These are the types of videos that make TH-cam the most important achievement of our civilization. Truly. For as long as TH-cam exists, it will continue to be the greatest archive of human skill and creativity ever established. And good job sir! You've done your part to contribute.
This is exactly what I needed to see with an explanation that makes sense. You, sir, are my hero. Thank you for taking the time to build your mock-ups and make this video!!
This is a great lesson taught by a great teacher. The models made all of the concepts clear and accessible, and the instructor's tone, pace, and demeanor made it all very easy to follow. I could listen to this guy all day.
I work in IT and live in a rented house that is also covered in asbestos... I have been watching this guy all day without real reason to. Very interesting and top tier presenting.
Just discovered your channel, I'm 24 years old and getting into the trades Watching all the way from the Fiji islands, I appreciate all the free knowledge you've just given in your video thank you sir! God bless.
I'm building a 12x42 cabin and have spent countless hours researching framing in order to draw up my plans. This video series is by far the best. A lot of useful information that's carefully explained with reasoning spread throughout. Wished I had discovered this a year ago. Watched many of the Larry Haun videos which are still mostly relevant today. This series really gets to the point with great explanatory diagrams. Thank you!
I have never been involved with construction, but I found this fascinating. Incredible all the thought that goes behind the things most folks take for granted.
What an awesome video. Succinct info, delivered without fluff. The models are great and the digital recreations really drove the points home. Very nice job!
Appreciate the video sir! We got hosed on a "good" home purchase and have to rebuild the whole basement with real framing and insulation to not eat $600 power bills. This video is a great help!
Thank you for this detailed explanation that was easy to follow and listen to. I am in the middle of building a cottage with some help but mostly on my own and these types of videos are very helpful and provide me with the confidence to continue. Many thanks. I will continue to watch more of your videos. Cheers!
This is fantastic, I’ve been looking at shed building videos and none of them ( that I’ve seen so far) touched on the corner wall connections like you’ve provided here, excellent educational and helpful information, subbed right away. Thank you very much 👌👌👌.
from my point of view as a hanger I've got other stuff to do like flatening out walls fixing bowed studs cutting out excessive foam fixing framing issues and at times cutting around bad sheetrock the last thing I want to do is out the framers backing in !!!
This is amazing! I’m about to build a shed and chicken coop and this is by far the best framing video I have found! Looking forward to learning about roofing next!
Ability of explaining things involving building/construction are simply the best. I like so much how this person is presenting lessons. Very very good teaching skills ❤😊
Only watched one video and already know this is a channel all millennials and Zoomers should follow. Save money, do things yourself and always expand your skill set. Channels like this are extremely valuable.
This was perfect. Was a framer for a couple years after the navy and you are so right. Framers need to think ahead and considee the following trades. Ive seen different 😂. 👍🏿
This is. Very informative video. Sometimes we get spoiled and want 1 min videos for years worth of knowledge. This video reminded me to take time and watch. Very very very informative
Very well explained. One company wanted me to build a room within their huge warehouse and I wasn’t sure how to connect the separate walls but now I have a good idea on how to do that. Thanks for answering my question so clearly.
I’ve gained so much clarity from these videos. The mock-ups and illustrations work wonders for people who are visual learners like myself. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these together!
EXCELLENT presentation. Clearly spoken, material examples are outstanding and easy to grasp visually, and every join makes sense in the bigger picture of a build involving multiple trades. I’m very impressed, and learned a lot. Subscribed!
The building code calls for drywall fasteners to be installed 8" o.c. for nails and 16" o.c. for screws on the edges so the if the ladder method is used it would have to installed minimum 16" o.c. not 24" o.c.
I wanted to say thank you for this video. I'm going to build a Tiny House next summer and I have a lot to learn since I want to make it right. I've been watching tons of construction videos and this one is, by far, the best about framing connections. I'm going to subscribe, watch your other videos and may even enroll in your online classes. You're doing an amazing job, well done!
I was watching a Scandi builder recently, and in his build instead of the second top plate he had the same size timber on edge as a lintel beam immediately under his top plates all around his build. It stiffens the top plate against vertical loads a lot more than the second top plate. I don't recall how he secured the top plates to each other at junctions, but here in Australia I'd expect to use a bit of galvanised sheet steel over the join rather than an extra piece of timber the full length of the wall, if I didn't need the second top plate to stiffen the wall. We use a lot of galvanised sheet steel components in holding our buildings together - it's very good for the task!
Hello. I am really enjoying this channel’s content. Very informative. I would like to know, if possible, how to either 1) join the overlapped top plates at corners to accommodate a “ballooned” wall frame that will host a scissored gable truss OR 2) how to brace a scissored gable truss against wind loads without interfering with the interior ceiling’s “vaulted” aspect.
I work as an architectural designer/draftsman, not a licensed architect. I take pride in what I've learned for commercial metal framing, to make sure I'm not producing drawings framers laugh at lol. With that, get into residential in my personal life, learning wood framing. I have an older 40s "kit" home with 2x4 exterior walls. For the T connection, if I use either of the methods, do I kill my insulation properties squeezing in batt behind the blocking or additional stud? Love your channel, best out there!
Your lessons are very good and practical. I built my own building by myself, the first time doing that from the ground up. Some things I did well, but in some places, I was cursing the framer's rough carpentry and the lumber stores' crooked lumber. These things that you're teaching make instant sense to me, having had a little experience before watching. But if I watched before having any experience, I would still at least be aware of these considerations from the get-go.
@@ConstructionEd I'm building the house in sections. This will make the other sections go better! And then maybe I'll hire out. 🙂 "Granny Construction"
This was well done and I’m glad I found it. I’m working on a single rental property and need to know how this works to quality-check contractors where needed.
Thanks for the sideways stud nailer idea!!! I had always thought that you were supposed to space that out with polystyrene not a stud. But you can save on polystyrene by doing it your way and just fill in with fiberglass
Very nice video with both wood demo joints and a plan view drawing of joint. The Arkansas 24" 2x6 framing project may have originated the 3 stud corner connection circa early '60's. Everything has trade offs and using drywall clips may not really save any money and can seriously complicate finish trim both at the baseboard level and at the crown mold level. There is nothing to support or nail into on the one side. If you use the ladder style put the bottom and top blocks against the plates to provide robust fastening and support. I have used 3/4" material for both types of connections but maybe it is splitting hairs on insulation efficiency. Maybe you have already done a video on blocking but it would be nice to highlight all the areas in a house that will be of higher quality if blocking is installed....bathrooms, kitchens, fancy walking wardrobes, TV walls, vertical wood wall covering areas, wainscoting walls. Some times it is cheaper to just add 1/2" sheathing to entire wall.
4 full studs in the four stud corner fills the corner and makes a solid corner which strengthens the whole house, no cutting blocks. Frame your walls normally with one stud at the end, easy. Stand walls together and add 2 studs in the corner, done. The extra studs get placed easier in my opinion. Instead of lining them up loose on the floor. Just seems easier and stronger.
If a framing member is not specifically required, it is best practice to leave it out. It is just extra framing, extra time, extra material, and you loose the ability to insulate the corners... and unless the structural engineer specific calls it out in a detail - it is plainly not needed.
@@rbnhd1976 R-value of wood is about 1 per inch and the insulation that could be in the 3-inch or so cavity of a 2x6 corner is over R3 per inch. The age-old argument about a 4 stud corner being stronger is rendered moot because the strength is not called for. The sheer strength is coming from the sheathing, and unless there is more load on the corner than the studs the extra framing is just that - "extra". Yes it has been done that way for a long time, but over and over it is has been shown that the extra materials are not needed.
Wish teachers in college was this good, boy! Let me tell you, they are too many people with Dr infront of their name and can not teach. Its real out there.
I have to repair an 11' section of garage wall at the overhead door opening. Some of the top plate is termite damaged and needs to be replaced. Learning how to splice new into existing good top plate. Haven't found any TH-cam videos showing this so having to figure it out by learning as much about top plate fastening as possible so I can come up with a plan.
I'm a Retired old school General Contractor here aways interested in new things even though retired. New to me, I liked your Calif corner. I don't like your 2 x 6 or ladder for the interior wall because sheet rockers are always in a hurry and if they nail up the interior wall sheet rock first that leaves only a 1/2" or less (sometimes the 2 x 6's are only 5 3/8') on the interior side of the exterior wall for sheet rock. On the ladder type, as soon as the sheet rock goes up you can't see where the blocking is to fasten the sheet rock to. Usually screws or nails are 8" apart on the edges of sheet rock so a ladder type would have to have about 11 blocks. Putting 2 or 3 extra studs into the exterior framing aids in precision alignment of the interior wall and gives the interior wall framing and sheet rock something to nail into.
When drywalling a corner with a one inch face and an inch and a half face, it is important to fasten the drywall to the one inch face FIRST. When drywalling the inch and a half face, you will still have one inch for fastening the second sheet, (the first sheet will have reduced the second surface by a half inch, or 5/8" if using fireside drywall). If you drywall the inch and a half face first, you will only have a half inch to fasten the second sheet, a little too close to the edge of the drywall.
When physical models and demonstration are more suited to the subject than computer modeling and animation. Brilliant teaching
Couldn't agree more!
Both are used together in this presentation. Each has their value.
Yeah, I hate technology.
These are the types of videos that make TH-cam the most important achievement of our civilization. Truly. For as long as TH-cam exists, it will continue to be the greatest archive of human skill and creativity ever established. And good job sir! You've done your part to contribute.
Thanks for the comment and compliment
Echoing a lot of comments here by saying how simple and straight forward this explanation is. Probably one of the best explanations on TH-cam.
Thanks for the complement
The. Best. Corner. Framing. 101. Video. Period. 😅
This is exactly what I needed to see with an explanation that makes sense. You, sir, are my hero. Thank you for taking the time to build your mock-ups and make this video!!
Glad it helped!
@@ConstructionEd😮😊
This is a great lesson taught by a great teacher. The models made all of the concepts clear and accessible, and the instructor's tone, pace, and demeanor made it all very easy to follow. I could listen to this guy all day.
Glad it was helpful!
I work in IT and live in a rented house that is also covered in asbestos... I have been watching this guy all day without real reason to. Very interesting and top tier presenting.
This was an excellent demonstration. Clear, concise, and complete. Thank you!
One of the best channels out there for knowledge on carpentry
Thanks for the complement
Much needed quality, detailed teaching. We'll worth watching!
Just discovered your channel, I'm 24 years old and getting into the trades Watching all the way from the Fiji islands, I appreciate all the free knowledge you've just given in your video thank you sir!
God bless.
Welcome aboard! I hope to take my sailboat to Fiji one day - Build me a strong dock so i have something to tie up to.
@@ConstructionEd BULA Sir! Hahaha that sounds awesome, if and when you do come to Fiji I will make sure to welcome you
Best explained ways to build a wall in addition to all the pros and cons of why to do it a certain way.
I'm building a 12x42 cabin and have spent countless hours researching framing in order to draw up my plans. This video series is by far the best. A lot of useful information that's carefully explained with reasoning spread throughout. Wished I had discovered this a year ago. Watched many of the Larry Haun videos which are still mostly relevant today. This series really gets to the point with great explanatory diagrams. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! We have Floor and Roof Framing theory on our e-learning portal TradeSkillsU.online
These videos do a really good job at teaching trades. Very much needed these days.
Thanks Tim. We appreciate the comments of support
I have never been involved with construction, but I found this fascinating. Incredible all the thought that goes behind the things most folks take for granted.
That is very true - I hope you enjoy some of our other lessons
Thank you. Serioiusly. Im going to be referring to you and your videos for my entire basement project now.
You are very welcome!
Finally I find a teacher.
Glad you found us
You are a great teacher!! Great job and thank you!
What an awesome video. Succinct info, delivered without fluff. The models are great and the digital recreations really drove the points home. Very nice job!
Glad it was helpful!
Appreciate the video sir! We got hosed on a "good" home purchase and have to rebuild the whole basement with real framing and insulation to not eat $600 power bills. This video is a great help!
Thank you for making this video. Most useful for a beginner like me!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this detailed explanation that was easy to follow and listen to. I am in the middle of building a cottage with some help but mostly on my own and these types of videos are very helpful and provide me with the confidence to continue. Many thanks. I will continue to watch more of your videos. Cheers!
Wonderful!
Thank you! Pleasure to watch and listen, and the explanations are very clear and concise.
I like him the best is his English is so clear, no complicated talk.
great, glad you like it.
This is fantastic, I’ve been looking at shed building videos and none of them ( that I’ve seen so far) touched on the corner wall connections like you’ve provided here, excellent educational and helpful information, subbed right away.
Thank you very much 👌👌👌.
Glad we can be helpful. We try to be more of a complete lesson vs TH-cam entertainment
@@ConstructionEd for absolute newbies like us complete instructional videos like yours are much needed.
You build your shed like this, It should help with that being warmer in the Winter
from my point of view as a hanger I've got other stuff to do like flatening out walls fixing bowed studs cutting out excessive foam fixing framing issues and at times cutting around bad sheetrock the last thing I want to do is out the framers backing in !!!
You earned a solid 10! What a pleasure when you come across a good solid learning video. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you!
I encourage more to subscribe to this channel. Support this ongoing excellent learning experience 🏆
This is amazing! I’m about to build a shed and chicken coop and this is by far the best framing video I have found! Looking forward to learning about roofing next!
This is gold. I'm designing my own house. Cheers.
Fantastic!
Ability of explaining things involving building/construction are simply the best. I like so much how this person is presenting lessons. Very very good teaching skills ❤😊
Glad you enjoy it!
Only watched one video and already know this is a channel all millennials and Zoomers should follow. Save money, do things yourself and always expand your skill set. Channels like this are extremely valuable.
Thanks for the kind words
This was perfect. Was a framer for a couple years after the navy and you are so right. Framers need to think ahead and considee the following trades. Ive seen different 😂. 👍🏿
Thank you for your service. Yes, not enough trades think of the folks coming after them.
This is. Very informative video. Sometimes we get spoiled and want 1 min videos for years worth of knowledge. This video reminded me to take time and watch. Very very very informative
Fantastic video sir! The mock-ups are very helpful.
Glad you like them!
Very well explained. One company wanted me to build a room within their huge warehouse and I wasn’t sure how to connect the separate walls but now I have a good idea on how to do that. Thanks for answering my question so clearly.
Glad it helped!
@@ConstructionEd Do you have complete training courses?
@@tonytucker8651 We sure do. You can find those at TradeSkillsU.online
The best instructional videos on youtube.
Thank you very much, we try to
I’ve gained so much clarity from these videos. The mock-ups and illustrations work wonders for people who are visual learners like myself. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these together!
You're very welcome!
EXCELLENT presentation. Clearly spoken, material examples are outstanding and easy to grasp visually, and every join makes sense in the bigger picture of a build involving multiple trades. I’m very impressed, and learned a lot. Subscribed!
Glad it was helpful!
EXCELLENT Video!!! Thank you so much for making these lessons. Its extremely helpful and well done! ❤👍🏻🏠
went throught countless videos, but this one is simply the best. thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
Best video I have EVER seen on attaching corner walls. Great work!
Wow, thanks!
Amazing teaching; it took me 2 times to learn and see what I had never seen about building a wall. I feel confident watching your videos. Thanks
I am glad you are enjoying the channel
Excellent video, informative and well presented. Scaled model is a nice way to keep the focus on methodology too. Thankyou!
Really excellent video. Very clear description of each process. You presented the info so well. Thanks for making videos like this.
Thanks for the comment and I hope you enjoy our other videos
That ladder wall connection is so efficient. Great job on explaining that.
The building code calls for drywall fasteners to be installed 8" o.c. for nails and 16" o.c. for screws on the edges so the if the ladder method is used it would have to installed minimum 16" o.c. not 24" o.c.
Those model walls were amazing made it very clear
Glad you liked them.
I wanted to say thank you for this video. I'm going to build a Tiny House next summer and I have a lot to learn since I want to make it right. I've been watching tons of construction videos and this one is, by far, the best about framing connections. I'm going to subscribe, watch your other videos and may even enroll in your online classes. You're doing an amazing job, well done!
Wow, this is by far the best video I've seen on this subject.
Thanks - that helps us knowing that folks like what we do
Great tips. Insulation, wiring and plumbing much easier with that kind of wall connection compared to drilling thru multiple stud etc.
thanks for the comment
Thought this was a very informative and well made video. Thanks for taking the time to be so clear and thorough in your explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
When the student is ready the master will appear
Awesome video
Thanks for the comment - and enjoy the potato salad
I was watching a Scandi builder recently, and in his build instead of the second top plate he had the same size timber on edge as a lintel beam immediately under his top plates all around his build. It stiffens the top plate against vertical loads a lot more than the second top plate.
I don't recall how he secured the top plates to each other at junctions, but here in Australia I'd expect to use a bit of galvanised sheet steel over the join rather than an extra piece of timber the full length of the wall, if I didn't need the second top plate to stiffen the wall. We use a lot of galvanised sheet steel components in holding our buildings together - it's very good for the task!
Interesting
What an excellent video! Very clear 👍
Sending kudos from England!
Hello. I am really enjoying this channel’s content. Very informative. I would like to know, if possible, how to either 1) join the overlapped top plates at corners to accommodate a “ballooned” wall frame that will host a scissored gable truss OR 2) how to brace a scissored gable truss against wind loads without interfering with the interior ceiling’s “vaulted” aspect.
I work as an architectural designer/draftsman, not a licensed architect. I take pride in what I've learned for commercial metal framing, to make sure I'm not producing drawings framers laugh at lol. With that, get into residential in my personal life, learning wood framing. I have an older 40s "kit" home with 2x4 exterior walls. For the T connection, if I use either of the methods, do I kill my insulation properties squeezing in batt behind the blocking or additional stud? Love your channel, best out there!
Thank you sir for the awesome demonstration. Thise mini mockups are really cool and straight to the point with great lighting and easy to follow tips.
thank you
Congratulations on your passion and desire to teach. inspires to continue preparing.
Thank you so much!
I think I just found my new best friend! Thank you for the amazing explanation.
Welcome to the community
Your lessons are very good and practical. I built my own building by myself, the first time doing that from the ground up. Some things I did well, but in some places, I was cursing the framer's rough carpentry and the lumber stores' crooked lumber. These things that you're teaching make instant sense to me, having had a little experience before watching. But if I watched before having any experience, I would still at least be aware of these considerations from the get-go.
Thanks for the comment - I guess you will just have to build another house with your new knowledge.
@@ConstructionEd I'm building the house in sections. This will make the other sections go better! And then maybe I'll hire out. 🙂 "Granny Construction"
Thank you !! This lesson was well taught 👏🏾
Holly cow. I’m learning so much here!
I've been looking for a video like this!! Thank you well done
Glad it was helpful!
super informative ... best I've seen. Thank you!
I've been doing finish work and furniture building for more than 10 years now. This was a fantastic review!
Thanks for the comment and thanks for joining us
This was well done and I’m glad I found it. I’m working on a single rental property and need to know how this works to quality-check contractors where needed.
I hope you learned a few a things that will help with your rental, welcome to the community.
This is helped me alot thank you ❤🎉
You are the best teacher.
Wow, thank you
Just in awe…love it!!so educative yet so simply defined
Exactly what I needed! Thank you for all the detailed information! Love the video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the sideways stud nailer idea!!! I had always thought that you were supposed to space that out with polystyrene not a stud. But you can save on polystyrene by doing it your way and just fill in with fiberglass
Correct
Very nice video with both wood demo joints and a plan view drawing of joint. The Arkansas 24" 2x6 framing project may have originated the 3 stud corner connection circa early '60's. Everything has trade offs and using drywall clips may not really save any money and can seriously complicate finish trim both at the baseboard level and at the crown mold level. There is nothing to support or nail into on the one side. If you use the ladder style put the bottom and top blocks against the plates to provide robust fastening and support. I have used 3/4" material for both types of connections but maybe it is splitting hairs on insulation efficiency.
Maybe you have already done a video on blocking but it would be nice to highlight all the areas in a house that will be of higher quality if blocking is installed....bathrooms, kitchens, fancy walking wardrobes, TV walls, vertical wood wall covering areas, wainscoting walls. Some times it is cheaper to just add 1/2" sheathing to entire wall.
We do have a video on Blocking and you are correct - well placed blocking is great to work with.
So much positive input I learned today, thank you for your video and explaining everything with detail and the why! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Glad it was helpful!
4 full studs in the four stud corner fills the corner and makes a solid corner which strengthens the whole house, no cutting blocks. Frame your walls normally with one stud at the end, easy. Stand walls together and add 2 studs in the corner, done. The extra studs get placed easier in my opinion. Instead of lining them up loose on the floor. Just seems easier and stronger.
If a framing member is not specifically required, it is best practice to leave it out. It is just extra framing, extra time, extra material, and you loose the ability to insulate the corners... and unless the structural engineer specific calls it out in a detail - it is plainly not needed.
@@ConstructionEd wood has insulation value though and the corner winds up being stronger
@@rbnhd1976 R-value of wood is about 1 per inch and the insulation that could be in the 3-inch or so cavity of a 2x6 corner is over R3 per inch. The age-old argument about a 4 stud corner being stronger is rendered moot because the strength is not called for. The sheer strength is coming from the sheathing, and unless there is more load on the corner than the studs the extra framing is just that - "extra". Yes it has been done that way for a long time, but over and over it is has been shown that the extra materials are not needed.
@@ConstructionEd ok
Wow, simply explained. Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, This is a great video. You have a great way of teaching! Thank you 🙏
You're very welcome!
Wish teachers in college was this good, boy! Let me tell you, they are too many people with Dr infront of their name and can not teach. Its real out there.
wow, the way he explains is perfect!
I am glad you enjoyed it
This is exactly what I needed.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
You bet
I have to repair an 11' section of garage wall at the overhead door opening. Some of the top plate is termite damaged and needs to be replaced. Learning how to splice new into existing good top plate. Haven't found any TH-cam videos showing this so having to figure it out by learning as much about top plate fastening as possible so I can come up with a plan.
Very good and useful tutorial. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. I will use it soon when i continue building my shed.
Glad it was helpful!
Just subscribed. Great information with thorough explanation. I have seen people do it both ways and now understand which is best and why. Thank you
glad it helped and welcome to the community
Good Job...very clear and easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
INCREDIBLE video!
Best video I have ever seen.
that is very nice of you to say Karl - I hope you enjoy other videos on our channel
Yes, these videos are exceptional, very easy to understand, thank you
Glad you like them!
i would add that cross blocking should align with the 48 inch horizontal drywall
great video
Great presentation!
Thanks for the lessons,
I learnt a lot,
Wish i could learn this practically at site.
You can do it!
I really enjoy ur videos and love that u explain things very, very clear!! Ty!!
Awesome teaching materials!
Glad you think so!
I'm a Retired old school General Contractor here aways interested in new things even though retired. New to me, I liked your Calif corner. I don't like your 2 x 6 or ladder for the interior wall because sheet rockers are always in a hurry and if they nail up the interior wall sheet rock first that leaves only a 1/2" or less (sometimes the 2 x 6's are only 5 3/8') on the interior side of the exterior wall for sheet rock. On the ladder type, as soon as the sheet rock goes up you can't see where the blocking is to fasten the sheet rock to. Usually screws or nails are 8" apart on the edges of sheet rock so a ladder type would have to have about 11 blocks. Putting 2 or 3 extra studs into the exterior framing aids in precision alignment of the interior wall and gives the interior wall framing and sheet rock something to nail into.
Thank you sir so much for your time. I appreciate this so much.
You are very welcome
Awesome tutorial, great explanation. Much appreciated sir!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent presentation and explanation. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing such an amazing explanation!
When drywalling a corner with a one inch face and an inch and a half face, it is important to fasten the drywall to the one inch face FIRST. When drywalling the inch and a half face, you will still have one inch for fastening the second sheet, (the first sheet will have reduced the second surface by a half inch, or 5/8" if using fireside drywall). If you drywall the inch and a half face first, you will only have a half inch to fasten the second sheet, a little too close to the edge of the drywall.
Very insightful and helpful!!!!
Glad you think so!
congratulations you are a good teacher..
Thank you! 😃
Great video. We need more good explanation like this . Thank you
Fantastic information. It was just what I was needing.
Glad it was helpful!