Board and Batten Installation at my Off Grid Wilderness Cabin

[@4460cows]

I have been collecting old fence boards from folk who had contractors build new fences. So I get the old boards for free. Then I have been dressing the boards upon my 1970 Flamingo 70' x 14 wide mobile home nested high upon Oregon mountains surrounded by trees. I too have been fitting the boards as board and batten. It looks really good and added additional benefits of two types of insulation weather and noise. I only get up there about once a year so progress has been started but not finished. Works in progress like art it takes time. I sure enjoy the work and many are pleased with the looks. Upgrade from dual painted metal to warm weathered old boards. The place looks more inviting and rustic.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Can't argue with free. Your home will look great.

[@janetwithers7427]

Great progress. The color is like a pumpkin cedar. Soft and warm looking. Glad to see a friend helping you. 😺💞

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Cool, a pumpkin spice cabin!

[@janetwithers7427]

LOL. Delicious house. 😀

[@susanhighfield8284]

Your cabin is right there and it looks fantastic! It really does. You'll do just fine on the rest of those corners. What a difference it makes to see wood siding instead of all that tyvek clad. Looks natural now, like it belongs in all that beautiful scenery.

[@tonidee761]

Looks fantastic!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!! The cabin will be so cozy this winter!!!

[@kevintulak9987]

Looking good. Enjoy the fruits of your labour. Thanks for sharing.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Kevin!

[@michaelcoghlan5521]

Great video Russ, it’s coming along so well!

[@maryallen6334]

That was one of the best videos. I love the construction ones and you got a lot accomplished. Love the colour - it is going to look fabulous in the fall and winter too, a house for all seasons.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Mary!

[@jamesfrommanitoba6363]

Looks great. I just did something similar with poplar sheets, stained them 5 different colours and called it barn board for my sunroom. Love it ! See you tonight!!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks James. YOu stained your boards 5 different colous? Like, a gay pride barn?

[@jamesfrommanitoba6363]

Lmao....hey, I didn’t make fun of your measurement skills!!

[@timklassen421]

Hi Russell the cladding looks great . I built a deck this spring and the staining took more time than the actual build but the end results is worth it.thanks for the upload

[@boudica26ify]

Looks beautiful ♡ Great work. Love watching work on it. Like watching an artist. I guess that's exactly what is. Thanks

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks, but I'm not artist. LOL.

[@ronthibeau2862]

Wow cabin will be warm this winter. Insulated pine on inside and now exterior cladding.

[@Timr45_70]

Measure twice cut once !! When im doing stuff like the corner boards i sketch it out on a board or paper so i have a reference and the visual when i'm cutting. Love the pine and the stain great choice.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Tim'r I did exactly that. Then cut the wrong side.

[@scottcreighton8263]

Looking Awesome Russ!!! Great color choice.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Scott!

[@sarge29477]

Looking great. Really digging the color. Keep up the good work. Loved the facial freeze frame during the montage too. Cracked me up.

[@Fitzy222]

That Ray is very helpful. He's a good friend, Russell

[@CookingWithRy]

Looking better every day :)

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Hi Wilson!

[@mzeeraza3516]

Awesome Cabin Mr Russell 👍🏾

[@sh4610]

You can arrange a solar gyser for this winter connected with your solar panels,washing,cleaning utensils and other tasks will be easy for you and family.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

SH, how much power does that system consume?

[@sh4610]

I'm trying to check from some solar panelsfitting company,you can also consult from any good and reliable solar panels fitting company who have experience of connecting solar gysers,I think medium size gyser is enough for you and your requirements,Pakistan is basically hot country with enough daylight most of the year, here both solar and natural gas gysers are successful.shazia

[@hotmiramichi]

i did the same thing on my old cottage. Sold it 2 years ago but loved the look. I did use cedar shingles for a few accent pieces around the building.

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Great job Russell

[@moonstone188]

It is good to see the outside getting done. It looks nice

[@L1vR-1948]

thanks ! !

[@frederickmoller]

Great job Russ, I know that it can be a hassle, but having your friend over helped too, anyways, I'm really loving it, thanks for the update!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

THanks Frederick!

[@brothersofvalhall]

its looks amasing it blends in great with the seroundings ceap up the great videos peace and love from norway

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Looking great mate!!!!!

[@131dyana]

Love the color. Glad I am not the only one that makes cutting mistakes.

[@trishlabonte5492]

Very nice finish for the outside. How are the both of you doing? Your cabin is going to look fabulous when you are done.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Trish, we're doing swell.

[@macsair]

At first I was uncertain about the colour and probably wouldn’t have chosen it however I’m loving it now. Different but fresh and it looks sensational pal. Great progress.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Geoff. Getting warm down under? Able to use the pool yet?

[@macsair]

Yes, starting to warm up but the pool is still too cold to swim. Really looking forward to seeing your finished board and batten.

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

I love the guitar music you play on your videos my son and granddaughter play guitar its beautiful❤

[@wazzyman2875]

How can one Enjoy a better day with out laughing with a good Friend !!???!!! Peace Brother 👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌

[@jspdx1972]

Looking awesome. Glad to see you getting some help it's a big project for 1 person all though your very capable of doing yourself. But help is always nice keep it up man

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Puffy!

[@shellyewald9981]

Awesome job Russ Love it !!.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Shelly!

[@TheBibliofilus]

Wow it's starting to come together there still Russell. Feels like it's been going on forever but you've come a long way in only 2,5 years and you need time to sit down and procrastinate and enjoy an lime n' lager too!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks, it's slow going but I'm getting there.

[@louisenepia8424]

I love it Russell.

[@phengchan3232]

It is looking better every time. Keeping up a good work.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Pheng.

[@Living-The-Dream]

Russ it’s going to look Awesome when finished.....nice work 👍🤠

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Rick!

[@lisapardue1197]

the cabin is looking great.

[@fluffyotter9135]

Board and batten looks great....as well as the color! I stained my board and batten barn the same color......it aged well too. Although it’s time to stain the barn again...... original stain has lasted appropriately 10 yrs:)

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I see what you did there. YOu switched the B's.

[@fluffyotter9135]

Lol....posted my comment before I was finished.......

[@jamesmclennan299]

It looks fantastic Russell,you have done a cracking job on it.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks James!

[@TimRoseOfficial]

Great video my friend! Looks amazing! Big congrats on your channel so far! 😀👊

[@YlvaBjarnson]

Looks wonderful

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Leslie Ann!

[@gregpostdronephotography6499]

Been there, done that! At least you didn’t edit that mistake out. A couple beers later you forget about it.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I rarely edit out my mistakes, unless they're just dumb and uninteresting.

[@MrGeroth]

Looks great. Come on and get it done.

[@JustTheSelf]

Belated comment, it looks Great!

[@sarahtyson4133]

I’m well impressed. Good lad and really enjoying your progress Take good care Russ and stay lucky 🍀

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Aggy!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Good morning everyone! What do you think of the pine? Of the cedar colour? Let me know in the comments below!

[@bobsyouruncle3344]

The pine and the cedar color on top of it rocks! 👍

[@maryelizabeth8839]

Love the pine and cedar choice! The cabin will glow up above the lake every season and nice and warm.

[@yepperooyepperoo5800]

Looks great.

[@affintlewoodlewix]

I like it. It's a warm colour. Homely.

[@exroyalcanadian]

Looks great but remember "measure twice cut once" lol....just joking

[@lizweekly1483]

Russell don't be so hard on yourself. You are doing a great job! Liz

[@rtula7882]

Looking good!

[@gewing61]

Good job!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Geoff!

[@thewraith4217]

Russel, you're doing very well. It all looks great. Hope you get to finish before winter.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Mr Wraith!

[@sharonstuebi8181]

Looking more like a cabin! Not judging! I lived in a tar paper house for 3 years once. You do what you can poco a poco! Nice to have help. Love from Peru

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Sharon!

[@latitudeblue1884]

wow you did great works! Hope your warm winther~ greeting from korea

[@kodaxrose50]

It looks really good

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Rose!

[@EllieChristine744]

Hi! Hope you had a nice summer, we just came home from our stay at our little cabin in Norway. We are building a house here in Sweden now, and I am wondering what that yellow netting is too. Is it some mouse prevention maybe? Thanks for your update, always nice to see!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Hi Ellie, good luck with your new house! The yellow stuff is called Slicker Classic by a company called Benjaming Obdyke. It allows any water that gets under the boards to drain and then dry.

[@EllieChristine744]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Thanks vm! We have plenty to do - that`s for sure. But, one thing after the other - and in a couple of months we have the outer shell with a roof.. we hope.. :-)

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Great video as usual :)

[@fyiaustralia9686]

The time lapse is a good move. Be interesting to see you film the dock project that way.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Indeed that will be an interesting project.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

I enjoy watching you. Have a great attitude no matter what happen's. Very nice job. I think you'll get it done before snow without a problem. God bless

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Tricia!

[@sh4610]

Very good,must improve insulation of your home during severe winter,what is main purpose of placing yellow net on cabin walls?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It allows water to drain and the wood to dry.

[@marygordon3032]

You’re getting there Russell and l think it’s gonna be awesome!!! 👍😎

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Mary!

[@pattiwhite9575]

Glad to see that you had a friend that could help out for a bit. It is coming along! I love the color. Fall color

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Patti!

[@jamesbond9873]

Yeah! A new video.

[@sylviapap3]

That oops board would have worked on the opposite side of the window lol My favorite style "Board and Batten"

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It never works out exactly like that. The spacing is a real pain.

[@jamescarryl9690]

Russell, your beautiful cabin is really looking better and better each and every video. Am happy you had some help with the siding especially around the inverter and electrical equipment. Help is always good. I never tire of watching the pond and woods nearby. Maybe at some point you can set up a real time cam from porch pointing out over the pond. I certainly would love more info on the Raspberry Rock Memberships and to what this would include. See you later on Booxefest. Till then take care.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks James, if you click above where it says JOIN you can see the details.

[@elisabethe8055]

Good job Buddy! You have really worked hard these last weeks! It looks amazing! Be proud! :) That look on your face at 7:42, its priceless, i laughed so hard, you are so darn entertaining, and i dont think you are aware of it, and that is what i love about you channel. You are so real and honest! Bless you Russel and thank you for being you!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Elisabeth! I try.

[@chas2can124]

Keep your chin up mate. Looks good.

[@gailbrault9251]

Love it...beautiful job!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Gail!

[@EllieChristine744]

Ah, I think that maybe I have figured out what that yellow netting is for - I think it makes an air-filled space between the wall and the boards... am I right?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Yep.

[@jhend8038]

Place looking great Russel

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks J!

[@DadIncredible]

Looking good Russell. Measure twice cut once. Best of luck with this phase of construction. Like the color

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Todd, looking forward to your show tonight.

[@outdoorjo6752]

Oh wow, it's really starting to look like a cabin now, I'm excited for you guys :o) Keep up the good work and you'll have it done in no time for sure. Then we need to get your water problem sorted. ;o) All the best as always from over the pond, ODJ

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Jo!

[@brendasas8440]

😂We love you Russell❗🐾🐾 Its going to be beautiful❗💚

[@drewpackman2929]

The siding is very nice. The stain is the same as i used on my cypress lap board. Are you putting those screws in the studs?

[@babeksaber2702]

Nice work. Looking gd. thx

[@affintlewoodlewix]

Looking good. Maybe I missed you commenting it but what's the yellow netting for under the boards?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It's called Slicker Classic, it allows water to drain and the boards to dry.

[@affintlewoodlewix]

Cheers. I'd never heard of that. Instructional as well as entertaining.

[@Gordonseries385]

all and all I like it looking great Russell

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Gordon!

[@jamesbond9873]

Still say the colour is awesome 👏

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

The stain, right?

[@bishopgoldsmith45]

Hi love your videos...hope you an your family are safe...I was wishing to know the name of the color stain u put on the house..?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Hi Bishop, the can says Beati-Tone, Wood-Shield BEST, Oil Deck & Siding Semi-Transparent Stain and the colour is Exterior Cedar. Purchased from Home Hardware.

[@estellaknox4488]

Hi Russell what color and name of the paint you painted your cabin

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Estella, I'm reading the can right now it says Beati-Tone, Wood-Shield BEST, Oil Deck & Siding Semi-Transparent Stain and the colour is Exterior Cedar. Purchased from Home Hardware.

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Loving the location 💪🤠👍

[@dathuynh1767]

Hi Russell, I’m thinking replacing my siding with pine. What is that yellow mesh do? I I need that for the air circulation? Thanks

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Yes in case it gets wet underneath somehow.

[@dathuynh1767]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Thank you Russell. Really appreciated

[@randyrankin3604]

hey that cut was funny, but I also did many screw ups on my cuts lol

[@yepperooyepperoo5800]

Why aren't you staining the back or sides of the boards?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Allows any moisture in the wood to escape.

[@gtsipejr]

Nice job Russell. You guys certainly deserved a lime and lager after that. GT

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks GT!

[@409mark]

so when you going to put the dock in

[@wildshaggyblue64]

I giggled when the measurement didn't line up with the window... you looked at the camera like whattttttt. Nice to have some help eh. Looking good Russell. Take care of you all. Thanks for sharing eh :))

[@eastwindfarms3671]

Whatever, I’m beat at airdrums!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Where in the world is Chris Eastdrums?

[@eastwindfarms3671]

Good morning

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

You missed quite a show.

[@eastwindfarms3671]

I usually do, it was 2am where I was when you started the show. I caught Todd’s on replay before he took it down. He’s quite the funny man, but my drums are better!

[@trebor41]

We need more videos

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

How many? 3? maybe 4?

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Hard work for sure...looking really cool...Been watching for some time now and I always think ...man he looks like someone..and here it is..You resemble an actor by the name of Roger Howarth a day time actor (soap opera)..ok carry on..lol...

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Yvonne!

[@debbielucas7792]

Ooops, measure twice, cut once. Russell you are so funny.

[@raymondhuber6306]

Git er done. Lol lary the cable guy.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Peace OOT - Russell the Cabin Guy.

[@ohske]

😯👏👏👏👍👍👍😊👌

[@gretheok]

👀👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@SamCanada1]

:)

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

What's the meaning of "pea soooot" at the end?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Just something we Canadians say to people we love.

[@pollyanne9973]

Heard it used on other channels and they are saying...... PEACE...... OUT. :o)

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

Lonewolf says peace out he's an outdoor channel in canada

[@thizizliz]

Great solution for the power stuff! Good luck with the corners - you'll do a fine job!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Liz!

[@margaretjames4589]

'A man and his drill...WoW..it's looking good Russell..'#mj1*💛🐧💚🍂🍁🍃

[@patricksnair779]

Russ you got to watch. Trailer PARK boys meet Tommy Chong..

[@andrevaudrin3164]

07:45 : i share your pain ;)

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

You are saying peace out arnt you

[@mikerogers9711]

So you are posting in members only now. That is unfortunate, the people that use ios can not join in. LATER