Thanks to Mileseey the Tools for sponsoring this episode! Get your S50 laser measuring Tool here: https://mileseeytools.com/products/16071697673182972978790910?source_type=sales_plugin_af&slt=sales_plugin_af&referral_code=R5BMQ1C3LQML&utm_source=affiliate_marketing&utm_medium=R5BMQ1C3LQML&utm_campaign=Project%20Atticus&utm_term=projectatticus I thought our small house was finally ready for drywall… but I was wrong. In this episode, we install the exterior front door, get the house fully dried in, test paint colors for faux cedar siding, foam around the door frame, install drywall nailers around HVAC, plumbing, and gas lines, and turn leftover sheathing into attic flooring for storage. The house still isn’t finished — but with the roof, windows, and door finally in, it’s protected from the weather. It’s not a home yet, but it’s finally starting to feel like a shelter. Special thanks to Can from MyWinUsa for supplying our front door! If you're in the market for windows and doors for your home, definitely get in touch with Can! Get 10% off new windows by using Promo Code ATTICUS from MyWinUSA at https://winmass.us/ Or call (612) 300-4204 Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787 Chapters: 0:00 Getting the House Ready for Drywall 1:16 Commercial Grade LVP Flooring for Our Small House 2:27 Fixing the Front Door Rough Opening 3:47 Installing the Exterior Entry Door 5:52 Painting LP SmartSide to Look Like Cedar 8:24 Choosing Faux Cedar Siding Paint Colors 9:18 Black Bear on Our Mountain Property 9:59 Rain Delay Before Drywall Installation 10:50 Spray Foaming Around the Exterior Door Frame 12:38 Laser Measuring Tool for Construction Layout 14:43 Installing Drywall Nailers Before Hanging Drywall 15:08 Working Around Mini Split Drain Lines 16:26 Removing Open Cell Spray Foam for Drywall Backing 16:56 Notching Drywall Nailers Around Plumbing and Gas Lines 18:45 Framing Lessons Before Drywall and Subcontractors 19:46 Trimming Cured Spray Foam Around the Front Door 20:00 Installing Attic Flooring With Leftover Plywood 22:46 Lifting Plywood Into the Attic Solo 23:49 Turning the Attic Into Usable Storage Space 25:45 Fully Dried In and Ready for Drywall #homebuilding #drywall #framing #construction #homestead

Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ATTICUS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/atticus This week on the build of our mountain home outside Bryson City, North Carolina, we’re finally insulating our house — and I got to suit up and follow the spray foam crew through the entire process. I’ve been really curious about spray foam insulation because it’s not just insulation. It also air seals the house, fills every little gap between the framing and sheathing, and turns the roof/attic area into part of the conditioned space. But it also comes with some serious trade-offs: cost, installation quality, roof leak concerns, and the need for intentional ventilation once the house becomes this airtight. In this episode, we watch the crew prep the house, protect the windows and floors, mix the spray foam chemicals at the gun, spray the wall cavities and roof deck, trim the foam flush, and then install fiberglass batt insulation in the interior walls for sound control. Then I walk through why I chose spray foam for this build, what problems I think it solves, and what concerns I still have about it. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. SprayFoam by Cohens (843) 761-6587 Plans@cohens.com Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787 Chapters: 0:00 Spray Foam Insulation Day Begins 1:17 How Spray Foam Chemicals Mix at the Gun 1:42 Suiting Up with PPE for Spray Foam 2:26 Watching Spray Foam Expand in the Wall Cavities 2:54 Spray Foam Thickness, R-Value, and Heat Problems 4:06 Air Sealing the House with Spray Foam Insulation 4:56 How a Spray Foam Rig and Spray Gun Work 5:50 Cardboard Baffles for Roof Eaves and Spray Foam Control 6:28 Incogni Sponsor: Removing Personal Data Online 7:42 Spray Foam Installer Technique and Thickness Control 8:35 Cutting and Trimming Excess Spray Foam 9:02 Filling Stud Bays and Avoiding Insulation Voids 9:43 Does Spray Foam Get Harder as It Cures? 10:06 Special Tools for Cutting Spray Foam 10:26 Heat From the Spray Foam Chemical Reaction 11:04 How Spray Foam Changes Sound Inside the House 11:59 Fiberglass Batt Insulation for Interior Wall Soundproofing 12:19 Checking Spray Foam Coverage in the Stud Bays 13:06 Installing Fiberglass Insulation Before Drywall 13:58 Spray Foam Pros and Cons for a Tight Home 15:04 Spray Foam vs Fiberglass Air Sealing 16:13 Vented Attic vs Conditioned Attic with Spray Foam 17:36 Spray Foam Roof Deck Leak Risk 18:42 Metal Roof, ZIP System, Underlayment, and Ice & Water Shield 19:45 Airtight House Ventilation and Makeup Air Problems 20:58 Is Spray Foam Insulation Worth It? 21:24 Outro

The first 1,000 people watching this video to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Woodworkers Guild of America for only $1.49: https://go.wwgoa.com/projectatticus/ In this episode, we install a corrugated metal roof on our mountain house, add ice and water shield over ZIP System roof sheathing, finish the gutters, continue LP SmartSide siding, and get the house ready for spray foam insulation. This is a huge step in our first build. The house is finally close to being dried in, but before the insulation crew arrives, we have to finish every hidden detail inside the exterior walls — range hood ducting, wood stove chimney framing, electrical and CAT6 stub-outs, hose bib blocking, HVAC condensate drains, porch roof wiring, drywall nailers, and a few mistakes along the way. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. AC Siding & Guttering - Metal Roofing Rodney Coggins (828) 506-8502 Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787 This video was sponsored by Woodworkers Guild of America CHAPTERS 0:00 Installing a corrugated metal roof on our mountain house 0:09 Roofing crew arrives for the metal roof installation 0:58 Getting on the roof safely 2:12 ZIP System roof sheathing, underlayment, and ice and water shield 4:30 Flashing around a plumbing vent 5:41 Installing corrugated metal roofing panels 8:32 Exposed-fastener metal roofing vs standing seam metal roofing 9:03 Walking on a new metal roof 10:18 Installing a plumbing vent boot on a metal roof 10:51 Cutting gutter outlets and installing gutter hangers 12:09 Setting gutter slope for proper drainage 13:00 Metal roof and gutters are finished 13:31 Continuing LP SmartSide siding 14:10 Trying to make LP SmartSide look like stained cedar 17:52 Getting ready for spray foam insulation 18:18 Planning the range hood duct before insulation 19:05 Framing for a wood stove chimney thimble 21:56 Checking exterior wall stub-outs before spray foam 23:13 Drilling the main electrical feed penetration 24:35 Installing a hose bib spacer through the siding 25:55 Fixing an HVAC condensate drain mistake 27:57 Patching Z flashing and relocating the condensate drain 28:49 Adding drywall nailers before drywall 30:29 Installing the porch roof ledger board 31:38 Stubbing out electrical and CAT6 for the future porch roof 32:04 Ready for insulation

Head to https://www.betterhelp.com/atticus to get 10% off your first month with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Therapy can be a meaningful space to reflect, grow, and create positive change in your life. We're wrapping up framing and prepping for drywall. That means tackling the tedious but crucial process of blocking for heavy fixtures. We also make a major structural modification: cutting an engineered floor truss (with engineer approval) to gain stairwell headroom. Finally, we pull a well water sample for extensive lab testing before buying a filtration system. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787 Chapters 00:00 Wrapping Up Framing 00:41 Modifying an Engineered Floor Truss 05:06 Overcoming DIY Perfectionism (BetterHelp) 06:25 Planning Interior Noise Isolation 06:51 Wall Blocking for Kitchen Cabinets 10:39 Nail Gun Deflection 12:16 Stair Handrail Blocking 16:15 Utility Closet & Water Filter Prep 18:07 Hitting an Electrical Wire 19:08 Well Water Testing

The Apex 300 from Bluetti has so many different uses, go to https://bit.ly/4vrFz25 and use promo code PROJECT5OFF to get 5% off. We thought siding would be straightforward… but this day turned into one problem after another. Between running out of materials, fixing missed waterproofing details, working off pump jacks for the first time, and dealing with tricky installs around windows, HVAC line sets, and trim—this was one of those days where nothing is hard individually… but everything adds up. We’re continuing siding on our small home in the mountains of North Carolina, trying to keep up with a professional crew while learning in real time. From installing window trim and soffits, to laying out a frieze board, snapping lines, and dialing in board-and-batten alignment—this is what the process actually looks like when you're figuring it out as you go. Not every day is huge progress… but every day matters if we want to finish this house. Let’s get to work. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787 0:00 Material check for LP SmartSide siding 0:51 First time working on pump jacks 1:35 Installing window trim before siding 2:06 Fixing missed ZIP tape window flashing 2:49 Taping the window flange correctly 3:29 Cutting battens around the window trim 4:15 Window trim finished and pump jacks moved 5:07 Marking rafters for soffit nailing 5:49 Installing soffit from pump jacks 6:17 Snapping the frieze board chalk line 7:13 Cutting siding around HVAC line sets 8:53 Installing the first full siding sheet 9:24 Aligning siding joints with studs and battens 10:22 Wrong siding delivery slows the job down 11:04 Bluetti Apex 300 jobsite power setup 13:12 Getting back on the pump jacks 14:19 Fixing a window screen cassette trim issue 15:23 Measuring and cutting exterior window trim 16:03 Mocking up corner trim for frieze board layout 16:48 Compounding framing errors at the roofline 17:57 Installing the frieze board 18:09 Caulking exterior trim seams 19:19 Installing Z-flashing over the frieze board 19:24 Measuring angled siding for the gable 20:09 Cutting the peak siding piece 20:45 Planning the front porch addition 21:27 Concrete pad, footers, and gravel prep 22:19 Fixing drainage and grading near the foundation 23:36 Planning equipment access for logs and grading 24:52 End-of-day caulking jokes

If you’ve been thinking about trying therapy, go to https://www.betterhelp.com/atticus to get 10% off your first month of therapy. We’re getting close to the end of the rough-in phase on our mountain home build, but before we can move on to insulation and drywall, we have to pass framing inspection — and that means a lot more than just framing. In this episode, I’m juggling a framing punch list, last-minute material ordering, trim paint, gas line planning, HVAC rough-in details, and porch roof design — all while trying not to slow down the siding crew. We work through inspector notes, install truss screws, frame the attic ladder opening, pressure test the gas line, solve an HVAC condensate drain conflict, plan dryer vent and bath fan duct runs, tighten anchor bolts, add framing straps, and finish a final interior wall. This is a real look at construction project management on a small house build: coordinating subcontractors, solving rough-in conflicts, handling framing inspection prep, and getting HVAC, gas, and framing approved so the build can keep moving. Chapters 0:00 Framing Inspection Prep Begins 0:47 Framing Punch List and Truss Screws 2:14 Gas Line Walkthrough for Generator, Range, and Water Heater 3:21 Ordering Trim Paint and Solving Attic Ladder Layout 5:07 Managing a Build Is Overwhelming 5:35 Porch Roof Planning During Siding Installation 6:07 Porch Roof Pitch Math and Ledger Height 8:32 Gas Rough-In Fittings and Appliance Connections 9:07 How to Frame an Attic Ladder Opening 10:05 Gas Line Pressure Test Before Inspection 11:30 HVAC Condensate Drain Conflict Behind Siding 17:32 Dryer Vent Routing and Bathroom Exhaust Ducting 20:36 Tightening Anchor Bolts on Pressure Treated Bottom Plates 21:10 Fixing a Double Top Plate Framing Inspection Issue 22:02 Framing a Small Closet Wall 24:00 Notching a Stud Around Electrical Wiring 24:43 Installing Bathroom Exhaust Vent Ducting 26:18 HVAC, Gas, Plumbing, and Electrical Rough-Ins Complete 27:10 Finishing the Last Interior Wall 28:30 Inspectors Arrive — Framing, HVAC, and Gas Pass Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 Pro Star Plumbing PROSTARPLUMBINGLLC@YAHOO.COM 828-226-2312 Jimmy - Johnson & Johnson Heating & Cooling (828) 735-3065 Swain County, NC ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Visit https://wildgrain.com/atticus and use code “atticus” at checkout to receive $30 your first box + free croissants for life! This week marks a major milestone for our mountain home: we are finally getting the structure dried in. We’re diving deep into two critical systems that transform a construction site into a functional home—high-performance windows and a smart, budget-friendly HVAC solution. The "Ultimate" Window Solution We’re installing European-style tilt-and-turn windows that are a game-changer for the American market. These aren't standard vinyl frames; they feature internal steel reinforcements for incredible dimensional stability. Most importantly for a high-efficiency build, the multi-point locking system squeezes the sash against triple gaskets to create a virtually airtight seal. Smart HVAC: Performance vs. Price For heating and cooling, we opted for a 3-zone mini-split system. While central air is the standard, this installation took only 1.5 hours compared to an estimated 3-day ductwork installation. We’re also sharing how we’re keeping the bathrooms warm without the massive expense of radiant floor heating. Windows Discount!!! Get 10% off new windows by using Promo Code ATTICUS from MyWinUSA at https://winmass.us/ Or call (612) 300-4204 Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Jimmy - Johnson & Johnson Heating & Cooling (828) 735-3065 Swain County, NC ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Mountain Home Build: Windows & HVAC Progress 2:08 Rough-In Day: Meet the HVAC Team 2:18 Choosing a Mini-Split HVAC: Why 3-Zones Work 2:40 How to Run HVAC Line Sets and Drain Lines 4:30 Sponsor: Wild Grain Bake-From-Frozen Sourdough 5:51 Pro HVAC Insights: Jimmy’s Career Story 6:20 Bundling Line Sets and Condensation Drains 7:48 Mini-Split Benefits: Cost, Efficiency, and Simplicity 8:17 Speed Comparison: Mini-Split vs. Central Air 8:37 Budget Bathroom Heat: Wall Heaters vs. Radiant Floors 9:51 Engineering the Ultimate Window: High-Performance Specs 10:04 UPVC + Steel Reinforcement: Why It Matters 10:56 Installation Tip: Removing Glass for Easy Handling 12:13 How Tilt-and-Turn Windows Improve Home Ventilation 13:11 Hidden Features: Retractable Accordion Screens 14:22 Achieving a Perfect Air Seal with Multi-Point Locks 16:15 Meet the Maker: Turkish Engineering & Sailing 18:01 Safety & Security: Integrated Childproof Locking 18:42 Coming Up: Siding, Gas Lines, and Framing Inspection

Head to https://drinkag1.com/atticus to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 FREE in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription (a $72 value!). I had the incredible opportunity to step into an "apprentice" role and follow a professional plumber for two days as he completed the rough-in for my house. This episode documents that process, focusing on the logic and high-standard techniques a master uses to ensure a system is built perfectly the first time. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Pro Star Plumbing PROSTARPLUMBINGLLC@YAHOO.COM 828-226-2312 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Thanks to KiwiCo for sponsoring this episode! Get 20% off your first Panda Crate at kiwico.com/projectatticus or use code PROJECTATTICUS at checkout. This week we’re tackling the electrical rough-in for our future home in the mountains of North Carolina. I got to work alongside a professional crew, learn a ton, and help wire the house one step closer to move-in. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Morgan's Electrical (828) 421-4290 Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

We’re installing the LP SmartSide siding in Part 9 of our Mountain Home build, and staying healthy is key for this stage of construction. Head to https://drinkag1.com/atticus to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 FREE in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription (a $72 value!). Building a house on a mountain comes with a specific set of problems—mostly involving gravity. In this episode, we tackle the most difficult wall of the build so far. With a steep bank and almost zero clearance for scaffolding, getting the LP SmartSide up was a logistical puzzle that really showed me the value of working with a professional crew. While the exterior is finally getting its "skin," we’re also heading inside to finish up the interior wall framing. Moving from my experience building a DIY shed to framing an actual home has been a massive reality check. I’m learning that in the world of professional construction, "perfect" is often secondary to "practical," and I’m sharing every revelation I pick up from the pros along the way. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Go to https://surfshark.com/atticus or use code ATTICUS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! I’ve framed walls before, but they were usually for small sheds where "close enough" was good enough. This is different. This is my actual home in Bryson City, North Carolina, and every mistake I make now is a mistake I’ll have to live with (literally). In the first half of today’s episode, my dad and I take on the challenge of framing our first interior wall solo. The goal? Don't repeat the mistakes of the past. No twisted studs, no "good enough" corners—just pure, square framing. Then, the real pros arrive. I’ve got my friends from Ellis Earthworksand Custom Homes come to help me finish the rest of the interior walls. These guys are a classic Southern Mountain crew—fast, incredibly skilled, and hilarious to be around. They’ve been teaching me the trade, and in this video, we’re sharing the framing tips and tricks that make the difference between an amateur build and a professional house. Let’s get to work! Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Head to https://drinkag1.com/atticus to get FREE AG1 & AGZ Travel Packs, Vitamin D3+K2, and an AG1 Welcome Kit when you first subscribe. This week I’m back on the roof with a professional framing crew, working to get our house dried in. We sheath the roof and exterior walls, and I do my best to keep up with guys who make this look way easier than it is. It’s physical, fast-paced, and a little humbling — but I’m learning a ton every single day. And as always, the crew brings the grit, the jokes, and the standards. Let’s get to work! Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

#sponsored Be kind to yourself this year. Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit https://zocdoc.com/atticus to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. This week we installed the roof trusses on our mountain home — completely by hand, no crane, no machine. I got to be right in the middle of it, climbing through the trusses as they went up and tying everything together. It was equal parts sketchy and exhilarating. Balancing, moving, and working in some pretty precarious positions gave me a whole new respect for how much coordination and focus this kind of framing takes. I learned a ton on this one. And getting to do it alongside a crew that’s not only incredibly skilled, but also hilarious and hardworking, made it one of the most fun days we’ve had on this build. Let’s get to work! Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Go to https://surfshark.com/atticus or use code ATTICUS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! This week we finish framing the second floor of our mountain home — building the final exterior walls, constructing the stairs, and sheathing everything so it’s finally ready for roof trusses. But more than just progress on the structure, this episode is about what it feels like to work alongside a crew that genuinely cares about doing great work. The pace is fast, the standards are high, and every day we’re seeing real, physical change take shape. I’m still learning. I’m still making mistakes. But I’m getting better — and this house is starting to feel real. Thanks for being here as we build our family’s home in the North Carolina mountains. Let’s get to work! Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Visit https://wildgrain.com/atticus and use code “atticus” at checkout to receive $30 your first box + free croissants for life! Day two and three of framing pushed me into unfamiliar territory fast. We wrapped the first floor, set the floor trusses, and suddenly most of the work was happening without solid ground under our feet. I didn’t realize how exposed framing feels before the flooring goes down—carrying lumber, moving tools, and trying to keep up while working over open gaps. The crew is completely at home up there. I’m… learning. This week was about adjusting to a new level of intensity, trusting the process, and getting more comfortable doing things that felt sketchy at first—because that’s what building this place is going to require. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Go to https://surfshark.com/atticus or use code ATTICUS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The first day of framing felt like being thrown into the deep end. I showed up thinking I had a decent handle on how this phase of the build would go. By the end of the day, I realized how much I didn’t know—and how fast a good crew can move when they know exactly what they’re doing. This episode is mostly me trying to keep up, asking a lot of questions, and learning more in one day than I ever have about how a building actually comes together. The guys were patient, funny, and incredibly skilled, and watching the load-bearing walls of the first floor go up this fast made the project feel real in a way it hadn’t yet. Huge thanks to the crew who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

#sponsored Be kind to yourself this year. Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit https://zocdoc.com/atticus to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. This week we built the first wall of our home — but it’s going in right up against a steep bank, and that adds a layer of risk we can’t ignore. The site isn’t ideal but this structure is going to do a lot for us over the next few years, and that forced us into a compromise we’ve thought long and hard about. Working with a foundation crew, I learned how to lay block and we committed to a decision that becomes permanent the moment concrete goes in. Once this wall is filled, there’s no undo — so we need to get this right. Huge thanks to the crews who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 Black Rock Masonry - Concrete, Block, and Stone Blackrockmasonrywnc@gmail 828-788-0257 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Head to https://drinkag1.com/atticus to get a FREE AG1 & AGZ Travel Packs, Vitamin D3+K2, and AG1 Welcome Kit when you first subscribe. This week we finally start construction on our first home on the property. We prep the site, lock in the exact location of the structure, rough in the plumbing, and pour the foundation for the place our family will actually live while we continue building out the rest of the property. Once concrete is poured, there’s no moving walls — this is the first permanent step, and it carries a lot of weight for us. Huge thanks to the crews who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 Black Rock Masonry - Concrete, Block, and Stone Blackrockmasonrywnc@gmail 828-788-0257 Pro Star Plumbing PROSTARPLUMBINGLLC@YAHOO.COM 828-226-2312 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 55% OFF ➡️ Here: https://bit.ly/SailingProjectAtticusJan As we build our own home in the mountains, mistakes don’t always show up right away — sometimes they surface when you’re forced to lock things in. This episode follows a week where we had to slow down, face an earlier decision, and reckon with what learning on the fly really looks like when you’re doing this together. It also comes at a turning point. With our workshop build about to begin — the biggest and most important project we’ve taken on so far — this week felt like a final checkpoint before everything gets more serious. Less progress, more reflection, and a clear reminder that how we build going forward really matters. Check out Cody's house listing here: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/209-Spring-Rd-Bryson-City-NC-28713/459230242_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787

Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ATTICUS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/atticus Living this far out in the mountains is incredible — but it also means we’re on our own when it comes to protecting our property. After our generator was stolen, it became clear that being remote doesn’t automatically make you safe. It just means help is a long way away if something goes wrong. So in this episode, I’m finally taking security seriously and putting systems in place to stop a future intruder before they ever get close. This isn’t about paranoia or turning our land into a fortress. It’s about being realistic, learning from a hard lesson, and protecting the tools and equipment that let us build this homestead and document the process. I walk through my security strategy in order of priority — explaining why each step matters and showing exactly what I’m installing as I go. If you live on a rural property, store tools on site, or are building far from town, this is the side of homesteading people don’t talk about enough. New to the channel? We’re Jordan and Desiree, and we’re building our mountain homestead from scratch, documenting every success, mistake, and lesson along the way. 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787