These Beams Were REALLY HEAVY! Using Self Milled Lumber For A Barn Build

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Жыл бұрын

Greg and Katie continue the barn build using self milled lumber from a hemlock tree that fell in a windstorm a few years ago. They milled the 2x10 (true 2x10)lumber a few weeks ago. The barn will be 18 x 16 with a secure area for the animals to go at night because the area they live in has a lot of wildlife.
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@glynndavies5659 Жыл бұрын

That was some heavy lifting there... you guys rock!

@robbymagen2 Жыл бұрын

If only half of this world population was working like you do, this world would be happy place congradulations you guy's and thank you for yours videos be safe Robert in Australia

@Tuscarora-Twigg Жыл бұрын

The videos improve every week. I love it when Katie describes what's coming next in their project and says "Yeah, that's what we're doing" with great conviction.

@jesseandrade8752 Жыл бұрын

You two are amazing, you work so well together. Katie you always put 100% plus. Greg love how you encourage Katie. Your are such a good men. The old veteran

@Azarna1 Жыл бұрын

A trick I learned doing posts in the ground. If your hole is 2 foot deep, put good crushed gravel and some dirt in the first foot and a half, pack in layers and plumb your post as you go. The last 6" plus use a carboard tube or build a box and bring the concrete above the ground level. Posts only rot off at the ground level where there is air and water. This saves on concrete and gives you a solid post off the bat.

@shauntib4313 Жыл бұрын

That’s great advice!!

@BigJim-zh9gr Жыл бұрын

My stars, I was holding my breath on y'all setting the beams. I am sooooo glad and thankful that y'all didn't get hurt, wow. I can say one thing, neither of you are slackers, that is for sure.

@warbird099 Жыл бұрын

One of the hardest working couples around! Katie, you are amazing! Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!

@randycornell9796 Жыл бұрын

Give yourself some credit Katie, you got this girl.. Very nice looking so far. Stay safe my friends.👍🤓👍🤓.Randy.

@SteveXNYC Жыл бұрын

It's the greatest when you can work with you love. Be safe guy and gal. Look great .

@markholmes1346 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is Katie you are a BEAST, great job girl! 💪 That’s gonna be a nice barn guys made from trees milled from your land Great job Greg! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

@patmoreau1380 Жыл бұрын

Katie must have muscles on her muscles. Very impressive! You guys are a great team. You seem to work well together. It's really taking shape. Power on. 👍👍👍

@kirbygulbrandsen4507 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, love it. Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅

@russellwatters5891 Жыл бұрын

Gym? We don't need no stinking gym...lol 😂😅 Ya'll did a great job with those poles and beams, hats off to you, especially Katie. Love ya'll ❤️

@phuongvo3051 Жыл бұрын

Build those polls with con create will last for longtime , ever , I love your birds , your pets and your working hard , love your channel too , ❤

@JayCollins2013 Жыл бұрын

You two are amazing ❤ how proud you must be harvested the trees. Cut them to size and building a barn. Love watching you guys. Be safe 😊

@kaykinnan6560 Жыл бұрын

@leslietarboxjr4287 Жыл бұрын

Katie, for someone so tiny you are as strong as an ox. I would hire you for my construction business any day of the week. You guys are going to have an amazing barn when it is finished, and I am sure the animals will love it even more next winter. Great job guys.

@kd2eat Жыл бұрын

Katie, you are mighty! I was super impressed when I saw you lift the first (short) beam. Your coach should be proud! You earned an adult beverage and a hot bath! Greg, I was super impressed that you measured so well and were able to notch those posts BEFORE you had them cemented in. I thought for sure you'd sink them all, then measure and cut. You only have to fix one, and it's an easy one. Nicely done!

@1944chevytruck Жыл бұрын

Love those Fluff ball chickens! Congrats on barn! Make it bigger! and LOTS OF OVER HANG TO PARK TOYS AND STUFF! GOOD JOB LOOKING GREAT!

@duncanperry1344 Жыл бұрын

You guys work hard but your hard work is rewarding. Keep up love what you are accomplishing.

@ThisOffGridLife Жыл бұрын

I can't hit the like button enough on this one!!

@glendajune9140 Жыл бұрын

Y’all are Beasts!! Well done Katie,& Greg. I know you’ll be feeling it tonight, but look what you’ve achieved. Stay safe, healthy, happy, productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾💜🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

@frederickopcak4974 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys. That was not easy at all.

@shawnpowell2020 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video you guys out there doing backbreaking work. Getting stuff done. For you animals. Looking forward to the next video. Can't wait to see what else you guys come up with love the content.

@eloleddie Жыл бұрын

I am just amazed at what you have achieved with having built the main frame of the barn! You exerted yourselves 20% or more beyond the usual maximum strength by lifting those beam into place, WITHOUT a serious incident! Congratulations!!! You will have a beautiful functional building when it is all finished, something for which you have worked extremely hard together!! Have a good meal first, and then a well deserved rest!

@flyingmachinecustomparts8227 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys !! Very inspiring to watch u guys pull the wagon together!! Hard working folks ..you both are .

@patrickswagger Жыл бұрын

There is no better feeling than looking at the fruits of your labour and skills, great job guys be safe.🤗

@robinsouth8555 Жыл бұрын

Well, that brought back memories.😊

@dginta7932 10 ай бұрын

Great video guys. Katie rocks.

@steventalbott903 Жыл бұрын

Never saw anyone put a barn that close to the house, but, I'm sure you've figured it all out. Have fun.

@TheHavasu_77 Жыл бұрын

Yay!! The snow is gone and the barn is beginning!! 🙌🏻❤️😂 Love you guys, and it’s always lovely to see you and all the floofs. 😊❤️

@henryminton4760 Жыл бұрын

It makes me very happy to see 👀 you both making improvements on your home land..The hard work you all put into your home 🏡 land,will always pay off in the long run..I love ❤️ watching you two working together and that is what I call"real love ❤️ for each other..

@andygag Жыл бұрын

Wow!! You guys got so much done in one day!!! I'm sure you slept hard and deep that night!! LOL! Great video!!

@randydobson1863 Жыл бұрын

hello this off grid life its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

@miestrobewley5333 Жыл бұрын

You guys are doin great , don't second guess yourselves and keep up the great work ; before long , the task at hand will be done and you'll be ready to take on t&e next idea you have for an easier9 lifestyle off grid build

@Mfullen09 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great job guys! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

@mikepregont1658 Жыл бұрын

Way2go Katie ! muscling it 🎉

@davidjackman5773 Жыл бұрын

Good job, Katie! You guys are awesome.

@heatherd3660 Жыл бұрын

You guys are BEASTS! Once again you show such hard work and dedication to the task. Your animals will love their new home!

@juanitaespiricueta3863 Жыл бұрын

Greg and his imagination, gets the job done!

@davidfellowes1628 Жыл бұрын

This is neat arrangement for the animals. Well done.

@biogta76 Жыл бұрын

Always good to see folks working hard and making their dreams come true. My advice is a bit late, but I've learned the hard way to never put concrete around posts in the ground. I've never done the charring method, and I do think it really helps preserve wood if done well, but the problem in your case is that the concrete will just trap moisture and hold it against those posts. They will last longer than untreated posts set in concrete, but the best case is to use treated (or charred) posts set on top of a bed of gravel so the moisture drains. If you want to use concrete, then you need to make piers that extend above ground and then attach posts to that (so the wood doesn't sit in moisture). You'll be replacing those posts sooner than you'd like, but hopefully you'll still get at least 5-10 years out of them. Happy building!

@herbrotter Жыл бұрын

Whether you char the wood or purchase a wood post with some sort preservative for below grade contact, the acid from the concrete will start the decaying process. If you have to put the post in the ground, it is recommend to put some sort of sleeve on that part to protect it from the concrete acid, especially during the curing process. I have come across instance in timber retaining walls when the tie back was anchored to a CCA post in concrete that was rotten away. In the past, if I had to put a post in the ground (sometimes you have no choice), it was wrapped with a self sealing rubber membrane as the belt and suspenders approach. In addition, I would put couple of galavanted spike nails into the sides to aid in preventing uplift. Unless the concrete strength is 5000 psi or greater, moisture will pass thru the concrete. The key when you using the store brought 5000 psi ready mix bags, use the least amount of water in the mix or substitute some water with a Concrete Plasticizers. Rule of thumb, the more water you add, the weaker the concrete becomes and lowers the psi. As always, keep up the great work on your homestead. Looking forward seeing the finish siding on the house.

@JacksonDeath Жыл бұрын

Post support shoes would have been the best way.... there are some you can just dump into conrete and then attach the wood post to it. and if the wood rots away at some point you just replace it and then you are done (well still a lot of work....)

@dennismutz8221 Жыл бұрын

A little jealous, when I did my pole barn, it was just me. Lol. 63 years old,and I had to set all those beams myself. I had to get real creative.

@chipprice1174 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else would have equipment to do what you've just done. But a man and a woman doing this, WOW that's an accomplishment!

@normanwyatt8761 Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your OFF-GRID life after watching just one episode.........I just love watching a husband and wife working on a hard project together like barn building off grid........Kudos to you both........

@yanbu000 Жыл бұрын

Agreed and I love the gray dog too!

@glendajune9140 Жыл бұрын

@@yanbu000 Juniper 🥰

@garfieldfindlay1531 Жыл бұрын

I admire your work ethics. Cheers keep on Truckin. You’re doing a great job.

@ffc3476 Жыл бұрын

Wow great teamwork Be well be safe y’all

@MarkWayUp Жыл бұрын

now I'm tired just from watching you work so hard! :) good job - got a great helper there!

@barrywhitlock141 Жыл бұрын

That was hard work. Well done Katie. those beams were heavy but you managed to lift them. great teamwork.

@RolandLetendre Жыл бұрын

way to go on that lift Katie!!

@IVIITCH0 Жыл бұрын

Remember, when in a bind, you can always clamp and glue.

@TheNikitis Жыл бұрын

I'm a wheel barrel cement mixer myself. One suggestion that will greatly help you. Buy a cheap hoe. The angle spade on the hoe is perfect for mixing cement in a wheel barrel. It's like 3x easier to do, and i'm not exaggerating. You'll thank me later. P.S. I helped a while ago with the axe swinging tips ;)

@kayradford3793 Жыл бұрын

You two never cease to amaze me. I bet that soak in the bathtub felt good. 🇦🇺

@dorothyallen3614 Жыл бұрын

Wow those are heavy! Great job guys ❤

@dogit1840 Жыл бұрын

Way to go sticking it out and doing that heavy lifting. respect💥💥

@jameswulzen590 Жыл бұрын

terrific job kiddo's. Aloha from Kimo ( Jim) in Hawaii

@Adil-ug9ss Жыл бұрын

big up for you two specially this couragous lady..new subscriber

@robertdouglas4130 Жыл бұрын

Katie you are a beast! None of it OSHA approved 😂 . And the heaviest beam at the end of the day. This is why young people build houses etc. I have added on to my house 3 times all after work hours so I know exactly the hours you guys are putting in. So glad you are both safe after lifting those heavy beams.

@loucinci3922 Жыл бұрын

Wow! K you are amazing! Way to power thru the lifts. G, don’t let your best girl get hurt. Bark coming together . Well done. Thanks for sharing

@michaelcravens3767 Жыл бұрын

Looks great, have you thought to put in a rain water catchment system to collect water to irrigate the garden?

@ThisOffGridLife Жыл бұрын

We will definitely catch rain water off the roof

@frattler07 Жыл бұрын

Wore me out just watching you heft those mighty beams.

@keluargaganfais1027 Жыл бұрын

Peliharan ayam yang sangat banyak jadi petani dan peternak bagus sekali👍👍👍

@drthuntclub4153 Жыл бұрын

C-clamps are your best friend. Put one side up, then clamp it. Then raise the other side clamp it, not to tight. With a hammer it can be moved from side to side. It's a lot safer. I am building my cabin myself. One man, one tractor, bunch of clamps and a lot of thinking and planning before you do anything.

@markmckeachnie4484 Жыл бұрын

Lookin good 👍 .

@kray2001 Жыл бұрын

Way to go "Katie-girl" and Greg made me nervous on the top of the ladder..Glad God protected him!

@TheJimcrooks800 Жыл бұрын

My, my. You are so game Katie. Lifting those beams was a huge effort. Together you are a wonderful team and getting that barn structure (well, posts and beans) was an incredible task. SO well done. I hope you enjoyed the sweet slumber of exhaustion. Thanks for the videos, they are so engaging.

@lynnemac1402 Жыл бұрын

Great work the barn structure looks really good. That drill on the side of the road was a great find Gregg. Juniper has got so big she isnt far of Hinto's size.

@matthewrobertson6923 Жыл бұрын

Hard work but very rewarding when you look at what you’ve done. Great work!

@happyinfidel1 Жыл бұрын

Horry fruk Katie.. Good for you.. those last few feet.. And you did it.. good work..

@sandratweedale2579 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so brave, that was sketch but you soldiered through as always. Guess that’s what homesteading is all about eh? Very strong, proud young people carving out their future! An admirer from Ottawa

@hanshollander3745 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Germany from Kakenstorf Hans und Oci topp job it looks good❤❤❤👍👍👍❤❤❤

@ob1kamoody242 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a few suggestions of what that roof style is called. But I believe we have always called it a “ Salt Box” style.

@username3183 Жыл бұрын

That's a great descriptive name for it!

@richardtherrien7003 Жыл бұрын

You guys are quite the team

@user-uh4mg1xg5g 11 күн бұрын

A little late now, but for the future when you have that beam situation. Have a tool belt with a hammer and some spike nails. Then you can put a nail in the bean to hold it while you screw the one end and then go back and screw the first end.

@buddyreed2623 Жыл бұрын

Hello Katie and Greg. Great find on the auger. It looked like the more you dug, the better you were at it. With all of the wood you have, a ladder that is tall enough, for safety 's sake, could be fashioned. No animals or humans were injured or killed in the making of this video. Have good days!

@KODArunner Жыл бұрын

Ya know Greg, that auger drill would work great for planting carrots to grow fat and long! Now that the heavy work is done, you could have built an "A-Frame Hoist" to lift those beams into place!

@kevinscamera5574 Жыл бұрын

Ha ! I stood on top of a 6’ ladder in a video and got scolded several times, seems your viewers trust you more 😂. Been watching for a few months, enjoying your videos , thanks

@brucewitcpalek5120 Жыл бұрын

Well done !!

@user-lx4cb9cf5q Жыл бұрын

Not normally a UTube watcher but always interested in challenging construction situations. Found you guys a few days ago surfing and streamed a bunch. Really like what you have accomplished and your willingness to take on challenge after challenge under really difficult circumstances! Bravo. Two observations. A manual post hole digger and a couple of sets of one handed clamps have helped me through quite a few one man projects (my wife is not in Katie’s league). But I am sure you already knew that. Bravo!!!! Patrick

@graskeygirls3850 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂Greg talking with the screws in his mouth is hilarious!! So proud of you both!!!

@michaelbondick575 Жыл бұрын

Way to get it up Katie! 💪😉👍

@brendarice5287 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys 😘👍🏻💕loved the video 😘👍🏻💕

@eduardomontes1276 Жыл бұрын

Good job couple!!!!👏👏💪💪

@glengillis7775 Жыл бұрын

Your a strong lady Nice beams. Great job Greg Looking good for a barn.

@larrykluckoutdoors8227 Жыл бұрын

Great job helping out

@susiemurphy1476 Жыл бұрын

Ya'll a great team.

@joandovaston6573 Жыл бұрын

Katie you amaze me with your determination . A very lucky man you have great partnership….Cheers from Australia……….

@stevengullison410 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys

@pnowikow Жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@mikehomner4724 Жыл бұрын

Your animals are so lucky to have such caring owners! :):)

@mlutke4067 Жыл бұрын

Great gun show!! So excited for your barn! Going to be so nice for the animals!! 😎

@harrytaylor6854 Жыл бұрын

Yes i would imagine those beams are heavy well done guy's

@kennethsanders963 Жыл бұрын

when are you planning to put siding on you house? You should put bracing on the posts until the cement is dry.

@kirsten2607 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the roofline you were describing is called a clerestory. Nice job...this will be great for the animals 😃

@ellenmoraes3169 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Brazil. I love yours videos. Congratulations!!!!

@mikepagliei426 Жыл бұрын

Greg. You have an awesome wife and she’s a keeper😁. I know cause I have one myself. Love your videos.

@Belg1970 Жыл бұрын

I would cut the notch to where you want to lower the beam to without taking it down. Leave the screws/bolts in place and then just remove them once you have the notch cut out. A great way to hold a beam in place is to add a piece of 2x4 with a single screw and just swivel it into place once you have one side in place. Great job so far, just wonder why you don't use the tractor to lift them at least into position, then just muscle the last little bit?

@shauntib4313 Жыл бұрын

Now that’s a great tip!! 😊

@caroleL.3133 Жыл бұрын

You’re right that is a work out. Nice job 😎

@johnkirby6547 Жыл бұрын

Good job 👏 👍

@coralsancetta7242 Жыл бұрын

Great effort. You both work so hard to achieve.

@oleman490 Жыл бұрын

well girl I was gruntin for ya;;;lol;;;;hope it helped;;;;that last one was a booger;;;;bet that feller could have devised a way to use the front loader to lift beams in place;;;glad all went up with no drops;;;;I was plumb wore out by the time all was up;;;;thanks for sharing and as always a big thumbs up and keep em comin;;;;we be waitin

@dalefriday5496 Жыл бұрын

The type of roof structure you are building is called Clerestory. It's an off-set gable style which often will have windows in the off-set horizontal space (The short wall) between the two roofs that "don't meet" at the mid-point of the building. It is a very good look, and a good choice for your barn. You might even consider putting some fixed glass panels in that wall. It really helps with getting light into the barn while keeping out the weather. Good Job as usual!