The foam they cut off to make it level makes really good filler for inside walls that you want sound proofing on or add it in to some blown in insulation for other buildings.
The spray foam looks amazing and will save you on your energy bills in the future. Another good decision on the build. Take care and see you at 5:00pm 👍👍
What a great feeling that has to be , one more item checked off your list. They did a good job of cleaning up too. Each day of work is a day of getting close to being done. Happy for you both. Stay safe and God bless
Guys guys guys. Wow. What an amazing milestone. So excited for ya'll. One guy, no professional experience on building houses and look at this magnificent dwelling. I am so happy I came across your channel, waiting each time for the new episode. You guys rock!
I got my warehouse done up in this foam. It's amazing and these guys you got are just as good as the guys I found. You will not regret it one bit. Fantastic product.
This was great! I wondered how this process went. Some things I also wonder about are: what happens if the wiring in the walls ever needs to be accessed or if more wiring is needed down the road? Does it have an odor and does it need to air-out?
There was no odor to speak of, and if there was it went away quickly. As far as accessing the walls in the future, that is one drawback to foaming the walls completely. I'd suggest going to head and running all the wiring you could think of to begin with.
Have you gotten your house inspected for insurance credits/discounts before the structure connections are covered up. I wish I knew the name , there is some company in the coastal are named Fortified or something like that. They come in and check for seal tape on roof decking and check for connecting anchors like you have from the seal to the roof trusses. If your home have these things they rate as something like silver, bronze or gold and you get back up to half the cost of insurance for 5 years then they re-inspect. Wish I knew more, but you already know about it any way. You are thorough. House is looking fantastic
Great video Andrew. I feel so good for you that this is done! I have a 500 sf CMU workshop that I'm deciding on how/if to insulate in the southwest US.
Good call on the foam and the upgrade. Even though open cell is only R-4/in, and 8" is about R-32 (R-30 is code), foam is so much better than fiberglass and the air sealing is much better.
Andrew, that looks great. I noticed @12 57 / 15 47 you are upstairs in the attic area and it looked like daylight coming through the roof in two little spots, around one of the metal trusses. Check out the numbers 12 57. Maybe its a refection ?
Well I like to say finally. LoL but now we can't wait to see your windows and doors installed and then see your drywall install. The biggest difference to be changed and once they are done it's all about the finishes..
@@TKCL happy for you. But I will miss your building videos once all is done. You guys feel like family after all them videos and interactive moments. I wonder what will be next? Because yes I like the nature bits but cutting grass after a bit becomes long in the tooth. So you guys better be planing some cooking shows and adding a wing on this place and in 3 years from now we can ask haw did you get to build thos 4 new wings on your house? LoL
House addition eventually, a deck, a pool, outdoor kitchen, animal pasture/fencing, animal shelters, greenhouse, horse stable and tack room are all coming. I have way more projects and ideas than money 😳. I'll always be up to something on the channel.
Why wouldn't it be safe? This is becoming more and more popular for insulating homes, I've never heard of any safety reasons for it, if it's properly installed.
That is going to be amazing when its all done. I insulated and air sealed (1 ACH60) my 1970's house up here in Canada and with my heat pumps only spend about $500 a year keep my house at 21c, I cant imagine how cheap it will be to heat/cool your place.
I'm catching up on stuff i had skip the last 2 weeks and at the end i thought it look nice to put a spiral staircase up from the living-room to the office and have some nice carved railing across the open area If you could find some woodcarver in the area and use wood that you cut into slabs !
@thekelly’scountrylife that turned out great!! I’m confused about to use open cell or closed cell on roof. Can you explain why some use closed cell. Located in SC so hot humid weather
Closed cell on roof is required if you are spraying directly to a material like tin and need a vapor barrier. Open cell in southern climates is typically used if spraying to the underside of material and a vapor barrier like felt or plastic vapor barrier is used on the underside of the roofing material. Open cell does not have vapor retarding properties, closed cell foam does.
WooHoo! Spray foam is done! Another great part about leaving the foam fat in the rafters is when you bump your head it won't be on hard wood! A lot less headaches! Happy for you, man. Now go fill those foam gaps, because "That's what you do"!!
They have had rivers freeze over. Rarely but it happens occasionally. It goes below freezing enough that citrus growers have heaters and smudge pots to prevent loses in their orchards.
I think spray foam insulation is one of the best long term investments you could make in a house build. You only get one chance to do it but you'll get the benefits in comfort and energy savings for life. Worth every penny.
Here you go, keep in mind that this is me doing the majority of the labor. I have not finished the house yet, but we are living in it. I still have to make the full cost breakdown video after I finish the loft, stairs and a few other things. th-cam.com/video/vXKp_S5WMn8/w-d-xo.html
I sure hope every time you reach a milestone you spend 4 or 5 hrs. at the fire pit and enjoy a bunch of cold ones. Then try to think where you started. In my case when I finished a 5 year build I couldn’t remember where I started. It might have been the cold ones,but anyway great job. Oh by the way,when sheet rock is finished it’s time for a mixed one.
If going straight to metal, use closed cell foam that is also a vapor barrier. In my case I have wood decking under the metal roof and titanium vapor barrier under that. So open cell is perfectly fine. Keep in mind that it's insulated so well that the AC won't run much, that increases humidity levels in the home. Thus the reason I'm running a dehumidifier.
It's usually a wire brush roller. I hate using those. I'd rather cut it flush with a saw. Then you have large pieces rather then confetti size. Just glad it's not my normal job even though it's fairly easy work.
Great video. Have you noticed any problems with moisture or condensation since living in this home? I am building a barndo in Gilchrist county FL and am about to have it spray foamed next week.
Thank you for the response. The conditioned space is only 800 square feet so I may be able to get away with a portable dehumidifier since I will be running ductless mini splits.
Did you consider a thin coat sprayed in to seal and then traditional batts for the body of the insulation? Supposedly in my area it is cheaper than the full spray and far better than batts alone.
So did the spray foam just get sprayed directly to the backside of the roof decking? Thinking about spray foaming the underside of roof on our cmu house we are building. From what I’ve been told, if you spray foam, there is no need for a roof vent or even perforated soffits.
Hey Andrew, spray foam looks great. I think I heard you say you used open cell. Why did you go with open cell versus closed cell? We are going to be building and are trying to decide which to use ourselves. Thanks.
The vapor barrier portion of closed cell is not needed in the hot south. It's common to use open cell here and closed cell up north where that extra vapor barrier is needed.
Are you going to spray a fire retardant over the exposed foam in your conditioned attic? Was it part of your quote? Both IRC and IBC call for it but some area's don't follow thru with the regulation of it... Just wondering..
@@TKCL Since you enjoy watching Matt Risinger's videos look up the one he did about 4 months ago talking about how to build a better attic... I believe he even talks about spraying a retardant over the foam in his videos and how it's code... . even calls out brands you might want to use... 😉... Keep up the great work 👍
@TKCL I appreciate the information and will look into that. I've been trying to come up with all different kind of ways to come up with R38 in 5.5 inches. Closed cell foam was all I could come up with. My wife and I have watched most of your build videos. We hope to break ground on our post frame in a few months.
Did I hear you say open cell foam?? I really hope it’s not. Talking from bad experiences with open cell. It holds water and never dries out no matter what you do. It will easily grow mold it at moisture and or due hits it. I will only use closed cell foam from my bad experience with open cell. Just letting you know. My mistake cost me over 100k in rebuilding the entire house from open cell foam failure.
Are you up north where a interior vapor barrier is required and constant interior moisture problems occur due to indoor heating? Open cell is the foam of choice in the south because no interior vapor barrier is required, our homes have to breathe. I am also installing a humidistat controlled ERV for humidity control. A huge problem is that people install this super efficient insulation and don't realize the risks of it causing your hvac to NOT run. That causes high humidity problems and a ERV, HRV or dehumidifier is required. Not having your hvac running due to insulation efficiency is actually a bad thing.
@@TKCL no vapor required. NC on the coast. Water damage occurred During the build process and the builder closed everything off and ran huge commercial dehumidifiers to dry everything out. It did not work. Stayed wet and molded right way. Building inspector condemned the build. So had to tear it down and start over. Builders insurance did not cover it. Still fighting in the courts 7 years later. Anyways. Very nice home you will home soon. Just figured I would let you know what happened to me on open cell foam.
Doesn't sound like it was the foams fault, sounds like a contractor neglected to install everything correctly. Closed cell would have trapped the water and caused rot. They both have their places depending on the climate. Open cell is by far the foam of choice in my area.
The best part of this video Andrew is to see how excited you are.
It's a big change and very exciting to see
Oh my it’s constantly changing:) tfs:)
Looking good my friend
Thanks for swinging by and checking out the progress! Take care!
The foam they cut off to make it level makes really good filler for inside walls that you want sound proofing on or add it in to some blown in insulation for other buildings.
That's a good idea , I'd want the inner walls sound proof
Snowing in Florida! Woohoo
Looking good Andrew. You'll definitely have a house that'll be there for years to come.
I hope so!
Wow! That does change the look!
Looks great. On to the next.
That's right
That is great. Thanks for sharing. I can sense some relief in your voice being at this stage.
Yes it's a big turning point
Hi, Andrew! What a difference a day makes! See y’all in four hours!
Wow that's great!
The spray foam looks amazing and will save you on your energy bills in the future. Another good decision on the build. Take care and see you at 5:00pm 👍👍
See you soon
Beautiful, just beautiful!! So happy for you and Tiffany with this big progression on the house!
Thank you
So excited for you two. That looks absolutely fabulous. Your attention to details is fantastic. Always forward….. Nice…..
Thank you very much
This is all so exciting!!!! So happy for Y'all.
Thank you
What a great feeling that has to be , one more item checked off your list. They did a good job of cleaning up too. Each day of work is a day of getting close to being done. Happy for you both. Stay safe and God bless
Thank you, God bless
Well done!
Thanks
Looks amazingly good 👍🏼 can't wait to see what's coming up next
Looks good ready to see more 🔨
Working on it!
TIP. Run a dehumidifier after you get it closed up to make sure you don't have a moisture issue before all sheetrock goes up. Just as a precaution.
That looks amazing Andrew. They did a great job!
Yes they did
Guys guys guys. Wow. What an amazing milestone. So excited for ya'll. One guy, no professional experience on building houses and look at this magnificent dwelling. I am so happy I came across your channel, waiting each time for the new episode. You guys rock!
Thank you very much for the support and kind words. Take care
How exciting. 😊
It is
It's coming along great, . Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
That’s a massive amount of foam. Should be super efficient!
Yes I certainly hope so.
I am sure it was not cheap, put you will not regret it. This looks awesome!
Money well spent
Yay! I didn't have to wait til I got off work tonight! I watched this on my break... LOL
What? Don't let the boss see you 😉
Hi Andrew and family. Wow. Love it looking great 🇯🇲🇯🇲
You are going to really like that spray foam. Your house will be sealed so well and make it easy to cool.
I certainly hope so!
Oh, that makes the house look so different and so closer to the finish, but knowing you the finishing touches might take a while;)))
On average when the drywall goes up you are half way.
I'd say Timothy is right, the finishing touches are slow!
lol that look! time stamp 4:18ish
Andrew I am sure the mess from the foam drove you crazy, ha. You will having it looking great and neat again in no time. Thanks for the video.
It was a little intimidating 😬
Amazing how far you have come since breaking ground. So awesome!
I got my warehouse done up in this foam. It's amazing and these guys you got are just as good as the guys I found. You will not regret it one bit. Fantastic product.
Should pay me back for life!
Must be really chilly there. First time seeing you with a jacket on 🙂. Progress - so excited for you both
Been in the 40s the last few days, windy and raining. Nasty weather
This was great! I wondered how this process went.
Some things I also wonder about are: what happens if the wiring in the walls ever needs to be accessed or if more wiring is needed down the road?
Does it have an odor and does it need to air-out?
There was no odor to speak of, and if there was it went away quickly. As far as accessing the walls in the future, that is one drawback to foaming the walls completely. I'd suggest going to head and running all the wiring you could think of to begin with.
Wow, what a difference. Looking good, won't be long now
That company did an amazing job!
Yes they did!
I love watching your channel we are about 4 months behind you / I like your view on things
Glad you enjoy it
I sure enjoy watching things like this being done so interesting! Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you for watching
Looking good! I could imagine your OCD going off the scale seeing all that “snow” on the floor!
Looking forward to the live chat at 5:00 !
Yeah, but it was nice knowing I didn't have to clean it up.
Such a big change with the foam.
Yes it is
Wow, what a difference! Spray in foam was a great choice.
I think so too
Looks like a church from the fun loft looking at the back way 👍🏽
Wow, looks great they did a awesome clean up job and make sense for the attic space
The looks awesome with the spray foam insulation done. Im happy for you guys. 🤠
Thank you
Been waiting to see this video for a few days now! Looks good and it's amazing how well those guys clean up all the mess. Definitely an A+ company .
For sure! I was freaking out at the mess 🤣
Wow that insulation really makes a mess, but I know it’s the best way to go. Well Andrew one more off the check list. Take care, see you at 5:00 🇨🇦
See you then
That was an amazing difference in how the house sounded since you sprayed in that foam insulation
Yes it is
Awesome episode! I've never seen how that process was done. Thanks for showing us.
Thank you for watching
That looks amazing. Congratulations on your spray foam.
Thank you
They done a real good job
Yes they did!
Have you gotten your house inspected for insurance credits/discounts before the structure connections are covered up. I wish I knew the name , there is some company in the coastal are named Fortified or something like that. They come in and check for seal tape on roof decking and check for connecting anchors like you have from the seal to the roof trusses. If your home have these things they rate as something like silver, bronze or gold and you get back up to half the cost of insurance for 5 years then they re-inspect. Wish I knew more, but you already know about it any way. You are thorough. House is looking fantastic
Never heard of that before, didn't know anything about it.
Great video Andrew. I feel so good for you that this is done! I have a 500 sf CMU workshop that I'm deciding on how/if to insulate in the southwest US.
Looks good! Coming together.
Thank you
Looks awesome Andrew!! Love to see the progress!!
Thank you for watching
Good call on the foam and the upgrade. Even though open cell is only R-4/in, and 8" is about R-32 (R-30 is code), foam is so much better than fiberglass and the air sealing is much better.
I think you should put some insulation under the floor of the loft to dampen noise from the loft to the first floor.
Andrew, that looks great. I noticed @12 57 / 15 47 you are upstairs in the attic area and it looked like daylight coming through the roof in two little spots, around one of the metal trusses. Check out the numbers 12 57. Maybe its a refection ?
What you are seeing is reflections off of the Shiney nuts and bolts holding the truss together.
Just make sure the light at the end of the tunnel is not the light of an oncoming train. Looking good!
Feels like it sometimes
Well I like to say finally. LoL but now we can't wait to see your windows and doors installed and then see your drywall install. The biggest difference to be changed and once they are done it's all about the finishes..
That's right
@@TKCL happy for you. But I will miss your building videos once all is done. You guys feel like family after all them videos and interactive moments. I wonder what will be next? Because yes I like the nature bits but cutting grass after a bit becomes long in the tooth. So you guys better be planing some cooking shows and adding a wing on this place and in 3 years from now we can ask haw did you get to build thos 4 new wings on your house? LoL
House addition eventually, a deck, a pool, outdoor kitchen, animal pasture/fencing, animal shelters, greenhouse, horse stable and tack room are all coming. I have way more projects and ideas than money 😳. I'll always be up to something on the channel.
@@TKCL good. You are planing ahead.
My former neighbor has been in the spray foam business for many years! Have they deemed this stuff safe for homes? Scary stuff
Why wouldn't it be safe? This is becoming more and more popular for insulating homes, I've never heard of any safety reasons for it, if it's properly installed.
That is going to be amazing when its all done. I insulated and air sealed (1 ACH60) my 1970's house up here in Canada and with my heat pumps only spend about $500 a year keep my house at 21c, I cant imagine how cheap it will be to heat/cool your place.
We will see. Without an erv humidity might be an issue.
I am installing a ERV, it was discussed several times.
I thought of the wide shaver as a "Foam Planer".
I'm catching up on stuff i had skip the last 2 weeks and at the end i thought it look nice to put a spiral staircase up from the living-room to the office and have some nice carved railing across the open area If you could find some woodcarver in the area and use wood that you cut into slabs !
Tiffany is against spiral staircases, I'm not crazy about them myself.
@@TKCL yeh i can understand & wasn't thinking there to hard to carry stuff up them also unless there extra wide !
Florida snow
@thekelly’scountrylife that turned out great!! I’m confused about to use open cell or closed cell on roof. Can you explain why some use closed cell. Located in SC so hot humid weather
Closed cell on roof is required if you are spraying directly to a material like tin and need a vapor barrier. Open cell in southern climates is typically used if spraying to the underside of material and a vapor barrier like felt or plastic vapor barrier is used on the underside of the roofing material. Open cell does not have vapor retarding properties, closed cell foam does.
WooHoo! Spray foam is done! Another great part about leaving the foam fat in the rafters is when you bump your head it won't be on hard wood! A lot less headaches! Happy for you, man. Now go fill those foam gaps, because "That's what you do"!!
That's true too, my own little padded crazy room up there 🤪
It never snows in Florida
Actually it does! 😉
They have had rivers freeze over. Rarely but it happens occasionally. It goes below freezing enough that citrus growers have heaters and smudge pots to prevent loses in their orchards.
If you ever add solar down the road you will down to a $0.00 power bill. Very impressed with the foam insulation job.
Well minus the cost of equipment
7:08
Awesome, awesome,awesome...
You know what they say about Yellow Snow.
Tastes like lemon? 😳🤣
Is that a bullet hole in the backwall when you are in the attic?
Are you going to insulate the interior walls before sheet rock?…you won’t regret the soundproofing.
Probably not, other than I am considering doing the bedroom.
Bedrooms and bathrooms at least…you won’t regret…you have come too far not to.
And laundry room when washing clothes…had a house with and without…no comparison
I think spray foam insulation is one of the best long term investments you could make in a house build. You only get one chance to do it but you'll get the benefits in comfort and energy savings for life. Worth every penny.
100 percent agree
Can you share the link on episode on cost … we just got a quote for $8500 🤦♀️ that’s only 3 of the walls
Here you go, keep in mind that this is me doing the majority of the labor. I have not finished the house yet, but we are living in it. I still have to make the full cost breakdown video after I finish the loft, stairs and a few other things. th-cam.com/video/vXKp_S5WMn8/w-d-xo.html
Your house is so sealed tight your going to have to go out side to change your mind
Well ok then
I agree with you the extra 700 for full fill definitely will pay for it self
Absolutely, a no brainer!
I sure hope every time you reach a milestone you spend 4 or 5 hrs. at the fire pit and enjoy a bunch of cold ones. Then try to think where you started. In my case when I finished a 5 year build I couldn’t remember where I started. It might have been the cold ones,but anyway great job. Oh by the way,when sheet rock is finished it’s time for a mixed one.
When sheet rock is done yes a mixed one. You are half way.
I agree 🍻
I’m new to all this….how does this foam work with moisture build up? I’ve heard of interesting things with metal buildings. Great work!
If going straight to metal, use closed cell foam that is also a vapor barrier. In my case I have wood decking under the metal roof and titanium vapor barrier under that. So open cell is perfectly fine. Keep in mind that it's insulated so well that the AC won't run much, that increases humidity levels in the home. Thus the reason I'm running a dehumidifier.
@@TKCL thank you sir!
It's usually a wire brush roller. I hate using those. I'd rather cut it flush with a saw. Then you have large pieces rather then confetti size. Just glad it's not my normal job even though it's fairly easy work.
I need to do this next on my project do you mind sharing what this spray foam job cost?
$7300 for full 5.5 inches of fill and them sealing all joints.
would be awesome to have a tesla electric battery for power on this sweet build
Yes it would, with a cleanspark microgrid controller system
@@TKCL yea......what you said lol
Great video. Have you noticed any problems with moisture or condensation since living in this home? I am building a barndo in Gilchrist county FL and am about to have it spray foamed next week.
None, but I do run a whole house dehumidifier. That's a must have when sealing this well.
Thank you for the response. The conditioned space is only 800 square feet so I may be able to get away with a portable dehumidifier since I will be running ductless mini splits.
Mini splits help as they tend to run longer and remove more humidity. A nicer unit with a variable speed compressor works even better.
February 25, 2022
Did you consider a thin coat sprayed in to seal and then traditional batts for the body of the insulation? Supposedly in my area it is cheaper than the full spray and far better than batts alone.
No hadn't considered that, I was dead set I wanted the best I could get.
Do you still plan to add stairs up to the room upstairs? If so when will they be built, before the drywall is installed?
Yes I do... They will come much later for reasons I can't say 😉
Looks fantastic! Excited for you. Just wondering if you know if spray foam insulation can be used in crawl spaces.
Absolutely. Spray the walls and the ground
Not sure, Timothy thinks so.
@@TKCL treat is as a shollow basement and a conditioned space.
So did the spray foam just get sprayed directly to the backside of the roof decking? Thinking about spray foaming the underside of roof on our cmu house we are building. From what I’ve been told, if you spray foam, there is no need for a roof vent or even perforated soffits.
That's correct on all accounts. When you spray the roof, everything underneath becomes conditioned space.
Hey Andrew, spray foam looks great. I think I heard you say you used open cell. Why did you go with open cell versus closed cell? We are going to be building and are trying to decide which to use ourselves. Thanks.
The vapor barrier portion of closed cell is not needed in the hot south. It's common to use open cell here and closed cell up north where that extra vapor barrier is needed.
You weren't brave enough to have them shave your beard with there contraption....lol Coming along fast and now quiet. God Bless
Negative! 😉
Can you keep the excess foam for future projects?
I probably could have, too late now.
How come you went with open cell fill vs closed cell fill?
Open cell
That's what we use in the south, no interior vapor barrier is required or closed cell. Closed cell is also triple the cost.
Are you going to spray a fire retardant over the exposed foam in your conditioned attic? Was it part of your quote? Both IRC and IBC call for it but some area's don't follow thru with the regulation of it... Just wondering..
Hadn't planned on it, the last time I tried burning the foam it wouldn't hardly stay lit. I'll have to see if it's required for me.
@@TKCL Since you enjoy watching Matt Risinger's videos look up the one he did about 4 months ago talking about how to build a better attic... I believe he even talks about spraying a retardant over the foam in his videos and how it's code... . even calls out brands you might want to use... 😉... Keep up the great work 👍
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How did you get to R38?
There's calculations on the net of types of foam and thicknesses.
@TKCL I appreciate the information and will look into that. I've been trying to come up with all different kind of ways to come up with R38 in 5.5 inches. Closed cell foam was all I could come up with.
My wife and I have watched most of your build videos. We hope to break ground on our post frame in a few months.
🤙🏼🤙🏼
Best not look lol.
Did I hear you say open cell foam?? I really hope it’s not. Talking from bad experiences with open cell. It holds water and never dries out no matter what you do. It will easily grow mold it at moisture and or due hits it. I will only use closed cell foam from my bad experience with open cell. Just letting you know. My mistake cost me over 100k in rebuilding the entire house from open cell foam failure.
Are you up north where a interior vapor barrier is required and constant interior moisture problems occur due to indoor heating? Open cell is the foam of choice in the south because no interior vapor barrier is required, our homes have to breathe. I am also installing a humidistat controlled ERV for humidity control. A huge problem is that people install this super efficient insulation and don't realize the risks of it causing your hvac to NOT run. That causes high humidity problems and a ERV, HRV or dehumidifier is required. Not having your hvac running due to insulation efficiency is actually a bad thing.
@@TKCL no vapor required. NC on the coast. Water damage occurred During the build process and the builder closed everything off and ran huge commercial dehumidifiers to dry everything out. It did not work. Stayed wet and molded right way. Building inspector condemned the build. So had to tear it down and start over. Builders insurance did not cover it. Still fighting in the courts 7 years later. Anyways. Very nice home you will home soon. Just figured I would let you know what happened to me on open cell foam.
Doesn't sound like it was the foams fault, sounds like a contractor neglected to install everything correctly. Closed cell would have trapped the water and caused rot. They both have their places depending on the climate. Open cell is by far the foam of choice in my area.