Building Alaska
AL
2012
Adventure & Survival
Food & Home

Self-Sufficient Building

Season 1, Episode 5

: Living this far off the grid, you need to be self-sufficient, whether that means using recycled oil or installing hydro- and wind-energy systems. The insulation delays continue as Bob May waits for a delinquent subcontractor.

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Building Alaska
About the Series

Building Alaska

Daring individuals battle the elements to construct their dream homes in the Alaskan wilderness. With no roads or supply centers, they have to get creative to build in one of the most remote and rugged areas on the planet.

A Demolition the Bob May Way
1. A Demolition the Bob May Way

On a remote island in Alaska, Bob May tears down one cabin and begins constructi...

Framing Is A Bear
2. Framing Is A Bear

The challenges of building in southern Alaska include shoddy lumber, bad weather...

Roughing It on the Island
3. Roughing It on the Island

The walls are put up, and rough wiring and plumbing are underway, but the grind ...

Getting Squirrelly
4. Getting Squirrelly

Bob deals with two of his nemeses, squirrels and people, as he works to stay on ...

Self-Sufficient Building
5. Self-Sufficient Building

The hydro- and wind-power systems are installed at the job site, but the insulat...

Cast Away
6. Cast Away

Exhausted and over-budget, Bob puts the finishing touches on the new cabin.

Season 1, Episode 5 - Self-Sufficient Building

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2012

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