Why did you leave such large gaps in the OSB seams on the outside of the
building? I know you’re supposed to leave gaps for when it
expands/contracts, but those seem like big gaps.
So, it was hundreds of small judgement calls like that, that enabled me to
actually frame this thing in 3 months. I absolutely adore perfectionists
and admire their work, aspire to be like them sometimes. But this project
didn’t have any room for that. (this is also why I build the garage alone)
It takes a ton of time to stop and explain the hows and whys, especially
the reasoning like this, because people argue something like this in the
moment, cause they can’t see the end getting closer.
Because I knew that if I was super careful getting the seams to be perfect,
that I would 1. spend more time doing that, and 2. get it wrong
once…which means I build an entire wall, stand it up and find out the
wall is sitting on the sheathing and not the bottom plate…this means I
have to set the wall back down and tear off the sheathing and start over.
This takes A LOT of time. Those gaps are all filled in with plywood now,
and sealed with Grace ice and water shield.
This is an Excellent question. Basically, It doesn’t matter (getting them
perfect). So when I was building I had to parse out what WAS important
and what wasn’t, so I could actually get this built in the amount of time I
had. What was important was getting the sheathing to over lap floors, span
between them, to tie them together. So I wasn’t super careful making sure
there was a tight seam.
From what I can tell,your wood has seen a fair amount of weather and is
warping.I have been around new construction in the HVAC line of work for
25+ years and it is always when people try to save money and do the work
themselves that they have major problems.Once that S**T board gets wet your
pretty much F****D.I have never seen the tubing installed during the phase
in which you installed it,just asking for trouble there.FYI
I agree HVAC is shit we cant even buy it in New Zealand we certainly don’t
sheathe houses in it. its asking for trouble as it soaks up water. We tend
to brace in spots with 12mm treated plywood wrap with tyvek or similar and
clad we obviously insulate. We are big into cavity drainage
This is why building large structures is not for a DIYer like yourself.
Stick with your office job using a computer. If you paid a professional
contractor they would have a crew to bang that job out in half the time it
took you and less time having the wood exposed to the elements. You have
major expansion and contraction going on with the water soaked into that
osb and using shitty osb is another problem. OSB is garbage when water hits
it.
Not sure if you’re trying to be a prick or if it just comes naturally to
you, but I am 100% positive that there was a better way to make your point.
On the other hand sounding like a condescending ass to a guy who just did
like a million videos for our enjoyment was probably too much of an uphill
battle to begin with. Said another way, who asked you?
Yep I’m everything you said but just on youtube to DIYers that act like
they know what they are doing :-) Sorry I’m a pro and harsh on DIYers
trying to teach people when they are not properly trained themselves. I do
agree though your videos are somewhat entertaining the few I watched.
So, here’s a thought (and I am really not trying to be sarcastic or
negative here). How about instead of showing resentment to DIYers, how
about you show us some of that professionalism you’re basing your opinion
on? It amazes me how when people get on the internet they abandon all sense
of decency and courtesy. I get it, you’re annoyed. So, in the spirit of
these videos and of your profession – how about you give us a reason to
turn to a “professional” instead of (ya know) judging? <-My opinion
People need a reason to go to a professional? A professional should be the
first choice especially on something as large as a 3 story garage. I have
no problem with DIYers I was one before being a professional. I don’t like
people with no training teaching others that’s all. Did you pull any
permits for this?
I definitely need a reason to go to someone else to do something for me. I
realize we live in a time when self reliance isn’t admired anymore, but I
still admire it. And I went to a “professional” two weeks ago to have the
transmission fluid on my car changed. First repair in 8 years I didn’t do
myself. It’s leaked transmission fluid ever since because the
“professional” thought it was a good idea to change the fluid plug without
asking. It was “easier” for him that way.
He knows he shouldn’t have used regular osb, and said it in an earlier
video. Hindsight is 20/20. I, for one, think he’s done a damn good job with
relatively few mistakes for his first major build. As for a professional
being the first choice as to what to do A) professionals make their fair
share of mistakes as well. Check his “professional” electrician B) it might
get done in half the time, but it’d cost twice as much, if not more. C) DIY
comes with great pride in having done a job yourself
I just wanted to watch the foundation work but I kept watching the next
video and the next. I recently got into a job of building house foundations
and once a while they send me to the big commercial sites. I am wanting to
learn the works of it all. That truck is awesome, I always wanted one when
I was doing landscaping work and for couple other work projects
To suck the double rims together to make the crack go away, use thru bolts
with fender washers about every 2 ft, high & low, and tighten them up HARD
to squeeze clamp it shut.
You need to follow nailing specs when you double those. And then you never
apply the sheeting joints over the joints of the doubles. And you never
shim in between the double like you did. If you ever need any advice; I
can offer you some-enjoy your videos and I have that 3414 as well. You can
email me. I live in MN.
Why did you leave such large gaps in the OSB seams on the outside of the
building? I know you’re supposed to leave gaps for when it
expands/contracts, but those seem like big gaps.
So, it was hundreds of small judgement calls like that, that enabled me to
actually frame this thing in 3 months. I absolutely adore perfectionists
and admire their work, aspire to be like them sometimes. But this project
didn’t have any room for that. (this is also why I build the garage alone)
It takes a ton of time to stop and explain the hows and whys, especially
the reasoning like this, because people argue something like this in the
moment, cause they can’t see the end getting closer.
Because I knew that if I was super careful getting the seams to be perfect,
that I would 1. spend more time doing that, and 2. get it wrong
once…which means I build an entire wall, stand it up and find out the
wall is sitting on the sheathing and not the bottom plate…this means I
have to set the wall back down and tear off the sheathing and start over.
This takes A LOT of time. Those gaps are all filled in with plywood now,
and sealed with Grace ice and water shield.
This is an Excellent question. Basically, It doesn’t matter (getting them
perfect). So when I was building I had to parse out what WAS important
and what wasn’t, so I could actually get this built in the amount of time I
had. What was important was getting the sheathing to over lap floors, span
between them, to tie them together. So I wasn’t super careful making sure
there was a tight seam.
From what I can tell,your wood has seen a fair amount of weather and is
warping.I have been around new construction in the HVAC line of work for
25+ years and it is always when people try to save money and do the work
themselves that they have major problems.Once that S**T board gets wet your
pretty much F****D.I have never seen the tubing installed during the phase
in which you installed it,just asking for trouble there.FYI
why don`t you put screws in dose beam?it the simple solution.By screw i
mean bolt and nut.
I agree HVAC is shit we cant even buy it in New Zealand we certainly don’t
sheathe houses in it. its asking for trouble as it soaks up water. We tend
to brace in spots with 12mm treated plywood wrap with tyvek or similar and
clad we obviously insulate. We are big into cavity drainage
This is why building large structures is not for a DIYer like yourself.
Stick with your office job using a computer. If you paid a professional
contractor they would have a crew to bang that job out in half the time it
took you and less time having the wood exposed to the elements. You have
major expansion and contraction going on with the water soaked into that
osb and using shitty osb is another problem. OSB is garbage when water hits
it.
Not sure if you’re trying to be a prick or if it just comes naturally to
you, but I am 100% positive that there was a better way to make your point.
On the other hand sounding like a condescending ass to a guy who just did
like a million videos for our enjoyment was probably too much of an uphill
battle to begin with. Said another way, who asked you?
Yep I’m everything you said but just on youtube to DIYers that act like
they know what they are doing :-) Sorry I’m a pro and harsh on DIYers
trying to teach people when they are not properly trained themselves. I do
agree though your videos are somewhat entertaining the few I watched.
So, here’s a thought (and I am really not trying to be sarcastic or
negative here). How about instead of showing resentment to DIYers, how
about you show us some of that professionalism you’re basing your opinion
on? It amazes me how when people get on the internet they abandon all sense
of decency and courtesy. I get it, you’re annoyed. So, in the spirit of
these videos and of your profession – how about you give us a reason to
turn to a “professional” instead of (ya know) judging? <-My opinion
People need a reason to go to a professional? A professional should be the
first choice especially on something as large as a 3 story garage. I have
no problem with DIYers I was one before being a professional. I don’t like
people with no training teaching others that’s all. Did you pull any
permits for this?
I definitely need a reason to go to someone else to do something for me. I
realize we live in a time when self reliance isn’t admired anymore, but I
still admire it. And I went to a “professional” two weeks ago to have the
transmission fluid on my car changed. First repair in 8 years I didn’t do
myself. It’s leaked transmission fluid ever since because the
“professional” thought it was a good idea to change the fluid plug without
asking. It was “easier” for him that way.
He knows he shouldn’t have used regular osb, and said it in an earlier
video. Hindsight is 20/20. I, for one, think he’s done a damn good job with
relatively few mistakes for his first major build. As for a professional
being the first choice as to what to do A) professionals make their fair
share of mistakes as well. Check his “professional” electrician B) it might
get done in half the time, but it’d cost twice as much, if not more. C) DIY
comes with great pride in having done a job yourself
Thanks, it’s nice to know there are people out there that actually
understand. :)
I just wanted to watch the foundation work but I kept watching the next
video and the next. I recently got into a job of building house foundations
and once a while they send me to the big commercial sites. I am wanting to
learn the works of it all. That truck is awesome, I always wanted one when
I was doing landscaping work and for couple other work projects
To suck the double rims together to make the crack go away, use thru bolts
with fender washers about every 2 ft, high & low, and tighten them up HARD
to squeeze clamp it shut.
Also learn mistakes … come forward …
You need to follow nailing specs when you double those. And then you never
apply the sheeting joints over the joints of the doubles. And you never
shim in between the double like you did. If you ever need any advice; I
can offer you some-enjoy your videos and I have that 3414 as well. You can
email me. I live in MN.
nailing patterns carriage bolts and construction adhesive
Congratulations for your work on the garage. can you tell me aproximetely
how much money did you spend on building the garage?