A-Frame Cabin Build

[@CRuM770]

I always appreciate when people do their own projects. You learn little if you don't try. I also know that this is à old post so my comment is more for people who happen across this video than the OP. With all that said, there are so many things wrong with the construction of this A-frame that could have been avoided with an hour or two of research online. A-frames, although not the most practical structure, can be virtually bullet proof of built right. It is effectively the vaulted portion of a roof with far fewer issues than in typical construction. No walls to bow out, flattening the peak and wreaking havoc to the roofing material. No ice damming in cold climates and now water/iron/acid staining down walls. A few recommendations: 1. Use standard beam and joist support structure or, with slightly larger lumber, a simple framed floor. Joists spaced 16" on centres with plywood or OSB is very robust and if properly braced will have very little bounce and will simplify insulating. 2. The roof should sit on the floor, not on separate concrete bases. The concrete would have been better used under the floor frame. This would leave no gaps around the base. All lumber should be positioned so that the smaller dimension is against the roof sheathing. The A-frames are often placed 2' on centres, depending on expected wind and snow loads. This results in an exceptionally strong structure. 3. Tyvek is best used on walls. There are purpose made membranes for roofs like tar paper that may be better. If you want to use Tyvek, install it horizontally like roofing membrane, with proper overlap. 4. All rows of shingles must go to the edge of the roof with a slight overhang otherwise wind can easily push water up between layers of shingles. If there is a sliver of a tab at the end, determine if the center of the roof should have a tab, or a gap. Always position two rows at the beginning to make sure everything lines up, then remove the top layer and nail the first row. Chalk lines help to keep everything straight. 5. Consider safety before using homemade harnesses and wearing flats instead of wearing boots or at least full shoes. Good luck on your future projects.

[@florencehallard3904]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@TractorsandCream]

We don't have any corrugated metal on ours so I don't have a clue I'm afraid, sorry!

[@Sam2sham]

Nice build, these A frames are really nice. You built it a little wider than others on utube and have more floorspace. Nice build. Thanks

[@TractorsandCream]

Ah thanks so much! Yes we would love to have built it taller but we couldn't go above 3 metres high for local planning laws. Thanks so much and happy New year! Vicki

[@hernancoronel]

The power of the triangle! Awesome!

[@TractorsandCream]

It's the best shape! 📐

[@cesarosorio1057]

felicitaciones toda la familia contruyendo la casa hasta el abuelito los amo gracias por aprender de Cali Colombia

[@BB_MMX1]

The aesthetics of the A-Frame has always appealed to me. I'm curious to know the advantages of the A-Frame over a cube living structure of equal size. This has been an enjoyable video to watch in September 2024.

[@thesource7438]

I applaud your bravery for trying to climb that roof in those shoes, seriously what were you thinking.

[@TractorsandCream]

😂 I don't think I was thinking!

[@lori8553]

What a wonderful project. Vicky make a good hand.Not many women do roofing. I say good for her and lucky you. I love the hut. Although I don’t know about the shoes

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@esfesf1464]

I found it beautiful ......... direct contact with nature ........ very cool

[@FBPrepping]

I can't believe how some people can dislike this. They must be contractors or something? Thanks for sharing this video! Building in my country is not so easy nor affordable.

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you! Yes I think some people who have had lots more experience in building than us don't like it as we could've done it structurally better but we have learnt a lot from it!

[@MrToluen60]

Very beautiful the L2850 !

[@mvblitzyo]

Beautiful video 🙂

[@hollyr8788]

Lol... love the mom in background saying "why are you doing it in stupid shoes" when she was trying to get up the roof. I was thinking the same...great little space nice job!

[@TractorsandCream]

Ha! That was my sister, she loves to nag me! 🤣 Although yes it was easier in bare feet!

[@arlenmargolin4868]

I'll tell you what you people are doing a marvelous job considering you probably don't do a lot of building I mean look how nice it's coming out I'm very impressed

[@legacygroup2012]

Love the build and it was a family project. Bonus. 👍🏾

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you so much!

[@pawsfinder77]

So amazing, I think I should have tried one occasion

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job very well done I would love to do this for me and my wife thanks for sharing

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@Sam2sham]

You built and converted an attic without the house!! Thanks, nice build. looks like a strong structure.

[@TractorsandCream]

Ha! Yes basically! People have asked us if it's an underground house!

[@farmboyuk1315]

Well done you all work well together

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks! The kids come in handy sometimes!

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Thank you for leaving the roof comedy 🤣🤣. You have lots and lots of patience.

[@TractorsandCream]

Ha! Pleasure!

[@mabelcalderon7964]

Muy buen trabajo muy linda Cabaña

[@adameverett7882]

Chip chip cheerio ! I say chaps !!! That’s a bloody good job.

[@TractorsandCream]

Spiffing comment old boy!

[@RG-wy1ol]

Thanks for making this video it was awesome that you made it a family project built with love.

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you so much, it was fun! Still need to do the inside when we've got some time!

[@ExploreAmerica]

Looks great

[@glife1032]

Nice~ beautiful~

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@helenetaito-jensen9604]

That woman is my kind of people! Thank you for this video, I feel so encouraged to make my own little A-frame.

[@TractorsandCream]

Awww thanks! I try my best! There are lots of things we would've done differently. If you have a look at our A-frame log store video I think we've done that better as the wood isn't sat on the ground. Let us know how you get on with your A-frame project! Vicki

[@joshgarcia7148]

Love watching the ideas people come up with. Great project. Turned out great. Thanks for sharing!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks! It was just a bit of a fun, family project and we all really enjoyed it. It's just being used as a shed at the moment but hopefully will get turned into something when we've got a bit more time!

[@esfesf1464]

wal !!!!!! congratulations !!!!!!! for this excellent job

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@hectorllaneza4070]

Genial los felicito realizando por toda la familia 👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you very much!

[@CnutJ]

Good Job guys.

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@Goldenmemoriesadventures]

Beautiful. Looks like fun. Esp with the whole family helping. Watching from Kenya

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you! So exciting to hear you are watching in Kenya!

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

I just love A frames...great build yall

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@Tobynsocks]

Very cool A-frame I'm checking it out from across the pond in Rhode Island. I'm currently in the planning stage for an A-frame cabin for some land we have up in Maine going to make it a little holiday home about 3 hours drive.

[@TractorsandCream]

Oh wow that sounds amazing! Such a beautiful part of the states! We learnt so much from building this one and would do lots of things differently. Will you build it yourself or buy a kit? Thanks, Vicki

[@Tobynsocks]

@@TractorsandCream I'm hoping to build it with a co-worker of mine both of us have done some home framing in the past but we are currently both landscapers so it promises to be interesting with plenty of mistakes. I like the idea of building an A-frame because it will be in my opinion cheaper and hopefully easier than a regular stick frame house because you can easily eat up your budget with siding the only major difference is I will definitely be using metal Roofing due to the amount of snow. That's the fun part about building stuff is making mistakes and learning from them I loved how you guys did it together however I don't think I can get my fiance to operate a nail gun safely LOL

[@TractorsandCream]

@@Tobynsocks ah that sounds like a brilliant project! I'm a bit jealous of your snow, we never get snow here! A-frames are cool structures and much more interesting than a normal house. Also good for storage in the eaves. You should definitely let your fiance have a go with the nail gun, she might surprise you! 😝

[@user-sf9rn9yx5f]

Quality the build

[@michelmullaney3641]

Love it

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks!

[@Madmike1621]

Love love love what you guys did. Amazing husband/wife project. Would love to see what it looks like when it’s complete inside and out.

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you! Will let you know when we do the interior!

[@sd247]

Hello, I love your "A"-frame building. I would like to build one exactly like that. Would you be willing to send a copy of your building plans for this structure if it's available?

[@TractorsandCream]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and your comment. I'm afraid we don't actually have plans as we built it off the top of our heads and would do a lot of things differently now. Most of the comments on this video have completely slated the design and build but it is still standing 3 years later! All I can remember is that we built it to the fit the sheets of ply so that we didn't have to cut them up which made life easier and we couldn't go higher than 3 meters due to our planning laws. I would Definitely go higher with the pitch of the roof if we could do it again. Best of luck with your project! Vicki

[@sd247]

@@TractorsandCream Thank you. What do you think of wooden yurts.

[@TractorsandCream]

@@sd247 so we had yurts but they were canvas outer with traditional wooden poles. We found them difficult as they didn't like the damp climate but we saw some amazing aluminum and plastic yurts at the glamping show which wouldn't warp with the damp climate. Let me dig out the video of it

[@TractorsandCream]

@@sd247 kzbin.infol2BL4rZW3BE?si=bzLYh_NIFWJMMGp9

[@pizzaguy3645]

This is how kids build forts.

[@thecountryranch]

Nice and good idea

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@robertwilliams450]

I did something similar. It started out as a 8f by 10f shanty built from saplings and covered with tarps and plastic. It had 4f side walls. I built a more sturdy structure out of 2x4s and plywood. Has 1 door and 1 small window. Great for a weekend camp out.

[@TractorsandCream]

Oh wow that sounds cool! Would love to build a rustic den like that for the kids next. They keep complaining that daddy has a den and they don't 😂

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

That looks really good guys. You doing a very good job.

[@TractorsandCream]

Ah thanks! We are fairly novice diy-ers but love to have a go at stuff! Vicki

[@josegallardo6723]

Construccion sencilla y muy util muchos saludos.

[@TractorsandCream]

Gracias

[@ВалентинаЕвтимова]

Just what i needed to see. I want to build it for myself one day

[@xxlalbatross3287]

It seems like a wonderful project for the whole family :)

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@426superbee4]

Smart way to go

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks!

[@tamiweber7118]

Very nice 💯🌟💜🌟💯

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@matthewcarl6812]

Very nice build I love it !!!!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you, it's been fun, now we need to sort out the inside!

[@randymcphink3924]

Where are the updated videos on this build? My future plan is just double the length, so yall are a great inspiration to me.

[@TractorsandCream]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Unfortunately we never finished the inside 😭 at the moment it's just a store room but I really want to finish it. We started to ply out the inside and put wiring in for electrics and then the rest of the glamping site got too busy and so it fell by the wayside. You may have inspired me to finish it though! Thanks, Vicki

[@randymcphink3924]

@@TractorsandCream I hope that I have. It's a beautiful house and inspiration to myself and others

[@evenildasosa1215]

Muy bien hermosa casa. Felicidades!!!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you very much! Gracias!

[@clarkgriswold2480]

Very cool. Great job!

[@FISHINGUSA2025]

This video is prime example why a person should consult with a professional before building

[@TractorsandCream]

Yes I totally agree! Vicki

[@twofourthreenomads7540]

Absolutely fantastic👍

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@MsNevadakid]

crowns up ! good job

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Love your A-Frame cabin! Would have love two identical windows on the front side of the house.

[@TractorsandCream]

Yes, when I read this comment to Bryan he said yes that would definitely look better!

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

I love it- you did a great job!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you so much! Vicki

[@BOB-id1sl]

14:08 Got damn, y'all got some dump trucks.

[@dwightgriffith9247]

I'm in love!!

[@TractorsandCream]

Whoop whoop! Thanks!

[@gallopingg1]

GREAT BUILD, SURREY

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks!

[@benfox9208]

Good job

[@donaldjohnson4019]

5 yrs ago Our Roof Installers Used 3'x3'x8" Pieces of Thick Foam to Kneel On and Was very Anti Skid along with Rope Harness.

[@augustreil]

Pretty cool !

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@ex_yz]

vapour barrier should have been applied horizontally, starting from the bottom over lapping the next layer over the last. vertical like that will take water.

[@TractorsandCream]

Yes we learnt that afterwards from reading everyones comments! Too late for this build but lesson learnt for next time!

[@ex_yz]

@@TractorsandCream what a great build though! thanks for the video's

[@TractorsandCream]

@@ex_yz pleasure, there are so many things we would do differently but we are learning so much with all our build projects. I think it's good to just have a go, it's the best way of learning

[@aftereffect4832]

With shingles its the tar paper that makes it water tight. Tyvec is for walls even if its placed in watershed fashion from bottom up the same as shingles, it is not rated as a roofing material. I would guess a couple years before the leaks start. Good day.

[@kwall1464]

That’s beautiful, nice job!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you so much!

[@vincediesel307]

Unless I am mistaken, all of your roof rafters that are going into the ground do not look like they are pressure treated. They will rot. Hope I am wrong.

[@TractorsandCream]

They are treated but yes we are still concerned about this. We've come up with a plan to rectify it now so will be doing that over the next couple of weeks.

[@dealsfromvirginia1773]

@@TractorsandCream If it's not ground contact treated it will rit very quickly.

[@smokysantana]

Soak or paint with used motor oil.

[@vincediesel307]

@@smokysantana , That’s only temporary The motor oil will break down

[@smokysantana]

@@vincediesel307 not in my lifetime.

[@chrisw5742]

I use a climbing rope, rappelling belt amd a Petzl shunt for roof access stuff.

[@TractorsandCream]

That would make much more sense! Might have to invest although hoping I'm not going back up on a roof any time soon! Vicki

[@aprylcanales3310]

Thanks for showing us so many of the steps! Might try this out my self! I'm also interested in seeing how y'all will finish the inside

[@TractorsandCream]

Pleasure, We still haven't finished it! Really hoping to finish it soon!

[@NWIE76]

Great job guys, well done. Nice build. Respect ♥♥♥

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks very much! Happy new year!

[@NWIE76]

@@TractorsandCream Your very welcome guys, Much Love to u all from Ireland and we hope yee have a Brilliant and a Safe New Year. God's Blessing and Protection be upon You All ♥♥♥♥♥

[@TractorsandCream]

@@NWIE76 ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks!

[@baskervillebee6097]

Cute

[@Budgetvlogger1]

Such a cute little cabin. Love it 😍

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks lovely hope your are well x

[@esfesf1464]

One day my wife and I are going to vacation in a place like this

[@TractorsandCream]

Oh yes, sounds lovely

[@esfesf1464]

I live in São Paulo Brazil end love these kind of work houses

[@TractorsandCream]

Oh wow, hi from Somerset UK! Yes Bryan loves an A-frame house, hopefully we will get the inside finished one day!

[@esfesf1464]

wooden houses is more beautiful, but here in São Paulo Brazil doesn’t have

[@TractorsandCream]

@@esfesf1464 oh really? Is everything made of stone? Do you not build in wood at all?

[@LiLBitsDK]

love that it isn't a super TALL A-frame which ppl most often make, the flatter ones are so much nicer

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks! We could only go to a height of 3metres due to local planning so made sense for it to be shorter and wider!

[@wrenbird8352]

The A frame was developed for sky lodges the steep pitch is there to help shed snow in order to decrease snow load. you can also see this in most Scandinavian architecture such as Stave church a Norse church. The grate thing about it tough is its very strong but you are trading for living space. also the shallower the angle the weaker it gets, but with something this small it probably doesn't mater.

[@LiLBitsDK]

@@wrenbird8352 I live in scandinavia too :D snow is like ultra rare these days and if we get it, it is gone in a few days

[@samirpekaz3846]

first time at channel! well done guys!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks! Winging it a bit but having fun along the way!

[@jimcrawley7363]

Inspiring family. I am building a garden room, so know the effort that goes into projects like these. Just started watching your channel and can see you are full of ideas and not frightened of hard work. I hope your business goes from strength to strength. Stay safe. Jim

[@TractorsandCream]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much! Good luck with the garden room build. Let us know how you get on. Vicki

[@jimjones9475]

I think it looks great!

[@scottlaroche2006]

Always naysayers on these types of videos. I can see how I'd do things differently but who cares. I enjoyed your video a lot.

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you! Yes we can also see how we would do things differently and have learnt a lot! But that was part of the reason we did it.

[@davidpayne2469]

The fact they built something and not buy it nice to see and agree I have my ways of doing thing good watch

[@TheAdVentureists]

Awesome project, looks great! I think there's a good chance that an off grid A-frame cabin will be our next project. We took on a lot with our current development but these A-frames are just so cool!

[@TractorsandCream]

Ooh cool! Yes we loved building our A-frame and learnt heaps from it. Your project sounds really exciting and I love the sound of F.I.R.E! Absolutely what we would like to achieve!

[@TheAdVentureists]

@@TractorsandCream I've learned a ton and we haven't even started building yet! In my opinion, you're going about it the right way though, find something you like doing and then you don't really have to retire. F.I. is the key, not so much the R.E. part. Finding a job you love (or making your own) is way better than spending a decade or more in a job you hate and sometimes people just need to take a step back!

[@trevorbird9866]

Any update??? Love the build hope to see a interior video.

[@TractorsandCream]

Sadly we 18months on and we still haven't finished the interior! It's got to happen this year though! Will keep you posted. Vicki

[@SaykhelRachmones-um1no]

Wow! A triangle!

[@DavidSmith-wr6vj]

What a beast

[@TractorsandCream]

😂

[@freddykausai7838]

I love watching your video...tq

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks!

[@kimopenheimer8924]

Nice.🌹

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@rachidbelkessam9917]

Cool

[@immrnoidall]

MUST have been fun trying to find those studs, to nail that floor down.

[@TractorsandCream]

We just put one piece of ply down at a time and screwed it into the joists we could see underneath so it was fairly straightforward 👍

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

That’s why codes always have normal long stringers at the same distance, so easy to find and layout a line on...

[@chevrolet_tahoe]

Nice House 👍👍👍👍

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@stlrsmike]

Wood either treated or not below grade isn't a good idea. The shingles are to tight on the skylight to allow water to flow out and if the shingle won't reach the end of the roof. You're supposed to cut a tab off of the next to last shingle so you end up with a tab and a half instead of a little piece. Not to mention that she just went over the bare spot with the upper shingle. lol The only thing that might save the roof is the pitch, if the rafters don't rot.....

[@TractorsandCream]

Yes we have definitely learnt a lot from this build - lucky at the moment it all seems watertight!

[@allisonwandaland8700]

Love it!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@rodneykingston6420]

Would have liked to see the interior, when finished and all set up but can't find that video?

[@TractorsandCream]

Unfortunately it's still not finished! It's a whole year since we built it now but the glamping site has taken over and so many lockdowns and home schooling children meant it all went on the back burner. As soon as it's done we will post a video up. Thanks!

[@phongvu8981]

Thank

[@arlenmargolin4868]

I was wondering why you didn't maintain the 2x4 framing on edge so as to make everything more easy to cover and insulate

[@mavrosyvannah]

all buildings need two egresses. Nice job.

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks!

[@martinmccrory4956]

Well done

[@eduardoleiva4962]

Congratulations !!!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you! Still need to do the inside, will be so pleased when it's finished!

[@Pankaj-cj8ye]

Which board use in outer side and which ..mm(mean thickness)

[@TractorsandCream]

We used 18mm boards. Thanks, vicki

[@schuur10]

I,m not trying to crack your building plan down, but try to avoid moisture/condense and spaces for termites/wood worm to come in. By making a styrofoam plate between the soil and your wood. fill the gaps between the wooden floor beams up with rockwool. (to get out sitting air) just a tip!

[@TractorsandCream]

Ok thanks that's a good tip. Luckily we don't get termites in the uk, we are more likely to get mice chewing the insulation and making houses! But yes it could do with more insulation under the floor I think

[@brotherdubious9769]

Good job, I love it!

[@TractorsandCream]

Thank you!

[@pandjnixon]

More great work from Tractors, Sand and Cream !

[@JM-sb4nb]

Interesting project, proud you did it but the A shape has some usage problems. Needs walking space inside. Very hard to make use of the angle shaped corners. If this is in the snow, where does it pile up?

[@TractorsandCream]

Thanks for your comment. Absolutely get what you are saying. It's going to be a home office so we plan on building in a desk and storage in the unusable space. We don't get any snow, just fancied building a A-frame as a fun project as Bryan really likes them! Thanks, Vicki

[@esfesf1464]

Aí sim !!!!!!! posso dizer é possível