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Well, ya can't learn without making a handful of mistakes along the way. At least the rain roof did what we needed it to - collect water so we can create concrete.
Kaylee and I are on the way to Panama City to watch our good friend Arturo compete to be the best coffee brewer in Panama. We still have about 200 bags of our collaboration coffee left so if you want to try it, here's the link: www.thenomadicmovement.com/shop/morning-movement
sorry for the troubles guys but way to be positive & look at it as a learning moment. love u!
Concrete in the holes and higher walls....tar the bottoms of the wood.....use big washers under your screws.....Good Luck....I have seen worse...
At least it didn't blow over all the rain water you collected
Love and learn. Love you guys!
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You can't learn without making a handful of mistakes? .. the real world experienced individuals emphasize you should learn by other peoples mistakes and always surround yourself with experts in the areas you don't know .. your video title and content contains needless drama .. highlights your stupidity .. gave viewers the wrong DIY examples and illustrates your reckless regard for valuing time, money and doing it right the first time .. very disappointed
You guys are way ahead of the Wright Brothers at their early stage of figuring out flight principles lol. Life lessons are great. Great attitude also.
For the concrete pore issues, look into concrete sealants that you pour/paint over the concert surface to seal the concrete. There are different types of products on the market to prevent water/moisture issues in basements. Do a you tube search on “Concrete sealers"
Also, with your rain roof, it might be better to add walls under/around the roof structure so that the wind ends up hitting a wall vs lifting up the structure, and keep it very low to the ground. You could use it as storage under it. Check with a local builder office to get suggest from them. Also, look into Hurricane building codes in Florida online for home building...this will give you some great info also when dealing with high winds.
This guy has a great you tube channel in AZ where he & his family lives off the grid. He is super smart & does amazing projects. Wonder if he can give you some advise on a roof catch system. His channel is: homesteadonomics and he has a video titled: Rain Roof - Rainwater Harvesting Project
Good luck. Keep your positive attitude about building! 🍀
Char the untreated wood with a torch, dig a hole, pour dry concrete mix in the hole so there is a 4" of mix, tap mix down, put wood in the hole, plumb wood and fill dry concrete mix around the wood and tap mix until packed solid. The concrete will harden like steel as the mix pulls moisture out of the soil. Don't use any water in the concrete and it will be stronger.
@@teknav1 Nothing they do is real time. Had they done a live stream, perhaps others like me could have advised them how to build something more permanent.
My wife and I decided that we want to move to panama, and ideally we would like to live tiny. Then a few weeks ago I found you guys and subscribed! We’re definitely tracking your progress, cheering for your successes and sending you positive energy during your setbacks. Thank you guys for sharing your journey, both the good and the bad!
Holy moly, the footage with the clouds rolling and the music with it. Very well done you guys!
Someone warns you about local extreme weather in Panama and you blow off the warning because you think you've seen worst nature can do in Boston? Then, you think you know a better way to construct a house than locals who have been building in the area for generations. I think you are in for some more hard knocks if you don't lose the "I'm from America and I already know everything important" attitude.
@@teknav1 It's Definitely a Con game. These two go into town for $300.00 hair cuts (it's even in their videos) and expensive Gringo Coffee and they want everyone to believe they're building an "off grid" life....
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$300 hair cuts? SERIOUSLY?
Wow you all hatin hard!! Why they are just learning, if you all were in their shoes you would want words of encouragement not this bs!! Great View guys! ❤❤
@@johnchase4408 if its a con game wouldn't someone expose them bc they are also taking ppls money from they patreon for their off grid life! I been following them for years and i been thinking about this comment for a bit if true it soo wrong on so many levels!
two bits of advice here: if you wish to rebuild your rain collection system, make sure the orientation of the roof is such that it does not induce lift when the prevailing winds hit. Second, if you can collect all the water you need from that small section of corrugated roof, there's a big chance you can dig a well anywhere on the property and find a never ending supply. You might still need storage tanks for the dry season.
I can honestly say that your channel and Dean's are my favorite nomadic channels. Hated it when Dean sold the bus but have been watching his vintage camper videos. It was awesome to see you guys together! And your attitude in the face of adversity is something that we all should have. Hated to see the damage but you guys are all an inspiration and make my day when I get to see a new video. Keep up the hard, but appreciated work!
Steve McBride thanks Steve! It’s nice to have support in whatever weird things I get up to.
Looks like you might want to put a windmill on your property...harness that wind!!! Make it work for you!! 😃
You learn more from mistakes than from successes.... I think the universe may be telling you to slow down now and do more local research. I know you had to get the first rain catchment system in quickly to take advantage of the end of the season. But the property is yours now so you can sit back and design a permanent system... the bus is on the property now (and won't be impounded again) so you can live in it while you design and build your new home. Go get to know the neighbors who have lived with the weather all their lives and listen to their solutions. You'll get there!
Yes, but with successes you don't need to learn anything...you already know it.
It!s not what you know, it's what you DO with what you know.
@@bentnickel7487 exactly
So I'm kinda new to your guys channel, about a month now I think. But I absolutely love it, never missing a video. I'm currently recovering from brain injury and it's tough, not yet knowing if I'll have permanent damage. But you guys make feel positive for the future and give me hope to still chase my dreams of traveling the world and building a shipping container home with my girlfriend. Keep it up, much love from the netherlands!
Hi...brain injury sounds scary...hoping for you the bestest outcome!!! Keep the positivity & determination. Sending healing prayer out...blessings 🙋♀️👍
Watch Trent and Allie -- they are super adventurous travelers too. Hope you feel better soon. Much love.
@@anguskisses112 thank you😊 I'll check it out
One more Martijn -- be sure to check out Max and Lee (watch their entire last year) -- it was awesome! And, also Eamon and Bec. There are plenty of others but those are my favorites.
I live in puerto Rico and we've been getting those intense winds too. You two should really consider a shipping container home
Not sure if anyone said this but hurricane straps go along way to keep the wood from tearing apart ... tiny brackets that I used when I built my deck.
Also the wood in your cement footings is going to rot no matter what you do, its just the nature. You can slow it down by caulking around the base of the wood where it meets the cement and putting a large gravel base in your footings, at least 6 inches.
If you want to get crazy coat your wood posts in Tar where they are going to go into the cement or wrap them in a rubber "flashing."
You got this guys !!
Make the plastic on the rain roof removable for when the wind picks up. Just design it so you can unscrew it easily.
Not a feasible solution
They are trying to collect rainwater, so i don't think taking the roof off, if there is a storm seems like a good solution. The whole point is to collect the water when it rains.
To be even safer, I'd make the foundation come out of the ground. Get several concrete sauna tubes, make them come out of the ground a foot or two and then during the curing stage put a post-tie in the concrete. Look up post-barn frame might help you out!! 🔥 Great vids tho guys.
Couple things you can do to avoid concrete, dig the hole in the shape of a wedge so the bottom is wider than the top so the ground acts like an anchor. Drill some holes through the bottom of the post and stick something through holes so when you pack the dirt down the objects stick out are parallel with the ground.
I know a single slope one direction is the easiest to build but house are made with roofs sloping down from the middle for that exact reason to distribute load.
Next if you put walls up around the roof it will minimize the wind getting up under it.
Best advice from someone who's lived there and is self reliant (just what you always wanted, more advice, right?) : Spend a month or two back in The States taking a crash course in welding and how to use a cutting torch, then buy an oxy/accet set up and a gas or diesel powered D.C. welder. Besides doing your own builds and fabrication, you'll be amazed how busy those around you will keep you doing little jobs for them and you'll easily make more than enough to pay for your welding materials.
Beautiful view from the volcano! Great to see Dean...I've been watching since your Alaska trip with him...wow...time flies! Thank you for the work you put into your videos and best of luck rebuilding your rain roof:)
Continuing to catch up with your vlogs. I was amazed how you 4 were Above The Clouds! WOW! Seeing the scenes through your magnificent vlogs was amazing! I’m glad you keep it positive, however, I feel bad for you to see all your hard work get blown away, as you said, “blown away like a kite!” But you turned it around and made it a learning experience! I love that! I make many mistakes, yet I say the same as you two, “It’s a learning experience”. As long as you can find that positivity, know that you two are doing very well indeed! After all, we are spiritual beings having human experiences while we’re here! I applaud you, Jayson and Kaylee (hope I spelled your names correctly). Thank you for sharing your experiences! ❤️❤️ Faye
Thank God ur rain water barrels were full enough to keep them there!
The ground retains water too.
Concrete will be fine with pressure treated wood
You can also shape concrete so that water runs off of it and does not settle on it. Concrete is your friend.
Cayrick Pan most definitely. Use a form to make it several inches above ground as well.
Panama doesn't seem much PT.
Doug Saglio you can soak in diesel or tar 🤷🏻♂️
May not be the most environmentally ethical but...
Also eco friendly options like beeswax and mineral spirits or linseed oil
Concrete pilings with stainless steel strong ties and or flanges. Pressure treated or waterproofed (primer/paint/sealant) wood. You will have to work with what you can get locally but there are certainly ways to create concrete pilings, or footing (same as if the rain roof was being attached to a concrete floor). I'd recommend Paul's Toolbox on RUclips for some building tips and tricks! It is of course all a learning experience. Have fun!!! You have had the guts to do soooo many things you've never done before. So, I have every confidence, you'll learn this along the way as well!
We used heavy pipe, instead of wood framing, so no wind or rot worries. Enclose it so wind doesn't get underneath the panels.
6:15 I live in Scotland and our wood is treated and then painted with a coat before putting into cement. It's going to take 10-20 year to rot. See if you can get fence posts for your base posts.
Scotland is the most beautiful country ever, I real feel i was Scottish on my past life! I am mexican on this one and my dream is to go to Scotland one day, one day !!!!
Fence posts are MUCH stronger...YESSS. So sorry the wind messed up your roof collection system. 😰 That stinks!!
@@CarlHancock I don't argue the point, I said if they wanted to use wood then maybe look for fence posts. Looks like the wind will destroy any wooden structures though. We all learn as we go along and mistakes are made while we do it.
PS: I'm from South Africa different climate from Scotland and we do things differently in Southern Africa than in Scotland.
@@bevtrue6937 I was more thinking of it being treated for use in the ground for water/bugs.
@@CarlHancock yes, EXPERIENCED locals, not chatting people up in a coffee shop. Everyone has an opinion, NOT everyone knows what they are talking about. Wood might NOT be the way to go but burning the buried part of the wood helps make it last longer. My knowledge only comes from watching people build, but ancient japanese techniques are usually pretty good, no?
Put the frame directly on the ground so no wind can get under the plastic. Forget about growing food under the frame.
Also you can make concrete posts. Cut you some plywood screw it together to make a 4x4 post brace them up put a piece of rebar in the middle of them. You can also drill them so after you fill them with concrete you can put a piece of all thread in the hole so you can drill the joist for the roof and attach them with the bolts. I can make you a drawing if you are interested.
aw the dean and lola reunion is the cutest!
Tiffany Everett I miss her all the time
Wow. It's great to see you guys and Dean back together. Sending good vibes your way to fix your rain system. Great attitudes you have, I would have cried. Lol
Concrete! Sticks don’t do well in high winds. Just ask anyone who’s lived through a hurricane in the Caribbean! Can you do an underground cistern? They’re value is beyond measure.
That’s why in Florida we build things by Hurricane codes. It needs to be able to stand 140 MPH.
must be why Florida is leading the nation in .........
I think that 2 or 3 inch galvanized pipe sunk in concrete is the best option. I did a lot of research before putting up my solar panels at my off-grid hut and that seemed to be the strongest construct. It is rated for 100 mph winds. It sounds like you may want to put up solar panels later also, so it was better to find out with the water collection system rather than with expensive panels. If you look at IronRidge, they have all the parts and brackets to make the install easy.
Pour a concrete slab (or concrete+block) to catch the water, or would that be too expensive? Just a saucer or ramp shape that drains into your pipe.
I got to do this I TOLD YOU SO ! 😂😂 now don't waste your time or money anymore. Put the panels over the full water tanks. You cant move the tanks anymore so it will be harder to build around them. FYI you dont have a "footer" under the piller's of the "bus platform"; stop regroup learn what your to do & do it right the first time. Or get a licensed contractor to do it for you.
this is why our houses are concrete here in Panama, no wood. Too much water/humidity!
Yup, and too much comején! lol
Possibly a cement patio with a lip or border around it to funnel the water in to your collection system or cobblestone. Maybe it can also be used as a gathering place or work place in the dry season.
So THAT'S why a person would hike for hours up a volcano. Astounding view. Thanks for that!
If you can find a source for beeswax you can heat it in a barrel and dip your posts before you set them in concrete which will seal them from water; an idea I used years ago living next to a candle maker.
As long as you learn from your mistakes things will work out in the end. Tell Dean to give Jess her sunglasses back! Dean is a Slacker at heart, but pretty good with construction so put him to work while you can. Stay Safe and have Fun!
Dale Betz lucky I lost them in the ocean so you can’t give me crap about them anymore. 😂
@@UncoolDean dang man some whale shark is probably sporting those bad boys as we speak!
Sorry about the rain roof. Great to see Dean . I hope he thinks about moving down there . would be AWESOME !
You should use cement pillars with a steel bracket cement in it to fasten your wood to. That way the wood won't rot and then use like 6x6 for the legs and maybe use 4x4 for the rafters on the two outside rafters and use 2x4 for the inside rafters. Then it probably won't blow away. Better to spend more money at first and make it more strong then not strong enough. Otherwise you will be rebuilding it all the time. When ever the wind gets up.
If you are concerned about the wood rotting if you were to use concrete pillings for the rain-water roof, you could coat the wood with coal-tar creosote . It will repel water preserves the wood from rot . Railroads coat their wooden sleepers with coal-tar creosote. Alternatively, replace the lumber you have with pressure treated lumber.
Plant a bunch of trees around ur house & things u don't want destroyed by wind...i live in Fla..hurricane alley & my house is surrounded by pines. A lot of houses have had roofs destroyed by hurricanes..thankfully my house had remain protected. We did get some damage after the 4 hurricanes in 04 but not as bad as my neighbors...of course lots of prayers
@@WOWster007 ...yes i've had 4 come down ..1 hit my roof...thankfully none have damaged my cars...i reccomend fruit trees or food fortest ...bcz pine trees are basically lightning rods
Oh I’m sorry about your rain roof. It doesn’t help that the wind rips right through it. I’m sure you’ll figure out a better way.
I’m so excited to see Dean there! I loved your Alaska trip!
Dean, you don’t have move there, you can stay for a couple of months.
Donna
Donna Earley I really, really want to
Suggestions: As other commenters noted, you may want to make the roof removable. I also suggest making a solid wall on the structure underneath the roof to block the wind from being able to get underneath it. The pressure from underneath his what will pull it away.
Start digging...use the incline of your land as the protective barrier. There are homes and structures all over the world that use this design to counter the wind. Trust the locals they will help.
Yes, dig into the hillside to protect yourself from high winds. Look into "earth homes", where even in a hurricane you can't hear anything.
There is always Shou Sugi Ban with a dip in some parifin before you plant it in concrete. If you know the prevailing wind direction you can put in some dead men earth anchors or make your own anchors out of 1” rebar buried to a depth indicated by your geotechnical analysis. Ultimately the foundation is everything in construction. Followed by your joinery, followed by fasteners. Maybe some of the earthquake technology from California might help since they deal with both earthquakes and Santa ana Winds.
You might try to enclose the rain catcher so the wind can't get underneath it.
Great video thanks for sharing, nice to see Dean there, visiting. I hope you all had a blast, and good luck on the coffee website. As always stay safe and god bless love ya Nancy
Love Dean...he seems like a knowledgeable and great guy! 👌🏻
dean is an incredible guy! love his cameos in vanlife videos! its fun to see him pop up in other vanlifers videos, silly but awesome. love u dean, jess is a lucky lady! ♥️🦒
Like I told you before, I only went home so I could grab my other hat.
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did u take the long route? lol & this is fine example of why we love u so much Dean! ✌️♥️🦒
What a beautiful view you see at the top of that volcano. I loved how you captured the clouds rolling over the mountain tops. Sorry to see the damages to your water system. It seemed like a creative way to get water, only it wasn't wind proof. I have no suggestions to give in that department, unless you think a permanent style home with gutters leading down to a rain barrel would be more stable? Like a cistern. I don't know.
Maybe you might wanna reconsider building your house outta wood? Find out what the locals build with and see whats standing the longest.
Yea I don’t put wood in concrete anymore; I always use bases that are either put in while pouring the concrete or anchored in later. Around here it’s usually the Simpson strong tie brand. Do a search for Simpson strong tie post base and you will see many options. If not available there I’m sure you could fabricate them fairly easily from available materials. A metal frame may be better as well. I’m seeing a welder or bolts in your future 😉
It became a sail. There is a reason there is codes along the coast (high winds)? Roofs that are torn off in High winds destroy other buildings Build your new one it in accordance to high winds about the issue is how open your sails are. It will catch those winds ...Look how mobile homes are tied down along the coast. Enclosing it would help along with sinking it deeper with concrete.
Live and Learn .. so glad you are safe and happy. Even though it sucks that you will need to start over atleast you are learning a very valuable lesson about the power of the wind early on. I love watching Lola play on the land😁
this is sweet, been waiting for this! not the destruction. just miss dean, so happy too see he's getting layed, what a stud!!!!!!!!!!
Hi! Beautiful views from your hike! Loved the footage of the clouds moving. Sorry to see the rain roof damaged. You’ll figure a different plan out, luckily nothing expensive was broken. I’m wondering if you might need to set a couple more footings out in front of the bus, at either end, and attach the top of the bus, at the two ends to chain plates set in the new concrete footings, maybe using sailboat rigging stay material ( steel, twisted wire). Living on Cape Cod, I’ve seen the incredible power of hurricane force winds. They could knock the bus over in a minute. Maybe ask your neighbors if the wind that destroyed the rain roof is usually the maximum wind speed or is it likely to blow harder as the season progresses. Good luck! You guys work really hard and it is joyful to watch you make your ideas and dreams your reality. Bravo!
Man RUclips must pay really good. I wish I had it 22 years ago. I and my wife did this very same thing in Belize in 1988, we lasted till 2000 when we run out of money and got tired of living poor, its a very hard life. Built a home, living on the land while we built, took people camping and scuba diving. We were a little more organized then you guys but we didn't have a family to fall back too. We lost everything and it took us 8 years to sell our home there at a great loss.. I am now 63 and looking back have no regrets. We drove all thew Mexico and Central America with no internet. You guys need some plans, most of that shit you are looking at is bullshit, look at the people that live there and how are they making it? Oh, wait they are not? lol..Its a hard life but you are young. Good luck.
You can make the roof retractable. Either the plastic can retract when not in use, or the entire roof can simply lie down so the wind doesn’t get under it and blow it away. Both are really easy to do.
PVC pond liner flat on the ground that drains to the center and slopes toward the catchment then into buried tanks.
It's a responsible pet owner who tastes their pets food!!!😁 In Florida, they are testing out round houses, which are successfully withstanding hurricane force winds!! You gotta outsmart the wind. Just do some more research & keep keeping on.💜💚💙😁
Concrete piers with steel H where you can sit and bolt the 4 by 4 into the top of the H. Build closer to the ground and try a seal under the canopy so wind doesn’t get under it. Good luck.👍
If you make sure the bottom of the timber post is sitting on a bed of gravel beneath the concrete it will stop the wood from rotting as moisture can leave the bottom of the timber post and travel through the gravel and into the soil as long as the soil isn’t clayey.
Love the way you are positive while learning ...keep it up ...great video... Arturo, GO LIKE A BOSS....win it man!!!!
The guy that warned you about the rain roof also told you to look out for branches ("ramas") when you're driving or just walking. Apparently the wind can snap them off and blow them over to you! Stay safe y'all
And the windy season is just beginning... it goes till April. We had winds up to 100kms two days ago and my land is 1,300 feet above sea level.
You may want to place plywood around side to block the wind. Having it open, the wind creates a vertical uplift force pressure. Also, place “X cross braces” to make the frame stronger
Hoping all goes well for Arturo ! So many lessons ahead! It’s is definitely an adventure!
A bit of a smart-assy comment but it is somewhat ironic that you have Skillshare sponsorship spot yet you did not look up basic building advice on Skillshare. If cost is still an issue then you should rebuild this but close out sides so wind would not get under it (i.e. boulder some dirt around it) or just lower the whole raincatcher to the ground level as you have natural decline for water wo flow down.
I remember dean. So glad you could all meet up. He’s a good guy. Have fun❣️💖👍
Build part of your home underground so your home is protected from the winds.. Your on top of of hill and the winds will whip through there most..
Guys you need to build CONCRETE with insulation. Including roof. I lived in Cuba for 31 years. Find out regarding ICF or whatever the choices available in Panama.
Time to learn about compression, shear, live load, static load, geotechnical science, etc. Weather is a cruel master.
Maurice S I spend 30 years working for architects and engineers in the world of institutional design and construction in east coast. My brother in law was a contractor in California. CA is a whole different world when it comes to engineering. Engineers get charged with over engineering projects but if you build in a good safety margin roofs don’t blow off and foundations don’t fail.
Metal poles and concrete.
Looks like ya may have to brush up on your welding skills again. Metal is heavy takes a lot to blow it away, yet mother nature is stronger , look at history the weather always tries to reclaim . It's looking like ya might want to look into a ground dwelling earth home. If ya decide to go under ground consider buying a small excavator. They are so handy at lifting and digging. Or find some one to do the digging for you.the other thing to look at is geo domes the wind blows around them , big flat walls are outa the picture.can ya get the 20 foot shipping crates delivered there. They make good sheds and quick shelters. You really need a tool shed first, to keep material, and tools locked up and dry. The last thing ya need is to buy shit twice.
Put flat straps of wood across the plastic screw it down and guy wire big spikes into the ground like a tent put a floor in build walls round the hole thing and doors then you keep it safe and have a place to now put things .
If you are going to use the wood again use just a little concrete at the base, like 2 inches and then use pea gravel. With rain and a little shifting it will get tighter around the wood but won't retain the water to avoid the rot.
Yeah Dean and Jess are there awesome people 👍👍🛠🇨🇦
BADGE EVERYBODY NEEDS ONE thanks Badge! Can’t wait to see you!
The last time I saw anything from Dean was when he was stranded in Alaska with broken down lemon/buggy. Good to see he's still alive. I have built many things in my life, and have had some fall down. Its how we learn!
Fred Fish Hey! I have a few up since then. 😄
Wow the clouds rolling shots were EPIC!
Wow that’s awesome Dean and Jess could visit y’all ❤️😊👍🌎🚌 it was great to see y’all together again 😎🎥🎶 very sorry about the wind damage 🌪😱 but it’s still a beautiful place 😊❤️🏝☀️ best wishes on your new coffee business ☕️😋 thanks for sharing and safe travels
Wow!! That view!! At least the loss of the collection was after the rainy season and I'm sure someone will give you some tips on what to do. Where's Mr & Mrs? I thought they were already there? Love you guys! Great video!
Hey guys we are so sorry to hear the news! We are sending our good vibes your way. Our little family of 5 can't wait to come out there to meet you and stay on the farm. :-) Good Vibrations from our tribe to yours.
come on you guys won't go visit
Rich Gutierrez you must not have watched our channel lol. We absolutely will go visit. We can’t wait!!!
So great you guys hooked up with Dean again! Remembering your Alaska adventures with him were epic.
Please be aware that pressure treated wood is treated with chemicals. Is it debatable whether or not they are actually benign.
Uncool dean! He just pops up in everyones video 🤣🤣😂 Panama is so beautiful, maybe after we do our America road trip we will go south...TBH kinda scared to go south.
Sorry to see your efforts destroyed 😕😕😕...I have a question...did the bus seem to stand up well to the winds? I’ve seen trailers and campers blown over by high winds especially if they were parked parallel to the direction of the wind 💨...if the high winds regularly blow from from a certain direction think about parking the bus to face it so the narrow and most aerodynamic part (front) will be towards the high winds rather than the side of the bus. This might even be more important when you set it up on the foundation blocks and y’all take it off the wheels and tires. Also think about securing it down with cables or chains...I have friends in Florida who have camper trailers that they use as vacation homes...they buried concrete in holes that were about 3’ deep and 3’ wide at the bottom and were shaped like a cone (narrow at the top and wider at the bottom with rebar driven deep into the sandy Florida soil) a steel rod with a loop to attach the cables...with a flat piece of steel attached to the end of the rod and buried into the concrete. They have never had issues with high winds and their vacation home is always there when they need it. I enjoy your videos and I don’t like seeing sad things...nature can be scary. Stay safe you three (I’m including Lola 🐕🦺 😊 🐕).
Texas Panhandle here. I don't know how many roofs I've lost over the years.
My parents live in the panhandle of Amarillo at a hog farm and yes it could get Wendy blow some roof tops off
For posts, use 4 inch pvc pipe,filled with cement, can put steal in too! Drill holes through it too,to pin an anchor to footers, its bug proof, water proof,long lasting
So sorry about your rain collection roof but since your clear rook did not get damaged well now you can’t rebuild again using stronger materials and possibly anchor it down with some cemented metal braces I have confidence that you will figure it out and make the rain collection again and even be better then the first one always keeping in mind the wind factor, I have a question if you close in your rain room that the wind could not get under it would that be an option just a suggestion and since the rain room is clear how about a mini green house underneath it for double use of the invention just a suggestion I don’t know it’s it’s even an option because I’m not there to actually see the land the total situation and some possible solutions it just makes me sad that all your work has to be redone but it is a learning curve I know you will make it work cement your post in and to avoid wood rot dip your boards in tar to seal the would from moisture when you cement the in as always sending love and prayers your way I know you will make it work ❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❌⭕️❌⭕️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Maurice S ok Maurice I get it but even for something so close to the ground their rain catchment system as I said I’m not there so I’d really need to see just how high the rain roof is and what it entails but I do get what you are saying
I remember! It’s so awesome to see you guys reunite ❤️❤️ Enjoy yourself! It’s freezing 🥶 in Massachusetts! Ugh disheartening with your new builds 😖😖 it’s ok though you will build stronger!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
If you use cement add Zip System Tape to the part of the wood touching metal and concrete. This keeps water and rusting from hurting the wood.
OMG, you guys... So sorry. The view, however, is amazing. Winds seem to be strong. Please be strategic and seek advice from those in the area and those who have already built their home there.
If only your Tiny House community was on the water, then maybe Dean could sail his future boat and dock it there!
Wow you two are in good shape, a 15 mile day hike in the mountains! Sorry to hear about your rain roof, I posted about maybe making a water catch out of concrete+block. You can use a border of cinderblocks to keep the majority of dirt out and have it sloped to run water into your pipe.
I suggest you view the videos that Derek, on the Handeeman channel, posted about the rain roof and water system he build on his land in AZ. His plan and techniques may be transferable to your project, except for the roof area which is massive. Note that his roof is close to the ground.
That is heartbreaking 💔 Use this to rebuild better and stronger ❤️
Sorry guys, all your hard work and money invested in this project away in the winds. All I will say is go to the locals and how they would build. I'm sure concrete would be the way forward. Prayers to you all. M
1) Good attitude! You made a mistake, you learned from it, and you have some time before a new rain roof will do what you need in which to plan & rebuild.
2) Make Rain Roof 2.0 with metal pipes and concrete footings -- and keep it within no more than 1-2 feet of the ground. (You'll lose the storage space underneath but will also lose the "kite" effect.)
3) Make sure Jenny is well-anchored!!!!
4) When I was about 4, Mom came into the kitchen one morning to find me with our German Shepherd and a box of doggie biscuits doing the "one for you, one for me" thing... LOL
When you built your rain catcher, I had mentioned that you should have piled dirt up along the sides and back to keep the wind from getting up under it. I've had some bad luck in that area before.
1. Don't use wood unless you're gonna use treated poles at least 180mm in diameter and sink them at least 700mm in the ground - still, don't use wood.
2. IF you gonna use poles AND concrete, DON"T encapsulate the pole in concrete - make sure the pole is touching the earth on the bottom - won't rot nearly as fast.
It's Uncle Dean!!! I get more updates on what he's doing from everyone else's channels than from his. 😆😆 So, what's your evaluation of Jess? She seems nice!