Basement Excavation - Cabin Project

In this video, Shannon shows you the new excavation for the cabin basement

If you have questions about your home improvement projects, stop by the forum on our website, where Shannon will answer your questions in detail for free.

Video edited by: Shannon

[RICHat]

Had a friend let me use his track-hoe a few days. I learned really quickly an important tip, never using one before. Cut your edges and perimeter first. Keeps from having to stress machine or not being able to scrap edges later. I was digging in a bank appx 10 ft tall by 10 deep and 8 wide for a storm shelter and root cellar. An experienced operator is well worth his pay.

[TNSmitty]

Just saw the rainy #shorts post basement frame pore. Wow you're moving fast, looks huge and terrific already, and yah coffee is great at 10am

[fhumeau]

Thank you Shannon. With the video of your hole I feel more whole.

[aaron]

That's gonna be a nice cabin when it's done. New construction is always just a glorious thing.

[timothycreasy]

It is amazing to watch someone skilled at what they do. And to make it look easy also.
Definitely a work in progress, but taking shape. 👍

[Nordestada]

I live in Texas where basements are not common at all, so this building process will be interesting to see as it progresses and it’s being done properly. I’m exited for you as well!

[terayon]

Super excited to follow your project. Thanks for taking us all along on your journey!

[harrymills]

Shannon I always enjoy hearing you explain the process. I’m excited for you with this new build and look forward to seeing it all progress. Stay safe!

[robmcneill]

Looking forward to following your build.
Many many moons ago I did framing, and wish I had stayed at it, loved that job....

[driqbal]

I'm loving your projects. Keep on going!

[brucemitchell]

I know what you mean by watching an experienced professional work. I saw a track hoe operator grading a crane pad on a industrial site once. There was a couple of laborers with shovels and rakes that just watched him the entire time, there was absolutely nothing that they needed to help with!

[robertadriver]

Like the video, looking forward to the build.

[monsterbash]

It's really interesting to watch a project like this from absolute start to finish. Almost enough slope there to build a walkout facing the lake. Hopefully that clay isn't like in Regina or you may want to consider piles and/or hauling in sand to backfill around the foundation.

[drewpierce]

It's impressive to me that at those depths, no moisture seems to be present despite your proximity to the lake. And here in the US It's required that removed top soil be piled separately from the rest of the dig to be reused on site. Your excavator really did a nice job.

[mikechiodetti]

Watching that track hoe work must have been something special. The operator obviously knew how to do this slowly and correctly! Watching you walk around in that hole shows proof of the work done.
It's gonna be big! Will the new building be for year round use? I don't know any of the building codes for Canada, so hopefully as the build goes on you can explain what building codes are needed and why.
Best of luck with this project, I hope it comes out GREAT!

[truthreigns]

good video, but at first there seems to be some mic problem. but it seems to improve, especially when you are closer to the camera.

[brigittavanaaken]

Should those higher cuts have a batter to prevent collapse?

[babaganoosh]

You gents in Canada have the same rules about frost levels? Here in the states they are sticklers about it depending on where you live

[diggler]

Congrats on breaking ground! Is this BP lake? We have a place in North Grove.

[droberts]

Breaking ground means the project is under way