your build looks good so far, but you won`t be happy with your Roofinsulation. You should put a Vapor-barrier between your insulation and the inside cladding.
Should have used the vapor barrier indeed. We're misinformed by the hardware store and in a bit of a rush. We hope it will be ok because the small house will be used as a summer house for friends and family. We will do this differently in the big house.
I must agree with some of the other comments. You really should have a ventilation gap between the roof and the insulation, and then a vapor barrier under the insulation. There’s a good chance you’ll experience moisture damage in the roof with your construction. I really hope you’ll pick up some knowledge about these things before you start working on the big house. Another thing: consider using ecological insulation and a breathable vapor barrier in old wooden houses. Using modern insulation as glass wool requires to put in a plastic vapor barrier, but these old houses are meant to be able to breathe …
Should have used the vapor barrier indeed. We're misinformed by the hardware store and in a bit of a rush. We hope it will be ok because the small house will be used as a summer house for friends and family. We will do this differently in the big house. Ventilation gap is present though you might not see it in the video.
That ceiling has never been insulated before so it is not "reinsulation", insulation was only ever done between the attic floor and the ceiling of the downstairs. As other people has commented, the ceiling insulation you did now is not a good idea as there are layers missing, this will cause condense water on top of the ceiling boards and will most likely cause mold longterm if not fixed in the future. And you will have a lot of mice living in it. But maybe that was a short cut you chose for a temporary solution to save time. Please read also the "negative" comments before you start on the big house so not to make same mistakes twice. Or answer why you think your way is a better one. There is a good number of educated comments and you should really take advantage of them 🙂 Anyway I really like watching your videos, you have a really nice an calming voice and the setting is beautiful.
The room looks great. All that insulation in the floors and walls and ceiling are going to make a huge difference in the winter. The cost for drilling and adding plumbing to the "cottage" is going to be worth the cost - definitely - in the winter.
I have just watched all of your films and have to say they were VERY enjoyable. You do not pose in front of the camera talking all the time, this is most refreshing. I will follow your chanel with interest. Good luck in all your future work.🌲🌲🌲
Hej varför inte studera byggteknik innan du kostar på tid & pengar,arbete. Mellan tak å isolering 5cm lyftspalt tex, sedan efter isolering plast (ångspärr) sedan plank. Vad bra att du har börjat lära med det lillahuset först. Obs 5 cm isolering klarar inte av att värma. Ca 25 cm 30cm okej.
Fantastic progress! Although I love the pluck and character of the inexperienced renovators, it's a welcome change to see the speed a skilled carpenter with TOOLS can acheive. Also wonderful to see his very able partner cracking on with her own projects. Great team effort - can't wait to see what you both can accomplish!
Hi Berend en Charlotte! Cool om jullie zo tegen te komen via TH-cam! Echt een prachtige plek hebben jullie daar! Ik en mijn vrouw hadden ook behoefte aan minder mensen en meer buiten zijn. Dus hebben wij 1,5 jaar geleden een huis in Portugal gekocht en zijn daar ons leven aan het opbouwen. Ik heb alles geliked en blijf jullie volgen! Liefs, Viv(ian) van Studio/K
He sounds just like Gerrit Van Geldren. He had a weekly wildlife show on Irish TV back in the day. He was also an artist and would sketch all the birds he filmed in each episode...
You have way to little insulation under the floor planks which you probably already know by now cause this winter 2023 to 2024 turned out to be the coldest in years. As others already said you cannot insulate the roof like you did it will cause you (or others if you sell the property) health problems in the future but besides that you will have to redo it.
Since the main purpose is a summer house for friends and family, I think we will be fine. Regarding your comments, this is what we will do for the big house.
I’m glad you found a way to reuse the material that was still in good shape. That additional space will be wonderful. What about heating? I know 2023 was not as cold.
Having family in Sweden that we have visited several times it would be interesting to know the general area you are in. I hope that you managed to get into the small house before the cold snap hit. Cheers from Queensland 🇦🇺
Warm inside air carry more water vapor. It will travel up through the ceiling boards and into the insulation. There the cold outside air will cause condensation of the moist air inside the insulation and on the roof structure. Every board under the tin roof will be blackened by mold growing in a few years. Study building codes before you do anything to the big house, please. Wind barriers, vapor barriers and gaps for ventilation are not there for no reason in a new house.
Should have used the vapor barrier indeed. We're misinformed by the hardware store and in a bit of a rush. We hope it will be ok because the small house will be used as a summer house for friends and family. We will do this differently in the big house. Gaps for ventilation are present though maybe not clearly visible in the video.
@@buildaway this is a very common mistake in renovations. Old houses had soft boards and wood, with wood fibre insulation or saw dust as insulation. This acts as a buffer, absorbing and drying with temperature and proper ventilation. A roof with improper vapor barriers and glass fibre insulation will create mold on the rafters. It can sometimes be seen from one section of a house to the next renovated one, under the same roof. So there are ways to build without plastic but then you really need to read up on the subject.
My best friend and her husband built an off the grid 3 story cabin . Are you getting solar panels ? They had back up huge battery packs and 3rd back up gas generator . This because New Hampshire is very cloudy and solar was not 100% reliable for power . Heat source was only 2 wood stove though. They had huge one in basement to heat all 1st floor areas and one very large for living rm/ loung area . They live in upper New Hampshire close to Canadian border, so ver very cold. And in that climate you need back up to solar. There are certain kitchen appliances lile refrigerator for anything on solar ( Im not sure if that is just a US requirement?) The only line they were connected to from town was water/plumbing She does have compostimg toilet for guest house though. As far as windows 🪟, her spouse wanted 2 windows only , as for they suck the heat right out of your home . So no large wrap around windows in their cabin . Theyve taken turns every few hours to pack the stoves with wood 🪵 during the night . It has been 25yrs later they are exhausted for living off grid . And moved closer to town hooked up to all main water , gas , electricity but still out in white mountains of new Hampshire ❤😊.
Nice to read your story. We will get solar panels. The only line we are connected to is electricity so next to fireplaces and solar panels we have this as an option as well.
The roof planks and beams make your living space appear much larger. Have a question: when filming is it possible to include dialogue and conversations between yourselves? This would be a valued addition to the quality of your videos. Happy New Year 2024!
Hello! It is very fun to see your planning and construction. Will follow it with interest. What part of Sweden do you live in? Nearest city/community? Good luck from Falkenberg in Sweden.
Hi ... lovely to have found your videos. I am coming to Sweden in Feb to visit Solleftea and am so excited. Would be good to know what area you are in and what your long term plans are. Also are you restricted to a budget and what kind of price does this project take? Many thanks Rob
Mhmmm… you don’t store firewood in your living room. If the wood gets warmed up all the little crawler will come out. Fire wood can be stored outside, just cover it with a metal sheets or use the barn as firewood storage. It’s a tiny house, it would be a real waste of room.
These are very good and thoughtful plans. What a lovely property. Beautiful progress. Amazing.
Thanks!
your build looks good so far, but you won`t be happy with your Roofinsulation. You should put a Vapor-barrier between your insulation and the inside cladding.
Should have used the vapor barrier indeed. We're misinformed by the hardware store and in a bit of a rush. We hope it will be ok because the small house will be used as a summer house for friends and family. We will do this differently in the big house.
I must agree with some of the other comments. You really should have a ventilation gap between the roof and the insulation, and then a vapor barrier under the insulation. There’s a good chance you’ll experience moisture damage in the roof with your construction. I really hope you’ll pick up some knowledge about these things before you start working on the big house.
Another thing: consider using ecological insulation and a breathable vapor barrier in old wooden houses. Using modern insulation as glass wool requires to put in a plastic vapor barrier, but these old houses are meant to be able to breathe …
Should have used the vapor barrier indeed. We're misinformed by the hardware store and in a bit of a rush. We hope it will be ok because the small house will be used as a summer house for friends and family. We will do this differently in the big house. Ventilation gap is present though you might not see it in the video.
That ceiling has never been insulated before so it is not "reinsulation", insulation was only ever done between the attic floor and the ceiling of the downstairs. As other people has commented, the ceiling insulation you did now is not a good idea as there are layers missing, this will cause condense water on top of the ceiling boards and will most likely cause mold longterm if not fixed in the future. And you will have a lot of mice living in it. But maybe that was a short cut you chose for a temporary solution to save time.
Please read also the "negative" comments before you start on the big house so not to make same mistakes twice. Or answer why you think your way is a better one. There is a good number of educated comments and you should really take advantage of them 🙂
Anyway I really like watching your videos, you have a really nice an calming voice and the setting is beautiful.
Thanks for your tips!
The room looks great. All that insulation in the floors and walls and ceiling are going to make a huge difference in the winter. The cost for drilling and adding plumbing to the "cottage" is going to be worth the cost - definitely - in the winter.
I have just watched all of your films and have to say they were VERY enjoyable.
You do not pose in front of the camera talking all the time, this is most refreshing.
I will follow your chanel with interest. Good luck in all your future work.🌲🌲🌲
Cool, thanks!
Let’s all hope for a better luck and a good safe build in 2024.
The raised ceiling is a terrific idea! It's fun to watch your progress.
Thank you!
I like the new floor plan, it's nice you had the extra space to rearrange the design. The LR ceiling looks really good.
The ceiling and beams look lovely
Thanks 😊
Hej varför inte studera byggteknik innan du kostar på tid & pengar,arbete. Mellan tak å isolering 5cm lyftspalt tex, sedan efter isolering plast (ångspärr) sedan plank. Vad bra att du har börjat lära med det lillahuset först. Obs 5 cm isolering klarar inte av att värma. Ca 25 cm 30cm okej.
Is it a good technology in the renovation from the link? th-cam.com/video/_KN2vuu5-M0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=paoKDElpwozmMbNJ
I’m glad the whole world speaks Swedish.
@@ruthnoronha8206 So good that there is a translation option for those that doesn't then don't you think 🙂
Fantastic progress! Although I love the pluck and character of the inexperienced renovators, it's a welcome change to see the speed a skilled carpenter with TOOLS can acheive. Also wonderful to see his very able partner cracking on with her own projects. Great team effort - can't wait to see what you both can accomplish!
Ah......I spoke too soon, all the power tools failed! That is a complete pain. You still managed to make great progress together though.
Thanks a bunch!
Great job so far! I am excited to follow the progress 😊🙌🏻 we are also renovating our little house in Sweden
That's awesome! Where in Sweden did you buy a house?
@@buildaway in Kalix, Norbotten
Hi Berend en Charlotte! Cool om jullie zo tegen te komen via TH-cam! Echt een prachtige plek hebben jullie daar!
Ik en mijn vrouw hadden ook behoefte aan minder mensen en meer buiten zijn. Dus hebben wij 1,5 jaar geleden een huis in Portugal gekocht en zijn daar ons leven aan het opbouwen. Ik heb alles geliked en blijf jullie volgen!
Liefs, Viv(ian) van Studio/K
He! Leuk om van je te horen! Kleine wereld. Hoe bevalt Portugal? Hebben wij ook nog even aan gedacht.
Great job! I also wish you a peaceful end of the Year and all the best for the upcoming 2024 .. may all your dreams come true, guys!! ✌
Thank you! You too!
He sounds just like Gerrit Van Geldren. He had a weekly wildlife show on Irish TV back in the day. He was also an artist and would sketch all the birds he filmed in each episode...
Gelukkig nieuwjaar, Berend en Charlotte. Veel succes en plezier met jullie verbouwing en tuingebeuren...
Jij ook een gelukkig nieuwjaar!
You have way to little insulation under the floor planks which you probably already know by now cause this winter 2023 to 2024 turned out to be the coldest in years. As others already said you cannot insulate the roof like you did it will cause you (or others if you sell the property) health problems in the future but besides that you will have to redo it.
Since the main purpose is a summer house for friends and family, I think we will be fine. Regarding your comments, this is what we will do for the big house.
Can't wait for the next one! :D So glad you raised the roof in the living room!
Us too! It cmpletely changed the look and feel of the room
The room looks much bigger with the ceiling level raised!!!
I’m glad you found a way to reuse the material that was still in good shape. That additional space will be wonderful. What about heating? I know 2023 was not as cold.
We have a fireplace and some electric heating for now. Since it's our first winter in Sweden we will see if it's enough.
Message de soutien 😉
Your roof insulation will be wet and floor insulation will be full of mices... Because you are doing "by youtube" not by technology....
Happy New Year and my best wishes! I’m a new subscriber from Venezuela and loving you land and the build is going great so far. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪
Happy new year!!
Having family in Sweden that we have visited several times it would be interesting to know the general area you are in. I hope that you managed to get into the small house before the cold snap hit.
Cheers from Queensland 🇦🇺
Hi! Thank you for your kind message. We live in Värmland.
Warm inside air carry more water vapor. It will travel up through the ceiling boards and into the insulation. There the cold outside air will cause condensation of the moist air inside the insulation and on the roof structure. Every board under the tin roof will be blackened by mold growing in a few years. Study building codes before you do anything to the big house, please. Wind barriers, vapor barriers and gaps for ventilation are not there for no reason in a new house.
Should have used the vapor barrier indeed. We're misinformed by the hardware store and in a bit of a rush. We hope it will be ok because the small house will be used as a summer house for friends and family. We will do this differently in the big house. Gaps for ventilation are present though maybe not clearly visible in the video.
@@buildaway this is a very common mistake in renovations. Old houses had soft boards and wood, with wood fibre insulation or saw dust as insulation. This acts as a buffer, absorbing and drying with temperature and proper ventilation. A roof with improper vapor barriers and glass fibre insulation will create mold on the rafters. It can sometimes be seen from one section of a house to the next renovated one, under the same roof. So there are ways to build without plastic but then you really need to read up on the subject.
@@tortap care to share some sources on where to read up on this? Would be greatly appreciated
Like I said earlier www.traguiden.se/ is a source i would have wanted earlier.
My best friend and her husband built an off the grid 3 story cabin . Are you getting solar panels ? They had back up huge battery packs and 3rd back up gas generator . This because New Hampshire is very cloudy and solar was not 100% reliable for power . Heat source was only 2 wood stove though. They had huge one in basement to heat all 1st floor areas and one very large for living rm/ loung area . They live in upper New Hampshire close to Canadian border, so ver very cold. And in that climate you need back up to solar. There are certain kitchen appliances lile refrigerator for anything on solar ( Im not sure if that is just a US requirement?) The only line they were connected to from town was water/plumbing She does have compostimg toilet for guest house though. As far as windows 🪟, her spouse wanted 2 windows only , as for they suck the heat right out of your home . So no large wrap around windows in their cabin . Theyve taken turns every few hours to pack the stoves with wood 🪵 during the night . It has been 25yrs later they are exhausted for living off grid . And moved closer to town hooked up to all main water , gas , electricity but still out in white mountains of new Hampshire ❤😊.
Nice to read your story. We will get solar panels. The only line we are connected to is electricity so next to fireplaces and solar panels we have this as an option as well.
Thankyou, new sub
Thanks for the sub!
The roof planks and beams make your living space appear much larger. Have a question: when filming is it possible to include dialogue and conversations between yourselves? This would be a valued addition to the quality of your videos.
Happy New Year 2024!
Happy new year! Thanks for the tip! We'll try to include more of us discussing next steps.
With this beams you will be able to hang a hammock seat!
Good idea!
@@buildaway Thanks, it's nice to answer!
Hello! It is very fun to see your planning and construction. Will follow it with interest. What part of Sweden do you live in? Nearest city/community? Good luck from Falkenberg in Sweden.
Thank you for your kind message! We live about as high as Oslo / Stockholm
Hi ... lovely to have found your videos. I am coming to Sweden in Feb to visit Solleftea and am so excited. Would be good to know what area you are in and what your long term plans are. Also are you restricted to a budget and what kind of price does this project take? Many thanks Rob
We're in Värmland. We're thinking about dedicating a video to our future plans and the costs. Enjoy your visit to Sweden
I just found your channel and subscribed. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS where did you come from?
Hi! Thank you! We are from the Netherlands:)
waarom geen dampremmer tegen het dakbeschot? vanwege de metalen dakplaten?
Had eigenlijk wel gemoeten. Omdat het een zomerhuisje gaat zijn, laten we het voor nu zo. Bij het grote huis doen we het anders.
Were in sweden did you buy the cabin?
About as high as Oslo / Stockholm
Mhmmm… you don’t store firewood in your living room.
If the wood gets warmed up all the little crawler will come out.
Fire wood can be stored outside, just cover it with a metal sheets or use the barn as firewood storage.
It’s a tiny house, it would be a real waste of room.
We only use the inhouse storage for our daily need of wood. The rest is stored in the barn indeed.
Hello Beerend, I sent you a message on Instagram. FYI.
Got it!