Framing Second Story Floor Joists By Myself!

The 2x12 lumber that I picked up a few weeks ago is perfect. The joists are so straight that I can't hardly find the crown in the lumber. It's coming together quick but there's lots of little stuff that has to be done before I can get the upstairs walls up.
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[@rayking3009]

That to me is my wife. Always making changes to my plans. Good job on the build, and on listening to the wife. Gotta say, I didn't always take it as good nature duly as you did, lol.

[@weedygarden]

You are absolutely amazing to do this much work by yourself and so quickly. There are many, many people who could not make this kind of progress with two, three or even four people working on it.

[@BIKEMAN21]

whole day passed by, i put up one rafter, and two other pieces of wood on the shed... which is kind of alot of work compared to other days : P

[@grandmasfavorites]

Looking back and seeing how far you have come, you should be so proud of all you have done.

[@kongzoned3736]

You are truly an inspiration. Not relying on anyone else and getting it done!

[@versatec1]

She doesn't seen very impressed ...my wife would be jumping up and down with gratitude and excitement ...hey man you've got back issues and your working alone , that's tough work, I know I do it for a living ! 🙏👍

[@fivas]

xd atleast kid was hyped

[@at347est]

@@johnjohnson5907 She is raising good kids . And taking care of multiple household chores. If anybody's hard work is being ignored It's hers .Her plans ( changes ) for the house is just as important as his .

[@gailreese4699]

The jumping hat is so funny.

[@painthouse1]

The hat jumping really is a laugh out loud moment! Thanks for putting all your videos in order !!! I'm going back to the start as i only started watching from the house build full version.

[@18twilliams]

Its refreshing to see someone actually Know and do some framing! I have been trying to watch some other self home builders! they analyze every little thing to death.Good job!

[@ICU8-12]

tom williams I wonder if you are referring to a young couple who are currently installing 8" wood beams to support a metal I beam also in Idaho?

[@micahwatson9017]

ICU8 12 I've been watching them too! Red Poppy gets more done in one nights sleep than they do in a year! 😂

[@uds69]

Wow. Compliments and respect. When i see u i think u must be one of the best workers in the USA coz u can really hard working unlike most others who just looking to have a job to pass the time and get a salary for nothing. Your Family can be proud.

[@k.cashman427]

Always good to get the General's input (aka, Boss Lady) before moving on to the next stage. Really comin' together. Thanks for the vid.

[@ronwilson9202]

it's like watching my dad build something when i was young. great job, hope you get the roof on soon.

[@jimh712]

You're coming along...😌 With any luck you'll get it weather tight before the snow hits...

[@norcalnate3342]

First few seconds is nothing but dedication man, lol. Love it!

[@onassignment1]

It is amazing how much work you get done alone! Awesome!

[@greggwoods7173]

You're making great progress on the shop house.. You might want to do a short video about why you stopped working on the main house if its not too personal.. You already have the foundation in place. You told us you looked into mortgages to help build it.. That aside, shop house build is cool.

[@irishsteel6160]

Much respect for tackling this job by yourself! Loving the channel and the content. Keep up the good work!

[@georgettewood8894]

Steady worker. A good example for all to follow. We renovated our ranch and it took 3 years.✅✅🇨🇦

[@mandbhomestead]

Looking awesome the dream of living there is close. All the hard work and planning is coming together. Love it. Thanks for sharing

[@tommyknockerparanormalinc]

Thankyou for posting this video. Your Lil guy is darling. This is so much help to me because I am building a 32x16x12 straw bale greenhouse all on my own and the back side is actually going to be a tiny house so learning how to do second floor framing now. Thank you so much.

[@jameszimmerman162]

Good job on the progress. Get it dried in before the snow.

[@diversifiedacreshomestead102]

Awesome job. Get them safety glasses on you up there alone and you have to many people depending on you. Family and viewers. Keep plugging away.

[@ralphfolden3273]

You are an amazing fellow. Sure wish you lived in my neighborhood. Kep up the great work and stay healthy.

[@nelsonledoux4257]

Great progress! Keep up the good work.

[@hammerhead19able]

Beautiful. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good hard work and stay safe. Beautiful family.

[@jimmyappleton409]

Great job its looking fantastic hope all goes well for you wish we had done that years ago but I'm enjoying watching your plot turns out well done and keep up the goods work

[@chaseb913]

This is getting exciting ! I can hardly wait for the next video! Stay safe and keep rocking ! You and your family are awesome!

[@bencross6146]

Doing a great job...been going in order all the way thru...I'm hooked..lol. I watch a few videos a day!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks for watching!

[@timotheus2003]

I love this. So happy for you guys.

[@davemobile3804]

You are doing such a great job. Thanks for the vlog. I love following and am always looking forward to the next one.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Dave Mobile thanks for watching Dave!

[@grzegorz16100]

Man. I just unsubscribed two weeks ago and now the channel is moving forward in the right direction. I love it.

[@grzegorz16100]

Had to subscribe again.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I almost missed you...

[@beavercreekfabrications1719]

Love your videos. Great info. That'll be a beautiful home. I did notice the bank on the backside of the house, that would be a great place for a root cellar....

[@RedPoppyRanch]

On the short list.

[@acet7]

nice progress, look forward to the next installment.

[@cjpiper2420]

Love what u got going...... take care of the animal👍🏻😪🙏🏻

[@gavinowen4776]

You could give one of your kids the shop house when the main house is built and then build other houses around your land for the rest. Love you channel. From gavin uk

[@PalmSandsRanch]

Progress is great brother, keep up the good work.

[@laurabenevelli6783]

There is no mistaking your son is yours. He looks so much like you.

[@scottfoster2487]

You can frame in the windows with screws so down the road you can remove easily and install them later. Looking good so far.

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

watchin your hat pop was too cute too! looks awesome!

[@RyeMOE]

Cool video, even in 2022! If you guys didn't complete the main house, I can envision you guys and gal creating your very own Elysian Feild/Greek Gardens! If you guys and gal did complete the main house, you definitely make me feel like I can do it! God-speed to you and your family!!

[@danielhosenfelt6212]

Very exciting. Great job so far :)

[@barthamburg4351]

wow man you're really making it happen. You're doing good

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

It always seems smart to get a shop/house done first. Otherwise its so tough to build the real house w/o a shop to use. I like seeing you doing this on your own - I also am sole builder here and one has to overcome lots of obstacles. My backhoe was also a real 'enabler'. We also did the work with money out of pocket - its done now and is great to not be in debt for a house. BTW-Your son Turk sure resembles you. All the best, I always like your mode of attacking the issues to 'get er done'!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

RelentlessHomesteading thanks for the positive comments!

[@havefunbesafe]

Good job dad!👍🏼

[@rockyevans5171]

I love your videos and your jumping hat.

[@marianneoprisko7737]

Septic and electric and water. The shop house gets you out of the money required for other housing. Make hay when the sun shines is the old saying for finish the septic when the weather is nice.

[@dabruscar]

Good work buddy

[@inadollard6672]

I like watching your videos, what a great job.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffery19677]

Miss Cedar, hold him to that "one month"!! :-)

[@homeofmyown]

Great job

[@norcalnate3342]

Hats off to ya!

[@peterbull3955]

I get it!!

[@noahbrewster8263]

Why was that opening clip so intriguing?!

[@ExioElioCabreja]

I know how to make the floor frames but I had a little issue with what to place after making the floor to place the plates for the floor thanks Mr ranch.

[@noahbrewster8263]

Great video! Thank you

[@bigd95822]

Was wondering why Terrill and the family wern't helping you? Your going to need a big push to get it done in a month. (Bit of a challenge there, wife's going to hold you to that.Some teasing coming I think.)Its doable, but some help getting the second floor and the roof on would be nice. put out the call for a weekend and get the guys out there to help get er' done.

[@stiver]

Easy tip for ya, use your speed square as a cutting guide

[@hansoconner6898]

Wonderfully done, and great that the two of you work so well in the changes. Have a great day ;-)

[@poulsonarrow]

What ever way this plans out , your making this your home before the main work on main house, idea maybe ? Make into a possible holiday rental accommodation once you've fin ja workshop and the house , im sure it could be a small income along the way ? Added to that maybe horses too and package it all together rental with horse trail rides? Anyways taking shape quick . Hope weather is in favor to move this project to complition.

[@poulsonarrow]

Tesslynn Amburgey , There is that point " public liability insurance " to bypass that you ask all to sign a disclaimer form . At best most that ride know those pit falls i'd hope , but there are those who've never ridden . The Disclaimer form as said would cover that ?

[@USVOA]

+poulsonarrow Even with a Disclaimer signed, legal fees can easily exceed $10k even when you "win".

[@poulsonarrow]

USA Patriot1791 , Ha yes , ok back to the drawing board hey ... just a question how do folk cover themselves in areas that use horses on a day to day basis? Are each under their own insurance?

[@royamberg9177]

To remove the windows is silly. Off grid and not useing natral day light. Keep up the good work

[@zachis4wheeling]

Looks excellent man. As usual, keep up the awesome work! Any plans to get some sort of a retaining wall in place on the hillside of the shophouse before winter? I remember watching videos last Spring and all the issues you had with water, massive snow melt runoff and more erosion? Just trying to help you out so all your hard work and families well being isn't in jeopardy. Again, nice work!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I put in an erosion ditch into the hill to divert some of the water coming off of the hill. I may do a rock wall around one area but it's not prone to sliding. We have real hard clay underneath the topsoil. It should be fine. Didn't have any mud slides after last winter and that was the wettest winter in a very long time.

[@hugobravo1509]

That jumping hat! 😆 great video!! I’m subscribed now

[@hzsports5743]

Nice job

[@sharonbelisle550]

I know you showed Cedar the plans you drew up cause did them at the kitchen table. So why did she say something about the windows. Your wife does not strike me as a woman who can live off the land. She should not be caring a 5 year old boy around like a baby. He will not mature. But man oh man there should be more men like you. Devoted, loving, hard working and smart too. Reminds me of my daddy. He could do anything.

[@noelg5916]

Great and awesome

[@beachlife1411]

Super nice

[@AmishHitman73.Archive]

the hat lol i was deep in thought so it became even funnier as if it was a magic show for the 5 year old me

[@gailreese4699]

I know I am not a contractor or even know how to build anything and also an old women but I still like to understand how things work. I was wondering if there was going to be a problem in the future of your wood that is right on the concrete of rottening ?

[@USVOA]

I believe he used treated lumber for the sill plate.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I used PT lumber on the concrete.

[@That1ufo]

Won't the treated wood still transfer moisture from the concrete to the stud ends and slowly rot them?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

No. We don't have that much moisture.

[@jodysappington7008]

great job--thank you for sharing

[@MegaMissfitz]

I hope ya’v got ya back brace on 😤😤😤

[@carnagie85]

Great job, but I always wondered why you stopped working on the main house.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I'm going to do a vid about it one day...

[@taffythegreat1986]

At least the little boy is really excited

[@AugsterA]

Luv it!

[@salmonhunter7414]

I don’t know what your cost is for osb but here in northern Canada the cost almost doubled. Hope all is well with you and yours .

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Doubled...

[@fred4513]

Your doin GREAT 🤠 !!! But from my experiences, you need to call that the temp house !!! Just put the shop thinking in the septic tank for now !!! and put your tools in a makeshift run in !!! cause the will be no room in the temp house for tools,!!!😃😄😃 And finish the main house before you start the shop !!! 🤣 my paw use to say if mama is happy everyone is happy!!! if mama aint happy Nobody is happy !!! Just kidding with ya !!! ( no kool-aid ) God be with ya, all the way!!!

[@xtremelivingamerican2088]

Is it just cost and time that keeps people from using all quality screws instead of nails? We have just bought our offgrid Tn land and we plan on building our own 14x20 cabin with screws start to finish. It will be our first ever construction.

[@toddavis8603]

BEAUTIFUL: Only thing I'd do different is use apa exposure 1 plywood as wall sheeting, and not OSB.Nice work carpenter!"

[@thomasarussellsr]

Great progress. I was wondering how the stairs were going to work in front of that window. Great call on framing in and covering that window hole. One question, if you're not going to put in a garage door, why did you frame that end in such a way? Keep the faith, brother, it's coming along nicely.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thomas Russell I knew that opening would work with a garage door but I wasn’t sure what I would end up doing.

[@charleschidester6767]

Totally whipped..

[@EM-tm1iq]

I hope you used treated wood for the sill plate. Looks like its plane Douglas Fir

[@OOpSjm]

Good thing your tall!!

[@jumpleadsx2]

looks great. why not get all your tools up there in a big waterproof box?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

jumpleadsx2 I’m building a big water proof box...

[@Mr3kings3]

i wish i can do this stuff

[@usnva5638]

You used 2 x 12 floor joists for 2nd level? How much weight can those handle? I was originally thinking about using 2 x 14 joists in a 24 x 16 shed.

[@CorneliusPontoonRentals]

Are those 2x10 boards going across the room and what’s the width? How far can you run without support?

[@alfredobrown]

Hi, are your walls framed with 2x6? also, what are the dimensions of the shop house?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

yes. 20x40

[@cdunning6988]

hey looking good we are looking to start ours this spring we are about to close on 5 acres! thanks for your motivation! what's your dimensions for the shop house?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

20x40

[@cha-ka8671]

Do you purposely have the gun firing the air at your face? Cool you off some. Or it doesn't have an adjustment?

[@adriandavid970]

Someone could tell me how close those floor joists are to each other? Is it like 12 inch on center or?...thanks

[@wantblackwolf]

Is that dog a stray? Only asking because it's skin and bones, needs more food.

[@hankhenry9199]

The same air blast that is lifting your hat is the same air that will send a sliver into your eye. Power tools require safety gear, put on your safety glasses!

[@bluebird5100]

Sure is some nice lumber. What species of wood is that and where did you get it?

[@I_just_change_oil]

At 3:14, what are those boards called and how did you fasten them before you out your joist up?

[@jonshawsr.6362]

I was just watching your video. I know this is like 3 years late but I have a question. I read your shop/house was 20 x 40 and you spanned the 20' with 2 x 12. I am looking at a 24' x 30' addition to my house with a living room in the bottom and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the top. With the bottom having 2 x 6 walls and it being open and no interior support walls, do you think I could also use 2 x 12' ?

[@jonshawsr.6362]

And do you think I would have to run them on a 16" or a 12" center

[@johnhereg5246]

Safety Glasses?? Great video!

[@chivone21]

Hey mister....I've seen guys like you before, you know, the good ones that get things done, that have a good heart, that do their best, that work with what they have, you know, problem solvers. I see that in you just by watching your video. I'm sure you love your wife, most do, but I can't help but see a little bit of "unappreciation" if there was such a word, when your wife came up. I myself would have been doing back flips (yes, I can do them) I would have BROUGHT YOU UP SOMETHING TO EAT, or drink, or kept you company...I dunno, what do I know. Just stay focused and trust me, we're rooting for you all the way! God bless.

[@usedtobecool6874]

here's a tip for ya.....leave wife at home till house is done.....cheers man

[@rafaelmedrano6738]

That's the best tip I have heard.

[@mmorlino]

Uh oh... What if the wife is building the house?

[@mmorlino]

@Malteser Jones What does an all female crew have to do with it? My husband and I built two rental homes and I was out there 6 days a week (with the kids!) working. He worked on weekends.

[@rimuruslime23]

@@mmorlino I plan on building. My husband knows nothing about it!

[@mmorlino]

@@rimuruslime23 Good for you! It's an awesome experience and fills one with great pride!

[@aguy7039]

An English Setter with a patch over it’s left eye, is supposed to be a good omen to the people of the past.

[@BIKEMAN21]

I thought wife was going to put up the joists... windows are always good to let the breeze in and see whats going on outside, builders these days havent a clue, many windows dont even open.

[@fivas]

20k for foundation ? :D in lithuania you can buy or atleast build half house

[@JustinG9698]

How wide is this building? And what was the spacing on the floor joists?

[@joshuavanalst2365]

What did you use for the floor. 2x12 Please let me know