Framing Walls with 2x6 for our Home Addition ||14x14 Addition||

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We are building our 14x14FT home addition. In today's episode we layout our walls and build them using 2x6 lumber. We are excited to be moving along quickly in the project and are excited to have you join us!
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[@sanchisrivastava2952]

Wow. I am an architect and your video was so detailed and right on point. You covered every minute detail. Very knowledgeable and I loved it.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much!!

[@RipThatVette]

Man, thank you! I’ve been a electrician for 14 years and know a bit about rough carpentry but your videos are very simple and easy to follow. Gives me that bit of confidence I needed to get my 18x24 detached garage going.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You got this Andrew! Let us know how it goes!

[@DrNormGutHealth]

Chickens clucking, fresh air and a guy who knows what he's doing. I subscribed.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks Norm! We appreciate the support 🤙

[@ttkc4625]

Same

[@MostlyPosative-nj5ex]

You can also put those corner studs (California corners) in before the walls are raised.

[@boblandess9349]

GREAT JOB ... NICE HANDS ON SKILLS ... retired Architect here ... love watching the trades do their thing ... from a previous comment I would also have recommended staggering the joints (4 ft) on the subfloor and/or doubling the joist at that center joint ... a couple of fine points from my experience would be to double the bottom plate to provide a better nailing base for wood base trim and also doubling the window sill plate for the same reason (attaching window trim) ... I also notice many framers run a flat member below the door and window headers to make sure they are able to attach door and window frames into solid wood and avoid hitting plywood spacers or voids in the header framing ... it appeared in the video that you may have some deterioration in the foundation sill plates of the main house structure (moisture issue from improper sill flashing) ... check out to make sure the wood is sound ... be sure to stagger joints on finish floor underlayment ... fire retardant spray foam and/or spray cellulose best insulation ... or 6" glass (R-19) in walls and roof structure ... all of this affects the cost (structurally, could have used 2x4 framing) but, a better product in the long term ...

[@jamesaustin7147]

Like the way you explain what is what and how high you put the framing for the windows and spacing etc…. Awesome thank you!!! It helps me to understand!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks James, glad it helped! We appreciate the support!

[@KodaGSD-uf3hg]

Great videos you teach well your showing exactly the way we were taught 45 yrs ago

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Wow, thanks for the kind words!

[@breacher1345]

Very good thanks for the information and the added confidence.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrhernandez1197]

Don’t forget your window blocks for the curtain rods, and blocks for your base boards.

[@michaelhogg6923]

Very informative. My only suggestion is to frequently chech everything for square. Makes the siding and

[@TheTechnician-gh4mw]

A true craftsman !

[@mvillanueva5037]

I THING your family was so excited when you did that addition look pretty cool your job

[@terrytuite8947]

It's nice that you can pull up your truck right up to the job site

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Right?!

[@luismatos2239]

Buen trabajo , me gusta mucho Eres buen carpintero y buen instructor Te felicito por tu proyecto Seguire viendo tus vídeos Gracias hermano sigue adelante 👍

[@Renatousa17]

This is an excellent channel, it has very good content and I’am already a subscriber so I don’t miss any videos. 👍👍👍👍👏👏🏡

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much Renato! You're awesome, glad to have you. 💪💪

[@Oivat]

This guy is really legit, his a great carpenter, great family man. Doesn’t mind having his family around while working on top of filming great video!!👊🏽

[@abdolabdollah1783]

Yes, excellent point

[@mikesmithyo1983]

I want to know where he got all that perfect lumber. At my local stores I will be lucky to get a couple decent pieces.

[@albertopierluissi8374]

Good job. Now the bottom plates would be good to use treated wood because, they will be more exposed to water. Great job.

[@samjohnson3540]

Thanks bro. You taught me a little bit more. Very straight forward.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks for the support Sam!!! n💪🤙

[@Russian701]

👋👋am Richards a jamaica a little young master mind love the art of billing.....just want to say nice work man ..I really admire your work ...no joke a bout ....hope u can give me some tips

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks for the support!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@MrWaldorfian]

You could've saved a few (expensive) 2x6s by making your trimmers (we call them jack studs) support the header and the window sill plate at the same time. What you did is great too. Just makes your wall beefier but cuts down on the amount of insulation you can add later. Good job!

[@carentrefts69]

Looking to an addition on the back of our ranch, we are looking at some sub contractors but we feel we can do 90 percent of it ourselves . For two more bedrooms so just trying to figure out all our rules etc and how to lay our foundation

[@shanecastanon5643]

Good explanations in this videos thanks 👍

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeeplifedeana4747]

Great video! I like using the California corners for the side walls.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks! Thats actually what I changed it too after the fact.

[@mellomao978]

Hey boss, when framing the wall to the exterior of the house, what is the nail pattern and how many nails are you using to fasten to the exterior house wall and onto the deck floor?

[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks for the support Mark!

[@leestebbins5051]

Replace the plywood in your header with foam board and you’ll get some thermal break.

[@Hawaii808_love]

Well done 🎉

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much! 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@leobelts6660]

Its nice to h e someone supervising with a phone 📱 on their hand lol

[@brian2100]

Good job sewer

[@medareducindo9068]

Muy buen trabajo, quedo muy bien. Saludos.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

¡Gracias por el apoyo! ¡Lo apreciamos!

[@DoctorGnu]

Great job man looks perect.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks for the support Jeff 🤘🤘

[@DoctorGnu]

@@BreakFreeHomestead I actually have a question. How do you level all the wall 2 by 6s when there on the ground ? Or do you just use your triangle square to male sure it's pretty square after measuring 16 inches on center and lineing them up to the middle of that mark. I know some times there not hundred percent level, so I was curious how you do it?

[@mitchellgatewood7969]

You can only say “The first thing we are gonna do”, Once!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Haha I mean I can, should I? Probably not 😂

[@mitchellgatewood7969]

Absolutely like your videos though! Great instruction and pro tips

[@estebanvillegas8222]

Muy buen trabajo soy de Santiago de chile.y lo encuentro extraordinario estoy aprendiendo mucho, tengo una pregunta para usted, maestro ¿ Que medidas son las tablas que ocupa y palos, por favor se lo agradecería, por mostrar excelente trabajo. Esteban Aprendí 😊.

[@GenoFelice]

Hello. Great video. Showed me exactly what I need to do. Have one question. Submitted plans to city and they gave me a conditional approval. They want to know how addition walls are going to be connected to existing wall. It seems to me that since you did not remove the sheathing on the existing house all that needs to be done is to nail 2 x 6 walls ends to the sheathing. Am I missing something?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

I did remove the sheathing and the walls are connected directly to framing, if a wall doesn’t land on a stud then frame across from stud to stud to get a connecting point.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

When you watch the video you can see I cut the sheathing back on both wall convection points

[@jeffmorgan7267]

I actually watched the whole thing u do great work been framing all my life yes they are called jack studs where I'm at not trimmers lol u prolly should of staggerd the plywood on the deck tho and the headers r a Lil overkill just 2 together with a plate on the bottom is all u need but good stuff I like it

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks Jeff, for sure i would stagger them next time, live and learn right?!

[@chadbrooks5592]

Cool 😎 thanks

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

No problem 👍

[@awenasa3929]

Amazing doing this addition solo! Question: are you at all concerned about water and snow along the underside of the posts and joints. I would for my contractor to build something similar but my bulkhead would exactly where your French doors are leading to my basement. You are truly skilled Kudos👍🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much! No, i havent had any issues. The overhangs help also with that.

[@abdolabdollah1783]

I'm wondering why do not use treated wood. Thanks, great job

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Interior framing is not treated as it won’t be exposed to the elements.

[@mikedkc]

Nice job. Sure appreciate your tutorial.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks Mike!

[@rds990]

Nice work. Enjoyed it. Don't see your PERMIT displayed. 😜

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Haha it was there 🤘 Thanks so much for the support!

[@youtubesubscriber9128]

Thank you!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks for the support! 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@123mjolie]

This has helped me so much !!!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

What are you going to build?

[@durtyd9625]

How are you securing the stud plate to the wooden foundation?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Id go with ledger loks.

[@jacobkincaid123]

what are the dimensions of inside of window frame? the size of window? or a little extra?

[@NotAPanini]

Hey question on the ledger board, the inspector didn’t require any piers at the ledger on the house? Only pairs are at the end?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Nope, the span and cantilever were to code.

[@luissaucedo4523]

Grate job looking good. ? I have lots off extra treated 2x6s could I use them and would they pass Inspection if I use them for the walls & rafters. Thanks for sharing and blessings

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Ive heard you can, but some people are saying it needs to be sealed. I would just give your building inspector a call and run it by him. Then you'll know if it is even passable before you do any work 🤙🤙🤙

[@jbremer6]

You didn’t explain the corner studs or the king crown at all, which is what I needed help with.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Sorry about that, I explain the condo corners in my basement framing video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ2bZKSnZ5eUf6M The double top plate was at the end of the video?

[@franciscovega7325]

@ 17:13 . 😅 . I told the screen . "Watch your hand Baby girl" ..

[@MichaelJordan-hn4zd]

How long can I leave my 2x6 walls framed up like this before sheathing before it starts to warp? It is going to be 2 weeks for me is this too long? Ordered the plywood

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

No, that will be fine!

[@jonm610]

Would you recommend a concrete slab or a raised wood floor like this? I’m in a situation where I could go either way

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

If you have the cash I’d probably go solid foundation.

[@hernanhernandez6064]

man you explain things very well we all appreciate i was wondering if you have a video on how you started the foundation for the addition to your homestead

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks Hernan! I appreciate the support, here's the playlist for the build. It has the foundation and everything else in it! kzbin.info/aero/PLpFnPv0S_lFt_OJKpV4BHIdVedoTYd388

[@jimbass924]

Great video!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks for the support!

[@MAD1450]

Nice job !!!!!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks!

[@jeffreylowe4788]

Sorry if this sounds dumb but do you brace the walls to each other on the corners? Or do you just bolt them down the the floor and they’re good to go? I’m very new to carpentry but I want to learn.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

They're nailed together all the way up the side and the king crown is overlapped and secured.

[@oscartorres7861]

Guau muy buen trabajo

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

¡gracias por el apoyo! ¡Lo apreciamos! 🤙🤙🤙

[@JoeMullen-gp6gp]

How do you find such nice lumber. Every time I have to buy lumber its crap.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Haha you have to dig through the whole pile. Pull from the middle of the pile.

[@helmanfrow]

Maybe I'm premature, here, but why didn't you insulate under the floor?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

We just used closed cell spray foam after the fact; kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbHeoR-obycp7s

[@thabesteva357]

I'm more curious with the price. How much did this job cost?

[@josephespinozabonilla7850]

How much does it cost to pull the permits? Does the architect do that? Or who does ?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You would have to check with your building department, every municipality has their own set fees. I pulled my permits. You may not need an architect.

[@pabuffa]

Looks good. Awesome video!

[@brucerivard4337]

Question: No double top wall plate??

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Hmm, there’s a double top, it might be at the beginning of the siding video.

[@brucerivard4337]

Sorry, I noticed you installed the double after walls were installed. LOL!!

[@denverlawrence1327]

Because I don’t know, why 16” centers and not 24”? All the reading I’m doing says typical is 24? Is that wrong or just another way of doing it?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

24" is allowable in this situation, i just did 16". The only situation where 2x6 wouldnt be allowed 24"OC would be a three story house. Check out IRC Table R602.3(5) Size, Height and spacing of wood studs codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018/chapter-6-wall-construction

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Make sure you check our 14x14 Home addition Playlist; kzbin.info/aero/PLpFnPv0S_lFt_OJKpV4BHIdVedoTYd388

[@battleborn1244]

You did really good work man! what is your construction background?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks! Not as much as you'd think, lots of reading, watching tutorials and whatnot.

[@frankguy9772]

I will start building my house next year, first floor Will be concrete etc and the 2nd floor on timber, i really love your videos, i love that you work clean.

[@robloxangelinakeily9595]

Casa a un cajon forrado de madera resiclada

[@vink533]

How wide did you make the door? And is it a standard size?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

We used a 36" door, make sure you account for your casing.

[@omaraleman3694]

Do you frame an exterior wall with 2by6 or 2by 4

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Either, depends on what insulation and r value you are trunk to achieve.

[@josephbohme7917]

Again you did not put a foam strip under the footer 2x6 wall for air intrusion. You keep saying it is cold there. You only can do the barriers beforehand.

[@checkerknights4]

Do you have to remove the siding to build the walls right or can you leave it in the addition? Just asking cause the new room addition made to our house still has the siding inside and the wall join connecting the old and new walls looks a little uneven and feels a bit drafty at times

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

I mean, i guess you could leave it, seems a little bit lazy but i would imagine as long as its plumb and secured well you shouldn't have an issue. Crossing my fingers for you that you didn't hire chuck in a truck. 👀

[@checkerknights4]

@@BreakFreeHomestead Its a done deal months ago though moving into the room I felt it a bit drafty and had to caulk the joints over, was not happy with the contractor ether as he left the finial touches undone and didn't clean the trash up after 95% was finished....he just walked off from the job

[@joegould3152]

did you insulate the floor

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Yes, we used Foam it Green spray foam, it should be in the playlist or a few videos after this one.

[@1sornram]

Do you mind if I ask how much for that addition? I want something like that

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

If you pay someone to build it, a lot.

[@nelsongonzales730]

what model nailer is it?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Metabo 21 framing, amzn.to/3RV6FtX

[@charliemills696]

Where in NH are you?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Warner, what about you?

[@charliemills696]

@@BreakFreeHomestead Amherst

[@charliemills696]

Good Job with the addition. What are your thoughts on the foam? Would you do it again? I'm about to rebuild an existing addition like this because the floor system is failing. I'm partial to Roxul, but with the overhang, Im thinking of doing foam.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Nice! Not too far! I’m pretty happy with it and the fact that I can just leave it open and nothing will move in is perfect!

[@Eastbaypisces]

How u do the foundation tho?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3eTYpeYj7efrZY

[@quinaltacrayton4927]

Hey my fiance and I are planning to do work to our home. We have a one bedroom now, but I wanted to build on an extra bedroom for our newborn.The house has been uninhabitable for a few years now and this is my first time doing this can you guys help me?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You got this! Read and watch and you got this! 💪💪

[@legendnvfade6375]

Ur the fk PRO!!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Haha not quite but thanks for the kind words!

[@number1pappy]

Its kinda weird that they are still building some houses with only 2x4 walls. I wouldn't imagine 2x6s wouldn't be that much more expensive as 2x4s to make that much of a difference and you'd add so much more strength and insulation.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Very true, anything to save a buck. But hey wood is out of control right now so when you multiply that by a large house it makes a big difference.

[@southernslipping4225]

Why built 2 floors

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

What do you mean?

[@Lilthis_n_that]

Do u need a permit for this

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

I did, everywhere is different.

[@ValValiantThor216]

Little wife 😆

[@bernardbusonick343]

What do you think this addition is going to cost you, ballpark?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

WAY TOO FREAKING MUCH!!! I was buying lumber when it was way too expensive. But i honestly stopped keeping track.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

probably close to 15-20 maybe

[@paulradice3534]

Where’s the foundation,

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Pier and beam foundation, it can be found in the playlist!

[@RyuNoKiba47]

how much?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

A lot of peices.

[@RyuNoKiba47]

@@BreakFreeHomestead lol

[@michaelmunoz2933]

This definitely won't fly in New York.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Good thing I won’t ever live in a communist state 🤔

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Miss westlund? Did i hear that right? Not a common last name

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Weslyn is her first name.

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

@@BreakFreeHomestead ohhhh

[@cattigereyes1]

Pull the camera back a bit, missing face time.

[@josephbohme7917]

stud length....... not an 8' ceiling in 2022. Really?

[@mikeyjohnson1696]

5 million things wrong with this omg I’m pissed

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

🤘

[@kdmigloo]

It would go quicker if your helper would get off the phone. we are in trouble if adults cant stop staring at their hands.

[@kathleenpayne1953]

I see you have a problem with my phone usage on several of our videos, most of the time i'm just here for emotional support and not to be a helper :)

[@kdmigloo]

@@kathleenpayne1953 You must be a peach to be married to.

[@Luckingsworth]

How to spot someone who has never had a healthy relationship with a woman before...

[@kdmigloo]

@@Luckingsworth Please explain, im all ears.

[@DepthsOfWonder]

"I'm assuming if you're building a header, you know which way to place your wood." But then I wouldn't be watching a KZbin video to learn how.... try to be more detailed as if you are teaching someone for the first time. Otherwise, thank you for the knowledge.

[@Crazy_Newf_101]

If only there was a repository of knowledge readily available to people with an internet connection, where people could go to look up terms and concepts.

[@MrTapaut763]

Tks so much this videos help me a lot The housewife looks great tks again

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Of course! Thanks for the support! 🤘🤘

[@noahbrewster8263]

Thank you!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You're welcome!