Install cement board and brick tiles in the mudroom, extending the loft, winter is over?

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  • @sebione3576
    @sebione3576 Год назад +20

    You could build a spring loaded retractable ladder for the loft, like one of those pull down attic ladders.

    • @2to-tango
      @2to-tango Год назад +1

      Good suggestion.

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Год назад +1

      Why not a simple pulley system? Make the steps deeper too! I believe a ladder that doesn’t stay down is a better idea for your hallway 🤷‍♀️, it’s yours, do what you want ❤

  • @davidwright3326
    @davidwright3326 Год назад +17

    Shawn love your motivation and diligence. years loves you. I've done construction for 50 years. I'm impressed. That loft should have a attic ladder , remember we all get older and wiser. I'm going blind but I enjoy you and all you've accomplished.

  • @chinniewas9995
    @chinniewas9995 Год назад +7

    Absolutely LOVE the brick floor!!! Looks beautiful!!!

  • @kurtz260
    @kurtz260 Год назад +26

    In our cabin, we went between the two logs with the ladder, added a pivot point at the top, then used a rope/cable at the other end so we could raise the ladder out of our way when not in use.

  • @haroldfoust
    @haroldfoust Год назад +4

    Welcome back thanks for the video we all enjoy it🐕🌟

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 Год назад +1

    Thank you , Shawn .
    🐺

  • @karleendouglas3882
    @karleendouglas3882 Год назад +11

    Absolutely love the brick floor! Thank you for sharing your build. It is amazing!

  • @Sara-gc8nn
    @Sara-gc8nn Год назад +3

    Great!!! love when you post on this channel every day. GREAT thaaat you put now temperature on videos!

  • @young-soonkim6730
    @young-soonkim6730 Год назад +1

    Good Saturday Shawn & Cali🐕!
    👍🌅🏞️🏡🛠️

  • @bobobrien8968
    @bobobrien8968 Год назад +29

    Cali always seems very aware of the camera. She often stares right into it.
    Little ham, lol.

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 Год назад +6

    Hi Shawn and Cali 🐾 Thank you, appreciate you my friends, stay safe and take care 🙏 Always great to hear from you 🙂👋

  • @nancyrea3863
    @nancyrea3863 Год назад +3

    Floor looks really nice. Interested in how you are going to finish off the open area to the basement area. Give beautiful Cali a hug. Thanks for the video.

  • @tonics7121
    @tonics7121 Год назад +2

    The sturdiness of those timbers is so so satisfying.

  • @mariecreighton5222
    @mariecreighton5222 Год назад

    Fantastic weather change Happy Happy healthy to see sunshine 😊🐾🐾🫶🏼

  • @milwaukeemikee4063
    @milwaukeemikee4063 Год назад +1

    Love the brick floor such a great look!

    • @sandralnwebster3204
      @sandralnwebster3204 Год назад

      Looks like a railing would be a good
      addition in your mudroom to save you
      any accidental tumbles! Some of us
      are just drawn to open spaces and
      end up -well you know!

  • @Helene2367
    @Helene2367 Год назад +4

    So much great advice coming from your subs . I love reading all the comments, some really good suggestions . Depending on space and not being there physically. it is challenging to come up with ideas but everyone seems to be helping with that and maybe some you have not thought of yourself yet. Great people here.

  • @SEED_FF
    @SEED_FF Год назад +1

    Your videos are very beautiful, I like them. Thank you Iran🥰🙏💐💐💐💐

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 Год назад +2

    Thanks again Shawn you always figure it out! Blessings 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

  • @genericuserid7283391
    @genericuserid7283391 Год назад

    I've loved the build videos for years, but NOTHING is better than a build video with commentary. Layout, planning, build methods, perfection.

  • @adbc8213
    @adbc8213 Год назад +1

    Those bricks look so good there....

  • @davidgodal98
    @davidgodal98 Год назад

    Love this channel Shawn! We need more videos of you just rambling about stuff and just daily activities
    Keep it up Shawn!

  • @TaigaTurf
    @TaigaTurf Год назад +1

    The stone really complements all the wood nicely

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 Год назад

    Gosh your place is amazing all your hard work paying off.

  • @T8ERS
    @T8ERS Год назад

    Nice and cool on her tummy. 😁🐶🐕

  • @redwoodsorel5173
    @redwoodsorel5173 Год назад

    Right! Like those pull down steps that are used for attics on struts between the poles

  • @thoryl4375
    @thoryl4375 Год назад +1

    Its all looking great

  • @vanjohnsorz2856
    @vanjohnsorz2856 Год назад +27

    Shawn, look into fold against the wall staircases. You can then have the stairs folding out against the bathroom wall, in front of the masterbed door and use the platform as a landing Google bcompact folding-staircase

    • @deborl7278
      @deborl7278 Год назад +1

      Wow
      Thankyou for your comment
      This is purrrfect for our attic
      Awesome quality made and absolutely SHAWN The great builder will find it impressive ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Mister510
      @Mister510 Год назад +4

      My dad built a set of folding stairs to the loft above the racecar in his garage in the mid '70s. It folds the same way as the Bcompact but it's made from 2x lumber with steel hinges. It's ~5" thick when folded against the wall but is every bit as solid as any conventional fixed staircase. It has 2 x 12 stringers that are not notched, 2 x 10 treads, and is probably 12 feet high. The treads land on blocking so the hinges aren't carrying the load. It's freaking brilliant. I don't know if he saw the design somewhere or thought it up himself but I've never seen another built the same way. Funny thing is we ended up leaving the stairs down all the time, except when showing people how cool the folding stairs are. lol

    • @vanjohnsorz2856
      @vanjohnsorz2856 Год назад

      @@Mister510 yes thats the kind of thing I had in mind for Shawn, the Google was to simplify a search, there's no need to go fancy, rustic but solid is the best. Thanks for sharing

  • @OttValleyBoy
    @OttValleyBoy Год назад

    I put together a ship’s ladder to my loft. Used 2x10’s as the stringers. Recess cuts for the treads (10) made out of 2x12’s. Ladder extends 4’ past the floor. Top step level w the loft floor. Cut away handles in the 2x10’ at the top. Works really well. Kick’s out 36”

  • @paulhallgren7001
    @paulhallgren7001 Год назад +5

    Build one side pole of the ladder three feet higher than the other and run your ladder rungs to the top of the main cross beam of the cabin ....you can then use the long pole as a handhold as you assend the ladder to step directly onto the loft floor.......it works great as I hand one in a home build in 1880's

  • @ildiko1vt
    @ildiko1vt Год назад +1

    Oh those tiles look really nice!!!! Cali seems to like it too! Will be nice & cool for her during the summer!

  • @glendajune9140
    @glendajune9140 Год назад +1

    Very nice job Shawn,& Cali loves it too!😀💯❤️👏🏾💜🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

  • @lucindaayala4111
    @lucindaayala4111 Год назад +4

    The loft extension is a very good idea. I think you can adapt an attic door and extend you loft for more storage.
    If you decide on a staircase for later. It does not have to be right where the loft is. You have many possibilities by considering creating a walk way from the staircase to the loft. Creating spaces for not just storage but for other uses.

  • @billiehuskins8129
    @billiehuskins8129 Год назад +1

    .
    Love the brick floor

  • @lindapetersen1800
    @lindapetersen1800 Год назад

    SHAWN & OUR CALI !!! I think OUR CALI is getting older and is enjoying the sunlight and the coolness of the little bit of breeze from the draft in the door!!! Not saying it is drafty it is sometimes it holds what a PUPPY NEEDS for their body and the sunlight is hitting her head and warming it nicely !!! All in All it is COMFORT FOR HER !!! The bed the chair haha and the doors !!! Will be hers as OUR CALI gets older GRACEFULLY !!!

  • @mary-loujohnson4440
    @mary-loujohnson4440 Год назад

    It’s looking so homey, it must bring you so much joy as things get completed … it makes me happy for you and yours

  • @bradalexander63
    @bradalexander63 Год назад

    I like the format of ASMR on the other channel and explanations on this one. Something that fits your mood!

  • @hemanthharrilall6469
    @hemanthharrilall6469 Год назад

    Wow, hats off to you. The cabin is amazing now. Taking shape. Thanks keep going

  • @athollmcnicoll1028
    @athollmcnicoll1028 Год назад

    Oh lucky you Shawn James and Cali, as here over the UK we are on Snow and Ice warnings for this coming week as the North Winds doth blow down from the Artic and cover our land in more of the white stuff. Oh well sooner it comes the quicker we can look forward to Spring. Cheers mate and Woof to Cali.

  • @charlenecapronloomis3395
    @charlenecapronloomis3395 Год назад

    Love watching how you do everything. You are so knowledgable.

  • @elizabethjohnson475
    @elizabethjohnson475 Год назад

    Your work is so well-pleasing! Regards from far north California

  • @user-zr9eu7lr4y
    @user-zr9eu7lr4y Год назад

    Вы приехав из большого города,такие подвиги совершаете!
    Вы просто большой молодец!!!

  • @jamesonh889
    @jamesonh889 Год назад

    The cobble entry way is cool.

  • @cobyburdick4269
    @cobyburdick4269 Год назад

    I love watching this guy work and film in the freezing cold like it’s nothing! Shit I need a hoodie if it drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit 😂

  • @margaretjacobs4016
    @margaretjacobs4016 Год назад +15

    Personally, I think a traditional attic ladder would be best for your cabin… fold it into the ceiling when not in the loft, unfold it into the hall wall when you need to get up there…fantastic looking cabin all around…thank you for sharing your life with us😊

    • @artisticboundaries
      @artisticboundaries Год назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @nicholascurto2093
      @nicholascurto2093 Год назад +1

      @@artisticboundaries I agree, place the attic ladder pull down unit into the platform between the two timbers.

    • @larrymaxwell5535
      @larrymaxwell5535 Год назад +1

      I agree, I started to state that then I saw your post! 😊

  • @sitinanihjb2996
    @sitinanihjb2996 Год назад +4

    Mr shawn james you always great 👍👍🏿👍🏼🙋

  • @GuyRutter
    @GuyRutter Год назад +1

    Been looking forward to the basement stairs going in. It’s really looking amazing.

  • @MrPossumeyes
    @MrPossumeyes Год назад

    Thankyou, Shawn.

  • @djmoulton1558
    @djmoulton1558 Год назад +3

    For the stairway up to the loft, you might consider hinging it with a counterweight so that you could swing it up out of the way when not in use.

  • @lucindaayala4111
    @lucindaayala4111 Год назад +1

    There is also a ladder that can be constructed along the wall. That folds up towards the wall, to be out of the way. And pull into place when needed.
    If you have the space.
    But if you have the space, and want to use your wall for a wall stairway, it could be a storage or shelving too. Lots of possibilities.

  • @charlottecannon314
    @charlottecannon314 Год назад

    I've noticed on a lot of these off grid channels, they are not burning their wood stoves anywhere near their potential. Those stoves are meant to be fired up - hot. I had a wood stove I a very old huge two story cabin and though yes you'll get some sewit doing that- that's how they are made to burn during extremely cold frigid temperatures. Had I burned mine like they do, I'd froze to death out there in the middle of nowhere. Stoke that fire up and it will definitely heat that cabin up with no problem. Best wishes.

  • @mdaly23md
    @mdaly23md Год назад +3

    Shaun how about a library ladder setup and then build handrails on top of that load bearing beam? I think making the steps on the ladder deeper will also help with balance. I hope that helps with safety and usability. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.

  • @stephenabril7084
    @stephenabril7084 Год назад +4

    Love the way a Canadian will say feels like summer to me with snow everywhere lol.

  • @doubledroptinehunter
    @doubledroptinehunter Год назад +2

    I've seen people with tiny homes that have a loft use a makeshift staircase that is maybe 5-6 steps total but just taller steps so it doesn't stretch out too far and they are able to use the area underneath for storage and such and still maintain their space. I think starting a little ways out from the current window and working your way up where you have the headroom to be standing fully upright once you get up to the loft and then step in.

  • @mariecreighton5222
    @mariecreighton5222 Год назад

    Wow Really cool floor ur home is stunning Shawn Hello Cali daddy baby 🐾🐾🤗royal . Ruff winter all around the world sad earthquake blessings to the world . Amen.

  • @mytiggertat
    @mytiggertat Год назад +3

    Could have a hanging ladder using a pulley system like you developed to lift the logs to build the cabin?

  • @armandzottola1626
    @armandzottola1626 Год назад +1

    Yes. a hinged stairway would. I have one that folds flush with the ceiling so…between the two Hugh cross logs.

  • @iriscarlisle7688
    @iriscarlisle7688 Год назад +3

    You really should consider making the bathroom off the bedroom. You could use the space for more seating especially if you have your family and friends staying with you. Make bookshelves in that space too.

  • @lucindaayala4111
    @lucindaayala4111 Год назад +1

    There is also a product called a scissor step. They come in different width and can be custom made for your needs. They are aluminum ladders that are used in campers and tiny houses. Not sure if the price. But it might be a product you might be interested in.

  • @daviddarlingauthor
    @daviddarlingauthor Год назад

    You could have been done last summer if you didn't record everything... but glad you did. What an amazing place. Bugs are coming soon, and I sense another screen room so your wife can visit longer :)

  • @richardhardy870
    @richardhardy870 Год назад +7

    Glad to see new video from you and Cali and to see you are both doing well. I like the floor choice and I have been thinking about the safety of the basement opening . Just an idea , what about a door hinged to the inside of the breezeway that would become a 1/2 wall when opened and it could have a slide bolt to lock it upright for strength to the interior wall and a pulley close to the wall to assist opening and closing when needed.

    • @kellwng
      @kellwng Год назад +1

      Ya I been missing his videos too

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 Год назад

    Looking great Shawn Love that brick floor , Agree wit Lusaks on the lader to the loft issue . If you did it that way it wouldnt be an issue for anyone going up into the loft.

  • @bobhollenbeck9768
    @bobhollenbeck9768 Год назад +1

    Shawn you can use candy-cane type hoops on top of the ladder instead of the platform to get on and off the ladder

  • @i.r.wayright1457
    @i.r.wayright1457 Год назад

    Look into a three section, folding, pull down attic ladder. That would probably be perfect for your loft. Hand rails included.

  • @ronaldfrancis3628
    @ronaldfrancis3628 Год назад

    REARLLY enjoying watching your your terrific skills come together in the build...AS ALWAYS!!. Have you thought about putting a LAYER of SAND over the TILEBRICK. This will stop the rubbing/crunching, and pack the bricks much tighter, and cut out any movement!!. Hope this helps. God Bless you and the Family.

  • @NetTopsey
    @NetTopsey Год назад +2

    Have the ladder against the wall where the roof peak is. You or guests would be climbing up and stepping into the loft at the highest part of the roof. In addition if you make the board "railing" a log railing with a log upright from the loft floor all the way to the peak where the ladder goes up to the loft it makes the ladder much safer to get onto or off of. That's what we did at our family log cabin, and it worked fairly well for us.

    • @MynewTennesseeHome
      @MynewTennesseeHome Год назад +1

      This is exactly what I did in my barn and even put a grip bar on the upright.

  • @dandaniels4558
    @dandaniels4558 Год назад

    I wonder if you will get the outdoor kitchen and the bedroom addition on this year? But I know your wanting to get your sauna done at some point too so will be interesting to see what you tackle this year.
    And of coarse all the work getting all your garden areas started and the green house as well. So ALOT of work to come with the arrival of spring coming soon. So hard to believe it's March already and first day of spring March 20th.
    We've got a beautiful week ahead this week in western NC USA in the mid 70's and sunny but I've got my ureter tube kidney reconstruction surgery Wednesday and back home Thursday and hopefully can get out and enjoy the weather and hopefully the sunny vitamin D will make me feel better.
    Have a productive good safe week Shawn and everyone else as well.

  • @bettycourson1691
    @bettycourson1691 Год назад

    I love your show.

  • @daleswier8429
    @daleswier8429 Год назад +3

    Love the look of the brick flooring you're installing, Shawn. Nice work.

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 Год назад +2

    Shawn, devise a pulldown ladder that has some spring tension to help it retract.

  • @joegarza3109
    @joegarza3109 Год назад

    Just an idea only thing about it would be its something used in new homes...talking about a folding ladder used to get in the attic maybe modify it to look old style...
    Just an idea n ladder would be out of the way....I enjoy what u do...

  • @kaboom-zf2bl
    @kaboom-zf2bl Год назад +2

    get your hands on an attic folding stairway ... they fold up and sit above your head ... you pull the cord and down they come fresh to climb up easy even Cali could do it ... and when not needed fold em up and push up and now they are out of the way ... the only times you need that access is to get into or out of bed ...after that its closed ...

  • @CATherine001
    @CATherine001 Год назад

    Perhaps a set of railings would help in the loft entrance?
    Really love the wall bricks in mud room floor just concerned they are too thin and may crack, very important to keep your flooring flat and level but I am positive you made sure it’s level and square.

  • @garylcampbell9964
    @garylcampbell9964 Год назад

    Looking good.

  • @pamelastruttman9326
    @pamelastruttman9326 Год назад +1

    Shawn ; What about a folding ( attic ladder) that's what we call it in my neck of the woods that way you can keep it out of your way, by deciding where to put it 🤔 or mount it

  • @stan118
    @stan118 Год назад +2

    Put a couple of hooks made for hanging bicycles then hang it parallel to the logs.

  • @MikeGsAdventures
    @MikeGsAdventures Год назад

    Suggestion is to create the idea of an attic hatch ladder but hang it vertical where you want to step on the loft, hinge it and use pull string. That way the hatch is vertical and it comes down when you need it. Maybe that’s doable or worth a try

  • @francisbrissette848
    @francisbrissette848 Год назад

    Go with a small spiral staircase for your loft :)

  • @donevans1884
    @donevans1884 Год назад

    great video .

  • @Jsnature42
    @Jsnature42 Год назад

    If you build a hinged stair case you could fold them up when not using them. Like attic steps.

  • @pauleddy5146
    @pauleddy5146 Год назад

    Yes, like others have stated, a Bessler staircase, although made by yourself, would accomplish your needs here. Or you could go fancy with a spiral staircase. In that case you'd have to swap walls for the bookcase to what is now your entry side.

  • @krazzygranny7032
    @krazzygranny7032 Год назад

    you need to make a retractable ladder like those used to get into attics...WOW actually using a modern tool in the cabin

  • @tomwheeler6760
    @tomwheeler6760 Год назад +1

    Maybe a narrow spiral staircase? just a thought.

  • @radvader1
    @radvader1 Год назад +10

    For your loft , make a hinged stairs to use ,up when not needed and down when it is.

    • @namowhasti1192
      @namowhasti1192 Год назад +1

      @Shawn James you have a spammer.

    • @jameswulzen590
      @jameswulzen590 Год назад

      good idea and takes care of the problem of tight places.

  • @hareemislam6376
    @hareemislam6376 Год назад

    Such a nice watch the mud-brick part and the design things of the kitchen the window at the side with the basement.
    I believe the basement is your cellar and the greenhouse???

  • @corycox2334
    @corycox2334 Год назад

    You should make a hatch door. Then you will gain floor space. Just a thought. Fan.

  • @vivianavargas8110
    @vivianavargas8110 Год назад +11

    I wonder if attic door with ladder would be a good solution for your loft area. It can be put away when your not using it and maybe safer way to up.

    • @angiekrajewski6419
      @angiekrajewski6419 Год назад

      Well we had the same idea!! And I didn’t see your comment before I wrote mine!!😳😉

  • @mandrews1245
    @mandrews1245 Год назад

    Fire safety ...If you are going to use the loft for a second sleeping area, even if not used often, the ladder must be extended all night plus some time during the day for guests. Fire safety and night relief trips would require the ladder to be in a down position without blocking the bathroom entrance or the future bedroom door. You may need to think of a different entrance... maybe where you put that step up across the hallway, rather than on the loft side wall.
    If it is just for storage then there are several ideas suggested from a wall mount ladder to a spring loaded up-down stairs which would suffice.

  • @deesa3500
    @deesa3500 Год назад

    Have you seen those tiny house steps that are storage cubes. You build cubes aka cubbies that are actually the steps to lofts. Since its gonna be used part-time the shorter ones could be placed on top of the other cubbies🤔👍🏼😉

  • @douggibson9084
    @douggibson9084 Год назад +1

    Looks great Shawn. Any almost spring greenhouse updates??

  • @asneakeraffair9048
    @asneakeraffair9048 Год назад

    Library style rolling ladder!!

  • @heiner71
    @heiner71 Год назад +2

    Do you not have to glue the floor bricks down and then fill in the gaps in-between the bricks? Otherwise, any moisture you bring in from the outside will seep into the sheet-rock underneath and dissolve it.

  • @SWAMPHUNTER644
    @SWAMPHUNTER644 Год назад +1

    You could frame in an attic ladder that can be raised out of the way when not in use. I have one in my garage and I have seen them used in camps.

  • @williamleopold507
    @williamleopold507 Год назад +8

    You are doing a great job ! Looking great . Are you going to cement the bricks down or just free lay them ?

    • @MickH60
      @MickH60 Год назад +3

      I was curious about that too. With the brick tiles as they are they will be prone top breaking because of the movement. I used to do a lot of brick paving which is very similar, we used to broom/sweep fine sand over the pavers so it falls into all the cracks and stabilises the bricks/pavers, you then just sweep off the excess and the sand remains between the bricks...

  • @Truth-Virtue-LVX
    @Truth-Virtue-LVX Год назад

    Definitely need a steel ladder with cage, blacken the steel.
    Possibly even decorative wrought iron.

  • @howardbarber2451
    @howardbarber2451 Год назад

    Since the loft is not to be used a lot , have you considered a ladder that you hang on the wall when not in use so it doesn't take up floor space. They can be attached to loft when needed. Stairs that go along side the wall also take up less room. Just a thought. Great program . Thanks

  • @Bailey463
    @Bailey463 Год назад +2

    We got a pile of snow with lightning and thunder overnight in Peterborough Ontario .

  • @feathersky860
    @feathersky860 Год назад +2

    Thanks For Sharin’ It is lookin’ Absolutely Beautiful !

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Год назад

    If we need to know anything about the cabin build, we can just ask Cali! 😆 Workout strap? If I did half your work I couldn't work out for the rest of my life!!! Awesome video. 👍😎🇨🇦🐾📷

  • @drewjbx228
    @drewjbx228 Год назад

    I think this is the first time I seen you use cordless dewalt tools... I have always said work smarter not harder my friend.

  • @fredh1475
    @fredh1475 Год назад

    I haven't read other comments. What it you have a platform above the window resting on this two large beams. You can then attach the ladder to the platform. So then have it lift up in between the two beams level to the loft floor into storage. So when it's down on the floor your looking out the window with the skin curtain when climbing. Oh and then use a rope or cable to lift it back up level in between the large beams. Hopefully if this isn't a good idea someone else might have a better idea.