Building a Storm shelter / Root cellar Pt.1

Welcome to Tick Creek Ranch. This channel was created to show the daily ins and outs of life on a small ranch. We are a family of eight, our lifestyle has taken us from the deserts of Idaho to the wilds of Alaska and back to the lower 48. We followed our dreams and finally settled in the Ozark’s of Missouri. We have owned and operated our own businesses over the years, ranging from carpentry and excavation to commercial and residential landscape. The children and ourselves have developed a passion for learning new skills which include leather work, welding and fabricating, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, equipment operation, timber sawing, blacksmithing, horseshoeing, flatwork and concrete, timber framing, cattle ranching, horse training, and many more. Please follow along on this journey as we build our new home and delve into the ways of regenerative ranching. So stick around and watch us create our dream using old world construction techniques and style reminiscent of an era gone by. Thank you and enjoy the journey.
#tornado #hardwork #farm #diy #countrylife #homestead

[@tickcreekranch]

We just posted part 2! Thanks all…

[@KidChaosH2O]

Thats ok up north but here in georgia termites would eat that like candy unfortunately. Cargo containers work best with concrete poured around them.

[@tickcreekranch]

@@KidChaosH2O I bet they would

[@treegallagher9562]

May I inquire where (what state, not location specific ) this is? Sadly, I so need one of these badly where I live(FL) but no possible way due to sea level preventing. So decided to move as I can’t handle it anymore. Open to any safe state. Thank you! Oh! Excuse me, I forgot to say congratulations as your amazing! Wonderful construction!

[@tickcreekranch]

@@treegallagher9562 We are located in the Missouri Ozarks. Good people who love freedom and an old way of living but, don’t want and won’t let outsiders change their way of life here. Must assimilate if a person moves here. It’s still let’s say, a little wild here…oh, and lots of ticks:)

[@evansaw293]

SUBSCRIBED! Dude I've been mulling over a build like this for years, watched a ton of vids, but this one really fills in all the gaps.

[@waytoson]

That is AMAZING.. I have real issues with these shelters that have such limited access and look like death traps ultimately. This is a beautiful and safe, well thought out place of safety. Thank you.

[@townbeach3603]

Someone has there thinking cap on!!! Great job

[@randallkelley3599]

Equipment is God's blessing to the rancher...

[@lonniebryant8572]

I realize "TO EACH HIS OWN" but I would have treated the wood with at least roofing tar before I put the tar paper on and I would have put a silcone in the joints to prevent water from getting to the insulation and wood. Also, I would have put another wraping of tar paper over the insulation. Still all considered, You did a good job.

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

CONGRATULATIONS ON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BEING TOGETHER.🙏🇺🇲🎉👍🏻

[@timothyedmiston8756]

Dude, that’s not a root-cellar/storm shelter,” THAT’S A FREAKING BUNKER” which I am very ok with

[@SpecOpsGear]

Naw fam, it's my root cellar.

[@fhuber7507]

Common storm shelter style from the 1930s. If worried about tornadoes, you need a bunker. Anything less, the tornado can tear apart. Tornadoes have been known to peel asphalt right off a good condition road.

[@alfredsutton4412]

👍

[@sway696]

If you’re gonna do it. May as well do it right.👍🏻

[@tylerwestman5258]

That’s what a storm shelter is

[@marcusalancate1782]

Congratulations on 25 years together. Thanks for the video.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Marcus! Can’t believe she hasn’t killed me yet lol

[@dang6832]

Congratulations on 25. Less people are willing to work on a marriage. I do love the fact there isn’t pressure treated wood to produce fumes.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you! She definitely wants to strangle me at times, somehow she puts up with it:) If we can get 10 years, it will have served it’s purpose. Definitely didn’t want PT around our food plus this was extremely affordable considering we mill our own lumber👍

[@SilverFlame819]

Damn, you guys made this look so simple. Amazing what a good crew and machinery can do!

[@tickcreekranch]

My crew is my kids and my father. They’re pretty good;)

[@SilverFlame819]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9 Gross. Comments like this are why everyone is turning away from your God. Stop proselytizing on KZbin.

[@jaqsful]

Found your channel yesterday and watched every video you have for my Father's Day present lol. I think I speak for more than just myself when I say that if you put out more parts to your build series showing more of the process we wouldn't be disappointed. I know it's a lot of work but you guys are true craftsmen and it's a pleasure to see what you produce. Have a great day!

[@tickcreekranch]

Wow! We sure appreciate the support! We will get out some more vids of the daily in and outs around here. Thank you!

[@spaaggetii]

Err What? Fathers day present is watching someone on youtube? Err What???

[@jaqsful]

@@spaaggetii lol. My present to myself...

[@cvoyag8er]

Awesome build. I took notes. Sane steps in an insane world.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Mike

[@wrxs1781]

I will say it is built to last most if not all disasters, good operator on the excavator.

[@tickcreekranch]

We hope so but, then again we’re no experts

[@townbeach3603]

Befy great craftsmanship men

[@Sushi2735]

Just brilliant! Now that’s a real Anniversary gift!

[@DewJohnson1]

Very impressed! great job!

[@keithsnow]

pretty great to see a family working together, hes pretty much like a surgeon with the excavator....nice content!

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Keith 👍

[@tommywood2983]

Congratulations to you both on your Anniversary an God Bless great work man!!!

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Tommy!

[@Charles-pu1tx]

Good idea. Much safer to have a good storm shelter. Nice.

[@jameswhite465]

I love the the wood dimensions being a carpenter the cheap stuff we get now.

[@tickcreekranch]

It’s sad, the only way is to mill your own now👍

[@austinwhite8177]

Great idea leaving the roof off to install the gravel. I certainly wouldn’t have thought of that haha! Work smarter not harder, as they say.

[@tickcreekranch]

Gotta figure out easier ways when you get old and decrepit

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Acceptable construction. Okay video. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@benmiller3358]

Love that you used all lumber you milled yourselves. That's it right there. I can tell from watching yall how much heavier it is but in the end it's so worth it! Keep up the good work.

[@rickallen9382]

It looks fine to me. I notice lots of experts commenting,most do not have a clue. They probably couldnt drive a 40P spike or grow food to put in the cellar. Great video

[@tickcreekranch]

Too true! At least they can Google and masquerade as an expert anyway lol Thanks Rick

[@jackjackjack51]

Holy cow well done

[@whaletune]

The backhoe operator is a rock star!

[@tickcreekranch]

Good editing lol

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Heck yeah that should work great. We live NE OK and we see a lot of Tornadoes here. 👍

[@tickcreekranch]

Not sure how well it would endure a “big boy” like you do, we seem to only get the 1 and 2s here ( never really know though) At least we’ll have cool veggies and canned goods lol. Thanks for watching folks!

[@soggybottom3463]

Fine video, great work, well done and thanks for sharing.

[@tickcreekranch]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markperron851]

Outstanding piece of work. Congrats to you and the wife on 25 years. Brother I am an old guy that has done a lot of equipment operation and it was either great editing or you are an absolute wizard with that mini excavator. Good stuff and thanks for sharing.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you sir. We used to own and operate an excavation business so we have a little seat time around here. We appreciate you watching! Thanks again Mark

[@Ruffbone85]

I was an operator over 10 years and I know skill when I see it ❤️

[@tickcreekranch]

@@Ruffbone85 just really good editing;)

[@Ruffbone85]

@@tickcreekranch 😂 nah. I know better. Nice project

[@tickcreekranch]

@@Ruffbone85 sure appreciate the support!

[@jasonyoung6603]

Congratulations on your 25th anniversary!!!!

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Jason. Can’t believe she hasn’t killed me yet, a quarter of a century is a long time to put up with anyone let alone me. Lol

[@oklahomaisok]

Would love one of these if I lived in a rural area. Multi-purpose and extra storage too. The above ground style is definitely a bonus.

[@moosemarlow1]

What part of Oklahoma I would do it in okc or Tulsa

[@jimbeekman4863]

Cool! You're building a shipping container. Cool!

[@uncommonlogic1698]

Very nice, family project

[@lumberjackgw2499]

You guys did a very nice job, I take my hat off to you all...

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you. Now for how well it works. Lol

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Wow! Very impressive! We live in tornado alley Oklahoma and my kids and I survived the big May 3rd tornado in Oklahoma. I was the liaison for Bridge creek and Newcastle I worked the disaster and it was horrible from homes, trees, pets, livestock it was bad. I have a shelter for my pets as well. The best place to be is underground in my opinion. A nice place to store your food.Have a blessed week! Wendy🙏🏻❤

[@tickcreekranch]

That had to be a harrowing experience! I’ve never experienced a tornado, I strangely want to but, also don’t. I’ve been through many arctic cyclones but not a 🌪️. I love the fury and power of storms, it reminds me how insignificant we really are. Glad you didn’t end up like Dorothy. Thank you

[@hardnackfarms1736]

@@tickcreekranch Good evening! You really never want to endure a tornado. An artic cyclone would be scary! I would love to have a root cellar and shelter like yours I was very impressed. I am glad I found ya'll

[@tickcreekranch]

@@hardnackfarms1736 Thanks we appreciate your support!

[@hardnackfarms1736]

@@tickcreekranch Your so welcome! I hope ya'll have a blessed week!

[@melfletcher2315]

​@@tickcreekranch. Come to the top end Australia mate. All the way from Western Australia coast to the eastern coast, massive wet season storms and Cyclones. Beautiful but deadly

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I like that 👌

[@kendawa2918]

Congratulations on 25 years. Oh ya, and the build.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Ken. I can barely live with myself, don’t know how she has all this time lol

[@wjpshaw]

Great build, guys. I'm generally 100% metric when I do anything (that's one-hundred-and-eleventy percent in Imperial.... 😉) but I do love the penny nail system. It's deeply rooted in British history and even further back. The "d" symbol is used for penny (and was still used for British currency until 1971) because is was shorthand for "denarius", dating back to Roman times. But it goes back even further when you consider that the penny system *almost* runs in Base 12, which pushes it back as far as ancient Babylon. Also the reason we count time the way we do! Fascinating.

[@tickcreekranch]

Absolutely! I have an inquiring mind myself. I just had to know also so, 6 or 8 years ago I did my research on (p). Google…it’s a love hate thing:) Thanks Shaw

[@denisewilson8367]

Cool bunker/root cellar. Enjoyed this build so far. Stumbled across your channel & subscribed.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks for the sub!

[@chirogirl67550]

Love it! Peace and Blessings

[@rvierra7235]

Many many years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was a kid, if we were misbehaving, we would be threatened with being "locked in to root cellar." We never had a root cellar, but when you are a kid, you dont know that, uou just know you dont want to be locked there!😅😂

[@tickcreekranch]

Lol!! Good one…

[@lindak8664]

Hey, we were kids at the same time! I had a pet Muttaburrasaurus, what did you have? 😂

[@bigwooly8014]

That young man using the air nailer would be a beast at disc golf.

[@tickcreekranch]

Please do explain, sorry I know nothing about disc golf other than you throw a disc at a trap of some sort.

[@bigwooly8014]

@Tick Creek Ranch a good number of top throwers are long and lanky. I'm assuming the guy in the video is in reasonably good shape, considering the content of the video. If he ever tried to chuck a disc, I bet (again, more assuming) he'd throw bombs if he ever got the hang of it.

[@tickcreekranch]

@@bigwooly8014 that’s my 17 you son Elliott. Definitely lanky, 6’3”, 100% bone and muscle.

[@JackDogSteve-jr9js]

Congratulations on Y'all's 25th.!! Keep It Up..

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Steve

[@ricktolbert-nk8hf]

Hats off to that operator

[@tickcreekranch]

Got a couple hours in the seat😁

[@farmerbob728]

Congratulations on the 25 years...

[@jmalone2758]

Circular wood cutting is a forgotten art. Nice dome affect too. Will be waiting for more.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks J👍

[@sanitymaintenance1585]

Very hard working young man !!! Be proud !!

[@darlenechaney6989]

I know it's wrong to be envious of others but dang it I am,😂. Also I thought I had the most Ticks . Beautiful job 😊

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Darlene we appreciate it!

[@BoffaDeezMrBojangles]

Nice 👍 totally impressed very nice

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you

[@CritterCreekUSA]

This is Awesome!

[@bradpogue3448]

You can make that into a Tiny House. Great job on building a storm cellar

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Brad. We’ve been discussing building a couple small cabins with walk out basements. It’ll sure help beat the heat

[@mikeunum]

You got a new subscriber after seeing part 2 for 30 seconds. Now first this part. I had read the comment of that lady who lost her husband. Got me tears because i live in the same trouble. But i'm strong and never give up. US Marine SC Veteran.

[@tickcreekranch]

We really appreciate the support! Every time I think it’s tough, I remind myself someone somewhere is going through something much more difficult than I. Semper fi…

[@RogerKenny-pb8fb]

⁰​@@tickcreekranch

[@andyvitale6071]

Nice to have real tools I'd be using a hand saw and drill some reclaimed nails from a found pallet and a butter knife. It came great thanks for sharing.

[@Stay_Medicated_Pa]

Congrats on your celebration and thanks for sharing...very inspiring and I'm already seeking 2 do something similar ❤

[@erinvela1555]

"Oooh my knee" I felt that in my soul.

[@rcar9115]

This gal loved watching every bit of this build. You have great ingenuity, skill, cooperation, and communication skills. I look forward to part 2!

[@tickcreekranch]

Wow, thank you!

[@conniepr]

How much in materials did this cost?

[@tickcreekranch]

@@conniepr just under 2k but we milled every board from a log ourselves.

[@conniepr]

@@tickcreekranch Hard work!

[@BILBO1]

Good job!

[@watavuemountain481]

Great video!! Not something we will tackle soon, but when we do we will be back to make sure we get it right. Like y’all did. Be Safe!!

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you for watching!

[@bradleyshimels3253]

Looks excellent. Great work!

[@elburrodemal8517]

Well made video. Subscribed and excited for part 2. Getting some good ideas from your channel. Good work dude!

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

Really appreciate getting to see this whole process. Thank you

[@jessicahayes9788]

Your video popped up on my feed. That was fun to watch. I'm going to show my husband this and going to watch the next video. Hello from our homestead and ranch in Central Texas.

[@tickcreekranch]

Please do! Welcome, and thank you for watching Jessica

[@user-sc8qy2bi8u]

Great work. Should provide years and years of safety during storms.. Good job guys! Better safe than sorry!.

[@vickilindberg6336]

Took me a minute.....Guess you're in a much warmer climate than I am. Our shelters traditionally go a lot deeper but our frost line is like 18 inches down.

[@user-jz3op2ss1p]

Congratulations and welcome to XXI century, because now,existe la medera plástica,con una vida útil de 300 años años,sin deforestacion de Bosques y solucionando varios problemas ambientales y laborales. Animo humanitos.🤠😇🗡🛡

[@laruedouglas7972]

Happy 25th Anniversary 🎉. Awesome storm cellar 😲.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Douglas!

[@keithfaulk1354]

I kinda like it being under ground!! Should be extra safe!!

[@hilarys3339]

Happy anniversary and thank you for sharing this video with us.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Hilary

[@anndreastembridge367]

Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. Many blessings.❤

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Anndrea

[@crazykash4977]

Congrats on the 25th aniversary

[@wheelersecuritygroup]

That is one solid bunker

[@charlie9901]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Well done and thanks. C

[@eduardonieto2355]

That is cool my friend. 🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏🇺🇸

[@marvona3531]

Great work🌺👍🌺👍🌺👍

[@dongalt4203]

you're a pretty descent operator, good vid.

[@tickcreekranch]

You know what they say about a blind squirrel…:)

[@bugoutadventures]

Impressive!!!!!! Now that's a root cellar ❤

[@normanschwartzjr2564]

I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS ON CONSTRUCTING A STORM SHELTER/ ROOT CELLAR. We're going on our 55th anniversary next March. MAY YOU BOTH BE BLEST WITH .ANY

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Norman. Congratulations on 55 years👍

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

We are new to your channel. That was fun to watch. ❤

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you

[@toddknight4775]

Thanks for videoing it, way cool. I love it, but I would not call it a root cellars, most fruits and veggies require a 70-90% humidity for long term unrefrigerated storage, thats why Grandfathers root cellar had a dirt floor, thats where the moisture for the humidity came from.Anyway wine cellar sound better. lol

[@tickcreekranch]

We will add the moisture needed with open containers of water. It’s easier to add the humidity than to eliminate it. That’s the plan anyhow 👍

[@robertdiehl1281]

The bucket operator is better with that loader than i am with a fork lol.

[@tickcreekranch]

Lol

[@janetkoball44]

What a fast moving video. A lot of work from a lot of people. Really nice equipment didn't hurt either. You got to work smart and you did. I'm a new subscriber.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Janet! We sure appreciate it:)

[@bushcraftsoloskills]

Good job

[@camicri4263]

Happy anniversary, God bless!

[@befuddled2140]

Congratulations on 25 years!

[@drewlikesmusic]

Be sure to post a follow up in 100 years when this thing is still standing. Amazing build from folks who definitely know what they’re doing!

[@tickcreekranch]

Lol! Thanks Drew. I hope we get some good service life out of it. If we can control the moisture it should last. We appreciate you

[@ottawavalleybushcraft]

I work in architecture as a technologist…putting drawings together for permit or construction up here in Canada. Looks good from here 👍

[@seanocarolan359]

Good job guys! Better safe than sorry!

[@theresecrouch2924]

Excellent job, just found your channel...great video

[@courtneystevens]

very nice, great job

[@liteney]

Congrats on 25th anniversary to you and the miss's. Amen :)

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Brent!

[@FaithnGod1558]

Amazing shelter, my only change if it were going to be mine, I’d have gone 10 feet DEEPER so it could withstand more punishment in a kinetic situation.

[@hadrianaugustus5712]

Do you understand soil pressure?

[@user-fx4of3ib7p]

Love your work Bozz 🎉

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Danny!

[@ohmahgawdfilms]

I'm currently digging out a root cellar by hand... going to do it as free as i can as lumbers expensive. but I live in a forest that could use some pruning. I really like your design though :D

[@pilarfox8966]

Hard to think that the ridged insulation won't rot over time. Even walls that are partially underground give me water/mold issues. Will be interesting to see a video after a few years of weather.

[@SteveErickson1]

Typically wood doesn't hold up to F3 F4 F5 tornadoes either. Need Concrete storm shelter.

[@dillon8212]

You can design pretty much any material to withstand a tornado, given the members and attachments are strong enough. I'm more concerned about the wetting/drying cycles of the walls and roof causing rot, and if those rafters were only toenailed in (it's not a strong connection for uplift).

[@phillhuddleston9445]

@@jakebredthauer5100 Who gives a crap about code, things can be built 20 times stronger than code but in a way that doesn't meet it's criteria. Having said that this really lacks in strength and longevity due to the likelihood of rot.

[@amorestperpe]

​@@jakebredthauer5100code? Didn't realize there's a code for storm shelters and root cellars...

[@alexaandrei7884]

@@jakebredthauer5100 ventilation !!!!

[@michaelhardy195]

Great idea 💡 ungrounded bomb shelter and off the grid

[@keoshakeller510]

New subscriber from New Orleans

[@judyjohnson1012]

Very cool!

[@____________________________.x]

Congrats on the 25th Anniversary 💪

[@stevepoling]

I been watching videos of Russians and hippies doing the same thing. I'm impressed with how much (10x or 100x) more productive y'all are! Got a better result a lot faster. Good work.

[@michaelwaller7365]

Watching from Missoula.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you Michael