5 tips for flawless Barndominium build... #4 gets missed often - E49 S3

[@degraham9198]

Best barndo build I've seen, hands down.

[@jimb8738]

You guys are amazing. I've had contractors in my life after 2 homes that I own (well one has been sold now) were hit by a series of tornadoes that rampaged across a portion of Tennessee, from Nashville to Cookeville, back in March of 2020... and, boy, were these contractors terrible. Had to stay on them for the several months they were repairing and upgrading, had to call them back several times for sloppy drywall work, sloppy brick work, etc., and to beat it all was overcharged for just about everything. It was a time in my life I hope I never have to repeat. But then, where I live, in Putnam County TN, it's so typical. Construction work, roofing work, etc., they all suck. Even getting decent service from a restaurant is a gamble. I think some of it has to do with living in a somewhat economically-depressed area, people are in general unhappy, but it also has a lot to do with people/companies just not caring about delivering professional, quality work. Get this: the head guy who was supervising and running the repairs was even effing SPITTING and blowing his nose INSIDE the house, just right on the floors! OMG, I almost came UNGLUED over that crap! Threatened to fire their asses right then and there if I ever saw anything like that again. I told him also "if I catch any of your guys taking a leak in my yard an not using a Porta Potty I promise you I'll call the cops PLUS fire you". Which did put the brakes on that kind of thing, but it (the whole experience of having my houses repaired) was still nowhere even close to being satisfactory. They got a lot of $$$ from my insurance provider... and made quite a bit from me personally as well. Many of these bad companies also claim to be "Christian" organizations, you know, since my area is considered "Bible belt" territory. But in reality this claim is just a way to gain a potential customer's trust. Almost 100% of these "Christian" organizations in this area are nothing even close. Anyway, my apologies for the long comment. Just wanted to let you know that most of us certainly DO admire your attention to detail and insistence on being professional.

[@av1204]

So much respect for your level of detail

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@adamUDavies]

If I move to Texas I will be calling you for a barndominium. I know good work when I see it. Retired carpenter of 30+ yrs

[@georgeeads8689]

You are exactly correct. The details are a very important part of a build. As a locksmith I must deal with more than the lock because all the facets of a door can affect the proper function of a lock. I must ensure the door is operating properly. Many times I have to adjust the hinges. If the door has a door closer I will check that also and make adjustments if necessary. If the door has weather stripping I make sure it is installed properly. Then on top of all that I make sure my lock install looks good and works properly. You have integrity Erik. There are few out there that still do.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@Stubones999]

Love the Big Assed Fan and the electric / remote control shades

[@raigca1]

You have a great work ethic & great sense of humor lol!

[@retap3717]

"Never expect what you don't inspect".... I lived by that when in mgmt for years... right on.

[@davidmesser8619]

Good show today Erik. As usual I am not disappointed by your thoroughness. The home looks great. My brother in law in Tulsa has a cabin east of town that he uses as a getaway. The places size and layout is similar to yours. He tried selling it to me, but I don't get down there that often. Take care folks and stay healthy. Vaughn

[@JR-ip5rb]

Your attention to detail and expectations are amazing!! Your one builder I would love to purchase from

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@centerhilllakerealtor5722]

Looks beautiful and yes as a 15 year Realtor I work with some builders who are extremely trashy. That little bit of dry wall dust would be a dream. Keep on'em Erik, pound it in the ground! Have a Blessed day

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@gecko2345]

Great tip for anyone buying a home. Thanks!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@davidberlinski7252]

Our first house, the hot & cold water were reversed in the bathroom. Not a big deal but it translated to a hot water flush toilet and hot water going to an outside spigot. Even a bigger deal was when we turned on our ceiling fan, it unscrewed right off the pole it was suspended from hanging by the wires. Still remember my wife on my shoulders trying to screw it back on.

[@Garth2011]

Obviously NOT tested by the installers. Very sickening. No pride in workmanship.

[@akoni3868]

I've loved watching the builds. I came to the channel from DemoRanch build. I appreciate and respect the attention to detail you and the crew puts into your work

[@kevinmartin9530]

Excellent video and good reminders and I bet you NEVER miss a light bulb since the banker pointed it out to you

[@robertevans6481]

Getting close to 100k....these are some good tips.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@Garth2011]

All good points. It's going to cost you much more if you get the call and you have to make an unscheduled or special trip to a completed job. Plus, there is the risk factor that you will have a client that isn't so understanding as others might be. Clean windows is also high on the list, no splatter on exterior walls, no trash, no dust etc. Nothing should be "we will finish these things next week". The last thing a client wants to is pend/alter their move in plans and see the builder crew back at the property after they were told all is well. You have it figured best, do it now or do it later when you will end up with higher costs and more risk with the client.

[@series9193]

Beyond thorough !! Just fantastic work straight professional !!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@dougstubbs9637]

Honestly, I wish you could pass on to all the people over there your traits. If Industries could absorb YOUR type of Honesty and Quality maybe the whole world would still like to drive American automobiles, fly in American aeroplanes, and stretch out to adopt American ideals of of freedom and democracy. I greatly admire yourself and your crew. Perfection may be hard to attain, but weak, lazy, stupid and cheap should never become the norm. Respect.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you 😊

[@RiverManBWW]

What great business practice!

[@laurencemichaelbennett2506]

I remember our builders doing this and when I had it explained to me which was exactly the reasons you mentioned :) Its that sort of attention to detail is the reason why we used him again and recommend him to others :)

[@oscarjr2679]

A lot of Painters I see like to miss the top of door trims or around some door trim, either no caulk or no paint if it’s hidden.

[@frankly2677]

Yes, I cleaned a multi million dollar mansion in Dallas that had this. Owned by Rex Tillerson EX secretary of state former Exxon CEO now retired. No one would notice except when you get on the top of a ladder of a 10 ft door way and start dusting off what should be paint but is only bare wood and saw dust left behind. I just kinda laughed to myself, even the millionaires get bamboozled.

[@joehosie]

Wow Eric! Great video yet again!

[@cm.4828]

Dang that’s a nice barndo!!

[@anthonyunger3803]

Leroy is awesome!

[@nomendoza93]

Lol the beginning of this video 👌🏼

[@joann5157]

You guys are awesome!!

[@livingoluolu583]

Great information. Thanks.

[@gw2macken757]

So simple but that's what the customers sees and gets pissed about. Do it!

[@macaw1us]

I wish you guys would expand and do a house in Washington State...

[@4BetaMale2]

0:02 If I recall Scary Movie 1 use that for a few seconds. It was hilarious 😆😂

[@spikechampkart55]

Fill sinks, then drain them. If there is a small leak, that's when it shows!

[@TheJcapone78]

Can I get plans for this build?

[@perdidocamaronero5400]

Friend of mine had a new house built a couple of years ago and started having an odor problem. He thought it was the water since they are on a well. It was concentrated around the closet the washer dryer was in. My wife and I stopped by to check out their new place and he asked me if I could smell it. Brand new appliances installed from Lowes out of Corpus part of the package deal with the contractor. Sure enough if you opened the closet you could smell sewage gas. I asked him if he put the washer in and he said no they brought everything at once and installed it. The discharge hose for the washer was down low and went into the wall at an odd angle and the washer was jammed against it to keep it in the wall. We pulled the washer out and the hose fell out. Those idiots took the plug out of the clean out and shoved the discharge hose in it. Sewer gas coming straight into the house. The wall box where the valves are still had the knock out plug for the drain in it. He shoved a rag in the clean out hole and said the plumber had some other stuff to fix and he would get him to hook it up and bring a plug for the clean out. Sometimes it's beyond your control.

[@Garth2011]

Not a real plumber I'd guess. Only an idiot would have performed that idea.

[@perdidocamaronero5400]

@@Garth2011 It was the installers from Lowes. I would be suspect of anything they did.

[@KimberlyMarie7]

Do you have a floor plan to reference for this one?

[@natalie4067]

How much did this home cost I'm interested

[@leahforrest9155]

Do you do any work in the texas panhandle close to Amarillo?

[@janiskiddrealestate4301]

What stain did you use on the woodwork and cabinets?

[@juansantana1730]

How much was that build? Im very curious about that floor plan!!!

[@djsundayrides4869]

Back in the 90's I use to work in construction doing track homes. One of are homes the pumpers sub's hooked up hot water line to the toilet ?? when I was doing the inspection on the home what the hell

[@moms762]

Do you have any contacts in Indiana that build Barndominiums?

[@joesapienza8121]

I would think that checking all of the windows for proper operation would on the list, as well as the air conditioning and heating systems.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

They are. But I only gave you 5 tips. Tip #1 pretty much covers it, but I didn’t want to make such a long video.

[@semajgnol601]

Love The Big Ass Fan!!!👍

[@bengm8216]

When are you building my barndominion office Mr Cortina

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Just say when. :)

[@jimland4130]

Back door, swings out. Weird. Nice build!

[@haismat083]

Can you build in Kentucky?

[@roderickmarruffo7600]

And that's why you're "The Barndominium Guy"...

[@jakezgab8576]

People used to make fun of Michael Jackson wearing his bugs bunny white gloves 🧤 now everyone is moon walking with gloves on.😂

[@TexasBarndominiums]

😂

[@IAW888]

Lol

[@Sound-GuyJC]

Painter checklist 1. Inside closets 2. Behind stove 3. Behind fridge

[@Garth2011]

The top of the door and window trim/molding. Most painters skip them.

[@TexasFenceGuy]

Is Manny still with you?

[@rrobbinstx]

WAAAAZZZZUUUUUUPPPPP!!!!

[@sandramurray9764]

We have been watching your videos and would like to get in touch with you. How do we get in contact with you?

[@danahays5884]

I would think the doors would be stained/painted before being installed. Same with the wall by the barn door. Idk how they would miss painting the wall if the door wasnt installed yet.

[@rubenvarela4077]

Make sure the doors latch lock and stay lock it happens

[@fredericrike5974]

The last step before the client receives the product. And the best step to assure yourself and the client of the value of your contract. Common sense.

[@mustang1191]

Relocating and would love for you to build a home for us but I have to be within 50 miles of Portland/Gregory Tx.

[@angelabryant6141]

❤️❤️❤️

[@samweldtv]

how to eliminate those echoes?

[@chrisdiceart]

What do you use to check all the plugs? Hair dryer!? LOL. WOW some of those lights are going to be interesting to change some day! 20 feet off the ground! Erik, thanks for the Tips!

[@Garth2011]

These will work and they will confirm the ground wire was used properly. Lots of electricians believe the ground wire isn't important which is completely stupid. www.homedepot.com/p/Power-Gear-3-Wire-Receptacle-Tester-50542/206212329

[@dmadere1]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@vampdlight8646]

What barndo number is this? Got a walkthrough video coming?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

254. Tour on uploaded to channel.

[@Dextamartijn]

Every faucet should be hot to the left and cold to the right. Just saying I've seen new builds where the plumbers overlooked this

[@cmm170526]

👍

[@juliusyoder721]

Where is manny at

[@shawncockrell6007]

What`s Leroy think he is Santa now,....making a list, checking it twice......

[@TexasBarndominiums]

😂

[@jaybloggs8699]

Seriously slack whoever made the dry wall mess under the TV.. I would send them a bill for cleaning up after them.

[@kevinmartin9530]

And obviously the Box connecting the Big Ass Fan to the ceiling was fixed

[@TexasBarndominiums]

It was. :)

[@Asta-wl8jz]

Good thing you are debt free because it's fixing to get BAD.

[@justinmejia1811]

Where’s MANNY?? M.I.A???

[@Icecreamman101]

Well l got my Barndominuin started it's very different than what KZbin videos show. The process is a very difficult experience from sewer plumbing, concrete and erection. Nobody shows all the details like ordering windows, doors, insulation installation and dealing with the metal building supplier when there's problems with the metal part. You really need to know all the details people hired are supposed to do. I must stress you must be prepared to do a lot of work yourself or the expenses will be a lot higher. Don't be afraid to do the same work another body will charge you for. Ask questions find resources for materials at cheaper price then contractor up charge. The profits they make off materials you purchase yourself. The videos are edited to make it look easy....it not you to work extremely hard.

[@johnsaints7826]

tip#6 - no plaid shirt

[@BritgirlTX]

plaid is in right now! 🤠

[@TheJEK5000]

Ya'll are couple of kinky builders back in 2020. Latex gloves on a home tour. WTF is that!

[@ВоинВикинга]

Where do you purchase the doors ?