My OCD was going crazy @5:05 I was screaming STOOOOOP- clean that mess up first! Thankfully @ 8:56 I was calming down and by 9:28 I was thinking...Hey wait- this is Andrew! I should have known he is going to do it right:)
Your house is so well sealed I'm afraid if you don't open the door periodically, you might suffocate. LOL, just kidding but I am very impressed with your attention to detail. This house will last for generations.
Hope it all gets sealed up like your expecting. When we had the aerobarrier done, the largest leak for our house was Bottom Seals of most windows, the Expansion joints on the slab going under the walls, and the penetrations from the HVAC pipes and electrical going out to the outdoor unit.
I'm finally all caught up! I started from the very beginning and watched my way through to the present. Anyway, I am really enjoying this series. I love all your videos but the house build is my favorite right now. I'm learning so much (not that I'm about to build a house or anything). There are so many details to consider. Thank you so much for sharing.
I've done insulation work between my normal trade jobs. We always sealed the penatrations like you are doing. I was told if it goes up or out seal it. Up to the attic or out side.
You may be considering it and I may be too late, but Matt Reisinger uses a spray in the wall cavities to ensure protection from bugs around his houses before insulation. I credible stuff. I'll see if I can find it. Professional grade stuff.
@@TKCL time will tell but I have 0 squeaks thus far and that’s the important part for me. I will tell you that the mfgr says to use a smaller bead than I felt comfortable with and the can is relatively cheap, so i really laid it down on the joists
I probably heard wrong I thought I heard they have adhesive too but we are using foam boards for insulation on our container house versus the spray. Still this would come in handy for around the plumbing etc.
Milwaukee makes an electric caulking gun with a cordless battery, it just powers the caulk out. I think the guns definitely make it easier. I’m with you on the bug thing, they actually make a seal that you can put under your base plates like where you put that foam strip to keep it off the concrete, it’s made to stay semi soft and flexible for decades and it’s specifically made to be a bug barrier. I saw Matt Reisinger use it, But I would definitely consider that. The last two houses I had had problems with those little teeny tiny black ants and they’re so small they can get in pretty much anything. There’s another product Matt Reisinger used where they pump air into your house after it’s pretty much dried in a new mask things up and atomizers cock and put it into the air and automatically finds all the little holes and cracks to fill everything and it seem to work pretty well. I don’t think it something you can buy I think it was a company that came out and did it, but basically they seal up a door in the house and put a big fan on it pressurized the house so there’s air going out and then they take a tank of this stuff and pump it into the air and it just cracks and clogs up all the little holes, that was pretty awesome.
Just think how it will be when all the windows and doors are in. The foam insulation will top it off. You'll have to open the windows to let the air in. God Bless
We are definitely different in the south, I've seen northern houses also sheet with a vapor barrier on the inside walls. I'm guessing it's because of moisture build up with outside cold air and inside heating. We don't have that problem
and once all the phones completely cured 100% you can use your multi-tool with the sander application with 36 grit to take away some foam around your wires
That's why you take your time and do it correctly the first time. I also wired and plumbed my entire house, I be the one doing any additions in the future.
Not sure if it has been mentioned and it might be too late, however have you looked into pre-treatment for termites? I think there is a few companies that will come out and "pre-treat" the wood construction before insulation to help prevent termites in the future. Not saying you need it, but I met an old pest control guy years ago (just a employee, not a owner) who told me there were two types of houses in Florida. One that has termites and one that will get termites. Guess what I am saying is if all that wood was pretreated (not sure the cost) it might save you a nightmare 30 years from now.
So im only 4-5 videos into your house build here. I'm struggling to find a single list of all your videos. You have video #'s which is amazing. But i cant find a list with all of them in one "playlist" or "chronological" order. Does this exist? Love your build so far and really appreciate the detail, thank you!
@@TKCL thank you! These videos are invaluable to first time home builders. Most interesting info is what product you picked and how you installed it for a reason. Keep working hard!
Don't focus on clean to much and wasting u time bcz drywall and mud taping work coming up and that is a dirty work i smell is a lot work done there btw 👍👍👍👍
Novice here but I like Duct Seal for electrical boxes
You are doing a great job sealing the building. You should ask the HVAC people about an air intake.
We are installing a ERV, that is a specialized intake.
My OCD was going crazy @5:05 I was screaming STOOOOOP- clean that mess up first! Thankfully @ 8:56 I was calming down and by 9:28 I was thinking...Hey wait- this is Andrew! I should have known he is going to do it right:)
I'm going to have to look at that on Amazon because I need to seal something's up around my house
That tool is going to come in really handy for you. 🤠
Yes it is
look into the dewalt caulk gun, its a godsend for liquid nails.
I was about to order one.... I just can't justify the price
Hi, Andrew! Thanks for all your hard work! I know Tiffany appreciates it too.
Thank you for the support!
Your house is so well sealed I'm afraid if you don't open the door periodically, you might suffocate. LOL, just kidding but I am very impressed with your attention to detail. This house will last for generations.
That's actually a concern and why we are installing a ERV for fresh air intake.
Use a flashlight to check your gap foaming. Easy to find out if you still have holes in foam.
Yes. I found the product file I saved and thought I posted it here. Guess not.
As usual, you have your place covered. Good job.
Carry on 😁
Yes, someone else that understands sealing has multiple purposes! Keep those bugs out and control the air exchange!
Absolutely, it's a cheap process that pays you back forever.
Thanks Andrew for showing the foam spray gun.
Thank you for watching
Hope it all gets sealed up like your expecting. When we had the aerobarrier done, the largest leak for our house was Bottom Seals of most windows, the Expansion joints on the slab going under the walls, and the penetrations from the HVAC pipes and electrical going out to the outdoor unit.
I am putting special attention on all those areas.
I'm finally all caught up! I started from the very beginning and watched my way through to the present. Anyway, I am really enjoying this series. I love all your videos but the house build is my favorite right now. I'm learning so much (not that I'm about to build a house or anything). There are so many details to consider. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow thank you so much for the support
Looking good!!!!. But like another person commented, you should have done a termite/bug treatment on the bottom 2' of your studs before spray foam..
Correct!! And I'm in north Georgia. Thumbs up to doing a good job still..
Lol I did that today.... Patience, video out in a couple of days
Hey Andrew a Heese of for those is amazing it’s so much nicer than using a caulking gun
I have the same gun, I use it anytime I need to. I'm glad you have one now!
It's nice!
Great videos sir no nonsense just working .
That was fun to see the foam stuff work:) You’re making great progress:) tfs:)
I've done insulation work between my normal trade jobs. We always sealed the penatrations like you are doing. I was told if it goes up or out seal it. Up to the attic or out side.
Luckily we have zero roof penetrations, I've worked hard for that. And our attic is conditioned because we are spray foaming the roof.
You may be considering it and I may be too late, but Matt Reisinger uses a spray in the wall cavities to ensure protection from bugs around his houses before insulation. I credible stuff. I'll see if I can find it. Professional grade stuff.
Yes boracare, I've already installed it..... Video out soon
I used the subfloor adhesive recently on a project and it's a total game changer
I'm curious how well it holds..... But it seems awesome
@@TKCL time will tell but I have 0 squeaks thus far and that’s the important part for me. I will tell you that the mfgr says to use a smaller bead than I felt comfortable with and the can is relatively cheap, so i really laid it down on the joists
Looking great! 👍
Thank you
We might need that tool too if it does adhesive. Nice. Thanks Andrew.👍💞
I'm very curious about the adhesive part
I probably heard wrong I thought I heard they have adhesive too but we are using foam boards for insulation on our container house versus the spray. Still this would come in handy for around the plumbing etc.
Yes they have subfloor adhesive, basically like liquid nails but in foam form. I'm not sure what all it would stick to.
Great video things are really to start to move along
Thanks
Hello Andrew ! Doing a great job on your home 🏠
Thank you
Milwaukee makes an electric caulking gun with a cordless battery, it just powers the caulk out.
I think the guns definitely make it easier. I’m with you on the bug thing, they actually make a seal that you can put under your base plates like where you put that foam strip to keep it off the concrete, it’s made to stay semi soft and flexible for decades and it’s specifically made to be a bug barrier. I saw Matt Reisinger use it, But I would definitely consider that. The last two houses I had had problems with those little teeny tiny black ants and they’re so small they can get in pretty much anything.
There’s another product Matt Reisinger used where they pump air into your house after it’s pretty much dried in a new mask things up and atomizers cock and put it into the air and automatically finds all the little holes and cracks to fill everything and it seem to work pretty well. I don’t think it something you can buy I think it was a company that came out and did it, but basically they seal up a door in the house and put a big fan on it pressurized the house so there’s air going out and then they take a tank of this stuff and pump it into the air and it just cracks and clogs up all the little holes, that was pretty awesome.
That's aero barrier, I've seen that episode. Interesting stuff
Just think how it will be when all the windows and doors are in. The foam insulation will top it off. You'll have to open the windows to let the air in. God Bless
I hope so
RR Building did an entire 2ND floor with 1 can of the sub-floor . check out his video he build pole structures in Indiana.
Just remember"""""your house has got to breath too.. The silicone is the right idea around the boxes. Tim S.
That's why we are installing a ERV for fresh air intake. I want to control where air enters
@@TKCL I was thinking about insulation,,, up here, you want a spray foam insulation that breathe. So just curious if it is code their.?
I'm filling the walls with open cell, but we have the option to go with either kind.
That reduces any type of sweat to help prevent mold. Great Job!! Keep it up!!
We are definitely different in the south, I've seen northern houses also sheet with a vapor barrier on the inside walls. I'm guessing it's because of moisture build up with outside cold air and inside heating. We don't have that problem
Hey Andrew, you got a link for that Stanley shop vac? The house is coming along nicely!
Sure do amzn.to/3w0LHzG
you don't need to seal up those boxes mounted to studs too tight even with the foam at this point but I know you will👍
I have too 😬
and once all the phones completely cured 100% you can use your multi-tool with the sander application with 36 grit to take away some foam around your wires
Hmmm, good point!
Get a battery powered caulking gun. They are amazing.
I almost bought the Dewalt.... Too expensive for me
I have the Ryobi one, not too bad on price.
I really like those great stuff guns. Just can’t see spending the money for only using a can every once in a great while
I understand that. The adhesive might be a game changer though
A nightmare for any tradesman having to pull lines or pipes in the future
That's why you take your time and do it correctly the first time. I also wired and plumbed my entire house, I be the one doing any additions in the future.
Not sure if it has been mentioned and it might be too late, however have you looked into pre-treatment for termites? I think there is a few companies that will come out and "pre-treat" the wood construction before insulation to help prevent termites in the future. Not saying you need it, but I met an old pest control guy years ago (just a employee, not a owner) who told me there were two types of houses in Florida. One that has termites and one that will get termites. Guess what I am saying is if all that wood was pretreated (not sure the cost) it might save you a nightmare 30 years from now.
Termite treatment is required in many counties
Just did that today, video out soon. I also had to have a professional treatment in order to pour our slab.
So im only 4-5 videos into your house build here. I'm struggling to find a single list of all your videos. You have video #'s which is amazing. But i cant find a list with all of them in one "playlist" or "chronological" order. Does this exist? Love your build so far and really appreciate the detail, thank you!
Sure do, 163 videos and counting Pole barn house: th-cam.com/play/PLjMiWszKqAl1INu7VwROa0OqDRVDtHdz0.html
@@TKCL thank you! These videos are invaluable to first time home builders. Most interesting info is what product you picked and how you installed it for a reason. Keep working hard!
That's why I am sharing, I wish I had a resource like this when I started this house. I have had to learn a lot and quickly.
Did you seal all the penetrations through your floor like hvac, gas lines etc. Itl prevent the stack effect.
Yes I started on hvac, but the attic is also conditioned so I wasn't sure if it would make any difference.
Don't focus on clean to much and wasting u time bcz drywall and mud taping work coming up and that is a dirty work i smell is a lot work done there btw 👍👍👍👍
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Hope you don’t want those pipes after spray foam
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Hate that stuff, I always make a mess.
NEED TO PUT ROACH PROOF IN THE WALLS BEFORE YOU INSULATE, Worked for US last 30 plus YEARS,, Mike
I cover this in an upcoming episode