Building a Cabin? DIY SOLUTIONS FOR PROPER CONSTRUCTION. How To Avoid Ice Dams, Condensation & Mold.

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Are you planning to build your own house or cabin? Watch this before you start and learn how to avoid potential problems. Inadequate roof ventilation can cause condensation, Ice dams, leaks and black mold. In this episode, I show you how I deal withe these issues.
Homesteading off the grid and on the mountain certainly has its challenges but there's no place we'd rather live. We restored the old camp and transformed it into a cozy home for ourselves, then we cleared more land, built a workshop and greenhouse and spent the late part of the winter starting seeds and now we're busy planting our first garden on the mountain. Little by little we're reaching our goals of having a self sufficient homestead.
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  • @MrXcc4u
    @MrXcc4u3 жыл бұрын

    i must say that your FRANKY AND THE BOSS theme song has to be the best tune on youtube. speaks volumes of a man and his faithful friend to the end........ jim in central florida

  • @thehappyone100

    @thehappyone100

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love the bunny in it! Bunnies are the best!

  • @Downeastwaves

    @Downeastwaves

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree!!!

  • @JasonBarnett-YTisantiWest

    @JasonBarnett-YTisantiWest

    3 ай бұрын

    Great Comment! Saying what I’m thinking

  • @JL_10acres
    @JL_10acres3 жыл бұрын

    I had to laugh when you said it can always be worse. A true statement JC if I ever heard one😅

  • @davestelling

    @davestelling

    3 жыл бұрын

    Plus, the birds were singing away whilst Jim was chipping away...

  • @daleswier8429
    @daleswier84293 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just been educated again, by watching the Boss on YT. The best channel on the Tube. Thanks Jim! Stay safe and best of health to you and Lori.

  • @janied8831

    @janied8831

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen 🙏 you got that right!😊🙏🙏Janie D

  • @Scorpiomary
    @Scorpiomary3 жыл бұрын

    ""TO FUNNY Tildy jumping on the bed!!!""🤣🤣🤣 I enjoyed your vlog. Thanks Camera Lady Lori. 👍

  • @thomaswright6250
    @thomaswright62503 жыл бұрын

    God bless my friend

  • @alvindueck8227
    @alvindueck82273 жыл бұрын

    The best way to eliminate the problem is to avoid the problem. Good backwoods logic

  • @istepheniadeluca8531
    @istepheniadeluca85313 жыл бұрын

    ❤positive grateful thankfulness is awesome... Not complaining just venting😉😂❤🇺🇸 God bless

  • @smiley9872
    @smiley98723 жыл бұрын

    The old dog for the road and the pup for the puddles!

  • @keithparady2594
    @keithparady25943 жыл бұрын

    Most definitely I do metal roofing for a living and there’s a shit ton of people who should see this video keep up the good work

  • @livelife4471
    @livelife44713 жыл бұрын

    Informative JC. Thank you. I am disappointed "bubble foil" wasn't mentioned!

  • @matthewthompson6266
    @matthewthompson62663 жыл бұрын

    Always look forward to you educational videos!

  • @pstreech3637
    @pstreech36373 жыл бұрын

    We need a new bubble foil video ASAP. 😂😂 J/k.. continue to: M.O L.G.A ✌️🇺🇸

  • @travelling_stephen

    @travelling_stephen

    3 жыл бұрын

    With what " R" rating 😂

  • @452trucker

    @452trucker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go. back thru the older video's there are plenty of them. I love looking at them about every other year cuz there is always something I missed before!

  • @bfd1565

    @bfd1565

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stock prices through the roof baby !!! L0L

  • @Butchmcmasters7MM
    @Butchmcmasters7MM3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Boss Enjoyed the video dogs jumping on bed made me chuckle and everyone commenting about bubble foil are on to something that would be another great video but I’m a bubble foil nut since you turned me on to it God bless see you on the next video

  • @sandhollowhomestead6972
    @sandhollowhomestead69723 жыл бұрын

    That was some thick ice! Thanks for the info. Thank God spring is tomorrow!

  • @yanknoz9710
    @yanknoz97103 жыл бұрын

    You could open an online school, Boss. This information is invaluable for folks like me with no winter experience. Really appreciate. Thank you.

  • @kleineroteHex
    @kleineroteHex3 жыл бұрын

    I love how you explain everything! Common sense may have died all around us but it is alive and doing well at your place :)

  • @JB-dz1zc
    @JB-dz1zc3 жыл бұрын

    Sooner or later things catch up with you! That's the way it goes with me. There is always something to do at the homestead. Boss, you're spot on with the solution. If I was there in good weather, I would help put up some tin on your roof, but as it goes now, I am in the tropical weather with my toes in the "sand" so to say!!! Good info and glad it all worked out. You, Lori, and the kids, stay safe and stay blessed...

  • @leperejoe1536
    @leperejoe15363 жыл бұрын

    Amazing info. Simply love the ending "Franky & the Boss" song. Keep up keeping up.

  • @hvnfun8601
    @hvnfun86013 жыл бұрын

    Hey Boss, get that cabin fixed - I’m looking forward to your new build over the mountain.

  • @travelling_stephen
    @travelling_stephen3 жыл бұрын

    Another interesting and informative video from the boss. Take care everyone

  • @peggym4865
    @peggym48653 жыл бұрын

    Now I understand why the electrician said I had a hot roof. I never understood what that meant. Thank you!

  • @jeanettec6212
    @jeanettec62123 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the babies! I need the fascia on my house redone and have no idea who to call. Take care!

  • @augustreil

    @augustreil

    3 жыл бұрын

    A siding/trim guy may be able to cap it with the same color metal and you'll never have to worry about it again.

  • @shawnr771

    @shawnr771

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@augustreil Yes metal not vinyl.

  • @lesterwicklein717
    @lesterwicklein7173 жыл бұрын

    thanks pal good stuff

  • @kenseaton3491
    @kenseaton34913 жыл бұрын

    You know I will probably never in my life need this information. Nonetheless I still find it really interesting.

  • @sandrathomson1084
    @sandrathomson10843 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your videos and sense of humor Boss and Lori. Looking forward to seeing more adventures and the beautiful nature around y'all. Seeing the Happy Place puts a huge smile on my face. In our thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the kids✌❤😁

  • @russellweber4334
    @russellweber4334 Жыл бұрын

    Another timely video, I used to work for a roofing company handling hail and storm claims, supervising roofing crews and selling new roofs. You made roof repairs, maintenence and new construction quite interesting. The vast majority of people I dealt with could have cared less about the details, they had a check from an insurance company that didn't cover the repairs, so I would go to the insurance carrier and get more $$$ to properly fix things.

  • @teresatillery7501
    @teresatillery75013 жыл бұрын

    What's daddy doing? Tildy... "I don't know, I don't know, I don't know!"

  • @1kbs11
    @1kbs113 жыл бұрын

    (JF ) it's just good backwoods logic. Thanks for sharing.

  • @markliss2510
    @markliss25103 жыл бұрын

    Wow I dealt with ice dams in Colorado forever best way I found is to build a cold rack on top of the roof insulate the bottom of the roof and let the cold rack keep the roof from leaking but then again I was in Vail and tell you right and steamboat springs and different world there. Very good way of doing that boss. Mark liss

  • @Seezor
    @Seezor3 жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff Boss. Here's the problem. Here's how it happens. Here's how you fix it. By the way, this was done before I was born so it ain't my fault. From growing veggies, building green houses, clearing land, cast iron cooking and care and more. This is the place to enjoy and learn. And? You can laugh along the way with voice over squirrels talking, dogs playing and more. And? They care for the wildlife. You're the complete package where I'm off, partial grid, or totally on the grid, you show an easier way of life. Thanks for sharing.

  • @juanitasullivan3372
    @juanitasullivan33723 жыл бұрын

    I always learn something from each of your videos. Love how the kids love your bed! LOL

  • @pamt8430
    @pamt84303 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that info!!

  • @markivany5253
    @markivany52533 жыл бұрын

    Love that your thinking about the wild life. I had a wood pecker putting holes in my wooding clapboard looking for the flies hibernating, and it was noticeable damage, so the wife told me I’m going to have to shoot him(male) but I didn’t have the heart to do so. I just threw my glove at him and hope he finds food somewhere else. Never thought a woody wood pecker would get into trouble! Childhood cartoons. All the best. Great advise again bud!

  • @bulletdgw742
    @bulletdgw7423 жыл бұрын

    Great video Boss. Like that deer on the wall. Nice one.👍

  • @katherinebragg9704
    @katherinebragg97043 жыл бұрын

    Good to see ya Boss! Love your building tips!

  • @backtobasics1051
    @backtobasics10513 жыл бұрын

    Always helpful information that helps us amateurs!

  • @celticfiddle7605
    @celticfiddle76053 жыл бұрын

    Lookin good Boss!! You are an inspiration!!

  • @johnbrinton3873
    @johnbrinton38733 жыл бұрын

    Good information & thx for sharing Jim!

  • @lindas1496
    @lindas14963 жыл бұрын

    One of your biggest fan. Nice to see you guys.👍👍👍🇨🇦❤️

  • @jjjvclub
    @jjjvclub3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips JC Thanks!

  • @dottiehildebrand3123
    @dottiehildebrand31233 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos I always learn something. So a thank you is in order. Thank you!!. Keep the videos coming. Please show Tillie and Franky more if you can. Hello to the Mrs. God bless stay safe and warm on the mountain.🌹♥️🇺🇸

  • @nomentalstopsign
    @nomentalstopsign3 жыл бұрын

    Good to know. I will use this information as I build this summer. Thank you.

  • @ServiceTrek
    @ServiceTrek3 жыл бұрын

    thanks, never knew about the rafter vents.

  • @richwicklund9001
    @richwicklund90013 жыл бұрын

    Jim, I swear both of us learned construction from the same person. Awesome explanation of ice dams and how to properly ventilate a roof. I was however waiting for the blow torch to come out to melt the ice.

  • @GOIN2LIVE
    @GOIN2LIVE3 жыл бұрын

    Great insight - thanks for sharing :)

  • @robertbrogley6211
    @robertbrogley62113 жыл бұрын

    Always love your tips, keep them coming.

  • @squirrellyacres
    @squirrellyacres3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tips.

  • @kandiwolfe1125
    @kandiwolfe11253 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Boss!! You two lovebirds take it easy ! Peace to all...💜💙💜

  • @chrislonsberry1974
    @chrislonsberry19743 жыл бұрын

    This was a very well done informational video! Thanks!

  • @MrGeroth
    @MrGeroth3 жыл бұрын

    Good info. Thanks Boss.

  • @henryzoch1505
    @henryzoch15053 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier84883 жыл бұрын

    Great info, i agree with every bit of it!

  • @bamaboy6999
    @bamaboy69993 жыл бұрын

    That made my weekend thanks boss

  • @UncleSasquatchOutdoors
    @UncleSasquatchOutdoors3 жыл бұрын

    As always, great advice. Thanks for sharing!

  • @natemckenzie5358
    @natemckenzie53583 жыл бұрын

    VERY helpful training and great job as usual!

  • @circledhomestead4358
    @circledhomestead43583 жыл бұрын

    Great information James! Keep living the life! Your friend in South Alabama!

  • @johnswick4593
    @johnswick45933 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for taking the time to share your wisdom JC. I'm gunna sit here patiently waiting to see that new roof this summer.

  • @douggibson9084
    @douggibson90843 жыл бұрын

    Great information video Boss.

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast90103 жыл бұрын

    Great advice from the Boss.

  • @lawrencezaccheojr6642
    @lawrencezaccheojr66423 жыл бұрын

    Great video very informational , thank you.

  • @jenniferlee7167
    @jenniferlee71673 жыл бұрын

    Great information! I learn something new every week. thanks, Boss.

  • @louellen7271
    @louellen72713 жыл бұрын

    Good info. Yassir!

  • @spentsnow2977
    @spentsnow29773 жыл бұрын

    Thanks J.C. That was a real good one.

  • @marcofonseca4511
    @marcofonseca45113 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for information.. always learning something new 👍🙏🏼

  • @brad724p
    @brad724p3 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thanks.

  • @davidlee0817
    @davidlee08173 жыл бұрын

    The Boss and ole Danny, always giving out the knowledge!!,,,

  • @terrylandis6831
    @terrylandis68313 жыл бұрын

    Your looking GREAT! That awesome New Hampshire atmosphere is doing wonders for ya!

  • @lawrencepevitts2434
    @lawrencepevitts24343 жыл бұрын

    Great information.

  • @shawnr771
    @shawnr7713 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Boss.

  • @KatInTheNorth
    @KatInTheNorth3 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your videos, thank you ☀️

  • @thebossoftheswamp

    @thebossoftheswamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @anniegaddis5240
    @anniegaddis52403 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thanks... sharing on MeWe!

  • @marriec09
    @marriec093 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I may never need it but I learned something new!

  • @retiredyeti5555
    @retiredyeti55553 жыл бұрын

    I agree about the ice dam prevention. When I had my house totally reshingled about 5 years ago, the roofer quoted a price that included 3 feet of ice dam protection. I asked for and got 6 feet of protection for about $150 more. Cheap protection, in my book, as I only have a 6 inch pitch on my hip roofed ranch house. Had bad ice dams this winter, about 3 feet high, but no leakage whatsoever!

  • @michaelvasquez5761
    @michaelvasquez57613 жыл бұрын

    What a wealth of knowledge you have. Thank you for sharing and explaining.

  • @wkuadkins
    @wkuadkins3 жыл бұрын

    you always make it sound so simple

  • @rickballard1627
    @rickballard16273 жыл бұрын

    Another good video thanks for sharing again. Blessings y'all

  • @dnngskn62
    @dnngskn623 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see yall surviving your cold winter. Need another puppy video soon please.

  • @suzyq6767
    @suzyq67673 жыл бұрын

    very interesting and helpful. thanks

  • @ericsumnicht7829
    @ericsumnicht78293 жыл бұрын

    Nice job again Jim. God Bless you,🙏🍀🙏🍀🙏🍀

  • @greygrim4630
    @greygrim46303 жыл бұрын

    Please keep the videos coming. As long as I can live my dream by watching your videos. Thank you so much.

  • @Living-The-Dream
    @Living-The-Dream3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the education 👍👏😎 Great to see the Pup’s 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾👋

  • @AmericaBound
    @AmericaBound3 жыл бұрын

    We are suppose to get some warm weather this week. It's gonna feel so good!!

  • @somelikeithot444
    @somelikeithot4443 жыл бұрын

    Great video on roofing Boss,cant wait to c you install yr new roof.God bless until next time.❤🐕😎

  • @caliman5547
    @caliman55473 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to be building a garage / work shop this summer up on our property in the mts here in S.KOREA. This vid really opened my eyes to the need for proper ventilation. Thanks much !!!

  • @davemis40
    @davemis403 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of the problem and the solution

  • @gwenmoody8323
    @gwenmoody83233 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Boss, Have a great weekend. Hugs from Oklahoma

  • @janied8831
    @janied88313 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Good Mindset as usual an could ALWAYS be WORSE!! You always are sooooo lnspiring an uplifting!! Soooo Happy to see kids an Tildy a true talker!! Tells you what she wants!! Pray roof Good to go!! God Bless you an Lori an PUPs an Health!!🙏🙏🙏Janie D😊

  • @luciepaul1
    @luciepaul13 жыл бұрын

    Always informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and humor. Great video

  • @anicameo3277
    @anicameo32773 жыл бұрын

    This video is gold , great info !! Thanks for sharing your insulation knowledge !! 👍🙏

  • @Trent38G
    @Trent38G3 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir you are the man!! Nice video!

  • @thebossoftheswamp

    @thebossoftheswamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :-)

  • @jeffreycoulter4095
    @jeffreycoulter40953 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel

  • @albertwaggoner3249
    @albertwaggoner32493 жыл бұрын

    Boss, thanks for the continuing education classes. Filling the need with the necessary Information. Short sweet concise. Keep on..

  • @nickmiller96
    @nickmiller963 жыл бұрын

    This was very educational

  • @sarahaugustine4185
    @sarahaugustine41853 жыл бұрын

    So informative. Thanks again for sharing your real World knowledge.

  • @vassienix8683
    @vassienix86833 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Thatwas very good

  • @juanitasullivan3372
    @juanitasullivan33723 жыл бұрын

    I really love having such a great channel to watch. Being able to learn something new every time is such a huge asset in itself. But with JC and Lori, it's like having an extended family. This is definitely a family friendly channel.

  • @thebossoftheswamp

    @thebossoftheswamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend :-))

  • @kevinharding2099
    @kevinharding20993 жыл бұрын

    I put a metal roof on 17 years ago. First I put 2x3 stringers lagged into the planked cathedral roof and then dropped 2 inch foam insulation into the bays. That left a space between the foam insulation and the metal roof that was fastened to the 2x3. Prior to the metal roof there was no insulation. It is a three season cabin. This method might work for you.

  • @augustreil

    @augustreil

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's called a ''Cold Roof'' and works great.

  • @glengillis7775
    @glengillis77753 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Boss. Well explained and easy to understand

  • @thebossoftheswamp

    @thebossoftheswamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :-)

  • @Downeastwaves
    @Downeastwaves3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Boss! Have a great weekend!

  • @thebossoftheswamp

    @thebossoftheswamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @Downeastwaves

    @Downeastwaves

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thebossoftheswamp been on a French branch all day with DNA cousins!

  • @mainecritter3292
    @mainecritter32923 жыл бұрын

    Yes, The best channel! :)

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