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Mountainview Mesa
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2023
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4 hands 🙌🙌
365 days ⏳️
to build our dream home 🏡
We're Greg and Dani and we are building our house by ourselves on a budget. The bank gave us a 365 construction loan so we need to complete this project as quickly as possible. We are motivated by providing for our family and building our future together.
Can we make it in time? Follow us to find out and watch as we learn along the way.
4 hands 🙌🙌
365 days ⏳️
to build our dream home 🏡
We're Greg and Dani and we are building our house by ourselves on a budget. The bank gave us a 365 construction loan so we need to complete this project as quickly as possible. We are motivated by providing for our family and building our future together.
Can we make it in time? Follow us to find out and watch as we learn along the way.
Install Countertop and Sinks--DIY and Save!!!
Join us as we dive into the project of installing new countertops and sinks! From cutting the countertops with a circular saw to perfectly placing the sinks, we’re capturing the entire process on camera. No tutorials here - just raw, hands-on work as we bring this renovation to life.
Project difficulty--3/5
Countertop links
www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-10-ft-Straight-Laminate-Countertop-in-Textured-Drama-Marble-with-Eased-Edge-and-Integrated-Backsplash-011349011095010/310466816
Kitchen Sink-amzn.to/3No9xis
Tools
Circular saw-amzn.to/483NJSJ
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Painter's Tape-amzn.to/3NmrFt6
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a great way to support the channel and helps us keep bringing you more content. Thanks for your support!
Project difficulty--3/5
Countertop links
www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-10-ft-Straight-Laminate-Countertop-in-Textured-Drama-Marble-with-Eased-Edge-and-Integrated-Backsplash-011349011095010/310466816
Kitchen Sink-amzn.to/3No9xis
Tools
Circular saw-amzn.to/483NJSJ
Pull Saw-amzn.to/3Ykfza5
Painter's Tape-amzn.to/3NmrFt6
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a great way to support the channel and helps us keep bringing you more content. Thanks for your support!
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DIY Cabinet installation--No Pros Needed!
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Looking to install kitchen cabinets yourself? We did and even though there were a few bumps in the road, we were able to do it! Whether you're a first-time homeowner, remodeling your kitchen, or just want to save money on labor costs, you can install cabinets like a pro. We cover everything-from unboxing and prepping the kitchen space, assembling, and leveling the cabinets. Our cabinets are fro...
Recessed Lighting Install for New Construction
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In this video we install led pancake lights into our new construction. Is this a good project to DIY? If you have a base knowledge about electrical, absolutely! Instead of canned lights, we decided to go with these LED pancake lights. They were amazing and a very good value! Materials: Recessed LED Lights amzn.to/4eBQAV4 3/8" Push-in Connectors amzn.to/3XZqlCq Tools: Stab Saw amzn.to/3TKQsdS Dr...
Paint sprayer vs. roller. Which is the better way to paint?
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We painted our entire home in one day.. We will walk you through techniques we used to spray paint our home and compare it against rolling the paint on. Overall, this was a fun and quick win during our build. Thanks for following our journey. We appreciate you!
Can you do drywall yourself?
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We took on the drywall portion of our house. Neither of us have ever done this before...so how did we do? We go over hanging the drywall all the way to mudding. Luckily we had some help from our friend that showed us some of their techniques and tricks.
BROAN AI ERV and Duct work installed by a newbie!!
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We installed our Broan AI ERV systems ourselves. Given another chance would we do it ourselves again? An ERV helps bring fresh air into your home while recovering energy from the outgoing stale air, ensuring better ventilation and comfort throughout the year. This make our home feel fresher and helps keep our family healthy. Because we built our home ourselves, we were very intentional about wh...
Vented Vs. Unvented Attics?! Spray foam vs. Blown-in?! What is best? (Super info dense)
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Get ready for some incredible knowledge delivery all about spray foam installation! Robert with Eagle Insulation did an amazing job on our spray foam detail for our custom ICF, high performance home. When building a house what should you consider when thinking about insulation? Greg interviews Robert about best practices, building science and more!
5 Tips to work with contractors
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Dealing with contractors can be one of the trickiest parts of building a home. Even if you are familiar with their work, you can still have a bad experience when trusting someone else with your biggest investment your home. Most contractors are good people who just want to do good work, but what can you do to protect yourself against bad actors. In this video, we will go over the lessons we hav...
Waterproofing an Exterior Window on an ICF Home
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We landed on a final decision about our window detail!
Help! How Do I Air Seal This Ductwork?! #constructionjourney #houseconstruction #diyhome #hvac
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Don't know what I'm doing here. A lot of you know what to do!
Cost for Truss and Roof Install on a 2,400 sqft ICF Home Build
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The cost for the truss and roof install on our 2,400 sqft ICF Home Build was one of the easiest we've had so far. We didn't have a lot of problems installing it so, that saved us from some unexpected costs. We broke the cost in to: -Trusses -Decking -Metal Paneling -Subfascia -Labor -Truss Ties -Blocking -Top Plate -Outriggers This was filmed in Southwest Colorado in Fall 2023. Some of these pr...
Installing Windows & Exterior Doors on ICF Home--Perfect DIY for every level of builder
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Today we are installing our windows and doors on the exterior of our ICF home!! Greg is quite new to windows and he's only installed a few doors in his time. Come learn with us as we try to beat the oncoming winter weather!! Alice joins our team and helps with the front door installation. #buildyourownhome #doorinstallation
I Need Help!!
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I am brand new to ERV installation. Where do I put the vents?!
Framing the Interior of our ICF House!!
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There is more than one way to frame the interior of an ICF house. We will go over how we chose to do it. We have a variety of framing in our house: -We have normal rooms that just need to be framed in -We have plumbing in the walls that needs to be framed around -We have vaulted ceiling that needed special framing We released a short about how we chose to frame one of our corners to attach dryw...
Just trying to make sure our house doesn't fall down....
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Neat video. Does it get cold when you folks are? Because apparently you can’t have the intake air too cold at risk of freezing the core.
We are just going into our first winter with it. We'll keep you posted how it goes.
@@Mountainview-mesa good stuff! We’re up in Calgary and I was trying to see when a preheater would be needed
🪜 blocking
Hey. Nice looking install. What CFM ERV do you have vs what is the output of the CFM performance. For example: I got the 210 CFM, but I get 175 after all my ducting as my max on the ERV.
@michaelsuggett710 Embarassingly, we haven't tested anything yet. We just set it on low flow for now and are trying to get the rest of the house built! The unit is a 210, though.
Your h2.5s are installed incorrectly
@@raystraining3206 oh
Y’all are rolling along now!
How about cost? I do not agree with the weak comment??
@TomParker-p7i we have a few videos breaking down costs on our channel. I don't remember the full cost off the top of my head right now. And yes, this is a VERY strong home and foundation. Thank you for watching!
What kind of grill did you end up installing? What is the name and brand and where can I find it? Thanks!
@@Jerseydevil1921 We had a friend who found these on the discount shelf at Home Depot. I've never seen them on the shelf, but you may ask an employee...?
Wago (Way-go) connector. German company. Pronounced Vago (Va-Go).
@@jamesworley2674 I knew it was something like that!
Nice!
Square footage?
@@johnnynephrite6147 2,400
why didn't you pull the exhaust air out of the return duct work from the HVAC already in the home that pulls from various rooms already? You can also pump the fresh air directly into the return stack right on the other side of the air filter oposite the coils (still on return side). Then you didn't need any of that crazy ducting all thru the home.
@@justinadair5130 there is no HVAC in the home
Im no expert but ive seen textures being done with some specific paint rollers, they give more unified textures all around the wall. Other that that, keep filming and uploading, love to see the place looking more and more like home!
That sounds really cool! We'll have to look into that for our next drywall project
Some ICFs have bucks as a part of the package. So you dont have to worry about wood rot. Also, wouldn't the concrete catch on screws better than nails?
@Th3120ck yes you are probably correct about the screws. However, the detail we chose will also work great.
Pro tip~ Not a big deal but when framing interior walls we usually don’t transfer roof loads to a 4” slab via a wall to avoid cracking or settling. If an interior wall is meant to have a load it will have a footing below. Simpson actually makes a clip that connects the top plate/ceiling which allows for movement. Thanks for the breakdown in cost. Very helpful! My next house will be built in concrete, possibly PIP since our company does that work (and framing) or maybe ICF. Fire insurance has gotten outrageous where I live but it’s MUCH cheaper with a concrete home.
@Falkon-dv6hl man, you are preaching to the choir! I wish we had time to explain all the issues with the engineering, truss order, design, implementation etc. You are very kind with your explanation, but it IS a big deal. Thank you for your input!
I’M GOING TO TALK TO THE CAMERA, SO DON’T LAUGH AT ME….that what I say to my employees
Happy you’re back! We’re wrapping up design on a similar build and your channel has been very reassuring to me as a first time owner-builder. Keep it up and good luck!
How amazing for you! What stage of your build are you in? It means a lot that you noticed our absence, thank you for following along.
Just a couple of days ago I looked to see what had happened to y’all. Glad to see a new video 😊.
Good to see you here, friend!
Highly recommend the AI wall controller, much easier to control the unit at your finger tip.
@@DewaltOwnersGroup I have been looking into that. Do you have personal experience?
@@Mountainview-mesa Yes. I have the VTTouch screen (wired) as my main controller. I also use VC0190 as a boost option in each bathroom (wired). It is a very nice feature to be able to control all aspects of the ERV. It also allows you to leave the ERV in smart mode, which for the most part.. does a good job.
@@DewaltOwnersGroup is the VTtouch series compatible with the BroanAI system?
Top plate on the exterior wall needs to be caulked...
Could also do ceramic coated screws through the bucks, Into the ICF wall cavity. Will give the concrete something to grab
@@Mike.Fortin good idea!
Good information BUT why not round to the nearest dollar.
@@llee2096 just for accuracy. Some people really want those nerdy details!
@llee2096 This is a very odd thing to caught up on.
How did you attach to the icf foam
@wcbscout I tried to show this, but it was awkward getting the shot. I used 3½ inch decking screws and fender washers that I screwed through a wooden strap for a temporary hold. I took them down after concrete was poured.
May i know length and width dimensions
@satishvankineni5000 our home is 40ft by 60ft. This helped a lot because the blocks are 4ft long, we didn't have to cut anything for length.
Wonder how long did it take you to install ICF block walls excluding filming ? Hope you can share. I’m thinking of hiring installers not sure is it worth spending money for speed
If filming wasn't an issue, I would have had all of the ICF and rebar done in 2 days. If you are handy in the least, you can do it!
How did you order your trusses?
@JOHNdOE-yy2ld we went through Builder's First Source. It was a great process because I had never done it before. They walked me through options I never knew I had, so we ended up with a way better truss/roof system than i would have chosen on my own. I've been told that we paid too much for them, but BFS made it easy.
@@Mountainview-mesa thank you!
Are you using the poly wall on the icf that will be underground only?
@@maa4ever yes we are. It comes up about 4 inches above grade, then stucco!
There is no corner? Who would do that
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Thankyou
You’re welcome 😊
Add penalties for failure to meet deadline by X days. I added a 10% penalty on a 200K remodel. He dragged his feet in 2019 and 2020. His costs went up but we had a fixed price. COVID screwed him but he also made some stupid mistakes that cost him thousands to fix. He was 6 Months late. Which I wouldn’t have charged him the 10% until he tried to milk me for an extra 15K. I told him to pay me the 20K late fee and the 5K I had paid for materials which I had receipts for and I’d pay him his 15k. He walked out and I waited for lean or lawsuit but it never came.
Wow, that seems like a terrible experience! We were mostly lucky...
Concrete not cement lady
Cement with rocks
It's like calling a PBJ sandwich without the PB and the bread...@@Mountainview-mesa
@@Room1sixtyfive ok
Nice quick to the point video. Kudos for that. It seems like a pretty big span so I imagine a poured roof was likely going to cost much more than this? Did you even consider it?
@@theslawek I definitely considered it. My inner child wanted the full concrete bunker. Cost was the limiter.
Thank you for your videos. They are super helpful Which block system did you use and why?
We used Amvic blocks. There is no reason other than I wanted to work with BFS and Amvic is what they carry locally. All of the ICF systems are amazing. If it's done properly (i.e better than what we did), you will only need to worry about your foam for a week, two at most. Are you building soon?
@@Mountainview-mesa In six months waiting on well permit
awesome explanation all along. Thanks for taking the time to document
Glad it was helpful! We are finishing up the inside and will hopefully have some more videos out soon
Great job guys. My wife and I are also thinking of building ICF house in Chicago.
It's the dream! Thank you for watching.
My windows won't have a nailing flange so i still gotta figure something out.
European windows are a mystery to me, as well. I will learn how to detail them, maybe on our next home build!
Thank you for the easy explanation 😃
OMG! I watched all but one of your videos in one day… great job!
Wow! That's amazing. Thank you so much for watching! More coming soon!
Make it illegal! Good way to guarantee a weak foundation.
Are you saying a concrete foundation is weak?
Good video, thank you! I am a little behind you in my ICF build, but I'm trying to figure out when to foam the roof decking. Sounds like sooner rather than later is best.
That was a big lesson for us. Luckily, our spray guy was kind and accommodating!
Excellent training material
Thank you so much!
Dang the roof is more then the ICF
Yes, there are many places we could have saved more money and this was one of them.
I am always a few steps behind. Getting ours sprayed in 3 weeks. Going to do 4 inch of closed. Im in georgia so a lot less of a heat load then yall out in the mountains.
It makes a huge difference. So glad you're building! How are you fighting humidity out there? We live in a very dry place so I've never had to battle it.
@@Mountainview-mesa It isnt too big an issue at least not any different then any other high performance home, we just swap the erv for a venting dehumidifier and should be good to go. It will slightly pressurize the house which we want in a high radon area. As far as leaks go I am going to put a fog machine in the house for a few hours and then put a fan in the door, like a blower door with some plastic. The fog should get pushed to where ever there is a leak and be able to be seen. Poor mans blower door.
Dude, the VERY design decision I have been agonizing over. Thanks for sharing and well done!
Thank you for watching! Good luck with your install!
Are you using your erv to vent the conditioned attic space?
Yes. There will be a full (long) video on the ERV install later, but fresh air will be making it up into the attic for sure.
I’m going to have to watch later as we’re out here building my Icf walls but, I always go with sealed attics, because most of our mechanical stuff ends up in the attic. Interested to see what conclusion you came to
Two studs and blocks to make a tee to tie in wall
See pinned comment
I used LP weather logic liquid flashing from Amazon. Seemed a lot cheaper. Started using on sunny day around 25F takes longer to dry due to cold temp but seems to work fine. Started snowing half way done so didn’t finish. I think it can be applied at even colder temps as long as 20oz sausage is kept warm prior to applying. The ICF blocks I’m using are polyurethane so a little different block. Sticks fine to polyurethane from what I can tell. Likely would be okay with polystyrene.
Good to know! I didn't know if that product. I'll look into that! I also wasn't aware of poly blocks! What brand are you using?
@@Mountainview-mesa thanks for your videos fun to watch. Trying to find how people do bucks for sliding glass doors. I didn’t do it correctly trying to figure out how to fix it. Not much on roughing these in on internet. Should be a little different than windows but can’t find anything on it. If my prior response didn’t go through I got the blocks from thermalblocks they are in Utah.
There are so many ways to fix this, I just wonder why the framers didn't do it right in the first place
See pinned comment
Close but it’s called a T and not a corner. Secondly you use one on each side and fill the center with three small pieces of scrap about a foot long. No need to go full 2x4 against the lead 2x4.
Close, but read the pinned comment
@@Mountainview-mesaahh. Ok. That makes sense. Still called a t but I understand why you went full 2x instead of scrap
Or you can put dead wood. Save time and money
See pinned comment
2 more 2x4 studs would have worked as well.
Yep