I've done this....almost. 1800' uphill through rock to a beautiful homesite... Decided to spend the money to go totally off grid, with solar and water catchment. My clients are super happy when the sun shines and the rain falls. Unfortunately the two things don't happen with appropriate regularity.
Love the bit about the utilities! I am pipe layer up in AK, we bury our utilities deeper but we don’t deal with ledge like that. That definitely doesn’t look like an easy pipe job!!! Heck yea man thanks for showing all that.
@@NSBuildersadapting and overcoming that obstacle is going to feel that much better the bigger it is and next job with lots of ledge you guys will just style it like it’s nothing. Love this channel dude, I grew up in western MA and am visiting next month. Can’t wait!!!!
I noticed a drilling rig at 1:53, presumably for drilling blast holes. Did you consider drilling for a ground source heat pump while the equipment was already out there? I’m looking forward to future videos about this unique house!
Can you tell us if you bid these extreme builds that you do or are you able to work cost plus/time and material? I cant imagine being able to accurately bid these projects.
Looks like my old stomping grounds of NH or Vermont? What a site to build on, regardless of carbon emissions and naysayers. Hopefully future build videos are in the queue!
Will the road intended solely for the future homeowner's use?. I wonder if someone else might take advantage of it eventually. If this process leads to the road attracting more builders to the area, and you cover all the costs associated with constructing the road, could someone else benefit from this opportunity.
Why not build a fire hydrant with a big water tank? Pretty sure on some well water properties that's what they do. Also, was this designed to allow for additional houses to built along the road and feed off the utilities?
I was wondering why not drill for a well but I guess the main is required due to fire protection. I assume there will be septic and not a sewer line. Anxious for more video.
Not saying that you won't keep some, or aren't already. Just based on what you said about shipping it out, it seems like it could be incorporated into the hard scaping somehow. Either way I know you guys know exactly what you're doing.
Why not 6" pvc main instead of iron? That's pretty much all that gets used in my area. I'm glad i don't have to deal with all that ledge. I'll take clay over that.
Seems silly to use a water pipe that will deteriorate over time. PVC or C900 for the water would be way better. The government has the silliest requirements sometimes
How come iron pipe was specified? Who made that call? I’d think HDPE in appropriate size would have been much cheaper, easier to bend, super impact resistant and just as healthy to drink the water out of;
Likely required by the local municipality. Ductile iron is great stuff. Compared to HDPE, DIP is a superior pipe for burial in material that could have rocks/cobbles work into the bedding. You can also bed it with native material lowering the job costs. With DIP crew can deflect the joints for curves in the road and add offset joints so staying on line/grade with this driveway would be no problem. With HDPE you want to minimize fusion joints and put in as long of runs as possible. That would be tough on this job with just a driveway of space to work. So running 18ft ductile sticks and stabbing/ backfilling as you go is the way to go. Very respectfully.
Here is a fun thought exercise: Come up with a rough estimate of the thousands of tons of carbon emissions associated with building this single family house (including forest clearing, wetland disruption, road and site work, concrete etc.). Then multiply by the number of households who inhabit the planet, say 2.5 billion. If we all adopted this lifestyle and built something like this, I think that the global temperature would shoot out by 10F before the end of the decade. I am not impressed.
Thankfully everyone builds a bit different, and has different goals. Doesn’t mean we’re not still being intentionally with how we go about this and building something that respects and celebrates nature.
Wonderful project..think of all the people who for more than a year are going to earn a living an the tax revenue that's going to help this community...I'm impressed
Thanks for the walkthrough - epic project. I appreciate that the client allowed you to present this to us.
Excited to share
I've done this....almost. 1800' uphill through rock to a beautiful homesite... Decided to spend the money to go totally off grid, with solar and water catchment. My clients are super happy when the sun shines and the rain falls. Unfortunately the two things don't happen with appropriate regularity.
Wow,great to see how all this happens before any house construction starts.lotta work
Love the bit about the utilities! I am pipe layer up in AK, we bury our utilities deeper but we don’t deal with ledge like that. That definitely doesn’t look like an easy pipe job!!! Heck yea man thanks for showing all that.
Thanks man! We were hoping there was less ledge. But here we are
@@NSBuildersadapting and overcoming that obstacle is going to feel that much better the bigger it is and next job with lots of ledge you guys will just style it like it’s nothing.
Love this channel dude, I grew up in western MA and am visiting next month. Can’t wait!!!!
I noticed a drilling rig at 1:53, presumably for drilling blast holes. Did you consider drilling for a ground source heat pump while the equipment was already out there? I’m looking forward to future videos about this unique house!
Wasn’t in the budget for this project.
The amount of engineering and labor being put is astonishing especially considering the fact that it is a private project!
Got a good team! Efficient
Can you tell us if you bid these extreme builds that you do or are you able to work cost plus/time and material? I cant imagine being able to accurately bid these projects.
Everything is priced during our pre-construction process.
Looks like my old stomping grounds of NH or Vermont? What a site to build on, regardless of carbon emissions and naysayers. Hopefully future build videos are in the queue!
Will the road intended solely for the future homeowner's use?. I wonder if someone else might take advantage of it eventually. If this process leads to the road attracting more builders to the area, and you cover all the costs associated with constructing the road, could someone else benefit from this opportunity.
This is for one amazing home
Is it because of cost that the home onwer doesn't want an asphalt or concrete drive? This is an amazing drive for sure.
Pavement just feels wrong for a home in the woods
@@NSBuilders totally!!!
@@NSBuilders Well said
Why not build a fire hydrant with a big water tank? Pretty sure on some well water properties that's what they do. Also, was this designed to allow for additional houses to built along the road and feed off the utilities?
Municipal requirements
I was wondering why not drill for a well but I guess the main is required due to fire protection. I assume there will be septic and not a sewer line. Anxious for more video.
Yes, septic for this one, and more videos coming soon!
Should keep some of that large stone for hard scraping. Why pay to bring in large stone when you already have them on site?
Exactly what we’re doing
Not saying that you won't keep some, or aren't already. Just based on what you said about shipping it out, it seems like it could be incorporated into the hard scaping somehow. Either way I know you guys know exactly what you're doing.
Why not 6" pvc main instead of iron? That's pretty much all that gets used in my area.
I'm glad i don't have to deal with all that ledge. I'll take clay over that.
Required by municipalities
What was the rough number of the cost 100K 200k 300k or more? Including water lines and all infrastructure.
More
Why not HDPE for the water line?
Per the municipal requirements
Why go with 6 inch cast iron? Could you use 6 inch PVC pipe?
Nope. Required for municipalities and the hydrant
@@NSBuilders Ahhh right, thats abit of a pain. I think our fire pipelines are off our mains water supply, which use the 6 inch PVc.
You always end up with homes to be proud of. You are not overcome with all the details for all your carefully designed homes ?
I think you mean overwhelmed? And if so, yes I’m often times overwhelmed 😂
Seems silly to use a water pipe that will deteriorate over time. PVC or C900 for the water would be way better. The government has the silliest requirements sometimes
Unlikely imo
On wetlands but bringing in a mile of water, LOL. Are they aware of the ability to drill a well?
Can’t. Need water for the hydrant.
How come iron pipe was specified? Who made that call?
I’d think HDPE in appropriate size would have been much cheaper, easier to bend, super impact resistant and just as healthy to drink the water out of;
Likely required by the local municipality. Ductile iron is great stuff.
Compared to HDPE, DIP is a superior pipe for burial in material that could have rocks/cobbles work into the bedding. You can also bed it with native material lowering the job costs. With DIP crew can deflect the joints for curves in the road and add offset joints so staying on line/grade with this driveway would be no problem. With HDPE you want to minimize fusion joints and put in as long of runs as possible. That would be tough on this job with just a driveway of space to work. So running 18ft ductile sticks and stabbing/ backfilling as you go is the way to go. Very respectfully.
Exactly ⬆️ it’s feeding a hydrant
Why would you have public water?
For the fire hydrant
@@NSBuilders What about a well?
@@bogey19018can't get the volume and pressure needed for sprinkler system with a well. Plus you'd have to have backup power probably.
Millions of dollars before you even start the house.
Not quite
But close I'm sure 😂
@@1mgb "Not quite" = 1.95 million
@NSBuilders Well now I'm curious
I’d love to see all this get done, but have very little interest in listening to someone talk about it. Sooo many words ;)
Turn the volume off 👍🏼
Sheeeeesh $$$
Here is a fun thought exercise:
Come up with a rough estimate of the thousands of tons of carbon emissions associated with building this single family house (including forest clearing, wetland disruption, road and site work, concrete etc.). Then multiply by the number of households who inhabit the planet, say 2.5 billion.
If we all adopted this lifestyle and built something like this, I think that the global temperature would shoot out by 10F before the end of the decade. I am not impressed.
Thankfully everyone builds a bit different, and has different goals. Doesn’t mean we’re not still being intentionally with how we go about this and building something that respects and celebrates nature.
Wonderful project..think of all the people who for more than a year are going to earn a living an the tax revenue that's going to help this community...I'm impressed
Keep drinkin that Kool-Aid, global warming is total BS, Im sure if we pay enough taxes the politicians will save us....