Rookie Builds CABIN POST & BEAM PLATFORM From Scratch Under 10 MINUTES | Start to Finish

After the foundation, time to start building the cabin up, this time-lapse covers months of work building a strong cabin floor platform including posts and beams, floor joists, wind braces and floor sheathing.

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I am Tristan, I am building a 400 SF cabin at the back of my house. I plan on doing it all by myself. I plan on sharing this journey here on Youtube where I will show you every step of the way, all the struggles I run into and everything I will learn from this experience. I will then rent the cabin as a short term rental in hope of covering most, if not, all my house mortgage (House Hacking). Follow me here as this will absolutely be one of a kind journey.

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Content of the video :
00:00 - Post Connection
01:05 - Post & Beams Installation
02:09 - Wind Braces
03:22 - Additional Ties & Plates
03:47 - Finish Braces
03:55 - Floor Joists
05:36 - Rim Bands
06:01 - Blocking
06:26 - More Wind Braces
07:26 - Floor Sheathing
09:07 - Want More ?

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[canchadhandlethat]

It's cool you built something that'll last for generations. Leaving a piece of you behind for others to enjoy. It goes deeper than just building a cabin.

[MattyO_]

I am a licensed structural engineer and it's amazing to see someone build a cabin the right way. Probably the first cabin video I've seen on YouTube where all of the connections are properly done. Well done sir! Even coating the cut ends of your pressure treated lumber is something I very rarely see done in the field.

[blipco]

You can tell he’s a rookie because of his excellent use of waterproofing methods. Professional carpenters never do it so the deck rots away in a few years. Nice job.

[tailwhup]

I can’t believe he did this all in under 10 minutes! impressive to say the least

[sej]

Good video . No wasted footage No unnecessary talking. I could replicate that on watching this video alone.

[george]

See so many cabin builds here on YouTube that literally make me fear for the people expecting to live in them. Usually very under structured and definitely will rot away when water gets in because it wasn't properly protected. It's refreshing to see someone doing it the right way, making sure everything is properly structured and supported. First video of your's I have come across, will watch the rest. Well done!

[rocknu]

Been in construction for a while now and I could make fun or nitpick a few things, but overall it seems like you did your homework and your work is done more properly than many "pros" I have worked with. Good job.

[MiketheBassMan]

Really excellent attention to detail, the kind of work they’re talking about when “if you want it done right you have to do it yourself.” Same reason I like working on my own house, so I can get everything just right, better than it has to be.

[grdelawter]

Great job!
I’m a retired county building inspector and I’ve got to say you did a great job! I’m so tired of seeing such crappy dangerous building on YouTube. It’s refreshing to see it done right!
Everyone says the watch YouTube videos to learn how to do things and I commonly disagree with that because there is so many horrible videos! This one is the best!

[ericyoung]

My garage attic project was much like this, minus the concrete piers. But I too added cross blocking, the urethane adhesive under the T&G OSB, added mylar reflective lining in each rafter bay + airflow channel, and insulation, then framed up knee-walls, added HVAC ducting, and drywalled the interior, etc. Took the temperature in that Texas attic down at least 20 degrees, while recovering 400sf of wasted space.
I too was a rookie / first sizable project like that, and feeling more validated now. Good work.

[albertanasoul]

A rookie doesn't screw in long screws that effortlessly or cut the angled supports so well.
You are very good at what you do no matter how you label yourself. Great work!

[silvergtotwinturbo]

As a deck builder in the UK I thoroughly enjoyed this, wish everything was as quick. My motto is, "If it isn't good enough for me it won't be good enough for the customer" and I'm a fussy so and so. Nice work too.

[danielpineda]

I built an 8x8 shed by myself. And felt like it was a ton for with for one person. This guy is a champ!

[melissacusick]

Man, I love the reenforcement you have added to all the joints. And the hurricane ties. You start the foundation right the home will stand forever. I will have to see what's next to your build and admire your craftsmanship and your attention to the details.

[__tacocat__]

At this rate, the whole cabin will only take about an hour. Not bad! Can get that done and get all the stuff moved in on a Saturday, and still have Sunday to relax

[robertblahnik]

My unc and his boys were popping up cabins in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley California as I was doing both electrical and plumbing. There was 3 of us and all I asked unc was to leave me any opening in the floor big enough for me set my tools so I could easily stand up in the build and get my tools/supplies. So he would always build me a spring loaded crawl space access panel. Being that it was always close to the center of the house, it really saved me time from having to access the crawl space. Most of the wiring I did in the crawl space accept for the lighting, both internal and external.

[PhillTheGreat]

Next time, clamp the 2x beams/joist together before nailing them (as sistering). You want no gaps between then to obtain the friction strength rather than relying on the nail.

[tomhism]

I built mine with 16 guage steel door post studs 4 ft in ground with concrete. This guy did an excellent job.

[drdboiler]

Amazing work. And what an incredible filming/video style as well. “Here’s the work/process steps I’m doing next in detail. Now here’s the timelapse of those steps on the remaining sections.” Interesting, informative, yet not repetitive. Bravo