I know you're extremely proud of your only son Steven, he is one-of-kind & a wonderful blessing!❤ I lost my only son to a heat stroke on football field 2004 - David, he is genuinely missed. Always & Forever I grieve my dear son... It warms my heart to watch your outstanding honorable kind sweet God fearing jewel of a son....❤
Steven, Stan & Papa Danny proud of what you accomplished so far, really starting to have definition & you can see everything coming in place now!!!! Love the doors & windows you choose. Wow, won't be long now. 😊
Danny Hodges, I know I’ve sd this a few times.. But I’m gonna say it again.. You’re a intelligent man.. Several Ppl have had so many questions when Steven and Stan were doing this part of the build.. All I could tell them is that Danny is very Intelligent and he would NEVER Steer Steven wrong.. Danny knows what he’s doing and talking about.. I absolutely love listening to you Danny.. I’ve been having withdraws from your lives.. So dnt stay away from your lives to long.. I hope you and Miss Tammy are having a nice peaceful wknd.. Love ya both very much!! God bless.. 💙♥️🤗🙏✝️
12:00 you should have staggered the top 2 by board to the opposite end and not have that center piece on its own. Further, you should bolt these together and not just nail
when i was framing houses we didnt have nail guns, it was a 28 oz estwing and 50 pond boxes of 16d and when it came to beam setting days those were the worst
Steven is so talented, you to Danny. That house will be a beautiful place for Steven ,and kids to gather around the table for many a gatherings. Stan is a good man, enjoy watching him talk. Ya'll had a good old time at the concert Friday night. Thank ya'll for all you do for us.❤
Like the concept, but joints improperly staggered at the 9:18 mark (can only count that section of the span as 1 joist). I also wouldn't use OSB in a structural member.
interesting. my preference would be for a solid 6 by 12 Douglas fir beam cut from a log. Cost and availability aside you did a great job with a laminate beam and even more impressive dead lifting it up into place.
It's good to see from different angles because otherwise it looks real scary to the viewer. Don't know how heavy that beam is either but seems like Steven could handle it pretty well. Really like this video Danny, thank's for showing it. I like things short and sweet personally. No time to stress 👍
Now I have lifted a few beams longer and heavier but i also used smarts. Build a temporary catwalk flush with top of walls and built beams at the hieght then rolled them over. I found building them up where they will be placed is the easiest and actually just as fast as lifting them up with zero dangers.
In Australia, that homemade beam would not pass the pub test, no insurance company would insure it, and no Cancel would sign off on it without an Engineer's certification. And that's a good thing.
@@johnlasseigne7676 the issue two issues i see is that the fasteners might not be appropriate, especially since theyre only going through two layers at a time and not all the way through. I agree though , if its only holding the ceiling, itll be fine
I would love to see a structural engineer weigh in. This is big and it is heavy but it is not as strong as viewers think that it is. Also, it looks like there is going to be a second floor so there will be floor loads on it as well.
@rogerhodges This beam would not be allowed anywhere in Australia without a structural engineer's signature. Without that engineer certification certificate, no insurance company would insure it. I agree with everything you said. and yet these viewers think it was great.
It’s probably going to fail in deflection. It’s only 11 1/2 inches deep. Should be at least 20 inches. If they laminate sheet metal strips in between with through bolts. It may make it. Allowed is L over 360 floor load. = .8 in or 1.2in if a ceiling load.
Consider the title --- "Southern Idea" Just because it is an idea doesn't make it a - "Good" idea. Apparently this is being done in the South where permits and building codes are not required or being enforced. Even though codes and permits drive up costs they serve the purpose of protecting future owners of the home from from questionable building practices that are concealed and will only surface when they fail. Further more to all the people who commented on what a great and sturdy beam this is just remember having an opinion doesn't make it fact.
Great video. But do not take that kind of risk. There are ways to use leverage to raise that beam without relying on pure muscle mass and a sketchy ladder. The big man was literally seconds and millimeters from severe injury or death. Not Necessary to take these kinds of risks.
This is an excellent video. . . well done. . . however our California building inspector would not approve this beam build. See comments made above (bolts, staggerated ovrrlap, strength of walls under beam, etc.).
Spoiler alert : LVL have a paraffin coating to make them water resistant the wood is sealed the glue wont penetrate the wood . You can peal it off when it dries just try it and see. You could have saved money making a stack beam with 3/4 plywood between 2 x 12 and 2 x 8 stagger the opposite side at an 18 inch tall beam would hold twice the weight .
@pyhead9916 agreed and yet these people impressed the hell out of most of these viewers who have no experience at all in building codes loads or anything else.
@@JM-kn9dhthey are saying this because the 2x12s don't run all the way across. But since it's a triple lam, where the breaks are you would get 2 solid pieces running though to carry it. Of course engineers will call for a solid piece but if there's none available then the just keep slamming 2x12s till the requirements are met.
@@johnlasseigne7676 i think it would be more on how theyre held together, and also the amount of sections. The screws only go through two layer’s at a time and not all the way through creating the first weakness. Add to that the amount of sections and the weakness in each joint gets amplified. Thats what i see at least
Spoiler alert : LVL has a paraffin coating to make them warmer resistant the wood is sealed the glue wont penetrate the wood . You can peal it off when it dries just try it and see. Same with the OSB one side has a water resistant side that goes up and the OSB has zero strength edge ways not like the laminated veneers and plywood.
Need to see what is under those 2x4s holding that beam up. That should go right down to the foundation fully supported. A single 2x12 is good for 18’. That may be ok. I would want an engineer ok it, or see it exactly as is in another home where an engineer ok’d it. Very sketch. And, the big guy with the beard is the only one doing it right. Liquid nails should be fully from side to side, and 3 nails minimum across the beam joining 2x12s. This is why code and inspections, and engineer drawings and more. peace
WTF? I didn't watch the entire video (I couldn't) is this simply regular framing 2x12? Split? Just nailed together? What is it supporting? When screwing a beam together only use....well.....screws, specifically HeadLOK. I'd need more information, however, I'm sure you had your local structural engineer or architect specify this?
Dang make a wall lift . Make a mast on a tri angle base like a letter A with the mast at the center of the cross of the A .then brace it back and side ways with #4 rebar . Then add wheels at the three points with locks . Add a manual hand winch worm drive . Put a large pulley at the top . Then your cable up from wench over the pulley down to a safety hook . Now have all rated for 2,000 lbs .. I built one 48 years ago and still have it and use it . Damn one can't be this stupid and lift this shit and not pay the price on ones body . Dad and I would lift 48 foot long walls with all the headers in it , just the two of us . I made it so could extend it up to 20' to set rafters . Just use 2" square tubing 11 gauge and 1 1/2 square tubing for the center 11 gauge.
Crude and poorly nailed and glued..a few more minutes measuring would be more effective and the correct nail lengths it was amusing and painful to watch
Thank you for making a video to show how little you know of building a house.I question your experience,and credentials,and license to construct a home.You guys cant be serious.
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I know you're extremely proud of your only son Steven, he is one-of-kind & a wonderful blessing!❤
I lost my only son to a heat stroke on football field 2004 - David, he is genuinely missed. Always & Forever I grieve my dear son...
It warms my heart to watch your outstanding honorable kind sweet God fearing jewel of a son....❤
I cant say this anough stan is a wonderful wonderful friend always there to help Steven in a way he can God bless you all🙏👍
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Steven, Stan & Papa Danny proud of what you accomplished so far, really starting to have definition & you can see everything coming in place now!!!! Love the doors & windows you choose. Wow, won't be long now. 😊
Danny Hodges, I know I’ve sd this a few times.. But I’m gonna say it again.. You’re a intelligent man.. Several Ppl have had so many questions when Steven and Stan were doing this part of the build.. All I could tell them is that Danny is very Intelligent and he would NEVER Steer Steven wrong.. Danny knows what he’s doing and talking about.. I absolutely love listening to you Danny.. I’ve been having withdraws from your lives.. So dnt stay away from your lives to long.. I hope you and Miss Tammy are having a nice peaceful wknd.. Love ya both very much!! God bless.. 💙♥️🤗🙏✝️
12:00 you should have staggered the top 2 by board to the opposite end and not have that center piece on its own.
Further, you should bolt these together and not just nail
@ForensicCats it should not have been made in the first place without a Structural Engineers certification.
when i was framing houses we didnt have nail guns, it was a 28 oz estwing and 50 pond boxes of 16d and when it came to beam setting days those were the worst
That's right brother, builds character in my opinion, i lugged large estwing waffle head for many years..these young ones just don't know..
Steven is so talented, you to Danny. That house will be a beautiful place for Steven ,and kids to gather around the table for many a gatherings. Stan is a good man, enjoy watching him talk. Ya'll had a good old time at the concert Friday night. Thank ya'll for all you do for us.❤
@debbie.d,b would you be saying the same thing if you were a Structural Engineer? I doubt it.
Needs a doubled up 25 ft by 24inch lvl
Like the concept, but joints improperly staggered at the 9:18 mark (can only count that section of the span as 1 joist). I also wouldn't use OSB in a structural member.
Great video.
Good afternoon, Danny Steven and Luke. It's looking really good you guys are doing an awesome job
THIS ALL IS JUST SO AMAZING TO ME , GOD IS GO GOOD . DANNY, STEVEN AND STAN BE BLESS 🙏❤️
interesting. my preference would be for a solid 6 by 12 Douglas fir beam cut from a log. Cost and availability aside you did a great job with a laminate beam and even more impressive dead lifting it up into place.
6x12 No.1 pine would be better, heart cut
Floor jack and 6x6’s
I know you staggered the joints. Nice video.
Wow guys, you never seize to amaze me!!!
What an outstanding team of excellent carpenters you guys are!!!
Caught myself PUSHING UP with my shoulders to help you Brother! Still working on relaxing my chest muscles, LOL!!!
Excellent built-up beam🤗
Man I am impressed! Circus strongman to say the least....Very good video!
It's good to see from different angles because otherwise it looks real scary to the viewer. Don't know how heavy that beam is either but seems like Steven could handle it pretty well. Really like this video Danny, thank's for showing it. I like things short and sweet personally. No time to stress 👍
I observe that the splices were made in the same place for the 2x 12's! I would have moved them. As well the sawdust board ones.
I noticed that also!
I enjoy when you speed up videos..I just have Time to watch very long videos
I love it !!!
Nice job guys…..
Wow!!! That was awesome! Strong as a bull!
Now I have lifted a few beams longer and heavier but i also used smarts. Build a temporary catwalk flush with top of walls and built beams at the hieght then rolled them over. I found building them up where they will be placed is the easiest and actually just as fast as lifting them up with zero dangers.
Nails are not enough, you need bolts through all the boards!
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Exciting video and I really loved the background music you chose for it, Danny…great🎉
Looking really nice!
Old country boy. Why didy you apply glue to the butt joints where the lap boards came together?
Wondering what the cost difference between making one vs ordering a glulam?.
You should put link to original video. If it’s new person, they wouldn’t know which of the 5 or so channels to go to, etc.
good idea
In Australia, that homemade beam would not pass the pub test, no insurance company would insure it, and no Cancel would sign off on it without an Engineer's certification. And that's a good thing.
But will it do the job
@@johnlasseigne7676not necessarily
@@JM-kn9dh I'm sure it will be fine probably just going to be the weight of the ceiling
@@johnlasseigne7676 the issue two issues i see is that the fasteners might not be appropriate, especially since theyre only going through two layers at a time and not all the way through. I agree though , if its only holding the ceiling, itll be fine
@@JM-kn9dh your a bean counter. This thing will hold what it needs to. If it says after, replace it
What about an LVL?
How much weight could a beam like that hold if you were gonna use it for a support for a lift/hoist?
To all the armchair carpenters out there. It will be just fine
Geez you made that look hard and dangerous getting the beam up there.
Your are a wonderful pops Danny
I was hoping that the latter where he is standing would not break. His weight and the weight of the beam not well calculated!?
🙋🏼♂️ good job.could a metal beam be used?
I wouldnt have used reconstituted wood in my beam, Plywood would have been preferred, if need be, it will bow in time.
Because the joists will allow it to separate right
I have to do this alone. Do you have any ideas on how to raise it?
Set ladders at each end and go back and forth stair stepping it up each ladder.
Did you get an engineer to sign on that?
Was that ladder rated for that load (beam and man?). I was cringing while watching it.
That beam is fine.
I wouldn't be using OSB instead I be using plywood
I would love to see a structural engineer weigh in. This is big and it is heavy but it is not as strong as viewers think that it is. Also, it looks like there is going to be a second floor so there will be floor loads on it as well.
@rogerhodges This beam would not be allowed anywhere in Australia without a structural engineer's signature. Without that engineer certification certificate, no insurance company would insure it. I agree with everything you said. and yet these viewers think it was great.
@@robertbutler8004 its not a beam its not irc compliant, just order triple lvl microlam
It’s probably going to fail in deflection. It’s only 11 1/2 inches deep. Should be at least 20 inches. If they laminate sheet metal strips in between with through bolts. It may make it. Allowed is L over 360 floor load. = .8 in or 1.2in if a ceiling load.
@@danielsullivan9865 its not continuous
AN AUTOMOBILE JACKS AND SCAFFOLDING OR A PULLY SYSTEM ROPE AND A TRUCK WOULD HAVE HELPED
Consider the title --- "Southern Idea" Just because it is an idea doesn't make it a - "Good" idea. Apparently this is being done in the South where permits and building codes are not required or being enforced. Even though codes and permits drive up costs they serve the purpose of protecting future owners of the home from from questionable building practices that are concealed and will only surface when they fail. Further more to all the people who commented on what a great and sturdy beam this is just remember having an opinion doesn't make it fact.
That's a hard watch
Goodmorning
That 5 foot section on the end ruined the integrity of the beam!
Stan the man !!!
Why didn't you stager the joint. Cmon!
Great video. But do not take that kind of risk. There are ways to use leverage to raise that beam without relying on pure muscle mass and a sketchy ladder. The big man was literally seconds and millimeters from severe injury or death. Not Necessary to take these kinds of risks.
Easier to go to the lumberyard and get an engineered LVL...
KOOL 👍
Good morning, Bonnie land.
;One little thing could add some strength at those mid butt points would be to keyway them, at least a bit..
Rope and pulleys or block and tackle would make lifting a lot easier. 😮 14:15
This is an excellent video. . . well done. . . however our California building inspector would not approve this beam build. See comments made above (bolts, staggerated ovrrlap, strength of walls under beam, etc.).
That's why God gave me all those muscles.
That one old noy is a living crane
OSB does not have the same structural strength as plywood. For a stronger beam put in a metal flitch plate and through bolt it.
Definitely a Brooklyn New York accent.
Love ya'll
that beam could fall and kill someone. use a better ladder and someone on the other side of the wall with a rope to arrest a drop.
Say what you all want. That bean is not going anywhere. It will definitely hold up over time.
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Particle board is NOT wood. It’s broken pieces of wood and adds NOTHING to structure.
Spoiler alert : LVL have a paraffin coating to make them water resistant the wood is sealed the glue wont penetrate the wood . You can peal it off when it dries just try it and see. You could have saved money making a stack beam with 3/4 plywood between 2 x 12 and 2 x 8 stagger the opposite side at an 18 inch tall beam would hold twice the weight .
OSHA just had a stroke.
That is not a good structural beam!
@pyhead9916 agreed and yet these people impressed the hell out of most of these viewers who have no experience at all in building codes loads or anything else.
@@robertbutler8004i have an idea of why but can you elaborate on why its not a good structural beam?
@@JM-kn9dhthey are saying this because the 2x12s don't run all the way across. But since it's a triple lam, where the breaks are you would get 2 solid pieces running though to carry it. Of course engineers will call for a solid piece but if there's none available then the just keep slamming 2x12s till the requirements are met.
You would have to do the calculations to say that. It might just be holding the ceiling
@@johnlasseigne7676 i think it would be more on how theyre held together, and also the amount of sections. The screws only go through two layer’s at a time and not all the way through creating the first weakness. Add to that the amount of sections and the weakness in each joint gets amplified. Thats what i see at least
Only wood that can span that lenth is white oak unless use a truss
I don’t know if it’s really a strong beam
You need to bond those pieces together using bolts otherwise, you just wasted wood.
Spoiler alert : LVL has a paraffin coating to make them warmer resistant the wood is sealed the glue wont penetrate the wood . You can peal it off when it dries just try it and see. Same with the OSB one side has a water resistant side that goes up and the OSB has zero strength edge ways not like the laminated veneers and plywood.
Needs structural screws
Need to see what is under those 2x4s holding that beam up. That should go right down to the foundation fully supported. A single 2x12 is good for 18’. That may be ok. I would want an engineer ok it, or see it exactly as is in another home where an engineer ok’d it. Very sketch. And, the big guy with the beard is the only one doing it right. Liquid nails should be fully from side to side, and 3 nails minimum across the beam joining 2x12s. This is why code and inspections, and engineer drawings and more. peace
I used to do stupid stuff like this when I was younger as well…
This guy must be from Alabama. He gave himself away when he said “ at righ air”. 😝 lol.
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Idk man
WTF? I didn't watch the entire video (I couldn't) is this simply regular framing 2x12? Split? Just nailed together? What is it supporting? When screwing a beam together only use....well.....screws, specifically HeadLOK. I'd need more information, however, I'm sure you had your local structural engineer or architect specify this?
I almost thought he had an English accent
Someone needs to get on the other side and push when he needs it
Dang make a wall lift . Make a mast on a tri angle base like a letter A with the mast at the center of the cross of the A .then brace it back and side ways with #4 rebar . Then add wheels at the three points with locks . Add a manual hand winch worm drive . Put a large pulley at the top . Then your cable up from wench over the pulley down to a safety hook . Now have all rated for 2,000 lbs ..
I built one 48 years ago and still have it and use it . Damn one can't be this stupid and lift this shit and not pay the price on ones body .
Dad and I would lift 48 foot long walls with all the headers in it , just the two of us .
I made it so could extend it up to 20' to set rafters . Just use 2" square tubing 11 gauge and 1 1/2 square tubing for the center 11 gauge.
Man I was praying for you when you did both ends! Not safe at all , it could gave killed you!
So your basically making a glue lam
I joist use real plywood not press shit
Dangerous stunts lifting a homemade beam. Might work great in a garage but i wouldnt trust it as part of second floor system
Crude and poorly nailed and glued..a few more minutes measuring would be more effective and the correct nail lengths it was amusing and painful to watch
Thank you for making a video to show how little you know of building a house.I question your experience,and credentials,and license to construct a home.You guys cant be serious.
The worst and most dangerous beam I ever seen.
Why add the windows before the roof trusses? Terrible stupid