TIMELAPSE Off Grid Yurt Style Bugout Cabin Build in the PNW Woods

This video was taken over 3 days of exterior building. The concrete piers using river water carried by hand, the base framing and subfloor were all completed last summer. The upper structure is just under 400 sq ft and was sourced from:
www.smilingwoodsyurts.com/ Here you can find the included and excluded materials lists, plans and recommendations for your build. They're also super helpful via phone so don't hesitate to ask them questions on your unique build.
Composting Toilet:
natureshead.net/
Note: the foundation through subfloor is not included and entirely up to you. We do have a bathroom annex (visible off to the left with angled floor) which will include a Nature's Head composting toilet and primitive shower (no plumbing). We chose a single story to avoid permitting which would be required for anything larger than what we chose, but you can have as many stories as you want.
For wilderness skills and related training and information, please visit:
www.cedarsurvival.com
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!

[@Mocking69]

It's a unique circular shape ♪ It's a very nice house ♪

[@chadhenry5128]

Glad you like it!

[@pascalchavanon1930]

Great, I would love to see the final product 👍🇫🇷

[@Moosh._.23]

Amazing!!!! Well done 👍👍

[@chadhenry5128]

Thank you!

[@melihbor7729]

Melih bor bir bugün iki arabam var eve geldim arabam var

[@layer8man]

Awesome build! I would love to do something like this one day.

[@chadhenry5128]

You could have last month if you were closer! 👊😁

[@danwhiteman2529]

What an awesome build guys!

[@evakaren8090]

Dělaj. Barák. A. Stejně. Budov. Pric

[@evakaren8090]

Je. Škoda. AbY. Vandalové. Zničili. Barák

[@RealAudacity]

sweeet yuuuuurt

[@pkxd-movies]

GUD work

[@maryroberts651]

I am seriously considering this and have just the right property to put it on.

[@chadhenry5128]

Don't hesitate to reach out to them. They were very helpful and welcoming!

[@rockkkstar...4194]

I love uuu

[@chadhenry5128]

Luv you too, Marshmello!

[@angelandmariahvlogs]

This is amazing!! New subbie here hope you will stay connected. Have a wonderful Sunday

[@vincentdevitt7685]

Looks OK but ; too close to the surrounding trees , that will probably cause problems in the future for sure . Would not be gone on the roofing material !

[@grumpydad23]

Does anybody know if you need planning for this kind of yurt in the uk?

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I'm looking at affordable land in Arizona - I can build something up to 600sq ft only. I'd love to have a wood yurt. Oregonian here, but land is not in my price range.

[@eyesbyrhondacosmetictattoo8448]

Did this require a building permit? Did you have a Contractor? I'm also in the PNW and am interested in this type of yurt. I think I read on their website that is considered an actual dwelling and goes through the same steps as a stick built. I am looking for off grid and vacation type and not a permanent dwelling so I'm not sure why you have to go through the permit and inspection process for these?

[@chadhenry5128]

No and no, but you'll have to verify with your local codes. Counties can vary in their requirements, but generally, if it's under 400 square feet with no electrical or plumbing you don't need permits. There are lots of other little rules in some areas though. Best of luck!

[@workerguy6918]

What keeps the wall from spread at the top from the load of the rafters & central hub assembly pushing out in all directions?

[@chadhenry5128]

Great question. There are 2 cables running around the perimeter of the walls. One is at the top and another about a foot below that. Both have turnbuckles for tightening.

[@workerguy6918]

@@chadhenry5128 Excellent! Thanks for follow up.

[@ima1sthumanonearth8]

It needs to be taller for sure

[@katherinebragg9704]

Does this come as a kit, with plans? And if so, where can you get them?

[@chadhenry5128]

Smiling Woods Yurts online ;)

[@drblakelarge]

Where can I get the plans for this yurt?

[@amandaveliz3683]

Dónde construyeron esa yurta? Para en país de clima tropical es perfecta

[@chadhenry5128]

Este fue construido en el oeste de Washington, Estados Unidos. Está muy aislado. sería genial en los trópicos si no estuviera aislado.

[@thomasschafer7268]

The roof pannels are more expensive than the rest.😆😆😆

[@chadhenry5128]

Except that they aren't. Thanks for watching.

[@JamesJohnson-kn8hc]

I like it but would have used shingles on the roof it would have been a lot easier that way

[@chadhenry5128]

Cutting at least 72 sheets of plywood into triangles at 125 bucks a sheet and then also cutting angles into both sides of every course of underlayment and the shingles plus adding hips at every vertical joint doesnt sound easier to me. Or cheaper.

[@topsarvangelofdeath8592]

Where can we buy the product ?

[@chadhenry5128]

It's listed in the description.

[@isabellajones8535]

One thin wall, no insulation?? Freezing in winter.

[@chadhenry5128]

Insulation is installed after the exterior is complete and dried in. It's also unnecessary with the wood stove burning, but will reduce the amount of fuel needed to maintain a decent temperature.

[@isabellajones8535]

@@chadhenry5128 Where does the insulation go? The inside appears to be interior ready, with shelves etc, and the outside is to the outer edge of the foundation, so no additional walling there.

[@chadhenry5128]

@@isabellajones8535 it will go on the interior walls just like any standard home construction. They're currently bare with no shelving or anything else.

[@richardwalker9968]

Where did you get the roof ?

[@richardwalker9968]

Love it !

[@chadhenry5128]

@@richardwalker9968 thank you!

[@chadhenry5128]

Hi, the roof was supplied by Smiling Woods Yurts.

[@richardwalker9968]

After I posted that that seemed like I saw them before was it expensive for that year and do they have that in bigger models

[@richardwalker9968]

Yurt .not year

[@bjgarris]

Pretty sure you had lumber that is not in pallets there.

[@chadhenry5128]

None of the lumber we had was in pallets. That's right.

[@tancolvis5240]

Why only 1 floor should hv 2 flooring 2 storey high

[@chadhenry5128]

If you enjoy dealing with the government, sure. 🤣

[@fayewright628]

Love it!