Building a Mini Log Cabin on Our Island Ep.15 | (Mini Cabin Roof and Floors)

Video Description

Back on the island! This trip was focusing on finishing the roof, starting on the floor and getting the window to the island while there was still ice. I went to the store wanting to get a metal roof but the worker was pretty convincing that a asphalt roof would be better in my situation so I decided to give it a try. Hopefully it ends up working it was a last minute change but was quite easy to install and should work well for the minicabin. Should I do a metal or asphalt roof on the sauna cabin and main cabin? I was able to get a few floor joists up and the window to the cabin. This video was filmed 3 weeks ago we are back in Finland now and ready to get back to work! More about us, the island and the process: The island is completely secluded, has no electricity or plumbing and currently has nothing on it but trees. We want to turn this island into a fully functioning summer cottage with a log cabin, sauna and other amenities. Most of the work is gonna be done in the summer months as the lake freezes in the winter and the weather conditions are tough. There's a lot of work to be done as the island is over 2.5 acres (1 hectare) and we have no experience in off-grid living, carpentry or building. So any tips or advice are greatly appreciated, as we are planning on doing everything ourselves and transforming the island into our own little paradise. We’ll document every step of the way, starting from smaller builds to finally - an off-grid log cabin. Our plan for this year is to put up a platform for a glamping tent, build a floating dock and start cutting down trees to begin the process of building our log cabin. The island is located in Finland and we bought it in 2024. We are currently both students and we plan to transform the island alongside our studies. So, subscribe and join us on this adventure. It won’t be fast, it won’t be easy, but it will be fun and challenging. We don’t know what to expect, so be a part of the journey. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @off.grid.island 🇫🇮 off.grid.saari Thank you #teamskil for being a channel partner!