Framing A 12x40 Barn Addition Using Our Own Milled Lumber
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2024
- Today we start framing the 12x40 barn addition using milled lumber from the trees that used to stand in the location of the barn!
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I have never regretted overbuilding. If nothing else, I sleep well when Nature is kicking ass.
It must be so nice to know how much you’re both cared for! And your sweet menagerie. In these insane social times you’re such a serene place for us to escape to. Thanks for all your hard work sweet Kate for bringing these treats to us. Please keep yourselves safe with the terrible fires again ravaging that province. 🥰🥰😉👵 Ottawa
Greg heads up! On your forms for the footers take your hammer and tap the sides top to the bottom when you pour wet concrete and will get read of honey comm in the concrete while it's still wet and levels out as well . Just a tip from an old concrete man...
Thanks. We had a drier mix so it didn’t slip out of the bottom of the wood form, just a little too dry I suppose
Hey Greg !!! You said that you were triple laminate your 2x6 so I believe you would be hard pressed to get enough snow on the roof to really worry about 👍 Just a old dude from Pender Harbour BC 😎🇨🇦☮️
Another way to eliminate honey comb is use your used motor oil to coat the inside of the form before you or the wet concrete
That's why I use a spud bar for concrete pours. Stabby stabby stabby get the corners too.
@@ThisOffGridLifeuse a saw saw (reciripicated) saw without a blade on the shuttering and it will vibrate the honeycomb out and any air pockets in the concrete.
One trick for setting foundation pours better is to use a Sawzall without a blade as a vibrator tool to settle the concrete. And to answer your question, yes you did mix the concrete dry. You just need to read the bag ratio information.
CAUTION: Since the ends of the posts are the open end of the grain you really need to seal the ends up. At the very least get some silicone caulk and spread it over the ends. I have used Zip tape as well in a pinch. There is also the potential for using scorching of the ends to seal them up...Lots of options and all will be an improvement.
Welcome to the left handed club Katie. All the best are lefty's 😊😊😊
Greg, You might consider beefing up the beams in the section that is going to be a workshop. So that a chain fall hoist/trolly can be rigged up for maybe pulling an engine or lifting heavy items.
Almost 40. You're a youngen.😊 Our coyotes climb our 6 foot fence.
hi Katie and Greg. Love the way you elevated the mill off the ground a bit. Milling your own lumber gives you a sense of ownership and accomplishment and PRIDE in your homestead and you two should be very very proud of all your hard work. Not to mention you haven't killed each other like most couples would lol. LORDY LORDY GREG IS ALMOST FORTY LMAO
The side that is already there has stood the test of time Greg, Personally i would just mirror it. Keep up the great videos guys, your a great team.
So…Proud of you both! You have both come a long way since the bus! The milled lumber look’s great & the barn will be built soon! I am so glad you guy’s get to work from home & we don’t have to worry about Greg being too tired from roofing to work around the homestead! Editing is superb Katie🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
Thank you for releasing another video. I have something to watch when I get home today.😊
Use a SPAN TABLE to figure out what dimension of lumber to use when spanning a distance. It's based on several factors including what you are spanning (floor joist, ceiling joist, rafter, etc) and type of lumber (a critical factor) and other things. Use a Span Table for your area. You should be able to find one online. Just know this, the MAIN strength is in the height of the lumber, but of course the thickness and length of span are very important too.
Hi Katie and Greg, it was sure nice being able to spend some time with you today. As usual, I enjoyed very much the random scenes with the animals at the start. I love the goats. I appreciate all the time and effort it takes for you to shoot, edit and produce these vids and really appreciate it. Thank you for putting in the effort with your editing Katie. I'm with Greg and would love to spend the day milling, especially with all the beautiful surroundings to enjoy and admire. I enjoyed watching Juniper and Aspen playing in that scene, they were having so much fun; like a couple of kids playing 😄 I am also ambidextrous Katie. I am old enough that they didn't have anything like left handed scissors etc back then and there didn't seem to be many left handed people in my world at least. So I had to learn how to do everything right handed and then adapt to left. I write left handed, use tools with either hand equally well, as well as shoot, bat etc. Greg, you made the comment about almost being 40, just give it another 35 years 😉 You got quite a bit accomplished and I look forward to the next vid. Have a productive week and be safe out there. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.
I feel exactly like you when I’m running my sawmill as well. My happy place. 😊
Not just 2x6 rafters, the strapping is of a decent size too, Greg.
Also, next time you laminate a beam, sandwich some rolled steel in between the boards which strengthens the beam tremendously with little width
It’s the one in 50 year fall of snow that’s the worry. Ask yourself, do you want to be awake at night worrying or sleep tight knowing you did a solid job? (… and yes, Australia does not get snow like Canada but we DO get snow loads in what we humorously call our alps!)
2x8’s at least. In these times of global warming the average snow loading will probably decrease but the occasional peak loading will probably INCREASE! Love you guys! 🇦🇺 🦘🌏
Hey Katie, I wondered why I was so in tune with you and your ways. I'm a left hander, for writing, but grab tools with whichever hand is convenient. Also ambidextrous. Useful trait for those of us 'wired up wrong' 😆
Mornin' Greg and Katie.....great work. If I'm allowed a suggestion, when pouring into forms, my dad taught me that, once poured, use a hand-held sander at the top of the forms to vibrate and settle the concrete. Keep working together.....it's an inspiration.
The opening shot of the mountain side, which I like seeing at different times of the year be it snow covered or misty with rain, fog and how it is now … could you climb up it please make a great thumbnail looking across to your homestead. Many thanks for the great content 👍
My grandfather always said, use only that what you need and be sure you feel comfy by that. I think it would be fine to use 50x120mm wood or as you say 2x6Inch ;). i noticed in the old barn roof there are also had some triangle supports at every 4th or 5th beam.
Maybe some tar paper between postes and concrete to prevent rot. Looks good!!
Or small patch of roofing membrane.
So, fun watching you guys build and have so much fun doing it
Sure glad you got those pallet forks.
Glad to see your makeing yr own wood it saves so much money.cant wait to see the barn.kaite must have allergies get better
Put blocking between the rafters. It won't take much wood but it will substantially increase the structural strenght of the roof.
Hope you are safe from fires. Glad you’re getting rain. I think your barn will be lovely.
An absolutely amazing couple in all the projects you handle. The joists look amazing and extremely sturdy. Your new addition is looking great. A Goat Hotel and your workshop.. Probably a double reinforcement on the lower part of your fence. That might have been a Big coyote! Hugs from Santa Barbara. 🤗😘🍷😎🙏👋
I saw that BC is experiencing some wildfires. Hope you folks are doing well. Somewhat of a relief that you posted!
I get your love for milling. My son is happiest at his mill.
thanks for the midi week video / very much appreciated !!!
Hi Katie & Greg & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Katie & Greg & Friends Randy
Nice progress on the new addition and I’m also left handed and I’m ambidextrous, but I can also write with my right hand now after practicing for months.
My dad said if you have to think about it then you know it is to light. Paid the piper and do it over again later . You can attach a 5 gal bucket to the sawdust exhaust to collect it
2” x 8”. safety first, no worries for late at night 😂😫phil 🇬🇧. P.s. great video as per usual and background music. Thank you. Oh! I’m a leftie as well. They’re the best 😂
I've been following from the start and enjoy watching your build. Lots of comments about the span but I can't see anyone commenting about what's holding the building down. My concern is that with bit of wind uplift the entire barn could come of it's footings. Also agree with all the comments about putting a damp proof membrane under the posts to protect them from damp. Not too late to do it. Just jack them up and slide the material under.
Greg`s sure good with the hammer! Impressive!
that dormer will give it that woodland cottage feel and perform a very functional purpose - good on ya
Good on ya? 🇦🇺
It’s so relaxing for us to watch Greg mill as well! I can’t wait to see you guys start building the goat barn! 😊❤
Greg, next time use as a bush solution, your reciprocating saw and let the body slightly vibrate the formwork. That will help compacting. Other tip: do not use osb board for formwork, the concrete sticks to it. You can make it from osb, but line it with some plastic. Also a bush solution
Greg,about the select structure as opposed to 2btr ,the span's you are working with don't call for select even with the snow loads even with wind load and the live load of the metal roofing you can expect the laminated 2x6 to give you proper performance at 20 ft or less. Tripled up will allow for single fingered 45 braces at all changes in direction for diafram stability
Thank you for sharing Greg.
Those small pieces of wood you sawed off is good to keep for starting a fire just. Like the slabs are great for starting a fire & burning the slabs for heat.
That will make an awesome addition, A lot more storage under a roof " When Greg was setting the posts i just kept saying Katie don't put your fingers under there ! Great job :)
Symmetrical...copy what is there already ..it will look amazing
Greg is a true wood poet!! Looking good.
My favorite channel to watch. You always give me something interesting. This Montrealer thinks you guys make the best couple/TEAM !! Love you guys.....thanks :)
I love watching you two building a off grid life think it's so awesome. The land scape there looks jus like where I live I'm in northeast GA in Appalachian mountains there was one shot of a mtn with rock all down side reminded me so much of one mtn here funny how so many miles apart but it looks kinda th same and people live in same manner. Yall two keep on keeping on think yall rock God bless much love ✌
Loved your choice of music! Love watching the two of you work together and seeing how much Katie can do now.
She's a strong woman
2x6 are pretty substantial for roofing....especially if you are using full dimension. The old building is a good guide to what you should use.......if you get an exceptionally heavy load, you can always brace with vertical posts during those heavy load snow events.
that is going to look great when finished BIG A+ !! ❤❤
You should always tap the side of the form to make sure there are no bubbles and voids. You can also use a reciprocating saw (Sawsall) without a blade to vibrate it the bubbles out when you pour. Never just pack it in and leave it.
Y’all did an excellent job. The structure appears to be level,& strong. Every new build, is improving your skills tremendously. Your animals seem to always enjoy their environment. Hoping you’ll be able to keep out the predators. Stay safe, healthy, happy, productive,& blessed.💯👍🏾😀🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Greg, your a beast, and Katie a beauty, when your doing laminated beams ensure you use a water proof glue and lots of it to double the strength of the beam. That is why plywood and osb has over 100 years of success, cause it makes a bond that doubles or triples the strength 😊
Coming along beautiful
Hello everyone. Why don't you put brushes on the rollers that run over the rails on the sawmill to sweep the sawdust away? Just a tip. Greetings from Germany. Andi
Good afternoon to you all
When pouring concert you should use a peace of rebar to lift up and down in the mole to fill spaces and gaps in the mole maybe this will help charlie
You can also tap around the wood ut will help with the honey com that way you can pour dryer concrete ut will make it stronger the wetness of the concrete effects the strength
I believe you should build you a pole barn of your mill that way in the winter it will protect your mill from the weather
Regarding the dimensional lumber size for the beams and rafters, good enough is perfect! If the older half has stood the test of time and weather, that is good enough. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Great introduction...
I might be wrong, but I believe you're planning on changing the overall layout by adding to the structure. If that is the case please consider this.
It's not just snow load as such that you need to worry about. Depending on the final shape of your roof/building you might need to worry about snow drift.
So rather than a typical angle of repose that would make the snow slide off the roof, the snow is able to pile up larger than it normally would. And therefore more weight.
Awesome build.looks like it's time to electrify the fence.
Hi Katie and Geeg!! My hubbie is old school.. He says to either use 2 x 8 or brace like the ild rimer did in the other structure. Best of everything to you both and your menagerie 😊😊
Katie and Greg, the footers are not a problem, make another form approximately 4/6 inches larger than you have now, get a can of bonding agent, put the bonding agent on the existing form, pour wet concrete into the new form, and let it cure while you continue to work on other parts of the build
Next time use the face of a sawzall to vibrate the concrete forms. It will consolidate the concrete. I did that for years before I bought a vibrator.
It is going to be so nice to have some shop space.
A God send
great video guys, thanks for the escape (to quote Sandra). Stay safe.
That was the cute-est 'YES' I have ever heard!! ❤️ 😂😂😂 sweet dog.
Katie, I’m also ambidextrous, if I have trouble doing something with one hand, I just switch to the other, no problem. It drives my family nuts 😂 I really do enjoying the animals, the home build, thank you for allowing us all to watch and cheer you on!
Katie- you are a true gem. How about some Leftie power to all of us left handed writers, who can do so much with our right hands also! We are the ones in our right minds 😅
Its so nice to be able to take a log from your land and cut into lumber then build something. Another project you 2 should be proud of.
Great job guys👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Awesome video great job I understand the happy place. My shop is happy place.
Must be so nice the build with your own lumber. I’m envious.
Great work you too work so well together.
The vibration from a palm sander on the forms will make the concrete settle when you are pouring it.
mix up some sand, cement and concrete bonding agent (glue) dry mix and patch the holes in concrete will cure with the rest. should have put the end of the beam in the middle of inside post just saying
Great instrumental music ❤️
So glad to hear from you. I saw on American news that British Columbia was on fire. Not worried about smoke but was concerned about the massive evacuation going on up there. Looks like your doing fine!!!
Nothing near us
Everything looks great yeah I’ve been a wonderful job
Thank you for some good experiences with you in your lovely nature. I just want to give you some good advice in connection with your expansion project. Don't forget to put a moisture barrier between the concrete and the posts. If not, the wood will begin to rot within a few years. Have fun with the construction.
Stig.🇩🇰
I agree with you.. I’d just use 2x6,s myself.. plus your lumber is true 2”x6”, not the store bought 1.5 x5.5 crap.. always enjoy your videos.. thanks for showing us your life. I’m jealous.
You make a wonderful team ❤️ 💙 love the way you interact with the dogs while you're at work Greg you are a master with the mill chainsaw and both of you with the progress of the structure love kitty and the goats 🐐 too of course 🎉thank you for your great videos Pete cape Town south Africa 🇿🇦 looking forward to seeing more progress 💙 😊
Thanks for the video!
You go!
Take note to your side bracings (kickers), each ft’ out on rafter on each side adds 1000’s of pounds of strength & shortens your span..
It is so much fun watching you two working. It should be noted that Katie now holds the claw hammer by the butt end of the handle instead of half way up. How you hold and swing the hammer is as important as the weight of the hammer itself. No tappy, tap when she swings it now.
It looks like your plan, or lack of it, is coming together nicely. The goats are going to have a nice home soon. When this is done you will be able to move on to finishing the house and that will also be fun for us to watch.
Take care, be safe, have fun,
jack
Wow the framing looks amazing and also hefty 🎉🎉🎉
Awesome video! I can't wait to see how the barn is going to come out like!!
Looks great
You have very happy pets,
Like the way your saw is set up. If only it was covered With maybe 3 sides in closed on the head end for parts and blades storage Would sure save on the saw. Maybe in the future keep the videos coming I enjoy watching you work together.
Wonderful another lefty...
Hi Gregg
If I understand correctly roof pitch plays a roll in span lumber sizing and loading.
Another option is to copy exactly the existing structure because it’s still standing. Which means it works.
Russ
I can't believe you didn't know you were ambidextrous that's the first thing I noticed watching you guy's work.I wish I was.
Looks good
I just love it every time I see you mill your own woods , just enjoying watching your channel ❤❤❤❤
Poor Katie she now has to compete with a saw mill.🤣🤣🤣
Ohhh it’s going up! So proud of you two! Maybe put some more T-posts between for added security on the fence, especially where the predators are unable to see your activity and cutting the brush down or clearing the bottom branches off the trees inside the enclosure would deter the tearing through the fence, if they can see you and the dogs!
5:01 I look at the darndest things when I watch TH-cam videos and all I can think about is his left boot is going to fill up with sawdust, and how nice must be to finally have forks. I know you've had them for a little bit, but I watched the struggle for the first few years when you guys were stacking lumber on the bucket.
I learn a lot from you guys. Gives me confidence for our future off grid living.
Super hard workers both of you