My biggest mistake was trusting the word of an employee that I trusted when he said he’d completed something. Learned the hard way “you get what you inspect, not what you expect”.
Yep, as a project manager I will agree. It’s happened to me. I was told by some foreman that a task was completed. Went into my weekly meeting with the other trades and the GC and was asked if it was completed. I looked them in the eyes and said yes. We then put on our ppe and started a walk through. Made our way up to the task and it was incomplete. I felt so foolish.
We all learn a lot from those who care!!!! My uncle Jerry told us kids lots of stories just like this growing up, so we wouldn't make his mistakes. Thanks uncle Matt :)
@@RadDadisRad I bet it makes it hard to hire that person again. As a subcontractor foreman, one thing I will never do is lie about something. Honesty is always the best policy. If its not done, you have to man up and say its not done, whatever the consequences. I've never got in trouble telling the truth.
Wow, a builder that stands by work done years before. That alone sets you apart. Its your name behind it, and it shows your high character. It also should be a selling point by word of mouth. You likely got more work from fixing it that you are not aware of.
Being as he tends to work on high end expensive builds, I bet that level of care that long after a custom build like that is if not expected, then would surely follow your name around more than doing track homes. Overbuilding the repair in a way that's easily shown to the client so that they can have peace of mind and don't just have to take your word on it being right "for real" this time also goes a long way. Whether he got into that segment of the building industry because of his making good on mistakes like this and being able to keep to budget and time tables, or if it's the other way around might be hard to say, but it's good practice either way.
@@ClickLikeAndSubscribe I remember one lesson in Southeast Asia when I was assigned there in the 1970s as part of a diplomatic mission. One builder who was using wood actually owns his wood drying kilns and they're designed to thoroughly dry the wood by using infrared inconel heaters INSIDE A VACUUM at the right temperature and at the right time duration period with the wood properly spaced apart to properly dry them. After drying them, we move to an another facility that is connected to the kiln drying facility and he places the kiln dried wood inside them and a vacuum is created and once a high vacuum is created, a pressurzed mixture of bakelite plasticized asphalt is pumped in inorder impregnate all the wood from the inside out, through by through. Once that is achived the pressure is equalized and the excess bakelite plasticized asphalt is allowed to flow to the bottom for reuse and the wood is transferred to a drying and dripping area so that the remaining excess bakelite plasticized asphalt is allowed to flow for reuse again. Friends of mine told me he is sill doing it and everybody likes his over-built wood products which are way above standard and the wood products he made are still in pristine condition!
I have literally never seen any builders (or anyone for that matter) on TH-cam make a video on their failures and own up to it. I'm extremely glad I subscribed months ago. Thank you for the great content Matt!
It's actually really helpful from a learning perspective anyway. I learned a lot from looking up failed inspection videos, construction disasters, etc. The plain "this is how you do it" videos can sometimes glaze over the most important bits or assume DIYers know not to do x y or z, but the failure videos highlight them.
"Mistakes are forgivable, failing to learn from them is not." You owned it, fixed it, then shared it with the world. You are a Class A builder my friend. Thank you.
I respect you so much for making this humble video. Your intentions are clearly not to backbite anyone, but to strive for perfection and land somewhere comfortably within excellence.
This is really what I consider as “ next level” video- reflecting on pain of your real world mistakes , not just showing whatever looks shine and seems to work . Viewers will have a much deeper understanding of what may or may not work.
3 things I like a lot in this video... # 1: you actually take action once you find some issues and you actually took the failure on your own cap to say it like that # 2: waterprofing things does not only mean making things waterproof but sometimes even "airtight"... (once something is "airtight" there is less chance to have water vapor condensing inside walls) and you got some good information on your channel for this topic as well (for example the swiss video series) 😃👌 # 3: you actually act respectful to your customers and by fixing issues and solving problems things will get you even further because you learn a lot out of that process as well 👍 thank you for this video and all the best from once across the ocean 😎
Love you sharing your knowledge as always Matt. It takes a real man with good conscience to share his mistakes...we all make them with the best intentions. Thank you good sir, and keep the great content coming!
Owning your mistake, fixing it without fighting it, learning from it and passing that knowledge and experience on. Super Kudos ! The world needs more builders like you.
I'm impressed you went back and fixed that. I'm amazed that there was that much damage in so little time. I can only imagine how much that cost to fix.
And 1/10th of what he made off this home remodel and 1/10th of the damage it would cause to his reputation as a high end home builder. This guy is incredible it's not Pete & Jon's Trailer Shaq half off first of the month mondays
This is the number one reason why I enjoy and respect you. Honesty and integrity are hard to come by. Thank you for all the knowledge you have provided.
I appreciate your owning up to your "oops" and revealed what you learned and how to fix it, and how to improve your construction methods in the future. Thanks!
In an industry rife with shoddy work and save-asses, your humility is a breath of fresh air, Matt. A lot more people could learn from each others' mistakes if everyone was brave enough to admit they are only human. 👍
Takes big giant balls to put your mistakes on your TH-cam channel. My R value for you (respect) increased by 1000x times. I’m a new comer to your channel but enjoy your videos EVERYDAY. Thanks for the lessons.
Hello Sir, Great video. I just watched the first season of This Old House, circa 1978. It would be very interesting for you to highlight changes in construction techniques since then.
One of your best videos I've seen. Your words reveal the depth of your character as a man and a builder. Appropriately serve your customer, fix mistakes, and show the community how to avoid similar mistakes is the honesty that makes me trust you. I appreciate this video and the knowledge you've shared! Thanks Matt!
Awesome advice Im only building a shed/man cave but seeing this I will definitely water proof the whole thing like you have shown always a pleasure watching your videos 👍
You know what Matt, You are a Mensch. To expose your build,and to have learned from mistakes is a quality Man. Although at the time of the build it did not seem to be a mistake.
Really appreciate sharing your learning lessons. The expensive mistakes are the more valuable ones. I hate making them, but always proud that I made it through. The lessons you share help me become a better builder. Thank you again.
I will also say THANK YOU for showing your failure. We learn a lot from them. There are some I will never tell anyone, LOL. My cousin and I tell each other crazy stories about them. I,m 73 and have come to love the internet. It's the first place I go when I start a new project.
so nice seeing a builder take credit for their mistakes and making sure to fix it the proper way with the knowledge gained from the mistake. that one tiny thing alone will take you so far in this business
When l do Windows like that l manufacture stainless steel flashings . One thing you didn't point out is the nails down into the flashing , that's a no no !
it was everything you never do and on an upstairs porch is shoddy work period and very dangerous, they made several mistakes and how much of that OSB framing did they really use if you used it on an exterior load bearing post ..smh...shame!
splashpit that flashing stuff is supposed to self heal around nails and make a perfect seal to the metal, similar to ice and water shield on a roof edge
Thanks for sharing failures. Many people try to hide their mistakes and pretend they are the best. A humble attitude and assuming the repairs in a professional way, is a sign of great character strength, wisdom, maturity and respect for others. Well done sir.
I just can't get myself to use OSB. Knowing how much MORE the repair will cost in place of just using treated plywood where needed, hell, it doesn't even need to be treated plywood, a sealer on plywood goes further than OSB ever will. 100+ year homes will never be derived from OSB!
Wow Matt lucky homeowner found it or it might have collapse. Your must have a solid construction Company to go back & repair the damage quickly. Thank you great video.
36" overhang minimum in that setting....I learned to build under 12 feet of rain per year, that is the first thing I learned. Keep the side of the building dry.
Many, Many kudos to the man who can admit to his mistakes and stand behind his work... Integrity/honesty/morals/ethics is a rare thing among some people in the construction industry. It is nice to find a Contractor with both attributes. I tip my hat to you Matt !!
I'm an avid student of architecture and just recently getting into the building science side of things. Your videos are amazing and the fact that you can show some of your passed bumps in the road just make me respect you so much more your knowledgeable and it blows my mind with how your able to articulate all aspects of building practices and how your able to diagnose potential future problems. I hope to one day be as knowledgeable as you sir.
I am impressed that you are willing to highlight your past mistakes. I am a professional engineer who is considered an expert in construction defects. I have done over 800 forensic engineering inspections and a great number have been focused on water intrusion and rot. Your video is spot on!! Great investigation, good determination of the root cause of the problem, and even better follow up to properly waterproof the structure. You are correct, the vast majority of the time it is not the product or material that fails, it is poor or incorrect installation that leads to water intrusion. Great Job!!
I seem to recall Frank Lloyd Wright had water damage issues with certain of his designed structures. And, back in his day they didn't have the water proofing products that are available today. Good video!
Now I know why you were so strong in lots of your videos about moisture and think you have started a new way on how to look at everything and why old ways needed to be changed on how we look at keeping our homes lasting longer. I can tell you spent lots of time and money to make these better and make more sense. Great job Matt! Keep up the videos.
In architecture, we often say; "If you find a contractor that does good work AND stands behind his build - grab onto them and never let them go." Ummm... that's YOU.
Thank you for walking the talk Matt,one man of the land stand tall,being responsible through self thinking your learnings plus teachings brings understanding to and all women and men of the lands.Always and ready in giving your most precious "time."Enjoy!!!
Run a WUFI analysis on that assembly... completely encapsulating it in vapour impermeable materials will probably result in trapped moisture. Over time the assembly will reach 30% MC and will rot!
Bravo dude! Bravo. A real man admits his mistakes and takes action to correct them. I am so tired of fools making mistakes big and small and not taking responsibility for them. This goes both ways. DIYers, prior contractor, and those doing the work now. Clients and builders builders alike must document, document, and document. If a client has concerns about a method or product a builder or one of their employees is using, document your concern with photos and ask the builder to verify if the work was done to specs. On the flip side, a builder must do the same when dealing with previous work by the client and prior contractors. Don't become responsible because someone else's bad work caused your work to fail. Ignoring problems with existing work can make you liable in the future. Walk away from the job if the client doesn't allow you to fix potential issues. Your business and reputation is on the line! Cheers!
So even with the new super sealed products, isn't the principle of making it dry faster than it gets wet still in jeopardy? The more it's sealed, the more the moisture is locked in. I've seen "waterproof" electrical junction boxes half full of water due to condensation. Was anything done on the rework to allow those walls to dry out?
One would have to check the permeability ratings of the new waterproofing to see if those walls (rework) will have a chance to dry out. If the perm ratings are above 20 perms or so then the walls should be able to dry out so long as bulk rain water is not finding its way directly in.
I have always respected you but I have to say that my respect for you has grown since this video. 1. Broadcasting an error your company made 2. Owning up and fixing the problem. This is what real professional people do. We all make mistakes how we handle them determines who we are, good job!!
Your best video: all my guys are watching as they eat their breakfast (I paid for) ON THE JOB SITE, with me holding a hammer next to their thick skulls.
Great video. The clients attitude was probably kept warm and supportive because you were addressing the issue seriously and asap. It's a great lesson to choose clients well AND to service them well.
Matt it takes a real builder to admit and fix his mistakes. For you to make a video to educate others sets you above in my opinion. Thanks for the solutions.
My new house is made out of this stuff. After 2 years i have osb rot underneath my kitchen windows. Still haven’t figured out where the water is getting underneath the housewrap very frustrating and a bit terrifying how quickly that osb swells up and falls apart
I am starting to understand you Matt. What a man you are and a great example of how to act in life. Well done sir. How did you get such good common sense and honesty. Such a rare quality today.
No they are not ! You cant design a waterproof building ,period. It should and most likely would have been noted for the builder to make sure all external openings are watertight (building codes ahem). You can put the largest overhang you like on that building and it wouldn't matter, because of wind etc.
Thank you for having the courage and trust to post this deep dive into waterproofing. We learn much more from each failure than one can possibly learn from success. More power to ya.
This is largely not true, and is anti-capitalist propagandized thinking that revolves around the idea that businesses are only out to screw people. You have been societally conditioned.
@@reggiejenkins6458 resesrch the term programmed obsolescence. Nothing lasts as much as before, even people. Sorry to hear the fluoride in your water has been so efficient.
Thanks again Matt for your honesty in sharing what you’ve learned the hard way. Just getting my own business started and I appreciate you as a source of accumulated valuable building information. You have been a link to higher building standards and the experts who impliment them.
Mr Risinger, Great video I really like how you identified a problem at a build site that was not yours then instead of just beating up on that site you brought it back to yourself and showed how once upon a time you made a similar mistake and how you worked with your clients to resolve it. No lawyers necessary. That’s the kind of relationship I hope to have with my builder when the time comes. I also like the fact that you go back to the building science again and again I learn and relearn the things I should discuss with my builder when the time comes so hopefully I will remember what to look for and ask for. I know that some of the products you advocate are sponsors but your opinion carries a lot of weight with me and I plan on insisting on the use of some of those products. You come across as forthright and conscientious and your videos. You are not the only building based channel I look at but you are by far my favorite and the only one I’m a member of thanks again please keep the videos coming. On a sidenote I’m sorry to hear about your clients passing but I’m glad you got to have a good relationship with them.
long time lurker and never posted before, but I had to say thank you for showing us a personal failure for our benefit. That is one of the many reasons I always come back to your channel. Thank you for sharing and for being an example of quality and professionalism.
Love the post murdrum break down. However, more love to you for 1. Standing behind your work 2. Being brave enough to make it a public learning opportunity.
might be the best builder/instructional video person i have ever watched. i love the fact that you show problems with not only products, but your own mistakes of "cutting corners". well done, sir. well done.
We learn so much from mistakes. Really lucky people learn from others mistakes. Thats the gift here. I m thinking back on my own various window and overhang installs. I like metal flashing as a mini overhang for each house opening, but not everyone wants to see an inch of inclined metal over their doors and windows
Ty so much for sharing this. Bless your heart for sharing you mistakes ESPECIALLY in this day and age. You're a good man. Wish you were located in San Antonio!
Thanks Matt. Your details in structural errors and how to better equip yourself are truly appreciated. Showing us a better method for longevity is invaluable.
Been there - done that. An old contractor once told me "Experience is a series of mistakes." It's always better to learn from someone else's experience. Thanks for sharing. I'm in the onsite waste water industry and I always learn more at a presentation done not by an educator but by someone who's been in the field for 30 years and talks about things that went wrong and why.
Thanks for all your helpful videos. I am rehabbing a South Florida home built in the 1950's and am trying to make it last into the 22nd century. Your reviews of modern solutions to ancient problems are very helpful.
Great lesson Matt. My team and I have really stepped up our waterproofing game since I started watching your videos, meeting you in Vegas and through some one on one emails. We have all made mistakes and learning from them and each other’s is the most important lesson.
These are the kind of videos you learn from. We need more like this, i think its great your willing to expose your mistakes publicly like this. This shows exactly what can happen when you dont pay attention to details and know how things should go together. Videos showing us the products are great but showing how they can fail is better.
Wow! Just a few people on the world are brave enough to admit that made something wrong and have the honesty to fix it. Congratulations, I like your channel even more. Keep doing the great job, teaching us about your own experiences (good or bad). Thank you.
I totally respect you as a contractor for taking pride and responsibility in your craft. Here in Philadelphia it is hard to find contractors of your caliber. I will strive to reach your professionalism and workmanship. I love to see other contractors that value their word and work as I do. Thank you for sharing......
A+ for honesty and presentation. Well done Sir
It takes a man to admit a mistake and even a greater man to fix it better than it originally was, great job!
All builders, take note, stand behind your work.
Otherwise it is GG
All *engineers*
Some will.
Unless it's a manure spreader...
@@ke6gwf 🤣🤣🤣
My biggest mistake was trusting the word of an employee that I trusted when he said he’d completed something. Learned the hard way “you get what you inspect, not what you expect”.
I need to remember that line. "You get what you inspect, not what you expect."
Yep, as a project manager I will agree. It’s happened to me. I was told by some foreman that a task was completed. Went into my weekly meeting with the other trades and the GC and was asked if it was completed. I looked them in the eyes and said yes. We then put on our ppe and started a walk through. Made our way up to the task and it was incomplete. I felt so foolish.
We all learn a lot from those who care!!!! My uncle Jerry told us kids lots of stories just like this growing up, so we wouldn't make his mistakes. Thanks uncle Matt
:)
Leland Holton, pretty similar to my case.
@@RadDadisRad I bet it makes it hard to hire that person again. As a subcontractor foreman, one thing I will never do is lie about something. Honesty is always the best policy. If its not done, you have to man up and say its not done, whatever the consequences. I've never got in trouble telling the truth.
Wow, a builder that stands by work done years before. That alone sets you apart. Its your name behind it, and it shows your high character. It also should be a selling point by word of mouth. You likely got more work from fixing it that you are not aware of.
Being as he tends to work on high end expensive builds, I bet that level of care that long after a custom build like that is if not expected, then would surely follow your name around more than doing track homes. Overbuilding the repair in a way that's easily shown to the client so that they can have peace of mind and don't just have to take your word on it being right "for real" this time also goes a long way.
Whether he got into that segment of the building industry because of his making good on mistakes like this and being able to keep to budget and time tables, or if it's the other way around might be hard to say, but it's good practice either way.
@@carpespasm 'tract'
The problem was literally caused by cutting corners. Appreciate the video!
Props for proper use of "literally". lol
The take away: don't cut corners, smudge corners with liquid flash or stretch corners with flexible flash.
@@ClickLikeAndSubscribe Use the right kind of materials first and use them properly second.
@@ClickLikeAndSubscribe I remember one lesson in Southeast Asia when I was assigned there in the 1970s as part of a diplomatic mission. One builder who was using wood actually owns his wood drying kilns and they're designed to thoroughly dry the wood by using infrared inconel heaters INSIDE A VACUUM at the right temperature and at the right time duration period with the wood properly spaced apart to properly dry them. After drying them, we move to an another facility that is connected to the kiln drying facility and he places the kiln dried wood inside them and a vacuum is created and once a high vacuum is created, a pressurzed mixture of bakelite plasticized asphalt is pumped in inorder impregnate all the wood from the inside out, through by through. Once that is achived the pressure is equalized and the excess bakelite plasticized asphalt is allowed to flow to the bottom for reuse and the wood is transferred to a drying and dripping area so that the remaining excess bakelite plasticized asphalt is allowed to flow for reuse again. Friends of mine told me he is sill doing it and everybody likes his over-built wood products which are way above standard and the wood products he made are still in pristine condition!
I have literally never seen any builders (or anyone for that matter) on TH-cam make a video on their failures and own up to it. I'm extremely glad I subscribed months ago. Thank you for the great content Matt!
Agreed ❤❤❤❤❤
It's refreshing to see his humility...
Me neither. Extraordinary.
It's actually really helpful from a learning perspective anyway. I learned a lot from looking up failed inspection videos, construction disasters, etc. The plain "this is how you do it" videos can sometimes glaze over the most important bits or assume DIYers know not to do x y or z, but the failure videos highlight them.
Absolutely agree with you
I love that as soon as a customer called, investigated and fixed the problem. I strive to be a contractor like that!
Impressed you're willing to show failures for the benefit of everyone. And engineered materials are not bad, just keep them dry
Only real men show failure!!
Let's be real... Matt is a rock star builder and his efforts here to explain past failures is win-win.
It's only a failure if you dont learn from it 😉
@@Fucnut I guess if it kills your business then that would qualify?
Exactly 🙏🛐😀👍
My hats off to you Matt. It takes a man with great integrity to put forth such honesty to the public.
"Mistakes are forgivable, failing to learn from them is not." You owned it, fixed it, then shared it with the world. You are a Class A builder my friend. Thank you.
I respect you so much for making this humble video. Your intentions are clearly not to backbite anyone, but to strive for perfection and land somewhere comfortably within excellence.
Great ethics to live by.
Thanks for Posting Matt!
This is really what I consider as “ next level” video- reflecting on pain of your real world mistakes , not just showing whatever looks shine and seems to work . Viewers will have a much deeper understanding of what may or may not work.
3 things I like a lot in this video...
# 1: you actually take action once you find some issues and you actually took the failure on your own cap to say it like that
# 2: waterprofing things does not only mean making things waterproof but sometimes even "airtight"... (once something is "airtight" there is less chance to have water vapor condensing inside walls) and you got some good information on your channel for this topic as well (for example the swiss video series) 😃👌
# 3: you actually act respectful to your customers and by fixing issues and solving problems things will get you even further because you learn a lot out of that process as well 👍
thank you for this video and all the best from once across the ocean 😎
Love you sharing your knowledge as always Matt. It takes a real man with good conscience to share his mistakes...we all make them with the best intentions. Thank you good sir, and keep the great content coming!
One of your best videos, clear, practical information, usable by contractors as well as home owners.
Owning your mistake, fixing it without fighting it, learning from it and passing that knowledge and experience on. Super Kudos ! The world needs more builders like you.
I'm impressed you went back and fixed that. I'm amazed that there was that much damage in so little time. I can only imagine how much that cost to fix.
And 1/10th of what he made off this home remodel and 1/10th of the damage it would cause to his reputation as a high end home builder. This guy is incredible it's not Pete & Jon's Trailer Shaq half off first of the month mondays
Texas must get hella rain. Wow.
*Thanks for being HONEST! Integrity goes a Long Way!*
*Dad told me a long time ago... Learn from you mistakes and don't make them again!*
Absolutely. Also, admit your mistakes immediately and fix them. A happy customer will tell a friend or two. An unhappy customer will tell dozens.
Admitting and taking ownership of your failures are a sign of a serious and great person and in this case builder.
Respect Matt!
This is the number one reason why I enjoy and respect you. Honesty and integrity are hard to come by. Thank you for all the knowledge you have provided.
I appreciate your owning up to your "oops" and revealed what you learned and how to fix it, and how to improve your construction methods in the future. Thanks!
In an industry rife with shoddy work and save-asses, your humility is a breath of fresh air, Matt. A lot more people could learn from each others' mistakes if everyone was brave enough to admit they are only human. 👍
One of your best episodes ever. Just fantastic.
Takes big giant balls to put your mistakes on your TH-cam channel. My R value for you (respect) increased by 1000x times. I’m a new comer to your channel but enjoy your videos EVERYDAY. Thanks for the lessons.
Hello Sir,
Great video.
I just watched the first season of This Old House, circa 1978.
It would be very interesting for you to highlight changes in construction techniques since then.
Second
Oh I sure there is something done differently. 🤣
One of your best videos I've seen. Your words reveal the depth of your character as a man and a builder. Appropriately serve your customer, fix mistakes, and show the community how to avoid similar mistakes is the honesty that makes me trust you. I appreciate this video and the knowledge you've shared! Thanks Matt!
Awesome advice Im only building a shed/man cave but seeing this I will definitely water proof the whole thing like you have shown always a pleasure watching your videos 👍
This is a critical element of what building excellence is about. Thanks for sharing!
You know what Matt, You are a Mensch. To expose your build,and to have learned from mistakes is a quality Man. Although at the time of the build it did not seem to be a mistake.
Matt, it’s an honorable thing to stand by your work, and make it right. I like integrity in a man.
Impressive! That’s the difference in long money and fast money most people are after the fast money.
Ok, so 10' overhangs on everything. Got it!
Just watch your wind loadings lol
@@parajacks4 Ok, 10' overhangs with hurricane ties.
This is hilarious!
Make sure you soundproof the ties with putty, just in case
Ahh, you mean wrap around full porches WITH 4 foot overhangs on them too. Keep that house DRY!
Really appreciate sharing your learning lessons. The expensive mistakes are the more valuable ones. I hate making them, but always proud that I made it through. The lessons you share help me become a better builder. Thank you again.
Matt is a man of great integrity as evidenced by the follow up and accountability! Going back is T.O.U.G.H ... TUFF 😖 Thx for the video mister ! 😎
I will also say THANK YOU for showing your failure. We learn a lot from them. There are some I will never tell anyone, LOL. My cousin and I tell each other crazy stories about them. I,m 73 and have come to love the internet. It's the first place I go when I start a new project.
My level of respect for you just ratcheted up dramatically. Thank you so much for sharing your lessons learned. - jared
so nice seeing a builder take credit for their mistakes and making sure to fix it the proper way with the knowledge gained from the mistake. that one tiny thing alone will take you so far in this business
Dude - Matt, that table of yours rocks! Just beautiful.
Great to see someone so conscientious about their work and willing to stand behind it.
When l do Windows like that l manufacture stainless steel flashings .
One thing you didn't point out is the nails down into the flashing , that's a no no !
it was everything you never do and on an upstairs porch is shoddy work period and very dangerous, they made several mistakes and how much of that OSB framing did they really use if you used it on an exterior load bearing post ..smh...shame!
splashpit that flashing stuff is supposed to self heal around nails and make a perfect seal to the metal, similar to ice and water shield on a roof edge
Thanks for sharing failures. Many people try to hide their mistakes and pretend they are the best. A humble attitude and assuming the repairs in a professional way, is a sign of great character strength, wisdom, maturity and respect for others. Well done sir.
I like to refer to materials like this as "fallaparticle board"
that one is good 😂🤣
We have renamed OSB to SOB.
Nice.
I just can't get myself to use OSB. Knowing how much MORE the repair will cost in place of just using treated plywood where needed, hell, it doesn't even need to be treated plywood, a sealer on plywood goes further than OSB ever will. 100+ year homes will never be derived from OSB!
I might keep that. We call it particle muck.
Wow Matt lucky homeowner found it or it might have collapse. Your must have a solid construction Company to go back & repair the damage quickly. Thank you great video.
36" overhang minimum in that setting....I learned to build under 12 feet of rain per year, that is the first thing I learned. Keep the side of the building dry.
Many, Many kudos to the man who can admit to his mistakes and stand behind his work... Integrity/honesty/morals/ethics is a rare thing among some people in the construction industry. It is nice to find a Contractor with both attributes. I tip my hat to you Matt !!
You maned up for your mastake and fixed it . i take my hat off to you for being honest. you are the man..
manned
@@brianfong5711 he's the lion king of building, he did in fact mane up.
@@nictamer And that is the big True True
Salute sir!! 👏🏼
Not the last time he will fix it...
I'm an avid student of architecture and just recently getting into the building science side of things. Your videos are amazing and the fact that you can show some of your passed bumps in the road just make me respect you so much more your knowledgeable and it blows my mind with how your able to articulate all aspects of building practices and how your able to diagnose potential future problems. I hope to one day be as knowledgeable as you sir.
Most builders wouldn't have even returned the Clients call . Thank you for standing behind your name
I am impressed that you are willing to highlight your past mistakes. I am a professional engineer who is considered an expert in construction defects. I have done over 800 forensic engineering inspections and a great number have been focused on water intrusion and rot. Your video is spot on!! Great investigation, good determination of the root cause of the problem, and even better follow up to properly waterproof the structure. You are correct, the vast majority of the time it is not the product or material that fails, it is poor or incorrect installation that leads to water intrusion. Great Job!!
I seem to recall Frank Lloyd Wright had water damage issues with certain of his designed structures. And, back in his day they didn't have the water proofing products that are available today. Good video!
Now I know why you were so strong in lots of your videos about moisture and think you have started a new way on how to look at everything and why old ways needed to be changed on how we look at keeping our homes lasting longer. I can tell you spent lots of time and money to make these better and make more sense. Great job Matt! Keep up the videos.
In architecture, we often say; "If you find a contractor that does good work AND stands behind his build - grab onto them and never let them go." Ummm... that's YOU.
Thank you for walking the talk Matt,one man of the land stand tall,being responsible through self thinking your learnings plus teachings brings understanding to and all women and men of the lands.Always and ready in giving your most precious "time."Enjoy!!!
Run a WUFI analysis on that assembly... completely encapsulating it in vapour impermeable materials will probably result in trapped moisture. Over time the assembly will reach 30% MC and will rot!
Connor McQuade Stay tuned. Maybe another replacement video coming in a couple years.
WOW integrity, in a builder. Thank you for your video. You are a rare occurrence in your Field. God bless.
Takes guts to show your failures. Good job owning it and making it right.
Thanks for sharing. It really shows how standing behind your work (mistakes ) will pay off in the long run.
and matt cleverly recoups his loss by posting an informative youtube video about his mistake :)
Bravo dude! Bravo. A real man admits his mistakes and takes action to correct them. I am so tired of fools making mistakes big and small and not taking responsibility for them. This goes both ways. DIYers, prior contractor, and those doing the work now. Clients and builders builders alike must document, document, and document. If a client has concerns about a method or product a builder or one of their employees is using, document your concern with photos and ask the builder to verify if the work was done to specs. On the flip side, a builder must do the same when dealing with previous work by the client and prior contractors. Don't become responsible because someone else's bad work caused your work to fail. Ignoring problems with existing work can make you liable in the future. Walk away from the job if the client doesn't allow you to fix potential issues. Your business and reputation is on the line!
Cheers!
So even with the new super sealed products, isn't the principle of making it dry faster than it gets wet still in jeopardy? The more it's sealed, the more the moisture is locked in. I've seen "waterproof" electrical junction boxes half full of water due to condensation. Was anything done on the rework to allow those walls to dry out?
One would have to check the permeability ratings of the new waterproofing to see if those walls (rework) will have a chance to dry out. If the perm ratings are above 20 perms or so then the walls should be able to dry out so long as bulk rain water is not finding its way directly in.
I have always respected you but I have to say that my respect for you has grown since this video.
1. Broadcasting an error your company made 2. Owning up and fixing the problem. This is what real professional people do. We all make mistakes how we handle them determines who we are, good job!!
Your best video: all my guys are watching as they eat their breakfast (I paid for) ON THE JOB SITE, with me holding a hammer next to their thick skulls.
Great video.
The clients attitude was probably kept warm and supportive because you were addressing the issue seriously and asap. It's a great lesson to choose clients well AND to service them well.
"if it can't dry it's going to die"
It's more like a zombie. It's very much reanimated.
Matt it takes a real builder to admit and fix his mistakes. For you to make a video to educate others sets you above in my opinion. Thanks for the solutions.
You should do work with Essential Craftsman!
As an Architect video's like these are great little resources for future detail drawings and great talking points with builders on site. Thanks Matt!
OSB or strand/chip board should not be used on anything more important than a dog house. It is absolute garbage for any purpose.
Very much not true. It is has strengths and weaknesses just like any other building material. OSB =/= particle board
My new house is made out of this stuff. After 2 years i have osb rot underneath my kitchen windows. Still haven’t figured out where the water is getting underneath the housewrap very frustrating and a bit terrifying how quickly that osb swells up and falls apart
Everyone should be so lucky to have you as their GC. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Truly enjoy learning from you.
I am starting to understand you Matt. What a man you are and a great example of how to act in life. Well done sir. How did you get such good common sense and honesty. Such a rare quality today.
these failures are architecture first
No they are not !
You cant design a waterproof building ,period. It should and most likely would have been noted for the builder to make sure all external openings are watertight (building codes ahem). You can put the largest overhang you like on that building and it wouldn't matter, because of wind etc.
Thank you for having the courage and trust to post this deep dive into waterproofing. We learn much more from each failure than one can possibly learn from success. More power to ya.
engineered to fail due to moisture vulnerability. period. the industry could do better but long lasting products are bad for their economy.
This is largely not true, and is anti-capitalist propagandized thinking that revolves around the idea that businesses are only out to screw people. You have been societally conditioned.
@@reggiejenkins6458 resesrch the term programmed obsolescence. Nothing lasts as much as before, even people. Sorry to hear the fluoride in your water has been so efficient.
JR LOL ALEX JONES IS THAT YOU?????
@@reggiejenkins6458 LoL
Thanks again Matt for your honesty in sharing what you’ve learned the hard way. Just getting my own business started and I appreciate you as a source of accumulated valuable building information. You have been a link to higher building standards and the experts who impliment them.
Thanks for sharing your "mistake". Arguably more to be learned from our failures than our successes. Well done.
Not in building profession, but enjoy your informative shows. Props for standing behind your builds and learning/improving constantly.
It's so refreshing to see a contractor fully expose their own mistakes Matt. You are very humble and honest. Thanks for sharing👍
Mr Risinger,
Great video I really like how you identified a problem at a build site that was not yours then instead of just beating up on that site you brought it back to yourself and showed how once upon a time you made a similar mistake and how you worked with your clients to resolve it. No lawyers necessary. That’s the kind of relationship I hope to have with my builder when the time comes. I also like the fact that you go back to the building science again and again I learn and relearn the things I should discuss with my builder when the time comes so hopefully I will remember what to look for and ask for. I know that some of the products you advocate are sponsors but your opinion carries a lot of weight with me and I plan on insisting on the use of some of those products. You come across as forthright and conscientious and your videos. You are not the only building based channel I look at but you are by far my favorite and the only one I’m a member of thanks again please keep the videos coming.
On a sidenote I’m sorry to hear about your clients passing but I’m glad you got to have a good relationship with them.
Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned from your mistakes- takes true character to be humble
Thanks for posting. Everyone makes mistakes but it's how we deal with those mistakes which reflects greatest in our character. Well done.
You just earned another subscriber for your honesty and integrity. Thank You.
long time lurker and never posted before, but I had to say thank you for showing us a personal failure for our benefit. That is one of the many reasons I always come back to your channel. Thank you for sharing and for being an example of quality and professionalism.
Builders with integrity don't get nearly enough credit. You, sir, are miles ahead of the crowd.
Love the post murdrum break down. However, more love to you for 1. Standing behind your work 2. Being brave enough to make it a public learning opportunity.
might be the best builder/instructional video person i have ever watched. i love the fact that you show problems with not only products, but your own mistakes of "cutting corners". well done, sir. well done.
We learn so much from mistakes. Really lucky people learn from others mistakes. Thats the gift here.
I m thinking back on my own various window and overhang installs. I like metal flashing as a mini overhang for each house opening, but not everyone wants to see an inch of inclined metal over their doors and windows
I really love how he differentiates and lets you know geographically what to do/ not do
Ty so much for sharing this. Bless your heart for sharing you mistakes ESPECIALLY in this day and age. You're a good man. Wish you were located in San Antonio!
Thanks Matt. Your details in structural errors and how to better equip yourself are truly appreciated. Showing us a better method for longevity is invaluable.
Been there - done that. An old contractor once told me "Experience is a series of mistakes." It's always better to learn from someone else's experience. Thanks for sharing. I'm in the onsite waste water industry and I always learn more at a presentation done not by an educator but by someone who's been in the field for 30 years and talks about things that went wrong and why.
Seriously one of the best you've done..thank you. Very appreciate the candor and honesty...I'm going to look a lot more closely going forward.
Thanks for all your helpful videos. I am rehabbing a South Florida home built in the 1950's and am trying to make it last into the 22nd century. Your reviews of modern solutions to ancient problems are very helpful.
I like your honesty. If only there were more like you in the construction industry.
Great lesson Matt. My team and I have really stepped up our waterproofing game since I started watching your videos, meeting you in Vegas and through some one on one emails. We have all made mistakes and learning from them and each other’s is the most important lesson.
These are the kind of videos you learn from. We need more like this, i think its great your willing to expose your mistakes publicly like this. This shows exactly what can happen when you dont pay attention to details and know how things should go together. Videos showing us the products are great but showing how they can fail is better.
Wow! Just a few people on the world are brave enough to admit that made something wrong and have the honesty to fix it. Congratulations, I like your channel even more. Keep doing the great job, teaching us about your own experiences (good or bad). Thank you.
Thank you for your honesty. Your integrity is solid. Making your word solid.
I totally respect you as a contractor for taking pride and responsibility in your craft. Here in Philadelphia it is hard to find contractors of your caliber. I will strive to reach your professionalism and workmanship. I love to see other contractors that value their word and work as I do. Thank you for sharing......