These Beams Were REALLY HEAVY! Using Self Milled Lumber For A Barn Build

Greg and Katie continue the barn build using self milled lumber from a hemlock tree that fell in a windstorm a few years ago. They milled the 2x10 (true 2x10)lumber a few weeks ago. The barn will be 18 x 16 with a secure area for the animals to go at night because the area they live in has a lot of wildlife.
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[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

Oh yes, love it. Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅

[@glynndavies5659]

That was some heavy lifting there... you guys rock!

[@randycornell9796]

Give yourself some credit Katie, you got this girl.. Very nice looking so far. Stay safe my friends.👍🤓👍🤓.Randy.

[@robbymagen2]

If only half of this world population was working like you do, this world would be happy place congradulations you guy's and thank you for yours videos be safe Robert in Australia

[@markmckeachnie4484]

Lookin good 👍 .

[@russellwatters5891]

Gym? We don't need no stinking gym...lol 😂😅 Ya'll did a great job with those poles and beams, hats off to you, especially Katie. Love ya'll ❤️

[@phuongvo3051]

Build those polls with con create will last for longtime , ever , I love your birds , your pets and your working hard , love your channel too , ❤

[@keluargaganfais1027]

Peliharan ayam yang sangat banyak jadi petani dan peternak bagus sekali👍👍👍

[@SteveXNYC]

It's the greatest when you can work with you love. Be safe guy and gal. Look great .

[@hanshollander3745]

Hello from Germany from Kakenstorf Hans und Oci topp job it looks good❤❤❤👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@jameswulzen590]

terrific job kiddo's. Aloha from Kimo ( Jim) in Hawaii

[@jesseandrade8752]

You two are amazing, you work so well together. Katie you always put 100% plus. Greg love how you encourage Katie. Your are such a good men. The old veteran

[@robinsouth8555]

Well, that brought back memories.😊

[@patmoreau1380]

Katie must have muscles on her muscles. Very impressive! You guys are a great team. You seem to work well together. It's really taking shape. Power on. 👍👍👍

[@kennethblack3485]

great movie and your so hardworking but please be careful ken from kent england

[@warbird099]

One of the hardest working couples around! Katie, you are amazing! Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!

[@1944chevytruck]

Love those Fluff ball chickens! Congrats on barn! Make it bigger! and LOTS OF OVER HANG TO PARK TOYS AND STUFF! GOOD JOB LOOKING GREAT!

[@markholmes1346]

All I can say is Katie you are a BEAST, great job girl! 💪 That’s gonna be a nice barn guys made from trees milled from your land Great job Greg! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@andygag]

Wow!! You guys got so much done in one day!!! I'm sure you slept hard and deep that night!! LOL! Great video!!

[@BigJim-zh9gr]

My stars, I was holding my breath on y'all setting the beams. I am sooooo glad and thankful that y'all didn't get hurt, wow. I can say one thing, neither of you are slackers, that is for sure.

[@dogit1840]

Way to go sticking it out and doing that heavy lifting. respect💥💥

[@Azarna1]

A trick I learned doing posts in the ground. If your hole is 2 foot deep, put good crushed gravel and some dirt in the first foot and a half, pack in layers and plumb your post as you go. The last 6" plus use a carboard tube or build a box and bring the concrete above the ground level. Posts only rot off at the ground level where there is air and water. This saves on concrete and gives you a solid post off the bat.

[@shauntib4313]

That’s great advice!!

[@stevengullison410]

Good job guys

[@Tuscarora-Twigg]

The videos improve every week. I love it when Katie describes what's coming next in their project and says "Yeah, that's what we're doing" with great conviction.

[@JayCollins2013]

You two are amazing ❤ how proud you must be harvested the trees. Cut them to size and building a barn. Love watching you guys. Be safe 😊

[@kaykinnan6560]

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[@joandovaston6573]

Katie you amaze me with your determination . A very lucky man you have great partnership….Cheers from Australia……….

[@keluargaganfais1027]

Semoga hari harimu sekeluarga diberikan kesehatan dan sukses selalu🙏👍👍👍

[@dginta7932]

Great video guys. Katie rocks.

[@frederickopcak4974]

Great job guys. That was not easy at all.

[@dorothyallen3614]

Wow those are heavy! Great job guys ❤

[@roberrbush5446]

Good job y'all wok very hard

[@Mfullen09]

Wow! Great job guys! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@davidjackman5773]

Good job, Katie! You guys are awesome.

[@davidfellowes1628]

This is neat arrangement for the animals. Well done.

[@mikepregont1658]

Way2go Katie ! muscling it 🎉

[@glendajune9140]

Y’all are Beasts!! Well done Katie,& Greg. I know you’ll be feeling it tonight, but look what you’ve achieved. Stay safe, healthy, happy, productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾💜🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

Good job guys !! Very inspiring to watch u guys pull the wagon together!! Hard working folks ..you both are .

[@garfieldfindlay1531]

I admire your work ethics. Cheers keep on Truckin. You’re doing a great job.

[@frattler07]

Wore me out just watching you heft those mighty beams.

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Katie and Greg. Great find on the auger. It looked like the more you dug, the better you were at it. With all of the wood you have, a ladder that is tall enough, for safety 's sake, could be fashioned. No animals or humans were injured or killed in the making of this video. Have good days!

[@kd2eat]

Katie, you are mighty! I was super impressed when I saw you lift the first (short) beam. Your coach should be proud! You earned an adult beverage and a hot bath! Greg, I was super impressed that you measured so well and were able to notch those posts BEFORE you had them cemented in. I thought for sure you'd sink them all, then measure and cut. You only have to fix one, and it's an easy one. Nicely done!

[@duncanperry1344]

You guys work hard but your hard work is rewarding. Keep up love what you are accomplishing.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

I can't hit the like button enough on this one!!

[@miestrobewley5333]

You guys are doin great , don't second guess yourselves and keep up the great work ; before long , the task at hand will be done and you'll be ready to take on t&e next idea you have for an easier9 lifestyle off grid build

[@TheHavasu_77]

Yay!! The snow is gone and the barn is beginning!! 🙌🏻❤️😂 Love you guys, and it’s always lovely to see you and all the floofs. 😊❤️

[@kayradford3793]

You two never cease to amaze me. I bet that soak in the bathtub felt good. 🇦🇺

[@robertgarcia7096]

Wow guys. You really love hard work. I watch your videos. I don't normally make any comments. But you could have screwed some blocks of wood on the side of the posts to set the beams on while lifting it to it's final position. Also you can take some of those cut-offs and and set them on the ground (level ground) and build them up to set the latter on top so that you can reach that height. Sorry, I normally don't make comments, but I was cringing. Lol.

[@robertgarcia7096]

But you did a great job.

[@juanitaespiricueta3863]

Greg and his imagination, gets the job done!

[@brendarice5287]

Great job guys 😘👍🏻💕loved the video 😘👍🏻💕

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Katie, for someone so tiny you are as strong as an ox. I would hire you for my construction business any day of the week. You guys are going to have an amazing barn when it is finished, and I am sure the animals will love it even more next winter. Great job guys.

[@chipprice1174]

Anyone else would have equipment to do what you've just done. But a man and a woman doing this, WOW that's an accomplishment!

[@shawnpowell2020]

I really enjoyed this video you guys out there doing backbreaking work. Getting stuff done. For you animals. Looking forward to the next video. Can't wait to see what else you guys come up with love the content.

[@randydobson1863]

hello this off grid life its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

[@patrickswagger]

There is no better feeling than looking at the fruits of your labour and skills, great job guys be safe.🤗

[@eduardomontes1276]

Good job couple!!!!👏👏💪💪

[@rccole1021]

well done

[@lynnemac1402]

Great work the barn structure looks really good. That drill on the side of the road was a great find Gregg. Juniper has got so big she isnt far of Hinto's size.

[@eloleddie]

I am just amazed at what you have achieved with having built the main frame of the barn! You exerted yourselves 20% or more beyond the usual maximum strength by lifting those beam into place, WITHOUT a serious incident! Congratulations!!! You will have a beautiful functional building when it is all finished, something for which you have worked extremely hard together!! Have a good meal first, and then a well deserved rest!

[@ellenmoraes3169]

I’m from Brazil. I love yours videos. Congratulations!!!!

[@henryminton4760]

It makes me very happy to see 👀 you both making improvements on your home land..The hard work you all put into your home 🏡 land,will always pay off in the long run..I love ❤️ watching you two working together and that is what I call"real love ❤️ for each other..

[@biogta76]

Always good to see folks working hard and making their dreams come true. My advice is a bit late, but I've learned the hard way to never put concrete around posts in the ground. I've never done the charring method, and I do think it really helps preserve wood if done well, but the problem in your case is that the concrete will just trap moisture and hold it against those posts. They will last longer than untreated posts set in concrete, but the best case is to use treated (or charred) posts set on top of a bed of gravel so the moisture drains. If you want to use concrete, then you need to make piers that extend above ground and then attach posts to that (so the wood doesn't sit in moisture). You'll be replacing those posts sooner than you'd like, but hopefully you'll still get at least 5-10 years out of them. Happy building!

[@herbrotter]

Whether you char the wood or purchase a wood post with some sort preservative for below grade contact, the acid from the concrete will start the decaying process. If you have to put the post in the ground, it is recommend to put some sort of sleeve on that part to protect it from the concrete acid, especially during the curing process. I have come across instance in timber retaining walls when the tie back was anchored to a CCA post in concrete that was rotten away. In the past, if I had to put a post in the ground (sometimes you have no choice), it was wrapped with a self sealing rubber membrane as the belt and suspenders approach. In addition, I would put couple of galavanted spike nails into the sides to aid in preventing uplift. Unless the concrete strength is 5000 psi or greater, moisture will pass thru the concrete. The key when you using the store brought 5000 psi ready mix bags, use the least amount of water in the mix or substitute some water with a Concrete Plasticizers. Rule of thumb, the more water you add, the weaker the concrete becomes and lowers the psi. As always, keep up the great work on your homestead. Looking forward seeing the finish siding on the house.

[@JacksonDeath]

Post support shoes would have been the best way.... there are some you can just dump into conrete and then attach the wood post to it. and if the wood rots away at some point you just replace it and then you are done (well still a lot of work....)

[@wildbenny11]

Hey guys morning

[@michaelbondick575]

Way to get it up Katie! 💪😉👍

[@ffc3476]

Wow great teamwork Be well be safe y’all

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video

[@Adil-ug9ss]

big up for you two specially this couragous lady..new subscriber

[@loucinci3922]

Wow! K you are amazing! Way to power thru the lifts. G, don’t let your best girl get hurt. Bark coming together . Well done. Thanks for sharing

[@MarkWayUp]

now I'm tired just from watching you work so hard! :) good job - got a great helper there!

[@PatrickMcDonnell-l9m]

Not normally a UTube watcher but always interested in challenging construction situations. Found you guys a few days ago surfing and streamed a bunch. Really like what you have accomplished and your willingness to take on challenge after challenge under really difficult circumstances! Bravo. Two observations. A manual post hole digger and a couple of sets of one handed clamps have helped me through quite a few one man projects (my wife is not in Katie’s league). But I am sure you already knew that. Bravo!!!! Patrick

[@robertdouglas4130]

Katie you are a beast! None of it OSHA approved 😂 . And the heaviest beam at the end of the day. This is why young people build houses etc. I have added on to my house 3 times all after work hours so I know exactly the hours you guys are putting in. So glad you are both safe after lifting those heavy beams.

[@glengillis7775]

Your a strong lady Nice beams. Great job Greg Looking good for a barn.

[@mikehomner4724]

Your animals are so lucky to have such caring owners! :):)

[@matthewrobertson6923]

Hard work but very rewarding when you look at what you’ve done. Great work!

[@heatherd3660]

You guys are BEASTS! Once again you show such hard work and dedication to the task. Your animals will love their new home!

[@callanderbarbers]

cool video guys

[@graskeygirls3850]

😂😂😂Greg talking with the screws in his mouth is hilarious!! So proud of you both!!!

[@roxycolon628]

Bro good shit

[@harrytaylor6854]

Yes i would imagine those beams are heavy well done guy's

[@TheNikitis]

I'm a wheel barrel cement mixer myself. One suggestion that will greatly help you. Buy a cheap hoe. The angle spade on the hoe is perfect for mixing cement in a wheel barrel. It's like 3x easier to do, and i'm not exaggerating. You'll thank me later. P.S. I helped a while ago with the axe swinging tips ;)

[@mlutke4067]

Great gun show!! So excited for your barn! Going to be so nice for the animals!! 😎

[@caroleL.3133]

You’re right that is a work out. Nice job 😎

[@dennismutz8221]

A little jealous, when I did my pole barn, it was just me. Lol. 63 years old,and I had to set all those beams myself. I had to get real creative.

[@happyinfidel1]

Horry fruk Katie.. Good for you.. those last few feet.. And you did it.. good work..

[@kevinscamera5574]

Ha ! I stood on top of a 6’ ladder in a video and got scolded several times, seems your viewers trust you more 😂. Been watching for a few months, enjoying your videos , thanks

[@TheJimcrooks800]

My, my. You are so game Katie. Lifting those beams was a huge effort. Together you are a wonderful team and getting that barn structure (well, posts and beans) was an incredible task. SO well done. I hope you enjoyed the sweet slumber of exhaustion. Thanks for the videos, they are so engaging.

[@normanwyatt8761]

I just subscribed to your OFF-GRID life after watching just one episode.........I just love watching a husband and wife working on a hard project together like barn building off grid........Kudos to you both........

[@yanbu000]

Agreed and I love the gray dog too!

[@glendajune9140]

@@yanbu000 Juniper 🥰

[@RolandLetendre]

way to go on that lift Katie!!

[@sandratweedale2579]

You guys are so brave, that was sketch but you soldiered through as always. Guess that’s what homesteading is all about eh? Very strong, proud young people carving out their future! An admirer from Ottawa

[@paulcavanagh3324]

Out bloody standing guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😘

[@mikepagliei426]

Greg. You have an awesome wife and she’s a keeper😁. I know cause I have one myself. Love your videos.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Great job helping out

[@coralsancetta7242]

Great effort. You both work so hard to achieve.

[@maryandersen557]

Good job💕

[@donaldcollins8551]

Katie you are amazing girl for sure and cute too.

[@juanitafoster9834]

Looking good. I was trying to help you move and hold those beams in place with my thumbs and body movements. 😂😂😂

[@geostawny]

You. Have a tractor. Use that front bucket & put an boom on it for lifting high & heavy

[@steventalbott903]

Never saw anyone put a barn that close to the house, but, I'm sure you've figured it all out. Have fun.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

Well done !!

[@oleman490]

well girl I was gruntin for ya;;;lol;;;;hope it helped;;;;that last one was a booger;;;;bet that feller could have devised a way to use the front loader to lift beams in place;;;glad all went up with no drops;;;;I was plumb wore out by the time all was up;;;;thanks for sharing and as always a big thumbs up and keep em comin;;;;we be waitin

[@richardtherrien7003]

You guys are quite the team

[@IVIITCH0]

Remember, when in a bind, you can always clamp and glue.