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

What's the first thing that comes to mind when YOU think of an awning? Well, this is no store-bought awning made of canvas or plastic; this is a real, custom-made, shed-roof awning built out of wood and steel from scratch.
How? It's actually quite simple! Think of how a roof is built, and how a deck is made. The characteristics of this awning fall somewhere in between. Follow along and by the end of this episode, you'll be heading for the lumber yard with visions of your own cool and functional awning!
Ok, maybe you won't rush out the door to build your own, but I think you'll like how this one turns out. Let me know if this is what you were imagining, and what you think of the Spur Cabin awning once it's complete.
Thanks for watching ‪@LifeontheMoose‬ !
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Music: (in order played)
Back in Time - Daniel Netz
Setting Sun - Falconer
I'll be Your Clown - Jamie Rutherford
Blessed Midwest - Ben Wagner
The Top of the Morning - Ikoliks
Hopeful - Paper Planes
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[@beverlychmelik5504]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

VERY much so. 🙏

[@jimmerrithew453]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@hughgerhart4011]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate that!

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Nice post and beam drive entrance.

[@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!

[@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

[@justindester9588]

Look forward to new episodes every week.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate that! 🙏

[@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

[@jerryf609]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Next time!

[@joqlady888]

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

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@WELDERUPGARAGE]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@monikaschwab3646]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Alright!

[@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.

[@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!

[@ForestFreeman-xk1mw]

Another enjoyable video. Thanks

[@lqdxoni1]

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

[@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! 🙏

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

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

[@raynoladominguez4730]

That awning looks great. Nice job.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Appreciate that!

[@conniewright8080]

Looks Great...thanks for the video

[@kevinkoestler]

Always enjoy your videos... thanks.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank YOU!

[@blackterminal]

Thank you for your videos.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you for watching them!

[@garyziegler1099]

always a good video 'with tips and tricks'!

[@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.

[@LivingDiyfferently]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ha! I’m flattered!

[@ro-cl2do]

Looks Great!!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@sharonmayne2553]

Awesome job.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate you watching!

[@randybecnel4501]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks! Do it!

[@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.

[@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

[@billiehuskins8129]

Good job 👍

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!!

[@john1boggity56]

Fantastic!! Tks

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

A+ Build

[@LifeontheMoose]

Why thank you!

[@tinasue1958]

I am really enjoying your channel! 👍🏻

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much!

[@artursmihelsons415]

Great to see progress! 👍 Excellent video as always!

[@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!

[@sesnc2145]

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

[@brendasas8440]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@shortsweettoo]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@user-tn7hc4ww3j]

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.

[@wolflahti412]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed! I appreciate you watching and noticing!

[@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!

[@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!

[@danielharsh7698]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@nicksjustbored]

pretty cool channel. i subbed today.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you! Much appreciated!!

[@mikefesh4052]

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

[@RichardMcGrath]

Guess he is turning down yellowjacket helpers!

[@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.

[@edro3838]

👍

[@JohnAmes]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

It sure was! 🙏

[@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!

[@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!

[@tomtillson750]

Under the tin

[@lawrenceeldridge1155]

Why pre-drill for GRX screws? Wood splitting?

[@greenwolf401]

Windows and doors first, then siding.

[@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.

[@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…🙄

[@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

[@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!

[@kaleighbracken4793]

Where is this located? It’s beautiful.

[@LifeontheMoose]

NE Washington. I agree!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@RPSchonherr]

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

[@LifeontheMoose]

Probably…

[@sesnc2145]

Duh! I found the sheathing video.