Tour of Quonset Hut Underground that 2 Women Have Lived Full-Time for 13 Years

In this video, we share with the world, first time footage, 13 years later of the first Underground Quonset Hut that we built in 2010.
This is the first time ever, a structure of this nature had ever been built and after hours, days, and weeks of extensive research and planning with highly skilled underground builders in the community along with our experience, we made it happen flawlessly.
Our specific techniques have proven the test of time (13 years) in one of the wettest climates in America, the Pacific Northwest in Washington State.
There are numerous details to this entire type of project that we do not share to the public for a reason and we do not endorse anyone to ever attempt to do this without professional guidance and properly engineered plans. If you desire to have your own Underground built, send us an email through our website or email provided below and we'll get back to you asap.
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If you have any questions, desire blueprints to build your own, or interested in us being a shelter, contact us through email to talk on the phone.
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www.VikingShelters.com
***As a disclaimer, we do not advise, endorse, suggest, nor desire anyone to ever attempt this type of construction without proper engineering, supervision, certifications, and qualifications. All that we share is for entertainment purposes only. No individual should ever attempt this on their own without consultation. ***
P.S. our high quality Go Pro camera wasn't working properly the day this structure was able to be filmed, we ended up using an iPhone instead. We'll get better over time !
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[@jamiebray8532]

Great structures, but you move too much & too fast.

[@VikingShelters]

We did our best, in prior comments I addressed this situation.. Our GoPro wasn't working that day and had to use an iPhone and my friend who films didn't realize the importance of filming in landscape mode along with other situations. This happened out of the blue and plan to go back to refilm it soon. Thank you !

[@jamiebray8532]

@@VikingShelters oh , ok I understand. You really do great work.

[@nylarobinson4508]

You can also go to your settings and reduce the play back speed, it helps quite a bit

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Next time you come across this, go to settings and slow down the playback. or speed it up.

[@TheRoadprincess]

Yeah, he kept swinging the camera around. Nausea inducing!

[@smetz2464]

Steady Lad, Steady! Slooooowly move that camera - you're giving everyone headaches and upset tummies. Calm down and mellow out.

[@adriennerowe3937]

I like the home, and your explanation. I did find the camera movement too much of challenge, but the transcript helps with that.

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

Fascinating….. only my stomach is going around in circles. You move the camera so fast, especially when you’re showing different things. There’s an art to filming. Content is fantastic.

[@kchatfield5855]

I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Thanks for the proof of concept.

[@VikingShelters]

You're welcome - let us know if you have any questions!

[@rustynailurbanhomestead]

Videos are great. But the back ground music is distracting and hard to hear the vocals for hard of hearing

[@crogers3783]

please try to pan the camera slowly. Nice place!

[@Itdontmatter69]

I would probably consider having a separate sealed room inside for the generator. If ever found the power supply it would be the first to get shutdown forcing anyone out. Exhaust would be about 20ft up so it can’t be reached. With a 5000L diesel tank. Ah many many designs that could be done. This is definitely a beauty.

[@piepawrench]

I would have loved to watch more of this video but as fast as you were moving the camara around it was nearly impossible to see anything.

[@VikingShelters]

We did our best... Left the SD card in our computer the day we were allowed to film on site - working on doing a new video with different camera instead of iPhone

[@marianl3447]

@@VikingShelters I liked the music ..and the video yea was fast and all ...But so what ? Not worth having a tizzy over...lol. I think it's great what you did and why all the whiners? I just saw another vid by you ..must have done later and was awesome...Thank you. I live in PNW...wonder if you are near my once small town , that is getting too big...(between Rainier and Mckenna...🙂 WA.)

[@donnieearl2392]

You need to work on you camera movement,i felt like i was on a rollercoaster,and half of what you are trying to talk about or show is either to close or to fast of movement,i rate this video a 3 ,slow down bub

[@kurtdowney1489]

Thanks for the video. I am 6 minutes in and the fast sweeping camera shots made me nauseous. If I remember I will try it at slower speed but learn to edit please and remember sometimes the camera man does die.

[@VikingShelters]

Understandable and thank you for your input. We plan to do a better video in the future

[@ForbiddTV]

Regarding the main 12" air intake air pipe. It appears to be the plastic double wall pipe and I assume it has a slight downwards slope to expell any condensation that might develop . What is the white powdery looking substance inside the pipe? It appears black on the bottom where water may have condensed back out. Based on the dead/dry vegetation covering the structure you appear to have a pretty dry climate. Did you ever have moisture problems in this pipe and what is the white discoloration? Did you have a mold problem? On mine I made the intake pipe 24" so that I could get in there with a mechanic's creeper to clean or disinfect the inside if need be.

[@steveturansky9031]

He's in Pacific North West - Washington.

[@VikingShelters]

There is zero mold issues, let me follow up with you asap, I will ask the builder. I will say there is no condensation or mold. This was filmed a few weeks before the rains have now arrived. There are 2-3 months in the PNW where is hardly ever rains in the summer. That is why it is dry. I am not the builder but my opinion is that smaller 12" vent pipe allows more airflow, perhaps using a 24" intake and 12" outtake would be better but as we've mentioned, they've lived here for 13 years and zero issues. Could you post the exact time on the video you have seen the white discoloration? I'll bring this upto my business partner and follow up 110% !

[@ForbiddTV]

@@VikingShelters Time reference where it is most visible; 10:50

[@VikingShelters]

@ForbiddTV I see ! Thank you for pointing it out, let me get back to you asap. 🙏

[@VikingShelters]

The reality is that when you're trying to create natural airflow, you don't want to have giant openings. 12 inches is pushing it to begin with. That's why I have the guillotine vents to shut it down to get airflow moving, when air is going through a vent for 13 years you're going to get some specks of dust and minerals settling on the black pipe, which appears as a light chalky substance not mold. The nose is the best detector, and the place smells as fresh as a spring day. (Reply from the master builder)

[@johnblackwell645]

Just amazing…I am going to start on mine asap

[@phillipErskine-jk1jt]

Looks great. IMHO I would put a green house in front of the entrance

[@72CrossingRS]

That is cool. Love that it looks like an old jar.

[@maxxcarver5502]

The kitchen is much brighter with a new paint job.

[@VikingShelters]

Very true, things are always improving 👌

[@8d4o0c4]

"Hey, we would like to make a video of the cool domicile that we built for you several years ago, would that be OK?" "Sure. We'll go out of our way to make it super messy for ya."

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

So beautiful! I’m gonna do this when I get home! I want my house to be under ground!

[@kiza4178]

Wonderful home. You did a very nice build!

[@VikingShelters]

Thank you!

[@Lori-yo1yd]

Pretty cool

[@JP-lz3vk]

What a lovely deathtrap it is!

[@thomasdean5651]

Need to do slow pans when recording. Too much movement to watch.

[@mattbrink721]

Great Content!! I saw you on Kirsten Dirksen videos. Your structures show your talent. Keep working on the video presentations, you'll get better with practice.

[@RobinsTinyHomestead]

I couldn't finish watching the video because it made me sick to my stomach. The camera was moving way too fast.

[@janajeffries9989]

I was the same way. Slow down and stop swinging the camera around. 😂

[@TheSilentMajorityNation]

Hahahaha I'm at 4:36 and I stopped to read comments because I couldn't see anything really.

[@B-leafer]

Same here. Very poor quality camera work. Why even take video if you aren't going to try and make it viewable??

[@marshayoung9387]

That isn't a legal living space.the bedrooms aren't legal because they don't have an escape window.

[@tenerifecats6652]

lol. Yeah kinda like he was in a pool on a floatie. Makes it tough for those of us that get motion sickness.

[@marcothehammer]

Uff-da. Nice projects.

[@Sonny-ik9rv]

Pretty neat stuff.I came up with a idea while thinking about a bus conversion that I call a slide in.A slide out with several units that would slide into the bus, perhaps one of them being a kitchen island, clothing storage and other types of storage and possibly a slide in Murphy bed.Thinking this general idea would be beneficial for a structure like that.

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

@7:58 time span, the camera slowed down - for just a second. It would have been ideal if the whole video on the inside was like this.

[@PropagandaFacts]

Cool home. I about had a seizure with that camera play.😏

[@11304800]

He needs to learn how to use the camera

[@hdcandela5697]

Very nice. I wish I could afford one.

[@taiming71]

Interesting structures. I would like to have a home built into a hill/mound someday. Mostly for the insulating and sound deading purposes. I understand this is old footage you are showing but in the future a gimbled camera or motion stabilization would help with the quality of the video. The technique i was thinking about using is precast concreate slabs and I-beams. Close cell insulation and a vapor barrier on the out side and a Adobe like finish inside. I also want the home to be grid free so now power gas or water bill.

[@SegoMan]

Have you sen ICF's ? You can shape just about any way you want..

[@standunitedorfall1863]

I really enjoyed your video. My only suggestion would be to slow down the panning of your camera. It's moving too quickly which makes it difficult to see details. Remember to breath, and relax. There is no rush. I want to see it all. Thanks.

[@JoeZyzyx]

Did you consider using fiberglass rebar so it wouldn't rust inside the concrete in future, causing cracks?

[@Jjonathanhart]

Best place to be during hurricanes.

[@janina8559]

Or a zombie apocalypse 😂😂😂

[@VikingShelters]

This is very true! Working on an option to do even quicker construction for hurricane zones.. Thanks for mentioning

[@Jjonathanhart]

Don't mention it.

[@VikingShelters]

@@Jjonathanhart gotta love KZbin comments !! Hahaha

[@Jjonathanhart]

Well, every comment helps.

[@henrykfu]

video making me dizzy

[@grantgarrison46]

I agree about the camera work. Was he dangling it from a rope?

[@BasicBenny]

what would it cost total for one of these?

[@adonian]

Turn on some image stabilization 😂. I’m getting dizzy 😵‍💫.

[@emmas1082]

Amazing, great job on this⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ryancampbell3513]

Change the title to “Cinematic Techniques to Induce Vomiting”.

[@robinburk9901]

How safe is it to use gas (stove/oven) underground? Is hot water gas too?

[@perrybrantley6188]

How many square ft is this home. Enjoyed the video

[@HaroldJackson]

I really was looking forward to watching this video. I couldn't finish watching. Too close to everything and moving the camera all over the place. Hope they make a better video and repost it.

[@rickyclark9052]

Do you have building specs to share or for sale. ? Main interest are for ventilation , for no mold or mildew. No condensation. I'm in Alabama. Been wanting to one one for a long time. Thanks.

[@VikingShelters]

Yes we do have all of that available please send us an email we plan to be releasing an updated page with a way to purchase the blueprints , an hour-long voice over video of how to build with actual footage of the build happening, and also a way to speak to the Builder [e-mail]

[@joshmayo321]

What kind of cost would be, for a similar Floorplan

[@BryceSchroeder]

Quick question, why the internal support structure when the shotcrete is applied? Since shotcrete doesn't get cold joints, wouldn't it be simpler to apply it in multiple layers so the first layer is cured sufficiently to support the second layer, and so on? Is it to do with the logistics of the shotcrete crew/equipment? Thanks.

[@VikingShelters]

There's a thing called being prepared for anything..... The support is for incase.. the shotcrete was applied with 6" inches and then another layer of rebar laid down and then another 6" inches of shotcrete

[@haroldishoy2113]

It still has an apocalyptic feel to it but it needs more outside light guided inside.

[@kevinmaclaren1117]

Love the concept, do you sell the plans?

[@VikingShelters]

Absolutely, check out our website or email us @ [e-mail] Thank you !

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

It’s like a Hobbit house, I love the design. 😃👍

[@VikingShelters]

Thank you Roger! That was the overall Goal, be sure to check out the full video !

[@ericpetteway3841]

I want one

[@patrickcleveland]

I gots a question…would would be the downfall to just leaving it above ground?

[@jakerazmataz852]

I that peep hole for the dog? Or did you mount the door upside down?

[@VikingShelters]

No, anyone can be short or kneel down out of sight but having the peep hole on bottom would allow a better line of sight overall.. Thank you for the question ! 🙏

[@spacecoyote6646]

I wonder what it smells like

[@carolinegray7510]

Do you have interior mirrors to disperse the light from the skylight?

[@VikingShelters]

Not on this one as it is in the kitchen area but great idea for the future ! Thank you !

[@carolinegray7510]

​@@VikingSheltersI loved the whole video! All those ideas!

[@KAWeems]

could you make a quonset with a 40' width the same process ?

[@brendashenda4249]

Terrible background music. Why do so many do that? Ugh

[@Yell5651]

The entire presentation is bad.

[@archiehendricks6093]

With all the rebar/ seems like a farraday cage

[@jaykaybee4939]

Personally I really liked your work and it's very unique. How much did you charge after everything was completed, if you don't mind sharing.

[@SamsLiberty]

You sell plans for these?

[@VikingShelters]

Yes, please visit our website - Www.vikingshelters.com

[@Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks]

It has some good ideas, but an earthship is more sustainable and infinitely more cheerful. The 800 lbs door is great for keeping out home invaders, but in a shtf scenario the security of a bunker is illusionary.

[@fred-san]

sympa

[@dyllanusher1379]

I found the camera work just fine lol

[@orellaminx3530]

Only thing I want to know is why the peephole is so low. Can't tell if the door was installed upside down, or it's just really awkwardly placed.

[@johnfederkeil9211]

Very cool! Terrible camera work, difficult to watch.

[@tomschwab9230]

Theoretically, if you where locked inside in an apocolyptic world, and there was people trying to take over, wouldn't that 90 degree angle exposed at the front door be a big target to get you to come out in time ?

[@skeets6060]

Interesting, but you aint no camera man !

[@matthewjacobs141]

Prototype for what would be a 1st Gen Martians home

[@jeffrosencutter4416]

Do you have to use the Q model quonset hut or can you use the S model?

[@VikingShelters]

It really depends on what the purpose and what your end goal is.. the S model wouldn't be as strong due to it not being a full arch but could work depending on how you build and ultimate goal.

[@jeffrosencutter4416]

@@VikingShelters can I email you what I had in mind?

[@VikingShelters]

@jeffrosencutter4416 yes, I'll do my best to respond, we receive dozens of emails every week but this is fairly basic so I'll do my best to reply. Please check out our website and most recent video 📹 🙏

[@katehenry2718]

Wheeee!!!! zip zip zoooom. Was that a door? bed? what is that stuff .. oops gone. Watchers are dizzy. I lasted till 6:10. had to turn it off. Might be interesting, but can't watch any more.

[@desert-walker]

It’s a good idea, but for some reason, this place is very cluttered. Doesn’t look that great inside. Also yes turn your camera sideways. Not sure why people still do this by turning your camera straight up and down it’s ridiculous. Also, you’re moving around too fast. You have to slowly pan, the area this could be a really cool place if they had fixed it up a little better with some nice woodworking interesting video

[@das8175]

I wanted to watch so badly🤢 I glad the dizziness and nausea wasn’t just me.

[@WmLJohnson]

Interesting method. We really need alternative dwellings badly. It’s a shame people can’t accept your video here without feeling the need to criticize or add base jokes. Some people need to live with B&W tv and 3 channels again, or maybe a book. Have a great day.

[@namnori8804]

I was going to comment about his fantastic camera work, but I see that I am late to the game.

[@howardmiller4241]

What does something like this cost ?

[@VikingShelters]

80-300$ a square foot.

[@shannonstiles8751]

I want to build one

[@VikingShelters]

Send us an email

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

I'd worry a tornado would come through lol😅

[@SSJIndy]

Yikes,slow down.

[@mondavou9408]

I know right *dizzy* *barf*

[@larlar8580]

I got dizzy and had to stop watching. @@mondavou9408

[@VikingShelters]

We did our best... Left the SD card in our computer the day we were allowed to film on site - working on doing a new video with different camera instead of iPhone

[@RobinsTinyHomestead]

​@@VikingSheltersa different camera has nothing to do with moving your device too fast.

[@AM-gn6nn]

Bunkers $1.00 or $ 1000000 one way in one way out mausoleum

[@janina8559]

They are definitely ready for a zombie apocalypse 😂😂😂

[@currencia527]

Super heavy duty and non-penetrable?? Wow, what a mistatement. It is penetrable in may easy ways and in a flash..

[@micbrenoel5459]

Need to work on your video work; not so easy to watch

[@VikingShelters]

We did our best... Left the SD card in our computer the day we were allowed to film on site - working on doing a new video with different camera instead of iPhone

[@jameskotansky9398]

Your music is too loud it over power's your voice.

[@1cmnsents]

Why does he keep saying 8ft door????? If he doesn't have to raise his arm STRAIGHT UP in order to BARELY touch it, IT IS NOT 8FT.

[@valeriewilleto5583]

Can't watch anymore, making nauseas!

[@johnprater7588]

Im not being an ass. But its almost unwatchable. 😢

[@m777howitzer4]

Better than nothing. Sure better than being dead. Go watch something else

[@VikingShelters]

Understandable, we do what we do because we enjoy it and are learning. Thank you for the feedback !

[@VikingShelters]

​@m777howitzer4 very true!

[@maxxcarver5502]

It's Way better than the first video! That was a severely shaky cam. This is much better and clearer

[@davehygaard2]

I found it very cool I don't know why you couldn't watch it other than the guy moving the camera quite a bit but it looks kind of unprofessionally filmed but I'm glad he did it anyway 🙏

[@cindysmith1476]

Close one eye it helps. Lol

[@carlstephens1532]

An underground complex according to military experts is a tomb

[@EricMarquardt-xr4hm]

Yesclaustrophobic

[@valdemarmikkelsen9830]

Exciting project, but LOUSY video😮

[@user-dq5yp3rv8d]

I recommend a new videographer. I’m dizzy just in the first 30 seconds. You would think if you were going to make a video you would prepare yourself and use proper English.

[@earlwright9715]

Why have a skylight in a underground shtf bunker? People can be very determined, resourceful and sadistic when they want your stuff😮

[@deborah9718]

Cool but too fast.

[@EricMarquardt-xr4hm]

I can't watch this. If he could just hold his camera still.

[@Imbord420]

It's to confined and cluttered. And cramped.

[@standunitedorfall1863]

I like it. Just needs more organization is all, and more outside light. This lifestyle isn't for everyone, but it would work for me. I LOVE quonset huts.

[@dewy330]

Hire a design team

[@user-gh4is7wf3c]

Man, you need to learn to hold the camera still, and pan out so more can be seen. This video made me sea sick.

[@Franaflyby]

For me It would be too much of a closer phobic to live in that small of an area. 2 women ,4 tiny bedrooms ? Why such small rooms for only 2 women ? I would have built 2 large bedrooms to be comfortable. But hey, that's their hut, not mine.

[@NosajPrimo]

Awww little burrowed pack rats

[@dolly6782]

I thought the same thing, I bet it would have looked really nice without all the clutter..

[@pattymccarthy5169]

One day when all goes wrong in the world they just might have the things you need and you won’t have them. A good saying is one is none , two is one, and three is better. I wish I had as much food stored up that they do.

[@jamestoler2995]

Good content.... But I couldn't watch it, it made me dizzy! You Move Too Much

[@JoeZyzyx]

Yes, the constant "panning" added the dizzy effect.

[@brendaandjohn1416]

I think this just gave me epilepsy.

[@lisacolbert5987]

😹 hahahaha

[@davidaustin8268]

It's a Hobbit house.🤣

[@seaduster8347]

Cute build, but what a mess!

[@VikingShelters]

Post a video of your home after living there for 13 years 😉 everyone's different and has stuff that builds up. The point of this video isn't to share such things, it is to share the potential to build a very waterproof underground shelter within 2 months that's bigger than most anything else with other techniques....