The start of our off-grid homestead build. Building our dream tiny house in Wales

[@CampOutWest]

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[@truth3358]

If the going to be park homes can you only live on them 10 months off the year

[@joncampoutwest]

@@truth3358 That is incorrect i'm afraid, park homes or residential caravans on residential sites are for living in all year round. It's only holiday parks where they have restrictions on how many days a year you can be there which is determined by the license granted to that site by its local council. We have three certificates of lawfulness for three residential caravans/park homes and pay council tax every month the same as regular houses in our area.

[@dannywilson5852]

Hi I'm going to be doing a channel on you tube soon can I ask how you got so many subscribers in one year...did you advertise any help would be much appreciated thank-You

[@CampOutWest]

@@truth3358 no, as they are residential you can live in them all year round 😊 it's only holiday ones that have time restrictions

[@stevenwilliams-mp5wo]

Im a 61 year old engineer and so proud of what you have achieved you have done everything perfectly best wishes

[@joncampoutwest]

Thanks Steven, made me smile 🙌

[@petersutherland2075]

I have been noticing this also. Really Really enjoying this content. Top Builder right there!!

[@CampOutWest]

Steve, thanks so much for the kind words ☺

[@markkunath8440]

You’re doing great 👍 Just make sure you invest in really good hearing protection- noise cancelling headphones are expensive but worth their weight ! Look forward to more blogs on your journey.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Maybe you didn't film it or maybe the concrete mixer driver said that you didn't need it because the skab is so shallow, but I didn't see you getting the air bubbles out of it by prodding it just after it was poured. Hope that this action wasn't necessary. 24:49

[@avacadman2155]

I personally am very,very proud of you both! You cleared that land with recycling everything you could and that goes a long way with me. It took longer but you did it all correctly! Now? Here you go! Onto making your homes, Wonderful! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Ava! Really feel like we are on a roll now 😊

[@ElectronBasket]

Awesome job guys! I do this sort of thing every day so I’ve got a few tips that you may find useful 1. When compacting the sub base spray it with a hose, you’ll get a lot better compaction. 2. When installing your boxing use pegs and screws and adjust to height with the laser level, don’t worry about small gaps under timber especially if you’re using a DPM (you can pile some loose stone around the outside if you’re worried) 3. Concrete - you add some retarder to the mix to give yourself more working time in hot weather. Also in a slab that size you should really be cutting in control joints to about 1/4 the depth of your slab (best done the next morning when in summer) aim for sections no bigger than 10-15m2. All that said you guys did an amazing job for your first time. Keep up the good work!

[@joncampoutwest]

Hi Ben, thanks for taking the time to write to us. I did wet the sub base a bit at the end of the first day but didn't go nuts with it as didn't want to get the clay soil underneath wet and then that area to sink down. When you say pegs, just bits of wood for levelling the shuttering? would you need to put loads of wooden pegs of just use a few for levelling then use the rebar/metal stakes to support the shuttering? Is it too late now to cut in the joints now it's gone off? do you leave the cuts clear or fill with some sort of silcone? Thanks again, really appreciate the advise.

[@Palo-jm7xc]

@@joncampoutwest Great job for your first slab, you clearly did your research. I'd definitely cut the control joints in now even if it has cracked. I'd usually go for cuts every 8-12ft apart for a 4 inch slab and always go smaller if it doesn't work out mathematically, so just divide it up equally . Fill the joints with SikaFlex EBT sealant afterwards so you don't get any spalling from water getting in and freezing. The point of cutting the joints is to get the concrete to crack where you want it to i.e. in the bottom of the cuts you've made. It's a bit like a KitKat.

[@ElectronBasket]

@@joncampoutwest no worries! Pegs as in wooden stakes with a spike on the end. They act as lateral support (the same as your rebar) as well as giving you the ability to adjust the height by lifting the timber and screwing it to the peg. The added benefit is screwing also prevents the timber from lifting if any concrete seeps underneath. At that point you can just mesh and pour as normal but if you’re worried about needing to order extra concrete you can fill and compact any hollows in the basecourse. As for cutting it certainly wouldn’t hurt to cut it now but if it’s cracked already then it’s already found it’s shrinkage points. Hope that answers your questions! Im happy to answer anything else you’d like to know!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

You manage to pack more information into one episode than others do in 4. And you point out your mistakes plus how you overcome them. That is helpful to others who might be thinking of doing the same. Everything always takes at least twice as long as you expect. Use that as a yardstick and you will be fine!

[@wendykelly8551]

Yes good 👍....they don't fanny about drawing it out ..

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Just to make it totally clear to whoever may not be aware; Yes, recycling as much as possible will obviously add more time until completion. However, once you get into a rhythm, it is as nothing really in the grand scheme of things. After all, recycling is just making tidy piles of rubbish rather than one big one. The true kick in the teeth is that _all_ demos take longer than expected. Like the next stage of a build ~ construction ~ it will take just about long as it takes!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Stephanie, we like our videos to be as realistic as possible 😊

[@AD-hs2bq]

You guys don't skimp on any detail. You pay attention to every step. Your finished product will be quality from bottom to top. Good job!

[@CampOutWest]

Cheers 😊

[@spencersanford5384]

Tip for next time with the levels - use small wooden pegs or similar to mark the height required (eg, 150mm depth) when you compact the hardcore they should be covered just. Place them frequently then remove after and just throw some material in their holes.

[@joncampoutwest]

Spencer, that sounds like bloody good idea mate! love that, thanks for the tip.

[@spencersanford5384]

@@joncampoutwest I’m doing my driveway at the minute and got sick and tired of checking levels every 30 seconds so feel your pain. Will be worth it.

[@kathyboegl9647]

It is such a joy to watch your videos! They encourage me to keep going with our project. My husband and I purchased a 10,000 square foot church that was built in stages between 1949 and 1977. We are transforming into a prayer room with internship quarters. We tackle so many projects day after day and sometimes the amount of work is overwhelming, but you give me the courage to keep going, and to do things with excellence. P.S. I wish I was your next door neighbor so I could offer you a free place to wash your clothes, take a shower and rest. You are a lovely couple!!! Kathy

[@CampOutWest]

Wow, Kathy your project sounds amazing! So pleased you enjoy watching ours unfold too 😊 thank you for your lovely comment xxx

[@lindawells2332]

So good to see you are now able to start your journey creating your home build, it's been such hard work for you to get to this point. I'm so looking forward to watching your progress. ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Linda 😊 we are so excited for what's next!

[@smtsoftwaresolutions1966]

I'm sure someone has since told you but you can't compact dry stone. Soak it well before compacting.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the tip, didn't know that 😊

[@ridelifenz]

Well done guys, heres a tip as ive built concrete foundations for heaps of buildings over 20 years. When you set up your boxing for the concrete, first peg one corner square only the top of the boxing matters as this is your finished floor level. Then peg the opposite corner like you did to get the square angles. Smack a wooden peg in the ground somewhere out the way to the height you want your f.f.l. finshed floor. This is your Datum point. You can set your laser off this, and then go around all your boxing untill its the same height. Doesnt matter about gaps as its only a thin slab pour of 100mm. Now staple your Black poly dpc over back of boxing . This will stop it blowing out. Nice cyas

[@Klingon2468]

Great work guys, I have poured a fair bit of concrete my self and I know it is not easy. Also don't be so hard on yourselves it's your first time and you are learning, so what took 5 hours on this slab will only take two hours on the next slab.❤ Things are really moving along now, you will be open for us to visit in no time. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@CampOutWest]

Excited to see how we find pouring the second one 😊

[@petergledhill7380]

Hi Jon now that you have used a DPC membrane that will stop the concrete running out thru the gap. Get the shutter level don’t worry about the gaps under shutter the DPC will help plus just pack some stone against the outside off the shutter. At that depth of concrete there is virtually no load on shutter. This will save all that time trying to pack stone under the shutter.

[@joncampoutwest]

Thanks peter, we'll give this a go for the second slab, definitely was a mission on this one packing it under the shuttering 🤣

[@chrisatty]

Pleasure to watch this happily married couple progress thro their project. Chris from the mountains of Northern Thailand.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Chris 😊

[@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff]

Well, it's all going well by the looks of it. Great to see how the project is progressing. As I watch I wish I was 40 years younger so I might have the energy to do something similar!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks RG 😊 really feel like we are on a roll now!

[@joanbroadway759]

It's so nice when you're done with the demolition phase and can begin construction. What excellent progress.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Joan, we really feel like we are getting somewhere now 😊

[@scerstt]

Been checking the channel every day for two weeks for a new upload, I think I speak for everyone when i say

[@CampOutWest]

AHH! So epic. Thanks for all the support 😊❤🙌

[@ednahawkesworth7551]

I can’t believe how much you have achieved in the 12 months that you’ve been there. You are such hard workers! I so admire your work ethic . Well done 🎉🎉🎉🤩

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Edna! Can't wait to see where we get over these next 12 months 😊

[@Daniel-no8bf]

these videos will help so many people wishing to do the same thing

[@CampOutWest]

Hopefully we show you don't have to have experience to give it a try 😊

[@serenabales2486]

I love watching your videos and It's so cool to watch another couple work so well together! My husband and I are in the states and we flip houses! Great job and Cheers!!!

[@paulgray2387]

I can’t believe the amount of followers you’ve got in a year. Well done and keep up the good work😊

[@SX1000ninja]

I noticed that too… it’s great content and a very interesting project that a lot of people are interested in. Well done to both of them 🤘🏻🙌🏻👍👌🏻

[@joncampoutwest]

We can't believe how many people are interested in what we are doing, we only planned to film it so we'd have something to look back at in years to come and here we are with nearly 100K, insane! but very much appreciated.

[@paulgray2387]

@@joncampoutwestyou’ll have a silver plaque soon…I’m going to buy you another coffee but use the money for some knee protectors!

[@joncampoutwest]

@@paulgray2387 Thank you Paul 🤣 my dad told me i need some as i've inherited his dodgy knees

[@helenmcdonnell9917]

Well done guys! It’s all starting to take shape.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Helen! So exciting!

[@Kyrenthar]

What I like is that even though they are not american, they have used imperial measurements for us. It is an epic way to bring all the audiences together. This is interesting to watch. I plan to buy a house that needs work so it is encouraging.

[@eagle_and_the_dragon]

So close to 100K subscribers; crazy to have been a part of the journey 😊

[@joncampoutwest]

Thanks for sticking around and supporting us 🙌

[@eagle_and_the_dragon]

@@joncampoutwest been a pleasure. Keep up the tidy work.

[@andreamalik2961]

That was a lot of work & a massive learning curve & you guys knocked it out of the park. Really well done. You two are a really good team x

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Andrea! Can't believe we got the first concrete slab done! 😊

[@slimi1969]

Great teamwork as ever and wow what a steep learning curve that all must have been !! xx

[@CampOutWest]

Excited to do the next one to see how we found it now we have some experience haha 😊

[@cheekychillipepper]

the UK version of Trent and Allie - love it. You are doing amazing

[@joncampoutwest]

Will give them a search now, not seen them before.

[@lottie2525]

I was wondering how you guys were getting on. Great to see how much you've achieved with the concrete slab. Well done, it must've been a tad nerve-racking being newbies. Congrats. Looking forward to future videos. Good luck.😍🍀

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you! We are so happy the first one is done 😊 looking forward to show you what we have been up to this week!

[@kristinlaverty7804]

I came to the comments to say that I am SO proud of you both and noticed many others are too. You both should be proud of what you have accomplished. I cannot wait for more!

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much Kristin! Can't believe how supportive everyone has been! xx

[@Jan03tf]

Absolutely love what you two are doing. You both work so hard, well done . I am so looking forward to watching your journey.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Janice! Excited to show you what's next 😊

[@joesture9991]

Once again a brilliant update, and you are both becoming very professional construction experts. You will have appreciated both how much money you have saved by doing all this work yourself, plus of course you can take those frustrating hours to get your measures and levels 100% on that some contractors may be lessing willing to accept. In terms of cracking, assume you have been advised to create expansion joints in the slab to allow for any further movements and also I note thankfully you have allowed for a slope to recognise water flow (not that it ever rains much in Wales LOL). I would for belt and braces create a french drain to capture the runoff and flow into your soakaway. This will greatly help keep ground under the base dry and reduce risk of any freezing / water heave on the concrete. I would also consider for the final pad is to finish the surface with a sweeping brush to give you grip (especially in winter conditions) and also hides any minor cracking. As always hope these minor hints help out but you will when finished have the option of being professional off grid construction consultants as a backup to your core profession of visual arts.

[@emmaslow]

Lucky timing - bit of a treat before going back to work! Love your video style and story. Best of luck for the next steps :)

[@CampOutWest]

Hope you enjoy the rest of your day at work 😊 glad we could brighten up your day 🎉

[@colette6984]

You both are so lovely and your teamwork is beautiful : ) Well done, that a sweet milestone. The slab look great! Your Canadian West Coast friend : )

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Colette 😊 we are so excited the first one is done 🥳

[@Nyctophora]

I love how you work together and also that your videos are so focussed and yet, very human :) I wish you an awesome build!

[@CampOutWest]

oh thank you 😊 your comment as made our day. We always want to come across as real/human

[@craiga657]

You can purchase a concrete Groover and put an expansion joint through the middle of the slab if you wanted too for the other slabs. Or cut a line through the centre with a disc cutter once the concrete has set a bit as it just gives it that little bit of play to expand and contract.

[@ToniannDonnelly]

Amazing effort guys,it looks great..as does the land it's beautiful after cleanup and it's only going to get better, Maggie you are so adorable❤

[@CampOutWest]

The land is just transforming in front of our eyes! The best feeling waking up each day and seeing it changing for the better. Thank you! Maggie is our dream girl 😊

[@brassedoff2437]

Loving this project and seeing it progress. Good work you two .

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much! So pleased you are enjoying watching the progress

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

I think you both did an outstanding job. Must be exciting getting the first slab down.

[@CampOutWest]

Really doesn't feel real! So amazing and looking out of the caravan and seeing it!

[@Boatlife1964]

Brilliant progress…all that hard work. Building up to pouring the slab and now you’ve got the foundations for your lovely home to be. 👍💪🏻

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks you! Can't believe the first one is done 😊

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

If you need to mark out sites in the future for excavation use a bag of flour, it makes a great substitute for marking paint.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the tip Jason 😊 we even had flour in the cupboard!

[@ianallen2]

Well done both. You are definately getting things done.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Ian! Excited for the next few weeks of progress 😊

[@ianallen2]

@@CampOutWest Hope the weather hold out for you.

[@colinmaceachern9]

Hessian cloth is best for keeping concrete damp and helps reduce cracking. Mix up a grout and fill the cracks in. This will stop any water ingression. Wishing you luck with the remainder of the concrete work. The first ones always a learning curve.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the tip Colin! Will give that a try for the next one 😊

[@marieennis6114]

The bought of you are incredibly hard working and a great team. I am 67 and doing mine on my own it's a lot of work but I don't mind it. It's my first property. I've ever owned 5ac with a small prefabricated cabin I bought. I am doing all of the insulation my self and put up fence for my two dogs. It is such a joy to see my dream come true.❤🙏😊

[@CampOutWest]

Sounds amazing Marie 😊 we hope you are loving every second! We are getting ready to put our fencing up for Maggie too! She's worked out she can run from our land directly over the road to her favourite neighbours of ours haha! So fencing need to go in asap

[@marieennis6114]

@CampOutWest Maggie is a cutie. We definitely have to keep our babies safe 💕

[@clairemt3826]

So exciting to get to this stage! Well done guys. Love seeing your updates.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Claire! Glad you are enjoying 😊

[@bensouthwell1339]

a bucket of very wet Three to One sand and cement mixed well and floated skimmed or brush in and around the cracks will make it easier on the eye "the sloppier the better".

[@joncampoutwest]

Thanks for the heads up ben, will see if the cracks open up anymore, at the moment they are tiny and will be under the cabin out of site but still might be worth doing that to keep the water out of it and protect from freeze thaw over time.

[@Alleycat022]

Really enjoying watching it all come together 🎉

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much AC! 😊

[@ednamatos9858]

Love the way you two work together. I wish you two all the luck in the world at the end of all your hard work it’s going to be beautiful. God bless.

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Just 30 C sometimes in Western Australia concrete is poured 40C temps!

[@CampOutWest]

wow!! Not sure how we'd cope with that 😅

[@peterholmesgavleman]

@@CampOutWest a cold beer* after the days work has been done . *or 3!

[@johnallen148]

Hi guys ,what a journey you have taken on ,you done a great job of cleaning the site recycling what you could and selling the scrap so the money you got was ploughed straight into the site ,you are doing a great job of preparing the base for your home it looks good what you have done I’m no builder but watching you two I’m learning a lot ,the wacker plate dose a great job just mind your feet and the blisters on your hands ,till the next time take care keep safe,John 🌹🇬🇧👍👀😆😂🤩🙏☝️🫣🤭

[@joncampoutwest]

Thank you John, appreciate it, definitely had some blisters but our skin it toughening up now 😀

[@jamiesallotmentgarden]

i only came across your videos a month ago when i saw the 1 year off grid video. i have been blown away with how hard you guys have worked for this all. I cant wait to see it complete.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much! Glad you found us on KZbin and enjoy 😊

[@patkilmurray4702]

What an awesome start to your build, I am so impressed by the way you both work and are amazed how Emily manages to look so beautiful throughout all that hard graft no matter what the weather throws at you. Cannot wait to see the next stage, this is so interesting. Heaps of respect.😊

[@donnabrown2886]

My husband and I did something very similar to this project last summer. But we didn’t have a laxer level, use string and a level. It’s not prefect but it turned out fine. We didn’t end with a concrete slab, but did everything else exactly as you. But we did also do small concrete slabs elsewhere on our property. Ugh, so much work!! But our property looks fantastic and we are so very proud. You should be also, of the work you are doing.

[@CampOutWest]

Oh hadn't thought of a string level, we will have a look into them, thanks for tip and we hope your project is going well 😊

[@anthonytodd3408]

Hi you two🎉 wow great progress, so pleased for you both after all the hard work you have done over the past twelve months. Fabulous job. Tony xx

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Tony! Such an amazing milestone! Maggie has loved sun bathing on the new base too 😂😂😂

[@traceygriffiths8919]

Absolutely amazing how far you’ve come, been watching since beginning, the hard work and dedication will and is paying off xx can’t wait for next one ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Tracey! 😊 Can't wait to show you what's next 😊

[@Eleivana777]

Boy talk about hard workers. Sitting here wishing I had won the lottery so I could send you a big bunch. God Bless you two.

[@CampOutWest]

Oh you are too sweet! thank you 😊

[@samspencer7765]

This is stunning, well done guys.

[@andrewcoover3636]

Great progress so far. Few tips for future work. Wet the base (rock) before compacting it. Optimal moisture is just before free water (if squeezing in hand). For the size of the concrete pad you are pouring you need to add some expansion joints. That will help control the cracking. Also you don’t need to cover the slab to let it cure. In the US we pour at 100F + without covering and no surface cracks. Not sure if the UK has concrete curing compound or not but it does help with the curing process. Any questions feel free to reach out.

[@tr3vorb438]

I agree, and would also say: add some moisture to the dirt to help it compact better before you add the compacted hardcore.

[@paulrichards2350]

Coming on a treat now guys and don’t forget practice makes perfect so the next will be better and hopefully a bit easier 👍🏻

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Paul! 😊 Excited to see how we get on with the next slab!

[@raspberry5570]

You have been working so hard all year well done , and you actually look happy in this video you come across normal so fed up when presenting

[@joncampoutwest]

🤣

[@CampOutWest]

thanks for the feedback, didn't realise we came across fed up haha, it's still a bit un-natural to us talking on camera haha

[@suzieq2958]

So excited for you both. I really admire you for the gact that you're tackling things you've never attempted before! Well done guys! 😀💜

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Suzie! We can't believe we are doing it 🥳

[@garywarren5048]

Onya guys. Glad its coming along

[@CampOutWest]

Feel like we are on a roll now!

[@Notchedto11]

Wow, didn't realise you were near Ammanford. All of my fathers family lived in / near Gwaen Cae Gurwen , and his 93 year old Uncle still does. He would have definitely worked in the mines around your area for sure! I used to spend every summer there as a kid! Makes me love your channel & efforts even more!! Marcus

[@hwilsonservices]

It's looking good guys. The cracks in the concrete you can brush dry cement powder into the cracks and damp it to fill the gaps. If done the day after it's laid it works best. Secondly to avoid the ups and downs in your stone. Set up your shutters then use a string line over your shutters and a stick with a depth mark on. Work steadily from one end to the other and you can easy see where you need to add a little material. Look forward to seeing the progress

[@williammcarthur1186]

You are a very impressive partnership with a fabulous can-do attitude.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks William!

[@TeeJayDeluxe]

The work you guys have done makes me exhausted just watching. The care and love you are putting in. ❤

[@doingthingsdifferently]

What a lovely couple, wishing you all the best.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Rd! 😊

[@richardneumann9988]

Hey you two, congrats on another milestone. I love your attention to detail and the honesty about mistakes made. It is inspiring to see you build new life out of the rubble of an old one. Keep going, I wish you good fortune.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Richard, so excited to have the first slab done 😊 thanks for the support!

[@florenceswift9971]

omg how satisfying is that smooth, concrete end result!!!!

[@AZJH8374]

I love following your adventures! Thanks for sharing! Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ ❤❤❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you Nurse Judi 😊😊😊

[@mariadange06]

You were seamlessly together... great result 👍🏻

[@CampOutWest]

Dream team 🥰

[@Slinkyserpents]

Fir future reference 1st a timber frame is laid down tht has a 6 inch depth gauge n then the concrete aggregates is layed down n the whacker plate run over it constantly n the laserlevel around the timber frame n over the concrete base gives u s correct width n depth n concrete foundational base.good effort never the less. It’s the humility n hands on a 1st time job which is visible which keeps me tuned in as it takes me back to when I was in tht exact position. It’s very satisfying . Personally fir me it was always the painting n cosmetic touch ups tht are n were the most satisfying also very therapeutic. Again it’s preparation technique n research.👍 always worth watching. Another salute 🫡

[@martinwarner1178]

Wow, I am so impressed. Thanks for the entertainment, and good luck with your lovely project. Peace and good will.

[@juliamills4003]

You did some hard graft clearing all that and with day jobs may God bless you more

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I've followed your journey from the beginning . Im so proud of you both. Well done. Sending you both love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. XO

[@matthewhook3375]

Amazing work guys, really admire what you're doing.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Matthew!

[@abifinnis6608]

I love your vlogs, i have worked on my land for years, and wished i'd have documented it as a record just for myself. You are an inspiration to those that are sat thinking about what their lives could be. 😊

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Abi, so cool you have done this journey too 😊

[@AlanHolloway-b6c]

Thanks John and Emily very enjoyable watching your progress x

[@willm5032]

I'm very glad the youtube algorithm pointed me your way! I can't lie, I'm extremely jealous you've been able to do this. Id love to go off grid and build on my own land. But seeing as I'm a private Rental tenant this is just escapism for me currently haha

[@joncampoutwest]

Thanks Will, we rented for over ten years so we know it's hard, especially paying off someone else's mortgage for them.

[@petermartyn9701]

Really enjoyed your construction, I understood your anxiousness on forming the concrete after forming a garage slab myself. Youre living the dream. Peter, España

[@rontanser9369]

When you come to build your cabin, I’m a huge believer in plenty of insolation, especially now heating the place is so expensive So it’s well worth

[@joncampoutwest]

Hi Ron, yes lots of insulation and double glazing is our plan, we want them to be affordable to keep warm/cool during the hot and cold months.

[@mattyharris9078]

Use some good strong cable ties to strap the steel mesh together. Saves time and still works the same as soon the concrete is set its not moving. Great work 👏

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great effort guys. Setting out forms and leveling them takes time. But the more you do the better at it you will get. One tip is to cut a stress cut across the slab. Then when the slab settles it will crack along the cut line. Lots to learn along the way but your doing great. 😎😎

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the tip Paul 😊

[@annmartin2061]

Well done you lovely young people, l wish you all the luck in the world, and a happy healthy life. XX❤

[@vivienhill7934]

It's really interesting --to see what system issues you have to navigate..because most tiny house projects are off the beaten track. it must be an absolute joy to finally begin your 'dream'--after that mammoth task of clearing the site.

[@SomeSimpleGaming]

Found your video on Facebook. Subbed on KZbin. I have been really enjoying the content and proud of you for this amazing job yall have done. From Texas USA

[@cherylmessaros]

Great idea laying multiple slabs at the same time.

[@CampOutWest]

We thought it was the best use of our time! It was just a shame we didn't have enough money to do both concrete slabs at the same time 😅

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I think you've done a Is marvelous job For young people not to know how to do things. I think you're learning you're doing an amazing job. Love watching your journey from the USA.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Rhonda! Love how much we are learning video by video 😊

[@leonwilks4114]

Nearly on 100k subs and so deserved 🎉what you two have achieved is nothing short of miraculous super well done and remain focused on your goal and it'll soon come round

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Leon! Can't believe how many people are are joining us on this journey! 😊

[@Stephen.sullivan]

Fabulous progress guys great to hear that you’re getting some good professional help and advice !!keep up the great work stay positive 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Stephen 😊

[@spanishjohn420]

been waiting for this!

[@CampOutWest]

Hope you enjoyed 😊

[@matthewclark1284]

As a ground worker I would not worry about the gaps under the shuttering put soil or sub-base up against the outside of the shuttering and take it away later

[@suekey8072]

It’s all coming together now the finish is in sight

[@CampOutWest]

Really feel like we are on a roll now 😊

[@Jojo257]

I'm looking forward to seeing your next video take care ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@peterclewes7073]

looking forward to the next one guys...............

[@gazcribbs8151]

No matter what keep going guys

[@russellhayward2359]

If the ground is really dusty, a cheap alternative is to use flour to mark excavation lines 👌 great effort so far and a well presented video

[@jeffjones9792]

Thanks for sharing your journey in life. We need more of you in this country. Proper people. Da iawn, a chadwch yn ddiogel.

[@joncampoutwest]

Diolch Jeff, digon o pobl da yn yr aral round ni sydd yn helpi ni ar y prosiect ma. Ble yn gwlad wy ti?

[@jeffjones9792]

@joncampoutwest Born Ruabon. Family from Chirk.

[@waterboy8999]

Type 1 aggregate is 40mm to dust, make sure when you get more delivered that is what you receive as some suppliers will send something else if they've ran out of type 1, most likely crusher run, and some of it is the size of your hand, and its terrible to work with, send it back, been there....Your both doing great.

[@joncampoutwest]

Cheers for the tip mate, the aggregate company we used is an old friend of my grandad and we've used them for decorative gravel in our old house so fully trust them, they're a good family owned and run business thats only ten mins from us.

[@waterboy8999]

@@joncampoutwest that's great and very handy.

[@Pu1gcerda1]

Another great video guys, looking forward to the next one

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much! Excited to show you what we have coming up next 🙂

[@brianswan4439]

Well done yous, been following since your first video. The work yous both put in is unbelievable. Can't wait foe yous reap the rewards when it's done and enjoy that amazing piece of land you have. Can't wait until the next video. Keep up the great work.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for supporting us since day one Brian 😊 excited to show you what we have coming up next