Off-Grid Cabin Build | Constructing the Lower A-Frames

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Welcome back to our off-grid cabin build! We know you've been eagerly waiting for another update, and today, we're excited to show you our progress. Join us as we construct and stand the lower portions of our A-frame cabin.
    We can't wait to continue on our build and take you along for the journey.
    Thank you for supporting our channel!
    Katie & Chris

Комментарии • 462

  • @GarySmith-ki4ky
    @GarySmith-ki4ky 3 месяца назад +7

    So far you have done a great job, just the two of you, great work😅😅

  • @Volusia1
    @Volusia1 3 месяца назад +77

    I don’t know the background of the majority of your audience but as a contractor for 40 years I’m often asked about truss angle and how we figure it out. Thanks to technology measuring rise/run for slope ratios and Pitch then using a construction calculator saves brain cells for sure. No more homemade protractors and plumbers bobs. Could be a good tutorial for a short for your viewers?❤

    • @mrMacGoover
      @mrMacGoover 2 месяца назад +3

      Where our grandparents smarter than us? They used mathematics, a well trained mind...paper and pencil to figure it out. Ah the good old days.

    • @chuckd5819
      @chuckd5819 2 месяца назад +3

      Plumb bob. Plumbers had nothing to do with it 😂.

    • @Volusia1
      @Volusia1 2 месяца назад +1

      @@chuckd5819 fat fingers or spell check?? lol

    • @jefflinnell8492
      @jefflinnell8492 Месяц назад +4

      It's not rocket science. You can simply do it with a framing square , that's why they named that square a framing square

    • @Volusia1
      @Volusia1 Месяц назад +1

      @@jefflinnell8492 it may as well be rocket science to someone with no construction experience. You and I may know how to figure out angle from rise and run but most with no experience may not. My entire point

  • @uncleyetti9553
    @uncleyetti9553 2 месяца назад

    Would be so weird it being almost midnight and it's still light outside ha. I know it the way of Alaska but it would be cool and different to experience. Definitely want to see/experience aurora borealis one day too.
    Your teamwork makes the work look easy, nice work guys!
    -also, I think it made more sense on day 2 and 3 when you built the A-frame and then put it up versus day 1 where you stacked em and moved em. Guess ultimately it's only touching the frame one more time but whatever ha

  • @rickgreen9936
    @rickgreen9936 3 месяца назад

    Very good work! Completely impressed...design, construction, work ethic, can't say enough. Your Lab is a crack up, I'm sure he's thinking this is his "dog house" .

  • @CatheyJenkins
    @CatheyJenkins 3 месяца назад

    Well done 👍 your a fantastic couple great team ❤❤❤❤ can’t wait to see what is next xxx

  • @royconnell2506
    @royconnell2506 3 месяца назад

    Looks awesome,got lots accomplished 👍👍👍.

  • @154362ify
    @154362ify 3 месяца назад

    Really well done!

  • @timray1827
    @timray1827 3 месяца назад

    You guy's are doing a great job ❤

  • @fgkato
    @fgkato 3 месяца назад +13

    To you, sir and madam,
    Congratulations on planning the assembly of the A Frame, now the way the foundation is assembled makes sense, I really liked the way you are carrying out the construction services and it helped me think in an unexpected way. I look forward to the continuation and completion of the construction of your home.
    May God bless you and continue the good work both in construction and filming.

  • @mason5540
    @mason5540 9 часов назад

    Gettin jiggy wid it

  • @justanoldman697
    @justanoldman697 3 месяца назад +6

    Looks good. I would suggest adding another row of fire-block between the floor and what you have now. Interested in how your splice will be made for the rest of the skeleton framing. Be safe.

  • @StephenLodge-v1r
    @StephenLodge-v1r 3 месяца назад +12

    I appreciate that you explain what you are doing and why. Thank you for a great channel

  • @RobinJones-ow9oz
    @RobinJones-ow9oz 3 месяца назад +8

    That's really going to be so nice. I can't wait till the next video. Great job 👍

  • @joshuabaumgardner4124
    @joshuabaumgardner4124 2 месяца назад +6

    This is awesome guys! Hopefully you are super proud. You busted your butts. Have a great week.

  • @carlapierle8623
    @carlapierle8623 3 месяца назад +9

    I really appreciate how you explain what you're doing and why. You two work together like a well oiled machine! Great progress made!

  • @davidasimkosr4641
    @davidasimkosr4641 3 месяца назад +28

    The long anticipate building of the cabin has come true. It's unbelievable that of what you two have accomplished in lifting the heavy wood. Very proud of you all. 😅😅😅😅

    • @djecminek
      @djecminek 3 месяца назад +1

      Amazing work

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 3 месяца назад +5

    Exciting times. I look forward to watching you build your A frame cabin. You work so well together. Great team. Thank you for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod Massachusetts ✌️🇺🇸

  • @danmcdonagh8924
    @danmcdonagh8924 3 месяца назад +6

    You are doing a great job. At least your not shy on the fasteners. As a carpenter of almost 50 yrs. I enjoy watching. Thanks Dan in Alberta , Canada.😂

  • @KathyPetersonRealtor
    @KathyPetersonRealtor 2 месяца назад +8

    O, how this video takes me back apx 40 years. My husband and I built our cedar home together and had a wonderful time building. This video touches my heart and is so poignant. Enjoy each other and your youth. As wonderful as it is, it, too is fleeting. Yall are such an inspiration that I long to be young again ☺️☺️
    May God continue to
    Bless you guys !!!!

  • @juergenzenner4219
    @juergenzenner4219 3 месяца назад +9

    Looks so easy from our side. Fantastic to see you both working so well and fast together. See you next week! Thanks

  • @pinkywilliams8063
    @pinkywilliams8063 3 месяца назад +6

    Thanks for sharing another great video you two, oh let's not forget the supervisor of building & chief of security Nelly!!! Progress is a beautiful thing

  • @marcelw223
    @marcelw223 3 месяца назад +5

    Looking "A" mazing! 🤣😂 Great job you two. 💯👍🍁

  • @marlysjcollins8775
    @marlysjcollins8775 3 месяца назад +7

    I am enjoying watching your home come together! Nice work.

  • @markstanton2362
    @markstanton2362 2 месяца назад

    Make sure you crown your lumber before you cut.

  • @maybeebuzzy2265
    @maybeebuzzy2265 3 месяца назад +3

    I'm so excited for you two! Thanks for filming. You've got some beautiful scenery there, and the fog is kinda enchanting.
    I'd love to see some more of your goats, and how's your garden doing? Keep on keepin' on.

  • @karencampbell7148
    @karencampbell7148 3 месяца назад +5

    Oh wow that looks so much bigger when you stood it up. Great job looks awesome

  • @nancyjohnson7744
    @nancyjohnson7744 3 месяца назад +4

    Amen. I'm so happy for you many blessings, and keep safe, and thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @carolyngregory9354
    @carolyngregory9354 3 месяца назад +4

    Wow, what great progress you two made on your cabin. The view will be awesome. Good job.

  • @patwilliams2161
    @patwilliams2161 3 месяца назад +9

    Wow! You two are doing a great job

  • @Larry-g9k
    @Larry-g9k 3 месяца назад +4

    It looks so nice I’m so happy for the two of you it’s going to be beautiful. 💯

  • @mikeduda3173
    @mikeduda3173 3 месяца назад +16

    HUGE amount of progress for one video. Great job🎉

  • @OG_Outdoorz
    @OG_Outdoorz 3 месяца назад +29

    What I saw today was not only a very well thought out plan and execution. But a great marriage tool. Seemed to really minimize the complaining and arguing. Well done, kudos to you both!

  • @andreamorrison8419
    @andreamorrison8419 3 месяца назад +4

    You guys are doing so well and it's so beautiful there. Be very proud of yourselves

  • @jimmygraham5693
    @jimmygraham5693 3 месяца назад +2

    Dam I always knew you two had a lot of grit. However this was truly a lot of work. You two had to have been sore building everything by yourselves. No complaining just working for the goal. Very impressive job. Just shows what you can do if you want something bad enough. Great video thank you for sharing your lives with us ❤.

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms 3 месяца назад +4

    Framing your walls and ceiling at the same time. Pretty cool

  • @John-kl3ue
    @John-kl3ue 3 месяца назад +2

    Now that’s teamwork well done looking great . All the best from outback Western Australia

  • @yadayada752
    @yadayada752 3 месяца назад

    Please tell me you are putting in windows at the end for that beautiful forest view!

  • @terencetyndall8596
    @terencetyndall8596 3 месяца назад +4

    I really like the way you are building - enjoying it

  • @TheMadManPlace
    @TheMadManPlace 2 месяца назад +1

    What was the time-frame? Looked like 4 days to me.
    And that is one heck of a lot of progress for two people in 4 days if you ask me.
    Congratulations and well done you two.

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 3 месяца назад +1

    I really enjoyed this first for me video. I subscribed and hope to follow you on every post. Thanks from Central Oklahoma

  • @jeb3415
    @jeb3415 3 месяца назад +3

    “Are you fake sleeping?” Thump thump thump. And his head sticking out looking at you- great shots and great progress on the build. Thank you for sharing.

  • @claudetteraymond8710
    @claudetteraymond8710 3 месяца назад +1

    Great team work and on sync. Well built cabin Katie and Chris. What your spending 9n material and insulation will benefit your heating expenditures. AMAZING WORK from Ontario, Canada

  • @johnyen8867
    @johnyen8867 24 дня назад

    It is nice to watcht whole buidlign process. May i knwo What are the angles?

  • @jbwhittaker4645
    @jbwhittaker4645 3 месяца назад +2

    im very impressed great job folks keep it up have a great week god bless 😁😁😁😇🤩🤩🤩

  • @basembarakat
    @basembarakat 3 месяца назад +2

    I could clearly see the inner volume getting in wonderful shape. looking so nice!

  • @stephencooper5040
    @stephencooper5040 2 месяца назад +2

    What’s great about A frames is because of the fact that your roof is basically walls you really don’t have to worry about snow load, so you can essentially just build walls and not worry about most of the typical concerns with building a roof.

  • @Dan-ch2ch
    @Dan-ch2ch 3 месяца назад +2

    WoW I watch a lot of RUclips and this is the best setup so far!!! YouTWO are great, be safe have fun!

  • @rangertruck
    @rangertruck 3 месяца назад

    Building one just like your brother

  • @MsSephrena
    @MsSephrena 3 месяца назад +1

    That really looks good - A lot of planning - Smart...! Thanks for sharing - Stay safe... Loved seeing the lab....

  • @axelruntschke
    @axelruntschke 2 месяца назад +1

    Great job, guys! I love how you occasionally stop and tell the audience what you're doing and why. Keep it up and best of luck. Kind Regards!

  • @timothyalanogrady
    @timothyalanogrady 3 месяца назад +1

    Good morning guys and your A-frame is looking great so far and I really like how your doing the two section build. And once you guys but down the sub floor it is going to make it a lot easier to finish the rest of the top of the A-frame. . Can not wait to see the next video.

  • @nleefry
    @nleefry 2 месяца назад +1

    The shoe on the saw has a wide side opposite the blade if you use the widest side of theshoe thesaw will cut better and safer safesafer

  • @DouglasLeslie-b4h
    @DouglasLeslie-b4h 2 месяца назад +1

    You guys really work well together it’s nice to see that really helps to build a strong bond which intern strengthens your love for each other.🥰
    Yeah that’s why I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work and above all stay safe! 😉👋✌️ God bless.. 🙏

  • @ScottCusick-i4q
    @ScottCusick-i4q Месяц назад +1

    Good afternoon from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. How often do you put your RUclips videos out? 🇺🇸

    • @northtoalaska2022
      @northtoalaska2022  Месяц назад

      Hello! We do not have a set schedule. We are not full-time "RUclipsrs" cranking out weekly videos for monetary benefit. This is just us documenting part of our real-life experience here. We work on these videos in our free time and put a lot of effort into sharing them when possible. If we posted weekly the videos would be fairly incomplete, lacking content, and would need to have a lot of filler or talking so we wait until we can make a more complete video.

  • @DanaRagbir
    @DanaRagbir 2 месяца назад +3

    a cowboy and his toys and his beautiful ,helpfull cowgirl building a beautiful house in the woods.blessing.❤🙏💕

    • @Oslac528
      @Oslac528 Месяц назад

      Herramientas NO juguetes

  • @KrissBartlett
    @KrissBartlett 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow you guy's are good that looks so good very inventive to do it with just you two great job !!!

  • @brucenaylor2043
    @brucenaylor2043 3 месяца назад +2

    I'm not a home builder of any kind I've never seen this style before but for two people it's ingenious. 10 ft sealings and the loft I can't wait to see it done great job in the work and finding the design.

    • @AmericanGiGi55
      @AmericanGiGi55 3 месяца назад +3

      Wild wonderful off grid channel built an A frame, its beautiful

  • @rondierckens6618
    @rondierckens6618 3 месяца назад +1

    Your 2 flew threw that !! Sweet job !! Going to be a gorgeous cabin.. the old one you can make into a barn and storage

  • @JohnClaybaugh-w9n
    @JohnClaybaugh-w9n 2 месяца назад +2

    Great job, looking forward to the upper A build video.

  • @nleefry
    @nleefry 2 месяца назад +1

    This is going to be a great looking home nice location for a home good luck to you both 😊😊

  • @maker-matt
    @maker-matt Месяц назад +2

    Well done. Much respect for your skill and hard work. A frame is the way to go up north where snow load is a concern. And they look good too.

    • @northtoalaska2022
      @northtoalaska2022  Месяц назад

      Thank you! Yes, we would prefer to not need to remove snow from the roof in our older age.

  • @maddawgnoll
    @maddawgnoll Месяц назад +1

    Lumber always cracks at the ends. Especially when you get over 2×6 in size.

    • @northtoalaska2022
      @northtoalaska2022  Месяц назад +1

      A lot of it does, I made them return the ones I needed full length and used what I could otherwise.

  • @tabielynncrowe6594
    @tabielynncrowe6594 2 месяца назад +2

    Wow what a gorgeous home plan and location!❤

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 3 месяца назад +1

    Impressive on how quickly the lower part went up. Thanks for all the explanations of why you are doing what you have done. So many questions but I know they will be answered as the build goes on! Stay safe until next time.

  • @shaleplays536
    @shaleplays536 Месяц назад +1

    Will you be adding dormer windows to the roof? This could make the loft space feel much bigger and increase the headroom for each bedroom.

    • @northtoalaska2022
      @northtoalaska2022  Месяц назад

      We did have thoughts about this but for now to not further delay the project we are keeping it simple and compact to fit in our budget.

  • @SuburbanJerseyDad
    @SuburbanJerseyDad 3 месяца назад +1

    This build is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing the process. 10’ ceilings!!

  • @EntertainmentKorner
    @EntertainmentKorner 2 месяца назад +1

    This is a really awesome cabin design. I love taking into consideration all the different styles and techniques I see in all sorts of cabin building videos I see and so far this is one of the most appealing. One day when I build my first cabin, I may just have to go a-frame!

  • @scottperine8027
    @scottperine8027 3 месяца назад +1

    Very nice progress,I like the direction that you’re going!

  • @robertbowman6315
    @robertbowman6315 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent Construction Method
    For Just 2 Individuals !
    Thanks for Sharing !

  • @chuckhorner3758
    @chuckhorner3758 3 месяца назад +1

    Katie, if/when you guys decide to have children, I am confident they will be beautiful/intelligent babies!

  • @johnyb9884
    @johnyb9884 3 месяца назад +1

    I watched wild wonderful off grid do same maybe 5 - 7 years ago. You two are living an awesome life. So proud of you both

  • @paulstearns5514
    @paulstearns5514 4 дня назад +1

    Cool A frame would be my choice.

  • @johnroquemore2184
    @johnroquemore2184 Месяц назад +1

    We miss seeing you guys. Been over a month.

  • @AndyRaiche-jt9lv
    @AndyRaiche-jt9lv Месяц назад +1

    Hello i got a question so the a is all made with 2'x8' is that right? Thanks :)

    • @northtoalaska2022
      @northtoalaska2022  Месяц назад

      2x10 for large enough cavity to fit r38 blow-in insulation.

  • @madeasy1246
    @madeasy1246 24 дня назад +1

    As an old carpenter once told me "You can never brace enough, if it blows out or falls down you should have braced more" 35 years of doing concrete work I've never had a blow out thanks to his teaching.
    I would have done more diagonal bracing. Enjoy the dream and the ride. Your doing more then most people your ages can ever dream of.

  • @jewels7832
    @jewels7832 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice the cabin is on it way! How exciting for you guys 😊

  • @DSMillwright
    @DSMillwright Месяц назад +1

    An engineer should come reassess he foundation based on the insane number of fasteners yo used! LOL

  • @linkfan196
    @linkfan196 17 дней назад +1

    >11 at night
    >looks like 2pm
    Alaska is crazy

  • @AlexanderStockl-ow6tk
    @AlexanderStockl-ow6tk 2 дня назад +1

    5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 + 🌟 Stars
    Viele liebe 💘 Grüße
    Alexander

  • @vickybentley3949
    @vickybentley3949 3 месяца назад +1

    Its going to be an amazing i love that youre going to have bedrooms, but so many people build tiny cabins and then regret its not big enough later so please make it a goodsize for a family, you both work great together xx

  • @nesnever
    @nesnever 3 месяца назад +1

    I really appreciate your expiations. There are far to many channels that just video without letting those of us who can no longer do what you are doing. Thank You.

  • @robincarrico2007
    @robincarrico2007 3 месяца назад +10

    Great job. "Team work Makes the Dream work" Defiantly a marriage builder.

  • @TheKDubW
    @TheKDubW 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice templates, Chris. Templates are so effective for speed and consistency. Nice progress and nice job. Love the preciseness.

  • @robertgenco4139
    @robertgenco4139 2 месяца назад +1

    When are going to record the finish?

  • @thor82ak
    @thor82ak Месяц назад +1

    She looked terrified putting that first upper on...

  • @fredflintstoner596
    @fredflintstoner596 2 месяца назад

    Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !"
    Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ."
    Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!"
    Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..."
    Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!"
    Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky."
    Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction."
    Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?

  • @TouchTheEarthOfficial
    @TouchTheEarthOfficial 3 месяца назад

    This is great! I've been watching you guys for a bit now and just subscribed. Coincidentally, my wife and I are also building an A-frame home in British Columbia this year. Really excited to see your progress and take inspriation from your work. Godo stuff!~ Justin&Violet Rain

  • @Arizonaman30
    @Arizonaman30 3 месяца назад

    Wow, you guys are crushing it! 😂 I think you had previously mentioned you were doing a different style of cabin (that one from ohio?). But I'm kind of happy you went with the A-frame. I have a lot of fond memories of my great uncle Bill's A frame in Colorado as a kid (back when it was affordable).
    And you two work so efficiently together as well. Well planned. Well executed. You guys are giving a masterclass comapred it some other channels I follow.

  • @Jeremy_936
    @Jeremy_936 3 месяца назад

    Check out Havelock wool insulation. A tiny bit more expensive, but non-toxic, fireproof, insect resistant, and renewable. Also don't need masks or gloves. James Alofs of "Wild Homestead" just used it for the floor of his log cabin. Great video! Love your channel.

  • @mikemckinley1031
    @mikemckinley1031 3 месяца назад

    Hello what a beautiful A Frame building happy Fourth of July coming up here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

  • @alasdairhamilton1574
    @alasdairhamilton1574 3 месяца назад

    Construction supervisor Benelli signed off on the building framing ❤🐕👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @cancelbubble6535
    @cancelbubble6535 3 месяца назад

    I have land I'll eventually be building on and I've always loved A-frames, I think they have a great aesthetic. They're also easier to build, IMO. The downsides are of course less usable interior space due to the sloping walls, which you can't really do much with (the interior walls are very impractical). While you'll no doubt love the snow shedding of your roof, if you have to do maintenance on it, you'll hate your roof, lol. Where the A-frames really pop, IMO, is when the front of them is pretty much all glass, that's the real "wow" and "cool" factor.

  • @paulgilliland2992
    @paulgilliland2992 2 месяца назад

    Our much larger family cabin in Mammoth mountain is an A Frame built in 1974 . It’s very well insulated and the biggest problems are 1) heavy snowfall like last year @20ft completely keep us in the dark and was still 3 ft leftv in September . 2) Mechanical systems are very tricky and heat is a must in winter. We ended up installing exposed hot water supply and return to individual terminal units which are noisy as hell but forced doesn’t really work. I’m curious how you plan on handling your heating system.

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 3 месяца назад

    Always IMPRESSED with You Two! Your team work is inspiring ~ Well thought out plans, details are appreciated for ((74 y/o Grama)!

  • @rock-n-rollfoodie
    @rock-n-rollfoodie 2 месяца назад

    I don’t know how long your videos have been aired. I watch several Alaska or Canada ones. The video channels getting very large subscribers have more work and less talking. The viewer can see what you’re currently building and as far as down the road building “suspense” brings viewers back for sure. My humble opinion, but your channel. ☮️ on 🌎 I did subscribe. 🙂

  • @chuckhorner3758
    @chuckhorner3758 3 месяца назад

    Another documentation of hard work by you guys, Chris, I can't help but wonder if using more of a Gambrel approach to your frame to increase inside volume and improve wall space. I am confident you know what you're doing, just wondering out loud.

  • @hunterscott7592
    @hunterscott7592 3 месяца назад

    Love seeing the videos of progress!! I’m a musician and maybe my brain responds better to the build process and seeing results?? Anyway, looking great!!

  • @leonrojo2933
    @leonrojo2933 2 месяца назад

    Muy buen trabajo, muchas gracias por las enseñanzas. Felicitaciones que salga todo muy bien.

  • @johnpyle8027
    @johnpyle8027 2 месяца назад

    That 600 sq ft looks pretty big! How are you going to transfer the load for the second floor? You did such a good job with the rim beam I can't imagine relying on nails. I've never seen an A frame build. Pretty impressive!

  • @Instigator98
    @Instigator98 3 месяца назад +2

    You work so well together!