Rookie Builds CABIN POST & BEAM PLATFORM From Scratch Under 10 MINUTES

Rookie Builds CABIN POST & BEAM PLATFORM From Scratch Under 10 MINUTES | Start to Finish

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After the foundation, time to start building the cabin up, this time-lapse covers months of work building a strong cabin floor platform including posts and beams, floor joists, wind braces and floor sheathing.
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I am Tristan, I am building a 400 SF cabin at the back of my house. I plan on doing it all by myself. I plan on sharing this journey here on KZfaq where I will show you every step of the way, all the struggles I run into and everything I will learn from this experience. I will then rent the cabin as a short term rental in hope of covering most, if not, all my house mortgage (House Hacking). Follow me here as this will absolutely be one of a kind journey.
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Content of the video :
00:00 - Post Connection
01:05 - Post & Beams Installation
02:09 - Wind Braces
03:22 - Additional Ties & Plates
03:47 - Finish Braces
03:55 - Floor Joists
05:36 - Rim Bands
06:01 - Blocking
06:26 - More Wind Braces
07:26 - Floor Sheathing
09:07 - Want More ?
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@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

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@mojoman2001 Жыл бұрын

How do engineers prevent it from ever raining at the jobsite while they work? 🤔😃

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@mojoman2001 lots of tarp!

@jspyrogram Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rossm412 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work! There's two ways to do things, the right way and again! Thank you for sharing.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@rossm412 I like that! I might use that sentence from now on.

@MattyO_83 Жыл бұрын

I am a licensed structural engineer and it's amazing to see someone build a cabin the right way. Probably the first cabin video I've seen on KZfaq where all of the connections are properly done. Well done sir! Even coating the cut ends of your pressure treated lumber is something I very rarely see done in the field.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Matt! I have had a lot of people posting negative comments who don’t seem to grasp load paths and how it all needs to come together. Nice to hear from a fellow engineer!

@MattyO_83 Жыл бұрын

I subscribed to the channel. I grew up in construction and love watching people who are thorough and have the patience to do the right thing the right way. Now time to watch every single video in order (gotta love engineers).

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@MattyO_83 thanks a lot, you’ll see the struggles I went though, it’s been a long journey and I’m nowhere done yet! But I have been learning a lot and it’s been a very fulfilling project.

@HellcatM6 Жыл бұрын

No your not, in the first 3 seconds he uses concrete piers that are too narrow. Any engineer would spot that right away.

@MattyO_83 Жыл бұрын

@@HellcatM6 Typically I would agree with you, however he is using a post base so an 8x8 PT post is not too large for a 12" diameter conc. pier. It looks like he chose the 8x8 size so that he could fit a 3-ply beam and still side bolt the beam to post (which where I am from is a code requirement). The only unknown is if he has shallow rock at this location, hard clay at bearing, or is it silty soils? I have not watched the foundation installation so I can't comment on that, however you do develop skin friction between the surface area of the piers and the surrounding soil in addition to the end bearing capacity. All said and done, potentially the center piers are undersized. If it were me, I would have 24" diameter min concrete piers (supporting floor and roof load) with a 4-#4 vertical rebar cage and #3 ties @ 12" o.c. But as I said, not knowing the soil characteristics or where he is building, I can't comment on that.

@blipco5 Жыл бұрын

You can tell he’s a rookie because of his excellent use of waterproofing methods. Professional carpenters never do it so the deck rots away in a few years. Nice job.

@starjared12345 Жыл бұрын

What's with the sheet metal on top of the concrete footings?

@kevin3434343434 Жыл бұрын

@@starjared12345 I think its for termites / insects / rodents. Or maybe a water barrier?

@PaxHeadroom Жыл бұрын

@@kevin3434343434 a bit of both

@DjSharperimage Жыл бұрын

@@starjared12345 Concrete can't touch wood or it will make the wood rot. That is why they always put a metal or rubber barrier anywhere wood comes into contact with concrete. And only pressure treated wood should be used on concrete, but I would still put a barrier.

@ranranpoopants Жыл бұрын

At least you know you’ll have another job in a few years. Lmaoo

@canchadhandlethat872 8 ай бұрын

It's cool you built something that'll last for generations. Leaving a piece of you behind for others to enjoy. It goes deeper than just building a cabin.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I fully agree!

@tailwhup Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe he did this all in under 10 minutes! impressive to say the least

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

🤣 just so fast !

@myduino Жыл бұрын

Must have had a red bull or so...

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@myduino a couple of 5 hours energy did the trick 😂

@2uneak Жыл бұрын

LOL

@Cannmann39 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s mostly due to his teleport ability. If you look closely you will see it

@rocknu55 Жыл бұрын

Been in construction for a while now and I could make fun or nitpick a few things, but overall it seems like you did your homework and your work is done more properly than many "pros" I have worked with. Good job.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@CLove511 Жыл бұрын

For homework purposes, what would you nitpick?

@mrseaweed5587 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy Very strong and sturdy!!!! Built to last too. I would have used longer floor joists. But hey notched is good too!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@mrseaweed5587 thanks !

@bestman7776 Жыл бұрын

Nah u can’t nitpick $hit

@sej4323 Жыл бұрын

Good video . No wasted footage No unnecessary talking. I could replicate that on watching this video alone.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@grdelawter4266 10 ай бұрын

Great job! I’m a retired county building inspector and I’ve got to say you did a great job! I’m so tired of seeing such crappy dangerous building on KZfaq. It’s refreshing to see it done right! Everyone says the watch KZfaq videos to learn how to do things and I commonly disagree with that because there is so many horrible videos! This one is the best!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 10 ай бұрын

Very glad to hear that, means a lot coming from an experienced building inspector! Thanks for taking the time to write this comment.

@MrDejast Жыл бұрын

As a 36 year building inspector, I approve of this build.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@JohnTheManMythAndLegend Жыл бұрын

Do you support the incredibly deep notches that he cut on the main support joists within the first few minutes of the video? Looks like he notched out 3/4 of the beam. Yes, structurally when notching a joist the weight bearing moves straight down the beam, but with that deep of cut it wouldn’t even pass residential deck codes when drilling and notching.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@JohnTheManMythAndLegend it’s still fully bearing on the post and doesn’t affect its capacity to support the loads. I think you’re getting confused.

@osmmanipadmehum Жыл бұрын

Isn't it overengineered?

@FoxyfloofJumps Ай бұрын

@@osmmanipadmehum It's appropriate for an area with decent amounts of soil movement, and somewhere that may not see routine maintenance more than once a year.

@albertanasoul 9 ай бұрын

A rookie doesn't screw in long screws that effortlessly or cut the angled supports so well. You are very good at what you do no matter how you label yourself. Great work!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! This is my first ever project like this.

@nofurtherwest3474 4 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuyok but what’s your background?

@TheDIYCabinGuy 4 ай бұрын

@@nofurtherwest3474 engineering

@nofurtherwest3474 4 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy ahhhh.... gotcha! lol j/k man... good work bro.

@__tacocat__ Жыл бұрын

At this rate, the whole cabin will only take about an hour. Not bad! Can get that done and get all the stuff moved in on a Saturday, and still have Sunday to relax

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

If only 😂

@silvergtotwinturbo9984 Жыл бұрын

As a deck builder in the UK I thoroughly enjoyed this, wish everything was as quick. My motto is, "If it isn't good enough for me it won't be good enough for the customer" and I'm a fussy so and so. Nice work too.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear, I see so many builders cutting corners to get done fast and maximize profit…

@MiketheBassMan Жыл бұрын

Really excellent attention to detail, the kind of work they’re talking about when “if you want it done right you have to do it yourself.” Same reason I like working on my own house, so I can get everything just right, better than it has to be.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it’s nice to get to do it the way I want it done.

@c3bam1 Жыл бұрын

He’s no Rookie!

@PhillTheGreat Жыл бұрын

Next time, clamp the 2x beams/joist together before nailing them (as sistering). You want no gaps between then to obtain the friction strength rather than relying on the nail.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@mrseaweed5587 Жыл бұрын

oh yeh, and dont forget to install insullation in the floor.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@mrseaweed5587 im going to put the metal roof on soon so that will be the task after that

@martydom666 22 күн бұрын

This man said im building to last not to repair in a year. Great job sir. Also those who say others are lazy your right. Do a job right the first time and people will notice have to keep fixing the same job you wnt get good word of mouth.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 21 күн бұрын

Thanks !

@agreyf 4 ай бұрын

Always haters! So far very fine craftsmanship of a cabin. Better then most i've seen. I am speaking with experience. 52 year old tradesman with his own company. Your work is great.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 4 ай бұрын

Means a lot! Thank you so much! This is my first ever project of this magnitude

@Porkwhitemeat Жыл бұрын

Just a friendly tip but if you gotta notch a post that much I think youre better off using a different Simpson bracket that sits on top of the post. There's no strength on those left by notching them that deep. Its just a post to beam connector that sits on the top instead of notching.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

The bearing on the post is all I was looking for. The notch is just to keep it in place.

@Porkwhitemeat Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy oh yea normal post and beam though you can either notch out the post then use bolts or use a post to beam connector where it sits on top of the post. I build shops both ways and decks just depends. But if i gotta notch out a 6x6, 6x8 with more than x2 2x's then i just make all the posts the same height and use a simpson post to beam.

@TheMacroSlacker Жыл бұрын

@@Porkwhitemeat I think he's right. You're probably in need of post to beam connector there. But perhaps you did your research and the brackets you added were sufficient to code.

@cdmalton1806 Жыл бұрын

Dude you the man! Nailing glue and screw the flooring down. How all construction should be. I have a new home with squeaky floors I learned my lesson.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Yeah my house squeaks a lot too so I definitely did not want that for the cabin!

@robertblahnik7685 6 ай бұрын

My unc and his boys were popping up cabins in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley California as I was doing both electrical and plumbing. There was 3 of us and all I asked unc was to leave me any opening in the floor big enough for me set my tools so I could easily stand up in the build and get my tools/supplies. So he would always build me a spring loaded crawl space access panel. Being that it was always close to the center of the house, it really saved me time from having to access the crawl space. Most of the wiring I did in the crawl space accept for the lighting, both internal and external.

@stevemetcho4455 25 күн бұрын

Best I’ve seen. Good strong foundation. Should withstand a good earthquake 👏🏻

@TheDIYCabinGuy 24 күн бұрын

Thanks

@aaarod75 Жыл бұрын

I am a foundation repair expert. I own a foundation repair company in Houston Texas. I can say that this was a great job.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice! I lived in Houston for 5 years before moving to NC. Lots of shifting foundations in H town.

@aaarod75 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy yes everyday

@johnetheriedge8675 Жыл бұрын

03:00CDT That’s the strongest floor structure I ever seen! Great job on the floor & Video!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@moredrawlessfade4088 Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking. You could start an elephant habitat on that thing. Awesome!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@moredrawlessfade4088 😂😂😂 if the airbnb plan doesn’t pan out, good to know I have a back up option now.

@ericyoung4651 2 ай бұрын

My garage attic project was much like this, minus the concrete piers. But I too added cross blocking, the urethane adhesive under the T&G OSB, added mylar reflective lining in each rafter bay + airflow channel, and insulation, then framed up knee-walls, added HVAC ducting, and drywalled the interior, etc. Took the temperature in that Texas attic down at least 20 degrees, while recovering 400sf of wasted space. I too was a rookie / first sizable project like that, and feeling more validated now. Good work.

@alberthartl8885 Жыл бұрын

30 year general contractor here. Rather than putting 2 joists together, you could have specked out a single LVL. You can get them pressure treated. If you insist on sistering joists together, a water proof membrane (like Vycor) should be placed on top in damp areas.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice! PT lvl aren’t cheap though

@johnbeckwith8313 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT! People need to see what it takes to build a Well Enginered Structural Designed Cabin! Keep up the good work!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yes this isn’t your typical KZfaq cabin built built out of pallets and sitting directly on the ground 😂

@brianbassett4379 8 ай бұрын

It's not hard to build something durable with today's innovative designs and modern materials, it's just that few people are willing to spend the money (and time) to do it well. I think that the Japanese style of “Ishibatate” would have been even better in this location if time wasn't an issue, but this guy is building for longevity. I love that. Just think if he had the money to install solar panels powering geothermal hydronic heating with porcelain tiles, insulated Pex manifold plumbing, cellulose insulation (aerogel would be best), copper sheet roof/flashing, and triple pane argon gas-filled windows. I'd pitch in just to see someone doing something well.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@brianbassett4379 8 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy You're welcome... now get back to work.

@drdboiler2250 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. And what an incredible filming/video style as well. “Here’s the work/process steps I’m doing next in detail. Now here’s the timelapse of those steps on the remaining sections.” Interesting, informative, yet not repetitive. Bravo

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yep I spend a lot of time editing all these videos

@gmaogm5357 Жыл бұрын

I don't care what some of these people say or judge you, this was awesome!! 👍🏾👍🏾

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@jarmstrong2843 Жыл бұрын

Very well built. I like the termite shields on the posts between wood and blocks. Most builders would just nail things together. But you used fasteners to make many connections to wood to hold things together. An expensive way to do it, but a good way too. Glue & screws on deck makes things strong. No nails here!👍👍 From my perspective, a very well built deck.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@edwardgallagher1386 Жыл бұрын

Nail the roof not a floor 😂

@echofourmike85 Жыл бұрын

A Rookie? I think not! Nice build vid!

@bobcat9314 2 ай бұрын

Every one needs an exit strategy..unless you want to die working for someone else, or in some smelly rest home rotting ..I.this world got all im willing to give..its finally my time. God bless your endeavor bro..

@tomhism 2 ай бұрын

I built mine with 16 guage steel door post studs 4 ft in ground with concrete. This guy did an excellent job.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@billcowden8706 Жыл бұрын

You’ve got to be the hardest working guy on you tube. Thank you for these videos.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Bill! It’s been very intense so far especially that I have a full time job and a young daughter. This project is feeling like it’s never ending. I truly did not realize it would take me this long. Having said that, it’s been a very fulfilling project and I am learning so much !

@Absolute_Unit135 Жыл бұрын

That giddy laugh at 1:07 is why construction (especially framing) is so wonderful. It’s always so satisfying to see your final result end up being square and level after doing all your math and mill work. Great video and awesome job man

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Yes, framing can be so fulfilling

@mrmyth5846 Жыл бұрын

Randy baker stole my comment😂 Anyway, “Dude”, that was impressive. I’ve done a good bit of building and for someone claiming to be a rookie you’ve done your homework. That place will be enjoyed for generations. Great job!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! You’re right, I have no prior experience but did a lot of research beforehand. That’s all I’m looking for, for this little cabin to be enjoyed by family and friends for a long time!

@emmanueleriksson 5 ай бұрын

Those are unusual building techniques. I'm not sure what that metal flashing above the concrete posts will accomplish, but the waterproofing of cuts, the beefyness of the build and use of connectors is impressive. That thing will last a long time.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

The metal flashing was something that was done in Texas, they call it thermite shields.

@sammanning6178 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the information you share and the hard work you put into making these videos. Thank you!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the comment Sam! That means a lot as I do put a lot of time and effort in my channel!

@ShaneSchimpf Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to build a place for us, someday I will. For now I'm enjoying builder videos like yours. Nicely done, and thanks for sharing your build with us 👍

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! With the internet and all the information available to all of us, anybody with the right motivation can build a cabin or a house. It’s not easy but doable.

@ShaneSchimpf Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy I hear you. I've worked on my share of homes and cabins over the years so I've got plenty of plans. And we're not getting any younger, so I'm definitely motivated, haha.

@JakeC-nw8ee Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait until you build a place for us too. ❤️

@dandy3082 2 ай бұрын

I invented structural engineering and I've been building houses for 367 years as a vampire and I can definitely say you did a job.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

😂

@stevenroth5424 Жыл бұрын

If this guy is a rooki, he shure has one hell of a set of tools & construction experience. The only thing left to do is in scurt it with fireproof matarials after the structure is finished on this deck.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@yoshivon Жыл бұрын

This was super relaxing to watch. I feel inspired to do some work on the house, I won't, but inspired none the less haha.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Ahah come on, just pick up that hammer, it’s fun !

@kefa1975 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Well done 👍

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@benclarkson4205 Жыл бұрын

3:17 Good of you to help the hurricane when it comes 🌪️

@captainkhakis9826 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done. My girlfriend and I just moved into a small cabin that my great grandfather built in 1960 on a lake in north Central Arkansas. He was an engineer with the Army COE, it's been in my family for 4 generations and now it's our turn to take care of it. Bones are solid but it needed some major updates as it was not designed to be lived in year round. This video gave me inspiration, thanks for documenting it

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@ClassicRoyal 3 ай бұрын

Dude, you’re the King of DIYers!

@jamesm7721 Жыл бұрын

Great video, find it amazing how easy a time-lapse makes it look when we all know it's really not

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s months of work and a lot of effort!

@jamesm7721 Жыл бұрын

@The DIY Cabin Guy all summed up in a 9 minute video. Takes me longer to set up my saw horse

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@jamesm7721 lol people can watch all the episodes I did about this build if they want to see the real struggles and what it took to get this done. People like a good Timelapse, it’s satisfying and they don’t have to hear me talk for hours on end 😂

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 Жыл бұрын

It's not really that difficult. You just need the right tools and methods.

@jamesm7721 Жыл бұрын

@The Monster Under Your Bed ye suppose its the right tools, method, skills, training, time, money. Ye pretty easy I'd say

@MASI_forging Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CasuallyCommentingBaseThings 9 ай бұрын

Omg the comment section is always great when it comes to engineering! Everyone is a 50 year pro even tho their 22 or 14. Lol love KZfaq. Allows people to just lie out their butts and not have any consequences. Amazing. Mental Illness and social media go hand n hand

@roostercogburn809 Жыл бұрын

That's a fun job/chore... Especially when you take the time to do it right.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

It’s been a tough project but extremely rewarding and fulfilling !

@einarvolsung2202 Жыл бұрын

I like the metal over the concrete pillars interior the Simpson strong tie post mount. To be honest I have never seen that done before. Makes good sense to I will start doing that. Great work!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@patrickhayes3099 Жыл бұрын

That was my one question, Al sheetmetal between Zinc dipped steel & high pH concrete, is the Al sacrificial? I might have used bituminous flashing if it is a sealing question. Please share your insight. This old boy is not getting it.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@patrickhayes3099 I’m not sure either 😂 maybe this was not such a great idea. I’ll keep an eye on it and see how it evolves.

@FamilyManMoving Жыл бұрын

You need the post bases to separate the PT wood from the concrete, to avoid the PT chemical from leaching out. The newer chems don't like concrete. CCA didn't care. It also made your skin yellow/green. Helped me grow a third nipple, too.

@patrickhayes3099 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy didn't you note this is termite shielding? A goog thing.

@harrisongwin6859 Жыл бұрын

very very well thought out, and sturdy as an ox

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@harrisongwin6859 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy do you mind sharing cost roughly of that portion you just did?

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@harrisongwin6859 go ahead and join my emailing list, I send a monthly newsletter with a complete cost breakdown. www.thediycabinguy.com/blueprint

@harrisongwin6859 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy just did thanks

@StephenWatson-bk7cw 15 күн бұрын

Watched for 15 seconds him MNO rookie! Man knows what hes doing😮

@TheDIYCabinGuy 15 күн бұрын

First time ever doing a project like this though, so I’ll take it as a compliment 😀

@lucidsmoker2452 2 ай бұрын

Semi Truck Parking APPROVED!!!! OUTSTANDING JOB!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

Ahahah thanks

@tigere1111 Жыл бұрын

Great job my friend. Looking to take on a similar project soon. ✌️

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice, a cabin as well ?

@tigere1111 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy No just the deck for now. Really uneven ground here so maybe i’ll reach out to you for some tips. Otherwise good luck and we’ll be watching. ✌️

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@tigere1111 nice ! Thanks !

@arerosl Жыл бұрын

Great job! Question: what's the idea behind glueing platform top sheets to frame? Screws are not enough for this case?

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Glueing in addition with screwing will help in preventing the floor from squeaking and it can also help in preventing air leaks as well.

@tomcole7239 9 ай бұрын

I do t care if it builders think it’s Overkill, they probably build to minimum standards and codes. There is no rule I have ever seen, practicing construction for 45 years that says you cannot over build, go beyond what most do. This video reminds me of a buddy of mine that built his deck on back of his house…..you can build three stories on top of it. I did say crap. Just nice job Eric. Nothing wrong with making a structure sound and will last for your kids kids to enjoy and beyond

@TheDIYCabinGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@uk333000 2 ай бұрын

Man’ dream come true.🎉🎉 Someday I wanna built my house like this.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks ! It’s been a very challenging project but extremely rewarding too !

@rexmundi8154 Жыл бұрын

Instead of notching those posts you should have used a 4x6 and scabbed a 2x6 on the one side.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Could have worked too!

@32Nikolai Жыл бұрын

I thought if you cut out more than 30% of a post or beam you compromise the strength, and you cut out about 90% of that post. The load is resting on the post yes but the lateral strength is relying on that thin strip of wood left from the notching. But idk ,I’ve never seen someone build like this, maybe it’s ok.

@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66 Жыл бұрын

Love all the combination of screws, bolts and nailing, never can be to safe excellent. The only thing that is not needed but I would do it tack weld the nuts to the bolts so that you don't have to periodically go through and tighten them, I did that on a build. And it's nice because they never come loose. And if you have to replace one you can just cut it off. Beautiful awesome work bro🙏✝️☮️

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@joshpit2003 Жыл бұрын

The reason you need to go back and re-tighten is because the wood shrinks as it dries. It's not because the nuts become loose. After 6 months: It's very common to have nuts be only finger-tight despite torquing them down heavy to begin with. This is especially true when building with green lumber, and also true with kiln-dried (it's not completely dry). If you tack-weld the nuts, then you aren't going to be able to re-tighten. So do not tack-weld them.

@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66 Жыл бұрын

@@joshpit2003 Politely Disagree actually, but what do I know after 63 years, yes the wood can shrink as it dries, but the reason is for loosening is not just because of that reason. as most all materials expand and contract, even Steel, especially where I live in Mesa Arizona With extreme heat, so temperature swings also have to be taken into consideration. Also here, I don't know about where you live Homes shift and move we call it settling. And this also can cause problems. I usually will consider the material and location of the bolts In this case I still would tighten the bolts at the structural support beams and tac them As I stated if they become too loose then you can always cut them. We're not talking about All bolts or 100, just maybe a dozen or so, depending on there locations. Also I have seen people go tighten them during the cooler temp's and if you get carried away, when the wood expands like here in extreme heat the pressure against the wood can cause damage and cracking or splits and now you have to replace the lumber. That's way way fricken worst than Cutting a couple of bolts. You do yours I'll stick to mine. Us old timers back in the day could build structures that would last hundreds of years. Now nothing last. The young man as I mentioned did an awesome job. All I said is I would tac some of those bolts in key locations 🤔🤷‍♂️

@randybaker9265 Жыл бұрын

Dude you expecting hurricanes or Tornados dam I've never seen that much reinforcing in normal house builds

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Randy, this is actually in a high wind area and requires special ties such as the hurricane ties to secure the joists and rafters.

@aaronoconnor606 Жыл бұрын

This is becoming common in alot of areas for earthquake and wind

@richardvalitalo3670 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone builds it right!

@RobSchwabRandom Жыл бұрын

Maybe he's over doing things in hopes that it'll last.

@UpliftEq Жыл бұрын

I though the same thing, but hey if he is doing it for himself then why not.

@markburns6345 Жыл бұрын

Watch your finger when using the circular saw. Keep your fingers away from the blade, a frayed glove can pull your hand in and loose a finger. Good job- be safe!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Yikes 😳

@craigcooknf Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this. A cousin and I did essentially the same thing about 30 years ago. Same level of beam lamination, post frequency and reinforcement because of wind and snow loads where we live. No Sono tubes and concrete though. Posts all the way down. Beams were nailed to the sides of the posts with a piece of wood laminated to the post underneath the beam. Hardest part was digging 4 foot holes below the frost line in an area with less than 4 inches of soil and hard clay mixed with glacial till. We usually only got to 3 feet and dug them all by hand. Cousin later put a box frame on top with an A Frame roof. Needed a 4x4 boom truck for that. Everything else was brought in strapped to a poor old ford escort wagon....that didn't look much like a car at the end!!!!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice, that digging sounds awful! Mine was rough but only had to go 24” and soil was free of rocks and pretty easy to dig through.

@PH-md8xp Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and build. Not sure why the title of the video contains the word “Rookie”, this was a professional level job. It also happens to be a good commercial for DeWalt power tools :)

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Believe or not, this is the first time I build something like that. I have no prior building experience, heck, I got my first drill only a few years ago. So I’m technically a rookie when it comes to building stuff like that.

@dafyddrees8252 Жыл бұрын

Hi from the UK, I really enjoy the cabin builds from North America. One question though....why the floor on top of the three purlins, and not joists with joist hangers between them? It appears you could have saved a bit of wood, and a but of height?

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

You’re right, I could have absolutely done it that way as well. The challenge though, in my case, would have been the lack of clearance under the cabin on the lower side. I just installed the plumbing under the cabin and trust me, if the cabin has been lowered by 10/12”, I would have never been able to work under there.

@mc9551 Жыл бұрын

A little over build just means your grandkids will enjoy the cabin for years to come. Great job !

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

That’s the way I look at it !

@210078 Жыл бұрын

Well done! You did everything right! Solid! Floor will NEVER squeak!!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@djkilpatrick5256 Жыл бұрын

I hate to know what the receipt looked like. That’s an amazing job though

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

It definitely adds up but this will be rented as an Airbnb so it will pay for itself within a few years.

@brucetrappleton6984 Жыл бұрын

Can someone please explain to me how you stop rodents from chewing from underneath the plywood and making nests under your cabin?

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not sure either, I’ll have to figure that out when I get to that point

@jefferyschirm4103 Жыл бұрын

Staple some hardware cloth on the bottom of floor joist !! after insulating !

@debcrider Жыл бұрын

R-30 Insulation and hardware cloth and your good to go. Great to see someone else use termite shields. Done right.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@debcrider thanks !

@richardthomas1566 Жыл бұрын

Like every other cabin , chicken wire skirting rat poison , skirting add a few Feral cats it’s an on going battle . No one pours a slab .

@timothycasey5749 Жыл бұрын

Sir...most impressive build I've seen yet. If I ever do this, I'm watching you start to finish.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@Rubbernecker 5 ай бұрын

So many experts here on KZfaq! I say job well done, don't change a thing.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@robertsaca3512 Жыл бұрын

Just a guy, a forest and $50K of tools and materials.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Not really, got the tools on Black Friday, dewalt has some very good deals where you get get 8+ tools for the price of 4. Maybe 5K of wood for that platform, but this is an investment that will be rented as a short term rental.

@johnj5985 5 ай бұрын

Incredible foundation support. Good techniques and design, and knowledge of structure. Good learning tool for anyone to see. Best built cabin platform I've seen here yet!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@nofurtherwest3474 4 ай бұрын

I think the cut part of the post is too thin- the part that the joists are bolted to. Not much shear strength

@Astralpains Жыл бұрын

Great job! Havent seen a cabin video as good as this one.grew up in a union carpentry family and you did everything so professionally..very uplifting video for future builders!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! That’s really what I’m trying to achieve with this channel, motivate people to build cabins or tiny houses by themselves! It’s tough work but it’s achievable

@mjolnirswrath23 Жыл бұрын

I'm 9th generation Carpenter NON Union 27 years , but I'll agree you even used extra step's like gluing the seams of T&G OSB.. although I can nitpick on some things too..for instance if you're going to use 1 " 1/2 galvanized screw's for h2.5 use them ALL instead of half tieco nails as the nails tend to back out as the lumber ages

@jonastin1788 Жыл бұрын

What does from scratch mean nowadays? Apparently not what it meant to Dick Proenneke.

@madratter 2 ай бұрын

Pretty sweet. Love it. I want to do this in Maine. Amazing it only took you 10 minutes. You were really flying !

@TheDIYCabinGuy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@KickstartYourVision Жыл бұрын

Strong foundation💪like the pace in the video. Doesn't get boring and shifting angles often👍🏼

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks

@daffyduck9901 Жыл бұрын

Holy Simpson tie Batman we got Johnny Overkill here😂 the construction adhesive in the groove of the tongue-and-groove flooring is just I have a better idea than anybody else, it does nothing

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@coolhand6656 3 ай бұрын

Nice work! You have helped me greatly with your excellent waterproofing and support beam techniques

@TheDIYCabinGuy 3 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Glad it was helpful

@johncostello3162 Жыл бұрын

Great to see something built the right way on you tube. Good job!!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks John !

@pazi402 Жыл бұрын

I smiled when I saw the subfloor PL come out. Great job, solid build!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-kp7gb4hs8q Жыл бұрын

Mate, I so felt that with you 01:07😎👍that always makes me smile . Wow no table or miter saw, just circular and reciprocating

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Just the basics yeah!

@grantjacks5276 Жыл бұрын

I've used similar design, "post and beam," to build decks, 2 differences is we notch each side of the 6x6 so there will be a gap between the 2x12 and we set our post not over 8ft center with a 2ft hangover giving the edges a cantilever. Once the post and beams were up we built a deck 16' x24' with 2x6 joist and regular deck boards 4 years later a big tree fell across it the only thing it tore up was the handrail, sometimes it's better to be over engineered than under engineered and it falls down with a small storm

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice! Sounds pretty strong !

@noahhume9743 Ай бұрын

Definitely a strong build. I would have liked to see some kind of notch at the bottom of the diagonals so those screws didn’t take a shear load. Also I’m prejudiced against OSB if there’s ever water issues. Would love to see the next phases!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Ай бұрын

Thank you! The next phases are already on my channel 😀

@billspindler4937 11 ай бұрын

Great job. And lots of hard work. Love to see the intricacies of this type of construction.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mikeghighina-gq7ko Жыл бұрын

Love the quality work you have done

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@Jeffro23_ Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing that you did that all in under 10 mins. Awesome work 👏.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

I just work so fast

@karlhungus545 Ай бұрын

Probably very overbuilt, but it won't fall over at least. The only thing I would have done is laid down plywood or tin or something before the floor joists so that the floor could be insulated and protected from animals. I will just be putting the posts straight into the ground (no piers) as my build is on Jackpine sand, which is dry and basically concrete already.

@wesleystace9962 Жыл бұрын

I got to say after doing construction for 20 years plus that my friend was some huge Overkill that thing ain't going nowhere good job man

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@diegojones2481 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed!! Great video. Very sturdy build. I love building extremely sturdy ever lasting projects.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Same here! I just finished the handrail on the front deck, it’s indestructible 😂

@alancall5113 4 ай бұрын

Wow you have some great protips definitely Use

@TheDIYCabinGuy 4 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Glad it’s helpful

@rocketman.the3rd5 5 ай бұрын

It's sometimes easier to place the vapor barrier on the floor joist before the osb if you plan on using fiberglass insulation or Rock wool. No required if using closed cell foam.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 5 ай бұрын

That’s a great point! I did not think of it

@jw11432 6 ай бұрын

I'm surprised to see none of the comments calling out the large removal of material for those diagonal braces. And I'm not saying it should be called out, I would've (naively) assumed that this would be an issue due to how little material was left for those braces. So this is interesting to see, I guess there's more support there than I give credit for.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

Keep in mind that that’s mostly to stabilize the connection, when in compression the bearing part of the brace will act directly onto the beam and will take most of not all of the load.

@jw11432 6 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy You know what, that makes total sense. I didn't even consider looking at it more logically. That's what I get for stopping the video there to comment and not finishing lol thanks for the explanation!

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

@@jw11432 no problem 😀

@philipB31 Жыл бұрын

Nice work - I would hope you are chuffed to bits with this. Thank you for sharing.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@bradliston2836 Жыл бұрын

I see you wised up and went with that palm nailer after Hand nailing some brackets. 👌🏻 wise choice.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, such a time saver ! I love that thing

@All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers Жыл бұрын

Damn man, this cabin is ready for monsoon season

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

😂

@RichardKetay1 Жыл бұрын

As a home builder in the south central area, I think you knocked it out of the park. Building in the coastal area as well it’s always better to “go big”. Or you won’t have a home to go back to. I’m sure whatever cabin you build on there will stand the test of time for sure. Good job

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, even though I’m not in a coastal area, the code requires us to build for high winds which explains the use of all sorts of Simpson ties. Plus I do like a solid building as well, I have seen how production homes in Texas were built, I’m not doing that!

@RichardKetay1 Жыл бұрын

No kidding. Matt from the build show really showed the under belly of all those production home builders. Terrible. Keep up the good work. Never settle for “good enough”.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@RichardKetay1 thanks!

@user-cs8sx3fi1y 8 ай бұрын

Perhaps the best construction I've seen and kudos to you.

@TheDIYCabinGuy 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks a lot

@user-rf6qo3tl3s 6 ай бұрын

Loved the method I'm newly inspired

@TheDIYCabinGuy 6 ай бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear that

@gonelucid 16 күн бұрын

Definitely taking notes 📝

@TheDIYCabinGuy 16 күн бұрын

Thanks

@ibgeorgeb Жыл бұрын

Excellent job my friend. I’m impressed. 👍🏾

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@powderhousewood Жыл бұрын

Great video! I built a similar project for my side hill garage - a 16’ x 20’ building, on a wood frame platform.

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice! That’s almost the exact same size as my building .

@TheReaper1 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome great job can’t to wait to see it complete!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, me too 😂 it’s been taking way too long

@TheReaper1 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYCabinGuy You’ll get there! Just take it one day at a time, and keep that camera running! Before you know it you’ll be sippin on a cold beverage laying back in a chair admiring it, and planning the next build!

@TheDIYCabinGuy Жыл бұрын

@@TheReaper1 that sounds great! It will be an amazing feeling