Timber Framed Barn Part 24 Stone walls Complete

For the last two weeks I have been working on finishing the stone walls and the retaining wall for the drain at the back of the building. It was slow going due to the poor weather. But it looks like we have now had the worst of it so im keep to get going on the roof again.
Unfortunately due to me stacking up over a ton of roofing in the way of one of the walls I was unable to do one wall. but I will get the roof done then get that one done once the roof is on.

[@CharlesKiblinger]

"I don't try and make it entertaining, I just show you what I'm doing." Yes. A thousand times yes. Thank you!

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

That is exactly why we are are here! Kris is such a treat in this modern day and age.

[@Carole.P]

My sentiments exactly

[@FredrickLeicht]

Mr Bean would be proud.

[@_s_-iw8dy]

As a 25 year old guy from Croatia I really enjoy watching your dedication to build this barn and everything that you already did build. I like your hard work, your lambs and geeses, stonewalls, hidrostation, windstation, sunstation, everystation, all of them. I hope you enjoy every step you do and I hope you build everything that you decide to build. Keep up with good work sir.

[@Roca89]

From Croatia too, it's sad that stupid laws here won't allow you to build something like this. at least a regular guy can't...

[@sroberts605]

@@Roca89 Really? Why is that? I would have thought Croatia was one of the places in Europe that would be the perfect place to foster this re-imagination of modern life?

[@Roca89]

@@sroberts605 Basically all the land is divided into Agricultural land and Construction land. It's forbidden to build in Agricultural Land, this drives the price of the construction land to the sky because it's the closest to the cities. you want to build your house in a quiet piece of land 20-30min from the city ? FORBIDDEN

[@sroberts605]

@@Roca89 Ah right. Sounds like the equivalent of our green belt. That's a long discussion!!

[@anteodak2965]

Another Croatian guy here

[@DaveAppleton]

You probably know this already but just in case. Wrap the stone in your drainage ditch in geotextile membrane for years maintenance free service. I've seen lots of KZbinrs not doing this step. I worked in the drainage industry for years. Hope this helps. Thanks for vid.

[@heatherread5314]

Worst winter and spring I've experienced in Pembrokeshire in 17 years of living here. You've done well to progress as much as you have given the conditions. The barn is going to be fantastic when it is done.

[@muckaboi2351]

its been summit else hasnt it. so wet!

[@boglurker2043]

Rain daily here in the north east. When it’s not raining we get 28mph winds instead. Scaffolding & roofworks are working on a 2-3 month delay, that’s how bad it’s been here.

[@everestyeti]

Same over here in Hampshire, don't think I've known a wettest period it feels like it started raining in September 2023 think we are due to have a dry period for the next few days, but the ground is just so wet.

[@sroberts605]

Can't seem to get anything done outdoors, and I'm always thinking of the farmers- lambing, sowing etc. Nightmare.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

❤people like to think that the weather is what they fear,for many years ❤❤

[@user-pv4pu7ku8i]

Don't apologise for the weather Kris - it's been abysmal here in Devon for months. I'm grateful to follow what you've managed to get done in between.

[@rudiger86]

Someone needs to apologise for and I’m just glad it wasn’t me

[@checkandbalance7677]

I have loved your videos over the years. From building your house to the latest ones on hydro power as well as the barn. You're also an incredible human being. Thank you for showing us all your years of Triumphs and tragedies.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@richwallace4632]

For all those folks worried about wood touching concrete, the international building code says you can do that as long as it’s treated or rot resistant. Which you mentioned were rot resistant.

[@restezen]

Just deleted my comment after reading this one. Haha!

[@Kopsu87]

I’m still worried though

[@boa1793]

@@Kopsu87, He said he thought it’d be 30 years before they’d need to be replaced.

[@Kopsu87]

@@boa1793 and he might be right, but I see that as a risk nevertheless. Personally I would've placed some sort of barrier between the concrete and the wood just for peace of mind. For example that thin foam strip they use when building a stickframe house, where they separate the bottom board from concrete.

[@royramey5659]

Every time you talk about your lambs you get a big smile

[@garyfairbrother5532]

What a great world this would be if it was populated by tens of millions people like you Kris. You are a fine example of what good stewardship of land and animals is meant to be. I’m looking at those stacks of milled timber and guessing there is several thousand U.S. dollars of board feet for just this episodes harvesting labor. Listening to your kindly patter to the livestock is great content for the soul. Bless you and Dot for carrying on tried and true traditions.

[@Utahdropout]

Thanks Kris for including us in you life. You farm is coming along nicely. Lots of hard work that is paying off with a place to be proud of.

[@alloriginalpirates]

If Kris ever starts selling merchandise he's got to have a t-shirt with 'so yeah, I'm really pleased with that' on the front.

[@AlanTheBeast100]

"4x2 in 3m lengths!" (Only in mixed unit countries like the UK, Canada and US)! Ah, my Kris fix. Really good - just not enough!!! Thanks.

[@rafo6577]

Yeah! I'm 70kg and 5'9"

[@dejanbrice8774]

Wait till you hear about all the units we use in aviation. Airspeed measured in knots, distance in miles, altitude measured in ft, pressures in either HPa or inHg and then fuel measured in ibs which often has to be converted to Kgs and litres for your fuel burn. Its a mental world out there but I suppose it works.

[@AlanTheBeast100]

@@dejanbrice8774 Well, distance is nautical miles, but general weather visibility is in statute miles; fuel can be in gallons or litres or lbs depending on the aircraft; (pilot too).

[@paulcharleton3208]

I hadn't even noticed that until you pointed it out. It's just second nature to work in both but always prefer imperial as it's on the human scale by definition

[@willdatsun]

Tyres.... 185 (mm) x 14 (inches)

[@hutt132]

Nothing like some warm tea and a new vid from Kris on Friday.

[@brookerobertson2951]

But it's sunday.. ?

[@juncusbufonius]

See I watch because it is real. I've unsub'd people who start to be 'interesting' by chasing the money. Living vicariously though others is perspective, life affirming, inspiration.

[@area51ray]

If possible maybe you could frame up the walls that are away from the roof panels, then put the roof on so you’re not moving all those panels twice. Three walls should give plenty of sway support, then finish up where the panels were, just a thought friend. Great job btw, this barn will probably still be there for your children’s grandchildren, built to last for at least 100 years for sure. you’re my favorite craftsman on KZbin! (Lots of wind and rain in New England US this year too)

[@boa1793]

Wisconsin, too. Trees are toppling over outdoor furniture slides across lawns, garbage cans end up in neighbor’s yards.

[@seedsanddreamshomestead5357]

This is such an amazing undertaking it is truly fantastic I just brought another momma and lamb home to my farm. They are so much fun to watch. They look really good. All things to be proud of 🎉

[@LeoAzzakaGoile]

Being from Aus, it still surprises me, your Lambs have Tails. We 'doc' (spelling) our Lambs tails to stop them from being 'Fly Blown'.

[@ellentaylor4351]

Being your neighbour in Shropshire I'm in total agreement the weather's been awful forever and a day. 📣🔔🔔

[@Jerbod2]

Kris here in the Netherlands we've had like 4 really nice days this spring, I know we've been spoiled the last few years but jeez, the wind and rain was on point all winter and now into spring. There's an old saying here, roughly translated where it still rhymes it goes like this: April does what it will. (April does what it wants)

[@markschattefor6997]

Yes, and the groundwater level is so high that it causes problems with underground powerlines in several places. The climate isn't the problem, the real problem is that you can't tell the thruth anymore. People have lost track of reality, climate fascists and invasive exotic species are the real threat.

[@viikmaqic]

"aprilväder" in swedish - "april weather" which means sun, rain, snow, wind and everything in the same day

[@jeanniewarken5822]

In the UK we say 'March winds' 'April Rain' no rhyming lol

[@markmiwurdz2248]

@jeanniewarken5822. I think the saying goes something like “March winds and April showers help to grow the springtime flowers”. Another weather saying from Yorkshire (I think) is “Cast not clout (clothes) ‘til May be out”. So you don’t leave your (winter) clothes off until the end of May. But I have heard the “May” refers to the “May flowers” or the “Mayflowers”. Mind you with our present climate trends, who knows? Very unseasonal conditions for those who work outdoors. Stay safe and well.

[@MorrisHGT]

Yeah i'm life in the Netherlands too. One day it was nice and warm i'm thinking this would be a nice spring but never know that we got alot of rain. The day that is was warm on the news be like the warmest day in history blabla i really laugh about it what a clowns 😂

[@bobross5580]

I am impressed with all the planning you have put into every single thing you do on your property! The tools you have bought so you can do this stuff without calling a vendor or supplier for this or that.. Additionally your policy of buying outright whether used or new and carrying no debts is in itself a task that requires patience, the sawmill we watched you build and the design of your shop to accommodate large projects or vehicles, etc, You work smarter than most and it seems your skills just get more and more refined! I watched you build a beautiful harp as a gift to your girlfriend. I really enjoy watching the early videos you produced to get a real glimpse of how you have become somewhat of a master of so many things 🙂 Always amazed!

[@MariaCCurry]

lambs & kitties! and lots of progress with stone & wood - ✨👌

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

i am constantly in awe of your achievements

[@kenvater2843]

Down here in Dorset we aren't fairing much better than yourself Kris. Your "Cathedral of Wood on the Hill", is starting to look amazing. Don't worry about the speed of the build on our account, it's nice to see a proper job being done.

[@JeffsWig]

Still my favourite KZbin channel 👍

[@larryfisher7056]

Watching new lambs playing in the pasture takes me back to our farm when I was just a kid.

[@BittyVids]

I’ve got a small battery powered battery jumper. Small, cheap and has saved me a few times when I leave my tractor ignition on.

[@gavster89]

Two forks and an 18V drill battery will work in a pinch too

[@fire_stick]

Great to see you back Kris.

[@brianally1531]

Kris, have you considered not completing the wall and instead installing another door? If you had a door at the rear you could store something moderately or infrequently used back there and avoid having to remove other things to get it out when it's needed. Not something towed as it would be a bugger getting it in or out. I can't tell if there would be enough room to turn the tractor in and out. You could reinforce the path around the back with some of the flat stone that's piled there now. (Perhaps even including a small retaining wall as the ground slopes down to the reserve area.) The best part is that you could leave it until much later, putting your stone tools away for now and getting on with building the rest of the barn. In any case, it looks great, mate! And no need to apolgise for the time that it's taking. You've really been cracking on.

[@jameskniskern2261]

I like to see whatever you are up to. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to video your doings.

[@ukwheat]

Superb Kris. Keep going your speed. It’s fast enough for us followers and patreon’s .

[@flowerstone]

I imagine you will wrap the drain stone with fabric to keep mud from plugging up your drain system. Haven’t watched to the end yet so may have mis-spoken. The stone work looks fantastic. 😊

[@LS-td3dz]

The cat must love it there. No busy roads, plenty of space to roam safely. I love watching your channel.

[@tazmaniachill]

The lambs look cute 🥰

[@kd5inm]

I learn so much from this channel about building and timber framing and using a tractor and simple lifting jigs to get jobs accomplished.

[@kalimgold9268]

it's been one of the longest wet winters I can remember, only just started to plant veg and it's well in to April (and I'm 70 years old! here in in South Yorkshire)

[@BillWeyeARt]

Seems like you're underestimating the amount of drainage you'll need. That hill sheds a lot of water because of the high clay content. You might need two drainage ditches. Another primary ditch on the other side of the fence will be immensely helpful because the one along the barn will be working overtime to clear water off the roof. Just food for thought. Big fan from the United States! Thanks.

[@sroberts605]

Or will there be a gutter? lol Somehow I imagine that and perhaps water storage, although there is a stream so maybe not.

[@jastuff3689]

I always enjoy watching your work and the craftsmanship you employ. I hope Spring brings drier and warmer weather to your homestead so you can finish this Summer.

[@pjhunton]

Ahh Kris, just what I needed, one of your videos.....every time I watch one I develop my DIY skills (very poor ones I must say) and feel inspired to tackle more micro projects. Keep em coming mate, love your work, your work ethic and watching your skills! Cheers mate......right im off to hammer a screw in...

[@feriluc]

Good to see the progress! I appreciate you sharing all the footage. The barn is coming along nicely!!

[@kahwigulum]

+13 here in the Rockies one day and then raining, snowy, and -5 the next. The weather has been a menace this spring for everyone.

[@jimbenge9649]

Hahaha, Kris, you looked realy proud of that stone work. Speaking from personal experience as self taught, well most things actually, you should be. It looks great. 👍

[@dodgybodger3124]

BIG congratulations on ya pal. 👍 The lovely lambs ❤ & the barn, brilliant. 👍 Wish I wasn't so old n lived closer. I'd love to help out. I live in England, n I'm a time served carpenter / joiner. Your doing an absolutely fabulous job pal. BIG 👍 From me. 😃

[@random49stuff]

People volunteer all the time, just email him to arrange

[@chidkarma1553]

What one man can do when he puts his mind to it . Good work as always Kris :-)

[@anniehunt6260]

Another Kris vid landed all is good with my world xxx

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

You certainly are in tune with life. Your barn will likely be featured in Barn World Magazine.

[@user-fz4eh3yv6q]

Couldn't agree more on the weather. We are in north WALES and the weather has been a pain. The ground is still boggy only able to progress my projects slowly. People don't realise the determination you need to progress in this weather. So pleased your progressing and the animals are doing well. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@69Buddha]

The barn is coming along beautifully, and it's good to finally see you get some sunshine! I think we're on our 3rd real day of spring sunshine; it's been brutal in NE US as well.

[@ralphzimmermann]

You are one of a kind! i'm so happy to see how much your channel has taken off! However don't let it apply pressure to you!

[@anitamitchell3452]

Love the work on the barn and milling of the lumber but honestly, I could watch an hours worth of the lambs, just being lambs. Congratulations and I am sure they will lighten your spirits. Enjoy my friend. These are the good days.

[@phuongvo3051]

What a great progress you have done , your lambs are so adorable, ❤ the amazing view , great channel , I’m so enjoying watch it weekly .👍

[@jmazoso]

is there anything in the world more joy-filled than a new lamb?

[@bodysuitguy]

Sunday dinner?

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Puppies

[@jaygee5693]

@@bodysuitguy In about 6 months.

[@Wornout1]

Two lambs😊

[@Wornout1]

They thrive on company

[@tazmaniachill]

Sheep and lambs adorable well done. 😊

[@derrickaustin8273]

I would give up a finger to have a tenth of your capabilities, so impressive!

[@user-dy3dj9nm7s]

Coming right along, and looking great. Y'all take care.

[@virtuoso-arts]

I've been subscribed and watching you for what seems like an eternity, and you are still building stuff. By the way, I love your truck.

[@grayeddolls]

Absolutely brilliant work and content, as always, Kris! Thank you!

[@cham3784]

Brilliant job. We’ve grown with you Chris and you’ve come a long way. 🏆💪🏻👌🏻

[@Fatgucci1017]

Been checking every night if you have uploaded 😅 welcome back

[@Mumakinder]

you make such good videos, just doing your own thing, letting us amble with you. so calming, hope you are all well hugsx

[@adamfrbs9259]

In Wisconsin we had the mildest winter I've ever seen in my 45 years on earth. And the storm systems are tracking north and then west over us. The opposite of how it has been for decades. Weather patterns are changing. Best you can do is prepare for the differences in your area. I don't think it's necessarily global warming, more like a river that just meanders a slightly different route every hundred years or so. That's my two cents.

[@toi_techno]

Great vid as ever I live on an old stone and mortar built dairy farm that has some wooden lintels which are fine after well over a hundred years

[@AaronBosterMD]

Watching your video is a joy in my life. Thank you!

[@user-di4kv9yk3g]

still something very satisfying about new lambs and spring - i can't say the same for when they grow up, sheep seem less friendly and stand off but the lambs are typically curious and have to explore everything including us - i remember as a kid visiting a friends farm, we were always down there helping out in one way or another, with lambing, calving, milking and me collecting the masses of cats at lunchtime, taking the mousers to their favorite spot when we cleared out various sheds - there was a Ram, his name was Dennis and he was an utter git, i think the feeling was mutual, head down and take you out in an instant, he took my mum off her feet a couple of times, he was determined one day to get me, but i managed to escape his devilish eye, by stepping though the stagnant puddle that collected around the mountain of cow muck from the milk sheds, i grab handfuls of muck and through it at him, so he really had it in for me, i went back and told uncle David who just laughed, that Ram would run to him for attention, and only him, most of the time he was tethered on a long small link chain as he was a bit of a Houdini and the farm was close to a road, i was walking hand in hand with uncle David and i heard the distinctive sound of a chain rattling, i looked back just in time to step aside as Dennis ran past at fast pace straight to uncle David for affection, but his chain caught my feet and i summersaulted high into the air landing on my back, the git finally got me - your little homestead is coming on leaps and bounds

[@jaydegier3892]

Another great video Kris, the barn its coming along nicely, and the fact that you are doing it basically on your own and that you also have to obtain the materials that you need by sourcing, rocks, milling timber, it is such a credit to you. Great success with the lambs, the are so cute and entertaining. Keep up the amazing work. Coen and Jay

[@kevinnye5132]

Your entertaining enough Kris , if it ain’t broke don’t fix it 👌🏻, unless of course you wanna do a little song & dance routine whilst Saw milling 😂.

[@markkneill-boxley7434]

Thank you Kris, sanity at the end of a troubled week in 9-5 land. Much appreciated.

[@paulcharleton3208]

Oops that doesn't sound good. I hope you can remedy or escape!

[@markkneill-boxley7434]

@@paulcharleton3208 Thanks Paul, think I've left it too late but little bits of escapism like this keep the balance. 😁

[@alfiewhippet.]

I'm with you on the weather Kris, feel like I've been constantly wet since last July. 4 day jobs take 4 weeks cuz you're waiting for materials to dry, ground to drain, and sometimes where you're working turns into a lake over night, as rivers burst their banks for 10th time in as many weeks. Been bloody miserable. Still it'll be summer soon, and warmer, so things will at least dry out quicker. 😀

[@stevestephens8299]

On concrete basement wall in the USA there is a painted tar like paint applied to the concrete that is going to be covered so that moisture cannot oenetrate through into the building. You might want to waterproof the outside of the concrete to prevent this possibly happening in the future

[@ricpitt1]

I look forward to all your video's

[@Shane_Hendrix]

I've been watching since the roundhouse days and love your content. Your channel deserves so much more recognition and should easily be over 1M subscribers by now. Thank you for the continued content Kris.

[@kittonsmitton]

Really nice to see all the hard work paying off, looks great Kris, the lambs are sweet.

[@robinmyman]

Great progress Kris…looking forward to the roof going on.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@donnashelby1546]

Good bit accomplished. Praying that the weather cooperates in your progress. Watching the Lambs play and frolic is so entertaining. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-vn6hi2bi3g]

Nice well executed detail adding stone work, adds tremendously to appearance and workmanship feel of project. Not required but for me well worth the effort and additional cost for aesthetics alone. Ray

[@pmur079]

A master of all crafts. Nice to see you enjoy the sheep, wonderful site.

[@flowerstone]

Having help really speeds up the construction. I wish I had a few hands once in a while. Takes 5 times longer doing the work on your own. Motivation can leave a person at times. 😏

[@flowerstone]

Liking your work. A lot! The weather can be frustrating when there is much to do outside. It’s been sunny and a bit breezy here in my area. The last week has been great but not warm enough to dry things out. You have to take it when you can and gear up when it’s too much. Keep the videos coming. I know that’s a lot of time spent too. 😊

[@carolewarner101]

The barn is coming along famously. Everything looks fantastic! The lambs are beautiful and so playful. I learn so much from you and Dot and love your videos. By the way, have you ever heard about the Savory Institute? They are educating farmers about rotational grazing and the huge benefits of keeping your livestock in small paddocks using movable electric fencing to keep them on one area of the pasture for a day or two before moving them on to a fresh piece of pasture. There as so many values for this. It keeps your pasture from being totally over-grazed and degrading over time. On the contrary, your pastures will actually become more lush as a result because you're not allowing your sheep to mow everything down to the nub, depleting the root reserves and damaging the grass irrevocably over time. It also keep your animals on fresh pasture to decrease or even eliminate the need for anti-parasite medications because it disrupts the life cycle. By the time your sheep are back on a section of the paddock, any parasites have died because they weren't able to get back onto your sheep in time to survive. Anyway, you might want to check in to it for the vitality of your pastures and the health of your sheep.

[@Bigtbuilder]

Another first class video, so soul destroying paddling around in the mud. We just crave for a blue sky and just a wee bit of sun at this time of year. Love the Herdwicks.

[@dougrobison1156]

Hey Kris! I gotta say that stone work looks FANTASTIC!

[@TheLudwiga]

Honestly love watching you do everything. So skilled, plus I have learned a lot from you.

[@frikkied2638]

Beautiful life you’re building out there for yourself mate. Just showing the simple life is still attainable. Not an easy life, it’s hard work, but simple. 👍

[@ronaldhornsey7453]

Another great video like you said the video is to show what you are doing I still find it entertaining you answer one of my questions saying when you hope to finish just keep up the good work 😊

[@allonesame6467]

Happy Spring Lambing! Blessings

[@joeclark9042]

Hell yeah Chris it looks good brother the walls are coming really good I've been watching you ever since you've done your house just keep up the good work brother it looks good and believe me I hate the weather too because I'm down here in Texas and its always wet and rainy and all that BS bro we like watching you do Milling they just keep up with your work brother

[@daverichardson5861]

Great vlog as always Kris and entertaining, sheep on show, well done on new additions. Walling looks really smart. Seems like winter has been forever, sick of it! Well, better times to come we hope. Stay well.

[@HourOfTheWolf]

I love these videos, but the bucket on the saw mill has to be the most useless thing Kris has ever invented 😂

[@jeanniewarken5822]

Hahaha... im obsessed with that useless bucket😂😂

[@wolfe1970]

36:45 thats such a great view of progress, i remember you building the greenhouse and looked massive at the time, now its dwarfed by the barn lol

[@stan.day.67]

Love watching this barn come together! Such great craftsmanship!

[@shantijaghai734]

Ooh what a cute lambs you get how sweet they are your so lucky congrate. the barn go as well keep going on....

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Chris and helpers great accomplishments going on there .

[@ashleym4887]

Hi Kris. Get some of the round fence posts you made, lift up the pallet and roll it with the posts underneath. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@morf121]

Never fear about repeat content Chris great to see the realities of what’s involved

[@barriepotter3753]

Watching you lift those stones makes me wince - yesterday I put my back out by doing the washing up!

[@Cody_Ramer]

I would recommend you go to a gym twice a week and do some high rep low weight deadlifts, focusing on proper form, aim for 10-12 reps 3 sets, and once you get to 15 reps per set add 5-10 more lbs. My back used to go out all the time, but after doing that for a month or two my back was completely fixed and hasn't went out since, make sure you use low enough weight that you can keep proper form.

[@TheSphat]

i was already thinking at the last episode: keep it open for a back entrance/exit!

[@NSResponder]

I do like the look of board-formed concrete, particularly on a rustic barn like this.

[@mykalmcb]

Kris I've missed your videos. I was wondering if you could fish a chain or rope through the pallet with the siding on it and pull from the back since you only have to go about 12 inches. How is the hydroelectric installation working out? Please add a "super thank-you" button so we can tip you directly.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

You COULD change your design and install a door where the roofing material is blocking you from putting the stone/mortar in..... it's not ideal but you'll have a back door so you don't have to walk all the way around and you don't have to go through the waste of time of moving that entire load just 1/2 a meter.... I couldn't really tell how wide of an area is actually being blocked but it didn't seem to be much wider than a standard door..... Just an idea :)

[@Nobe_Oddy]

oh and I'm, writing this about 1/2 way through the video, and the way things go for me with commenting before the video end you probably move that load in this video lol

[@NamelesshunterGaming]

This project is just getting more and more beautiful every video Kris. Awesome job.

[@patrickhollywood93]

Really do love your work! Thanks for sharing!