Framing & Insulation | Building Quality Starts Here | Sawdust EP 02

[@woodlab]

Jeff, you may not belt up much these days, but you must be proud when you show up on site and see the quality work your crews are creating! Always striving for quality and efficiency is a lifelong journey. You have definitely traveled that path.

[@mikescott8225]

Thanks for contributing to the preservation/restoration of the mill. Great to see a piece of history receiving care and standing to tell its story for future generations.

[@joematelsky6]

loving these episodes! started my own building company 12 years ago after growing up watching this old house episodes and knew back then I could never do anything else for a living! These Sawdust episodes continue to encourage me to build with pride and do the job right and it’s not just about speed/profits! thanks for these!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Hi Joe, thanks for watching! You are spot on, it is not a race, it takes years, be patient but persistent, keep doing it right and build your brand!

[@marcelhardy49]

I'm a carpenter on the Southern Atlantic coast of Africa. I really enjoy seeing how things are done in other Countries. I love the show. Please keep it up :)

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@jackmo1988]

Can you recommend any KZbin channels that show how construction is done in your part of the world?

[@marcelhardy49]

@@jackmo1988 To be honest, I live in Cape Town, South Africa and although I work hard to be proud of the work I do, not too many people around here are. Don't get me wrong, there are some awsome craftsmen, just too few. I still have a long way to go, but you can see some of my work on Facebook @hardyswoodwork . I will try find a channel of someone local to share.

[@marcelhardy49]

@@jackmo1988 Also our houses here are brick and mortar, so round here a framer is just a roofer (mostly).

[@noocnosaj]

High performance houses on the coast, with the latest and greatest technology. I love it! Before this video I didn't know the difference between closed-cell and open-cell spray foam. Plus I had no I idea what a grist mill is. Top notch content! Keep them coming! Thanks!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Glad you liked it!

[@ADAMPAZZAGLIA]

I have never commented on anything in my life. I tuned into these videos to check out Helios footer, I was fascinated by the way they are building on the coast I have been building for 45 years in Florida We could never get away with this wood frame construction. Not one strap, anchor incredible. We build 10x stronger in Florida. The concrete piers would go up tThen we would build concrete tie beam to hold floor joist. WE would never would ever fasten THE PT LVL WITH ONE BOLT PER COLUMN. If customer could afford, we would pour a concrete deck. for floor. We would then use block for our exterior walls crazy this COULD NEVER BE BUILT IN FLORIDA PERIOD I am shocked The last job the engineer required so many straps on wood frame I converted to concrete block construction

[@mikedole8538]

Should’ve followed up on my interview with this team. I love everything about coastal building. Little Compton is close enough I guess! Love the show man. Super easy to Digest. Feels a lot like THIS OLD HOUSE, just more modern

[@lrc87290]

After watching a ton of energy efficient building KZbin videos that is first explanation I have heard about how pressure differential during high winds actually draws water into the structure. I started managing our condo community and doing window and door installation at the Jersey Shore about 20 years ago. I have learned the hard way about it. A half a pea size hole can leak gallons of water in to a structure during what we call NorEaster storms. Thanks for the video

[@Danedelman_thp]

Historic buildings are one of my greatest passions. Well done Jeff and Team!!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Thanks Dan!

[@AndyHercliffe]

Yo guys, just to say this series is rad, thanks for sharing, as a chippy on the east coast of the uk it’s cool to see how you guys roll!

[@mauramaclean5090]

Sweenor Builders coastal expertise is a thrill to watch; plus great to see your team giving back to the local community on the Samuel Perry Grist Mill. Can’t wait to see next week’s episode!

[@pedrohenriquecarneiro904]

Thank you for sharing your experience and showing backstages and making of.

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Thanks for watching!

[@edbowling3774]

Awesome! Nice to see a building show that’s actually about building!

[@dcselwitz]

Fantastic! Can't wait til next Wed. EP 03!

[@coltoneaster7996]

Great job!! Super cool to see how you guys build on the coast!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Thank you, More to come!

[@Brandon-yp2wy]

Great work! Love what you guys are doing there!

[@sappernz]

As Larry David says Pretty Pretty darn good. Good luck with your channel

[@CasonGraye]

Great work, guys.

[@RustyWrenches]

Looking good Jeff!

[@jmklamm]

New favorite channel- keep it up!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Love to hear it! Thank you

[@marcelhardy49]

Mine too.

[@johnowens178]

Nice work! Can I ask what type of lights you’re using in those metal shrouds on the ceiling in the new build? Looks like it may be for some flush mount LED’s?

[@brianbennett1244]

Jeff - I have a project going in Groton, CT - where can I get those TrimTruss for floor joists? Love your videos because I am subject to the same conditions here in CT!!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Arnold Lumber

[@andrewhillstrom8397]

Great content!

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Thank You!

[@damianokon6209]

What happen to this series? Did they ever present the final product?

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

This channel is really professional wow love this content

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Thank you! We appreciate the feedback!

[@Odrunkmonkey]

Framing is the foundation for finish carpentry, but finish guys can be off by a 1/32 and framers can be off by an 1/8.

[@abenzuoo]

cool stuff sweenor. Can you update that mic someday, it cracks my speakers

[@Sweenorbuilders]

noted! Thanks

[@jonathansheehan5947]

Do you guys spray foam the roof rafters? I have a furnace in the attic of a 60s era ranch and was considering making the attic a conditioned room. Will that impact the roof in a negative way?

[@Sweenorbuilders]

We use spray foam on the underside of the roof sheathing creating a conditioned attic. You would want to make sure that you seal soffit, ridge or gable vents. Other than that no negative impact on the roof. Your furnace will perform more efficiently once it is in the conditioned space.

[@jonathansheehan5947]

@@Sweenorbuilders thanks! Great series!

[@lrc87290]

I know open is cheaper. Close cell has more R value per inch. Why not just keep spraying closed to get the desired R-Value?

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Great question Tony. It is mostly driven by cost and speed. Closed cell is significantly more money and can only be applied in thin layers otherwise it will never cure in the middle. We really just want the air sealing benefit of closed cell and that is about an inch. The rest is just R Value and easily achieved with open which can fill the rest of the cavity quickly in one pass.

[@lrc87290]

@@Sweenorbuilders Got it. Thanks

[@joebecket557]

Whats the cost difference between spray foam and batt insulation roughly?

[@jasonmeissner1711]

Around here can get a spray foam kit for $1 per square for 1in thick. R value of, say 6, per inch and you’re looking to spend about $3 per foot for r-18. Having a profession here would be 1.5-$2 per foot at an inch depth. They would have better r value foam. I’ve seen some close to 7 per inch, but the packs available here to consumers are around 5.5-6. Batt insulation for walls starts about $.50/sq ft for r-15 (67sq ft selling for about $32). Foam is nice as it adds rigidity and air sealing. Here I believe we need r20 minimum for walls. Only way to get there without using exterior insulation is to use foam plus batt. 1” foam creates a nice air barrier and the batt helps you get to The higher R without paying for straight foam at almost 6x the cost.

[@the74impala]

But what did you use for a WRB?

[@Sweenorbuilders]

We used Henry Blueskin for the WRB

[@shekharshiva]

IKEA House!

[@owgatomicyt5059]

Matt aka Harry is my uncle

[@brianbennett1244]

Great video - music too loud

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Noted! Thanks for your feedback and for watching!

[@blackindian9554]

Foundation for these American homes stronger that those cardboard houses built

[@nicpedia2432]

Music was too loud, I'd wager it's just not even needed in a video where you are trying to sell your services. The Closed Cell insulation segment had poor audio from the mic already, and adding music to it was just way too distracting.

[@Sweenorbuilders]

Noted! Thank you!

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Agreed, the audio was terrible. They should have done a voice over during that part and showed cropped footage or stills of the wall.

[@aha138]

Music is to loud, to many adds

[@jlribeiro]

The music is bad. To much noise!

[@uglyashelful]

First, I hate modern osha standards. With that being said, why do all kinds of businesses owners insist on posting KZbin videos of their company violating all kinds of osha standards? The day will come where you can be fined based on your own video evidence. I'd be careful if I were in this position.