Message to Jordan - about time I said this - I can't think how many times I have watched your videos and thought "NICE camerawork" as I saw how what Paul was saying was accompanied by a PERFECT match of a zoom in on exactly what he is talking about. So many videos in this genre have us wanting to reach into the screen and grab the camera lens and point it where it needs to go (example - Risinger has had a camera person that drives us nuts that way - sorry Matt, but I know you already know from the comments). The editing is spot on, too - as someone who has painfully edited video I know the HOURS that get put into it. But you need something good to edit with, and thinking ahead about that final cut and what you need to capture visually to make it happen - dude, that is movie director stuff - I do not exaggerate: serious talent. Well done.

I loved the "You all got any ideas?" scene in the video. This was great to see a problem solving session with the KISS (keep it simple silly) fix at the end. "That's why he's the boss." It was awesome to see and hear the collaboration and team work the problem.

I was a construction laser dealer before I retired. I have a tip for you for future reference. I noticed your PLS5 is an older one, Made in America. They were made by PLS back then & were pretty good. They cannot be repaired or re-calibrated only replaced. However, if you ever need to replace yours DO NOT replace it with another PLS pin or line laser. The company was sold to Fluke & the mfgr of these was outsourced to China. The Chinese made Fluke ones were so bad (we were sending half back to Fluke that were bad) that we just quit selling them completely. Side note: If you want to check calibration on yours set it on the ground, turn it on, & center it on a mark on the ground & make a mark on the ceiling (preferably 12-15 feet away. Some masking tape & a Sharpie will do) then turn it 180 degrees. If the laser does not point right to the same spot, it is out of calibration. If it's out vertical, it's out horizontal too. It cannot be re-calibrated.

South Carolina here and the ceiling color is called Haint Blue, keeps the bugs and bad spirits away. Sherwin Williams has some good selections that range from bright blue to toned down versions with hints of green. Definitely paint the ceiling some shade of Haint Blue because it will make those natural cedar tones pop!! Keep up the good work Stud Pack!!

Comical moments of Jordan and Rad coming up with creative solutions to solve marking the caps and Paul's like, "Srsly?" Love that exchange there.

Dad is the ‘🐐’. Happy Father’s Day.

When I was a kid I watch my dad and uncles build a summer home together. They worked their butts off and had a blast doing it together. You guys are so lucky to be able to do this.

RE PAINT: Definitely LIGHT BLUE!!! No WASPS! All my soffits are light blue. ZERO WASPS!

The railing transfer dot Was spot on teaching those young bucks a thing or two loving it😂❤

You know what Stud Pack video I really want to see? A measurements "tricks and tips" video. Paul is so freaking good at measuring things out, and I know he's gone over some tricks in nearly every video, but I'd love a comprehensive "measurement tricks" video. It would be legendary!

40 minute video?!?! Time to get some snacks!! Thank you Jordan!

I vote you paint the porch ceilings "Haint Blue." It's a great Southern touch. Sherwin Williams Waterscape (SW6470) or Benjamin Moore Lookout Point (1646) are Charleston, South Carolina favorites. Anyone that's visited the grand estates near The Battery know the beauty of this color. Now all Brad needs is a old fashioned "joggling board" for his courting future.

Paul is the McGyver. Never saw anyone solve every situation like Paul. Would love to see his toll chest.

Mr. Paul, I learn something every time I watch you work sir....in this episode, aside from the structural, I learned and never knew why the overhead areas of southern porches are painted light blue ( or "sky" blue ) ... this channel is such a wealth of knowledge....I eagerly look forward to every episode! Just awesome!

Y'all's videos are always so positive, interesting, and educational. One of my favorite channels these days. Thank you!

Another Triumph!!!! For the ceiling, "...hers's what were gonna do" go with sky blue. It really does work to prevent wasps and mud daubers.

anything that is installed horizontally below the handrail creates a perfect ladder for a child to climb over the handrail

Light blue is always classic for outdoor patio ceilings.

Jordan, you forgot 1 thing: Classic Rad: flip flops, over the edge, “hanging by his fingertips”. 😂

Man, the sweat equity in this house is insane. The difference between (a) your time and materials and (b) market value is (c) bananas. You guys could start building/ renovating and selling spec homes as a channel.

I'm always impressed by Paul's creativity to overcome glitches in construction. Thanks.

Sky blue ceiling color ! You guys rock!!

i loved my motorized retractable screens. i used phantom screens. they were like new 12 years after installation and then i sold that house. would totally recommend. no problems and i lived outside of chicago in the north suburbs. during winter when there were no bugs, i would just leave the screens rolled up in the top housing. another great thing about them was they matched the color of my trim. i dont know if they still do that but i wouldnt see why not, but with your color trim i am sure they have a match. good luck....

I'm digging the idea of a sky blue ceiling. That railing looks amazing, I'm going to look into that for a project I have coming up!

Huge win for Envision decking, but an even bigger win for these three guys. Paul, Jordan, and Rad - I can't tell you how much joy your videos have brought me over the last several years. Just like the channel Ambition Strikes, I rarely passively watch. I usually sit down, have some coffee, maybe a snack and fully engage myself in the content. It's THAT GOOD. I would love any opportunity to come over and spend a day on the job site with y'all. I can bring all my Ryobi tools! But seriously, thank you for taking the time to film, narrate, AND edit this entire process. With love from Atlanta, GA.

The music was fantastic on this vid! I for one really appreciate the effort you put into these vlogs, Jordan!! Thank you, sir!!

I'm glad I'm not the only one that pre-drills for self-tappers...

I like the Sky blue ceiling, its something you don't see anymore and it has a calming effect.

Incredible detail work Paul THATS PRIDE God Bless an Jordan An Brad Embrace every second u guys spend next to Paul is not every day any man alive can say they did a project of this magnitude with their Father An Father in law Cherished it An May God Bless u all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Paul you have a gift. I did like the guy’s idea but man you blew it out of the park

Like the idea of the white on the ceiling. Matches the side of the garage, same contrast with the bronze lights/fan. Would worry about pine taking the stain differently. Railing system looks great!

That argument between the three of you deciding which is the best / easiest way of transferring a center - I love that! Also, 40min video? Unless you beat the LOtR extended trilogy, it's still too short for me!

Father Knows Best. Envision W.

Paul, gotta say we’re on the same wavelength… as your boys were talking jig for the bottom rail, I was thinking exactly what you came up with! Experience pays off.

My wife and I really really enjoy your videos, Great work guys and a shout out to the man who saved you money and told you how to do the job. we need more people who are there to help even if they are not hired! awesome work guys!

The light blue color on the southern porches is called "Haint Blue". Loads of stories of its origins

Keep to your roots on the porch ceilings........light blue. Makes for a great touch of home and a conversation piece! I'm in New Roads, La, and most of these old porches still get repainted light blue.

I’m a fan of that railing. Looks high quality, no more worrying about you guys falling.

I love the problem solving. We all make mistakes, and it is nice that your teaching your audience not only how to do it right, but how to fix it when it gets screwed up. We all need that "pound of cure" from time to time, not matter how many ounces of prevention we use. Also, the added "To code" explanation is also very welcome.

I like the light blue ceiling thought.

The saw not being on killed me 😅

Cloudy sky blue ceiling. Matte finish. 💯

I’d definitely go with “haint blue” for the porch ceilings.

I love this channel, and this video in particular. Just the way pops said "but this is real life" and then all the spur of the moment issues that need to be solved. His skill/knowledge 100% makes a massive difference, but even if he wasnt as clean and masterful as he is, i think one of the real true marks of a craftsman (especially carpentry) is your ability to think on the fly and overcome hurdles. To do so cleanly is a different level of experience but its gotta start with you just thinking "i can fix this" or "i can work around this". Love that you guys not only keep, but put some focus on these hiccups that are legitimate parts of any type of trade or craft but that a lot of other channels might edit out to make the video look more "produced" and perfect. Man i love watching you guys, you always pick up stuff from seeing another dude think about these things, and no matter how much you know you'll never stop being impressed by little tips or logic used. A mark of a true craftsman is that "i can solve this" but arguably the biggest mark of master carpentry is being able to hide any evidence of issues, whether your fault or not 😂

Big fan 😂 of the Fanimation Belt Driven Brewmaster. There’s something hypnotic about lining three of them up perfectly and having the fans spin at exactly the same speed with blades perfectly in synch. All off one motor.

This series and another guy in Maine who's renovating his family's 130 year old summer "camp" are my two MUST watch follows.

Studpack Paul for President. America needs you

On the ceiling: Pre-finish the wood on both sides. It will stand up better, and don't forget the joints. Great instruction video. Of course, all holes line up with nails. That's how it goes.

I would go with the light sky blue for the ceiling. Only because you already had a hornet nest built on the underside of your roof sheathing. But with how this build is shaping up I am sure you all will do a great looking job in what ever color you use

I just love watching all three of you so much.

Absolutely love the Envision Decking. The aesthetics are definitely keeping with the rest of the exterior fit/finish of the garage. The attention to detail blows me away.

35:00 That's why he's the boss Loved it!

Yeah! Finally one DIY garage videos that I can use in my house remodel, instead of kicking myself for how I did something in the past. I was just starting on planning redoing the rails on my back deck. Looking great guys.

Great video. Can't go wrong with a light blue paint above.

Wife & I built our Ohio house in 2006 with Haint Blue porch ceilings. Our builder had never heard of it being done before. Their research confirmed that we were right with my parents coming from western Kentucky. Keep up the good work.

I've used Cabot quite a bit at home, and love it. I've even used their black semi-transparent stain on textured cinderblock to create an accent wall in a basement room where I did not want to cover that wall (due to an addition, it was an interior wall anyways, and with the black stain, it made a nice accent wall while saving me the work of framing out a beauty wall over it, and losing a few inches of room), and it has held up great in every application.

We can't use horizontal balusters because they can be climbed like a ladder.

Sky Blue porch ceiling vote here...very light, to match the value of the off-white siding...a light sky blue, an off-white sky blue...

Apart from the genius 'on the fly' solutions to problems that arise, it's very obvious that having the right tools makes any job easier. I love all the specialty tools. Great content guys!

Old carpentry trick for punching the center of those holes, get a wooden dowel the exact size you need, cut a plug off, drill a hole in the center the size of your center punch, then set the plug in the hole with the center punch in it and make your mark. No expensive punches.

Wowza! Happy father's day Paul!

Blue ceiling! It will be fantastic!

We are visiting the daughters in Asia, and I’m watching your videos. One of the girls started watching and now SHE’s addicted too. Your garage / shop / apartment is looking amazing!

The deck looks FANTASTIC! Just don't close up the "attic" until you figure out your bug screen. Great channel!

Deck looking great well done Stud pack crew.

The middle section has the thicker middle black post, but the section on the left (as viewed from backyard) has the skinny black bar post. I am not sure, but I might prefer consistency and use the thick black posts for all sections that need middle support.

I like the idea of the wood to blend in your cedar posts, it would also be a good way to use that $55 seal paint you bought for the caps. Really like the look of the railing, it is coming together so well. You guys are really knocking it out of the park.

The quote, “Pays to be a winner” came to mind, but in this case “Pays to have experience!” Paul for the win!

Look forward to your videos every week. Like I said definitely hitting a milli subs this year

Your local OSHA representative, after having his face in his palm for the last few months, peered his eye over his thumb, shook his head and said “finally they put up that damn safety railing” 😎

I vote for light blue ceilings in both locations. It definitely keeps the bugs away. I did it here in Maine and works well.

Paul, you are just a superior craftsman.

Im surprized that those horizontal rails meet code. Typically those would be considered climbably and would not be compatible with current building codes for the same reason as the 4" rule you mentioned. Typically you would have a top and bottom rail, with pickets (balusters) vertically so that kids etc cannot climb up and over.

Haint Blue!!!!!👍

Sky blue for the ceiling would be traditional and look great. Black would look AMAZING and modern to key off the railings, light fixtures, and windows. White (house paint) would be my third choice but look nicely complete and integrated. The only thing I would NOT recommend is the cedar staining. The beauty of those cedar columns is their contrast with everything else. They are more of a statement if only the cedar posts carry that statin. That’s my two-cents. The whole build is shaping up nicely. It’s a real pleasure watching your beautiful family bring this idea into reality. Cheers and continued success.

When I redid the trim on my cedar garage door I put everything back with GRK trim head finish screws. I would rather have mechanical fasteners and have everything hold strong and straight I just don't have a lot of faith in brad or finish nails for outdoor wood applications. You don't really notice the heads enough for it to be a problem. I'm sure the further along you get your really wish you hadn't used those PT posts and went though all the trouble with the wraps but you just keep making it look good, live and learn and share with all of us with a smile and I love that.

Bout time!! I was having withdrawals!!!

I like the ceiling matching the wall. Might look pretty good

That railing and horizontal ballustrade is truly icing on the cake making this house look great! well done

The columns and railings came out great.

Stain the porch ceiling !! That will make all the wood seamless and look very high custom!!

You got alot of that stain left, so might as well use it up on the ceiling. I think you guys got me sold on these railings instead of cables. Good show.👍

I am blown away how good this looks. I mean, I’m not surprised because you guys are amazing, but i keep forgetting this is a garage and not the actual house. Looks amazing.

Came out absolutely magnificently! Thanks for sharing all your mishaps. None of us are perfect on the first go around.. this garage build is EPIC! Stud Pack to infinity and beyond!

paint it blue like the sky.

Does anyone else experience occasional video quality issues when watching something right after it releases?

with the wasps already starting to nest, I would go with the light blue for the porch ceilings

I love the pipes in the railing. I know someone that used 3/4 EMT. The ends were secured with drilled out wooden plates, attached to the posts. Very handy for areas with drastically changing temperatures. It has that bright look to it, without the cable hassles.

I think you should do the roof of the patio black, BUT you should also add a starry night fiber optic ceiling to make it extra special, the same roof effect they put in rolls royces. I bought a kit for ~$250, it's not a difficult install and the wow factor is +1000x. Years later I've never gotten tired of it. It's also done in home theatre rooms so there's lots of resources for finding supplies and how-to content. So far I'm 2/2 on choices, I suggested the wider slats and plain tiles

Do that gasoline in a cup TikTok trick to get rid of that wasps’ net 😈

We painted our ceilings on the porches black. It makes it seem cooler on the porch and then added black exterior ceiling fans. It makes it seem like you are under a tree in the shade. Perfect for a cooler porch, especially here in the South.

I vote for the cedar stain for the ceiling and doing the same for the bottom section. However, do a test stain on the pine because stain always looks different depending upon the type of wood.

Ceilings on a porch should always be a classic blue. It's functional and classy.

I really like that railing system, it looks great.

I like the interactive portion where you asked if anyone saw anything wrong. I’ve learned a lot from your videos and it helps. I’ve already done one house flip! Wasn’t amazing but i did it! And each day I would be done working I would watch another video from you guys and learn more. Or study on what I was gonna do the next day

Horizontal railing is not a very good ideal for a second story deck, It becomes a ladder for children to climb up, Very Unsafe, looks very just very dangerous,

My wife and I have been watching since you started talking about this build and this video just made her day, we've been debating on railing for our new porch we are building and her mind is made up. Order for railing sent today and I have a great heads up on installing. You guys are awesome.

Looking great 👍

About 10 years ago, I installed approximately 600 sq ft of light blue beaded vinyl wainscot under a wraparound front porch ceiling. It was in a historical area where all colors needed approval. A southern tradition.

BLUE. Definitely.