Building my Own Flatroof Rooftop Deck House in Alaska

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Ай бұрын

Framing a house is one thing, this kind of stuff was way more intimidating and tedious to tackle...
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@Melina.K. Ай бұрын

I just found you recently on KZfaq. I just love your content. I live in Greece and must say I'm rather envious of where you live and what you do. I've also started binge watching your previous videos. Love it! Thanks so much!

@Lonnwriting Ай бұрын

Yay for great vids by Timmy. Enjoy

@maryann823 Ай бұрын

I love Thursday nights! Here’s Timmy!

@elbob17 Ай бұрын

I think I enjoy the house build vids more than the camping ones, all great stuff though.

@Kentstatehippie Ай бұрын

Timmy, one lesson I have learned about this life so far? Preserve your peace at all costs. Oh, and watch out for charlatans. Lol : )

@ExcessCongruence Ай бұрын

that last part is not easy to do..esp when they hide it well and for years.

@lukemarks92 Ай бұрын

Some people may think these timmy build videos are kind of boring but i love them

@user-ci2qj3ky1m Ай бұрын

Tim I live in a suburb just north of NYC . If your house was in New York your house would cost a few million dollars. I love your show. Keep them coming

@Up_north_with_Mike Ай бұрын

Here in Canada his house is $55,000,000

@user-ox7xy8ng6r Ай бұрын

I used to be a carpenter when I was younger I am a 53 year old woman. Man my body hurts in places I dodnt know I had. Everywhere from working my butt. I was single Raising four sons had too!

@lauralei6963 Ай бұрын

My Hat is Off to You 🎩!! I’m considering carpentry classes because I’m tired of not knowing how to fix my home😔 I’m a single mom as well💖

@user-ox7xy8ng6r Ай бұрын

Honestly can't wait til you hit a million+ subs. We need to share & make that happen!

@davestevens4263 Ай бұрын

Amen ! Give timmy a break that he deserves. All his content & building a mansion isn't easy or cheap .

@MelissasMusings Ай бұрын

Amen 🙌🏻💖

@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 Ай бұрын

@@davestevens4263But entirely his own choice, of which one is free to watch and feel zero guilt and zero pressure to fund. No one would help you pay your bills or add money to your pay packet. Let's keep this living off a YT channel in perspective peeps.

@charleshutchings9355 Ай бұрын

That crib looks awesome Dude! I'm anxious for tomorrow.

@richardharp4398 Ай бұрын

Timmy I am inspired by your willingness to get stuck in and do anything! Reminds me of this Bible verse: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” Ecclesiastes 9:10 Keep it up my friend! Been following for 4 years now! My favourite channel by far

@juliettegolf1 Ай бұрын

I’m with you, Timmy, on the stairs keeping you in shape. I’ve lived in a couple of four level homes with tons of stairs. They did their job! Your home with those amazing views will be an incredible respite when you’re not out adventuring. Hope you have good people to share it with. Much appreciation for all the work you’re doing and for always giving us great content!❤

@pal3803 Ай бұрын

NEXT SHOW, HOME BUILDING WITH TIMMY! LOVE IT!!❤

@dianaray1470 Ай бұрын

This man plays hard and works hard. And when he’s done with all that he gets to look at those beautiful mountains with his feet up and a beer. 🍻 cheers Timmy.

@jaymeadows1586 Ай бұрын

That view is incredible in every direction. Kudos

@p0kerp1aya Ай бұрын

GETER DONE TIMMY!!! 😜 You guys are making some great progress on this. Soon my friend.... soon you'll be able to crack a cold one, and enjoy that gas fire pit, and the views....WOW! Good stuff brother.

@chrismarkey4828 29 күн бұрын

Got a tip fror you on the 12 2 x4 studs cut a 1/4 inch groove across the studs 1/4 inch deep across then protect it with a sheet metal cover to protect the wire, LAY THE WIRE IN THE GOOVE THE PROTECT IT WITH A THIN LAYER OF SHEET METAL IT WILL PASS CODE AND YOU DNT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT PIERCING THE WIRE WHEN YOU PUT UP THE WALL

@LeslieBernard222 Ай бұрын

Maybe not regret having stairs.... But you're going to regret that spiral metal ankle breaker!😆

@charlenemariecoraninmemory5130 Ай бұрын

yea i wouldn't use that thing

@dianne11ca Ай бұрын

It was thoroughly enjoyable to watch your progress on the cabin. I just love the design, and really appreciate you taking us with you to the roof deck every so often to drink in the view. I hope you bring us along for your first fire. I will absolutely be drinking a beer right along with you in celebration. You have accomplished so much. Cheers from Nova Scotia!

@jbuck3592 Ай бұрын

18:09 you actually want your tub to be up against the studs that way your drywall or hardy board or whatever you’re using will float down over the tub lip. Maybe you’re doing something different that I didn’t notice either way love the content.❤

@magn630 Ай бұрын

The roof-top fire pit - perfection!!

@AlyBlu Ай бұрын

I love the building videos. Never bored. I learn. I enjoy.

@jeri926 Ай бұрын

It's wonderful to see how far you've come. Your dream home is fast becoming a reality. Congratulations.

@divinewrath3142 Ай бұрын

Stairs are great unless your kid has seizures.. I can't wait to sell this house for one with no stairs- and more than just an acre, but that's a whole different conversation lol The house looks great! It is quite an accomplishment!

@maggiegalbreath9820 Ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤ Wow ! House of any family- dreams You should be proud of yourself 🎉

@ernestocastillo7684 Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us your progress with the house. Your moving in the right direction. LOVE your view. Incredible. Thanks In California.

@marianfrances4959 Ай бұрын

All awesome!! You must feel so proud and confident. Thanks for sharing.👍😎🇨🇦💫🔨 Rooftop firepit...🔥👍👍👍👍👍

@christinachristina8271 Ай бұрын

Thanks Timmy Awesome miraculous job And helpers

@maryann823 Ай бұрын

For right now, they are perfect for you. It’s a beautiful house and soon it will be a beautiful home!

@DirectCurrent4u Ай бұрын

Super nice work on the House my friend!👍

@bonniejohnson2383 Ай бұрын

Hi there Tim! Watching you tomorrow at noon! 😘💜🙅🏻‍♀️

@Drewturgin Ай бұрын

If you build chase walls. Insulate and vapour barrier the 2x6 wall before you build the second wall. Keeps it separate, it’s hard to seal a plumbing wall afterwards

@varpaaton Ай бұрын

Please do this.

@outlawgmr 29 күн бұрын

Exactly what just came to my mind while watching

@user-ox7xy8ng6r Ай бұрын

You know you are a crazy talented Timmy. Skills are on point My Friend. I love watching you on your awesome adventures! Looking thru your camera Lens is Just Amazing. You are a Wonderful KZfaqr Adventurer & Jack of all trades. We learning from watching you every videos we learn Something new. Thank you Timmy 💯❣️🦋☝️🙌🙏

@wesgunton238 Ай бұрын

It's weird when they do the live video before the recorded video. Because more work has been done in the the prerecored and not the live.

@whiteboi1856 Ай бұрын

Looking good Timmy 🤘 we like the house build videos just as much as the others.

@leighreese1780 Ай бұрын

As for the stairs, you can always get one of those chair lifts like my parents did for their stairs when they were elderly. I LOVE your house AND the stairs! ❤️

@rhondafelice1363 Ай бұрын

I love your house Timmy. You've been doing an awesome job.

@wesleymohawk6822 Ай бұрын

Hey Tim little life tip ! Next time you’re building those interior walls make sure you insulate the exterior wall behind where those pipes are ! You’ll be making it a lot easier on whoever is insulating ur home while at the same time reassuring yourself that the exterior wall behind your pipes will be insulated properly! You don’t want to spend all this money 💴 and then your first winter in your new home your dealing with frozen pipes and entering claims on your homeowners insurance !! 5 minutes of thinking ahead can save you thousands of dollars in your future !! Let me know if you’re interested I’ll send out a team that will insulate your house so good your cost for heating will literally be peanuts every year ! Also I would guarantee you pass inspection the first time and at the same time you would come in at least 10% if not more under the required number on the Alaska blower door test ! This way your residence would qualify as (green) energy efficient and you would get tons of rebates back from the state after you qualify! If everything goes as planned your insulation cost for the installation of it will pretty much be covered bye the state with little to no money out of your pocket !👍

@varpaaton Ай бұрын

I'm looking at this and wondering why you're building a new wall before you've insulated the wall behind it. So the same thoughts here.🫣🤔🤔🤔

@carolynbiggianibieber1453 Ай бұрын

Looks AMAZING Timmy! You’re a guy who can do EVERYTHING 👏🏻☺️

@arizonahd Ай бұрын

That house is legit!

@blenhinton7566 Ай бұрын

Cool video. That is so much work. When it is done I hope you take some time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

@bambammoody Ай бұрын

Timmy your content continues to be off the charts contagious. Your a one of a kind but aren't we all? The Diety in me bows before the Diety in you, the Lord bless you brother and I can't wait to see this one tomorrow ! Peace and Luv !

@terrycosby2078 Ай бұрын

Wow 😳 BEAUTIFUL VIEW 😍.

@melodys.40 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the finished project. It's looking amazing. 👍

@kdb3876 Ай бұрын

🤙🏿 ...great work on the house..cant imagine how much you saved.. Mr. DIY

@MsSamanatha Ай бұрын

I love this video reminded me of my late dad we used to do so much together roofing was one them so glad you're doing this so cool😊

@fatmonet Ай бұрын

Timmy's grunts whenever he does something strenuous reminds me of me whenever I get out of my car after working a stretch at the hospital! 😆 #nurselife

@Georgelyda Ай бұрын

The geriatric years or disability years is what’s probably meant. Beautiful house, great work.

@EYES2seeEARS2hear78 Ай бұрын

Agree, OR if u happen to be only 46 and need a total hip replacement..😔

@staylor3539 Ай бұрын

So much respect for you, Timmy. You never give up. You look for solutions to potential roadblocks. You keep putting one foot in front of the other. I bet cha you have no idea how many people you inspire. Thanks from this one! ✌️

@BrLambert Ай бұрын

You are so fortunate to have your best buds come to visit and stay to help you. It's going to be one heck of a house warming in due time. Amazing.

@dianaray1470 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Timmy.

@GrateFu1 Ай бұрын

Keep up the good work.

@patperry1891 Ай бұрын

Very talented! Your new home is wonderful!

@esperanzanemec7003 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous day! I can't wait to see when it is all done. It looks amazing. I love the woodstove.

@user-ox7xy8ng6r Ай бұрын

Your house is coming along Nicely Timmy! May God bless you with the know how to do everything you got to do to get that house up and running to 100%. 💯❣️🦋☝️🙌🙏

@Avagotyou24 Ай бұрын

When u build your walls behind your tubs always shift the middle stud off set so u have room for shower valve I have been a plumber in Georgia for 16 yrs

@darlenealferink Ай бұрын

I noticed that too & commented about it, He did actually correct it , you can see 4 studs in the wall at 50:58, but don't blink or you will miss it LOL

@suehenderson2598 Ай бұрын

Best KZfaq Channel Ever! ❤

@marktaylor8263 Ай бұрын

Timmy, I'm really enjoying the cabin build. Rock on.

@chrissaunders8284 Ай бұрын

It's a little bit late but I've drilled through spots like that 13 stud "tree" by using a standard bit. When it hits maximum depth, I remove it from the chuck (still in the wood) and add a six inch extension. Repeating and adding extensions until I drill all the way through. It's kind of like a well driller would function. Thanks for the content. Keep on gettin' it.

@NEIL-CURCIO Ай бұрын

awesome to see Dustin again 🤙

@doloresrodriguez6715 Ай бұрын

You are one talented man. Amazing you are building your house on your own, with a little help from your friends.

@CNMotorsports Ай бұрын

That house is awesome! I’m excited for tomorrow, these premiers are awesome, wish more would do it. You’re doing great Timmy!! I am literally Binge Watching videos,l!! Keep up the good content!

@MayWolf810 Ай бұрын

place is looking fantastic and that view is killer gonna catch some epic footage of the northern lights from that roof

@psypnkdosr Ай бұрын

Casually singing Daniel tiger’s tune! Love it!

@phiphinohl9274 Ай бұрын

Timmy! Wasn’t able to catch the live stream today but just caught up on the video! Hang in there Buddy! Have been through the building process and it can suck! You’re doing a great job! Looks like the place is coming together and gonna be really great! Love the videos! Thank you for bringing us with you!!

@devenp.5508 Ай бұрын

Could add a sub panel somewhere on your 3rd floor to give you a closer distribution point and it might even save you some wire instead of having to go to the basement with each circuit. House is coming along nicely, you’ve got a great set of skills and are very inspiring to watch and learn from.

@FromBlueToGreeneOFFICIAL Ай бұрын

Absolutely loving your channel. Keep on making this awesome content! Good luck with the build!

@gayaamundson7973 Ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Alaska. We vacationed on Big Lake in our log cabin with a purple outhouse. Later as a teenager we moved to Wasilla Lake with our canoe and motorboat. My dad kept his plane on Big Lake and Wasilla Lake at our home year around. My dad was a Bush Pilot for hunters, fisherman and the Iditarod Race. I appreciate watching your videos of Alaska because I grew up in Alaska in the winter snow, the summers picking berries and fighting the crazy big mosquitoes. You are a total inspiration!!

@ashleyazevedo7095 Ай бұрын

Love your positivity! Not sure why I find it comforting to follow along with you but I like it. Happy to see you happy. Can't wait to see you sitting up there by the fire all comfy in your chair enjoying a beer when it hits you and you feel accomplished 😁

@ED-ti5tc Ай бұрын

Great looking home! Great looking scenery!

@caitlintrevor Ай бұрын

So happy for you. The peace you will have sitting on your roof deck later on is going to be epic. I can see the smile on your face already.😊❤️

@stefanfox9803 Ай бұрын

Keep them videos coming mate. Love it, don't matter if it's house building or camping I still love all the videos.

@timothyputzke1250 Ай бұрын

If there's a water drain on your air compressor's tank, open the valve and leave it open until the next time you want to use the compressor. Start the compressor with the valve open and shut if off once the motor is started. It will protect your air tank from rust and enable your compressor to start much easier. Enjoy your videos. Just don't ring the bell in the Salty Dawg Saloon in Homer Spit when you first enter.

@blackdogukulele Ай бұрын

enjoyed watching you work!

@pierreleblanc5361 Ай бұрын

Your doing a hell of a nice job. Electricity wires, you have a bunch of them. Good system with because you would be all mixed up. I Enjoy your videos.

@sanchothepoolguy6387 Ай бұрын

Is any one else screaming at the TV. The way he is doing some of the work. I remember my first day building. lol. I must be getting old 😂🤣😂

@dianaray1470 Ай бұрын

You had me at 2x4 😂

@user-bn4uw2ug2g Ай бұрын

Timmy your doing a good job I cannot wait when you're completely finished with your whole house..🙏🏼🙏🏼✌🏼👍

@Mewsielynx Ай бұрын

Just absolutely love your house with the views..what alot of work..but well worth it..cheers and hugz From The Yukon Territory and purrz from Bob-0-Lynx 😊❤😊

@eman31683 Ай бұрын

I LOVE your houses (Truck and actual) I love the siding too. Beautiful views, and great use of natural lighting. Love your videos and can't wait for more! These are great! Definitely not bored. Learning a lot!

@genesisdigitalyt Ай бұрын

I just want to put this out there, as cheesy as it sounds this is what im aiming for with my life. "vanlife" for the next 10 ish years and then eventually move to alaska. Im currently homeless but honestly channels like yours and a handful of others give me hope for the future. Thanks for the videos man. They're definitely keeping me afloat

@dodecaheathenblue8132 Ай бұрын

Beautiful home !! Love this channel...thanks for taking us along....: )

@smokeystover6879 Ай бұрын

Timmy Tremendous progress on your new abode. A lot of details to keep track of but push on to completion and congrats on the your work and help from friends. Truck on dude!

@Loulou-nj7ji Ай бұрын

Wow this place huge and the view is to die ❤ AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@jessicapower8585 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see more of this!! Great job, man! ❤

@MikaelBrogren 28 күн бұрын

👍 good work man!

@EYES2seeEARS2hear78 Ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous views, and amazing home. Love your channel Timmy. You are a man of many skills!

@scottscott6794 Ай бұрын

That is an amazing cabin I'm sure you're very proud of it I can't wait to see it finished. The view is spectacular I love your videos I look forward every time it comes up. I've watched the labor you put into that it's nice to be versatile. Congrats on a beautiful cabin.

@Mickbono06 Ай бұрын

That place is awesome bro. Inspiring watching you build it. Absolutely love the way you have done things. Can’t wait to see it finished 💯🤙🏻

@trevorjohnson156 Ай бұрын

Man, building a house is a marathon. Way to go Timmy! You got this! Every little thing you do is just another step towards completion!

@channelbk779 Ай бұрын

Love your videos Timmy! Seeing the views from your house makes me want to see what’s around close to home for you there. Maybe a video of some paddling on the river there or fishing on the ocean or climbing some of the peaks you can see from your place ?

@loriwaldo7200 Ай бұрын

You’re a crazy hard working man Timmy. Great job.

@cathymc8365 Ай бұрын

Coming along nicely. People don't realize all the steps and planning to be done before the walls go on.

@captaindj9790 Ай бұрын

Promise me you’ll pull an elevator in the house before I’m dead and gone 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@julienvelvet Ай бұрын

Great vid Timmy! Just want to tell you I've enjoyed each one, your a Rock Star! Keep em coming.

@personguy8839 Ай бұрын

48:52 I can't imagine how many critters will be calling that home later down, for all the heating it gives during the winter.

@kimberlyguardipee4070 Ай бұрын

Beautiful View from your home. Your home is looking beautiful.

@GeomancerHT Ай бұрын

Dude, I love the channel, I'm new here, from Argentina, I have been sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for that diesel heater to finally work! Looking forward to your future adventures, definitely inspired to build a small cabin on the back of a truck, so original and useful!