Root Cellar Build / Possible Storm Shelter?

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10 ай бұрын

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@vickiwood9192 10 ай бұрын

Living just south of you in Arkansas, I understand the need for a storm shelter. I'm old and in the "old days," all storm cellars were made of wood. Yours looks exceptionally well built. Hoping you will need your structure only as a root cellar.

@tickcreekranch 10 ай бұрын

We’re praying it just needs to keep food cool;) We hope it gives us a bit of service life. At least I know a guy who can build another if it fails miserably lol. Are you folks as dry as we are? Terrible drought here. Farmers are already feeding hay. Thanks Vicki

@vickiwood9192 10 ай бұрын

@@tickcreekranch We have had some rain in my area due to severe thunderstorms. In my town last Sunday evening (June 25), we had straight line winds between 60-90 mph. Trees and power lines down everywhere. Initially, over 1000 homes were without power. Over 300 homes are still without power. People here have had a rough week.

@tickcreekranch 10 ай бұрын

@@vickiwood9192 we’re working towards being off grid completely, but that’s a couple years down the road still. I feel for those people with no ac in this intense heat. The cellar is a nice cool place when the power is out

@thencarolinaman1934 8 ай бұрын

@@tickcreekranchwhat's the temperature usually in the seller?

@ketopower 5 ай бұрын

Amen❤

@hollythomas3066 4 ай бұрын

Excellent build. Only thing I could see was to add some type of small escape hatch in case the door got blocked in a tornado.

@eelite1111111 Ай бұрын

maybe a showel and axe? :)

@alypayne1647 Ай бұрын

That’s what I like about it the most. The way he built the entryway. It’s covered so at least the door won’t get blocked.

@JS-jh4cy Ай бұрын

Or in case the people from irs show up for another handout

@Musickfreakbrown 16 күн бұрын

The door swings inward so you can always get past the door

@kelliott7864 2 ай бұрын

You might consider reinforcing some of those shelves to serve double duty as bunks in case you need to sleep in there during a storm.

@pdmundt 4 ай бұрын

Well…..I normally watch these types of videos and fast forward. Once I saw that guy work that backhoe and saw that he knew what he was doing I just locked in and watched the whole thing. That was real good work on that cellar and ya'll obviously know what you're doing. Good job.

@baldbastardo 2 ай бұрын

"Oh no it's not working. They're still stupid." Lol. I'm a 50 tradesman who's had plenty of apprentices and raised kids. That tickled my funny bone. Solid build.

@tickcreekranch 2 ай бұрын

We bust some chops around here!😅

@jphickory522 4 ай бұрын

Nice work. I’d suggest backfilling the walls with clean rock if someone else is building similar. This helps reduce lateral loads on the walls and also keeps saturated soils away from the exterior wall surfaces. This should increase the structures service life.

@cut-the-non-sense 2 ай бұрын

Than k you for your comment. I’m in the process of designing my own.

@thomasroth4695 29 күн бұрын

Expanding clay deff ruined alot of places. Nice call

@the_schan Ай бұрын

love how you teach them. this is how lessons stick, through self involved action. your "they're still stupid" comment was hilarious

@tickcreekranch Ай бұрын

We razz each other around here pretty good! Some people got their panties in a wad over that comment lol!

@l0andcounting 8 сағат бұрын

I LOVE to see men work. Not a rib. The joy you have working is infectious. If only I had muscles, I could move mountains :) LOVE a perfectionist and one who takes joy and pride in their God given talent. beautiful

@tickcreekranch 8 сағат бұрын

We might not be the brightest, but we can build stuff lol. Thank you and hope you follow along 👍

@ConcernedCitizen-ut9fi 3 ай бұрын

Awesome build, great carpentry skills, really appreciate the attention to details and not getting in too big a hurry.

@shadowdemon13 4 ай бұрын

Looks like an amazing build. You'd absolutely would benefit from adding a ventilation tube in the rear, with an intake at the front. Some vegetables will give off chemicals...gasses... That effect the others stored there. Furthermore, it would assist in pressure changes as the storms come through the area, this can enable the structure to change internal pressures and not be as likely to get damaged.

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

Yes sir, somehow we didn’t show any of the ventilation in this vid. It has vents in the bottom of the door and a roof top turbine vent (that is too big btw:) We’ll put out a update video soon and I’ll be sure to include the ventilation this time👍

@AddictOfLearning 2 ай бұрын

@@tickcreekranch definitely would love to see a update!

@tickcreekranch 2 ай бұрын

@@AddictOfLearning Yes! We need to!

@Theiliteritesbian 2 ай бұрын

Acetlyene or ethene - triple bonded carbon molecules - everyone knows about bananas emitting them and to keep em in a bag if u want to ripen quicker. I spent 2 years in college studying and then teaching organic chemistry and honest to god this is the first time in a year or two i actually have used that knowledge (knowingly). Did teach me how to think better, at the cost of me writing skills.

@stevecastro22 10 ай бұрын

It is truly wonderful to watch good craftsmen at their trade! Well done.....

@tickcreekranch 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve

@victoriaroe8977 Ай бұрын

BRAVO capable beautiful men! Very grateful there are men like you and your young men out there. Can't say I'm not a bit jelous😊 Your wife is a very lucky Lady, hopefully she is just as capable but in a supportive area of her own expertise. Well done, very impressed. Much Love beautiful family.💗👑

@tickcreekranch Ай бұрын

Thank you Victoria! We put a lot of emphasis on acquired skills around here. I’d say, one of my wife’s greatest skills is putting up with my, well…let’s just call them …eccentricities😁 Like good ole Red Green would say “If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy” lol

@jazz5132 3 күн бұрын

What a nice solid build. Well done men.

@CHICOB4261 9 ай бұрын

Sir, I really enjoyed this video seeing three generations working together is very inspiring. Don’t know if your shelter will last forever but I’m guessing it will last long enough. Great video!

@tickcreekranch 9 ай бұрын

It was a fun project and only time will tell about the longevity. We experiment with a lot of different stuff, this was one of those. There are wood cellars that still function that date back to the 1700s. Now do I think this will last as long, no. I’m sure they had environmental advantages over us and a better decay resistant species they utilized. On the flip side of the equation, we have modern membranes, drain tile, dehumidifiers and products we can apply to prevent insects and decay. It will be interesting to see if this is a viable option for some instead of masonry and it’s associated cost. This was less than 2k total considering we mill our own lumber. Thanks Chico

@peckerpeter2078 7 ай бұрын

Those black marks on the wood is mold. You have to use bleach to get rid of it..

@lydias2801 3 ай бұрын

Truly impressive design and workmanship. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video

@Angeredbobbin 4 ай бұрын

Wow that was very interesting and helpful. We’re planning on building a cellar next summer at my sister’s. She wasn’t sure about some of the specifics regarding moisture and water control. Thanks for sharing! Now I have a reference vid for her.

@splender88 9 ай бұрын

Amazing job guys and what piece of mind to know you have a safe place when the weather gets bad. My area is well known for Tornados and even though I'm quite used to it nothing worse than trying to finding a safe spot when the weather gets bad.

@cindypendleton7901 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful workmanship.

@KGTiberius 4 ай бұрын

📍BONUS TIP: Diatomaceous Earth (DE) mixed with gravel and anywhere unwanted bugs might crawl makes for a great repellent. 📍 sand & DE mixture as a barrier between the soil and building can help keep the structure dry and prevent unwanted insect intrusions. Plastic sheeting (under-slab vapor retardant) along the soil contact wall, and fill the gap with the sand/DE mixture as the soil rises up. Alternatively, a plaster version of water, crushed limestone, & gypsum with the sand and DE as a thin plaster before surrounding with dirt. 📍 exterior hallway… surprised dry-fit stone wasn’t used (in whole or in part) until I saw the end. Looks GREAT!

@abagoftoes4108 4 ай бұрын

Great info thanks.

@MinnieSpencer 2 ай бұрын

I was going to say that. Because you know there's all kinds of bugs in that dirt and you don't want them in your food.

@darrellbrown8547 9 ай бұрын

That will be there forever. Great job!

@DannyCreech 7 ай бұрын

Looks solid! Loved the door latch.

@user-bc6cl5qk9p 4 ай бұрын

Nice craftsmanship!!! I like the door, the doors bolt lock, and locks door trim.

@j.g.7054 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful Build!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!

@denisewilson8367 7 ай бұрын

Another great video on the cellar/shelter.

@christasmicroflowerfarm2695 8 ай бұрын

WOW🤩😍🤩You have built a work of art there, love it.

@CabinGRL 6 ай бұрын

That’s so impressive. I wish I had family to build me one, really well done.

@abigailgerlach5443 4 ай бұрын

Nice job! Very impressive! Hopefully, you'll never have to sit out a nasty storm, but if you do have to; you're prepared!

@JeremiahandFamsFarms-hp3fb 5 ай бұрын

Cool build! thanks for sharing guys

@toddtomaszewski4626 4 ай бұрын

Great job. Thanks for sharing this with me 😁👍😎

@imaniumojamay4577 10 ай бұрын

THIS my friends is what America is all about.

@tickcreekranch 10 ай бұрын

Yes sir!

@janvanruth3485 4 ай бұрын

advertising dewalt tools...

@MarlenevT 4 ай бұрын

I'm impressed. Good Job.

@bertrandfonteyn7086 4 ай бұрын

Great job guys, very inspiring. As for me, I'm looking at such a structure for food passive conservation, I guess I can just copy your model with special attention to the air/humidity factor.

@broatehra6552 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeously bilt! ❤️👏👏👏 God bless you and yours, may you all be always safe and happy🙏😊🍀

@jameswilliams8372 9 ай бұрын

Sweet! I'll take a closer look at this when I have time.

@montanaskye3227 10 ай бұрын

This is amazing!! Great idea to combine a root cellar w/storm shelter. Can wait to see your continued progress on the homestead. Many blessings to you and your family!!!

@tickcreekranch 10 ай бұрын

We’re going to be more consistent with our long videos from here on out. Thanks for following along Montana👍

@tymz-r-achangin 4 ай бұрын

Nice design and work. Here at our homestead, we faced the entrance toward our home to make it quicker for accessing it, easier for when stocking it up and gathering canned food, and better for directly communicating from the home to anyone at the storm shelter. We also ran 1" conduit with romex for 110v. Used 1" in case we wanted to run other wiring through it later on. And since we already used a ditch witch to dig a trench for the wiring, we also laid down a 1/2" conduit in case we ever wanted to run water to it from the home.

@MinnieSpencer 2 ай бұрын

Put in plumbing

@FulbrightFarmstead 2 ай бұрын

Looks amazing! A root cellar has been on my to do list for years, hopefully we'll get one put in at some point.

@norcalcracks 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for more detail, longer form with narration! You guys are awesome!!

@ruidadgmailcanada8508 5 ай бұрын

And no distracting background music! 😊

@cindyb8856 3 ай бұрын

I would want to keep a couple bottle jacks and a mega pry bar inside. It could help an escape.

@donnavorce8856 4 ай бұрын

I'd sure love to have one of these in my property. Both uses so valuable.

@johndestories9550 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Build! Nice Carpentry work, I love the Dimensional lumber, That looks like it will weather any storm!

@tomc8930 3 ай бұрын

That’s a really nice build. I like the cedar that was a great touch. You guys and skills are impressive.

@imaginethis9 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful joinery work ! impressive. Lot of commitment to quality work. Well done!

@user-bc1my2ci7k Ай бұрын

Very nicely done, I think you are good with this wood build underground as you said, no direct contact with the earth and moisture. You made it look so easy, the machinery was an obvious large help in that. Manage the moisture and the insects going forward and thanks for the video, well thought through design.

@ketopower 5 ай бұрын

I have been thinking about building one for years, just like the one yall built for both reasons. Looks great. My farm is on a hill and a deep long grade with a lot of timber.

@tickcreekranch 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a perfect spot.

@teriguerin8371 4 ай бұрын

Hi, my husband and I recently purchased property in the Ozarks of Arkansas. Beautiful people and mountain views. Your cellar is fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us.

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

Howdy neighbor

@DanO530.8 9 ай бұрын

Very nice it’s cool to have your own will to make real 4x4 s etc

@michaelmcnees5695 3 ай бұрын

That was a very nice build and the craftsmanship you an your crew have is epic.

@R4N21 4 ай бұрын

Great work, love to watch multi use imagination stand up and secure necessary efforts

@pjsparks3810 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed watching the build and final product. Y’all made it look so easy.

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

Just good editing lol

@MikeBurns-bi5xj 3 ай бұрын

Very good presentation and craftmanship, stay safe during tornadoes and other natural disasters

@johnbeard7404 4 ай бұрын

Remarkable. Thank You.

@gracelifehomestead7634 3 ай бұрын

Love this as a family project!!!❤️ I need double the space...but got some great ideas from both the great family video and the connect ideas too! My three sons all learned and mastered the art of welding...so we will surely incorporate those skills into a larger design for us. THANKS FOR SHARING...AND GIVE EACH OTHER HUGE HUGS...YOU ALL DID A GREAT JOB (and even better...seeing family generations work together is always a beautiful inspiration)!!!

@MinnieSpencer 2 ай бұрын

Amen!!!!! And I would need more space too, just wider so an electric wheelchair can be brought in.

@carlgrayman7663 7 ай бұрын

Very nice build. Quality.

@tickcreekranch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Carl

@snosurf420 4 ай бұрын

Oh I bet this root cellar smells sooooo good! ❤ absolutely beautiful work!

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

Yes, it smells amazing in there with the cedar 👍

@nicholaswillcox 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful build.

@TheTruthisalive 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much to all the wonderful strong men in this world who do the hard work to take care of their families.

@jackww839 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome 👍

@carolewarner101 4 ай бұрын

Damn! That is EXCEPTIONAL!!! Incredible job fellas. Really impressive.

@FioreAnello 4 ай бұрын

Good video,nice machine work,good milling to wow I’m impressed hopefully u put a future video of the cellular

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

We’ll put a update vid up soon👍 Thanks Fiore

@makingitmatters9587 5 ай бұрын

Great project - gave me some good ideas

@CynicalDad81 15 минут бұрын

Solid boys, hard workers! Don’t like to see the soil up against the structure, but hoping for the best !

@mccardieclan1755 4 ай бұрын

Nice build, Thanks for sharing !

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@brigandboy1425 3 ай бұрын

Cedar is probably my favorite woof for anything going outdoors (or building like this). That's some beautiful material.

@mariatorres9789 2 ай бұрын

It'll help w/ rot & termites.

@h.s.6269 4 ай бұрын

It looks amazing!! Down the line i'd sand the wood framing inside to save family from splinters, but it looks very nice! I wish I'd have the confidence to take on such a huge project

@jerbear7952 4 ай бұрын

With how much work there always is to do, I doubt that will ever become a priority. On top of that, a family that lives like this probably wouldn't even notice a splinter. Splinters really only happen to soft city skin.

@PetsNPatients 3 күн бұрын

Excellent ❤

@-the1b4u- 3 ай бұрын

You did some research! I started watching this for ideas and pretty much stayed glued to the screen the whole time. I have to say the door is my favorite. Im in North Central Arkansas right on a ridge where a big tornado ripped through. Got some damage but could've been worse so something like this is a must. I hope yours last generations.

@tickcreekranch 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking us out! It was a fun build with the family, I highly recommend it👍

@tickcreekranch 3 ай бұрын

We’re just 30 minutes out E. of West Plains MO

@rf8driver 4 ай бұрын

This vid just came up in my feed. You guys blew me away with your skills, and your equipment is to die for. This is a definite subscribe. Now to see more of your stuff. Stan S

@tickcreekranch 4 ай бұрын

Welcome! Thank you Stan!

@JohnThomas-gj2zg 2 ай бұрын

Looks like you did a super great job there and I would love to have one some what like it but I would need one bigger than yours for all of the storage of food that I would like to put into it and room for the 10 man storm room... But really like how y'all built it looks really really good....

@clsmith684 3 ай бұрын

This was worth the watch for that door alone.

@tomaswilson2792 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic, lots of inspiration for my own build in south bama'

@Z71Ranger 4 ай бұрын

Looks Great... Well built cellar...

@mykindpharm 3 ай бұрын

I so wish I had the tools and helpers! Y’all made this look easy! I have been looking up ways to get a root cellar on my place in Idaho… Still looking 😂

@peterweller8583 3 ай бұрын

Wow I really like your farmstead and that storm cellar 1St class your crew reminds me of a younger me and family.

@tickcreekranch 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter

@lairdcummings9092 5 ай бұрын

Damn, that's basically a bunker. Nice build!

@joebonomono5078 4 ай бұрын

I like your build. My change would be to put wood directly between your studs to improve side of room to side of room compressive strength, in addition to the wood you have between your top plate and bottom sole plate. Theres a lot of compressive strength put on your walls, you saw your back wall give out after you dug it. Your walls seem to be held in place only by nails into the plates. In my opinion, and i could be wrong, if the nails, which seem to be to only thing hold your studs apart side of room to side of room, pull out, the studs would push into the room. If you had wood between your studs, from side of room to side of room, the studs couldnt push together. On the other hand i think you could park a semi on top of your project, those studs are fantasticly strong compressed top to bottom.

@DanWright6 4 ай бұрын

The rafters could provide that strength at the top, as long as they are secured well at each end... don't forget they sheathed all walls and roof with thick wood, which, if nailed properly especially at the corners, should be just fine, don't you think?

@jonathonscott4837 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so jealous.

@giovannicortes6731 5 ай бұрын

Awesome build guys!

@FloridaGirl- 4 ай бұрын

Super deluxe! Love it! The entry way - GREAT idea! A++ 👍

@daniellane5483 4 ай бұрын

Some fine carpentry work there brothers 👍

@paperchaser9565 4 ай бұрын

Looks fantastic

@Tree.house424 2 ай бұрын

Amazing 👏

@donnobles5272 3 ай бұрын

Great job!

@katgmied3 Ай бұрын

Future drainage, look into Multi-Flow drainage tile. It covers more surface area to help draw more water away.

@tickcreekranch Ай бұрын

Will do

@svetlanapil8089 7 ай бұрын

Dream cellar! And I loved that your boys worked alongside with you! Here is some great parenting!

@waynepeirce2266 4 ай бұрын

❤happy 2024 and many many more. Mush love😊

@clintjohnson7023 Ай бұрын

You did a heck of a job. I mean amazing. Turned out beautiful.

@tickcreekranch Ай бұрын

Thanks Clint!

@Jared_Albert Ай бұрын

Thank you very interesting and informative

@gbremnbremn330 3 ай бұрын

the door design was very nice. greetings from norway. it also look like the design of the cellar could be used to make a killer sauna as well. or a smoking house

@heidipustelniak652 2 ай бұрын

Great job! Enjoyed watching it!

@overlordsshadow 3 ай бұрын

So epic and beautiful!

@martinwyke 10 ай бұрын

Cool build.

@ryanedwardking 4 күн бұрын

This is awesome. Really great.

@tickcreekranch 4 күн бұрын

Thanks Ryan

@kathyradatz3856 11 күн бұрын

That is a awesome build

@ArmoredXJ 19 сағат бұрын

Awesome!

@Deb0330 3 ай бұрын

You guys are amazing! What a professional job! It’s gorgeous!

@tickcreekranch 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Deb!

@justmestephanie1269 2 ай бұрын

Great job guys ! Looks solid

@Kevin-ht1ox Ай бұрын

Great job

@mariemeeds3809 19 күн бұрын

I’m glad I’m not the only one REAL with the kids. 😂 I have a steep hill that runs the length of my land. I’d sure like to copy your root cellar. Thanks for posting!

@tickcreekranch 18 күн бұрын

Our pleasure 👍