It just has to be said again, what a great host Paul is and that it's unbelievable this channel is 3 guys doing it all, and it feels like watching a professionally produced home building/remodeling show. Incredible work by the crew.
As a math nerd, thank you for pointing out that part. Too many people skip over it and think, "Well there is a calculator out there for it so why bother." The problem with that idea isyou still need to understand what you are building to know what to put into the calculator. I have seen enough people notching edgers around decks because they didn't take them into account in the planning. Understanding the math and what you are building go hand and hand so those mistakes don't get made. Keep up the great work.
Love it. Do I need to do any math for my work? Not really, we can use Excel (or any other formula). Got a result during review that can lead to a problem? I do notebook math. Almost every other day, I'm doing algebra and basic statistics.
Watch notes: Welcome back, Rad! Jordan, you are such a goof with the wire . . . ;) No matter how many times you do it, I love the screw-block-lever trick. So slick. Teaching and learning as you go; so good. Ground level shot of the grinder on the bolt is so good. I think I watched it five times. Hello neighbor! "I marked it on the bottom of the level." Yeah, I would have figured out I made that mistake AFTER I cut the posts. 😅 Cutting those posts in place is pretty ballsy. Kudos for pulling it off. Good call on the Zip-Tape on the top of the ledger. I was a little surprised you didn't set up the scaffolding earlier. If you set it up on the wheels, I would think that would be easy. That positive placement gun is wicked good. Structural screws for the ledger into studs I assume? Every student ever learning algebra: When are we ever going to use this? Paul: Anytime you need to build something! Keep crushing it, guys! This is going to be one of the most well-documented builds in history. 😁
LOVED the math lesson! Really, this stud pack video should be shown in some classes because often the question is ' at what point am I ever gonna use this'. Well... one day you might surprise yourself and feel confident enough to build a house.
I used to think that back in high school. I mean I HATED math! As an adult I have found myself using trigonometry (which I never even made it to in school) to calculate where a tree would fall that I was cutting down in my front yard, algebra almost every time I build something onto an existing structure and fractions (which I hated THE most) nearly every single day! I wish I'd taken school more seriously back then because sometimes I know there is a quicker/better way to figure out a problem I just don't have the knowledge of more nuanced formulas that would be better suited for the work I'm doing at the time.
I grew up waiting for Pewdiepie(and others) videos to come out, now I wait for studpack😎. Glad i found a channel that gives the same feels i got years ago
Something I’ve noticed from watching you guys, something you guys might want to look into is getting a bigger compressor. Even getting a 30 gallon will make a huge difference. You’ll have less fully unseated nails to nail in. You guys are awesome, Paul reminds me of my dad can build anything.
Your channel is the best. Thanks for not “dumbing” down. I like to long videos with a beginning, a middle, and an end that encourages leaves me ready for the next installment.
I'm the guy that uses SOLIDWORKS to model this kind of stuff... then I can consider the end result and it'll feed back into the design. If I change the thickness of the ledger, the whole design is automatically adjusted. Very useful to understand algebra! Well done, Paul! I'm a lead electronics engineer who likes to tinker in building (I'm totally an amateur). Paul, you have an engineering mind, but also have the practical attitude. Love it!
@RandyLott these guys are incredible at what they do and it's easy to sense they're probably even better people outside of their work, like many others I love the stud pack!! Ok anyway you said you use (SOLIDWORKS)...is this an app for designing structures etc and is it easy to use cause I have some projects I could use an app like this on but so illiterate with technology lol. Just basically asking for your opinion I guess 🤷 🤦👊
I was so focused on your video that my hairdresser had to yell at me that it was my turn hahaha. I love watching your videos. Thank you for all the hard work y’all do. I appreciate you guys. Be safe and god bless. ❤
Amazing channel. Paul is passing his experience and knowledge down to his son, whom he dearly loves and is so proud of. His son has become a great student of what his dad is teaching. He is respectful, and is starting to acquire some great skills of his own and often is a step ahead of his dad! His editing skills are amazing. What a testament to a great dad and son and a great family!
One thing I'd recommend is putting the large bolt AND a Tapcon or other fastener in the other holes. Believe it or not, as the wood moves and wants to twist it can spin that bracket. Two fasteners prevent the wood from twisting the bracket
Wait until this POS deck collapses, 3 1/2 in screws to attach it to the building. What a bunch morons, hope the inspector knocks their d i c k s in the dirt.
Great video! Thank you. Only suggestion would be to treat the cut ends of pressure treated lumber. When you cut a piece of pressure-treated lumber, the now untreated ends need to be properly treated.
@robertswaine6096 It would have taken them 2 minutes to treat the ends and there would be no question of any future wood rot. Cutting pressure treated wood without applying wood preservative is not best practice, IMHO.
That was great to watch. I don’t think you could put together a better trio of partners than the three of you. These videos are a special gift to all of us, and I’ll bet there are a lot of people watching that will do a much better job on whatever they’re building because of what they learned here. Thanks for sharing this. It was a great build.
I just re-watched your “installing two pocket doors” video from 2 years ago earlier this afternoon. (I’m putting one in.) Can’t believe how much Paul has changed in these videos, but the content is just as good then as it is now. This is such a great series.
The flashing for the ledger board is a critical seal point. I would have used at a very minimum a coated metal flashing approved for P.T. contact. Copper would have been the way to go. Doesn't take much to puncture that tape. I would also install some Simpson DTT2Z Deck Tension Ties with the Zmax finish. These would get fastened on the exterior deck joists and also on the interior floor joists with a threaded rod tying them together. Most building codes require them after many deck collapses involving deaths.I was that kid who sat in the last row not paying attention. That's why I missed the part at the end where you showed the fasteners in my rant lol .
Hope you are planning on using flashing/butyl tape on the top of the joists/beams to protect them from the elements. The tape does come in various widths and is well worth the time and expense to preserve the wood structure. When I rebuilt my deck a few years back, I went with a 16 gauge powder coated steel structure, 4" steel posts, and a solid surface textured deck. I was able to get the steel at about the same price as treated lumber for the framing. I am very pleased with the results and it has done well with the PNW weather in the Seattle area. REALLY ENJOY WATCHING YOUR SHOW! It is very entertaining and informative.
great video. paul at his finest and in true biathlete fashion after a ton of building in the sun, he went on to explain the spacing algebraically. at that point both my sons would have walked away shaking their heads😊. who needs hollywood writers when you have studpack!
Its good to see Rad back! Why am I not surprised that Rad has a boat? LOL. That must make for some fun outings. I don't like how many cracks were in that one post. Those concealed joist hangers are nice. I could use some of those for some projects. I was wondering why you weren't using the scaffolding. LOL. Nailing in the joists before adding the hangers is actually a good idea. I like that! I highly recommend getting a rain barrel with a filter to catch water from the gutter. You can then store up water to use for watering the yard if there is no rain for awhile. Unless there are any city ordinances against that. But if you can safe up some water to use and safe on water bill, all the better. For the ceiling material under the deck I suggest painting it sky blue to see if it actually deters wasps/hornets. You'll want something that can be pressure-washed though. Or something that resists building up pollen or algae. Nice fancy cursive x. LOL. I think I got a little lost on the math but I have terrible memory. LOL.
A stagger/overlap assembley of rim was what I was taught. Just stronger and stable. Your work is way strong enough guys. True StudPak fashion of overbuilt ya know. Great video men!
Hey Stud Pack, in Canada, due to the weather systems we have, I always recommend to frame your deck one full step down from the door. That way, with rain and snow, you have less chances of having water infiltration and rot around the base of the door. I have lowered many decks due to rot because the door was flush or just slightly lower than the door. It helps against splash from rain and snow build up in the winter. Other than that, no complaints on the work you guys do. Keep up the good work
Been watching and lurking for years. You guys just keep getting better. I loved the math lesson and the little details on available deck ledger hanger options. So thorough. Jordan, you do a pro job editing and your dad was absolutely cut out to be a build show host. Rads the face man. Great team.
I have seen a lot of builders over the years, and it's clear to me that you're a top-tier builder. I appreciate that you know how to do math and that you also think about lots of the little details in building that make the difference between a structure just being OK and a structure holding up for decades without shifting or rotting. I built a 2-story porch structure last summer, and I spent a lot of time with my level making sure that every piece was square and plumb along the way as I moved upward. One thing hat I learned is that dimensional lumber has a lot of surface irregularities, and you have to be really careful how you cut your pieces sometimes to do your best to ensure that everything is square. Sometimes, if there are knots in your wood or if the wood is even a little bowed or twisted, the outer edges don't have a consistent thickness. When you use a speed square as a cutting guide, sometimes that results in cuts that are not perpendicular to the centerline of your joists or posts or beams. I've learned that if you line up your speed square on the edge and if it rocks a bit then chances are that it's not functioning as a perfectly perpendicular cut guide. I noticed that your 6x6 cuts with your circular saw didn't line up perfectly. In this case, it was probably fine, but sometimes it can result in faces that aren't square. When bumps are really bad, I've even planed them down a bit with hand planes to get my surfaces square. If there's a bump on one side but not the other, you can sometimes just put your speed square on the opposite edge to give you a square cut guide. One other thing that I would do if I were building this deck would be to use a wood sealer + stain on my wood before putting it up. I personally think that sealing end grain can reduce the amount of moisture that the ends of your wood can suck up, which can reduce warping. I also seal all the faces too. I think it's easier to do that after you cut your pieces but before you put them together. You may be putting fascia over everything, and maybe that will protect your wood from moisture, but I'd personally spend a little extra time using a combination wood sealer and stain (the pigments in the stain reduce UV damage) before assembly. I think it is helpful even with pressure treated wood. I use Seal-Once marine wood sealer, and I've found that even treated southern yellow pine will absorb it. When you seal wood with that stuff and sprinkle water on it, the water will bead a little bit like water on glass. Having said that, I live in Chicago where it snows, and in the winter, snow can pile up and sit against wood for a month. Even if you have your posts on elevated standoffs, snow piled up around the post can lead to water soaking up into the wood. So we have to be even more careful with moisture management in our climate than you guys down south.
Paul's the dad everyone wishes they could build a deck with 😅 And that alegbra 1 lesson is what I'm gonna use to teach my kids math someday. Wish it had been taught like that!
Instead of just topping off your 6x6 post, you could have cut a notch for your 2x12 stringers to sit in, and bolted it together. Would have been way stronger, and looked better too.
just speechless, the way you guys make progress the more interested and informative it gets. love the way you guys are rocking. God bless you guys. I am learning a lot from each single moment of your videos.
Thanks for the math class. I hated math in grade school. Mostly it was "remainders" that tripped me up, just like you saying "we don't want .34... of a joist space". When I got to college I loved math because it was prerequisite to a lot of programming courses and it was applied math. Later in life after I had some mini strokes, I relied on math to build back my brain function with daily quizzes and math puzzles. I have an Alexa in every room of my home & I could ask it to solve my math problems, but I still enjoy doing my own math @ 63. Please make these videos longer, we love you guys.
I really want to thank Paul for explaining the math in a relatable context! I've been trying really hard to learn math and this has really helped me! Glad Rad is back but not as glad as I bet you guys are! xD
Ha-ha, very impressive details... process-process-process ... Plumb, Flashing, measuring! Oh yeah, the spicy math was excellent! Oh man... Too Bad you're not in Coastal NC, I'd love to have you build our dream retirement home at the ICW in Beaufort, NC. Cheers, Eric
I decided to stop mindlessly scrolling on TH-cam. But I still check everyday for the next Stud Pack video! I even got to brush-up on some algebra with today’s video 😂 Thanks for putting out informative and entertaining content! I’m a Stud Pack Parishioner for life! ✊
I have watched you guys for about a year and enjoy your content. What earned my subscription is your real world application of algebra! That was an awesome explanation of how you calculated the amount of joist needed. You made pretty much all Math teachers proud across the country, not just your Math teacher.
Another enjoyable episode. I had a new (large) deck built last year and the builder taped every surface that faced the top (except the handrails of course). That included the tops of the joists before the deck boards were laid. It’s extra protection from water. It was like zip tape but I don’t know what kind it was. Definitely durable. Are you going to tape the tops of you deck joists? It would be a good thing to do for very little cost and effort. My deck is 16x14 and 13 feet off the ground. It won’t get ground moisture but for sure rain and any water not caught by the gutter. Take care guys. Be safe and be proud of the work you’re doing!
That maths was really well explained. I sort of knew what was needed, in my head; but to see it written down, and demonstrated so well, with the finished structure; really helped it make sense. Another fantastic video. Thanks guys! 👊🏼
I love that you showed the math for this. This is a great example of applying algebra in the real world. Awesome job. This video series is going to be watched by many over and over again with all these details. Keep up the great work!
I am so impressed with your knowledge and ability. You have excellent helpers and I know your son will be forever grateful for all your help. Keep up the great work. I look forward to each segment. BTW, I also live in Texas.
Very nice execution in building the deck. Preparation means everything to keep from making errors or at least minimizing them. This was simple in scope but a bit involved in fabricating. But, you guys knew what you needed to do and had your measurements in hand...and the numbers all worked out. I'm definitely looking forward to the second part of the deck/porch going up to the roof line. This is an epic garage! Welcome back, Rad!😎💪
You ground off the galvanized off that bolt. Maybe you should have put some coating or paint on it. I like those Simpson strong tie screws for their brackets. My deck was a 12 feet span and I used 2x10s. It technically could have been 2x8s. I have the book "Decks for Dummies" that had the tables in it. You have to be careful that when you are tight fitting all the joists, it doesn't push the end beam out.
I think the ledger needed to be 1 in from the seal. Door threshold probably sticks out. Unless it doesn't stick out past the ledger and you have room for the decking to still sit on the ledger
Hey Studpack! Tickled to see the next video drop and the sweet-looking deck going up!! The "lesson" at the end was absolutely amazing! I'll echo what many others have already said: That lesson ought to be shown in a high school math class to show some practical use of algebra. WELL DONE PAUL - and crew! WELL FREAKIN' DONE!!!
Great job! For the beam, I think I would've tried to span three posts with one 2x12, then do the same from the other side, so they lap in the middle, then cap it off with two short 2x12s spanning two posts on each end, one inside one outside.
I really love how you guys highlight the role of math in construction. And the bit about the water that got into the wall is a valuable lesson. There's a saying in architecture which is "everything leaks." Obviously you should design things not to leak, but when water inevitably does make its way in, it needs a way out, and that is just as important a design element as how you're going to try to keep the water out in the first place.
I would highly recommend using something like a Simpson Titen HD concrete anchor bolt, as opposed to the wedge anchors for the post base brackets. The entire length of the fastener grips the concrete, as opposed to just that little collar on the wedge anchor, and you’ll never have to cut the end down because it pulled up too far. I’ve used a lot of both, and I’ve had many of those wedges lose grip, but never had a Simpson bolt loosen up.
NOTZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ TO WORRY Paul....I did the same thing two weeks ago on a deck marking on the wrong side of the level....at least you caught it before the cutting....I wasn't so lucky...gettin old. 🙂🙂
Awesome video guys, love the use of algebra to calculate the dimensions and number of joists. Carpentry is one of the trades that really uses math, both geometry and algebra come into play so thanks for showing that so clearly. That is one great build!
Great work Guy's. i have been binge watching for the last couple of days and it's been great. Paul i must say your hosting is fantastic and all with enthusiasm. a great a watch. and you have given me some valuable ideas.
Absolutely love your work! You guys are awesome. There is only one thing I hate……….. and that is when your videos come to a end! Love watching your amazing content.
My thoughts exactly. My favorite part of TOH was always when they would let Tom Silva break down the thinking that goes into carpentry. Paul is quite possibly an even better teacher than Tom, which is saying a lot!
I really enjoy your videos working together with your son. My father passed away in June and we used to do many projects together. We added 1000 SQ ft to an old farm house he inherited that I lived in. We spent over a year rebuilding an airplane together that ended up becoming the demise of our relationship. I'm sad that he is now gone and that I only have memories now. Good work and I hope your project turns out amazing!
Another excellent vid boys ! I shutter to think how much time you really spent on that math lesson behind the scenes, but I love it. Pablo, you made your engineer brothers proud! You guys are cooking now, and cool weather is coming....but that brings rain, so let's get it dried in.
I love your content, you have a great balance between not dragging info out and not being too quick on explanations. Hopefully you're open to some tips as well. I'm a seasoned framer, and watching you wrestle with running the ledger to the chalk line had me wanting to reach out and mention that with treated lumber I learned to chalk lines and rip lumber straight on critical members and it'll reduce stress on the board itself since it's not being manipulated into place
Paul, all those years ago when you were learning the tricks and pro tips.... would you have ever thought in your wildest dreams, that you would be teaching thousands and maybe millions (some whom haven't subscribed) all "your" tips and tricks!?? Fantastic job sir!
Might just be basic algebra, but if anyone ever wanted a practical application of "What am I ever gonna use this math for, it's boring!," this is a prime example. AND Paul demonstrated WHY getting the math correct is so important. One measurement off, even a little, and the end result could be the difference between "Amateur DIY" attempt, and "Professional Installation." | And Paul breaking down the "temporary" vs "permanent" steps in this process are hyper critical, I hope everyone paid close attention, this was a master class in pre-preparation, to ensure the work is efficient and correct once the installation actually begins. Take your time, sort out the details, try to foresee everything you possibly can and account for it.... THEN install. They even caught the need for the ZIP tape before they got too far, DESPITE missing it initially. But they're always thinking while they're installing, caught it, and applied the tape while they were still able to do it clean and efficiently, no having to undo anything to correct it later. | This couldn't have been done any better. This may be DIY, but Paul, Rad, and Jordan all are showing that DIY doesn't mean "unprofessional." Anyone can do professional work, if they take the time, figure out what they DON'T know, research and learn it so they DO know, and apply any miscalculations going forward. Even professionals make mistakes. The difference between "amateur" and "professional" is discipline. Amateurs just live with their errors, because "it looks okay." Professionals correct their errors, because "I need this to perfect as I can get it." Paul is not just disciplined, he's paranoid about getting everything as perfect as possible, and he overthinks everything he can, multiple times, to make sure he's got it "just right" - and he gives you the WHY of it all, so you know why he thought of something one way vs another. Jordan has been learning that and has been applying it in multiple areas along this process, you see the mental processing rubbing off on him - and that's how you teach best practices. THIS is how you do good work, I hope everyone has been actually absorbing the process and information, not just enjoying the videos, this is just as much instructional as it is entertainment. Excellent job, gentlemen! 👍
Nice! When my Wife and I built our house we had to hang ledger boards like that. No way between us we could hold up and screw those boards. So I took a couple of old ratchet straps and nailed them to the sheathing (through a stud) Above the final position of the ledger. The straps hung down in a loop that lifted the board. We pulled the long end through the ratchet until it was close then used the ratchet function to do the final few inches if lift till perfectly held in place and nailed off the ledger. The ratchets were prised off the wall and the strap that went behind the ledger was simply cut off top and bottom of the ledger and left in place. The remaining strap could then be re-used.
Mate, I rarely have time to watch full lenght utube video's.... but I don't miss a minute of the stud pack. Great to see how you do it in the states. 🤔😎🇦🇺👌 .love the double joists on the end.. only way to go.
I would recommend soaking the end cuts of the deck posts with preservative since you've exposed untreated wood with your end cuts, especially since they are at ground level.
I was going to mention the same thing, I assumed that when you pulled them down to cut them to length you would end treat, right now they are going to wick water if any gets close
Oh shoot. I left a comment before I saw your math explanation. 😵💫🤦♀️😳. Headache to me. Easy peasy for you. I’m amazed and super appreciative of your math skills. Whew.
Very cool deck build and I was wondering why you didn't allow the deck to a slight slope to allow water to drain, but after your explanation of adding a drainage system, I am very curious to see the drainage built. I thought it was a good call to add zip tape to the top of the ledger.
I am looking forward to the drainage system too. I have something similar as a temporary solution for a small roof leak I have now In my attic I made a temp catch made from 6mill plastic to a sort of shower pan in my attic, then a drain tube down to a 20 gallon container. In that I have a smart float and a sump pump. I did this because I didn't want ugly tarp on the outside of my roof till I can afford to rip off and replace that roof. I have 2 part smart alarm ( 1 in the tub and a wireless hockey puck on the floor), camera and voice control on sump because I like to sleep and not have to worry about it. If the float fails, I get an alarm on my watch. If both fail, I have a camera that I can see from where I spend 75% of my time, and can activate pump via voice. To even patch the roof costs $1,000 & I can't go up there myself. My whole temp solution costs approx. $100.
Great job! Looks awesome! So glad to see the level of perfection you guys take in all the small details that most people overlook. Keep up the great work!
Another excellent video. I am very interested in seeing how the deck drains are going to work and why there is no slope required. I guess I will have to wait and see. Thanks.
Hey Paul, just a thought, but next time you need to pull layout. Put an 8 penny in to hook your tape to. Probably should also pull a sting line to the outside board to make sure the outside of the deck is straight. Great math explanation Looking great
A couple years ago I said in a comment that Paul could have been a teacher. I will now modify my comment to say that he IS a teacher. This is GREAT content!
Paul is the star of the show❤ my brother, You're the man . I've been following for a while and all I can say it's im proud of all of you. You guys have come a long way and Paul's knowledge is spot on. 👌
you should add a water proof tape to the tops of the wood and a block at every screw point for the ledger, that way it holds the ledger off the house enough to prevent water and dust, dirt and debris from building up and eventually rotting out the tops of the wood and not damage the siding behind where the ledger goes.
Love the program !! You guys need to check out the 20 gallon Stealth Air Compressor (Tractor Supply on sale)... it's a game changer and super quiet in comparison to the current rig you're running. Keep up the good work.
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It just has to be said again, what a great host Paul is and that it's unbelievable this channel is 3 guys doing it all, and it feels like watching a professionally produced home building/remodeling show. Incredible work by the crew.
Paul is the best!
I am so impressed with your awesome work. I feel like I am getting a new building too!😜
Agree 100%
I couldn't get the amount of info from some of the most accredited home improvement shows on cable than I do here at stud pack
He found his calling
As a math nerd, thank you for pointing out that part. Too many people skip over it and think, "Well there is a calculator out there for it so why bother." The problem with that idea isyou still need to understand what you are building to know what to put into the calculator. I have seen enough people notching edgers around decks because they didn't take them into account in the planning. Understanding the math and what you are building go hand and hand so those mistakes don't get made. Keep up the great work.
i hate math... cept trig.. cuz ballistics☠😜🤘💀
Love it. Do I need to do any math for my work? Not really, we can use Excel (or any other formula). Got a result during review that can lead to a problem? I do notebook math.
Almost every other day, I'm doing algebra and basic statistics.
I gotta ask- What are "edgers"?
I'm a former high school math teacher, and I'm super proud of you guys for showing all that math! ❤
What was the name of that math problem it's been awhile since I've done it, and feel like doing some of theses
@@dragondzoro1169you mean algebra?
@@dragondzoro1169 The math problem was how much joists 16" on center can I put in
Watch notes:
Welcome back, Rad!
Jordan, you are such a goof with the wire . . . ;)
No matter how many times you do it, I love the screw-block-lever trick. So slick.
Teaching and learning as you go; so good.
Ground level shot of the grinder on the bolt is so good. I think I watched it five times.
Hello neighbor!
"I marked it on the bottom of the level." Yeah, I would have figured out I made that mistake AFTER I cut the posts. 😅
Cutting those posts in place is pretty ballsy. Kudos for pulling it off.
Good call on the Zip-Tape on the top of the ledger.
I was a little surprised you didn't set up the scaffolding earlier. If you set it up on the wheels, I would think that would be easy.
That positive placement gun is wicked good.
Structural screws for the ledger into studs I assume?
Every student ever learning algebra: When are we ever going to use this?
Paul: Anytime you need to build something!
Keep crushing it, guys! This is going to be one of the most well-documented builds in history. 😁
LOVED the math lesson! Really, this stud pack video should be shown in some classes because often the question is ' at what point am I ever gonna use this'. Well... one day you might surprise yourself and feel confident enough to build a house.
I used to think that back in high school. I mean I HATED math! As an adult I have found myself using trigonometry (which I never even made it to in school) to calculate where a tree would fall that I was cutting down in my front yard, algebra almost every time I build something onto an existing structure and fractions (which I hated THE most) nearly every single day! I wish I'd taken school more seriously back then because sometimes I know there is a quicker/better way to figure out a problem I just don't have the knowledge of more nuanced formulas that would be better suited for the work I'm doing at the time.
I grew up waiting for Pewdiepie(and others) videos to come out, now I wait for studpack😎. Glad i found a channel that gives the same feels i got years ago
You look a little old for the pewdiepie era right? I didn’t hear about him till I was like 25.
@Titantitan001 there's dudes at my high-school that are like 17 but look 35 istg
@@Titantitan001 Thats Mads Mikkelsen haha
Same!!! It’s crazy how times change!!!
Same here
Something I’ve noticed from watching you guys, something you guys might want to look into is getting a bigger compressor. Even getting a 30 gallon will make a huge difference. You’ll have less fully unseated nails to nail in. You guys are awesome, Paul reminds me of my dad can build anything.
And you can run multiple hoses on it.
also a miter saw stand
I've been saying that since day 1. Plus, bigger diameter hoses will help.
Your channel is the best. Thanks for not “dumbing” down. I like to long videos with a beginning, a middle, and an end that encourages leaves me ready for the next installment.
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I'm the guy that uses SOLIDWORKS to model this kind of stuff... then I can consider the end result and it'll feed back into the design. If I change the thickness of the ledger, the whole design is automatically adjusted.
Very useful to understand algebra! Well done, Paul!
I'm a lead electronics engineer who likes to tinker in building (I'm totally an amateur).
Paul, you have an engineering mind, but also have the practical attitude. Love it!
@RandyLott these guys are incredible at what they do and it's easy to sense they're probably even better people outside of their work, like many others I love the stud pack!! Ok anyway you said you use (SOLIDWORKS)...is this an app for designing structures etc and is it easy to use cause I have some projects I could use an app like this on but so illiterate with technology lol. Just basically asking for your opinion I guess 🤷 🤦👊
As a retired professor and DIY home builder; I SALUTE you guys!!! Good Job!!
It never gets old watching Stud Pack’s high quality, attention to detail work!! Keep it up guys!!!
I was so focused on your video that my hairdresser had to yell at me that it was my turn hahaha. I love watching your videos. Thank you for all the hard work y’all do. I appreciate you guys. Be safe and god bless. ❤
Calling all math teachers….take this example to share with kids whenever they say, “we will never need this in life”. Love these guys and videos!!!
Amazing channel. Paul is passing his experience and knowledge down to his son, whom he dearly loves and is so proud of. His son has become a great student of what his dad is teaching. He is respectful, and is starting to acquire some great skills of his own and often is a step ahead of his dad! His editing skills are amazing. What a testament to a great dad and son and a great family!
One thing I'd recommend is putting the large bolt AND a Tapcon or other fastener in the other holes. Believe it or not, as the wood moves and wants to twist it can spin that bracket. Two fasteners prevent the wood from twisting the bracket
Wait until this POS deck collapses, 3 1/2 in screws to attach it to the building. What a bunch morons, hope the inspector knocks their d i c k s in the dirt.
@h2s142 these clowns are a bunch of hacks, just throw it together with any free stuff they can beg for.
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Kinda late for that now. ☹️
@@AKJammer1 for anyone else watching! Haha
Great video! Thank you. Only suggestion would be to treat the cut ends of pressure treated lumber. When you cut a piece of pressure-treated lumber, the now untreated ends need to be properly treated.
@robertswaine6096 It would have taken them 2 minutes to treat the ends and there would be no question of any future wood rot. Cutting pressure treated wood without applying wood preservative is not best practice, IMHO.
That was great to watch. I don’t think you could put together a better trio of partners than the three of you. These videos are a special gift to all of us, and I’ll bet there are a lot of people watching that will do a much better job on whatever they’re building because of what they learned here. Thanks for sharing this. It was a great build.
I just re-watched your “installing two pocket doors” video from 2 years ago earlier this afternoon. (I’m putting one in.) Can’t believe how much Paul has changed in these videos, but the content is just as good then as it is now. This is such a great series.
The flashing for the ledger board is a critical seal point. I would have used at a very minimum a coated metal flashing approved for P.T. contact. Copper would have been the way to go. Doesn't take much to puncture that tape. I would also install some Simpson DTT2Z Deck Tension Ties with the Zmax finish. These would get fastened on the exterior deck joists and also on the interior floor joists with a threaded rod tying them together. Most building codes require them after many deck collapses involving deaths.I was that kid who sat in the last row not paying attention. That's why I missed the part at the end where you showed the fasteners in my rant lol .
Hope you are planning on using flashing/butyl tape on the top of the joists/beams to protect them from the elements. The tape does come in various widths and is well worth the time and expense to preserve the wood structure.
When I rebuilt my deck a few years back, I went with a 16 gauge powder coated steel structure, 4" steel posts, and a solid surface textured deck. I was able to get the steel at about the same price as treated lumber for the framing. I am very pleased with the results and it has done well with the PNW weather in the Seattle area.
REALLY ENJOY WATCHING YOUR SHOW! It is very entertaining and informative.
great video. paul at his finest and in true biathlete fashion after a ton of building in the sun, he went on to explain the spacing algebraically. at that point both my sons would have walked away shaking their heads😊. who needs hollywood writers when you have studpack!
Its good to see Rad back!
Why am I not surprised that Rad has a boat? LOL. That must make for some fun outings.
I don't like how many cracks were in that one post.
Those concealed joist hangers are nice. I could use some of those for some projects.
I was wondering why you weren't using the scaffolding. LOL.
Nailing in the joists before adding the hangers is actually a good idea. I like that!
I highly recommend getting a rain barrel with a filter to catch water from the gutter. You can then store up water to use for watering the yard if there is no rain for awhile. Unless there are any city ordinances against that. But if you can safe up some water to use and safe on water bill, all the better.
For the ceiling material under the deck I suggest painting it sky blue to see if it actually deters wasps/hornets. You'll want something that can be pressure-washed though. Or something that resists building up pollen or algae.
Nice fancy cursive x. LOL.
I think I got a little lost on the math but I have terrible memory. LOL.
A stagger/overlap assembley of rim was what I was taught. Just stronger and stable. Your work is way strong enough guys. True StudPak fashion of overbuilt ya know. Great video men!
Maybe that would require too long of a board.
Love these longer format videos. You guys are killing it!
Hey Stud Pack, in Canada, due to the weather systems we have, I always recommend to frame your deck one full step down from the door. That way, with rain and snow, you have less chances of having water infiltration and rot around the base of the door. I have lowered many decks due to rot because the door was flush or just slightly lower than the door. It helps against splash from rain and snow build up in the winter. Other than that, no complaints on the work you guys do. Keep up the good work
Been watching and lurking for years. You guys just keep getting better. I loved the math lesson and the little details on available deck ledger hanger options. So thorough. Jordan, you do a pro job editing and your dad was absolutely cut out to be a build show host. Rads the face man. Great team.
This is about the only channel that seems to bother teaching details which are the bits that elude me, thank you very much!
Wow, thanks!
Keep up the awesome work! Always looking forward to our weekly Studpack fix! Addicting content for sure!
I love a nicely seasoned wok.
I have seen a lot of builders over the years, and it's clear to me that you're a top-tier builder. I appreciate that you know how to do math and that you also think about lots of the little details in building that make the difference between a structure just being OK and a structure holding up for decades without shifting or rotting.
I built a 2-story porch structure last summer, and I spent a lot of time with my level making sure that every piece was square and plumb along the way as I moved upward.
One thing hat I learned is that dimensional lumber has a lot of surface irregularities, and you have to be really careful how you cut your pieces sometimes to do your best to ensure that everything is square. Sometimes, if there are knots in your wood or if the wood is even a little bowed or twisted, the outer edges don't have a consistent thickness. When you use a speed square as a cutting guide, sometimes that results in cuts that are not perpendicular to the centerline of your joists or posts or beams. I've learned that if you line up your speed square on the edge and if it rocks a bit then chances are that it's not functioning as a perfectly perpendicular cut guide. I noticed that your 6x6 cuts with your circular saw didn't line up perfectly. In this case, it was probably fine, but sometimes it can result in faces that aren't square.
When bumps are really bad, I've even planed them down a bit with hand planes to get my surfaces square. If there's a bump on one side but not the other, you can sometimes just put your speed square on the opposite edge to give you a square cut guide.
One other thing that I would do if I were building this deck would be to use a wood sealer + stain on my wood before putting it up. I personally think that sealing end grain can reduce the amount of moisture that the ends of your wood can suck up, which can reduce warping. I also seal all the faces too. I think it's easier to do that after you cut your pieces but before you put them together. You may be putting fascia over everything, and maybe that will protect your wood from moisture, but I'd personally spend a little extra time using a combination wood sealer and stain (the pigments in the stain reduce UV damage) before assembly. I think it is helpful even with pressure treated wood. I use Seal-Once marine wood sealer, and I've found that even treated southern yellow pine will absorb it. When you seal wood with that stuff and sprinkle water on it, the water will bead a little bit like water on glass.
Having said that, I live in Chicago where it snows, and in the winter, snow can pile up and sit against wood for a month. Even if you have your posts on elevated standoffs, snow piled up around the post can lead to water soaking up into the wood. So we have to be even more careful with moisture management in our climate than you guys down south.
Paul's the dad everyone wishes they could build a deck with 😅 And that alegbra 1 lesson is what I'm gonna use to teach my kids math someday. Wish it had been taught like that!
Instead of just topping off your 6x6 post, you could have cut a notch for your 2x12 stringers to sit in, and bolted it together. Would have been way stronger, and looked better too.
just speechless, the way you guys make progress the more interested and informative it gets. love the way you guys are rocking. God bless you guys. I am learning a lot from each single moment of your videos.
Thanks Stud Pack Crew for all the wonderful details
Thanks for the math class. I hated math in grade school. Mostly it was "remainders" that tripped me up, just like you saying "we don't want .34... of a joist space". When I got to college I loved math because it was prerequisite to a lot of programming courses and it was applied math. Later in life after I had some mini strokes, I relied on math to build back my brain function with daily quizzes and math puzzles. I have an Alexa in every room of my home & I could ask it to solve my math problems, but I still enjoy doing my own math @ 63. Please make these videos longer, we love you guys.
I really want to thank Paul for explaining the math in a relatable context! I've been trying really hard to learn math and this has really helped me!
Glad Rad is back but not as glad as I bet you guys are! xD
Ha-ha, very impressive details... process-process-process ... Plumb, Flashing, measuring! Oh yeah, the spicy math was excellent!
Oh man... Too Bad you're not in Coastal NC, I'd love to have you build our dream retirement home at the ICW in Beaufort, NC.
Cheers, Eric
I decided to stop mindlessly scrolling on TH-cam. But I still check everyday for the next Stud Pack video! I even got to brush-up on some algebra with today’s video 😂
Thanks for putting out informative and entertaining content! I’m a Stud Pack Parishioner for life! ✊
Ring the bell then you don’t have to.
I have watched you guys for about a year and enjoy your content. What earned my subscription is your real world application of algebra! That was an awesome explanation of how you calculated the amount of joist needed. You made pretty much all Math teachers proud across the country, not just your Math teacher.
Another enjoyable episode. I had a new (large) deck built last year and the builder taped every surface that faced the top (except the handrails of course). That included the tops of the joists before the deck boards were laid. It’s extra protection from water. It was like zip tape but I don’t know what kind it was. Definitely durable. Are you going to tape the tops of you deck joists? It would be a good thing to do for very little cost and effort. My deck is 16x14 and 13 feet off the ground. It won’t get ground moisture but for sure rain and any water not caught by the gutter. Take care guys. Be safe and be proud of the work you’re doing!
That maths was really well explained. I sort of knew what was needed, in my head; but to see it written down, and demonstrated so well, with the finished structure; really helped it make sense.
Another fantastic video.
Thanks guys! 👊🏼
I love that you showed the math for this. This is a great example of applying algebra in the real world. Awesome job. This video series is going to be watched by many over and over again with all these details. Keep up the great work!
I am so impressed with your knowledge and ability. You have excellent helpers and I know your son will be forever grateful for all your help. Keep up the great work. I look forward to each segment. BTW, I also live in Texas.
Very nice execution in building the deck. Preparation means everything to keep from making errors or at least minimizing them. This was simple in scope but a bit involved in fabricating. But, you guys knew what you needed to do and had your measurements in hand...and the numbers all worked out. I'm definitely looking forward to the second part of the deck/porch going up to the roof line. This is an epic garage! Welcome back, Rad!😎💪
You ground off the galvanized off that bolt. Maybe you should have put some coating or paint on it. I like those Simpson strong tie screws for their brackets. My deck was a 12 feet span and I used 2x10s. It technically could have been 2x8s. I have the book "Decks for Dummies" that had the tables in it. You have to be careful that when you are tight fitting all the joists, it doesn't push the end beam out.
I think the ledger needed to be 1 in from the seal. Door threshold probably sticks out. Unless it doesn't stick out past the ledger and you have room for the decking to still sit on the ledger
Hey Studpack! Tickled to see the next video drop and the sweet-looking deck going up!!
The "lesson" at the end was absolutely amazing! I'll echo what many others have already said: That lesson ought to be shown in a high school math class to show some practical use of algebra. WELL DONE PAUL - and crew! WELL FREAKIN' DONE!!!
Great job! For the beam, I think I would've tried to span three posts with one 2x12, then do the same from the other side, so they lap in the middle, then cap it off with two short 2x12s spanning two posts on each end, one inside one outside.
I als9 wondered why they didn't laminate the beams. Otherwise I love it.
How long would those boards be?
Excellent narrative throughout the video!! Paul, Paul, Paul…..!
Talk about "Stacking the Deck" LOL You have one King, one Jack and a Joker ... :) Great job guys! Keep them videos coming!
Love the Algebra lesson! PEMDAS at work in its finest!!! Love Paul the math teacher!!!❤
I really love how you guys highlight the role of math in construction. And the bit about the water that got into the wall is a valuable lesson. There's a saying in architecture which is "everything leaks." Obviously you should design things not to leak, but when water inevitably does make its way in, it needs a way out, and that is just as important a design element as how you're going to try to keep the water out in the first place.
I love the way you explained the math. Reminds me of my high-school teacher. Love it gentlemen 👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I would highly recommend using something like a Simpson Titen HD concrete anchor bolt, as opposed to the wedge anchors for the post base brackets. The entire length of the fastener grips the concrete, as opposed to just that little collar on the wedge anchor, and you’ll never have to cut the end down because it pulled up too far. I’ve used a lot of both, and I’ve had many of those wedges lose grip, but never had a Simpson bolt loosen up.
NOTZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ TO WORRY Paul....I did the same thing two weeks ago on a deck marking on the wrong side of the level....at least you caught it before the cutting....I wasn't so lucky...gettin old. 🙂🙂
Awesome video guys, love the use of algebra to calculate the dimensions and number of joists. Carpentry is one of the trades that really uses math, both geometry and algebra come into play so thanks for showing that so clearly. That is one great build!
The math lesson was my favorite part of this video! Thank you Paul.
Great work Guy's. i have been binge watching for the last couple of days and it's been great. Paul i must say your hosting is fantastic and all with enthusiasm. a great a watch. and you have given me some valuable ideas.
Absolutely love your work! You guys are awesome. There is only one thing I hate……….. and that is when your videos come to a end! Love watching your amazing content.
The math section was the best part! The kind of insight into the planning process before building is really helpful to know.
My thoughts exactly. My favorite part of TOH was always when they would let Tom Silva break down the thinking that goes into carpentry. Paul is quite possibly an even better teacher than Tom, which is saying a lot!
I really enjoy your videos working together with your son. My father passed away in June and we used to do many projects together. We added 1000 SQ ft to an old farm house he inherited that I lived in. We spent over a year rebuilding an airplane together that ended up becoming the demise of our relationship. I'm sad that he is now gone and that I only have memories now. Good work and I hope your project turns out amazing!
Another excellent vid boys ! I shutter to think how much time you really spent on that math lesson behind the scenes, but I love it. Pablo, you made your engineer brothers proud! You guys are cooking now, and cool weather is coming....but that brings rain, so let's get it dried in.
I love your content, you have a great balance between not dragging info out and not being too quick on explanations. Hopefully you're open to some tips as well. I'm a seasoned framer, and watching you wrestle with running the ledger to the chalk line had me wanting to reach out and mention that with treated lumber I learned to chalk lines and rip lumber straight on critical members and it'll reduce stress on the board itself since it's not being manipulated into place
Paul, all those years ago when you were learning the tricks and pro tips.... would you have ever thought in your wildest dreams, that you would be teaching thousands and maybe millions (some whom haven't subscribed) all "your" tips and tricks!?? Fantastic job sir!
Just awesome. Great planning, great craftsmanship. That palm nailer continues to look very interesting!
SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR PROCESS!!! We’re about to DIY a back porch addition as well-and SO APPRECIATE ALL THE INFO!!!!
Might just be basic algebra, but if anyone ever wanted a practical application of "What am I ever gonna use this math for, it's boring!," this is a prime example. AND Paul demonstrated WHY getting the math correct is so important. One measurement off, even a little, and the end result could be the difference between "Amateur DIY" attempt, and "Professional Installation."
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And Paul breaking down the "temporary" vs "permanent" steps in this process are hyper critical, I hope everyone paid close attention, this was a master class in pre-preparation, to ensure the work is efficient and correct once the installation actually begins. Take your time, sort out the details, try to foresee everything you possibly can and account for it.... THEN install. They even caught the need for the ZIP tape before they got too far, DESPITE missing it initially. But they're always thinking while they're installing, caught it, and applied the tape while they were still able to do it clean and efficiently, no having to undo anything to correct it later.
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This couldn't have been done any better. This may be DIY, but Paul, Rad, and Jordan all are showing that DIY doesn't mean "unprofessional." Anyone can do professional work, if they take the time, figure out what they DON'T know, research and learn it so they DO know, and apply any miscalculations going forward. Even professionals make mistakes. The difference between "amateur" and "professional" is discipline. Amateurs just live with their errors, because "it looks okay." Professionals correct their errors, because "I need this to perfect as I can get it." Paul is not just disciplined, he's paranoid about getting everything as perfect as possible, and he overthinks everything he can, multiple times, to make sure he's got it "just right" - and he gives you the WHY of it all, so you know why he thought of something one way vs another. Jordan has been learning that and has been applying it in multiple areas along this process, you see the mental processing rubbing off on him - and that's how you teach best practices. THIS is how you do good work, I hope everyone has been actually absorbing the process and information, not just enjoying the videos, this is just as much instructional as it is entertainment. Excellent job, gentlemen! 👍
You folks are a great example of what intelligence, experience, ingenuity and determination to do the hard work can do.
Nice! When my Wife and I built our house we had to hang ledger boards like that. No way between us we could hold up and screw those boards. So I took a couple of old ratchet straps and nailed them to the sheathing (through a stud) Above the final position of the ledger. The straps hung down in a loop that lifted the board. We pulled the long end through the ratchet until it was close then used the ratchet function to do the final few inches if lift till perfectly held in place and nailed off the ledger. The ratchets were prised off the wall and the strap that went behind the ledger was simply cut off top and bottom of the ledger and left in place. The remaining strap could then be re-used.
I just love that we can follow along on this build. Thank you! Keep up the good work.
The honesty of the story is very amazing! Love you guys for that!!!
The math instruction shows how important it is to learn and apply mathematics. Many people do not realize how skilled tradesmen are.
Mate, I rarely have time to watch full lenght utube video's.... but I don't miss a minute of the stud pack. Great to see how you do it in the states. 🤔😎🇦🇺👌 .love the double joists on the end.. only way to go.
Great! I love how we still say threashold, even though there is no longer any threashed staw for it to hold in.
I would recommend soaking the end cuts of the deck posts with preservative since you've exposed untreated wood with your end cuts, especially since they are at ground level.
100% pressure treated isn’t waterproof.
I was going to mention the same thing, I assumed that when you pulled them down to cut them to length you would end treat, right now they are going to wick water if any gets close
I’ve been fitting decks here for over 25 years and have always used end sealer on all my cuts on pressure treated.
Oh shoot. I left a comment before I saw your math explanation. 😵💫🤦♀️😳. Headache to me. Easy peasy for you. I’m amazed and super appreciative of your math skills. Whew.
These videos are my favorite and I look forward to each one!
When you cut pressure treated lumber, be sure to seal it (some product like Cut & Seal). Especially end grain...
Guys great way to connect a math problem with the application and really. Keep them coming it earned my subscription!
Love the math at the end! It was like the frosting on the cake!! Thank You again..
Boys are lucky to have such an awesome and knowledgeable father. I wish all boys had such an upbringing. Cheers 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Very cool deck build and I was wondering why you didn't allow the deck to a slight slope to allow water to drain, but after your explanation of adding a drainage system, I am very curious to see the drainage built. I thought it was a good call to add zip tape to the top of the ledger.
I am looking forward to the drainage system too. I have something similar as a temporary solution for a small roof leak I have now In my attic I made a temp catch made from 6mill plastic to a sort of shower pan in my attic, then a drain tube down to a 20 gallon container. In that I have a smart float and a sump pump. I did this because I didn't want ugly tarp on the outside of my roof till I can afford to rip off and replace that roof. I have 2 part smart alarm ( 1 in the tub and a wireless hockey puck on the floor), camera and voice control on sump because I like to sleep and not have to worry about it. If the float fails, I get an alarm on my watch. If both fail, I have a camera that I can see from where I spend 75% of my time, and can activate pump via voice. To even patch the roof costs $1,000 & I can't go up there myself. My whole temp solution costs approx. $100.
Zip tape the top of your rim boards to keep water out 🇺🇸👊🏼🪚🔨
You guys are awesome. Love the build and the information you offer step by step. Even the trouble you might find. 👍👍
That was the best one yet! Thanks guys! Glad it's not 100+. Wait until after Halloween, then it'll cool off. Welcome to TX! Congrats guys!
I love that you include high school math. I, because of illness, never learned it. I’m now 52 and I’m learning it now. Thank you!
Great job. Ain’t never seen Bob Villa do any math. Much better host. Keep it up.
Love you guys, I literally don’t know what to do with my life while I wait for the next episode 😅
That's easy, follow along and build your own house!
Great job! Looks awesome! So glad to see the level of perfection you guys take in all the small details that most people overlook. Keep up the great work!
OMG, what a fantastic video! Wow. The math lesson was the bomb.
Another excellent video. I am very interested in seeing how the deck drains are going to work and why there is no slope required. I guess I will have to wait and see. Thanks.
Paul, thank you for showing a practical use for algebra. For many years I've wondered why I had to suffer through algebra courses.
I love your videos. It's simple to understand. I wish we knew what day you are on.
Hey Paul, just a thought, but next time you need to pull layout. Put an 8 penny in to hook your tape to. Probably should also pull a sting line to the outside board to make sure the outside of the deck is straight. Great math explanation Looking great
Nicely done. Images of old Sunset Magazines and Popular Mechanics issues from my 1950s childhood are flashing through my noggin.
A couple years ago I said in a comment that Paul could have been a teacher. I will now modify my comment to say that he IS a teacher. This is GREAT content!
Paul is the star of the show❤ my brother, You're the man .
I've been following for a while and all I can say it's im proud of all of you. You guys have come a long way and Paul's knowledge is spot on. 👌
Love Love Love the math lesson!! You guys are amazing! 🤯👏👏👍
Where's the neighbors dog?! He's become an honorary channel mascot 🤣
you should add a water proof tape to the tops of the wood and a block at every screw point for the ledger, that way it holds the ledger off the house enough to prevent water and dust, dirt and debris from building up and eventually rotting out the tops of the wood and not damage the siding behind where the ledger goes.
Love the program !! You guys need to check out the 20 gallon Stealth Air Compressor (Tractor Supply on sale)... it's a game changer and super quiet in comparison to the current rig you're running. Keep up the good work.