Off Grid Cabin Build | Building Our Cold Roof, Eaves, & Overhangs

In this video, we tackle building our cold roof and get it prepped for sheathing. We also finish up with the eaves and overhangs-one step closer to getting our cabin dried in!
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Katie & Chris
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[@andrewmaiden3738]

There is so much that is great about this channel! Hard work, Accurate well thought out designs, No unnecessary commentary or wasteful chit chat, No paid sponsorships distracting the main event. They deserve more subscribers. Chris is a brave man on that ladder, safety line if used would still result in him hurting himself. It is going to be interesting watching the hard work involved in getting the roofing boards on that roof.

[@judycarter8199]

I will be glad to see the roof finished. I find myself holding my breath when Chris is working in precarious spots! Y’all are doing a great job regardless of how tense I get.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! It is quite high up! We will be glad when it's finished and he doesn't have to be up on that ladder 😬

[@mariarichmond4179]

Hello and thanks for your update. I am in my 70’s and in the UK and love the determination you both have. There are time’s the fabled legend of Paul Bunyan, my memories remind me of him. He is a very talented and knowledgeable man and with your help I see why you are such a good team. Loving the progress 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤. Thank you 😊😊😊😊😊

[@irishcherokee8884]

Yours is my favorite channel on KZbin. I like the good photography and I like the technical aspects explained in detail.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙂

[@NikolaiAstaf]

Отличные высотные работы! Хорошая работа! Классный получается дом! Классное видео получилось! Мне очень понравилось! Круто Круто!!!👍👍👍

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! 🙂

[@MarkBernhardt-tp8ub]

Nice to see people who properly understand building science

[@DianeWilson-q7i]

YOU BOTH ARE AWESOME HARD WORKING PEOPLE THIS BUILDING IS TALL I DONT know how you do this . AWESOME HOUSE.

[@jerrycrandall433]

Ingenious way to put down the tyvek! Impressive

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@JacquelineRingel]

How happy was I when I noticed your new video!

[@wadeprior5203]

Good afternoon guys looks like everything is coming together you guys keep up the good work

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Enjoy watching you work and the thought and safety you are putting into this house. The explanation on why tou are doing what you are is great. Thanks!

[@Itsjustmebeingme565]

The house is coming along great. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@stewarthall1968]

Lovely job as ever !

[@kennethalmond8922]

So nice to see the progress - you guys are amazing!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@somulaychirr4202]

I've been waiting for this video. Love from India.❤

[@patriciamontague6035]

Going to be a big house.Hi from Colorado Springs 😀

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Awesome build, NC USA 🇺🇸

[@charlenegrady8781]

Hello from Cape Cod. Your doing a beautiful job with your build. I like how you explain what and why you are building this way. Thank you both for taking us along on your adventure. Your doing great keep going. I look forward to the next video. Take care and stay warm✌️🇺🇸

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙂

[@kenizykowski9116]

Built stronger to last longer. 💪

[@babsoneverything3060]

Oh wow...that ladder work is scary, especially with those heavy overhangs. You guys are making some amazing progress! It's going to be such a nice home.

[@jjhorns2372]

its looking good, thanks for sharing see ya next video

[@mikeklamer9322]

Hi from Bama !! Love watching you guys ! Cabin is too cool. You’ve been so smart. Nice to see you back

[@carolyngregory9354]

Wow, you two are awesome builders of your cabin. I can’t wait until you get moved in, but there’s lots to happen before then. Good job.

[@katedee5890]

I always look forward to your wonderful videos. You've come so far on this build and it's looking so good. Stay safe and warm. See ya next week.

[@dcba43210a]

Well done…as usual

[@s1l3ntcha0s]

I'm glad you finally put a safty line up.

[@elquixote6195]

INCREDIBLE!

[@joetheplumber5781]

You guys are awesome! Thank you for another great video!

[@adelenoel7191]

Excellent video as always! Love your explanations and teamwork!

[@rkins100]

I still think you're an animal! Great video and great explanation of the roof structure and venting. Look forward to the continuation.

[@jerrybarrett6376]

Super job and a tough one at that!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@mr.RusLi4]

Hello from Ukraine. Нou are incredible couple!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@AmericanGiGi55]

Looks awesome!❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@relaxingnightsounds1489]

Awesome he should have said I'm on top of the world when he was on the peak. .great job

[@marycranshaw9715]

Dog is always on guard duty!

[@barrypoet9986]

Hello again from Red Lion, PA.

[@jimmycpm]

Looks awesome

[@davidlindsey1835]

Masterclass!

[@gusshelgosh4724]

I was looking forward to your upload

[@kjterz]

we call them "fly rafters"......................nice work....thanks for the ride............

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

Greetings, you guys are doing excellent!!!😁

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@ronmartin5276]

You’re going to regret not taping off the seams of the house wrap.

[@northtoalaska2022]

The end walls are already taped and we will be taping the seams on the inside before insulating.

[@PieterOosthuizen-wc1ej]

Thanks for sharing , looks stunning, think U must be fit , up and down the ladder,

[@-sstevens5444]

So happy for you to be getting closer to getting roof on before winter. Do wish that you could have help for the plywood install. That stuff is heavy and unweilding. . .

[@Tomhohenadel]

Impressive build. Great idea with the cold roof. Will you be using rock wool?

[@koningbolo4700]

42:56 Oke, In our parts it is customary to put a large branch of a tree on the top of a building when the highest point of the building has been reached... I guess putting a guy with big arms up there works to...

[@shortsweettoo]

Great job. Canadian here. Will you be cladding the ends before first snow, or just insulating as I see on many other Alaska builds? And at what point do you think you can move in? Whatever the answer, know I am looking forward to watching your progress.

[@harlanmclain1719]

Just letting you know that 3 nails or screws in a stud is enough when u put more then you can make the wood Crack or split and then it becomes weekend but some time over kill isn't doing you much good

[@johnmeyer4801]

I would need a couple of shots of tequila to go that ladder.

[@curtk8715]

Nice - are you doing a metal roof or shingled roof? Trying to think if gutters would make sense or just a little ditch in the drip area lined with plastic and then covered with river rocks draining away the melt. Peel and stick ice melt. Will you tape the seams on the inside of the house wrap? Will you add another layer of interior vapor block under the drywall or finished wall? Then a good coat of paint and primer will act as another barrier. Hoping you will get the ice barrier on before snowfall.

[@pnuttheclownh2254]

that wire mesh will noy stop porcupines and bigger squirrels.

[@northtoalaska2022]

I don't think a porcupine will fit in a 1.5 inch gap and luckily we only have tiny red squirrels that can't chew through steel.

[@paulmonk7820]

Hint: To make it easier to erect the overhang, attach the support board so that it pivots and holds the weight before raising it so you can use it to push it up. 29:49.

[@paulmonk7820]

Hint: when you unroll that wire, flip it over to keep it from rolling up. 😊 17:33

[@karend8575]

Great job! Loved the safety harness…I always wondered how those worked. You guys are the first I have seen explain it. Waaaaaayyyyyyyyy too high! Ugh! 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@debjukes5548]

We pay 65 dollars each for a sheet of OSB here in Kindersley, Sask!!! Our groceries run on par with yours….it is an oil town so they seem to think we are all rich I guess. So new builds or renovations are at an alltime low. The economy is insane and it’s only getting worse. Your housing cost are also lower than ours. Sometimes I think it would be more cost effective to live in Alaska but were are seniors so it’s not an option….lol

[@koningbolo4700]

32:31 I see there is a lot kissing up to the Site Inspector going on...

[@northtoalaska2022]

😆 Always! Payment in belly rubs! 🐕

[@fpc0041]

leaning tree might need to go?

[@northtoalaska2022]

We have plans to take it down. Hopefully soon!

[@markwoslum6754]

Where's the plywood.. I hope your not going to put metal on top of the 2x4s. It's going to be so loud in the house. Insulation will be soaked Or are you sheathing after insulation. I don't get. Retired builder of 35 years but not in Alaska.

[@northtoalaska2022]

We will be sheathing the roof in osb on top of the 2x4s.

[@IsmailNuzaifKokky]

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[@louis220558]

Greast job on the roof

[@jimmycpm]

Looks awesome