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Join us on our journey as we build our little paradise in the wilderness. Share in the up's and down's as we build our family cabin in the woods. We'll be sharing everything we can as we build roads, level the house pad, clean up the property, and build the cabin.
What's the REAL Reason Removing Trees Responsibly Matters?
Removing Trees Responsibly Is NOT What You Think!
One of the projects that can get out of control is removing trees prior to construction. With all the variables taken into mind we took a slow approach to this. We needed to remove any trees in the way of construction, but also any sick or potentially hazardous trees before the house went up. Hazards come in many forms also. Check out this video of some of the action along with some explanation of why.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.
Chain saw sharpener I use. Works just as good as the expensive one. amzn.to/4jvgZay
Stump Vise for sharpening in the field amzn.to/42oFT5g
Chain saw go to the local dealer but this one is good www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/farm-and-ranch-saws/ms271/
00:00 Removing trees is not a crime
01:49 Cutting down trees
02:15 Safer but not OSHA approved
05:27 Why you need to remove some trees
11:42 Cutting down more trees
13:42 Cleaning up after removing trees
17:09 What Chain saw am I using and why
One of the projects that can get out of control is removing trees prior to construction. With all the variables taken into mind we took a slow approach to this. We needed to remove any trees in the way of construction, but also any sick or potentially hazardous trees before the house went up. Hazards come in many forms also. Check out this video of some of the action along with some explanation of why.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.
Chain saw sharpener I use. Works just as good as the expensive one. amzn.to/4jvgZay
Stump Vise for sharpening in the field amzn.to/42oFT5g
Chain saw go to the local dealer but this one is good www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/farm-and-ranch-saws/ms271/
00:00 Removing trees is not a crime
01:49 Cutting down trees
02:15 Safer but not OSHA approved
05:27 Why you need to remove some trees
11:42 Cutting down more trees
13:42 Cleaning up after removing trees
17:09 What Chain saw am I using and why
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Backhoe Fuel Pump Repair: A Step-by-Step Guide
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John Deere 310A fuel pump repair The lift pump, also known as transfer pump on our John Deere 310A backhoe, went out. One of our subscribers asked us to document any repairs we make since he's had a hard time finding information on an older machine of his. With all the rock we have moved on the house pad, I've made quite a few repairs. The material is really hard on equipment. In this video, I ...
Finally… House Pad Construction is Complete!
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Unveiling the mountain: DIY House Pad Excavation Part 1
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Top 3 Pros and Cons of SIPs Construction
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ICF Construction for beginners -You Won't Believe How Simple This Is!
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Yard Hydrant Installation - Frost Free Yard Hydrant
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Well pump installation Part 3 Electrical, Pump Controller, and yard hydrant
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Well pump Installation Part 1 Pitless adapter
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Removing boulder during road construction- Hydraulic Breaker
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Alone that make it superior over the 4x2 framed rubbish
There's a 2" x 4" stud boards that's inserted between sip panels, then fasten
Yes, some manufacturers use those in the spline assembly to connect panels. The manufacturer I'll be using does not use those. I do like that setup, though.
At the 2:15 mark, yes, you have 2X thickness, but I would argue there's not 2x strength since a 2x4 is MUCH stronger than OSB of equal thickness.
I would need to look up the status on osb studs vs standard studs to verify. I have see a trend towards engendered lumber products being used for framing. For both strength and the quality of the finish.
What drill and bit using?
The fulll length video has the link in the description. I believe this short should have the link to that video on the bottom of the screen.
Great video! Pape/John Deere still has a lot of available parts for these old iron JD's. Although not cheap mind you. I also replace my hard fuel supply lines with flexible rubber lines..
Yeah, the OEM parts are pretty pricey. Luckily, they are straightforward machines and can actually be fixed. I've had good luck with a website called Brokentractor. They have quite a few parts that if you went OEM would make you cry.
Your welcome! Lol. There is quite a few people reviving these old John Deere backhoes and dozers. It's gonna help a few people out to see how to work on them! Happy New Year!
Yeah, it was a great idea. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks. Hope the project is going well.
I'm glad we could help. The build is going slower than expected. Tackling a project like this sounds good until you get started. That being said, we continue to make progress. I finally gave in and rented an excavator, and we got the house pad excavated. So we should be in good shape going into the spring. Fingers crossed, we'll have some exciting progress to report as we get going in 2025!
Foam shrinkage?
None that I've seen
Ryobi has price points the more you pay the better tool , the old stuff is kinda weak tho I have an old Ryobi impact driver and it struggles it's more for assembly but I looked it up and it's from like 2007 , however the impact wrench which is a lot newer is a force
Agreed. I've got a couple that are the old blue color. Before the green everyone recognizes. You can feel the difference, but they still work and use the same battery. An impact it probably a great example of the change in quality over the years.
My fatass thought it was a cookie ice cream sandwich
Hello , where I can find load carrying capacity of panels ?
I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. Different variations have different load ratings. Most of the manufacturers have some info on there websites.
Well done video except for audio level. With volume all the way up, listening on my Samsung phone in a quiet bedroom, it was almost a strain to hear your words. Other channels, same conditions, no problem hearing the content. Please look into your recording technique or another mic. Thanks.
Thanks. I actually upgraded my mic for that very reason. Sorry for the bad audio. You should see improved audio quality. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
There are a lot of great explanations on why SIP are stronger than traditional 2x4 construction. Adding to those explanations, SIPs are sandwich panel constructions similar to those used in the aerospace industry. The foam that’s glued to the OSB stabilizes the OSB which are the skins of the sandwich panel. The OSB themselves is a form of composite that provides great in-plane strength in all direction. So when you got some bending loads from wind or earthquakes, the bending loads are converted to in-plane tension and compression which is the strong direction of the OSB. The result is a lighter and stronger structure.
Great vid.. How far can sips panels span for a roof, and then you need a ridge beam? Ive been looking at the new hybrid steel buildings that use wood purlins exclusively and envisioned replacing the purlins with sips for longer spans.
Thanks. A lot of factors go into that. We have snow load to consider with our build, and I requested 2 beams mainly for the look. Talk with one of the manufacturers for a more accurate answer. They do use I joists inside the sips' roof panels and can achieve impressive spans. I don't want to throw out any bad information. Our spans are 12 ft because I wanted 2 beams more for the look than anything. The original drawings only had one.
after how many meters did you reach artesian water ?
Our well is 500 ft. It's pretty rare around here to have an artisan well.
I had no idea that it snowed in AZ 😂 I feel stupid - Y’all got snow before we did up here in Buffalo!
Lol. I posted this last year, but yeah, everyone thinks AZ is just a desert.
The foam is load bearing as well (check out greenstone ICE) as the density of the foam can be controlled and adjusted. They can do tall walls with it.
True, everything has some load-bearing capabilities. The combination makes for a very good structure.
🤠 Hi, thak you for the clarifications. What about house condensation because the sealed foam.
With all of these highly efficient / air sealed homes. Indoor air quality and humidity levels are a concern. We are going to use an air exchanger. That technology has come a long way. They can minimize heat loss and also keep humidity levels at a reasonable level. We are in Arizona, so we don't have to fight humidity as much as some areas.
The cords chafe at a certaim point that wasn't properly deburred in Thailand. Vibrtion chewed up a 1 inch section when under recoil tension. Add 2 inches to the stork cord length so the pull handle has 2 inches of slack. Genius.
Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful!
How bout corners or HVAC, read that Insurance is an issue with pest control too. What about fire, do the inner walls just melt?
I've been wanting to do some type of fire test. I don't think it will be as dramatic as I can imagine in my mind
I'd like to see someone poor walls or footings with ICF and then strip the poly off the inner concrete and do a bunch of fundimental testing, also like to see the result if you have a small oven fire?
I think it would be pretty cool to do a fire test with an ICF wall!
The key to strength is “Triangulation.”Some of the only standing buildings after a hurricane are SIP’s homes. Amazing strength. My apologies if this has already been mentioned. I did not read all the comments. Cheers. And thanks for the info.
Agreed
Is there a limit to the distance the camera can transmit to the phone via wifi and does it involve using bluetooth? We have a 1/4 mile distance that we want to install a camera with alarm at beginning entrance of our 1/4 mile curved and treed driveway and be able to look on phone to see who or what.
These are WiFi. A quarter mile is probably too far for these. I've got 1 camera that's 400 ft away from the router, and it does fine. You may need to go with a cellular option for that one. I tried some cellular cameras but had no luck because the signal is too weak in our area. I'll look for some options, though. I know this is an issue for lots of us.
The industry doesn't talk much about strength because there's not much. Imagine an earthquake. What's holding all the panels together? What's the strength at the corners?
Im working on doing a factory tour, and that's a question I could ask. I know they meet all the code requirements. After looking at a couple of houses going together, I didn't see any instability issues. They all tie together really well, and until stick framed houses get sheeting on them, they are pretty unstable.
Nice video. The explanation of how much vertical strength you get compared to standard stud wall is amazing, makes a lot of sense if you see it that way, because even there are evaluation reports where there are capacities listed, they fail to explain how they were obtained. Just a quick question, I was wondering if in these systems you can attach brick veneer with ties even though there are no studs to make the connection, is that possible? And if so, how is it achieved? Thanks in advance.
Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful. I assume you can just screw the ties into the sheeting on the panels. I didn't look into brick but all the other siding I looked at was just attached to the osb.
Thanks!
Glad you found it useful!
I own a 79 JD410. Its been great. I would edit all your videos titles that you use your JD backhoe in and add the model into the title and description.. You'll get way more views! Also for content try to document repairs. Theres a lot of people that could benefit from it including me.... Brian in Oregon
Thanks Brian that's a great idea. I filmed the repair of the steering cylinder and front spindle. Didn't really like what I had. I'll revisit it and see if I can piece anything together. It's definitely hard finding good information on some of these older machines. My 310A has been a beast. My only wish is that it was 4 wheel drive.
Wanted to help Greg get the word out. Thanks to everyone working on the front lines helping with the disaster relief. And a special thanks to my mom, who is currently deployed in Rutherfordton NC with the Red Cross helping with disaster relief there. Make sure to follow Greg on his Instagram to stay up to date on all the work private citizens are doing to get supplies out to cut off areas.
Thanks. I have bookmarked this video and will be setting it up.
Awesome! If you have any questions, let us know.
What ended up being your preferred method of breaking up the rock?
The Dexpan worked the best overall.
WOW, looks great!
Just watched the first video we posted about excavating the house pad. Crazy to see how much we accomplished.
Don't put your plumbing in the sip wall........put it up through the floor........it worked for me........
Agreed. It's best to keep all the plumbing out of the wall.
I’ve been trying to find more information on the metal Sips,. I’m very interested in using them. What are your thoughts?
I honestly don't know much about them. I've seen some pictures but haven't dug into them. I would assume it's the same basic structure and process, so it should be a good system. For what I'm doing, it wouldn't be the right fit.
If I'm not mistaken that is malachite. It's the earliest way humans got access to copper
This stuff does have a high copper content. The mine on our property was producing mainly silver. One of the projects I've got coming up hopefully next year is exploring the mine a little bit. The previous owner covered the entrance and I can't wait to get a look inside if it's safe enough.
This seems like a good video to broach the question: Why didn't you build up on top of the hill where it is more flat. I've been looking for build sites in the Asheville, NC area for a retirement home and the hilltop is in demand as it offers a flat spot with a view. An Asheville realtor with a YT channel has an expression "If it's cheap, it's steep!" Luckily these days counties have GIS maps with contour lines, slope, elelevarion, and soil stability. I want a view and close proximity to the city so steep it is. When looking at contour lines, I look for bulges in the hillside much like your cite as it can be cut into a house pad. Thanks for your videos. You have a great sense of humor. Some of your Shorts crack me up.👍✌️
Great question. The short answer for our site is that the top of the mountain isn't on our property. We are actually in the national forest, and all the private property are old patented mining claims. Every property is different and has its advantages and disadvantages. I agree with the statement if it's cheap, it's steep to some extent. That's related mainly to the cost to build on the side of a hill. The GIS info is invaluable. I used that a lot when I was looking. I also used Google Earth quite a bit. Your comment actually gave me an idea for a future video! We finally finished the house pad so we should be going vertical, and if you think my shorts are funny now, wait until you see me trying to build a house, lol.
I also just realized where Im standing isn't actually the top top of the hill
I'm so proud of you! So exciting!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
WOW!
Yup, some days are more of a struggle than others
looks like future dinner
Its strong because its like having an exoskeleton house made of exoskeleton walls. Tension and compression forces are optimized since the material (OSB) is put as far away as possible from the moment load, which is at the center. Its like continuous I-beam in a 2-dimensional plane and that makes up the entire exoskeleton of the house. These walls are stiff and do not bend nearly as mich as stick frame walls.
"Maybe I missed that stuff" and "I did a TON of research..." Are you serious????? The fact you're still struggling with has me scratching my. You can't be serious. There are mountains of SIPs types (OSB, steel clad, internal metal studs, fiberglass sheathed, bonded mag-board...) C'mon man. Stop smokin your lunch or maybe you've been "researching" in 1971 Encyclopedia Britannica... or talkin to other geniuses that don't like SIPs in the first place. It looks like your post and video are only a year old, so I can't help you buddy if you are that clueless in 2024 I'm worried about you man.
Getting close! Can't wait!
Dry wall over sips do not develop cracks like a stick frame wall
That's a great point.
Read the industry book from the sip group. Sips are like an I beam structurally.
Do not put plumbing in sip wall create a chase wall inside for the plumbing we did it and it works well
So I did the same mistake. Did you end up doing the repair video bc I’d like to watch it. Wondering if it is worth it to use JB Weld. Problem is that if it leaks after the repair, you won’t know until you put it all back together and then it’s too late. If I were to replace the tank, I think it would maybe be wiser to get an instant hot water heater unit to replace? A tank alone is $225 and the whole instant hot water unit is $375. With the instant you won’t have to worry about a tank splitting ever again right?
I didn't end up welding the tank. I wouldn't trust JB weld on this. You could have the tank welded, but unless you're set up to do it yourself, it would cost about the same as a tank. The cheaper instant hot water heaters don't seem to be very good from what I've read. I didn't go that route, so that's just based on what I found researching them. You would still have to worry about it freezing and splitting the pipe in the water heater, but it's not a tank.
You were supposed to put a magnet behind it down the pipe
Yeah, that would have worked. Didn't think about that.