Building a New Deck & Skirting at My Off Grid Cabin

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @stjbananas
    @stjbananas Рік тому +9

    Another great video, Diego. I just finished building my "construction shed" cabin on the banana farm I just started in a rainforest on my islands highest mountain in the Caribbean with makita battery powered tools, a generator, and my faithful old Toyota pickup truck. You inspired me a few weeks ago to get StarLink, so that's finally coming. I'll be installing it on a power pole I salvaged after hurricane Irma. You make all this look easy, and the inspiration I get is enough for this amateur to get a roof over my head and plan for improvements I know I can handle alone, because my cats sure aren't much help. Thanks man! 🤘

    • @DiegoTriesHard
      @DiegoTriesHard  Рік тому +2

      My man 🫡 Sounds like paradise. Keep grinding brother.

  • @bradkoste1128
    @bradkoste1128 8 місяців тому +2

    those posts have holes because they were railroad cross arms. the holes are where the anchors went that the glass insulators screwed on

  • @loodusefilm7881
    @loodusefilm7881 Рік тому +2

    In europe we have also a lot of wood buildings also. In Estonia we have entire towns with wood houses only. I live at log house that is over 100 years old and sure it will last another 100 years. Still that caulking looks funny to me because you can build without that building will last many years.

    • @loodusefilm7881
      @loodusefilm7881 Рік тому

      So i don't think at all like that you think. Wood is great material for building.

  • @ashleylovepace1941
    @ashleylovepace1941 Рік тому +2

    Great job! Wish you didn’t have to work alone. I do a lot of my work alone, but I have kids that are getting older and help me a lot.
    Awesome life you are making!

  • @artmartdc
    @artmartdc Рік тому +4

    Thank you for great, entertaining educational viewing, this from a chap far better at demolition than creating. Oh yes, and in Scandinavia an awful lot of the homes are built with wood, jolly fine they are too!

  • @rupertschott5437
    @rupertschott5437 Рік тому +2

    So proud of you, young man. Very impressive. Again, great video. Keep 'em coming.

  • @PHAN_VLOG_82
    @PHAN_VLOG_82 Рік тому +2

    Thiết kế căn nhà rất đẹp thật tuyệt vời👍

  • @danielleterry2331
    @danielleterry2331 Рік тому +2

    Great vid Diego thank you I need to help kids build their skirting for their home and after watching I know I got this

  • @22orangeWatermelon22
    @22orangeWatermelon22 Рік тому +2

    You looked like you've lose some weight. I hope it's intentional and that you've been taking care of yourself 😊
    I'm a big fan of your works. My OCD brain love your attention to details. I think your channel deserves more following, but maybe it's a matter of time for the algorithm to start picking it up. Btw, I'm watching from the archipelago, Borneo to be exact - thought of telling you to give you some encouragement 💪

    • @박창을
      @박창을 2 місяці тому

      KNOWLEDGE OF ALL THINGS.

  • @TaylorZ2
    @TaylorZ2 Рік тому +2

    That cabin and your work are awesome! I wish I had half your initiative and skill.

  • @pablortigaful
    @pablortigaful 7 місяців тому +3

    Love the way you do the talking and executing your work! Learn many dos’ and don’t from your videos!

  • @erikempire318
    @erikempire318 8 місяців тому +2

    Hey Diego, I’m in Sweden and in Scandinavia we build with wood as well, now we even build Woden high rises, and our wood building stands for 100s of years. So wood is great, often better then stone, a hell of a lot better insolated.
    But we do build different, for example: the tyvek shuld be on the inside of the of the outer walls to protect the moist warm air indoor to work its way in to the wall and mould, the siding of the outside should protect from rain but som can get in but airs our quickly. My theory of why I read so much on moulding houses in the us I think is because of this. We don’t build walls with 2x4 or 2x6 lumber, it’s 2x8 and the a 2x2 for the installation layer. So 10” insolation in walls and minimum 15” in out ceilings.
    We usually don’t chalk on the outside, we put a thin metal sheet that is bent fastened under the siding to cover vertical boards. Just some examples.
    You are doing a fantastic job.

  • @glendajune9140
    @glendajune9140 3 місяці тому +1

    You’ve done a wonderful job Diego.💯👏🏾😀🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

  • @chucknorrisbarbie3043
    @chucknorrisbarbie3043 Рік тому +2

    Nice work. You're very good at coming up with solutions and thinking creatively.
    Interesting you mention Europeans and building materials. I watch another Diego who's redoing a 200 yr old house in France and he's using SO much concrete!! Lol.

  • @Entropy-booster
    @Entropy-booster Рік тому +3

    Great work & good attention to details. The cabin is coming together nicely. I really enjoy these cabin videos & also the ones with Al. It is such a peaceful place. If we were close enough, my wife & I would definitely want to rent it from you for a few days. Keep up the good work & God bless.

  • @findingpeaceofficial963
    @findingpeaceofficial963 Рік тому +1

    Great job. Looks amazing. Keep up the amazing work. Love your videos. Thanks so much for inspiring all of us. Looking forward to your next video. Have the greatest day ever, love and peace.

  • @OrionMcKay1
    @OrionMcKay1 Рік тому +4

    The top 2x6 treated boards will last about 20 years but those beams you salvaged might not unless they have been treated. The way to make it last longer would be a covered roof over your porch. I have a similar deck that is out in the weather and I will be replacing it after twenty years of use. This time I might put a roof over it. Also Keep the Al vids coming. Cheers

  • @antonmalyshev7782
    @antonmalyshev7782 Рік тому +3

    We need more Al videos😊😊

  • @eastcoastcabinfever
    @eastcoastcabinfever Рік тому +2

    Hello there. I’m visiting you from south west Nova Scotia. Great channel

  • @Welchak00
    @Welchak00 Рік тому +1

    The background music on this one , plus your content. 🙌🏽🫶🏽

  • @Leimana
    @Leimana Рік тому +1

    Aloha from Hawai'i handsome! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾I always look forward to your videos. It's interesting and very educational. Please take care and try not to be exposed to the elements for long periods of time. You can't be getting sick!

  • @cabinman
    @cabinman Рік тому +1

    Those Brooks timbers are cross arms used in the electric industry. They will be wolmanized or CCA treated and will last ok. They are made to withstand outdoor elements high up on a pole or structure.

  • @i1469
    @i1469 Рік тому +1

    Your camera work is really improving. The angles in this video were great! IMO.

  • @Newlinjim
    @Newlinjim Рік тому +1

    Just a tip. If you adjust your skill-saw depth to clear only by the lowest belly groove you’ll create less resistance and it’ll track smoother.

  • @hazelbrown3695
    @hazelbrown3695 9 місяців тому +3

    I think you have a beautiful cabin and the work you are doing to it is great well done it will be lovely when you finish all the work your doing x❤😊

  • @jaysint1502
    @jaysint1502 Рік тому +1

    One thing I don't miss out about the PNW is the November's and December's..rain rain rain.

  • @donflack3778
    @donflack3778 8 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video! I just discovered you and I will keep on watching you. KC Don 😉 (Kansas City)

  • @superjetnorcal
    @superjetnorcal Рік тому +2

    Love these cabin videos man keep them coming

  • @mycelticstardust
    @mycelticstardust 7 місяців тому +1

    You have a beautiful home, love your attention to detail!

  • @HotwheelsMG
    @HotwheelsMG Рік тому +1

    keeep rocking!!!!!

  • @ValdaEngland
    @ValdaEngland 8 місяців тому +1

    those 4"x6" beams are actually hydro cross arms probably douglas fir! they will outlast the pressure treated wood

  • @jmvc3727
    @jmvc3727 9 місяців тому +1

    Very good job

  • @antonmalyshev7782
    @antonmalyshev7782 Рік тому +2

    Get some kind of a tarp with some poles to put it on top of the area that you are working on. Makes a huge difference)

    • @danielleterry2331
      @danielleterry2331 Рік тому

      I am also working in rain I put up a cheap canopy I bought from harbor freight years ago but dang the wind keeps lifting it up! But I got all my cuts done and covered with tarp and blocks will get back out tomorrow to finish these above ground beds

  • @gigibreiten4986
    @gigibreiten4986 2 місяці тому

    I found your page by chance and love all your projects. Also love your adventures with Al

  • @steva30
    @steva30 Рік тому +1

    Great channel!👏

  • @jacklong7048
    @jacklong7048 Рік тому +1

    Great pride in work...

  • @zuhairizakara4570
    @zuhairizakara4570 Рік тому +1

    Hey there, Diego. A new subscriber here. :)
    I've been watching your video accidently from a random UA-cam timeline, and then I just fallen in love.
    Keep doing the great work, and believe me: you're inspiring us.
    *sorry for the lateness to click on the subscribe button..*
    Love from Malaysia, brother.

  • @johntillotson4254
    @johntillotson4254 Місяць тому

    Great job Diego

  • @bradfernandez7091
    @bradfernandez7091 9 місяців тому +1

    Isopropyl alcohol helps smoth out caulking better flow

  • @smalllogcabinliving3089
    @smalllogcabinliving3089 9 місяців тому +1

    Diego, great videos. Thoroughly enjoying all of your videos. I know you use a Go Pro for recording. What software do you use to create edit your videos? Thanks again for great videos!

  • @mixmediaproductions
    @mixmediaproductions 3 місяці тому +1

    Check everything for being level

  • @thepdc6220
    @thepdc6220 Рік тому +1

    Nice job! Are you planning to wrap the whole place in decking?

  • @bradfernandez7091
    @bradfernandez7091 9 місяців тому +1

    Just dip finger in a small cup of isopropyl and have a rag to wipe off excess caulking from finger

  • @JuneCampbell-k7y
    @JuneCampbell-k7y 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful work no insulation ? Does not need insulation around on those boards you are framing around the bottom

  • @mianmohsinmian3811
    @mianmohsinmian3811 Рік тому +2

    😊😍

  • @randystover3285
    @randystover3285 Рік тому +1

    Every time I see you crawl under your house the only thing I can think of is, are there snakes. You couldn't just have a remote cabin in the southeast without checking for snakes. Our codes here are very strict about poured concrete foundation and footers. We have a huge termite problem in SC, the soil has to be treated before concrete can be poured and any wood coming in contact with concrete must be pressure treated.
    Would be interested in hearing about your rules on building and also, do you have snakes (aka Eddie No Shoulders).😊

  • @alberdehaas9858
    @alberdehaas9858 3 місяці тому +1

    😊

  • @TheValtss
    @TheValtss Рік тому +1

    I have a somewhat similar construction wooden door (with less tight tolerances) and it tends to either get stuck quite badly when the weather is humid. And fact that lumber is treated did not help too much :-|

  • @nathanhalena7336
    @nathanhalena7336 8 місяців тому +1

    Howzit I notice the sticker on you bumper. You live in Hawaii before

  • @stephan_1507
    @stephan_1507 Місяць тому

    Am I the only one that sees the potential issue with the hook for the crawl space during a windy night? It will be a nice rattling sound ... all...night...long

  • @frododavis9082
    @frododavis9082 Місяць тому

    Using carpenter language
    You are "running the deck boards wild". Then cutting them off square when complete 21:42

  • @frododavis9082
    @frododavis9082 Місяць тому

    Are you using ethanol or ethanol free gas for your generator/ chain saws?
    Only use ethanol free

  • @dstevenpaisley
    @dstevenpaisley 3 місяці тому

    Ya should put a 6inch piece of tar paper over your joice .Acts like a roof so water doest touch top or sides .lastlong time

  • @thedevilsbeast4940
    @thedevilsbeast4940 Рік тому +2

    i want a al update

  • @larryparker1585
    @larryparker1585 Місяць тому

    Beams look like telephone/electric pole crossarms

  • @larryparker1585
    @larryparker1585 Місяць тому

    Paint the end of your partially rotted beam with copper based anti fungal paint.

  • @jakesabo3876
    @jakesabo3876 Місяць тому

    You couldn’t back truck to garage opening and cut out of rain ? Lol

  • @claramullen
    @claramullen 7 місяців тому +1

    I am sure your cabin is not completely air tight so I hope you did not mean you would be running it under there that would be very dangerous for carbonmanoxcide. I hope you ment just to store it there.

  • @samgolin7629
    @samgolin7629 9 місяців тому

    大樹不要太靠近房子!
    廢棄的板子釘子拔後放在房子地下泥巴上防潮濕!如果我是你不放木板了,用石頭堆積水泥或用磚塊堅固得多又防雨水打潮濕!放空窗戶一兩個為修理進房屋地下用得!
    建議你車放木材或石頭放一塊保麗龍板在車放木材石頭下防車板會磨損!