Be Square - How To Square a Building Foundation (a very visual method)

We are building a horse barn! One thing I have a challenge with when building patios, decks, sheds or any other building is making the foundation square. I know there are methods like the 3 4 5 method (3-4-5 method) but I needed something more visual. This project helped me SO MUCH!
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[@chuckfullerton1771]

This little lesson taught me how to square my project and saved me lord knows how much time pounding out batter boards. Diagonal measurement perfect.

[@BBHubbs]

"She's so cute." Yes, she most definitely is. ❤️ Wishing you great success with the build.

[@daddykirbs]

Thank you :) We are drilling for the posts this evening!

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

I just used this method. Like a half hour ago. Works great. I used skids that were square and had the same results. You are a master of your craft. Keep up the good advice and great video.

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

wow you just gave the confidence i needed to begin making my goat barn, thank you man, all the way from the UK,,

[@daddykirbs]

Yes! go to work buddy :)

[@elgallo6626]

After 2 days of videos. You made it simple..thanks.

[@williamwoodington]

Thanks I learned few tricks here

[@evephillips6701]

A very good share from you and Luke making it all look so easy for anyone who wants to mark out some lines to build!

[@mizsterious]

I'm so excited about the build and your families expansion on your back forty! All the progress watching all the growth is AmAzInG!! Fills my heart to the max that Luke is right up in there helping, learning more for his own growth. You guys are the BeSt! Very snazzy, attractive duck alarm up there on that hill, hubbbadahubbada! Lovin' your family! As always be kind, Enjoy and Love one another! Thanks for this share!

[@daddykirbs]

I LOVE my duck alarm ;)

[@martinboon6620]

No way man, I'm about 10,000 miles away and trying to work out a fool proof way of getting a curb frame for a block paving patio square inside cockeyed boundaries. I thought I had come up with a genius idea. Looks like we are using the same idea. Genius' think a like or fools never differ (English saying) I'll let you decide which we are. Hope it all works out. All the best.

[@tonytheteacher3557]

I like this method and I’m a math teacher, thanks.

[@oysteinholand]

NICE! :D Can't wait to see the development of the barn! I Bet Maggie and Tao will love the new barn!

[@daddykirbs]

It will be a much nicer location and setup for the horses for sure :)

[@sallyweiner4180]

Luke is quite a handy carpenter!!!

[@rodgow529]

Luke is a great helper

[@frankmurphy5]

Great video, thanks! In theory, I know how to do this the "professional" way. But I do it so infrequently that it ends up being way harder than it should be. Having a clear visual layout really helps.

[@PeUrmeleMantuitorului]

Wonderful video! Thank you very much, my friend! :) Have a wonderful day! ❤

[@daddykirbs]

Thank you :)

[@thuffman44]

Thumbs up my friend. These types of projects are great! Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to see how it progresses for you

[@daddykirbs]

It's gonna be fun to see it take shape! Thank you :)

[@user-pv6yr3du8p]

❤ thanks very much

[@patchampion9823]

Great job, cant wait to see finished project. tyfs Pat

[@freakygeaktwo]

oh neat you have your own brand of lumber :D that is your name was on the wood ;) I like the missus job and she gets to read too :D that's a fantastic idea sir even for an seasoned constructor I'm sure thanks for sharing

[@daddykirbs]

Thank you. :)

[@Kath1320]

3-4-5 method, foolproof

[@ponyvet77]

New horse barns made right always make me happy. What are you planning for footing in there?

[@daddykirbs]

Was thinking just doing wood chips on the clay soil. Suggestions?

[@ponyvet77]

If budget allows for it I would use tailings (packed down and "graded" a bit to make the floor a bit higher than the ground) and cover that with either lime screenings or fine gravel (and rubber mats if you really want to get fancy)...otherwise it may get too damp and prone to getting mucky (and gaos can appear under your walls, which could be a hazzard for their legs) Then bed with shavings/whatever your bedding of choice is. Really it depends on how well tgat area drains when you get your Texas downpours

[@otonielmurillo746]

Very nice 👌 Thank you for sharing

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

How exciting to be building a stable for Maggie! That was a very practical solution to a technical problem, too. So, it looks like you might be getting that horse we saw?

[@daddykirbs]

real good chance :)

[@syazwansaroni1954]

the wife is on the coyote and hawk hunt, the guardian of the ducks.

[@daddykirbs]

She's doing a find job ;)

[@ibrahiymghany9928]

good job bro. Abraham from Trinidad.

[@ericyoung5004]

Got to love Batter Boards

[@ericyoung5004]

Something you may want to consider is your process would be harder to do on a longer building a framing square is good for a few feet but when your 100 foot long it will be off, need to look up batter boards

[@shashakeeleh5468]

The Mags gets new digs, and her new bud, whoever that turns out to be.

[@armorvestrus4119]

Next time try the 3-4-5 method it is much easier. Or create one long line and swing the tape method.

[@cookinitmax]

Thanks I could of used this two days ago. I'm new to all this building stuff my deck not square 😓

[@TrixieM712]

guess i'll have to play Bocci in Maggie's house...lol...Good job. You measured your diagonals so your all good.

[@daddykirbs]

Bocci ball sounds fun too ;)

[@josephinegallegos2139]

great video

[@tara_a_santiago]

Does this mean you are one step closer to bringing Tao home? You and your helper did a great job mapping it all out

[@daddykirbs]

one step ;)

[@master_vator]

So if the diangles are the same distance, it should be sqaure?

[@truitkothmann5475]

What's so hard about running a string line off batterboards and pulling a tape ti make sure it's perfect, mark your strings and bada bing

[@bowermanwinburn6723]

Stodoys Blueprints has some very useful blueprints with all the details you need.

[@Kath1320]

String line first

[@rickyworks2067]

Sir Sir Sir I have been looking and asking for months as to how to square four poles in the ground. You brought a college idea to kindergarten and everyone can understand. If you have cashap please let me know. You should get paid. Thank you Sir.

[@zoso1123]

A2+b2=c2 if u have a construction calc u can do rise run and hit diag and blamo its spits your diagonal out in feet and inches.

[@katedansyng1553]

Blake, if there is anything I can do to help, just let me know.

[@daddykirbs]

You got it!

[@deepnurmom1737]

Great vid u should make it wider though it won't cost much more and you will be glad you did it Nvm ur prob done already lol didn't realize this vid was that old

[@billypilgrim7838]

batter boards laser level calculator with sq root function

[@Kath1320]

oh well, have fun

[@Dimmu666ist]

U didnt show the part to square ome corner with the oder

[@heidiholiday1879]

A good carpenter Always has a pencil in pocket.

[@TheEquivocator]

28000 subs!

[@daddykirbs]

100 more to 29 ;) It's been fun watching the channel grow and sharing more with y'all!

[@weetreebonsai]

tweeted

[@bull5919]

first of all the parralell to fence had nothing to do with the equation as to why he stated that i don't know because we all know anything can be square and not be running parralel

[@dougboude3891]

that darn math!!! HAHAHAHHA :)

[@daddykirbs]

gets me every time LOL

[@bowermanwinburn6723]

Do it yourself, visit the Stodoys website and find out how.

[@cravensboughner2425]

Do you love woodworking? Try the Stodoys plans.

[@luksurias]

next time use the 3,4,5 method LOL

[@johnbenedek3275]

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[@bull5919]

you attempted to try and simplify something but in all reality you created more steps and wasn't successful at simplifying anything...Its one thing to come up with something that you can relate to that does not mean you have simplified anything..In this case you didn't come close to simplifying nothing

[@chrissmart6625]

I'm sorry I really feel 10% dumber after watching that..... That poor child.. I bet he's home schooled. Someone call child safety. P.s. don't marry you your sister kid's. Wow