Lots of challenges framing out a building not originally built to be insulated, great job so far. Three of my favorite channels , Jesse, Dan, and Andrew.
We're so glad you guys are out there helping Andrew finish up the castle. We know and Andrew knows that it will be done right. Much love & respect to you both.
I remember wondering how and whether Andrew was going to finish off the inside of the container castle. It's a cool build, for sure - and I love the all the angles, the outdoor space, those huge windows... but I couldn't imagine how he would finish it off. He doesn't strike me as the interior decorator type... or even as a finish carpenter, you know? So I'm glad you guys are there for him. I hope he films the spray foaming of this thing... and then the rest of the work to finish off the inside. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Dan & Sheryl, Jesse, and Andrew three hard working and talented individuals. Great “Can do” attitudes. Speaks to another generation. I recall growing up with a father who did anything and everything by himself( and his seven male children. Need a new drive way, no problem. Need a new roof, easy undertaking. Need new concrete steps, no hesitation. That mind set is missing today.
You two work extremely well together! I’ve always said the test of a marriage is putting up one of those Arrow Metal Sheds. We’ve put up 3 in our 47 years, so I guess we’re good!
Three great channels, Dan Wheeler & Sheryl's (aka Mrs. W) Jesse and Andrew. I subscribe to all of them! God bless and take care from your long-time California subscriber.🙏🙌
My son several years ago added a hot air furnace that he tied into his duct system it uses wood or coal in a way that if the wood furnace doesn’t supply enough heat the gas fired hot air furnace kicks in to increase the heat needed it’s in series so if the wood furnace doesn’t supply enough heat the gas furnace automatically kicks in !,
If I was him I would go with "5/8 go board" it's fire rated and is very light and easy to work with. And also has insulation properties too as it's foam board coated in cement
Dan, you and Mrs W did a great job there. CAN YOU STILL HEAR EACH OTHER! Boy, I can see why a guy might prefer working with wood? At least then it's only your tools and the chickens making noises off! Knee pads, a hard hat and some sort of ear protection would seem in order as that tower is only going to be noisier to work in? Andrew C having to face up to the fact that steel isn't a great insulator when it comes to keeping the cold out. And presumably it's going to be even colder at the top of the mountain in his new castle. I loved the original steel structure going up, and I guess the insulation does at least make the castle walls more realistically thick. Should help keep the cannon balls out better!
Andrew should add more receptacles and switches before he closes the wall cavities. Maybe using NAC code as a guideline, the building itself is fireproof less the contents. Run low voltage wire for LED strip light for outside as well as inside computer controlled would be neat.
As always Dan awesome job. Dan and Sheryl, the professionalism you both have with all this, and your carpentery skills, in getting all this the way you want it to look is amazing, but not surprizing , considering your talent. Andrew went from just having a small bedroom heated to now his entire castle heated:-). Wondering how he will have all this heated. Is he thinking of going off grid like his cousin Jesse and you both?? Again, Really enjoyed this video. Appreicated.
I had to chuckle. Although I can see by the lack of slab and construction in front of the separate shop and storage area that this is an older film, I have to recall watching one of Andrew's early videos just after building the castle stating that he didn't need heat in it! I wondered how long that was going to sail. New York isn't Alaska but it still gets damn uncomfortable to always be cold or wrapped in layers of clothing. I figured the first time he had a woman live over that it would rapidly change. It has lasted quite a while although he seems to have moved up to the mountain top property in winter an awful lot. Nothing colder than a steel building. Then no real heat source and no insulation, well it would get old.
Insulating in cold climates you would usually not want metal studs ..they would be freezing cold inside those walls. But if that's what Andrew wants. :)
What he just studts did you use ? I hope a minim from of 20 gauge. Otherwise was when you go to screw your dura. The screws will strip out... Also might want to think about put in bridging in between the studs. It helps stiffen things up... Not sure if relying an insulation to make the walls more Rigid is the way to go... I would definite. Will you do box headers above the doors? And windows, or you may experience sagging.... Hopefully it's helpful not trying to be critical
They make metal stud framing that is wieldable, personally i think he should have just wielded lags bolts to the existing structure. Something to think about for future castle builds.
Powder actuated nailer works good when fastening metal channel to concrete and steel posts instead of all that drilling and using expensive screws (tapcons).
Mrs W you need to tie your hair up out of the way when bending down cutting with that circular saw, if it gets trapped in that gap in the guard it can tear your hair off from your scalp ma’am🥹 David Liverpool UK😳
This is really cool to see! Some life changing advice for concrete drilling, instead of fighting with a regular drill that has a "hammer" mode, get an SDS drill. Drilling into concrete with an SDS is the only way to go, even for tapcons. I use a dewalt 12v SDS for smaller stuff and a 20v for up to about an inch.
I hope to see a proper work table on saw horses working on floor is hard on the back ,no bending over or getting up from floor ,but great work guy wish I was there did that work on many casinos in Las Vegas ,(old guy) jimmy mac ,Las Vegas millwrights!
OLD MAN hear not so good after been in the trade about whole his liFE! this was no match for ya , seen u wit wood can do anything, guess there jesse got his knowledge from ! so happy to see u all work and good at it
Don't drill your tapcon holes in one go. Pull the bit out several times while drilling to remove the dust from the hole. If you don't you'll snap off tapcons all day.
24:44 .. I find when this happens the drill but is wearing down smaller, I just "wallow" the hole open a bit and can get dozens of more holes out of the bit! :)
One thing Andrew overlooked that is going to turn that house into a mold factory that he can't live in is exodermal factor . Once he installed the spray foam the house is going to sweat like a pig inside . He's going to need a air chandler that is designed for 10x's what would normaly needed he's going to need a dehumidifier for each room . IT then will take alot of electricity to run plus air purifucation the expence of filtros changed every week . This is going to make the efficiency upsidedown so far . He could heat and Cool 10 homes of the same size for the cost of this one .
How will the window be framed out? It looks like your framed even with the angle iron holding the glass in. Meaning the wondeboard will need to be ripped out to replace the insulated unit.
Get up early Work like a dog 7 days a week Work 12 to 15 hours ploughing snow days on end. Cut grass deliver fiewood. Life is good if you eat pizza, love dogs , dont smoke and dont swear! Thats how to do it😂😂
