Building an OFF GRID CABIN! - Part 2 - the Walls Go Up!

[@rudolfhild]

Sehr gute Arbeit und ein schönes Video.du hast fleißige Kinder. Gruss aus Germany

[@jimmymorgan5372]

I'm exited. Like I'm there. Hahaha ❤

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

I have a feeling this little cabin in going to turn out amazing! Looks like you guys are doing a great job!

[@jamesmorton7881]

one small window ? maybe a sky lite ? close quarters in winter. Great father/son project.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Hopefully you’re watching the build series. I put a window on three walls and a door with window on the front. Also small windows in the lofts. Almost done with interior walls and ready to go to shelving and furnishings. Will be camping out there this summer!!

[@dh3966]

What software did you use to model the cabin?

[@MotownBatman]

My Goal with Tustin, is to Make a Small Cabin Completely Self Sustainable, then build a 2nd small guest Cabin; And Conjoin them with a "Florida Room" in the middle. Do it in Stages by the time I can retire... Well have a nice place to stay while I work forever

[@LivingLargeCamping]

Just found your channel, looking forward to more on the cabin build!

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Great! I was actually working on it when I received this notification. More coming. Rafters are on and roof sheathing is next. Steel siding and roofing comes Thursday so that will be video after next. Stick around it’s gonna be pretty fun! Thank you for watching and subscribing(?).

[@pilot7200able]

Good job, looks beautiful

[@skipcallaham1517]

Just found your build today, I've been thinking about building one on my land.

[@Iam_Machines]

What application are using for your planning? Im starting my build soon!

[@velmad5dilbert344]

Just came across your channel, excited to follow your journey. Stay safe.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Thanks for joining us!

[@pietroslife9903]

Nice video like it

[@dustincarter1743]

I like how you figured out your rafter cuts, i did the same, i had trouble trying to use the different formulas to figure out the birdsmouth ans what not. Did u have to go back and tweek on your cuts any?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

No, measured all of them out and precut every one. They all for nicely in the field.

[@philgrogan]

Putting a chalkline on your plywood for stud locations helps. Good stuff though.

[@kingofcats4410]

Looks great. What program did you use for the plans?

[@warrenvalentino5763]

i just subscribed. i Like your videos. Love your idea of prebuilding the cabin walls,etc. :)

[@OutdoorsinSC]

Did you end up venting the floor in any way? Seems like moisture would get trapped in there and cause mold or rot?

[@bransonsurvivor765]

What software are u using to show us that layout

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

I’m going to be building in on my land in 🇬🇧 do you need any special permission in the USA to builds cabins?? Amazing video so pleased I came across it.

[@kezam4862]

Question is there a reason you went vertical with the sheathing as apposed to the standard horizontal and stagger them to make the structure more stable and solid

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

No. I’m just not a pro builder. Probably should have done a few things different on this build, but learning as I go. Regardless, it’s solid. Won’t have any stability issues.

[@robbyoutdoors54501]

Looks like you are using TRUE 2x4's, I am going to use the same thing when I build mine. I'll insulate with 4" pink board for an R20. Nice project bud!

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Thanks Robert!

[@josephpostma1787]

I call em Truex4s.

[@pauldonovan5653]

Is the cabin size 12 x 16? Also, what framing software was on your computer?

[@murchlk]

Looks like your lumber stayed good and straight. That’s awesome I’m glad you had success with that. Did you get a lot of shrinkage? The aspen I’ve killed and used has shrunk quite a bit. Looks great so far!

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

So far so good. I’d say about 80% of the 2x4s are good to go. Most of the bad ones have too much live edge which allowed them to warp being so close to the exterior of the tree. For shrinkage I’d say an inch or so on length over 9’ although I didn’t really keep track when we milled them. Thanks for watching.

[@harvdog5669]

@@LivingOurAmericanDream what is the square footage of the cabin here ?? Thankyou. I want mine to be 16X24

[@DSRM01]

Do you need need a header and a double plate above windows with a king stud down the sides. Did you just leave these out because the windows weren’t that big?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Hi David. Yes, I went without due to window and overall building size. There has been a lot of criticism in the comments for doing that. I’m no expert but I think it’ll be ok. Time will tell. Thanks for watching and joining the conversation!

[@tammystoddard4690]

What website did you use to draft out your cabin plans?

[@POTheta001]

No concerns about rain after you build the floor but before the roof goes on?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Had lots of concerns. If OSB gets wet it will bulge and be ruined. We tarped the entire structure and moved expeditiously to get the roof on. It all worked out and we didn’t have any issues.

[@POTheta001]

@@LivingOurAmericanDream Makes sense. Thank you. How long did it take to build the whole thing? I figure you could get the foundation and floor joists up in one trip, but then once you seal the underneath it's go time!

[@groundeddutchman5852]

I like it, what software package did you use?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

I did the basic wall design in a sketching program that is primarily used for marking up PDF documents. Pretty simple.

[@kevinbradley9601]

Just stumbled onto your channel so i apologize if you've mentioned this--- curious if the town/township or whatever had any issues with your cabin build? I believe many areas in MI require at least 1000ft for new builds. Not sure if the post foundations are allowed or whatever other codes you have to follow. Guessing you just have to contact officials in whatever area you live in... Curious if you faced that stuff?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Township doesn’t know about this building as it’s under the square footage threshold for permitting in my area. As far as they’re concerned it’s a well built deer hunting blind 😁.

[@wilburpost7977]

Wow, for a moment there I thought you were going to tell us the dimensions of the cabin.....no such luck. Information that would be helpful. Amazing.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Hi Wilbur Post, I have that information tucked away somewhere in the build series but the base build is 12x18

[@suemoore1965]

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[@theoriginaldashriprock]

Curious if there is a reason why you chose to have such small windows? I'm wanting to build a cabin similar to this size, possibly a little bigger. But I definitely want large windows on all sides. I want to be able to enjoy the outdoors when I'm sitting in the middle of the cabin.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Great question! For us, I am building to sleep 5 and include a small kitchen in the layout. I was running out of wall space so chose a bit smaller windows. If you have the room, I would go twice this size. These are 30” wide, 36” tall. The uppers will be 24” wide and 36” tall because of limited space. Thanks for watching.

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

@@LivingOurAmericanDream yes, that's hopefully what I am able to do. I want as big a Windows as I can put in. I just want to be able to enjoy the outdoors even when I'm sitting in the cabin on rainy days, or while laying in bed at night when there's a full moon out. Good luck with your cabin!

[@TheNinja304]

What software are you using

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

BlueBeam

[@jimo9525]

What program did you use to design the cabin? Great videos! Look forward to seeing more.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

I used the sketching and markup function in BlueBeam, a pdf reader and markup software. Nothing fancy by any means but it worked. I was able to dimension everything and mock up the layout just like in any more expensive CAD software. Simple enough for this project for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@daveschreier6019]

What size is the cabin you are building ?

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

12x18 with 8’ sidewalls and lofts under a 12-12 pitch roof.

[@marcopolo5365]

Hey Bud, you're using machinery to build that cabin. What exactly do U mean by off grid?🍁🍁🇨🇦

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Off grid: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-grid

[@johndboran]

Why is your miter saw on the floor? Makes my knees hurt just watching it...You've got a pretty good sized shop, you should have room for a miter bench or something like that....good luck. Greetings from Texas...

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Agreed….I have a long work table I usually set it up in but that day I had crap in the way. Would have been better to take 20 minutes and clean up a bit first. Thanks for watching, John.

[@Santasgarage]

Lay your sheets horizontally

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[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Dave and Brooke Whipple, yes, their content is part of what inspired me to finally do this project. Of course, this building is part of my American Dream, not theirs, so a bit different, but inspired by them nonetheless. Thanks for watching Paul!

[@paulbetka2966]

Awesome 👍🏻 Happy New year . 🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@1957jmhiser1]

You call everything trusses, lol.

[@Minerune121212]

What software are you using?