After looking at this structure in the video I would like to suggest, as a builder of 55 years to ad diagonal braces to the ends of the structure to prevent racking. Mainly to keep strong winds from collapsing it. Great job you two. Great Job! Don't forget the bracing.

@ToKindBe

6 ай бұрын

I noticed the movement when they were on the roof. This will definitely help, but the building looks awesome.

@thebigkahuna2753

6 ай бұрын

Yes this !! Awesome job, however when Eric was on the roof, there no side to side movement, but front to back was another thing. Adding braces to the ends will also help in the event a BIG snow load.

@willamettehops

6 ай бұрын

I came to the comments to say the same thing, and I knew it would be a common suggestion.

@brinkee7674

6 ай бұрын

Definitely need bracing front to back. Would really really suck to have that fall on mill. They are also going to want to cover a wall to hang stuff on like blades and tools along with a wind brake Oh and $2k for that is cheap money

@franckherrmannsen7903

6 ай бұрын

you could use steel rope as bracing for the ends

After watching for 5 years I am now totally convinced, these two were put on earth to be together. I have never seen a better team in my 60+ years.

@rsinfelt1

6 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@snellingd1

6 ай бұрын

I agree, I have watched for about 3 yrs! My late husband watched them as he couldn’t get out much and I would set with him and got addicted to them!! I now can’t wait for the next video ❤❤❤❤❤, plus it gives me comfort thinking of the time I spent with my husband watching it!!

@specialladyleemedlin142

3 ай бұрын

I agree they our a wonderful Team, God knows what he doimg, Team work makes the Dream Work ..

I've been a Builder for over 35 years, and have built many buildings of that type. I can honestly say that you all did a great job.

@SimpleLivingAlaska

6 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

I like what you have done with the sawmill shed. The way you two work together is awesome. I would suggest additional bracing (as others have mentioned), in the right wind, that roof is going to generate considerable lift. If you look at an aircraft wing from the tip towards the fuselage you can see the profile of the airfoil (the mechanism the generates lift), looking at your roof from a similar perspective you see the same rough shape. Watching your video, you could see some rocking going on while you were doing the roofing. I and not a hater, I am only trying to offer constructive criticism. PS. the music during the intro took my breath away. Thanks!

You will definitely have to put sway bracing in on both ends...a big bluster of wind will fold your structure to the ground without the end posts having bracing...you can put a 5 x 5 beam in between the end posts at the 7' high level and then put in 45 degree braces into the end posts. Wind blowing has mind blowing force!

@chrislatorre3875

6 ай бұрын

Was going to say the same thing

@MrRiorust

6 ай бұрын

Ditto @@chrislatorre3875

@curiouscat3384

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it appeared to me it was rocking a good bit while they were putting on the roofing.

@k.p.1139

6 ай бұрын

Yep! She did have some sway to her.

@sbane5001

6 ай бұрын

Scary to watch. I think about what if it falls with them under it.

My father built cabins in NH during the 1980's. He said they always used a drawknife to remove all bark from lumber. Says it doesn't weaker the board but actually helps preserve the wood as insects always begin eating wood at the bark. I thought it to be interesting, perhaps you will too. Just fyi. The sawmill shed is going to be very strong. You build well. 👍👍👍

@bane8305

6 ай бұрын

My father said he beat yours up easy

@dickdavidson3616

6 ай бұрын

Yep, definitely strip off the bark.

@proudgrandma138

6 ай бұрын

Wiley thanks for that info!

@thomascallaghan5988

6 ай бұрын

@@bane8305😂😂😂

Your design and construction skills have really developed over the past 5 yrs, and you’ve collected the right tools & equipment for the tasks. I’ll add my vote for bracing the end beams before the winter snows & winds really hit. Very impressive! I never get tired of watching you two build stuff!

Your work ethic is inspiring and it's amazing that the saw mill is literally building it's own home (with a bit of help from you two). Well done! 👏

@josephforgione6207

6 ай бұрын

Great video. I admire your dedication and strong commitment to your project.

You inspire me out of my funks and depression to get household projects done. Thank you. I appreciate you both.

@SimpleLivingAlaska

6 ай бұрын

You can do it! 😁 Thank you ❤

@PrimitiveSkillsnet

6 ай бұрын

I completely agree, a surge of inspiration came to me, a wonderful winter, I admire you two very much

@rowdybroomstick6394

6 ай бұрын

Her big extra smile and happiness in the intro helped my depression as well today too. I'm hoping Eric will run some conduit and mount some boxes for switches and lights, never know when you might need some extra light in your life. Probably only have a Romex with a big plug in for the generator at the bottom of one of the legs, but you never know might be out there after dark.

@frasersgirl4383

6 ай бұрын

I need to think this way too……my husband and I are both dealing with depression and anxiety…..

@shellderp

6 ай бұрын

since I started watching this channel I've gotten way more stuff done around the house

I love that everything you build is bigger than your actual house hehee.

@donnabac

6 ай бұрын

I think they build for need. They have shown they are comfortable with less house. 🙂

@kimglover6968

6 ай бұрын

I live in a tiny house and have had to learn that less truly is better. I've purged so many times and don't go to yard/garage sales very often.

@dinahquillen9380

6 ай бұрын

They are rarely in their house as they are outside , building, gardening, hunting, fishing and processing. The house is the perfect size for sleeping, cooking and keeping Bandit, Bo and Kitty comfortable.

@moco_coco_999

6 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure they’ll plan to do some house expansion at some point. But would imagine that the additions under construction and setting up their gardens / food infrastructure will keep them busy for the next 18 months or so.

@daveklein2826

6 ай бұрын

Hehee?

Having your own sawmill and being able to weld your own hardware is a money saver for you guys. It's a great set up you two are making for yourselves. Beautiful..🥰

"Eeengineer" here - completely agree with the comments on bracing. The swaying shown in the video should never happen - you are risking your structure by not bracing. It all looks really good and you tied it all together very well, so well it sways end to end with everything moving together - needs bracing. I concur with other comments - a wind at the right angle and intensity will take this down, somewhat easily. I hope you take the advice others have given seriously; I'm sure there is ample detailed technical descriptions on the internet of why bracing is needed for this type of rectangular structure, and plenty of pictures to show what can be installed to mitigate the issue. Love your vids, thanks for sharing, and really like the cost comparison at the end.

Awesome build! A small suggestion... perhaps put some bracing on the top of the horizontal shorter side-beams, that link the front and back sides... it will stop the wobbles you had when walking on the roof... and in high wind under snow load. Basically, bracing parallel and stabilising both sides. Mealtimes are so magic... delicious.

@robburri7046

6 ай бұрын

I Agree, I would add more 45's front and back to prevent wobbling.

@kosams

6 ай бұрын

Yes, that would be my only suggestion as we saw when you first moved up there the wind was strong enough to carry away some of your structure. Rooster soup looked yummy.

Young lady, just a little survival tip when using a chop/miter saw. Look at your video at the 5:51 mark. The board is going to the right and you are holding it with your LEFT hand, cross body and operating the saw with your RIGHT hand. Never put anything you do not wish to cut in front of the blade when you are operating it.

You guys have been really working hard the past couple months....so next project should be a day spa - sauna, hot tub, and steam room complex, all off of one central heat source....which you could probably channel into a underfloor heating for part of your living space or greenhouses. Rock on!

Tip from retired military veteran, in extreme cold if you ever need to dig or put a ground rod the ground. Grab a couple cups of rock salt and place exactly on the spot of desire. Let it sit for 8 to 12 hours and the ground will be soft, adding just a bit of warm water will speed up the initial process. I have had to poke the ground to work the salt water mud down every few hours if the ground is frozen deeper than 3 feet. Hope this information helps in the future 👍

Wow, just in time for my first morning cuppa! No licensed contractor could have done a better sawmill building. Thank you Arielle & Eric!

When you include a discussion of your difficulties during a project it makes me appreciate these episodes even more. Play safe and have fun out on the ice this winter. I hope the cabin has held the bears out. 👍🏼

i loved the economics section in the back end of the vid, really puts into perspective how much labor you actually did

One tool that you may consider if the snow is always that light and fluffy is a leaf blower. It is amazing how quick it will move snow off of things, it makes cleaning snow almost fun and easier for this 66 year old.

From looking at the way it moved when you crawled on to it, I would say you need some cross bracing. If you get a hard storm or 2, you might end up seeing it flat next to the concrete pat.. Sorry for language and spelling mistakes, I am not native to English. Love the work you do, and the videos

My BFFs! I LOVE the opening music! Y’all are like fine cheese/wine. You only get better with time. ❤ yall!!! The sawmill shed is looking so good!!!

I bought the I/2 in large bolts with nuts and washers for my deck at Home Depot for $6 or $7 dollars each and after doing about 1/2 my almost a 100 ft by 12 ft to 16 ft cedar deck with pressure treated frame I found the same bolts at the nut and bolt store for around a $1 each if I bought a box of like 50. Unbelievable the mark up !

That notch in your rafter is called a 'bird's mouth'. Incidentally, when cutting 6"-wide boards on your compound sliding miter saw, you should push the saw back as far as it will go, and cut only in a descending manner, not utilizing the slide (that's for wider boards). Using the slide function increases the chances of a kickback on a 'narrow' board. Your roofing nails are 'ringshanks'. Your 1x roofing members are called 'purlins'. Y'all did a great job. Nice looking sawmill shed. Very professional-looking construction. Looks like a $10,000 structure to me.

Your intros are getting better and better. Fantastic wood shed project, and it looks so good.

Arielle & Eric, As a retired building contractor, i am always impressed with your get it done attitude, tenasity, problem solving, and working well together. As novices, you guys ROCK! Aways entertaining to watch and looking forward to the next project. Your Mill is awesome. You would be hard pressed to build that structure in the lower 48 for $2k.❤

I would highly recommend a sheer wall consisting of 3 more posts and bracing across the back. 5/8 plywood (not particle board) for sheer strenth. Fasten plywood to both beam and post. 2½ inch coated deck screws are a must! Same for end walls. Add center posts if your sides are over 6' 5" in. Hope this was helpful.

Thats some Buildiing . I giive that a 10.5 . Really Realy beautiful.

Super enjoyable when you guys craft something in the kitchen while making an out door video.

@907stovecraft8

6 ай бұрын

Don't forget the hurricane ties.

You need to add some of your 45° bracing on your front to back ends to keep the building from racking front to back. Some type of X bracing would be better than the 45° ones...but try and see which work best for you.

@throwback336

6 ай бұрын

Definitely! Other then that needed add on, it looks great. Well done there both of you!!

Eric - Use your leaf blower to quickly and easily clean that dry snow off your framing members rather than a broom.

Great video - well edited and shot. Love to see your enthusiastic sense of accomplishment - well-deserved celebration of teamwork. I see that there has been some comments about cross-bracing and I would certainly encourage that addition to help the rigidity of the structure - including lateral cross bracing. For now, enjoy the winter activities and we'll really look forward to seeing you on the next videos. Well done - now for some of that delicious soup you made!

That is some good looking chicken soup/stew. So nice to see your progress on the shed. Thanks for sharing.

A phenomenal accomplishment! Can't believe you two. You're one hell of a team! Consider add braces to the other side of those front posts (like you did on both sides of the posts in the back) to help prevent that front span from racking. You guys rock!

Great job you guys! And about 750K other people think so too. What a journey these years have been! Excellent content every vid keeps me hooked. Thanks for the ride and hugs to your furries!

What a beautiful project! I never dreamed anyone would build a huge, strong building to cover a personal sawmill. But what a good and very useful building. I think you both worked hard, long hours in the very cold weather to get it done. I would have thought the price would have been a lot higher. Congrats on another project completed as much as you can for right now. See you on your next visit with us.

Thanks for the video Arielle & Eric !!! Very nice job on the saw shed ! I built an open shed and wanted to put some kind of siding on it but wasn't sure what I wanted. One of the cheapest temporary options I could think of was to use canvas drop cloths like a painter might use. It was inexpensive and turned out much better than I had expected. It looks like a canvas wall tent. The canvas has held up well for 3 years. I even used it to make a roll up curtain-like door by using a length of PVC pipe at the bottom. I coiled rope around the ends of the pipe and attached overhead pulleys to roll the canvas door up and let it down. I did use Star brite Waterproofing Spray ($50 / gallon / 400 square feet) which may have helped the canvas last and stay cleaner. The other option I'd thought of was poly greenhouse covering plastic.

You two are full on Builders/carpenters/engineers/designers at this point. Incredible how much you've evolved over the years. It has been exciting to watch every step of the way. So happy for the both of you! Have a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍗😊

Post and beam structure looks great.. adding some ' Bookshelf Girts', simple 2*6 boards layed flat in betwen the posts , will prevent twist on the frame.

I have watched this video in 28 seconds, and I could certify that it is an awesome one.

You two work so well together. Eric, you and Arielle are so multi-talented and compliment each other so well!

Love your channel. My wife and I wanted to do homesteading in Alaska 40 + years ago but life happens and now like watching. Sawmill shed looks great. The only thing I would do is add knee bracing on those two cross braces on the end, nothing to keep it from keeping it from collapsing and damaging sawmill. The way you two work together it would take you no time to cut 4 knee braces and install. The out of pocket would be your lag bolts since you have lumber for the cutting. Better safe then sorry. Keep up the good work. Oh and we are from Oregon to with me retiring as lead millwright from a lumber mill last year. Again Thanks

It always cracks me up to hear people talk about construction and don’t know the terminology 😂. But it looks great guy’s, you should be proud.

You are supposed to use a bird's mouth construction on that type of roof. That doesn't compromise the strength of the 2x6

When you guys were doing the roof sheathing it looked like there was a lot of back and forth movement from front side to back side. Maybe consider putting 45* braces on the side beams on the ends. Just a real concern from this vantage point. The shed is such an amazing project. Congratulations once again on a great job.❤😊

I just finished building a 20 by 24 ft Barn with 9 ft roof, we built our own trusses, they are 2 ft on one side 6 in on the other end for water catchment. It turned out amazing I used 8'x 8' x 12' beams on each corner. The pattern of the trusses was copied from an earthship design in New Mexico. Keep up the good work and joy following you now for about 6 years.😊

@elle-lw1rl

6 ай бұрын

Ops ...should say 8"x 8" square beams @12 foot tall 🤩

@elle-lw1rl

6 ай бұрын

Also the trusses are 20-ft long with no center post, solid as a rock. The design design on our trusses as you have done on your roof consider directing the rain snow runoff into gutters into large catchment barrels.

Your 45’ braces are great.While they do transfer some load,their main function is wind and seismic loading. In fact, you would do well to add 45’s to the solar frame and your side covers on the container. On the side covers you can use 1x6’s and just nail them on the face of the beam and posts. Love watching your vids. You do such a great job. Watching from Ashland,Oregon, 50 miles from Keno!

The knee braces were definitely a "needed" component. Anything you can do to improve the shear resistance is important especially with the exposure that you there.

It looks great, and the satisfaction of knowing you built it yourself has to be immense. I would be proud to have anything that nice on my land! Looking forward to the ice fishing!😊

@SimpleLivingAlaska, Eric & Arielle; First, notching the rafters does not weaken the wood, especially roughsawn timber, to the contrary, those notches strengthen the structural integrity greatly. Second, you need diagonal (wind) bracing on the end walls to prevent racking, which will occur with the saltbox roof that doesn't have equidistant support along the front. FYI, those 'ribbed' nails are ringshank nails, and they hold extremely well. Don't ever use them on something that you think you may take apart in the future, as they are incredibly hard to remove and will damage the wood if you are successful in getting them removed.

That looks sweet! You guys always do an amazing job with every build. You probably saved around 7 grand by just doing it yourself and the labor would have been at least 3 grand. Looks very nice.

All the experience from your other places really shows!! You guys are awesome, cant wait for the next step!

Wow, awesome job. The editing just keeps getting better and better. It really adds depth to all of the beauty and work you all do. Your guys' videos feel like a new style of documentary. Wonderful job, you all.

I Personally think the two of you work really well together. I always enjoy watching the two of you work together. The sawmill shed looks great 👍🙏🕊️🌹🌻🌼☕❤️💜

Great job you guys. You are really going to enjoy having a roof over the sawmill. My two cents, you can never have too many knee braces. I would definitely put knee braces on the side walls to eliminate front to back movement and stress.

I would be a little concerned about the movement visible in several parts of this video i.e. around 22 to 23 minutes. bracing on the ends would fix that.

Great job, the homestead is coming along fabulously. 🎉

I’m so glad you have a sawmill cover now, it’s a great building job and I know you’re proud of it, I am ❤ and congratulations! I’m also so happy that y’all get to take some well deserved down time for what y’all love to do, can’t wait to go on that journey with y’all, see ya then!

Love your sawmill shed, I would like to you do some cross bracing front to back.

Hello Ariel and Eric! I hope you’re staying warm, it looks so cold there and I had 60F today.

@peggyjean5530

6 ай бұрын

In southeastern Alberta, Canada we have nice green grass and 14 Celcius and NO SNOW AT ALL except in the mountains.

@randyjackson4282

6 ай бұрын

Looks great you two are the best !!!

I agree with end braces to prevent racking. I noticed the racking when you were installing the roof. The rest of the structure is great.

Looks fantastic! So cool that you were able to mill the logs used to cover and protect the mil!! Great job, you two.

Super great work guys! Finding an issue and being willing to remove and start over, yeah that shed roof is solid. You guys always do a terrific job on projects. You've inspired me to save and buy a piece of land in the mountains to build a home on.

The sawmill is a rocking'....might wanna get some 45 deg. braces on those side posts as well to firm up the structure. Looks great.

I built a 75" x 75" deck for my tiny home in the North Woods in Wisconsin using green white pine lumber. I treated it with used transmission fluid I got from a service station. It looks a little pink when first applied, but turns to orange then brown. It has preserved it very well. After 3 years it does need another application, but it was a cheap way to go and I've been very pleased with how it turned out.

What a breath of fresh air you two are. So nice to listen to you narrate and discuss your project, in a calm, positive way, with no swearing. Thank you.

Thank you for including cooking for those of us who are not construction minded. 🙂

Thank you for staying safe and always wearing eye protection and boots. I have seen way too many people using saws while in sandals. Love the project and all of this hard work will be enjoyed for many,many years to come.

@daveklein2826

6 ай бұрын

Sandals in Alaska? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Video started with awesome music ended with beautiful content ❤❤

I would add four gussets (each corner) 45 degrees to stop collapse front to back. The 45 degree gussets you have will strengthen left to right but you need support front to back also. Great job, if it is getting end walls you might not need supports.

Hi Ariel and Eric. I am enjoying another one of your awesome videos from sunny Florida on the Space Coast. I really enjoy your building project videos, but my absolute fave is when you guys are cooking up one of your fantastic meals! Stay warm and stay blessed. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. 😊

❤ Happy Sunday! Thanks for the new video. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ❤️

Thanks for the come back and thanks for putting up with me, your friend Todd Arlington WA. 61 years old now.

But what yall have built will last!!! To watch what you two prove people can do is just an inspiration to more than yall know...

Wow! Very impressive work, the bracing looks wonderful.

Just what I needed to end my day. You two always bring a smile to my face with your determination, and your results. Thank you, from Michigan. Happy Thanksgiving to you and the fur babies! God bless you! :)

Absolutely love what you two are doing & always look forward to your building vids. As a lot of people have said already. For your own safety & peace of mind you need cross bracing on the sawmill shed. The way it was shaking just walking on it is bad, 1 good wind & you could be looking for a new sawmill. the weight of that roof would crush it. Good luck in everything you do & thanks for taking us along 👍

I just had to pause after your opening sequence. It was amazing - like a TV show or documentary! Your editing gets better with every video. Love it!

Nice job y’all. The sawmill shed really looks good. Another job well done.

Thank you for sharing, very thankful for y’all making the effort to live this lifestyle and make cool videos for us to enjoy!

The notch (birds mouth) you're putting in those rafters is definitely the way to go. I don't know about anywhere else but it would never pass a framing inspection where I am without those. It lets the weight rest straight down on the supporting member without risk of the twisting you mentioned or even sliding off entirely under the right circumstances. Good job guys

Man that soup looks good. Love the little vid snippets of things that catch your eye… sorta “stop and smell the roses” moments like that shot of the squirrel or snow or icicles or your dogs.

Looks great! Will you guys add more bracing? Adding X bracing between the posts on the front would help get rid of a lot of the sway.. also, running a board under the rafters on an angle would help tie everything together

Your sawmill building looks great! One comment about a shed roof, the rafter notches (upper and lower) should be on the outside. They serve to keep the roof load, EG:snow, from pushing out the walls. But you have pretty good bracing, etc. Love your channel.

That shelter looks bad to the bone!!! you guys are a serious force!! awesome watching you folks work like a team!!

What a great addition. Might need lights or clear roof panel to let light through.

You have become so much more confident in your building abilities and rightly so. You have done an amazing job on this one, in less than perfect conditions, and it also looks great. It must feel so good now to be able to go inside and have a hot shower if you want to after a long weary day. Then you don’t have to climb a ladder to bed! 😅

Its looking great. Love to watch the buildings. My dad was a carpenter and my 27 year old grandaughter is a woodworker who loves to build things.

we're not contractors but woah that structure is SHAKING IN THE WIND!!! 😮😮😮😮 ( different shots @ 22:06 up close & 22:33 far away. 22:54 underneath ). Hope a professional comments . Love these videos

Over the years I have learned, example: green sawn 2X6 true dimensions usually dry out over time to roughly 1 5/8 X 5 1/5. Another tip is to paint the end grain to slow down drying so boards dont check or crack. Hope this helps, it's information that has been passed down and I am just doing the same.👍

I’m surprised that 6 inch rafters at 2’ spacing will work for your snow load. Not questioning you, just surprised.

I can't get over what you two have built. I also love seeing all the suggestions from people in the know to make you guys even better.

I really enjoyed your discussion of cost! It’s something I always wonder about and it was interesting to hear the comparison. Thanks for sharing!

This is 1000x better than my Minecraft sawmill build

You two have done a tremendous job on that shed you deserve all the praise when you take in the conditions you were working in.

You need some X bracing in the 2 end walls as well as in a couple of places on the back, your building is still shaky when you move across the roof

The time-lapse segment in the beginning of this video was very effective. Nice job. 🎥👌

8 days with short daylight is really impressive, looks great!

Add some angle braces on the end walls front to back to stop the flexing of the frame.

My favorite couple hard at work again to get the saw mill roof done before big winter gets there. I know they will do one bang up job as they always do.😊❤👍🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻