Great series. While i realize you originally wanted a slab for the foundation, it seems doing it the way you are likely made starting the house massively cheaper. Might be a good way for DIYers to avoid the massive initial cost of foundation and slab. Which interests me. Also probably makes the plumbing more diy friendly not having to worry about setting drains in the exact spot planned. Edit: did you ever explain why you did the outer envelope first then the floor and not the other way?
@@neonnblack thanks for following along on the build. I did the shell first because of my work schedule. I am an aviator which means sometimes there are extended periods where I am out of town and cannot work on the project. I did not want the subfloor exposed to the elements for an extended period of time so I decided to construct the shell first and get everything dried in. If I was in a position where I could keep working on the project without large interruptions I would for sure do the floor system first. Setting the walls and putting the roof on would be so much easier. As far as costs I will do a video with a cost breakdown for the shell. Not sure how much if any this type of foundation will save over a slab but I will give you our numbers.
AFAIK, that washing machine box ain't to code. I think the top of the stand pipe limited to 42" above the floor in the most forgiving jurisdictions. The trap is suppose to be near the floor, like 6" to 18" inches. So says my old Sunset "Complete Home Plumbing". But I just watch videos and read books.
@@richdobbs6595 It is extremely important to know what the building code is for your own jurisdiction. What I am doing may not be to code in your area but it is in my area. Not sure what the Sunset book is but if it isn’t based on the code in effect on where you live be very careful following it. Your numbers sound like UPC numbers. I am following the 2018 N.C. Residential building code which is based on the 2015 IPC with N.C. amendments. I will be doing a video on the standpipe plumbing in the near future with all the references from the 2018 N.C. Residential Building Code. Stay tuned!
@@ncbarndobuild I'm dubious. Have you passed inspection on this? The physics and design of washing machines haven't changed. As you said, you are not a licensed plumber, so I'm wondering if you are interpreting the code correctly. I look forward to your video explaining this in detail.
@@richdobbs6595 I have not passed inspection up to this point. The required tests and results will be in the final plumbing rough-in video. Hey, if doubting the outcome keeps you coming back to watch more videos I am ok with that. Thanks for following along!
@ I will do you one better. The link below is a link to the 2018 N.C. Residential Building Code. Let me know if you have any issues opening the link. up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/irc-2015
Excellent video. I have been watching all of them. Thank you.
@@dannybradley9346 thanks for following along! Lots more to come on plumbing.
Great series.
While i realize you originally wanted a slab for the foundation, it seems doing it the way you are likely made starting the house massively cheaper.
Might be a good way for DIYers to avoid the massive initial cost of foundation and slab. Which interests me. Also probably makes the plumbing more diy friendly not having to worry about setting drains in the exact spot planned.
Edit: did you ever explain why you did the outer envelope first then the floor and not the other way?
@@neonnblack thanks for following along on the build. I did the shell first because of my work schedule. I am an aviator which means sometimes there are extended periods where I am out of town and cannot work on the project. I did not want the subfloor exposed to the elements for an extended period of time so I decided to construct the shell first and get everything dried in.
If I was in a position where I could keep working on the project without large interruptions I would for sure do the floor system first. Setting the walls and putting the roof on would be so much easier.
As far as costs I will do a video with a cost breakdown for the shell. Not sure how much if any this type of foundation will save over a slab but I will give you our numbers.
@@ncbarndobuildgotcha, makes sense on that. Thanks for the reply!
AFAIK, that washing machine box ain't to code. I think the top of the stand pipe limited to 42" above the floor in the most forgiving jurisdictions. The trap is suppose to be near the floor, like 6" to 18" inches. So says my old Sunset "Complete Home Plumbing". But I just watch videos and read books.
@@richdobbs6595 It is extremely important to know what the building code is for your own jurisdiction. What I am doing may not be to code in your area but it is in my area. Not sure what the Sunset book is but if it isn’t based on the code in effect on where you live be very careful following it. Your numbers sound like UPC numbers.
I am following the 2018 N.C. Residential building code which is based on the 2015 IPC with N.C. amendments.
I will be doing a video on the standpipe plumbing in the near future with all the references from the 2018 N.C. Residential Building Code. Stay tuned!
@@ncbarndobuild I'm dubious. Have you passed inspection on this? The physics and design of washing machines haven't changed. As you said, you are not a licensed plumber, so I'm wondering if you are interpreting the code correctly. I look forward to your video explaining this in detail.
@@richdobbs6595 I have not passed inspection up to this point. The required tests and results will be in the final plumbing rough-in video.
Hey, if doubting the outcome keeps you coming back to watch more videos I am ok with that. Thanks for following along!
@@ncbarndobuild I don't suppose you would quote the dimensions that your code allows?
@ I will do you one better. The link below is a link to the 2018 N.C. Residential Building Code. Let me know if you have any issues opening the link.
up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/irc-2015