Great video. I am the South Bay Leader in Retrofits. Everything you said was spot on. A recommendation: add screen over plywood holes to prevent animal nesting. Also, the outer floor joist is referred to as a rim joist in home building.
Would you recommend the same application in a basement with hollow concrete cylinder block walls? I have a 3 floor structure. Basement, garage on top of basement, and structure unit on top of the garage. Thanks!
Great video. Thank you. It’s my understanding that nails are required over screens is due to shear strength. Most screws have a lower shear value and will break under lateral load.
Good work, I like that you mentioned the goal of keeping the floor framing from _sliding_ off the foundation, not _"jumping"_ off. Most earthquake damage is caused by lateral movement.
The spacing depends on the specifics of your house - like if you have stucco vs wood siding. There’s a prescriptive retrofit plan to follow that says what the spacings are.
Did you use nails or screws on the wood installed between the cripple studs? The ones fastened to the sill. I’m so interested in reading the documentation for this and get started
Great video. I am the South Bay Leader in Retrofits. Everything you said was spot on. A recommendation: add screen over plywood holes to prevent animal nesting. Also, the outer floor joist is referred to as a rim joist in home building.
Would you recommend the same application in a basement with hollow concrete cylinder block walls? I have a 3 floor structure. Basement, garage on top of basement, and structure unit on top of the garage. Thanks!
I’m getting ready to do this myself. I’m glad I found your video.
Great video. Thank you. It’s my understanding that nails are required over screens is due to shear strength. Most screws have a lower shear value and will break under lateral load.
Good work, I like that you mentioned the goal of keeping the floor framing from _sliding_ off the foundation, not _"jumping"_ off. Most earthquake damage is caused by lateral movement.
So cleanly and concisely summarized and touched on all they things I’ve been wondering about. Thank you so much for your help! 😊
The combination of coding and DIY construction on your channel is quite unique ^^
You use nails vs. screws because some types of screws can break. Nails are more ductile.
Yessir, nails typically have a higher lateral shear strength than screws.
Great video, very clear. Are you an engineer? You did a great job of showing & explaining
It does help. Thanks. How about things like spacing between the cement to mud plate (every 12 ft, etc)
The spacing depends on the specifics of your house - like if you have stucco vs wood siding. There’s a prescriptive retrofit plan to follow that says what the spacings are.
Great video. Can you share the link to where you bought the hardware? Thanks.
did you install anchors and braces to the harbors (the footing that hold the foundation)?
how long did it take you to install?
Did you use nails or screws on the wood installed between the cripple studs? The ones fastened to the sill. I’m so interested in reading the documentation for this and get started
Screws hold the URFP plates connecting the mud sill to the foundation. Nails hold the sheathing to the studs.