Setting Batter Boards Running String Line 🚧 Building A Workshop

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  • Setting Batter Boards Running String Line 🚧 Building A Workshop
    SITE PREP Building A Workshop / Large Shed Part 1 • SITE PREP 🚧 Building A...
    Ready. Set. Go. I am off and running with building my new workshop shed. I'm gonna hammer some sticks in the ground. Screw some boards to those sticks and run with some string.
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  • @jasonm887
    @jasonm887 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Hey bud. I've been a contractor tor for over 20 years and was a trade teacher for years. I wish I had this video to show my students. You did an excellent job explaining and doing this layout. Good work brother! Thank you for this. I'm gonna share it with other instructors I know. I always put a saw kerf in the board so I can easily reset the string. That's really all I can add.

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I appreciate the kind words. Always appreciate additional tips. They help out everyone.

    • @gives_bad_advice
      @gives_bad_advice 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      20 years used to seem like a long time. . .

    • @frankpatton3059
      @frankpatton3059 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes, much appreciated sir. great work explaining everything

  • @mattehltd4179
    @mattehltd4179 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You have no idea how important this class is ... I am coming back with a pen & paper 📜... And yes redo my entire house ... Thank you a million for the details. . . love from Kenya

  • @richardbates3170
    @richardbates3170 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best video on this topic. I'm about to start building a large deck on uneven ground and this has been an absolute lifesaver. Thanks (and hello from the UK).

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @sergioclaure991
    @sergioclaure991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are great videos Stan, helps me understand what batter boards are used for in construction for a building.

  • @JackMantis36
    @JackMantis36 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Stan, watching this a few days before starting my house build. Super simple to understand to give first time string liners a little confidence...keep on

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear! Good luck on your build.

  • @AM-dn4lk
    @AM-dn4lk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was an excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jerryray808
    @jerryray808 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent. and your chickens love you.

  • @GoandLove
    @GoandLove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredibly helpful video, thank you!

  • @Ara-g
    @Ara-g ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful

  • @daveaway
    @daveaway 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for taking the time to share this info.

  • @tamerhamdy3308
    @tamerhamdy3308 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful

  • @LordoftheCats
    @LordoftheCats ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid with lots of info. Just about to start my project, so this will help a lot. Thanks

  • @TheROMaNProject
    @TheROMaNProject 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nicely done!

  • @cooperray5957
    @cooperray5957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate really nice

  • @charlesdjones1
    @charlesdjones1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah yes, I miss the golden days of SportsCenter. Definitely looking into getting one of these for building a shop out back. Thanks!

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว

      As cool as the other side of the pillow. 🙃

  • @kelkismati3409
    @kelkismati3409 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a nice video for engineering students in Building. Keep it up to continue inflicting building skills to leaners

  • @stinebiz
    @stinebiz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @barryroberts6470
    @barryroberts6470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very interesting that Stan you must have the patience of a saint to be getting those measurements spot on, if that was me i would be pulling my beard off by now. It would be the hair on my head but there isn't much left on it ha ha ha.
    Looking forward to the next instalment of the Workshop build.
    Stay Safe Mate and the rest of the S family,
    Barry (ENG)

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Mr. Barry. It does take a certain amount of patience.

    • @barryroberts6470
      @barryroberts6470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@simplyeasydiy Who's Mr Barry?
      i thought we were friends, and my friends call me Barry without the Mr bit.
      ha ha ha.
      Barry (ENG)

  • @sunilpermaul9504
    @sunilpermaul9504 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you bro 🙏 your good

  • @johndillian1018
    @johndillian1018 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I need to have some kids. I cant tell you how many times I could have used someone to hold the tape measure for me!!

  • @khaloq2016
    @khaloq2016 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a beautiful lovely family ☺

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are so kind

  • @carle5538
    @carle5538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice chickens.

  • @tommy-ij9nd
    @tommy-ij9nd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for taking the time to produce this video….I found it very helpful as I’m about to start a greenhouse project. My one question is if one should fuss over the rebar pins being perfectly perpendicular? It seems that if they weren’t you could easily be adding or subtracting and extra 1/2 inch or so.

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No, it is not an issue. Why would it not be an issue? Because you already know what your diagonal measurement should be and you are checking that measurement on multiple occasions. The pins are for visual reference. The tape measure has the final say.

  • @hortonsstuff6948
    @hortonsstuff6948 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm using this method for my solar Foundation footers

  • @mbuguakevo4839
    @mbuguakevo4839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job

  • @user-ym5ls5jb8q
    @user-ym5ls5jb8q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good work

  • @nathanclements749
    @nathanclements749 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great on mostly level ground, but any tips for doing this on a more dramatic slope? It's not like I can just lay a tape out on the ground, because the slope of the ground would make my distance measurement inaccurate.

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's actually not different at all. Pier and beam systems are the preferred foundation on slopped ground. You see buildings with piers a foot tall on one side and 4 feet tall on the opposite side. Don't get distracted by how level or slopped the ground is. Only two things matter. Footer 12 inches below frost line and the top of each pier level.

  • @ruicastro8230
    @ruicastro8230 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy how you teach . Question: If I’m laying down a footing on a downhill slope. Is it the escavators job to take less dirt on the low point or remove more dirt on the high point or does he first level out the entire area before he digs out the footing ? God bless

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm assuming you are talking about a continuous footer on a slope? If the grade cannot be leveled or it is cost prohibitive to level the site out then you would use "step footers". In that instance you take more from the high point and less from the low point until you get to your step. Then you start all over again. However, all of the footer must be the required depth called for by code in your area. I live in Florida and we always level the grade. Step footers are rarely used here.

    • @ruicastro8230
      @ruicastro8230 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotcha. Yeah It’s only 100 sq meters 10x10 it shouldn’t be to costly . Thanks a mil bud

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx ปีที่แล้ว

    Stan, love these videos, thanks man. I was considering building a block shed in my back yard. The water table in my area is, I would say, definitely lower than yours, though I do get "low spot" puddles during heavy rains. My plan for a foundation was basically to have a 16 inch wide x 40 inch deep footer poured (I live in Ohio and the frost line is 32 inches). Would probably construct some sort of rebar skeleton within the footer. Does this sound like I'm on the right track in your opinion?

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If your frost line is 32" then according to the code in my area the footer would need to be 44" deep. Code here is 12" below the frost line. You would need to verify if it is the same in your area. Rebar in footers are code as well. I have a video on footers that was posted just after this one. Check it out. Good Luck.

  • @jimdrechsel3611
    @jimdrechsel3611 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you had taller piers would start with a low string and do the same at a higher level?
    Do you have any suggestions for keeping out animals underneath a floor above the ground on piers? Great videos. Really helped a lot.

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you wanted piers that were 4 blocks high instead of one like I did, you would just calculate the height of those four blocks with mortar lines and set your batter boards at that height.
      As far as keeping critters out from under the building use skirting of your choice. Always maintain airflow under the building. So don't fill the space under the floor with garbage and other nonsense. If you use a solid material like sheet metal instead of a lattice style skirting cut vents in the skirting every 8 feet or so.

  • @terrypownall8081
    @terrypownall8081 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great videos, I’m learning a lot before I start my backyard storage shed! One question I’ve got. If cinder blocks actually measure 7 1/2” wide why is it that your 2” X 10” (actually 9 1/2” wide”) sill plates match the width of your cinder blocks? They look like 2” X 8” boards. Is this a video induced illusion? Thanks. Terry

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sill plates are pressure treated 2x8's. Floor and Rim joists are 2x10's

  • @danbiehler1325
    @danbiehler1325 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just out of curiosity what brand of laser level are you using and have you been happy with it? I have an old school transit and was looking into one of these.

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huepar. I have not had an issues with it. Been on countless job sites over the years.

  • @user-up7du2sw1n
    @user-up7du2sw1n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More videos❤

  • @BigRigRich
    @BigRigRich ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to buy a laser level.
    I’ll use it on about 4 or 5 projects and then it will not get used much after that.
    Any suggestion on what one you’d consider purchasing?

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're talking about one like what I have in this video I wouldn't buy one if you only have a few projects to do. Their are other methods of leveling that are just as accurate without laying out several hundred dollars. Get a line level set and be done.

  • @daviddinkha2811
    @daviddinkha2811 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video. I'm building a she shed for the wife and this helps a lot. What is the name of that lazer level your using. I'm using string levels right now. Crossing my fingers my level lines are correct. I wanna invest in a lazer level, but they are so expensive.

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't remember the brand name off hand. It's been with me for awhile. I don't recommend spending the money for laser levels for the basic homeowner that may only use it a couple times at most. String bubble levels are fine for small projects like she sheds. Good luck and enjoy the build process.

    • @daviddinkha2811
      @daviddinkha2811 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@simplyeasydiy thank for taking the time and sharing that information. So yes I've been very successful so far with a string, line bubble and a 4' level

  • @hagan357
    @hagan357 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of pants are those?

  • @timjs1018
    @timjs1018 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question! Why couldnt you have just wrapped the string around the pins instead of attaching them to the board and adjusting the nails? Could have gotten them level with a helper and the same laser lever you used to level the boards, no? Great video, thank you

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you watch the next video in the series that may answer your question.

    • @timjs1018
      @timjs1018 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @simplyeasydiy I did end up watching them all and yeah, it was answered. 😄

  • @ACobra289
    @ACobra289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone explain why he used 11 ft 11.25 in instead of 12'?

  • @rodrigoruiz976
    @rodrigoruiz976 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not sure I understood how you could garantee the strings were perpendicular.

  • @ktthao5224
    @ktthao5224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wouldn't it be easier to use a line level instead of that leveling machine?

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do whatever works for you.

  • @johnmoyer5515
    @johnmoyer5515 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've seen more projects messed up because of not using batter boards,

  • @rvrt1829
    @rvrt1829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How important is having your corner pin exactly level stright up and down? Does this not change the actual squareness of the string lines?

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is a good question. A lot of You tubers will tell you that every step in the construction process must be perfect. Everything must be "Plumb, square and true" at every step in order for it to be right. I think they do this in order to maintain a majestic quality to their content and the industry. In reality no wall is plumb and no corner is 90 degrees. In reality, every step, from laying out the foundation to doing the finishing work is a honing process. Every step should get you closer to a square building. The pins are not the end all, be all step for a square building. Should they be as straight and secure as possible? Yes. Will your building be something out of a Dr. Seuss book if they are a quarter bubble off plumb? No. If you are off a little here you can still bring it back in line when you set the piers and again when the sill plates go on. In fact you could be perfect here only to be off after you set the sill plates.

    • @rvrt1829
      @rvrt1829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@simplyeasydiy Thank you for your reply and insight. I am and have been trying to set out a concrete pad for a shed over the last week. I stuffed up my string lines I thought I had them right but didn't go back and check all the measurements of the actual width and length. I moved my strings too much and thought I had it right due to the diagonal measurement being the same. Pegged in all my boxing yesterday only to realise it's 80mm larger on one end. So now I have to undo it all and set out again. It's been so frustrating.

  • @allangamet256
    @allangamet256 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂😂

    • @allangamet256
      @allangamet256 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hammer on my hand😂

  • @Beanthemx
    @Beanthemx ปีที่แล้ว

    Big hammer would’ve helped you

    • @simplyeasydiy
      @simplyeasydiy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Couldn't find my big hammer. I didn't have a workshop.