Building My Own Home Office

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

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[@joepommer3153]

@PerkinsBuilderBrothers How about pouring some self-leveler after you get it dried in? Then you get a nice, flat floor and don't have to worry about gaps under the baseboard. Always enjoy watching your vids!

[@mesodan]

There must be a bit of slope though? So that any rainwater flowed away from the house?

[@_JamesBrown]

When they measure the cripples, I think that is determined. The pad is not flat and the upper deck must have pitch

[@johannes.f.r.]

Yes, that would be the logical thing to do. Makes everything easier after that and gives you more flooring options. You could glue down PVC in the whole thing, saves you from tiling the bathroom floor.

[@_JamesBrown]

20:03

[@joepommer3153]

@@mesodan it will be an interior space at the end, so I would hope there isn't any rainwater to be flowing 😂

[@BobbyWhitley-m5m]

Pro tip Chalk your lines and then paint with clear paint to keep your lines visible when using water to cut. I have used this same practice with footers and works amazing!!!

[@creylacoste4981]

Or hair spray, then clients don’t complain about smell either.

[@smarthome2660]

Clear spray paint chalk lines! Drill 3/4" holes for 5/8" rebar dowels in trench & epoxy them in, then run 2 - 5/8" rebar lengthwise in trench. Make dowels as long as the trench is wide + the depth of the dowel penetration (18" + 6" =24" dowel and 6" bend @ 30 degrees), then bend the dowels at 30 degrees to fit them in to meet the other side rebar, like diagonal ladder rungs. This is the only way to get full penetration and good overlap. 30 times the diameter of 5/8" rebar is 18.75" of overlap.

[@zTribalstylerz]

Great info thanks!

[@lesliesnowdon8490]

You should turn the bathroom window into a lighted feature, like maybe something dimmable. It would make cool nightlight a low setting.

[@TheSpatulaCity]

Make is a fish tank.

[@lesliesnowdon8490]

@TheSpatulaCity I could be in both bathrooms lol.

[@PositiveEmo]

Tbh it's ideal for a false window. Ad a led light panel and cover it with some curtains so it gives the illusion of day light.

[@DeCSSData]

Yo can also put a TV in it and display what ever you like from hillside panorama to beach to fire-pit... or even just white for an effekt of daylight.

[@pocketrocket-mt9gs]

Been watching a while and I appreciate the good rapport between y’all. Everyone is good at their job. I think that beautiful rock wall would have made a good backdrop for a construction professional’s office. But like y’all say “It’s your house “. 😁. Thanks for something good to watch. Keep it coming!

[@UFOUAPDON]

Rough in your plumbing and add vapor barrier and pour a new layer of concrete over existing slab.

[@thebl4ckd0g]

A cool idea you could have done is frame in an LCD TV into the window that is going to be covered and stick a camera facing the landscape (bc I mean, the beautiful Appalachians!). Then if somebody opens the blinds, they still get a view. :)

[@zTribalstylerz]

Genius!

[@DeCSSData]

Just wrote the same idea. Read you too late.

[@hismancaveproductions6496]

my wife is using our master bathroom as her office. i drew up plans 2 weeks ago to do this with unused space on our back porch area. this is going to be fun to watch before i do ours.

[@candycrusher45]

My favorite KZbin channel! Thanks for putting out multiple videos each week!

[@billybike57]

The dry humor amongst you all is great. Love it!

[@nadavge]

I just love your videos, there’s something therapeutic about their laid back and relaxed vibe. Keep posting them!

[@jsanta6973]

love it bro!!! man cave office gym 👏

[@nicholasroy9125]

Hi, interesting idea to easily gain spase in a house. I would not only put a vapor barrier on the floor, but also some 4x8 hard foam board to insulate the floor. This concrete slab will suck down the cold in the winter and the warm in the summer making this space a special hell to keep it conditionned. It will also absorb some of the unevenness (if this is a word) of the floor out of the equation. You can then put your laminate floor directly up on it. This is what i did when i finished my basement in my house and i've seen a big difference in the heating bill.

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

I love watching your personal projects. Although all of your projects are fun to watch, when it is one of your own, it seems much more relaxed. Can't wait to see the whole process. 🙂

[@kellycarrier1516]

Love Jaime’s sense of humor. Look forward to this tweener build and to see the finished results! Got the best team for the job♥️

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

I hope one day you or Jamie do a complete build series on one of your new homes. It would definitely cover everything and would be the best build series. Can you imagine Jamie looking over everyone's work on his own house 😂 would be KZbin gold. He would be checking every measurement from start to finish 😂 hopefully that happens one day.

[@albertorozco5981]

Eric has a beautiful spread. Beautiful views.

[@creylacoste4981]

OH YEAS. WHEN ERIC SPREADS IT IS SOO BEAUTIFUL

[@creylacoste4981]

He spreads them sooooo good

[@silentscribes]

You guys are great. You can spray that chalk line with lacquer before you make your cut, but that is one other thing you have to have.

[@pamelahousley7543]

Gonna be a great addition.

[@Torbox1]

If you want to make sure you dont have water issues with rain collecting against the siding you could cut slots parallel to the wall all the way around like 6 inches apart and slots that start one inch away from the wall out to the lawn all like an inch deep, it should help direct water away from the wall.

[@LesterSuggs]

You guys get so much done in a day! PLUS you're taking the time to film. Amazing.

[@jarrodwilder7544]

Pony wall for the house decorative stone. Get the wall receptacles per code and allow lighting on the stone wall.

[@kschleic9053]

Personally, I would have blocked or formed a short cement wall under the sill plate, like 3" high, so that you could use concrete waterproofing down the block and onto the concrete slab.

[@robstephens]

Leaving some of the stone wall exposed inside would be a nice feature. The portion of the stone wall to be covered with drywall could be framed with 2x4s turned sideways so the wall would be a few inches thinner.

[@Kurosagi243]

I love the fire pitt and the love nook

[@marymigliore3396]

Can not wait to see it all dond !! I LOVE YOU ALL !!!!!!!!

[@gr82banautiger24]

You should do an underlayment vapor barrier and then put self-leveling mix to level that slab off, not crazy expensize and will end up with a much better end product for the flooring to be put on.

[@creylacoste4981]

Will crack

[@mrfochs]

Jamie, for the ruined bit, you can grind a point on it and use it as an ice pick/marking all.

[@Harshharsh111]

Vibrant team.

[@vincentdermience1137]

You guys are a bunch of cool dudes.

[@ranman121279]

powder actuated nailer... Cheap and you will love it.

[@josephhall2858]

Love Jono's face when Eric says, "there was a lot of bush back there" @3:01, hilarious!

[@wk6976]

Great remodel. As for the drainage away from the addition, my tile buddy used a skim coat of thinset mixed with dye to skim coat his concrete, making a pitch away. Worked well and has not moved. "Date night" great to here you practice that Eric.

[@TheMurphy70]

I love all the videos you put out. I did custom pluming in orange county California in the 90’s I sit and watch your videos for hours. Takes me back to custom house work. Thank you for filling my days with joy!!!

[@randybourdon2791]

That’s going to be an awesome addition to your house!

[@adamsjm3]

The tweener projects are some of my favorites!

[@davidlamb155]

You guys are great!!

[@ElisaShaffer]

You should put some backlighting behind the bathroom window (between the wall) so you can choose to have a little more light in an interior bathroom.

[@anthonylamura8600]

Beautiful home and what a view :)

[@ravindradaundkar4899]

Worn out bits makes very good nail punches.

[@randy1john]

Real world problems in the remodel world. Love it! And thanks for showing it.

[@rulowth4815]

Thats a dreamy life if you ask me ❤

[@supahonkey]

I own a machine shop and the floors are 6" thick 4500 PSI concrete, and they support extremely heavy machines. That's crazy that you're patio was poured that thick!

[@maryrodgers6041]

Love you guys!

[@rgarlinyc]

Great to see this new project - the last one left us hanging but I know you guys will get back to it due course.👍🏻

[@JeffDougherty]

Ugh, love your guys' remodel videos. Cant wait for the next one.

[@georgeday5901]

Love your channel wish I was still working but retired 14 yrs ago.

[@columbiariverhandyman]

For your gym room throw down 1/2 horse stall mats. They work perfect has a somewhat solid surface but also enough give to drop barbell on.

[@1packatak]

Yep. They are also used in dog training facilities because they are soft underfoot, and are not slippery.

[@ajhearn4535]

Jamie, you can use the bit as a center punch if you regrind the tip and keep it cool

[@davidribeca1745]

Thermall break on slab! Floor will always be a different temp with that much of the slab outsinde the wall. Two layers of foam on the concret, then plywood. Matt Risinger did this in his home. You can use floor leveler on the slab to correct interior flatness/level for the slab! On the exterior by some good latex additive from Mapie or latticrete. Use the latex to mix your mortar as well as a bonding coat to the slab and slope the cement away from the building 1-1/2 to nothing. I suggest a dry mix similar to a shower base mortar. 5 to 1 mixed with the latex! Don't forget to power wash slap prior to and applications of bonding products. Your doors ,windows, plumbing fixtures all need to taken into account for the change in floor elevation if you install two layers of foam and plywood.

[@Trishpage312]

Man, that fire pit is so nice! Love this build!!

[@AriHarvey-u8t]

Hello Perkins! I ever enjoied your videos and vibes. I just wanna a part of your family. I love from the deepest part of my heart. Love you brother from somewhere from this planet. One day we will meet in real time. Bless you my brothers.

[@tmoss7122]

Yay, I love watching your projects.

[@debby8428]

Now this is what I'm talking about! Love home remodels and renovations. My husband and I could never afford a brand new home so we always end up with fixer uppers. I am really looking forward to this series! BTW more doggies in the videos please. They are so beautiful! Love to see Sara too. She is such a sweetheart!

[@dirkus3722]

Love your videos guys. Just dropping my occasional reminder for the algorithm.

[@robstephens]

I believe that I would seal the concrete with a product like Sani-tred to prevent any moisture from getting under the new floor which might cause mold since there is no vapor barrier.

[@martinmclaughlin9316]

I spray the chalk lines with aerosol clear coat works pretty good

[@bigsid1984]

Great work

[@Avrumi-ly2el]

Thanks a million for the best content!!! It would be a good idea if you made a closet under the tallest landing of the deck stairs for more storage since it is also waterproof. Thanks again and keep up the great work!!!

[@Longeno55]

Dang Erik, you and your family have a beautiful view from your property! All the best to you and your awesome brother Jamie and your families and the Perkins Brothers crew!

[@PaulThomasHarris]

I’ve recently started to watch you guys. One thing I’ve learned you are a typical Contractor. If it yellow or Orange it must be a heavy duty extension cord. You need to invest into 12-3 or 10-3 extension cord use the 12-3 under 50’ and the 10-3 for a 100’ from your power source. Good Luck 🍀

[@peggsargent132]

Love you guys!❤

[@michaelc.3812]

a great trick I learned years ago when breaking up concrete slabs is to jack the slab up at the edge and break it starting from the farthest edge. It breaks like peanut brittle.

[@creylacoste4981]

I’ve never seen someone lap flanges, can’t wait to see how it’s done

[@goldblueberries326]

I watched a tear out of a 20 x 20 covered porch room that had the concrete extending out 16" past the exterior walls. The rain puddled during rain and it rooted out the bottom 18" of the entire two 18' walls. It was a total mess. I hope you can prevent water from rotting out the bottom of the walls. It took 15 years to realize the water damage. They cut groves in the concrete every two feet to channel the water that landed on the slab away from the slab...

[@moxielouise]

I love the way everyone gets on it, especially Jason being excited to pound concrete. Jono needs more screen time as i haven't figured him out yet. Yet another curiosity, what jobs has everyone had. We know the history of you, jaimie and assuming about arlo. Due to a stumble that destroyed my shoulder, these past 5months i have now watched every video on both vlogs. Love the escapism as i lie here with 3 ice packs. I had the realization that you all are essentially the equivalent of my college friend group. Cheers! 🍻

[@rayreyes2490]

👍😂😂

[@ClarkMiracle-k4m]

Jamie, I've made an awl with my old bits sharpen the and turn a handle works great.

[@RicardoJunqueira]

Goat look at 11:17. I too wanna take some AG1 and become a very focused goat on my kitchen.

[@T.E.P..]

BOOP BEEP BOOOP .. hi guys! Thanks for all these years of vids ...

[@TheBgrugbymatt]

Yall need one of those high-pressure concrete nailers.

[@Cobalt135]

You can get get 50 pound bags of MAPEI or Sika self leveling underlayment that are relatively low cost to fix the low spots in the slab.

[@jlowery000]

I don't care who you are, but Jamie is a hoot. Gotta love him. I totally enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work guys, and hell let Jamie talk or act silly, he's the man. LOL

[@austinsitton6122]

Howdy neighbors! Haha I'll be moving to waynesville/sylva this year as I renovate my wife's grandparents house

[@w2ttsy670]

5:40 this is where a powder actuated nailer is boss! Hilti DW460 and some red caps would have taken care of that in minutes. If you’re doing any framing with slab on grade, it’s a must have for your tool load out.

[@milesharlan1]

Hey Guys!! Happy Thursday to you all!! KUTGW

[@ozhoo]

Venting that bathroom plumbing is going to be an engineering marvel.

[@williamcox8491]

Studor vent, I assume?

[@creylacoste4981]

Ahh yes, studorvents, engineering marvels.

[@MB12116]

I’ve had a bad day-wasn’t accepted into something I felt I earned, and that was compounded by a few other things. Then, I realized it’s Thursday, which means Perkins Builder Brothers!! Thanks guys.

[@54mgtf22]

Hey team. Love your work 👍

[@OperationDarkside]

I'm planning to build a house for me and my partner with the same square footage as your office xD Also, if I were to live in your area, I'd stare at the clouds all day. Those are beautiful.

[@Donttreadonanyone]

hit that chalk line with some spray poly and it won't wash away. we used to always pop our lines and spray them when I was doing bank remodels.

[@Scottcampbell6971]

Second on that self leveler.

[@DrMJJr]

We need more “Jaime Talks”!!!!!

[@aklinger4]

Humble request that you take the pup to all job sites!

[@martyhanks5977]

hey eric, if not to late. You can make a light box w/ led light for that window! It would have a 2 way dimmable switch, going to a "lite box" w/ dual frosted glass. The 2 panels will block view but let in light. It would be like sunlight. for either bathroom. #NerdyTalk

[@johnmclaughlin7633]

You should have cut a trench outside of the framing before putting in the sill plate

[@leslietaylor1570]

Man Jamie, I went through about 5 bits when remodeling my daughter’s house the slab was so hard! It got expensive! But I really don’t think the bits are as hard as they used to be so you have to purchase more 😮!

[@christianpeters2943]

Don't hide that beautiful brick wall!

[@jacksonvinci2912]

You should do an overlay that slopes away from your walls on the exterior

[@wily51501]

Sweep the floor before you snap lines. After you snap lines, use either hair spray, or a rattle can of cheap varnish over the line. That line will be there, rain or snow

[@thepagan5432]

On the outside edge I would fit external tiles built up at the back to clear rain water away from the house. Done that on my Father-in-Laws sunroom, using Spanish tiles looked good. Burnt out SBS drills can be resharpened for wood drilling, as long as the steel is not too rubbishy. Be safe be well 👍 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨

[@linnsoltwedel]

What a cute doggie! :D

[@joeyl5994]

I kept a burned up SDS bit and used it as a long nail punch!

[@_thegrayman]

For the rumpus bathroom window that will be blocked off, how about a stick on vinyl print to brighten the room? It'd look better than a blind! Maybe a sunrise or picture from the WV ski trip?... 😉 Fun video as always 👍

[@dlbrdb]

“I don’t normally get hammered while at work” 😂😂😂😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@alexdavis_84]

For your slab in front of the wall could do a layer of metal, anchored into the concrete, then rubber up the wall and then form and pour concrete up another 3-4 inches to change the slope away. I have a similar design detail in front of my garage wall where rain and snow would come under the plate of the garage wall and concrete floor.

[@Gutter0matic]

everyone seems to be enjoying those ox pencils

[@2chipped]

Wow I remember you mentioning how well built the house was in your other projects! Isn't it a wonderful experience remodeling a well built structure, with a great foundation. 3inch slab by a production builder,cracked concrete and sinking posts. We contractors complain about poor structural practices,and seldom point out work well done. I would recommend doing something for the bottom plate ,wicking all the moisture from the entire slab.

[@user-jy6vd3uw1m]

Interesting method. Definitely cost effective. I dont know if an inspector would allow an extension like this in our jurisdiction without removing that stone wall. Which makes sense when you think about it - there just isnt a good way to properly close up the building envelope against that stone. You can probably half ass it with gobs of insulation, lexcel and profiling whatever siding you have to fit, but.... Its easier to do this stuff in a milder climate. In zone IV/V, you'd probably end up with a cold and drafty wall at a minimum. It would be interesting to see a before/after blower door test. Thanks for sharing

[@REDWOLF763]

when the saw tripped the breaker, i had a flash back to the first time i was a helper with a core drilling holes. we kept tripping the breaker every about 30 seconds to a minute, i was desinated 'run to the breaker and turn it back on'. That night felt like it would never end for me