
I see. On my cabin i put battons up and put the siding on them. Also a lot more work because i wanted to make that room behind the siding vermin-proof with steel nets. The rigid foam would have also be a good addition to reduce the thermal bridging from the wood studs. But sometimes life is just to short haha
@@brotesser1 yep! I would have loved to do a highly efficient built but always constrained by time and money so maybe for the next one 😂
Always keep a burn barrel near your work site.....then in the evening burn all the mistakes.....people with think you're a master craftsman😂
Nice cabin pal
Thanks !
ooh la la :)) ♥
Thanks
Can you teach us swear words in your language? So that when I scream them at the top of my lungs, the neighbors won't be mad at me.
Ahah i wish, I have to censor myself as I feel like RUclips would figure it out
😅😅 Rückständig!! Schon immer nimmt man eine 1" Latte für die Hinterlüftung. Gegen kondenswasser und zu hohe Temperaturen auf der Rückseite des Brettes. All das führt zu einer Langlebigkeit der Fassade. Schon immer!!👍🇩🇪
No that common here , interesting
Are you going to insure your cabin? If so, who will insure it?
Already insured through my homeowners home insurance since the cabin is on the same piece of land
Dude poop happens I happen to think you are doing a fantastic job
Thanks a lot!
@@TheDIYCabinGuy you're welcome
Superbe travail Tristan , c’est du lourd tes videos , keep it up bro 👌🏼
Merci bien !