All BUILDERS Agree These CABIN WALLS Are Way OVERKILL, What Do You Think ?

All BUILDERS Agree These CABIN WALLS Are Way OVERKILL, What Do You Think ? | Engineer Builds Cabin

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After the floor platform, time to start building the cabin walls up, this time-lapse covers months of work building all four walls and raising them using DIY homemade wall jacks.
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Content of the video :
00:00 - Framing First Wall
03:49 - Sheathing First Wall
06:05 - Framing & Sheathing Second Wall
06:25 - Misc Framing
07:20 - DIY Wall Jacks
10.00 - Raising First Wall Alone
11:18 - Raising Second Wall Alone
11:36 - Raising Front Gable End Wall
15:38 - Sheathing Front Gable End Wall
17:33 - Raising Front Gable End Wall
18:33 - Finishing Outside Sheathing
10:06 - Framing; Sheathing and Lifting Rear Gable End Wall
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@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

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@jeandonjordan973 Жыл бұрын

it doesn't seem to work, I've let my email adress but havn't received anything yet. Should I wait a little bit longer?

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@jeandonjordan973 sorry about that, have you checked your spam folder as well? Maybe try it with another email if you can. Usually the emails get delivered within a few minutes at most.

@jeandonjordan973 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy Je viens de réaliser que tu parles français :) Finalement bien reçu, je pense que l'automatisation du mail a pris un peu de temps. All good, merci encore

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@jeandonjordan973 okay tant mieux! Merci

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@josephbXIX thanks !

@michaelbradford4444 11 ай бұрын

Having framed for 35 yrs. it's easy to pick apart sub par work and (trust me) I do! I found your work above average and the nit picking isn't worth mentioning. What some call overkill is in your case - doing extra to insure a quality frame by a man who takes pride in his work. I hope you read this because rarely do I give out an ( attaboy) but you deserve it , good job and be safe!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it!

@murraycampbell2698 7 ай бұрын

I see some overkill. Wasted lumber and the flap below the flooring

@717UT 6 ай бұрын

Nice to see such a positive comment. I haven't been a carpenter as long as you, but I agree this fella put in some great work and built a nice little cabin.

@bard44 2 ай бұрын

what a bunch of hogwash!

@somethingoutdoors1412 9 ай бұрын

This isn't overkill. This is a cabin that says "mother nature? Winter? Bring it on" I would trust this cabin in the coldest winters with my family. Great build.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@lsucody3687 Жыл бұрын

This is far from a rookie its very skilled. I own a contracting business remodeling homes for a living. This is as good as any framer or carpenter it’s overbuilt which is a great thing

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Great to hear from a skilled constructor, this is the first time I’m building something like that.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@John Tribuna indeed! A lot of viewers tend to forget that framing thicknesses of walls, floors and roof rafters can be governed strictly by insulation requirements in cold regions.

@dr2man Жыл бұрын

Nice build, looks like your great-grandchildren will also be able to enjoy your cabin.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@patrickbass3542 11 ай бұрын

And, (God willing) he will enjoy his great-grandchildrenn enjoying the cabin and the surrounding nature!

@kurtsnyder3206 Жыл бұрын

I'm honestly most concerned with the energy loss through the lumber. Though you can certainly remedy that through your insulation method on the exterior. Excited to see the next video.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@waynerick5755 11 ай бұрын

Wood is insulation 😊

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

@@waynerick5755 😂

@kaddish1679 11 ай бұрын

I understand that this is sturdy but a 2x6 has an R-value of 6.88 and it looks like about 30% of that wall is wood. After windows and doors this is going to be like an R-12 wall unless you add 4” of foam. When we rebuilt our cabin, energy efficiency was one of our main goals. Not only is it more comfortable we don’t have to deal with all the “critters” we had before.

@RJS1966USMC 2 ай бұрын

All of these "builders" and "Carpenters" and "framers" with negative comments forget one thing: Building Code represents the BARE MINIMUM standards to PASS an inspection, and that "appears" to be what they are accustomed to doing. If someone wants to build above and beyond the bare minimum, that should always be a plus if executed with proper skill. You Sir, have excelled, without a doubt. Great job!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! That’s greatly appreciated as this is my first ever building project

@kevintakenaka6078 Жыл бұрын

I'm a builder, and I like the work you have done here. Super craftsmanship all around. You have plenty of thickness for insulation. If you had gone with 2x4 walls and put 4 inches of rigid on the outside, you would then obviously have to adapt how you fasten your cladding, plus you'd have challenges if you wanted to fasten anything heavy to the outside walls. Now you can either clad the wall as is, or put a thin layer of rigid on the outside to help mitigate thermal bridging, if you choose to do so. To say that it's overkill doesn't really factor in the diverse advantages that you have gained or the problems you have overcome. Plus, it just feels great to have a rock solid structure!! 👍👍👍👍

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Kevin, really appreciate your comment and hearing from a pro. Thanks !

@maggiesdad100 11 ай бұрын

While I think most people wouldn't go to this much expense, it's your cabin and I think you are doing a great job. Had me wondering at the first how you were going to lift the walls by yourself. Really a great idea on the lift! Waiting for the next episode.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! The wall lifts really helped a ton

@paulshores2188 Жыл бұрын

As long as you were wearing a seatbelt, I think if that cabin tumbled down a hill, you’d definitely be fine. Then rent a crane and set it back on some piers and good to go. Idk where you’re building and that’d probably never happen, but man what an incredibly strong structure.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Paul, I’m in western NC which is considered a high wind zone per code, I’m also in a climate zone 5 region which actually governs the size of the framing for insulation purposes (2x6 walls, 2x10 floor joists, 2x12 rafters).

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

@@ShadyD365 I do! Still went though several county inspections, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, shower pan, hvac. I wanted to get everything permitted properly so that I would get a certificate of occupancy and also that the value of this cabin would be recognized and then increase significantly the value of my house next to it now that it will have this adu next to it.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

@@ShadyD365 if I want to do everything legally then yes. Let’s say I built this cabin with no inspection and didn’t get caught. Let’s say I ever wanted to sell my house with this non-permitted cabin behind it, people would ask about it, they’d pull the record and figure out it was never permitted, that would negatively affect the value of the my house and cabin. I mean, what’s the point of spending so much money for a cabin if it doesn’t increase my value property, that’d be a big waste in my opinion. Also, without a properly permitted structure, I surely wouldn’t be able to rent it on airbnb. I mean I could but if anything happened, I would be in much more trouble. Doing it without permit is fine I guess if you’re building an off grid cabin in the middle of nowhere which will be only for personal use. It comes down to your county/city rules, if I had built a much, much smaller cabin. I think I wouldn’t have needed a permit, like 100 SF and smaller.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

@@ShadyD365 Tennessee is very relaxed about these sort of things, don’t quote me on it, but I think you might not have to pull permits at all over there.

@aallerd Жыл бұрын

Friends of mine over built their home in Lake Tahoe. They survived the epic snow fall. Depending on your location, being aware of those loads, and wind being another factor. I think this isn’t over kill.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Annie !

@fireinthelake 13 күн бұрын

This ain't a cabin, this is a house! Good work 👏🏻

@TheDIYCabinGuy 13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@johnj5985 7 ай бұрын

If your cabin is in an earthquake zone, your structural strength is hard to beat. If a cold northern zone, any excess thermal bridging could be assessed, then retrofitted with insulation board at a later time, if needed. Great idea to extend the sheeting down for maximum rigidity. Awesome construction technique and attention to detail!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@seymourscagnetti1413 26 күн бұрын

In regards to your "over built" walls, some could argue that a lot of squirrels love to chew that wood. When I was in junior high (late 1970"s), I saw a bumper sticker on a car that read: "Save a tree, eat a beaver". So, that being said, your walls are fine. Cheers!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 26 күн бұрын

Thanks !

@jerryf609 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to new progress. Ive learned a lot from you

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272 Жыл бұрын

I’m an overkill guy as well. I built a cabin that size and used 2x4 walls to save cost and add sf. Treated floor joists and ring shank pole barn spikes in the walls in place of 16 p nails.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@davidgriego278 5 ай бұрын

All the Compliments you have received, and will continue to receive, are more than justified! WOW!! The detail in your Construction is A-1. Thank You for these Super Videos! Enjoy your accomplishments; You deserve it!😊😊😊

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Joe.0oo 9 ай бұрын

Don't need to beat a dead horse about the R-value of wood, but damn this thing is strong and will last!!! Plus the added insulation volume from this wall thickness will do fine playing catchup. Love the way you built it, and thanks for the awesome content!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@colinhogan5469 Жыл бұрын

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin! There will be more Timelapse’s like these coming soon

@bobcat9314 4 ай бұрын

The kid knows his x's & o's....and I know he is floating on a cloud 1000' about this earth... These videos make me smile...

@coalacorey Жыл бұрын

Much respect, looking forward to the next timelapse!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It will come out in a few weeks

@justintaylor174 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos. I really enjoy watching the ingenuity in your videos.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin, appreciate it!

@patrickarchuleta9594 Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family your work is second to none keep at it looks sensational

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

@user-ub2nh1ey3o Жыл бұрын

Great viewing. You really build things super strong and very smart forward thinking aswell.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@paulsiso7734 7 ай бұрын

I thought I was a badass doing an entire fence job myself, but you sir are a machine. Amazing work!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@Sweetlyfe Жыл бұрын

I’m no builder, but I’ve read your comments about where you are and your wind zone and building codes, good for you, I wish I had half your commitment and skill with measuring and a functional back. it’s far better to over build something than under build it imho. The amount of insulation you will be able to put in will make your cabin so comfortable and you will need less heating and cooling. Besides a bushfire your place will survive anything. Great job, hi from Australia. I have subbed.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jacques!

@mattfreeman3557 11 ай бұрын

Very well done. One suggestion is double the bottom window frame also so wide trims have plenty to nail to.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@ItsThicc Жыл бұрын

Great work. This is motivating 👏🏿 👌 🙌

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@richardprofit6363 Жыл бұрын

also..thanks for the lesson on how to raise a wall by yourself (I had to slow play speed to.25 to see what you were doing) that was excellent..

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Richard, I have made step by step episodes where I explain everything I have done and showing all the details if you wanted to see how I did everything. Check out the rest of my channel.

@richardprofit6363 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy thanks..I subscribed and will do that..I'm thinking seriously about building a cabin/tiny house...

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@richardprofit6363 it can be challenging but it’s been such a rewarding project!

@richardprofit6363 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy I bet..thanks..now I have to watch all your videos !

@nathansherman5922 3 ай бұрын

at first i was thinking its a lil overkill with all that material around the header, and i was thinking of the cost of materials lately. you can build strong with a lil less lumber but then i got thinking that you did this because your engineer mind dictated this... lol. pleasure watching this!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 3 ай бұрын

Lol you got that right !

@richardwhite4277 2 ай бұрын

the problems with over build syndrome 1 it waste lumber and all the other materials needed 2 it causes thermal bridging and reduces space to insulate 3 it increases labor, time, effort and all other costs of construction

@vrod1a Жыл бұрын

Very skillful work 👍

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@user-yi7zl7bt2o Жыл бұрын

Your work is clean and professional

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

I tend to be very meticulous indeed 😄

@ourwilliam2405 Жыл бұрын

It’s not overkill at all, it’s the way it should be

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@anonymous_friend 11 ай бұрын

I like the wall lift idea. Well done.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@chuckyfowler5124 7 ай бұрын

I built home for 26 years. I think this guy did a great job, congrats to him nice cabin

@TheDIYCabinGuy 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear from someone experienced! Thanks

@Bryan46162 11 ай бұрын

Ultimately, I don't want to dump on you because I also love to over-engineer stuff. Besides, it's your cabin and it's most definitely NOT going to fall down under ANY snow load. Your workmanship is also top notch! Having said that I do feel the need to point out that there comes a point where such a design is simply a pure waste of money, time, resources and will likely result in a building envelope that thermally under-preforms due to thermal bridging. Maybe this doesn't matter for the use case you have in mind, but I do feel that in this case a little less would have been more...

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Agreed! You live you learn!

@bilyd333 25 күн бұрын

No it's not overkill. This is a place that can withstand F5 tornadoes, Cat 5 hurricanes and a 10.9 earthquake...all at the same time!!! When the sun goes supernova, this place will still be standing! Wow! Very impressive!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 25 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@danallen3736 Жыл бұрын

Great work!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@withinreach5508 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@peterdnreynolds777 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant work and excellent video!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@peterdnreynolds777 3 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy you're most welcome, watching your videos from across the pond in England. Hope all is well, take care

@TheDIYCabinGuy 3 ай бұрын

@@peterdnreynolds777 nice ! Thanks

@ogs.i.c.k6263 5 ай бұрын

Now this is a well structured house💯

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@jinushaun Жыл бұрын

I like your style. Mark everything.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@Frenchboyys 8 ай бұрын

All I have to say is got dam! Love it thanks, I'm ready to build now lol

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

DO IT! 😄

@davidsonfamily5657 11 ай бұрын

Can't really say without knowing your location and subsequent snow loads and wind loads. But, better to overbuild and not have to worry. We built our log house in central Ontario with a 12:12 roof and 2x12 rafters. Never regretted it. Nice work, both building and filming. John

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thank you John! Mostly every framing (floor joist, wall studs, roof rafters) were upsized by insulation requirements. For instance, 2x12 rafters are not necessary from a structural standpoint but absolutely necessary to meet the R38 insulation requirement. Thank you for being considerate, a lot of people jump to conclusions without understanding the full picture.

@kennethbarber438 Жыл бұрын

like your solid corners. Saves having to fill the bay with insulation that will get wet before roof is on.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

I mean it’s still an energy bridge loss but hopefully, won’t be terrible

@brianriley9259 28 күн бұрын

Genius lifting idea!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@canchadhandlethat872 10 ай бұрын

That was a very cool design to lift the walls.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was pretty scary for the two side walls doing it alone.

@dannyl6507 11 ай бұрын

Use insulation board instead of osb when sandwiching your headers because alot of heat loss is at headers.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

👍 thanks

@wotandonner4336 8 ай бұрын

Super Arbeit, mein Freund!! Hut ab👌👍

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@stephansmith1937 6 ай бұрын

Love the two lifting rigs 👍👍

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! It worked well

@darrylkenes7424 11 ай бұрын

Like you I have over the years been accused of overbuilding everything I make. However, it’s a shame you don’t have any friends to help.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

😭

@donuts360 Жыл бұрын

You going to park your pickup on the second floor or something? lol seriously great job

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I guess I could

@WoodnessGoodness Жыл бұрын

Yea baby!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Man, people love those Timelapse’s video, really boosted my channel with the last one!

@WoodnessGoodness Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy oh yea! All it takes is one video to take off!

@samuelbose1493 6 ай бұрын

Turning out to be one hell of a cabin for sure

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

👍

@larryfulmer 5 ай бұрын

Overkill means you built yourself a stronger cabin than they would have. It's more a reflection upon themselves. Well done .. btw.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks you !

@edpatronick8472 10 ай бұрын

This guy can build me a year round cabin any day. As far as waste not really can be used for blocking over windows for curtains, again on the bottom and top of walls for moldings. I rather be over built, then have some hack build me a POS. Great Job Brother.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@colognelotion4260 Жыл бұрын

As a builder myself...its ok to overkill materials you use in a build...just make sure of your base post can hold or withstand the load of what your building in the long term...

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@denisesachs7620 8 ай бұрын

Haven't seen the entire video but my concern right now is the weather and the particle board from the underneath up through the floor. Moisture and weather. But, he's amazing to watch.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

It was a challenge trying to keep it as dry as possible up until the point I got the metal roof on

@danobrien3695 Жыл бұрын

That's a nice solid build.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan !

@bikinglikebecker 15 күн бұрын

That back wall to the woods needs a big bay window and i think the roof should be dropped below the façade, kind of like on a movie set so that the front face extends above the roof a bit. I also think the structural roof "Triangles" on the front & back walls, should have been built "in addition" to the lower body installing a "runner" or Sil point across the top of the wall structure.. I think Timbers have to be used as a minimum to be considered a Cabin, though this is pretty much the same thing and probably a bit easier to manage building. Not like I am out building Cabins, but that is just what i think.. 😁 Great Job, nonetheless.. I am not a fan of OSB(wet), I would prefer cedar planks to remove that exterior as a weak point.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 15 күн бұрын

Thanks !

@JOHNTHE8TH1 8 ай бұрын

Solid build

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@aallerd Жыл бұрын

I think its the first time i have seen someone go above and beyond in a foundation. I hate builders who skimp on this stage of any build.. i did my own outdoor fencing, a decade later its still solid.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Yep, the most important part of any building !

@gw10758 6 ай бұрын

Now I understand why you did not insulate the floor before raising the walls. This is seasonal.... STILL insulation may have been advised.... that way you can get winter rentals also...

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

I did insulate the floor, once the roof was up. It is for winter use as well.

@Dragonballzgtvegeta Жыл бұрын

Dangggg! One man power!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😀😀😀

@johnbeckwith8313 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video showing cabin construction. From the comments many people do not understand what is required to build a well-engineered structure! You need to start with an engineered foundation and a thorough understanding of the required framing the load path from top to bottom. You also need to take into consideration potential decay to prevent any future water infiltration. Energy conservation is a must. WELL DONE! Keep up the good work!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot John! Great to get everyone’s opinions

@fawx3684 Жыл бұрын

It depends on what wheather your dealing with an if your thinking about selling it later, if everything exceeds code and is solidly built that looks good on a listing, idk about renovation though

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@jbman413 7 ай бұрын

I like it. Yeah I'm just a novice jack of all trades. I think this is cool!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@robertszyszynski7959 10 ай бұрын

GOOD JOB .

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@L0rdEsedess 10 ай бұрын

@The DIY Cabin Guy - Just came across your Video & was just curious as to why you didn't add any type of air seal between the bottom floor & the bottom plates?

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Like silicon ? You mean under the bottom plate?

@ScottieBMan Жыл бұрын

Thing is precisely over-built and and Love It

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I like my cabin solid !

@denniscarreno5882 Жыл бұрын

Simply ingenuous….

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis!

@rafihijo14 Жыл бұрын

What kind of work do you do that honed your skills in to build this all by yourself? Incredible job man! Im jealous 😂

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Structural engineer by day so I knew the theory behind things and details about his things should typically be, never built anything like that before though. This was a first.

@Sweetlyfe Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy Well it’s very impressive you should be really proud of your work.

@hermano4242 Жыл бұрын

That ain’t overkill! Do you want it to be as sturdy as hell? Do you want it to last? Do you want so much insulation you can heat the place with a couple of pets?😂 Go big, sir. Go big. We’re all cheering you on.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

@hirambike 10 ай бұрын

Just not comment, for me was the Fabulous Carpenter work. The best!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@chrislynch7165 9 ай бұрын

Built tough ... if a tornado hits, at least the cabin will take flight as one piece and possibly land with just a couple of scratches.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@raymondlong3024 3 ай бұрын

Only thing I saw that I might question, other than enough kickers and jacks to hold up a dump truck, lol, is why no bolts or screws in bottom plate to floor? Unless of course you're using ring shanks.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 3 ай бұрын

Yeah just nails typically, also keep in mind that sheathing in the outside does overlap past the bottom plate onto the beams

@biblicaltheologyexegesisan9024 5 ай бұрын

yes way over kill but that is the joy of making your own decisions love it

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

😀

@hibahprice6887 Жыл бұрын

I hate it when builders talk about redundancy and at the same time their buildings are blown away by the wind .. There is no excess strength in construction, there is someone's desire to earn more or save

@hibahprice6887 Жыл бұрын

In general, I would replace all fasteners with high-strength stainless steel or titanium screws, and I would use boards from stabilized wood (impregnated with resin in a vacuum chamber) And be sure to sand them. I hate when something rusts or deteriorates.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

I kind of agree to some extent, since I did build this cabin strong.

@mikebarbacovi9851 Жыл бұрын

There is difference between building the correct way and with strength and integrity. But my goodness a lot of this video is severe and unnecessary overkill. If that was the mission, then so be it. But carpentry principles would say this is silly.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, that’s how most stuff is built here since we’re in a high wind zone per code.

@mattgeiger8247 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy even Florida houses aren't built like that

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@mattgeiger8247 then they fly away at every hurricane 😂

@mattgeiger8247 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy some do, some can't. High winds will kill any wood building

@jonnenne Жыл бұрын

Usually what separates amateurs from pros is that pros know how to cut corners. Amateurs often build it better but pros would call it overbuilt

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😂 nice

@johnnybravo964 2 ай бұрын

Might as well have used pressure treated wood to continue with the overkill trend 😆 Awesome build!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

😂

@whatsfordinner21 9 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of overkill and structures that last more than 100 years

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@donaldknowhow2148 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir way overkill doesn't look like you're in a hurricane area

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Actually I’m in a high wind zone area per code

@miguellagos1621 11 ай бұрын

Gracias por los planos me llegaron.te felicito por tu cabaña una gran obra👏👏👏.un saludo desde Chile 🤝

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@janwanrooij5365 3 ай бұрын

Ha I watch a lot on KZfaq of how you build houses or sheds. Now I often see that the carpenters often nail three or more together. Why are you doing this, isn't it more convenient to use complete beams. This saves on sawing and nailing together. Greetings

@TheDIYCabinGuy 3 ай бұрын

Much less heavy to deal with

@johnzimmerman6516 9 ай бұрын

This guy has a bumper sticker on his truck that says “My air nailer is smarter than your honor student.”

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

😂

@jaredengberg9295 8 ай бұрын

The earth below this frame would fail before these walls. Well done!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@sajidrafique375 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the blueprint. Do yo have any for may be a 16X20 room without toilet where i could park my car ?

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Sorry, no

@shaharben 11 ай бұрын

It's a flammable bunker

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

😂 are you saying I should have built it 100% out of concrete ?

@shaharben 11 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy 🤣Amazing! so that's what was going in your head!!! And it looks awesome!!!

@johnzimmerman6516 9 ай бұрын

Buy Milwaukee Fuel tools. More power more life than Dewalt any day. Proven by the trades over and over. Also Milwaukee Red fuel cells are meant for extreme weather. If you want to over kill something, get better tools. It will make the job more enjoyable. 😊

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

My wife got me my first drill a few years back, it was a dewalt so then I just stick with the brand for the rest of my tools. Unfortunately a little too late now to switch to another brand I think.

@mossig 11 ай бұрын

That's why you learn from a master carpenter so that you don't to so many rookie mistakes.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

😭

@alainvosselman9960 6 ай бұрын

Well the good thing is you can turn it into a 10 story apartment building later, since you have a solid ground level frame.... or it will certainly serve well during a thermo nuclear war of some sorts...... lol.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

🤣

@wymple09 9 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of overkill, sooo.....it's great

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@davidgreen8649 5 ай бұрын

Overkill does not describe it, must own a lumber yard! There is a certain point that it doesn’t matter how much lumber you use, doesn’t make it any stronger!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

😂

@marto3663 Жыл бұрын

Mate! This thing will outlast the great pyramids!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@johnlucas6407 Жыл бұрын

YEP WAY OVERKILL. BUT YOU ARE HSPPY AND PROUD OF YOUR WORK AND YOUR HOME !!!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😊

@manuel-lobo1988 Жыл бұрын

Great job my friend, solid like a rock, just wondering how much would you spend on material building something like that bunker?

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

If you get the free blueprint (link in description), you’ll be added to my emailing list where I send a monthly newsletter where I breakdown all my costs so far.

@manuel-lobo1988 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy thanks a lot.