Building Log Cabin Floor Construction | One Man in an Off Grid Bush | EP 7
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- Опубліковано 17 гру 2023
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In this episode, I build a wooden floor construction and temporarily put boards on top of it to have something to walk on when I build the walls. When I will remove these boards after building the roof, and use them under the insulation of the floor to hold the insulation, then I will put proper nice boards on top of the construction.
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When I was 20 years old, I dropped out of college and said to myself that I will do what I really want and what I see meaning in. So I decided to build my dream log cabin, all by myself, in the middle of an off-grid bush.
After I left school, I went to work for a while to earn money for trees and hand tools. I spent all the money I earned and my savings on it. Thank God, I already owned the land I have - I got it from my dear parents as a gift and I also bought another part of the land with my own money.
I chose a log cabin for my home because I like it. I build it with the vision of living a simple and peaceful life in it. Having time is more important to me than having money. Of course, nowadays a person cannot live without money, but I would like to live in such a way that my expenses are not so high and thus reduce the need for money. I want to have time not only for myself, but also for my future wife and children. That's why I will try to build the most self-sufficient life possible, in which my own housing, in my case a log cabin, will be the heart of this system.
I chose the traditional method of building - using only hand tools because they are my favorite. There is beauty in simplicity.
Working with hand tools has several advantages: You are able to work off-grid, the entire set of tools you need can fit in one bag, there is better safety when you work alone, you don´t make too much noise when you´re working... so I enjoy it more and I believe you will too, while watching :)
My dear father is a carpenter. I remember that most of the things he taught me while working with wood were precisely while working with hand tools, which required the most attention and practice from me.
My father taught me how to work with wood from a young age, but I have no experience with building a log cabin, so I'm learning everything as I go, and I'm looking forward to what this experience will teach me.
It may not seem like it, but it was a big struggle to get this opportunity to be able to work on my dream, but I finally did it and for that I am incredibly grateful. I also started this UA-cam channel where I share my entire journey, so if you are interested, you can check it out. There is no one behind the camera, so I do all the filming and editing myself. I would also be very grateful if you would support my journey by subscribing or sharing, if you want to.
Thank you for being here, I really appreciate it and I'm glad you're watching. I will try to make videos as best as I can, so that you get the greatest enjoyment from them.
Thank you all for your attention. Enjoy!
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In this episode, I build a wooden floor construction and temporarily put boards on top of it to have something to walk on when I build the walls. When I will remove these boards after building the roof, and use them under the insulation of the floor to hold the insulation, then I will put proper nice boards on top of the construction.
If you want additional information for the video, you can turn on optional subtitles in the video.
Enjoy🌲
Muy buen trabajo. Felicitaciones
Ты молодец, хорошая работа!
Nice work
Me gustó su trabajo
I Wish I was There To Help You ! 😉😊
Now that's a floor mate, far better than 8x4 chipboard sheets.
Brother, you're the best! You helped me become a Bushcrafter! You're my teacher. Thank you…
That's nice to hear my friend. But I see you've been a bushcrafter for a long time, before I even started filming on youtube😆?
@@MatthiasCabinChronicles LOVELY DARLING BOY. GRANDMA 👵🏻 LOVE YOU. FROM , AMERICA 🇺🇸
Concerns: Need to remove topsoil under foundation blocks, use solid blocks rather than hollow concrete block, Have support on the beam ends besides screws holding it up, shorter joist span for 1" floor boards, don't put floor seam all on the same joist. You may outlive that floor. It is OK to learn from those that have gone before.
Exactly what I think!
It's his first house, second one will be better.
I bet your dad is very proud of you. And he has good reason to be. Well done, Mathias.
Great job, just one piece of advice…. Don’t use screws for building ,use nails, much stronger. Leave the screws for decking.
I’ve always wondered, what would using a combination of both look like? I know you need nails for their sheer strength, but would adding screws here and there help, hurt, or just not rly matter?
Yes, screws can sheer off, while nails would just bend n flex.
Screws are stronger than nails…
Yes even construction grade screwed like GRK still arent to code and break easier than nails.
Code??? Only code he’s lives by is the bro code… lol… the strength would come from a stagger in flooring but I love the work!!!
You're a remarkable young man Matthias. Best wishes from Cornwall England
Thank you Terry!
As always I'm impressed and happy that someone young has a connection to nature and craft, keep it up !
Thank you Jacob!
Every task that people set for themselves always involves a certain number of steps that need to be addressed one by one
until each is finished to the best of ones abilities. And then when you come to the end of each step what a feeling of great
accomplishment you must experience. If not, then I certainly do for you!
Thanks for taking the time to record each one of your many and diverse steps and putting them in order for the rest of .....
us to share right along with you. One day, and soon I hope, you will learn to insert some form of accompanying music to
freshen and liven up your videos. I'm not saying they are dull no not at all but just suggesting a way to kick things up a notch.
Can't wait to your next video. See ya on the flip flop! Me southern AZ. (USA)
Good job again. Another stage completed, although I know you said just temporary, before the insulation. Fire-steel, shavings and off-cut sticks, Beef steak. Oh yes. It's wonderful.
Thank you sir again :D
To say ,this cabin is well built, would be an understatement. You are so skilled, truly amazing.
I admire the work you do. But I've gotta admit I'd be all over a generator and battery operated tools. I used plenty of handsaws, brace & bit, etc when I was young. I also was glad to see that you got onto the floor before completing walls and roof. I've often wondered why more cabin builders didn't do that. It seems to make a lot of sense. Look forward to more!
Thank you my friend! The thing is, I really like hand tools, so I'll stick with it for now :)
Love the hair cut.
Ignore all the construction experts lol they are too lazy too do what you are doing. Keep up the great work
This is becoming a fine looking cabin, cant wait to see the finished results 🏕 🕊🙏
Thank you!
Very entertaining to watch you work your magic! I truly enjoy it.
Thanks! I'm glad you like it :D
Coming along nicely Matthias, keep up the good work. You are doing splendidly well with each passing Vlog that you make for us spectators, and admirers of your handy work. 👍
Thanks mate!
❤😊👍🇨🇭🇺🇲🏴☠️👋awesome saw horses & cooking. Every board used&made to count instead of alternating short boards to each end. Good work!
Thanks Jimmy!
that will be a nice cabin ! 😁😇
It will!😁
Love it, no power tools. Always wanted to do this as a kid, life had other plans.😊
With the seam on a single beam, it creates a week spot. Would be better to alternate the seam on opposite side, and with three pieces it’s even more important to scatter them throughout the floor. But this is your build and you do as it pleases you. Happy building.
Matýsku, jsi fakt borec. Děláš obdivuhodnou práci, klobouk dolů. 👍.
Děkuju dědečku. Vážím si toho 👍
It sure is fun watching somebody build something ,when they know what they are doing. I use the method ,measure twice, cut once and then curse. There are times when I've cut a board three times and it's still too short lol
Everything is amazing as always! I enjoy watching every new video! May there always be happiness in this house!
Wow, thanks for your nice comment my friend. I appreciate it. God bless you!
As always, a job well done. You most definitely have grit, determination, patience and drive Matthias. You're a true inspiration, not just for young men of your generation, but for all people. May I ask where you are, Sweden, Norway?
I’m all for hand tools but if you had a cordless drill or 2 it would be a plus. Still quiet and peaceful
Inspiring! I love your clean work ❤
Now, if you work it right, you could sit up on the roof and see this same vision only from a little higher. Good job so far young man!
For those of you that have no have had a chance to build your own log home. There is no better feeling having your first meal sitting on the floor with your second corse of log as your back rest admiring your accomplishment the hard work the pain of muscle ache is gone until you get up and get back to work.
Nice build young man!
I'm happy for your accomplishment, to be able to walk on your floor for the first time.
I am new to your channel. Please tell me where you are…just the country is good enough for me. thanks, Rob
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Welcome Rob. I am in Croatia.
Coming along nicely 👍🏴
Thank you Kevin😁
You’re doing an amazing job! I love the proper support for the floor joists and going solid wood for the subfloor. The way you’re building this beautiful cabin, it’ll last a century. Im anticipating your next video! God bless and work safe 🕊🇺🇸
Thank you sir. God bless you too!
Looks so good Matthias 👍👍👍 log for log ,step by step hard work💪🏻💪🏻👊🏻
Thanks! Exactly💪🏻👊🏻
I am enjoying your one-man pace. And hand tools only stretches you.
Great job lad this will make your work much easyer. Look forward to your next video. Stay safe young man.
Thank you sir.
Beautiful lumber you're using. I'm enjoying your work. Subscribed and liking. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you Michael!
Nice, very nice video of you working on your floor project !!
Thank you my friend!
Great video, looking forward to the next!
Thank you, glad to hear that!
Looking good
Thanks
I feel for you having to answer the same concerns over and over. Must get tedious. 😂 You are way more patient about that than I think I could be.
I live in a log cabin built from local pine in the Sierras of California, USA. So watching you build is so helpful since my cabin was built just prior to my purchase and caring for a log cabin is not a common thing. Everyone seems have a different opinion. Good luck on your build and all my best wishes for your success.
You are such a brilliant young man!!! So thoughtful and talented. Your Cabin is a piece of artwork!👍👍👍❤
Thanks!
coming along nicely
Matyas, buddy, beautiful video you "dropped" here. I watched 2-3 times while working on other projects at home. That new hand drill... pretty cool. Keep up the amazing work. May this cabin be filled with peace and joy.
Thanks for the kind words my friend.
Beautiful floor. I would pitch a hot tent and live right there.
Paráda, jsem tvůj fanda. Užívám si na to koukat, je to relax, a obdivuju tvou práci!
Díky Davide!
Máťo jsi úžasný 😮 klobouk dolů.
Díky Káťo
Best wishes from Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Great strong build and above ground height. You’ll need to think about keeping wildlife out. Keep up the great work 👏
Thanks George!
Even the saw horses are massive.
Just that view and the piece and quiet would make all that hard work worth it…
Yes, it really does :)
Impressive progress with the cabin and great video editing. Thanks for bringing us along.
That’s great work right there I can’t wait to see how it all comes out after it’s all done !
Man, good work. Коловорот мало кто использует. Good luck!
Drahý Matýsku Bobe, nejraději bych tam byla s tebou, chystala ti jídlo, vařila kávu a podávala pití a opatrovala Tě, s láskou babička Evička ❤️. Česká republika, Praha.
Drahá babičko, děkuju za milá slova ❤. Neboj, jídlo, kávu i pití si každodenně obstarávám.
Awesome channel ! Why not alternate one short- one long so not such a visible line in floor ?
Thank you! Good question. These boards are just temporarily boards to have something to walk on when I build the walls. When I will remove these boards after building the roof, and use them under the insulation of the floor to hold the insulation, then I will put proper nice boards on top of the construction.
I could not alternate these temporary boards because I had to add a temporary beam under the boards, which I would have to put on the other side also if I wanted to alternate the boards. Hope that makes sense.
The floor is temporary and will be re-use under the insulation. He doesn't care how it looks now.
Love the videos Matthias! Keep up the good work mate!
Thank you James!
How are you making cuts with that level of precision? Special kind of saw? Or just pure genius carpentry?
Thank you
HI!
Your new hand drill is very nice!
Another hand tool.....only hand tools, you are a truly brave builder!!!
Hello! Thanks, I like the hand drill too! Yes yes, hand tools are the best😁
Brilliant work Mathias, once again from Canada I like your work ethic and really enjoy watching your videos. Please continue, I am sure all your viewers are anxious to see the cabin continue to rise.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Awesome work Matthias. You’re doing a great job and I appreciate the tedious work on moving the camera around. Best to you for the holiday season. Merry Christmas from Canada.
Thanks!
Ho davvero apprezzato quello che hai fatto ❤.👍
👋 joyeux Noël et bonnes fêtes Matthias ..🎄❤️🎁🎉👋👋😊
What is the cabin size, 16 x 12 ft?
The interior dimension is 18ft x 14.7ft
Thanks!
Thanks Gary!
@@MatthiasCabinChronicles soon I will send more. Please be careful! I built two houses in my past-one was a log kit.
Great job so far … what about insulation or moisture barrier under the floor? Just curious
Thank you. I will put the insulation and moisture barrier there when I have the roof built.
Good job mate 👍👍👍
Thanks :)
Excellent job.
Thank you Sharon.
👍🏻👌✋️
Love watching you doing this hard Work so well.
When can I move in 😊?
All the best to you Matthias!
🎄Merry Christmas🎄a Happy New Year 🎉 and stay Safe.
I'm glad to hear that!
😁
Thank you! Merry Christmasa and Happy New Year!
Great editing.
add a Yankee screwdriver to your arsenal
Your work ethic is on par with the 1800ds standard.
Excellent to say the least.
No offense you might have wanted to stagger the joists of the floor planks .
Also place a pillar nearly at the end of each 4x4 for structural reasons.
The only thing that is holding the end of the load of the floor are two screws.
Good job on your floor! It will last a very long time.
Thanks :)
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👍👍👍
Top job. 👍
Thanks 👍
А пол утеплить?! У тебя два слоя брусков на пол постелены с перекрещивание ! Этой толщины достаточно для утепления пола! А уж потом стели чистовой пол!
These boards are just temporarily boards to have something to walk on when I build the walls. When I will remove these boards after building the roof, and use them under the insulation of the floor to hold the insulation, then I will put proper nice boards on top of the construction.
You definitely need a dog. All the great builders have a dog. It'll stop you from going mad. A nice golden retriever. .Nice work on the build so far. Just subscribed and watched all your work all at once. I've never understood using all hand tools unless its a budgeting issue. Its certainly nice to know you can do the job using old skool tools but once you know then use modern tools. Cordless chainsaw is the best way to go it keeps the noise down
Thank u for this video and good luck moving forward :)
Thanks Jon :)
hello from the south of France (black mountain (central massif)).
I just discovered your channel:
Gorgeous !!!
I've watched all your videos and I'm impatiently waiting for the next ones.
in which region are you building your cabin?
really all my congratulations.
you really have courage.
thank you for sharing and see you soon I hope.
Hello my friend! Thank you, I really appreciate it.
I am located in Croatia.
Next video coming soon.
See you :)
I’ve always staggered my floor boards in the floor joists. I have always tried to stagger building materials whenever possible in case of cracking materials or outside influences.
Sorry, just read an addition to your post. Silly me. God bless
What are all the tools youve been using to harvest the wood and build the cabin
Caro Mattia mi scuso di non potere scrivere in inglese ma sono anziano ed e' troppo tardi per impararlo e scriverlo.Mi congratulo con te per i tuoi documentari sulla costruzione della casa che hai fatto.Invidio la tua grande capacita' .Io non sono capace di piantare neppure un chiodo .Mi chiedo dove hai imparato cosi bene il lavoro e la tecnica di costruzione.Ciao Pietro ( Milano-Italy)
i am building a cabin with the same idea being raised about 2.5 ft.off the ground.i am getting good ideas watching your video.i see a lot of people building on ground. i think this causes problems later on. what do you think.
I'm glad that my videos can help you. It is definitely better to raise the log cabin on pillars so that it does not rot from below. The depth of the foundation of the pillar depends on where you live and what the soil is like where you want to build. I didn't have to dig very deep because the soil here is quite hard during all seasons.
thanks.i am leaving a gap between logs. what do you recommend for chinking.after walls are up.@@MatthiasCabinChronicles
Houses made out of Logs look sturdy, not like flimsy houses made of small size wood.
)) фантасмагория какая то, никакой логики в конструкции нету, вообще нет, не надёжно, но видно как человек старается, молодец. На первый раз и такое сойдёт.
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No floor insulation? No rosemary for the steak? Love it anyway
I appreciate the hand tools, but man I'd sure have electric tools!
Very nice work but I was wondering are you going to insulate the floor and what about rodent protection?
Раньше ножовки делали с большими зубьями,которые можно самому заточить,с разводом,который можно поправить,теперь же всё одноразовое.Затупилась-купи новую.
Flooring should have staggered joints for strength.
How much the cost of each board in your place Matthias?
I'm not sure how much one board cost me, but I remember that I paid around 160 euros for all boards for the entire area I covered.
Good job bro
Thanks 😁
Those screws are not meant to handle that kind of load. They make hanger nails and screws. I would use Simpson 10d 3” nails in this scenario.
👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏 Desde Mallorca
Would be so much easier to buy a cabin and have them install it for you