How To Build A Bird Box For Soffit On A House

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How To Build A Bird Box For Soffit On A House

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Күн бұрын

In this video, you will learn how to build a bird box for soffit on a house. Building a gable return is not a hard task to do. Framing a bird box takes very little time once you practice.
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@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Bird box? Gable return? What would you call this mysterious item built in this video?

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard both Josh . Excellent tutorials. 🎉much more success. It’s amazing that there are many ways to complete a task. Doesn’t matter . Learn from others . Do what works for you.

@ChristopherOBrien-fj9iw 11 ай бұрын

❤🎉😮😅😅😅 5:55 😅😅

@semajkeaton331 3 жыл бұрын

This kicked my butt today at work. Sometimes they expect me to just know what to do and not break it down for me this was real helpful

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

They can be a pain. Especially if you have not done them before. I’m so glad I could help you out! Please stay tuned!

@meestameestaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

Get right and be honest about what your capable of. Quit lying on your resume lol

@starrwars2655 7 күн бұрын

Great step by step video. I'm a girl working on roof repair after hurricane beryl. This is where I am in my roof. Thanks for the info.

@TPM517 Жыл бұрын

I’m a builder and I stumbled across this video months ago. Well I just tried this method today on a pole barn I’m building. Definitely a strong very easy way!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Yes this message is the strongest and easiest one I have found as well. I’m glad it was helpful for you. Good luck with your build!

@diklapine2777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am a novice carpenter, and I needed this for a shed I’m making.

@brianb9410 7 ай бұрын

This looks like a great and easy way to make the bird box. Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jmelynn188 6 күн бұрын

Great simple video on this topic. Nicely done and explained sir! 😎

@TheExcellentLaborer 6 күн бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your project!

@randythayer8440 28 күн бұрын

I'm a retiree with some investment capital. I'm going to begin building spec houses like you do. I've learned many skills along the way, and your channel helped. I wanted to thank you and tell you I enjoy your channel because it's, well, EXCELLENT!

@YeahPete 4 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. Best job. I've seen explaining things. This will help me a ton building my covered patio. Probably going to sit here and watch this whole series now.

@christianorozco2152 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I was breaking my head with this. You made it so simple for me.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

So glad I could help you Christian. Good luck with the rest of your projects and thanks for watching!

@xz4wkd 3 күн бұрын

Awesome bro. Love these videos. Make me feel like I can actually build something

@kellykrebs1262 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a very rustic cottage I'm restoring, have never done soffit/fascia and your videos are very clear and plain speaking so I think I'll be able to get things done with confidence.... thank you!

@aaaaa5136 2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado pelo vídeo, estou aprendendo muito com você! Vivo na Pennsylvania a 4 anos e trabalho com construção aqui nos Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 I’m Brazilian 🇧🇷and wrote it in Portuguese! Thanks buddy 🇧🇷🇺🇸

@johnstevenson1368 2 жыл бұрын

If your doing vinyl siding, this method means you have to split the corner piece. I like the boxes returned onto the face of the gable more, so your corner can butt up to the bottom nice and neat.

@jeremiahakins3973 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, this guy is an "excellent" teacher as well. Very simple to understand.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jeremiah. Try my best to as the information on as clear as possible. Thanks for watching!

@johncritch6812 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. I have to build that today.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Good luck on your project today!

@HunterHunter93 Ай бұрын

Thank you very well explained

@scummy666 2 жыл бұрын

You build these the exact same way as I do. Nice! Been doing it this way since 09.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Great minds think a like 💪🏻🔨. I’ve been building these like this since I’ve been a teenager. Never had a problem! Thanks a lot for watching!

@Rastameister 9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@TheExcellentLaborer 9 күн бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for the support!

@josevilla8179 Жыл бұрын

Man your a life saver. Learning alot from u. Thank u sir

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Jose. Thanks for watching!

@James-cd2xk 7 ай бұрын

I always used just a 2x6. I like the 2x10 much better. Great video.

@kentarrant3759 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet and easy method, Appreciate the quick explanation...

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Repz06 11 ай бұрын

Great explanation in building a strong birds box Thank you

@smallshoptalk589 2 жыл бұрын

I'm over a year late finding this Josh. That was so easy and fast. Way faster than I have been doing. AND YES, looks VERY Strong. Mine are strong but more complicated. Thanks

@samsson84ray24 3 жыл бұрын

I got you on tiktok and I gotta say... I appreciate and how you’re so thorough with you explaining of how to go about your projects! Well done sir and am very glad I stumbled upon you! Keep up the great work 💪🏼

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Welcome to the channel. I’m glad you like my content. I try to upload 1 to 2 times a week. No set schedule. I love construction I have done it since I was a kid. I’m glad to have you! Stay tuned

@darrylpayment2365 10 ай бұрын

Best bird box tutorial by far.

@rooftop-cx2pp Жыл бұрын

How does your siding corner look when it runs in to the birdbox? I like this idea though.

@c.w.1182 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job bro I really appreciate it. I've learned a lot from you and used it on my addition to my home. Thank you 😃

@pickfess Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Perfect description of the process.

@jorgemolina6996 3 жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher amigo you should have a carpentry school because your explanation is very clear good talent

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate you watching. Stay tuned!

@jaymoolah5031 3 жыл бұрын

super simple. watched guys rack their brains on stuff like this, myself included.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I know what you mean. This video should be helpful for a lot of people. Thanks for watching!

@framnerdan 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Your excellency

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amazing! I’m sure you have built many of these!

@Crazy_Newf_101 4 ай бұрын

Great explanation. Easy technique.

@mos8541 2 жыл бұрын

Josh! u gotta get the cats paw and pull that shiner bro!

@bufflake 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, great vid! Good job.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Good luck with your project!

@ambriciovidal9668 Жыл бұрын

Awesome you rock brother

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@user-wd8lm6zt2u 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good! I’ll be using your method from now on!

@noahbrewster8263 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@noahbrewster8263 5 ай бұрын

This worked for me!

@TheExcellentLaborer 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@TrailTrackers 2 жыл бұрын

I've always liked doing these because I like the location for a soffit light. I think it looks stupid if you put the soffit light at the end of the house with that gable soffit sticking out. Makes the light look like an afterthought or something. Anyway... I've always built them differently than this but I'm gonna do them this way the next time cause it's only 2 pieces; nice job!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

OK that makes sense about the soffit light. This is how I have been building them for years and it works great. Thanks a lot for watching!

@riffdex 2 жыл бұрын

My roof doesn’t have fascia board like yours did at start? I’m guessing just add a fascia board all the way across then follow the video instructions? Can fascia board be multiple pieces of wood because I don’t think I can get a single piece that’s long enough for the entire roof? Also, what size lumber should the fascia board be?

@RoyAllisonDavis 6 ай бұрын

Great video! 💪

@canadiantrucker9574 3 жыл бұрын

I am learning so much from you Josh. Thanks for these great videos, and have a good Thanksgiving tomorrow, eh

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel and I I’m glad you are a subscriber. You have a great Thanksgiving tomorrow as well. I’m thankful for all my subscribers!

@brandonbolton3408 2 ай бұрын

Good job

@AlloyedFrequencies 7 ай бұрын

thank you very much sir

@marks8052 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, forgot I have to build two, before siding, though a bit to cold to side

@whip205inthebam3 2 жыл бұрын

We called it a bird box because if birds could make a way inside them they would build their nest inside there. However unless the bird box was already there we didn't do all that added work because we didn't get paid to frame anything unless it was on the contract. We did use a 2x4 much like the longer 2x you used but our 2x4 would extend out to the fascia on the gable end. We used soffit channel along the wall made a 90 degree turn at the end of the 2x4 and back to the fascia on the wall you would be putting soffit on we'd seal off the end with coil stock bent to the specs we needed but that would be done only after the gable soffit is also completed. Once our bird box metal end is finished we'd run the fascia over it coming off the gable end. Mission Complete. No runs, No drips, No errors!

@IVORY123100 Жыл бұрын

Bout right .. They are simple . Sometimes the sub fascia is lower than the gable fascia . In that case I just scribe the entire block on the diagonal and bingo . The returns that blow many minds are the hip return boxes , quoin returns . Found an ABC 123 see ya later way to assemble them in 5 minutes . I used to get a kick out of guys fumbling with them for 3 hours ..

@Rjat96 25 күн бұрын

Rookie Newb here, I have an older home built in 1935 and the main windows are the larger 3'0" - 5'0" windows with the top edge above the chalk line that is level with the bottom of the facia. What do you do in a case like that? Go with the pitch of the roof coming off the house, right?

@cameronjohnson932 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I’m glad you like them a lot. It’s a lot of work to build a house but well worth it

@cameronjohnson932 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I’m joining the Army as a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist and coming out to be a union carpenter and plan on building my own house

@BobsHomeServicesLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bob!

@BobsHomeServicesLLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer Oh it's my pleasure. I like to watch others in the trades as I often pick up tips that help me in my jobs. :) Keep up the great work.

@symcardnel1741 2 жыл бұрын

Love your teaching, and building skills, Josh😊! What size whole do we drill for the birds🧐?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one😂. Thanks for watching!

@zacharyrosson2646 3 жыл бұрын

Man I just found your channel thanks to TikTok! I’m a plumber and I love finding other tradies channels! Good luck with everything on here and other socials brother. Ever need to talk give me a shout!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Zachary! Glad to have you. I’m glad you’re a plumber because I’m going to be doing plumbing in the future on this house. I would love your insight on some of the videos. Thanks for your kind words. Sure comment and we can chat anytime. Have a good one!

@zacharyrosson2646 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer absoultly man look forward to talking with you and seeing your videos!

@Rastameister 9 күн бұрын

Really helpful, thanks. Are facias 2x6 or 2x10 or the thinner 1x?

@TheExcellentLaborer 9 күн бұрын

This is considered sub facia and it is made out of 2 x 6. I hope that helps!

@weekendhomeprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Nailed it

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

That’s right! Or screw it. Your choice!

@TheGolfCellar 9 ай бұрын

For length of the first piece, is their a rule of thump you go off of. So, say your overhang for your soffit is 12in. Do you then make the 2x10 you notched a total of 24in? Thanks

@ShaneOsborne Жыл бұрын

Nice! You could park your truck on that bird box

@creamdallabill420 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, good video, good work

@kevinbrown1629 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh. This is the video I've been looking for.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. I remember when I started carpentry it was hard to find any type of content like this. Good luck on your project!

@danteisme Жыл бұрын

I'm late to finding this channel, I wish I would have found it sooner. Probably a dumb question - What if the fascia board on my garage is at the same angle / pitch as the roof? Its complicating things for me a bit, trying to wrap my head around how all of this comes together. My garage is old, about 100 years old, not sure if that was the way to do things back then.

@bootlegz01 2 жыл бұрын

We call it a porkchop. Good shit.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have heard that term for them before. Thank you!

@John-RW-Saunders17 6 ай бұрын

My boss called is a pork chop the other week and man It stumped me and my co worker for a good bit😅

@christopherdekonstrukt444 4 ай бұрын

Pythagorean theorem. If you know 2 angles you can determine the third.

@brandonhampton5039 10 ай бұрын

what about vinyl facia board trim any problem with trimming it?

@jr6281 Жыл бұрын

Do you then run that “ledger” down the length of the structure for the soffit?

@kevinbrown1629 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed by the way.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Kevin! I love making these videos. Thanks for watching

@archangel20031 11 ай бұрын

The issue I have is the angle of my roof is lower in that my soffit wrap around extends further back and I can't just make a pork chop like that as it's further back.

@beachboardfan9544 3 жыл бұрын

Why do a birdbox instead of just having the soffit follow the slope of the trusses top beam?

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

You could do that. I do the bird box for looks

@soaresas 2 жыл бұрын

Does it depend on the pitch used for the roof truss? I’m installing soffit on a 7/12 pitch. Trying to follow the pitch doesn’t allow the soffit J to sit flush against the bottom of the fascia board. Am I missing something?

@JThomasP 2 жыл бұрын

It does not necessarily have to be done, but it allows the eave side to have a level soffit. Having a level soffit means a little less siding or brick is needed, works nice for things like pot lights and can hide the transition well depending on the build.

@albertquick6598 2 жыл бұрын

So should the bottom triangle be level or is it ok to be a little off?

@arayahomes4308 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful and good video overall. The return you nailed on there looks like total crap at the bottom lol. You definitely could have used a piece that didn't look like a wave at the bottom edge...... Remember, you're posting on youtube.....

@anthonybarker6314 Жыл бұрын

How long is the total length of the first board? Did you go in like a foot or so?

@Professionaltrenchdigger Жыл бұрын

Ok awsome awesome, now my boss will stop yelling at me

@darreng7686 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood do you use in building these Bird Boxes. I have to replace some around my house. The ones I have to replace look to be 1 inch thick cedar, which is non existent today, the house was built in 1980. What would you suggest. I plan on painting it, i made one side out of plywood already, not sure.

@antondeannova7016 3 жыл бұрын

Thx sir.. Nice framer vidio.. Gbu... Sir may i ques..? What is good pry bar use..? Vghn spr bar, stanley, estwng.. Or dalluge offst pry bar..? Thx sir..

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

I like Est wing the best. But I have not tried all the other ones. Thanks for watching

@antondeannova7016 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer many thx sir..

@canadiantrucker9574 3 жыл бұрын

@@antondeannova7016 I bought Tekton. They seem nice. I use the small 8 inch prybar to get in between the electrical box and the wall stud so I can cut the nails. I'm in the process of slowly changing the nail in boxes for the plastic wing type "Old Work" boxes

@bmfitzgerald3 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! On my house the "box end" is somewhat similar, but sort of "wraps around the corner" of the house and has its own little eyebrow roof with its own gutter. I am in the process of trying to frame that out as part of a repair, any particular recommendation or search terms I could use to help do it the right way?

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

I have always called them bird boxes. Some people call Gable returns. Maybe try that. Hope that helps!

@bmfitzgerald3 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks man, subbed. Great video and technique!

@mariesacul722 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need a birdbox/ gable return if im not using aluminium for the soffit?

@billsmith-my3tl 2 жыл бұрын

I ny they're known as pork chops

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is another name for them. Thanks for the comment!

@shantor100 Жыл бұрын

I swear I didn't see that one miss

@huejanus5505 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good, but why even build a birdbox? Seems like extra work when you can just run your soffit across the front and straight down the gable end. Less cuts, less angles and lets your fascia come down in one piece.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I just like the looks of them. It’s definitely something you don’t have to do but to me it adds curb appeal.

@huejanus5505 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I kind of prefer the clean soffit/fascia lines myself. But then, if we all liked the same thing, life would be boring.

@Itdontmatter69 2 жыл бұрын

I had my house renovated and they removed the bird box ? Why would they do that ?

@WestysGate 3 жыл бұрын

Box end

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Some call it that too

@meestameestaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

Dollar off for every shiner

@dillonroots2957 2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy they don't put soffit nailer up on your houses? And build the bird boxes

@maxnovakovics2568 11 ай бұрын

Guys will explain something to me, tell me what it's called, why what goes where and how it interacts with each other and even the subsequent trades and future maintenance for the homeowner. But if they have a different name for it, hell even a different way of doing this given thing. I'm lost and confused until I see the end result and I say "oh it's a thingamabob" instead of a "whatchamacallit" Lingo fucks me down way worse than the theory of any 3d objects.

@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 2 жыл бұрын

Calling it a "Bird box" is misleading as a bird box is where birds nest. What you are building here has nothing to do with birds, and everything to do with carpentry or buillding construction.

@pegasis0066 15 күн бұрын

It's called a pork chop and it looks like shyte. Do yourself (and customers) a favor: research gable end returns.

@sleepersix 10 ай бұрын

I thought this was actually for birds :(

@user-mk6rc8hj1n Жыл бұрын

Damn, those are ugly. Why not just terminate the soffit at the end of the wall and run the gable soffit all the way down? Then you don't have an awkward box of metal sitting on the corner of the building.