Our Off-Grid House Is Getting "Greener" | Zip Sheathing Installation

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Hi! We are Justin and Lil, plus four kids and one on the way. We are turning our 18 acres of raw land into a beautiful homestead and building our Off-Grid house by hand. Hit Subscribe to get weekly updates, and if you're new, check out our Playlist to catch up on our journey. Thanks for joining us!
In this video, our off grid house gets even "greener" with the beginning of our Zip sheathing system installation for the exterior walls. Justin begins to work on the wall sheathing, but Lil is taking it easy since she is pregnant. Without The Muscle, raising the zip sheathing boards starts out as a bit of a challenge for Justin; However, he is not beaten by the challenge of single-handedly installing the Zip sheathing. Being the clever engineer, he develops a plan involving 2x4 pieces, clamps, and sheer strength of will. This allows him to seal the house in like a tomb, one 9 foot sheath at a time.
The 9 foot Zip sheathing boards fit perfectly between the rim joists and the top plates.
The Dewalt nail gun continues to misfire, thanks to a mix-up at the local hardware store. Off brand nails are not as bad as Dewalt, but they are definitely not as good as Paslode nails. Despite the minor setbacks, installing the exterior wall Zip sheathing goes pretty quickly. It's all in a day's work on the Wild Berry Woods Off Grid Homestead.
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@annaschmanna1 2 месяца назад

Slow and steady wins the race 🐇 🐢 👍

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Amen 🙏

@phuongvo3051 2 месяца назад

I know first trimester always hard but it’ll goes by fast , I hope you feel better soon , I’m just enjoying watching your channel , the cats are so cute , stay cool

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us for this week's update 😀

@lilliedavis3102 2 месяца назад

Love watching the build of your home.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us for this week's update 😊

@andreasbehncke2716 2 месяца назад

Congratulations for the mother and father that the baby thrives well... you are doing a great job. Keep it up... 👍👍🫶

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us this week ❤️

@carolscountry410 2 месяца назад

Looking good yaw! Congratulations on PG! Tip on ants: sprinkle coffee grounds on the bed. They eat and they die. Works better than poison.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks ❤️ that is an interesting tip for ants!

@timmikesell7 2 месяца назад

Congrats on the coming little one! Funny, sounds like Justin’s accent is more pronounced today.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks! Haha, maybe the heat brings out his native Floridian 😆

@Vinny-i8o 2 месяца назад

Looks great will done 🙏😊

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks! 😊

@stephenkennedy7931 2 месяца назад

It's looking good God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks Stephen, God bless you um Canada 🙏

@roberthughes2665 2 месяца назад

Half of it sheathed. Woohoo. People can do a lot by themselves with thought and care to using helper devices like clamps and wood block screwed in place. Can't wait to watch the trusses going on. That will be tricky by yourself.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Guess you'll have to come back to find out!

@suenorton873 2 месяца назад

Sorry forgot, congratulations on the new baby. Justin you did agreàt job working with the boys. 😊. Stay cool everyone

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks! We are staying as cool as possible 😎

@paulharbron5235 2 месяца назад

Hey folks, thanks for the next installment. Hope you're all ok and that Lil is doing well. Getting the sheathing up makes a real change to the build progress, looks like you did a good job measuring your framing centres. Enjoyed the narration style of this. Not going to make any more comments on the nail gun this time 🤣🤣Sure there'll be a roof soon enough! Take care in the heat and stay safe all!

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Hey Paul, thanks for joining us this week for the latest update 😀 yes, the nail gun is getting old, but those things are expensive and at this point I'm making do with what I have for now. Family is doing well, thanks!

@Cuz789 2 месяца назад

Justin, You seem like the most even keeled guy on the planet. Congratulations to you guys on your growing family. Your work ethic is something that is seldom seen today. Great job on the sheathing but just a question, I thought the Zip system panels had to be staggered, is that not a requirement but a suggestion? Best of luck!

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Hey there, thanks for joining us 😊 That is a great question! No need on the 8' walls, since the panels reached all the way from the bottom to top. I did stagger them for the second row on the 10' wall section, so I think we are on the same page 😀

@HellTriX 2 месяца назад

ZIP System exterior sheathing panels are designed to have a gap between them to allow for panel expansion and contraction. This gap is typically 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) and is recommended to be maintained to ensure proper installation and performance of the system. According to the installation instructions, it is important to maintain a 1/8-inch gap when coupling the butt seams to allow for panel expansion. This gap is designed to accommodate the natural movement of the panels due to temperature and humidity changes.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Hi there, yessir, I've got a copy of the installation instructions saved to my phone 😆

@HellTriX 2 месяца назад

@@DIY_or_DIE Great to hear :D Ya'll are making fast progress lately, good work!

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks! Looking forward to starting on the roof 😀

@ervintaylor6508 2 месяца назад

You guys are doing a great job if there's a Milwaukee rep out there watching this you need to send this man a new nail gun

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks ❤️ haha, that's probably the only way I would go red at this point 😆

@paulchereshkoff6278 2 месяца назад

Well You have come a long way, but you should run the zip sheets the other way

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks, but I just followed the Zip Sheathing instructions 🤷‍♂️

@juwe9516 2 месяца назад

The miss, is not playing house no more... You're on your own lifting the lumbers, sawing, and hard graft.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Yessir, sure will be interesting to see how we handle all that by ourselves!

@keithlarson2635 2 месяца назад

It looks great on what you have done on the framing. A question I have is, aren't you loosing a lot of strength by sheathing it vertically rather than horizontally?

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Keith, from everything I've read, including the Zip sheathing manufacturers instructions, vertical is the recommended position. That being said, I know many other people do horizontal no problem 🤷‍♂️

@theodorehowe2262 2 месяца назад

To start with Congratulations on your new addition to the family. Great progress on the walls ❤❤❤

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks ❤️ 😊

@billelsener6192 2 месяца назад

I’m happy for all y’all. I love the way you involve you children in establishing you homestead. I also love the way mommy watches the 4 walking children, cares for the precious miracle in the womb and helps where and when she can. Lord Jesus, bless and protect all 6 and continue to flow your wisdom to them in all of their endeavors to establish the homestead you have granted them upon your earth. In Christ’s Holy Name, Amen. 😢

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Bill, thanks for the kind words and prayers! God bless you 🙏 we appreciate your support 😊

@axelruntschke 2 месяца назад

Be sure to leave a 1/8th inch gap between panels to allow for expansion and contraction.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Yessir, the long edges come pre-gapped, so just have to worry about the short edges.

@axelruntschke 2 месяца назад

@@DIY_or_DIE can you explain how they come pre- gapped?

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Yes, they make the panels so the long edge has this little bit in the center that sticks out about 1/16". When you butt the panels against each other (long side) they are "self gapping" ~1/8".

@morgansword 2 месяца назад

Sadly kids don't come already big enough to be help, but its sure fun making them/LOL. I am seventy five and live in alaska, memories of my own house that I built by myself and not knowing anything about carpentry was the making of sad looking walls. I did not know about crowning the lumber so waves on the wall were quite disturbing... I made it work but a hard lesson in building a shanty

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

That is so cool that you built your own house! Doing is the best way to learn 😅 what made you decide to build your own house, and in Alaska???

@morgansword 2 месяца назад

@@DIY_or_DIE I was running from a bad marriage and saw alaska as a place far from my ex. Bad experience but time does heal all wounds. Loved alaska from the get go as it was wild when I got here. It was funny as many of us had a problem, some men would hide in the woods when a plane flew over where we worked in the southeast alaska islands. Later moved to central alaska and found the weather so very agreeable and just never lacked for work as mechanics are never out of work. Later found myself a lady who was a alaskan lady and made this home.. My first place was in Washington state where I got home from Nam and so just not really to settle down. Long story short as most don't like a whinny sad story but its all good. Alaska is a place where anyone can succeed if they try. I know things have slowed down everywhere but building homes seem to always be needed as well and so for the most part a man can find work in that trade. I can not speak for now times as I am retired. When I go out to the hospitals though, I always see new places being built

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your service, and for sharing your story! Glad things worked out for you in Alaska! We've seen a few other channels in Alaska, and it always looks beautiful.

@kevink2831 2 месяца назад

Hi Justin, Hi Lil, Congratulations for the new addition to your family, I hope all goes well for you. You really are getting on with the build and making a good job of it, I hope you have a good week and I look forward to seeing you all next time, take care and best wishes to all..

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks Kevin! ❤️

@loucinci3922 2 месяца назад

Two walls down. Nice job. So smart to work on the shade side.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks Lou, getting close to roof time 😊

@donniebaughman5873 2 месяца назад

Hello Justin and Lil, making great progress, starting to look more complete with the zip siding up, great product! Keep up the good work, and can't wait till the next video, take care, God Bless.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Donnie, Thanks for joining us for this week's update 😀

@andrewpowell6457 2 месяца назад

Well done Justin, I hope the kiddos are bringing you water to drink.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks Andrew! Of course, they do a great job helping out with things like that 😊

@carnaud 2 месяца назад

Roof roof roof!!!! Almost time for a roof!!!!!!! Yay!!! 🏠🥳🎉

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

So close! Planning out the last details for the rafters 😅

@RickMatheny-yi4pg 2 месяца назад

Sister and brother, you are amazing👍, doing this home build without any outside help. As I have said, if we were closer I would love to give you some help. God bless your family.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks! We make it work, and God continues to provide us a path forward.

@curtisbartle4381 2 месяца назад

Your A Good Man

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us for this week's update 😀

@gdunton1 2 месяца назад

Will there be strength in the siding in case of wind? Normally I see a staggered horizontal building. Love your effort, enthusiasm, and family life. Blessings from your friend in Virginia.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Yes, the sheathing will be enough to protect from wind shear. That is why we decided to add the sheathing before moving on to the roof.

@ChrisCarlson-o2i 2 месяца назад

I've found success with Grip Rite nails. Down to maybe every couple of hundred nails before a jam.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Very good, thanks for sharing!

@rhondabrown2269 2 месяца назад

Wow! You are doing great. Coming along fast. 😊

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us 😊

@HermanCramer-bp4ls 2 месяца назад

You are the hardest worker. Great job. Love the videos. ❤

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us for this week's update 😀

@alvarosergiopintodefigueir3987 2 месяца назад

Tu és jovem e tens muita agilidade ainda , mas testar a estabilidade de uma escada estando em cima dela é uma temeridade.

@eddieandjulieklysz458 2 месяца назад

My girl is 6 1/2 money pregnant and helping hubby build.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

That is wonderful, Congratulations to her, and you all as well! As you know, pregnancy hits everyone differently 🙂 God bless her and that new Baby 🙏

@waderue 2 месяца назад

hey remember to wet a towel down and ware it around your neck to help keep cooler as work in heat and remember drink lots of water

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

👍 hydration is key in this southern heat! Good thinking with the wet towel ❤️

@Dag12324 2 месяца назад

everyone has their favorite tool and after 36 years at it mine is Makita 😂 😂

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

😂😂

@craigfallon8340 2 месяца назад

👍👍👍👍👍👍

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us for this week's update 😀

@ShadowMoonFarms 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us 😊

@daysiduck7945 2 месяца назад

Eine Baustelle ist aber kein Kinderspielplatz ;-)

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Don't worry, we don't let them do anything we think is unsafe. There is a reason Lil is not always able to help me out, and it's usually because she is supervising the little ones!

@TheMadManPlace 2 месяца назад

It is strange how every episode it looks like not too much progress is happening an then it goes from a stick framework to looking very much like a house. Congratulations on he progress. Looking forward to the roof raising episode, that's going to be a doozy.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

That's how we feel! Thank you!

@up2uup2u 2 месяца назад

👍

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

❤️

@keithcox255 2 месяца назад

Why don't you try lightly coating your nails with some 3 in one oil before you load your nail gun. And a little dishwashing liquid helps sink regular nails really fast. Just put a little in your nail pouch and go.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip 👍

@dwaynefahrmeier812 2 месяца назад

I would call Dewitt to explain your situation. When they know you are on RU-vid, they will gladly help. No company that has exposure to TV will want that shown every week.they should do what they can to make it good for your TV fans. .

@mnblkjh6757 2 месяца назад

👍🙂

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

😊

@pappys-tinkering 2 месяца назад

I think you are going to need to invest in pump jacks. I wish I lived closer I'd loan you some.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

What would we use the pump Jack's for?

@pappys-tinkering 2 месяца назад

@@DIY_or_DIE It is a lot easier putting windows in and doing the siding, soffit, gutters lots of stuff. I run the first few rows of roofing from pump jacks. Having a walkable platform makes things a lot easier.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Nice, they look super handy! Thanks for the tip 👍

@dougshaw9701 2 месяца назад

you check your top plates for straight and square?

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

We are good to go, sir 😀

@shawnsourk2448 2 месяца назад

Do you have to tape the seams?

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Of course! Will do after all the boards are up.

@JohnWick-xz9tc 2 месяца назад

get a air nailer and a battery air compressor

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

I have one 😀 just hasn't been bad enough to get it out and wrap myself up with cords and hoses yet...

@JoseMartinez-lc6wv 2 месяца назад

WHAT NAME DID YOU GIVE TO THE KITTENS THAT WERE BORN?

@paulmonk7820 2 месяца назад

Has Dewalt offered to help you solve the problem? 😮

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Hah, no, but maybe they will in the future? 🤷‍♂️ or maybe red company will offer to replace all my tools with their system 😆

@paulmonk7820 2 месяца назад

@DIY_or_DIE Thanks. I just did a RU-vid search on Dewalt nailer jamming, and there was an avalanche of videos, some claiming to fix the problem. There may be some specific to yours, I hope. Enjoying your progress, looking for more.

@paulmonk7820 2 месяца назад

If you don't mind, what is the model of your nailgun? 😮

@sshaw9046 2 месяца назад

I wish you at least one person who could help you occasionally

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Hey there, thanks for sending us positive wishes 😊 we do have some people we could call upon if we really get in a bind, but those people have lives and families too 😀

@henryheinrich6581 2 месяца назад

😇👍👍👍👍👍🙏🤳

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

🙏❤️

@mortenmyhrmoen7592 2 месяца назад

🇳🇴👍👍👌

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

❤️

@margarita8442 2 месяца назад

should do roof first darlinks

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Don't worry, we will be starting roof soon 😀

@margarita8442 2 месяца назад

@@DIY_or_DIE superba !!!

@JovinaRai 2 месяца назад

Hello Beautiful Couple I like to watch your RU-vid video so beautiful

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

Hi, thanks for joining us for the latest update 😊

@seymur_Məstiyev 2 месяца назад

🇦🇿🤗👍👍

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

❤️

@moirani2021 2 месяца назад

💚🤍❤💚🤍❤💚🤍❤

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

❤️

@mikeyoung5211 2 месяца назад

Why don't you hold the sheets and let the wife nail it

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

I don't think she would feel comfortable climbing the ladder while pregnant...

@pintobeans2973 2 месяца назад

You have sooooo much more house build to go that I would bite the bullet and dump the yellow and go with red. You are simply frustrating yourself and doubling the work.

@DIY_or_DIE 2 месяца назад

It's not as bad as that, and I have a paslode pneumatic nail gun as a backup. Just haven't felt like breaking out the compressor and getting tangled up in cords and hoses yet...