Construction of a MEGA Sized Modern Home PT 27

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

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[@DiamondDustAndVerdigris]

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[@grapejuice555]

I really tried to like Magic Spoon as an alternative to traditional cereal but this is to cereal as a bad veggie burger is to a prime wagyu slider. The tapioca starch leaves a really odd mouthfeel and off-putting flavor and aftertaste. I'll stick to Cheerios.

[@andrewsmith757]

😊​@@DiamondDustAndVerdigris

[@jmazoso]

When I first started dealing with construction a few (well 25) years ago, I learned one important rule, wherever you park, you’re in the way.

[@arresthillary9502]

truth

[@kamakazi832]

An someone allways ask u to move as soon as u get on the roof under floor up a ladder lolol

[@markfowler2066]

Oh yes. Planning the phasing and staging of any job can be the difference between profit and loss ..

[@cherrypieforbreakfast1499]

. . . unless you're the only sub on the jobsite right then. But you're pretty much right

[@michaelsparks6084]

Lol, absolutely!

[@DiamondDustAndVerdigris]

I like that Max is asking questions. That's how you learn. 🙂

[@aaronhuntington5798]

Unihorn vs. Unicorn! Lol! That right there is why you gotta love Jay! He’s not complicated. He just calls it like he sees it! Love that!

[@Fextreme93]

Just like a regular male then

[@ericbodart3838]

For Jay, unicorn comes from the french Licorne which comes from the latin unicorn meaning with one horn.

[@ericbodart3838]

Unicornis is the correct latin word, sorry spelling mistake

[@sarahadrian332]

Answer to Jason's question about unicorns "The word "unicorn" is spelled with a "c" because the Old English word "horn" was pronounced with a sound similar to a Scottish "ch" or "corn". The word "unicorn" comes from the Latin word unicornis, which is a combination of the words uni- meaning "one" and cornu meaning "horn". "

[@PauloSilva252]

correct. For instance, in languages that evolved from the Latin, corn is horn, not a cereal. "Levar nos cornos" means you are hit on your head

[@DrTubeman]

Damn, this house keeps finding more ways to test your skills as builders every step of the build, the house is going to look absolutely incredible when you're completed the finishing touches, and I'll be here for every bit of this build. Cheers for the fine edit of the reel Eric...

[@mardymaclean4519]

So I manage a gold exploration camp in the mountains of Northern BC Canada and it’s considered a rain forest. One of the roofs of a cabin started leaking during our last big rain event. Everything that comes into camp has to be flown in by helicopter so instead of trying to figure out how to sling in 16’ pieces of steel roofing I decided to get a case of Lexel and tighten each roof screw and covering it with lexel. For the past 2 days it has been raining like I’ve never seen before and that roof has been working like it should. So I just want to say thank you to the Perkins brothers for introducing Lexel to me. Keep up the great work guys and keep putting out the best content on KZbin! Cheers from a thankful camp manager!

[@ramellesmith1520]

This is so much more complicated than what everyone was saying about the Modern Retirement Home Build! So glad to have escaped that notoriety! Good job guys! A little late to the show today - polyurethaning a frame for a bed to go out on the catio of the Modern Retirement Home build!

[@facts_over_feelings]

Ramelle, your continued following and kind words of the Perkins crew speaks volumes of their work on your home. With all the news and videos of shoddy new construction recently, it's nice to see there's still good companies like the Perkins out there.

[@AndersonFamilyHomesNV]

Yeah. Your wraparound porch was a good challenge, though.

[@ramellesmith1520]

@@facts_over_feelings - they are great guys all! Jaime was gracious enough to advise me on a good marine quality poly to use on the catio bed frame. Truly good guys!

[@ramellesmith1520]

@@AndersonFamilyHomesNV - thanks! It turned out great, been enjoying my morning coffee. Still working on trying to find furniture for it all!

[@John_Locke_108]

Hope your enjoying your home! That was a fun build to watch.

[@robertpayne6960]

Day late and dollar short, but a suggestion for the future maybe... had you coordinated moving those steel trusses/girders with the building of the large 20' walls you could have prebuilt the walls like ya'll normally do but used the crane to position them into their final spots.... two birds one stone, lower cost, less stress, better speed and safety.

[@ryanc3219]

My first thought, too. You have a crane coming and a 20' tall wall to set.

[@dave4322]

Watching from Scotland it warmed my health and safety heart that you all wore Hard Hats for the lift of the 1000 pound steel beams ;)

[@erikreynolds938]

10’ 1 1/8” wall height comes from multi-family construction. It equates to 10’ of drywall on the walls plus 5/8” ceiling board on 1/2” acoustical channels

[@DuffyHomoHabilis]

Thanks! I hope the brothers read that.

[@JeffKogut]

Similar with 8'-1 1/8" (92 5/8" studs) and 9'-1 1/8". Use these everyday for homes in the Pacific NW.

[@martinhedley-smith79]

The single best channel on You Tube. Thank you.

[@evanbarney6817]

10ft 1 1/8 in is the standard height of a 10ft wall here in Kansas. 9ft is 9ft 1 1/8in. Gives you room for 5/8 ceiling drywall and 1/2 under the wall drywall to account for an inconsistencies in the floor

[@mojotarvin5370]

This house is the nuts! 😍

[@Messenger67]

As much as you're double handling and handling all the material probably would have been beneficial to get a telehandler to lift the walls and move the pallets

[@angiebetts8900]

Unihorn?! 😂😂 Thank you! I needed that today.

UniCorn because in latin languages Corno, Cuerno means Horn

[@AlAmantea]

Missed opportunity to have that crane relocate all the studs and sheathing to the sheathed decking on the first floor!

[@Eametsa]

Cranes are expensive and are on site only as long as they are really needed

[@johnholmquist7630]

Toe nailing the kings and jacks directly into the subfloor is very old-school. That bit about bracing and siding in old houses also. Arlo would be very proud.

[@jackhazen2900]

The boys riding in the trash trailer reminds me of my non-union days when it was just me and an old guy on a spec house and he would drive me around in his bobcat bucket up too the nearby woods where we “hid” our material😄 good times

[@justmetoo6457]

Jason made a great point about the unihorn!

[@Kristina_Australia]

You should build the walls with the sheathing on then just get a crane back to lift them into place, certainly be a lot quicker...and easier for you guys. Have a great week

[@milesharlan1]

Crane Time!! Thanks, guys, for Sunday watching fun!! KUTGW

[@davidelsbury2917]

now *that* is a really cool looking shot. Nice! 6:12

[@didineparetto9473]

What courage to take on such a complicated project. I have followed almost all of your projects, but this one is the most complex.

[@stevenmccallan9202]

Why do I find this stuff so entertaining? Cause all of you make it so. Keep it up!

[@davidreed9046]

“Black board filler”, I’ve seen some homes use metal strapping and blue foam board. Then vinyl siding over that. You could literally break into the house with a razor knife. Keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see what the finished project looks like (based on the drawings and renderings). Going to be amazing!

[@Mindless.Traveler.]

This house is just insanely good looking

[@toddslichter7831]

Shear nailing in my area is 3-4" oc on edges and 6-8" oc in the field. We have been putting our sheathing on vertically for 20+ years, all due to the shear nail schedule. It all depends on wind shear and seismic zone. Looking great gentlemen.

[@Mike-p7e]

Bring Arlo to the big build .it be fun to see him working with the guys a little!

[@terencemerritt]

Great work guys. Thanks for the video Erik

[@oKIPHx]

Max is so lucky (or unlucky) to be a part of this project. So much to learn and so much to absorb! Progress looking good. Keep it up!

[@Jack_of_1_Trade]

Love how you shared that diagonal bracing on old home with the young guy. I’ve just gutted my kitchen and bath. Guess what I see, those beautiful bracing they used to do. I’m trying to marry new framing with old framing. Not easy!! FYI, I’m an electrician, not a framer!

[@lotterylottery2984]

It's going to be a beautiful home when finished.

[@andrewhouse6300]

In New England a lot of the higher wind zones require blocking at every wall sheathing seem. I imagine having the 1/2” foam takes away from the shear value a bit, so that could be why blocking is required.

[@pavellebedev5277]

I love the melody at the end!!! Used to play it many years ago

[@mikekrauss-wo4vj]

Hi guys, I just subscribed to your channel and I love your videos! Im a retired construction worker and I really like how much attention to detail you put into your work. I would have really liked to work with you guys because of the quality work you do and the fun you guys have working together! Take care guys!

[@manfredvonrichthofen4738]

Awesome framers and R R builders have tele handlers , that make every thing groovy

[@gmjent5671]

Why these guys refuse to invest in equipment is beyond me,a good used telehandler is less than a a used pickup

[@blairleipst4508]

9:12 I was waiting for the banjos to start playing 😂😂

[@petermuller4322]

I keep asking myself whether the architects and the home owners are watching the episodes. As the architect I‘d pray every nigjt that my name does nor become public and as a home owner I‘d be calling you guys begging to tripple check all the measurements. Good that you guys are on top of things.

[@kellycarrier1516]

I forgot how gorgeous that home will be! They couldn’t have picked a better design. Perkins and team are the best~

[@michaelvonneupert]

For a guy from Florida, Jay's making a lot of sense. #unihorn

[@DTLification]

at least you got all those cut offs for blocking ! i thought the sheet were stronger installed like you did, but i have hear of shear blocking/nailing on more commerical style load walls. looks good from here!

[@w2ttsy670]

21:20 meanwhile here in australia we have resi builds that have tower cranes landed on them so that the steel framing can be erected. Also this whole episode had me screaming “where are your pre-fabricated wall systems?!” We also have these now and so you can get an entire single storey of a house erected and locked in in a single day. Would be mighty helpful on this second storey build with the 6m tall walls!

[@RyanVaughn-k3e]

Unihorn makes so much more sense! Good call!

[@TK-76054]

Looks like Max is really getting into shape.

[@colleenanna3688]

Absolutely Beautiful view!

[@mikeinmaryland]

I’m here for Max. That was an excellent video Erik shared. Max (and the band) can play! Max comes in and out perfectly with the song’s harmony. @Max, let folks comment on your channel.

[@duenge]

What video are you talking about, I didn't see anything?

[@mikeinmaryland]

@@duenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpjEdqyKe7Sph7cfeature=shared

[@anthonyBD]

I'm reminded of the poem, Charge of the Light Brigade when dealing with an Architects plans: Forward, the Light Brigade!” Was there a man dismayed? Not though the framer knew Someone had blundered. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of building Rode the builders

[@adamt4742]

trusses to the left of them, sheathing to the right of them, zip tape in front of them nail guns vollyed and thundered stormed at with inspectors and vendors boldly they built and well my favorite poem

[@krzysztofs2112]

Just buy used self erecting crane like liebherr or potain, in europe there is a lot of this type of cranes. They cost around 10k$ in a shape still good to use. You can haul it behind your truck, set it on the job site and use it every day. It is controled by wireless device.

[@DougGarrison]

I remeber seeing those in Germany and wondered why we don't have them here in the States. I've never seen one here.

[@johnbecker8768]

Man, that is a huge house. What an awesome project!

[@Timberwolf2622]

The extra 1 1/8" accounts for the thickness of ceiling drywall and finished floor to get a nice finished number when all said and done.

[@jamespppyacek342]

Back in '80 on a framing crew in the Denver area we did all let-in bracing on a new home developments. We handled it quick as a wink with a corded Skilsaw and a fir 1x4. Snap a couple lines on the diagonal, drop the saw onto the lines, follow up with a whack of the hammer to get the wood chunk out, drop the board in and shoot into place. With #10 sinkers. Voilá. Bracing.

[@timobrien7318]

We want more special guest Matthew! That guy is electric

[@EUGENEDeLeon-l2b]

good day guys! watching from the philippines

[@dawidwieszczek9015]

precut studs with three plates are 10’-1 1/8” tall. they are used for large multi-family projects (apartment buildings)

[@johnhintermaier7651]

Have you ever considered "wall jacks" Great for raising walls which are unbalanced due to height. Used these when crew size was limited and the longer walls needed to be raised.

[@Mike-p7e]

I look forward to watch you guys every show can’t wait for next one !

[@ebareiss]

Those drone shots of the crane were awesome!

[@eugenementz3195]

I agree with Jay…. It should be “Unihorn.”

[@jpewivrsn6592]

Thank you guys for a great Channel. Lived in Germany a few years and they always put up a “small” crane when they build family houses.

[@andreewert1925]

I used to have Orange juice for Breakfast for 30 years..but there are so many other ways to get Vitamin C..like Jamaica Tea, Lemon or lime...found in most mexican food stores

[@Michaelharringtondesign]

Is this the largest house y’all have ever built? It’s astonishing to me that such a relatively small crew can build such a behemoth of a house. It’s so gorgeous. Wish I’d gotten into the scrap/construction industry at a younger age 💰

[@antoniobiondo1509]

This place is huge!

[@brocktillman1014]

Great job men! Enjoying the process. Max you did great on the banjo buddy. I saw a video of your performance with your friends. Jason, I know your just looking forward to the painting!🫣👌💚

[@thepagan5432]

Starting to get even more interesting now. You guys stay safe and well 👍

[@alanpaulick7815]

Thanks for sharing guy's you all rock when it comes to working together. Just the higher-ups that is scary for me hey. Take care and be safe.

[@RossReedstrom]

My 1956 garage is framed with the inlet diagonals like he describes at 19:07. Sheathing is 3/4 8" T&G southern yellow pine, so that's pretty good shear plane. :)

[@jasonmccoy902]

I get excited to see your videos. Skilled and comedic at the same time. You’ll have a follower for life boys 😊

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

Such a beautiful area of the country.

[@mikeallensonntag]

You guys sure got yourself into a massive house. 20ft walls on 2nd floor lol. Thanks for building.

[@Natedoc808]

3:12 works in inches or feet, simple ratio. Large open spans is the place for post and beam structure and then fill with stick framing. At 19:00, you’re talking about sheet the corners and then using Celotex, are they still doing that out there? I haven’t seen that in a house out west since mid 80s!

[@pamelahousley7543]

That house is amazing - love watching y’all building it -

[@tylermundy7985]

Great stuff!

[@hotlineoperator]

You need the right crane when the construction goes higher, moving materials up is a special art form.

[@samuelbonacorsi2048]

The house is more like a cathedral. Nice build.

[@jyeirakit]

I started with camping videos, then bushcraft camping, then cabin building, and now here I am, watching the nth video of perkins building houses... 😅

[@leeshaver7825]

Awesome framer sounds a telehandler it might be a good investment for you guys because you can use it as a forklift and as a crane and they even have a trust jib that you can put on it

[@maxi-g]

are those washers on the threaded rods really the only thing now that hold up the plates the i-beams, and later the subfloor, sit on?

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

It will have non-shrink grout under the metal plates

[@paulrogers3385]

Holy cow! Mini tower crane and wrap that thing in scaffolding, commercial style this project

[@markstipulkoski1389]

I bet the Huber people were cringing watching the membrane being planed off the Advantec and the nails driven into the Zip tape.😂

[@robkerf]

Non related comment..took advantage of the Fanttick electric screwdriver code, damn thing is great.

[@M1CK3YL33]

And BOOM goes the crane!

[@ChrisOttPrime]

This build just got good. The concrete forming and pouring kinda drug on but this framing has been interesting. Looking forward to that second level pour.

[@Ithinkimaman666]

We need more Jason time on the videos because of his wisdom. I mean why is it called a unicorn when it has a unihorn? The man’s a genius.

[@tedspens]

I'm really enjoying the build. It's moving pretty fast since you removed the concrete forms. Soon you'll be installing windows!

[@ironman12328]

About buying a Crane 21:14 , look out for a used mini Spider Crane,... those are sometimes not as Expensive as you can think of,... they come in different sizes, with different engines (Fuel or Electric), they can be transported with just a Trailer, and for a few you don't even need a Licence, (at least in my Country its like that) You get new ones started at 12.000$ to near 25.000$ for a big one,... it's definitely a Thought worth it,... yes it's a high expense, but it would help you, and your backs for the Future as well

[@disklamer]

Over here the spidercranes are moneymakers, you can move stuff in minutes instead of breaking your crew all day

[@Firehawkshadow]

I watched a KZbin video about an old home remodeled in France and they had a crane like on big job sites but smaller best thing ever not sure of the cost but if your going to have a crane come out to the job site anyway could be worth it just on labor

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Eric... there is a guy who builds houses by himself but with a crane. He does the shell... and it could be steel, heavy timbers, whatever. His channel is Jake Rosenfeld in case you want to check out how handy it really is to use a crane.

[@Sarutaru06]

The "seam blocking" isn't a required in most residential construction in central IL. I don't think we've ever done a commerical job without it.

[@ernieforrest7218]

You should seriously look into renting a LULL, or a different brand of the same machine. You could have easily set that steel with it prior to the framing, also set the trusses and lift a whole stack of the deck plywood and placed it on the trusses. With that style of a house you will use it for the entire project. Build a platform for it and use it for setting windows etc etc.

[@adubbelde1]

Precut studs are 92 5/8 for 8' walls to give you 8 1 1/8". Once you apply 5/8 drywall to the ceiling it leaves you with 1/2" clearance for the drywall. Same for 9' walls 0" 1 !/8'. So precuts are 104 1/8". So it stands to reason that a 10' wall would follow the same pattern.

[@Kanthalas]

About the Unicorn, its the same, its derived from Latin, meaning One Horn. Cornu mean horn, also why its cornucopia, and also I think why Corn is called corn.

[@balzacq]

Germanic languages "horn" is cognate with Latin "cornu". Germanic "corn/korn" is different and means either a seed or the staple grain of a region, like wheat or barley. That's why maize was originally called "Indian corn", because it was the staple grain of the non-wheat-raising Indians. Americans later just shortened it to "corn", which sometimes causes confusion when reading UK sources, where "fields of corn" still means "wheat".

[@magicone2571]

Out of pure curiosity... Why don't you have a telehandler onsite? Lifting all that around is nuts. Cool build though. The engineering into building that pad had to be insanely expensive.

[@johntherat339]

They actually don't own any heavy machinery which I still can't believe

[@n8_the_carpenter816]

This job is honestly a 12k lull job, and I can't believe you guys didn't look at renting one for this job. Would of saved your backs a lot and allowed for much more productivity and efficiency

[@aiebee1580]

This truly is a Unihorn house, wish I could visit it!

[@conorhyslop9131]

That’s a really cool house. Would be fun to work on a project like that.

[@Leechlakeguide]

I’ll come paint it for you!

[@marshalltille7770]

Great. Thanks for taking the pain for all of us. Lol. 👍🍺🍕

[@patrickkenny2077]

This is definitely a job where renting a rotating telehandler would have paid for itself quickly.

[@HectorL360]

14:41 he's right, why didn't I ever think of that.

[@stanleyrabago890]

Can't wait for the next video...