Building our cellar slash storm shelter (B💥mb shelter?)

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This was a big hub that took some time! Here is a very fun video that shows it all in minutes!
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@Keith_Hatter 6 месяцев назад

"Everyone, grab a shovel and do what Joel is doing" has to be the most effective training program to date. 🤣

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Hangs4Fun 9 дней назад

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Great stuff, makes me miss my 60acre farm and when my 3 kids were all younger and at my side helping me on all my crazy projects.

@sandraburke1258 11 дней назад

8' deep Natural Temperature stays 56* all year round. A friend of the family built his whole house Underground, it took a hand size fan to cool it and a candle in winter to heat it. His air vent ran a couple hundred feet out in several directions-all underground as well. Large enough to use as an escape exit. He was a "Tunnel Rat" in Vietnam so this was literally his comfort zone living underground.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 дней назад

Oh man that is a dream!!! I’d do it!

@stevewhitaker1474 2 дня назад

Working your boys, reminds me of my brothers and me being raised on a big cattle ranch. Work and chores every day.

@Singing434 5 дней назад

As a mother of 4 boys, I love watching you and your boys work together! That is how you train a man. It takes a man to train one much less three! Great job Dad! Lucky boys!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 5 дней назад

Yes! Thank you! I’ve got 4 boys and a girl!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@ctech14367 6 месяцев назад

McGie y’all do good work. I’ve noticed a difference in your boys compared to other boys the same age: 1 they work. 2 they work well together. 3 they aren’t looking at their cell phones all the time if they have one.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

You see correctly. My vision was to raise boys that got along well and enjoy work. I knew how to do it and I got exactly what I wanted. I could do an entire series on the subject, but it wouldn’t help much because every parent is different and you have to start the training process very early on.

@banjowoodsman7675 20 дней назад

@@McGieHomesteadAdventuresI really like your vision for your sons, it is greatly needed in our country. May God bless you and yours

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 20 дней назад

@banjowoodsman7675 Thanks brother…. I’m a very blessed man!

@carolewarner101 11 дней назад

I couldn't agree more! That's how we were taught when we were kids. We were raised as an important team member in our family. Even the littles had "important" jobs that contributed to the family productivity. We all knew we were important to the family team and so were expected to carry our load in family activities and upkeep. It made us appreciate what it actually took to get things done, taught us responsibility and the importance of doing a job right the first time, and we had the pride of knowing that we made a meaningful contribution to our family's well-being and prosperity. It also kept us humble and taught us skills that have been directly applicable in our adult lives. Your boys are invaluable collaborators on this job, providing essential manpower and labor for the success of this endeavor, as well as learning valuable skills. Great kids!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 дней назад

@carolewarner101 It’s truly a blessing to have such an upbringing!

@jeffjones4006 28 дней назад

Your raising your boys right, hard work never killed anyone. You can be proud of them.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 28 дней назад

Absolutely!!!

@crosisofborg5524 18 дней назад

Lol hard work has killed countless people. All the same it’s far more rewarding than sitting around expecting others to take care of you.

@lnproductions3159 7 часов назад

The boys did great, good teamwork. Now you can be safe from those tornadoes.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 7 часов назад

Absolutely!!! Thanks!

@dc3898 8 дней назад

My boys LOVE doing these kind of projects with me.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

That’s absolutely awesome!!!

@diegrinder6851 6 дней назад

I still use lessens learned from my dad, every single day.

@albertlockhart590 15 дней назад

Proud to see all them boys outside learning life lessons. Great job guys

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 15 дней назад

Thanks brother, it’s a huge blessing!

@rongray4118 9 дней назад

Teach those young men to use vertical tied rebar in the wall for reinforcement. Of course - you may not have had a great deal of money to install - so I am considering that as well. Great video!! Great Family!!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 9 дней назад

I’m afraid you missed it. Every block cell had rebar

@rongray4118 8 дней назад

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I must have - was looking when you began laying block and didn't see any vert's coming out of the footing/pad... would hate to see the walls collapse in! Thank you for the reply and head's up!

@user-nl9pr5yx5j 8 дней назад

You’re a good daddy and a smart person.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

Thanks!

@clanwatkins 2 дня назад

As a 40+ year veteran of pouring mud, I'd say you should be able to park on top of your cellar just fine😂, liked watching you youguns get it built👍

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 дня назад

Thanks brother!

@user-un9lx4kp6u 5 дней назад

That was very instructive.

@AlexeiTetenov 14 часов назад

19:30 Dip the broom in a bucket of water in between sections to get any loose concrete off the brush.

@ChuckisOutside 6 месяцев назад

You guys are really skilled. Micah I really like the design. You did a great job leading and teaching your sons something they will remember the rest of there lives. 👍👏👏

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I’m always very happy to work with them on these projects!!!

@johnparkhurst825 6 месяцев назад

Man with a vision

@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq 3 дня назад

🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 🤔 I'm happy that you could get that trac ho, When I was young, I helped a friend dig. A basement by hand wheelbarrow at a time. Good memory, but it showed me that I wasn't afraid of work and there wasn't any pay involved either. It was just a good neighbor...

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 3 дня назад

Yes indeed! I dug my first one under my house by hand as well!!! Not easy!

@damaestro119 6 месяцев назад

RU-vid recommended one of your videos this past weekend, I have been hooked since. You have one of the better all around homesteading channels. Keep up the good work!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you! We’re just blowing and going!😂

@leobaltz2057 6 месяцев назад

You never cease to amaze me!! What an incredible homestead you have built!!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much brother! I’m very excited about this!

@judyleblanc8376 10 дней назад

I am amazing, boys. It is nice to see boys work as young men. They will grow up to be great men. God Bless

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 10 дней назад

You are so kind thanks!

@carolewarner101 12 дней назад

Wow boys, hell of a job! Y'all make a great team. That thing is built like a tank, and with all that good drainage you put in you shouldn't have trouble with water getting in and hanging around. Going to all that trouble, I think I woulda made that cellar a little bigger so y'all would have more room in the event of having to all be crammed in there during a tornado. What with four boys (all practically men), you and your wife (not to mention all your root vegetables!), it's gonna be a tight squeeze; especially if the storm lasts very long. But I guess if everybody lives, it's big enough right?! 😅 I really love your idea of stacking functions by putting the spring house on top. What a great idea to keep your root vegetables cool while keeping your foot print small. The roof overhang will also further minimize water getting to the sides of the cellar. Also a great idea to use the left-over concrete to make the slab for the stove. You really thought it all out. Can't wait to see everything all finished up!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 12 дней назад

Thanks so much! It’s a work in progress!!!

@dustinjohnson7191 19 дней назад

Thanks Buddy. I'm a home inspector and live in Oklahoma this is nearly exactly what I was thinking about building one myself. These tornadoes are out of control

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 19 дней назад

I do believe this is a great design! Thanks!

@Adrian.Hdz88 18 дней назад

@dustinjohnson7191 Im in east Texas Mineola Area been here 4 years seems like the weather just keeps getting worse here. I think it’s time to build one myself . Stay safe out there .

@Adrian.Hdz88 18 дней назад

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Nice work man

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 18 дней назад

Thanks brother!

@user-iv4dv3we8z 18 дней назад

good job mixxen the mud guys, brings back memories.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 18 дней назад

Yes indeed!

@denniscarreno5882 21 день назад

Beautiful work! Greetings from down under Australia….stay safe!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 21 день назад

Thanks, you too!

@noneyabeeswax3200 14 дней назад

Great looking project buddy and love to see them kids working much respect.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 14 дней назад

We’re very excited about it too!

@reavisstockard2994 6 месяцев назад

Hey Y’all , Man this is the best root cellar idea I’ve ever seen! Good job ! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest !

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I can’t imagine it not working well!

@kgraydakota 4 дня назад

Great project, and nice video! I have a utility trailer about the same size as yours. I put a Harbor Freight truck bed cargo unloader on it. To unload, you just turn a hand crank and it rolls up the heavy duty tarp.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 4 дня назад

That’s brilliant!

@patriot1182 13 дней назад

Osha would be upset you have no trench box! LOL Great job!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 13 дней назад

I imagine you are right! Oh well!😂😂😂

@williamh192 2 часа назад

Great vid men ! Would have added a 2nd escape hatch though . And in a perfect world some sort of electricity , and cooking and sleeping comfort , just in case the SHTF moment . But overall great job ! And yes I mean/t men ! They're your boy's but you dad , are making good men ! Their close to graduating , but only you know when they get that baton .

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Час назад

Great point! They’re great working fellas!!!

@Jb-uy5zx 7 дней назад

Looks good.

@Sugarloafhomestead 6 месяцев назад

Those boys have an amazing work ethic and learning some valuable skills for later in life when they get out on there own

@stevehoover16 6 месяцев назад

Look like an awesome job you guys are all working hard congratulations on 50K

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@JimmyOverstreet 6 месяцев назад

That was a very interesting video. Excited to see the next step of the build. Great bunch of help you have there helping. I absolutely love projects like this.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you! We’re chomping at the bit to get back on it!

@rogerxxxxxxx 15 дней назад

Probably should have done at least a 4-6 inch vent. Six inch vent for a two story house with dryer/wood stove was seemingly OK, providing enough make-up air, but I was also using a small electric pipe vent for forcing air, rather than using natural air pressure. Also need to account for pipe bends, requiring increasing the diameter for each bend. A vent pipe for only a storm shelter or food storage, probably OK for having it nearby, but for a safety shelter, usually vent pipe's egresses are usually located a good distance away. Glad you have a good storm/food storage shelter though! Better off than I! Love the rebar engineering. Good luck if somebody ever tries finding a weak spot!

@joekocher544 5 месяцев назад

Here I have been complaining about not seeing this one all the way and now I have, great job!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@brianstout4362 6 месяцев назад

You and the boys done a great job Pappy!!! 🙂🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much brother!

@tennesseelockpicking8803 6 месяцев назад

I've thought about digging a little one in the bank off the old road behind the house. Because if a tornado came we would be the first to get blown away 😂

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

That would be a great little location!

@greenwolf401 16 дней назад

Looking forward to seeing updates and progress. 😊

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 16 дней назад

I’m hoping to get on it this year!

@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693 6 месяцев назад

Very nice work! I think that spring house will be awesome for you. You folks have a good day.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

I think so too! I’m so excited to have it finished!!!

@robertheinken4838 6 месяцев назад

Great work sir! I really enjoy all the videos!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it!

@AlexHernandez-ml7we 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing the construction of your storm shelter.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 месяца назад

Our pleasure!

@PawPawMountain 6 месяцев назад

Nice work, can hardly wait to see the cooling system flowing, great idea.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

You and me both!

@steveashworth6707 День назад

Great job!.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures День назад

Thanks!

@philnorris3507 6 месяцев назад

Impressive design and implementation, you are doing a good job there. Great experience for your boys too, excellent teamwork.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@williamwhite1596 6 месяцев назад

That's a good informative video ! God Bless !!!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@AlexeiTetenov 14 часов назад

16:25 The only thing missing was a vibration tool to eliminate any air pockets.

@janekkwiatkowski5703 4 дня назад

Good work.This shelter must be near home.Sometimes if tornado is coming you have one minute to evacuation.For example.Short time.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 3 дня назад

Yes, you are right

@rondavis191 10 дней назад

i started to say not bad fer a swamp guinny till i seen you sweep finish that concrete, lol . lol..

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 9 дней назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@deca12351 2 дня назад

Great video !!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures День назад

Thanks!

@jamesdmagness 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Enjoyed watching the construction procedures y'all took and loved seeing y'all work together like a well oiled machine! Can't get a better crew than that. Look forward to more videos like this one.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@spitfirered 6 месяцев назад

Great Job Guys, Excellent Work👍👍💯💯❤❤👏👏

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Wendy!

@fredbecker607 11 дней назад

The metal sheeting under the ceilings seems like a good idea when built. That is how the built our storm shelter. 30 years later, the metal is almost rusted through. Small hole now but growing. Hopefully, i am long gone before it fall in.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 дней назад

Yes, but this metal has a lifetime warranty against rust. I just used it to give a nice white ceiling underneath on the inside.

@nicolec7290 6 дней назад

Always use galvanized. It will never rust.

@newdogatplay 6 месяцев назад

50000 subs congratulations mica and crew

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@jimmygraham5693 24 дня назад

Very enjoyable video, first time watching and subscribed. Looking forward to watching all your past videos.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 24 дня назад

Welcome! I believe you are in for a treat!

@vernbruyere9141 6 месяцев назад

Nice That will hold em off.Your a smart man Mcgie

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

I guess we’ll see 🙂

@eweandmeranch4024 6 месяцев назад

Nice job! I saw a cool idea for ditch drain materials on another channel. Was too use highway guard rail layed down to carry water downhill.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Cool idea!

@donvincent895 6 месяцев назад

WoW never realized how much work went into the lower section!!! Looks like a very well thought through project.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Yes indeed! Probably three or four times more work than the top!

@donvincent895 6 месяцев назад

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures speaking of the top when will that video hit?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

I’m working away from home this week so probably be a while 😂😳😳😳

@donvincent895 6 месяцев назад

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures look forward to it

@rockyanish6795 6 месяцев назад

Sweet shelter Mcgie. Love your videos Everyone needs a underground bunker.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely agreed!

@StubbsMillingCo. 6 месяцев назад

Looks good McGie!!!! Done concrete a few times. We stay away from it😂 watched my dad pour concrete when I was kid. He tells us every day “boy don’t you ever go into concrete! Find something else if it comes to that!” I agree!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

I heartily agree with this!😂😂😂

@jefferybraswell2295 4 месяца назад

Good job guys I was in construction for years and poured A lot of concrete 🤙🏻🤠🙏🏼

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 4 месяца назад

5000 psi is pretty tough stuff!😂

@Shaw.77 6 месяцев назад

Good job. From East Tennessee

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! I’m in middle Tennessee

@djtoutdoors3930 17 дней назад

Good job.. you gave me a blueprint for my cellar/shelter

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 17 дней назад

Great! It’s a great way to get safe!!

@cheryllewis-battles7664 12 дней назад

nicely done

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 12 дней назад

Thanks!

@Spahija42 8 дней назад

Just watched this video. Subscribed and looked through all your other videos. You're killing me I can't find the build you did on top of the roof! I need the saga to continue!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

You’ll have to be patient! I haven’t built it yet!😂😂😂

@Spahija42 7 дней назад

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures That's good I didn't miss it then! I put my alerts on so I'll know when you post the video of y'all doing it. Loving your stuff.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 дней назад

Awesome!

@charlessavoie2367 5 месяцев назад

A supreme family model of self sufficiency you are impressed or you are unconscious.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 5 месяцев назад

Wow that’s a great compliment!

@Jared-Brubaker 3 месяца назад

I didn’t know you could dry stack block like that, block laying has been keeping me from doing a project but now I know 😁

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 3 месяца назад

It works as long as it doesn’t work!😎

@AaricHale 6 месяцев назад

That's so awesome ! I bet you felt like a big kid playing in a sand box running that excavator lol . The way stuff has been going that's a bunker in location when it goes off . Thanks for sharing and have a great day !

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

You got that right! I’d love to dig another hole like that!😂😂😂

@DavidJones-smiley 6 месяцев назад

You are funny and smart so I subscribe ! Great job

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard!😂

@lyleminyard2308 6 месяцев назад

Make the sign say TANK parking only😂😂😂😂😂😂 great job man! Again!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂 that would be awesome!!!😂😂😂

@9realitycheck9 5 дней назад

Good job..

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 5 дней назад

Thanks!

@MDC2020 11 дней назад

I didnt notice if you had any rebarb coming from the floor slab up into the wall. Maybe i missed it?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 дней назад

Yes it’s there

@bduncan9724 6 месяцев назад

Good work...looks awesome

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! We are very excited about this!

@GreggRobinson-rb3xy 18 дней назад

No objections, good work and helpful boys. I remember when drivers use to help float. One suggestion though, to save your back and arms and eliminate rock pockets try using a concrete vibrator.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 17 дней назад

I enquired about one but no one around here has one. I found out a way to Southern engineer one though!

@mattdg1981 20 дней назад

5he top of that damn thing is gonna be incredibly strong. Strong enough to park the concrete truck on. When using that much steel you want to vibrate the crap outta it to make sure it all settles properly and doesn't have any air gaps in it.

@CampDogOutdoors 6 месяцев назад

Wow! Amazing

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

I’m pretty excited about this!

@duncand5148 6 месяцев назад

Bro. Micah I am a hard man to impress. Really I am. But I am very much impressed. Can’t wait to see this come into full fruition.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

I appreciate that! I’m very excited about this project and I’m really chomping at the bit to get back on it!!!

@duncand5148 6 месяцев назад

Quit the chomping and bite down on the bit already.Like I said before, the suspense is killing me/us.. 🤣🤣🤣 Question: Is this idea a first or a modification of an existing plan? Either way it’s absolutely ingenious. Love anything with a dual purpose.

@MDC2020 11 дней назад

Did you ever make a video explaining how you did the concrete ceiling? I'm building tornado shelter similar to yours.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 дней назад

This is the video showing how I did the ceiling

@fredbecker607 11 дней назад

Think hard about some way to protect the metal sheeting. Mine is rotting or rusting out.

@DeusVolo 7 дней назад

Just found the channel and I subscribed!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 7 дней назад

Welcome aboard!

@fldays6798 6 месяцев назад

It's going to last a life ⌚ time and you built it 23minutes 😅😅😅😅great stuff thanks for sharing keep the cameras rolling from Florida

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

It’s amazing what a little editing can do!😂😂😂

@SmokyMountainBlessed 13 дней назад

very nice, I am sharing this out

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 12 дней назад

Awesome, thank you!

@terrybeazley7414 6 месяцев назад

Very very awesome

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot 😊

@rmlestes 8 дней назад

Thanks

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

Welcome!

@lesterhertel2945 6 месяцев назад

Another very interesting video Thank you 😊😊😊😊😊

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Thanks again!

@jake22-1 5 дней назад

Love it

@RonRay 8 дней назад

All you need now is a still on the concrete slab and cold water running through it! :)

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

😂😂😂

@user-zs6to9sk9l 8 дней назад

Filling the core of each block would of been better if you use a piece of rebar and go up and down each core to ensure the concrete doesn't stop from reaching the bottom of each course of blocks. This also vibrates the concrete and ensures you have no air pockets that can collect moister and end up cracking the block and concrete when it gets to freezing temperatures. Not putting mortar in between the masonry blocks leaves a space for water to come in. Its a good thing you put some kind of flashing around the outside of the block walls. If any water gets between the flashing and the block, the water will seep into the building. Plenty of rebar in roof but repair should be surrounded by at least 2-3 inches of concrete all around in order to be effective. Looks like you just laid the rebar on the ground of the floor and on top of the tin metal of the roof. This will expose the rebar to moisture and will start rusting very quickly since concrete can absorb water. Good try but keep an eye on the cellar so it doesn't cave in with someone in it.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

The rebar is continuous from the floor up inside every block bent 90° over the ceiling and back down the block on the other side. It’s poured monolithically.

@carltonmills2681 11 дней назад

Great video! So refreshing to see young folk building things instead of playing video games.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s absolutely wonderful!!! In order to get teenagers like this, they must be allowed to help when they’re too young to actually help much…….. but they need to feel included! It’s been a pleasure watching them grow into extremely successful young people!

@michaelbalch9669 9 дней назад

A grid of 1/2 inch rebar wire ties at all intersections, where is the rebar in your block wall and what ties your floor, walls and cap to each other?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

You obviously looked away at the wrong time….. I don’t waste time making videos longer than necessary, if you’re not going to pay attention, shut up!

@JarredSutherland 22 дня назад

I need to do this at our property, we need a place to run on our property from the bad storms we get several times a year now.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 22 дня назад

It’s a great idea to have something like this!

@HardearnedAcresHomestead-qk3wk 17 дней назад

Left some space next to my homebuild on the homestead to put in a shelter. Looking forward to getting there for my last military move this week. Come check us out.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 17 дней назад

Awesome!

@robertlathe2165 9 дней назад

I just discovered your YT channel; liked it so much I subscribed. Onward and upward (or in this particular case: downward. LOL.)

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

Welcome aboard! We’re looking up as we’re going down!!! In many ways!!!😂😂😂

@brucemartini2288 8 дней назад

Doug is great name for a ditch🤣🤣🤣

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 8 дней назад

😂😂😂

@iwantosavemoney 17 дней назад

Use a tin horn that is like 10 feet round easy fast and fairly cheap

@6969smurfy 16 дней назад

I’m not understanding what’s going on with the water lines? Did you mention what is going on top, you said drainage and fill? Thanks, Murf

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 16 дней назад

Yes it’s going to be an old fashioned spring house!

@Mike-yl6hs 23 дня назад

YOU HAVE SOME GREAT HELP!!! m

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 23 дня назад

Yes indeed!!

@kayashmore4296 20 дней назад

It looked like you just stacked the blocks for the wall? You didn't cement them together you just filled the blocks with cement? If so, I have never seen anyone do that before. I saw something on the exterior was it tarred or foamboard insulation? I stopped at your site because it looked different from anyone elses. Stay safe. I love seeing the family all as helpers. God bless you all.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 20 дней назад

Yes, indeed, we dry stacked the block, and then we put rebar all the way across the top and down both sides in one piece. We definitely poured the concrete in a solid piece from the floor, and over the top and back down the other side.

@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 26 дней назад

Awesome way to keep You & your food safe ! Great to have nice spring water close by, We can't live without water , Pretty cool i think you did ok with the rebar lol ! Nice to have some big boys to help makes it so much faster :)

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 26 дней назад

Thanks! We had fun with this one!!!

@audramckinney Месяц назад

Did you just you mortar for the bottom row and then dry stack?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Месяц назад

Yes.

@Bigmac-cy3kd 9 дней назад

I do have a question, as I will soon build one of these myself. I didnt notice what is holding the cement blocks together? No mortor?

@Bigmac-cy3kd 9 дней назад

How are the walls held together?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 9 дней назад

The first run is bonded to the floor with mortar and there are 3 rebar pins holding each wall to the floor as well. The roof and walls were then poured monolithically so it’s all one continuous piece of concrete (5000 psi) with the rebar extending from the floor up the wall inside the block, across the ceiling and back down the opposite side wall in one piece. Each and every block cell has rebar and as you can see multiple sizes and configurations of rebar are in the actual ceiling.

@wandapadgett9492 6 месяцев назад

Why did you broom the concrete great video

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 6 месяцев назад

Because it’s gonna be a damp room and we need traction.