@@barbibutton9619 Do a lot of research of what is allowed and what the requirements are before spending any money on a project like this. Also factor in the cost of finishing the interior. I had a builder build me a garage/workshop to code for me to convert to a house in the future.
i did the same thing. built a 50x50 and used 20ft in the back for an apartment. trick is to build the building and get your utilities in and then convert it over. that way you can bypass codes. if they think you are building it for a dwelling you are opening up a whole new can of worms
Eh, I am a first time viewer, this video title w/thumbnail sparked my interest. I enjoyed your fresh rambling compared to many people's over edited videos. It left more of an honest feeling of sharing & getting to know you, as yourself. So, thanks. I wanted to give a little encouragement for spontaneous video.
I have to agree with the previous reply,,it wasn't rambling, you did a great, honest job. I also feel many videos are edited way too much, and choppy. Best of luck to you, as you help finish off your dad new home.. I have been doing research (youtube), on different types of dwellings, from ship containers, house boats, tiny houses, shed, etc..., so far, liking this the best...There are pros and cons with most things, just have to weigh out personal preferences, and I think you did just that. Great Job!!!
Would you please be so kind as to share info on the Amish builder? Your father’s house will be very nice once he is done with the build out. I really like his big porches! Thanks so much for your video!
Built well but you still need insulation and the 2x6 walls are perfect for getting a higher r-value than a 2x4 wall. Wrapping it does seal it and stop most of the air flow but heat can still transfer through the walls from the exterior to the interior in the summer and vice versa in the winter. A little spent now can save a lot in the long run.
I know, right? The neighbors don't hear you yelling at the kids and there's always something that needs done. On the downside, by the time you think you are getting a handle on how to do things your mortality becomes apparent. It's a good way though. Do it. Some things to consider: Stick to a paved road and gravel driveway at minimum if the climate gets rain and snow. Thats unless you really like a dirty car. Determine what services you are willing to be without. Electricity. High probability there will be service. Who maintains the service to the road? Rural water. Is it even available? Our local district has a set annual growth percentage because they purchase from a nearby city. I'm on a well and septic system. Aquifer will provide any volume I need. I estimate the septic was designed for eight humans in our four bedroom house. Gas. Try to have it. In the previous house propane always needed a refill late March/early April. Now take my word here. By no means do you ever want to have your tank go pressureless. It takes a lot of effort to relight everything. There's a phrase. It takes twenty years to get twenty years experience. I've had more, and my grandfather died while my father was young. A lot of basic generational-type knowledge did not pass to this one. The internet helped learn this hard-headed man. A lot. By about the third try I can make home improvements start to look like they were not completed by a total neophyte. Contract anything that needs an inspection. Make friends with your new neighbors. They are the historical internet. County Extension Office and Soil Conservation Service are too and you already pay for it. I'm not a farmer, rancher, etc. I just wanted a little space. Mowing three acres can be therapy. It takes your attention but gives time to think. Good luck, God bless.
I hate to "troll", but I feel this video holds much along the lines of missinformation. picking up the best I can from your footage, there are many dificiencies structurally, for a "habitable" structure at least. there are no substantial headers or shoulder stud assemblies over the openings. The studs appear to be 24" on center which isn't all bad, but there's only a single top plate. That being said, the trusses/rafters should stack directly over the studs in order properly transfer the loads to the foundation. I did notice a few overspan stud bays as the camera panned around. If the roof is bearing on ribbon headers (independently strung and not actual multiply) supported by the 6X6 posts at (?) on center, than it's merely an agriculture structure, no more superior than a garden shed. The crawlspace, the overspan/cantilevered floor joists over the "center" bearing/beam is just sloppy/lazy. When the floor is under full load the excess/cantilevered joists will have significant uplift. A knowledgeable builder would have cut the joists flush with the outer end of the bearing. Over time you will begin to hear the subsructure creek as the cantilevered end of the joists begin to compromise the subfloor. You can remedy this by applying a sufficient nailing pattern throughout the cantilevers. Contact me if you'd like. I'll spec it out free of charge for you. The Advantec subfloor is about the only redeemable thing I've seen in this structure. It is a great product. In closing, Amish built does not mean quality built. If anything, it means it's only "spec'd" for agriculture. In short, agriculture code has very low duration of loading, and usually meets poor deflection criteria. they build nice overpriced furniture, but put little thought/have little knowledge into structural engineering. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I so appreciate the UA-cam community and love to help.
I am in the very beginning of trying to find a building to convert, and this was EXTREMELY HELPFUL... Thank you so very much...and your ""RAMBLING"" was quite informative and useful to me. Lots of stuff to absorb and learn.
$21,000! I think many people do not realize that you do not have to live tiny to live inexpensively. I have good insulation, so my lights only run $42 mth and highest gas bill this artic cold winter in KC was $47 - leaves me $1,159 on my monthly paycheck b/c I pay my monthly bills ANNUALLY! Wonderful video! I appreciated your rambling, especially your info about a cell phone booster and tin, and the waterproofed 1" floor sheathing. I did not know that! You should go for 1/2 solar, 1/2 electricity.
Going T UK by (as in a Tiny house) has become incredibly expensive. I wanted one 6 yrs ago but have since changed my mind because of price and the damn zoning to park them. Glad I waited. This is much roomier, cheaper, permanent option
You're doing Great, you're not rambling much at all! I Love your house, Everything looks Good, and I can't wait to see the total finishings, it is All so Exciting, Thank You for Sharing it with us, God Bless You Sir! 😇😇😇
This is nice. Yes, it will cost more than a regular shed, but it's much sturdier than a shed, and I'm guessing the total cost will be less than a conventional house that is that high off the ground. The posts in the ground as the foundation is much cheaper than a concrete block foundation would be. Basically, what you have is a converted pole barn with high enough ceilings that made it possible for a crawlspace you can actually sit up in. Also, enclosing the area under the porch to create a storage area was a great idea! Me likey!
I stumbled on this today. I've been watching the Crocker homestead convert a 16x50 shed to their house. It's amaze balls! But you just blew my mind with THIS. Now I need more info. What brand is this? Square foot? I need 2 bedrooms. I want 2 bathrooms. I don't know anything about these. Please do more videos about the house. I hate the infomercial voices people use on videos. You were so easy to listen to and so personable and just talked like you were hanging out with friends. Don't edit. Stay real. Love the video!!❤✌😁
@@Manchew cool. TY as I am very very seriously considering a similar building. Was going tiny but the prices have gone up and they dont provide the extra space, width etc of one of these
My sheds to offices wall studs are 24 inch apart. I still insulated both buildings on the ceiling and walls. We raised the roof to accommodate a regular size door and transom windows near the ceiling.
Nice video sir! I am in the finishing stages of a 20x24 gambrel roof open floor second floor area and built in 3 days by an Amish crew with 6x6 treated posts and factory 2 piece trusses. All other work being done by us including floors ,walls ,insulation, widows and doors. Just some trim and staining to go. Heated with a Vermont castings vigilant with ease after insulation in Pa.
I'm extremely interested in this type of building. I wish I could see how they put those 6x6 beams in so he could have such a tall crawl space. I can't wrap my head around how they did that, except I guess that they built it on site. I wish I could have watched them build it. We have many new Amish families that have moved into our neighborhood here in Western NC. I'm going to have to go see some of them to see if they will build me a house like this! I Love This! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my. You’re the man I need to speak with. You just spared me from purchasing a shed/cabin to put on a piece of property. With this it’s actually possible to bring it to building code after it has been set up. I’ve got so many questions I wish I could ask.
You are so sweet to help out your Dad. God bless you. If I ever get married again i'm looking for someone that is compassionate like you. The video is awesome. Ty
You don't need editing, this is fine. I do hope that you install a hand railing down the stairs for your dad's (and your) safety. It's a great little house! I hope you follow this through until completion! I'd love to see how it turns out!
I prefer the "real time" of non-edited videos, it's more realistic & u r not rambling, just talking to us. 😊I enjoy listening and learning along with u, thank u for sharing your journey- it's greatly appreciated by many besides just me, I'm sure! 🤗 Keep up the good work!
YES YES YES...ME TOO. I get more out of it - just information & sharing - not trying to impress or gain subscribers or views, no arrogance. Much easier to absorb the info because for me, I'm not distracted by all that other hype I mentioned
1st time aeeing a video of your. Great home. Wish you would have filmes inatalling electric and plumbing - would have been interesting and informative. Congrats on your Dad's place.
Awesome job on the video !! Shed conversions are such a bad idea for many reasons and there are A LOT of better options. Your dads house looks very nice !
That's great and I applaud your process but just for clarity you can build a "shed" with any specs you choose...2X6 framing 16 in on center, wall height you choose, monolithic slab, insulation drywall finish, siding all your choice....its all good..either way both ways work well
I absolutly love it.....its going to be beautiful, the only thing that may be a problem is, as he gets older , it dont look wheel chair assesible...You might could make some sort of lift, or elevator for him...but He must really love all that space, beautiful.
Your statement about not needing insulation, I feel bad of you have cold winters or hot summers cause that wrap isn't really insulation it's a vapor barrier with a mylar backing, it gives you at most an R-value of 1.5-2 its not going to do much. I know personally as I've used it on my own cabin that I'm building myself.
a lot of these companys have a "vapor barrier hybrid" its a vapor barrier with a inner area full of insulation. Im guessing thats the type of wrap he has here. so its a vinyl on the outside with a fiberglass insulation enclosed within it.
@@brokebutfunctioninggarage I hope so but it looks just like what I have on my cabin as a vapor barrier, and it's pretty much just bubble wrap with a thin shiny side
How so? It's not that you CAN"T heat it, it's how much will it take to do so? If there's to be no additional insulation added, (bad idea), why would you pay extra for 2x6 walls? The only real reason for 2x6 is to add more insulation. A 2x4 wall is more than structurally sound. I would also worry about condensation in there. If it's too tight, it's gonna rain inside.
They are 2×6 so it lines up with the main support post.so you dont have to deal with off set depth for sheet rock or what ever kind of interior finishing you want to do.
My plan also, but with a twist. I am planning a pole building 40X60. Inside it will house a 30X40 home, all under one roof. The remaining half will be shop/garage. All posts will be on sonotube piers. The home will be 4' off grade with crawl storage underneath. Perhaps I will video and vlog the build,... if and when lumber prices come back down to earth!!
Looks great. I also hope you installed a termite treatment system before you installed the foundation or stem wall... just some perforated pvc pipe with a permeable sleeve (think French drain) with an outside connector to fill with your preferred liquid treatment
Derksin sheds are built on house spec's. 2x4 studs are 16" on centers and house wrapped for insulation plus spray foam insulation for $16,000 and that's a 16x50
WOW~ GREAT INFORMATION~ and Beautiful Ideas. This house can be created by others. I love the space under the house for storage. I could see this house being made for people, as a luxury inside and out animal shelter, or as an office for business people, realtors, doctors, veterinarians or others. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT VIDEO & for all of your GREAT visual and verbal information.
What a wonderful son you are to help your dad in this extreme way the gift of a home it can't get any better than that. I just wanna she shed in my back yard but I live in the city and I want to rent my big house out and live in the shed.
Great video!!!A beautiful layout and really a substantial little home!! The porches really make it more a home!!! I look forward to more videos!😊💖 make more videos!!!
Nice bang for the buck, just a couple of tips if I may... 1. film with the light behind the camera 2. for others thinking about something like this 6x6 treated posts in the ground will not last that long and should be in or on concrete... I'm talking 15/ 20 years (maybe longer) but someone will have to deal with them in the future. I'm sure it would not meet code in our area. People do that for outbuildings and barns but not for living spaces. It will be a big pain in the butt to repair them in the future, so do it right at the get go.
Appreciate the insight! My late husband grew up on farm in Ohio where they hired the Amish routinely to build their dairy barns! Phenomenal workers and craftsmen.
Thank you for sharing. My daughter is researching alternative housing such as she’d To house. I’ve sent this to her and I’m a new subscriber. Love ❤️ Sekhmet SapphyreSun❤️😻🙏🏾
I think alot more people would buy something like this if they built them in their area. I am in Texas and I have not seen any Amish built she/barns made here.
Excellent video. You don’t need any editing software. As others have commented, you have room for more insulation. You may be sorrow if you don’t take advantage of this opportunity.
This is great. Just found this video. Great work. Nice build they did. And I love the crawl space under the house. Nothing worse then having to scoot around on your back under a house. This is awesome. Your video is fine to me. I like videos raw. Joined your channel.
This is my first time seeing any of your stuff and I absolutely now it's a couple years later after you did this video and we just paid $13000.00 for a 12 by 40 cabin
Thank you for the video. Love the barn house. Even better it's built solid. I am selling my 4-5 bedroom house and moving back to the country. This is something I am very interested in having built.
the amish always impress me with their quality of work. if i had the money, i would not hesitate to hire them to build me a house. i know it would be quality work. and you did fine and you seem like a nice guy. good luck
What state is this? How do you find Amish builders? Will they do more finishing work? I'm disabled need ceilings and walls put in plus plumbing and electric. Video was great very open and honest ( not staged and rehearsed.) Thank you for this information it is an option I'd feel safe in and can afford.
This video was fine, I liked what you did. 2 Questions. The in-ground posts. What size? 6"x6"? And, are these posts set in an enclosure, such as a tube then filled with cement or placed in a dug out hole then filled with cement or just dirt back filled? Thanks and good luck with all your doings.
I think this place really rocks! We have Amish all over the place here now in the woods of New Yorkistan. We are leaving as soon as retirement permits. Great video! Thanks
Regardless of editing it's a good vid, not sure about your climate but would be curious to see how well the walls and ceilings will do with condensation in the open voids with tin. Looks like an R-5 or R-10 for walls ? . Updates would be great in the near future. Thanks for the upload.
I think around here in the MD area code inspectors would be coming out to inspect everything, maybe it's different in other areas, if it's your property you should be able to do as you please, but around here it's not very rural. I love what you have done.
Very nice. That's one heckuva crawl space too. 👍✌️ I just bought some property way out in the country and I'm looking for something like this. Thanks for sharing.
That crawlspace underneath my seem like a waste to some people, but trust me, the 1st time you have to work under there you WILL appreciate it. My wife's home was built LOW to the ground - 3 cinderblocks high in the front & 2 high in the back. You have to crab-crawl the entire time you're under there and get between the floor joists to roll over from your belly to your back & vice-versa. Whether it's water or sewer, you just have to man up and bear it. If you have to make multiple trips in & out for a repair, you're crippled up the next day. And if you run into a snake, possum, or racoon, you're not going anywhere fast. I've never had to take a pistol with me to work on plumbing before, but I do now. A friend of mine had bought an old house for cheap with the intention of doing a full gut-out renovation. It was also built low to the ground. A few days before Christmas 2018, he had a water pipe freeze up & break. He went under the house to fix it. There happened to be a 110 volt line with the old cloth & paper type insulation with enough slack to sag down to the ground. Sadly to say, it was near the water leak. The house also had the old fuse type breaker box. When he got into the water, the electrical shock killed him instantly. If he had a higher crawlspace, he may have seen the danger. I'll never go under my house again without killing the main breaker. One last thing: if your house isn't built on a concrete slab, it needs to be at least 4 cinderblocks high. If not, even with a vapor barrier on the ground, another stapled to the floor joists, & adequate foundation vents, the moisture will wreak havoc on your foundation & floors. You'll end up having to replace floors & joists about every 10-12 years. My wife's house is 21 years old. The floor in the room that's the lowest to the ground has been replaced 3 times. It needs replaced now + the floor joists as well. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And going cheaper in the beginning is never gonna pan out in the long run. I appreciate this video. My wife's son has been saving up money to buy a double-wide to move onto an additional lot we have. He probably has close to the money your Dad spent getting his pole barn/home built. I'll show him this. I think it's a good alternative and much sturdier than a mobile home. Thanks for the heads up. A lot of channels never talk price, and if they do it's wildly under-estimated.
Cedar or Cypress but you got to make sure you don't get moldy in there keep it dry the Amish use the stuff that they put underneath the house you have to look it up but it actually it's kind of like what damprid is made out of but it's the real stuff it's nothing that can be hazardous to animals or people or nothing like that but they have a video on it and you you put it underneath the house and it'll dry out everything underneath the house and the house is amazing with the same stuff does you get a old pillowcase full of it it'll remove every wetness around and within 10 ft enclosed in area specially
Tamara Butterworth Same here! I remember coming across a video about this, I forgot what they used but if you YT search for under house crawl space vapor barriers for Florida, with a little patience you’ll find what you’re looking for. All the research I did showed that extreme insulation of the crawl space is just as important as the actual house. In other words, NO a crawl space isn’t supposed to “breathe” it’s supposed to be dry and air tight. Hope that helps.
I'm not Amish, but this is pretty much how I would build a house that size, nothing out of the ordinary, it's a well built structure. I'm from Australia so probably would have used 2X4 framing on 2 ft centers for the walls and maybe 10ft high to allow for the porches but otherwise no changes, a big thumbs up 👍👍
Nice space. Can't believe the price. That's amazing. Fine strong build. |I'm so jealous. Any chance of them shipping to Ireland?!!! Well done on the video. |
Friend of mine might need a fast built home soon. Perfect timing for this to show up on my channel. You mention the cost as $21,000 for all the framing, etc. and that they put the whole thing together in 3 days. That's awesome! We do have amish communities in northeast WA, they're selling portable sheds, but I know that given a floor plan they will do almost anything. Just want to know about that price of 21g's... did it include floor joists and subfloor, interior wall/ceiling framing, windows, and that exterior layer of insulation, and all the exterior steel? Pretty sure I caught you said the gutters were added later. Of course, it's clear that plumbing and electric came after the build.
Awesome. It included everything but the windows we bought them they put them in. I would steer way from the shed builder amish ones there crazy expensive. If i was you i would find a amish man that builds metal barns and talk to him he will be a lot cheaper. Yea i put electric and plumbing in for him so it would be cheaper.
First time viewer. I enjoyed it and will be back for more. As far as the Windows Esentials Movie Maker, I think you're talking about... if you want a copy of it let me know. I have it on a flash drive as my backup editer.....I've been using it since July 2018 cuz we're fulltime RVing and I couldn't bring my beast desk top. Anyways, if you want a copy of it I might be able to email it to you just send me a message. 😀🤠👍 New sub!! If you computer would run it... I would recommend Davinci Resolve for editing... it's free and easy to learn. Fantastic editing software.
we call that a pole barn, I built a 36x60 with 14 ft ceilings on a 8 inch slab 18 years ago for 14k still looks good as the day it was built
To live in or to rent out as a home? I'm seriously considering one of these one I purchase the land. TY for any subsequent info
@@barbibutton9619 Do a lot of research of what is allowed and what the requirements are before spending any money on a project like this. Also factor in the cost of finishing the interior.
I had a builder build me a garage/workshop to code for me to convert to a house in the future.
Yeah, just give up on your dreams and focus all your energy on why you can’t or shouldn’t move forward. Great advice... 😒
@@AlexXanderMarketing yes it is GREAT advice to research before starting such a big project.
i did the same thing. built a 50x50 and used 20ft in the back for an apartment. trick is to build the building and get your utilities in and then convert it over. that way you can bypass codes. if they think you are building it for a dwelling you are opening up a whole new can of worms
Eh, I am a first time viewer, this video title w/thumbnail sparked my interest. I enjoyed your fresh rambling compared to many people's over edited videos. It left more of an honest feeling of sharing & getting to know you, as yourself. So, thanks. I wanted to give a little encouragement for spontaneous video.
I have to agree with the previous reply,,it wasn't rambling, you did a great, honest job. I also feel many videos are edited way too much, and choppy. Best of luck to you, as you help finish off your dad new home.. I have been doing research (youtube), on different types of dwellings, from ship containers, house boats, tiny houses, shed, etc..., so far, liking this the best...There are pros and cons with most things, just have to weigh out personal preferences, and I think you did just that. Great Job!!!
What they said. ✌💙😚
I agree. Was very interesting.
Agreed. Down to earth, real person talking real shit, not trying to impress, get views, or become a You Tube star.
@@msbettyduke agree!
Would you please be so kind as to share info on the Amish builder? Your father’s house will be very nice once he is done with the build out. I really like his big porches! Thanks so much for your video!
Love this! Nice to see another option. No worries about no editing - I find this to be more real.
Its perfect! Stability has been my concern with using sheds. You guys have solved that! Thanks!
Great structure for strength !!! It's hard to believe all this for $21,000 . Wow, good deal with all that space inside and those porches outside !😃
Built well but you still need insulation and the 2x6 walls are perfect for getting a higher r-value than a 2x4 wall. Wrapping it does seal it and stop most of the air flow but heat can still transfer through the walls from the exterior to the interior in the summer and vice versa in the winter. A little spent now can save a lot in the long run.
Glad your dad has such a well built place to live.
That would be my ideal home, out in the country away from the city, very nice! Awesome video!
Lisa, you single????
I know, right? The neighbors don't hear you yelling at the kids and there's always something that needs done.
On the downside, by the time you think you are getting a handle on how to do things your mortality becomes apparent.
It's a good way though. Do it.
Some things to consider:
Stick to a paved road and gravel driveway at minimum if the climate gets rain and snow. Thats unless you really like a dirty car.
Determine what services you are willing to be without. Electricity. High probability there will be service. Who maintains the service to the road?
Rural water. Is it even available?
Our local district has a set annual growth percentage because they purchase from a nearby city. I'm on a well and septic system. Aquifer will provide any volume I need. I estimate the septic was designed for eight humans in our four bedroom house.
Gas. Try to have it. In the previous house propane always needed a refill late March/early April. Now take my word here. By no means do you ever want to have your tank go pressureless. It takes a lot of effort to relight everything.
There's a phrase. It takes twenty years to get twenty years experience. I've had more, and my grandfather died while my father was young. A lot of basic generational-type knowledge did not pass to this one. The internet helped learn this hard-headed man. A lot. By about the third try I can make home improvements start to look like they were not completed by a total neophyte. Contract anything that needs an inspection.
Make friends with your new neighbors. They are the historical internet. County Extension Office and Soil Conservation Service are too and you already pay for it.
I'm not a farmer, rancher, etc. I just wanted a little space. Mowing three acres can be therapy. It takes your attention but gives time to think.
Good luck, God bless.
I hate to "troll", but I feel this video holds much along the lines of missinformation. picking up the best I can from your footage, there are many dificiencies structurally, for a "habitable" structure at least. there are no substantial headers or shoulder stud assemblies over the openings. The studs appear to be 24" on center which isn't all bad, but there's only a single top plate. That being said, the trusses/rafters should stack directly over the studs in order properly transfer the loads to the foundation. I did notice a few overspan stud bays as the camera panned around. If the roof is bearing on ribbon headers (independently strung and not actual multiply) supported by the 6X6 posts at (?) on center, than it's merely an agriculture structure, no more superior than a garden shed. The crawlspace, the overspan/cantilevered floor joists over the "center" bearing/beam is just sloppy/lazy. When the floor is under full load the excess/cantilevered joists will have significant uplift. A knowledgeable builder would have cut the joists flush with the outer end of the bearing. Over time you will begin to hear the subsructure creek as the cantilevered end of the joists begin to compromise the subfloor. You can remedy this by applying a sufficient nailing pattern throughout the cantilevers. Contact me if you'd like. I'll spec it out free of charge for you. The Advantec subfloor is about the only redeemable thing I've seen in this structure. It is a great product. In closing, Amish built does not mean quality built. If anything, it means it's only "spec'd" for agriculture. In short, agriculture code has very low duration of loading, and usually meets poor deflection criteria. they build nice overpriced furniture, but put little thought/have little knowledge into structural engineering. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I so appreciate the UA-cam community and love to help.
I agree with you on this one Lisa!!
Couldn't say I disagree I'd have to add larger windows 😂
I am in the very beginning of trying to find a building to convert, and this was EXTREMELY HELPFUL...
Thank you so very much...and your ""RAMBLING"" was quite informative and useful to me. Lots of stuff to absorb and learn.
Agreed!!
I don't know why they never know. The off the shelf "rambles" are really the best. Janice
There's a lot to consider when making changes like moving out of a city. Especially when new construction is involved.
$21,000! I think many people do not realize that you do not have to live tiny to live inexpensively. I have good insulation, so my lights only run $42 mth and highest gas bill this artic cold winter in KC was $47 - leaves me $1,159 on my monthly paycheck b/c I pay my monthly bills ANNUALLY! Wonderful video! I appreciated your rambling, especially your info about a cell phone booster and tin, and the waterproofed 1" floor sheathing. I did not know that! You should go for 1/2 solar, 1/2 electricity.
Going T UK by (as in a Tiny house) has become incredibly expensive. I wanted one 6 yrs ago but have since changed my mind because of price and the damn zoning to park them. Glad I waited. This is much roomier, cheaper, permanent option
You're doing Great, you're not rambling much at all! I Love your house, Everything looks Good, and I can't wait to see the total finishings, it is All so Exciting, Thank You for Sharing it with us, God Bless You Sir!
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This is nice. Yes, it will cost more than a regular shed, but it's much sturdier than a shed, and I'm guessing the total cost will be less than a conventional house that is that high off the ground. The posts in the ground as the foundation is much cheaper than a concrete block foundation would be. Basically, what you have is a converted pole barn with high enough ceilings that made it possible for a crawlspace you can actually sit up in. Also, enclosing the area under the porch to create a storage area was a great idea! Me likey!
I stumbled on this today. I've been watching the Crocker homestead convert a 16x50 shed to their house. It's amaze balls! But you just blew my mind with THIS. Now I need more info.
What brand is this? Square foot? I need 2 bedrooms. I want 2 bathrooms. I don't know anything about these. Please do more videos about the house.
I hate the infomercial voices people use on videos. You were so easy to listen to and so personable and just talked like you were hanging out with friends. Don't edit. Stay real. Love the video!!❤✌😁
i have a Q&A video on it that would answer your questions.
@@Manchew cool. TY as I am very very seriously considering a similar building. Was going tiny but the prices have gone up and they dont provide the extra space, width etc of one of these
My sheds to offices wall studs are 24 inch apart. I still insulated both buildings on the ceiling and walls. We raised the roof to accommodate a regular size door and transom windows near the ceiling.
Very nice... you are a good son !! I'm sure your dad appreciates you !!
Just found this...I like your building and I would like to amend your "rambling" to enjoyable way of explaining what you all have done. Thanks!
Nice video sir! I am in the finishing stages of a 20x24 gambrel roof open floor second floor area and built in 3 days by an Amish crew with 6x6 treated posts and factory 2 piece trusses. All other work being done by us including floors ,walls ,insulation, widows and doors. Just some trim and staining to go. Heated with a Vermont castings vigilant with ease after insulation in Pa.
What? You are hanging widows in your home? :(
(sorry...just couldn't resist) ;D
seapearltoo1 lol good catch obviously I missed it
I'm in PA. Did you find Amish builder out of the Lancaster area?
Barbie Button I live above Williamsport and used an Amish builder out of potter county.
@@russelltomlinson2353 oh cool. Not far from me. Nice to"meet" you. :):)
Thanks for being so hunble! This is 100% better than the portable barns. I love the doors they built. The porches really add so much to this..
Thank you for sharing the small home, it's good enough what more would people need.
Being originally from an area where the Amish live I thought about this..... new sub here. Thank you!!
I'm extremely interested in this type of building. I wish I could see how they put those 6x6 beams in so he could have such a tall crawl space. I can't wrap my head around how they did that, except I guess that they built it on site. I wish I could have watched them build it. We have many new Amish families that have moved into our neighborhood here in Western NC. I'm going to have to go see some of them to see if they will build me a house like this! I Love This! Thanks for sharing!
You guys inspire me to keep fighting the good fight really hard some days thanks
Oh my. You’re the man I need to speak with. You just spared me from purchasing a shed/cabin to put on a piece of property. With this it’s actually possible to bring it to building code after it has been set up. I’ve got so many questions I wish I could ask.
The Amish are amazing builders. I love that door. The craftsmanship is impeccable 😍
You are so sweet to help out your Dad. God bless you. If I ever get married again i'm looking for someone that is compassionate like you. The video is awesome. Ty
You don't need editing, this is fine. I do hope that you install a hand railing down the stairs for your dad's (and your) safety.
It's a great little house! I hope you follow this through until completion! I'd love to see how it turns out!
You did a great job on the video. Really enjoyed it and has given me a lot to think about with better choices
I prefer the "real time" of non-edited videos, it's more realistic & u r not rambling, just talking to us. 😊I enjoy listening and learning along with u, thank u for sharing your journey- it's greatly appreciated by many besides just me, I'm sure! 🤗 Keep up the good work!
Yes. Love this conversation style video.
YES YES YES...ME TOO. I get more out of it - just information & sharing - not trying to impress or gain subscribers or views, no arrogance. Much easier to absorb the info because for me, I'm not distracted by all that other hype I mentioned
I think it's great that you actually put lights down in the crawl space. I didn't know people did that oh, great idea!
Would like a link to the Amish company that build your dad's house. I didn't see that included below the video.
Need more information about Amish company
Bro said he need a link to the Amish 😂
Sweet set up, I’m saving this video for future reference! Thanks! 😘
1st time aeeing a video of your. Great home. Wish you would have filmes inatalling electric and plumbing - would have been interesting and informative. Congrats on your Dad's place.
Thank you for sharing i'm now interest bigtime. God bless you for such an honest perspective.
Awesome job on the video !!
Shed conversions are such a bad idea for many reasons and there are A LOT of better options. Your dads house looks very nice !
Don't worry about editing,your our brother,it's all good.
Love your tips. Her in Missouri,going to do this..
Thank you for this informative vid! This is a great idea. Being a girlie girl I would have to finish off the interior walls and floor.
With the solar minimum, I would recommend more insulation. but yes better than a shed.
Ron West solar radiation minimum is actually intentionally caused by geoengineering/solar radiation management
@@pl6035 I am talking about the sun cooling naturally. What happens during cool periods and ice ages.
@@pl6035 ty. Truth that the Powers that Shouldn't be won't tell you
Wow,, it's gonna be NICE when done! Save up and be debt free! Great video!
That's great and I applaud your process but just for clarity you can build a "shed" with any specs you choose...2X6 framing 16 in on center, wall height you choose, monolithic slab, insulation drywall finish, siding all your choice....its all good..either way both ways work well
I absolutly love it.....its going to be beautiful, the only thing that may be a problem is, as he gets older , it dont look wheel chair assesible...You might could make some sort of lift, or elevator for him...but He must really love all that space, beautiful.
Pure pleasure to see your vid. Look forward to more.
Your statement about not needing insulation, I feel bad of you have cold winters or hot summers cause that wrap isn't really insulation it's a vapor barrier with a mylar backing, it gives you at most an R-value of 1.5-2 its not going to do much. I know personally as I've used it on my own cabin that I'm building myself.
a lot of these companys have a "vapor barrier hybrid" its a vapor barrier with a inner area full of insulation. Im guessing thats the type of wrap he has here. so its a vinyl on the outside with a fiberglass insulation enclosed within it.
@@brokebutfunctioninggarage I hope so but it looks just like what I have on my cabin as a vapor barrier, and it's pretty much just bubble wrap with a thin shiny side
Considering there is snow on the ground and he claims its plenty warm in the house it seems to be doing its job
How so? It's not that you CAN"T heat it, it's how much will it take to do so? If there's to be no additional insulation added, (bad idea), why would you pay extra for 2x6 walls? The only real reason for 2x6 is to add more insulation. A 2x4 wall is more than structurally sound. I would also worry about condensation in there. If it's too tight, it's gonna rain inside.
They are 2×6 so it lines up with the main support post.so you dont have to deal with off set depth for sheet rock or what ever kind of interior finishing you want to do.
I'm a new subscriber! Wow only 3 days to put that frame up, that's amazing.
Omg that is such a great deal. I would love to have a home like that. It would be amazing once it’s finished.
My plan also, but with a twist. I am planning a pole building 40X60. Inside it will house a 30X40 home, all under one roof. The remaining half will be shop/garage. All posts will be on sonotube piers. The home will be 4' off grade with crawl storage underneath.
Perhaps I will video and vlog the build,... if and when lumber prices come back down to earth!!
He did a Great Job!
Congrats! Enjoy your life!
I would still put insulation in the walls, R13 is not too expensive. A match with heat it
Right, its -1 here today, that little plastic wrap isn't going to cut it.
A better solution is a metal building, and spray foam inside.
@@integr8er66 no
@@sliderdrago8189 Lol, No what?
Would a spray foam be cheaper?
I like your video,and I love love love the house! That really is so much better than garage to house!
Enjoyed it! Happy for your Daddy!
Looks great. I also hope you installed a termite treatment system before you installed the foundation or stem wall... just some perforated pvc pipe with a permeable sleeve (think French drain) with an outside connector to fill with your preferred liquid treatment
Derksin sheds are built on house spec's. 2x4 studs are 16" on centers and house wrapped for insulation plus spray foam insulation for $16,000 and that's a 16x50
WOW~ GREAT INFORMATION~ and Beautiful Ideas. This house can be created by others. I love the space under the house for storage. I could see this house being made for people, as a luxury inside and out animal shelter, or as an office for business people, realtors, doctors, veterinarians or others. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT VIDEO & for all of your GREAT visual and verbal information.
What a wonderful son you are to help your dad in this extreme way the gift of a home it can't get any better than that. I just wanna she shed in my back yard but I live in the city and I want to rent my big house out and live in the shed.
very nice video! And the cell phone booster is a good idea. Thank you very much for the video.
That was a great video, alot of information in a short video. I think you did a perfect job. thanks.
Great video!!!A beautiful layout and really a substantial little home!! The porches really make it more a home!!! I look forward to more videos!😊💖 make more videos!!!
Thank you. Was considering having Amish built barn to house.
Nice bang for the buck, just a couple of tips if I may...
1. film with the light behind the camera
2. for others thinking about something like this 6x6 treated posts in the ground will not last that long and should be in or on concrete... I'm talking 15/ 20 years (maybe longer) but someone will have to deal with them in the future. I'm sure it would not meet code in our area. People do that for outbuildings and barns but not for living spaces. It will be a big pain in the butt to repair them in the future, so do it right at the get go.
Very interesting! Looks like a cost-effective option!
That's gonna be a nice place. I really like the Amish doors!👍😎
Appreciate the insight! My late husband grew up on farm in Ohio where they hired the Amish routinely to build their dairy barns! Phenomenal workers and craftsmen.
Thanks 😊..... great information, and great video.
God bless you
Thank you for sharing. My daughter is researching alternative housing such as she’d To house. I’ve sent this to her and I’m a new subscriber. Love ❤️ Sekhmet SapphyreSun❤️😻🙏🏾
I think alot more people would buy something like this if they built them in their area. I am in Texas and I have not seen any Amish built she/barns made here.
I was looking into shed to house but this is better, thank you.
I love the doors!👍
Excellent video. You don’t need any editing software. As others have commented, you have room for more insulation. You may be sorrow if you don’t take advantage of this opportunity.
That is so 😎 how much space you have and the price is right. Love the uncut version of the video.
This is great. Just found this video. Great work. Nice build they did. And I love the crawl space under the house. Nothing worse then having to scoot around on your back under a house. This is awesome. Your video is fine to me. I like videos raw. Joined your channel.
It's nice to have family help u build
This is my first time seeing any of your stuff and I absolutely now it's a couple years later after you did this video and we just paid $13000.00 for a 12 by 40 cabin
Thank you for the video. Love the barn house. Even better it's built solid. I am selling my 4-5 bedroom house and moving back to the country. This is something I am very interested in having built.
the amish always impress me with their quality of work. if i had the money, i would not hesitate to hire them to build me a house. i know it would be quality work. and you did fine and you seem like a nice guy. good luck
No, problem… no editing needed. Love the authenticity.
Thanks for sharing the details of your dad's she'd too house build😎
What state is this? How do you find Amish builders?
Will they do more finishing work? I'm disabled need ceilings and walls put in plus plumbing and electric. Video was great very open and honest ( not staged and rehearsed.) Thank you for this information it is an option I'd feel safe in and can afford.
Great idea love the cedar wood he plans on putting up also 👍🏽
This video was fine, I liked what you did.
2 Questions.
The in-ground posts. What size? 6"x6"?
And, are these posts set in an enclosure, such as a tube then filled with cement or placed in a dug out hole then filled with cement or just dirt back filled?
Thanks and good luck with all your doings.
I think this place really rocks! We have Amish all over the place here now in the woods of New Yorkistan. We are leaving as soon as retirement permits. Great video! Thanks
Regardless of editing it's a good vid, not sure about your climate but would be curious to see how well the walls and ceilings will do with condensation in the open voids with tin. Looks like an R-5 or R-10 for walls ? .
Updates would be great in the near future.
Thanks for the upload.
Hello, I just subscribed. Great idea to raise it upon those larger poles and have a decent crawl space under it.
If your building for a senior parent, could they handle steps if they fall it's all over.
I liked the video "rambling" was a cool style bro.
You can turn the metal on the outside sidewalls sideway and not use the girders. It might save a little money on the build.
I think around here in the MD area code inspectors would be coming out to inspect everything, maybe it's different in other areas, if it's your property you should be able to do as you please, but around here it's not very rural. I love what you have done.
I just subscribed. You did a great job with video and showing the barn house. Congrats. .
Tyvek isn't insulation. It's a thin plastic/poly veneer. If your winters are cold, you'd best insulate it
Very nice. That's one heckuva crawl space too. 👍✌️
I just bought some property way out in the country and I'm looking for something like this. Thanks for sharing.
That crawlspace underneath my seem like a waste to some people, but trust me, the 1st time you have to work under there you WILL appreciate it. My wife's home was built LOW to the ground - 3 cinderblocks high in the front & 2 high in the back. You have to crab-crawl the entire time you're under there and get between the floor joists to roll over from your belly to your back & vice-versa. Whether it's water or sewer, you just have to man up and bear it. If you have to make multiple trips in & out for a repair, you're crippled up the next day. And if you run into a snake, possum, or racoon, you're not going anywhere fast. I've never had to take a pistol with me to work on plumbing before, but I do now.
A friend of mine had bought an old house for cheap with the intention of doing a full gut-out renovation. It was also built low to the ground. A few days before Christmas 2018, he had a water pipe freeze up & break. He went under the house to fix it. There happened to be a 110 volt line with the old cloth & paper type insulation with enough slack to sag down to the ground. Sadly to say, it was near the water leak. The house also had the old fuse type breaker box. When he got into the water, the electrical shock killed him instantly. If he had a higher crawlspace, he may have seen the danger. I'll never go under my house again without killing the main breaker.
One last thing: if your house isn't built on a concrete slab, it needs to be at least 4 cinderblocks high. If not, even with a vapor barrier on the ground, another stapled to the floor joists, & adequate foundation vents, the moisture will wreak havoc on your foundation & floors. You'll end up having to replace floors & joists about every 10-12 years. My wife's house is 21 years old. The floor in the room that's the lowest to the ground has been replaced 3 times. It needs replaced now + the floor joists as well. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And going cheaper in the beginning is never gonna pan out in the long run.
I appreciate this video. My wife's son has been saving up money to buy a double-wide to move onto an additional lot we have. He probably has close to the money your Dad spent getting his pole barn/home built. I'll show him this. I think it's a good alternative and much sturdier than a mobile home. Thanks for the heads up. A lot of channels never talk price, and if they do it's wildly under-estimated.
Very structurally sound. But I would have built concrete columns then mounted the posts to them.
Cedar or Cypress but you got to make sure you don't get moldy in there keep it dry the Amish use the stuff that they put underneath the house you have to look it up but it actually it's kind of like what damprid is made out of but it's the real stuff it's nothing that can be hazardous to animals or people or nothing like that but they have a video on it and you you put it underneath the house and it'll dry out everything underneath the house and the house is amazing with the same stuff does you get a old pillowcase full of it it'll remove every wetness around and within 10 ft enclosed in area specially
Tamara Butterworth Same here! I remember coming across a video about this, I forgot what they used but if you YT search for under house crawl space vapor barriers for Florida, with a little patience you’ll find what you’re looking for. All the research I did showed that extreme insulation of the crawl space is just as important as the actual house. In other words, NO a crawl space isn’t supposed to “breathe” it’s supposed to be dry and air tight. Hope that helps.
Nicholas Napier
Ok...
I can’t stand it...!
What do Vampires have to do with any of this...?
Had to ask...
I'm not Amish, but this is pretty much how I would build a house that size, nothing out of the ordinary, it's a well built structure. I'm from Australia so probably would have used 2X4 framing on 2 ft centers for the walls and maybe 10ft high to allow for the porches but otherwise no changes, a big thumbs up 👍👍
thx for sharing your familys building. cool that you didnt edit, all those pretty edited vids get boring...cheers man.
Nice space. Can't believe the price. That's amazing. Fine strong build. |I'm so jealous. Any chance of them shipping to Ireland?!!! Well done on the video. |
Friend of mine might need a fast built home soon. Perfect timing for this to show up on my channel. You mention the cost as $21,000 for all the framing, etc. and that they put the whole thing together in 3 days. That's awesome! We do have amish communities in northeast WA, they're selling portable sheds, but I know that given a floor plan they will do almost anything. Just want to know about that price of 21g's... did it include floor joists and subfloor, interior wall/ceiling framing, windows, and that exterior layer of insulation, and all the exterior steel? Pretty sure I caught you said the gutters were added later. Of course, it's clear that plumbing and electric came after the build.
Awesome. It included everything but the windows we bought them they put them in. I would steer way from the shed builder amish ones there crazy expensive. If i was you i would find a amish man that builds metal barns and talk to him he will be a lot cheaper. Yea i put electric and plumbing in for him so it would be cheaper.
I like the way it was built and the cost is reasonable. I would like to know the name of the company great video
I really like this . Thanks for the info . You are right , looks to be built a lot better than the sheds .
I just came across your channel love the build im now subscribed
First time viewer. I enjoyed it and will be back for more.
As far as the Windows Esentials Movie Maker, I think you're talking about... if you want a copy of it let me know. I have it on a flash drive as my backup editer.....I've been using it since July 2018 cuz we're fulltime RVing and I couldn't bring my beast desk top. Anyways, if you want a copy of it I might be able to email it to you just send me a message. 😀🤠👍
New sub!!
If you computer would run it... I would recommend Davinci Resolve for editing... it's free and easy to learn. Fantastic editing software.
It's a nice place and I'm sure he is comfortable.