#94 How we transformed 498 aluminium cans into a roof

[@rcdmrl]

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that my tiny village, a place I used to think was the most boring in the world when I was younger, would become the setting for such a popular KZbin channel. Life can be fun sometimes.

[@rbu2136]

How wonderful

[@Grufflenips]

❤

[@ghomerhust]

your village, and the surrounding area, is stunningly beautiful, but not as beautiful as the people living there! it's a fantastic place, and i also am very glad this little youtube channel picked your spot to set up their new life

[@rm6857]

Villages are not boring. Life is as fun ans you create it by yourself

[@rcdmrl]

@@ghomerhust Yeah that’s true. My grandma, for instance, is from a generation when they only did 3 years of school (the ones who even went to school). Dude you should hear her stories. She has a whole thing going on about werewolves (that are nothing like the ones we know), who were the people that were werewolves in the village, the times she encountered some and way, way more. It’s just beautiful! Me, my sister and my cousins love it and still love it (she’s 92 now). Also, Jorge is my parents’ neighbour. We used to destroy his vines when we played football on the road in front of his home. He got so upset with us sometimes 🤣

[@aidandoyle3570]

The fact that not only did he (brilliantly) create such a way to fold the cans so they’ll fold and lock into eachother, and then utilized the can tabs to act as clamps to hold them down, AND THEN designed a pattern for all the cans to PERFECTLY fit into to make a decorative roof…..this is incredible. Hes amazing!!!!

[@13freitag13]

yeah very well done, but the bending technique is the standart folding technique used by roofers

[@jameshatton4211]

I totally agree! What a legend

[@carolefitzell6140]

I'm impressed with the circular cutting tool he used to cut the can ends off.

[@alyjiyu]

Imaginative & innovative repurposing!

[@abbylynn8872]

​@@carolefitzell6140right.... I want a video on how he created it❤

[@scottrdare]

That carefully considered layout of the different coloured cans is such a Kevin-touch! Love it.

[@rbu2136]

It looked really good!

[@shemshem8095]

Loved this awesome video! Kevin is such a genius artist!

[@amin_i]

does anyone know what software/app that he used?

[@aboutkevincheung]

Thank you 🙇🏻‍♂️ everyone

[@aboutkevincheung]

@@amin_i affinity designer

[@johndouglass3377]

I think that can cutting jig is the best part as it opens up so many easy ways to use the aluminium, well done

[@enjoyyoursleep1]

I agree! I paused for a sec and thought! Hey! thats nifty!

[@lucac1430]

Idk if you guys are already aware or not but he made a video about the can slicer, the data to make one yourself with a 3d printer and also his internet page where he sold out his first batch of 3d printed can slicers with the cutting part already mounted on, going for a second batch in the 2025 This is the link of his channel's video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7UiX55bpZnna8si=lvuWjdtdkwxSm5zT

[@tedpreston4155]

Well done! Your project reminds me of a roof I saw in a Wyoming ghost town that was built in the 1880s. The roof was made from one gallon coffee cans. They didn't make much effort to fit the shingles together as neatly as you did. It would have been very noisy in the wind, and that location is very windy! Using steel cans would not work in most of the world, but in Wyoming's dry air, the cans were still mostly intact 100 years later, though the building underneath had collapsed! The roof now lies on the ground, and wild rabbits are sheltered by those steel shingles!

[@roolka]

love that the can roof had actually a design and not just putting them randomly. Love your work guys!

[@airenesmiler6624]

It was totally unnecessary but completely worth it. Life isn't all about utility, we need beauty.

[@karlramberg]

Almost too bad it is so hard to see all the work and effort put into that roof. It would be a really cool to do this on a wall or something more visible

[@rbu2136]

It really turned out well. Made me smile

[@jessheppell750]

Beauty for beauty’s sake. What an artist! a lot of attention to detail

[@Ellieee-2011]

The roof is so cool, I love the attention to detail with the colours too, great work❤

[@towel2473]

Kevin's attention to detail and design is incredible. A real mastercraftsman

[@bernadinemarr8432]

I totally agree, good work Kevin 😊

[@ghwizz]

Indeed, an inspirational maker

[@Myrtenbladskan]

Totally agree! I love his work 😍

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

Attention to detail? barely any lap on them in both directions! It do look cool though!

[@iancarry]

yeah, lol... when i saw the color coded stacks, i knew its gonna be awesome :)) .. my OCD was satisfied by the result

[@allenheld1015]

In 1970 while I was stationed in South Vietnam I noticed a bright coca cola red roof on a villagers hut. The villagers would forage through the trash dumped by the army and use what they can. One such use was like your use. They collected the Coke cans and roofed their hut. I just found this channel and I'm 75 years old. I love to see the young people today building something and learning trades that will be of use the rest of their lives. I'm a DIYer most of my life and enjoy watching you find solutions to the obstacles you run into. Your commune is much like the hippie days of the 60's and 70's in the US where people circulate in and out of the village. Hope your village succeeds and you feel the out come is pleasing. "one mans trash is another man's treasure".

[@FBPrepping]

I used to believe the nonsense that the media forced down our throats in Latin America about the Nam. After experiencing by myself in my 40s, how communism totalitarian regimes destroy a country I understand even some things that never thought about. I can tell you this. To our eyes you fought for the right reasons. Venezuela was always ruled by useless socialist scum after 1958.

[@elisabethjones4917]

True dat

[@Eagle-2448]

They used what they *can*?

[@theendalarm243]

What were you and America doing in Vietnam and how many people did you kill?

[@SexyMsFirefly]

Hello, I would totally love to see that Coca~Cola roof. I've been collecting Coke since 1982.

[@BuilderBUBBA]

I make a living in the roofing industry & have some pointers for you all... first really appreciate your enginuity & willingness...but for future roofing projects I recommend installing a underlayment like roofing felt or Ice & Water shield which would be the first choice...& next I would use a fastener that goes all the thur the deck & penetrates by @ least 1/4"...otherwise your screws will back out in time due to thermal movement - expansion & contraction of the wood causing leaks...also...wonder if you all could get sheet metal from a body shop that they going to trash or recycle instead of the thin cans..would be tougher, last for years & better return on your sweat equity ...NEVER QUIT ...Builder Bubba

[@cmaggie5748]

Thanks. As I've been saving steel can lofs fur a roof after I lay treated costed wood down. Then after the steel is diwn cost that with roof coating

[@Actias1974]

@@cmaggie5748huh?

[@MrJakson112]

The issue with underlayments is that they are all plastic

[@danmidtdal4358]

I agree with your analysis. That said, in a remote village the availability of a moisture barrier or money to buy it may be slim.

[@HazzNmarx]

Bonkers amount of time spent on this.

[@traviseurbin9729]

As a roofer who has installed literally tens of thousands of steel shingles manufactured to be just like these (though larger) I am really impressed in your work… kudos to you… great job…🤓my one warning, stay off the seams as much as possible as they will tear if compressed too much

[@Norwaycat91]

When you make it so clear what the ad is for and how many ads you have to do to hit your target, it becomes so much easier to accept them 🥰

[@erikcoll8563]

Agreed!!

[@PFIllanes]

It kinda makes you feel like you're actually part of the project, doesn't it? 🤗

[@dFrame06]

Good call. I also reckon Steam Brew got a free add so they should throw in some cash for the tractor or beer for apres tractor 😊

[@surcettinr2600]

I 100% agree and felt the same way as soon as he said only two more commercials!

[@CorePeach]

That's really a work of art. Whenever I was messing around with aluminium cans, I got cuts all over my hand. It's great to see Kevin's hands are still intact.

[@arnw7933]

As the owner of a roofing company, i definitely approve. That turned out awesome!

[@AtticusMaxMillian43RDREALM]

Same here. All types of roofing. I love this. 😂👍

[@zach2384]

The use of the tab from the can was super creative.

[@JamesCrowlie]

Awesome idea 👀 as someone who builds full metal buildings for a living I would suggest a moisture barrier between the wood and the metal to prevent excess moisture buildup.

[@sunii4264]

A ice and water shield?

[@mudbunny6388]

Just a roof underlayment, tarpaper, or a synthetic. The aluminum will sweat on the bottom side.

[@MrJakson112]

Horribly unsustainable though

[@jimmytaylor570]

​ @MrJakson112 lol ikr because aluminum cans will dissappear from the market tomorrow right? 😂 As an experienced roofer that repairs all roofing systems, I'd say that they not only found a sustainable roofing solution but also a free one with a little bit of effort. My only concern is the lack of underlayment as the metal will sweat underneath from daily temperature changes.

[@MrExplorerFilms]

yeah. they couldve at least used an old tarp or vinyl sign

[@JD987abc]

Very kind of you all to help your neighbor pick corn. I remember earlier when you helped another neighbor harvest potatoes. They must be very grateful to have you living nearby rather than just an empty lot.

[@TastyPancakes]

its a friendly giving and recieving. Really nice to see that yeah :)

[@michellezevenaar]

They definitely got lots of help from the neighbors in the past as well! It's a wonderful way to live in a community.

[@Barbaralee1205]

Community will regenerate the real life of this planet!

[@k8m883]

Not only does he have genius ideas he has the patience and perseverance to see them through. So much respect!

[@TugaBall689]

Im portuguese and is always nice to see how well you all have been received by the portuguese people around the kamp. Makes me proud of the people of my country.

[@stephanieviolette593]

Blown away how he put the cans in order of how he was laying them down so there was a type of mosaic color scheme. Brilliant and artistic. Amazing attention to every detail.

[@kenallen6866]

My buddy Randy could of had you three beer can roofs in a Weekend. This just may be the absolutely coolest thing I have seen. Using the tabs for attachment, ingenious. You are my new hero dude!

[@matejzatko2085]

Personally, I (and probably many others) don't mind the sponsored segments. If it helps with the camp's financial situation, do them as often as you need. You get better gear and we, the viewers, get new content. Its a win-win. Keep it up!

[@DailyShit.]

I agree if it‘s once per video in this nice authentic way. Other creators cramp 3 ads in 10 minutes

[@dreidu]

Absolutely

[@anniemac3075]

That roof is a work of art, it's beautiful.

[@mfhex1398]

I am very happy for your neighbors that you are helping them with the harvest, they all seem so nice and down to earth. Great community!

[@snakey319]

they waited till the corn started to go bad tho, so maybe they had too much and the rest was already picked? Get some homemade Port from one of the neighbors, it's like moonshine they make it so strong.

[@Wandah-wu9or]

Fifty years ago my dad who was a printer/lithographer used old printing press plates to cover our house roof. He made a wooden jig to bend the aluminum plates. It was a great roof! The snow would slide off in one big woosh. No leeks. Ever. Good to see the use of the cans.

[@k.medeiros1983]

Watching you guy pick the corn was felt in my soul, I’m português and a lot of the older generation has passed now. our family would all help pick grapes and vegetables for other family members, just listening to your neighbor explain the game about the red corn brought back memories or all sorts of things . Thank you

[@Rony542]

The reuse of the lid open caps is amazing!

[@CaedmonOS]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that

[@phyllisstein1837]

yes, genius.

[@ozzieineire]

they are good for hanging pictures too

[@siobhanvanderlinde5401]

Looking forward to see how it performs. I appreciate how beautifully Kevin works!

[@pennyneal2456]

That roof has been designed by an absolute genius. Very nicely done, sir.❤🇨🇦

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

I have been a builder for almost 30 years. I love using recycled and upcycled materials. I have seen people use old fuel cans but this is a gear idea. I love your little jigs and the folding locking techniques very very clever. The one thing I would have suggested was some seam tape around your makeshift evedrip metal. But bravo!

[@scomcg7950]

Looks great and the idea to use the ring pulls was brilliant. Aluminium is highly reactive which causes it to form a protective layer of Aluminium Oxide which generally prevents it from more corrosion, however I would expect it to degrade if there was a lot of heavy rain. Saying that, I have found old cans from decades ago out in the Scottish wilderness before so they might hold up. If they did start to degrade I would start to worry about aluminium leachate in the soil around the toilet maybe? Again though that would probably only be an issue if this technique was used on a lot of buildings over a long period of time. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

[@tobysmith4604]

If you cover it in a thin layer of paint or enamel it should protect it over a longer period

[@rebeccaalarie6156]

​@@tobysmith4604EXACTLY

[@paradiselost9946]

@@tobysmith4604 drink cans already come with a nice layer on them... shove some caustic soda solution in one ;) at the price? who cares if it needs re-doing after a decade or so? and yeah, if a can can survive underground for... at least fifty years... i wouldnt be overly worried. biggest issue is actually having another metal in there, that starts the galvanic corrosion process... galvanised nails, etc. and as long as youre laying them properly so they arent getting wet/staying damp... ie, "cliplock"... should be FINE! lol "self powered roofing materials"...

[@philtucker1224]

Try not to worry about natural things you cannot change. Enjoy the very short life that we all have.

[@philtucker1224]

Shingle roofs work best at a steeper angle. (Sometimes a strong wind can blow rainwater upwards)

[@Angus1million]

The interlocking design is so great, but reusing the pop tabs for fasteners is stroke of brilliance! Love it. Might try to do this on a project I'm hoping to build.

[@SomeHomies]

Great update! Lovely to see how well Kevin looks after his tools and designs. And big respect to the editors again! Amazing what work they put in every video. The amount of time behind this must be extraordinary!

[@JoffJk]

As many people have already commented Kevin's attention to detail is so awesome. So glad he was able to create such a beautiful roof and using a material that is clearly a passion project.

[@eag8999]

The design of the roof is similar to commercially available metal roofing shingles. Kind of a cross with a hidden clip standing seam system as well. Solid design.

[@LiMaMaWa]

That was an incredibly creative way to make something so amazing. From creating a tool to cut the cans, developing a framework for interlocking, using a template for cutting, and mold for "scoring" the fold lines, getting everyone on board for folding, using the trim to incorporate the catches, the tabs to secure without holes, and then rounding the whole thing out with a wonderful pattern, this really is awe-inspiring. I'll be checking out the designs and follow-up...then might give it a go up here to see how it holds up to the ice and snow of Canada.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

What a well designed, beautifully crafted roof. Even the colours line up! A work of art. Great job!

[@RussMcClay]

Love the idea of using the aluminum cans for roofing tiles. I was thinking, even though beautiful, if the unpainted aluminum side was up, it might reflect sunlight/heat; also the inside has a polymeric coating which might shed water faster.

[@SamMaffs]

The roof shingle design is genius. Could you sheath the precious plastic roof in Aluminium, shiny side up to reflect heat away from it?

[@gabrieliusmerkys9907]

That would work but it might also reduce the lifespan of the roof as it would corrode a lot quicker too unless you could cover it in clearcoat of a form of lacquer.

[@vojtechkubin1590]

shiny side up could potentially throw unpleasant speculars though.

[@bobweiram6321]

What about the winter when you need heat?

[@alicekohler9405]

​​@@bobweiram6321the plastic is especially warm because of the sun not the ambient temperature, in the winter it probably wouldn't exceed the temperature hold of wood.

[@dweamy1]

Shiny side might reflect the sun's rays and cause a fire!!!

[@__-pl3jg]

Very neat! Without an underlayment (tar paper, etc) you'll likely get condensation between the aluminum and wood leading to rot over time. But, I bet you'll get 10 or 20yrs before it becomes a problem since it's just an outdoor cover area.

[@IotaEmerlis]

Super cool! Thanks for the followup website too! For those who wish to skip the corn intro: 7:20 is where the roof build starts

[@stephanielanghorst8268]

Out of all the things you've done, I think this is my favorite so far. The amount of time and effort to collect, cut, fold. and install is simply impressive. I hope this works out long term. Well done!

[@KneppaH]

For a youtube video wich is a source of income for project kamp, the time is very well spend. Also it makes great timelapse videos. Everything has a double function on this channel. Lots of people make crazy stuff for youtube alone and has no further purpose. Here they actually use the stuff they build.

[@PokeBowl82]

The pattern of the roof really shows the perfectionist in Kevin, really really really cool. Well done!

[@JohnathonStephenson]

Kevin's attention to detail and design is incredible. A real mastercraftsman. That roof is a work of art, it's beautiful..

[@Horsenb]

This reminded me of my Grandfathers garage. The person who built it used steel oil cans as shingles. I was always amazed by that as a child. Thanks for helping me remember.

[@rattlecat5968]

The roof's concept, design, and creation are remarkable! It's beautiful as well! 🙌 I only wish more people adopted your helping each other attitude. Praise to you and your friends and neighbors 🙏 Wish there were neighbors like all of you here.

[@surgeinc1]

Not only was Kevin’s engineering skill amazing, the roof was a beautiful work of art! I subscribed to see more of this lovely community.❤

[@nil_90]

People who create great things are usually obsessive about details. Like how he stacks the cut heads/bottoms of the cans according to size/color or does not let the last trimmed piece fall to the ground while finishing the roof.

[@samaumahouse8650]

Muito bom... assisti pela primeira vez o canal. Uma comunidade rural de estadunidenses em Portugal? 🙄 Muito sucesso pra vocês! Ah, o telhado ficou muito bom!🫶👏👏👏

[@JDeWittDIY]

I am interested to see how this holds up, especially in storms and wind. I'd love to see a 1, 2, 5 year update on this roof!

[@AlexM-off]

I guess the boards underneath will rot first

[@thenoodlebuddy]

I believe the cans are aluminium and therefore won't rust.. I am most interested in how it holds up against strong winds! Either way it looks amazing and really encouraging to see, one day I'd love to be a part of something like this

[@MetalBlackHero]

hello friend @@thenoodlebuddy i have the same question, how it holds up against strong winds

[@MSkachenite]

@@cocoday6215 Cans has made from aluminium. Aluminium don't rust. (I know it, because I have aluminium pots, used still from my childhood.)

[@woozy607]

@@thenoodlebuddyit might patina

[@ghomerhust]

i love the rich feeling of community with the kamp and all of the neighbors and the nearby town. living a life like that is very rewarding, being surrounded by people you love working with and talking to. everyone helping each other move forward to the next day

[@oakencloughbuildings615]

just as a tip for future reference , a non profiled roofing material needs a pitch of 20 degrees, on a bigger rain can blow across the roof and even track up the roof on a low pitch roof such as this.

[@spakone-marco]

Se il futuro dipenderà da persone come voi, c'è una concreta speranza che il mondo andrà nella giusta direzione. Bravi ragazzi. .-.-.-. If the future depends on people like you, there is real hope that the world will go in the right direction. Good guys.

[@PrivateUsername]

Old coffee cans were a common siding and roof material when I was a kid growing up in the hills. They were thicker metal, so the issue with wind was never an issue.

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

Yeah, 'tin rooves' were common in poor communities in the hills and mountains, and had the benefit of fire resistance vs wood shingles. Wealthier people used shingles of ceramic or slate before modern tar paper based rooving. Now metal rooving options are coming back into fashion in some places.

[@joopbronswijk3178]

In the Netherlands it was common to cut oil drums and flatten them. There are still a few barns with these as roof.

[@joantrotter3005]

My grandma rebuilt the horse barn after a tornado with cans. She had all the cafeterias and restaurants in the area save them and grandpa picked them up on his garage route.

[@argosz8046]

Kevin is so meticulous and neat. It's great to see your first harvest of peaches! Hopefully you can plant a few more fruit and nut trees so you don't waste too much time waiting for maturity. Doing great, everyone!

[@peterkilvert2712]

Great work with the neighbours and the tin roof. Also I support you including an advert if it gets you what you need. Well done. Peace and Love, Pete (Manchester UK)

[@sdbacks]

Just want to say I appreciate your approach to selected ads. Good balance in upholding personal philosophies while recognizing a realistic income for the camp. Love what you’re doing

[@excitedbox5705]

You should look how sheet metal roofs are made. They use the staggered overlap method but only staple the bottom shingle along 1 side and the top. That way the overlap covers the holes

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

I love the community spirit in this village. Neighbor helping neighbor is what it’s all about ❤️

[@wmo1234]

This is an inspirational series of what people can do with limited resources, and to do with with such imagination and creativity. How uplifting!

[@huntakilla1234]

I remember watching the video of you guys planting the trees. And now it's producing big, juicy peaches. How wonderful. I like how the roof came out. I hope it lasts

[@Hamsquatch1973]

I love how you were able to use the tabs! Very resourceful! Good Job

[@oliverg6864]

The way you made the shingles interlock looks incredibly similar to the way our commercial steel roof fits together. Well done!

[@rebeccamayers2056]

I remember picking corn as a young child. My parents planted both field corn for the chickens and sweet corn for family/friends. Along with potatoes, peas and greens in the same field. They also had a regular garden and what my Mom called the "truck patch" which was easy access to outside of the kitchen. Both my parents grew up on farms as they were born in the early 1900's. And taught a lot to their children to be resourceful. Unlike today, where I think most people take a lot for granted. Thank you for sharing your chosen lifestyle with everyone that had taken the to time to watch. May God continue to Bless you and your family

[@dammers89]

Kevin is such a calming presence. That roof design is brilliant, looking forward to hearing if it was as successful as it looks

[@maltecklimmek]

You are a genius of upcycling, Kevin. And the layout design, just the cherry on the top of the cake.

[@anndrake492]

Wonderful soundtrack! Wonderfully ingenious. More power to you!

[@stephenblasco8557]

I am truly impressed with the ingenuity of this guy.

[@haimaru5366]

The roof looks so cool! I was worried about how thin the material was, but it's ultimately protecting the wood. So much repeptitive work payed off!

[@jeffschroeder4805]

Aligning the colors as you did really enhanced your project. It is so powerful when many hands can produce such work.

[@bmcc12]

About half a million years ago, I was a young Marine serving in Viet Nam, about ten miles north of DaNang, an area largely populated by refugees from the north. Many of these people lived in not much more than cardboard huts. The waited outside of our main gate, to get empty beer cans, that they cut the top and bottom off, then slit the can, to use for shingles on their walls and roof. It is my constant sorrow that we ever went there!

[@Cruz2917]

My uncle told me he saw that when he served in Vietnam said a smart person probably thought it was better than bamboo and palm fronds

[@danielheckel2755]

The nice parte is tat it happened a long time ago. My brother in law is Viernamese and he says he grew up with no problems. All is alright now. It must hace been so hard for you back then in those times. Glad you made it past it.

[@bmcc12]

@@danielheckel2755 I feel sorrow for all of the Vietnamese people. We have absolutely no idea how many people we killed, and how many people have died due to agent orange. Americans have been dying from exposure to that chemical and we were only exposed for a year or so. I am classed as 100% disabled and I was only there for 13 months. That chemical is all over Viet Nam- how many people there have died from it.

[@riverunner9978]

I don’t think there should be any guilt dished out onto our wonderful young men that had to go to war for warmongers $$$$$

[@penguinpie5056]

my dad grew up during the war. you fought for half that country and my dad was part of that half. that being said, thank you for doing the support in that. A lot of my family were south vietnamese army, navy. I'd say basically the country moved on but i think for a lot of american soldiers it's still this thing in their minds that it was. It's a completely different thing now. The guys you fought have grandkids and are living their lives same as you. The country has changed dramatically. I was back in 2007 or so and it would not even be recogizable to me today. Many vets seem to enjoy visits there and sometimes even meets with NVA vets can also be arranged. It really seems to bring a sense of closure for a lot of them. It might be a thing to consider. Back when I visited before, it was amazing the stuff you guys left that they are still using in some form today. Me personally, I think the country lost out by not being an american interest if you look at like germany, south korea, japan, i think they came out much better actually. Vietnam is only now starting to grow like that. Also about the agent orange thing, believe me it's not great but to be honest you probably have a better chance of randomly dying on a scooter than of living to the age where it is going to make much difference. Vietanamese are quite a resilient people. Anyway, i just want to say to all of you, don't feel back I don't think there are lingering hard feelings. Honestly, you'd probably be welcomed with open arms and interest from people.

[@awyeagames]

When the winds get strong and blow those tiles off from the roof, there's going to be a lot of sharp aluminum shards of the forest floor, which is not good.

[@AbesYoutube]

An EXCELLENT VIDEO, as an Engineer i an delighted by your creativity and systematic methods. Youve also provided step by step instructions that will eliminate so many of the hickups ant complications for first timers. A great video. Well done.

[@pheadrus7621]

I love the pattern on the roof. Nice work.

[@raymondsmith4401]

Greetings from Thailand. Very thoughtful roof shingle design. Gives me faith in the younger generations. Wondering how noisy it is in the rain.

[@ZL3xtr4]

Same, it will make a great soundscape later.

[@lorispencer2046]

Great job helping the neighbor. The roof looks fantastic. Well done!

[@waxon2]

Such beautiful people having fun in the sun. Working together is such joy. Living simply is so rich in time. I love your invention.

[@dougmill-g6p]

As a retired avionics engineer, EXCELLENT problem solving skills. I am very impressed with the results. Thank you for sharing.

[@Marinho10]

I know most people hate seeing ads, even sponsored ads. But I'm glad you guys are doing it, as a matter of fact I kinda was surprised you didn't do it earlier. It's just a great way to get extra revenue from all the amazing work you guys do, and the money will for sure be a huge help on making project kamp even better.

[@angelad.8944]

I am happy to see the ad when it is in video and done by the people at Kamp. It doesn't feel like an interruption of what I want to watch.

[@annamoey]

Love this! I vote for 100% more Kevin invention videos! He’s incredible!

[@ProjectKamp]

Put serious suggestions for the can roof in our reseach module. KZbin comments gets messy HERE: community.projectkamp.com/research/can-we-make-a-roof-from-recycled-aluminium-cans

[@tesslillian6425]

We were planning to do similar, out of interest, do you think it will be okay without a breathable memebrane between wood and aluminium? Thanks.

[@JCNvid]

Keep in mind the use of screws and other fixation methods should also be made of aluminium to avoid galvanic pairing (corrosion).

[@cheesyoatcake]

​@@tesslillian6425a breathable membrane would be a second defence in case you lose a shingle.

[@rbu2136]

Hello. Out houses in US also have a pipe and a spinning metal top to draw out the smell. You could make that as well. Very good episode.

[@markstott6689]

I would have placed the cans shiny side up because these days, they are lined with BPA plastic. It would protect the aluminium and reflect the sun, helping to stop the toilet from overheating. Aesthetically, I suspect it will look nicer in 12 months' time than Sun bleached product logos. 😊😊❤❤😊😊

[@bubbalove2261]

The attention to detail was astounding. Color pattern was great. Interesting concept! 🎉 I would use this under a living roof. 👍🏼

[@deepoole820]

And you also made a beautiful pattern. Such care was taken, this is wonderful x

[@della7]

Soooo many aspects of your Kamp life which I dream about! I like that you help neighbours! I also appreciate that you worked out a pattern for all your cans on the roof! Well done!

[@geams]

In Germany, each can is worth 25 cents, that's €124.50 for the roof.

[@ConwayT91]

Thats a bargain!

[@MartaMorta]

They are worth fuck all in Portugal, so the actual cost was zero :D

[@zyp_9535]

lmao@@MartaMorta

[@Kaczyfunny]

It is very German from you to say.

[@dinty66]

How many cans does it cost to buy a corn on the cob ??

[@johnenoch2874]

How ingenius is your shingle design, both technically and artistically! I have been collecting aluminum cans for a similar purpose, not foe a roof but for the side of a shed. On a vertical wall the rain will not penetrate upward so easily as on a low-sloping roof such as yours. You actually could have easily saved much time by using a higher pitch on your roof to repel rain more rapidly and not worrying so much about tiny leaks.. Your shower test should have included a strong FAN to simulate WIND pushing water upward toward the peak of the roof. Also, for a small out-building like your external toilet, a few drops of rain coming through once in a while would not be a problem. BUT.. FAR MORE IMPORTANTLY, please do NOT buy a new tractor or even one that is less than twenty years old. If you buy a new or very modern tractor you will find when you need repairs that you cannot get them done locally , or at least that you must pay a huge amount. Major tractor manufacturers have been cleverly destroying competition for repairs. They are creating a terrible situation which requires repairs to be done by their licensed dealers, who charge very high prices. This is partly because they cleverly include very unnecessary electronic and digital technology which more economical small independent mechanics cannot repair, and partly because in many countries the manufacturers create a sales contract which states that only licensed dealers can repair their tractors. I have just bought a tractor made in the 1940's, and have a very small "garden tractor" that is form 1974. You should buy a good old tractor, even thirty or forty years old, and invest in any needed repairs. Buy a brand that is respected by older local mechanics and is easy to find parts and mechanical service for, and was made on your continent, not on the other side of the world! I think you will eventually be sorry of you do not take this advice.

[@theresanolan1157]

I think your advice is spot on..

[@JacquelineHahn1]

Also they can remotely shut down the new tractors

[@nikiTricoteuse]

I learnt a similar lesson when l lived in ltaly. First car was a FIAT which could be fixed by almost anyone with practically not much more than a piece of bent wire, often in their lunch hour, for the price of a coffee (true story). Next car was a Volkswagen EVERY time it broke down it was off the road for a week and cost an arm AND a leg! Bloody thing!

[@johnenoch2874]

You're seeing the future, which is arriving rapidly. "They," whoever "They" are, are now almost able to take near total control, through technology. Independence is what they do not want to allow. As their planned global economic crisis worsens, they will have created a situation in which they have "emergency" pretexts for confiscating any resources they don't want you to have. A "hi-value fairly new, modern-looking farm tractor is far more likely to be confiscated than one that's thirty years old, in great mechanical condition, but looks ugly and "obsolete." Farmers and ordinary people will need to hide some of their crops and store the rest in multiple places. In fact, smaller fields and moveable resources that are off the roads and somewhat hidden will be preferable as they will attract less attention. All this was done not so long ago in countless countries by communists. In fact, it's been done throughout history by conquerors. It's standard practice for totalitarians systems. @@JacquelineHahn1

[@johnenoch2874]

I hope this will be helpful too. Talk to local farmers and other people who use tractors as you plan to use yours. Get advice from as many of them as you can. Take the advice of the poor and middle class farmers more seriously than the richest farmers (If there are any "rich" farmers wherever you are). But for sure continue to get advice from the users of tractors. Determine whether you really need a 4-wheel drive for muddy terrain when it rains a lot and for hills -- or if a 2-wheel drive is good enough. You can always upgrade to a larger tractor or a 4-wheel drive later IF you have to. If you get a medium-small tractor built before around 1980 you will be able to learn to repair it yourselves most of the time. Probably all the tractors use the same ploughs and other implements attached with a 3-point hitch, but be sure before you buy. Older tractor implements will also be cheaper. @@cocoday6215

[@meghart8786]

I had this exact idea in college. So excited to actually see it executed!!

[@artsymarsy8480]

The design of those shingles is so clever! I made my chicken coop roof out of aluminum cans and I wish I had had some kind of cutter tool like you've invented. It would have made everything so much easier. And I would never have thought to use the cap poppers as fasteners so you don't put any holes in it. That's so cool!!

[@kittimcconnell2633]

Kevin made a roof into a work of art! It's beautiful, as well as clever and resourceful!

[@richbrown9690]

Cannot get enough of these amazing videos each week, big love and light to all involved

[@artycles]

Beautiful episode, a caring community t work with a beautiful outcome. I love that you are working so closely with your community.

[@potterspride1]

For future roofs, you should lay down a moisture barrier first. Bees wax is usually good as a moisture barrier, but would melt in the sun. I would recommend recycled plastic. No molds needed, just cut to fit, apply low heat to basically bond to the roof, and then put on the cans. Cool idea, thanks for showing us.

[@lindamari1000]

What a beautiful job and so smartly done the first time. Amazed

[@MikeGillett58]

This is a dream! Love the farm community, everybody helping each other. The big cities seem to teach isolation.

[@oldstudbuck3583]

Utopia. A big lifeless city to mooch stuff from and 15 amps of electricity to charge electronics to make monetized KZbin videos. No job, smoke some dope and sell the rest to the producers in the big lifeless cities.

[@northernpianotuner3319]

That is true; people need privacy as well as company. In cities we don't have much physical privacy, so we guard what little privacy we do have: mental and emotional privacy. Unfortunately, too much of those kind is damaging. So (in cities) we seek out people we can safely trust, to work with and socialise with; we still keep our guard up, even as we seek company. Country life is simpler because we have both privacy and company whenever we want them.

[@montedaestrada3563]

I saw this idea a few years ago. It will be interesting to see how it performs in the Portuguese weather.

[@edwardnigma2216]

That's a pretty nice roof design actually. I really liked the way the can tabs were re-used as clips to hold the shingles down. It should last a long time and be quite waterproof. I see more of these roof's in your future.

[@donnaleveron5711]

Brilliant use of cans! Amazing ingenuity! Well done!

[@garycook5125]

The result is very attractive, and functional. Great job.

[@krystalkaler7201]

Amazing episode! Please keep up with the adds so you can get the tractor. Adds don’t bother me if it benefits your project. I think you’ve created the best designed toilet I’ve ever seen.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Wow, I love the colourful pattern on the roof. Many Aluminium cans are made from recycled Aircraft fuselages; so that roof has traveled a lot. 😃👍

[@Actias1974]

False.

[@LittleIvyJo]

I love when everyone hops in to help !

[@mariagundaker2691]

Impressive and the community is equally spectacular, thank you!

[@fvrrljr]

*B 52's song stuck on my head now* *Tin Roof Rusted...* *you mean aluminum* *happy tears, stuff like this makes me emotional. My Respects*