DIY Cabin Cost Breakdown
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Well, you guys have asked, so I have answered! Ultimately, I didn't know how much this would end up costing me because I didn't have everything lined up in terms of what I wanted to do. It was an organic process that worked well (for me).
Below are some of the cost breakdowns. I will add some affiliate links below if any of the items I used, interest you! Thanks for watching and be sure to Like & Subscribe!
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CABIN COST:
Foundation - $360
Floor Structure - $1000
Walls - $1000
Roof Structure - $1200
Metal Roof - $1000
Cedar Siding, Tyvek, etc. - $2000
Hopper Windows and Door handle - $600
Framing Nailer & Staper (for cedar) - $400
Paint $80
TOTAL COST THUS FAR - $8000
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Best part of the video: "A, 2, D, Lastly"
I was just about to make the exact same comment. Hilarious!!!
@@revdocjim2002 I was just about to make the exact same comment, about making the exact same comment.
reminds me of home alone XD
He's a bag of hammers
That was my favorite part!
Great video again. Just remember
A - It is always better to do it yourself
2 - You grow your skills with the experience
D - You give us something the watch. Especially as of late.🙂
9 - If you paid a contractor it would be about 25g's for labor alone. So it is a win win.
X - Plus you get to buy more tools!
27 - You did all of this with a job and a new baby too.
Keep up the good work!
YOU GET ME.
Great minds think alike lol.
Apparently we learned the alphabet from the same school as well 😂
This comment!!!😂😂 all of it
I priced out my off grid cabin I am going to build this year and it will come in about $15,000 complete. (totally different style w/solar) I don't think most people realize building is mostly labor costs and if you can bargain buy materials you can save a fortune.
Dope! I wanted to make mine completely off-grid but it's not too far from my workshop which has power PLUS it's in the woods and getting solar there would be a pain. Definitely thinking I will do some sort of off-grid water system...
U.S. or Canadian dollars, Randy?
You do need the skills though...
Most companies/ carpenters ,charge 100%-110% of costs of materials, so as an example, $5000 worth of material, =$5000 + in labour charge ,your saving ,at minimum 50% of your costs ,by building yourself
randy fredricksen
When building off grid, remember to place construction road adjacent.....
My build site is about seven miles from the nearest road (but that road system is on an island my property is not on). I have to buy my building materials in a city, load it into my boat (18 foot open skiff), drive boat to my dock (38 mile trip-but at least I see whales & orcas about every other trip), then carry materials 300 meters over rough terrain to building site.... then take a nap, cause too tired to build at that point.
Don’t be like me, build road adjacent.... I almost bought land in Missouri.... I love my Alaska land, but had I bought in Missouri I would already be living in my cabin and it would be paid off.....
$ 8000.00 for a peace of mind and relaxation...I love it and the pharma industry hates it ! All the best man !
I see a good many negative comments. We all tend to learn from our mistakes so don't loose heart and keep on posting. Your uploads are still more interesting than anything on the boob tube.
Cool vid, congrats on the build.. just some things to consider if you build any more, take this with a grain of salt. make sure to glue down your subfloor sheathing with construction adhesive to prevent squeaks. I cant see if your beams are pressure treated or not so no comment there. Your beams are resting directly onto the concrete in the weather, where your beams rest will rot out regardless if theyre pressure treated or not, perhaps next time have brackets with weep hole and some foam gasket. I also dont really see any supports (cripple studs) supporting your headers or (lintels), or even your sills, the weight of the roof will cause deflection and potentially press onto your glass and crack it over time. Your roof system by far needs the most work, your first sheathing/underlayment layer is useless, and if for some reason your roofing leaks, the water has no where to go because well you sheathed over it another time thereby sealing it off having no where to run to, mixed with some heat/condensation, it will just rot out. and if any water were to get out, it would just leak right into your fascia and wick back up. You should have strapped out your roof, you should never put metal directly onto wood like that, it needs airflow. Also the flashing is installed completely incorrect on the gable ends. I dont see a single vent, but i dont see soffit either, perhaps i dont know whats going on but youre going to need some sort of way to dry out your building, specifically your roof because all warm moisture will rise and become trapped in your ceiling (i guess if you decide to insulate/drywall). Perhaps a wood stove to pull moisture out, idk.. All in all I think the architecture is really cool, The windows are sweet and i love the shed style, and cedar shakes are the best. but your roof is too complex and wasnt thought out properly. Sorry to sound like a jerk but Ive seen it before and just wanted to point out some POTENTIAL issues you may face down the road.
I've done home design for a long time on and off and you're right and there was a few scary moments too here like that roof install without sidewalls eek.
You sound very knowledgeable about this area. I am someone who would love to build something like this in the future. Are there guides/books/reference materials that you would recommend?
Good points. As an architect I have to say the design is nice. You did great. However like the post states I’d be a lil cautious of your detailing at major wall/floor/roof system intersections and varying material joints. All comes with experience though. Congrats!
All good! I appreciate the advice! obviously a little deflating but I guess that's what learning is about. I adopted a few techniques from other builders I've seen but obviously, not all ideas are good ideas. Either way thanks for stopping by and taking the time to drop some wisdom.
I'm far from an expert. And I'm sure I'll be corrected if this turns out to be bs. But I've heard that if your floor squeaks get bad you can climb under the cabin and just glue and tap some shims between the joists and the subfloor in the problem areas.
You can never have too many roofing screws! You may want to start another project down the road ,,and given the experience you have l
learned priceless!
Nice first build. Having someone industrious like yourself show us the mistakes to avoid is extremely helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciate that you did a price breakdown!.. so many guys build these small/tiny cabins & don't give a guy any idea what it costs!.. I got a piece of land & want an off-grid cabin.. I plan on dying there some day.. my own paradise & last huge project in life as a 50yr old dude.. ya feel me?
So, with $15,000 grand left in my budget & doin it myself, I'm gonna have plenty of cash if I'm careful.. even with the extras & I'm gonna outfit it with solar power & water wheel house project comes later as I have a creek running nearby.. even if I gotta spend more down the road, I got enough to get started & I know I'm gonna learn a lot.. I did already just watching you.. btw, I subscribed.. thanks kid.. & lastly, ya did a wonderful job.. you should be very proud of yourself!!
I think i would have enjoyed this cabin build much more had you built it on my property. Lol looking forward to more videos.
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I noticed how much awesome cheap wood was available recently and then it mostly disappeared. Economic warfare and the virus is a massively exaggerated scam. Run by terrorist criminals, monopolizes, thieves and rights violators. Turn off the fake news and politics and clean house as peacefully and wisely as you can people. Don't believe a word these bribed and blackmailed liars on the news and politics etc. Right down to your willingly involved local rulers, or lied to local rulers.
Got the urge to come back and rewatch this video. Loved the whole series.
Proof that we can definitely build affordable housing. As a single person, who doesn't need much, I would live in this. I currently live in a basement suit. Approximately 40 feet by 12 feet. Nothing fancy. And Im happy. If i would to build a small home the same dimensions. Another reason i believe basic carpentry, and building a basic home should be part of the education curriculum.
We (me and my husband) are building a similar one in Poland on our allotment. It costs us similarly and we are also at a similar stage.
Our exterior finish is almost ready, there is a finish near windows and window ledges to do. We buried the electric cable last Saturday and soon we will start making electrical and plumbing installations - we have already bought part of the cables and water pipes.
Our expenses till today:
Foundation - $350
Framing wood and screws - $1800
Floor, Sarking and Sheathing boards - $1250
Roof Structure - $1200
Metal Roof second quality- $450
Larch Siding class "B", Furring Strips, stainless screws. - $1800
Second hand windows, external blinds, window ledge and doors- $700
Tools (sow, impact driver, ladders ect.)- 550$
Others (screws, part od insulation, some electric wires and pipes) $1250
TOTAL COST - $7900
Probably the interior wall finish will take another $2000 - 3000 , because we live in climate zone where we need to give at least 6 inches of insulation wool for the walls and 10 inches for the roof, to have warm in the winter and not so hot during summer. We also believe that if we hired someone we would not learn anything and in addition we would not be able to fix anything in the future on our own. It took us 12 months to build this stage, but we only work on Saturdays and afternoons after work, and for some of it it was winter. I will follow your future wideo, we wish you good luck :)
This is AWESOME! Thanks for giving us the details! So much to learn, so much to be proud of! Send pics when you're done!
Awesome, I wish to visit Poland one day . My Granny and Pa we're both 💯 polish ( Gancarz & Switecki) I miss them every single day!! It's amazing that you are actually in the build phase. Good luck . And make many great memories
This is refreshing as hell. I just built my first deck and had a bunch of people tell me why don't you get help? Why this, why that? IM TRYING TO LEARN A TRADE. I want to be humble in the end and know what the fuck I'm talking about. It's an experience not a straight shot. Thanks for this.
Yes bro! That’s the spirit!
Nice breakdown and great work! If you hired someone to construct that I would expect it to be around $35,000 - $50,000.
Just time, learning, elbow grease and you got yourself a cabin!
I have land and just put it up for sale literally yesterday thinking I couldnt afford to build. This may have just changed my mind. I just happened upon this your video and I do believe it happened for a reason!! Cant wait to finish watching the rest. Congrats on your project.
Yes baby! If you want it, it can happen!
A wonderfully, refreshingly honest DIY cabin build video. Thank you very much.
Just the fact that you outlined some mistakes you made, gives me encouragement to tackle larger projects if I wish; we all make mistakes and it's how we learn and if we are too afraid of doing the wrong thing, we won't get anything new done/built.
Other than no roof insulation or operable windows, I’m certainly impressed. I also caught this is a cabin.
The materials add up and think this is the major reason most go to a bank for a home. I build the houses I live in and the cost doubles each time.
This is, hands down, the best intro segment I have ever seen on UA-cam. Totally inspiring. Excitedly subscribing!
I've been able to buy my cedar shakes at a reduced cost from the local cedar mill! If you're lucky enough to have small saw mills nearby, you can save a lot by eliminating the middle man!
Should have put liquid nails on the floor beams before laying the floor down. Locks Together tight and stops squeaks
Great tip
Glue and screw, ALWAYS.
I was just fixing to say this. Those floors will be squeaking like crazy in a few years. ALWAYS USE GLUE! lol
Liguid nails...heavy duty..purple one..i love that stuff!
I am probably alone in this, but feel squeaking floors give a place character!
Thanks for doing that, great to know the costs
That's much less than I thought! I have a dream of building a cabin similar to this in the future so it's nice to know a rough estimate! Also "A:, 2:, D:, and lastly" had me laughing!
Totally got the "Home Alone" reference on that one. Good one, Woodness Goodness. :)
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The glass won’t be cheap though!
Jordan Coffing me too 😂 was just gonna post that myself.
Next time you build something make sure you sheet each corner with plywood so the freaking thing doesn't fall over when you're on the roof. I've seen it happen... more than once. Great video. Looks great!
Yes. Wow was it ever swaying. Never again!
I'm so glad you shared all of this with us . Your home is beautiful so far and I can't wait to see it finished.
Very reasonable cost. You've got a top quality cabin for your money. It should last a long time.
Thanks for giving me something to watch while I eat my breakfast 👍
The best thing UA-cam has contributed to society is it can make anybody a competent professional
Hahaha or LOOK like a professional. I ain’t no professional.
Come now, the skills required for the build would need YEARS of experience. Years. I have done my fair share of construction work, so it is totally transparent. Others looking at this slick impressive series, should take note. 6 months!...again, that would need full time dedication as well as the aforementioned skills. Reality bites 😉
Nice seeing you on a Thursday! See how long we have been watching you...6 months!...no wonder I feel like we are friends (sort of). The beginning was really hard work...remember when you almost damaged your 'junk'?! That was so funny! And "say Hi to Tom". I always liked when you got some help...the roof and the wind was tricky. Memories! Thanks for the smiles today!
Do not put wooden beams on top of concrete foundations!
There are special metal footings for that, otherwise the wood will root sooner or later.
Good idea: do it yourself and you have the quality in your hands. Greetings from Munich/bavarian 🤙
that wood be perfect for an art studio!!! i need a place with no internet connection so i can focus!!!!
We LOVE your channel!!!! We have less than 7 months to complete the tear down of the old 1840’s home place along with its companion barn, get them packed up and shipped out to Montana to begin the up-cycled♻️, off grid cabin build! We can’t thank you enough for all of the awesome ideas and fantastic content here on your Instagram page- we can’t wait to incorporate some of these ideas into our upcoming build! There is nothing more magical than building a new to us home to live in that was once lived in and loved by someone else so long ago! If those walls could talk! Thanks again for being such an amazing inspiration- April and Jeff
I'm here for the windows. Wow and well done! Thank you
This little cabin is beautiful! I would live there in a heartbeat. This man is so talented!
The journey, the journey is worthwhile. Then, the journey hanging there down thru time, priceless. Cool stuff dude.
sucks we don't have a price on the windows you got for free because they're a huge expense and a huge part of what makes your cabin look amazing.
Yea I meant to address that. You're right, it would have been A LOT. That said, I price out some 48" x 48" picture windows on Lowes/Home Depot and each window would cost around $230. SO that would be roughlt 12 x $230 (because it would take less openings with the bigger windows) = $2760. Hope this helps.
Looking at all his windows you could say average of $200 each
o and the Pride of doing it yourself ...... Priceless!
Quiet desperation at the knowledge of my complete inability to make this work the way you have. Well done. Fantastic work. You've saved at least 40K in labour
Thanks for the break down, I hope to break ground on our cabin in the next couple weeks and plan on hiding the cost, well at least from my wife, enjoyed watching.
other than the diy aspect, you can buy some pretty decent sheds now from most major brand home stores for like couple hundred bucks to a couple of thousand for ones with upper floors and decks with windows... bring them up in a moving truck box truck or a couple of trips in a 4x4 and could have a small house in a day
I think you mean a couple thousand.... most are also 2x3 construction. But you definitely can use em as cabins!
Great Work, Can't wait to see the inside finishes, flooring , heating , electrical and overall furnishings, GO ALL OUT! You have a Great Channel !
J... ( Toronto )
Use the shingles indoors!
I finish my first cabin 3 yrs ago. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES I've had.. All the trials & tribulations are well worth the knowledge gained!!!!
Stay safe!
Just think, our Craftsmanship only improves with each project!! Well done sir!!
Yes! Amen brother!!!!! 🙌🏻🤘🏻
Home Depot carries the Grade 4 Cedar Shingles, I used them to clad a wall on my workshop. I gotta get more and finish the rest of the walls as well.
i would definitely use a local lumber yard for all my primary building materials. you can actually save money, get better service and in some cases, higher quality materials
Videos like this are very helpful to me, because I'm planning something similar. Also, it would really come in handy if I had your knowledge of framing.
Yo, would be nice to add in the description or a further video. The cost of permits and the documentation hussles you've been through. Still great vid and insight.
@Ball Gazer Exotics OMG, I had no idea there was such a variance! Really good to know that. I was wanting a cost of permits too, but given that kind of variance better to leave it out. We are going to build in a really rural area of the south east US mountains, so should be on the lower end but still...I had no idea.
One guy posted on the full build video and said you should have put a barrier between the floor beams and the concrete piles. I looked into it and you could have but it isn’t 100 % necessary. We’ve built lots of houses around here where we start the foundation on concrete blocks with 2 by 8 treated plates. Never added a barrier. The concrete does wick moisture but you are fine.
Found your channel recently, and I'm already up to date.
Been watching a few channels, and like the fact you're tackling this mainly by yourself..good on ya!
A lot of the videos I've watched elsewhere don't really give a cost breakdown, and although in U.S currency, I appreciate it.
My only thing is, and it's minor, but you didn't include how much you saved on being gifted those awesome windows from your friend...the "Master of Caulk!!!"...it would truly give people a true estimate if they wanted to build something similar. I totally get that you really wanted to use your reclaimed windows from the start, and I felt for you when you had to re-frame everything...I really did...but how much are these NEW (to you) windows worth...even if the company that gave them opted to sell them instead...wouldn't be brand new prices, but in reality they would still be worth something. I wish we all had friends that worked in different fields like this and they were as generous.
It looks awesome!!!, and it's truly something you can be proud of...mistakes (corrected, or being corrected) and all!!!
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Graeme, you do such great work. You just need to step back & admire all you’ve gotten done & on your own! We both love this cabin. It’s just too far from where we live for us to get to enjoy it! Lol. You are an inspiration to anyone tuning into your channel. Take care, be safe, & May God bless!
Money savings is a bonus but the learning of the process is priceless! Thanks for sharing 🤙🏻
Great job !...I am in the process of building a "Guest house" at our cottage and has the same "look" and "style" as your project. 3 weeks in and am ready to put the door, windows and steel sheeting which are all on order....waiting. The thing I wanted to do on my project was to use hand tools only, no air guns , miter saws, etc,etc...and do it all by myself. Lost 12 lbs to date, but fun so far. My budget is reaching 5,900.00 including the rest of the materials on order. The interior, which will be done next spring, will be at extra costs. Thank you for sharing.
“A.. 2.. D.. Lastly..” bro I thought I was having a stroke and couldn’t piece things together correctly... 🤣😂
Aside from the host, this video was great to see. I loved the visual breakdown of cost.
I would love to see a total cost breakdown once the project is finished, with an estimate of the cost for the stuff you didn't have to pay for (like the windows).
Big respect to you dude! Brilliant project and owning the mistakes - so helpful to many of us! Cheers, a carpenter in the UK
Great vid. Shazam doesn't recognize your intro song track. Who is the artist and name of song?
I’m truly impressed you decided to do this video at this point. First off, thank you, it was a great help.
Second: you mentioned your wife watches this Chanel too, so if you need extra bedding to sleep there tonight, let us know.
Tarnoc Doino hahahahahahaha I will pack my pillow in case!
Stagger the floor joist for increased strength. Use T&G it holds better. You want the seams to not overlap uniformly.
Thanks for sharing. I have been curious about cost. Love the videos. I hope to build a small cabin on my property someday and your videos have been very insightful. I'm excited about starting the inside.
Love to hear it! Get after it baby!
I'm building a tree mansion (my 7-year-old calls it that) - scoring deals on supplies (I clean out Home Depot 70% off lumber quite frequently) - nice windows off Facebook Marketplace - An open box air conditioning window unit and then building around the windows using the scrap lumber and just buying the full-length pieces at retail.
Excited to see your build-out of the inside.
Kinda fun using tools
Tree mansion! I LOVE that!
"commercial windows I got for free" = $10,000 that normal people can't save haha
I’m impressed,, this cabin is really cozy and cute ❤
things dope, mate. I'm halfway done with mine, been looking on here for inspiration. hella nice man, and dig the price breakdown... don't forget... screws are expensive
Sweet cabin! I saw you omitted the blocking at the joists' free ends under the wall. It's not a huge deal but the weight of the wall can slowly crush the joists, might want to toenail or A34 clip in some blocks. Some fam built a cabin and didn't block joists under the walls and it crushed the joists about 1/4" over 20 years. Foundation anchorage is also a major thing, usually try and have some hardware set in the concrete that connects to the wood. If you're curious about costs, it varies by area as the majority of the cost is labor. I live in a high cost area and it's about $200 / sq ft for garages and $300-600 / sq.ft. for habitable residential. I'm sure you can do the math. Drainage is another thing to consider: if there is an uphill side you can use a ditch or berm to divert water from flowing under the cabin around your footings.
I LOVE how the listing order goes here 11:10:
*- A:* "If I had hired someone to do it..."
*- 2:* "I've learned a heck of a lot..."
*- D:* "If I was not to do this..."
*- And lastly:* "If I was to hire someone to do it..."
LOL
How important to know about the cist of such a beautiful construction.It amazes me to appreciate how the inteligente use of materials, shapes and textures, a beautiful and confortable space is achieved. The environment, fabulous too.
Congratulations 😊🤓👍👏👏👏👏🥰
New to your channel, just subscribed. I too just did a price breakdown of the small house I'm building in the woods also. I've spent just a little less than you have on a 20x24. I've been fortunate to have gotten some reclaimed lumber I used on the foundation framing. On the other side, I've spent more on travel as I'm a few thousand miles away from my build. You have a nice looking cabin, I'm loving the windows!
I'm convinced I could build this. I'd only need someone to do the electrical for a mini split. I don't play with fire hazards. Less red tape anyways if a pro does it.
I'm guessing you only have power to the cabin given the mini split or do you have other services? Did you just run a line from the main house/box to the cabin and if so how much did that cost?
Not sure on cost yet, still need to run the power!
@@WoodnessGoodness any update on the cost?
Atleast 10 grand depending on the pre existing infrastructure and its proximity to the property.
I’m jealous. Definitely well worth the cost and effort. With electric &heat upgrades-will increase in monetary value.
The real value is a happy space! Bravo!
@@BoleDaPole why so much
A, 2, D and lastly. Lol, you're great. I wish you luck with your build.
11:10 A, 2, & D. lol
Lol that's a Home Alone reference! ua-cam.com/video/gVGbDEAnDyo/v-deo.html
@@jeffstuchala2193 A friggin classic!
@@jeffstuchala2193 this should be top comment
These videos are so helpful for those of us attempting self build cabins, thank you :))
Ah man. I love this. As a DIY enthusiast myself - this is amazing.
A, 2, D was that a Home Alone reference?
Cade Johnson FINALLY. Dude thank goodness someone got it. 🍺🍷🍹🥃
True inspiration! Just recieved the deed to my 1.5 Acre property in rural California , a place to visit during the winter because in Hawaii there isn't one🤣. I plan to build a cabin similar to yours. Great job💯👌🏾
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Just curious about how you obtained "free commercial" windows?
Cute.
@@WellseeTheend What is?
I think your name.
Nice honest video. I am currently in the process of building a geodesic dome shed. Like you, I am learning a lot as I make it up as I go along. I had figured at first it would cost me maybe a grand all in at the max, but I am now into it for more like 3 grand. That was my big learning right there. The dome itself is right in there at about a grand, but I had to build a deck to set it on, and I needed some tools, each of those two things run about a grand each so far.
HOLY SHIT, dude. You just did the Buzz McCallister "A, 2 , D". unreal. im subscribing just for that!
I started building an off grid cabin back in March.. cost is almost the same.. it got sketchy here in Northern New Mexico with lumber availability but living in it full time now.. Nice work!
Let’s goooooooo baby!!!!!
I could totally live in this.
Greetings from the uk sir ,great build may i say .I actually hired someone to do mine and they made a complete mess of the roof ! so its cost me twice ..but like you say i am learning from guys like you "how to do things for my self ! "
When Can I move in ... You're not only Handsome, But have a sweet lil Cabin. Love to spend Christmas/ Hannukak with you , We can go visit Tyler n his Partner...
This is killer. One day, I hope I can gather up the courage to go for something like this.
I subscribed based on the name 'Woodness Goodness" alone. Hilarious.
Great work. I'd just recommend one thing. Put your sheathing on the walls before you do the roof. Otherwise the whole building is racking. You could see it shake in the video. Not safe. You don't have to sheathe the whole house, just each corner to stiffen the frame.
Tom Jackson yes. You are so right. I won’t make that mistake twice! Appreciate the tip!!!
I just realized he is wearing yeezys while putin the roof in lol, nice!
Holy shit! Great job! That place is incredible. Congrats on finishing! really really cool place
Very pretty place. You will enjoy it. Lovely. Just subbed. 😁
Intro got me in, wisdom and facts kept me and earned you a new subscriber.
Thanks brother 🙏
Hahaha appreciate it baby!
41 seconds in and iv subbed. I love channels like this. Im hoping your going to say what country your in USA or Canada. I guess ill find out if it starts snowing through your video lol
Canadian living in USA!
michael keeble it snows in the US too.
I salute your will and courage to learn. And to make the dream a reality!
Congrats to you!👍👍
watching him do the floor... I hear that house building theme from RDR2
What your cabin needs mate is a wrap around verandah. It certainly will enhance its look. I hate to be the window cleaner with that many windows. Keep the videos rolling because they are entertaining.
hey, nice job man! I'm really inspired. I just have buy a parcel of land and forest, and i'm thinking about which type of construction is the best and the cheaper, cause i have really small budget. My idea is a tiny house but not on wheels, so a small cabin like yours, which size is approximately your cabin? and do you think these materials are ok for a humid climate (asturias, north of spain, a lot of rain)? i hope you will answer me, and thank you for this awesome video for a nice small home on a small budget! have a nice day (sorry for my english i'm french).
Nice job on the cabin, best of luck with it. Years ago, (many, many years ago)I worked with guy who made camp cabins, he put an under course when using cedar single siding.
Nice job! Just one question: How do you waterproof the floor?
The bathroom, man - where is the bathroom? Great vid.
Did I miss something that the cabin isn't actually attached to the foundation columns?
He drilled in anchors and screwed to wood.
thank you very much for this coolest video on your experience!
I am planning to build a similar size cabin in northern thailand, being wet and humid here, I obviously have a different approach BUT your work ethic and honesty to admit your mistakes are huge help and guiding me towards the right thinking and planning ! Thanks !!
be well and stay healthy :))
you will be rich building them for $8K and selling them for $2 million, wish good luck , lol
I can't tell if he was joking when he said that lol I hope so!!
It's good to remember, also, that the 2020 lumber prices were absolutely outrageous. If you're considering doing something like this yourself, your lumber costs will likely be 30-40% cheaper!!!
They will be high in 2021 also. Wood supply is still off by about 50%; what didn't get cut last year simply will not get cut. Maybe by end of 2021 we'll see some sanity.
@@brikshoe6259 I hope so!
@@branchvine Now in April 2023 lumber prices are about the same they were when he started building this cabin in 2019 although the costs for other material have not decreased so I assume it would cost a bit more to build it now even with lumber prices being about the same. Also those windows in the window wall will add thousands to the costs, he already had those and didn't add them into his figure. Sigh