Hey guys Brad the Builder here, I hope you all enjoy today's episode! Stay tuned for more videos, and I'll see you on the next job site! Follow along on Instagram: bit.ly/BradtheBuilderIG
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@marcosmota10948 ай бұрын
Nice work...good finding your channel. To the point!
@BradtheBuilder8 ай бұрын
I’m glad you found me… I hope you stick around and subscribe! 👍 Thanks for reaching out and for watching
@victormarinelli5660 Жыл бұрын
Many years ago, I framed a house for another builder. He had started using Advantech for his sub-floors. I immediately switch to Advantech and never looked back. Hands down, the best sub-floor material on the market.
@BradtheBuilder11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I agree👍
@NOBOX7Ай бұрын
it burns like rocket fuel , way more glue and not as safe for fireman to walk on when the basement is on fire same thing with the crappy floor joist made of trash
@arkansas13364 ай бұрын
All very high quality tips! I began framing exactly as you described in the early 1970's. All builders/homeowners should demand attention to all of the things you pointed out, unfortunately many don't. Excellent video, well done!!!
@BradtheBuilder4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching & reaching out! Have a great day
@mrsparex9 ай бұрын
I was building my cabin years ago (I'm sitting in it now). Used Adventech subflooring. We halted construction for about 2 years. The subfloor held up really well despite being open to the elements. It has a few wavy spots but I was impressed. We ran out of money for a while but living in it now.
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Im glad it worked out for you! Adventech is a great product👍
@stevejohnson54778 ай бұрын
As a journeyman carpenter in the saint louis carpenters union I'll say that we use advantech on every single house for subfloor..nothing else.
@BradtheBuilder8 ай бұрын
@@stevejohnson5477 that’s good to know! You are using the hood stuff! 👍
@veronicapadovani42438 ай бұрын
Sounds like us, we halted 2yrs because price of wood went crazy and things got tight, now we are starting our sm cabin!
@C0braChicken26 ай бұрын
@@veronicapadovani4243 you mean $11.50 2x4's was too much.. LOL those were some crazy prices.
@b5maddog2 жыл бұрын
Great tips Brad! Thank you for sharing them.
@Andrew-is7rs10 ай бұрын
From the UK, love learning new skills and listening to how others build etc. Very well explained. Oh and btw, old school here, so refreshing to deal in ft and “‘s again 😉👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
Wow all the way from the UK… So cool!! Thanks for watching
@alberteinstein9176 Жыл бұрын
Here's my 2¢. I live in New England so it's cold and a good R Factor is important. A 2"x6" wall is great for several reasons. 1. More room to install plumbing and electrical. 2. Greater strength. 3. You can put in thicker insulation. If you squeeze your insulation into a 2"x4" wall you've defeated the R Factor. Don't compress the insulation. I've built log homes to. Tom Dutkiewicz
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Tom- you are right on with every point… It’s amazing how people think that if you stuff the insulation and they’re tight that you’re getting benefits but you don’t
@JOHNSmith-pn6fj2 ай бұрын
You are right about squeezing the insulation made for a 2X6 wall. But you can also buy insulation made for 2X4 walls.
@alberteinstein91762 ай бұрын
@@JOHNSmith-pn6fj Yes you can for 2"x4" but your "R Factor" gets worse especially if that insulation is crushed by PVC pipes, outlets and wiring in that space. In the US a 2"x4" is actually 1.5"x3.5". 3.5 inches isn't really enough. A 2"x6" outer wall at least gives you 5.5 inches of space. Thomas Dutkiewicz USA
@JOHNSmith-pn6fj2 ай бұрын
@@alberteinstein9176 If your existing home is framed with 2X4s . Which many homes in New England are I was simply pointing out that you can purchase the correct insulation for those walls rather that stuffing the wrong insulation. In General plumbing goes in interior walls, unless it is for heating. And people have been dealing with insulation, pipes, wiring and electrical boxes since the big push for insulation started in WWII. Of course you could always opt to pad out the 2X4 into 2X6 for the greater R factor then move everything Accordingly for the thicker wall electrical. Boxes, Jamb extensions, etc, etc, etc
@mikedelacruz31352 жыл бұрын
Great tips Brotha Brad ✊🏼🧐!! Coming along nicely 👊🏼😎🤙🏼
@billsmith924910 ай бұрын
My first house was built in 1963. I gutted the garage down to the studs. During the remodel I stuffed R-30 unfaced insulation in each wall cavity, top to bottom and on the ceiling and installed an insulated garage door. My drywall guy wasn't happy but he got it done. That was the best insulated room in the house!
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
What type of insulation did you put in the attic?
@billsmith924910 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder it was also r-30, but criss crossed (2 layers),. Im in NW Ohio so we get pretty cold winters and hot summers.
@bannockchief10 ай бұрын
Hopefully your wall cavity was 10" thick, otherwise squeezing r30 into a thinner cavity reduces the insulation value to much less than the value of insulation intended for that wall thickness.
@billsmith924910 ай бұрын
@@bannockchief they were actual 4". But, regardless, as I told you, my garage was THE BEST insulated room in the house! -20f outside, it was around 45 inside (garage wasn't heated). On 85-90 degree days, if I didn't open the garage door, by the time the sun set (in middle of summer) it would still be around upper 70's or real low 80's. You can 'feel' the pressure when you open and close the doors and the sound acoustics were excellent despite having an unfinished concrete slab.
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
@@bannockchief excellent point a lot of people don’t understand that
@dalegereaux18632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your framing secrets with us ! I'm sure Flair and the rest of your customers appreciate your attention to all the details in building a top-notch home.
@880life.74 ай бұрын
Awesome work!! Thank you. And these comments about 3/4 roof ply and all rafters at 16s… not sure why they do that. Maybe high snow zones? Usually people have regional experience. We should all be studying and appreciating each others work. To me you are a real builder. I won’t argue with you. I can’t. So thanks for the video.
@BradtheBuilder4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and reaching out! In any profession, I believe we never stop learning, and if we think we know it all, that’s when troubles begin, and the wheels start to come off😜
@calmdownref2 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! I like the care you put into the houses. Knowing what to spend more money on when it makes the difference
@heatherd.93902 жыл бұрын
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on surpassing 25K subscribers Brad. That is amazing. I know of channels that have been up for years before they pass that milestone! You've done it in 11 videos, so well done! Great tips, Brad. Living just outside of Edmonton, Alberta, I had to comment on the Wayne Gretzky comment! I remember well watching the Oilers vs (I believe it was) Flyers when he got 5 goals in one game, including an empty netter with seconds to spare. It was electrifying. It was around Christmas, if I remember correctly, because we had family there and despite it being so cold outside people were outside clanging on pots and pans and whooping, etc. after the game. If memory serves, that was the same night he achieved his 50th goal in less than 40 games (I could Google all this, I guess but I'll go by my old foggy memory, lol). That was the only period in time when I truly enjoyed watching hockey (or any sport really) on TV. After this time period, I found hockey to become more of a punch-up. There is a freeway in Edmonton named Gretzky Drive. Another fun fact was the young man with Downs Syndrome, Joey Moss, who was the locker room attendant for the Oilers. He was beloved. There is a school being named after Joey, that is currently under construction. There is also a major road in Edmonton named after his linemate Mark Messier. The Oilers have made Edmonton a HUGE hockey town, especially during the Gretzky time. I believe he was here for an entire decade of his career! That's nearly unheard of. I wish I would some day be able to build a home that is disability safe and accessible, but that won't be an option, lol. Disability doesn't pay well! I am very grateful that a single mom, I was able to buy us a home pre-injury. The only issue is that after having a spine/spinal cord injury our 4 level split home is a pain in the butt 😂. I would love a ranch style/bungalow home someday. If I ever need to do any renovations to a future home, I'm so glad to have your videos to look back on, so thanks for sharing. On top of your videos being very informative, you've got a very fun way of relaying the information. It's a great channel, so please keep it up! Heather🇨🇦
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the Wayne Gretzky story… He is the all-time greatest hockey player! If you need any design tips for building a barrier free ADA home I can help you with that!
@heatherd.93902 жыл бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder That's very kind of you Brad. If I ever am able to do that, you'll be the first person I write, lol. The home you did for your client with MS still stands out to me how many subtle, yet game changing for a disabled person, changes you made.
@downunda1076 ай бұрын
Just read Your comment Heather. A good story. You could write a book ! All the best from across the waves . Stephen 🦘✌️
@608er3 ай бұрын
Awesome tips. The 8' doors are such a great idea
@marydunn20092 жыл бұрын
I know nothing about building a house, but I do enjoy all your videos. Thank you for posting these tips.
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary! This is good feedback… because we are trying to figure out all the different topics people want to see in building a home.
@heatherd.93902 жыл бұрын
I'm in the exact same boat as you, Mary and agree 100%. Brad is not only so knowledgeable, he's so personable and fun to watch!
@jefff616710 ай бұрын
This is fantastic information. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. 👍🇺🇸
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
Thank you for reaching out & watching
@dawnkangas2968 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome tips thanks for sharing
@adamm19022 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm just starting the building process of a second home and these tips are great!!
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t sure if people were going to like them? But, I’ll continue coming up with additional tips if that’s what you want? Thanks 🤠
Good to hear from someone who as been there, done that, and can tell us about it.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out I appreciate it
@timoconnor34392 жыл бұрын
Great advice Brad! Thanks.
@bobbray9666 Жыл бұрын
I used 2x4 wall construction with Zip R-12 sheathing, which outperforms 2x6 construction with uninsulated sheathing by reducing thermal bridging. Closed cell spray all exterior walls 3". 2" of foam sprayed on top of ceiling drywall and blown fiberglass for total r-60 for roof. Plywood subfloor instead of Avantech because it holds wood floor staples better than coated OSB. My blower door test was 75% lower than code but would have been better if I had noticed a couple of uncapped vents, like a 6" stove exhaust. I used laminated studs in long hallways and in kitchen for dead straight walls and for hanging cabinets. Those also help base trim maintain contact at all points to wall with no unsightly gaps or wavey trim. If I ever build again, I'd check every vertical stud opening for plumbness after framing and check all window/door jambs for proper overlay to studs for drywall. I had three large windows where drywall needed to be cut away so casings laid flat across jambs and drywall. Much easier to get out the cordless planer to address problem areas before drywall goes up. I live in zone 6 with very long and cold winters.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
I like what you’re saying… There are several ways to build a home, and sometimes people don’t want to spend extra money! Unless it is there last and final home, then it should be an option ( or up for discussion ) but typically people move every 7 years… so they don’t want to overbilled and overspend
@andreycham479710 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilderAmericans build houses for not themselves but a next buyer just to give away all equity they earned in house to real estate agents. This stupid habit is broken now with 7 percent mortgage rate
@dans49005 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilderbobbray is saving money
@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын
My house was built in 1971 and 2x4 structure. South Louisiana has mild winters. Need to replace 11' of termite eaten garage wall at overhead door including the top plate, fortunately sill plate still in good shape. Much harder to rebuild top plate to code when the roof is already in place and can only access from one side as there's brick face on front of house.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain… These do overs are 10 times harder than building him the first time!
@samfrost44522 жыл бұрын
I’m a carpenter and I lost half my left index finger last year. I miss doing carpentry and I’ve had to have a career change but this is helping me miss is a little less. Thanks Brad 👌🏼🙏
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to hear about your accident! 🙆♂️. I hope you keep watching…
@jayframes4967 Жыл бұрын
I know a guy that is missing a couple of digits, his name is Sam and he still frame's!
@pedroaboytes9759 Жыл бұрын
Uy
@ching574 Жыл бұрын
loosing half a finger shouldnt keep you from doing framing theres guys out there missing a couple of fingers and use prosthetics and still frame
@stephenwhitfield2679 Жыл бұрын
Jaime Perkins (he's on KZfaq himself) might be a good inspiration.
@mezenman2 жыл бұрын
I was a framer 25 years ago. Those poor people must be paying a fortune to heat their houses. For example wall pockets never were insulated. For headers we slapped a piece of scrap plywood between the two 2 x 10’s. 2 x 4 walls with an inch of foam on the outside. Nice to see things are improving.
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Codes are getting tougher on R-Value! It’s a good thing in the long run but, the downside is the homes become so air tight they are not healthy…You need fresh air exchange!
@JT_70 Жыл бұрын
I still see lots of new builds with the 2x10 sandwich headers, leaving no room for insulation. I imagine that load strength is more important to them.
@lordaleksandre10 ай бұрын
@@JT_70It adds almost no strength. It just furs the header out to the inside face.
@mamawnamidreviews99782 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean by the doors. My house is approx 70yrs old. It has high (I think cathedral ceilings, short on the front end and high in the middleof the house) ceilings and the doors look short compared with the walls. I appreciate all the tips and tricks you can share!!
@OvertravelX9 ай бұрын
Can you put transoms over the top? Love transoms.
@williamrobbins256210 ай бұрын
No matter the window size. Always use a double sill. This for exterior nailing after window install. Figure it out
@matthewmcbeth4099 Жыл бұрын
Love the tips can I ask why that opening from the mudroom into the main with the wider walls (2×8-10) wasn't spaced further from the wall in pose of the top casing? I personally think it's distasteful to have one side clean cut to have the other full bloom. Just a thought and genuine question.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Hhmmm? I will have to go back and watch the video to see 🤔
@kshepard526 күн бұрын
25 year framer here. I can tell with one look that this guy knows what he's talking about.
@brianyoung8999 Жыл бұрын
I had a house with 10' ceiling and 8' doors. Looked great. the trim took a lot longer to do though.
@BradtheBuilder11 ай бұрын
But you get to enjoy the long term beauty! 👍
@scuddrunner1 Жыл бұрын
A clean job site is a safe job site. I twisted my knee on a dirty job site all my fault, I hobbled for a year afterwords. I agree with you on the sheeting. Here in the PNW we get rain all the time and OSB will fatten up and you'll see it on the finished product.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your knee. It just takes one small situation and it messes you have for a long time.
@donaldgray556110 ай бұрын
There’s way too many opportunities of a twisted knee on this job site, materials scattered around way too much. As a framer myself a neat jobsite is a top priority of mine. The homeowners always appreciate a clean and neat home even under construction. The word of quality and cleanliness always makes it’s way around and normally outweighs expense when your business is considered for a upcoming job.
@archidubeАй бұрын
How about the front door should it be eight foot or just use transom?
@freedabee16842 жыл бұрын
hi again brad glad to see your on top of your projects loved the pool video
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤠
@Sjwolosz3216 ай бұрын
As a competitive frame carpenter and perfectionist LOL . . I as a framer would have not placed a stud so close to the corner .. I always back them off if it's too tight . Another is material use. With barked material or chamfered . I won't use them as T's or nailers .. I want a good face for drywall . I'll find use for them elsewhere such as cripples that are sistered to jacks or jacks sistered to kings . 2 opposing barked edges make a sharp edged king/jack ..Our saying is " Ugly In " .. One thing that makes me crazy " Many things do " is walking down a hall and seeing a 6'-8" door close to a C.O . and they have the same finish height !! . In the finish it looks like someone forgot the hinges and the door .. I'll raise the CO up 4"-6". It doesn't look welcoming ... I've had builders in the past insist on putting the header at the RO height .. I like to slam them to the top and frame down to the RO for many reasons . One it is a better load pathway with fewer intervals , It allows for head height correction if someone mistakenly frames it too low. It allows for punch out work in the dry , It allows me to harvest braces and other materials which are shorter for cripples .
@BradtheBuilder6 ай бұрын
That drives me crazy too when headers are dropped transitioning from hallway or from room to room, it’s unnecessary!
@mark-19019 ай бұрын
Our framers in Missouri us insulation on those spots. We hold our headers up to top plate and cripple down in mamy cases.. Great plywood floor...Advantech....
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Thanks for reaching out, and I agree with you on the flooring! 👍
@joey-toolong-barto2 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@gunnarflaten67745 ай бұрын
In norway we use 2x8 on exterior walls then after damp blocker we have a 2x2 then we put the drywall or other interior panel on that leaves us with 10 inches of insulation or 25 cm
@BradtheBuilder5 ай бұрын
Wow! That is really good… thanks for sharing that👍
@daybraeburn617210 ай бұрын
Id hate to build homes like that. So much for simplicity!
@ds299122 ай бұрын
Rectangles man.
@user-mp9to3qz9e6 ай бұрын
All bark stud in garage, no bite. girder truss missing double stud supports
@oscarvelasquez42363 ай бұрын
Great information!
@danielross59 Жыл бұрын
Hello there, what size nails are required to nail studs to the plates? Are 3" good enough?
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
You will need 3.25” nail (16 penny or 16d nails)
@stuarth43 Жыл бұрын
that is nice looking timber, in Au we have really crappy timber, h3 treated radiata pine from NZ, big knots
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
We get crappy lumber here too… we have to look thru it from time to time to weed out the bad lumber
@user-pv9lj9bl4d Жыл бұрын
I hope that since there appears to be higher ceiling in the living room, as compared to the other areas of the house, that those walls will have boxing/sheathing on the attic side. I see too many builders that leave these open with just R13 or R19 insulation toward the attic which would leave those areas under insulated.
@ganeshlange435410 ай бұрын
This is a next level home for most homes in my area it’s would be multi million dollars home that most locals wouldn’t be able to afford
@nelsongilbert16957 ай бұрын
That would fail the insulation inspection in my region causing the builder rework on his tab...
@Nonsense6236510 ай бұрын
All great points you made and I agree 1000%!
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
Oh? Thanks 👍🤠
@dirtychevyful2 ай бұрын
It held up to the tornado pretty dang good! Nice work
@matthiasmacandrew12677 ай бұрын
Great job and impressive house!
@BradtheBuilder7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and reaching out. I hope you subscribe.👍
@kansasscout43222 ай бұрын
Good tips!
@lukeNfaith20128 ай бұрын
In 2:33 it shows the 2x6 outside wall framing, right from the start I would not use the framing material that is the outside portion of the tree, you can see there is nothing that the drywall installer has to fasten to, that material is useless, remember the computer picks out the material to be cut into dimensional lumber, but is not programmed for all 4 sides to be square.
@RestnPepperonis2 жыл бұрын
great vid i really like this im never gonna build a house but you kept it interesting
@CullenBriere2 сағат бұрын
Thanks Brad!
@usd256747 ай бұрын
Nice job , enjoyed and informative thumbs up and subscribed.
@BradtheBuilder7 ай бұрын
Wow! Welcome to the Brad the Builder family 👍❤️. Thanks 🎺
@CynthiaWord-iq7in Жыл бұрын
Love your videos, wish you had told us how adventec sheets are different from osb or plywood...are they plastic or something!
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
It’s a man-made product that can withstand water way better than conventional plywood & OSB
@Stan_in_Shelton_WA10 ай бұрын
The flooring I was aware of but not familiar with a product name. The header construction is a new one for me. 2 good pointers.
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
I’m glad to help out
@Rurik81184 ай бұрын
What a skill you have ! Thank you for sharing (:
@BradtheBuilder3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@clemlowes94179 ай бұрын
Love the Gretzky reference. 9️⃣9️⃣🏒
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Haha! 😜👍
@morokeiboethia674910 ай бұрын
Very good info! Just found this channel. Brad - I had pretty good termite damage on my front door header and jack/king studs on each side. I was thinking about replacing the entire door frame/header b/c it wouldn't involve much woood. My front door is in a hallway so I only have about 1 foot on each side of the door. I cut the drywall back and what I have is 2x4 (exterior wall) then some kind of foam board then brick on the other side of the foam board. I cant see everything until I take the door slab and jamb out but I can see some very thin plastic flashing around the door frame. The house was built in 1990 and im sure there's been tons of changes since then as to what you can/cant use. Does code still allow the use of that really thin plastic flashing around exterior door frames or does it now require a heavier/thicker flashing like that peel n stick thats used on window frames? This is in Florida if that makes any difference.
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
I’m not aware of any codes that require specific types of flashing around the front doors… but if you’re removing the trim around the exterior of the front door, you can use a Tyvek Tape across the top and down the sides before you put the trim back on and then you will want to install a metal “L” flashing above the trim at the door. Does this make Sense?
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
I hope you subscribe and stick around for other videos👍
@bradcole4693 Жыл бұрын
Advantech is osb with more/different glue.
@VP411Designs Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, helpful
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️
@OutdoorProjectPodcast Жыл бұрын
Great videos !!
@arcticgriz20 Жыл бұрын
Brad… you had me at Wayne Gretzky #99!! 😂
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Haha! 👍
@mikefrench47876 ай бұрын
Nice work 👍well done 🎯
@BradtheBuilder6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jackleg26610 ай бұрын
are you comfortable with the number of jack studs under exterior headers??
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Yes, do you think it needs more?
@jimthompson177710 ай бұрын
In high windstorm area you can’t use CA corners or insulated headers Door or window openings that are wide often call for lvl headers with doubled jack and king studs
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
Just curious, what part of the country are you building in? We get pretty windy here in Nebraska.💨
@Wabinatorx10 ай бұрын
I will never come across one you built, but as a 7'2 person, I thank you for building 8' doors as a standard!
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for a guy like you to buy one of my homes!👍
@Wabinatorx10 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder if I ever move over there, i'll be sure to hit you up!
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
@@Wabinatorx if you need help designing your home…. Hit me up
@timothybaer659610 ай бұрын
I was a framer for 20 years and a finish carpenter for 20 years. We only built houses for the very wealthy in Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. First of all those framing corners are trash, we call them Ca. corners. I like the subfloor, I am not familiar with that brand though. The tall doors do make a huge difference, we used interior doors that were up to 9’6” tall and 2 1/4” thick. If you really want to build a nice home, do not use trusses (track style) build a conventional roof.
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
Thanks for reaching out I agree with what you’re saying… I would love to put in the 9 1/2 foot tall doors!
@timothybaer659610 ай бұрын
Yes, the doors were solid hickory/pecan. After the doors were installed, up to 100 doors, then the painters would take over and spend about a week per door, staining and applying about 5 coats of hand rubbed polyurethane to each door. I remember 1 house that we built and the painting alone was about 500K.@@BradtheBuilder
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
@@timothybaer6596 wow! They sure know how to spend money out there in California!
@theroadnottaken9378 Жыл бұрын
In my area we call them California corners, and I think California has some of the strictest building codes in the country.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
I know your permitting process is expensive and takes a long time🙆♂️
@andrewfilippone213011 ай бұрын
Wonder why?
@TimNobody-es5bi10 ай бұрын
They are called California corners as a joke. Cause everyone knows they are a horrible way to make a corner. They are weaker and you have no where to nail siding.
@makethingshappen842710 ай бұрын
@@TimNobody-es5bidon’t you have sheathing to fix siding to?
@TimNobody-es5bi10 ай бұрын
@@makethingshappen8427 if you think 1/2 plywood is great to hold hardi plank siding ? OK. But I prefer a solid corner. Years of nailing hardi corner boards and siding, the nails will back out.
@mankind570911 ай бұрын
Nice tips , thank you.
@BradtheBuilder11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍❤️
@motomikebuilder7 ай бұрын
The one concern I have is the vertical corners left open to insert foam don't look connected with even blocks. A corner cracking later?
@BradtheBuilder6 ай бұрын
I’ve never had any problems with drywall, cracking or any movement
@sheltdog8463 Жыл бұрын
No this is a Real Builder! Those that work for the production home companies are what I call schedulers! Because that’s all they know is to go by the schedule that the company gives them to get the home done in a certain amount of time! They don’t care about quality or craftsmanship, I think some of them don’t know which end of a hammer to use! Great looking job sir!!!
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@stipcrane Жыл бұрын
Haha! I love your term scheduler! Some superintendents are too green to spot problems, and some are so overworked they couldn't fix mistakes if they wanted to. The schedule is a steam roller, so get out of the way! The rationalization is "Well, it's not MY house."
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
@@stipcrane you’re right! there needs to be a balance… But more importantly, you have to have quality control to make sure subs are not building on top of other problems!
@omarnunez2402 Жыл бұрын
Those production home builders work may look sloppy to some but it always passes final inspection at the end of the day.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
@@omarnunez2402 that is true
@therianstrauss Жыл бұрын
In a climate as cold as yours do you ever use exterior insulation?
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
I have never installed exterior insulation and I don’t see other builders doing that either! Actually, our climate isn’t all that cold except for a couple of weeks during the winter it will get below 20°
@jonathancowdin3775 Жыл бұрын
As a flooring installer i appreciate your concern about the subfloor conditions, bigger problem is usually the framing and beams, people dont realize that we have to get a floor down to an 1/8th inch in six feet, when the framers turn it into a roller coaster it takes me days to fix it all
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
You and the trimmers have your work cut out for you! You have to hide all the imperfections 👍🇺🇸.
@ducagace13909 ай бұрын
Polyurethane (spray foam) is about R7/inch AT THE APPLICATION. You should verify the thermal resistance value longterm. Usually, it reduce to 80% of the initial value, therefore about R5.6/inch 1 year later. Verify the warranty. Great video. Take care.
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Thanks !
@nelsongilbert16957 ай бұрын
Mehh... Closed cell XPS is R5 per inch. It's easier to spray it...
@israelnemitz83238 ай бұрын
Great video!
@BradtheBuilder8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and also for reaching out!👍
@136donjuan2 ай бұрын
No arguments…great video. No bullsh..👍👍👍🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨
@threegreencharms5 ай бұрын
I've never framed anything before, and I just made the mistake of framing all the walls of my 10' by 12' shed with no bottom plates under the studs. Just studs standing upright on the floor, connected at the ceiling with top plates. Whoops. The exterior will be thin sheet steel, but still a bit heavy. Should I take it all apart and redo it properly, or can I get away with it? 😅
@BradtheBuilder5 ай бұрын
If it’s just a shed and the walls feel sturdy, you should be OK
@threegreencharms5 ай бұрын
@BradtheBuilder Awesome! I've been kinda fretting over whether to undo all my work so far. I'm grateful for the advice from someone who knows their stuff. Thank you so much! You made my day
@BradtheBuilder4 ай бұрын
@@threegreencharms 👍🤠
@dannyd-rockmahaffey30872 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad love the channel!! Whats your thought on OSB versus CDX plywood for sheathing and decking? Im not an OSB fan, I know its cheaper...Anyways thanks for the video..
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I typically use OSB for sheathing because it’s more moisture resistant than the CDX, I am quick to wrap the exterior with Tyvek to protect against moisture intrusion. I have had wonderful success with this Application for many years! Please know there’s a lot of different ways a house can they built… I am always cautious when new products come out because they typically test them on the public versus in the lab!!
@dannyd-rockmahaffey30872 жыл бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder thanks for the reply brad.....love the videos
@NOBOX7Ай бұрын
Mistake # 1 Becoming a framer
@walkerwitt23303 ай бұрын
Quick Question for anyone to answer, Does anyone ever off-set their interior studs 1/2”, so that the drywall on either side is more sounds proof? Are there any cons to doing this?
@snarecat34419 ай бұрын
Your headers have some insulation pluses but what about when Mrs homeowner wants to hang curtains, draperies expensive window treats around those hollows?? And please don’t say toggle bolts etc.. those so called fixes rip right out .. we need solid framing at all of those openings. Maybe a layer of plywood under the drywall or plaster board?
@alexandrecaron963810 ай бұрын
I like that AdvanTech tip the most. If you're building alone, you are at the mercy of the elements. Question though: would you use the same brand for roof sheathing? Or it's not worth the money?
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
I have never use a Vantech for roof sheathing. I think it’s an unnecessary expense because you should be covering up with felt paper right away.
@VKMilling10 ай бұрын
I do, Huber makes good products and their zip sheathing is good stuff. The cost variance isn't great but the quality of the product compared to its counterparts is vastly superior.
@ModernMessiah4 ай бұрын
Great video
@BradtheBuilder3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@luisdelrio24842 жыл бұрын
Brad you hit the same pose every thumbnail haha love your channel!!
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🤠
@ReactionsbyShawn9 ай бұрын
Thank you for a great video
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@TheCaptainbeefylog2 жыл бұрын
Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I'm often chipped by others for my attention to detail, but if you get it right the first time, then you aren't constantly going back and fixing things later, which will cost you a LOT more than 'fixing' it before it was an issue.
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Amen! Fixing problems usually costs 3-4 times more…being a Builder you are consistently looking for future/ potential problems that are going to come back and bite you on the ass! With todays labor shortage you really need to be on the look out. Thanks for watching 🤠
@heatherd.93902 жыл бұрын
The 6 P's... great tip!!! Hard to say 10x fast🤪😂!
@brainwashingdetergent412810 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilderhey is it ok to build a floor the oldschool way with oak hardwood over scrap lumber sub floor? I have rent houses and my strongest homes are ones with those floors if I ever build I want to go that route I have found the oak hardwood for $1 a sq foot unfinished do you have any advice about building the old way like that?
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
@@brainwashingdetergent4128 make sure your sub floor is strong and not spongy. If so, make sure those get replaced before you put down the old school oak floors.
@brainwashingdetergent412810 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder what would you suggest laying under the oak is that the same stuff you have in this video or should I use something else?
@robs185210 ай бұрын
Hell of a wane at 2:15
@joshcerasale95022 жыл бұрын
A huge mistake my builder and I made on our custom home build came with our wood burning fire place. My fire box was not vented properly to the outside during framing and install. With the code requirements you mentioned Brad, our home was so air tight the fire box could not draw a draft. This led to smoke coming back into the house consistently. My builder attempted many fixes with no luck. I finally pressed on my builder hard enough to bring in a professional. They ended up having to install a chimney exhaust fan on their dime. I’m curious with Flairs fireplace, how are you working around that issue to ensure there is a constant draft? I was at the house daily checking on things and simply didn’t know better. I wish my builder would have known on the front end.
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
As a builder I rely on the fireplace companies to properly vent the fireplace flues, each metal fireplace or direct vent fireplaces will have very specific requirements for venting. As for a real wood-burning fireplaces, there’s a rule where the top of the chimney needs to be a minimum of 10 foot away from the closest roof Peak… this will allow the chimney to draw properly! Typically chimneys are the highest point of the roof. ( I hope this makes sense? )
@metalrooves3651 Жыл бұрын
why didnt you simply put a 3 inch pipe down low in your wall with a way to close it when you werent using the fireplace?Why would ypu hire someone to tell you this? You needed a leak!! THE cold this "leak" puts out is so small,exactly the amount you need to make it draft!!
@nauy10 ай бұрын
Airtight houses need energy recovery ventilation installed for healthy air exchange and replacement. I’m surprised no one is mentioning this.
@gumecindogarcia107010 ай бұрын
Much to be said for a drafty old house . We have fireplace and a mini wood stove in our 1300 sq ft home, with 3 slight levels and some vaulted ceilings the air moves ok
@nelsongilbert16957 ай бұрын
Wood burning fireplace units come with very specific instructions including locations. Ignore these guidelines and you arrive at the results you described. For example "I want the fireplace over here because it looks good...". Brad correctly mentions the common issues. Hiring an unqualified laborer to "install" a device that holds avg 1500 degree fire in the place you live and sleep is risky. Chimney exhaust fans are banned in our region (for good reason).
@Toolsofthepast9 ай бұрын
You can fill the header gap with styrofoam sheets cut inside
@matthewgodwin6688 Жыл бұрын
Got tear out subfloor in certain areas cause house sitting from fire damage
@abacab8718 күн бұрын
A 2x4 home with 1" foam board over the plywood is much better insulated than a 2x6 with comparable insulation. There are no uninsulated areas over the framing members.
@thelumbercompany Жыл бұрын
Brad, with the R-Value being so high nowadays, how do you ensure there is a good draft to get the right amount of insulation while still maintaining a fresh air exchange?
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
We’re required to do a blower door test to determine the air exchange… it can be problematic with the home being too airtight! That’s not healthy
@andreycham479710 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilderare you serious, Americans still build houses without ventilation, hrvs are dirt cheap
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
@@andreycham4797 since it’s not required by code not everybody puts them in…
@rafaelsorto57359 ай бұрын
Good video thanks
@BradtheBuilder9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@tabbott4296 ай бұрын
Id never use foam insulation as the off gassing is toxic. Also 10 ft ceilings may look nice but all the heat rises to the ceiling which is very inefficient for keeping humans warm at floor level. So many new houses are built for looks and efficiency goes out the window with extra high ceilings. Most people dont think about basic efficiency and how to keep it.
@trainwreck420ishАй бұрын
Well if you have one side tilted down, and you have ventilation on both sides of the room, heat will leave bringing in colder air.
@RitzWood322 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I’m in the process of building a home and these are very helpful. I wanted a 2x6 frame but my builder said with the options available I could also just upgrade the insulation with the 2x4 frame to help save some money. If there was a big difference structurally I would have to go with 2x6. Trying to pinch pennies where I can with todays market.
@BradtheBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Your Builder is right! Building with 2 x 4 wall construction is OK but, I would advise spending some of your savings on Open Cell spray foam for wall insulation to increase the R-value for long-term benefits. (Prices are crazy High 🙆♂️)
@RitzWood322 жыл бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder I will mention this to him. Thank you! 👍🏻
@metalrooves3651 Жыл бұрын
WE KNOW the structural element ,saying 2x4s are weaker is IRRELAVANT.,since its been done for 200 years ,but I would go 2x6 for sure ,and im the tightest builder in the world,
@RitzWood32 Жыл бұрын
@@metalrooves3651 no point for 2x6 unless you want to spend extra cash and just do it for insulation purposes.
@walterbrob Жыл бұрын
2x6 usually can go 24” o.c. Instead of 16” per 2x4
@jshepard15211 ай бұрын
If you couldn't afford Advantech for your entire build but wanted to use it where absolutely necessary, what would that look like? Subfloor under kitchen and bath?
@BradtheBuilder11 ай бұрын
Yes, I would put it in the areas that’s going to get tile and high traffic areas… Definitely the kitchens and bathrooms
@jshepard15211 ай бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder Thanks much for the advice.
@BradtheBuilder11 ай бұрын
@@jshepard152 you are welcome 👍
@wdwilson397 Жыл бұрын
How do you insulate under flooring with raised foundation?
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Play he Will insulate the floors because there’s access below with the basement or if I misunderstood your question when we poured the foundations we put a 2 inch foam barrier around the foundation on the inside to create a thermal break
@wdwilson397 Жыл бұрын
@@BradtheBuilder Thanks, good to know...I'm going to insulate the entire floor under this (over 100 year old house) as the floor gets very cold in winter.
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
@@wdwilson397 you can LN bat insulation or get a bid and have open cell foam sprayed in from an insulation company
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
Actually, you could do close cell foam either one will work
@JohnSmendrovac Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@BradtheBuilder Жыл бұрын
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@barrybraun95395 ай бұрын
Tall walls and vaulted ceilings are not energy efficient
@NomadicExpressions245 ай бұрын
I love Advantech. It's very worth the extra dollars spent.
@BradtheBuilder5 ай бұрын
I would agree too!
@Droningonuk10 ай бұрын
If I do a corner I insulate it as I go if you forget you could drill half inch holes and fill it with foam that way
@BradtheBuilder10 ай бұрын
It’s just a lot of extra work that can be forgotten
@chadrobbins98144 ай бұрын
yeah i agree, when we frame we build a energy corner this eliminates all the problems you refer to in your video and makes it a breeze to insulate @@BradtheBuilder
@BradtheBuilder4 ай бұрын
@@chadrobbins9814 thanks for reaching out 👍
@bridogman32569 ай бұрын
Looks good to me. I guess the 3rd grader who built it was doing his best
@davidgolden60682 ай бұрын
No matter your skill or experience, you’ll never be as good as the average KZfaq commenter