Years ago we used the wrong thin set mortar on a 2000 sq ft tile job. We noticed a couple tiles come loose and realized our mistake. We then pulled up every tile (even though some were laid with the correct mortar) and sanded the subfloor , bought all new tile and started over. The homeowner was so impressed at how we admitted our mistake and took care of it . That homeowner became our biggest referrer of jobs because he told everyone how we didn’t try to blame it on anything and took care of it .
What I get from this video is a good example of a craftsman, a good example of fixing a mistake, a good example of learning from mistakes and teaching others not to make them, and a good example of a family rallying around the one that needs the help that day.
Humility, humbleness, is you having the BALLS to share this with your viewers..I hate that this happened to you, but I admire you for admitting you made a mistake. You're still the man, Kyle.❤
I appreciate the transparency, it would have been easy for you to not film this and act like it never happened but your willingness to share these learning opportunities allows those of us that watch your videos to learn and hopefully not make the same mistake if we ever build a building like this ourselves.
No one ever learned anything from doing it right the first time. Mistakes are how we learn! This type of video is why we love your channel. Honesty, transparency, and that invaluable learning from experience.
It’s not the mistakes we make, it’s how we deal with and learn from them that is important. Plus by sharing it shows a true professional. Anyone who expects total perfection is a fool. You strive for the best but on occasion things present you with a learning experience and because you’re a professional you have shared what you have learned. Respect ✊.
Agreed! Studpack is a great channel, too! I've even enjoyed some of the vids at Victory Outdoor Service. They do great work, but that crew is more of a liability than not! 😂
Kyle - nothing but respect for the transparency. It really hit me when you said "it wouldn't be fair to people watching my videos". I've been watching and learning for a couple of years, and can't say enough - thank you for sharing the not-as-good as well as the good and great work that you do and have done.
This is why I watch this channel. I have learned so much and in instances like this, your integrity as an educator, builder, and man really shine through. You're not afraid to admit your mistakes and there are learnings in those mistakes that are more valuable than anything you can buy. I know when you show something it has been tried and tested to the point that it has been distilled to the best way to go about it.
I think the saying goes "a smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others." This time, you just happen to be the 'other' that people can learn from. No shame in that sir. "If you're not making mistakes, you're not making much of anything." Fortunately/unfortunately it's your own space. No uncomfortable conversations to have with a client. It's only a problem when it can't be fixed! All good man. Thanks for the information and transparency.
This is my favorite video by you. No hubris, just humility. As much of a celebrity as you are, you showed you are just as human as the rest of us. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable, Kyle!
This happened, as you said, "from my ignorance", this was not because you neglected or did something to cut a corner. Yes, you made a mistake, we all make them, kudos for manning up and admitting your mistake. Also, you are obviously a good husband and father because your wife and kids helped you out showing their character. Chit happens, you are dealing with it and moving on. Cheers from Tokyo!
I gave it a thumbs Up for two reason......(1) your truthful willingness to show a mistake made so that other my avoid them, (2) I've said it before, Greg is a Saint!
Our mistakes are what make us great. You learn and move on. No worries on our end, I just feel bad that I'm not closer to help you clean up. When you showed the insulation on the window sill my heart dropped for you. Thank goodness your family stepped up and realized the importance of standing together. We need more of this today more than ever. It'll be fine, rock on with your amazing builds!!!
I’ve always respected you for the abilities and you’re honest, but I have a lot more respect for you now than ever before. You’re very honest and trustworthy person and thank you.
Book learning is fine. Learning from experience is forever priceless. No one got hurt. The structure is still standing. And you didn’t loose any subscribers.
I wondered in the last video how that would hold the weight.. but you’re still a pro Kyle and I would have you work on my property still in a heartbeat. Bit of sawdust big deal. We all know you’re a pro when it comes to woodwork and the stuff that can’t go wrong that would end up causing serious damage.
Trying to cover up an error or mistake is always the biggest problem and always creates more issues, we all make mistakes holding your hands up and learning from them is always the best policy. Full credit to you in sharing this temporary set back!
Kyle I’ve been watching your videos for quite sometime and always been impressed with your professionalism. It takes a great man and craftsman to admit when things go wrong. By you publishing this video it shows the integrity you have. It’s quite apparent by reading all the positive comments that you have the respect of all your fans.
Sir, respect for showing that you are also a 'normal' person. As for potential customer losses, you can't get better advertising than this! Yes, mistakes happen...but you don't run away from them, in fact you show everyone that this mistake will never happen again. You will always be Awesome!
You are an honest and humble contractor, incredible rare in these times. FAIL = First Attempt in Learning. Yes you got crap to deal with, but you deal with it and move on. And become a more knowledgable builder in the process. Plus side, i've removed ceilings filled with insulation and would rather clean up "sawdust" than the pink fluffy stuff. I'm more impressed that you posted a video than the fact something went wrong.
If that's the worst that happened on the size of RR HQ project, you are golden and way ahead of the curve. Like you said, no one got hurt so take the win ! Thank you for sharing.
Everybody makes mistakes, but it takes a man to own it, be humble and learn from it. Love your channel and all the work you do. In that quantity, I'd be renting an insulation remover/blower. Saw a guy once blow it into a dump trailer instead of bags. what a messy job.
It takes guts and humility to admit our mistakes. You didn't have to even show us this happened and that makes you a great role model for all of us watching. Keep up the great work Kyle!
Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate a guy that can share his mistake. So that others can learn from it. We all make mistakes now and then but it takes a honest guy to share it with ours. Thanks again
Kudos to you, Kyle, for sharing your mistake! It's completely understandable that you didn't film your initial cleanup. Thankfully you have an understanding customer.
Thank you for being so honest. Not everyone would do this video. If I was a potential customer, I would be more impressed with your honesty. Your work is impeccable.
I'm a Dutchie and I can tell you that as soon the winter wil come you will be so happy with your woodfibre insulation. We (Europe) use it for 40 years or so and it is "the best money can buy". oh and you are a fantastic honnest guy to show it to all of us. Now America has to leurn about the windows and glass that is so normal for us but still not much to find in the USA. Thanks and succes.
@@user-sc6lp1om9y Double pane was the standard in continental Europe for a very long time. Historians agree that knowledge about window construction was about equal in the whole Europe (aside from the UK and their sliding windows), so dates I can cite about Poland are roughly correct for the whole Europe. While static double pane windows were used since at least XVII century, opening windows gained the biggest popularity in the second half of XIX century. They were made by having two casements in the same frame, one opening outside, the other inside. In summer you could take the inner casements off to gain some space and put them back up when it got cold to increase the insulation. My summer home, built by (or rather for) my grandpa in late 80's has windows like that. Next invention were "box windows", with two separate (single pane) casements, both opening to the inside. To achieve that, the external casement had to be smaller, so they didn't gain much traction. By the beginning of XX century "combined windows" were created. Two single pane casements were screwed (or otherwise connected) together to create a simple double paned casement, but you could still separate both layers and clean them on the inside (since seal between layers wasn't perfect, some dust always got in). My apartment building, from 1970s, had this type of windows, although the inner pane was laminated for better thermal insulation. Next inventions were hermetically sealed pane sets, special glass coatings, PVC and aluminium frames, filling the space between the panes with a noble gas (argon, krypton, xenon, the heavier the gas the less it transmits the heat). Modern, high performance window can have up to 4 (rarely 5) panes, with 3 panes being the most popular option. And that's just glazing, you can have integrated blinds, external anti-burglary shutters and many more options. Plus the Euro-style tilt&turn windows seal better than sash windows.
Kyle, you are an absolute legend! It takes BIG guts to show people your mistakes and be honest. Mistakes can happen, but when they do and you share them with others, you give people the opportunity to not make the same mistake for themselves, so no you're definitely not stupid, you are totally awesome. Thankyou for sharing this.
I love your show. As a 30yr insulation contractor, I love your determination, hard work and attention to detail. It is inspiring that helps motivate me on daily projects to stay as detailed as possible. My heart actually sank last episode when I saw the wood insulation being installed. Weight and density were my concern. I think I blurted that out loud. An insulation vacuum would be helpful with the cleanup. Not holding water for any manufacturer, but the "new" fiberglass is very light, .94lbs per cu. ft., easy to work in if needed, clean, not itchy at all and no chemicals. Thank you for the honesty and content. In this crazy world, it's refreshing and inspiring.
I think I heard it from you and Cole chatting in another video, the most important life skill is to learn to learn from others’ mistakes. And we can’t do that without humble “others” like you who are willing to share those mistakes. Despite all the bad things on the internet, there are a few gems like you, out there creating the promised knowledge sharing utopia that the creators of the world wide web dreamed of. Keep on being awesome!
Hi, I am an electrician from Poland. As they say in our country, one who does nothing will never make a mistake. Sometimes we lose track of routine, and then we have to pick ourselves up and correct what went wrong. I watch your videos and they are super inspiring. You're doing a great job. Greetings from Poland. 💪💪💪👍👍👍👍
Wow! I was thinking this would likely happen while watching the last video, but I figured “Kyle knows what he is doing” We all make mistakes! Thanks for sharing.
Kyle this is just another example of your integrity! So glad you proved your humanity and that you’re not perfect. Thanks for sharing how to learn from mistakes.
This is a good thing. Had you had your ceiling up, then eventually you would have lost your air seal and not even known it. Those air leaks may have led to condensation and mold. So it's a mess, and more work to fix... but at least now your building won't be silently failing behind the ceiling undetected.
@@themitchster359 this failed after his strapping was already up. The Ceiling itself would have prevented everything falling through, but its possible that the tape would have failed anyway. Honestly not sure that even more strapping is the solution. I think taped seams should never be under load. Either the seams need to be on a joist/stud, an additional insulation mesh should be applied to bear the weight, or adequate slack provided to allow the air barrier to fully seat against the ceiling material. This is his air barrier, you don't want to stress the tape that is making it airtight.
yep, I was wondering the same thing. The good thing is he will look back and laugh about this, and appreciate the family he has that helped him clean it up. Just another story for the books in the end.
I already worried when I saw the majrex deflecting downwards that much. But we all make mistakes and I appreciate your honesty by showing them too. Social media is way to polluted with these perfect image influencers. Makes all the good work you post also more truthful! Hope you're able to fix it soon!
Don’t be too hard on yourself brother!!! We are only human like you say!! A lesson learned, move on!! I am a site manager in New Zealand and I love your videos!! Would love to share some of my builds and my experiences over the years. All the best from Aotearoa!!!
Freaking Eh, brother! You know what Kyle, been watching you a long time. Long time listener, first time caller - You’ve been such a water mark metric of what success and excellence looks like in my very limited contract career. Even the reason why myself and some friends spent about $5,000 on a Martinez hammer AND square 😅 This just goes to show you’re a mortal the like rest of us! Water off a ducks back brother. As a drummer, best piece of advice I ever received: “it’s not how bad you look dropping your sticks. It’s about how cool you look picking them back up!”
Kyle, i work for a sub contractor that you use from time to time in fact, we gave a hand with this one. I just have to say i have insulated hundreds of pole barns. Your buildings by far are a higher quality build than 95% of all other ones i have worked on. The fact you post your mistakes says it all. Good work. I hope my work pleased you and, good luck with the rest of the job.
Kyle, trials and tribulations are how you learn. Family and friends make the journey more plausible. Your character and honesty are the foundation of your success. No one can take it away. Moving on and winning!
Props to you Kyle! We know you are a badass and we all make mistakes. Appreciate you being honest and upfront. You are the hero, of contractors on TH-cam 👍😎
The fact that you are willing to show the embarrassing moments like these speaks volumes to your character! Everyone makes mistakes and this just makes me love your channel even more! Thanks for all you are doing for all of us.
Kyle, thanks so much for sharing your "biggest mistake"! I love watching everything you do! I'm still trying to get my in floor heating hooked up and working. The lifts and storage cabinets are installed and everything is looking really nice!
I don’t see it as a failure, it happened for a reason. Now when you do it for a paying customer you will know how and what to do to. Remain teachable. You’re a true professional and teacher for showing us this. You will look back and smirk with a smile when you think of it.
You the man, don't stress. We learn this way, no worries. You got on-the-job training and you'll never do this at a customer's job. I would actually hire you, solely based on this video, because it proves to me you're honest!
I have little pitty for any contractor; I was a contractor, and I learned more about my trade being a contractor than working for others. All the lessons I learned on my own dime were like tattoos you get out drunk with friends; they never go away and your friends will always smile and remember. That's cool- I was there when this, that and the other went belly up for them! Kyle, learning and teaching is part of what you do- they are truly two sides to the same coin. And thank you for not leaving out all the "oops"ses!
I LOVE that you shared this, Kyle. Vulnerability, humility -- very, very impressive!! I have found that I have learned and had to re-learn many lessons in my life; but every once in a while you have one that is so profound that you never forget it. This is one of those times for you. Few of us are great about learning from others' mistakes, but hopefully what you've shared here will keep at least a few people from making similar mistakes to this. Thank you so much for your willingness to show us that even extremely proficient, experienced contractors make big mistakes from time to time. Great contribution here!!
I feel for you my friend... nothing like an " oh no " when everything else is going good. Appreciate it for the honesty, and in the same breath... I would have been pretty emotional if it had happened to me. Better days ahead! Respectfully, Seth
Kyle, great video.... We've all been there (fire in our building).... and these are the stories people need to see/hear regarding small business owners. You work a ton of hours, your emotions are tied to your business, and your entire family supports you in the crunch times. Most people have this caricature idea of billionaire business owners on yachts, but my small business experience is much like yours (and I'm sure many of your viewers here). Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing this!
When you posted that on IG, I felt that gut punch. That was a rough one. Totally fixable, but a lot of extra work you didn't plan for. Best part of this story was when the family came out to help, no questions asked. Onward and forward.
Despite the headaches that came with the situation, there’s a lot of good. Not only you but everyone who watches this video learned something that will save who knows how many other headaches for others. Your family came together. Like you said nobody got hurt. It’s your own project so even though it may be a little embarrassing, it didn’t affect anyone else. Integrity 10/10.
Things happen when we least expect them. You are amazing. Accepting and sharing your mistakes is a commendable action. There is no shame in having committed a mistake, but it is loable having the courage to publicly acknowledge and assess the recommended solutions to it. No excuse, but proper apologies and explanation on how to fix and further avoid it. Brother, you are so transparent and honest... I guarantee that will continue to prosper should you never change. Keep it up. You have the support of all your TH-cam fans. Tons of blessings and success in all your endeavors!
Good on you for sharing this, Kyle. A great teaching example to your kids about owning your mistakes and being accountable, but more importantly learning from the mistake and forging ahead together as a family. Great stuff!
Hey man you are the one who taught me that it's not a mistake if you fix it! Sorry to see this happen to you but also mad respect for the honesty and sharing it with us.
You're a better man for showing this video Kyle. We all learn from our mistakes though sometimes it is very hard to swallow. Keep your head up. Also, note that it is very assuring that you have a family that felt your pain and helped out with the cleanup. I was actually sitting on the edge of my seat when you and Greg were pulling the sheets back up trying not to get dumped on. Move on and just remember next time.
I poured concrete too high yesterday and I’ll be working to cut those piers down in the coming days. You sharing this experience provides comradery and motivation in a time when I could use the support. Applying knowledge garnered from overcoming our mistakes and life’s obstacles is a powerful form of growth. Thank you for your bravery, compassion and hard work. ❤
Oh man that sucks. I'm glad you're willing to show your mistakes it goes to show how honest you are which makes you a better contractor. On the bright side it happened at your place and not at a customers place. I'd definitely agree put the ceiling in first then insulate. It would also add another layer of safety in case someone miss steps cause that would have been a major drop to the floor
I want to thank you for showing this for me it actually makes me respect a contractor / builder more. What I also like is your using products that alot of customers gave never heard of or thought of using
I feel so bad for you Kyle. I almost cried myself.You do a good job and then this happens.Its double the work now. Stay encouraged and keep going. If you fall off the horse ,you get back on. Good work guys.💪💪👍👍
If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not challenging yourself to get better. Great job on the transparency with your viewers, Great job on the channel and the overall content you provide, and most importantly thumbs up to you, your family and your crew ! Solid team ! Awesome people.
At least Greg will see edit and take the blame before you go to air, as any good wingman would!!! Seriously, you have the balls to show your humanity. As someone who has followed you from the very early days, without too much comment, this is why I still follow your journey. Keep up being your honest self . The next generation is safe with your and Greg's example.
This is why I watch you! Your COMPLETE honesty! I feel for you for the mistake, I do appreciate your complete transparency. KYLE, you will overcome this slight road bump.... You keep up the great work! 👍👍👍
Hey on another note you are one of the builders that we watch the most everyone has a little oopsie moment in life it's no big thing it's nothing to be embarrassed about just pick up the pieces and keep it moving and we can't wait to see the next video or the next adventure stay cool stay safe 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
KYLE, you are the best, showing a mistake is showing yourself as a human, as a businessman , as a contractor, I just want to thank you! Jess from Samurai carpenter would do the same, he would show his mistakes, it doesn't hurt your reputation, it puts you at the top in both professionalism, and as a honest guy!! Thanks for being man enough to show your a human and that we all make mistakes and how we handle OURSELVES AT THOSE MOMENTS! CLASS ACT!!
On the plus side, it's in your own building, not at a customer's. Good on you for showing the bad with the good. I've been watching you since Diresta's shop. Favourite channel. I'm constantly amazed at what you and Greg can accomplish. Carry on!
Bump in the road. The fact that your family understood that dad needs help and that they were there for you means everything.
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We’ve all had those days where everyone around you just knows they need to drop everything and help you without asking.
Good family. My family would have stood there asking if I was done so we can go somewhere.
Lmao same @@chris_dahlen
Kyle, even Superman runs into kryptonite. Mistakes happen. You're human. More importantly, you're a real man for posting this up for all to see.
Integrity is ten times more important than making the mistake. Thanks for sharing and discussing the mistake.
Can't agree more.
Years ago we used the wrong thin set mortar on a 2000 sq ft tile job. We noticed a couple tiles come loose and realized our mistake. We then pulled up every tile (even though some were laid with the correct mortar) and sanded the subfloor , bought all new tile and started over. The homeowner was so impressed at how we admitted our mistake and took care of it . That homeowner became our biggest referrer of jobs because he told everyone how we didn’t try to blame it on anything and took care of it .
What were the specifics of why it was the wrong thinset?
Concrete guys used the wrong stamps on a job. Had to tear out 4000sqt slab. About a 50k fk up
What I get from this video is a good example of a craftsman, a good example of fixing a mistake, a good example of learning from mistakes and teaching others not to make them, and a good example of a family rallying around the one that needs the help that day.
Humility, humbleness, is you having the BALLS to share this with your viewers..I hate that this happened to you, but I admire you for admitting you made a mistake. You're still the man, Kyle.❤
I appreciate the transparency, it would have been easy for you to not film this and act like it never happened but your willingness to share these learning opportunities allows those of us that watch your videos to learn and hopefully not make the same mistake if we ever build a building like this ourselves.
No one ever learned anything from doing it right the first time. Mistakes are how we learn!
This type of video is why we love your channel. Honesty, transparency, and that invaluable learning from experience.
You are an extremely honest man and therefore the best of contractors. Shit happens.
There's no mess that can't be cleaned up. You must be proud and grateful having a family that loves you. What a wonderful success story.
Have you seen the state of the world right now?
@@johnscott2076you know who we need
Clearly you've never tried to clean up the guts of a bean bag chair.
It’s not the mistakes we make, it’s how we deal with and learn from them that is important.
Plus by sharing it shows a true professional. Anyone who expects total perfection is a fool. You strive for the best but on occasion things present you with a learning experience and because you’re a professional you have shared what you have learned. Respect ✊.
Well said, I’ve have always told my kids this, and shared the mistakes I’ve made. Well, most of them..
This is why I watch people like you. Studpack will post videos showing mistakes, and it makes me like viewing these videos even more.
Agreed! Studpack is a great channel, too! I've even enjoyed some of the vids at Victory Outdoor Service. They do great work, but that crew is more of a liability than not! 😂
Kyle - nothing but respect for the transparency. It really hit me when you said "it wouldn't be fair to people watching my videos". I've been watching and learning for a couple of years, and can't say enough - thank you for sharing the not-as-good as well as the good and great work that you do and have done.
This is why I watch this channel. I have learned so much and in instances like this, your integrity as an educator, builder, and man really shine through. You're not afraid to admit your mistakes and there are learnings in those mistakes that are more valuable than anything you can buy. I know when you show something it has been tried and tested to the point that it has been distilled to the best way to go about it.
Wow, thank you!
No one is perfect, This is what we need to learn, Thank you.
I think the saying goes "a smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others." This time, you just happen to be the 'other' that people can learn from. No shame in that sir. "If you're not making mistakes, you're not making much of anything." Fortunately/unfortunately it's your own space. No uncomfortable conversations to have with a client. It's only a problem when it can't be fixed! All good man. Thanks for the information and transparency.
This is my favorite video by you. No hubris, just humility. As much of a celebrity as you are, you showed you are just as human as the rest of us. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable, Kyle!
Thank you for sharing your mistake with others so that they can avoid it and for providing details on how you could make it better.
This happened, as you said, "from my ignorance", this was not because you neglected or did something to cut a corner. Yes, you made a mistake, we all make them, kudos for manning up and admitting your mistake.
Also, you are obviously a good husband and father because your wife and kids helped you out showing their character.
Chit happens, you are dealing with it and moving on.
Cheers from Tokyo!
I gave it a thumbs Up for two reason......(1) your truthful willingness to show a mistake made so that other my avoid them, (2) I've said it before, Greg is a Saint!
Been there... please don't ask me how I know! Thank you for your candor and for sharing your experience.
Kyle you are a man of integrity. we all make mistakes and we lean from them. Keep your head up!
Our mistakes are what make us great. You learn and move on. No worries on our end, I just feel bad that I'm not closer to help you clean up. When you showed the insulation on the window sill my heart dropped for you. Thank goodness your family stepped up and realized the importance of standing together. We need more of this today more than ever. It'll be fine, rock on with your amazing builds!!!
You are a true, quality, standup Man. Thank you for the lesson in life and construction !!!!!!!!!
Thank you
I’ve always respected you for the abilities and you’re honest, but I have a lot more respect for you now than ever before. You’re very honest and trustworthy person and thank you.
I already liked Kyle....but I like him even more after this video. You are an inspiration. Good luck and thank you for all of your videos!
Book learning is fine. Learning from experience is forever priceless. No one got hurt. The structure is still standing. And you didn’t loose any subscribers.
I wondered in the last video how that would hold the weight.. but you’re still a pro Kyle and I would have you work on my property still in a heartbeat. Bit of sawdust big deal. We all know you’re a pro when it comes to woodwork and the stuff that can’t go wrong that would end up causing serious damage.
Much respect for the honesty and support to your customers and content. Learning experience at its best . God Bless
Trying to cover up an error or mistake is always the biggest problem and always creates more issues, we all make mistakes holding your hands up and learning from them is always the best policy. Full credit to you in sharing this temporary set back!
Kyle I’ve been watching your videos for quite sometime and always been impressed with your professionalism. It takes a great man and craftsman to admit when things go wrong. By you publishing this video it shows the integrity you have. It’s quite apparent by reading all the positive comments that you have the respect of all your fans.
At least you’ve shown what happened and owned up to it instead of hiding it to the hater’s. Great job guys and the family. 👍👍🏴🏴
Sir, respect for showing that you are also a 'normal' person.
As for potential customer losses, you can't get better advertising than this!
Yes, mistakes happen...but you don't run away from them, in fact you show everyone that this mistake will never happen again.
You will always be Awesome!
You are an honest and humble contractor, incredible rare in these times. FAIL = First Attempt in Learning. Yes you got crap to deal with, but you deal with it and move on. And become a more knowledgable builder in the process. Plus side, i've removed ceilings filled with insulation and would rather clean up "sawdust" than the pink fluffy stuff. I'm more impressed that you posted a video than the fact something went wrong.
If that's the worst that happened on the size of RR HQ project, you are golden and way ahead of the curve. Like you said, no one got hurt so take the win ! Thank you for sharing.
Everybody makes mistakes, but it takes a man to own it, be humble and learn from it. Love your channel and all the work you do. In that quantity, I'd be renting an insulation remover/blower. Saw a guy once blow it into a dump trailer instead of bags. what a messy job.
We learn from our mistakes, it is fair that you share it with the viewers. Now move on, clean up and solve the problem. Stay strong💪🏽
Thank you for your honesty, we all live and hopefully learn! Awesome family to help out!
It takes guts and humility to admit our mistakes. You didn't have to even show us this happened and that makes you a great role model for all of us watching. Keep up the great work Kyle!
Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate a guy that can share his mistake. So that others can learn from it. We all make mistakes now and then but it takes a honest guy to share it with ours. Thanks again
Kudos to you, Kyle, for sharing your mistake! It's completely understandable that you didn't film your initial cleanup. Thankfully you have an understanding customer.
Thank you for being so honest. Not everyone would do this video. If I was a potential customer, I would be more impressed with your honesty. Your work is impeccable.
I'm a Dutchie and I can tell you that as soon the winter wil come you will be so happy with your woodfibre insulation. We (Europe) use it for 40 years or so and it is "the best money can buy". oh and you are a fantastic honnest guy to show it to all of us. Now America has to leurn about the windows and glass that is so normal for us but still not much to find in the USA. Thanks and succes.
What are we missing about Windows and glass? New windows here are typically low e glass and double paned.
@@user-sc6lp1om9y Double pane was the standard in continental Europe for a very long time. Historians agree that knowledge about window construction was about equal in the whole Europe (aside from the UK and their sliding windows), so dates I can cite about Poland are roughly correct for the whole Europe.
While static double pane windows were used since at least XVII century, opening windows gained the biggest popularity in the second half of XIX century. They were made by having two casements in the same frame, one opening outside, the other inside. In summer you could take the inner casements off to gain some space and put them back up when it got cold to increase the insulation. My summer home, built by (or rather for) my grandpa in late 80's has windows like that.
Next invention were "box windows", with two separate (single pane) casements, both opening to the inside. To achieve that, the external casement had to be smaller, so they didn't gain much traction.
By the beginning of XX century "combined windows" were created. Two single pane casements were screwed (or otherwise connected) together to create a simple double paned casement, but you could still separate both layers and clean them on the inside (since seal between layers wasn't perfect, some dust always got in). My apartment building, from 1970s, had this type of windows, although the inner pane was laminated for better thermal insulation.
Next inventions were hermetically sealed pane sets, special glass coatings, PVC and aluminium frames, filling the space between the panes with a noble gas (argon, krypton, xenon, the heavier the gas the less it transmits the heat).
Modern, high performance window can have up to 4 (rarely 5) panes, with 3 panes being the most popular option.
And that's just glazing, you can have integrated blinds, external anti-burglary shutters and many more options. Plus the Euro-style tilt&turn windows seal better than sash windows.
Kyle, you are an absolute legend! It takes BIG guts to show people your mistakes and be honest. Mistakes can happen, but when they do and you share them with others, you give people the opportunity to not make the same mistake for themselves, so no you're definitely not stupid, you are totally awesome. Thankyou for sharing this.
At least once the insulation is back you can cry in comfort and no echoing. Thanks for sharing and I could FEEL Greg's discomfort, making me LOL.
I love your show. As a 30yr insulation contractor, I love your determination, hard work and attention to detail. It is inspiring that helps motivate me on daily projects to stay as detailed as possible. My heart actually sank last episode when I saw the wood insulation being installed. Weight and density were my concern. I think I blurted that out loud. An insulation vacuum would be helpful with the cleanup. Not holding water for any manufacturer, but the "new" fiberglass is very light, .94lbs per cu. ft., easy to work in if needed, clean, not itchy at all and no chemicals. Thank you for the honesty and content. In this crazy world, it's refreshing and inspiring.
I think I heard it from you and Cole chatting in another video, the most important life skill is to learn to learn from others’ mistakes. And we can’t do that without humble “others” like you who are willing to share those mistakes. Despite all the bad things on the internet, there are a few gems like you, out there creating the promised knowledge sharing utopia that the creators of the world wide web dreamed of. Keep on being awesome!
It's not a Failure it's a learning process/curve
well it is a failure, but that's when you learn
@@jimmysnaps4600 that's exactly the point. Now we all learn from this guy.
It is not a failure that can't be readily repaired or fixed. Nobody got hurt or worse. Nothing got destroyed that had to be replaced.
its called taking sponsor money to use nonsense insulator and getting equal results.
Nice to see you are willing share you mistakes so we can all learn from them. Great job saving the day
I've learned the most from my mistakes not only in construction but in life. Teaches humility. We all make mistakes.
Hi, I am an electrician from Poland. As they say in our country, one who does nothing will never make a mistake. Sometimes we lose track of routine, and then we have to pick ourselves up and correct what went wrong. I watch your videos and they are super inspiring. You're doing a great job. Greetings from Poland. 💪💪💪👍👍👍👍
Wow! I was thinking this would likely happen while watching the last video, but I figured “Kyle knows what he is doing”
We all make mistakes! Thanks for sharing.
I was thinking the exact same thing.
Humility and integrity. Thank you, Kyle, for being willing to share this.
It always makes me feel good to know I'm not the only one who makes flubs
Kyle this is just another example of your integrity! So glad you proved your humanity and that you’re not perfect. Thanks for sharing how to learn from mistakes.
This is a good thing. Had you had your ceiling up, then eventually you would have lost your air seal and not even known it. Those air leaks may have led to condensation and mold. So it's a mess, and more work to fix... but at least now your building won't be silently failing behind the ceiling undetected.
@@josephhfry if he had his ceiling up, then he would have had the 2x4 framing that the ceiling screws onto. So not really.
@@themitchster359 this failed after his strapping was already up. The Ceiling itself would have prevented everything falling through, but its possible that the tape would have failed anyway.
Honestly not sure that even more strapping is the solution. I think taped seams should never be under load. Either the seams need to be on a joist/stud, an additional insulation mesh should be applied to bear the weight, or adequate slack provided to allow the air barrier to fully seat against the ceiling material.
This is his air barrier, you don't want to stress the tape that is making it airtight.
Poor guy. I admire that you posted this video.
Blessings to you and your family.
Yikes. No kidding, as you were blowing that in I thought, "Huh, no finished ceiling to hold all that up."
yep, I was wondering the same thing. The good thing is he will look back and laugh about this, and appreciate the family he has that helped him clean it up. Just another story for the books in the end.
I thought it was a little sketchy to be walking around up there too, especially the camera guy.
@@Everythingisgoingtobealright yeah that strapping they were standing on is now on the floor!!
Same. I just assumed it must be super strong and this is a normal way to do it for them.
I already worried when I saw the majrex deflecting downwards that much. But we all make mistakes and I appreciate your honesty by showing them too. Social media is way to polluted with these perfect image influencers. Makes all the good work you post also more truthful! Hope you're able to fix it soon!
Don’t be too hard on yourself brother!!! We are only human like you say!! A lesson learned, move on!!
I am a site manager in New Zealand and I love your videos!! Would love to share some of my builds and my experiences over the years.
All the best from Aotearoa!!!
Some lessons are easy, others are hard. This was a hard lesson. Your video will save countless others from experiencing a hard lesson. Thank you!
Your human Kyle. Not the end of the world. Live an learn and move on. Love the content. Keep it up!!!!
Imagine how life would be if everyone was like you. That being said prime example of how to carry yourself GOD bless you
Freaking Eh, brother! You know what Kyle, been watching you a long time. Long time listener, first time caller - You’ve been such a water mark metric of what success and excellence looks like in my very limited contract career. Even the reason why myself and some friends spent about $5,000 on a Martinez hammer AND square 😅
This just goes to show you’re a mortal the like rest of us! Water off a ducks back brother. As a drummer, best piece of advice I ever received: “it’s not how bad you look dropping your sticks. It’s about how cool you look picking them back up!”
Kyle, i work for a sub contractor that you use from time to time in fact, we gave a hand with this one. I just have to say i have insulated hundreds of pole barns. Your buildings by far are a higher quality build than 95% of all other ones i have worked on. The fact you post your mistakes says it all. Good work. I hope my work pleased you and, good luck with the rest of the job.
Kyle, trials and tribulations are how you learn. Family and friends make the journey more plausible. Your character and honesty are the foundation of your success. No one can take it away. Moving on and winning!
Props to you Kyle!
We know you are a badass and we all make mistakes. Appreciate you being honest and upfront.
You are the hero, of contractors on TH-cam 👍😎
The fact that you are willing to show the embarrassing moments like these speaks volumes to your character! Everyone makes mistakes and this just makes me love your channel even more! Thanks for all you are doing for all of us.
Kyle, thanks so much for sharing your "biggest mistake"! I love watching everything you do! I'm still trying to get my in floor heating hooked up and working. The lifts and storage cabinets are installed and everything is looking really nice!
I don’t see it as a failure, it happened for a reason. Now when you do it for a paying customer you will know how and what to do to. Remain teachable. You’re a true professional and teacher for showing us this. You will look back and smirk with a smile when you think of it.
I've been saying there are NO craftsmen left, only tradesman. You proved me wrong sir. I appreciate your honesty and integrity.
You the man, don't stress. We learn this way, no worries. You got on-the-job training and you'll never do this at a customer's job. I would actually hire you, solely based on this video, because it proves to me you're honest!
Professionalism also means that you are able to admit your mistakes and I appreciate you for that. Greetings from Poland
I have little pitty for any contractor; I was a contractor, and I learned more about my trade being a contractor than working for others. All the lessons I learned on my own dime were like tattoos you get out drunk with friends; they never go away and your friends will always smile and remember. That's cool- I was there when this, that and the other went belly up for them! Kyle, learning and teaching is part of what you do- they are truly two sides to the same coin. And thank you for not leaving out all the "oops"ses!
I LOVE that you shared this, Kyle. Vulnerability, humility -- very, very impressive!! I have found that I have learned and had to re-learn many lessons in my life; but every once in a while you have one that is so profound that you never forget it. This is one of those times for you. Few of us are great about learning from others' mistakes, but hopefully what you've shared here will keep at least a few people from making similar mistakes to this. Thank you so much for your willingness to show us that even extremely proficient, experienced contractors make big mistakes from time to time. Great contribution here!!
I feel for you my friend... nothing like an " oh no " when everything else is going good.
Appreciate it for the honesty, and in the same breath... I would have been pretty emotional if it had happened to me. Better days ahead!
Respectfully, Seth
Hard lessons are best ones learned. Good for you for being transparent and making this video!
Kyle, great video.... We've all been there (fire in our building).... and these are the stories people need to see/hear regarding small business owners. You work a ton of hours, your emotions are tied to your business, and your entire family supports you in the crunch times. Most people have this caricature idea of billionaire business owners on yachts, but my small business experience is much like yours (and I'm sure many of your viewers here). Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing this!
When you posted that on IG, I felt that gut punch. That was a rough one. Totally fixable, but a lot of extra work you didn't plan for. Best part of this story was when the family came out to help, no questions asked. Onward and forward.
Despite the headaches that came with the situation, there’s a lot of good. Not only you but everyone who watches this video learned something that will save who knows how many other headaches for others. Your family came together. Like you said nobody got hurt. It’s your own project so even though it may be a little embarrassing, it didn’t affect anyone else. Integrity 10/10.
Things happen when we least expect them.
You are amazing. Accepting and sharing your mistakes is a commendable action. There is no shame in having committed a mistake, but it is loable having the courage to publicly acknowledge and assess the recommended solutions to it. No excuse, but proper apologies and explanation on how to fix and further avoid it. Brother, you are so transparent and honest... I guarantee that will continue to prosper should you never change. Keep it up. You have the support of all your TH-cam fans.
Tons of blessings and success in all your endeavors!
Good on you for sharing this, Kyle. A great teaching example to your kids about owning your mistakes and being accountable, but more importantly learning from the mistake and forging ahead together as a family. Great stuff!
The realness here is top notch. You’re human and I appreciate the honesty.
Thanks for the honestly and showing this. It's what makes your channel the best
Hey man you are the one who taught me that it's not a mistake if you fix it! Sorry to see this happen to you but also mad respect for the honesty and sharing it with us.
Strive forward,you guys are top notch.Mistakes have to happen,its just how we grow to become better.
You're a better man for showing this video Kyle. We all learn from our mistakes though sometimes it is very hard to swallow. Keep your head up. Also, note that it is very assuring that you have a family that felt your pain and helped out with the cleanup. I was actually sitting on the edge of my seat when you and Greg were pulling the sheets back up trying not to get dumped on. Move on and just remember next time.
I poured concrete too high yesterday and I’ll be working to cut those piers down in the coming days. You sharing this experience provides comradery and motivation in a time when I could use the support. Applying knowledge garnered from overcoming our mistakes and life’s obstacles is a powerful form of growth. Thank you for your bravery, compassion and hard work. ❤
Oh man that sucks. I'm glad you're willing to show your mistakes it goes to show how honest you are which makes you a better contractor. On the bright side it happened at your place and not at a customers place. I'd definitely agree put the ceiling in first then insulate. It would also add another layer of safety in case someone miss steps cause that would have been a major drop to the floor
I want to thank you for showing this for me it actually makes me respect a contractor / builder more. What I also like is your using products that alot of customers gave never heard of or thought of using
I feel so bad for you Kyle. I almost cried myself.You do a good job and then this happens.Its double the work now. Stay encouraged and keep going. If you fall off the horse ,you get back on. Good work guys.💪💪👍👍
If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not challenging yourself to get better. Great job on the transparency with your viewers, Great job on the channel and the overall content you provide, and most importantly thumbs up to you, your family and your crew ! Solid team ! Awesome people.
At least Greg will see edit and take the blame before you go to air, as any good wingman would!!!
Seriously, you have the balls to show your humanity. As someone who has followed you from the very early days, without too much comment, this is why I still follow your journey. Keep up being your honest self . The next generation is safe with your and Greg's example.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Onward upward!
This is why I watch you! Your COMPLETE honesty! I feel for you for the mistake, I do appreciate your complete transparency. KYLE, you will overcome this slight road bump.... You keep up the great work! 👍👍👍
Hey on another note you are one of the builders that we watch the most everyone has a little oopsie moment in life it's no big thing it's nothing to be embarrassed about just pick up the pieces and keep it moving and we can't wait to see the next video or the next adventure stay cool stay safe 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Everyone makes mistakes. It's big of you to post about it. Tells me what type of man you are for doing this. Hats off to you sir.
KYLE, you are the best, showing a mistake is showing yourself as a human, as a businessman , as a contractor, I just want to thank you! Jess from Samurai carpenter would do the same, he would show his mistakes, it doesn't hurt your reputation, it puts you at the top in both professionalism, and as a honest guy!! Thanks for being man enough to show your a human and that we all make mistakes and how we handle OURSELVES AT THOSE MOMENTS! CLASS ACT!!
On the plus side, it's in your own building, not at a customer's. Good on you for showing the bad with the good. I've been watching you since Diresta's shop. Favourite channel. I'm constantly amazed at what you and Greg can accomplish. Carry on!
thanks for your integrity in sharing this setback, love your channel.