Great video. Some comments from someone who has built and followed building across the country. There are many things that are done differently on the west coast than in the rest of the country. In the beginning of this video, you mention that pressure treated lumber has slits cut in it. That only applies to fir and fir type lumbers. In most of the country, treated lumber is Southern Yellow Pine (SYP.) This material does not have slits because the SYP wood fibers accept the preservative treatments better than the firs. On the west coast, headers and many beams are huge dimensioned lumbers. In most of the country, these items are built up of smaller dimensioned lumber. 6"x6" and larger dimensioned lumber is simply not available. You show triple or more side and bottom cripples. Anywhere except the west coast, you typically see single and rarely see more than double cripples. Most of the country frames with kiln dried lumber. Framing with green lumber is mostly unique to the west coast. Outside the seismic affected west coast and wind affected coastal areas. Shear panels, strapping and clips or brackets and uplift brackets are foreign to people in most of the country.

I teach a Construction Trades class at the local high school and this is one of the best series I have ever found on youtube. The kids I teach are 15 to 19 and you are 100% relatable to them and explain things in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. Much appreciated.

Imagine having teachers in school like this dude! I think a lot of kids would've enjoyed school more.

As a beginning DIY'er, I must say I've seen DOZENS of videos on framing a house/garage. ALL of them, except this one, just spit out '16" center' and a bunch of 'I'm a contractor' terms. I thank you for DETAIL on not only what I need but why I need it... Been watching videos for WEEKS and FINALLY found what I was looking for.. I don't like videos but this one is getting one.

I am a licensed plumbing contractor since 1988. I am truly impressed with this young man's Knowledge, attitude,and delivery, He "gets it!

As a former teacher, I must say, you have excellent delivery and presentation.

40 years old, retiring from the military, and have always had an interest in carpentry. Starting school for it in January. Decided I should watch some vids now and learn what I can beforehand. This is the first video I’ve watched in my self imposed prerequisite phase and something tells me I don’t think I could’ve come across any better content. Thank you.

I don't know shit about carpentry, or anything related to construction but I absolutely love this channel and how clear and concise the presentation is. Fantastic work, now I'm hooked.

As someone who has learning disorders and who has failed in both public schooling and college, your explanations and presentation have made understanding this much easier and simple. Thanks

I just started a framing job 2 weeks ago and it’s all brand new to me. So this kind of content is unmatched in its helpfulness! Please make more beginner/tutorial videos for those just coming into the industry. Thank you for everything you do bro! Stay awesome!

31 years experience in selling building products. Started new job 2 months ago selling lumber. No backgorund to lumber. No clue had to do an estimate. Learning fast. These videos are top notch. Thank you for making it easy and fun to learn.

I would be interested in hearing about building codes. I know it varies from state-to-state County to County just your basics codes on building material, electrical and so on. I enjoy your videos.

I’m no carpenter, don’t know I ended up here but wow this was very clear and informative. Exceptional presentation, thank you very much. Makes me want to build something now lol

Good Stuff for an old guy planning to buy land and retire . With vids like these we can build our own homes as a hobby .

Thank you for the video Matt. I’m a single mom who recently bought a condo for me and my daughter. I want to frame, drywall etc… 2 external walls in my small storage unit to make a nice walk in closet for us. You have helped me to learn the jargon and learn the basics, so that I can learn more to do this myself. I’m so excited !!

Glad you opened with that disclaimer about the many, many different names for the same thing and I was surprised when it varied from site to site in the same area as well

You did an amazing job delivering the message. Most people say the word "actually" a million times when it's not necessary. After a while it gets old and kills the "actual" message. See, it's not needed. Great job and thanks for the information.

You’re a natural, entertaining tour guide. you’ve even got the stance.

I’m 15 wanting to get into this type of work and this video helped a lot thanks!

I’ve watched a tonne of framing videos on KZfaq to learn how it all goes together (purely out of idle curiosity). Your video is by far the clearest and most logically explained with excellent pace and delivery. Top job, keep it up, I will be subscribing to see what else you put out.

I wish all channels that have videos about constructions are like this.. superlike..

3 years ago I started framing for my friend who is a contractor here on Maui. His name is Steve Schneider (great guy and carpenter)i grew up here, working in management but decided to be a framer. I used your vids as reference, I remember most but you operate the same system as Steve. So it helped me really catch up fast. I also have a ranch in Southern Oregon ,recently I built my own house using a sled system and my truck to slide up beams and such. Your vids are the best and so are you! Enormous knowledge for such a young man. Thank you

Very simple. Direct information. No extra, to the point. But very important information. Love it.

Dude, best video you've made to date. I've watched most of your videos and in this one you answered some extra questions I've had that you didn't touch on in previous vids.

Looked at a number of construction videos on YT and so far this channel is the best in terms of educational content of framing. No other channel really goes into the why as much as this video. Had no idea how and why the bottom plate was chemically treated.

Amazing video, Matt! Having moved to the West from a region where concrete homes are customary, I'd have to say this video is definitely helpful. Very informative for such a short clip!

Thanks for your knowledge mate. California carpenters are truly the best.

Wow! Very impressed on how you explain things. I'm a nurse, but have always had a passion for carpentry. It's great when I run across people who are thorough yet still know how to keep it simple to understand! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!

You are a legend, thank you! The best Wood Framing introduction I've watched on KZfaq. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

being a structural engineer in training myself, I have gotten good at summarizing the purpose of my job. A structural engineers job is to use applied physics and material science to transfer loads from the roof and floors down in to the ground. 90% of my job is determining how to get roof and floors loads (in my area, that would include snow) down into the soil. The last 10% is sizing those structural pieces to do so without breaking. Great video!

you're the youtuber whos wearing shades and teaching without eye contact to the camera, and yet I stayed all through out your video. your voice is amazing! and you deliver your message calm and very easy to digest.

I appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Stay clean, bang on!

wow! What a great way of sharing your knowledge with the world. You are very knowledgeable and do a great job at not getting too technical for the newbies at building. Great job!

I work in construction, not framing or anything specific and this really helped me understand what I’m looking at. I’m gonna watch every video. Thank you. Whatever your name is I just barely got a chance to meet you.

I'm thinking about pursuing a career in carpentry. I'm glad I found this video.

I am just starting out in a pre-apprenticeship prior to my apprenticeship and you helped me so much just getting to know the basics and understanding what I'm getting into! Thank you for making this video

Hello Matt, appreciate these videos for newbies like me who will eventually put up a few non-bearing interior walls.

Good shit. I haven't framed in forever, but this video brought me up to speed properly. I think it's funny how all these pieces are called so many different things. Add a result, the terms you used I've not heard. Do there's that too. Yay!

I am only 14 years old and i love working with my hands and i love construction. And i would love begging the person who build the frame of the house. And my dad helped me out a lot and you helped me even more. Thanks Matt

I was installing drywall in a house (a Lindal Home design) in Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada years ago but there was no General Contractor (GC) and the framers didn't provide nail/screw surfaces for drywall everywhere. They didn't block any walls and the framing had dried and the 2" x 4" partition walls were bowed out so much the boards would rock. We ended up reframing some walls and shimming several others. The framers left a bunch of cut-off 2" x 6" pieces in the walk-out basement and I wanted to get rid of their waste so I cut pieces to length and nailed them between the perimeter wall studs at 3-1/2' and 5-1/2' above the concrete floor. It took most of the day but two days afterwards the owner's insurance agent came by to look at the house and was taking photographs in the basement. I asked if something was wrong and he said, "No, quite the opposite. Who's idea was it to install the blocking in the perimeter walls because it's not shown or noted on the drawings." I explained and he said he wished every house had this as it slows the rate of vertical flame spread and then he said he took photos to prove it so they can reduce the rate of insurance. He suggested we photograph it as well and provide pictures for the owner.

Matt, honestly, watched you from barely any subs, loved how you explain things to the common man. I build furniture for a living and when clients ask about the process, I try to remember they have probably very little knowledge of what exactly goes into the final product. To see you at the subs you're at now. Love it! You deserve it mate, keep up the good work. Blessings

I do hardwood flooring for the living but I always loved framing and watching building come to life. I framed my entire house it was a lot of fun.

One of the best 17 minutes i've been on YT all year. I'm in insurance and this was critical information for me to learn. What was most helpful was hearing the names of specific building components and where weight of the building is shared. Many thanks. I'm subscribed.

I agree with Jenn Willis. Your delivery and presentation is awesome.

This guy was born for this, you can feel his passion.

Yes, more basic rough framing videos please. Thank you for your thorough instructor type teaching. Your methods are clearly understood.

Matt, Thanks. I've been watching all your video's closely over the last few months. I've managed to successfully construct my own garage over here in the UK using your techniques. Small in comparison (8.2m x 5.2m) to the ones over in the states but in the UK it's considered to be a big garage but yeah. I can't thank you enough mate. Clear, constructive, precise and straight to the point. Nailed it!

Awesome. Starting my third year as an electrical apprentice (tomorrow actually) and a lot of this I've learned just from working on new work residential. Crazy how much you pick up just from looking at the framing and having to understand how to work around it. Part of me still wishes I could've gotten into carpentry full-time, but alas. Still love what I do regardless. And much respect for your particular blocking setup. Can't tell you how many times I've had to knock blocking out that was all placed most likely at 48". Glad I took the time to watch this. Filled in some more knowledge gaps for me. Always looking to understand all the trades better.

Hey Matt, I’ve been a plumber for 10 years and now I’m getting into framing. I’ve watched most of your videos and they really helped me get started. Thanks so much man!

First, of your videos that I watch. Your speech, pace, rationale, and way of explaining while leaving "preference" as an option is amazing. Subscribed!

You're so good at explaining this in a way that I internalize it. Thank you!

My wife and I are building our own house and are very appreciative of the way you take your trade seriously and try and help others without making them feel stupid, we all have to be taught and learn. Thanks

Actually this is the first video of yours I've seen and I'm basically learning this skill fresh so thank you for explaining the channels anyway

Thanks for uploading such an educational video. Your instruction is very clear and addresses the point without ambiguity. I believe you are a good teacher. Keep good work up and be safe at this pandemic period because we need people just like you in our community for the right reason. Once again thank you wholeheartedly!

Great job executing the context and very effectively and swiftly said. Easy to understand, thank you for the breakdown

You are a reincarnation of the Great (Larry Haun) I'am constantly re-watching his videos on KZfaq to learn his Mindset, Approach, Technique, Attention to detail and CLEAR as possible explanation of everything beginner basic to Advance level tip's & trick's to make learning and doing carpentry more like a job/passion you can love for life with each project your asked to do or want to create. I must say you look young in age but are very mature and wise in the way you approach the work like the wisest veterans of the carpentry industry world. Keep swinging the hammer and hitting nails on the head for as long as your body will allow you too. I don't know for sure if that's what Larry Haun was doing until his last day's on earth? But I have to Imagine that's what he wanted to do because he really looked like he loved the work, Same as you.. Bang on Matt. I'm a big fan, and Think you will go very far on youtube and everything else you do in life if you keep this path. Never take a desk job the Industry needs people like you.

Hey Matt, I'm a carpenter stuck at home near Boston. I finished binge watching all of the crazy framers videos and you're next. The way you explain the details is awesome, thanks dude. I like how you do the ceiling backing so that the drywall is all in plane with the trusses. Bang on 🤙

This was an excellent explanation of basic wood framing to someone (me) who is very green and embarking on home projects; no filler, just the facts, very informative video; thank you

"This is a stud right here" me: smacks chest like any proper dad should.

Want to play a drinking game? Take a drink every time I say the word "material", how long will you last? A video similar to this was uploaded last week, a lot of people had a hard time hearing it.. I shot it on a GoPro, due to lack of time. I archived that video, went out and bought a $215.00 lav microphone and shot this on my Sony A7SII. I want everyone to be able to utilize these videos as a learning experience, seeing that some couldn't wasn't right, so I recreated this. Subscribe to my second channel! Videos going up weekly. kzfaq.info BANG ON!

The best video I’ve ever seen. We’ll explained. Keep up the great work.

Thank you so much brother… helped me a lot in my study. Especially when you’re from a place that entirely used to sandcrete blocks and concrete framing. 🙏🙏🙏

Matt have you ever considered stuffing insulation into your channel when you build it to avoid hot or cold spots in your walls. Where I live in the northeast our climate has extreme temp swings and our walls can use what ever extra help we can give them. Thanks for another great video it should help many beginners and diy folks.

This is the first video I've ever watched on construction and I feel like I'm ready to build my first home. If only material costs were low enough that I could build a few practice houses first :D

This is the absolute best explanation of wall framing.

Damn, a no nonsense video, without fluff and useless bs..thanks man, much appreciated.

I love how he says everything is called different names in different parts of the country I know all about this. Great video Man just giving info out to 99% of home owners still won't understand lol. Just laid out and framed the exterior walls of a big one this week. The home owners came out and tried lol helping with window placement and doors but they really don't understand measurements and actual space and alot of engineers don't think ahead about even their bed width. Thank God we were there to help them out because they would have had a mess nice video bro

Man you do such a great job of explaining things! And this is coming from a professor!

Good morning Matt. What I am gonna say is a little; if I want to go farther and being more descriptive, I am going to get confused and unfair. You just are amazing...2 reason: 1. The kind of material job you do. 2. The clarity and expedite way to explain your field, which let to understand to the stupids like me. Thanks very much Matt.

Thank you very much for this great video! I have been searching all over the internet for this information and finally found it here.

next video some basic building codes would be cool or what type of hangars , great video well explain keep it up 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Would love to see a video of planning, quoting and reviewing a job before you get on site. Looking through drawings/details, ordering materials, quoting the job, estimating man power hours, etc.

first time home buyer here! i’ve always been curious on what everything’s purpose was when walking through the new builds and what i’m supposed to be looking out for in my own build along the process. This definitely helped me to understand what all is going on. Thank you!

What an awesome video. I have been looking at framing videos for the past 4days trying to understand what are the most appropriate and functional options for the project I have in my barn, as a professional coach, I loved the attention to detail and the explanation of the why and where. I have never commented on a video before . I have looked at many of your videos for inspiration, but this one surpasses the lot, thank you karl

Looks like a great video for beginners! Wondering what you do for insulation at your exterior partitions. We usually make a corner post to go where you put your channel. That way we can still get insulation through the whole wall.

As an aspiring framer, I absolutely love this video! Great job dude!

Thanks man, I really appreciate your videos. I'm a recent grad and due to Covid I've been working remotely. These videos make it really easy for me to visualize what's on plan. On the side note, more often than not structural elements are designed so that they are stiff enough to allow for proper operation of doors, windows, etc and reduce vibrations for human comfort. (Hence the massive sizes some times)

I have a intro to wood framing class coming up. Great video!

Hey Matt great job I hope your family is doing well during these times and keeping busy stay safe! Also keep up the educational videos I’m planning on getting Into carpenters union here soon just been practicing and doing what I need to your videos helped out a lot ! If it wouldn’t hurt could you do a few videos with formulas and math that we use in carpentry to help teach people that would be awesome !!!!

In TN the plate on the very top is called a crown plate. The stud that attaches to the king is called a jack stud. Interesting to hear the different terminology... Keep on banging !

I'm not sure why this video popped up today,but I watched it again. I've learned a ton watching your videos, and become much better at carpentry as a result. That is for putting out such great videos.

You, sir, are a natural teacher. Subscribed!

You are talented. Clearly explained. Can you tell something about nails? Sizes and naming? Thank you.

Great video. Can we get a video about floor layout. Things like when laying out diffrent type of doors and how much inches to add when laying out.

Good video! Important point for everyone: Blocking is primarily for fire code. Old balloon frame walls had no blocking, so fire could race up the inside of a wall with no obstructions.

I am just starting to work as an estimator for a General Contractor so i appreciate it all of you guys sharing your knowledge so unselfishly. Thank you.

Yes. By chance ive never seen anything youve made. Just saw you now. Subbed, sheeesh!

Really awesome video. I must admit though it is pretty overwhelming, everything you have to know, have to be pretty smart or takes a long time to learn all this stuff I would assume.

The blocking down here in Florida is called fire block and is done at the plywood joints and will not pass inspection without it. It also keeps a fire from climbing up the inside of each bay. Never had any issue keeping it straight though. Just pop a line. We make the top plywood joint the fire block and bottom plywood joint block is put on flat to nail the plywood joint easier. Most of our load bearing walls (interior and exterior) are also sheer walls and the plywood must be nailed to a certain schedule. Usually around 3in on the seams and 6in in the field. We call the “trimmers” jack studs and they go all the way down to the bottom plate. Our headers are usually 2x10 or 2x12 and sometimes even LVL material. Never less than 2x8. We got these orange truss screws now that tie the top plate to the truss that are so much easier than metal ties. It’s crazy how different codes are in different states. We do mostly big residential stuff. Usually over 8000ft. And anything with a conventional framed roof. Also we usually have a piece of all-thread running from top plate and into the slab that ties the wall down on each side of all openings and every 4ft between that. Good framers are becoming extremely scarce nowadays. Can’t get any help in St. Augustine. Nobody wants to work!

Great video. As you said everything has multiple names. One example would be the trimmer. We always called it a Jack stud because it holds the header but maybe also King Jack. May be important to refer to your achitect on the blocking as mine specifically calls out a 4ft block line. 16 centers except on the first stud at 15 3/4 which just means subtracting 3/4 off the 16 marks as you pull the tape for layout.

As a garage door installer, I wish every garage was framed with a 6x6. It’s a pain in the ass when all I have is 1.5 inches of wood on the jambs

Hey Matt, absolutely perfect video, very helpful, thx! I'd like to know more about lumber you use for framing, except for bottom plate are regular studs and top plates treated by any kind and any mean? Because in this video you said you generally use wet lumber for framing and I thought (until now :D) wood used for framing is AT LEAST dryed to some level of moisture content, let's say 12-16 %. So is it just wood taken from mill / lumber yard without any kind of treatment? Please talk basics about lumber commonly used for framing - what kind of lumber, how is it treated, common sizes etc. Another thing I'd like to know is what are common layers for flooring in case of non-solid concrete deck (I mean when you build a house based on crawl space laying on pillars or perimeter concrete wall). Please talk about every layer including joists, sheating(s), insulation and how to prevent the floor from squeaking from the very bottom to the final layer of flooring, e.g. vynil floor. Thanks a lot, take care.

Wow! Thank you so much for spending the time and energy to create this video to teach people like me the basics of framing!

You're the only one, I see, using double sill, and I like it.

(really late, I know) We always called the "trimmers" the "Jack Stud". So, you have the King stud and the Jack stud.

Channels work great for interior walls, but I wouldn't recommend for exterior walls, creates a void in the exterior wall that insulators cant get to. Big problem when you build up north. We instead use C corners for corners, and L partition backers where interior partitions intersect with exterior walls, making the L partition with a 2x6 backer gives you 1.5" on one side, and 2" on the other side of partition

As my instructor said in my basics of framing class, "blockers" are call that because their primary function is to block the propagation of a fire in case a fire. Your video is a great resource and I just wanted to point that out. This is the first video from your channel that I have watched.

I'm a carpenters apprentice in a union and I feel like an absolute moron with the math and pretty much everything. Videos like this are helpful for people like me thanks.

Didn't you already post this

It’s a shame you have to address potential foolishness, from the start. Great job young man keep on trucking you’ll be fine.