Congratulations you all! I'm a stick-built kind of guy. However your Q&A was enormously helpful in opening my eyes. All of my new construction was done in North Georgia, I'm remodeling two 150+ year old buildings in southern Indiana, Craftsman built, hand tools.
I think you two are doing a fantastic job. You’ve taken on a huge job under difficult conditions. I think when you’re finished the satisfaction of the finished job is going to be huge. Stay at it. Don’t loose sight of the goal.
Jeremy, you are amazing! You are a true renaissance man! Your ability to learn so many things and your determination to find a solution is extremely admirable!
I'm so happy to see your progress of your FOREVER HOME!!! I LOVE the view!!!!! It will be sooooo worth the stress and aggravation . Pray a lot and very often.
First, a big beautiful hole in the sticky red clay --now a gorgeous fortress of insulated concrete?😉You two are spoiling us! Keep up the good work, you can do it!!!😄
I'm actually amazed at how much you've been posting giving all the hard and time consuming work you're doing. Glad to see any bit of progress and to know you have the videos as a record of all that's being done.
Out swinging doors also add security from a kick in. Something I never understood with having them swing in. I can't thank you enough for the videos. I couldn't imagine trying to film and think clearly to make sure things are timely done. Good to see yall smiling more compared to what it was 2 years ago. What is the cost of the ICF minus the concrete? I can't seem to find anyone that gives a clue.
I did out-swinging french doors on my parents house a few years back. They absolutely love them... real space saver. The doors also have in-swinging side lights with screens. We can leave those open, and open the french doors fully with no interference. Pro-tip: Magnetic door stops on out-swinging doors are a fantastic idea. We discovered those will keep the doors from slamming shut if the wind picks up a little. I just this last summer bought house in Washington State that has 3 big sliders. I will be replacing those with out-swinging french doors. Gonna be a fun project!
I appreciate your video efforts, project management, sub trades, deliveries, weather, and personal issues are all factors in the mix ... I hope for continued progress and success :)
Jeremy, you're doing a great job building your dream home. When everything is all done, you and family will be very very happy. It's worth your hard work. And, I always enjoy learning your strategy of doing things and thank you for explaining in details and also making your videos . Very impressive with everything you've done so far. Jaime, I know there are sooo many things needs to be done in the household side. You're the reason why Jeremy can concentrate on building. You two are absolutely a good team👍
Thanks for the Q and A! Congratulations on the house progress so far! I appreciate that you are sharing your honest opinions about what you have learned. Keep going - you are doing great!
You guys are awesome. You inspired me to prep reasonably. We lost power for 8 days and couldn’t get out (our only road in was closed). Getting chickens for the first time this month and just love how thorough and reasonable you guys are. Love it.
"Slow and steady wins the race", as they say. You guys are doing great. I certainly can't imagine the stress level. I'm very impressed! I don't know if it's because I'm totally clueless on what you're doing or if you're just that smart. LOL I'm just glad you guys are sharing!
Don't know what your plans are but I built with ICF's for the foundation. I put 2" of foam and Pex radiant heat in the basement. It's incredibly comfortable. Even if you don't heat it, at least consider insulation under the slab. My wife and I set the ICFs. Our house is a Deltec, It's composed of 17 8' wall segments. Lots of cutting on the ICFs. The garage is a rectangle. It took me over a week to set the basement. It took less than a day to set the garage.
This is one of my favourite channels! I so look forward to updates. Awesome job, guys! Be nice to see Jaime back with some recipes when you can😀 Much love from Ontario❤🇨🇦
I am amazed how much you all do including the videos. I would probably be swearing a lot and then have to erase video content. We got our forever home 27 years ago and have never looked back. Love viewing your progress.
Thanks for bringing us along on your journey! Just a suggestion before you pour the basement; install a 7" GT plywood base (4" slab thickness + 3" trim backer) the same thickness as your basement sheeting. This way you can pin your base on. Just make sure the plywood seam will be below the top of trim. Keep up the great work!
You can't go wrong with the French drain system, it will be worth it in the long run. Thanks for all the vids. It's a learning experience we're here for the journey. 🙏🙌💯💛🧡❤⛺🧱
What you've done so far looks good, and solid! I know it's difficult to get the help you desire, keep trucking on slowly to make sure all thee work meets the legal requirements and before you know it your home will be complete.
Keep it fun man! Otherwise you will end up hating it, I built a farm that was a foreclosed dilapidated house and we are at 7 years tomorrow. I could love it and hate it in the same day. Stay loose.
I can feel your hardship, i just got intot 10 acres with a fixer upper, i am stripping the whole house but I still live in it too. so I have to watch what I tear down and what I do not tear down, plus I work from home too, so I have to work on the house after I complete my daily job, which I need to be able to have money for the property. so It is a little stressfull.. keep up the good work, I will continue to watch you
Love your videos. Thanks so much for the updates and Q&A sessions. It's so good seeing the progress. If I had instagram I'd check out your stuff there ... But alas my equipment doesn't support that. Looking forward to the next video ... No pressure!
Don't be too stressed out -- your are doing a great job. Think you are taking the correct path, do what you like and can do, contract out what takes lots of labor, specialized skills, special equipment or just things you don't enjoy or just don't want to do. Early on I did a re-roof on my home by my self, removed the replaced about 25 sq of shingles came out great but learned that was a job best suited to a 20 year old. Its also a learning process, more you do the more comfortable you become with the process. Unfortunately you really get proficient about the same time you put the last brush stroke of paint on. There are lots advantages doing it "owner built", its on your schedule and you can freely decide where you want to upgrade or downgrade or make changes to the project. It's tough to ask a contractor to wait while you reconsider some window sizes. The internet and your local inspector or great resources to understand what will be required for code compliance before pounding the nails. I have always found the inspectors to be a great help. However there are lots of ways to build and different areas have different methods and requirements. Had a builder tell me once the correct way to do something is the way that works for you and is code compliant. Also told me codes are the MINIMUM standard and not the only way to do something. To me the largest risk it getting burnt out, so it makes sense to consider paying crew to hang the drywall in a day or two vs you doing 100 sheets over 3 weeks, wishing the job was done. Buy a flip book from Amazon called Code Check Complete, a summery of the common codes for building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical in easy to understand form.
Y'all are too busy to be posting. Yet, I'm so glad y'all do. If y'all had to take a break I'd totally get it but y'all are much appreciated. I will never be doing what y'all do but I watch to give my support to a family I believe in💛 love from Tx my peoples lol
Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to do a Q & A on the house build. I can imagine how helpful this is to folks who are just starting the process of evaluating the pros/cons of doing an ICF house. The amount of research you've done to be your own general contractor earns you an A+++ (just knowing the building codes and regs is a big piece of a successful build). So happy you've started building your mountain dream home. Let's hope you are celebrating Christmas 2020 in your new home.....warm and snug enjoying the beautiful view. 👍👊😍
I know it's close to winter, but I am already planning my garden, and am looking forward to seeing your raised bed arrangement after the house is built.
Regarding the footing drain. In my experience you simply cannot assume code compliance will be enough for your particular situation. I ALWAYS assume the worst and work from there, meaning my footing drains are/were always overkill. By the time you figure out if you did it right or wrong, meaning after the foundation is back filled, the house built and the downspouts and final grading are all done, IF you have a problem it will cost you 10's of thousands of dollars to fix. So it is well worth some extra cost and time at the beginning to be as certain as you possibly can that you will not "discover" a problem later on. The same goes with water proofing the foundation walls. There really isn't such a thing as too much, just too little. I applaud your desire to do it right the first time. Any problems you create now, or don't compensate for now, means problems you will be living with for the rest of your life. Nice job. Keep it up.
Time spent on good problem prevention is never wasted time... You're doing a great job both of you... Kindness your way Lochness Scottish Highlands Neil.
Glad to see that foundation in place! I'm still deciding whether to build my own or do the mortgage route. But i'm looking more at land to build on. Yeah.
Foundation looks really good! A one foot frost line is quite a difference from our foundation pour in New Hampshire. Hopefully the ICF foundation will be more cost effective in the overall build expense. Jim & I decided on a 4' wide wallk-in cellar door with a ramp, in order to wheelbarrow our wood into the basement. Worked great! As of October, we now have an oversized double car port right off that cellar door. We have covered pallets of cord wood along the sides. Your view is going to be spectacular! We deliberately chose to build deep into the woods. Plus N.H. has a view tax! Looking forward to your ongoing build. We are just having our farm cottage interior painted after building in 2016. Original contractor decided not to do it at the last minute. We could not manage the cathedral ceiling at our age. Found an awesome local painter and we will be decorating by Christmas! All the best!
I am a builder and am impressed with your approach to managing this job! As a novice, you are researching the process and materials thoroughly and are making wise choices! Your footing drains and waterproofing is nicely done, except for the fasteners for the drain board through the peel and stick. It's better to use adhesive so that you don't penetrate the membrane even though what you did is acceptable. PLEASE reconsider the use of vinyl siding! It is not as maintenance free as people think and will not last as long as other materials. Hardieplank is a very solid material that will last and holds paint VERY well. Quality paint should last 20 years on it. Use Hardie trim along with the siding to have a very robust exterior. Nice job and thanks for sharing.
I will second the Hardieplank recommendation. We had ours installed and painted (primer plus two coats) at the end of summer 2001. Since then, through years of Seattle weather, and after five pressure washes to remove accumulated dirt and mildew from the north side, the paint still looks new. It has neither peeled, flakes, or faded. The cement material is also resistant, another bonus. Just make sure the installers use power snips (not a circular saw) to cut it.
I enjoy your videos and am learning from you about sustainability and being self-reliant whether on-grid or off-grid. I am on-grid and strive to be self-sustaining as much as possible. Looking into getting solar as a back-up to the grid...in the meantime - focusing on expanding my garden and canning for food prep.
I just checked out your art page. You're amazing! I love the eyes, they bring the animals to life. I've actually subscribed and unsubscribe to your channel a couple of times, but I am now committed to seeing what is next.
Jeremy and Jaime, could you post what the outside will look like, I don't the other things you say to go to so I can see it. I only do youtube. I am so looking forward to seeing y'all though your build and you sure have a beautiful view, it is well worth the craziness you are going through; Jeremy you just seem so calm.. I guess not.. *wink* Thank you for teaching everyone who is looking to build like y'all are doing. I am so glad Jaime you were in this video and I understand being in these videos. Thank you guys.
Thanks for the update, your home is going to look really nice, and thanks for the sneak peek at Jamies art, concidering how long you have been doing it you are really good, have you tried water colour pencils or water colour pens, very useful for people with disabilities, good luck with the slab and the joists,
Enjoying watching you build your home while picturing building a home on our beautiful property by the ocean down the road. Like your hair btw Jamie ;) just saying.
Out swinging door are harder to kick in as its supported on all 4 sides not just by the hinges and door knob/dead bolt. I have steel door frames and doors.
Just a thought here - when you mentioned how hard it is to film, edit, while also keeping up with the projects.. have you ever considered just doing voiceovers? Even if it isn't the entire video, you could interject at various points. I'm not sure if that's easier or not as far as editing and splicing and all of that jazz. I can only imagine how much you've got on your plate! I do miss some of Jaime's content though, such as the cooking and things on the animals and whatnot. Wishing you a great December!
There are times that it is so much more cost effective to hire out some jobs. the ICF , the slab pour are two areas that sure make so much more sense to sub out.
Just an FYI regarding the exterior door swing. Our ICF house has an interior jamb extension within the 11 inch wall opening so the door can still swing in and look like a ‘normal’ door flush with the outside wall. The wind issue on the hills however makes your choice make sense.
Make sure that if you’re going to use outswing doors, you use doors specifically designed to be “outswing.” On standard doors the threshold is designed to direct water to the outside and if you just turn a standard door around, teen the water will be directed inside. Not to mention, on standard doors, the pins in the hinges can simply be removed and the door taken off from the outside. Make sure the doors come with NRP hinges (non removable pin). Our builder did not. Now, every time it rains, we have a small pond in the kitchen. Just sayin
The only issue I've had with out swing doors was with heavy snow and then wind drifting the snow against the door. Have had to go out the window to shovel out the doors.
Well I for one, who has built houses before think you are doing a good job so far. Stress goes with the job, hard to plan ahead and changes to the schedule always occur. Weather, material delays, workmen being late, and just plain ole everyday problems and who makes all the decisions, you. One thing I have learned is there is always tomorrow. If it does not get done today, you do it tomorrow. Better being behind that hurrying and then discovering a problem that going to cost time and money. You hired a good crew to do the basement which was wise. If it is off, then the whole house is off. Use them again for the next part even it requires waiting a lil while. This is a forever home so dont rush too much.
At nine seconds into video, I was already thinking that location has a million dollar view, .. then I saw that two or three .. no .. I can see five tree lines merge in the distance .. so, I stand corrected, ....... "That's a Five Million dollar View"
Great explanations... well thought out..though it is draining, you are wired for all that... Quite remarkable!!!!!! Pace your self and enjoy the journey. And put some art work at end of videos...they are also remarkable!!!!
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WOWWWWWW what a great update Guildbrook farm family team
comfort over time is such an area that is so poorly considered
Congratulations you all!
I'm a stick-built kind of guy. However your Q&A was enormously helpful in opening my eyes. All of my new construction was done in North Georgia, I'm remodeling two 150+ year old buildings in southern Indiana, Craftsman built, hand tools.
I think you two are doing a fantastic job. You’ve taken on a huge job under difficult conditions. I think when you’re finished the satisfaction of the finished job is going to be huge. Stay at it. Don’t loose sight of the goal.
Thank you for sharing and taking the time out of y’all’s busy lives to upload videos for us. 🏡👍🏽
Jeremy, you are amazing! You are a true renaissance man! Your ability to learn so many things and your determination to find a solution is extremely admirable!
Jeremy is very smart man.
I'm so happy to see your progress of your FOREVER HOME!!! I LOVE the view!!!!! It will be sooooo worth the stress and aggravation . Pray a lot and very often.
First, a big beautiful hole in the sticky red clay --now a gorgeous fortress of insulated concrete?😉You two are spoiling us! Keep up the good work, you can do it!!!😄
Congratulations on your progress. May the way forward be smooth.
The more I watch you guys the more impressed I am. You are working your dream and obviously really care about each other.
We were told it’s easier to open a door in a fire if it swings out. Plus harder for bears to open.
I'm actually amazed at how much you've been posting giving all the hard and time consuming work you're doing. Glad to see any bit of progress and to know you have the videos as a record of all that's being done.
Out swinging doors also add security from a kick in. Something I never understood with having them swing in. I can't thank you enough for the videos. I couldn't imagine trying to film and think clearly to make sure things are timely done. Good to see yall smiling more compared to what it was 2 years ago. What is the cost of the ICF minus the concrete? I can't seem to find anyone that gives a clue.
Thanks for taking the time to film amongst all the busyness and stress. :)
I did out-swinging french doors on my parents house a few years back. They absolutely love them... real space saver. The doors also have in-swinging side lights with screens. We can leave those open, and open the french doors fully with no interference. Pro-tip: Magnetic door stops on out-swinging doors are a fantastic idea. We discovered those will keep the doors from slamming shut if the wind picks up a little.
I just this last summer bought house in Washington State that has 3 big sliders. I will be replacing those with out-swinging french doors. Gonna be a fun project!
Impressive as usual. Great to watch someone competent navigating unknown waters. Sucks for you, but great for us to watch and learn.
I appreciate your video efforts, project management, sub trades, deliveries, weather, and personal issues are all factors in the mix ... I hope for continued progress and success :)
Jeremy, you're doing a great job building your dream home. When everything is all done, you and family will be very very happy. It's worth your hard work. And, I always enjoy learning your strategy of doing things and thank you for explaining in details and also making your videos . Very impressive with everything you've done so far. Jaime, I know there are sooo many things needs to be done in the household side. You're the reason why Jeremy can concentrate on building. You two are absolutely a good team👍
Thanks for the Q and A! Congratulations on the house progress so far! I appreciate that you are sharing your honest opinions about what you have learned. Keep going - you are doing great!
You guys are awesome. You inspired me to prep reasonably. We lost power for 8 days and couldn’t get out (our only road in was closed).
Getting chickens for the first time this month and just love how thorough and reasonable you guys are. Love it.
I admire you guys. If I had a man in my life, I would love to live a simple and homestead life. Thanks for sharing your life.
"Slow and steady wins the race", as they say. You guys are doing great. I certainly can't imagine the stress level. I'm very impressed! I don't know if it's because I'm totally clueless on what you're doing or if you're just that smart. LOL I'm just glad you guys are sharing!
We wouldn't dare miss a single video !!!
Admiration runs high over here.
I'm so jazzed for you guys, and watching the ICF go up and learning about it was a real treat. Thanks!
Looks like you are making it happen, smooth as butter, even though you are stressed. thanks for sharing it.
Don't know what your plans are but I built with ICF's for the foundation. I put 2" of foam and Pex radiant heat in the basement. It's incredibly comfortable. Even if you don't heat it, at least consider insulation under the slab. My wife and I set the ICFs. Our house is a Deltec, It's composed of 17 8' wall segments. Lots of cutting on the ICFs. The garage is a rectangle. It took me over a week to set the basement. It took less than a day to set the garage.
Thanks for the build videos and the Q&A dirt. Much appreciate your efforts on you tube as busy as you both are.
It's good to see you guys getting there with this build.
Great channel. Thanks for the update. Progress. One step at a time. Good luck.
I think you are doing a great job and thank you for taking us along. It is VERY helpful!
This is one of my favourite channels! I so look forward to updates. Awesome job, guys! Be nice to see Jaime back with some recipes when you can😀
Much love from Ontario❤🇨🇦
Y'all are a great team!!! So happy for you!!!
how do you look so calm, with 11 out of 10 stress level. great job !
A difference in trait between an introvert and extrovert.
I am amazed how much you all do including the videos. I would probably be swearing a lot and then have to erase video content. We got our forever home 27 years ago and have never looked back. Love viewing your progress.
Have ya'll thought about finding a cameraman/cameraperson ?
Hi Jaime! I am excited for you two! Your house is a reality now
Thanks for bringing us along on your journey! Just a suggestion before you pour the basement; install a 7" GT plywood base (4" slab thickness + 3" trim backer) the same thickness as your basement sheeting. This way you can pin your base on. Just make sure the plywood seam will be below the top of trim. Keep up the great work!
I appreciate your efforts to share this build with us 👍👍 Also I wouldn’t mind Jamie updating us on the chickens- etc-
You can't go wrong with the French drain system, it will be worth it in the long run. Thanks for all the vids. It's a learning experience we're here for the journey. 🙏🙌💯💛🧡❤⛺🧱
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks for sharing with us! Appreciate the information for our next build.
What you've done so far looks good, and solid! I know it's difficult to get the help you desire, keep trucking on slowly to make sure all thee work meets the legal requirements and before you know it your home will be complete.
I love the dirt! Thanks for answering my questions. I am so excited for y’all!
Keep it fun man! Otherwise you will end up hating it, I built a farm that was a foreclosed dilapidated house and we are at 7 years tomorrow. I could love it and hate it in the same day. Stay loose.
Truth
I can feel your hardship, i just got intot 10 acres with a fixer upper, i am stripping the whole house but I still live in it too. so I have to watch what I tear down and what I do not tear down, plus I work from home too, so I have to work on the house after I complete my daily job, which I need to be able to have money for the property. so It is a little stressfull.. keep up the good work, I will continue to watch you
Things are going well for you guys. It's a good thing you have good heads on your shoulders and plenty of talent.
Thank you for the extra efforts and time given to provide videos to us! Do a voice over if you forget to turn on the mic 😁 Grama loves you!
Thank you for the update on the house.
Love your videos. Thanks so much for the updates and Q&A sessions. It's so good seeing the progress. If I had instagram I'd check out your stuff there ... But alas my equipment doesn't support that. Looking forward to the next video ... No pressure!
Great job guys. Keep them coming.
Don't be too stressed out -- your are doing a great job. Think you are taking the correct path, do what you like and can do, contract out what takes lots of labor, specialized skills, special equipment or just things you don't enjoy or just don't want to do. Early on I did a re-roof on my home by my self, removed the replaced about 25 sq of shingles came out great but learned that was a job best suited to a 20 year old. Its also a learning process, more you do the more comfortable you become with the process. Unfortunately you really get proficient about the same time you put the last brush stroke of paint on. There are lots advantages doing it "owner built", its on your schedule and you can freely decide where you want to upgrade or downgrade or make changes to the project. It's tough to ask a contractor to wait while you reconsider some window sizes. The internet and your local inspector or great resources to understand what will be required for code compliance before pounding the nails. I have always found the inspectors to be a great help. However there are lots of ways to build and different areas have different methods and requirements. Had a builder tell me once the correct way to do something is the way that works for you and is code compliant. Also told me codes are the MINIMUM standard and not the only way to do something. To me the largest risk it getting burnt out, so it makes sense to consider paying crew to hang the drywall in a day or two vs you doing 100 sheets over 3 weeks, wishing the job was done.
Buy a flip book from Amazon called Code Check Complete, a summery of the common codes for building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical in easy to understand form.
great video. a lot of good information and well thought out decisions discussed in an easy to understand way.
Y'all are too busy to be posting. Yet, I'm so glad y'all do. If y'all had to take a break I'd totally get it but y'all are much appreciated. I will never be doing what y'all do but I watch to give my support to a family I believe in💛 love from Tx my peoples lol
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to do a Q & A on the house build. I can imagine how helpful this is to folks who are just starting the process of evaluating the pros/cons of doing an ICF house. The amount of research you've done to be your own general contractor earns you an A+++ (just knowing the building codes and regs is a big piece of a successful build). So happy you've started building your mountain dream home. Let's hope you are celebrating Christmas 2020 in your new home.....warm and snug enjoying the beautiful view. 👍👊😍
I know it's close to winter, but I am already planning my garden, and am looking forward to seeing your raised bed arrangement after the house is built.
Great answers ! Very informative 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
The videos have been excellent. I thank you so much.
Regarding the footing drain. In my experience you simply cannot assume code compliance will be enough for your particular situation. I ALWAYS assume the worst and work from there, meaning my footing drains are/were always overkill. By the time you figure out if you did it right or wrong, meaning after the foundation is back filled, the house built and the downspouts and final grading are all done, IF you have a problem it will cost you 10's of thousands of dollars to fix. So it is well worth some extra cost and time at the beginning to be as certain as you possibly can that you will not "discover" a problem later on. The same goes with water proofing the foundation walls. There really isn't such a thing as too much, just too little.
I applaud your desire to do it right the first time. Any problems you create now, or don't compensate for now, means problems you will be living with for the rest of your life. Nice job. Keep it up.
I am so interested in what you are doing, so interesting to follow!
Time spent on good problem prevention is never wasted time... You're doing a great job both of you...
Kindness your way
Lochness Scottish Highlands
Neil.
Glad to see that foundation in place! I'm still deciding whether to build my own or do the mortgage route. But i'm looking more at land to build on. Yeah.
Thank you for your video’s they have been very helpful
I wish my property frost line was 1 foot instead of 4, but then it wouldn’t be on a river in New Hampshire. You guys are doing a great job!
Love seeing your home in the background!!!!
Foundation looks really good! A one foot frost line is quite a difference from our foundation pour in New Hampshire. Hopefully the ICF foundation will be more cost effective in the overall build expense. Jim & I decided on a 4' wide wallk-in cellar door with a ramp, in order to wheelbarrow our wood into the basement. Worked great! As of October, we now have an oversized double car port right off that cellar door. We have covered pallets of cord wood along the sides. Your view is going to be spectacular! We deliberately chose to build deep into the woods. Plus N.H. has a view tax! Looking forward to your ongoing build. We are just having our farm cottage interior painted after building in 2016. Original contractor decided not to do it at the last minute. We could not manage the cathedral ceiling at our age. Found an awesome local painter and we will be decorating by Christmas! All the best!
Great The Dirt episode. Very imformative
It looks great already. Well done.
I am a builder and am impressed with your approach to managing this job! As a novice, you are researching the process and materials thoroughly and are making wise choices! Your footing drains and waterproofing is nicely done, except for the fasteners for the drain board through the peel and stick. It's better to use adhesive so that you don't penetrate the membrane even though what you did is acceptable. PLEASE reconsider the use of vinyl siding! It is not as maintenance free as people think and will not last as long as other materials. Hardieplank is a very solid material that will last and holds paint VERY well. Quality paint should last 20 years on it. Use Hardie trim along with the siding to have a very robust exterior. Nice job and thanks for sharing.
It was a toss up. We still may change our minds.
I will second the Hardieplank recommendation. We had ours installed and painted (primer plus two coats) at the end of summer 2001. Since then, through years of Seattle weather, and after five pressure washes to remove accumulated dirt and mildew from the north side, the paint still looks new. It has neither peeled, flakes, or faded. The cement material is also resistant, another bonus.
Just make sure the installers use power snips (not a circular saw) to cut it.
I enjoy your videos and am learning from you about sustainability and being self-reliant whether on-grid or off-grid. I am on-grid and strive to be self-sustaining as much as possible. Looking into getting solar as a back-up to the grid...in the meantime - focusing on expanding my garden and canning for food prep.
I just checked out your art page. You're amazing! I love the eyes, they bring the animals to life. I've actually subscribed and unsubscribe to your channel a couple of times, but I am now committed to seeing what is next.
Sounds like you are both working hard. It will be all worth it when you are moving into your home.
Love these Dirt videos :) It was nice to hear an update on Jaime's art at the end.
Thanks for the answers and explanations
Great dirt show....and i love your paintings...seen them on Instagram....👌
Nice work Guildbrook team!!!
Sounds like it will be pretty nice build, a lot of thought when in to this.
Keep up the good work..you guys are great..
Jeremy and Jaime, could you post what the outside will look like, I don't the other things you say to go to so I can see it. I only do youtube. I am so looking forward to seeing y'all though your build and you sure have a beautiful view, it is well worth the craziness you are going through; Jeremy you just seem so calm.. I guess not.. *wink* Thank you for teaching everyone who is looking to build like y'all are doing. I am so glad Jaime you were in this video and I understand being in these videos. Thank you guys.
Thanks for the update, your home is going to look really nice, and thanks for the sneak peek at Jamies art, concidering how long you have been doing it you are really good, have you tried water colour pencils or water colour pens, very useful for people with disabilities, good luck with the slab and the joists,
Very informative post...thanks you two...be safe
I bet your new home is gonna be great
Love what you are doing, keep up the good spirits.
Enjoying watching you build your home while picturing building a home on our beautiful property by the ocean down the road. Like your hair btw Jamie ;) just saying.
This lady is talented
Out swinging door are harder to kick in as its supported on all 4 sides not just by the hinges and door knob/dead bolt. I have steel door frames and doors.
Dang was just going to post this!!
Just a thought here - when you mentioned how hard it is to film, edit, while also keeping up with the projects.. have you ever considered just doing voiceovers? Even if it isn't the entire video, you could interject at various points. I'm not sure if that's easier or not as far as editing and splicing and all of that jazz. I can only imagine how much you've got on your plate! I do miss some of Jaime's content though, such as the cooking and things on the animals and whatnot. Wishing you a great December!
There are times that it is so much more cost effective to hire out some jobs. the ICF , the slab pour are two areas that sure make so much more sense to sub out.
Just an FYI regarding the exterior door swing. Our ICF house has an interior jamb extension within the 11 inch wall opening so the door can still swing in and look like a ‘normal’ door flush with the outside wall. The wind issue on the hills however makes your choice make sense.
Make sure that if you’re going to use outswing doors, you use doors specifically designed to be “outswing.” On standard doors the threshold is designed to direct water to the outside and if you just turn a standard door around, teen the water will be directed inside. Not to mention, on standard doors, the pins in the hinges can simply be removed and the door taken off from the outside. Make sure the doors come with NRP hinges (non removable pin). Our builder did not. Now, every time it rains, we have a small pond in the kitchen. Just sayin
Hang in guys it ain't easy but it is gratifying when you do it yourself.
The only issue I've had with out swing doors was with heavy snow and then wind drifting the snow against the door. Have had to go out the window to shovel out the doors.
Isn't out word swinging doors against fire code? debris or snow could fall against the door keeping you from getting out.
Best to put a garage door and a man door on a walk out basement
Well I for one, who has built houses before think you are doing a good job so far. Stress goes with the job, hard to plan ahead and changes to the schedule always occur. Weather, material delays, workmen being late, and just plain ole everyday problems and who makes all the decisions, you. One thing I have learned is there is always tomorrow. If it does not get done today, you do it tomorrow. Better being behind that hurrying and then discovering a problem that going to cost time and money. You hired a good crew to do the basement which was wise. If it is off, then the whole house is off. Use them again for the next part even it requires waiting a lil while. This is a forever home so dont rush too much.
At nine seconds into video, I was already thinking that location has a million dollar view, .. then I saw that two or three .. no .. I can see five tree lines merge in the distance .. so, I stand corrected, ....... "That's a Five Million dollar View"
Great recap!!
Thanks for the update. :)
Y’all have really got a lot done
Gotta love the Dirt!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you
Great explanations... well thought out..though it is draining, you are wired for all that... Quite remarkable!!!!!! Pace your self and enjoy the journey. And put some art work at end of videos...they are also remarkable!!!!