The Most Important Part Was Forgotten!

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Duane and I attempt the most crucial part of the entire DIY house build in Alaska... This is the largest project I've ever tackled and I'm feeling the pressure...
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@nottalynn 10 ай бұрын

Just have to say a big THANK YOU, Timmy, for actually coming down off the roof today for pictures and a chat with my ex-husband. I didn't wanna say anything but he is terminally ill and the meeting and the pics meant the world to him even though I said it was for the kids in Cali. He loves your videos and it truly lifted his spirit! Thanks again. We'll be watchin the progress. It's lookin GREAT!!

@pathfinderdiscovery9395 10 ай бұрын

Love the channel an the way u represent it 110% over all , Timmy send vids as u can man , I don’t care what’s what , I find what I’m lookn for man , you rock an thanks for sharing your life with us , see you in the next one , new or old they all good

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@normanroberts6680 10 ай бұрын

The satisfaction you will have from building your own home will be immeasurable. Looks like your making good progress. 👍

@shanebrown2963 10 ай бұрын

Use a roller to stain your trim boards or any else for that matter when you have a lot to do. 10 times faster. 👍

@VanLyf 10 ай бұрын

I’m really excited to watch the winter videos when you’ll be working on the interior keeping warm with the fire place!

@dannettepeters1507 10 ай бұрын

Poor spiral staircase vendor, they're going to have to eat this one. Wonder if the missing pole assembly has been misplaced by the transport company? Might be laying around somewhere within the transport system. Hope that is resolved quickly for you! Oh well, once the roof and windows are complete, you"ll be able to make hay on the inside! Keep dreamin' about the day that you'll light a fire in the stove, kicking back and enjoying the view! Going to be awesome! 👌

@rightwingmanscott 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes the shipping for such is astronomical and they generally state such. It is more than likely an easy attainable pipe from someone locally. 21' piece of 2" pipe probably a hundred bucks or so. Shipping..... over that.

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

they shipped it out

@dannettepeters1507 10 ай бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife Good news! 👍

@BS.-.- 10 ай бұрын

You should really do one coat of stain after the siding and trim is up. That way the nail holes also get filled with stain.

@TheOffroadCamper 10 ай бұрын

Timmy, you might be able to put a temporary tarp awning off the stair tower roof. Use some 2x4 studs as support poles and than hang the tarp off the backside of the deck to allow you to work under the tarp in the rain. We did that when we did the rubber membrane roof on our sundeck on our pioneer era, Oregon home.

@KW-gi4nl 10 ай бұрын

Your house is looking pretty epic! Bummed about the spiral staircase. Hope you’re on the phone with those guys. (You probably are). I’m rooting for a break in the weather for you. All I can say is, “More videos!” 😁

@davestevens4263 10 ай бұрын

Let's do a dry no rain dance for our man Timmy . Just 2-3 days ! Yay no wonder why it's soo green in alaska & all the wild life wants to live there .

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

lol

@MichelleNardiArt 10 ай бұрын

I missed the premiere! Tim, it is great that you have these tradesmen who not only are helping, but also teaching you these skills that are helpful in life! How many square feet is your roof deck? You could hold some small gigs up there...eh? I think using the spare room for a rental is a great idea for income. I hope the rest of the build goes smoothly with no more missing components, etc. Take care of yourself in that rain and thank you for sharing this project with us all!

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

rooftop deck is about 900 sq ft

@charleshutchings9355 10 ай бұрын

Love it! Coming together.

@raullywhere3602 10 ай бұрын

The Cabin is Coming along Nicely...Great to see the Progress along with your usual Adventures.

@awesomegrace222 10 ай бұрын

I bet when those people built that house behind you and made their second story porch with a view they never imagined a castle would be built on that sliver of land. I however know I could never even afford that sliver so cudos to you making the most of it.

@smashedfootlefty4726 10 ай бұрын

Awesome work Timmy! You'll be a plumber after you finish this job... I admire your Hard work ethic!

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

That's the plan! haha

@McSpeedAlaskanAdventures 10 ай бұрын

You are killing it!!!!! From a design in your head to a sketch on a legal pad to reality! Full send!!!!!!

@j_rainsgoat3929 6 ай бұрын

I would love to buy the plans for this house. It would be awesome anywhere!.

@lilhook5534 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing be sure to include a back story for the Airbnb guest to enjoy. I think your journey is an inspiration for whoever has a love for nature. All of this for a nice place to stay with a view to wake up to everyday of your passion high up in the mountains to hard work paid off throughout everything around you. Try to look at it as a get to rather than a have to in life. I see that in your videos and its appreciated that you are a humble man just wanting us to enjoy it with you. We are all blessed in different ways. Keep at it and you will continue to be blessed. Stay safe out there and hopefully you can get a break from the rain soon....

@greyangelpilot 10 ай бұрын

I recall doing everything you did on my home in Sharpsburg, MD. I didn't build a home from scratch, but rather bought a "Shell" home which the previous owners had not done any upgrades/renovation to. Be patient, be careful. Haste makes waste. One mis-step or large mistake could cost you. peace & light ~ SV

@johnmcdonald323 10 ай бұрын

Windows next maybe?? Make sure they are flashed and caulked really well. Smear caulk all over and around the flanges. Then siding. You are definitely well on your way Timmy!! Your house shaping up very nicely!! If you can somehow manage to get the exterior buttoned up before winter. Then you can take your time with the interior. And your interior will be protected from the elements. Food for thought!! Have fun. Be safe. And enjoy Happy trails 👣!!! 😊!!!

@richardnatividad2962 10 ай бұрын

Your build is really coming along Timmy ! You do a great job bringing your viewers content keep it up and I hope the rain lets up for goodness sakes. But I do have a feeling you'll have some good dry days

@authorcharlieboring 10 ай бұрын

I did a couple of tar roof repairs and I have to say, the effectiveness of a tar roof is highly dependent on continued good drainage, even after heavy snow force on the roof.

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

Not tar on this roof, its an epdm roof;)

@ktmcc4360 10 ай бұрын

Timmy, take an old 4"pipe cap the end set at a 45°on a stand fill with the stain. Dip you boards on one end set down and repeat. Will save you so much time and you get a way better seal on the wood.

@GrateFu1 10 ай бұрын

Stoked for you.

@RK73520 10 ай бұрын

Good Evening ( in India it's evening)

@coreycrane3978 8 ай бұрын

Just an absolute crazy amount of work man! as a contractor your sweat equity is paying big bucks! cudos to you keep on trucking bud!

@coreycrane3978 8 ай бұрын

electrical plumbing insulation drywall tapping and mudding sanding and painting trim and flooring? ok im tired! lol

@coreycrane3978 8 ай бұрын

lets just watch a video lol

@bucky716 10 ай бұрын

oh man what a bummer about the pole! This place is looking amazing and that roof will be epic.

@kirbythomas5468 10 ай бұрын

What would have been neat is to make the roof top staircase room look like your truck cabin…if you decide convert over to a sprinter van type of setup maybe you can use the crane to lift the cabin camper up to your roof top as an extra guest room 👍

@fredrenberg9596 10 ай бұрын

Great story!

@Zennonjaymusiq 10 ай бұрын

Nice Job bro and I Love your content just sorry about the staircase part that did not make it but i am excited to see how the build is gone look like.

@janamunden1970 10 ай бұрын

Always look forward to your videos Tim and the building is looking great. Can't wait to see it totally finished ✔️ keep us posted PLEASE love from Ohio ❤️

@Gunge-vq2ik 10 ай бұрын

VERY IMPRESSIVE YOU ARE DOING A HELL OF A JOB BUILDING YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOUSE.

@rogs926 10 ай бұрын

Thx for your up dates on your home

@nicholasnicholas472 10 ай бұрын

Bro, what an awesome life you have carved out for yourself. I’m so happy for you. If I had it to do over again this is the path I would have chosen well something very similar. My wife and children and dogs would definitely be a huge part of that plan. Best wishes my man 🤟✌️👍

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Nick, maybe cya out there sometime:)

@nareshbalgobin8101 10 ай бұрын

Great job buddy i am so excited for u 🍂🍁🌿

@danabergman3411 10 ай бұрын

Cool massive undertaking Timmy. Nice layout, great idea on the 1st floor rental/air bnb. From novice to soon to be expert on the plumbing you'll be, self drawings, pipe layout, fitting sizes and locations, a great beginning that'll stay in your head as you construct your masterpiece. 👍💪🇺🇸🌴

@tommackay7433 7 ай бұрын

What a massive job.

@lauraquigley6403 10 ай бұрын

I am a new subscriber! Love the relaxing videos of van life but so excited to see your build too! You really give such a relaxing content in your truck & my lil puppy falls asleep in my arms as my blood pressure drops because I am so relaxed. 😊 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

@V.I.Outdoors 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Timmy!!!!!! Looking Killer so far! Nice to get a lid on before winter settles in. Hope it all works out for you which I'm sure it will.

@alaskacabinadventures 10 ай бұрын

hahaha Daune just killing it up there. nice job guys.

@j_rainsgoat3929 6 ай бұрын

To bad you couldn't design a roof over the roof top deck. Imagine a roof with patio windows around it (ez-e brezzy) that are made of plastic. They fold down accordian syle to 2ft tall and up to 6ft closed.

@rightwingmanscott 10 ай бұрын

What an endeavor. Thanks so much for taking us along. I know it takes time to record and edit your shows and you are under a time crunch so the effort is well noted. It's gonna be awesome!!

@JanitBianic 10 ай бұрын

Another week closer to that sheet of cookies and a movie! Great job fellas

@shredboiardee1878 10 ай бұрын

Some sealant around windows and taping the edge of house wrap to waterproof those windows would have been a great insurance policy to leaks around the window opening. Loose house wrap and just screwing window flange would be bad protection most anywhere, let alone Alaska. Looks like it is coming along great!

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

yup done that;) haha

@BobvanT 10 ай бұрын

Great job so far Timmy ! You can be mighty proud of yourself😊

@brendabinczewski7624 10 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh you have to be exhausted. Great job so far can’t wait to see the end result. Good luck. I hope the weather cooperates.

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

yup pretty tired haha, thank u!

@walkersmith8865 10 ай бұрын

Such an awesome build Timmy. Thanks for taking us along.

@marianfrances4959 10 ай бұрын

That is one awesome rooftop deck!! All coming together, Tim. Good luck with the weather 😂 👍😎🇨🇦❄🌊❄🌊❄🌊❄🌊

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

thank u!

@Realtor_eliot_portland 10 ай бұрын

Yay!!!

@theloveyourfacegal2773 10 ай бұрын

Sure is gloomy & rainy there what a pain to work in but... maybe it's packing your foundation good for you?? The big picture windows will be so nice. In some countries they have an opening lid on their floors where the plumbing pipes are so before it takes it down so it's easy to do a rotor rooter (spelled wrong maybe) through if your thinking about kids in the near future ;) 😊. It's going to be a gorgeous home when it's done. Your birds are going to love ❤️ their new pad. Hope 🙏 you get some sunshine soon. 🌞 Take care 😊

@dean4558 10 ай бұрын

🍻🍻. From Ontario everyone 🙂🙂❤️❤️

@soniayoung7531 10 ай бұрын

Heyy Timmy everything looking good, sorry about your staircase pole what a bummer, hope you get everything sorted out soon, stay safe

@ktmcc4360 10 ай бұрын

Amazing progress bro. Gotta beat that rain. The top deck is going to be Rockstar cool.

@cowboy6591 6 ай бұрын

That tent looks like a Kentucky Fried Chicken KIOSK !!

@charlesearnshaw6742 10 ай бұрын

Love watching the progress good sir! You inspire in many ways!!!

@taurota1554 10 ай бұрын

awesome content as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along

@chagosoutdoors3122 10 ай бұрын

Looking good Timmy. Just can’t catch a break from the rain.

@AMERICARIFE5454. 10 ай бұрын

Good

@paulonorato8765 10 ай бұрын

Looking good. You’re really doing a great job building your home.

@scottcannon8675 10 ай бұрын

Have enjoyed watching the new cabin take shape. Would be great if you could get a break in the weather to finally be able to get the rooftop completed. So glad you received all of your windows! Will be rad to get them all installed. Good Job on all the progress. Can’t imagine how hard it’s been on ya, but perseverance and determination seem to be some great character traits you possess, I have no doubt that this cabin will be nothing short of amazing!

@iansteward4708 10 ай бұрын

Man I’d love to drive my 7.3 up there and help! I’d would definitely use some of that scrap 2x material to “block” behind any future parts that may need to be hung on the walls (tp holders/towel bars/tv’s/floating shelves etc.) before drywall. So much nicer having backing. Solid work my man. 🤙🏻

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

thanks man haha, doing tongue and groove no drywall, gonna be a lot of work

@Will-Parr 10 ай бұрын

Excellent

@johnpeddicord4932 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed again Timmy

@davecarlson4896 10 ай бұрын

Ata boy go for it 👍

@gabem3628 10 ай бұрын

Duane is a legend 🌠

@NEIL-CURCIO 10 ай бұрын

man Timmy you weren’t kidding that’s an amazing view, nice 🤙

@nickdellaporta3004 10 ай бұрын

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel yet Tim.. I know it never seems to end..You doing a great job for sure.. Cheers

@martna1 10 ай бұрын

Hi Timmy! Things are looking nice! Be careful!

@prolificnorthwest 10 ай бұрын

It's looking great!

@1smokan 10 ай бұрын

Just remember shit goes down hill, paydays on Friday and don't shew your finder nails lol.

@samhill3496 10 ай бұрын

Monster place. Just getting started. Sure there will be people thinking you are done when the windows and doors are in. Be good to have it in the dry to work more comfortable this winter. Done it many times. 15 below and working hard to keep from freezing to death. Take care. Yeap snowball derby starts soon. Plumbing. 1 rule water doesn't run up hill

@wills.7626 10 ай бұрын

Sick!!!! Awesomeness👍 A milestone for sure.

@wills.7626 10 ай бұрын

BTW, double or triple glazed windows?

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

thanks! double

@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Looking good 👍🏻

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

thanks!

@johnnyboymc6607 10 ай бұрын

Spent a July up there and don't remember so much rain.. would hate that. Like Seattle.. yuck

@lenprice6315 6 ай бұрын

Good evening just wondering may be a stupid question but the chimney box could you make it to where people can sit on it to have more seating on your rooftop just didn’t know if you could or not being on it. It was a chimney box.

@arleenadachi1220 10 ай бұрын

Your a genius and magic man or just plain crazy lol. House is looking great. Amazing progress. Keep it going! Can’t connect with Telegram.

@kbcook84 10 ай бұрын

What to do about the spiral staircase… Are they sending you the missing pieces?

@wakeupamerica2024 10 ай бұрын

The only things you need to know to be a professional plumber: Shit rolls downhill

@AnnetteChiniquy 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Graceyeager1980 10 ай бұрын

Looking good awesome job 🎉❤

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

thank u!

@wendysplace3867 10 ай бұрын

Looks good. I hope that those windows can drown out that noisy highway.

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

yup they do:) It's not bad most of the year, just the 3 summer months from tourists

@user-bi8hs4zb8l 10 ай бұрын

When you have them ship your pole……It’s a MUST ,they pay for shipping!!!!!! Their MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

yup they paid, took an extra 3 weeks though lol

@user-bi8hs4zb8l 10 ай бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife wow,you’re awesome on replying,thank- you,so much!!! I’m sorry you had to wait,but I’m glad they PAID,as they should!!! 👏👍💞By the way ,your eyes are still as gorgeous as ever!😉😉😉😉

@piano3941 10 ай бұрын

I'm a roofer as well 15 years that's an epdm membrane

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

yup! firestone

@CTMadModz 10 ай бұрын

lookin good man

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! Heat tape going in this weekend haha!

@matthewtaylor1697 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne everyone needs some help some time.

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

Duane is the man!

@AdventureswithJerrod 10 ай бұрын

Tim! Alaska is on my bucket list and possibly on my radar for next year! I absolutely have enjoyed your channel! When will the air BNB be open? How can I talk more with you personally about the details and possibly coming out there to visit?!

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

nice! not sure, gotta finish my pad first haha

@AdventureswithJerrod 10 ай бұрын

Fair response lol

@zoizisi5598 10 ай бұрын

Hello timmy 🚚 👋

@fishbustin7926 10 ай бұрын

You’ll have to have your plumbing job inspected right?

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

nope, no inspections where I'm at in AK

@ncameron7 10 ай бұрын

@TruckHouseLife make sure to review proper DWV techniques. Certain fittings should only be used in vertical and not on their backs to prevent improper drainage. Sanitary Wyes and Tees. Venting is also important for proper drainageevem if you have to use AAV devices instead of a stack through the roof. Add a cleanout where you can if you ever have to snake the main branches etc.

@tiffanyraridon2801 10 ай бұрын

Can you make the pole for the staircase out of wood and just have the company toss some money back to you for the mistake? Wood pole would look cool.

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

they shipped it out haha

@Mrlizz67 10 ай бұрын

Mate I love your videos but I keep trying to clean my screen it turns out it's your lens Please clean it

@tommackay7433 7 ай бұрын

Could use some commentary for people like me who don’t know exactly what is happening.

@baileyandcooperrvinglabs5384 10 ай бұрын

Hi: we have a composite camper and would like to get a wood stove and wondered what is the brand you have.

@user-yy7tw9hv9n 10 ай бұрын

So is the new house gonna be connected to the old house?

@barrybarton6166 10 ай бұрын

Doesn’t that kayak on trucks roof fill with rain with top side up? Build Looking good

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

sometimes haha

@hipposgarden9271 10 ай бұрын

Isn’t that the center pipe you’re looking for in the 2 corners of the other room. Right around 18:42 I thought I seen them

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

i wish haha, that was a plumbing pipe

@hipposgarden9271 10 ай бұрын

@@TruckHouseLifedarn, I was hoping that was it. The build is turning out great

@gsxjiffy6076 10 ай бұрын

I'm assuming in Alaska there is no such thing as a home inspection if your not a professional plumber or electrician?

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

There is but I'm not required to do them where I'm at.

@TheArtisticGardener777 10 ай бұрын

Where does all the water(and snow) go? Doesn’t it fill up like a pond?

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

there's a rooftop drain

@TheArtisticGardener777 10 ай бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife I knew there was something!👍. Quite a project Timmy, hope things go well!

@theOnlydoubleP 10 ай бұрын

Just started following. What part of Alaska are you in?

@djd1269 10 ай бұрын

Girdwood, south of Anchorage and at the very north end of the Kenai Peninsula. Girdwood is at the base of Alyeska ski area. The water is Turnagain Arm.

@jeannepalumbo6514 10 ай бұрын

Just curious, is there usually that much rain all summer long through early autumn in the part of Alaska where you live, or is this just an unusually wet year ?????

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

it was one of the rainest summers we've had in 20 years