Building a Custom Shed Roof Awning for an Off Grid Cabin in the Mountains

[@beverlychmelik5504]

While building solo is hard, there is a satisfaction of knowing you did this.

[@LifeontheMoose]

VERY much so. 🙏

[@brotherbruce]

I have already incorporated your 2 drill method into my projects. One to drill the hole and one to drive the screw,

[@LifeontheMoose]

It’s handy! Thanks for watching!

[@markcummings6856]

Just wondering, does anyone know why, or when you have to drill sometimes, and some you don’t?

[@brotherbruce]

If the wood is narrow or thin or too close to the edge it may split unless you pre-drill.@@markcummings6856

[@jimmerrithew453]

Patrick, thank you for taking the time to explain the steps and rationale for your work.

[@LifeontheMoose]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@chrisbillmeyer8344]

Sneak a stick of wall to roof flashing in. You’ll thank me later, sorry I didn’t mention this while we were miss build. Great video as usual.

[@LifeontheMoose]

It’s going on when I do the siding. Thank you for watching!

[@michaelmorrow6853]

This cabin is so cool..you have a great plan in your head. Great job explaining without making word salads too!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@michaelmorrow6853]

@@LifeontheMoose hurry up with the next vid.. lol

[@hughgerhart4011]

I like how you beveled some parts, gives it a nice finished look. Always fun to watch

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate that!

[@billroberts3864]

The awning is a nice addition and will be very useful when it rains or snows. Blessings to you.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks, same to you!

[@jerryf609]

I came around just in time to help. But you did it all by yourself this time.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Next time!

[@justindester9588]

Look forward to new episodes every week.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate that! 🙏

[@WELDERUPGARAGE]

I’m still hoping to con pat into fixing up my shed to house/ solar shed. 😂 Great work buddy.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@sesnc2145]

Nice video. Did I miss the one where you sheathed the exterior and wrapped?

[@CptnSavage]

Hey Patrick, At 17:20 I can almost SMELL the sawdust as you are cutting that beam. Sure wish I was there with you helping out! ! ! ! I love the look of that awning. It looks both functional and beautiful. Keep up the great work.

[@monikaschwab3646]

Making great progress! I’m putting on my metal roof next weekend

[@LifeontheMoose]

Alright!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

That awning looks great. Nice job.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Appreciate that!

[@smoke5620]

Hi Patrick, it’s great to be back on the job site with you. The awning is good really makes the cabin look great! Looking forward to seeing the windows go in! Looking forward to seeing you next time on the job site.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate you watching!

[@southerncomfort971]

Nice work as usual. Looks great, Must feel nice to get that done considering you were expecting delays from the rain. I know it always make me smile when I can feel like I got a jump on something. Even if it is a illusion. lol

[@LifeontheMoose]

Exactly! Thank you.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Is that the camera that makes it look like it is off center? In any case I am wondering why you didn't extend it on both sides to the soffit line for more protection to the door and to balance the look? Cabin is coming along nicely.

[@LifeontheMoose]

It is NOT centered to the building, good eye! By design, I centered it over the elements it is covering…the door and window. Thanks for watching!

[@lqdxoni1]

my rotator cuffs are in pain just watching this series but love it none the less

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@randybecnel4501]

Nice job Patrick! You inspire me to build a cabin on my land in Colorado. Prost!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks! Do it!

[@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist]

Nice strong design, thanks for the idea 👍🏼

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks for watching!🙏

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

Nice !! Make that very nice. Love your videos !! 🙂✌🏼😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@tinasue1958]

I am really enjoying your channel! 👍🏻

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much!

[@markcummings6856]

Beautiful work. Incredible job on that awning. But heck, I feel like I could do the cabin so far as you have shown, but that awning looks intimidating! You clearly have some skill and talent. So what is your “everyday job?” Thanks for all your efforts in sharing your work and these educational videos. Much appreciated $

[@LifeontheMoose]

My “everyday” job has been selling real estate for over 20 years. But that’s drying up with the economy right now, so this is very close to being all there is. Thanks for your kind words and for watching!

[@JaySiewers]

Good to watch this again as after I build the walls on the carport and move the garage door, I want to put a 4' awning over the garage door, Thing now I might as well build it the 25' length of the front of the garage. I'll just do a tin roof on slats instead of sheathing, but I'll follow suit on everything you do on the awning frame. I'm just hoping you don't hit your thumb or something 'cuz then I have to do that too. 😁

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ha! I’ll be extra careful just for you. 😅

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Nice post and beam drive entrance.

[@billiehuskins8129]

Good job 👍

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!!

[@artursmihelsons415]

Great to see progress! 👍 Excellent video as always!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much!

[@shortsweettoo]

Wonderful awning and you made it look real easy, lol. Clearly it was not! Great video.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@kevinkoestler]

Always enjoy your videos... thanks.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank YOU!

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

I just started to watching your channel don’t know anything about building cabins or anything for that matter 😊but what I do know that this is amazing. Looking forward to see when it all done.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@tomhorrigan5769]

Patrick: another solid episode with a great outcome. Luv watching your videos.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you luving them!

[@ro-cl2do]

Looks Great!!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@conniewright8080]

Looks Great...thanks for the video

[@garyziegler1099]

always a good video 'with tips and tricks'!

[@sharonmayne2553]

Awesome job.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate you watching!

[@blackterminal]

Thank you for your videos.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you for watching them!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I need one of those at my front door. Thanks for sharing

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks for watching!

[@joqlady888]

let's do it..i lov those type awnings.lov from south alabama..ready to work.

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

A+ Build

[@LifeontheMoose]

Why thank you!

[@ForestFreeman-xk1mw]

Another enjoyable video. Thanks

[@LivingDiyfferently]

look man, if you think I'm jealous of this cabin build.... well ok, I'm jealous.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ha! I’m flattered!

[@wolflahti412]

I hope you're going to install some flashing where the awning meets the wall.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed! I appreciate you watching and noticing!

[@john1boggity56]

Fantastic!! Tks

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@brendasas8440]

👍 BEAUTIFUL ❗ NICE JOB...GLAD I COULD HELP ☺️

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

Another great job! Your accomplishments feel amazing to me and are very satisfying, I can only imagine how you feel.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much! Very satisfying indeed.

[@richardminor5401]

I notice more than once that while you were using the speed square to cross cut - you did not use the lip of the square closer to you to prevent having to hold the square on the far side of the cut

[@LifeontheMoose]

Although I do both, depending on the cut, etc, I’d prefer to hold it on the far end, so I’m not applying pressure on the wood in the direction away from my hand. Much easier to hold with the force of each hand coming together…if that makes sense!

[@tomtillson750]

They make a gasket that goes on the nigh. T at 10 so that you don't get no bugs or anything else up in there. It's pre molded

[@michaelfred8848]

In 1966 I bought my first home. It had two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, laundry, and a finished dormer upstairs. It also had a fenced yard and two car garage in the back. I gave $10,500 for that property and I bet you’re spending that much on your place 😃

[@LifeontheMoose]

What a bargain! Appreciate the comment.

[@Maxid1]

You're really inspiring!!! I'm so inspired I'm going watch you do stuff and not do anything I should be doing...

[@LifeontheMoose]

That’s fair!

[@Maxid1]

@@LifeontheMoose My comment was too close to the truth. I turned off my computer and went and did stuff I was putting off.

[@Melicoy]

Awesome and looking gooood. like the cabin. Is there enough room for the door trim? you'll make it work

[@LifeontheMoose]

Yes! Great observation. Stay tuned!

[@nicksjustbored]

pretty cool channel. i subbed today.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you! Much appreciated!!

[@flintmaloney3143]

Why did you make the shed roof offset, instead of making it wider so that the space from the edge of the window to the side of the building matches the doorway to the left side?

[@LifeontheMoose]

Aesthetics. We didn’t want it centered on the building, we wanted it centered over the door-window space.

[@miketroutman7365]

Great video. You lost me on the calculations but enjoying the process.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I probably skimmed that a bit too quickly, but hey, this isn’t geometry class so no worries!

[@miketroutman7365]

And geometry was not a strong high school subject for me!

[@lawrenceeldridge1155]

Why pre-drill for GRX screws? Wood splitting?

[@lawhornracing6921]

It looks good. Made well. Great job. I do think you’re going to kick yourself for not making it 6ft or so off cabin to give you an actual porch for sittin/firewood storage/shelter from weather going in and out

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you! We considered just that, but decided against it. Weird glitch with codes where adding one might make a permit necessary. We may be building an outside “kitchen patio” with cover instead.

[@williammaxwell1919]

What are you going to name the cabin? Online suggestions?

[@LifeontheMoose]

We call it the Spur Cabin, because it’s on a spur road.

[@kaleighbracken4793]

Where is this located? It’s beautiful.

[@LifeontheMoose]

NE Washington. I agree!

[@danielharsh7698]

While I really like your overhang, you have created some cutting for yourself.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed!

[@andrezcrew374]

👍👍

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏🙏

[@edro3838]

👍

[@mikefesh4052]

Ah... He just wanted to bee your friend...

[@RichardMcGrath]

Guess he is turning down yellowjacket helpers!

[@UKCG_2]

Actually, he took out the footage of me doing all the real work. All he did was pose for the camera! 😂

[@LifeontheMoose]

You got me!

[@UKCG_2]

@@LifeontheMoose Keep up the great work!

[@whocares6698]

Sorry I was late to help today, looks like you did a great job without me though. Why did you hire me at all? LOL

[@LifeontheMoose]

Mostly for the company! Lol

[@whocares6698]

Well Im glad for the company too, you do great job

[@JohnAmes]

I couldn't believe what was that a hand saw 😂lol

[@LifeontheMoose]

It sure was! 🙏

[@greenwolf401]

Windows and doors first, then siding.

[@tomtillson750]

Under the tin

[@Benmelech]

I noticed you “upgraded “to Milwaukee battery Skil saw. You’ve been using a Ridgid. Care to share your reasoning?

[@LifeontheMoose]

Actually I’ve always had the Milwaukee cordless circular. My air nailer and chorded circular are Rigid. I’m very happy with the red tools, btw. Not that I had a specific problem with the orange. Appreciate you asking!

[@noname-ge3tz]

paper looks like a south paw did it and what no flashing over the metal roofing come on kidding around i really like watching your vids there great oh ya hi im bill from bc canada van. isl. rain forest country pls keep the vids coming

[@LifeontheMoose]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@rudygtrz]

A 8 foot deep front porch would be better.

[@callapygian]

If not too late, scratch the awning and make it a covered PORCH

[@LifeontheMoose]

I wanted to! That may throw a wrench in the local permit process tho…🙄

[@RPSchonherr]

You missed the flashing against the building. Water is going to go under your sheet metal.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I’ll install the flashing when the siding goes on.

[@richardwhite4277]

if this had been Designed Before building, it would have 30/40% less studs and lumber

[@LifeontheMoose]

There you go mathing again! Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@RPSchonherr]

7:10 The math would be a lot easier if you went metric.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Probably…

[@sesnc2145]

Duh! I found the sheathing video.