Building Our 12x20 Off-Grid Mountain Cabin: The 9-Month Journey

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There is something special about building in the mountains. Battling the terrain and the elements can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Join us on an adventure building an off-grid tiny cabin in the mountains of the pacific northwest.
Follow the entire cabin build journey: • Tiny Cabin Build
Follow our adventures in the area around our cabin here: • PNW Adventures
#cabinbuild #offgridcabinbuild #mountaincabin #tinycabin #pacificnorthwest
00:00 Building In the Mountains
01:00 Pier and Beam Foundation
01:35 Tongue and Grove OSB subfloor installation
04:46 Framing Walls
07:52 Framing Window Header and Opening
11:32 Double Top Plates
12:02 Framing Loft Floor
14:15 Rafter Bird's Mouth Cuts
16:22 Rafter Ties
17:20 OSB Wall Sheathing
19:12 Fly Rafters With Cross Lap Joints Using Only a SkillSaw
21:20 Subfascia
22:29 Roof Sheathing
22:48 Metal Roofing
25:13 Installing Windows
27:11 LP Smart Siding 4x8 Sheets
27:42 Rockwool Ceiling Insulation
28:54 Hurricane Ties
30:43 First Spring at the Cabin
31:14 Framing Gable Walls
35:40 Framing Gable Window
39:45 Finish the Rest of the Siding

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@nathancarranza9860 7 ай бұрын

The thought regularly comes up in my mind that I should buy land, hustle real hard and build my cabin in 3-months. Videos like this are a healthy reality check that it will, uh, take a little bit more time lol.

@tinycabinpnw 7 ай бұрын

Yep, I had the same thought when I first started building. It’s certainly possible to build these faster but I’ve been trying to fit the build in when I get time. Having another person with you to help can speed it up too.

@alanburke1893 5 ай бұрын

Well said. Too many videos show the host (and spouse) flitting about with brand new contractor-grade equipment. Lingering shots of dew on cobwebs mask the obvious use of hired skilled labour. Reminds me of the Gene Hackman scene in 'The Unforgiven' where he constructs a leaky lop-sided cabin. Time, skill and cost constraints are the same whether in the woods or favelas of Rio.

@MontanaGrizzsky 5 ай бұрын

Can certainly be done in a few months if you have the time That’s the problem…time

@Lovemycoffee10 4 ай бұрын

You're a GREAT dad! Bless your wonderful family ... cabin beginning to look great

@tinycabinpnw 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@Mikesorrento3344 10 ай бұрын

Great videography! Nice that you let your little boy help and spend time with him. He will remember that for the rest of his life. Well done constructing and being a great father!

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I know I have a lot to learn both in construction and being a father, but I'm always learning!

@victoriaman117 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video, I know it was not intended as a tutorial, however I feel like you could build your own cabin after watching this a couple times. Great job!

@tinycabinpnw 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you felt it was helpful!

@Dracon08 10 ай бұрын

The world needs more great dads like this guy

@user-rc4fd4fd8t 9 ай бұрын

88888❤

@davevandu2144 10 ай бұрын

You maybe the best dad in the area, on that mountain!

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@jerrystout3032 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!😇!😇!😇!

@samsiryani9023 10 ай бұрын

Great job sir , but more so the memories the family will have of building it together is priceless. God bless sir.

@Edrichmond 8 ай бұрын

that's it!Put that kid to work! Dig those postholes!

@Shamustodd1 10 ай бұрын

LOL your little guy sure wants to help. Love it!

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

He really does! One of my favorite lines he says is “I got this dad”

@MapleRidgeHomestead 10 ай бұрын

Great video, we’re doing almost the same thing on the east coast in Maine but it’s 15 feet in the trees. Can’t wait to watch more of these!

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Good luck on your project in Maine!

@altheawallace9272 4 ай бұрын

Great job

@sanyakopatych 9 ай бұрын

Респект помошнику

@tomlandis5552 4 ай бұрын

Awesome dad and built, please don't always be on the business end of the nail gun

@stinoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Keep doing what you're doing man! Loved the video.

@tinycabinpnw 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@user-yr9jg2cb1f 10 ай бұрын

เยี่ยมครับ

@user-tx9xy4ff4y 5 ай бұрын

Nice cabin but you get a A for the music 37:36 37:36

@tinycabinpnw 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed both!

@sergiomuniz2365 10 ай бұрын

Eu sou Brasileiro moro no estado do Rio de Janeiro! estou apreciando a arte de fazer. Jesus te ama muito shallon.

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! He does love us all so much! Blessings to you and your family in Brazil!

@gordongallagher5013 10 ай бұрын

Looks like you got your t111 at midway, we have the same blue paint on ours!

@user-se8vn8sn2d 4 ай бұрын

Hello, Watched some other videos and they got caught where mice and other things entered upstairs. I hate nice,have had 11live and dead and decomposed, horrific! That's in the city out there who knows,they can squeeze through the tiniest crack. Most people don't think on this scenario.Sorry to mention this.

@tinycabinpnw 4 ай бұрын

Yes, that was concern for us as well. We tried to seal everything up to prevent that, but you are right they can sneak in through the smallest cracks.

@HORNYGOAT1966 4 ай бұрын

Now, when you were building your right wall. Couldn't know if you put the studs the other way. So they were the same thickness as your ceiling rafters,

@tinycabinpnw 4 ай бұрын

I’m not sure I’m following you. Where at in the video are you referring to?

@gregscountrycabinoutdoors7359 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful start. Just subscribed to your channel.

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Welcome to the channel!

@TruongTien-fz7ru 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@OHlookSHINYthing 9 ай бұрын

I just saw this today - the title grabbed me because of the 12X20 cabin, and I had to come watch. We used to live in the PNW. We''re in the South now, and are building a 12X20 cabin in the woods here. I kinda wish we would've done the pitched roof, but it's just the two of us - in our mid-60s and early 70s - and a shed type roof was WAY easier for us. Do you have a video of the finished cabin? I'd love to see how you finished the interior.

@tinycabinpnw 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video! I thought about going with a shed style roof for the same reason but ended up deciding on the pitched roof because of the amount of snow we get at this elevation. I'm still working on the cabin, so I don't currently have a video of it finished. I plan to work on the inside of the cabin this fall and winter and post videos every few weeks showing the progress.

@OHlookSHINYthing 9 ай бұрын

@@tinycabinpnw I'll be watching for those videos! We don't get that much snow here - at least I don't think we'll get enough to matter. We haven't been through a winter with the cabin yet though, so we'll see. We are SO looking forward to winter camping!!!

@lythiloan1989 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@koningbolo4700 8 ай бұрын

28:11 Good man to be using Rockwool and not that horrible stuff fiberglass, the Devils Cotton Candy...

@tinycabinpnw 8 ай бұрын

I’ve used Rockwool on several projects now and I’m really impressed with it. Less itch, better R value, and isn’t impacted by moisture.

@littlejojoplace7680 2 ай бұрын

Did you really build the deck without the treated lumber?

@tinycabinpnw 2 ай бұрын

The framing is pressure treated and the decking is cedar. It has similar rot and pest resistance to redwood but was more economical.

@DNLDVID 9 ай бұрын

Cute little boy, but it makes me nervous thinking about what could happen & how he could be hurt....

@tinycabinpnw 9 ай бұрын

Great point! One goal in having our little helper around the build is to help him have a healthy respect for the potential dangers while starting to teach him safely. With that said, there are certainly areas of the build I’ll keep him out of for now.

@bennicolao 8 ай бұрын

How is your roof vented? I see the ridge vent but I’m not sure how you vented the soffit area being the insulation is blocking air flow.

@tinycabinpnw 8 ай бұрын

On this build I’m experimenting with an unvented hot roof design. I know it’s controversial but I wanted to try it for this project.

@bennicolao 8 ай бұрын

@@tinycabinpnw good to know thanks! let me know how it does in the future with moisture resistance! Other wise good job on build!

@tinycabinpnw 8 ай бұрын

@@bennicolao will do. I may do a video about it in the future after going through at least one winter and summer.

@michaelwilliams7031 10 ай бұрын

You don't insulate the floor before the OSB

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

Initially I was thinking we would just use the cabin during the warmer seasons and floor insulation wouldn't be necessary. I've since changed my mind and will be insulated from underneath. I'm still trying to decide if I'll go with spray foam (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5xoftqp28jYhXk.html) or use Rockwool batts with 1/4" plywood underneath.

@captainkettel 8 ай бұрын

Great video... How much do you have in materials for this little cabin? Looking at building something similar in SE Alaska this summer... Thanks...

@tinycabinpnw 8 ай бұрын

I have just under $10k in it at the moment. I’ll need to spend a few thousand more to finish the interior and a few things outside.

@captainkettel 8 ай бұрын

Thank You for the info... Keep up the strong work...

@raycaster4398 4 ай бұрын

What kinda foundation??

@tinycabinpnw 4 ай бұрын

It’s a pier and beam foundation on camo blocks. These blocks were actually a bit stronger than concrete and easier to carry to the build site.

@raycaster4398 4 ай бұрын

@@tinycabinpnw Thanks

@davidsornsin3816 5 ай бұрын

Where in the PNW is this?

@tinycabinpnw 5 ай бұрын

Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho area.

@wildernessandme1744 8 ай бұрын

Hi what is the roof pitch for this project? Thanks.

@tinycabinpnw 8 ай бұрын

It’s a 10:12 pitch. With a 10x20 cabin it allowed me to use 12’ roof panels without cutting.

@wildernessandme1744 8 ай бұрын

@@tinycabinpnw Thank you.

@angusjohnson3210 10 ай бұрын

What is the cost of this build?

@tinycabinpnw 10 ай бұрын

I have about $6500 in it so far. My goal is to have it completely finished for less than $10k.

@russellwalts4260 9 ай бұрын

I've got to be honest. I couldn't do the music, I turned the volume completely off. I would rather listen to the sounds of hammers, saws, nail gun, silence, etc. It's obvious your not a carpenter and I think you made a pretty good stab at this project. You did somethings really well and I think you need to view some good instructive videos, multiple times, and then ask alot of questions and understand what i am expressing to you. It's good you didn't spare the lumber, I personally like to over-build. I would not have put in all of the windows (don't bother putting a lock on the door). You can always correct this. How hot and cold does it get in this area? Ridge venting is critical. I kind of started skipping over some of the video to evade the cringe parts. Please take what i have written in the spirit of construct thoughts and not with destructive intent. What you have built should stand for a long time ⌛️

@tinycabinpnw 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. You are correct I’m not a carpenter and I have certainly learned a lot of things in the process. I did debate on the ridge venting but decided to skip it after watching a video by Matt Risinger. We’ll see if that was a mistake in this climate. The temps rang from about 80 degrees F in the summer to -10 degrees F in the winter.

@russellwalts4260 9 ай бұрын

@@tinycabinpnw sir, the vent can be corrected, also. Please do more research regarding this issue. Moisture build up will create mold and other issues. Please, please take this next comment from my heart. I had 7 kids (5 boys, 2 girls) when they was small, I never let them play around my work areas, NEVER. I watched your little fella romping on the 4 x 8 sheet of decking and I was praying he didn't fall between the floor joint. He could have gotten hurt pretty bad. How do I know. It happened on a room addition that I was building for one of my customers. The person that fell was a adult and i couldn't stop it from happening. They really got messed up. I know folks are going to say, accidents happen, but not on my watch, if i can prevent it. I feel horrible, even to this day. We can't turn our backs on our little ones even for a second or suddenly the fun ends. Just a cautionary note. Thanks 😊