Firstly... let me say that I've only watched series 3.
As a Builder. As, more to the point, a professional builder, I have to say that I've never, ever witnessed more incompetence, more sheer 'hit it with a bigger hammer' building techniques in my life.
Even the most elementary stuff, e.g. squaring up a foundation, are techniques beyond the skill of most of the guys.
I wouldn't trust most of them to build an outhouse.
That said, the show is funny - and as someone who has taught building... from framing to foundation laying - that's NOT good.
Building a home for someone is a job for professionals.
I do understand that their dealing with the extremes of weather that you get in Alaska (and yes, I have worked there) but putting yourself and your workmates at risk is NOT an acceptable exchange for competence or money.
As a Builder. As, more to the point, a professional builder, I have to say that I've never, ever witnessed more incompetence, more sheer 'hit it with a bigger hammer' building techniques in my life.
Even the most elementary stuff, e.g. squaring up a foundation, are techniques beyond the skill of most of the guys.
I wouldn't trust most of them to build an outhouse.
That said, the show is funny - and as someone who has taught building... from framing to foundation laying - that's NOT good.
Building a home for someone is a job for professionals.
I do understand that their dealing with the extremes of weather that you get in Alaska (and yes, I have worked there) but putting yourself and your workmates at risk is NOT an acceptable exchange for competence or money.
