Probably the best th-cam.com/users/postUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU on building a shed is hardly found ever . And Ryan takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.
These vids are about as real you can get. They don’t skip steps. This is tried and true. Brings back 30 yrs ago when I first saw this process. Keep up the good work guys You need to up that pump hose size huh.
So awesome. This is exactly how I learned to layout a stemwall but we didn’t haven’t the laser with tone so we used an optical. I remember coming onto a new crew shortly after moving to Cali and they were completely lost on this technique so they were taking 2-3 days just to layout a foundation using torpedoes, batter boards and a string. I took the foreman’s tape, cut it off at 24 inches, used a pair of Zip ties to hold it to a 2ft level and pulled my transit from the trunk of my car and we proceeded to find the low point, marked it all out after measuring the diagonals and runs from the lowest corner, then I had them set the foundation stakes 8 inches outside the corners so we could pull line, spray the dig lines for the 24” bucket. We had the trenches dug and corner pins in before lunch! I got a 2$/hr raise out of that! And I got to sit on my cooler looking through the transit for all of our builds after that! Good on y’all and keep up the good work!
Loving the videos I do the very same thing in Dublin Ireland and its mutch of the same just more and deeper but thanks for taking the time to share this with us all 🧱👷♂️⚒👍
Did you do another video to show how you establish the initial starting point for the first corner and establish the second point for setting up your 90 degrees?
In my experience on the commercial side of things a set of Legs for your laser level is worth it and much more stable than having it sit on something, just a thought! Love your videos
Been in the commercial side of construction for 30 + years. This is a simple way to lay out a foundation that I've used for years. Awesome to still see old school work.
Exactly what I was looking for at 2:40. I reckoned 2 tapes was the way to go, but I was thinking about the right angle, not the hypotenuse. Seems so obvious now!
Soil Probe for ground bearing check... if the point sinks... then so will your house! ;) www.homedepot.com/p/Nupla-Soil-Probe-with-5-ft-Classic-Fiberglass-Handle-and-Metal-Tip-69403/203153095
Great videos. Question. You mention "when J-bars are tied in from the steel in the footer". Where can I learn about what this means? Do you have a video on installing the rebar for the footer?
At 3:30 regarding your reference stakes, isn't that really what the precisely-located nails on the batter boards do? I do like my stakes a bit further back and well out of the way of the machinery.
It seems weird. Here in Illinois we did the grade to the bottom of the footing the whole thing. Then stone with 3/4 stone and drain tile usually the outside. Now we do radon vents inside the pad it makes it easier if there are columns in the middle
I want to build my own home. No construction experience, I went to college to be a teacher. I was interested in learning to prep the foundation for a rancher or cape cod home. Are there home construction trade schools for older adults?
Hey mate love your videos. Quick question. Why not just measure 3 feet further for the reference pins the first time. Instead of resetting 3 feet off? You could still draw 3 feet outside on your plans and use Pythagorean’s T to do the same?
Thanks... and yes that would work great as long as you don’t get confused somewhere in the process and forget to add the 3 ft on one of the lines! 👍 smart
When you pull the tape measure off the string line to make the footer 2’ wide. How do you know you’re pulling off square. Or does it not really matter?
We just drove pieces of rebar into the inside of the trench and shot the top of the rebar with the transit, then we would pull string from one piece to the other and tighten string and drive rebar to string,
Hey everyone! He told me in an earlier comment that he uses Chief Architect Home Designer Pro. We actually bought it last month and I've been learning how to use it. So far, I love it! Almost have our whole cabin designed.
sir correct me if im wrong. so your laser was set at 12" above grade,at your lowest point you got 16" so your lowest point was 4"below the top of the footing, the 12" inches that your laser is set at plus the 4" from you low point is 16" to reach the 12" footing below grade you would need to add 8" more for a total of 24". wich is what you adjusted your marker to plus 8" Right?
İ need to lift one corner of the house then put some support underneath the footing. My question is, after lifting up the house, how am l supposed to fill the gap between footing and soil? Or it should be ok just the way it is? Can you guys gimme some ideas please thank you.
Plot twist when he said “ looks good nothing wrong with that he was actually just trying to keep ur mood up 😂😅 jk amazing to have a dad like urs great work and very helpful video. As a minority apprentice carpenter I want to be the best in my field. Thanks for this very helpful
Mr. Perkins, between 5:09 and 5:19 you mention two depths. One 8" below and the other 12" below bottom. Are these code depth, or where do those depths come from? Is that bottom, top of middle of footer? I'm a laying my own foundation in FL. Thanks in advance
How does 8 inches from the ouside and 16 from the inside center the wall over the 2 foot footing? 2x6 thickness + 1/2 drywall + 1/2 sheathing is only 6.5 inches. Shouldn't it be 8 or am I missing something?
Awesome bud . You do great job of making something complicated look simple. Essentially you drove the rebar into proper height to level the footing . Any benefit using that method over Using grade pegs ?
Often wondered. If someone wanted a block foundation that is exactly 25’x60’ (outside corners) would that interfere with the block size? So that you understand what I’m asking, 25’ = 300” / 300” divided by 16” = 19.75 not quite a full block. Or is this a non-issue for a good block layer? Please help so I can sleep at night. Thanks, love the videos!
I really love this channel it's not like your average construction channel. You go into real depth of codes and certain tips and tricks to making your job done much easier!!
Very simple, yet methodical procedure to complete a very crucial pet of the build. I’d recommend that you switch from using a nylon long tape to the metal ones. The nylon tapes have the tendency to stretch preventing you from getting a true accurate measurement. Love your videos lads!! Keep up the great work out there.
Ever try the 3-4-5 square up method, measure 3' from corner, in other direction, measure 4' take tape across each point, if it's 5' your on the money Sqr. No KEY in footings for retaining wall, looks to be 5 - 6 feet high on sandy soil. Any concerns about liquidfication effect? Plus you didn't explain where or how you choose Finished Floor Elevation Thanks for sharing How's the $100 Hammer working out for ya.
3-4-5 is good for smaller stuff, and especially when you are squaring up lumber. Try to square up string working by yourself and it will become obvious why you pull the diagonal at the corner. When you pull the diagonal, you don’t care what’s in between corners on a straight run, since when you pull the string tight corner to corner it will be straight in between. So checking diagonal is best. Also you can scale up your 3-4-5, and go 6-8-10 and so on. And of course this is the Pythagorean theorem simplified. Also get the construction master 5 app for your phone from Calculated Industries. You can figure diagonals in feet and inches, with a couple keystrokes, and not have to figure a^2+b^2=c^2 on a regular calculator in decimal feet.
Soil Probe for ground bearing check... if the point sinks... then so will your house! ;) www.homedepot.com/p/Nupla-Soil-Probe-with-5-ft-Classic-Fiberglass-Handle-and-Metal-Tip-69403/203153095
thanks for the video! just a question! you mentioned after finding the ground's lowest point you needed to dig 8 inches below that level to get to the top of the footer , then you fixed your reciever on (lowest point + 8") . so my question is why the footer depth itself was not also part of the calculation for digging? thanks
Honestly.... Best video so far. Out of all the videos I have watched the past week this one goes in very good detail. This video made it easy to understand, not only the importance of each step, but also had great detail of what each step entails. GREAT VIDEO.
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Your dad looks like the coolest dude going!!! Rock in!!!!🙌🏼🤘
I got 5 years watchin youtube bricklaying work but YOU ARE NUMBER ONE , YOU REALLY HELP PEOPLE ,GOD BLESS YOU!
You're the guys and keep doing that great job now um a trade man because of your videos and say thanks to Grandpa too
Awesome seeing someone who cherishes their parent bro much respect 🙌
I AM GOING TO STUDY THIS, THIS IS A STARTING POINT IN BUILDING MY HOUSE, THAT I WANT TO OVERSEE, GREAT VIDEO KEEP THEM COMING❗❗👌👌👍👍
Probably the best th-cam.com/users/postUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU on building a shed is hardly found ever . And Ryan takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.
The best video I’ve watched on squaring a foundation ✊....thank you guys
Yes i agree on tgat and i watched afew
These vids are about as real you can get. They don’t skip steps. This is tried and true. Brings back 30 yrs ago when I first saw this process. Keep up the good work guys You need to up that pump hose size huh.
So awesome. This is exactly how I learned to layout a stemwall but we didn’t haven’t the laser with tone so we used an optical. I remember coming onto a new crew shortly after moving to Cali and they were completely lost on this technique so they were taking 2-3 days just to layout a foundation using torpedoes, batter boards and a string. I took the foreman’s tape, cut it off at 24 inches, used a pair of Zip ties to hold it to a 2ft level and pulled my transit from the trunk of my car and we proceeded to find the low point, marked it all out after measuring the diagonals and runs from the lowest corner, then I had them set the foundation stakes 8 inches outside the corners so we could pull line, spray the dig lines for the 24” bucket. We had the trenches dug and corner pins in before lunch! I got a 2$/hr raise out of that! And I got to sit on my cooler looking through the transit for all of our builds after that! Good on y’all and keep up the good work!
ATTA' Boy!
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing❤
Love your video! Nice respect to Dad!
I’m learning layout and studying it and thank you for the awesome help. I took down notes for the future!!!
Great video. Did you create a video where the French drain was installed mentioned in the video?
Good video especially like the pump truck blow out at the end
Loving the videos I do the very same thing in Dublin Ireland and its mutch of the same just more and deeper but thanks for taking the time to share this with us all 🧱👷♂️⚒👍
@Hello Mark how are you doing?
Did you do another video to show how you establish the initial starting point for the first corner and establish the second point for setting up your 90 degrees?
Awesome to see your dad in a video! Looks like his work has paid off :P
In my experience on the commercial side of things a set of
Legs for your laser level is worth it and much more stable than having it sit on something, just a thought! Love your videos
Thanks Sam👍... funny thing I was using my laser stand for the camera! Also I like setting the laser low for grade stakes.
Been in the commercial side of construction for 30 + years. This is a simple way to lay out a foundation that I've used for years. Awesome to still see old school work.
Exactly what I was looking for at 2:40. I reckoned 2 tapes was the way to go, but I was thinking about the right angle, not the hypotenuse. Seems so obvious now!
@Hello Aron how are you doing?
Yes . What was that thingy you used to poke holes or marks in the dirt and why you were doing that. Thanks
Soil Probe for ground bearing check... if the point sinks... then so will your house! ;)
www.homedepot.com/p/Nupla-Soil-Probe-with-5-ft-Classic-Fiberglass-Handle-and-Metal-Tip-69403/203153095
And if your point sinks then what would you do?
Plz do u have any video on setting out of foundation using the batten board?
Wondering if I’m the only one watching this because I’m trying to apply for construction jobs ??
Nope!
Nope I’m on the job looking at plans and don’t know how to read them 😂
Nope . I’ve framed countless homes and I still don’t miss a video
Not at all 😊
Great videos. Question. You mention "when J-bars are tied in from the steel in the footer". Where can I learn about what this means? Do you have a video on installing the rebar for the footer?
Best video ever. How many rebars would you need for an area 24" widex 16" thick and 6 foot long?
Thank you
Dad is looking good, hope you all staying safe during this tuff times.🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
At 3:30 regarding your reference stakes, isn't that really what the precisely-located nails on the batter boards do? I do like my stakes a bit further back and well out of the way of the machinery.
Nice lay out procedure bro.
Great video! What program do you use for you design layouts?
You Dad is Great ❤❤❤
Thank you bro.
Am learning something new
Have you ever tried water in a clear vinyl tubing to keep level across big spans?
Awesomely explained!!!
I've dug plenty of footings for foundations but we've always used batter boards and a transit, but how was it done without a transit
It seems weird. Here in Illinois we did the grade to the bottom of the footing the whole thing. Then stone with 3/4 stone and drain tile usually the outside. Now we do radon vents inside the pad it makes it easier if there are columns in the middle
@Hello Robert how are you doing?
I want to build my own home. No construction experience, I went to college to be a teacher. I was interested in learning to prep the foundation for a rancher or cape cod home. Are there home construction trade schools for older adults?
Hey mate love your videos. Quick question. Why not just measure 3 feet further for the reference pins the first time. Instead of resetting 3 feet off? You could still draw 3 feet outside on your plans and use Pythagorean’s T to do the same?
Thanks... and yes that would work great as long as you don’t get confused somewhere in the process and forget to add the 3 ft on one of the lines! 👍 smart
I like laying out the out side of wall cause that’s the end product. I’m sure that’s what the man in video did as well.
This is why your math teacher said to pay attention in class.🤓
🚧The Pythagorean theorem is very important in construction boys and girls.🚧🏠
No - and in laying out soccer fields 😃
3,4,5 rule also works with multiples of 3,4,5. (6,8,10), (12,16,20)
@@shawnr771 that's how I've always remembered it. Pythagorean theorem is so universal.
@@ManuelVCano yep.
@@shawnr771 The 3,4,5 rule works BCZ of the Pythagorean Theorem not instead of it.
3² + 4² = 5²
9 + 16 = 25
🤜🤛
When you pull the tape measure off the string line to make the footer 2’ wide. How do you know you’re pulling off square. Or does it not really matter?
What program did you use to design the house ?
What app are you using for that calculator you were using on your phone in thr video
Realy awesome...good bro
Great video! Thank you for the solid content.
Do you later hand dig a french drain trench around the footer's perimeter?
We just drove pieces of rebar into the inside of the trench and shot the top of the rebar with the transit, then we would pull string from one piece to the other and tighten string and drive rebar to string,
Can you do a video on how you design a house on your computer?
And what program you use.
Yes please
I would love to watch that as well!
I was about to ask the same question, id like to know what computer software
Hey everyone! He told me in an earlier comment that he uses Chief Architect Home Designer Pro. We actually bought it last month and I've been learning how to use it. So far, I love it! Almost have our whole cabin designed.
How did you determine the rebar locations so they fall between the web of the block?
What is a corner stone , how relevant is it to moden construction
May i know, what is the receiver you clip on that water balance? Any reference link so that i can have the review?
Could you explain more in depth how to set up a starting point of a footing/corner
I really enjoyed this video, thanks
😊❤ Very helpful
sir correct me if im wrong. so your laser was set at 12" above grade,at your lowest point you got 16" so your lowest point was 4"below the top of the footing, the 12" inches that your laser is set at plus the 4" from you low point is 16" to reach the 12" footing below grade you would need to add 8" more for a total of 24". wich is what you adjusted your marker to plus 8" Right?
What the tool called that you used to poke the soil. I'm assuming to test soil compression?
İ need to lift one corner of the house then put some support underneath the footing. My question is, after lifting up the house, how am l supposed to fill the gap between footing and soil? Or it should be ok just the way it is? Can you guys gimme some ideas please thank you.
Do I have to go to school for this?
Love the UC shirt. Go Bearcats!
Plot twist when he said “ looks good nothing wrong with that he was actually just trying to keep ur mood up 😂😅 jk amazing to have a dad like urs great work and very helpful video. As a minority apprentice carpenter I want to be the best in my field. Thanks for this very helpful
cool video. great shots.
Impressive.. Thanks for the video.
Form-A-Drain is the way to go 👍
Always use steel tape to layout a foundation.
Why?
It won’t stretch and your measurements will be accurate.
Yep. Same make and model to be safe.
You’re awesome so smart
What is going on at 7:13 with some sort of a "tee stick"?
Mr. Perkins, between 5:09 and 5:19 you mention two depths. One 8" below and the other 12" below bottom. Are these code depth, or where do those depths come from? Is that bottom, top of middle of footer? I'm a laying my own foundation in FL. Thanks in advance
How does 8 inches from the ouside and 16 from the inside center the wall over the 2 foot footing? 2x6 thickness + 1/2 drywall + 1/2 sheathing is only 6.5 inches. Shouldn't it be 8 or am I missing something?
Which app did you use to design the plan?
Awesome bud . You do great job of making something complicated look simple. Essentially you drove the rebar into proper height to level the footing . Any benefit using that method over Using grade pegs ?
Hi Guys, What laser level did you use?
Great video very easy to understand 😃
I need to be part of purkin brothers!
How do you set the first pin?
Often wondered. If someone wanted a block foundation that is exactly 25’x60’ (outside corners) would that interfere with the block size? So that you understand what I’m asking, 25’ = 300” / 300” divided by 16” = 19.75 not quite a full block. Or is this a non-issue for a good block layer? Please help so I can sleep at night. Thanks, love the videos!
Not an issue. Put a 3/4 in off your corner. Often buildings are not modular and you have to make the block and brick fit the dimensions.
Don’t forget that there is a mortar joint between each block!!!
I really love this channel it's not like your average construction channel. You go into real depth of codes and certain tips and tricks to making your job done much easier!!
Jamie is identical to his dad! 👏👏👍👍😃😃
No temporary forms for those dirt walls. Depth?
This is the vid I need
Awesome!! Love hearing comments like this
Which CAD are you using for the designs?
Someone, at what time in the video does he show how to get the string level?
What is the spacing used for the j-bar?
4 ft for the codes on this project
What program do you like for designing plans on your computer?
Very simple, yet methodical procedure to complete a very crucial pet of the build. I’d recommend that you switch from using a nylon long tape to the metal ones. The nylon tapes have the tendency to stretch preventing you from getting a true accurate measurement. Love your videos lads!! Keep up the great work out there.
Looking forward to the laser level video
Ever try the 3-4-5 square up method, measure 3' from corner, in other direction, measure 4' take tape across each point, if it's 5' your on the money Sqr.
No KEY in footings for retaining wall, looks to be 5 - 6 feet high on sandy soil. Any concerns about liquidfication effect?
Plus you didn't explain where or how you choose Finished Floor Elevation
Thanks for sharing
How's the $100 Hammer working out for ya.
The 3-4-5 method is the Pythagorean Therom
@@ykciR yes it is, just shorter and easy to remember 😁
3-4-5 is good for smaller stuff, and especially when you are squaring up lumber. Try to square up string working by yourself and it will become obvious why you pull the diagonal at the corner. When you pull the diagonal, you don’t care what’s in between corners on a straight run, since when you pull the string tight corner to corner it will be straight in between. So checking diagonal is best. Also you can scale up your 3-4-5, and go 6-8-10 and so on. And of course this is the Pythagorean theorem simplified. Also get the construction master 5 app for your phone from Calculated Industries. You can figure diagonals in feet and inches, with a couple keystrokes, and not have to figure a^2+b^2=c^2 on a regular calculator in decimal feet.
*not a home builder, don't beat me up over it. @ 7:15 what was that tool used for?
Soil Probe for ground bearing check... if the point sinks... then so will your house! ;)
www.homedepot.com/p/Nupla-Soil-Probe-with-5-ft-Classic-Fiberglass-Handle-and-Metal-Tip-69403/203153095
You guys are doing awesome. Thanks for sharing the tips! There’s not many of us builders out there anymore.
How wide did u put the J-bars
How far apart you mean? Usually every 4’
Awesome, really helpful
Are your framers able to build off your floor plans, or do you have to get additional structural framing plans from an engineer?
Certainly has to be stamped by an engineer
@@justincunningham5457 MMMHHH
thanks for the video! just a question! you mentioned after finding the ground's lowest point you needed to dig 8 inches below that level to get to the top of the footer , then you fixed your reciever on (lowest point + 8") . so my question is why the footer depth itself was not also part of the calculation for digging? thanks
Yeah
Because you can’t know how deep to dig for total depth of footer until you know the lowest depth of trench!
The big tape measure its a steel one??
I think one of them was steel and one was a vinyl type… The non-steel one can stretch if you pull it super tight so I do pay attention to that
@@PerkinsBuilderBrothers i also had the same problem with vinyl ones
what software did you use to design the layout of the house? cad?
Thank you. What is the yellow tee thing you were stabbing into the ground at the 7:15 mark my friend?
That's for check the compact of footing
Good job.
Very nice
Surprised you use your nail hammer on rebar.
Great channel,always lots of good info
Which program do you use to design that house?? Looking for a good design program that also does take offs
On which software you design this plan.
Honestly.... Best video so far. Out of all the videos I have watched the past week this one goes in very good detail. This video made it easy to understand, not only the importance of each step, but also had great detail of what each step entails. GREAT VIDEO.
What glasses are those?