Diagonal board cedar subfloor in our off-grid office // E139

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Cedar floor joists and cedar subfloor are anchored atop the root cellar walls to create the base for our off-grid office. We also install our IBC tote water tanks before the joists are installed so we can have an abundance of potable water on demand.
Episode 139:
0:00 - Cleaning used IBC tote tanks
11:24 - Bulkheads for IBC totes
22:45 - Connecting two IBC totes
28:30 - Moving totes with a CTL
33:11 - Organizing sawmilled cedar
35:45 - Cedar floor joists and rim joists
43:12 - Straighten floor joists
49:19 - Diagonal board subfloor with cedar
58:03 - Future thoughts
1:06:00 - Outtakes

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@rogerdudra178 27 күн бұрын

You have a good attitude. "One down, 48 to go."

@chrisbartlett6022 Ай бұрын

Fandabbidozy, looks great. Got you own Dance Floor on top of your mountain 🙂 Also like the no head bump modification.

@darmst9940 2 ай бұрын

Great job, John. I love the fact that you are sharing your time with us....Looks like Meg has lost some weight.

@fredkidd3720 2 ай бұрын

If you're not connecting the tanks right away, be sure to plug the pipes to keep the mice out of them!

@robfox5892 2 ай бұрын

Amazing progress guys! Chins up! Don't lose sight of how far you come! You totally got this! Your property is looking beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.

@jangiesler4374 2 ай бұрын

Great to see the dynamic duo working together again! Jon, I love that you plan everything so well. Add a board so you won't bang your head in the cellar. Using your brewer to clean the water totes. Can I make a small request? Kids grow so much during these years, can you give us a shot of the girls every once in awhile? Last time we saw one they had grown a foot. Love the bonus footage!

@WalnutsandWineberries 2 ай бұрын

You bet Jan - nice to hear from you. Summer school will be helping me build over the summer. They will be carpenters and learn a ton in no time.

@Harryrcb 2 ай бұрын

Guys I love your outtakes keep those coming

@robinpearson4583 2 ай бұрын

John, Before you remove the bracing battens under the joists, suggest you invest in blocking between the joists employing the battens as guide for alternate screwed in spacer blocks. Just as a 'belt and braces measure' that I've seen many other craftsmen employ on their structures. Just trying to be helpful as ever. Regards Robin....

@madal55 2 ай бұрын

Or leave the braces in.

@oldcountry220 2 ай бұрын

Make a joist twister use an 18” upright sandwiched between two side pieces es simply slide onto joist move L or R to straighten joists simple old school contraption that works effortlessly.

@bryankallaugher Ай бұрын

Thank you for the time lapses. They were great. Loved the music, reminded me of an 80’s montage!

@clint4472 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful subfloor

@MrStanmathews Ай бұрын

I'm sitting here with my popcorn and adult beverage hoping to see another video tonight. Four weeks is a long time to share your progress. Keep up the good work and I'll work on my patience.

@allthings2allmen 2 ай бұрын

I'm really happy for y'all every step of the way. You are an inspiration to me. John keeps me laughing! that cedar is gorgeous and I can only imagine how great it smells. Great Job! Before ya know it the house will be done. It might seem like a long time now, but that's how it always is. At least y'all enjoy the process and your making good family memories!

@angelsteiner6756 2 ай бұрын

That cedar!!😍 So exciting to see your office building coming along. Great work Jon! We took notes on how to clean out IBC totes, a towel - genius! - we got a connection in our neck of the woods for some & it's almost time for us to get them & get our water collection system started. Bryce finished our RV shelter last week. Hi Meg! It was good to see you.

@WalnutsandWineberries 2 ай бұрын

If you remember, I used one to store some water when I was doing all the block work. At the time, I figured what's the harm if there's a little oil residue. Well, it made a mess of the interior of the container. My advice is to clean them immediately when you get them and don't use them until you do. They are by far the most economical way to store water. Good to hear from you!

@36oldsaussiecoupe 2 ай бұрын

Good job , 1st step of many to come, Wow John where did you find the Meg, what a great find 😂

@user-on5kl8fy7p 2 ай бұрын

Hi there love your channel and I love the love between you and your wife and family looks like it’s love all round ❤

@Nena84734 2 ай бұрын

That is so cool, what a great job John! It actually looks a lot bigger, it’s going to be an awesome space, no doubt about that!

@rogerdudra178 27 күн бұрын

Doing the flooring at a 45 degree angle is a very good idea to me.

@Nena84734 2 ай бұрын

Love the out takes, always funny!

@nigelgrant9693 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe you're fighting with this you have air water and a pressure washer I did mine wash it and leak it all out with the large drain out again pleased with it all after all these weeks🎉congratulations guys

@micky8912 2 ай бұрын

I miss you Meg :) , Maybe "next" Time lay the tote on the side so you don't have to stretch as far. Bridging between the joists will help stiffen up the floors and help take out the bows.

@rogerdudra178 2 ай бұрын

YOU MADE YOUR OWN FLOOR!

@morgansword 2 ай бұрын

All things considered, best wood for anything like this is cedar. Smell is terrific, moth proof, and only a rock will last longer as for any kind of rot issues. You are so correct... everyone needs a lady like Meg. Handy as a pocket on a shirt and plumb prettier than a speckled rooster.. maybe I should of said, movie starlets, best leave now .... "There's a new queen in this town"!! I've seen many carpenters use a screw or nail plus their hammer to move or take the twist out of a board... any better?? Who knows, you have something that works and never need apologize for that. Now if Meg had come with a endowment of John D. Rockefeller, troubles would be over for water.... they can afford to drill to china, then have tea water sent hot to the house/LOL

@rogerdudra178 2 ай бұрын

I've been studying about very big people of long ago called giants by us. You're being watched.

@user-ue4uv9ny7y 2 ай бұрын

You look even prettier with your hair down Meg😮.

@bethbale956 2 ай бұрын

You two were a hot mess working on those holes! Made me laugh. But ya got it!

@johnny-jr5iz 2 ай бұрын

Nice job but curious why not use the framing gun instead of all the screws

@madal55 2 ай бұрын

Lucky you. Got the real Meg AND the fantasy Meg!!!!

@rogerdudra178 2 ай бұрын

I brewed beer in Bozeman for about 5 years. Rocky Raccoon's Crystal Honey Ale.

@user-nt7vi7cl6e 2 ай бұрын

Don't worry Meg your not showing anything since you were so worried about ❤❤

@leisureshoot 2 ай бұрын

is your door wide enough to for the tanks, in case one ever develops a leak and you need to replace it?

@PeaceIntheValley 2 ай бұрын

exactly. replacement need not be an afterthought.

@WalnutsandWineberries 2 ай бұрын

Didn't want the doorway that big just for that purpose. There are two, so if one fails, it will give us time to get different tanks that fit through the doorway. There are a lot to choose from. Figured I'd go with the most economical solution at this phase since we had easy access to just lower them in.

@MrStanmathews 2 ай бұрын

I would have used the grabber. Oops, Jon just said to use the grabber.

@genegreear4183 2 ай бұрын

Jon it worried me you were straight lining those boards without a push stick. Good way to loose a finger or like my dad. Two of them.

@darmst9940 2 ай бұрын

You could use a hot piece of tubing to burn a hole.

@phud9657 2 ай бұрын

👍👍

@rogerdudra178 2 ай бұрын

Birds will go where ever food is found.

@PeaceIntheValley 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a good hoe-down platform!

@highway7562 Ай бұрын

👍

@user-md6pt9my2t 2 ай бұрын

I have your cordless Nailer, I found that Grip-Rite nails bend about 3/4 inch from being driven into the wood, I'd have to hammer the nail head back straight the then finish with hammer( 3 inch ring shank & 2 inch ring Shank ) I used Paslode nails,,, Paslode 3-In X 0.12-In 30 Degree Hot-Dipped Galvanized Ring they do not bend like the Grip-Rite, Just sharing my experience with bending Grip-Rite nails, PS adjusting the depth gauge on the Nailer did nothing to help stop the nails from bending .

@Mr19chuck49 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊

@janicekelley4020 2 ай бұрын

Got to be first to give you a like

@MrStanmathews 2 ай бұрын

Turn it upside down and drill from underneath.

@rico1319 Ай бұрын

Don’t forget the noggins John! Crossbracing man!! And please John use a push stick not your fingers!!

@mortenmyhrmoen7592 2 ай бұрын

🇳🇴👍👍👌

@user-je4by3lg2i Ай бұрын

Lay it on the side

@djaspurh 2 ай бұрын

If you do your house floor like that, glue down the floor boards then nail them down.

@WalnutsandWineberries 2 ай бұрын

You think nails because of shear strength?

@PeaceIntheValley 2 ай бұрын

@@WalnutsandWineberries I think it's the glue he's referring to more than the attachment method. My son just built a house and the floors have a tendency to squeek because the contractor didn't glue the subfloor.

@mjh123crh 2 ай бұрын

Not being a negative Nancy but you should use CPVC for potable water...

@WalnutsandWineberries 2 ай бұрын

It's a good debate topic. Just to explain my thinking: I think PVC only leaches when it's exposed to higher temperatures. Not to mention, the water is straight from the well. No chlorine or any chemicals like in public water.

@Bob_Adkins 2 ай бұрын

@@WalnutsandWineberries Not to worry, PVC is more than good enough, and gets better with age. If in doubt, drink bottled water for a month then start using it for drinking and cooking. Outgassing is very low, but highest when brand new. There is almost no outgassing or leaching in a couple of months.

@mjh123crh 2 ай бұрын

@@WalnutsandWineberries PVC allows the growth of algae with any type of water.

@rogerdudra178 27 күн бұрын

You are going to know the specifics of everything in your house.

@ItmeitmeitJB Ай бұрын

Soon?

@elliejackson6907 Ай бұрын

Guys, Jon has a lot on his plate. I think he will want to show us the finished (or almost) building. While the frame of the structure might seem to go up quickly, it is the all the fiddley bits that take the time. This is especially true now that he is primarily doing it on his own, since Meg has her job and the household to manage. Jon won't want to rush the finish just to throw content out there. It is not going to happen. The man has pride in his work. I wouldn't be surprised if the next video is up to a fortnight off.😄

@rogerpritchett7183 Ай бұрын

I have to say I am waiting in great anticipation for the next episode. It will be a great relief from all the political stuff going on. Thank you for taking us along on your adventures. I am working on my patience too. I can’t stop checking every few hours even with notifications set.

@jlhaslip Ай бұрын

That cedar sure looks good. Especially underneath. Back in the day, we would add subfloor just like this, add a layer of tar paper and then a second layer of subfloor running the opposite direction. The paper stopped dirt falling down into the basement. Then plywood became the product of choice. Cheap builders used OSB or particle board which failed when they got wet.