Framing Our FLOOR SYSTEM for the Garage Build!!

[@AlexLoveMilk]

This is like a new TV series where you have to wait for a week for the next episode. Im digging the constant videos, you guys are killing it.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Kind like if yah have a regular job and build on weekends✋🏽

[@kevinpoore5626]

Well I guess if it wasn't for the platform I would just be a normal nine-to-five and then a 5 to 9 I have been on projects where I have logged over 100 hours in less than 7 days

[@alexandercarter5678]

Better than HGTV

[@nicholashartzler2205]

When essential craftsman started his first house I commented "I envy the people that are finding this series after its done so they can binge watch the whole thing" I still get likes and "hey that's me" replies even a few years later lol so same for this series, jealous of the people finding this in a year.

[@skibbzzzzzzpie]

Couldn’t agree more. I check several times a day. These guys rock. I’ve never been a fan of a KZbin channel until now 😂

[@allenmay8850]

You guys are living the dream. Who wouldn't want to build their own dream house with someone as knowledgable as pops helping.

[@mikel3520]

7:28 thank you from the bottom of my heart as a plumber who cant count the amount of nails i have hit drilling for my waterlines... another reason i keep coming back to watch!

[@KitchenerLeslie2]

As an electrician, a tear rolled down my cheek when you nailed the top plates near the studs. I’ve roughed exactly one house in 20 years that did it that way.

[@aaronorr5586]

People that do a lot of renovation work as opposed to rough carpenters that don't have to think about electricians work.

[@MrNaliux]

😮😱🥺

[@ryanthomas9038]

Good point, I noticed that too. Don't you love ruining a $50 auger bit, hitting a nail between studs?(sarcasm)

[@Faruk651]

The top plates should be nailed together closer than 16". So it is not possible to follow 16" OC pattern of the studs. I use 3 1/4 nails so you will know where the nails are before you drill your hole in the doubled top plates. Anybody who nails double plates16" apart is a hack. I have been doing this for 203 years.

[@KitchenerLeslie2]

@@Faruk651 I just looked up your code. It's 16" staggered, so stop ruining our bits.

[@shawnupdegraff8138]

Man guys be safe out there! Rad you just about gave me a heart attack on the ladder stretching out for the nail gun. One slip and it’s too late my friend! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” Quote by Tim at Awesome Framers . Seriously though, I know you guys have a job to do but it’ll never get done as fast if one or more of you have a preventable accident. Love the build and so glad you got something that’s coming to life before our eyes! Stay safe and keep up the good work!

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

That quote comes from the military. It's one I use regularly to remind myself to slow down 👍

[@wade2361]

They do make taller ladders as well.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Jordan, just think, 25 - 30 years from now you’ll be sitting in your living room telling your grandchildren how your dad helped you build a house. Paul, you must be so proud of your son.

[@Brett.Miller]

Or just showing them the videos

[@Psychoward2]

Naw ... 25 - 30 years from now he'll be helping *his* kids frame their own houses.

[@bend4852]

And it's not like they just cobbled something together. They built a structure that will easily last 100 years before needing any major repairs

[@MrPeach1]

having it all documented on video is a real blessing for the next generation

[@robertcole7196]

You guys are doing an awesome job on this project, as you do with all all of your projects. Love your videos! You do need taller ladders though. Please be careful and do not stand on the top two steps of the ladder. It is for safety because the ladder is unstable, and those top steps should be labeled "Do Not Step". OSHA might have something to say about it.

[@declaneric]

Man, I REALLY like the way you guys work: • You get a lot of work done with very few people. • You do the work right, and to code. • When you make a mistake, you own it, explain WHY it was a mistake, and HOW you corrected it. • Paul shows the how and why everything is done the way it's done, so the videos also serve as a sort of masterclass in how to build properly. • You all are motivated, but realistic and patient, to make sure you're doing what you want the way you want, rather than rushing and possibly missing something. All I can say, is keep doing what you're doing. You guys are fantastic, you're fun to watch, everyone is personable, so it's easy to root for your success - and we do. After the initial struggles, we are all cheering for your progress with every video, AND we know the house will go easier, because of the lessons you learned on the garage. And on top of all of this work, Jordan spends a TON of time on the videos - don't think we don't know how much work goes into editing the footage, it's a massive time suck. It's not hard, but it IS tedious. So don't think we all don't appreciate how exhausted you must be, Jordan. Even if you don't show it, we know. Proud as hell of you guys. Keep it going. 👍👍

[@jeremygirard3078]

This says exactly what I've been thinking throughout this series. Cheers

[@PumpkinDog33]

They know Paul explaining things is the bread and butter of this channel. But I've loved how Jordan is stepping into the explaining role going through all the red tape to get the foundation poured and the permits pulled. It almost seemed odd when Paul went back to explaining some things since Jordan had been owning that role so well.

[@RandyLott]

I realize filming, editing, and managing video makes any job 2x harder. We appreciate you guys! I'm visiting Houston for the first time tomorrow. Looks like no rain for you guys for the week I'm there!

[@jordandempsey3487]

Im 26 and I just left teaching to become a project manager for a custom home builder and this channel makes me so excited for my new career. Y’all are so great and I hope you know you’re inspiring the next generation of trades!

[@travisk5589]

Good luck bringing your liberal propaganda to the trades

[@ncooty]

Thanks for the time you spent teaching. It's an exceptional public service.

[@rhkips]

I have reached the conclusion that air compressors have the ability to understand human speech. It's the only way they could know to turn on as soon as you start talking on camera! LOL I remember working with my father when I was a kid, and it still amazes me just how quickly three people can frame a structure. Awesome stuff, guys! You're rockin' it! Stay safe out there, drink lots of water, and watch out for low-flying stud packs!

[@paulk8121]

My dad was a journeyman carpenter for 50 years. The house he built is so solid that nothing squeeks or shakes - he put blocking in all the walls and floors. This is the first I have seen that in ages! Modern 'wisdom' says that OSB stapled to studs is good enough for shear strength...

[@Mymusickb]

I've watched you guys periodically for a long time. Now i watch every video. Awesome stuff here I love it.

[@TeflonBilly426]

The key takeaway I had from moving into my production builder built home that I'd pass along, is don't skimp on low-voltage stuff now. If you haven't decided on where you're going to put Cat6A in now, I'd recommend at a minimum running smurf tube conduit to a box on each wall in the house up into the attic spaces to an easy to reach place. And run 18/2 to every window and door, and two18/4 to every ceiling for burg sensors/4-wire smoke detectors. Also an 18/4 drop for burg motion sensors in key places inside and outside. And Cat6A for IP cameras (front/back doors, and at corners of the roof soffits.) I know you guys can handle fishing wire after the fact, but you know it's so much easier to do now before the drywall goes up.

[@StudPack]

cool thx teflonbilly 👍👊

[@TeflonBilly426]

@@StudPack senpai noticed me! 😳

[@lechatbotte.]

It’s nice to see this coming together after all the setbacks

[@lanon3277]

You know what I appreciate most about your approach to building? Your obsession with precision. You care that everything is lined up, plumb, and measured perfectly, and it's a joy to see that because it's that kind of due diligence that will make the final result look so professional!

[@Hosedrag44]

The train is on a roll keep up the amazing job guys looking awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[@Hosedrag44]

@Dm_On..StudPack okay

[@williamsethman2434]

Jordan having a father like yours is awesome. Knowing what to do & teaching you & Brad is great to see. Love how your dream house is taking shape. Great video too . 😊

[@Esiddik]

It’s Rad not Brad 👀

[@macdaddy8472]

Such a rad name! 😎 Bet his pops was in the BMX scene in the early 80s! 🤘

[@smarthome2660]

Code might not call for it but adding metal straps under the bottom plate & up both sides of the studs is a good investment. Place them close to the anchor bolts. Adding metal straps tying the first floor studs to the second floor studs is also wise. Diagonal strapping the corners is one way to keep the structure vertical when you have a second story. Tall structures need better wind resistance. These measures make the difference of your neighbors house toppling and yours staying put in a huracane or tropical depression.

[@psywiped]

Should have also doubled the anchor bolts and increased the wall thickness but like they said their spending everything on materials as it is.

[@ManicMender]

Yeah, I was really surprised that there were no hurricane straps called out so far. I'm thinking I would being close to the gulf.

[@tee7snow401]

@@ManicMender Depends on the engineer and architect how they designed it builders need to follow what is on the plan. Even if they dont agree. Ive had times we added extra and the inspector didnt pass us

[@packers45678]

Too late now isn’t it?

[@smarthome2660]

@@packers45678 No, the straps are like 40" long and to install under the bottom plate you just need to loosen the nut and pry the bottom plate up less than 1/8" then shove it under 1/2 way and tighten the nut.

[@tonyhamilton6282]

Once that foundation was finished, you guys have been flying... looking great!

[@ColonelAngus4her]

you really should sheath the walls before you go up any further, it will brace you walls to keep the structure from collapsing.

[@nathankauffman6812]

Most likely will overlap the rim and both sections of walls for additional strength.

[@yehudagoldberg6400]

No need with the diagonal bracing

[@allannielsen4901]

We always sheath when the wall is still laying down. Easier to square wall sections and you’re not wrestling ply at heights. However being slab on grade you probably are dealing with undulations and can’t true walls until stood up. PS: we even dress window/door openings when laying down.

[@darealkingpin]

I would suggest his diagonal braces on the interior side, going from top to bottom plates close to 45 degrees. Those studs will still bow when your bracing is not going from plate to plate. Then at least sheath the corners if pressed for time.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Yeah, I keep saying that too... Square the wall while it's on the deck, sheath it, then tip it up. It stays square, and greatly reduces the chance of racking.

[@TomReynolds3DV]

Best show hands down! Way better than a generic TV show. Super happy to you you guys are making so much progress. It's been a journey to watch! Thanks!!

[@stephenbandy5942]

I LOVE the channel, and the fact that you “use what you have”. Makes the normal guy like me feel better!

[@TheSaw410]

Tool sponsors caught sleeping... Please like this for the crew!!! Honestly tool sponsors and mild reviews would be an easy extra addition to the videos.

[@-Keith-]

Hey studpack, here's a carpentry trick for framing stair openings without needing joist hangers for the joists that butt into the double header. The easy way to remember it is "inside, outside, inside, outside." If you're doing a double header and a double trimmer, follow these steps: 1. Install the inside trimmers. 2. Install only the outside header. You can end nail through the trimmer. 3. Install your tail joists to the outside header. You can end nail through the outside header. 4. Install the inside header. Again, you can end nail through the inside trimmer and nail the two headers together to code. 5. Install your outside trimmer. All the nails between the different joists become blind nails if you do it this way.

[@allannielsen4901]

Would never pass here. Inspectors want to see the connections and hangers are code.

[@-Keith-]

@@allannielsen4901 It passes inspection if you have pictures of the nailing pattern from before you closed up the doubled joists to show to the inspector. It's in code that nailing of tail joists is permitted, the biggest problem is not being able to see the nailing pattern.

[@jaminv2889]

I'm loving this build! My only concern is getting furniture up that stairwell... you have to come in from between the house and garage, then do a 90 degree turn into the stairwell then another 90 degree at the top of the stairs with a 5' landing. I think the garage door should come from the front of the garage straight into the stairwell, then you only have one turn at the top to worry about.

[@REDWOLF763]

if its one thing i learned from delivering appliances is that all exterior doors should be at least 36" with everyone wanting such big appliances

[@StudPack]

I know... we can always go through the balcony door since it will have removable railings 👍

[@mrrberger]

Awesome work guys! Blocking and bracing turns a creaky house to a solid house.

[@derrickyoung7449]

Apartment above the garage and a walk way from the garage to the house thats going to look amazing

[@JohnnyBlueJeans55]

As a longtime Union Carpenter, I’m enjoying watching your progress. I’m glad you are showing that this is hard work, yet extremely rewarding. Some advice; this would go much faster if you all wore tool belts. And Jordan, leave the sandals at the beach. You would be dismissed on any real job in Chicagoland. Have fun Boys!

[@michaelault3180]

Videos coming fast and furious now. Good job Studpack.

[@sitswithmoose]

Man I wish I could ride along with a project like this. So much to learn and the doing’s tough but so satisfying. There are absolutely no contractors around my area that will train anyone on work like this. Thank God for KZbin and all you Stud Pack boys. Love it!

[@derrickyoung7449]

I watched this video a few times ...amazing...and you are building this house together as a family.....jordan ...your dad is amazing father..wish i had a dad like you have ....enjoy your time with him

[@ditto9300]

Ive been looking forward to these episodes more than the shows I'm watching lol

[@BrentBestwick]

In the 70's my dad was a homebuilder in Kansas, and I spent many summer weeks on site playing in the dirt and building toys out of scrap lumber. Back then every nail was hand-driven, but watching this go up brings back memories of the sounds, sights and sweat of those days - thank you!!!

[@StudPack]

I helped my dad too Brent, thanks 👍

[@LukaNewton-h8u]

It’s nice to see this coming together after all the setbacks. It’s nice to see this coming together after all the setbacks.

[@robavis4906]

That garage is comin together pretty fast. Good job fellas.

[@tphvac87]

I just love this project guys props to y’all down in TX, this structure is going to be amazing!! Make sure you detail the plumbing and HVAC in this project I’m very interested in that!!! As an HVAC technician myself can’t wait to see that stuff

[@nicholasrhoden9828]

I am going to be 45 next month and I will never know what it's like to own my own home. I live through watching you and all the other KZbin builders living and building what I can only wish to own.

[@lindisease2617]

It’s not all it’s cracked up to be when you’re middle class lol spend all my money on repairs and upgrades. Constantly worrying about getting the money to fix the next thing. It’s insane to up keep a house these days. Well for people who are lower middle class haha that’s why I’m watching these videos, can’t afford to hire someone else. 😅

[@mos8541]

i said that and finally did in my 50s, i dont hope, hoping is wishing, just sayin, luck goes both ways bro

[@TheBUGZNTA]

@@lindisease2617Hey alexa, Define first world problems for me. Jokes aside could always be 10x worse. Complaining about paying for "Upgrades" is the definition of a first world problem.

[@50sKid]

I'm appreciating all of Paul's details that he's giving. That's what makes you guys different. So glad to see this thing going up.

[@billvandorn5332]

Until now I had completely forgotten about the rush for the corner and it's a good thing you guys didn't forget to square it up and make it plumb! You are going to love having the I-beam in Steel as I sometimes see a bunch of bouncing floors using wood instead of Steel i-beams

[@MrPeach1]

love the family that works together. Paul is showing us what a dad who steps up looks like. I hope I can work with my boys when they get old enough for power tools.

[@kbh95207]

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again the quality that goes into both the explanation and the actual work you guys do is amazing. You’d be excellent additions to “This Old House.” Hopefully one day the show reaches out to you guys

[@nathr4747]

Hey guys! I just wanted to suggest that you get some sheathing on the main floor before getting too ahead on the second floor. I've seen too many stick builds collapse without any and the Texas weather seems to be your biggest enemy. I've gotten into the habit of sheathing on the ground before lifting the walls - it's heavier but then it's done. Good luck and cheers from Canada ❤

[@StudPack]

Having a tough time getting the sheathing here but i hear ya!!

[@medicusc]

Pretty cool how the hard hat come out after the nail gun drops

[@JeffBrown-ib6wl]

Love seeing the progress!

[@pauljenkinson8798]

for future reference, layout joist spacing on the inside of the rim joist,,, or layout on the top plate, facing up, while it's on the deck, for whatever spacing (16, 19.2 or 24) is required,,, nail both in place on the bottom plate the install the joist to the layout marks, face nail through the rim joist into floor joist and toenail joist down into top plate,,, saves the step of placing the joist to a line on the plate not as much futzing around

[@cooperw22]

Feeling tired and worn out and boom I get to relax with the Stud Pack!

[@astikennel]

This is more like it! So happy you are hammering away rather than waiting on this or that besides the weather!

[@robert.stokes]

Need something manhandled, call Rad!!!! Super amazing work fellas!!

[@matteboy20011]

I love learning along with you guys. Plumbing a wall with a ratchet strap is a great idea, I hadn't seen that before. And hilarious edit with the "W" beam :D

[@johnnymoore2750]

Always set the joists on top of the wall studs!!!! Makes life easier later it’s a great habit

[@E.Carrillo]

Learning a lot guys! This is fun to watch and go through it with you. Thanks!

[@MrWaldorfian]

Awesome progress now that you are out of the dirt and reaching they sky! Can't wait to see the flooring go down.

[@TheFuggernaught]

Hey guys! Love seeing the work youve put into this place. Two things i think you should look out for is 1) pressure treated lumber eats fasteners, if you havent already put in some galvanized nails into those plates. I build on the west coast of bc and they are starting to make contractors not use pressure treated on houses anymore (for plates and rainscreen) because it becomes a failure point when the fasteners corrode 2) this is the big one: straighten and sheath your exterior walls before you build the next floor! The whole thing could come back down on you. Still loving the content though!

[@joemully6666]

They did plumb the exterior first floor walls in this video. Sheathing them sounds like a great idea to me, is it really a necessary next step in a build like this?

[@bluearcherx]

YES please make sure there are fasteners approved for pressure treated... those nails WILL fail if they aren't galvanized or stainless!!

[@disqusrubbish5467]

@@joemully6666 When the wall is still on the deck, you measure the diagonals, and if necessary you bump it a bit until the two measurements are equal. Then it's square. Easy peasy while it's on the ground. Then sheath it, and it will stay square when you tip it up. Then plumb it in or out if necessary, and check to make sure it's straight. Much easier, you haven't risked the wall racking and collapsing, and no one has to climb ladders or scaffolding to sheath it.

[@bkkcanuck]

Very cool big fan of the mid week video.. you are guys are really getting into a groove now. It's like it took you three months for a foundation and now you are blazing through the building.. keep at it boys.

[@raymitchell9736]

Beautiful... can you say that framing is beautiful?? I just did! I'm loving the progress... what a long journey from the swamp to this point... even the rain wasn't able to wash you guys out! I think once you get the subfloor on you'll have shade it will be nice to escape the brutal heat from the sun... Good luck, looking forward to the next update!!!

[@jessicahites871]

So glad I'm all caught up with your current video drops! So excited to watch this journey!

[@redacted3610]

Had such a shitty day only to come home and see Stud Pack uploaded. Looking forward to disapearing into this project for the next half hour. Appreciate the hard work posting these Jordan!

[@ronrichmond4694]

Awesome guys! Love watching it all coming together. 👍❤️👍

[@TJsVette]

This came across my feed and its crazy to see how far this house has come in the last 11 months! Keep up the awesome work Stud Pack!

[@XI512]

greetings from finland. just found your channel and and the chill vibes and explanations of everyting that needs to be done reminds me perkins builder brothers channel. cant wait for next ep keep up the good work.

[@MCMole]

Imagine the next generation seeing videos of you grandad and dad building and repairing homes. May god bless your family and future generations.

[@StudPack]

Yeah I know, way cool huh? If only I had video of my grandpa

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

This house is gonna look so good when it’s done! I was watching this, while shopping at Home Depot. The perfect setting for a build video!

[@mkch932]

Fantastic video. Made me real nostalgic for the days when I worked with my father and younger brother doing residential construction. Built a few houses from the foundation up together and always loved seeing everything come together during framing. Can't wait for the next one!

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Awesome job guys! I love watching you guys. You make it look easy and I love all the respect between all of you. Great job. Keep up the good work.

[@percypowers9070]

Great job guys! My favorite weekly series.... about the flies in case anyone was wondering: Google says its because the moisture/humid conditions are conducive to their breeding since its what their larvae need..... Almost wish it would have happened on bricks (*see's self out*)

[@jeffgrogan3173]

Nice job guys I love watching your videos especially on how y'all doing the right thing and going the extra mile

[@keenapowell8715]

Great project! Thanks for letting us watch and learn!!!

[@nickkraft5932]

U guys do such good work!! I gotta say I'm pretty jealous. Father and son working hard everyday together while building something as epic as the stud pack house!!! Keep up the great work n don't forget to keep having fun n enjoy the time u guys get together!!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Very exciting stage. The garage is awesome. You guys should be pleased with yourselves. That joist hanger is a great thing, I have the Bostitch version called the hanger banger! They're such a huge time saver.

[@MIGHTYX2010]

Good stuff! 👍

[@ppeller3]

This channel is freaking AWSOME! I look forward to every upload! Great job guys!👊🏻👍🏻🇺🇲

[@tammyhasenauer9859]

Love watching all your projects and jobs. Thanks taking the time explaining the details of the building ❤

[@fsoileau]

I have watched your channel for a few years. Sometimes "Oh don't publish that without a permit, or You didn't pour the footing without a sign-off but at least you had video proof. Now you guys are coming into your flow. The construction looks good but it's the video production that is putting you over the top. The videos have gone from pretty good to pro-level. As for the "pro level", I do have many Stabila levels that I purchased over the years. I would no longer pay that kind of money for a level unless I was a machinist. A Harbor Freight will work just fine. Simply draw a vertical line flip the level and check it, do the same horizontally, and if you don't see any errors you are fine.

[@allenlane5000]

Excellent job fellas. Finally we are back to where I knew we would be with Pablo driving the boat on a new build. Also glad to see pops on the ground cutting, and the youngsters on ladders with nailers ! Great comprehensive video coverage and you guys keeping the instructions simple....love that you are not trying to impress with 50 different nail guns, $800 tool pouches, $4,000 miter saw stands and 20 ft long levels that many YT builders have (those RR Builder guys must have a million dollars in tools in their trailer). "We use what we got, including a $5 level...." love that Pablo. What would be really impressive is if we see you guys all with the old 2 pouch nail aprons that lumber yards use to give away and you tie a shoestring knot in the back. Me and dad built many houses that way. Guess what, those walls will still be just as level and plumb! Welcome again to Texas, that heat and humidity builds character !

[@StudPack]

Thanks allenlane!! Funny thing about the aprons, a big hardware store just gave us a couple. Brings back memories of working with my dad. No one's called me Pablo in a long time. My sister's used to call me that when I was a kid ❤

[@ginobambino8596]

I love that comment about thinking of other trades. I'm an electrician and wanted you to know that I appreciate you. I always try to be cognizant of other trades myself. Love your videos.✌

[@fredstutske3129]

I am enjoying watching the Stud Pack Dream Home come together. You guys are "nailing it"

[@truebeliever320]

Anytime I see you posted a new video I watch it right away before anything else I'm subscribed too. Keep up the good work

[@JohnClay77]

Keep ‘em coming Stud Pack!!!

[@CinemaSasquatch]

It won't be long now that Jordan can look out the windows of a dried in second floor. Great work guys.

[@RK-1956]

Great series. I'm waiting for the next episodes. At this stage of your construction, look into making your house & garage more tornado "resistant". All I know about it is that you can add some low cost strapping to strategic places in your house and make is so that it's not as vulnerable to high winds and tornadoes. Something to consider while the framing is still exposed.

[@StudPack]

We'll be installing some special hardware stay tuned

[@CynthiaMilner]

You did a very good job on the floor and your craftsmanship was once again well done. Don't plumb walls with a small level, at the very least fasten it to a straight stud or much better yet to a straight edge. Unless you plumb from bottom plate to top plate your walls will not be plumb. Once you plum both ends of a wall never put a level and plumb the middle of the wall. Always run a string line down the wall plate and put spacers at both ends under the string line to hold the string line away from the plate and then use the same size spacer to slide it behind the string line in the middle as someone braces the wall in the middle. Or if you have a good eye get up on a ladder and sight the wall straight while someone nails the middle. Don't run braces from a stake in the dirt, they won't hold. Nail 2xs together as long as you need to get from the bottom plate to the top plate of the wall your bracing. It is a little bit of an inconvenience dodging the braces while you work but it is the proper way to do it. A single top plate is not enough bearing for a joist if the joist is sitting in the middle of a bay, the double top plates act as a header for bearing components. Don't blast nail gun nails into the joist when toe nailing them down, all you do is split the joist and destroy the integrity of the member. Dull the point of a nail with your hammer and hand nail the joist or screw them down, always space the fasteners so the grain is not being fastened in the same spot. If the head of the nail is not set int the wood either a gun nail or hand nail it is not doing it's job as designed, go back and set any nail heads sticking out by hand. Put your top plates on before you stand the walls during the framing process while the walls are on the ground. A table saw blade should be set only high enough plus about a half an inch above the material your cutting. One word on safety, keep your hand away from any screw or nail being driven that can deflect and protrude off to the side through your hand or the person holding the material. When plumbing the walls use a 2x jammed up under the top plate or under a header to move a wall to get it plumb. Cut the 2x to the right length to get the proper angle to move the wall, hold it flat keep your foot on the bottom of the 2x and rack the wall, fast,safe, and easy.

[@alanprice7235]

Guys, I love to really begin to see your plan come together. This is some great stuff. Even if I don't DIY, it'll help me know what I need to seek from a contractor. Thanks a bunch.

[@charlesdbruce]

Glad you guys are moving along again after the trials and tribulations with the foundation. I really enjoy watching your channel. It's informative and funny. Bottom line is... you guys come across as likeable and sincere - because of that - they channel will succeed. Good luck to you.

[@rebar-king]

I love how y’all kinda know what your doing. Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Keep at!

[@chrischurch4551]

Y'all are the only channel on youtube I always keep checking for the new one. Jump on it as soon as I catch it. Thanks for sharing all the hard work with us. Coming along great.

[@fourbyfour4]

If you guys had a show on HGTV I would set the recorder for every episode. Thanks for thests videos.

[@osheros]

Curious why you didn't go with an engineered floor joist, such as BCI or TJI or floor truss vs the dimensional lumber you used? I built with TJI once and found the price to be similar but they were stronger, lighter and more consistently straight.

[@bottomup12]

I had the same question. More termite or hurricane resistant maybe? The 2x12s look very beefy though.

[@whattheschmidt]

@@bottomup12 Garages may have different codes due to vehicles, flammable things below. Those engineered joists burn fast! Compared to their dimensional lumber.

[@palsh]

Love seeing the framing happening! Blocking is necessary where I am (Labrador, Canada) because the lumber is usually so crooked and warped we need to block it to keep it straight. My carpentry instructor in trade school told us when blocking to do every second joist first, so you don't get the creep of one after another and that 1/16th give or take messes with you less!

[@AdamGrayson]

Explaining that the stair overhang is negotiable, as long as it is within code, is helpful to see done. Much of building is improvisation, it's great to see it explained.

[@sonarun]

Great video guys!! Awesome seeing the second floor come together.

[@robkerf]

Great work, coming together very fast! Looking forward to more and more!

[@MikeHarris1984]

Watching this made me miss the Summer Monsoons here in Arizona... Used to be able to set your clock by summer time rain. 5pm, massive thunder and dust storm and flash floods... Last year we got a small monsoon and had it back again. it was amazing and reminded me like it was when I was a kid. But so far this year, we have not had a single storm. Its been MONTHS since our last rain :(.

[@MadeByHawkins]

"Make it tight!"... Falls right in.. "Perfect, look at that!" I'm so glad y'all finally got to building stuff instead of playing in the mud. This is the content we live for haha.

[@RussWilsonII]

The progress is amazing! Thanks for the frequent content, Jordan!

[@TheMizzle88]

This series is great, can't wait for the next episode!

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Amazing work guys…..well done! ❤

[@robinchristopherson8767]

❤ keep chugging ahead. Great to see you making progress again. Stay safe working in the crazy heat down South. 😅

[@ChampionCorner]

Heck yeah. Good progress, Stud Pack.

[@richardmouat9070]

Looking great can't wait to see the 2nd floor walls go up

[@sokola311]

This is evolving into something great. This fall is going to be fun. Hah. Good job Stud Pack!