Beam and Floor Construction | Off-Grid Cabin Build Ep. 2 | ASMR

A day in the life building and insulating the foundation and subfloor for my new bunkhouse cabin in the woods of Alaska. With the help of my friend Forest, we are able to get the cabin ready for the next step...walls. We brought in gravel, cut down a couple more trees and hauled in the first load of lumber while enjoying the serenity and beauty of the Alaskan Wilderness. Check out Ep.1 if you haven't already.
#alaska #cabin #build #offgrid #asmr #cozycabin #diy #notalking

[@alaskacabinadventures]

🎵You can download the music from channel here ➡www.alaskacabinadventures.com/music

[@jamesdane6189]

Dog has the best job inspecting the progress!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

He probably gets paid the most!

[@JerkyLarry]

Get yourself an impact driver, it’ll change your life.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

I'm glad you said so, I actually have one and never use it, could you explain the advantage? I'll bust it out next time.

[@JerkyLarry]

@@alaskacabinadventures it’ll give you way more power and torque to drive those spax screws, screw down decking or if you’re screwing your framing together. I enjoy your videos!

[@blueman5924]

…and drive the woodpeckers crazy.🤣

[@lukemarks92]

I agree. Saves your wrist too.

[@MTvardzik]

I agree 100%. Use an impact to drive all your screws. I'm an electrician and we use our impact for drilling holes as well, in tight spots, you need the right paddle bits though. It's a pretty versatile tool.

[@Footstabber200]

Was searching for specific cabin videos to watch to wind down and this popped up, excellent work.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@timebong8366]

Lol your doggo dug him self a hole ,doing his deed for the day, and began supervising 😂

[@sasquatch885]

Excellent!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Many thanks!

[@806hurricane]

Living the dream

[@alaskacabinadventures]

I sure feel that way

[@candyclemens4432]

Love the music guys!❤😊 You seem to have everything you need! Fantastic!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed, Matt, coming along very nicely, Hello ,Norman 😊

[@RigoZacarias-j3i]

Estupendo video. Hermosos lagos, maravillosa arboleda. Fantastica cabaña, me gustaría lkegar como turista y pasarme un mes de verano. Saludos desde Chiapas México

[@peperetuque7744]

great work thank you for the video 👍👍👍

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@pnowikow]

Looks fun.

[@genefowler948]

Just started watching your channel great stuff . I see you play some music good sound you have. I'll myself play bluegrass banjo and guitar. Keep the videos coming and the music . Stay safe

[@Ydnar6929]

Are you not concerned about frost heave when the ground freezes. If the bottom of your footing - concrete pier - isn't below the frost line the footing (and building) will move up when the ground freezes. I would imagine the frost line in Alaska is several feet below the ground.

[@ryanbaker5480]

Western Washington! I've seen them all. This is one of my favorites to watch, rewatch. Trying to get 5-10 acres on the Olympic Peninsula . Can do a 200 sq ft in Mason County without permits. Not sure I will have the patience to film it. Haha. Thx for the videos bro.

[@MelodyHenshaw-w3o]

Neat

[@TruckHouseLife]

Even made sure it was square haha, it's almost like you've done it before lol

[@hsjdkebrk]

Dumb question here... Does the insulation in the floor get damaged when it rains? Or are you able to get the roof on really fast?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Insulation is waterproof but I was worried about, so I used treated lumber for floor joists just in case, check out the next episode, it gets real rainy.

[@tolgaerdem917]

What is the name of the connection apparatus with which you connect the concrete molds on the base with the timber?

[@ParichayaThepsai]

❤

[@DiabloOutdoors]

I'm not expert, that's why I'm asking. I see that the floor is wider than the supporting beams. And the walls are not directly above the beams. Doesn't that weaken the whole structure since all the load from the roof, snow, walls is not directly supported by the beams?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Good question…that is called “cantilever” and a small distance is allowed to over hang the beams, the load will still be transferred down into them. The distance of cantilever allowed is equal to the width of your joist. So in my case I am using 2x6 joists which means I can have 5.5 inches overhanging my beams 👍

[@DiabloOutdoors]

@@alaskacabinadventures Well.. I just learned something useful! ... "equal to the width of your joist". Thanks a lot! P.S. I see that Yukon guys are drinking ... "LIGHT beer". Right there we see the difference between someone from Yukon and... Alaska! (sorry, just couldn't resist that one LOL)

[@TheAndrettiDog]

Just curious, what keeps the insulation from falling out?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Friction

[@coolguts1355]

What did you put down on top of the insulation?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Reflectix bubble wrap.

[@ryantowner6902]

10 x 12?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Nailed it

[@williamingalls7473]

Any risk of mice/rodents getting in under the cabin floor and using the foam board for a nest? Down in NY we would staple in some wire mesh to help keep them at bay. Looking great!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Very very little with foam, it's fiberglass that brings em in like a kid to a candy store. I may add something underneath it eventually though. Thanks for watching.

[@cactusm4ck]

Long time watcher here from Boston, always has been a dream of mine to move to AK and go off grid like you have done. Looking for the “perfect” plot of land sure isn’t easy! Terrific job on the videos and keep up the great work!

[@AngeliqueTraveler]

It’s super easy.

[@samhill3496]

Hey Matt, you and your pal are doing a great job. Looks really good. Like that floor insulation and barrier. really will help. I don't want to get cold when I stay in it. Hey when cutting those trees, notch the shit out of them. Yeah, you need to cut them high to help get the stumps out latter but they can jump the stump and run you down. Also cut an angle parallel with the ground so you can keep them from digging in when you pull them with the 4 wheeler. May keep a chain or strap from breaking and knocking your brains out. On the bench saw, so one can cut and other can install, have a dedicated out of the way mostly level area for the saw, a few feet back, put in a couple vertical posts, 3 to 4 feet wide. maybe two sets for longer boards, then put cross members on them the same height of your saw deck. You can stack some cut boards on the one off side to make handling faster too. Makes a one man job and you don't have to use the hold down screw on the saw deck so much. Speeds it up. Chop chop and go. Be safe guys

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Great comment! I did exactly that with the saw deck so I could cut 16ft boards by myself. I'll keep that tip in mind about cutting the tree at the angle of the ground, great idea. Thanks again for watching.

[@juliarussell8936]

Everything looks great, I would put something under the house to ensure no varmints around your installation

[@camilomillan5665]

😅No se preocupe para eso estamos los Peruanos de seguro ya nos llamarán 😅

[@blueman5924]

Most awesome ! As always, the pickin’ is icing on the bun.👍 Penticton,BC,🇨🇦🤙

[@matts.6558]

Not going to lie, your tree felling makes me a little nervous :)

[@alaskacabinadventures]

eh, me too haha

[@alaskacabinadventures]

That birch went the wrong way and scared me good, I got lucky.

[@jerryvon4246]

Great job Matt! Love hearing Forest play! Would love to hear you two jamming again! Keep the great vids coming!

[@laruedouglas7972]

That will be nice for your friends to come and visit.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Exactly...I love company but 4 guys crashing in my cabin all winter when we go exploring gets cramped!

[@21CDpodcast]

What prevents rain from washing away the ground beneath your cornerstones?

[@M-M-EXTRA]

what did you do to protect the floor joists from rot/damage by rodents? you left a gap between the top of the joists where you put the insulation but the part below that is unprotected

[@alaskacabinadventures]

The joists are pressure treated/ ground contact rated lumber, they won’t rot. Likewise rodents dont mess with the stuff. My main cabin has the same joists and in 8 years they still look brand new. Thanks!

[@rosenorcia2614]

I hope your partner gets free room and board on all that labour

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Indeed he does...he will get a set of keys to the cabin so him and his wife can enjoy it whenever they please.

[@simplewoodslife]

Love when the algorithm hits me with some lovely content. Really enjoyed this video, subscribed to you and can't wait to watch more! Greetings from Northern Ontario, Canada!

[@erhardt1477]

Good morning from Germany sir… Just started the video… and I was wandering why you burnt the branches..? I’m asking because I just found out recently myself that one could a lot of nice things with old, dead branches… So I wanted to pass it on… Build a wall anywhere… ( I know the technology is around for ages 😂) A few of the thicker ones go into the ground, sticking UP, space them a little, like half a meter, then drop the others from the top in between… All kinds of small animals can hide in there, it keeps water when the morning mist is running through the hillside… very helpful in summer… Insects of various types can live there… AND you can get rid of your small dead wood, without lighting a fire every time you need to get dispose of something… Just a thought… 👍

[@KTUBE1770]

Definitely not Asmr but this is a nice build so far

[@jezisuvstrejdakarel9701]

hello, beautiful landscape and very nice work. I would like to ask why you did not concrete the footings? Do you have experience that it won't move - due to frost and temperature changes? Thanks for the reply, thanks for the video. Greetings from Czech Republic

[@markymarkbuilds7379]

Wandering, do the metal post base have the nut placed back on them from underneath? Or are they lose in the hole?-On your pier blocks. And what post base is that? Thanks, considering doing this

[@mariscaanelson]

love everything about this - the light beer, the cute dog, beautiful Alaska and your wonderful friend to help you. I’ll be watching every episode. thanks for sharing this

[@larryshaver3568]

I had a cat that looked like yours she was a sweet stray that had been de-clawed on the front feet so I knew i had to take her in

[@joanntucker2742]

Lol your dog dug out a hole he could lie in, he's smart 💕🦮😍

[@أسامةحميدبنالأشهر]

Is it legal to cut trees?, what if many people build cabins?

[@ST-xc3qw]

Great video and channel Will you be listening dimensions/plans for your guest cabin?

[@blueman5924]

“listing” ?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

I will do follow up videos / live streams with specifics. But there is no plans, just figure it out as I go. It’s a 10x12 with 4 ft porch. Thanks for watching!

[@samuelbetzenmusic]

Hey Matt, Curious if you have a parts list for this Build?

[@HaroldReece]

Greeting from Colorado. Thanks to Mr. Google your project videos got sent my way. Subscribed and now catching up. Thanks for sharing.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Welcome!

[@lauram5518]

Great video! Looking forward to the next one.

[@larryshaver3568]

a cat and dog is a great combination

[@craigoliver3709]

Really want to build a cabin now

[@romkaromanov8186]

Hello. What is the size of your house in meters?

[@gmw1964z]

Should have named your dog Spock ! What’s his mix? Lab and ?

[@tiffanys221122]

Husky

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Ha! Yeah is a husky mix, 12 percent Irish setter believe it or not.

[@cesuntbanii]

ahhh... love the details but that foundation... could have been better, stronger, deeper and with a swivel/thread to be adjusted according to permafrost movement...

[@BigfootRCrcoverlanddave2646]

❤awesome Matt great to get started and watch your cabin building,was my birthday yesterday 5th was 60 can’t believe how time flies my friend 😊 just love watching you and Timmy over there in AK awesome stuff keep up the great work 💯👍🏻😇🤘🤠🇬🇧Overland Dave nice Drone shots too

[@davidstaron4302]

Hey man! First video I'm seeing of yours and love the content. Got a new sub for sure. Any chance if you know if your dog is a Korean Jindo mix? Their look, mannerisms, and even sitting and laying positions are exactly like my Jindo. Especially the famous jindonut!

[@EpicATrain]

I'm watching your videos while editing mine lol

[@dirttdude]

oh my.... when you hoot a cabin up without a kijigger your purlins will chooch pant antlers, next thing you know, you're stovepiping your sister

[@Ashenroger]

My man living the best live a man can dream of.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

🤘

[@vinnyboombatz1399]

Doggo sittin in the middle and chillin like a supervisor, making sure those measurements are on point. LOL

[@chunhuachen-gg8nm]

beautiful. if you have the chance, you can try the steel deck, it is also good. sturdy and durable.

[@jimmyandtommy1]

Watching from Australia. Is the dog a Swiss Shepherd?

[@rosenorcia2614]

Don Mills Ont Canada… The suburbs of Toronto

[@GarmiOffgrid]

Love this. I’ve watched a lot of videos on KZbin and this is one I’m using for inspiration on my own foundation. Subscribed!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Thanks! Glad it is helpful!

[@rokonmontana7457]

Just long enough to put people to sleep

[@brendafite]

The music!! Wow it calms!! ❤❤

[@dannyl6507]

Excellent design! One of the major advantages of overhanging the beams past the piers is that its harder for water to find its way under them and freeze. Also its much easier to skirt the crawl space when the piers are not in the way.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Looking good so far!

[@dalesmithers]

Thanks!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Hey thank you Dale!

[@ernstdh]

Great video.

[@TruongTien-fz7ru]

❤❤❤

[@WoodArt-ph5dz]

wonderful

[@israelolvera558]

💗❣️💓😇♥️💝❤️⭐💖

[@shartattack12]

i know next to nothing about build stuff so don't take this as criticism, but why don't you need piers for the foundation?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Great question...piers would be great, but for a small cabin pier blocks, like the ones I used, will be fine. They are adjustable, so any settling or frost heaving can be easily adjusted with the brackets over the years. Pouring piers like my main cabin requires very deep holes, a lot of concrete and getting it JUST right the first time. The pier blocks are very forgiving and easy. If the cabin was bigger I'd pour piers again though. Thanks!

[@thomasschafer7268]

3 lagen Isolierung wären besser. Gerade bei luftunterströmten Bauteilen. Sorry .bauphysik verzeiht nix.🤤🤔👎🇩🇪

[@testicularoxide5055]

Soooo damn kool!👍

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Thanks!!