Yeah I think we're pretty far behind when it comes to construction standards. Obviously there are a lot of great contractors and companies, but some of these things are I think to the American mind not cost effective. In some of Europe (western mostly I think) some of the requirements are on how air tight a house is. I think soon we will see regulations around how much natural light comes into a house, I know the standard already exists and you can get a building measured and certified according to that standard, its just not a requirement yet.
Mad shokunin skills. I'm an architect who practices Japanese carpentry. I wasn't aware that the standard now in Japan was for air tight construction. You wouldn't get that attention to detail here in the US. Most builders aren't passionate about their work. Subarashi, Shoyan-san!
Shoyan, it is amazing to watch you work! If you have time, could you please make a video about the lifestyle and health choices you have made to stay fit, healthy, and pain free in such a physical job for so many years? Thank you for your videos!
I was just watching him using the circular saw, bent right over looking underneath! I'm much younger and in reasonable shape but I certainly would struggle to do that!
I would love to learn and build a house with you in Canada- your workmanship is very admirable and enjoyable to watch. This is how all homes should be built. Thank you.
I'm sure you are motivated by pride in a job well done, but you could literally charge any amount of money you wished in the US and people would pay it. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are amazing.
You are much more than a great carpenter. The attention to detail is incredible and something many American home builders could learn from watching you.
I was just to write just that. I'm European and it seems to me most builders and carpenters has a lot to learn. It would be interesting to see a cost comparison. Is this detailed work more costly than an US American or European build?
You make it all look so easy. . I just wanna start tearing down some walls and pulling up some flooring of my own to replace it, and just have to remind myself. . . It's not as easy at he makes it look, this man is an EXPERT
Respect pour le Maître, Charpentier,Menuisier, architecte,qui resoecte la matière,qui prends soins de ses outils,quo prend soins de lui,un Esprit saint ,dans in corps saint❤
It is interesting to see the different methods compared to North America. The quality of the work and lumber used is much higher than typically seen in Canada or the US. Really enjoy your work
It would be an honor to apprentice with you. If only I had the language to learn. Your translated videos are truly a gift to those outside of Japan. Always looking forward to the next.
I noticed a big difference in the sound of nailing the plywood down compared to the last house you did. That insulating panel that is directly under the plywood really dampens the echo/reverb from firing the nails in. Here in the US we don't use such thick wood in our buildings like you do in Japan, even in earthquake areas like the West Coast. And in our flooring we usually have 2 x 5 inch board standing on edge as floor joists. And even with smaller but longer spaces under the flooring, PLUS the typical fiberglass insulation with paper backing used in homes with crawlspaces, we still get almost that same level of echo/reverb that you got without any insulation!! That foam boards must really work well for sound dampening too!!! I just noticed how it sounded so different when you were building the previous home, I'm used to watching videos homes being built in America and it just came as such a surprise because it was so different. But I wasn't sure if it was the insulation or the shape of the wood layout in Japanese homes. But after watching this video I know it was the insulation. There are many variables, but I am fairly certain it's the foam boards :) THANK YOU!! I REALLY enjoy learning so many new ways of doing things from Japanese culture (and honestly, I would MUCH RATHER have my house built in the Japanese style, by a real Japanese craftsman - like You :D )
Amazing and fascinating to see how you tackle this job. Absolutely impressive, though slightly concern you don’t wear knee pads Sensei. Thank you for sharing. 🙇♂️
Yes, very different than in the US but one thing I noticed is the volume of space under that floor. We would never have that much space unused in our structures if we could help it, square footage is equal to money and every last bit of it is used as living space. Commercial properties don't even want to spare it for mechanicals. I can see that space making wiring easier to run but if I understand it that floor space is inaccessible after construction so not so easy. I like those tie down anchors though, very stout.
I don't know if it's because you're making videos throughout the build, or if it's something in the Japanese culture. But I have never in my 30 years in construction ever seen such a CLEAN crawlspace? In America, every trade would be using that space as their personal dumpster.
I’m surprised the carpenter is responsible for cutting and installing all the foam insulation on the foundation. Wondering if it’s possible for pieces to arrive pre-cut? Would save a lot of time
Hi Fritz here, a carpenter from Germany. I recently bought a set of Japanese saws, a Ryoba, a Dozuki and a Kataba saw. I just wonder if you could explain the rational behind these three saws to me. I understand that the Ryoba saw is for both cross cutting and for cutting along the grain. But what is the Kataba for especially? And is a Dozuki saw backed for straighter cuts? Anyway, another great video from you and I hope you and your family are well. Greetings from Germany.
Dozuki is for finer cuts, because with the backing they can make the saw blade / kerf much thinner. There's more differences between Kataba and Ryoba, but one main difference is that with the Kataba you don't have risk of the other side (non-cutting) of the blade making marks in the top surface if you cut very deep.
String... traditional..... Well, since they were building the pyramids with string and a bunch of flat sticks, for the layout....Back in the day... Id say its the way to build. Heck even people who build motorcycles, cars and other things like that... Use string....
If I may, why was the foundation insulated on the inside? Here in the northern US we would try to insulate such a large mass of concrete from the outside, so that the foundation cooled and heated with the house and slowed down any fast change in temperature. I'm guessing earthquakes have something to do with it? Or perhaps the ocean keeps the land temperature from swinging so sharply?
I'm sure there are more reasons than this, but a floating foundation is great to prevent flooding. Also, island soil shifts a lot, so building in adjustment points is a good way to allow the house to be made to stay even longer than it normally would by raising or lowering certain points.
This is a fascinating watch! I wonder @ 6:57 I would if structural screws would be better here? Nails can work loose over time. Just a guy on the internet though! Still amazing work and a glimpse into the other side of the world
That method of insulating the foundation is OK, as long as you can be 100% sure that no moisture will ever seep upward or inward through the concrete. Where I live, that’s really hard to guarantee. When I built my house, the home inspector, who was from a part of the country with a different weather pattern, wanted me to insulate the foundation. I absolutely refused, as here it is critical to ventilate the sub floor space… and was backed up by an old building inspector with more experience in our area.
Love watching your carpentry skills but maybe I am old fashioned but I think that you need air flow around your houses/ My daughter has just built a new hose here in the UK and it is sealed from top to bottom and has to have certain air tests done before completion, Her neighbour who built her house 2 years ago to the same spec is starting to find black mould in a few of here rooms and I think long term it certainly cannot be good especially for children to be in these kind of rooms with black mould and no fresh air !
Honor is the quality as I understand it from which the approach to the job comes. A carpenter or tradesman honors the homeowner by doing quality work at a fair price and so the tradesman stays honorable. Anything else is dishonorable.
Why pull the joists out fully? Just pop them up 10mm qnd slide the spacer in! Great work regardless. What part of Japan is this? I'm wondering if exterior foundation insulation will be added. Otherwise the bottom of the wall assembly will get very cold.
The attention to detail and the cleanliness of your job site astounds me as a American. Our job sites are always so messy until the last day
Building standard in Japan is also very impressive
Yeah I think we're pretty far behind when it comes to construction standards.
Obviously there are a lot of great contractors and companies, but some of these things are I think to the American mind not cost effective.
In some of Europe (western mostly I think) some of the requirements are on how air tight a house is. I think soon we will see regulations around how much natural light comes into a house, I know the standard already exists and you can get a building measured and certified according to that standard, its just not a requirement yet.
you should see Australian job sites
Agree. Besides, American build videos are so packed full of noise I.e. everybody is loud & talkative
It's a cultural thing, japanese culture ist awesome!
Mad shokunin skills.
I'm an architect who practices Japanese carpentry. I wasn't aware that the standard now in Japan was for air tight construction. You wouldn't get that attention to detail here in the US. Most builders aren't passionate about their work.
Subarashi, Shoyan-san!
Shoyan, it is amazing to watch you work! If you have time, could you please make a video about the lifestyle and health choices you have made to stay fit, healthy, and pain free in such a physical job for so many years? Thank you for your videos!
would love to see that video
I was just watching him using the circular saw, bent right over looking underneath! I'm much younger and in reasonable shape but I certainly would struggle to do that!
@@Freedom35ab MY BACK WOULD CRACK so shoyan i need some work yoga videos
The absolute attention to every detail is amazing… wish we had craftsmen like that here in the US.
We do. This is very high dollar craftsmanship. Most people don’t want or can’t afford this level of construction from wood.
If only everyone worked with such great care and quality. Amazing work as always.
So nice to watch a craftsman of this level of experience and care
Every time i watch one of your videos I am amazed at the lumber quality. As always fantastic work.
always great seeing these videos, dont worry about being unable to film the framing, i'm sure folks understand
Your work is so professionally completed, as an old carpenter myself I appreciate your skills. Thank you.
Your floor is so amazing. Not need to talk about it's smooth and details at all
I am from island of Puerto Rico and is a plasure se you work. God bless you.🇵🇷
genuinely interesting watching him work and seeing how japanese houses differ from ours.
when you have a plan and time its easy! This man does not rush or skip steps.
There’s not a house in the US built like this.. the detail and accuracy is amazing ! You’d cry if you seen house builders in America “build” homes.
Understand not being able to film the framing! still another great video
I would love to learn and build a house with you in Canada- your workmanship is very admirable and enjoyable to watch. This is how all homes should be built. Thank you.
I'm sure you are motivated by pride in a job well done, but you could literally charge any amount of money you wished in the US and people would pay it. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are amazing.
My mind is blown with the use of the strapping, Shoyan works in microns ❤🤯
You are much more than a great carpenter. The attention to detail is incredible and something many American home builders could learn from watching you.
I was just to write just that. I'm European and it seems to me most builders and carpenters has a lot to learn.
It would be interesting to see a cost comparison. Is this detailed work more costly than an US American or European build?
Ridiculous comment from someone who has no construction experience.
Please come through Taiwan and teach the construction workers here how to do things the right way.
You make it all look so easy. . I just wanna start tearing down some walls and pulling up some flooring of my own to replace it, and just have to remind myself. . . It's not as easy at he makes it look, this man is an EXPERT
These kinds of videos make me wish I was a Japanese carpenter.
excellent work we glue the floor down as well as nail it here in the UK
After living in Japan, Yokohama, for a couple of years I really appreciate watching these videos.
I think you're a timber wizard!
Ganbatte kudasai!
Love watching this man work. He is an artist.
Un maître ❤
I have to say I really enjoy watching this channel. Seeing skilled craftsmanship being done is quite relaxing.
Respect pour le Maître, Charpentier,Menuisier, architecte,qui resoecte la matière,qui prends soins de ses outils,quo prend soins de lui,un Esprit saint ,dans in corps saint❤
It is interesting to see the different methods compared to North America. The quality of the work and lumber used is much higher than typically seen in Canada or the US.
Really enjoy your work
It would be an honor to apprentice with you. If only I had the language to learn. Your translated videos are truly a gift to those outside of Japan. Always looking forward to the next.
man I wish my house was built like this
10:56 Keep Up the Good Work.
I noticed a big difference in the sound of nailing the plywood down compared to the last house you did. That insulating panel that is directly under the plywood really dampens the echo/reverb from firing the nails in. Here in the US we don't use such thick wood in our buildings like you do in Japan, even in earthquake areas like the West Coast. And in our flooring we usually have 2 x 5 inch board standing on edge as floor joists. And even with smaller but longer spaces under the flooring, PLUS the typical fiberglass insulation with paper backing used in homes with crawlspaces, we still get almost that same level of echo/reverb that you got without any insulation!! That foam boards must really work well for sound dampening too!!!
I just noticed how it sounded so different when you were building the previous home, I'm used to watching videos homes being built in America and it just came as such a surprise because it was so different. But I wasn't sure if it was the insulation or the shape of the wood layout in Japanese homes. But after watching this video I know it was the insulation. There are many variables, but I am fairly certain it's the foam boards :)
THANK YOU!! I REALLY enjoy learning so many new ways of doing things from Japanese culture (and honestly, I would MUCH RATHER have my house built in the Japanese style, by a real Japanese craftsman - like You :D )
Amazing to watch. That hitachi circular saw did such a good job!
That is one well built and well insulated house!
👍👍. Another great lesson from you! Thank you for sharing your story with us 😊
Thank you, Shoyan. 👍👍
The hardware you use in framing is interesting. Could you make a video of DLL framing hardware, ties, corner braces etc? That will be very informative
Amazing and fascinating to see how you tackle this job. Absolutely impressive, though slightly concern you don’t wear knee pads Sensei. Thank you for sharing. 🙇♂️
One millimetre! Love it.
Thank you for doing these videos for us to enjoy. :) Always great to watch them.
Really clean job! Just wodering a bit about if moisture does condensate under the subfloor?
Everything looks super accurate and built with precision.
I'm watching from the UK, very impressed my friend.
Always impressed by your work and skill - thank you for sharing.
I admire your work and dedication! I wish I can use your services 🙂
Amazing as always!
I absolutely love this video!
thats a lot of progress
That was amazing, the video is real quality as well!
Thank you for bringing us along!
You are like the real life Master Carpenter from Harvest Moon!
Thank you again for this education.
Stunning work
Thanks!
I really enjoy your finish carpentry. Can you recommend a TH-cam channel that shows Japanese electrical and plumbing in residential houses?
Excellent workmanship.
大师，完美的工作
It's great learning what experience has taught you over the years of building, thank you.
One detail that jumps out to me is the lumber quality looks amazing compared to what I've seen here in the US.
Absolutely love your videos.
the thought and respect shown for even a small, simple home is amazing and the more I see of Japanese home building, the more impressed I am.
Great video 👍
Excellent work as usual Daiku san!
Yes, very different than in the US but one thing I noticed is the volume of space under that floor. We would never have that much space unused in our structures if we could help it, square footage is equal to money and every last bit of it is used as living space. Commercial properties don't even want to spare it for mechanicals. I can see that space making wiring easier to run but if I understand it that floor space is inaccessible after construction so not so easy. I like those tie down anchors though, very stout.
Would love to build like this
Nice work
Good work. Looks like the only the perimeter of the foundation was insulated. How about the centre of the foundation?
I don't know if it's because you're making videos throughout the build, or if it's something in the Japanese culture. But I have never in my 30 years in construction ever seen such a CLEAN crawlspace? In America, every trade would be using that space as their personal dumpster.
I hope you'll share the blower door test on this house once your framing is complete
Lovely work
Thank you for trying!
i would love to learn Japanese joinery
This is not just one craftsman. This is hundreds of years of culture.
Nice work!
I’m surprised the carpenter is responsible for cutting and installing all the foam insulation on the foundation. Wondering if it’s possible for pieces to arrive pre-cut? Would save a lot of time
Hi Fritz here, a carpenter from Germany. I recently bought a set of Japanese saws, a Ryoba, a Dozuki and a Kataba saw. I just wonder if you could explain the rational behind these three saws to me.
I understand that the Ryoba saw is for both cross cutting and for cutting along the grain. But what is the Kataba for especially? And is a Dozuki saw backed for straighter cuts?
Anyway, another great video from you and I hope you and your family are well.
Greetings from Germany.
Dozuki is for finer cuts, because with the backing they can make the saw blade / kerf much thinner. There's more differences between Kataba and Ryoba, but one main difference is that with the Kataba you don't have risk of the other side (non-cutting) of the blade making marks in the top surface if you cut very deep.
Legend!!!👍
String... traditional.....
Well, since they were building the pyramids with string and a bunch of flat sticks, for the layout....Back in the day...
Id say its the way to build.
Heck even people who build motorcycles, cars and other things like that... Use string....
A real shame you dit not film more off the build😢😢😢😢 i was looking forward to that....😊
Listen to that saw sing 10:34!!!!!!
I use the same caulking gun
If I may, why was the foundation insulated on the inside? Here in the northern US we would try to insulate such a large mass of concrete from the outside, so that the foundation cooled and heated with the house and slowed down any fast change in temperature. I'm guessing earthquakes have something to do with it? Or perhaps the ocean keeps the land temperature from swinging so sharply?
i love these videos. i have a question though, what are typical R values used in japanses walls?
I wish that I could afford to have you and your colleagues build a house for me in the USA.
Why the large open area under the floor?
The attention to detail is really inspiring.
I'm sure there are more reasons than this, but a floating foundation is great to prevent flooding. Also, island soil shifts a lot, so building in adjustment points is a good way to allow the house to be made to stay even longer than it normally would by raising or lowering certain points.
@@_Maroi I believe the foundation is a concrete slab.
Also one more question, do you put sub floor adhesive below the floor panels?
This is a fascinating watch! I wonder @ 6:57 I would if structural screws would be better here? Nails can work loose over time. Just a guy on the internet though! Still amazing work and a glimpse into the other side of the world
Is a basement used much in Japan? I've noticed that you've done several houses on this channel, but no basements?
Where does one find those adjustable legs
That method of insulating the foundation is OK, as long as you can be 100% sure that no moisture will ever seep upward or inward through the concrete. Where I live, that’s really hard to guarantee. When I built my house, the home inspector, who was from a part of the country with a different weather pattern, wanted me to insulate the foundation. I absolutely refused, as here it is critical to ventilate the sub floor space… and was backed up by an old building inspector with more experience in our area.
Water doesnt flow UP,,only down,,😂 and concrete is waterproof anyway.
Love watching your carpentry skills but maybe I am old fashioned but I think that you need air flow around your houses/ My daughter has just built a new hose here in the UK and it is sealed from top to bottom and has to have certain air tests done before completion, Her neighbour who built her house 2 years ago to the same spec is starting to find black mould in a few of here rooms and I think long term it certainly cannot be good especially for children to be in these kind of rooms with black mould and no fresh air !
すごいい
If American wood frame homes were built like this it would cost a fortune, and American homes already cost a lot.
👏🏻👏🏻
Honor is the quality as I understand it from which the approach to the job comes. A carpenter or tradesman honors the homeowner by doing quality work at a fair price and so the tradesman stays honorable. Anything else is dishonorable.
that foam is an R8 in american
I miss our legacy narrator! Is he coming back at any point?
Why pull the joists out fully? Just pop them up 10mm qnd slide the spacer in! Great work regardless.
What part of Japan is this? I'm wondering if exterior foundation insulation will be added. Otherwise the bottom of the wall assembly will get very cold.
why not gluing down the floor? with so many nails it will never be taken up anyways
I hope he adds an mechanical ventilation system to the building given the house will be air tight. Oxygen is needed