BIG DECK ENERGY - Offgrid Cabin Build Ep.48
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2 tier deck looks sweet. Nice improv. When you have a party, there can be a vip level, and a level for those who only brought old leftover potato salad. You'll need a bouncer.
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Holy Woodness Deckness baby!!!! Everybody loves a nice gap!!! We can never get enough. The deck is looking amazing and you getting a lot of work done by yourself. I think you could probably do a nice landing that turns to a 45° landing from deck to deck should be unique and not too hard to build. Hope you’re learning about solar and wind energy while taking pics and videos of it for work. Thanks for keeping us entertained and keep getting after it.
If you go from the corner of the lower deck to about 3 feet away from the upper deck, you could make a continuous deck that goes to a staircase to the upper deck and I think that would give you continuity between the 2 spaces. Also, if you’re doing railings, I think, the braided metal going through the posts woodwork all the way around from the lower deck to the upper deck and would look really sharp
The Circus and Parade is back. Thank Goodness
Lowering the deck is so damn smart!! Woulda never ever in a million years thought of it
Always eager to see what you do. Keep learning and having fun.
Very cool! Yes those looked like termites to me.
The best way to learn is by making mistakes, and learning from those who have made those mistakes already. Making a public record of them is a very brave thing. So, a big "thank you" from those of us who are too chicken to do that, but still get to enjoy your work!
Well said! Hahahaha somehow that makes me feel better!
@@WoodnessGoodness no one actually knows the right way, till they've done it wrong a few times.
Oh man, that looks great!
Very inspiring! Great job and keep it up!
Great start on this deck. Thanks for sharing
Awesome episode! So glad you're back 🎉. Love the progress!!
Loved the Harry Potter reference at the start. Drop deck will look dynamic and dramatic as! Good choice.
crushing it as always! love from Vancouver, BC
Thanks
Ugh dude what!!!! Thank you for that! Holy smokes! Can I send you a thank you?!
Thanks mate. You’ve given me loads of laughs. Love your attitude and humour. G’day from Oz.
You are a legend.
Great episode !!
Graham! For the love of Pete, get yourself some gloves for humping that lumber around! Trust me... you'll thank me later! So will your hands.. wait.. what? :)
Oh! And the tiered deck idea is sa-weetness!
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Please look into treating the raw lumber against termites...
Epic deck! 😊
Love the decks they are so important
It is starting to really look good.👍🏻
A little barrel sauna build for that corner would be cool! build a deck platform for it 👍
Blackberry drive thru patch! New favorite. ❤
Yes. Baby (nymph) ones
Will you have to extend your deck to the right to accommodate the step-down?
Yessiree Bob, deck looks great! Impressive foot catch too 👊🏻
That was a good days accomplishment!
Your intro music is rocking. Much better than the gentle guitar strumming most cabin builders use.
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Every time I see you nailing hangers I keep thinking how you need one of those M12 palm nailers.
Loving your work and videos. A deck is really the only wood based project I have completed. Can't beat a good deck.
I’m sure there are 10 ways to do everything when it comes to construction…as far as I see you are doing a great job even if you make a minor mistake now and then. ❤
Great to see you back at work. Maybe a good idea to just have a step down to connect both decks.
Now I have to work on my deck at my home Ijavr being built in TN mountains.
(Wife said now where's my deck? Great! ) Lol
Hahahahaha get her some deck!
Tiered stairs sound awesome, great place to sit and hang out
At 4:25 , paint that end grain to keep water out. The floor beams look like three 2x12 sistered together. There is not much sitting on the 6x6 post, take some paint and coat the end grain on all of those built up floor beams, both ends. And protect the beams from wicking in water and rot starting.
You are doing everything right. I’m proud of you.
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This deck is going to be so awesome! Just think of all the days and nights sitting there in a comfy adirondack!
I love the idea of the stepped platforms to connect the two decks.
I agree the tiered steps is a good idea for that empty spot. Thanks for sharing and good seeing you again.
Thanks for watching!
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You should link your renewable energy videos here. That's something I'd like to see
Graham my friend we wouldn't be the people we are today if we didn't make mistakes, it is our human nature so chin up young trooper, get back on that horse so you can enjoy your hard work one day and not be a grumpy old man Lol. The lower deck in the front is a great idea it will give you a seperate area to play. Was that the happy dance I saw there? that a boy! It wont be long now Graham that you will be lying in your hammock swing fighting Queen Dookie for the last potato chips in the bowl. Take care, relax and God bless💙👍😇
Perfect space for a hottub! Diy Cedar hottub would also be a great video! Would love to see that.
Nice Days Work Mr G!
The Intro! Just made me grab a cup of coffee! lol
Great footwork last second save of your falling level!
life is about the mistakes, those moment you will remember, the struggles are the best stories, don't worry, enjoy the ride ;) you are doing great!!
Loved the slo-mo replay catching the level with your foot 😂
Good morning Woodness Goodness!
Good morning!
16:58 AWESOME! 🤩🤩🤩
17:58 looks like termites to me
I like the tiered step idea. You could add some built in planters too if you wanted some separation.
you sir... have played some hackeysack before with that toe stall on the level :D
Nice!!! Fanning the steps around the corner would look cool( box style)
Looks like a perfect corner for a hot tub!
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I would keep the side and front deck at same level, but that’s me.
ABSOLUTELY.... and then maybe one of the large windows could be a door
Two big steps. Round on the outside perimeter. You could get away with a couple chairs out on the end maybe. I love your videos. Your personality is awesome. I found it funny you saying you wish you could do construction for a living. I've been in construction my entire adult life (I'm 45) and all I want is out. One recommendation. Get a laser tape measure. They are totally worth it. Also get a green laser. Totally worth it when your alone. I think you should deck the other side as well. For continuity... 😂 Love it. Thank you so much
Thanks for the great content. I wonder if the ledger board for the new deck is suitable. If no one else sees any potential problem, it is probably just me.
Hahahahahha fingers crossed! It’s doubled up so I figured it toils be sufficient?
That's gonna be one sweet deck! I think tiered stairs for that section. What place your going to have.
Thanks for the content and as a fellow DIY guy I love the ideas. I would have made the deck the same height as the other deck and made a wrap around deck so I could walk on every side of the cabin. It makes it easier to work on the sides of the cabin and makes it easier to find the breeze and shade. But its not my cabin its your cabin so I know you will love it.
Midlothian, VA checking in. Enjoying your journey. Your work is inspiring.
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Could put a nice fire put on there with a outdoor couch surrounding it! it's giving big deck energy for sure!
Loving the build mate. But has anyone ever told you, you look like the actor Scoot Mcnairy? Now I have noticed, I can’t unsee it!!
Hahaha yes that has been something in recent years!!!
I bet Scoot is tired of hearing ‘Do you know you look like a less handsome Woodness Goodness’
Keep up good work mate!!
3 Spiral steps from porch to deck area... looks good
Hey bro, post more your life vlogs. It's really interesting
When you watch the intro, you get the impression that this is a man who knows what he is doing 😏😂😂😂😘
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Greetings from Fburg, Va….yes those looked like Termites
Hello there!
@@WoodnessGoodness I have really enjoyed your build. You inspire me to do something on my family land.
I can’t believe you’re at 50 episodes!! Keep gettin’ after it!!
Hahaha is that impressive or am I just that slow?
@@WoodnessGoodness bro! That’s impressive. The drives, setups, tear downs, the struggles. It’s inspiration! 🤩
Yes, termites.
@BigDeckEnergy is one of my skate CZcamsr buds, I swear you're shouting him out haha! Looking good out there man🤙
Mornin 🖐😎👍
Morning!!!
Watching your videos makes me happy! Thought i wouldn't like lower le el front deck, but it is a great idea, well executed. I said, "Why, Graham?" You said, "You ask why?". Mucho giggles.
Glad you like them!
Yes they are termites
Great idea for the low deck! My only suggestion is: because your ledger is not a true ledger (it's not attached to the rim joist with lag bolts every 8") you should add a support from the "ledger" to the pier. This could just be a 2 X 6 that is sistered to the post between the pier and the ledger. Right now, all of the weight is carried by the GRK screws, which don't have a lot of sheer strength. Love the build, take your time and enjoy the process! We will keep watching!
Epic. I love that idea. Thank you!
I came here to make the same suggestion.
I enjoy your channel. I built an A-frame remote off grid all alone in Ohio last year. I’m going to do it again in Virginia soon.
Someone emailed me and asked me if you and I were related. Haha.
Hahahaha I’ll take that as a compliment! Love your stuff!
@@WoodnessGoodness I tried to think what they meant by that, and after watching this video and pondering it, I now know what he meant - we’re both a bit quirky and poke fun at ourselves as we bump along trying to figure stuff out, and we read comments and love to hear peoples suggestions!
Love your stuff too! I feel your pain with just wanting that deck there now without having to go through the pain of figuring it out. lol. You’re on the home stretch!
My biggest regret is not having side decks on my little cabin right from the beginning, so the next thing I build (if it’s high off the ground and on a slope) is gonna have side decks from the beginning! Makes so much of the work so much easier as the build continues.
Nice deck man. Happy 4th, I hope it was filled with hot dogs and bald eagles 🇺🇸.
A bald eagle actually dropped a hot dog out of the sky as it was making a mating call. It was glorious.
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The wife and I would love to take you to the best BBQ in Memphis if you come back here.
Hope to see you
Love the deck
❤️❤️❤️ I tried Rendevouz while I was there! Amazing ribs!
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Oh yeah now you’d have a comparison
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you should put a water slide that goes from the deck down the hill. if u can get a water source to supply it.
Don't confuse Termites for Thermite! That could end badly! :p)
Perfect timing I just got up and poured a coffee.
Let’s go! Me too!
Looks good but I liked the original idea better. That said it’s not my cabin so as long as you and the family like it that’s the most important thing. For the tiers down to the lower deck I’d go with your idea large steps. 6 foot or so each. But pattern the deck boards on a 45 or try something different. Checkerboard. Something unique give it that woodness goodness flair.
Great idea for the lowered deck -- nice! Three deep steps will be really useful to connect the two decks and be useful built-in impromptu seating. Isn't that corner of the deck the closest to the outhouse? A clear way off the deck in that direction will be appreciated when you're heading that way in the dark of night.
Good call!
Graeme, if you have to trim back that blackberry bush, make sure you only trim back the parts that had fruit on them, because those parts will not come back the next year. Leave the newer parts that don't have fruit on them, those are the ones that will make fruit next year.
Epic! I honestly wasn’t sure. So prune what had fruit, leave what didn’t?
@ 28:55 you had better ask you Structural Engineer friend if that span between the ledger and the beam is too far/long for the joists because you may need another beam between the ledger and and end beam
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The tiered stairs will be awesome!!!
Three large platforms for steps...Also, the loft windows, why not just lower the bottom sill two inches and place a 2x4 between both windows...
With the lower deck are you skirting the house? I'd feel like im sitting/constantly looking under the house lol
Yes! I was actually think some cool storage area for cool tops, chairs etc.
How about a small gazebo to connect them
I have always wondered why you didn't have a door ( sliding) off the front , now with the deck out front, makes me wonder even more .. Looks great though
It will all come together I promise!
You might want to add more footings where the ledger is. The tributary load just doubled where it has to hold the house and the deck on a hill. Just a heads up. Maybe im just used to over engineered draftings in california.
Nah that makes sense…I should look into it for sure!
Looks good.
It would be a good idea not to screw those deck screws in so deep where the water can sit and rot the wood. 🤔🤔🤔
You might want to consider adding some 2x8 blocks under the ledger board attached to the cabin posts. Use some 8" lag bolts in the ledger board too. Those couple of screws you used are gonna be holding a lot of weight.
Yes! That was my plan!
I love the overkill. 3 boards on the end of the deck? 1 would be enough unless you are gonna park a couple of cars there hehehe!
Tractor needs the view!
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Why a lower deck? And please put at least one bolt through the ledger board to hold it to the foundations. Two screws won't carry that weight.
This was the worst month of the year waiting for this episode, but we’re so glad you’re back!
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By shrinking the boards, will the screws don’t brake then?
Nope. I’ve never seen that happen on 5/4 deck boards.
24:48 They're all... what? :D
I like the platform tiered stairs option for that section. That is a great idea you had!
29:40 I would do two platforms in angles. First one (one step down) coming of the side deck which has an edge under an angle of 30 degrees (or thereabouts), the second step down coming of the first one under an angle of 60 degrees and the rest would be flush with the large front deck... I could be wrong but it looks to me the height difference is good for two steps between the side deck and the lower one. If it turns out to be better to do three steps the do three angles platforms/steps under the angles of 22.5, 45, 67.5 degrees.
Angled platforms/steps looks great...IMHO... You could do the angles originating from one point (possibly the (south-east??) corner of the cabin but you could also do various originating points...
Love it. I’m going to see if this could work. I think there’s room for 3 stairs
you can also play with the angles and have maybe one of the steps parallel to the edge of the upper deck...
You should keep in mind though that different levels and different angles could pose a safety issue.
If you like it to be kid and geriatric safe You could do one platform halfway between the top en bottom deck (just as if it were one giant step down) and have smaller steps to bridge the rather large drop off. These steps are best located near/at the corner of the cabin (so the cabin can act as a hand hold for those in need of one.
This design would result in actually 4 rather shallow steps down and one large intermediate deck to enjoy (call that deck the BBQ/fire pit deck if you will) This idea would suit the lay of the land best also and be least complicated to build and most safe to enjoy.
Building the deck lower seems like a very good idea. Makes the cabin more interesting with multiple levels. Great work. I really love seeing your enthusiasm! Get after it!
Hey, I heard you saw oh my goodness while watching your latest video - how about saying oh, woodness goodness instead - 😆
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