Framing Inspection and Corrections

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As part of the construction process, we do a third party framing inspection with a private engineer. They come in and inspect the framing, the truss installation to ensure that it matches the engineered plans, the sheer wall construction, the plumbing top out, the electrical rough, and the HVAC installation.
In this video, I go through some common mistakes that are found and things that should be paid attention to for a smooth framing inspection.
Items discussed:
- Truss hangars
- Sheer walls
- Ram sets
- Visitability Blocking
- Hurricane Straps
- Fire Blocking
- Stairs - including the rise, run and how to measure head heights

[@johnnygarza6470]

Great video Lynn. The information is detailed. Just FYI a Ramset is the device that puts concrete nails through the bottom plate into the concrete.

[@robertfrancis4876]

Not code

[@stevelopez372]

@@robertfrancis4876 You can Ramset non-bearing walls all day long per code.

[@johnstephen3114]

Thank you for letting people know what the difference between a Ramset and threaded rod is. HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!!

[@CMCraftsman]

If you use a ram set I automatically judge you.

[@honorharrington4546]

Take a 6 foot straight edge and check that the bottom plate on one side of each door opening aligns with the other side, a lot don't. I learned from my father to use a one piece bottom plate and half-cut through from the bottom on both sides of the door opening. Later, after the framing is complete and all the walls are anchored down, you go around with a hand saw and complete the cuts and remove the bottom plate in the doorways. The walls then have no misalignment in the doorways and the doors install easily and true.

[@sanctusexitium9956]

That anchor bolt is not a Ramset it's an anchor bolt. A Ramset is a brand name tool used to shoot pins/nails into concrete or steel. Ramset pins are a nail with a washer shot into the concrete with a Ramset tool to fix the plate to the concrete in most states you can do this only with partition walls. Shear, and perimeter walls require anchor bolts in every state. Some states also require 3" x 3" plate washers, slotted plate washers require a round washer unless using a Titen concrete screw. Plate washers must be centered within sill plate and cannot be hanging over. Anchor bolts can not be closer than 1" from the edge of the sill or sole plates, and have to be between 4" to 12" from the end of any plate or split in any plate, and a minimum of two ABs per single length of plate. Distance between ABs is determined by the Engineer for specific loads. Make sure you read your plans. If you are missing ABs no problem just drill and use all thread and epoxy, or Titen HD concrete bolts. Confirm with your State, County, City. Most of what I stated is from the strongest codes in the country; Los Angeles, and this is a tough as it gets. Unless you get an ass for an Inspector like in Anaheim CA and he calls you on an 1/8", like one did after I signed off on a sill plate inspection as a Deputy Inspector (also called a "Special Inspector").

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

I learned a few things from your video Lynn.💯🙏 Thank you. I also enjoy reading the comments. There are quite a few experienced and learned viewers. Cheers from East Canada, Prince Edward Island. ☺🇨🇦.

[@marcosmota1094]

Just found your channel...I like your style. I'd rather hear birds and traffic drone, than chirpy tweedlebop music!

[@randynez8763]

Great video Lynn but I believe that's an embedded anchor bolt not a ramset in the bottom plate (3:23)

[@liukangsshoelaces2224]

Randy Nez I always heard them be called red heads lol

[@randynez8763]

liu kangs shoe laces yep around here as well. SW USA

[@Rezorcful]

Wedge anchors or j bolts

[@elbergalarga3699]

She's correct, that wall she was referring to is an interior wall which the 2015 IRC allows you to shoot masonry pins. Only exterior walls require either anchor bolts or mud sills

[@lilpbass]

liu kangs shoe laces Redheads are a brand name of anchor.

[@Ang.0910]

First upload in 4 years! Keep uploading please. We need more women building channels. ✌️

[@nailpounder1430]

Why?

[@norfcrew1149]

it's the little things you miss that can cost time and money, love the directness of the video, very cool!

[@WV591]

Good info... TU.. Thank god for honest and professional inspectors . wonder how many screw-ups they made on my house that's gone unnoticed by third rate inspector..

[@ArkvaleColoniser]

We leave the gas fireplaces loose on the base so we can adjust its position slightly after gyprock. As well that securing tab is used to secure the fireplace to the pallet in the warehouse/transportating. As well some brands when fixed down completely tend to rattle when the fan activates.

[@snewogerg]

Great video. Interesting how different parts of the country operate. 3rd party framing inspection??? What does the City inspector get paid to do??? Nice "S" trap at the laundry standpipe. Hope that got called on the plumbing inspection.

[@truecrimejungle]

lol 3:23 is the difference between a real builder with experience vs. someone with a piece of paper and there name written on it. You may call it a little mistake, but to call an embedded anchor bolt a ramset shows a clear lack of true understanding of how things are built and whats really going on.

[@deerhunter7482]

Do you shim all trusses to the top plate walls and headers and stair step treads to stop settling of Sheetrock ?

[@gregsatterly9412]

That's why I framed my own house. I didn't use nail guns. I used all engineered lumber and screwed it together. When I got the framing inspection done the inspector asked me who framed my house. I told him I did. He said that I went way overboard but he said my house the way it was framed could withstand cat 4 hurricane winds which is good.

[@donmamon9263]

Screws? Don’t tell me you screwed your sheer panel to your studs lol

[@digitalconsciousness]

Did you use deck screws or something? I'm not sure of the shear strength they have, but most screws are not used for their severe lack of shear strength.

[@jeffreyklima7612]

Yeah this is completely bullshit. Screws have like zero shear strength

[@gregsatterly9412]

To those who say that using screws is stupid and they don't have shear strength. Look up #8 3 inch zinc plated structural screws. That's what I used. Look at the shear load. I thoroughly researched everything before I built my house.

[@jeffreyklima7612]

@@gregsatterly9412 good try, it's still 50 pounds less than a 8p nail, almost 200 pounds less than a 16p nail. You didn't research very well. A #3 screw shears at 89 pounds, which is essentially nothing

[@randallcebulski1290]

San Diego, CA here. I could be wrong on this. Those 1 x 4 diagonal braces on interior walls are called 'let in braces'. They are for 'plumb and line' purposes. They are not for wind shear and are not needed on interior walls. I have had inspectors fight me on this. There are 12' x 1" strapping braces that can be installed right over the wall available.

[@markdoumert4840]

Ive seen some interior shear walls when an engineer decides its needed, but it doensr look like this house really needs one just from the limited view in the video. Even if that brace was called out for an interior shear wall in practical terms its really not doing anything more than the drywall is doing. If youre really concerned about it then do a fully sheathed interior shear wall like you see in multifamily or big wood framed buildings otherwise theres no point messing with it. Of course an engineer would have the final say but thats just my .02

[@robdavidson993]

One by four let-in brace put in for plumb and line. Not required. Exterior hurricane clips may not be required per engineer requirements, see plan. Pony wall in attic may not be load bearing but for dividing space see plan for framing notes.

[@calebread6966]

This woman is probably getting paid more than the guys that actually framed this house.

[@pham1lyph1rst]

Your point?

[@TheGreatestGoon]

Duh????

[@markhagan6675]

weird comment. what owner makes less than framers?

[@BrynBehrenshausen]

Great video! We’re having a house built and this gives me an idea of a few things to look out for when we’re walking through with the builder

[@1russ333]

There are always will be critics by professionals but it is really good education video for future homeowners who are building new home.

[@Alamyst2011]

She used wrong terms for very specific items. She mentions wrong code measurements etc. This is someone who thinks they know.

[@stevenrich1819]

Lynn, good job explaining but it might be better if you used the code (Chapter 2 Definitions) terminology for the areas in need of correction? Lots of fire stop missing at the tub, stairs and cripple walls, maybe point out the horizontal requirements? You might also call out the code with respect to “anchor bolts” required spacing and size and the correct retrofit installation? I like the idea of a pre-framing inspection, saves the municipalities Inspector time and possibly eliminate added delays. Thumbs up for taking the time to educate...it’s really important! Steve ICC B-5 Building Inspector

[@davefoc]

One thing I hadn't seen before that I liked in this video was the boxing in of plastic drain pipes. That seems like a good idea and easier to do than the way I have done it.

[@SomeDumUsrName]

No. Those bolts are NOT called Ramsets. They're called anchor bolts. Specifically, in that application, likely J-bolts. Ramsets are tools used to fire .22 caliber shells called shots and those shots drive what are called pins.

[@mikeznel6048]

Good video. You look really good in that shirt too.

[@tonypasse685]

Tell the plumber to come back in and replace the diagonal bracing he should know better than to cut that

[@Alamyst2011]

Tell the framer and designer to plan accordingly. Has nothing to do with the plumber

[@richardthomas1566]

Worked on a Commercial job where the superintendent was an ole framer and he would not let the plumber bring a sawsall on the job.

[@richardthomas1566]

@@Alamyst2011 only a jack ass would cut that wind brace , if his pipe don’t fit he needs just clear it and they can fur out the wall 3/4 inches

[@seanm3226]

Between you, your (licensed?) contractors, your engineer/architect...why would you pay for a 3rd party inspector? Through taxes and permit fees you’re already paying for an inspector.

[@LynnCurrieBuilds]

You're preaching to the choir. The city requires 3rd party inspections in various places, one of them being at framing. Third party comes in and does their inspection, then the city inspector comes in and does another.

[@TrailTrackers]

@@LynnCurrieBuilds : I'm glad you chimed in here Lynn. I'm seeing all these wanna be comments talking crap about you but to me it's obvious that different locations have different rules. Apparently a lot of the people here can't even think of that on their own; "that lack of knowledge scares me".

[@seanm3226]

TrailTrackers I’m glad that Lynn “chimed” in as well. She gave a very satisfactory answer. The question is ...why did YOU “chime” in?

[@niconite]

She isn’t, it all goes in the bill to the home buyer/owner

[@billytheweasel]

The IRC and IBC require special inspectors for certain things, and the jurisdiction may as well. If you vary from a stamped and approved plan-reviewed plan you should get an Engineer of Record stamped detail or resubmit to plan review process again - or do it as drawn. INSPECTORS do not provide free engineering and design service, nor project management. Your permit fees, not taxes, pay for the work to be inspected to see if it meets minimum code. All requirements are published and the builder or person in responsible charge is responsible to know it.

[@leejohnson7293]

Awesome video Lynn! I think you meant J bolts and red Heads?

[@hispeed69]

First time watching your channel and enjoyed it immensely! You speak naturally and confidently which makes it really easy to watch! Thanks

[@diegobolso2005]

Nice video. It would have been much better to have a follow-up one, showing the corrections already made.

[@jefferykeeper9034]

As for the stairs go those are only temporary the permanent ones will be installed later.

[@matthewbarrett8670]

I wish you did my framing. My house is being built in Santa Rita Ranch. It’s terrible!

[@shaffer4220]

I enjoyed learning from you, your crew and the inspector. Nice work throughout.

[@mikeznel6048]

4:20 that’s funny because most commercial applications, you can only anchor into the drywall so the rail or holder gets ripped out incase someone tries to hang themselves. The world we live in…

[@crs1012]

Is payment withheld from the trades until inspections passes? How do you get them to come back if they’ve been paid, pay again?

[@homoerotic85]

When the plumber cut the wind sheer did the plumber have to pay to correct his mistake or is that now the contractor's problem?

[@bubba2230]

to give credit to the truss crew if you put a block in that little space so you have backing for your specified nails its going to blow the block out it wont have very much structural integrity

[@talshaharfamily]

That's not correct. As long as the block is 8" or longer, it should not blow out. Cut a miter on both blocks to fill that void.

[@elbergalarga3699]

Actually you are both looking at it incorrectly. The intended instalation is to cut two pieces of blocking to be installed parallel to the truss on each side. As a sandwich if you will.. Then you have all the surface required to meet the mailing pattern

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Glad this video showed up in my feed. Very good video.

[@lealyourgirlfriday]

Lynn, thank you so very much for taking the time to share your knowledge, as a student for becoming a Prof. Home Inspector your information has been great. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@CommentsAllowed]

8:50 What do you do in this case with the plumber cutting the wall like this? Do they cover the cost of the repair or do you just eat the cost as a common construction mistake? I get this feeling the unwritten rule is that the builder should have everything prepared and planned (and architecture) in a way that the plumber doesn't have to worry about this situation. For example, the shear bracing should have been put in after the plumber was done?

[@StringBanger]

The fireplace - "oversight" by the installers. I call it laziness. It's not like they didn't do anything to screw the bottom too. The problem is when you go to these "fireplace" distributors, they rarely have a crew that works directly for them and will sub out the "install" to a handyman who most likely doesn't even know what the IRC is.

[@Georges3DPrinters]

she's going to call the name brand Ramset for setting some Ramset Nails as you can see these are not nails but red head ( maybe, who knows what brand it was) concrete anchors. And as someone else stated her knowledge does scare me as well. but she's just learning I get it give her some credit she's trying her best which is more than I can say for some people in the industry that just rip off people. But her terminology needs a little work for sure.

[@the74impala]

Where have you gone. Great content.

[@Richualistik]

Just saying, those are not ramset. Those are sill anchors. Epoxy threaded rods. Usually either Simpson XP or Hilti. Ramset is concrete nailing (with gun). Pass it on.

[@builderpaul]

ya those hangers don't need nails in every hole. wouldn't do it.

[@octaviobustillos6968]

Paul Campbell according to the person who determines wether or not the framing inspection passes yes, yes it does need it.

[@builderpaul]

@@octaviobustillos6968 according to the manufacturer you don't need nails in all those holes and I'm gonna go with them. The manufacturer (and engineer) always trumps a building inspector.

[@jeremytruitt6997]

@@builderpaul only if the engineer calls out for not having all the nails. Otherwise you get the famous saying of "show me the engineering"

[@jeremytruitt6997]

8:35- that plates not there for strength, its so no nails or screws penetrate the pipe.

[@octaviobustillos6968]

@@builderpaul Haha, well you see the thing is, I am a fraimig inspector. And i don't give a rats ass what your engineer said, If I don't see those nails in each hole on those hangers your frame is not going to pass!! And you are not getting paid. Because the engineer or manufacturer don't even step foot on a simple house frame dumbass.

[@alpinehs]

Interesting information 🤔. Good video. Thank you

[@boedillard8807]

Thanks for sharing. I'd be curious about any insulation corrections on the next phase.

[@jackmehoff1565]

It’s not a ramset it’s a anchor bolt a ramset is a gun that shoots nails into concrete or steel

[@byugrad1024]

I found mistakes, showed the inspectors, and they just laughed. I showed them a truss in my house that has 2500 lbs hanging from 60 teeth of gusset nail plates, from a single 2x4! And it passed. I called the engineer who designed the truss and said the software showed that it passed. I don't care what software that is, it's wrong. You do not hang 2500 lbs from a single 2x4 stud in tension. Ever! Out here, the inspectors pockets are lined by the builders.

[@lealyourgirlfriday]

Lynn, thank you so very much, you have been so informative and helpful. I look forward to another video. : )

[@jordanbergmann4067]

Adding extra backing to those floor truss hangers is kinda pointless because all youre doing is transferring the shear strength of those teco nails to a small block scabbed onto framing... not doing much. Maybe the engineers boned that one and didnt design them with correct backing points. Also those are not ramsets... foundation bolts are called J bolts. Most interior walls do not need J bolts in the concrete, only exterior and service walls that sit on footings. However interior walls on concrete still need to be fastened some how, whether it be wedge anchors, tap cons, hardened galvi concrete nails or what you are confused by, Ramset or hilti pins... .22 to .27 caliber powder actuated guns that fire case hardened nails into concrete or steel.

[@yoshi450gmail]

Jordan Bergmann maybe she’s in commifornia.

[@dennmillsch]

Well I appreciated the video... Thanks for making it.

[@michaelbuono9826]

What specifics will inspectors look for on those LVLs?

[@tabascocrimson7865]

Almost ALL of the things pointed out there would be the LEAST of all your problems in most already finished houses.

[@bobscaduto3070]

52 yrs architect and builder in 4 states NEVER heard of some of this. Is this code??????

[@chiarapetrachi6834]

I learned a few things.

[@JorgeRamos-ix1jm]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@dlconstruction5255]

Yeah she made a few mistakes as far as the names of things but besides that pretty much knows her stuff right on Lynn good video👍🏻😎🔨

[@nowerries]

I've never seen wind bracing on interior walls, not something we do here in Canada. Can someone explain the reason for them?

[@CheZfrmdaWestWisc]

One reason would be if the exterior wall couldn't be included by rule in sheer calculations like if it had to high of persentage of openings

[@jimmylee5396]

Got to love Austin them ram sets are Nutz lmao!

[@jackardale1119]

this was very helpful, thank you!

[@littlehuey5679]

What building code do you use ?

[@kenjones2819]

thank you lynn for the info and taking the time for show an tell WELL DONE!!!

[@BrazucaNY]

Great video a lot details! Ty

[@chrismoore9997]

What about Hurricane straps and ties? Do you deal with that at all up North?

[@danielluti8857]

Yes thats common (new england) not sheer lumber though you might see that in a half wall or knee wall but not a wall attached with three points of contact

[@tbnewhomes]

Great information. Thank you for your informative videos!

[@swissmade1497]

very informative, great content

[@johnwright5648]

please send me a copy of the check list

[@giovannipagua7821]

anchor bolts..

[@toomey706]

Great video, well done.

[@MrCpolzin]

My goodness you are amazing Lynn...! Will you marry me lol,great video with so much information.Very well done

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Your voice and haircut reminds me of Samantha Carter from Stargate 😁

[@GregoryOSmith]

Great video

[@AActionHomeInspectionHouston]

This is a great video!

[@Zangelus73]

Her knowledge scares me.

[@kjohn0347]

Plumbers don't install firestop...funny stuff

[@captainmcpuffpuff6747]

Lynn, sounds like you know your stuff. I love seeing women come into the construction industry. That plumber, I would make him come in and fix those spots, or he's not getting paid. One thing I noticed, here in the State of Utah, they require you to put a metal guard over where the wire runs through the Framing, so that screws don't pierce the wire.

[@FTLNewsFeed]

What a bad attitude to have. Mistakes are always made on a construction site, they come up from the way that construction needs to happen. So it's always beneficial to have a second pair of eyes to catch them and give you a chance to correct them before wasting a city inspector's time and your money. Doesn't mean she doesn't "know her stuff" contrary to your assertion.

[@ColdWarVet607]

Bad Plumber...Bad...Bad Plumber, Plumber Cut Pipe...Not wood...Bad...Bad...Plumber ! Wow did I learn alot and all ever cut or nail is ...myself. We could use you in California, Great Video, thanks -D

[@shawnyblaze]

She should've told the plumber where to put the vent pipe in the first place. I hope the plumbers charge time and material

[@claytonroberts344]

One thing building a home build it out side of the city limits.

[@jasonmushersee]

hurricane straps not required in mn even though i requested the builder to install those he would'nt do it. yelled at me told ME to leave!

[@HickoryDickory86]

Minnesota (that is MN, correct?) has tornados, if I'm not mistaken. Wouldn't hurt to have the hurricane straps as an extra precaution. I say fire that builder and find another that's willing to listen to and do what the paying client asks him to do.

[@paulmartin7334]

Go inspect the kitchen framing

[@timrichter8360]

LMFAO

[@gabrielgonzales8163]

buenas construcciones remodelaciones casas word #1

[@justanotheruberbeinganidio2277]

Lol ramset 😎 apart from that you're good

[@corbinchristensen1555]

I was thinking the exact same thing Haha. I bet her notes say "add ramsets" repeating what the inspector said to do, and they're not adding the bolts

[@safemasteryoh2717]

Is she confused about what a ramset is? She is pointed at anchor bolt and calling it a ramset which is a powder fastener. I don't think she knows what she is talking about.

[@Born2be76]

Making up mistakes

[@soxnpats4lyfe]

should be finding most of these issues way before inspection. letting the inspector come and fail a house for this stuff is a waste of money

[@yoshi450gmail]

Ryan4233 I’m assuming that’s why the hire a third party inspector.

[@soxnpats4lyfe]

fair enough. third party inspectors in my area are brutal, they fail anything and everything

[@killax7]

@@soxnpats4lyfe You hire a third party for your own assurance before bringing the municipal inspector in. That way you're aware of everything that could be an issue, doesnt mean everything the third party notes will become an issue. If the inspectors are I'll informed in your area, you can come armed with the knowledge that your engineer is going to back you up on an issue.

[@180ztv]

All you need to do is follow your BP.

[@greghowdy5501]

That's not a ramset

[@bckzilla]

Amazing :)

[@42fontenator]

It's Kirsten Dunst's sister!

[@ghshomeimprovements]

Lynn is fabulas wow she knows her stuff. 5 deslikes maybe they are angry because femail knows more then them. Lynn keep up a good work and we need more people like you. Thank you for keep it safe.

[@LynnCurrieBuilds]

I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos, Omer!

[@Alex-uy7pc]

Omer Alicic I love how people just assume sexism. could it be she doesn't know the difference between an anchor bolt, and powder actuated nail gun?? no no must be sexism.

[@grad4394]

Omer Alicic * fabulous , dislikes, female, than, the, keeping . English lesson for today.

[@zachreese6540]

Idiot.

[@galaxymoto]

Id quote you more if i knew you were requiring every thing perfect.

[@inexplicable01]

A lot of these seems like insane overkill......house will probably be safe and livable without all this nonsense....probably why housing costs is constantly going up.

[@mattwalden9402]

Plumber is not responsible for fire blocking either

[@The_Humble_Servant]

Matt Walden here in Missouri, each trade has to fire block, bore holes, and cuts made by them. Plumbers do fire block.

[@The_Algerian_King]

Great video but wearing GYM shoes to inspect an underconstruction house with all the nails and screws around won't be safe. A halmet will be good too.

[@ChooChooRooter]

3rd party inspectors???? What??? What a waste of money if the contractor don’t know how to do a walk though and make a punch list then he or she ain’t much of a contractor People like this is why the price of housing is sky high These so called wanna be contractors make all the profit while the trades get the shaft All these DIY shows have gave people the wrong ideal If these wannabe contractors can’t do ever job that the trades do then they need to be paying the trades for schooling them on how it’s done

[@jacque7736]

They will maybe put the house down and rebuilding it. It will depend on the city board decision....

[@RJskits]

Called a concrete anchor a Ramset

[@hiptobismo]

Ramset?🤫🔩

[@rombtr1343]

Really? This house beautifully framed! I would kill her if she pointed those things to me!

[@fredlutalo60]

#mrbeast

[@jakebordui3763]

that's not what a ram set is. lol

[@adambrown7333]

Wait until you see the kitchen she builds..

[@justinlindle4836]

Not a Ramset at all lady

[@justinlindle4836]

It's called a wedge or sleeve anchor