Hybrid bardo all the way! I have actually considered buying property within your work area so that I can get on your building schedule. I admire your transparency and your integrity.
This is how I’m going to build mine except I’ll run zip R all the way up to the roof creating a “monopoly”build instead of depending on closed cell foam to seal all of that gap where your zip R ends and metal roof begins.
…not sure I’d call it a (hybrid)Barndo but a conventional house w/steel roof frame. I’m building a Barndo, all metal except for 2x4 (wood) partition walls. The interior perimeter walls (skin) use furring hat channel. Thnx for explaining market conditions.
Hi Josh! I’m in a mild climate (northern AZ @ 5000’) and will use the Therm-All ProLiner insulation system; R-25 walls, R-38 roof. Also the vaulted ceiling uses furring hat channel (no lumber) that attaches to the purlins. The finished ceiling is PBM-Panel (no drywall). I subscribed to your channel and look forward to great ideas. You’re an asset to the Barndo industry!
@@richt2633 great thanks Rich, glad to be here to share what I have learned with the products we have found useful. What are you going to use to stop moisture, air and condensation from the exterior? What’s your moisture barrier
Josh, I’m using Therm-All insulation products; Long Tab Banded System (R-38 roof) and ProLiner system (R-25 walls). The ProLiner system has a low permeance fabric face that serves as the vapor retarder, preventing condensation and contributing to air barrier integrity. It meets energy performance and local codes. After the ProLiner system, 1 1/2” furring hat channel attaches to the girts followed by drywall. If you’d like me to post a ProLiner installation video, let me know. Btw I’m an owner builder.
well for smart siding you may be painting at some point. the metal is a great option because if you ever needed to remove a panel to access an exterior wall you could easily do so also fairly affordable and easy to replace if damaged
Josh my girlfriend and I are loving your videos. We’re looking to build in South Carolina. Having a terrible time finding a builder here. Any suggestions.
Take a Weatherizatuon Tactics Course from Thaddeus Steven's College of Technology or from the Pennsylvania State University Tech. Take a weatherization and I fra red technology course.
What effect does the steel structure have to keep the barndo in one piece during various strength tornadoes? I read somewhere steel holds together in an EF3.
It sounds the way you build makes a house way more efficiently sealed. Loved this information because I'm in the DFW area and just bought land in Granbury. So the whole side structure of the house is not metal?
Yes thank you. The wall system framing on the living areas are all wood stud framing with the wood substrate attached for moisture and air barrier it provides.
You make the point well that you are breaking new ground with Barndominiums and I totally agree that it still on it's development journey.. I have been trying (here in the UK) to build something similar (on a smaller scale) for many years and are known as Live/work properties. It is a very difficult procedure to even get started here.. Architects listen to you ramble.. nod at your drawings and follow with 'Have you considered a traditional build..? and look at you as if you are stupid.. This follows through with the authorities (Code) 'Well, this is unusual..' To the Builders.. 'I've never done this before..I dont know how to price it..' Can you Insure it..? 'It looks very different to the surrounding properties..' Etc.. Our government keep pushing us to BUILD MORE but the existing system wont let us build something we actually want. People like me, look to you, our American cousins, to advance this 'Model' until it becomes mainstream and then we can use your knowledge to move for progress here. In my designs I have arrived at a 'standard' building block of 4m x 4m x 3m ceiling. Having portal frames approx 4m (13') apart seems to optimise other materials sizes/spans. In my case I am interested in a 8m (26') x 12m (39') Building which is 100m2 (1000sq ft) footprint, which is a comfortable living area. A second floor gives an additional 100m2 for recreational use. To me, the main benefit of no internal structural supports, is the ease to effect any future internal changes.. Here in the UK, we are living with a Victorian attitude to how we use our houses.. It is very expensive and messy to alter houses to cater for modern living ideas. I would propose the development and refinement of a standard (like above) frame system.. perhaps using a lamination of different materials to cover the rusting, rotting or fireproofing etc that all construction materials are subject to.. Rather like a Shipping container with no sheet metal walls, ceilings etc.. Just the frame.. Build onto that.. I look forward to seeing more of your video's
Just closed on our lot in TX today. It may be 10-12 months until we move to TX to begin the process. Praying that we don’t have to hit the lottery to have ours built. We only want The best, and that IS Texas Best Construction. Josh’s your transparency, explanation of build details, quality standards, unwavering integrity and values solidified our choice.
the hybrid is a long term gain on quality,no doubt,but its not cheap!!Lumber has come down to one third of what it was....even less for OSB,,FROM 54 dollars to 11 bux a sheet...A 2x6 ten footer( the one i have watched for 40 years) went from $7.88 to 23 dollars!!! NOW DOWN TO $6.88...! This hybrid could be a problem to find someone to do it,,easy 2 day polebarn frames done by Amish here ,are such a good ,fast cheap basic building to finish easily or hire it done if you choose to be your own general contractor.FOR 12 foot and less heights,WHEN you are going to pour a floor anyway,a slab first with a frost footing ,THEN STUD WALLS,NO POLES...easy lining it all up and you then have a stud wall ready to take sheet goods like sheetrock...I have seen some 16 foot high 80 foot long with a 40 foot span done WITHOUT POLES!on a concrete foundation..pole-free
I just love you bro! Always have something positive to say. Appreciate your years of support for this channel. I know you’ve been in this business along time as well. Thanks for the feedback as well!
6x6 posts JULY 29. 2022. I know what I want 36x36 wood 12" overhang all sides except front 9x38 awning part of roof gable single story 16ft peak (front to back)or code to ratio on 36 foot span w/12'overhang. W. Livingston TEXAS or do you know anybody in my area that wants the job?
I recommend Spray Jones' channel for this discussion of barrier options. He should be the first place that you turn to to figure out can you do without the $70 panels. Great product but not worth $70 a sheet - which is clearly just gouging.
Josh, if we are outside of your building radius (another state) how can we rest assured that we are getting the quality of your builds? Do you have a course on constructing barndos? Is there a list of questions we should be asking our builders to make sure we are getting a quality product?
Awesome video! I appreciate the candor. Not everyone is so willing and informative on the subject of barndo construction. Also, my grandfather once told me to always take advice seriously from a man with working hands on the subject of skilled labor. I can see you're not the type to just hold a steering wheel or phone. It's a shame y'all don't get out to Comanche, as we're planning a ~$300K build in a few years.
We are just starting to put together our build here in Oklahoma. I love how you hit on “building Integrity” I found 1,000 guys that were willing to do a barndo. I found very few that didn’t act like they were just putting up a shed 🤦♂️
Well. Thanks. I know that there is a lot of pressure for people to create a cheap option to standard housing. Although affordability is always a concern it just can’t be sole focus.
@@chadhelms7184 don’t have anyone nailed down yet. We decided to meet with Greg James in Edmond,ok. He helps with the design process and has builders he works with. He has a TH-cam channel. That’s how we found him.
@@enginebae3471 We built a barndo in OK in 2020 with (not a builder, but erector) Mark Beard. He mostly does industrial buildings, but he and his guys did all the steel and even our stud framing for us, and we GC'd the rest. We made the personal mistake to spray foam right on the metal like Josh said not to. We feel like spray foam + steel beams gives us more integrity in the structure when it comes to storms/wind/tornado damage. It has been an issue with rain blowing in and the shell having leaks, but we have fixed most of the issues. Our barndo is the shop, and we still plan to build a house, and might go with concrete form. . .
Josh, we are sold on hybrid and in agreement with you. we just had the steel structure built with cee's on the roof only and was trying to figure out how to enclose it with wood against the square tubing and listening to you and looking at the background of your builds, we are ready to proceed and see how this small build turns out.
This was during peak inflation and supply chain shortage. Super storm for builders. Now we're in recession and real estate is dropping rapidly and will continue through at least half of 2023
I appreciate your emphasis on creating an airtight barrier with the zip system and flashing on the walls. On the videos I note that you don’t use the zip system or any kind of sheathing before you place the roof panels, how do you create an airtight barrier there for the vaulted ceiling’s? Is the close cell application enough?
We are still very much overwhelmed with inquiries. Still the best and quickest way is to call the office during business hours to get information. If you haven’t reached someone then try again. Thanks so much
My question is why is roof only sheet metal and spray foam ? I am wondering how sturdy it is when Hail or other weather comes into play. I believe the metal used is a bit thin for my liking, I was a Sheet Metal Worker for 38 years and the thinnest gauge we could use for anything was 24 gauge...
Lafayette here, I work for a large civil construction company, pretty handy and have a degree in project management. Considering doing it all myself or subbing it out. What are prices per sq ft right now to have built ?
@@briansdumbchannelderpy6986 Going with a cost plus formula, so I can try and get the best prices available at the time. Too difficult to estimate right now with how the market is changing. Can't start building until 1 Jul because I had to get a DNR permit to put a culvert in a ditch which has spawning fish.
I never heard of barndominium until the show and love both. I Plan to move to Texas from Maryland & understand Texas doesn't have basement. Im concern about extreme storms, wind and water etc. Also earthquakes, this new world & climate change can't prepare for everything however how well do a barndominium hold up.
@@wbcwbc1000 weird as it sounds we do actually experience the occasional quake in parts of Texas. Recently there’s been discussion that some of this is being triggered by the increase in natural gas drilling and the process the drillers go through to inject a briny solution into the ground to push gas and petroleum closer to the surface.
PEMB's are designed to meet local codes, or, your personal upgrade in strength as desired. This structure type is typically what's left standing after a "climate change" (LOL) event after demolition of the surrounding structures. However, codes go out the window when tornados do their thing- go underground if you fear...
Over the years I've Enjoyed watching your videos and your building technique on the outside walls are different and always wondered why you did it that way. This has educated me on why you build this way. I like it. Thanks
How do you have extra moisture protection through the roof if it is not using any zip panels like the walls? Could you address the best practice for leak protection with all those fastener penetrations on the r-panel roof in another video? That’s one of my biggest barndo construction questions.
Spend more$ and upgrade the roof panels to standing seam, w/ clips & concealed fasteners. Typically, a snap lock type panel. don't forget to have striations rolled in the panels or you won't like what you see on a hot summer day...
Love the build show too, and adopting a hybrid system your building a legacy home stronger, efficient etc. Question given rising material costs have you considered building exterior wall panels in a "factory type method" given you know stud distances etc. that can be transported to site, raised finished to help with not only product waste but also labor vs them all having to go to site?
I’d love a video on the differences between post frame with the laminated columns like what Kyle stumpenhorst uses and steel like what y’all are putting up. It’s seems further north there’s a lot more wood columns but down here in Oklahoma or Texas most folk use steel for the main frame.
What is the typical ACH (air changes per hour) level of these "hybrid barndominiums"? How does your practices compare to Passivhaus standards? I like the idea of steel and wood and tight envelope.
@@TexasBestBarndominium Same here in SE Hamilton Co. Are you measuring by air miles, as the crow flies, or driving? We’re about 109 miles by the shortest driving route.
Hey Josh... I will say a couple of things concerning the tag or declaration and use of " HYBRID ". In every facet of business and normal day to day life... 1) HYBRID anything... from a Mule, the result of mating a horse with a donkey... or a muzzle brake coupled with a tuner ( shout out to E.C.)... the adaptation of sales integrated with the internet and mail order, to the creation of many current breeds of canines and felines... etcetera... all are HYBRIDS. 2) HYBRIDS are thought and created for specific needs. Most, lol, are done with the sole purpose of betterment, or improvement of what is currently used or needed. 3) When I hear " HYBRID "... and it concerns something in business or life that I need or desire... I check that out first... why? It fits my needs possibly ( 9 times out of 10)... BARNDOMINIUMS ? Hell yes, it fits the description, but better yet... the customer's and your need. Promote that moniker well, with honesty, skill, and integrity... sounds like that's a done deal. Good luck my friend. Seth
Josh! Great video, between you and Matt Risinger at The Build Show, you two are my favorite Texas builders! Great info from both of you! And yes, I 100% agree that PEOPLE need to breathe, and houses need to be tight for so many reasons. This "the house has to breath" is so 1980s and 1990's. My old house was like that, no more my friend. We purchase a very nice piece of property a little East of Evant TX, just south a little of Hico. Right on your 100 mile reach, hopefully, when the time comes (in 2023?) we can talk you into building our Barndo! Call it what you want, I don't care. At 66 this will be out last build, hopefully we can get your team to build.
Do you have any recommendations on builders that work in Dublin/ stephenville area?? I’m getting ready to start the process and want to start with a builder we can trust! You don’t travel this far from the dfw but any recommendations would be awesome! I love all your videos sir!
Learned a lot here. This is a really valuable video. Kyle at R&R talks a lot about why he does what he does, and I've been watching him for a couple years, but I just found you a few weeks ago and I just learned a ton from this video. I'm looking for a builder that can do the steel frame, zip, and spray insulation. Thanks!
this may sound crazy but is it possible to do a barndo with a crawlspace foundation? my thought is having a conditioned crawlspace that allows for HVAC and plumbing to reside under floor as well as the ability to reconfigure those things if needed at a later time. Thoughts?
I guess it's probably possible. But have you had a crawlspace before? We have 1 at one of our properties, and under heavy rain the sand would absorb water and introduce a ton of moisture under our house. It would rot the wood, and it even appeared to corrode the gas lines. Also we live in a very humid east Texas area. So in general, humidity could easily be above 80% down there. So then we had to look into encapsulating our crawl space (which is hard unless you have a tall crawl space to do that in lol). We ordered a product from crawlspace ninja. It worked great... but then we found it was too air tight and moisture can still find it's way in. And harder to find it's way out. So THEN, finally we ran an hvac line through our crawlspace. And that solved the rest of our humidity issues.
Thank you for sharing your methods and your builds. I understand you use spray foam for the roof and wall panels. I have discovered that using spray foam on the backside of metal panels voids the paint warranty. Suppliers including Schulte Building Systems, Whirlwind Steel Building & Components, McElroy Metals, MBCI and Sheffield Metals have all indicated that the paint warranty will be void if spray foam is used. Is this common knowledge? Is this discouraging you from using spray foam?
No we are not discouraged from using spray foam. Our manufacturer does not say you “can’t” use spray foam. They refer to the preferred methods recommended by the SPFA which outlines how to do it. I would imagine that other manufacturers such as the ones you mentioned have a similar stance. We have never had warranty issues nor any troubles that would cause any concern.
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I love how you are explaining how the process goes and I see that you do care about your products that you attach your name to. Helms is a great name
Thanks Clarence!
Thank You so much !!!
You're welcome!
It just makes sense.
NICE
Hybrid bardo all the way! I have actually considered buying property within your work area so that I can get on your building schedule. I admire your transparency and your integrity.
Thank you… 😊
watched again, and it makes a lot of sense!
This is how I’m going to build mine except I’ll run zip R all the way up to the roof creating a “monopoly”build instead of depending on closed cell foam to seal all of that gap where your zip R ends and metal roof begins.
Thank you. I like your way of building
…not sure I’d call it a (hybrid)Barndo but a conventional house w/steel roof frame. I’m building a Barndo, all metal except for 2x4 (wood) partition walls. The interior perimeter walls (skin) use furring hat channel. Thnx for explaining market conditions.
Great. 👍 What are you using for exterior wall system?
Hi Josh! I’m in a mild climate (northern AZ @ 5000’) and will use the Therm-All ProLiner insulation system; R-25 walls, R-38 roof. Also the vaulted ceiling uses furring hat channel (no lumber) that attaches to the purlins. The finished ceiling is PBM-Panel (no drywall).
I subscribed to your channel and look forward to great ideas. You’re an asset to the Barndo industry!
@@richt2633 great thanks Rich, glad to be here to share what I have learned with the products we have found useful. What are you going to use to stop moisture, air and condensation from the exterior? What’s your moisture barrier
Josh, I’m using Therm-All insulation products; Long Tab Banded System (R-38 roof) and ProLiner system (R-25 walls). The ProLiner system has a low permeance fabric face that serves as the vapor retarder, preventing condensation and contributing to air barrier integrity. It meets energy performance and local codes. After the ProLiner system, 1 1/2” furring hat channel attaches to the girts followed by drywall.
If you’d like me to post a ProLiner installation video, let me know. Btw I’m an owner builder.
Great video. Great information
Thank you!!!
I'm going to be stuck with container house and add on as I can afford
Hey those can be pretty cool too. 👍
I'm really undecided on metal siding vs. Zip + Smartside.
well for smart siding you may be painting at some point. the metal is a great option because if you ever needed to remove a panel to access an exterior wall you could easily do so also fairly affordable and easy to replace if damaged
Man I wish you were here in Nashville been watching your videos very informative!
Thank you. Love Tennessee! We are constrained to Texas for now. Appreciate that.
Josh my girlfriend and I are loving your videos. We’re looking to build in South Carolina. Having a terrible time finding a builder here. Any suggestions.
Thanks Raymond. I don’t know anyone personally to recommend but if you check on Facebook Barndominium groups easier to find reputable companies there
Love it.
Take a Weatherizatuon Tactics Course from Thaddeus Steven's College of Technology or from the Pennsylvania State University Tech. Take a weatherization and I fra red technology course.
Use hemp insulation, rock wool, blown cellulose. Dense pack your walls and floors.
What effect does the steel structure have to keep the barndo in one piece during various strength tornadoes? I read somewhere steel holds together in an EF3.
Everything is so expensive so put cheap insulation in a building you have to heat and cool for the next 100years. Totally makes sense.
Awesome video Josh! Thank you for your honesty and honor!
Thanks Jessica
How about sandwich panels instead?
Good job
I'm happy. You just verified everything I've been thinking for my design.
Looking for company that will build one in North Florida
Do you have a video of this being completed?
Check the Hico Barndominium
I see what you mean by “hybrid”. That’s a good term to use differentiate what you do versus others. This video was a real eye opener for me.
It sounds the way you build makes a house way more efficiently sealed. Loved this information because I'm in the DFW area and just bought land in Granbury. So the whole side structure of the house is not metal?
Yes thank you. The wall system framing on the living areas are all wood stud framing with the wood substrate attached for moisture and air barrier it provides.
@TexasBestBarndominium But you said you can also do all metal also?
You make the point well that you are breaking new ground with Barndominiums and I totally agree that it still on it's development journey..
I have been trying (here in the UK) to build something similar (on a smaller scale) for many years and are known as Live/work properties.
It is a very difficult procedure to even get started here.. Architects listen to you ramble.. nod at your drawings and follow with 'Have you considered a traditional build..? and look at you as if you are stupid.. This follows through with the authorities (Code) 'Well, this is unusual..' To the Builders.. 'I've never done this before..I dont know how to price it..' Can you Insure it..? 'It looks very different to the surrounding properties..' Etc.. Our government keep pushing us to BUILD MORE but the existing system wont let us build something we actually want.
People like me, look to you, our American cousins, to advance this 'Model' until it becomes mainstream and then we can use your knowledge to move for progress here.
In my designs I have arrived at a 'standard' building block of 4m x 4m x 3m ceiling. Having portal frames approx 4m (13') apart seems to optimise other materials sizes/spans.
In my case I am interested in a 8m (26') x 12m (39') Building which is 100m2 (1000sq ft) footprint, which is a comfortable living area. A second floor gives an additional 100m2 for recreational use.
To me, the main benefit of no internal structural supports, is the ease to effect any future internal changes..
Here in the UK, we are living with a Victorian attitude to how we use our houses.. It is very expensive and messy to alter houses to cater for modern living ideas.
I would propose the development and refinement of a standard (like above) frame system.. perhaps using a lamination of different materials to cover the rusting, rotting or fireproofing etc that all construction materials are subject to.. Rather like a Shipping container with no sheet metal walls, ceilings etc.. Just the frame.. Build onto that..
I look forward to seeing more of your video's
I'ma Hire texas best construction to do my barndominioum I love seeing their work
Just closed on our lot in TX today. It may be 10-12 months until we move to TX to begin the process. Praying that we don’t have to hit the lottery to have ours built. We only want The best, and that IS Texas Best Construction. Josh’s your transparency, explanation of build details, quality standards, unwavering integrity and values solidified our choice.
Invest in AMC. So by the time you come to Texas you will have a decent nest to help the move. I’m not a Financial Advisor.
Invest in AMC. So by the time you come to Texas you will have a decent nest to help the move. I’m not a Financial Advisor.
Man I wish you were building in north Carolina I'm building a barn home and shop. On my farm.
Assuming that everyone knows what zip is was a problem.
Stephenville!!!!😁
I just want to point out that your beard is immaculate brother just like your building work
the hybrid is a long term gain on quality,no doubt,but its not cheap!!Lumber has come down to one third of what it was....even less for OSB,,FROM 54 dollars to 11 bux a sheet...A 2x6 ten footer( the one i have watched for 40 years) went from $7.88 to 23 dollars!!! NOW DOWN TO $6.88...! This hybrid could be a problem to find someone to do it,,easy 2 day polebarn frames done by Amish here ,are such a good ,fast cheap basic building to finish easily or hire it done if you choose to be your own general contractor.FOR 12 foot and less heights,WHEN you are going to pour a floor anyway,a slab first with a frost footing ,THEN STUD WALLS,NO POLES...easy lining it all up and you then have a stud wall ready to take sheet goods like sheetrock...I have seen some 16 foot high 80 foot long with a 40 foot span done WITHOUT POLES!on a concrete foundation..pole-free
Please talk more about why you use slab foundations on expansive clay soil instead of pier and beam to bedrock?
Hello was wondering if you can hear the rain or wind with no plywood under sheet metal on roof? Or if the closed and open cell take care of the noice
Not really in the living areas… very subtle. But in the shop areas where less insulation you can hear pretty good.
Best spent 30 minutes of my Monday
I just love you bro! Always have something positive to say. Appreciate your years of support for this channel. I know you’ve been in this business along time as well. Thanks for the feedback as well!
I can tell you have a passion to build barndominiums and a huge care for the industry. I agree with the hybrid method as well, thank you!
6x6 posts JULY 29. 2022. I know what I want 36x36 wood 12" overhang all sides except front 9x38 awning part of roof gable single story 16ft peak (front to back)or code to ratio on 36 foot span w/12'overhang. W. Livingston TEXAS or do you know anybody in my area that wants the job?
How are you?~friend~ that is useful channel.🎥
I recommend Spray Jones' channel for this discussion of barrier options. He should be the first place that you turn to to figure out can you do without the $70 panels. Great product but not worth $70 a sheet - which is clearly just gouging.
I love the Hybrid Barndominium Home. You can build one for me for sure. We might be looking to build a little lower then your 100 mile radius though.
Great presentation. I'm sold...
I think it is an awesome concept the way you do it
Thanks Michael
Great video josh,I'm in kathleen ga on 20 acres, I wish you were in our area.😃😃I need a hybrid build..
Would you guys come to Florida and build a barndominium
Josh, if we are outside of your building radius (another state) how can we rest assured that we are getting the quality of your builds? Do you have a course on constructing barndos? Is there a list of questions we should be asking our builders to make sure we are getting a quality product?
Not currently. Will try and consider something like that.
Awesome video! I appreciate the candor. Not everyone is so willing and informative on the subject of barndo construction. Also, my grandfather once told me to always take advice seriously from a man with working hands on the subject of skilled labor. I can see you're not the type to just hold a steering wheel or phone. It's a shame y'all don't get out to Comanche, as we're planning a ~$300K build in a few years.
We are just starting to put together our build here in Oklahoma. I love how you hit on “building Integrity” I found 1,000 guys that were willing to do a barndo. I found very few that didn’t act like they were just putting up a shed 🤦♂️
Well. Thanks. I know that there is a lot of pressure for people to create a cheap option to standard housing. Although affordability is always a concern it just can’t be sole focus.
Have you made a decision on your builder in OK? I’m in OK as well.
@@chadhelms7184 don’t have anyone nailed down yet. We decided to meet with Greg James in Edmond,ok. He helps with the design process and has builders he works with. He has a TH-cam channel. That’s how we found him.
@@enginebae3471 We built a barndo in OK in 2020 with (not a builder, but erector) Mark Beard. He mostly does industrial buildings, but he and his guys did all the steel and even our stud framing for us, and we GC'd the rest. We made the personal mistake to spray foam right on the metal like Josh said not to. We feel like spray foam + steel beams gives us more integrity in the structure when it comes to storms/wind/tornado damage. It has been an issue with rain blowing in and the shell having leaks, but we have fixed most of the issues. Our barndo is the shop, and we still plan to build a house, and might go with concrete form. . .
Great job being a good steward of your business and never sacrificing your integrity!
Thank you. It hasn’t been easy the last year pushing through but we are staying at it!
Do you build in North CAROLINA?
Do you build in georgia too?
No… just Texas
Josh, we are sold on hybrid and in agreement with you. we just had the steel structure built with cee's on the roof only and was trying to figure out how to enclose it with wood against the square tubing and listening to you and looking at the background of your builds, we are ready to proceed and see how this small build turns out.
Me too
Hybrid nowadays is probably quality and care.
Nice barndo.........."Friendo"!
appreciate your honesty...goes a long way. Your homes are amazing.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate this beard please? 😊
This was during peak inflation and supply chain shortage. Super storm for builders.
Now we're in recession and real estate is dropping rapidly and will continue through at least half of 2023
Yes tough seasons..
Making your heating system decision to get away from penetrations is rediculous....electric heat in cold areas is impossible!!
This was a really interesting discussion. I do not know the first thing about construction but I was following you.
Nicely done thanks for your information sir lots more to learn I'll be watching Hybrid
I appreciate your emphasis on creating an airtight barrier with the zip system and flashing on the walls. On the videos I note that you don’t use the zip system or any kind of sheathing before you place the roof panels, how do you create an airtight barrier there for the vaulted ceiling’s? Is the close cell application enough?
Do y’all come to Louisiana and build them or is that out of y’all’s range
Out of range. Thank uou
I wish you’d reply to our inquiries. I guess y’all are booked :(
We are still very much overwhelmed with inquiries. Still the best and quickest way is to call the office during business hours to get information. If you haven’t reached someone then try again. Thanks so much
My question is why is roof only sheet metal and spray foam ? I am wondering how sturdy it is when Hail or other weather comes into play. I believe the metal used is a bit thin for my liking, I was a Sheet Metal Worker for 38 years and the thinnest gauge we could use for anything was 24 gauge...
Can you explain what the zip system is and why is better to do the zip system?
Hey Josh, how do you deal with the different expansion rates of wood to steel? Do you have larger holes in the framing members?
So the hybrid part is the wood walls and the barndo is the metal roof?
If yall build in hico, would yall build in The Grove, Texas?
You all are the BOMB!!! 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻☺️ Hi from Michigan!
Great video and information, friend!
Thank you 👌
No houses don’t need to breathe but they need air flow hence the term breathe.
Having a barndominium built in Indiana, starting in July. Love to see how you do what you do so that I've got intelligent questions to ask my builder.
Thanks Pete. Congrats on your build!
I’ve been wanting to build in Indy too. What company did you end up going with?
Lafayette here, I work for a large civil construction company, pretty handy and have a degree in project management. Considering doing it all myself or subbing it out. What are prices per sq ft right now to have built ?
@@briansdumbchannelderpy6986 Going with a cost plus formula, so I can try and get the best prices available at the time. Too difficult to estimate right now with how the market is changing. Can't start building until 1 Jul because I had to get a DNR permit to put a culvert in a ditch which has spawning fish.
@@petenelson8136 I build bridges and am all too familiar with good ole fish spawning and endangered bat laws.
Love this video! Do you recommend anyone in the Decatur Alabama area? Love that you mentioned matt risinger! That made me trust you entirely lol
New watcher .....that being said what area or region of Texas do yaw build
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Thank you to you as well ❤
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And you as well 🙂
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I never heard of barndominium until the show and love both. I Plan to move to Texas from Maryland & understand Texas doesn't have basement. Im concern about extreme storms, wind and water etc. Also earthquakes, this new world & climate change can't prepare for everything however how well do a barndominium hold up.
Have a shelter built with your Barndo if you have those concerns.
Earthquakes in Texas?
Well maybe not Earthquakes lol. But some type of safe room. Been watching some of your construction videos, how deep do the support beams go.
@@wbcwbc1000 weird as it sounds we do actually experience the occasional quake in parts of Texas. Recently there’s been discussion that some of this is being triggered by the increase in natural gas drilling and the process the drillers go through to inject a briny solution into the ground to push gas and petroleum closer to the surface.
PEMB's are designed to meet local codes, or, your personal upgrade in strength as desired. This structure type is typically what's left standing after a "climate change" (LOL) event after demolition of the surrounding structures.
However, codes go out the window when tornados do their thing- go underground if you fear...
Tremendous information and tremendous work - very helpful
Do you ever use geo thermal in the cement to heat the floors?
Over the years I've Enjoyed watching your videos and your building technique on the outside walls are different and always wondered why you did it that way. This has educated me on why you build this way. I like it. Thanks
Awesome thanks Scuba trucker!! Appreciate your long time support
Would you come build one in central Arkansas?
We aren’t currently able to make those type of commitments due to the heavy load of work in our area..
Do you use tapcon screws to attach sill plate to concrete for exterior walls, or embeds?
Keep up the good work. Your way is the only way to go. 🤘🏽
How do you have extra moisture protection through the roof if it is not using any zip panels like the walls? Could you address the best practice for leak protection with all those fastener penetrations on the r-panel roof in another video? That’s one of my biggest barndo construction questions.
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Spend more$ and upgrade the roof panels to standing seam, w/ clips & concealed fasteners. Typically, a snap lock type panel. don't forget to have striations rolled in the panels or you won't like what you see on a hot summer day...
Modern exposed fasteners last many years without leaks, and can be replaced.
Love the build show too, and adopting a hybrid system your building a legacy home stronger, efficient etc. Question given rising material costs have you considered building exterior wall panels in a "factory type method" given you know stud distances etc. that can be transported to site, raised finished to help with not only product waste but also labor vs them all having to go to site?
I’d love a video on the differences between post frame with the laminated columns like what Kyle stumpenhorst uses and steel like what y’all are putting up.
It’s seems further north there’s a lot more wood columns but down here in Oklahoma or Texas most folk use steel for the main frame.
What is the typical ACH (air changes per hour) level of these "hybrid barndominiums"? How does your practices compare to Passivhaus standards? I like the idea of steel and wood and tight envelope.
I wanna get you to build my barndo but from what hear you don't service the southwest side of fort worth texas
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Hard to find horror stories of steel buildings.
Sir I’m a little south of hico will you please consider building for me?
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If it’s within our radius?
@@TexasBestBarndominium Same here in SE Hamilton Co. Are you measuring by air miles, as the crow flies, or driving? We’re about 109 miles by the shortest driving route.
Hey Josh... I will say a couple of things concerning the tag or declaration and use of " HYBRID ". In every facet of business and normal day to day life...
1) HYBRID anything... from a Mule, the result of mating a horse with a donkey... or a muzzle brake coupled with a tuner ( shout out to E.C.)... the adaptation of sales integrated with the internet and mail order, to the creation of many current breeds of canines and felines... etcetera... all are HYBRIDS.
2) HYBRIDS are thought and created for specific needs. Most, lol, are done with the sole purpose of betterment, or improvement of what is currently used or needed.
3) When I hear " HYBRID "... and it concerns something in business or life that I need or desire... I check that out first... why? It fits my needs possibly ( 9 times out of 10)...
BARNDOMINIUMS ?
Hell yes, it fits the description, but better yet... the customer's and your need.
Promote that moniker well, with honesty, skill, and integrity... sounds like that's a done deal. Good luck my friend. Seth
Josh! Great video, between you and Matt Risinger at The Build Show, you two are my favorite Texas builders! Great info from both of you! And yes, I 100% agree that PEOPLE need to breathe, and houses need to be tight for so many reasons. This "the house has to breath" is so 1980s and 1990's. My old house was like that, no more my friend.
We purchase a very nice piece of property a little East of Evant TX, just south a little of Hico. Right on your 100 mile reach, hopefully, when the time comes (in 2023?) we can talk you into building our Barndo! Call it what you want, I don't care. At 66 this will be out last build, hopefully we can get your team to build.
Thanks Roy. Appreciate that! Sure reach out when it’s time so we can check your project, thanks so much
Can you use hardy board siding on the outside rather than metal with your building technique.
Yes sir. Any type of exterior really.
Do you have any recommendations on builders that work in Dublin/ stephenville area?? I’m getting ready to start the process and want to start with a builder we can trust! You don’t travel this far from the dfw but any recommendations would be awesome! I love all your videos sir!
Learned a lot here. This is a really valuable video. Kyle at R&R talks a lot about why he does what he does, and I've been watching him for a couple years, but I just found you a few weeks ago and I just learned a ton from this video. I'm looking for a builder that can do the steel frame, zip, and spray insulation. Thanks!
this may sound crazy but is it possible to do a barndo with a crawlspace foundation? my thought is having a conditioned crawlspace that allows for HVAC and plumbing to reside under floor as well as the ability to reconfigure those things if needed at a later time. Thoughts?
I guess it's probably possible. But have you had a crawlspace before? We have 1 at one of our properties, and under heavy rain the sand would absorb water and introduce a ton of moisture under our house. It would rot the wood, and it even appeared to corrode the gas lines. Also we live in a very humid east Texas area. So in general, humidity could easily be above 80% down there.
So then we had to look into encapsulating our crawl space (which is hard unless you have a tall crawl space to do that in lol). We ordered a product from crawlspace ninja.
It worked great... but then we found it was too air tight and moisture can still find it's way in. And harder to find it's way out.
So THEN, finally we ran an hvac line through our crawlspace. And that solved the rest of our humidity issues.
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Thank you for sharing your methods and your builds. I understand you use spray foam for the roof and wall panels. I have discovered that using spray foam on the backside of metal panels voids the paint warranty. Suppliers including Schulte Building Systems, Whirlwind Steel Building & Components, McElroy Metals, MBCI and Sheffield Metals have all indicated that the paint warranty will be void if spray foam is used. Is this common knowledge? Is this discouraging you from using spray foam?
No we are not discouraged from using spray foam. Our manufacturer does not say you “can’t” use spray foam. They refer to the preferred methods recommended by the SPFA which outlines how to do it. I would imagine that other manufacturers such as the ones you mentioned have a similar stance. We have never had warranty issues nor any troubles that would cause any concern.
Joshua Helm You are definitely innovating the industry Keep up the good work
Thank you John!