REVEALING OUR NEW FLOOR PLAN!!!
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- We are ready to reveal the floor plan and design on our addition-- and so excited to share it with you! Framing is coming along great and even though it's not without a couple hiccups, we're making so much progress!
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REVEALING OUR NEW FLOOR PLAN!!!
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Mix saw dust with wood glue it will fill the hole and be as strong as the original board, just a tip which works well in the circumstances
Exactly! Place a piece of tape on the underneath side to hold the mixture in and remove after it dries!!
That’s exactly what I thought.
Yep. After all, what is OSB but just wood chips and glue!
Exactly, place a patch underneath and then fill the gap with either bondo or a mixture of wood glue and sawdust/wood chips
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Proper way to fix floor, go in cellar have a piece of floor measured about one to two inches bigger than hole. Screw it and glue under the hole. Fill hole above with either wood filler mix or wood glue and sawdust mixed. 😊
In my experience, if you have questions about a tree, then it should go now. It will only get harder and more expensive to get rid of it later. I definitely understand the appeal of keeping a large tree, but the more experience I have the more I have to admit that there is no such things as a questionable tree near a structure. If in doubt, it probably needs to go away.
Plant a couple of new trees to replace the one you remove. Just make sure they are in a safe place.
Totally agree with this statement. You can plant as many as you want for replacement, where you want them.
As a citizen conservationist, I would recommend calling in an arborist. They can advise you better than any of us. There may be ways to save the tree but if not at least you are working from experienced advice!
I live in Park City around 6500 feet elevation. I've seen trees that are leaning, fall onto homes and do a lot of damage. The tree survived last years snow, but eventually a leaning tree like that will have a branch or something give. The bigger the tree gets the harder it will be to remove and the more damage it will do if it fails. I'd definitely remove it sooner than later. Plant several new trees now in better locations. That way you aren't so sad when you finally decide it needs to go. Think of fire safety also. That might help you make a decision.
I agree remove it and plant more trees.
My husband is a worrier. We would need to get rid of the tree just so he doesn't WORRY every time it is really windy. There is no time like the present when Trent has the equipment to move big logs and to dig up the roots...along with plenty of soil to fill it in. So, yes, I would think that the tree would be best to go now. They could wait 20 years... but then it would be a problem. Just plant many trees around the property to somewhat offset all the ones you had to remove.
Look at Brandon and Grayson setting up all those time lapse shots while you guys were running errands. ❤ Great job guys!!!
Good morning ☀️ I would recommend remeasuring that window. Another thought, why don’t you have Brandon take the gas cans and fill them up in the morning on his way up to work? You could also have him take just two gas cans and fill them up every Monday and Friday., Until the equipment is full? Just a useless thought.
Never waste a trip.
This is a great idea.
Perfect solution. Make it a daily chore.
Brandon or Grayson could take the cans at the end of the day and fill them up on the way in the next morning.
@@jerrys634 I think Grayson drives a sedan. It might get fumed having a gas can in the trunk.
I love seeing Trent's sister and nephew there as part of the team.❤
Love Auntie Jennifer and how she plays with Leo. So happy she moved back. And with Grayson on the crew it’s so much extra help with experience. Happy for all of you.
Personally, I would use your existing bedroom as an office/guest room and have your bedroom next to his that way no work noise will disturb him no matter how late might end up working. At least whilst he is a toddler.
great idea!
I was thinking the same thing. The upstairs bedroom would make a really nice den/office and guest bedroom
and you could work and still have an ear for what is happening downstairs. Also, your bedroom could be near Leo so that you can be there for him in the middle of the night.
Just a thought, you could use the existing windows on the house, which you will be taking out and use them in the new addition?😊😊
I was thinking the same thing when they were explaining floor plan.
I had this same thought! It would provide privacy and if someone’s in the kitchen/living room it doesn’t wake up the other person.
Hey Trent, I have noticed what a hard worker your sister's kid is!! I bet you and Brandon have appreciated the help! Kudo's to this young man's Mom who obviously has raised him to understand the value of work, and doing things right!
Grayson sure is an unsung hero... what an asset to the team!! How lucky is Leo to get to have a wonderful relationship with all the family. You guys are an inspiration - truly!!
Take the tree out now and have some beautiful boards made out of it to use in your home. Or use it for firewood if you don't have the energy to use it artistically. Unlike in cartoons, most trees do not have a root like a carrot, they mostly have a fine root network where the underground structure is a mirror of the above-ground. So, the drip line of the canopy is usually where the underground roots are too. It looks like you didn't disturb that but you did take a bunch of earth out from below there, so the earth could slough. You could anchor the tree trunk uphill with a collar / guyline but that is a temp action - just take it out and end your worries. You can landscape when you know you're done building. Also remember wildfire safety - you really should have minimum 30 feet of space between your home and fuels.
Leo is soo lucky to be surrounded by even more family! Aunt Jennifer for the win 🏆
She's a bit of a chub
The problem with honouring friends with the title of aunt and uncle is that it undermines the special role family has and it teaches children to not value the specialness of the titles when friends move away because of life changes when family is forever.
@@smittyk7810Aunt Jennifer is Grayson's mom, and Trent's sister! Pretty sure that makes her Leo's blood relative Aunt! Unless you figure who qualifies as an aunt way different than I do??? 🙄
If that is the case then I retract my comment but stand on my opinion when it applies. Thanks for the heads up.@@charlotte50224
Remove the tree, so later you won't have a huge expense either fixing the house or trying to have it removed with a house in the way. Love it that Leo will have his own room. Every little boy needs his own room. Loving the layout. Keep up the good work.
Always keep big trees and trim it if you can, if you can't then get rid of it. Trees provide alot of shade and wind break and take 15 years to grow 20 feet.
Remove it. It's too close to the house and the hill makes it more dangerous
The tree should go. Otherwise you will always worry during high winds and heavy snow.
I rarely comment on your videos, but I thought I might today. Allie, while you're extremely talented, a great cinematographer, editor, with great talent in music selection. Trent is basically amazing. To think, he can go from carpentry, to excavating, to plumbing, to electrical, to roofing. is such a rare skill. (not to mention auto-mechanic, and climber. I would really love to know where he got all those skills. (Perhaps you should interview him in a future video.) You 2 are the epitome of a power couple.
I have been curious about this too. Please don't interpret this negatively: Trent was raised by a single Mom-Nurse. All the skills he is so competent in are typically learned from men in our society. So I do wonder who helped Trent to develop so many of these skills. Grandpa? If it was Trent's Mom, tell her I'm sorry for the question.😇
@@shebacat565 i am taking this question in the spirit that you intend. :)
Not having a man but having a hard working mother may have helped Trent decide what he wanted to learn.
He's known Brandon for a long time. It's possible his father was an influence.
Trent is also very driven and curious.
Allie has a personality to is both supportive and open to learning new skills.
She's not critical and allows him to make mistakes with security.
Trent learns from CZcams, too!
He's a sponge.
Being smart and adaptable helps.
So much goes into being the person Trent has become and he's not done.
Don't forget Grandma and Grandpa.
They have been a big influence in his life.
Trent may not have had a father right there, but he still had security, which gave him so many options when he grew up.
I'd call an arborist just to get a second opinion. Don't wait until the addition is done. He might say to cable it to anchors in the ground. BTW, how far back does the property line go?
I agree, check with an arborist right now before you build more!! If there was a fire, the tree would fall onto the house!!!
Absolutely, Contact an Arborist.....get an estimate if needed.....peace of mind is unmeasurable........there has been quite a bit of dirt that may have disturbed some roots but the real factor is not being able to tell the future. I would worry about your lives more than the structure.....meaning if there is any question of how stable that tree is or could be in the future.....SEND it to tree heaven. LOL
I would put Leo’s bedroom closer to you, is it going to be big enough for when he is a teen , it looks small, but that could just be the camera angle
By ALL means! Get that tree checked out ... like yesterday!! Not worth the risk.... but most importantly not worth wondering about! Wonder means your thoughts are divided. Find out! Clear that off your mind completely!!
Aw, my dad was a builder/carpenter, I have wonderful memories of the “scrap pile” of building blocks. Leo will likely ALWAYS respond throughout his life with the smell of sawdust equaling love.
These videos get better every time with the music, outdoor spectacular scenery (a Moose! What?!) and the storyline just flows. Oh, yeah. . .and, there's a build going on!!
Great job; really professional 🥳
Allie has always been awesome and professional!!
Suggestion JUST in case it gets cold before the window shows up ... my husband and I were in virtually the same spot during a huge remodel in Denver. Rather than board up the window opening (no light to work by) or letting in the brisk 20 degree weather; Joe made up a frame of 2x4s split in half. We stapled a transparent (well, actually more like translucent) heavy plastic tarp on each side (so there was a 1.5" gap between the "panes" of our window) and tacked that in to the rough opening. It was ugly, but surprisingly well-insulated and served to let in light and keep out the cold so we could continue working. Just an idea, just in case.
Wow your moving right along . Glad I got to see Leo this video. Great job guys
Great idea! Thermal Visqueen window. 😊
Great idea.
Great idea
👍🏽👍👍🏻
Honest question: I also live in the mountains. Most of us moved away for the nature and quiet. I know how loud neighbour’s construction can be echoing off the hills. Luckily our 3 new builds in the area were done in a season each by crews. It was noisy! But we knew only for a short time. Your project has been ongoing for 3 years. How do your neighbours cope with the three year constant construction noise? Maybe the homes very close to you are seasonal winter ski homes? Not judging just an honest question from a country mountain dweller in Canada. Live watching all of your videos since you started the build. Old lady living vicariously thru young folk building/Reno their country and off grid lives. If I were younger…….. 🤣 cheers!
Good questions.
Quite a bit does go on indoors after the outside stuff is done.
So happy you are adding a larger living room as well. I love Leo’s room and he gets a closet…. Sounds perfect! The current living room can become the dining room!!! Makes sense… perfect
Denise- that’s what I thought. Dining room.
That's also what I was thinking too! I know they like to have family over for holidays. And they always said that there was not enough room in the living room. So having it in the back makes sense. Then the sunroom on the side can be a true mud room and just a place for all their winter gear and coats and boots.
Has anyone ever mentioned a laundry shoot? Or a bigger laundry room? Just a thought❣️
Great episode. Time for a more formal schedule, and a formal to-do list posted on a wall. Also, time to post copies of the framing plans in a very convenient place so you reference them early and often. Start off each day with coffee and a brief safety review. End each day with a quick clean up. You're a crew now.
How far away is the master bedroom? Is the guest room close to the bathroom? Just wondering, also is Leo’s room big enough for another baby? 🌴🦋🌴
Great idea, that way the plan/schedule is clear to everyone and not just in Trent's head.
@@kathybarnum3970 The bathroom is between the guest room and Leo's bedroom. Most rooms are big enough for a baby if you shove them in together. That is a matter of opinion. If they are keeping the same master bedroom, then it is just up the stairs from the addition.
Why?🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷🤦♂️🤦♀️🤦
@@kathybarnum3970ofgs!!
Trent is showing MAD SKILLS on the excavater... Great Video.. Love the house tour.. TFS
Jennifer is so good with Leo. I can see his development taking off. Its also great that you have a stable person in his life caring for him.
Yes, and it's someone in the family! That's even better, 'cuz he'll grow up with her and Grayson! Can't get much better than that, eh?!
I think so too. And she looks to be a very happy and relaxed person.
I agree I heard Leo say walk..ask him to say the word..he's doing it..he'll be talking a storm on his way yr. birthday
She's a bit chunky
@@sunnydaze136you mean 2 year birthday
I love seeing what Leo's up to throughout the episode... anyone else notice that he's always "working" the same as the men, Dad, in particular? Today he was building with wood, as well as doing excavation "work". It is simply a JOY to see this! I hope you get some good advice from an arborist about the stability of the tree. Does Leo know his new bedroom yet? Would love to hear or see his reaction to that big news!!
Are you kidding? He's 22 months old.
Bondo! Use Bondo to repair the hole. I tried it to make some repairs on a rotted wood spot on our RV. Big fan of this product now!
I’m a Master Gardener, so I’m a big fan of trees. I have two thoughts on the big tree. First, the roots of the tree are stabilizing the hillside. Remove the tree and the roots will die, eventually destabilizing the soil on the hillside. Second, if you thin the tree canopy, it will lessen the potential snow load that the tree could carry. That will reduce the risk of the tree falling because of a wet, heavy snow.
If you decide to thin the tree, hire a registered arborist so you know they are doing it correctly.
Good luck, and thanks for the content!
Having Greyson has really made things go faster. He's so quiet though. Like Joel was in the beginning.
Place is looking great. You're more than doubling your square footage it seems.
Leo is like my grandkids. They don't say much until they're maybe 2 1/2 and then they start talking in conversational sentences. He's going to start blooming quick now. 😊
In my experience boys don't chatter much when little. Girls however are total chatterboxes! 😂😉😊
Remember the snow load on the tree as well as strong winds! Better safe than sorry!! Ask a professional!
All you need to do is ask yourself if you want the tree or your new addition with Leo’s room as is or with a tree in his room in the middle of winter…😮
I probably missed it but I don't remember seeing drain tile put in around the foundation. I think that would be very useful for rain and especially for Spring snow melt! I would recommend it going around both sides of the house with gravel to take the water all the way to the road.
too late 😆
They talked about doing this.. l hope they did it and just didn’t show it
yet another expensive mistake
great backfilling to ABOVE THE FOUNDATION, now all the rain and mud can flow onto new floor
Greyson is a very great addition to the team! ❤
When Ever you guys run errands, take the fuel cans & fill them up. Each time till both tanks are full AND you have FULL FUEL Cans b/c you just know you’re always going to need fuel for them. Especially in winter.
I would make that out side room your office and make Leo’s room closer to yours
I was thinking that lol
My thoughts, too.
For safety reasons, I agree with you.
I was thinking that also, Makes the office closer to the sunporch and puts Leo's room closer to the main bedroom.
Giant window in a kids room? that's dangerous from the weight of the snow. Yes swap rooms
Just had an 80 year old pecan tree fall into my house with 100 mph straight line wind storm here in Oklahoma in June…..nightmare for sure!! Say goodbye to the tree now…you have a whole hillside of mountains to see each day!!! Moved in 10 years ago and loved the huge tree…whole neighborhood looks so bare with it gone but I knew then it could be a problem and bury me in my sleep!! Still have another in my neighbor’s back that is worrisome as the wind mostly comes my way here!! Oh, the price of beauty when we build in nature!!
Have you thought of putting your bedroom in the new addition so you will be close to your baby. You could use your upstairs room for guest room and office.
Get Brandon 2 get fuel when he is on his way up in the mornings . Cheers from Canada!😁🇨🇦🔨
I’m still concerned about the drainage under the backfill. Our house had two sets of drain pipes in the back and we never had a wet basement.
When you dig in to the side of hill there are little springs running everywhere you should do a perforated drain pipe around the foundation and just on top of the footings, You don't want water for the winter running into your crawl space. building in the mountains is very different than in the city. just saying.
Yep. The drains should have been put in before the fill. More content for later though.
Yep I don't understand why there isn't any drainage.
French drains for sure!!
The plans were that drain pipes were to be on top of the concrete foundation at the base. At the base of it, the concrete was wider, than the upper portion of the concrete foundation, and that is where the drain pipes were to be put. Trent explained all of this several episodes back. Prior to when they had the exterior of the concrete water proofed. So I am guessing what ever company water proofed, likely already put in the drain pipes as well. They did not show much of that, since they were not the ones actually doing the work.
As for that tree. If the roots system is okay, the tree can be stabilized with cables, and have many more years of life.
When our house was finished. There where trees all around. But some apparently had roots disturbed. The following summer I was out in the side yard and one tree was blowing with to much sway and knew if it was to fall it catch the side of the house. It was downed the next evening. I'd say safe not sorry.
It’s looking really great. 👍🏻That baby has turned into a little boy so fast!
Let us human never forget, they aren’t in our yard, we are building homes in the wild critters territory LOL
Have a blessed week ahead😊
There are SO many opinions and suggestions here, but I think we all agree on one thing…You guys are all remarkable! Mondays and Fridays are two days of the week I always look forward to. That said, I also am happy for you when you take a day off.
What a professional framing Crew. Can’t believe the pace. Having a 3rd man really helps when Trent needs to do backfilling and grading.
It’s a race against the Snow which you will beat!
The progress is amazing and also great to see subscribers giving ideas in the comment section!
Trent, that tree can be saved easily & inexpensively with cables/hardware, cement anchors & a few holes in the tree & ground safely and you've got all the equipment & skills to master it yourself! I'll get back to you in a timely manner......🌲💪👍🤠
TAKE A STEP BACK and either hire it done or put a cover over your deck. Remember last year the snow was so deep you could barely plow through it! Plan ahead! Fantastic video. Having another hand on deck has been fabulous and Grayson is such another hard worker! Sure has made a huge difference how fast things get done! 👍💕❤️👍
Allie had mentioned having something at least over the front doors when they were first building and Trent just dismissed her suggestion. Now, there is no time for the three of them to get the addition built and a roof over the deck before mountain snow begins
I haven't seen enough of the _threatening_ tree, but if you are concerned about wind damage or ice load, maybe it could be made less threatening by removing a little of the sail in the tree?
Love that you get to see moose regularly! So cool!
Have you ever thought about getting a couple of 55 gallon barrels and mounting them on a rack about 4 or 5 feet high for gasoline? Need a gas hose attached with l a lock on it. That is the way we did it on the farm. There is usually a company nearby that has a tanker truck that will come & fill them. Would be convenient even if you didn't have all the equipment.
Years ago we had a huge tree very close to the back of our house that wasnt too stable but we loved it for shade and enjoyed cool picnics under her. The tree experts somehow wired it up and made it safe, it stayed for many more years. Hoping you can save your tree.
I would suggest turning your loft into your office. Your living room into a dinning room. An have your family room back where the walls aren’t up yet.
Also since your siding isn’t that old. Are you guys gonna recycle it and just rehang it?
Two ideas: When you get to a decision gridlock, just stop and eat a cookie. Second, how about divide and conquer. One guy on the excavator (we know who) backfilling while the other 2 work on framing.
It’s great to finally see the layout. I would have put the closet in Leo’s room at the back of the house, with another window at the front so he can see people coming and going. With just one large window on the side he will not be able to see much during winter except the snow piling up against it.
Your team and Wild Wonderful Off Grid are absolutely crushing your builds and both are racing to get closed in before the weather turns...love watching it all ❤❤❤🎉
Yes ! It's crazy watching both of them racing to get it done ! Crazy good !
Cable to a couple anchors on the back side of the tree. Place the anchors high up on the sloping side hill.
Collar the trunk about 1/2 way up, and run the cables 90 degrees to the vertical of the trunk. String lights for Christmas 😂🤓👍
I've been waiting for the floor plan. Can't wait to see the rest of the details. You guys got a lot done. The perfect crew with family, including Brandon.
I am wondering the roof slopes, considering the snow load and how it accummulates snd builds up along the the outside of the walls.
And I'm wondering how the extension connects to the other part of the house visually, what the roofline will be doing. Definitely not going to be a cookie cutter house, but its own unique design.
Guys plant a new tree further away from the house but protect it well against possible fire's. sorry for the dark reflection but safety for all. suc6 from holland
Love the new hat Grayson !!🤩
if the decision is to remove the tree(which is probably the right choice) have something made from it, a table top or a turned lamp, even blocks for Leo.
Order heated stair pads so your stairs are safer and you don’t have to shovel so much. The one in front of your door did an awesome job last year . Just a suggestion to make your winter a bit easier.
Everything, is looking fantastic and I have no doubt you’ll have it roughed in by snow season….The guys are knocking it out!
Am curious as to why you don't move into the downstairs bedroom so you're close to Leo - you're about as far away as you can get staying in the mezzanine. That way you could make the mezzanine the office/guest bedroom.
Having had a tree on my house after a hurricane, I would said definitely check with an arborist. Maybe beefing up support for the tree would work as suggested below. Good luck!
I would love to see a simple diagram of the full floor plans. When I was a kid, I loved to study the floor diagrams in my grandmother's Better Homes and Gardens magazines.
“Brandon : heyyy I’m not in there” 🚪 😂 lolz I chuckled for a good 2 min 🤭
The Tree. I have seen so many trees that top over in wind with a root base of 20ft in diameter. Every year you have heavy snow too. There is No Doubt what direction it is falling. My vote is to remove it! Then plant 5 extra trees on you lot. Blessings on your huge new edition.
Thanks for explaining the posts. I finally understand the purpose of those odd little squares of concrete in the crawlspace.
called "footings"
Fast progress, very nice teamwork. Now the ground at tree height drops rain right into the deck
After sealing the wall from the outside with tar, hard Styrofoam is placed. The acidity of the soil will destroy the tar over the years. Also keep the concrete wall dry and not frozen...French drains at different heights are desirable
I'm so excited for this addition. I agree with Allie that that back wall - move out more fill so you have more room to get a vehicle back there to clear snow, pressure clean, etc. You made it sound like there is a second floor on this side as well. I would love to see the concept art. However, these small reveals are keeping us glued so keep em coming. The absolute joy when Allie says Leo's Room was felt through the screen. Trent & Co are doing a fabulous job (says my non expert in building self).
You all are rock stars!
Another example of why wearing your gifted construction helmets is when the siding board fell below putting a hole in the flooring & luckily didn’t hit Grayson on the head.
What's left to say that lots of folks have already said? You all are AWESOME! Every one of you plays an important role is this family build! Much love to you guys!
No windows? No problem. Don’t cut out the windows after sheeting the sides yet. Keep up the good work!
Good morning Trent and Allie! That big moose was really cool! I love your cheerleading, narration, music selection and editing. Allie you do it all so well! I love it when Trent turns to the camera and either explain something, says “Oops”, showcasing Leo’s window (like Vanna) or dealing with back filling?
“That Is NOT good!” Hole in the floor…now what?
It is so fascinating to see the progress and how quickly it appears on the video. You guys work so hard. I wish the videos could be twice as long. Hate to have to wait until the next one to see what has transpired!!
Do you have a life?
It must feel incredibly satisfying to build your son his bedroom.....and a whole house for your family.
I’m not a minute in and Trent has me holding my breath! 😂
You could also use baking soda and superglue. The mix hardens and can be sanded and drilled into. Alan
😮wow. Never knew that interesting info. ❤ Like it.👍
You guys are amazing. I love watching your build and when do you find time to edit videos. I get tired watching you all. Thanks for sharing your lives. I admire your ability to recognize a mistake and take care of it. Leo is so cute and love that smile. You have 2 amazing helpers. You are blessed to have them. Thanks again for sharing your journey. I also appreciate that you do not say “oh my God”. That is a big reason I have continued to watch you and Trent. Thank you.
Looking at the back fill, I think you should have put in drain tile and backfield with gravel for drainage, also I think you filled a little high, you don't want water retained against the siding. The drain tile and gravel help prevent hydraulic pressure on the wall.
Thank you Allie, Trent, Leo, Frank, Leka, Brandon, Jennifer and Grayson. 😊 What a talented awesome team you all are!😊 Wouldn't change a thing! I just wait anxiously for the next video, knowing that I will again be enchanted for another 30 mins!! Take care all! 💌 🙋♀️🚐 🌏
@trent_and_allie.... ⚠️REPORTED AS SCAM⚠️
You need to get heavy duty external aluminum shutters for the windows where the snow builds up.
Love little Leo, love the scenery and love watching your videos ♥️♥️♥️
You could use stainless cable anchored on the uphill side of the tree.
So exciting!! I keep saying that, but it really is! And to have Brandon and Grayson is such a blessing!! Love the floor plan! 🎉🎉🎉
I can't believe the siding went right thru the floor? Thankfully only the floor😮 . Amazing work you all are doing. ✌❤🙂
Glad to see Trent is putting his arm around Allie, again, at the end of the video.
Thought, I wouldn't put a closet on an outside wall. Better to put bathroom window toward the back and put closet on the other side. Some thing's I would have definitely done different. Bathroom next to kitchen is ALWAYS a big no. Love the channel, love you guys. Monday's and Fridays can't come quick enough.
Love to see walls going up!! Sooooo satisfying!! Great job! Leo is getting cuter every minute!! Hope all has a blessed week!!
Yeah a good call on Allie’s part to backfill before it rains an it all becomes a quagmire to operate the equipment in. Amber Trent needs to promote her to the project PM, to make sure all things are considered when scoping out the days or weeks work. Did the drain for the basement area get built out with all of the gravel yet? Maybe something to consider before the fall rains arrive.
To patch hole in floor you need a advantec welder you find it by the board stretcher
May I suggest you find a way to tie the big tree in a secure manner. That might be the security and peace of mind you need. All the best to you and thank you for the entertainment :)
Looking great guys! Looking forward to more excavating! So interested to see how the landscape turns out!
24:47 why was that the sexiest thing I think I ever heard Trent talk to Allie.... I don't know why but the unity of togetherness the way he said "You and I" was a picture worth a thousand words.... Hit me right in the feels.
So much framework done in this video. Allie is looking very excited with the progress so far. great teamwork .
Put a metal support bar up against the big tree, and make it look like a sculpture with lights so it fits in and looks good
If the windows don’t come in before it is suppose to snow, you can do polyethylene on the outside and inside and it would get you through the winter as that’s what we had to do in Fairbanks area homesteading.
When I used to have machines on various job sites I hired local fuel supply companies to deliver diesel / gasoline on a weekly basis directly to site as long as the weather allows. See if you can set that up for yourself? Immeasurable productivity / morale improver. Get help where you can and it makes sense! You can also lease a onsite diesel tank with pump if that makes sense weather wise.
Can't WAIT to see what the finished roof-line back there will look like as it's joined up with the existing one! Love the floor plan!!!
I watch a CZcams channel, Good Simple Living. They wanted a natural log home when they built. But they recognized that there was a lot of forest where they live. They purchased a cement product that looks exactly like large logs. Beautiful. It'd be perfect for this home.
Such progress! What about asking Brandon to fill jugs of diesel at the end of the day and he can just bring them back in the morning. I like Trent’s idea with the transfer tanks on the truck. Is there a second story in the addition?
Get a good arborist ( i.e. one who believes in keeping trees if at all possible but not to the danger of people) to check out the health & position of trees on your property! It may cost a few hundred $$$ but well worth it!
It’s so exciting to see the layout. What a team you have going on there! 😊