Video #12: Our BUILDER Was SHOCKED By What We Did . . .

After framing in all the major walls in our basement BEFORE our builder got here, it's now GO TIME as he shows up with his crew and is SHOCKED at what we did (we hadn't told him) . . .
Meet Our builder, who will frame our house, add the windows and doors and the siding and roofing!
But the REAL question is, WHAT did he have to say about our WORK, and WHAT does he think of this project?
Plus we stand our FIRST main floor wall up on our modern barndominium . . . but will the WIND take it out?
*** This video was edited by Musa - taking new clients contact him at [e-mail]
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[@patkelly7999]

Fatastico, great work Everybody, Wow, that took off💯💪👌👍🙏😎

[@bobbolieu9013]

I love you attitude about controlling what we can. That is a great key to life in general. You are making great progress. It is awesome to watch your home take shape; from a hole in the ground, to walls growing up to the sky.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Thanks! I'm trying to capture the various phases of the build for later comparison videos :D

[@gordbaker896]

I see why you were spending a lot of time with the video camera!!!! So glad the builder showed up with lots of help, equipment and experience. So much for the 500 day 'No Swell' plywood. Glad you got it covered in. Basement floor drain not working? Are there Basement escape windows? You and Erik did GOOD. Has the Council been invited out yet?

[@ruralridez6165]

The floor drain goes to the waste basin and it's not hooked up yet so I've been using a shop vac to get the rain out.

[@gordbaker896]

@@ruralridez6165 Got it. I thought there might be a long sloping drain pipe considering your higher elevation. So glad your Framing worked well. Huge job, huge expense and risk. That buckled plywood is worrysome. You may be able to sue the maker/supplier.

[@ruralridez6165]

@@gordbaker896 yes we do have that too the excavation company wanted to wait to burry the end exiting the house because they knew the sky track would tear it up.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

The ply will be taken down and replaced with different material. It's "select" grade, which means it's not high quality. The guy assured us it would be fine, but he agreed to take it all back for what we paid . . .

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

So good!👍

[@philipfedorchak6444]

Well Suzanne your builder is here things are going up quickly enjoyed the video your home is going to look awesome when it’s done.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

It will, just have to get through my heart attacks, lol!

[@billyshumate853]

Great video Suzanne. Starting to come together now and looking good. Take care and have a blessed and safe day and I'll see you on your next video

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Thanks for stopping in Billy!

[@dixiemae5042]

That symphony music … could feel the change happening as it went on and on … the darkness taking over 🫢

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Great progress guys! That should definitely be dried in before winter.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Oh yes! Likely by late August I am thinking. One of the kids asked quietly if they were going to be doing the siding and roofing on the house . . . you should have seen the look on his face when I happily told him he was, lol!

[@davidwittmer8806]

Them guys are really going to town on your build. Great job videoing the process,Suzanne.❤

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Oh man, wait till you see next week's video . . . it's nail biter for sure!

[@ruralridez6165]

Im so bummed I cant be there to help.

[@southtexashay777]

Hope you all have been doing well. I am stuck, no hay yet due to our South Texas drought for the past two years now. No irrigation water and no rains. Well you place is looking really nice.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Oh no! Have you guys been able to get a first cut? or no hay at all for the year?? We are gearing up for 2nd cut this week. We seem to be getting pounded with it, I'll pass the message on to share the weather with South Texas ;)

[@homeland2236]

I'm impressed with your builder. In Florida you can't find a builder or a builder that isn't a crook. Looking forward to seeing this come together.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

He's a good guy. He's very young, and only been on his own a few years, so there is a risk involved. BUT, he agreed to work with Erik on the project and do as much or as little as we needed . . . most won't do anything like that, they want all of it or nothing.

[@BigBear-qr4zn]

Yayyy you got help 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. It's gonna goes fast lol. I miss building homes . Sending you guys prayers 🙏🏽 and the builder's 👊🏽 right on

[@This1LifeWeLive]

There is NO WAY we could have done these walls our self. Not safely. Even the crew struggled a bit. Definitely appreciate the prayers, they certainly helped today!

[@BigBear-qr4zn]

@@This1LifeWeLive that's good 👍🏽 hope everything goes well 👌🏽

[@waynejones5239]

Nice video

[@matthewson1000]

Those Trusses were engineered to withstand massive loads. Im sure they are fine.

[@TUKByV]

Skytraks are handy.

[@danielrandolph9170]

I hope they are putting that sub flooring glue stuff down on the trusses so the flooring won't sqweek

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Yes they did, it might not have been covered in the video, I haven't seen the final edit yet, lol

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Wow a lot got done 🙂 Awesome that the builder was AOK with what you both had already done... also saves you all a days work... means a day closer to being finished 🙂 If the rain is causing issues for the Ply... do you have enough tarps to cover everything overnight re raining? nz*

[@This1LifeWeLive]

We are keeping most of the wood under tarps, the expensive stuff and anything that could be damaged. Some of the lumbar yards keep their wood in the water from the looks of it though . . . :P

[@robertkent2466]

Things are going fast with a large crew that is experienced. I'm glad the builder was cool with your framing, and doesn't mind the help. Those engineered trusses will make it easy to run wiring. It looks like the chicks think that Erin is their Mother, too cute. Very nice video, but the music volume is slightly too high for me. Also, you need to just say, "This Life We Live", at the end. It makes it easier to find your new channel. Keep up the good work.

[@gordbaker896]

Those are Ducklings I think!

[@robertkent2466]

@@gordbaker896 I knew they weren't chickens, but didn't know if they are ducks or geese, and couldn't think of the correct term. I thought chicks would cover it

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Erik has given him some good ideas on techniques, but a bit of added stress too ;) The BIG WALL went up today and I don't think my heart has recovered yet . . . going to be a gripping video for sure

[@bobbolieu9013]

I was glad when your contractor pointed out that the wind load on the roof is much different with a single slope roof, rather than on a conventional roof system. It's a cost that takes most by surprise.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Exactly. Updrafts and down drafts behave much differently. A LOT of engineering had to go into this build, especially the front wall

[@bobbolieu9013]

@@This1LifeWeLive I used to be in the manufacturing/construction field so I have some firsthand knowledge. They are great for shedding snow and rain with the right pitch. Plus they can be very energy-efficient.

[@bombadeer8231]

The life we live wtf? Kidding of course you can do whatever you want 👍 House looks great! Hope you’re having fun. South Texas is in a world of hurt. And here in sunny Florida life is good 🌴

[@This1LifeWeLive]

South texas hay stopped in and mentioned how bad things were out there :(

[@GTFarming]

Having bad withdrawal symptoms LOL - so the flooring youve put down is OSB and the walls look like what we call Shuttering Plywood and tends to be a cheaper alternative to hardwood/finish plywood, generally over here OSB is generally a cheaper alternative

[@ruralridez6165]

We got the 5/8 plywood for $14/sheet but after sheeting the back wall we are switching to 5/8 OSB. The plywood was delaminated on quite a few sheets.

[@GTFarming]

@ruralridez6165 yeah that's the issue with plywood with a bit of moisture it's a nightmare , at least with OSB it doesn't have a bit of moisture resistance

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Yeah it's been a battle, Erik trying to figure out the ideal solution :(

[@waynejones5239]

​@This1LifeWeLive if it has exterior glue you wouldn't the problem that you are having

[@This1LifeWeLive]

@@waynejones5239 Erik gave up on the plywood and switched back to OSB, lol

[@richardbritton5280]

o great ty

[@mathewrademacher9913]

wow

[@jamesharrier6633]

Your lumber came from Sheridan? Or does Big L have other stores?

[@This1LifeWeLive]

In greenville? They have been great to work with so far!

[@dvljet]

Osb aka chipboard might be $30 a sheet but plywood is like $75 a sheet at box stores .

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Ahhh . . . the great debate, hahha. If only you KNEW how much Erik was goign back and forth on this subject, lol! And yes, you ARE correct!

[@ruralridez6165]

i paid $14/sheet for the 5/8 plywood

[@bobbolieu9013]

When the air is so thick with moisture you know that you have air to wear. That also makes it thick, which is harder to breath. You and your contractors need to be aware of that and take many breaks. Breaks cost less than hospitals.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

They are pretty good at pacing themselves . . . Erik though, lol, he just keeps going . . . he figures when he falls over he can rest then, lol.

[@dixiemae5042]

Looks like everyone’s one the tapeworm diet 🤔

[@This1LifeWeLive]

right?!

[@emil8786]

what the hell happend to the what the farm girl name? 🤨😦

[@wendellperkins7605]

She's starting a second channel. Search for the original title for her older videos.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

She has a twin sister, Eric has a twin brother. It’s like magic. 🤪

[@This1LifeWeLive]

since the build is going to last the next 2 years and revolve mostly around the build, and since the wtfarm girl channel wasn't growing at ALL despite heavy changes to editing and other areas, I decided to try something different and take all my old farming videos and release them in order one a new channel www.youtube.com/@WTFarmGirlVideoPage so they wouldn't be erased forever. The idea is that whatever KZbin hated about my previous work would all be purged and slowly start the channel fresh, being more inclusive of family projects. People just are not excited about the christmas tree farm and that's where most of our farming energy is going into, so it was either move everything and try to refresh the current channel, or let it fully die :(

[@BobL84]

doesnt Eric have a job to be at how is he able to spend so much time with the new build?

[@This1LifeWeLive]

He had scheduled the week off well ahead of time so he could help. he won't take vacation time from work, unless it involves more work, lol

[@stewartgorley2523]

No

[@bobearl7859]

I see one basement wall that wasn't put in place it's not underneath the joist

[@This1LifeWeLive]

I'll let Erik answer that one, lol, he explained it to me ;)

[@ruralridez6165]

non bearing wall

[@nettles5580]

@@ruralridez6165 I saw truss framing that looked like 24 on center and end wall (load bearing that looked like 16 OC). Not trying to nitpick, but made me go Hmmn?

[@jimsolomon9090]

A few RED FLAGS with your builder 1. Not turning up on time 2. First time with this type of build 3. comment of "We'll see when the trusses go on" 4. Unprofessional as fk. JUST SAYING

[@This1LifeWeLive]

He's been showing up at 6am every day, but that Monday had forecast rain (we didn't get any) so likely that's why he wasn't there. The mono slope roofs are not very common though, I think MOST builders out here have never had the chance to build one ;)