In 2021 we purchased a small lot to build our own weekend getaway cabin. We went through several design iterations and ultimately went with a 24'x16' AFrame cabin with a 12' deck. The interior height will be just over 13', so it will only be partially lofted to give it an open feel. The total size will be 400 sqft for the main floor and loft area.
In the first episode of our cabin building series, we delve into the early stages of the building process, from raw land to the framing of the iconic "A's". We start with a blank slate as we clear the land, have it leveled out, and start the foundation. From there, we'll watch as the frame of the cabin takes shape as we rush to get it dried in before the first snowfall.
In addition to the cabin, we'll also be building an outhouse toilet, a necessity in a remote cabin in Alaska. Watch as we show you the steps we took in constructing a sturdy, functional outhouse, from framing to building the daylight roof.
Join us for the first 16 days of work as we bring our Aframe cabin to life.
A special thanks to everyone who helped or made this build possible: Jared, Greyson, Rachel, Michael, Jenna, Quinn, Kala, Kendall, Michael, and Kevin.
Days:
2:55 Day 1 8/29/22 Foundation Pt. 1
4:03 Day 2 8/30/22 Foundation Pt. 2
4:40 Day 3 9/04/22 Temp. Storage / Foundation Beams
6:08 Day 4 9/05/22 Foundation Beams / Deck Frame
7:14 Day 5 9/10/22 Decking
9:20 Day 6 9/15/22 Outhouse Pt. 1
11:20 Day 7 9/16/22 Outhouse Pt. 2
12:56 Day 8 9/17/22 Outhouse Pt. 3
16:20 Day 9 9/18/22 Outhouse Pt. 4
19:43 Day 10 – 9/24/22 Outhouse Pt. 5
21:10 Day 11 – 9/25/22 Outhouse Pt. 6
22:00 Day 12 – 9/26/22 Outhouse Pt. 7 / Deck Stairs
24:37 Day 13 – 9/27/22 Deck Stairs / Outhouse Pt. 8
26:03 Day 14 – 10/1/22 Assembling the A's Pt. 1
29:53 Day 15 – 10/2/22 Assembling the A's Pt. 2
32:40 Day 16 – 10/3/22 Raising the A's
Some of my favorite tools/products that have been crucial in this build:
✔ Cabins & Cottages, Revised/Expanded Edition https://amzn.to/3Snso0u
✔ Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer https://amzn.to/3SqqHzi
✔ DEWALT 20V MAX* 71/4Inch Miter Saw https://amzn.to/4241YUM
✔ DEWALT 20V MAX LED Work Light https://amzn.to/3RYhJrG
✔ LasGoo Laser Level 3x360 https://amzn.to/3S2rllj
Music:
Dusty Decks / Appareled
Rocket Jr / Venice Sun
Chris Shards / Say It Again 2.0
peerless / Smoothie Vibes
bomull / rooibos
oomiee / High on a Ladder
West & Zander / Almannagjá
Roy Edwin Williams / Pride of Pennsylvania
Chill Cole / Free Yourself
Heyson / Takes Two
Sum Wave / Morning Grass
Tape Machines / Illuminated Window
All courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Embark on a captivating offgrid living adventure in Alaska with our AFrame cabin series! Follow along as we build a 24x16 DIY retreat with a partial loft, optimizing 400 square feet of space. Learn the intricacies of offgrid energy solutions, install a durable metal roof for Alaska's weather, and master the art of heating with a wood stove for ultimate comfort in our extreme climate. Subscribe for precise insights, blending rustic charm with modern convenience in this timelapse journey as we create our own Scandinavianinspired Alaskan sanctuary. Your journey to a resilient, offgrid lifestyle starts now!
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