Starting A NEW Build In WINTER?!

[@ximite]

Nice Job!

[@Ski098]

Just a quick hey! Been watching your videos for awhile now. Based on your deck size I would suggest placing your deck boards at an angle to your trusses. This let's you purchase 1 size board for the entire build, run them slightly long and then just strike a line at the end and cut the ends off. I did it with my 12' deck using 16' boards and it looks amazing. Everyone comments when they see the angled boards. Also, no butt joints to warp over time.

[@chasmarischen4459]

You'll love having that big of a deck. This is the only channel that I would like to see longer video's. This is for 'NEXT TIME' you need foundation holes. Dig the hole with the backhoe. Build a wood box frame the size you need for the concrete. A lot less labor.

[@wmgilliland2582]

You could have added Calcium chloride to your concrete mix to speed up the setting of the concrete in winter months.

[@Hanseshadow]

Water in concrete does not evaporate. Water is part of the chemical reaction for the cement paste to cure and crystalize. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, aggregate (stone, usually), and cement paste. Fun fact: Concrete never stops curing over its lifetime. Something I learned in architecture class for foundation pouring. :)

[@stevee4942]

Dress warm and take your time, be extra careful and have fun. Steve in CDA

[@timlarson9193]

I was just up in your neck of the woods for a couple weeks, I can attest to the cold weather! It doesn't help when a deer tries to jump in the passenger window going 60 mph down the highway!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Yikes! Glad to hear you are okay.

[@timlarson9193]

@@AmbitionStrikes thanks! The real weird part was the mirror landed in my lap. Guess what I thought it was at first! 😂

[@greggoldman893]

Be extremely thankful you don’t need to wait for an inspector and permits!

[@steveburns7259]

If anyone can do it you kids can!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@estellaknox9285]

Huge shout out to Riley you worked hard you guys are amazing keep warm safe GOD BLESS

[@leightonhoward8545]

As we say in Jamaica "Big up Courtney"👍👍👏👏👏

[@davidweidner1675]

Great real life ad for your portable power 🔋

[@idadho]

Tip. Use hot water when mixing concrete in freezing weather so the freshly mixed concrete is 60 -80 degrees. The water does not evaporate in concrete. It INCORPORATES as it HYDRATES the cement.

[@darinhassett4708]

awesome your using Quikrete fast set... i work for quikrete out of Corona CA bringing sand and gravel to the plant to make that stuff and more love your channel!!!!!

[@HomesteadingUncontained]

That is a nice way to put in the post foundations - feel your pain hand digging with such a beautiful machines standing behind you but sometimes the shovel is the only way. Great work guys......Julie & Ian (French Pyrenees)

[@billyweston949]

Start As Builts for your property and home in a book just for that put all ur drawings and plans in it and get measurements of Everything you put in the ground

[@davidforbes494]

Something that could make your life easier if you're going to be doing a lot more holes is an auger that attaches to a hammer drill there's several of them on Amazon I use it when I'm drilling Frozen ground and you just need a good size hammer drill

[@davep6977]

deck: good idea. Especially for emergency exit. Carport: good idea I'd keep the interior stairs for ease of getting shop plus, if the overhead would go down. You'd have no the electrical panel. And finally: Make sure you have a good gate on the outside stairs that's varmint proof. Don't need a bear knocking at your patio door

[@robertlong9029]

Antifreeze in the mix helps

[@jscanlan22]

hay or straw make good insulation. They also heat up as they decompose

[@dbf1dware]

I really love your content and all you are doing. However, I wanted to comment on one thing... After you dug out the tree stump, you said "that's a big hole." My immediate and emotional response was "because that was a big LIFE that you took out of there." I am NOT faulting you for your plans. What I would really like is for you and all of your followers to acknowledge what is being taken down and taken out. Don't feel guilty, just feel grateful for what came before. I want all of us to feel grateful for what came before and created the world we live in. Happy Yule 2022. Be happy and be prosperous. Live in peace and happiness. Live long and prosper. Love the nature and world around you. Blessed be.

[@2times2is4]

I've worked construction my entire life. Winter sucks but just dress warm and carry on. It goes slower but it works out.

[@426superbee4]

Why not? Once you get it dried in> YOUR READY for any thing. Its better than hibernating all winter. I like to work on the inside on bad days and winter. So i make plains to work inside, and out side. On good and bad days

[@jbarvideo12]

Great to see Riley dig monstrous holes and lay 6 concrete support foundations. Look forward to seeing you complete the deck (hopefully next week).

[@steventrostle1825]

WAIT what? We have to wait a week?????? 😆😆😆😆

[@pauleddy5146]

I also have an electric hammer, but tis 2800 watts! Only powered by my gas generator. BUT, the reason for the comment, I got tamper tools for it too. I put in 670' of fence and it was all rock and shale. 6" top soil, then the hard stuff. Auger to place the hole, then hammer loose and remove with manual post hole tool. No concrete, too hard to replace if a post gets damaged, so backfilled with crushed limestone and tamp. The tamping bit on the power hammer really was a saver! Took me most of the summer, I'm 63 and needed rest days, but got it done.

[@davidward1259]

Happy 1 year "off grid" anniversary!!!!!! You two have accomplished so much and I love to watch your videos!

[@pheorrungurd8746]

Make a vapor barrier tent by blowing air into an area with the plastic anchored on 3 sides, and most of the 4th. You can then put a heater inside and pour concrete year around. My uncle told me that is how he has poured at -20F up here in Alaska, while inside the makeshift tent would be between 40-60F depending on the heater and area heated.

[@donalddodson7365]

At the end of the day, it is the human factors that win! Your two brains, your meticulous planning and design work, and the absolutely amazing interaction and respect for each other shines through over all adversities and challenges. Really great to be able to tag along! Thank you. (PS: great Boone sleeping in the window, too.)

[@georgerydberg4393]

Very well said.

[@HaroldReece]

You two are truly fun to watch. It makes me look forward to Sunday morning. You two are not afraid of tackling a huge project in the winter, amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to share all of this with us.

[@andro-nimo]

a trick i learned for painting, is to put a rubberband over the center of a paint can to rub off excess and keep the sides from getting gunked up

[@kschleic9053]

A shop-vac with a cyclone separator is my secret weapon for digging narrow post holes in rocky soil... Vacuum the loose dirt out of the hole around the rocks so that you can dislodge them easier.

[@kschleic9053]

Skips the post hole digging shovel too... Vacuum+breaker bar >> shovel😂

[@grundyb]

Great idea building the deck so wide and high so you can park stuff underneath. The dogs will love it being outside and able to see you two when you’re working. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@johnjunior6101]

Here is a little secret for pounding medal stakes or rebar into the rocky ground, cut the end that is going into the ground on a 45 degree angle first. it might help you break through those rocks.

[@brianbourke8859]

Don't dig out stumps, burn it out, Driill multiple holes from the top fill holes with accelerant of your choice. Set fire on top of stump.

[@robertbullitt7878]

This is vital and your greatest safety feature yet! I have been worried for you both since day one of your build that in the event of a fire, you only had one exit, down the wooden stairs. You have cars, fuel, heaters and electrical right below you. I have been in a fire on a boat and an industrial explosion and fire, neither were a joke or anything I would wish upon anybody to experience. Well done, again you do inspire. Robert

[@johnryan8859]

We got 77" in 24hrs FYI when pouring concrete in freezing temperatures you could take plastic & cover the pour. Cutout around post for tight fit & then extend well beyond the edge of your hole

[@Matt-bj6cy]

I can't believe I just clicked to see your new video and now I have to join to see your videos. I'm sorry, I'm 65 years old, battling cancer and I have no money to spare. I wish you both the very best, it has been a privilege to watch you videos, the build of the road, the doozer, the solar, just the whole build. I'm very sad that you have done this, and the ones that can't afford are left out in the cold. Good luck in the future.... Will miss you guys.....

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Hi Matt. The paid membership is an optional feature that will allow you to watch our videos a day early. Our videos will always be free to watch, starting on Sundays. We are going to keep you in our thoughts, and wish you a year of better health.

[@Matt-bj6cy]

@@AmbitionStrikes I didn't see where this was an option. Thank you for writing. I really love watching your progress. And thank you for the wishes. Much love Mathew

[@rosco7722]

G'day Guy's I'm enjoying watching you content from Brizzy in the land of Oz After over 50 years in construction.... Estimate the amount of water needed for you mix (ad most but not all into your mixer) (I'd use hot water 60F-70F or even hotter, and it will give you time to let the concrete go off before freezing) (We ad ice to do the same but opposite here on hot days) Add your cement Than ad your gravel/sand for a easy and well mixed brew Adjust the required water according to your wants and needs for your project mix at the end Cheers and keep up the good work ... Rosco

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I hope you will be considering a shed for all your equipment soon.

[@johnisley4578]

Great Work !

[@PWlangford1]

I love those pillions I haven't seen them in Calgary at all .

[@rickgalos5567]

Water in concrete is consumed by the chemical reaction of the concrete curing, no evaporation is involved. Second use hot water and non-chloride accelerator when mixing up and you're good to pour. Cover the top with a blanket.

[@janetkoball44]

Just a side project?? This is a huge deal you two are doing.....Such excitment. Progress progress. Thanks for letting us tag along. From Central Oklahoma

[@sunline24]

Over the last couple weeks, I have binge watched all your videos and now look forward to your weekly content. So glad you have struck KZbin gold and have the money to make your dreams into reality.

[@dionrowell]

yes I would have rented one of those portable drills it digs in the ground for you you don't work smarter not harder

[@petranilla14]

Good that you're not making the weather stop your progress and you're making every day count.

[@beesplace620]

At those temps you can use an insulated tarp and a small space heater. Then leave the concert covered for a few days. The joys of winter construction.

[@cmpphilip]

When pouring concrete in low temperature one of the critical items is temperature of the concrete as it is poured above 50 F then insulate. The 50F gives the concrete a chance to start generating its own heat.. Cheers enjoy your projects.

[@thomastheys6681]

This is a fantastic adventure I am living it along with you. Thomyt

[@swimer90987ao]

Always amazed at the transformation from a wooded lot to a completed pond. Nicely done, Chris!

[@Bay_Archer]

I love the heater is always the solution

[@rossmackintosh7683]

Thats hilarious, I have a barn built with a door up in the air waiting for a deck. Good on you guys. I know the work you are putting in! Keep it up and moving forward!

[@bobbyelliott1911]

You two are a real inspiration and the way you work together is amazing. The love that you share for one another is a once-in-a-lifetime rarity with today's society. Congratulations on all of your hard work!

[@soulis1000]

Is mostly Riley that doing the work thoug...

[@alanhat5252]

it's really not that rare, it's just not shown on scandalmongering media. Good that it's shown here though as a reminder that good things are possible.

[@almachapman5409]

I'm 65 years old, and I'm amazed at how the tools r today. I use to help my dad with concrete, we mixed it by hand, with sand and stone in a wheelbarrow. Wow I'm impressed

[@tahitikev3425]

I hope you are going to put some ice and water shield folded down at the edges 1” min to prevent the top of those GLB’s so they don’t rot out Also it takes more kinetic energy to melt ice than create it When melting wipe off water while in liquid form before it refreezes just a couple pointers

[@bubbahyde4236]

If you use hot water to mix your concrete, it will speed up the hydration (curing) process as well.

[@hogleg2]

I built a similar deck on my house a few years ago. I ended up extending its roof to overhang the deck bc of the blow in rain. For you guy's it would be snow. Just something to consider. Cheers *Just looked at ur design again and trust me you guy's want to extend that roof line 2' past the deck line. So run ur 4x4s 7 feet past the deck line. Again suggestion. 😉

[@graceydez6199]

Yeah you two are like machines! You make everything look so easy. So envious ❤❤

[@greggoldman893]

Glad to see the deck coming….That window and side was begging for it!

[@brucejgallettajr1014]

To insulate footing or concrete in general use plastic and hay , or straw over it also there insulated blankets also just for concrete or dirt you don’t want to freeze

[@kopenhagenkid]

Good luck building your deck Riley and Courtney

[@bradprewitt945]

Buy a weed burner they are really good to use while (starting) burning brush piles also.

[@presort1]

First I love watching your many projects. My favorite was your bulldozer road build in between repairing the dozer. I haven't seen a laundry chute or a garbage chute if you don't have those it might be a future project. .

[@00CooG00]

It’s insane just how productive and resourceful you guys are. So so impressive 😮

[@michaelmcginn7260]

I love the way you are both 'generous' with mutual affirmation. Bodes well 👍👍

[@jwiereng]

4:58 I know a guy that uses .035 mig wire for layouts. with a wire tensioner, you can get them fiddle string tight, no sag over long distance, and not affected by wind as much as mason line

[@rickclooney5461]

That concrete you poured in the hole was to dry and clumpy ,not wet enough and will not flo under the post like you said. Make it wetter, it will not freeze before it dries with all that dirt on it.

[@wggooch]

From Kemptville Ontario You are my favourite tube off grinders. Really like the way you accomplish your dreams. Courtney is the most attractive girl on utube.

[@richardhuard4492]

Great job. Life is tough in the winter. Hope you get the dego done before the weather turns bad.

[@eidernadir320]

Congratulations to the two, they are a wonderful dupla, they are gradually building a home of daydream, waiting for the next video to enjoy watching them work making their dreams come true.

[@nealwright5630]

I love the 60s/70s sounding music in this (15:25 or so). It reminds me of watching Saturday Morning shows... or the Brady Bunch!

[@curtismckinney7076]

you can add antifreeze to the mix also in freezing weather.

[@johnlenoir1023]

Dang Skippy can I believe I was able to dig through that ground I figured it in frozen solid good thing y'all had that jackhammer good job that's going to be ideal it's going to look really nice love the video

[@donaldmcbride3410]

Great Job Guys...... you never cease to amaze me.... all the best Don

[@johnkayak10]

Looking good!

[@chrisdaniel1339]

That is going to be a good size deck, the views should be pretty nice from up there. Damn that is one heck of a snowblower you picked up, that is going to make clearing the long driveway so nice. Keep lots of shear pins handy as you have lots of rocks in the driveway. I plowed commercially for many years and no matter how far I would push back the snow of the first few storms by mid winter driveways got tight, I would have loved a truck-mounted snowblower.

[@thetravellingpicker5096]

That's a big deck. What a nice addition to your place that is going to be. Can't wait to see the results.

[@markkaes3144]

As many have told me during my life, “the heat is in the tools!” Great job 👏🏼

[@markkuntz571]

Nice! You guys are fun. We used to live in Bonners Ferry. Our accountant is still in Sandpoint and we have family in Athol. We have lived in the Philippines for over 7 years and would like to build and off grid Center here. Good job you guys!

[@johnmeloche6569]

Great job showing what can be done in adverse conditions. Looking forward to your next episode for your progress. Keep up the great work

[@affanazeeze873]

Hello ambitions strike nice projet day by day nice vidéo and Chanel and family love you tanks

[@grundyb]

Yes! One year made a huge difference. You have a nice new road. And everything else like the solar panels up.

[@kevinsnyder5846]

Your fur babies are so cute.

[@paulkrueger1122]

HI I live in Canada to be exactly Sudbury Ontario In the winter it can get to -30 anyway my water sours was a point way cheaper then a well my point whent down 300 hundred feet but got lots of good clean water you might want to look into that ... bye and good luck

[@faybrockhoff4187]

Just watched the one where you fix the tranny in your Dozer and it took you 5 days, absolutely phenomenal.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Dig with bucket and backfill around a form.

[@agent0066]

Looking forward to seeing more of that enormous snow blower on your trailer.

[@graphite737]

Use hot water when you mix your cement, they do that out here in the oilfields in cold temperatures

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job Guy's, on getting the footing and the boards painted.. it's 45deg here in florida..

[@chrisoakey9841]

If doing the concrete again in frozen soil preheat the holes. You could light a fire in each, and cover them in insulation or straw after the pour to help keep the heat. You can use your excavator and either cardboard or PVC pipe. You dig a bigger hole, drop in the tuoe and pack back around the tube after filling the tube with the concrete footing.

[@timnash6870]

TIM from Canada attention Courtney and Riley. you know that your jackhammer can also be used to cut your wood. for example if you have big rounds of wood use your jackhammer and this works just as the chainsaw maybe a little better.. so your jackhammer can be used to cut your wood Rounds

[@kennethgibbons366]

Looking good! You two were so lucky with the weather this week. Looking forward to your next posting.

[@fordshaw5833]

Great progress in the past year!

[@dingdongdaddy589]

You guys are pretty fortunate.

[@ccm1023]

Nice work. It's so nice to see a young couple that can push through and never give up. Keep up the good work and aways remember it's always better to work together.

[@rudymartinez4996]

Definitely you guys have strong pioneer blood,working outside under this whether conditions is super hard, my respect for Mr. Reyle, do those holes is insane.

[@jameswolfe7485]

Big decks are GREAT! Unless, of course, you have to shovel the snow off . . . Courtney, even in the knit hat and bulky clothes, your hair looks really nice - love the loose curls! Okay, back to work! No, you're not ready, Courtney - safety glasses! So Reilly, have you tried plowing snow with the D-8 yet? Like killing flies with a howitzer, I suppose, but it wouldn't get stuck! OTOH, Not being able to angle the blade might make it very inefficient. Just spitballing, here. Glad you're getting started on the deck. I could not have waited this long, I don't think.

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

This is my first time being on your channel, I will watch it and support your Ambition Strikes

[@terrylarkin690]

OK I'm sold I'm buying one of those power boxes. Also on our end we had our Solar panels installed Saturday and on Monday it will be active. It will provide 94% of our electrical needs. Our water heating panel has been up for 30days now we saved $70 on last months bill. Our electric was $278. down from $355. a month and next month our bill should be only $25.00 Net Metering charge. Solar-Fit is the company. I'm now selling for them. I retired in 2015 and just decided I would like to sell something I believe in. So that's it I'll send you photos next week.

[@ximite]

Nice Job!