Root Cellar Build / Possible Storm Shelter?

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@vickiwood9192 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 9 ай бұрын

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

@ketopower 6 ай бұрын

Amen❤

@kelliott7864 4 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.

@jphickory522 5 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@thomasroth4695 2 ай бұрын

Expanding clay deff ruined alot of places. Nice call

@tickcreekranch 15 күн бұрын

Yes, great advice, hopefully this works until I can encapsulate the structure in concrete and steel.

@pdmundt 5 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.

@imaniumojamay4577 11 ай бұрын

THIS my friends is what America is all about.

@tickcreekranch 11 ай бұрын

Yes sir!

@janvanruth3485 6 ай бұрын

advertising dewalt tools...

@theoriginalmonstermaker 8 күн бұрын

Is there some reason you couldn't do this exact same thing practically ANYWHERE?

@hollythomas3066 5 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 3 ай бұрын

maybe a showel and axe? :)

@alypayne1647 3 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 3 ай бұрын

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

@Musickfreakbrown 2 ай бұрын

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

@tickcreekranch Ай бұрын

We have a electric chainsaw and prybar in there just in case😁

@baldbastardo 3 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 3 ай бұрын

We bust some chops around here!😅

@l0andcounting Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@jenniferkleine4713 Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! It's nice to see men being men. Doing what it takes to care for and protect their family. Amazing build!

@ConcernedCitizen-ut9fi 5 ай бұрын

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

@shadowdemon13 5 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 5 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 3 ай бұрын

@@tickcreekranch definitely would love to see a update!

@tickcreekranch 3 ай бұрын

@@AddictOfLearning Yes! We need to!

@Theiliteritesbian 3 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.

@riverannie7 Сағат бұрын

Well done ! One of the best constructions I have watched and yes, Red Cedar is amazing. You must be carpenters besides ranchers You are all very invested in the project. I hope your family stay safe Best wishes from Massachusetts

@stevecastro22 11 ай бұрын

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

@tickcreekranch 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve

@the_schan 3 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 3 ай бұрын

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

@victoriaroe8977 2 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 2 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

@WeSeeThruTheLies 4 күн бұрын

That was freaking awesome!

@lydias2801 5 ай бұрын

Truly impressive design and workmanship. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video

@splender88 11 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.

@tymz-r-achangin 5 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 4 ай бұрын

Put in plumbing

@Angeredbobbin 6 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.

@CHICOB4261 10 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 10 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 9 ай бұрын

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

@trashdog88 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful work

@CabinGRL 8 ай бұрын

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

@sandraburke1258 2 ай бұрын

Really Dad you called them Still Stupid after they worked their asses off helping you--GEEZ

@tickcreekranch 15 күн бұрын

We aren’t a bunch of sensitive snowflakes around here. I’m sure theres a safe space somewhere for you to hide.

@sawsurgeon 2 күн бұрын

@@tickcreekranch Bravo my good man... This comment alone is worthy of a sub! Bless'ns, Tedd

@user-bc6cl5qk9p 5 ай бұрын

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

@sewinglady9892 Ай бұрын

That is the fanciest, most well built root cellar I have ever seen!!

@KGTiberius 5 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 5 ай бұрын

Great info thanks.

@MinnieSpencer 4 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.

@j.g.7054 6 ай бұрын

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

@ketopower 6 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 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a perfect spot.

@JeremiahandFamsFarms-hp3fb 7 ай бұрын

Cool build! thanks for sharing guys

@roylec 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful video - thanks. Very beautiful build and heartwarming to see the whole family working on the projects. You are a very lucky man. Personally, I would have installed a long pipe for incoming air ventilation, rather than a grill in the door/entryway. The key to storing product is temperature and darkness. Having a pipe in the floor for incoming air that follows a U path to the surface makes sure there is not even a hint of light. If you ever get to make this change (unlikely I know), site the incoming air source in the shade and filter it to prevent insects getting in. Anyway, beautiful work and it was an absolute pleasure watching this film. I hope to visit Missouri one day, you’ve bumped it up the bucket list.

@tickcreekranch 24 күн бұрын

We appreciate it. There is a roof vent we somehow didn’t show in this video 😁 Most of the time the door vents are plugged with foam and removed one at a time on a as-needed basis to control venting. So far so good. Definitely could have made some design changes that would have made it better, but overall pretty pleased. Thanks Roy

@abigailgerlach5443 6 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!

@bertrandfonteyn7086 6 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.

@gracelifehomestead7634 5 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@francismcclarnon1115 Ай бұрын

I’m amazed at your skills!

@Ukepa 15 күн бұрын

beautiful video... the filming, design and building were spellbinding!!!

@tickcreekranch 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@toddtomaszewski4626 6 ай бұрын

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

@MarlenevT 6 ай бұрын

I'm impressed. Good Job.

@cindypendleton7901 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful workmanship.

@jameswilliams8372 11 ай бұрын

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

@broatehra6552 5 ай бұрын

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

@TheTruthisalive 4 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.

@swithers00 10 күн бұрын

Wow! Beautiful!!

@darrellbrown8547 10 ай бұрын

That will be there forever. Great job!

@brigandboy1425 4 ай бұрын

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

@mariatorres9789 4 ай бұрын

It'll help w/ rot & termites.

@teriguerin8371 6 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 6 ай бұрын

Howdy neighbor

@norcalcracks 11 ай бұрын

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

@ruidadgmailcanada8508 7 ай бұрын

And no distracting background music! 😊

@cindyb8856 4 ай бұрын

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

@christasmicroflowerfarm2695 9 ай бұрын

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

@montanaskye3227 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@snosurf420 5 ай бұрын

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

@tickcreekranch 5 ай бұрын

Yes, it smells amazing in there with the cedar 👍

@denisewilson8367 9 ай бұрын

Another great video on the cellar/shelter.

@michaelmccarthy4962 Ай бұрын

Awesome plan, awesome vision! Stay safe!!

@proudgrandma138 11 ай бұрын

Unbelievable! You blow away building channels I watch. 👍👍 I should hav married a carpenter. 😂

@tickcreekranch 11 ай бұрын

Lol! Thank you Grandma

@DannyCreech 9 ай бұрын

Looks solid! Loved the door latch.

@R4N21 5 ай бұрын

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

@LegacyFarmandHomestead 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to build one of these on my homestead.

@sueramsey7031 21 күн бұрын

Excavator man is GOOD!!!

@tickcreekranch 21 күн бұрын

Lol

@donnavorce8856 6 ай бұрын

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

@pjsparks3810 5 ай бұрын

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

@tickcreekranch 5 ай бұрын

Just good editing lol

@FioreAnello 6 ай бұрын

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

@tickcreekranch 6 ай бұрын

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

@h.s.6269 6 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 5 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.

@FloridaGirl- 6 ай бұрын

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

@lairdcummings9092 6 ай бұрын

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

@joebonomono5078 6 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 6 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?

@FulbrightFarmstead 4 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.

@johndestories9550 5 ай бұрын

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

@alabamacountry9127 25 күн бұрын

So nice. Hard to find men like this I think. Awesome work!❤✅️🇺🇸💪

@Z71Ranger 5 ай бұрын

Looks Great... Well built cellar...

@johnbeard7404 5 ай бұрын

Remarkable. Thank You.

@imaginethis9 4 ай бұрын

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

@jazz5132 Ай бұрын

What a nice solid build. Well done men.

@mccardieclan1755 5 ай бұрын

Nice build, Thanks for sharing !

@tickcreekranch 5 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@bevfitzsimmonds3382 24 күн бұрын

Well done, and thankyou. God bless.🙂👍

@tickcreekranch 24 күн бұрын

You’re welcome👍

@carolewarner101 6 ай бұрын

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

@heidipustelniak652 4 ай бұрын

Great job! Enjoyed watching it!

@Tomc8030 5 ай бұрын

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

@nicholaswillcox 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful build.

@donnobles5272 5 ай бұрын

Great job!

@kathywaters5491 18 күн бұрын

Awesome job

@talinor1618 7 ай бұрын

Very cool!!!

@paperchaser9565 6 ай бұрын

Looks fantastic

@Jared_Albert 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very interesting and informative

@overlordsshadow 5 ай бұрын

So epic and beautiful!

@JB-mf1zc 23 күн бұрын

Mighty fine job !!! God Bless!!!

@tickcreekranch 23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@makingitmatters9587 6 ай бұрын

Great project - gave me some good ideas

@Tree.house424 3 ай бұрын

Amazing 👏

@jonathonscott4837 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so jealous.

@cabinfevernanna5897 Ай бұрын

Very nice!

@mollymorris623 Ай бұрын

Stupendous build!

@lynngarvie2065 Ай бұрын

That's a sweet build I have been wanting to build one maybe this will get me going on it

@michaelmcnees5695 4 ай бұрын

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

@user-bc1my2ci7k 3 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.

@ThWind81 24 күн бұрын

That's the best built shroom growing setup I've ever seen.

@alicecowan3499 4 ай бұрын

Amazing!❤

@retrospectgaming8754 5 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@karenvonborstel627 4 ай бұрын

Great job. Love it.

@-the1b4u- 5 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 5 ай бұрын

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

@tickcreekranch 5 ай бұрын

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