I seldom comment but felt compelled to say how proud I am of you Jason. The ending of your video brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes we forget to thank God for His blessing. I'm excited to watch you and your off grid cabin grow.
Make your house good and strong-- never know what mother nature will throw your way. Back in 1944 there was a hurricane where my mother's dad had built a summer house. When the hurricane came through many houses were lost. My grandfather's house did not get destroyed. But it was taken by the water from ocean front to bay front. No problem they took it back to it's old foundation, where it survived for another 30 years and as a child in the 50/60s, it was one of my favorite places to go.
You brought tears to my eyes! Thanking God for what you have and not being afraid of others reactions, is a blessing in itself. Stay strong, you got this! 😊❤️
Having rocky soil is an asset. When my husband built our cabin he did concrete footers. the Base of the footers are twice as wide as the footers so that the weight of the house would not push the footers down into the sandy soil. our cabin is built off the ground like yours....we were "off grid" for 15 yrs but now have electricity....enjoying watching your progress. Ya'll hang in there, it will be worth it!.... Blessings!
I I love watching your or your videos and watching know you build I'm enjoying it that much I will I am going to keep on watching right to the end that ba end laugh out loud anyway see you on your next video all my love from Anita UK
Here as well! In this short time there has been a growth in Jason that has been an AMAZING journey to watch. Im excited to see what the Precious Lord unfolds for him in the future. His ending blessed me SO much!!! Def. Makes me want to watch more and support him anyway I am able!
When you pour concrete around wood, I would dome the top of the concrete a couple of inches, to prevent any water from standing next to the wood. - Cypress Texas
Well, YOU asked so here's MY 2 cents....When in doubt, 'overbuild the heck out of it'. Nothing wrong with your thinking. AND, never apologize for your faith Son. God Bless....~Eli.
Bless your sweet heart, giving praise and honor to our Heavenly Father, He will continue to bless you!!❤ Seeing you roughing it there at your campsite as you're building your future home reminds me of my favorite verse in the Bible. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." That verse is such a comfort to me, and I hope so for you too!❤
If you put a bead of liquid nail down on the floor joists before you put the plywood down it will stop the floor from squeaking be safe this weekend God bless
the nails squeekand cause that horrible high pitch sqeek > cant undo that easily. But i agree that glue on joist before floor goes down is a good idea too
Amen Jason! God is good ALL the time! He knows our needs and will see us through the good and bad days in our lives. Love to you and the whole family.😘
Over building is not a bad thing , but try not to go overboard it will slow your progress. I'm a carpenter by trade and I think your doing a great job .
I am loving these construction videos. Today's had a very beautiful ending to it. Working alone in the woods has been and will be very hard, but it seems to be agreeing with you, Jason. God bless you!
Jason, you've done a great job with the additional bracing. I was reading the comments and one viewer remarked about cleaning all the clutter from underneath to discourage snakes and varments from nesting. Might be a good idea, especially if you are planning on closing it in. Again GREAT JOB!!!
Hello Jason, I would recommend a few concrete tubes around the foundation. But you don't need to get them all in right away. The railroad ties will keep it square and supported for now. I would start with some concrete tubes in the center before you get the flooring on. Keep up the great work, we will support you with whatever you decide to do. We are here to help not dictate.
I was reading the comments. It would be a good idea to use concrete to the ground because of termites. Here in Fla we have termites swarming every Spring! Something to think about
Just watched Coffee With The Crockers and watching this now. Do what is best for you. Jason you might now be a carpenter by trade but your doing a great job. This is on the job learning. Thanks and God is with you and Jesus Loves you.
Hi Jason. We have a camp that has fallen so I say the more you support it the better. It will save you a lot of heart ache down the road. Especially in the middle two or three concrete supports and four by fours or what ever will give you (and us) a lot of peace of mind. P.s. Don’t you have a cordless impact wrench? Get a bit to fit the socket extension. Save your wrist.
Loving following your journey. Love the adventure of being able to do it yourself with help of course. You are doing good! When you are old like me, you will look back with such accomplishment for what you have done!
The blocks you added would be fire stops. Definitely needed. If your walls are taller than 10', do the same thing. Will email a CADD drawing for your use. Drafting is what I do. Keep up the good work.
My grandfather used railroad ties when he built his poll barn that was almost 30 years ago and only a few have rotted out. If you keep the water away from the them they should last awhile. But when they do go bad just replace them with treated 6x6 or use cinder blocks. Can’t wait to see it done!
Awesome what you are doing, living every old man’s dream, me included! Keep being motivated and don’t be ashamed for asking help from God, He loves you and we do also. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️💜💚💙💗
Hun if you don mind me making a suggestion before you put your decking on put some hardware wire or mineral board on the underneath of the joists and insulate and put the decking on it will make it so much easier on you to insulate the floor. As far as the the bracing the floor joists cinder block will work well at least every 8 ft in the center.
FYI the bridging does add strength and keeps everything straight I would do the bridging 16inchs on center on the end walls so your exterior wall doesn't bear on just 1-1/2" looks great and plenty strong glad to see you using clips and hangers. I am a project manager /builder would be glad to answer any questions you have. you seem to be an amazing person and I cant wait to see your videos and you journey.god bless you and your family
NEVER apologize to anyone for loving our Blessed Lord and spreading his Word. Good work yesterday! Do you have a sturdier shelter in the works before it snows all over you? :-)
I thank God everyday for what he has done for me and there is nothing wrong with doing so. He is why we are here on this earth. I do not have any advise as I do not know anything about building anything but I think you are doing a fantastic job. I will keep watching and supporting you Jason.
So glad you are giving thanks to God! I know he's with you and will straighten you when you need it. You're doing a great job and I am as proud of you as if you were my own. Keep it up and my prayers are with you always. Love all of you Crockers.
It would be good if you could build a small raised platform for the tent to sit on. It at least gets ya off the ground so less likely to soak water through. Pretty soon you'll have the subfloor in and have it dried in. And when you do the platform can be for a little outdoor patio or the floor of an outdoor bathroom/shower setup. So, it wouldn't be a waste of your time. Keep your chin up and making progress forward.
Blessings to you Jason. Prayers continue for more blessings to come your way. It takes a real man to acknowledge where his blessings ultimately come from.💕
Your doin awesome!!! Jus to help you out I have done the same thing to live off grid so hear is something I can share with you you have your foundation now put 4 plywood down and secure it then you can put the things you want to store under it to keep dry put the tent Vincent left on that and your tent inside that and move your fire pit! Jus something to think about
It’s great to see you so focused & positive. The “distraction” was a much needed thing in your life fight now and you are mentally ready to take on this build. You have a good head on your shoulders and are willing to listen to advice from others. This house will be built to last. I am watching, taking notes for when We start our “retirement” build in the woods. Great job! God bless you with the strength & clarity to get this done.
It sound like you are a bit overwhelmed (from the Coffee with the Crockers post). Maybe you need to just close the road! Our family would love to be of whatever help we can -- but we are definitely not invading your homestead! If the weather goes bad -- and it may -- it would be nice if you could do some pre-building back by your family, then drive the stuff up on weekends or maybe every two week in the winter. Nice to see the foundation being beefed up! You'll be so glad you did when it gets to tornado season. I said it before but I'll say it again, those railroad ties look a lot like black locust. If they are, they will last a very long time.
Your doing a great job .68 yrs. ago my dad used railroad beams on a house he built. He covered them with black tar and it's still standing. If it was me I'd cover them in rubber I've used it for all kinds of things. I call it my all purpose weather proofing. I've only built sheds and Coop's I would say I would try to keep water running away from the foundation as possible.
I would take the 2x6 lumber and use it for your walls. Pore the concrete on the outside 4 post. Then use a string line for the remaining posts . Put 2x10s for the floor joist with a post in the middle. But 12 TUBES 4' below ground with adjustable jacks on 8"×8" beams would be best. If you do this you will have a firm foundation. God bless.
i built a redwood fence around our old house in Tahoe. I learned a good way to treat wood regulary to avoid it drying in the snow. use the old oil from your car after changing your oil. And to insulate under your tiny house (may help with support too?) use bails of hay. you will feel a cold draft from under house without something and bails of hay are cheap and can be used in your soil for mulch later. nice tent. i wonder if its waterproofed? maybe have your tarp ready to throw over it if it's not
Your build is looking solid Jason! I’m glad you put in the lag screws, that’s almost imperative in this type of construction. It’s also a great idea putting in the gusset plates, I didn’t mention them because lags are standard fastens for wood to wood connections then the plates. It’s not a bad thing to over build your foundation other than an extra capital investment. I dont think your “tiny house” will be going anywhere other than an earthquake or meteor impact! Great job! ❤️👍 God bless you... IJN The life you have been given! 😍❤️😍
Jason the only things I can think of are make sure you skirt it to keep the wind out from underneath. 2 reasons warmer and it will protect it from being moved by the wind. The other thing is put another row of braces/ nailers down the middle, so that when you put your decking down you have something to screw/nail to. Each thing you do makes it stronger. Coming along good, its alot of work. We were doing the same thing last winter. We weren't able to get our walls up right away, I went to the big box store and looked for mismake or what ever you want to call it paint. Made sure it was latex, helped protect it from the weather and was cheaper than tarps and less trouble in the wind. God Bless.
My grandparents and great grandparents had cinder block supports under their homes. If it built our forefathers homes I figure it would keep you safe and secure. God bless and honor your diligent labor.
You have the right attitude and seem to be a good worker and sincere for what you really want for yall. You will do good keep it up you should be proud of yourself.Thank You Jake Bissel.
You are doing a great job! There are many ways to skin a cat. I have built many structures and the railroad ties will last for years and will be easy to replace with flatblock footers with blocks stacked on top. You have a good understanding of what you are doing. On the interior floor supports I would place square concrete pads on the ground and stack haydite blocks on top of them, easy peasy and very effective. You do not need the cross-bracing on the exterior because when you place plywood over the floor you create a diaphragm that will stabilize the structure in all directions. You have your priorities right and you know from whom your blessings come from and where your strength lies. Proud of you for your efforts and your testimony. Now keep those videos coming -- I love to watch em -- God Bless and be safe!
God bless you Jason, Jaylena, Jared, Mom & Pop Crocker. Everything is looking fantastic, keep all the great work!!! I finally created a new channel for this aspect of my hobby "life"!
Bless your heart dear Jason. You are a hard worker, you are thanking God publicly for what He is doing in your life, encouraging others to seek Him and your little home in the woods is coming right along. I am proud of you. FlowerLady
Amen, To God Be The Glory Jason, Sooooooo Happy & Proud Of You!!! God Is So Good, It's All Coming Together!!! We Your Subscribers Love You Much!!!💞 😇😇😇
You are doing great, Jason! The railroad ties should be fine, but you can cover them fully with concrete for extra strength. For my 16x20’ tiny house, I think we did 9 precast concrete stackable posts - 8 on outside and 1 in center. And it’s 1.5 stories high, so you should have no problem with what you are doing. Key thing is to get it framed and a roof on as quick as you can! So happy for you doing this! God will take care of you. Sending you a big hug from a northern momma!
I have been watching all the channels and your new Oklahoma friends are amazing and so welcoming to you and your family very very nice people your family is very blessed and as a mother proud of how those young men are finally seeing goid positive things and a beautiful place love seeing your progress on the home I have been wanting a tiny house for 4 years hope this is my year
Jason, I just remembered something. My Grandparents had a large, 2 story farm house. It was built in 1930 and was on brick pillars. The pillars were about 2' sq. and about 6" apart. That house was solid and stood until 1975 when it was sold and moved away. Now, I don't know if the pillars were set down in concrete but that house lived through several tornadoes.
Good job Jason. I understand how you feel working every day and long hrs. As I have done the same for 4 yrs.remember to listed to your body and when your exausted and your body is hurting. You need to stop and rest so you dont suffer ant bad injuries. It is very good to be humble and grateful to GOD every day. God bless give you strength and protect you. Love you
Looking amazing and it's really coming along! Keeping you in my prayers for continued success with the building! Glad that shower is working out so well for you. It definitely works better than the cold shower in freezing temperatures! Great job!
Hope this time apart will bring you and the wife closer together. I like how the house I going. You build a sturdy,dry,warm, safe house for your woman,and things will come together for you.👍
Jason I have been praying for you I was hoping that the Lord to reach down and touch you so you would know him more. That's why he's surrounded you with Christians God bless
I agree. God has plans for Jason and He is putting the right people there. You can actually see Gods hand working in Jason and his life thats unfolding. What a blessing to be on this journey with him
Where I live, there was a guy who built his house using multiple jacks underneath, just like the one you are using. He did it so he could always keep his house level.
railroad ties are full of nasty chemical that leach into your food. Please don't use them around a food garden. You can use them for paths or around flowers tho.
Hey Jason just recently came across your channel from Keeping it Dutch but this is a great channel has drawn my attention. ..I have never considered doing anything that u r doing but u now have me interested. ..I honestly kno nothing about living off the grid as u say but this is something that people should check out. ...stay safe and blessed.
When Jared comes again perhaps he could bring your camper from his home to you,it would be warmer and more comfortable.....and that’s all you need now,warmth and be comfy. Proud of you Jason,you are doing awesome,so pleased to have you has my UA-cam friend.take care,sending a big hug with my love❤️xx
Check into some Vis queen instead of tarps might be cheaper or like a big roll of black plastic to cover ur wood and u could repurpose it later. Your doing a great job.
You are doing amazing never feel the need to apologize to do something for you and your tiny house looks amazing so keep up the amazing work and take a day or two for you we all understand the need for rest
Hey Jason , you could cinder bulk around the corner post. It will incapsulate the railroad ties. Thus they can't rot out as fast . As well as help with supporting the tiny house.
Amen Jason! Place is looking good. Never apologize for being a christ follower! Just keep on building your homestead and relationship with God. God bless
God Bless You and keep you safe. I couldn’t build mine so I bought a 12x32 cabin style. Hopefully it will be delivered tomorrow. I will be praying that God will guide you through this journey. ❤️💗❤️ From Tennessee!
For the concrete, do it with sonotubes and get under the frost line. If you lay the stuff on the ground and the ground heaves, it can destroy the building it has so much force. I messed up on our outdoor shower and extended it with a platform that rested on the ground. It heaved one winter (nothing for several winters), and damaged the shower framing. If you can, ask someone local about how deep the frost line is. I looked it up and Oklahoma hes both 10" and 20" depths listed.
Recommend concrete/cinder blocks -filled with concrete-next best thing to a perimeter concrete foundation, especially if you plan on keeping this place for the long haul and possibly adding on. I built my house 21 years ago and have never been sorry for going the extra mile on construction. Wishing you all the best!
Great job brother. I'm trying to do something very similar to yall. I would never apologize for following my dream an or loving the LORD. Not sure how old u are I'm 35. It interesting to watch someone around my age the same things that my family an I are doing. Good luck. God Bless!!!
I like the idea of concrete cylinders. There are metal braces with rebar that you can put in the wet concrete an bolt to the 2X6. Looking great!! God bless!
The X cross boards is a good idea because then you can attach some skirting to it around the perimeter. Also I would skip the cinder block and just do the tubes filled with concrete.
Jason your building two foundations right now - one for your home and one with a personal relationship with God. Proud of you
Amen! Living the good life, only way to live!
Amen, Tom!
Amen, I'm proud of him too!
Amen
Your friend Susan ❤
AMEN ❤
I seldom comment but felt compelled to say how proud I am of you Jason. The ending of your video brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes we forget to thank God for His blessing. I'm excited to watch you and your off grid cabin grow.
I think many more people believe in God than you know. They just do not say as much in public...,BECAUSE ANTI GOD A HOLES RAISE A RUCKUS!
Make your house good and strong-- never know what mother nature will throw your way. Back in 1944 there was a hurricane where my mother's dad had built a summer house. When the hurricane came through many houses were lost. My grandfather's house did not get destroyed. But it was taken by the water from ocean front to bay front. No problem they took it back to it's old foundation, where it survived for another 30 years and as a child in the 50/60s, it was one of my favorite places to go.
Thank you, Jason, for saying what you did about God. You will have encouraged more folks than you know with those words.
Watched Coffee with the Crockers, don't apologize. We totally get where you're coming from. It can be scary. So be safe and stay warm.
You brought tears to my eyes! Thanking God for what you have and not being afraid of others reactions, is a blessing in itself. Stay strong, you got this! 😊❤️
I LOVE that you THANKED GOD♥
Amen
Having rocky soil is an asset. When my husband built our cabin he did concrete footers. the Base of the footers are twice as wide as the footers so that the weight of the house would not push the footers down into the sandy soil. our cabin is built off the ground like yours....we were "off grid" for 15 yrs but now have electricity....enjoying watching your progress. Ya'll hang in there, it will be worth it!.... Blessings!
Your closing comments were so sincere I felt it in my heart, and that is why I look to find you every day be blessed my friend
Me too. I have really enjoyed his videos and it is refreshing to hear him give thanks to the one above.
I I love watching your or your videos and watching know you build I'm enjoying it that much I will I am going to keep on watching right to the end that ba end laugh out loud anyway see you on your next video all my love from Anita UK
Here as well! In this short time there has been a growth in Jason that has been an AMAZING journey to watch. Im excited to see what the Precious Lord unfolds for him in the future. His ending blessed me SO much!!! Def. Makes me want to watch more and support him anyway I am able!
You don't know how the ending of this episode touched my heart. I just want to hug you. Keeping you in my prayers.
When you pour concrete around wood, I would dome the top of the concrete a couple of inches, to prevent any water from standing next to the wood. - Cypress Texas
Well, YOU asked so here's MY 2 cents....When in doubt, 'overbuild the heck out of it'. Nothing wrong with your thinking. AND, never apologize for your faith Son. God Bless....~Eli.
Bless your sweet heart, giving praise and honor to our Heavenly Father, He will continue to bless you!!❤ Seeing you roughing it there at your campsite as you're building your future home reminds me of my favorite verse in the Bible. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." That verse is such a comfort to me, and I hope so for you too!❤
I love how you are changing. I have gained a great deal of respect for you Jason. God Bless you!
Good Grub Almighty in the house! What's up everyone!? First to comment 😁
Thanks for giving Jason support and lifting his spirits.
Sorry good grub almighty I was lol
Thanks for providing food to lift everyone spirits up. Appreciate your help for Jason and Jaylena
I need to to come to the swamp n cook lol
Good morning Vencent!
If you put a bead of liquid nail down on the floor joists before you put the plywood down it will stop the floor from squeaking be safe this weekend God bless
Or, cheaper yet it to put carpenter's glue on the screw before putting it in the wood.
Heavy Duty liquid nails on joist BEFORE putting the subfloor sheeting down with screws .
the nails squeekand cause that horrible high pitch sqeek > cant undo that easily. But i agree that glue on joist before floor goes down is a good idea too
I was talking about after the floor goes down and when your living in the house walking across the floor will squeak
Amen Jason! God is good ALL the time! He knows our needs and will see us through the good and bad days in our lives. Love to you and the whole family.😘
God fearing/loving men are the best kind! Proud of you for vocalizing your faith!
Over building is not a bad thing , but try not to go overboard it will slow your progress. I'm a carpenter by trade and I think your doing a great job .
If it is OVERBUILT, he can put the woodstove anywhere.
That was great of you (being that this is your zone) to give your thoughts! Have a nice night. ~Mary
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. That's how you have to build it. Step by little step. You're doing great Jason
yes!
My husband builtour barn withused railroadties. That was 30 yearsago.Thosetiesare stillgood. My husband has long been in heaven.
I am loving these construction videos. Today's had a very beautiful ending to it. Working alone in the woods has been and will be very hard, but it seems to be agreeing with you, Jason. God bless you!
Jason, you've done a great job with the additional bracing. I was reading the comments and one viewer remarked about cleaning all the clutter from underneath to discourage snakes and varments from nesting. Might be a good idea, especially if you are planning on closing it in. Again GREAT JOB!!!
Hello Jason, I would recommend a few concrete tubes around the foundation. But you don't need to get them all in right away. The railroad ties will keep it square and supported for now. I would start with some concrete tubes in the center before you get the flooring on. Keep up the great work, we will support you with whatever you decide to do. We are here to help not dictate.
I was reading the comments. It would be a good idea to use concrete to the ground because of termites. Here in Fla we have termites swarming every Spring! Something to think about
Just watched Coffee With The Crockers and watching this now. Do what is best for you. Jason you might now be a carpenter by trade but your doing a great job. This is on the job learning. Thanks and God is with you and Jesus Loves you.
Always put God first place and he will give you your heart desires! Have a truly blessed day!
Hi Jason. We have a camp that has fallen so I say the more you support it the better. It will save you a lot of heart ache down the road. Especially in the middle two or three concrete supports and four by fours or what ever will give you (and us) a lot of peace of mind. P.s. Don’t you have a cordless impact wrench? Get a bit to fit the socket extension. Save your wrist.
Loving following your journey. Love the adventure of being able to do it yourself with help of course. You are doing good! When you are old like me, you will look back with such accomplishment for what you have done!
The blocks you added would be fire stops. Definitely needed. If your walls are taller than 10', do the same thing. Will email a CADD drawing for your use. Drafting is what I do. Keep up the good work.
My grandfather used railroad ties when he built his poll barn that was almost 30 years ago and only a few have rotted out. If you keep the water away from the them they should last awhile. But when they do go bad just replace them with treated 6x6 or use cinder blocks. Can’t wait to see it done!
Awesome what you are doing, living every old man’s dream, me included! Keep being motivated and don’t be ashamed for asking help from God, He loves you and we do also. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️💜💚💙💗
Hun if you don mind me making a suggestion before you put your decking on put some hardware wire or mineral board on the underneath of the joists and insulate and put the decking on it will make it so much easier on you to insulate the floor. As far as the the bracing the floor joists cinder block will work well at least every 8 ft in the center.
Jayson, I pray the everything goes well 🤗
God bless you 🙏 💞
FYI the bridging does add strength and keeps everything straight I would do the bridging 16inchs on center on the end walls so your exterior wall doesn't bear on just 1-1/2" looks great and plenty strong glad to see you using clips and hangers. I am a project manager /builder would be glad to answer any questions you have. you seem to be an amazing person and I cant wait to see your videos and you journey.god bless you and your family
That's awesome!
NEVER apologize to anyone for loving our Blessed Lord and spreading his Word. Good work yesterday! Do you have a sturdier shelter in the works before it snows all over you? :-)
Jason just make sure you clean out from underneath the floor ,leaves rocks etc. you are in COPPER HEAD country, just saying
Yes for sure!
I thank God everyday for what he has done for me and there is nothing wrong with doing so. He is why we are here on this earth. I do not have any advise as I do not know anything about building anything but I think you are doing a fantastic job. I will keep watching and supporting you Jason.
God Bless you and keep you healthy and strong. Your a good man.
So glad you are giving thanks to God! I know he's with you and will straighten you when you need it. You're doing a great job and I am as proud of you as if you were my own.
Keep it up and my prayers are with you always. Love all of you Crockers.
Hello Jason hope you are doing well. Prayers 🙏 and God's blessings to you on your journey. Much love and big tx hugs from South Tx.
Very proud of you for saying your thankful to God.
God bless you! You’re an inspiration to me as my husband and I are toying with the idea of building a small cabin ourselves.
It would be good if you could build a small raised platform for the tent to sit on. It at least gets ya off the ground so less likely to soak water through. Pretty soon you'll have the subfloor in and have it dried in. And when you do the platform can be for a little outdoor patio or the floor of an outdoor bathroom/shower setup. So, it wouldn't be a waste of your time.
Keep your chin up and making progress forward.
May God continue to bless you & protect you. We are here for you. Stay safe.
Blessings to you Jason. Prayers continue for more blessings to come your way. It takes a real man to acknowledge where his blessings ultimately come from.💕
Your doin awesome!!! Jus to help you out I have done the same thing to live off grid so hear is something I can share with you you have your foundation now put 4 plywood down and secure it then you can put the things you want to store under it to keep dry put the tent Vincent left on that and your tent inside that and move your fire pit! Jus something to think about
It’s great to see you so focused & positive. The “distraction” was a much needed thing in your life fight now and you are mentally ready to take on this build. You have a good head on your shoulders and are willing to listen to advice from others. This house will be built to last. I am watching, taking notes for when We start our “retirement” build in the woods. Great job! God bless you with the strength & clarity to get this done.
It sound like you are a bit overwhelmed (from the Coffee with the Crockers post). Maybe you need to just close the road! Our family would love to be of whatever help we can -- but we are definitely not invading your homestead! If the weather goes bad -- and it may -- it would be nice if you could do some pre-building back by your family, then drive the stuff up on weekends or maybe every two week in the winter. Nice to see the foundation being beefed up! You'll be so glad you did when it gets to tornado season. I said it before but I'll say it again, those railroad ties look a lot like black locust. If they are, they will last a very long time.
Always thank God firsf . We sure all need him . Praying for you
Your doing a great job .68 yrs. ago my dad used railroad beams on a house he built. He covered them with black tar and it's still standing. If it was me I'd cover them in rubber I've used it for all kinds of things. I call it my all purpose weather proofing. I've only built sheds and Coop's I would say I would try to keep water running away from the foundation as possible.
I would take the 2x6 lumber and use it for your walls. Pore the concrete on the outside 4 post. Then use a string line for the remaining posts . Put 2x10s for the floor joist with a post in the middle. But 12 TUBES 4' below ground with adjustable jacks on 8"×8" beams would be best. If you do this you will have a firm foundation. God bless.
Take care of yourself good luck man. I’m pulling for you
i built a redwood fence around our old house in Tahoe. I learned a good way to treat wood regulary to avoid it drying in the snow. use the old oil from your car after changing your oil. And to insulate under your tiny house (may help with support too?) use bails of hay. you will feel a cold draft from under house without something and bails of hay are cheap and can be used in your soil for mulch later.
nice tent. i wonder if its waterproofed? maybe have your tarp ready to throw over it if it's not
Your build is looking solid Jason!
I’m glad you put in the lag screws,
that’s almost imperative in this type of construction.
It’s also a great idea putting in the gusset plates, I didn’t mention them because lags are standard fastens for wood to wood connections then the plates.
It’s not a bad thing to over build your foundation other than an extra capital investment.
I dont think your “tiny house” will be going anywhere other than an earthquake or meteor impact!
Great job! ❤️👍
God bless you...
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The life you have been given!
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Remember to give / leave yourself some crawlspace access as you brace the underside! Looking Great!! 👍
Jason the only things I can think of are make sure you skirt it to keep the wind out from underneath. 2 reasons warmer and it will protect it from being moved by the wind. The other thing is put another row of braces/ nailers down the middle, so that when you put your decking down you have something to screw/nail to. Each thing you do makes it stronger. Coming along good, its alot of work. We were doing the same thing last winter. We weren't able to get our walls up right away, I went to the big box store and looked for mismake or what ever you want to call it paint. Made sure it was latex, helped protect it from the weather and was cheaper than tarps and less trouble in the wind. God Bless.
Proud of y’all sure have accomplished a lot in the last year
My grandparents and great grandparents had cinder block supports under their homes. If it built our forefathers homes I figure it would keep you safe and secure. God bless and honor your diligent labor.
❤ You're doing an amazing job! Always sending prayers your way for your journey and your healing.
You have the right attitude and seem to be a good worker and sincere for what you really want for yall. You will do good keep it up you should be proud of yourself.Thank You Jake Bissel.
It's going to rain Thursday And Friday,,,, put the cement in the holes and let GOD help you with the water. !!
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Great work hub take care. God bless you and family.❤❤❤🙏
Jason u do u take what time u need,, homestead life is hard on the body and mind,,God Bless @ stay safe😃👍
You are doing a great job! There are many ways to skin a cat. I have built many structures and the railroad ties will last for years and will be easy to replace with flatblock footers with blocks stacked on top. You have a good understanding of what you are doing. On the interior floor supports I would place square concrete pads on the ground and stack haydite blocks on top of them, easy peasy and very effective. You do not need the cross-bracing on the exterior because when you place plywood over the floor you create a diaphragm that will stabilize the structure in all directions. You have your priorities right and you know from whom your blessings come from and where your strength lies. Proud of you for your efforts and your testimony. Now keep those videos coming -- I love to watch em -- God Bless and be safe!
God bless you Jason, Jaylena, Jared, Mom & Pop Crocker.
Everything is looking fantastic, keep all the great work!!!
I finally created a new channel for this aspect of my hobby "life"!
Bless your heart dear Jason. You are a hard worker, you are thanking God publicly for what He is doing in your life, encouraging others to seek Him and your little home in the woods is coming right along. I am proud of you.
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Amen, To God Be The Glory Jason, Sooooooo Happy & Proud Of You!!! God Is So Good, It's All Coming Together!!! We Your Subscribers Love You Much!!!💞
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Great job! Work may be a "four" letter word, but that's how things get done!
May God Bless you always.....I pray for you each night
You are doing great, Jason! The railroad ties should be fine, but you can cover them fully with concrete for extra strength.
For my 16x20’ tiny house, I think we did 9 precast concrete stackable posts - 8 on outside and 1 in center. And it’s 1.5 stories high, so you should have no problem with what you are doing.
Key thing is to get it framed and a roof on as quick as you can! So happy for you doing this! God will take care of you. Sending you a big hug from a northern momma!
I'm very impressed with all you have done so far. the extra bracing and decisions of supports are great! Way to go Jason!!
I have been watching all the channels and your new Oklahoma friends are amazing and so welcoming to you and your family very very nice people your family is very blessed and as a mother proud of how those young men are finally seeing goid positive things and a beautiful place love seeing your progress on the home I have been wanting a tiny house for 4 years hope this is my year
Jason, I just remembered something. My Grandparents had a large, 2 story farm house. It was built in 1930 and was on brick pillars. The pillars were about 2' sq. and about 6" apart. That house was solid and stood until 1975 when it was sold and moved away. Now, I don't know if the pillars were set down in concrete but that house lived through several tornadoes.
Good job Jason. I understand how you feel working every day and long hrs. As I have done the same for 4 yrs.remember to listed to your body and when your exausted and your body is hurting. You need to stop and rest so you dont suffer ant bad injuries. It is very good to be humble and grateful to GOD every day. God bless give you strength and protect you. Love you
Looking amazing and it's really coming along! Keeping you in my prayers for continued success with the building! Glad that shower is working out so well for you. It definitely works better than the cold shower in freezing temperatures! Great job!
I always say a prayer for you and Jayleena. God will give you the strength to get your place done. God Bless you
Hope this time apart will bring you and the wife closer together. I like how the house I going. You build a sturdy,dry,warm, safe house for your woman,and things will come together for you.👍
Jason I have been praying for you I was hoping that the Lord to reach down and touch you so you would know him more. That's why he's surrounded you with Christians God bless
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I agree. God has plans for Jason and He is putting the right people there. You can actually see Gods hand working in Jason and his life thats unfolding. What a blessing to be on this journey with him
Where I live, there was a guy who built his house using multiple jacks underneath, just like the one you are using. He did it so he could always keep his house level.
You’re doing great, Jason! Keep up the momentum. You’re making lots of headway on that home. Take care.
God is so good. Keep doing what your doing and God will bless you and your family. You guys are in my prayers. Much love from Kentucky
I have railroad sleepers in my garden, used as paths and raised beds, still solid after 15 years.
railroad ties are full of nasty chemical that leach into your food. Please don't use them around a food garden. You can use them for paths or around flowers tho.
Hey Jason just recently came across your channel from Keeping it Dutch but this is a great channel has drawn my attention. ..I have never considered doing anything that u r doing but u now have me interested. ..I honestly kno nothing about living off the grid as u say but this is something that people should check out. ...stay safe and blessed.
Jason you are a awesome young man. I have 2 sons and I know your parents are very proud of you 3 boys.
When Jared comes again perhaps he could bring your camper from his home to you,it would be warmer and more comfortable.....and that’s all you need now,warmth and be comfy. Proud of you Jason,you are doing awesome,so pleased to have you has my UA-cam friend.take care,sending a big hug with my love❤️xx
Check into some Vis queen instead of tarps might be cheaper or like a big roll of black plastic to cover ur wood and u could repurpose it later. Your doing a great job.
You are doing amazing never feel the need to apologize to do something for you and your tiny house looks amazing so keep up the amazing work and take a day or two for you we all understand the need for rest
Looking good. God has blessed you. Always give praise for what he has given us.
Hey Jason , you could cinder bulk around the corner post. It will incapsulate the railroad ties. Thus they can't rot out as fast . As well as help with supporting the tiny house.
Amen Jason! Place is looking good. Never apologize for being a christ follower! Just keep on building your homestead and relationship with God. God bless
Nothing wrong with thanking the Good Lord above. Love watching the progress and all the memories you making with your family and friends.
God Bless You and keep you safe. I couldn’t build mine so I bought a 12x32 cabin style. Hopefully it will be delivered tomorrow. I will be praying that God will guide you through this journey. ❤️💗❤️ From Tennessee!
Glad to see you're having decent weather to work in.
For the concrete, do it with sonotubes and get under the frost line. If you lay the stuff on the ground and the ground heaves, it can destroy the building it has so much force. I messed up on our outdoor shower and extended it with a platform that rested on the ground. It heaved one winter (nothing for several winters), and damaged the shower framing. If you can, ask someone local about how deep the frost line is. I looked it up and Oklahoma hes both 10" and 20" depths listed.
Recommend concrete/cinder blocks -filled with concrete-next best thing to a perimeter concrete foundation, especially if you plan on keeping this place for the long haul and possibly adding on. I built my house 21 years ago and have never been sorry for going the extra mile on construction. Wishing you all the best!
Thanks for sharing. God bless you. Be safe. 💙
Great job brother. I'm trying to do something very similar to yall. I would never apologize for following my dream an or loving the LORD. Not sure how old u are I'm 35. It interesting to watch someone around my age the same things that my family an I are doing. Good luck. God Bless!!!
I like the idea of concrete cylinders. There are metal braces with rebar that you can put in the wet concrete an bolt to the 2X6. Looking great!! God bless!
The X cross boards is a good idea because then you can attach some skirting to it around the perimeter. Also I would skip the cinder block and just do the tubes filled with concrete.