Building our Dream Home 7 | Framing the House Begins Amidst Torrential Rains

[@vonries]

WOW Mike is really happening, congratulations my friend.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, it's almost unbelievable after all these years of planning.

[@Paul-Coburn]

Looking good Mike. I have seen a lot of houses built and you can see the quality of this build. Thank Randy for taking care of my friend and his family.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Paul. We felt very fortunate to have a good framer like Randy. Kept a cooler full of gatorade and beer for the crew and restocked daily.

[@moomoocho1196]

So glad you will have all this on video to look at later in life…memories!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, I feel the same way. It will be fun to look back!

[@lobe2032]

Oh that house will be the perfect fit for the rest of the place, I absolutely love it, I can'wait to see it finished.💖💖💖👍👍👍❣️❣️❣️

[@MikeKincaid79]

I always told people we have a million dollar landscape and a 10 dollar house, haha. The house will finally match the landscape!

[@Athabina]

Wow. that's not s house, that's Mike's mansion!! Congratulations Mike!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, it sure looks and feels like a mansion now that it's up. I keep looking at it and saying, that thing is so much bigger than I realized. I think it's the roof that looks so big. Wait until you see that!

[@darlatidwell6255]

No one knows how framing crews can be rain magnets. 😊 But the work he's doing looks so good. I love watching time elapsed construction. So ready to see how it looks finished. 👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

They did a fantastic job, and yes, they sure did bring the rain with them.

[@itsasickness4939]

This is the best time of the build, seeing the rooms take shape and imagining the end result… fun stuff. Don’t loose your excitement during the “ crawl” cause at then end of that you move in.. btw I’m somewhat of a professional in terms of moisture removal for construction. If you want to remove moisture from hard surfaces it’s all about dew point spread. But honestly I think you are fine. When you turn on your HVAC system during the summer it’s going to suck the moisture right out. Especially if you have a mini split system, but conventional will knock it out as well. Looks great 👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks! We are just now going through a big heat wave with 90 degree temps. It's dry as a bone now and I couldn't be more relieved.

[@joeparker6070]

Brilliant. I worked on timber frame houses on American airbases in Suffolk in the late 80's. Fantastic news building system. Done since too. The warmest homes I every worked on. Love watching the progress videos. Thanks mate 👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

Right on. Good to hear I've got someone with building experience looking over my shoulder. We're looking forward to having a much warmer and more sound home.

[@joeparker6070]

@@MikeKincaid79 dififinatly be those mate. Once the insulation goes in it is brilliant. I'm doing the same thing at my mates house now as it happens. Good luck mate 👍

[@nanc2197]

Looking good Mike - we had 40 days of rain before the roof - I was NEVER at peace with it - 25 yrs later I still think of the little squeaks ....

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wow, 40 days is a lot of rain. I'm glad the roof is finally on and we have a little heat wave upon us. Everything is drying out now.

[@terriefirmin3190]

How exciting..we have alot to look forward to.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

It is amazing how efficient they are at building houses now compared to 50 years ago!

[@MikeKincaid79]

It went up fast, that's for sure. Would be interesting to find an old video with framing from the 80's

[@stevennguyen4993]

You should see the Amish and Mennonites then lol

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@stevennguyen4993 They are amazing in how quick they build as a community!

[@mflath7374]

This is a jam packed video - looking great.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@soulgirlktf]

Love it ! It's drying out beautifully don't worry - everything looks amazing and you have WALLS up!!!! I'm so excited for you. Takes forever to build houses here in UK foundations and stone construction etc it's slow going. I just love how you guys build houses Bish Bash Bosh fabulous. I owned a timber framed home in Canada when I used to live there early 2000's it was toasty warm in the Wintertime even with 6 feet of snow all around.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's so good to hear. The mobile home we live in now just lets heat out through the walls as if we didn't have walls, lol. We're hoping for a warmer and more sound feel. Still debating on the woodstove but I think we're going to put a smaller one in.

[@soulgirlktf]

@@MikeKincaid79 You will all be snug as a bug in a rug haha So wonderful to build your own home you'll have lots of decisions to make soon ! I had a Vermont Castings when I lived in Canada it was really toasty warm and pretty to look at too, one year there was a power outtage for miles, even down to New York I think, like really massive area was out, I can't remember the year now but early mid 2000's I think but I managed to cook no problem on the woodstove it was brilliant.

[@bonniemccormack1361]

Oh my gosh! Yayyyyyyy!! Wow, that's going to be ah~may~zing! The family must be beyond excited and anxious 😁 So you have a Darren and a Randy... wonder what the next best of the best will be 🤔 maybe a plant guy? 😝 So happy for you 👍

[@dapperdingo]

I have rolled a coat of linseed oil onto subfloor sheathing during a few construction jobs to repel rain/snow from penetrating immediately after installing the subfloor. Log home walls take a long time to construct so subfloor is exposed to the elements for a much longer period of time before roof structure begins. Snow shovels off of linseed protected subfloor much easier, and sweeping rain water off is also. Snapping chalk lines onto subfloor for interior wall construction is a bit less permanent though with the linseed coating so always best to use the red chalk for that. Looking good so far Mike!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I can imagine a log home takes much more time to get to roofing. Nice tip on the linseed oil.

[@dapperdingo]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks Mike! Yep, it is always nice to have some sort of temporary, on sight accommodations while building a log home.

[@alandrury9955]

Wow, that looks so awesome. I can feel your excitement from here. Keep the updates coming!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, Alan! I'll have the truss and roof video up soon.

[@LULC0759]

We had AdvanTech subfloor in this new build. But in our past 4 new build homes it was plywood and went thru rain and snow before we were dried in. It’s all good. You’ll be ok.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, that's very good to hear.

[@mariohernandez-k9y9q]

Amazing !!!!!! 🙂

[@1Kent]

L👀king really good! 👍 Wet pressboard always makes me nervous too.

[@MikeKincaid79]

There's definitely some swollen edges that will have to be sanded down. It's finally drying though, with this heat wave we're having.

[@PatricesProjects]

This is exciting to watch.

[@sbkhider]

So exciting!

[@lisazappolo9989]

WOW! Beautiful work. I would have been out there pushing the water off too lol. Sorry to hear that some places did swell. I'm sure it will dry out to adequate levels once the roof is on. So nerve wracking. I'm sure at this point the whole family is anxiously awaiting the completion now that it is "real". By now the roof must be on and the interior work begun. See you on the next one!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, roof is on and it looks like a real house! haven't gotten further than that yet but the plumber comes next week to get all the plumbing installed, and I'm guessing the electrician is right behind him. The framers should be back today to install windows!

[@HomesteadingUncontained]

This is one of the first US houses I have seen that was not built with the ZIPP system. We do not have it here in Europe either so would used OSB like yours. Hopefully the roof goes up quick but it should be good 👍🏻

[@MikeKincaid79]

This is how every house I've ever seen built up here is done. They'll come back and Tyvek the whole house before siding. Sometimes I think the home building television shows are ridiculous and don't represent the majority of what goes on here, lol.

[@RBharadia]

Congrats and best wishes Mike! House looks amazing! I know you will have lots of greens around it! Hugs from Toronto!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Oh yeah, already planning the trees and rhododendrons I'll be planting!

[@rebeccamoerno8356]

Looking great, love all the windows.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, plenty of windows. Even thinking about doing some of those sun tubes for more natural light.

[@rebeccamoerno8356]

Wow, that sounds great. Keep showing the progress on your home. It is looking amazing.

[@lizl6606]

Wow ‼️ Now it's getting Real . That crew is very fast and efficient . I'm not going to lie but I shed a few tears I was so happy for you guys. 😂 Soon the roof will be going on and then it'll be really exciting.🏡🌳💫. 🇨🇦🦩

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awe, thanks so much. It's been an emotional journey getting to this point and it's nice to see progress. The roof is on! I'll have the video out soon.

[@rickyt3961]

congratulations!

[@chuckboyd4349]

I was so excited I see the update. I was wondering how the house was coming along. The framing guy should give you a little discount for the way you have been glowing about his business/ability. 😜. I’m sure the family is getting quite excited.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, yeah, he gave us a pretty good deal. We're very happy the framing is up. Truss and roof video will be up soon!

[@carolsuch5646]

Hi Mike It's starting to look great and they're built so fast. Carol

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm still in disbelief at how fast they built this whole structure. The roof is on now and it looks like a house.

[@carolsuch5646]

@@MikeKincaid79 That's great news, it will look good when it's finished.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Mike, I'm thrilled that your weather is sunny now so everything can dry out! It looks like Randy and his crew are doing a great job! I bet it's hard for you and Shelley to be at work while your new home is being built. I know it would be hard for me not to be there if I was the one building a new home because I'd want to see everything come together. Blessings to your sweet family! ~Margie🤗💐

[@MikeKincaid79]

Don't worry, I'm seeing plenty on my days off and we're filming it all. At least time lapesing it!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

The house is looking great Mike! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

[@MikeKincaid79]

Of course!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

@@MikeKincaid79 😎

[@jillwylie2551]

Fabulous job Mike!❤

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Jill, it's coming along!

[@JulieMelberg]

Interesting design! Looks great!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Julie! Wait until you see it with the roof on. I'm blown away by how it's all come together. That video will be up soon.

[@JulieMelberg]

I built my home as well. We also had a lot of rain. I agree with others, it will be fine and dry out. This part of building goes fast. But once the basics is done it slows down on the progress. But at first, it's a real boost! It will be great to watch!

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

So excellent! Up it goes!

[@MikeKincaid79]

And fast!

[@garybarkley2286]

Lol it’s ok boss it happens all the time Mother Nature will take care of it all for ya ya know how it goes it will all be worth it in the end it is going to be a beautiful home congratulations on ur dream home so happy for ya all their is always more sun then rain it will dry up before it is sealed up weather tight congratulations boss

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Gary, feeling much better now that the roof is on. The truss and roof video will be out soon. Getting a little heat wave here so things are drying out now.

[@garybarkley2286]

@@MikeKincaid79 see Mother Nature will take care of everything just like the plants ya have and ur wife’s tree lol I hope it dose ok and bounces back can’t wait for that update

[@MikeKincaid79]

The couple little branches that were left on top are fully leafed out now and it looks healthy as ever, although much smaller, lol.

[@camicri4263]

That's so cool, it looks amazing! It's probably all done by now with the roof on too. Speed up the videos man😂😋🙃. Good to see you always! Hugs ❤️🤗🤗

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, I'll get the next one up soon. The next video will be trusses and roof. Finally!

[@fisfisarenskanal]

Hi you should consider rooting american chestnut! A tree with a interesting history for sure.

[@rangel919]

Hey Mike... I'm excited for you guys! It is quite interesting to see how much bigger the space feels once it's framed.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, exactly! It feels so much bigger now and it's coming together like I've had it pictured in my mind.

[@rangel919]

That's awesome 👌 Exciting times for the Kincaids!

[@Cindy-hx7zp]

Lots of progress. Looking forward to seeing the different rooms defined. Looks like you might have a covered porch area where the cut out area is?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes! A 14x33 covered porch.

[@charlottehaworth6455]

Really glad to see the building work going up I was worried because I hadn’t seen any progress for awhile put it all looks really good 👍🏻 😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sorry to leave you in the dark for so long. This phase takes a little longer and I had to film it all.

[@lindaweaver8131]

Don't you all have basements where you live? This is so exciting for you and your family. Keep posting, please.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not a lot of basements due to high ground water. I'd have loved a basement.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

The wet lumber for a short time is okay, it is when it is wet for months at a time that creats a problem.

[@MikeKincaid79]

We're getting a heat wave now and everything seems to be drying out well. The edges of the subfloor are a little swollen but not much I can do about that now. Everything else looks great.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@MikeKincaid79 It will all dry out in our heat wave.

[@HoneyDoHomestead]

"lake kincaid" 🤣. I know how you feel. The same thing happened to us when we were building our home. It really is nerve wrecking. But it looks like some real progress! congrats.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, finally got a roof now and a heat wave coming through so everything is dry.

[@l0jack]

I’ve helped build a lot of houses through high school, college and a few years after and I must say that’s the neatest job site I’ve ever seen. The straw was a great idea given the rainy spring. Just wondering in your area of the US since you don’t have basements, do you put a moisture barrier or crush’s stone in the crawl space? We built our dream house on 5 acres just over 20 years ago and it was an exciting time!

[@MikeKincaid79]

No crushed stone in the crawl, just plastic barrier to keep the moisture out. Shellie and I have been cleaning up the job site almost every night after the guys leave. They were really happy with the clean up and straw, plus, the straw kept all the lumber very clean and mud free.

[@johnhamilton9229]

What’s holding the sun floor down? My builder use glue and ring shank nails even though we agreed to use screws. Now I’m trying to decide when to pull my carpet to screw down the wood and stop squeaking in every room. I’m sure your home will be built with quality.

[@MikeKincaid79]

They used glue and nails. Should I go through and throw a few screws in there while it's open?

[@johnhamilton9229]

@@MikeKincaid79 I was told ring shank hold but my floor sounds like popcorn. I’m gonna have to pull carpets to fix. Shims from the bottom don’t always work. Love your Channel. I’ll be here to support you with comments and 👍. 👊

[@glorialove7312]

No scraps. Trash. Neighbors had to clean up after the workers each night. Congratulations 🎊

[@MikeKincaid79]

We cleaned up every night, lol.

[@tomjensen618]

Hah .. wet indeed Mike. God is sending you a 3-day heatwave haha and I'm expecting to see you in Hawaii shorts with a Margherita out there celebrating!

[@MikeKincaid79]

No kidding man, we went from torrential rains to the subtropics in a matter of a few days. Sure am glad we've got nothing but sun for a week or so. I was getting pretty nervous. Subfloor is a little swollen around the edges but hopefully that's not a problem. Not sure how that's going to affect putting in flooring, maybe have to sand it down a little, not sure. Just airing everything out now. Windows going in tomorrow!

[@nicholasdemarest4254]

What do you do for work?

[@MikeKincaid79]

My fingers are in a lot of pies

[@rbebut1]

No Basement? 🤣 NO MAN CAVE! 🤣

[@MikeKincaid79]

The man cave is right behind the house.

[@rbebut1]

@@MikeKincaid79 The extra space would have been a nice. Blessings!

[@monkeygraborange]

Why don’t you have a push squeegee?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I have a push broom, lol. I spent plenty of time pushing water off the floor throughout the past couple weeks. One night I was up until 11pm after getting off work, just pushing water out.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Hey where's my normal heads up man

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's over there, you just move faster than me. Probably the age gap difference.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

@@MikeKincaid79 not that much of a gap lol

[@MikeKincaid79]

@@theoverworkedgardener5648 A lot happens after 40, especially for you, lol. Gonna be busy, hahaha

[@camicri4263]

​@@MikeKincaid79 wait until you get to 61 soon to be 62.... well in November. So quit gripping you guys😂

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

@@MikeKincaid79 just remember pain just reminds you that you're still alive Mike .

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Lol

[@Josef_R]

I'm not familiar with this type of construction, why havent you poured a slab if you're building a real house?

[@MikeKincaid79]

A lot to unpack there Josef, lol. It's as real as a house gets and we don't pour slabs in our area.

[@Josef_R]

@@MikeKincaid79 Not insinuating it's not a real house. I own a Jim Morgan house, it's on blocks. I hate it. I just spent $18,000 getting it leveled 2 weeks ago, for the second time in 15 years.

[@cynthiaj4863]

Hey Josef, do you live in the Northwest? That might be why you don't understand 🤷‍♀️

[@Josef_R]

@@cynthiaj4863 No, I'm below sea level in Louisiana. That crawl space he dug would be full of water here.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've had to level my mobile home and all it does is keep sinking, lol. Looking forward to having a solid foundation. It's too cold to pour a slab on grade in our area. The building code wants the footer below the frost line so that's why we build with footers and stem walls. I think they have to go like 4 feet deep with the footers in colder areas like New England. My mom's house is a slab foundation but she lives in Phoenix. I'd have loved to have a basement but the water table is too high here.