Off Grid Cabin Build | Framing Exterior Walls & Staircase

[@BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh]

I’ve built many many houses in my life, and I am now 70 years old. One thing I really like about Chris, is how meticulous he is to detail !! I don’t see any shortcuts that he takes to save a little manual labor. Actually, some of the little details he does in my opinion don’t need to be done. But hey, it’s his house and it’s better to over build then to under build !! Keep up the great work and I really love your videos. Thanks for sharing and God bless. ✌🏼😎💯

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙏

[@SteveMullins-o7z]

I want to know the budget on nails because my god that a lot of nails in one Board ?

[@northtoalaska2022]

Nails are cheap compared to 28 foot lvl beams, or through bolts. It's all about the calculation of holding strength at that splice if that is what you are referencing. 95 lbs shear strength per nail. Could I have gotten away with less, for sure just need to buy more structural screws. Instead. Honestly, some things I have needed to do on this build, I would do differently if I were building in another part of the country where supplies were more affordable and conditions were different or we had a higher budget.

[@steventrostle1825]

WELL SAID and I Agree 100%

[@jkashif1]

That’s true with exception of using levelers during his wall studs construction. Both deserve two thumbs up 👍

[@judycarter8199]

Such a wise move to put the tyvek on to protect you from rain! You two are doing a terrific job on building your home.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@semosancus5506]

Wont the first strong wind take it off?

[@davidhaworth7152]

@@semosancus5506no

[@JonathanHalperin-y8y]

Your channel is best construction site on KZbin. I am building an Aframe. A miniature version of what you all are building and I can't thank you enough. Unfortunately, I've caught up to where you are and am going to have to wait for my next step until you post your next video. Thank you! Good luck! You have some serious fans in the lower 48.

[@denisfrancine3221]

Super practical home! LOVE your manual elevator system! The Sun Dog is amazing! This house will survive ALL storms!

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Awesome work and the mission to be closed in before the snow flies looking very possible. Thanks for sharing

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂

[@easjrmain]

You are an example of the american way of life. Thank you.

[@northtoalaska2022]

It takes a lot of motivation and work, but if it didn't I would say we are not dreaming big enough!

[@easjrmain]

​@@northtoalaska2022 These are difficult times, but seeing a young couple building their own home, combining ancestors' techniques and knowledge with tools created by people who understand how to make life easier for those who are working, is inspiring. In the midst of so much madness created by propaganda it is comforting to see you building a well-structured future for your family. I wish you the best, be in peace with the Israel Elohim: this is the great journey of life.

[@diannareynolds914]

I built airplanes for 30 years and I am well aware of the importance of doing quality work. Building quality means fewer work arounds and better safety. You guys are building a quality home!!!! I love the attention to detail and accuracy!!!! Finelli cracks me up😂😂. That root hanging out of his mouth when he was snoozing😂😂😂 See you next time 👍

[@王珍妮-s8r]

今天才看到你的影片更開心有中文翻譯，我會看完你每個影片，喜歡動手能力強的男女主人。這個房子的造型很好看。冬天不需要除雪很好。

[@keithpace-on4nk]

Great to see real people doing real work👍

[@larryburkett9837]

Boy, it is really taking shape and looking real good.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@joezimmerman9804]

Your videos are really enjoyable and informative! I recently retired and discovered your channel. I know it takes a lot of time and effort to produce, edit and upload these videos. Thank you for doing this as it makes a positive difference to many people including me! Best wishes to you both!

[@FormulaXFD]

I love these build videos; as a homesteader in NH doing 'similar' it's encouraging to watch others share the journey.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, glad you enjoy them! We are happy to share with folks like yourself. A lot of hard work goes into building up an entire property as you already know from your similar journey in New Hampshire. We do hope our videos inspire someone to build their own home or take on bigger projects. It can be very rewarding and a great learning experience.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great video. Thanks for taking us along on your build. The two of you make a great team. Take care. See you again soon✌️🇺🇸

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks, Charlene ❤️

[@katz5434]

Good to see the supervisor on the job taking a snooze and rolling on the ground break!🐾🐕 It’s great to see the build progressing along! Can’t wait to see more episodes of the house build, fantastic effort guys!👌

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂 he's always sleeping on the job! Thank you, and see ya next episode!

[@laruedouglas7972]

That is going to be a beautiful A-Frame house 🥰.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks! ❤️

[@billybio6840]

Ingenious design strategy, getting your roof trusses and walls all done at once! Love watching you guys from Canada. Edit: I hope Home Depot is sponsoring you guys, after the advertising with their wrap😂 be safe

[@beateblackman3930]

Love you sharing your life's with us. I am a 67 year old female and I am hooked

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂 Happy to share it with you! Glad you are enjoying our videos!

[@dfoltz268]

Come on Milwaukee can’t you see this is your advertising right here! 😂. Looking great you two! It’s crazy how long it takes to get a foundation set then the framing makes thing start moving so much faster.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Haha, we don't advertise for anyone or pursue advertising at this time everyone's products we choose to use just get free air time. We are excited about the progress, it is coming along mostly as we planned. I'm sure it will be a constant work in progress for quite some time.

[@francisbarbeau1862]

You 2 have done an AMASING job on your house (Home)!! No detail to small for Chris. If it needs, it (or he likes it) it gets done!

[@HungryH1951]

This is so nice to see couple building their own house together. Warms the cockles of my heart.

[@katewalden1455]

You two are doing such good work. Am so happy for you and how your house build is going and it looks great. My husband and I were saying that watching you wield that nail gun made our arms ache. 😉

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! That nail gun gets heavy no doubt, I try to keep a small battery on it to keep weight down.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Great progress! I hope the roof is the next thing on the list so you can get dried in before winter.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! It going to be cutting it close 🙂

[@Tomhohenadel]

Great job on the framing Chris. A frame looks solid.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@buannaphillips852]

Sooo thrilled you’re back, I had thought perhaps something had happened to you folks…you are my best KZbinr people!👏👏👏👏👏

[@northtoalaska2022]

Please don't worry for us 🙏 we currently only can produce a quality KZbin video about once every 10 or so days. Thank you so much for your support 🙂❤️ see you next video!

[@WhyHandlesNow]

Really like Chris's methodical approach! There's clearly a lot of thought that's gone into it. I think there's got to be a give away competition for "guess how many nails went into this" weight a nail pack and multiply it by how many packs you've bought!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks! The giveaway competition is a good idea! We are at least 20k nails in so far.

[@maximecasavant734]

you two amaze me with your progress. Chris your meticulous workmanship is to be congradulated @ your every move of your construction & also cannot forget your great assisted .Keep it up ,& always look forward to the next video.

[@katedee5890]

Wow, your house is coming along fabulously, is very well built, and is going to last forever! I look forward to each and every one of the videos you post, and am always sad when they come to an end as I feel like I'm right there with you and don't want to leave. 😅 The two of you are so smart and hardworking, and I was happy to see that safety is a priority. I love the ASMR of all the nails, screws, saws, etc. The rainbow was gorgeous, and it's always fun seeing the goats and your amazing dog. Stay safe and warm. God bless you always. 🙏

[@cheryllambert9127]

I have just discovered your channel, popped up for me, just a couple of days ago.... I am thoroughly enjoying it & will continue to watch, also I will go back to your 1st video & watch all of them. I am a 71 yr old lady from Australia....Alaska is very different from here. Wishing you both good luck for a safe & happy completion of your A frame homem.😊🎉

[@kennethalmond8922]

Amazing work! Can't wait to see the progression. Thanks so much for sharing - you guys do really nice vids, pleasant to follow :)

[@IzzaMeanCat]

Definitely a pleasure to watch such attention-to-detail. The dog footage with the goofiest rolling around was too cute!😹🐾🐾✌️🌻🇱🇷

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@ElleKendra]

I love the relative simplicity of this house and how even at about 800 ftsq total it still has the rooms for kids if they happen. Too many people equate space as equaling better. I'm of the opinion small spaces wisely used are far more interesting and lead to better quality of life.

[@donaldbassett8769]

Great to see you guys its nice two see work being done awesome channel kids hope you get dried in before snow fly's

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂 Thank you!

[@adriannicholson8819]

I'm not saying nothing you will all ready being boomed by the YOU TUBE know it all's. good on you for building your own way

[@northtoalaska2022]

❤️

[@nancyjohnson7744]

Amazing, you are building a beautiful home. I hope you get a big heated green house to grow alot of good food remember to keep safe in all you do I pray that Father God bless you and your family and home thank you for sharing and really happy for you many blessings ❤

[@craigmartin1727]

Great to see the progress on the cabin. Gorgeous sun halo. Hopefully we have a long, warm, and dry fall!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Hey Craig, we are happy with the progress but this rain has been a nuisance and slowing our roll. I'm pretty sure you enjoy the same weather patterns we do so you know all about it already haha. I bet it will rain until it switches to snow in October.

[@johnlorrieboskovic2836]

I really enjoy your videos. There are quite a few homesteaders who really don't have much in the way of skills or a plan. Yinz have both! Really enjoying the process and the progress.

[@marlene7832]

I can hardly wait for the next video---every time :) I love watching your progress on your cabin build. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TheMadManPlace]

Very nice progress - well done ! Skinning the roof and the end walls before winter sets in will give you a great enclosed space to do all the interior building and finishing. Keep up the good work you two.

[@douglasrenkema]

You two are doing such a great job.😊 everything is looking so good 😊

[@smeefamily54]

I have a hard enough time cutting 90 degrees. Your angles would drive me insane. Love the work. Talke care and please stay safe. Give the pup a pat on the head for me.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Haha, the 25-degree cuts are not too bad but the 65-degree cuts are difficult with the tools we have. Thanks for the well wishes, and Benelli thanks you for his pats on the head 🙂

[@pineridgefarm]

Love the video! That M18 nailer is definitely getting a workout. Used mine last weekend to build some board fence. Loved it. Stay safe.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! The cordless tools are great, it is nice to break free of many years of being tethered to an airline or wire. Good luck with your fence project!

[@evilla7579]

Besides the work, compliments on the camera angles, shots in between, the perfect editing and presentation skills. Its basically watching a discovery channel series (yes its that good) but without the scripting and annoying ads. Kudos!

[@northtoalaska2022]

😊 Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video so much!

[@SZNszn1167]

I’m enjoying watching the build that’s gonna be a beautiful A-frame when you guys are done and I love your dog😂❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

Good to hear, thank you 😊

[@salehalsalhi7322]

Great work… I enjoyed watching… I am sure that what was filmed is only a very small part of the hard work you did… Thank you for sharing your efforts with us. I wish you all the best.. Excited for the rest of the filming 😊

[@kokoeteukpong8211]

This is one video that has made my day, attention to detail, hard work and a lot of love, keep up the good work and keep inspiring, all the best.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Take care 🙂

[@풍운샘]

Wow! You are a professional. And I think the two of you will work well together to create a wonderful house. I am looking forward to it.

[@carolyngregory9354]

I’m loving all the changes to your new cabin.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you are enjoying the process!

[@ianwigmore2675]

Great channel Guys! Thank you. Love the pace of your video's the informative content, the wild life and animals and a fantastic sustainable A frame cabin in a beautiful location. Look forward to seeing you develop your homestead in the wild. Winter's coming!

[@Dutch779]

I think you have nailed it Chris.😊 built a A frame house back in 1969, worse thing i remember, was placing the batterns down for the roofing iron and being the apprentice, i was at the top. Feet and ankles ached for weeks afterwards. Good job Katie and Chris.

[@attaat]

2:43 Missed with the nail 😁. Another great video, keep them coming, loving the build.

[@EhthelStafford]

That was a bad rainbow circle or whatever the sun did thank you for keeping it in and it looks nice😊

[@donaldshields2483]

I hadn’t seen you for so long and if your videos, I thought maybe you would move back to the states but you look like you’ve made a lot of progress and I enjoy watching you. I kept looking for your videos all the time so good luck on everything you do, God bless.

[@northtoalaska2022]

That's strange you haven't seen us, KZbin works in interesting ways with subscription feeds. It may help to turn notifications on for this channel so you do not miss any updates from us since you enjoy the videos. We have had zero thoughts of returning to the lower 48 in the last two years, we are here to stay. Thanks for the good luck wishes and God bless.

[@capthappy345]

That dog is a good helper! Nice 👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂

[@wadefortune7874]

Great work. Really nice views from your upstairs windows. Work safe and best of luck with everything. Thanks for sharing.

[@karenolson5556]

Quite a BIG Project...your doing a Beautiful job!!! I cant wait to see it All finished ..but in the meantime, im enjoying the Build!

[@peterfoster5871]

Nail gun ASMR great relaxing video

[@northtoalaska2022]

Haha, it's a lot of nailing, not going to lie!

[@bettyloewen9390]

Fantastic work you guys are doing! Love watching your build!!! From southern Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@joaquinfeliciano4786]

Great work! I especially love the temporary stair handrail.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@RickClark-cx6pj]

Looks great guys. I’ve always loved an A-frame house. Glad you made it wider than most.

[@trevorclayton6247]

The place is looking great! I would love to chat one day about your lessons learned. I have land on the Anchor river and will be framing up a small cabin in the next couple years. You guys make an awesome team.👍

[@carolaustin123]

Wow its looking fabulous 👌 well done you guys can't wait for the next one. 🎉🎉🎉

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks!🙂

[@rogermace4516]

Love your carpentry skills, well done

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@babsoneverything3060]

Great progress!

[@Gerry2210]

You both are doing a great job on the build, enjoy your videos very much.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you like our videos, thanks 😊

[@jacquescavaille]

Vivement la prochaine vidéo et un grand câlin à cet adorable chien . Je vous suis depuis le début et adore vos vidéos . Vous faîtes un travail extraordinaire 💪👍👏Amités de Paris 💐💮🏵🌸🌹🥀🌺🌻🌼🌷🍀

[@michastoutenburg9823]

The cabin is looking great! If its not too late you may want to add an additional king stud on the hinge side of your door openings

[@robertbankhead8661]

Man, you have to be going through about a case of nails a week! Seriously, some feedback on the tools ya'll use and thoughts would be great! That nailgun has got to have had some maintenance work for all the cases of nails it has driven. Looks great, thanks for all the work filming, editing and commenting, we all appreciate it!

[@northtoalaska2022]

I will have to add up the nails at the end, a quick estimate off the top of my head would be just over 20k nails so far. Probably another 5k ring shank nails will go into the sheathing to tie it all together. I have heard a professional builder mention an average home they build takes 70k nails so we are not doing bad but this is a smaller structure as well. No issues with the nail gun to date. The biggest complaint I have with the m18 nailer is it is heavy to work with over the top of my head compared to an air nailer. A small battery helps. The only real issue we have had with the Milwaukee stuff so far is one bad m18 battery at 4 years old, one bad m12 battery at 2 years age, and both of our 1/4 inch impact drivers are suffering with worn-out Chuck that holds the bit. I think this can be repaired when I have free time. Would be interesting to make a review about them just to share, but I have noticed a lot of people get too sensitive when you talk about tool brands on the internet so I just avoid it because I honestly don't care to persuade anyone either way. I have owned almost all brands and they all fail some just last longer. Thank you for the compliments!

[@debbielicis6257]

I love love love this channel & wish you would post more often. Your editing is brilliant although there was a lot of hammer drilling…lol. The views from upstairs are going to be stunning.. I am very envious of your life & skills & will live my life here in Australia, wishing I was in Alaska. Great job guys.

[@rossbrown1748]

The house is really taking shape nicely

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks Ross ❤️

[@athomewithjenny]

I'm loving watching your new home come together! ❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad we can share it with you! It was hard to envision being this far along when we were at the foundation stage but it is so nice to see it take shape. ❤️

[@athomewithjenny]

@@northtoalaska2022 it really is! It's so exciting!

[@steelexpress_1]

Great work guys I’m really looking forward to the inside build.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks! We are too!

[@chipprice1174]

The way you framed up the top ends, in the future, if you like the idea, you could build a deck, the make it a cover for your lower porch, and an awesome place to have morning coffee and conversation, and stair at your wonderful view! L0ve the build, you two are dong an awesome job!

[@RobinJones-ow9oz]

I love watching y'all . I'm so proud of you two. I know it's hard filming and all. Thank you for sharing it with me. Have you ever shot up in the air for bears.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks Robin! Glad you enjoyed the video. Luckily we have never needed a warning shot. The bears we have come across so far are well-fed and had no interest in us at all.

[@DianeSlade-v3s]

I am so proud of you both!!! I can't wait for the next video already!!! ❤❤❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you ❤️ 😊

[@SEA-U2]

Hard Work But I Really am Enjoying The Sound's of Building So Happy For You Both😊🙏

[@leemontoya1159]

Awesome Build. I am loving it. I do say you should build a lift using a small winch ( 12v .ATV winch) and wire it in with a on off switch on the wall. Just thinking out loud. I say this is going to be a beautiful house.

[@cb4874]

Love it! Nice progress! I like that you both took the time to put up handrails and safety walls for the steps!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks, CB, the handrails were a needed safety measure for sure, that 11-foot fall would not feel good haha

[@mariewoodcock1244]

Chris & Katie you have such great teamwork. You are both very meticulous & your home is going to be a strong & beautiful place to call your own. Love watching your channel. All the best from Perth Western Australia.

[@KuldipSingh-tp5ft]

I love your job guys 👌

[@davepelfrey3958]

I'm really enjoying this build. You two are doing an incredible job. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you are enjoying the construction! Thanks!

[@estellaknox9285]

Everything coming together nicely ❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

❤️ it's coming together!

[@russelltrupia4479]

Awesome Job guys, you two make a great team, love your channel keep these great videos coming !!👍👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks Russell!

[@rayv7010]

gotta tell you this isn't the first stick built structure I've seen but it is amongst the best. No joke, not sure if you come from the trades but you know how to pound nails (even if you weren't using an air compressor!). Congrats on a well executed project! Brilliant in every way!!

[@rayburn2007]

Awesome video love your A frame , reminds me of growing up in Fairbanks, thank you ready for the next one.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@ScottCusick-i4q]

Good afternoon from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nice job on building the end walls. Hope you have a good week. 🇺🇸

[@scottperine8027]

You both continue to make great progress,it’s a pleasure following your exquisite build.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks Scott!

[@StephenMarrs1975]

Milwaukee got to be ur sponsors.. Great tools an good job also

[@northtoalaska2022]

Haha, no sponsors, I only use Milwaukee because I could not afford Snap-on 😅 thanks!

[@Patmcc937]

Very nice work - incredible that you two are tackling this huge project by your selves- well done!

[@charlesbrunner258]

Great job, awesome progress, you two are a GREAT team

[@DanO530.8]

Very nice A Frame very detailed blog .

[@debbiehamiton9305]

Wow the home is looking incredible. Awesome job!

[@OBD01]

looking good. One of the good things about building it yourself, you can build to meet your wishes. I am sure you have considered the fun you will have getting furniture, mattresses etc. up those stairs

[@FunwithBooboo]

So nice to see your progress before winter ❄️ ☃️

[@awkonradi]

Great to see your progress. More power to you.

[@MJCronkhite-ik3qy]

Can’t wait to see the finished product. So nice to see a couple working together. It’s not easy! How are the baby goats?

[@juliedouglas2888]

Great job guys, well done.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@maryellensunflowergirl8132]

Wow that looks so amazing such hard work that both of you have done. Hope it is done before snow comes.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! We believe it will be enclosed before snow. If not we will keep on working anyhow 🙂

[@RobertRentschler]

One little thing on the stair stringers, I attach full length 2 x 4 on one side for added strength, sometimes I have added two to the center stringer, makes them really solid no bounce.

[@virginiavanoosten5013]

It was satisfying to see the top stair nailed into place and so practical for upstairs construction. Keep up the great work and videos 👍

[@wayupnort6271]

Great job! No 1/2 assing here! Great attention to detail and planning. Milwaukee should be thrilled, it looks like those tools are solid especially the nail gun!