ICF Mansion Inspection Drama

The inspector comes out and delivers a surprise. Quick farm tour for those that haven't seen it. Dog Dog is up to her usual antics.
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[@pennyneal2456]

Geoff, I can’t help but smile every time you come up on the green grass in the field. Looks so nice now. 😊

[@BealyGood]

You and me both!

[@jamesmetler9100]

I had the same issue with inspectors. I built a passive solar salt box home in 84 on 25 acres. The inspector said I needed a structural engineer letter for the framing because he had not seen anything like it. I went over his head to the chief inspector. I told him that I have an approved set of drawings and it was built exactly as shown. I offered to drive him to the site for him to inspect it since he did not have someone qualified to inspect the work. He signed off on the house from his office. Saved me 2K that I didn't have. The county had consolidated inspectors to save hiring qualified people for each section. They were in the process of training plumbing inspectors to do electric and structural.

[@randybourdon2791]

Dog dog playing hide and seek around the Polaris was hilarious! The grass is always greener at Geoff’s place😊

[@slider0915]

inspection department passing the buck... another way of them saying I don't know what is what, so someone else can do it and we will read the report.

[@robertmccullough4822]

You will get there Goeff. Just remember how hard it was to get grass growing... and now.. It all looks very lush. The house will get there. For those who toil and put in the sweat equity, the rewards are great! Can't wait to see the build completed.

[@BealyGood]

Thanks 👍

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for update, its pay me once and then pay me again for the same thing ( regarding inspections) but my own personal experience has taught Me that if you do something out of the norm that inspectors have no experience with, I got the, “get the engineers to spec it, certify it, then stamp it, well green light it”, in the long run, I would rather that than hearing “ tear it out, we can’t approve it, because we don’t know what you did.” I know a guy that happened to, red tags on a job site are a killer. Had an inspector tell me one time that codes are minimum requirement, so you don’t meet code you are below minimum.

[@BealyGood]

Agreed

[@JRattheranch]

Considering how late you managed to get that top soil and fertiliser spread, Geoff, the grass is looking amazing! Chris certainly gave you good advice on that and knowing the man that could do it! 👌At least you obviously arent trying to do this in -16C like ee are right now. 🤣🤣🤣🥶

[@JD-zm4eh]

There is no failures. The grass really stands out now, just so nice looks like the back nine of a fancy golf coarse. Dog Dog is so cute and funny.

[@randysmith9636]

When you do a drive around it reminds everyone just how much work was put into water control. The property is looking great, the grass is perfect, fullness and height.

[@GranthamShaw]

You're smart by having your engineers inspect the work and signing off! Continued success on your construction project!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

It's a good thing you are familiar with construction, 'cause every project has that point where you're working your fanny off and yet nothing seems to be done. You're getting it done, Geoff, and it's gonna look fabulous. Can't wait for the next steps. Thanks for sharing.

[@BealyGood]

Thanks Vickie 😊

[@thatdave86]

The County should just contract out the difficult inspections to the Engineers,and pay the bill for that ,makes you wonder how their internal processes are stacked up for training and advanced knowledge of new build techniques. And why would you have to pay them , they obviously are out of touch with how the industry is changing. Again one may ask you if all this new tech is actually worth doing ?is it that far advanced that its worth paying so much extra for ,and the preparation seems greater than conventional ? Fun Fun aye Happy New year for you and fams

[@BealyGood]

There will be plenty of review videos after I complete each stage.

[@ltanthrax8435]

I can't get over how nice the grass makes the pond look so nice

[@jasont5635]

Sweet ride you going have to wait for warmer weather and it looks so different since Chris first showed up

[@WSmith2024]

If the County can't do the inspections then they need to prorate the permit fee but they will never do that. Thanks for the video; I hope you don't get any more surprises.

[@mfelton7041]

The grass looks great

[@briand.3552]

The grass, pond, and dock are looking awesome!!!

[@madelinelambert605]

Dog dog is so awesome!! So excited to watch your home build, keep on keeping on!!! 😊

[@silverlicious2086]

Will be interesting to see how this turns out with the engineer. Being on the cutting edge is not always easy. Sorta like when you and Chris went trail blazing in the 90 acre wilderness 😂 Grass looks great. Got to get those mower blades sharpened for Spring.

[@dougmay8924]

Cute hide&seek peekaboo w/dog dog! Thanks for sharing again! 👍

[@nandi123]

Dog-dog is so cute doing the "you better not chase me" challenge! :)

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Geoff just another wrinkle in the job! Great project keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@carpenterkyle69]

Inspectors and used to see the same thing all day every day , as soon as you do something different they are confused …..code being open to how different party’s interpret it is a huge problem….

[@vincentecherer6349]

The grass came very well. I know you have to be pleased with that.

[@heatherlane9270]

Farm is looking beautiful Mr Bealy. Dog Dog just loves to play and go for rides. Engineer required - well suppose that will at least get it all past - pity the inspector couldn't be part of this as it won't be the first ICFG home in the area. Keep on getting better.

[@robinparkes988]

Great overview of progress so far Geoff. I’ve been following Chris’s channel for a few years now, so have seen all of his videos on your property. That first drive around was great to be able to see how all of his jobs fit together. What a transformation. Looking brilliant. 🇬🇧

[@BealyGood]

Thanks 👍

[@raymondheckard234]

Geoff that is what you get for being on the bleeding edge of new technologies in construction. The county inspectors are still stuck in the Stone Age of technology. For them indoor plumbing is new technology almost. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GranthamShaw]

I certainly Pray that the Inspectors doing Aircraft, Structural Steel Inspections on Bridges and Buildings are qualified this day and time. We've got friends who recently opened a retail business in a newly constructed building, with drawings of store layout approved by the city had to go back and rip up the floor and install another Public Toilet at their expense even though the city approve the drawings!

[@BealyGood]

I’m not surprised

[@garymessina1609]

The county must love you Geoff great video thanks

[@cyndikarp3368]

Good to be back to work, after holidays. Looking forward to next video to see changes made.

[@RobertKohut]

Wow, the grass is looking great!!

[@user-te9sb6xj9v]

grass looks great....

[@johnhodge2788]

Sorry you are having a problem with the inspectors. I can relate

[@Richard-C]

it's looking 👀 good,can't wait to see you pore the footings,👏👏👏👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@ChrisH-kb8pm]

The grass is looking fantastic now

[@scottburk4083]

Have a Bealy Good day,take care and God Bless!!!❤😊

[@RDSWOODWORKING]

You better get to mowing that grass

[@alanmoffat4680]

Been watching since day 1ish. Good to get a recap of where you are up to.

[@jackdawg4579]

It is fairly common these days where I live for structural work to require the engineer who certified the design to approve the various stages of construction. That preserves their responsibility as a professional engineer. IE, they can't say it wasn't built to their required standard if it later fails. Not seen it applied to something as simple as house construction here though.

[@dansbrown1313]

Hi Geoff, I will be interesting to see the concrete in!

[@michaelmullins1290]

I still here progression. And we can see it. Hopefully you get a few weeks of good work in.

[@RDSWOODWORKING]

All in all Geoff your place looks awesome

[@mischef18]

Seams to be a lot involved just getting the footings ready and signed off before you move onto pouring the concrete bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@jcadult101]

4:46 no comment on a random school bus in the woods.

[@burnleystarman2294]

The island. Now we know where the zip line is heading. 😁

[@jramsdenbb]

So close to that concrete pour, Geoff. You have to be excited. Look forward to seeing it! Hey, still waiting to hear about your injury- inquiring minds want to know 😊

[@dirtyface091]

you’re on the case mate 👌

[@thomasleonard1846]

Carry on! Dog-Dog approves!

[@chrispy104k]

Fairlane, fairlane, fairlane, fairlane, fairlane, fairlane, fairlane, fairlane, fairlane..... You know I want to see a video of you going for a blast.

[@MichaelHolloway]

canopy - excellent landscape architecture! that's going to say 'mansion goes here' when the leaves come out. :) (not that that matters.)

[@MichaelHolloway]

Ah, fiberglass rebar - never heard of that. :) no painting necessary! :) Should also solve the highway issues in the north.

[@MichaelHolloway]

So the township just maintains a legal bureaucracy with their super-expensive permits. All services are tendered out, and if you need some you have to pay for them (and your taxes forever). Wild. Coming here soon I expect. :/ Service fee hell.

[@MichaelHolloway]

sorry if my 'rusting rebar' threw a wrench into your timing. Good to know though, that your footings are solid forever. :)

[@walterhiegel3020]

Jeff just tell the inspectors that while they are skeptical of your plastic and glass rebar that at least the foundation will be well insulated and light weight!

[@BealyGood]

😁😁🤣

[@williammills5111]

It'll happen, when it's supposed to. Nice to get it right the first time and avoid all that annoying jackhammer work....! Lots of work for sure, but looking good from here. Keep the faith!

[@TheCritterWindow]

You should do Drag and Drive events. Good content.

[@kensmith8832]

You may need to explain this is North Carolina regulation issues. I remember one housing regulation that stated once you mount a TV to the wall, it becomes part of the house. This means when you move, the TV stays. There are a few states I won't want to build a house, and NC is one of them. The regulations and power hungry local government are the problem. TN has issues with the fire marshal, as the power hungry morons think they are a god. If the building is a bar, the structure doesn't need to be built well, but if it is a church, expect the expense to triple!

[@BealyGood]

Sounds about right

[@danielashford2430]

You should think about a blower for back of tractor or one to pull behind side by side to clear your roads,just a thought brother,peace…

[@BealyGood]

I actually had that thought yesterday. Would definitely come in handy.

[@miker1448]

You need.a VenTrac tractor, they have around thirty different attachments, including a 72 in lawn mower, might cut the mow time in half. @@BealyGood

[@davewilson6008]

And what is wrong with acting like a fool? Get it cleaned up! It’s almost spring! 😵‍💫

[@andrewrobinson2869]

Well I hope they didn’t charge you for the government inspection to get done only for them to say they don’t have any idea, obviously they don’t stay up to date with building technology but yet you need to get them to approve the building , makes no sense and I would expect a refund from the government, it ain’t your fault they are not up to date on all building techniques, they would of known what they were coming to see before they came, that’s my impression anyways,

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy bealy good

[@BealyGood]

Hey Tugboat

[@chrisnelly2518]

Like it was already said about the inspection pass the buck.

[@richparks1966]

That Form-A-Drain serves a dual purpose, it also serves to draw an intellectual drain of the viewer as you go about explaining it in a fine Haney fashion. (a.k.a. I.Q. Drain-A-Viewer or Form-An-Intellectual-Drain) On your footing stair stepped areas: If the angle lines up, can you also run 2 sticks of your rebar up the footing stairway like a stringer joining them all together? If any settling occurs there could be shearing, the additional rebar (in possible tension) would better bind this structural stairsteped unit together.

[@BealyGood]

Yes. The rebar detail for that area gets pretty busy.

[@richparks1966]

@@BealyGood I see the stair stepping is matched by the rebar BUT can there be single diagonal pieces connecting them all? If the spacing of the stair step isn't just right, it would not be possible. I think you could even possibly bend the rebar with heat, say at the top and bottom to connect/overlap to the flat rebar running into the top & bottom of the footing stairway.

[@sharonmiller6436]

@@richparks1966 As I understand it there are actaul benders for re-bar - no heat needed.

[@richparks1966]

@@sharonmiller6436 Maybe for metal rerod, this is fiberglass and there might only be a few places he might actually need it, so it might not be worth the investment. A simple application of some kind of heat might be easiest.

[@sharonmiller6436]

@@richparks1966 You are right - I guess it was a brain fart - and I knew it was fibreglas . . . ah well . . old age and all that stuff. 🙂

[@keithdunlap2701]

Makes ya want to pull ya damn hair out sometimes don't it !! lololol... You'll get moving on a long before long, and it will be another headache pop up somewhere after the footers are just a memory !! Seems like always something, when your building a New Home... But, it will all come together Man, just keep the Tylenol handy !! lolol... Have a great Day Geoff !!

[@MrEdelong]

Hi! New here. Have seen pieces of this from Chris’ channel. Just curious what you are developing here? Rental, sell off, family “compound” lol etc.? Have similar sized properties myself.

[@BealyGood]

The main property is my home, and we sold a couple of lots off. The other property were dividing up.

[@MrEdelong]

@@BealyGood Thank You!

[@BealyGood]

@@MrEdelong no problem. Thanks for watching!

[@oldschool3441]

Would you ever put a communications tower on your land for extra income ??

[@BealyGood]

Not on either of these two properties. But I’m looking at some others that I would.

[@sagenshiell7852]

That bus looks familiar lol

[@BealyGood]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gecho194]

Being plastic and hollow does the form a drain needed to be tied down to keep it from floating during the concrete pour? Since there is only concrete on one side buoyancy might not be a problem.

[@BealyGood]

There are stakes that go in every few feet.

[@jonbeecroft4912]

Hey Mr Bealy i've seen mild steel and 316 stainless steel re - bar but never fiberglass whats the advantage of it ? or is it the thing of the future. keep the clips coming

[@BealyGood]

Doesn’t rust. Lightweight. Easier to cut. Stronger than steel.

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

Now, Mister Bealy, what did I say about Plan A??????

[@richwielechowski5191]

Geoff, reach out to Dirt Perfect, he has poured many an ICF building, might be able to help

[@casycasy5199]

I cant believe your inspectors.whats their to know about your footing boards its nothing more then just leavings it in the ground and attaching your pipe to exit the ground.and the rebate has engineered paper work listed on line he should be able to read and see its approved.and to have to pay and have your own engineer to do the whole houses wrong ,fire all the county guys and do it the way they want then, just have a clerk to have it on file .

[@user990077]

Those idiots. Fiberglass rebar doesn't rust. Is lighter and easier to handle. Just can't bend it.

[@DispFarva69]

Do you intentionally leave the blue ladder up against the barn or just keep forgetting to take it down?

[@BealyGood]

Every time I take it down, within 24 hours Mrs BG has me getting something out of the attic 🤣

[@DispFarva69]

@@BealyGood I figured as much.

[@harrykeel8557]

Do as I say, not as I do. Same ol government red tape.

[@kenlee5509]

#1, That lake will never fill up. #B, You will never be able to grow grass there, and, # Gamma, you will never Shamalamalama like the rapabadingy do. Hippy Gnu Ear!

[@samuelgomola9097]

I don't really understand what's point the point of using GFRP rebar? Is there any elevated levels of salt or chlorine? Standard steel rebar will last done properly more than 100 years in footer, concrete pasivates steel, it won't rust unless exposed to chlorides or chlorine compounds, this is why stainless steel or GFRP rebars are used in saltwater environments and infrastructure exposed to deicing salt. I don't mean it bad, but it's unnecessary overkill from my point of view. 😅

[@BealyGood]

I used it firstly because it is easier to work with and size for size, stronger than steel. The non corrosive is a side bonus. Also, it’s actually cheaper once you get to the larger sizes (5 and up)

[@samuelgomola9097]

@@BealyGood Oh, thank you, it make sense.

[@elemar5]

The plural of Lego is Lego. 😉

[@BealyGood]

🤔

[@elemar5]

Lego bricks.@@BealyGood

[@BealyGood]

@@elemar5 too many words

[@mikeramsay7682]

👋👋

[@dettott]

You pay for a permit so make the inspector do his job that's what you payed for

[@BealyGood]

I think we got it all figured out now