Building an Off Grid A-Frame Cabin in Alaska - TIMELAPSE - Episode 5
I've been massively behind on compiling the footage for this episode, but we have completed a lot on the A-frame. We frame the partial loft and interior wall to make separate sleeping areas. We add another set of stairs to get to the bathroom faster 🤣🧻. We install the electrical wiring so we can start to close off the walls. We install the insulation, which was a chore to get on site with how much we needed. Finally after months of delayed shipments, we received the windows and were able to put them in!
We hope you enjoy, Thanks for Watching!
Days:
00:27 - Day 31 - Deck Boards
01:52 - Day 32 - Loft & Interior Wall Framing
04:36 - Day 33 - Interior Wall Drywall
06:01 - Day 34 - Stairs Pt. 1
08:04 - Day 35 - Stairs Pt. 2
09:31 - Day 36 - Electrical Pt. 1
11:14 - Day 37 - Electrical Pt. 2
12:13 - Day 38 - Insulation Pt. 1
14:07 - Day 39 - Insulation Pt. 2
15:43 - Day 40 - Front Window
16:16 - Day 41 - Rear Windows
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Some of my favorite tools/products that have been crucial in this build:
✔️ Cabins & Cottages, Revised/Expanded Edition - amzn.to/3Snso0u
✔️ Paslode - Cordless XP Framing Nailer - amzn.to/3SqqHzi
✔️ DEWALT 20V MAX* 7-1/4-Inch Miter Saw - amzn.to/4241YUM
✔️ DEWALT 20V MAX LED Work Light - amzn.to/3RYhJrG
✔️ LasGoo Laser Level 3x360 - amzn.to/3S2rllj
Music:
GUUSTAVV / Relz
STAFFAN CARLÉN / Dusk 'Til Dawn
TAPE MACHINES / Charade (Instrumental Version)
HATAMITSUNAMI / Serpent's Mystery
WEST & ZANDER / Ofelia
MIDNIGHT CYCLER / Mimosa Mist
All courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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Пікірлер: 23
Really love what you doing
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching!
Nice job guys so far,congrats ❤❤❤❤
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 👋👋
Another great episode!
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
King Rafa! I was waiting for your comment - Thanks! 😀😀
I have been really enjoying you build. I often dream of a smaller more rural house with a view. I wish you best of luck.
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, thank you for the kind words. We've been enjoying the cabin a lot, and the thought has crossed our minds about moving out to the cabin full time and living a more simple life. But I think we'd need running water first. 🛁🛁
@kiamashoufi1296
3 ай бұрын
Do you have any ideas about water supply ? BTW, you did a nice job on the cabin. Well done. Love from Iran.
@norsetoalaska
3 ай бұрын
@@kiamashoufi1296 Hello Kia, Thanks for the kind words! There is a small artesian spring in the back of our lot that we could use to gather smaller amounts of water, but we'd have to cut a path through all the overgrowth and brush. More than likely we'll drill a well when we get ready to build a bath house.
@kiamashoufi1296
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your rapid response. I'm learning a lot from your videos and I can't wait to watch the next episodes.
Formidable!
@norsetoalaska
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! 😃🤠
awesome build! thanks for sharing. how did the rockwool stay in the ceiling without failing out?
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! The Rockwool is just pressure fit in the rafter bays. They're slightly oversized for studs on 24" centers so plenty of friction to hold them in place.
If my spouse saw the result, she would said that "it's simple, anybody could build that in a few days".. I've been thinking about changing my roof into a A-frame cabin.. would you mind sharing the dimensions?? please..
@norsetoalaska
Ай бұрын
Hi Marthin, the cabin is 24’x16’x16’ (LxWxH). It's almost 400 sqft with the loft. I'd probably go slightly larger if I built another. 😎
nice job, how has the relationship been with the town/government during the build? I only ask because where I live everything has to be 'up to code', and I cant change so much as a doorknob without the inspector coming down and threatening us with fines/seizures. Sucks but thats how it is in the nanny state of Massachusetts :\
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
It's kind of the wild west up here in these rural areas. As long as you stay on your own land there's not much oversight. Unless you're in an area with a HOA and the CC&Rs that come with that.
What is the sq ft on this cabin. Im thinking about a 500 sqft cabin
@norsetoalaska
3 ай бұрын
This cabin is just under 400 sq ft. - 331 sf on the main level and 67 sf in the loft, for a total of 398 sf. Cheers!
❤😊❤😊❤😊
@norsetoalaska
4 ай бұрын
❤️❤️