BIG MISTAKE Made on Foundation for Off Grid Barndominium Build! | How Will I Fix It?

I made a Big Mistake on the foundation for the off grid barndominium!
Wylie Flanagan
Absolute Concrete
Fayette County, TN
901-626-2228
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[@SueWagner-f9t]

Hang in there Tim!! We all make mistakes we just have to correct them and move on. If you’re not sure about something maybe ask Gary or Jason for their opinion. You got this Tim!! 💜

[@RidgeLife]

For sure!

[@CarolSchreffler]

Greetings from Northeast Ohio. I forgot to mention how nice everything looked. We built our 60’ ranch home in 1978. Your excitement is bringing back memories for me. I was so excited when our block was being laid. I have video of the first block being laid. This is a great video. You are a talented speaker. Your videos are No 1.

[@RidgeLife]

Oh wow! Thank you so much!

[@the_voice_of_reason]

Totally agree!

[@kezam1924]

Looks like it is coming along. When you do your trenching under the footer lay down some extra pipes for future use that way if something comes along you can you use them instead of having to dig and cut your footer

[@RidgeLife]

Great tip!

[@ladybuglady5]

Tim, in my opinion, and no, no one asked for it, I would paint the crawl space door a gray to match the blocks. Less noticeable. I love the work so far.

[@RidgeLife]

Hmm might just do that. Thx

[@the_voice_of_reason]

Wow Tim this is extremely exciting. I can only imagine how this building coming together must be so gratifying for you, the process for your dream home has begun. Thank you for sharing this moment in time with us. The drone work and all filming is beautifully documented. I am so very happy for you. You life in a camper will soon be over. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you. It's a marathon not a sprint!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Tim, we can see the vision brother and it's looking GOOD. Stay safe and as always my best to Grandma Carol and Jen Jen

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks Paul!

[@JeffGarrison-xz9qq]

Adapt and overcome...you got this Man.and for sure you can be proud of it all.

[@RidgeLife]

Will do!

[@descrazielyfe4446]

Wow. The site looks massive! I can't wait to see the finished product❤

[@RidgeLife]

It’s a marathon! Ha!

[@bertehoffpauir1591]

It’s looking great, despite your mistakes! Thankfully the crew realized that you did it wrong. David can pick on you for that.

[@RidgeLife]

Oh I’m sure he will

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Mistakes are fixed and I hope you didn't have to pay too much for them. Everything is going really good . I seen the pictures for members only and looked awesome. Looking forward your adventures over the years.

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks so much! More to come!

[@CynBrown]

LOOKS AMAZING!!!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@edwardpoll4259]

Going to be paradise. Go Ridgelife!!!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@carolynmesser7199]

It looks great and big also , so exciting!! 😀

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@firefly6027]

Looking good Tim. Looks like you're having some gorgeous weather too.

[@RidgeLife]

Yes, thanks!

[@ladybuglady5]

Live and learn Tim. Live and learn. ✌️

[@RidgeLife]

You got that right!

[@timliggett5088]

Well to spite all the stumbling blocks this look really nice

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeburch2375]

LOOKING GREAT BROTHER HAVE A GOOD ONE

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@crazyjohn6130]

Well, Tim, you made some extra work for them, but they don't mind. You will see it in the final bill for the foundation. Now you get to dig for the water line. Wait, maybe David will come show you how to use the backhoe and do it for you. Lol😂 love you, brother. With lots of love from your crazy friend in ohio

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! I don’t want him breaking my tractor too!

[@redc8783]

Dam Tim before they grout the blocks, don’t forget to put a corner/ Time capsule in your corner stone, for the archeological preservation. 🎉. Thanks for not crying in your Beer on this volg over your screw ups 😂😂

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! True.

[@dalecherry4044]

Remember Tim wash it under the foundation. Much easier. 👍👍

[@RidgeLife]

Thx!

[@garyprice6651]

Looking great. Check your code to see if you need plastic in the gravel space for preventing argon gas. That way you can put it down in the spring before you do your floor system. No job goes 100*%

[@RidgeLife]

Yes we need plastic down. Thx

[@AuntieAnn]

Oops... Water, sewer, and electric access is important 🤪👍... I'm glad they were able to do a work around 👍❤️... It looks fantastic ❤

[@RidgeLife]

You got that right! More problems to come!

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

The White House On The Ridge Kid Rock Got Nutta On You ! Can I Apply for the Guard House Position? 😂😂😂😂

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Hi Tim, I was wondering if you had done the plumbing for your septic and all that, the other day. I should have said something! LOL Looks like they are doing an awesome job.

[@RidgeLife]

No worries!

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Looking great love your site - better burn that brush pile before building that could be a hot fire that could scorch or harm house or solar panels .

[@RidgeLife]

Good call!

[@robertdavis5163]

wow the hits just keep on coming!

[@RidgeLife]

It's all gonna be ok though!

[@henrydog4263]

Looks good great job

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@rongray4847]

Hi Tim, it’s looking great as I knew it would, what a beautiful location. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@kristingrounds4163]

Looks really good despite the setbacks!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@dolores34]

Progress 😊❤ Like that block.

[@RidgeLife]

Yes!

[@Swtspirit]

Enjoyed Watching Looking Good Tim

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MyAlaska12]

It's happening. Congratulations

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@Hittingtheroadwithgandg]

Looking good Tim

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@liammcgothigan2094]

Hello Tim 👋 wow looking good ✅

[@RidgeLife]

Hey, thanks

[@ruthmccormick-v1t]

looking good

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@lonelyhitchhikerkent6068]

Hang in there Bro you are learning and teaching. You will start looking at things here on out I’m sure. It’s all good and coming soon

[@RidgeLife]

I appreciate that!

[@rosechastain7356]

I'm excited see your house build

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Tim 🤗 looking good 👍 always set backs when building, but things workout🍂

[@RidgeLife]

You got that right!

[@melmarks6470]

Hey Tim mistakes happen as long as you can overcome them and make good that's all that matters well done. foundation and block work looks good. nice camera work. when you dig for the water pipe are you also doing the electric ( solar cables ) ?

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks. No. Electric will come up in conduit in the back by the band board.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Sorry Tim. I’m sure right about now you are beating yourself up. Hang in there and keep going. Take care✌️🇺🇸

[@RidgeLife]

Will do!

[@stephenkennedy9205]

Looking good Tim to err is human God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you kindly!

[@jennyphillips7496]

Hello from Indiana 🤍Every is looking amazing. I cant eait for the rest of the buil an to see this all done.Is gonna look beautiful. Much love from Indiana 🤍

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks so much!!

[@cherylehubicsak3070]

Looks great Tim!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@schweitzera]

Now is the time to get all the extra concrete out of the crawl space. it will make it so much nicer to crawl around doing plumbing etc. with out the trash under there, not fun dragging it out that crawl space door later

[@RidgeLife]

Great point!

[@hamimahatan6307]

Too many nice😬🫢😉😅😅 Tim the Contractor👍👍👍👏👏👏🥰❤️❤️

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA!

[@louiseclovemypups9186]

Lookin good

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Glad the guys caught the mistake for your utilities line.

[@RidgeLife]

They sure did! So glad!

[@jimmason5738]

As a plumber, I was wondering about the sleeve while I watched the footing pour. Oops

[@RidgeLife]

We talked about it but I dropped the ball!

[@angelamachin1256]

Got part of it right sorry Tim didn't mean to rub salt in the wounds. Seems like you have a good way to fix it though great work. X

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@fokkosmit1750]

thats looking good...wtg

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@leonmiller7711]

Is Jenn Jenn too much of a distraction for you Tim? LoL. It will all work out in the end.

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! A good one!

[@judyavants7928]

Tim we all make mistakes. I know that I do. We learn by them.

[@RidgeLife]

For sure!

[@briancarter1629]

Tim when are you going to do the solar carport?

[@RidgeLife]

I worked on it some this week. Once the foundation is done, it will be the focus.

[@george-ke2bf]

Hi Tim

[@RidgeLife]

Howdy!

[@donstevenson8483]

I'm an old core driller from way back you should have Doug down along the side of the footing and and attached a core drill and drill the 7 inch hole all the way through it with a little water that would have been a lot better way to handle that.

[@RidgeLife]

I believe you are right that would have been the better long term solution.

[@robertdavis5163]

imagine all the years you snd gin gin are going to drive up to the house and think of all the mistakes you have made!

[@RidgeLife]

Ha! All good memories!

[@Jack-p6b7j]

what kind of hvac system, will you have duct for it under the floors if so you need another hole through the block just asking

[@RidgeLife]

Yup. I will have to figure out where I want it and make an access hole.

[@eunicehenderson9095]

Go old school and have a notebook and list and check them off as you go.

[@RidgeLife]

I sure will!

[@RockerNJ]

Crazy how much they had to hammer and pick after cutting it w/ the saw!! Looks tiring!!! Let's have a beverage!

[@RidgeLife]

Was some strong stuff!

[@robertdavis5163]

the last thing you ever want to do is bust up the main foundation!

[@RidgeLife]

I agree!

[@traveltrailerlife]

Tim the Builder and no license drone pilot. LOL....... Are barndominiums legal in Tennessee? If you're considering building your dream barndominium in Tennessee, you may be wondering whether there are any building restrictions or laws that may affect your building. The good news is that Tennessee has few restrictions on building and land use

[@RidgeLife]

I have a license and a building permit for my house.

[@traveltrailerlife]

@@RidgeLife You Have a FAA Part 107 right.....Good on the permit Tim.

[@robertdavis5163]

gonna guess you had other things on your mind called gin gin!

[@RidgeLife]

And going back to work as well!

[@thehillbillyhermit7681]

Each level or layer is called a course. 1st course, 2nd course, etc

[@RidgeLife]

Didn’t know that. Thx!

[@thehillbillyhermit7681]

@@RidgeLife any time

[@GreyfyreShelties]

How deep does the water line need buried?

[@RidgeLife]

Only about 18” here

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Kid Rock Building A White House Replica 😂😂😂😂

[@RidgeLife]

Close!

[@scootter5922]

Is that access door upside down?

[@RidgeLife]

Nope. Latch at the top.

[@patchesd9712]

@@RidgeLife Then u have to crawl on top of the door to get in...yep upside down... just sayin.

[@OntheRiveUniqueCrafts]

I may have missed it, but I didnt see how you are getting water into the building. Otherwise its looking good.

[@RidgeLife]

I am going to have to run a pex line under the footer. Yup. I forgot it!

[@Cruela2b]

@@RidgeLifeI’ve seen where you can use a power washer to jet a small tunnel under the concrete to feed the pex line from one side to the other.

[@RidgeLife]

@Cruela2b will do!

[@lafayetteparker5340]

Just so your viewers know ... there's a top and bottom on those foundation blocks alot of folks don't know that

[@RidgeLife]

Very cool!

[@CarolSchreffler]

Greetings from Northeast Ohio. Aren’t you afraid a white Barndominium will look too bright?

[@RidgeLife]

Nope!

[@debbieshort9660]

Those guys working for you or doing a good job.

[@RidgeLife]

Oh yeah!

[@robertdavis5163]

if you had actual blueprints of the foundation you wouldn't have missed this rookies think it's so easy

[@RidgeLife]

I do have professional drawings. Cost me $2500!

[@leesanders3742]

The soap opera continues ✌

[@RidgeLife]

Unfortunately. lIt will all work out though!

[@CarolGreen-c6y]

Did you stop making a LIST. lol. Of things to do

[@RidgeLife]

I sure need one!

[@petrusvanderMerwe-o9k]

hi tim what is the latest of you returning to work take care fair size home

[@RidgeLife]

Go to doc tomorrow to find out!

[@robertdavis5163]

hey yim I told you several months ago as a general contractor for over 40 years these DIY subcontractor s don't have a clue ehat they are up against in this I guess grandma Carol was tougher and smarter than you!

[@RidgeLife]

She sure is!

[@david020218]

when are you burning that big pile of dead trees there 33:33

[@RidgeLife]

Not sure yet. Gonna take a team for sure.

[@johnperry6318]

pipe should have went under the footer

[@RidgeLife]

That would put the septic line leaving the house about 16 below grade. Way too low for our septics here.

[@johnperry6318]

@@RidgeLife well id at least under pin it your leaving a weak spot in your footer

[@RidgeLife]

What do you mean underpin?

[@johnperry6318]

dig out under the footer on each side of the pipe pour a new footer under 2 ft wide 2 ft deep 4 ft long under the footer that was cut out@@RidgeLife

[@johnperry6318]

reinforce with rebar

[@JasonHunt-qk7ly]

16 x 12 patio wont be big enough Tim.

[@RidgeLife]

Gotta watch my spending too!

[@cynthiamyers335]

Future plans can include doing something else to make an awesome outdoor space takes time.

[@SueWagner-f9t]

@@cynthiamyers335Yes I agree. Not everything needs done at the beginning. All in good time. 💜

[@robertdavis5163]

let me remind you if tge foundation isn't right you will pay for it every step of the rest of the way!

[@RidgeLife]

Very true!

[@floater1063]

Why such a big house? Keep it small.

[@RidgeLife]

It's only 2 bedroom and 1600ft2.

[@floater1063]

@@RidgeLife my family lives in my 1662 sq ft home in suburbs. Do what you wish but more to clean. You're never home. It doesn't make sense.

[@robertdavis5163]

yep another screw up by a rookie!

[@RidgeLife]

For sure!

[@robertdavis5163]

it pains me to watch you make these rookie mistakes wait till the zip walls show up and see the rest of the mistakes!

[@RidgeLife]

I am sure I will make a TON more mistakes on this journey!

[@Queenager.]

Tim you look tired. Asked those goody to shoes if they ever made any mistakes. No one is perfect. I wish people would just step back and stop trying to judge others. Hang in there. You got this.🤠🦾❤️✌️👍💯🌅🙏