IT'S STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A HOUSE! -- Straw bale post and beam house update

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  • Today we're checking in with my siblings to see how their post and beam straw bale house is coming along and help them put up some straw bale walls.
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  • @TappingtheMatrix
    @TappingtheMatrix Рік тому

    I've watched a gazillion straw/cob house videos, but this was the most enjoyable I reckon.

  • @greggr1591
    @greggr1591 2 роки тому +19

    The Family Franklin is obviously unintimidated by attempting new challenges and are undaunted by work; very impressive. And their highly experienced senior consultants will keep them from going astray.

  • @vaespinoza
    @vaespinoza 2 роки тому +6

    This is awesome watching a family build an almost turn of the century straw bale home, I'm jealous my family was never so close! I think I like this video as much as your maintenance tips.

  • @mikieson
    @mikieson 2 роки тому +29

    i did construction for 12 years and ive watched more home improvement shows than i can recall. I cant say ive ever seen a house made out of straw like this..

    • @Montblanc1986
      @Montblanc1986 2 роки тому

      Well its a pole barn so the straw aspect isn't structural. I wonder what Matt Rinsinger thinks of this one

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva 2 роки тому +3

      I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house in

    • @premix3663
      @premix3663 2 роки тому +2

      The house pad was never correctly graded either just pushed off the top layer and poured foundation pretty sketchy

    • @misadventuresoferic
      @misadventuresoferic 2 роки тому +1

      Since I watched this video, there must have been a dozen more straw house videos pop up on my recommended list.

    • @kerriemortimer8243
      @kerriemortimer8243 2 роки тому

      Obviously you have been living under a rock 🤣

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 Рік тому

    🤣🤣🤣 Love they elders at the end telling their plan!!!
    Wow, what an awesome project to begin during the big P. It's gorgeous and coming together beautifully. I'm going to look to see if you have any more updates!

  • @JessicaJones33333
    @JessicaJones33333 2 роки тому +1

    I'm currently 2 years into building a strawbale house/post and beam style. So much of a learning journey!

  • @jimmijames6294
    @jimmijames6294 2 роки тому +2

    This is an awesome build. There is probably a small percentage of people that could do this. So much respect from me to your family.

    • @CharlesNelson303
      @CharlesNelson303 2 роки тому

      A small percentage of which a large percentage reside in Taos lol

  • @HoofnIt03
    @HoofnIt03 2 роки тому +3

    I am so excited to see this update! You all are doing great! Beautiful!

  • @Mypink11
    @Mypink11 2 роки тому

    Hi. We are just starting on the straw bale journey. And I love what your family has done here. I am so excited for the next update.

  • @rogerervin4972
    @rogerervin4972 2 роки тому +2

    Love Macky's family!!! Keep it coming.

  • @moapted5624
    @moapted5624 2 роки тому +2

    Big congrats guys! Marvelous structure and effort! 👏 💪🍀

  • @tommyknockerparanormalinc
    @tommyknockerparanormalinc 2 роки тому

    Doing my greenhouse this way. I've Built it all myself. 32x16x12. Thank you so much for the tips. Beautiful work.

  • @donaldlewis1836
    @donaldlewis1836 2 роки тому

    Looks amazing, lots of work but a young crew helps. Have several friends with straw bale homes and they are amazing!

  • @khh108
    @khh108 2 роки тому +3

    I'm starting to realize that the Franklin's are living a hippie lifestyle. Awesome family!

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 2 роки тому

    This is so cool. Thanks for sharing this with us. Wish you guys the best.

  • @tomahoks
    @tomahoks 2 роки тому +1

    7,04 am after graveyard shift. I love what you do.

  • @Tntdruid
    @Tntdruid 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the update video, house is looking cool so far✌️

  • @dianal.1279
    @dianal.1279 2 роки тому +2

    What an amazing family! Congratulations! 🌻

  • @richardhaselwood9478
    @richardhaselwood9478 2 роки тому

    Love it. Great to see how it's come along guys

  • @profesam8457
    @profesam8457 2 роки тому

    Loved the video. I’ve been wondering about the house build. Thanks for the update!

  • @chiccorocker
    @chiccorocker 2 роки тому

    It's so nice you show your families and the projects you build together. After all this is "SYD and MACKY" and your families are also part of it :D.

  • @01FozzyS
    @01FozzyS 2 роки тому

    Such a cool build! Well done,Franklins!

  • @jasonb2934
    @jasonb2934 2 роки тому

    I live in Boulder, got married in Taos, and ride Niners, so your channel has become must watch TV. Keep it up!

  • @MaxPowersHedgehog
    @MaxPowersHedgehog 2 роки тому

    Yeah! Straw bale homes are so cool, go Syd and Macky!

  • @FredericFilloux
    @FredericFilloux 2 роки тому

    Guys, you are incredible. We all watched your video with total admiration. (I loved the end w/ the old guys commenting :-) Can't wait to visit you in NM!

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому

      Looking forward to you guys visiting!!

  • @mtc621
    @mtc621 2 роки тому

    So nice to meet you guys today.

  • @mismo_lab
    @mismo_lab Рік тому +1

    Los felicito chicos!! Lindo ver una familia divertida laboriosa y aventurera como ustedes.. un gran abrazo desde Uruguay y gracias x dar tanta info y confianza para empezar un proyecto similar x aquí. El final de este video es sublime 😂 dan ganas de sentarse con ellos a tomar unos tragos y ver como trabajan.. felicitaciones otra vez

  • @garyonnen7634
    @garyonnen7634 2 роки тому

    Should be nice and cozy in the winter. Thanks that was good fun.

  • @manumitir
    @manumitir 2 роки тому

    Dude, congrats on your family! They all seem super nice 👍🏻

  • @davidstepro7486
    @davidstepro7486 2 роки тому

    You have a very impressive and fun family - lucky you!

  • @CanyonWanderer
    @CanyonWanderer 2 роки тому

    Inspiring family!, very nice non-bike content, very enjoyable!

  • @waynecallister2236
    @waynecallister2236 2 роки тому

    Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

  • @ricomacpherson6845
    @ricomacpherson6845 2 роки тому

    Very cool 😎, continued success with your family project

  • @razmtb5028
    @razmtb5028 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome familyyyyy! Love it

  • @jaynaforsgren4755
    @jaynaforsgren4755 2 роки тому

    This is so cool!

  • @Mr.P.Griffith
    @Mr.P.Griffith 2 роки тому

    This would have been a popular build series. Pretty cool stuff.

  • @freerangemtb
    @freerangemtb 2 роки тому +1

    Man, this is cool! I want to build my own house, now!

  • @matthieumoreau5125
    @matthieumoreau5125 2 роки тому

    Amazing!

  • @coolmusic1579
    @coolmusic1579 2 роки тому +3

    Better hope the Big Bad wolf don't come by. 😄

  • @mountaingoat8788
    @mountaingoat8788 2 роки тому

    Dam thats cool guys

  • @jonthomas8487
    @jonthomas8487 2 роки тому

    It’s nice as well because it looks pretty easy to change to conventional sheet rock and insulation later

  • @B1KER
    @B1KER 2 роки тому

    Aside from the Three Little Pigs fairytale, I've never heard of building a straw house. Pretty cool.

  • @FortheLoveofCycling
    @FortheLoveofCycling 2 роки тому

    Wonderful

  • @bigDmtb622
    @bigDmtb622 2 роки тому

    gonna be one heck of a Bonfire!!

  • @kathardt-holoch4361
    @kathardt-holoch4361 2 роки тому

    This is so interesting! Really enjoying seeing the progress and also your family. How did your parents end up in Northern NM?

  • @misadventuresoferic
    @misadventuresoferic 2 роки тому +7

    I realize the humidity in that area is quite low, but here in the Deep South, hay, straw, and virtually any bailed grass will begin to mildew, mold, and eventually, spontaneously combust.

    • @mushieslushie
      @mushieslushie 2 роки тому +1

      Not sure how it works with getting wet during construction, but the walls will be sealed and that shouldn't be an issue. It's great insulation but obviously doesn't have the best fire rating. Not sure how this technically meets code in that sense but I do know of someone that did similar construction in California.

    • @willbros1499
      @willbros1499 2 роки тому

      @@mushieslushie ...I don't think you can make anything air tight enough to escape the high humidity. It's why everyone with a basement or crawl space in the south will almost always have a dehumidifier. It's hard to imagine the straw not succumbing to the moisture in the air over time. I've never heard of a home built like that in Arkansas, and I'm guessing there is a reason. But...I could easily be wrong, and I'd love for someone to prove me to be!

    • @bob-ny6kn
      @bob-ny6kn 2 роки тому

      Are you inferring every farmer who mowed (MAH-ooed) straw or hay will burn? Name one. Liar. Stop with your (ex)urban legends.

    • @paulgraf5259
      @paulgraf5259 2 роки тому +1

      @@willbros1499 there are a number of straw bale houses in NC.

    • @vuduvgn
      @vuduvgn 2 роки тому

      @@willbros1499 Straw bale walls breathe and moisture finds it's way out. Only issue from moisture is from wind driven rain, pipe bursts, etc. Relative humidity is not an issue.

  • @dj_ath
    @dj_ath 2 роки тому

    Super duper insulation! Congrats live the dream.

  • @beerenmusli8220
    @beerenmusli8220 2 роки тому

    That looks like a house! The choice of the thick black foil for the moisture barrier seems odd to me though, cause Straw-Loam-Houses are so very breathable.

  • @pawelkapica5363
    @pawelkapica5363 Рік тому

    I like the idea of straw bale houses a lot. One question occured to me though: If I want to Hang shelves or other things, what do I screw into? There doesn't seem to be a rigid layer behind the plaster in most cases.

  • @johnzemetra6106
    @johnzemetra6106 2 роки тому

    Makes me want to move to New Mexico.

  • @paulsuba6212
    @paulsuba6212 Рік тому

    You are extraordinary!!!...

  • @markonikolic1386
    @markonikolic1386 2 роки тому +1

    You have to drop of that deck before the railing is made. Make a landing and send it!

  • @garybell6410
    @garybell6410 2 роки тому

    Regarding the errors in the stair build. They are not mistakes, they are discussion points, I have a few from past builds.

  • @dougduhaime2829
    @dougduhaime2829 2 роки тому

    What a great series! How much did the home end up costing all together?

  • @Rocketpax
    @Rocketpax 2 роки тому +18

    Is Macky going to build a deck drop off the top floor, or did he learn his lesson?

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva 2 роки тому +1

      My first thought. Quick before the rails go up, do the drop to splat.

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому +4

      Unfortunately his siblings feel like that wouldn't fit the aesthetic 🤷‍♀️

    • @vaespinoza
      @vaespinoza 2 роки тому

      Funny to me, but probably not Macky! Good thing they plan on installing safety railing.

  • @slide_drexler
    @slide_drexler 2 роки тому

    I see Syd in the thumbnail, I click.

  • @deuce9624
    @deuce9624 2 роки тому +1

    What are they gonna do if the big bad wolf comes?

  • @wCreew
    @wCreew 2 роки тому

    American buildings will never cease to amaze me.

  • @peterpepper2983
    @peterpepper2983 9 місяців тому

    What do you recommend as far as spacing then to not have to notch your bales? Your house looks great

  • @savageferria505
    @savageferria505 2 роки тому

    Very cool !! The design and natural materials are awesome. Have you run into any issues with building code inspections?

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому

      So far they have passed all the inspections!

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz 2 роки тому

    My husband and I are building a similar house in AZ. It’s such a labor of love. Can’t wait to see y’all finish this. This was 8 months ago. How’s it going? 🥰👌🏽

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому +1

      My sibs took a break for the winter but I think they plan to start back up again here fairly soon!

    • @bondpaz
      @bondpaz 2 роки тому

      @@sydandmacky That’s awesome! I hope to see more on that. It had some helpful info for us. Thanks!

  • @roosdad1
    @roosdad1 2 роки тому

    Oh crap, the big bad wolf said he's on his way over. He's a huffing, and a puffing. As a framing contractor, this is the silliest thing I've ever seen......

  • @joshuaharris8922
    @joshuaharris8922 2 роки тому

    When that one friend decides to have a fire in the house😂

  • @J14Mizz
    @J14Mizz 2 роки тому

    I find this fascinating... if you tried to build a house like this in the Northeast people would lose their mind. Is this a common construction method in the Southwest? I know post and beam is antiquated but people still love it. It's mostly the lack of modern siding, insulation, and drywall that's so mind boggling.

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому

      Strawbale construction is actually pretty common in the eco building sphere out here. It gets plastered with adobe and will end up looking like a lot a traditional Adobe

  • @deenibeeniable
    @deenibeeniable 2 роки тому

    I'm thinking about buying a straw-bale house right now. It's absolutely gorgeous but unfortunately the builder put really tiny windows in it.
    How hard is it to enlarge the windows or add a slider or French doors or something? The house is pretty amazing. But I don't want to get into major costs.

  • @georgedoolittle7574
    @georgedoolittle7574 2 роки тому

    All right, fine.
    You're all in History Forever too.
    I still like "Lay Down Sally" better but that's my thang

  • @DanTuber
    @DanTuber 2 роки тому

    How do you attach plaster boards to hay?

  • @SuperTacticalcom
    @SuperTacticalcom 2 роки тому

    Is that permanent? Seems like the straw will break down/rot over time? Still looks awesome

  • @iknowyouwanttofly
    @iknowyouwanttofly 2 роки тому

    Could biochar be used instead of pumice?

  • @joeg3911
    @joeg3911 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great! Two questions. Does straw maintain its integrity forever? Are you concerned with flooding? It looks as though at least one side of he house is next to a dirt ledge.

    • @roosdad1
      @roosdad1 2 роки тому

      The pest will absolutely LOVE it!

  • @danhart2411
    @danhart2411 2 роки тому

    How long have you guys been working on this

  • @melissa7122
    @melissa7122 2 роки тому

    Would a wood stove in the house cause the wall mud/plaster they were talking about on the hay bails to dry out and crack? Not familiar with this style of building.

  • @danieljamieson8515
    @danieljamieson8515 2 роки тому

    You guys have fires 🔥 out there?

  • @runecochuyt
    @runecochuyt 2 роки тому

    My hayfever is SCREECHING 😅

  • @cikaconi
    @cikaconi 2 роки тому

    Guy with 14 cats he should run his own UA-cam channel he will be super famous

  • @xcvols
    @xcvols 2 роки тому

    this is super interesting. Were yall required to have a building inspector check it out?

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому

      Yup. Has passed all inspections so far

    • @xcvols
      @xcvols 2 роки тому

      @@sydandmacky that's awesome! I was wondering what they would think about. Probably the coolest place they get to check out!

  • @ashlieneevel9671
    @ashlieneevel9671 Рік тому

    What was cost to build?

  • @iDoitForTh3H00d
    @iDoitForTh3H00d 4 місяці тому

    Is there an update on this sweet project?

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  4 місяці тому

      Check out @casitachronicles on instagram! They finished it at the beginning of this year :)

  • @ashlieneevel9671
    @ashlieneevel9671 Рік тому

    Why not rebar through strawbales

  • @scottbates5099
    @scottbates5099 2 роки тому

    Looks awesome and lots of fun. But how do you control rodents? This looks like heaven for mice to get in the walls.

  • @Bottlefed70
    @Bottlefed70 2 роки тому

    Do you have to follow code to have a structure like this on your property?

  • @TrailFeatures
    @TrailFeatures 2 роки тому

    9:05, I know what he means.

  • @-R-o-k
    @-R-o-k 2 роки тому

    I knew luber prices were high but building a house out of straws...
    j/k. Kudos for choosing ecological materials.

  • @MloVisual
    @MloVisual 2 роки тому

    Man, one spark and it’s over

  • @nmnate
    @nmnate 2 роки тому

    As someone with a faux-dobe house, it's fascinating to watch a more 'traditional' construction come together. I take it Taos is a bit more flexible with the regs?
    Those nice big south facing windows are going to be nice in the winter. I take it the overhang for the eaves was sized for passive solar? We lived in one place that didn't have properly sized eaves (well, rather, it didn't have any for a trombe wall and huge south facing windows) and it just roasted us all summer.

    • @sydandmacky
      @sydandmacky  2 роки тому

      So far, everything has passed inspections and I think they calculated the size of the overhang. Or at least I hope they did 😁

  • @adamwhalen4356
    @adamwhalen4356 2 роки тому

    It’s almost like you never heard the story of little red riding hood… You remember what the first house was made of right?

  • @irvhh143
    @irvhh143 2 роки тому

    Didn't Mr Pig have a straw house?

  • @jimbob4456
    @jimbob4456 2 роки тому

    I’m allergic to hay. That would be a nightmare for me,

  • @CandidZulu
    @CandidZulu 2 роки тому

    A house elk can eat ...

  • @ToddNZMTB
    @ToddNZMTB 2 роки тому

    12:42 a railing so nobody sends it off the thing, aye Macky :|

  • @search4truth104
    @search4truth104 2 роки тому

    Must be nice to have deep pockets.

  • @FabiusMaximus1000
    @FabiusMaximus1000 2 роки тому +1

    There's no shame in regular walls.

  • @ps3customgamer
    @ps3customgamer 2 роки тому

    I’d have thought fossil fuel use would be higher on pumice due to transport and quarrying.

  • @sapinva
    @sapinva 2 роки тому

    Don't get it. All that material and work, then filled in with semi permanent walls. What is to stop mice from chewing their own little doors and windows? Could have had a nice climbing wall on the back.

  • @stevenpitts6290
    @stevenpitts6290 2 роки тому

    Straw and fire isn’t a good combination

  • @MattGrovesFTW
    @MattGrovesFTW 2 роки тому

    Is your brother Amish?

  • @soar2779
    @soar2779 2 роки тому

    That shit would not last 5 minutes in CA it would burn up and blow away

  • @nate390
    @nate390 2 роки тому

    Seems like a lot of money and work for something that could go up in flames from a stray doobie.

  • @lauriemrdjan
    @lauriemrdjan 2 роки тому +10

    Joke time: "one foot three equals 13" Because Americans will measure with anything but the metric system. There is a whole fb group dedicated to funny times people measure with literally anything except the metric system. Lol

    • @timfowler5373
      @timfowler5373 2 роки тому +6

      As an American, I back adoption of the metric system every inch of the way!

  • @quicksilverz6642
    @quicksilverz6642 2 роки тому

    All I see is a giant tinderbox....