Hi Don! One of your many qualities is that you try something your way, but are big enough to take advice and carry it out in a good way. And I don't know many people who laugh when they say: I get a little grumpy. I look forward to the continuation of the building.
You are eating that elephant one bite at a time. Yea, rah, rah! Way to go Don! In retirement a sense of purpose and keeping busy such as your rewarding project is great medicine physically and mentally. Best of Health Don.
On your floor joists have you considered using some kind of wood sealer like Thompson water sealer to help preserve the wood? Covering with the plastic would still be advised until you get your build further along, but the added protection might be something to consider.
Maybe a termite resistance application.. I know it increases the fire level.. I like using a diluted lin-seed-oil... Let the wood soak up as much as it wants...
The plastic shims are great. I have used some that were a mix of resin and wood fibers. I like to keep my shims level when they go in. So wherever I can I place one shim in and place the other in from the opposite side. Then I adjust until I am at the correct thickness. If you need future crawl space access you could always dig out trenches underneath for crawlung in. They did this in the hillside underneath my 1926 oceanfront house when they installed a new heating and cooling system. It worked great. They dragged out dirt by 5 gallon pails turned on their sides. You could dig trenches before you floor it. You will have to side the space carefully do you do not get rain intrusion but it is worth it to fix plumbing etc. Thanks for a great video, Don!
I came to say the same about the shims. With one shim it is only contacing the edge of the board. With 2 opposing shims, it makes a flat surface that supports across the entire bottom of the board. Also, the shims are less likely to work their way out over time.
Yes indeed. If you note how I lay these down. They are beveled so you simply stack them opposite to each other to make an even surface. Hope that makes sense.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Hope all is well, Don. I obviously really enjoy your videos. I sent Jim and Jess Bonilla a watercolor painting of their dome.
I was very concerned about you out there during the cold, rain and crazy wind we had in Tucson. You look no worse for the wear! I like your 'fortress foundation' a lot. It's been worth the effort. I'm actually looking forward to see if you ever grow vegetables and what you might like to grow. You and what you do are such a pleasure to watch amongst all the NOISE going on in the world. Stay warm and healthy!! Best...
Wow so kind of your to care Lawrence. Snug and warm, comfortable and blessed here in my little cabin. Stay tuned for the veges! Coming up this year! So delighted that my channel can offer a bit of respite from all of the craziness in our present world.
You're always adding details that we can copy and add to our projects without the experimentation. Thanks for doing all the hard work! I always run to see the video when a new one pops up. I hope one day I can visit your "birding" adventures at the lodge
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Maybe I should have referred to the big house as a "Fort". You seem to be having as much fun playing in it as we neighborhood kids back in the days playing in our cobbled together fort in the backyard
Check the bottle jack. the top of the shaft should screw in and out. Makes adjusting height easier. I like to use a big piece of carboard when sliding under something. It's very low and very slippery. I'm going to check out those shims.
Don, you surprised me with the plastic shims. I'm mid-process installing the concrete block pillars for a shed--what a good tip, thanks and Keep Up the Good Work! Love to see that smile.
You are so good at attention to detail! I live off grid a bit west of Tucson. The house is about the size of the one you are building. If you ever want to go on a mini road trip, and come see what I have cobbled together, you are more than welcome.
No question. But the home is not for me per se. Yes I can spread out and entertain friends but the plan is for it to become an airbnb for birders and a significant part of my income. Hope that makes sense.
As I watch your dedication to principles play out in the development of construction details, it occurrs to me that there might be a particularly suitable choice of flooring material for part or all of the interior -- green felt! (But of course there would be many details to plan for in advance of that. Like pocket location, cuestick design, etc.) . . .
Don ‘ Great video. I will be there for the expo this month, maybe a day or two earlier to look at the property I purchased. Hope to see you at the expo, sure would be nice to meet you in person. Because of you I’m making Arizona my last home . Thank you, stay safe .
Don, I can already visualize you inside your cozy abode just chilling and thinking about another entertaining video to create. TAKE CARE and Be safe! Namaste. From Marine Corps veteran, Charlie.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 You'll get there! Have faith in You , for you can accomplish anything!! but don't forget to rest and regroup. Stay safe and be young at heart! :-) Namaste. From veteran Charlie.
Don, It's good to see that you are back to work on your house project, did you draw up plans or are you just winging it? I'm thinking that maybe a wind generator company might sponsor you with a wind machine to add to your power system.
HI Peter. Some things I am winging it but an engineer friend has drawn up super precise plans for this home as well. Definitely fantastic right? As far as wind generator no question one would work here! But would probably be blown apart in no time. Thats how powerful the winds are here. Fortunately we get so much sun I have more power than I use at the moment from solar!
Years ago I lived in Ukiah, When I traveled south on Rt101 there was property in Marin Co. that had a garage with a huge horizontal wheel mounted on top with cut in half 55 gallon drums. I was always amazed when I saw it spinning at maybe 20 rpm, I could imagine the torque it produced, I'm guessing that he was making electricity. I'm sure that it could be governed to prevent damage. @@affordabledesertliving3487
Good job Don, but I would still buy a cheap 1 gallon plus pump sprayer and soak the areas of wood above foundation blocks with Terminate or other type termite and wood rot inhibitor.
Good eye mate. Fortunately thats scrap lumber that had already twisted months ago. I use it just to hold stuff down from the wind etc. Thanks for watching and hope your having a great summer!
Awesome awesome awesome job Mr done , your doing such a dam good job , if you build better do it right the first time, I always give you thumbs 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 and enjoying your videos I like the respect all that means the most
Don, I have watched your videos from the start of your site and have learned a great deal. You have shown us how detailed, analytical and gathering the facts in order to accomplish our desired objective/s. I recall how detailed you were with specific requirements in the manufactured home you live in now on the property. That said I have to ask the question, what was your analysis in deciding to build vs. buy a prefab building to your specifications? You would be living in it right now. Thanks for all you do, God Bless.
Hi. Bob. Currently I am housed in a 200 sq ft cabin but this is temporary. It's not actually a residence but an insulated shed. For my life here most things are done with these 3 questions in mind. Is it sturdy? Is it the most practical? and most important of all. Is it the best frugal choice? To bring in a prefab building of any kind, including a cabin the size of the one I am constructing is thousands of dollars more. I simply don't have that budget. What I do have is time, lots of energy, and the thrill of learning new things. Naturally the draw back is that it takes many months to build your own home vs. having one ordered. But I am trusting I am making the correct decision. Thanks for watching the vids!
All wood floors squeak. If it is a big problem, you can pour an inch or two of concrete over your subfloors. Thats the trend in newer apartment buildings.
So many people are a bit puzzled by this but its super simple. The law of gravity with water means that it flows to where there is least resistance. So since my gutter system is 10 ft tall and the tank is only a bit over 5 ft. The water is forced up into the tank everytime it rains. Pretty simple and works great!
@@affordabledesertliving3487 So you have enough head from the gutters over the top of the tank to keep the water moving. If you had a tall tank or the tank was uphill, you'd have a problem, but not this way. I bought a low profile tank for that reason, but wondered if I brought in water from a couple of different roofs, if it would go into the tank. Going by that, it probably would for me too. However from my main tank (where water is delivered) about 150 feet away, I have to use a pump.
@@coyotech55 Yes indeed no issues because my system is a wet system. What that means is that the underground pipes and also the above ground pipes are constantly filled with water. So when the weight of additional water coming from the gutters happens it forces water even 45 ft away to dump into my tank. I personally would think you wouldnt need a pump for 150 ft away. The weight of water does some amazing stuff. It's really simple. For example if your roof gutter and attached pipe is 10 ft off the ground. Then you have a tank 150 ft away that is lets say 8 ft tall. Then it should work fine without a pump. This is not theory on my part. Have a look at this video of an other offgrid situation. Check out minute 7:00 and thereabouts for a great demo of a system that is indeed as long as yours. th-cam.com/video/MXOg_ckCv0E/w-d-xo.html. No pump needed.
So far so good Mark. I have had mine for a couple of months now. Overall inexpensive and lots of power. Check out my video on the unit. th-cam.com/video/PStlbNHon5E/w-d-xo.html
Ebay actually. Brand is thermarest. It now doesnt inflate but I dont care but it still protects the ol knees etc. www.ebay.com/itm/126311595698?hash=item1d68c1feb2:g:PNgAAOSweQFlkcbs&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4J%2Bi8bcv1LnQNNoip3%2Bc8jhTNriQjSorumd5ZrbSLlnc7DJyw1akznDuglXKh%2BhGGnY3I5p6l%2FwlKfutH%2FhK52TxMkh5B1%2F6MH4P3uCMfAIP4aED6%2FpgKmKNTHUPAMhrG9boERxxBbTh7xWNSZ30Zom%2FbSYwzUUtkoChESBLUy4nRONzQ%2FLn6sCOAcMrmS%2Bl1tNhSmAedL%2F2f0SZwQOWsq7z42fJBa8X%2FKqaMdGe9c%2BXx582yvAPQLEBuZQ7Q3XjsWx9kV3zHH6OMmHL5513Ge5zgTdAPTXJjNFSPBFjB%2Fto%7Ctkp%3ABFBM8P3CkK5j
You can tell by the zoning. Ask your realtor or whoever is selling the property for that information. The most common Opt Out zoning option is labeled RU4 Which means Rural Undeveloped 4 acres. That is the minimum size needed for the opt out permitting system. There are a few other zones that allow the Opt out. Check in with the Cochise county Office. Hope that helps.
I'm sure you might have answered this before but is this your actual home or do you travel back and forth to another house? Also how does that roof water taste after filtration? Thanks for sharing.
@@dper1112 Yes I followed his first little building and septic install but since he infrequently puts out videos I thought maybe "he went home" to a house in a city. I think if I did that I would have a compound with a wall around the perimeter with cameras and sensors to keep animals and strangers out.
This is it. I have no other home. I started out in a tent here. I purchase filtered water for drinking but in the future will have a thorough double filter system for drinking it. I have tasted water from the roof structure after filtration. Tastes fine.
Great observation. I agree plastic in the exposed elements in SE Arizona takes a beating. This is special manufactured plastic that will be hidden under the home and not see the light of day which should make things work great. Even more than wood according to the data.
Are you accepting that the shims (which do work great for some things) are leaving you with a significantly smaller contact patch as compared to the full surface of your joists. I understand what you are trying to accomplich but a smaller contact patch over each contact location can compromise the structural strength of your house. Just an observation from a 32+ year General Contractor.
just how many years do you think you have ahead of you? did your other cabin burn down? making so much money on youtube that you can afford to waste it on a bigger home to enjoy for 2,4 8, 10 years or so? will you need to extend your already pricey amazon gimmeeforfree wish list?
These are excellent questions Waldo. Let's look at them. 1. "How many years do you think you have ahead of you?" That is God's script on how many years I have. I have no power to input that one. 2. "Did your other cabin burn down?" Nope, As you can see in this video my little 200 sq cabin is a wonderful little shelter and I am super thankful for it. I am warm and comfortable. 3. "Making so much money on youtube"? I make a helpful amount from youtube but not loads for sure. I actually put up a video on this (check in my list of vids if you choose). 4. "wasting it on a bigger home to enjoy 2,4,8,10 years or so. My Mums Dad my Grandpa was 100 when he passed. So although no guarantees (see point no 1 you mentioned). Who knows right? But in your defence unless you had watched all of my videos you may have not picked up on the main purpose of this home. An income generator. As an airbnb for birders/wildlife enthusiasts or those who want to come visit. Hope this makes sense and thanks so very much for watching!
It is Don at Affordable Desert Living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Don! One of your many qualities is that you try something your way, but are big enough to take advice and carry it out in a good way. And I don't know many people who laugh when they say: I get a little grumpy. I look forward to the continuation of the building.
What a lovely comment Morten. Definitely warms the old heart and offer encouragement. Thank you.
Your welcome @@affordabledesertliving3487 😃
You are eating that elephant one bite at a time. Yea, rah, rah! Way to go Don! In retirement a sense of purpose and keeping busy such as your rewarding project is great medicine physically and mentally. Best of Health Don.
Thanks so much for the kind words Jim and of course for watching.
Duct tape and velcro!!!! 🥰 Your persistence will see you through this build Don! So good to see this update video , I hope you have an awesome week! 🥰
Thanks Martha. Hope your week is super as well. Glad you are enjoying the updates. More to come.
Don your a hard worker...we enjoy your video's 👍
Thank you so much. Deeply appreciated.
Amazing what a person can do if they just try. If it doesn't go as planned, learn from it, and try again.
Yes indeed. I am all about being willing to re-do if it can be or should be, done better.
On your floor joists have you considered using some kind of wood sealer like Thompson water sealer to help preserve the wood? Covering with the plastic would still be advised until you get your build further along, but the added protection might be something to consider.
Maybe a termite resistance application..
I know it increases the fire level..
I like using a diluted lin-seed-oil...
Let the wood soak up as much as it wants...
We missed you Don...
Good to see you back
Stay tuned... More vids about the floor coming soon.
Thanks Jim! Stay tuned for more vids!
You certainly look healthier, revitalized!
Thanks Sherry!
The plastic shims are great. I have used some that were a mix of resin and wood fibers. I like to keep my shims level when they go in. So wherever I can I place one shim in and place the other in from the opposite side. Then I adjust until I am at the correct thickness.
If you need future crawl space access you could always dig out trenches underneath for crawlung in. They did this in the hillside underneath my 1926 oceanfront house when they installed a new heating and cooling system. It worked great. They dragged out dirt by 5 gallon pails turned on their sides. You could dig trenches before you floor it. You will have to side the space carefully do you do not get rain intrusion but it is worth it to fix plumbing etc. Thanks for a great video, Don!
I came to say the same about the shims. With one shim it is only contacing the edge of the board. With 2 opposing shims, it makes a flat surface that supports across the entire bottom of the board. Also, the shims are less likely to work their way out over time.
Yes indeed. If you note how I lay these down. They are beveled so you simply stack them opposite to each other to make an even surface. Hope that makes sense.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Hope all is well, Don. I obviously really enjoy your videos. I sent Jim and Jess Bonilla a watercolor painting of their dome.
Glad you are making good use of the Billboard tarps. Keep up the good work✌👍
Thanks so much. They are super useful!
Keep doing what you can when you can, Our weather here can throw some curveballs .Stay warm and keep up the great work.
Yep weather can be a bit disruptive here. Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Always look forward to your videos. As an old guy myself, I admire you and the work you are doing. Love the info on the birds, too!
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi Don, I used the plastic shims on a mobile home I have a few years back and they have held up fabulously!!!! Love the channel!!!
Thats fantastic news to hear. I wonder what are you live in.
Great job Don! 👍 becareful of rattlesnakes and critters under that structure.
That's the plan!
I was very concerned about you out there during the cold, rain and crazy wind we had in Tucson. You look no worse for the wear! I like your 'fortress foundation' a lot. It's been worth the effort. I'm actually looking forward to see if you ever grow vegetables and what you might like to grow. You and what you do are such a pleasure to watch amongst all the NOISE going on in the world. Stay warm and healthy!! Best...
Wow so kind of your to care Lawrence. Snug and warm, comfortable and blessed here in my little cabin. Stay tuned for the veges! Coming up this year! So delighted that my channel can offer a bit of respite from all of the craziness in our present world.
Sooo nice to see that you are fine. regards.
Thanks for caring Juana. Am doing super here.
You're always adding details that we can copy and add to our projects without the experimentation. Thanks for doing all the hard work! I always run to see the video when a new one pops up. I hope one day I can visit your "birding" adventures at the lodge
I meant w/o all the time consuming experimentation, the trial and error learning
So hoping and praying that the "lodge" becomes fulfilled. God willing it will be.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Maybe I should have referred to the big house as a "Fort". You seem to be having as much fun playing in it as we neighborhood kids back in the days playing in our cobbled together fort in the backyard
Check the bottle jack. the top of the shaft should screw in and out. Makes adjusting height easier. I like to use a big piece of carboard when sliding under something. It's very low and very slippery. I'm going to check out those shims.
Great tips bart. Many thanks.
Don, you surprised me with the plastic shims. I'm mid-process installing the concrete block pillars for a shed--what a good tip, thanks and Keep Up the Good Work! Love to see that smile.
Thanks so much. Yep love these shims and God is loving and kind so it's definitely smile time these days.
You are so good at attention to detail! I live off grid a bit west of Tucson. The house is about the size of the one you are building. If you ever want to go on a mini road trip, and come see what I have cobbled together, you are more than welcome.
Thanks Catherine. Hope your enjoying your home.
640 square feet is a pretty big home for one, and of course your current small home gets added into the total footage too. Good stuff!
No question. But the home is not for me per se. Yes I can spread out and entertain friends but the plan is for it to become an airbnb for birders and a significant part of my income. Hope that makes sense.
Thank you Don! I always enjoy your videos. You are doing a thorough job on the foundation. Your patience is a virtue🌵🧡🌲💛
I appreciate you being so faithful to watch.
Excellent video Don :) Stay safe buddy and pace yourself on that build, life is not a race :)
Thanks so much! Yep I have to keep reminding myself I can't be a 28 year old anymore LOL.
As I watch your dedication to principles play out in the development of construction details, it occurrs to me that there might be a particularly suitable choice of flooring material for part or all of the interior -- green felt! (But of course there would be many details to plan for in advance of that. Like pocket location, cuestick design, etc.) . . .
Hilarious. I don't have much skill in golfing from what I can discern. LOL.
I am enjoying the build. Please share the entire process and Be careful.❤
Okay Lee will do my best to show more vids of the progress bit by bit its happening!
Hi Don. Yet another good job well done. Thank goodness for good old duck tape.
Thanks Graeme. So appreciate you mate. Yep Got to always have some duck tape around for sure.
Glad to see you sped up the video a few times. Why don’t you try speeding up the whole build 😂😂
That would be because I am retired and enjoying the process.
Thank you looks good God bless
Your so welcome Mary. God bless you as well!
It’s looking good my friend.
Thanks for watching Sara!
another good job by Sparky
Thanks so much for your faithful watching of the vids!
Nice work done your house is going to definitely Outlast us😂
Thanks so much for all of the encouragement Rod. Hopefully when I don't need it anymore It will bless others.
Glad to see you.
and you as well.
Don you are amazing, good to see you.
Wow what a lovely comment. Thank you!
You do a fairly good job of URMING down under your foundation!! Urming is a cross between a Human and a Worm that is good at crawling!! lol
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LOL. Thanks clark!
Don ‘ Great video. I will be there for the expo this month, maybe a day or two earlier to look at the property I purchased. Hope to see you at the expo, sure would be nice to meet you in person. Because of you I’m making Arizona my last home . Thank you, stay safe .
HI Oscar. I had urgent family things to take care of in Canada so had to cancel. All the best!
Don, I can already visualize you inside your cozy abode just chilling and thinking about another entertaining video to create. TAKE CARE and Be safe! Namaste. From Marine Corps veteran, Charlie.
Charlie I love that vision you created of me sitting in my big home. Looking expectantly to more progress on it soon!
@@affordabledesertliving3487 You'll get there! Have faith in You , for you can accomplish anything!! but don't forget to rest and regroup. Stay safe and be young at heart! :-) Namaste. From veteran Charlie.
More progress Don 😁👍
Yep bit by bit Paul! Thanks for cheering me on.
Don, It's good to see that you are back to work on your house project, did you draw up plans or are you just winging it? I'm thinking that maybe a wind generator company might sponsor you with a wind machine to add to your power system.
HI Peter. Some things I am winging it but an engineer friend has drawn up super precise plans for this home as well. Definitely fantastic right? As far as wind generator no question one would work here! But would probably be blown apart in no time. Thats how powerful the winds are here. Fortunately we get so much sun I have more power than I use at the moment from solar!
Years ago I lived in Ukiah, When I traveled south on Rt101 there was property in Marin Co. that had a garage with a huge horizontal wheel mounted on top with cut in half 55 gallon drums. I was always amazed when I saw it spinning at maybe 20 rpm, I could imagine the torque it produced, I'm guessing that he was making electricity. I'm sure that it could be governed to prevent damage. @@affordabledesertliving3487
Excellent video Don.
Thanks so very much for watching!
Great work, Don! Thanks again for sharing your progress; it always brightens my day.
Great to hear that Tim! Thanks for faithfully watching these vids!
That'll keep you busy in the middle stages of life
No question about that!
Nice job. Looking good. People he’s working so hard. You’re a real sport.
Thanks so much for the lovely comment.
Glad to see you back and living the dream. Great inspiring videos.Thanks Don❤
Thanks a ton for watching them David.
Good job Don, but I would still buy a cheap 1 gallon plus pump sprayer and soak the areas of wood above foundation blocks with Terminate or other type termite and wood rot inhibitor.
You read my mind Shane. Stay tuned is all I can say...
Thank you for the update, Don! .you be careful! i hope you have a check in arrangement with a neighbour so they will check in on you if you need help!
Good point and thanks for caring Carol!
You may be already planning to do this but glue and screwing you sub floor will also prevent squeaky floors
Yep will be doing some serious subfloor glueing and screwing down when the time comes. Thanks for watching.
Nice work, Don. You are an inspiration!
Thank you kindly
Looks good Don!
Thanks mush! Hope things are going okay in N.S. these days.
This weekend 80 -100 cm (40 in) of snow. I bet you don't miss that!@@affordabledesertliving3487
Being a perfectionist...is a hard life, haha. Enjoy your tenacity, and I think you're getting younger every day!
LOL Thanks heaps for all of your encouragement jerseycowboy1
@affordabledesertliving3487 God's blessings, my friend!
Very good Don hey dont leave that timber on the ground behind you its not good will twist and stuff like that near the end it was behind you ?
Good eye mate. Fortunately thats scrap lumber that had already twisted months ago. I use it just to hold stuff down from the wind etc. Thanks for watching and hope your having a great summer!
Awesome awesome awesome job Mr done , your doing such a dam good job , if you build better do it right the first time, I always give you thumbs 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 and enjoying your videos I like the respect all that means the most
Many thanks Beach! Trying my best to do the best job possible.
Don, I have watched your videos from the start of your site and have learned a great deal. You have shown us how detailed, analytical and gathering the facts in order to accomplish our desired objective/s. I recall how detailed you were with specific requirements in the manufactured home you live in now on the property.
That said I have to ask the question, what was your analysis in deciding to build vs. buy a prefab building to your specifications? You would be living in it right now.
Thanks for all you do, God Bless.
Hi. Bob. Currently I am housed in a 200 sq ft cabin but this is temporary. It's not actually a residence but an insulated shed. For my life here most things are done with these 3 questions in mind. Is it sturdy? Is it the most practical? and most important of all. Is it the best frugal choice? To bring in a prefab building of any kind, including a cabin the size of the one I am constructing is thousands of dollars more. I simply don't have that budget. What I do have is time, lots of energy, and the thrill of learning new things. Naturally the draw back is that it takes many months to build your own home vs. having one ordered. But I am trusting I am making the correct decision. Thanks for watching the vids!
All wood floors squeak. If it is a big problem, you can pour an inch or two of concrete over your subfloors. Thats the trend in newer apartment buildings.
Great info offgridsolitude. Will keep that in mind.
You don't have to use a pump to get the rain water up into your tank? I'm glad! I'm setting up a similar thing and wondered about that.
So many people are a bit puzzled by this but its super simple. The law of gravity with water means that it flows to where there is least resistance. So since my gutter system is 10 ft tall and the tank is only a bit over 5 ft. The water is forced up into the tank everytime it rains. Pretty simple and works great!
@@affordabledesertliving3487 So you have enough head from the gutters over the top of the tank to keep the water moving. If you had a tall tank or the tank was uphill, you'd have a problem, but not this way. I bought a low profile tank for that reason, but wondered if I brought in water from a couple of different roofs, if it would go into the tank. Going by that, it probably would for me too. However from my main tank (where water is delivered) about 150 feet away, I have to use a pump.
@@coyotech55 Yes indeed no issues because my system is a wet system. What that means is that the underground pipes and also the above ground pipes are constantly filled with water. So when the weight of additional water coming from the gutters happens it forces water even 45 ft away to dump into my tank. I personally would think you wouldnt need a pump for 150 ft away. The weight of water does some amazing stuff. It's really simple. For example if your roof gutter and attached pipe is 10 ft off the ground. Then you have a tank 150 ft away that is lets say 8 ft tall. Then it should work fine without a pump. This is not theory on my part. Have a look at this video of an other offgrid situation. Check out minute 7:00 and thereabouts for a great demo of a system that is indeed as long as yours. th-cam.com/video/MXOg_ckCv0E/w-d-xo.html. No pump needed.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 I tried it from my tank without the pump at first, hoping. Nope, got to have that pump.
winds r crazy down here.....howls like the dickens at times lol
Yep no question. Windy 1/2 of the year I figure.
Don: how do you feel about your Oupes solar generator? I'm looking at getting one, any tips?
So far so good Mark. I have had mine for a couple of months now. Overall inexpensive and lots of power. Check out my video on the unit. th-cam.com/video/PStlbNHon5E/w-d-xo.html
My husband and I are 74 and 72 years. When we build now, we only concern ourself with ten year of longevity. After that , we wont care!😂
Won't
Yep thats one angle for sure for us "mature" folks.
Asphalt shingles
Nope. Not good for rainwater catchment. thanks for watching!
Where did you get that pad and what is it called. I'll be needing something like that for my build. I'm 68 myself.
Ebay actually. Brand is thermarest. It now doesnt inflate but I dont care but it still protects the ol knees etc. www.ebay.com/itm/126311595698?hash=item1d68c1feb2:g:PNgAAOSweQFlkcbs&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4J%2Bi8bcv1LnQNNoip3%2Bc8jhTNriQjSorumd5ZrbSLlnc7DJyw1akznDuglXKh%2BhGGnY3I5p6l%2FwlKfutH%2FhK52TxMkh5B1%2F6MH4P3uCMfAIP4aED6%2FpgKmKNTHUPAMhrG9boERxxBbTh7xWNSZ30Zom%2FbSYwzUUtkoChESBLUy4nRONzQ%2FLn6sCOAcMrmS%2Bl1tNhSmAedL%2F2f0SZwQOWsq7z42fJBa8X%2FKqaMdGe9c%2BXx582yvAPQLEBuZQ7Q3XjsWx9kV3zHH6OMmHL5513Ge5zgTdAPTXJjNFSPBFjB%2Fto%7Ctkp%3ABFBM8P3CkK5j
Don how do I find out if the property I am looking at near McNeal Az has the opt out program you talk about?
You can tell by the zoning. Ask your realtor or whoever is selling the property for that information. The most common Opt Out zoning option is labeled RU4
Which means Rural Undeveloped 4 acres. That is the minimum size needed for the opt out permitting system.
There are a few other zones that allow the Opt out. Check in with the Cochise county Office. Hope that helps.
I'm sure you might have answered this before but is this your actual home or do you travel back and forth to another house?
Also how does that roof water taste after filtration?
Thanks for sharing.
He lives in a small building right next to the current project. Check out the old videos to see more about it.
@@dper1112 Yes I followed his first little building and septic install but since he infrequently puts out videos I thought maybe "he went home" to a house in a city.
I think if I did that I would have a compound with a wall around the perimeter with cameras and sensors to keep animals and strangers out.
This is it. I have no other home. I started out in a tent here. I purchase filtered water for drinking but in the future will have a thorough double filter system for drinking it. I have tasted water from the roof structure after filtration. Tastes fine.
Yes indeed!
Make sure you have the notifications clicked for the vids. I put out vids every month or more frequently.
you were better off with the wood plastic does not last here. the wood is expected to expand and contract it is done for a reason
Great observation. I agree plastic in the exposed elements in SE Arizona takes a beating. This is special manufactured plastic that will be hidden under the home and not see the light of day which should make things work great. Even more than wood according to the data.
Are you accepting that the shims (which do work great for some things) are leaving you with a significantly smaller contact patch as compared to the full surface of your joists. I understand what you are trying to accomplich but a smaller contact patch over each contact location can compromise the structural strength of your house. Just an observation from a 32+ year General Contractor.
You could also do the scrap wood but treat them with copper green, for rot resistance.
Thanks Marcel. I think the plastic ones should work great.
just how many years do you think you have ahead of you? did your other cabin burn down? making so much money on youtube that you can afford to waste it on a bigger home to enjoy for 2,4 8, 10 years or so? will you need to extend your already pricey amazon gimmeeforfree wish list?
These are excellent questions Waldo. Let's look at them. 1. "How many years do you think you have ahead of you?" That is God's script on how many years I have. I have no power to input that one. 2. "Did your other cabin burn down?" Nope, As you can see in this video my little 200 sq cabin is a wonderful little shelter and I am super thankful for it. I am warm and comfortable. 3. "Making so much money on youtube"? I make a helpful amount from youtube but not loads for sure. I actually put up a video on this (check in my list of vids if you choose). 4. "wasting it on a bigger home to enjoy 2,4,8,10 years or so. My Mums Dad my Grandpa was 100 when he passed. So although no guarantees (see point no 1 you mentioned). Who knows right? But in your defence unless you had watched all of my videos you may have not picked up on the main purpose of this home. An income generator. As an airbnb for birders/wildlife enthusiasts or those who want to come visit. Hope this makes sense and thanks so very much for watching!
It is Don at Affordable Desert Living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes indeed and its the faithful omegaroyal come to watch!
Too much plastic, sir.
Thanks for watching.