How To Connect Two Framed Walls At A Corner

[@MagicMane-dn5hp]

i’m going to build a wall with my son today because of this video. I have no reason to and i’m not experienced, but i’m going to do it anyway! Thanks.

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@3LGuap0]

How'd it go?

[@keeganwatz7946]

​@3LGuap0 I wanna know too. Kinda invested at this point

[@artiesadventures8973]

So how'd the wall end up going

[@spectrumjitters4672]

How'd it go

[@johngrant7418]

Been doing this kind of work for 40 years now and never have I ever heard it explained so well, very efficient man

[@hausplans]

Wow, thanks

[@skinlab4239]

It's the basic steps everyone does....

[@timgrimes-jh7fs]

i would not be telling folks you have 40 yrs in the trade and you could not explain how to cut wall plates. yout name is not rick by some chance? most carpenters leave the framing field by the time the hit 30 yrs cuse it don;t pay for for shit, i went commercial concrete form work and retired at 54 with pension, good luck doing that framing and i was union, best move i ever made

[@DarkVenom1432]

Your truss wrench is pretty genius. Seen them used for beams but to keep your hands out of the gun area this is really smart

[@vrea77]

I've always just used a big pipe wrench to twist the 2×4in place

[@sethmathieus4776]

At my job, some of the boards we use are so twisted we have to use a metal one with a long handle for leverage. Its good to see that our houses are being built with better quality wood than out pallets

[@Mike_H76]

We always just used a hammer and toe-nail, back when hammers were used for more than adjusting square and looking cool.

[@robertlee8805]

Truss wrench? Good name for it. Gonna make me one. I've got so many of those twisted 2xs.

[@TadashiYasahiro]

Got a Stanley fubar for that, also doubles as a hammer

[@Pyrokami]

That jig for straightening the studs is creative, perfect example of "make due with what you have."

[@hausplans]

👍

[@Bld877]

It appears you make do with a poor command of the English language.

[@motog4-75]

​@@Bld877 Doodoo 💩

[@peterparker9286]

BLD I am Simple

[@ngenes1]

This is how I got into Construction, I was 5 years old and my grandfather showed me how to saw. 25 years later, became a Engineer, GC and now close to retirement am a QCM building on an Airport. Hope to hand off a saw for the next generation.

[@dustywclark]

If you have to twist a stud to straighten it, Put extra nail or two!!!

[@sproge2142]

Retirement at 30? Jikes

[@owenkaiser8061]

You forgot to slap it and say,"well thats not going anywhere." 😂

[@hausplans]

😂

[@thomasvincent9220]

No time, gotta keep working.

[@Tuga5842]

😂😅😂😅

[@TheCyberMantis]

Until the termites come and chew it up 3 years later.

[@buddyguy4723]

That's the thing you say that in your mind after every nail goes in. Lol

[@freedomconstruction]

I don’t know why but watching someone else do what I do all day is so satisfying 😂

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@rgbking488]

😂😂😂 that's hilarious @freedomconstruction

[@GirthosaurusRex]

I love that you use the proper nails. Can’t tell you how many houses I’ve seen with decks built with smooth shank indoor nails. You can literally lift it apart when the wood dries

[@hausplans]

Crazy

[@MikeySkywalker]

That’s insane.

[@hansvonschlader8227]

I use smooth shank " indoor" 3 1/4 inch nails on 3 decks I built, each joist also has construction adhesive. Never had an issue

[@KaiserTom]

#8-2" exterior screws for the OSB also work really well and prevents any popping or pulling out.

[@heavycurrent7462]

Building my first house next year. Planning on using screws. Any advice? I've only ever built furnitures.

[@MikeJones-yl5ci]

That little board twister is pretty cool!

[@hausplans]

👍

[@DJKSTICK1]

Wait till you see the board stretcher lmao

[@martinmaldonado3629]

I'm 36 years old. I wish I had someone like you. Teaching me the ropes

[@martinmaldonado3629]

And I'm also dyslesiic. I don't know if I said it right but yeah.

[@hausplans]

👍😊

[@ramluma]

He is teaching you. Through KZbin. In my days, we only had books.

[@bramalgoet]

If you really want to learn these skills, you will! Just get to work, and the experience will come, by doing it yourself and watching around how others do. KZbin is a great help!

[@larrman5409]

@@martinmaldonado3629you said it right

[@chrisk5437]

I’m a pilot by trade, but man do you seem like a legit dude to work with in your profession. Keep up the good videos!

[@hausplans]

I appreciate that!

[@-_-John-_-]

I've been on new builds for almost 4 decades and you are the first person I've seen staple sill sealer to the bottom plate. There is a first for everything!

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@leecowell8165]

In FL one needs a termite shield in most counties. What a pain those things are but its code. The plate had to also be J bolted AND strapped down (bearing walls). Yeah we get big winds here. How come neither plate was pressure treated? I guess this was wood floors.

[@jakepadgett5569]

Where I’m from if you use treated you don’t have to put flashing under the plate.

[@ericfackler2073]

The best thing I liked is he is good to plumbers/ electricians etc by nailing top plates together above the studs!

[@hausplans]

Yeah, I was taught to do that early on

[@hectormata449]

Why does this “nailing top plates together” help plumbers and electricians⁉️ Not in construction. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stripers3]

​They have to drill a lot of holes in the wood for there pipes...jack of all trades master of 4@hectormata449

[@DBCooper1458]

You are easily one of the best content creators in the world in my opinion. No bullshit. No ploys. Just honest experience and delicious jobsite food. What more could you ask for?

[@hausplans]

Wow! I appreciate that! Thanks

[@BushiestBesver]

You are a legend. Your building skill set paired with your teaching skills is a match made in construction heaven

[@hausplans]

Wow, thanks

[@BeADad2447]

Bro makes a sample wall just to show us! I've never felt so special! Bishes better recognize how awesome guys are!

[@braydenfrench8569]

It’s so nice to see someone who knows what there doing.

[@Bld877]

Not you. THEY'RE pretty good, though.

[@christnhvv256]

The tiny tip of the tool you made to twist them straight was super cool

[@kcwizard72]

Yeah, our local framers in KC, don't give a crap about those boards being straight...just horrible. Million dollar home builders keep hiring these folk...and if you question the supervisor, he says, "it's okay" UGH

[@TheDigitalslayer]

That tip saved me from buying a special prying tool on my list.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@ThyAsianMan]

I did work with my step-father-in-law, and he made this exact same tool to help me with framing my basement. Crazy to see multiple people making this tool.

[@dhammer5645]

When I was a framer, we very rarely sheeted a wall if it was going to sit on concrete. Too many times we were burned by the concrete being out of level, then the wall would be out of plumb. We just set the wall unsheeted and put a brace on to plumb it up so we could sheet it.

[@hausplans]

Smart

[@stevegagnon9451]

Well you should plate the foundation then use a transit to find the high spot then shim all corners up to that high spot then use a string line to line the plates that way when you sit your wall on the plate everything is level and straight

[@BryanL1982]

No you put your mud silll down then you establish your height run a chalk line and bump all your studs to it. Now you have a perfectly flat wall Next Level from one side to the other without leaving gaps under the plate

[@stevegagnon9451]

@@BryanL1982 well over long spans that chalk line will sag

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

When I worked at Tuff Shed, they didn’t handle any of the concrete work. They also framed the structure prior to delivery, so you attach walls, then trusses then do the roof. (Paint the walls while they’re on the ground and the other side is building the floor, way easier). Too many times were our walls wrong by 3/8’s of an inch or just flat out unlevel concrete. That job fuckin sucked, but it was nice only doing new construction.

[@andrometer2382]

They just don’t make common sense anymore thanks for helping out those who are less Fortunate

[@aleks-33]

Completely fascinating. Thank you for these. Its so interesting seeing how a house/structure os built from the ground up.

[@hausplans]

Thanks 😊

[@Plysomack]

Well, this guy is showing us how it's done correctly. There's builders out there not doing things as well as this guy.

[@janvrabec3401]

This is not a house lol. Sincerely from Europe. Where our "houses" can't be driven thru by car.

[@michaelc7014]

​@@janvrabec3401Ok bud, you stay there in "Europe" in your 200 sqaure foot "house"

[@michaelmc4025]

It's nice to see that some people still do this right!

[@200434ton]

I like the overlap on the double plate. Nice job

[@kaytme5915]

4 nails needed! He only used 3 nails.

[@danrichards496]

Thank you for using sill gasket. So many times I’ve seen idiots not use it.

[@crabkilla]

I put on some liquid sealer (usually LiquiFlash) to keep the air and bugs out.

[@danrichards496]

@@crabkilla I’ve seen it in videos before. Does it stay flexible or could it crack over time?

[@crabkilla]

@@danrichards496 it is the material for using with zip R sheathing so it holds up. I use liquid flash for a ton of framing work

[@contractor556]

I like that stud squaring tool! Definitely stealing that idea

[@hausplans]

👍

[@CaptainJamesCook-cl6qq]

Its a great system if your slab is utterly perfect nailing pre braced walls together on a slab just seems crazy though any low point or fall you walls are just going up out of plumb

[@hausplans]

We normally frame these walls on concrete and place, but just wanted to share the process of framing on the ground and standing

[@veronicaedwards4218]

Nice job. In areas of high wind, tornadoes, and earthquakes, Simpson StrongTie makes many beefier hold down connectors that will keep the house from coming loose from the foundation. I only mention this for beginning carpenters in those areas who are watching. The anchor bolt you show would pull through the 2X plate in some of those scenarious, not to mention pull the sheathing loose from the plate, and the house goes bye bye.

[@Nathaniel1991]

Love your videos and also how you explain this with detail

[@hausplans]

I appreciate that!

[@jeffhiggins4505]

Takes to much time on large projects. Also we always use a sill plate on the block with a sill seal under it so no need to be on the wall

[@AlejoSunShine1111]

Your experience makes you talk so fluently on the subject matter it's so gratifying.

[@joeyandlucas2013]

God bless all our Carpenter's and Builder's we wouldn't have our Homes and Building's without your Skillful Hands

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@greatitbroke]

I love the stupid names these guys give a framed corner its NOT a California Corner they do it everywhere in North America Buddy.

[@shatteredreality87]

I have to say im impressed. Learn something new everyday!

[@hausplans]

👍

[@WalterRWC]

Thank you so much for the content. It really makes sense now what are instructor is talking about. Really appreciate the content. Keep it coming.

[@hausplans]

Thanks man, I appreciate that

[@markgazelka8493]

Board twisting device is great. A hammer tacker/stapler is much more efficient and light years faster than the hand stapler you used. Duo-Fast makes the best one that I’ve used for over 40 years.

[@firedforfighting]

Love this, I wanna do stuff like this😊...wish i was born there..the tools look like a great time and energy saver too

[@stevew2347]

Yep. There's some people on KZbin that really know what they're doing and how to explain the process. Well done 👍🏻

[@timlecount8690]

Excellent video! Only difference is I put in 4 nails on that overlap plate.

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@mpenrod]

Code requires 8 16d (4 each side of top plate overlaps)

[@yonseienglish]

Zen and Art of framing. Not only do you excel at framing, but video editing. Waaa…

[@cjktoo]

I've heard of a California Corner before, but an explainer video would be nice.

[@chrisanthony579]

It's just an "L" Allows insulation to go into the corner. I would like to see how he does his walls where the interior partition meets the exterior wall. We used to use a flat 2x6 sole to top plate.

[@chrisalister2297]

Google it. Geez.

[@jeffsim8664]

Just a normal corner that just about ever house has. Don't let the fancy names fool ya.

[@davidbryant3532]

It's that corner where all of the mindless fruits and nuts hang out

[@Curtis86]

​@@jeffsim8664In South Alabama, the corners of an exterior wall has to be completely solid, 3 boards thick.

[@anthony5227]

You are a beast carpenter and a great teacher. Good, calm, direct voice. With exactly the info you need. Good stuff

[@hausplans]

I appreciate that!

[@teatonaz]

Never did more that wood shop in H.S., but I definitely had it in me. This just confirms it. Love learning this stuff. So well built AND well explained/shown. Definitely subscribed and excited for more. Will probably build a small 6x8’ish ( 5’ 9” high) storage shed in back yard ( HOA so have to stay below fence line ) with a slanted roof w/ hinges on the back so I can lift/support it up to get around in it. Just don’t know what to use for a base as I won’t be pouring cement. ( little to no mold prob.s here in hot/dry Phx Az area). Appreciate any thoughts on a floor. (Could probably just set it on pavers that are one brick high above the gravel I guess. )

[@hausplans]

You could build it on 4 x 4 pressure-treated runners

[@ellinganderson5434]

I've done that also, but in Oregon I use pier pads to keep it out of the mud and stop frost heaving and then fill the floor with 3/4- inch rock.

[@brownstonecustomcabinetry5309]

Great framers make everybody else's job easy.

[@hausplans]

True

[@UncleStevesWorkshop]

My favorite all around KZbin channel. Thx for taking time out of your work days to teach us with a good sense of humor 👍

[@hausplans]

Wow, thanks! Honestly, that means the world to me. Thanks for watching!!

[@gillgetter3004]

Built a lot of walls way back as apprentice, was carpenter for forty years but mostly commercial last thirty. We did it by swinging a 20oz hammer, I could crack acorns with my fingers back then!!👍

[@ashleymccarthy6232]

Great work, here in the UK, we use bricks instead 😅!

[@0skarJay690]

Absolutely Best Ways to Build Firm Walls 👍

[@hausplans]

👍

[@shermanlabarge6132]

Bought a house with no insulation in the California corner cavity. Found mold growing on interior drywall. Read an article in Family Handyman that addressed this-drill through corner and insert spray foam straw. Had to drill several locations due to blocking, then mud/tape corner again

[@jeffccr3620]

I thought Cali corners went out of style in the 80s 😂

[@thomasvincent9220]

​@@jeffccr3620you do realize that houses were built before the 80's right?

[@jeffccr3620]

@h2s142 anything that can't breath will grow mold keep that in mind

[@jeffccr3620]

@thomasvincent9220 Well I started framing in 78 so yeah

[@munozinni]

That was a very informative video for me that I want to learn more about the framing process…be careful with the new guy don’t let him grab the nail gun👀😳😫😫

[@ChefChrisDay]

Used to work on a framing crew and that's exactly how we did it. Only thing I'm unfamiliar with is the bottom plate moisture vapor barrier that you're stapling. And also where I used to frame it was a high hurricane risk. So tons of joist hangers and rafter clips on every joist and every rafter. And we had breakaway walls on the first floor because every house to code had to be elevated an entire floor on creosote pilings.

[@joekitzman581]

You definitely explained that for people who already know how to build a wall.

[@silentepsilon888]

what a nice way of saying that this video is useless to someone who wanted to learn something new, LOL

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Japanese takumi carpenter: "challange: connect it without any nails"

[@celebratelife865]

I am a man of 40 years old and I know nothing about construction. I love watching these types of videos though.

[@hausplans]

👍😊

[@Obiwan116]

It’s actually crazy that we make houses out of sticks haha

[@hausplans]

You would be surprised how strong it is. This building is engineered to withstand winds up to 115 miles an hour.

[@CptnTurbo]

Yeah, its Crazy. Even my Garden Shed is build more robust. Where i live no one would pay for a "House" build like that. No offense, but if you travel a bit around the world you will see that American houses are the biggest joke when it comes to build quality and construction. A big pile of wood and Paper, how nice...

[@chrisburns5691]

maybe learn a bit more about it before making assumptions. @@CptnTurbo

[@BryanL1982]

​@CptnTurbo tell me again how all those block houses do in earthquakes

[@cantgetright742]

@@CptnTurbothey last over 100 years. How long are you supposed to have them stand? We gonna have em built to 1800s standards?

[@Sweet68Camaro]

That’s really clean. I like seeing framing go up, but never knew how it all goes together. 👍👍

[@dhatsuyuki]

My OCD thanks you

[@hausplans]

👍😊

[@AgentFour]

That's fantastic, a great way to see how it's done on a smaller scale.

[@coleslaw2000]

Still crazy to me that Americans build house with wood and drywall instead of bricks and concrete 😂

[@billrobert3226]

Can't do block in earthquake zones

[@hausplans]

Wood is a renewable resource and it stands up well to earthquakes. Also it insulates far better than concrete or steel

[@MikeySkywalker]

That took for twisted studs is GENIUS. I’m doing that.

[@natefmx333]

Great job! That looks great. You are obviously a very skilled framer

[@matthewphillips6687]

Hey thanks for the idea for the board bender! So simple yet so effective

[@hausplans]

👍

[@laughkick]

I always use screws in the California corner to snug the boards together. Super satisfying to do

[@chrisayers7625]

Wonderful oral and visual instructions. Thoses who look and listen are educated. 💯

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@streetdevilz1454]

Love the video your really good at explaining things to folks and showing them how you got to it keep up the great work 👍

[@hausplans]

Thanks 👍

[@CoyoteFeral]

Some quality work, man. That's nice to see.

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@synseer8484]

Framers are badass! Thank you guys! 🙏🏼

[@mrblack61]

Half way round the world im about to reframe the front of my garage for roller door etc, your video really helps me out. Cheers man, atb 👍

[@hausplans]

That’s awesome!

[@szymonorchowek9330]

Twester board is the best! Greetings from Poland.

[@philipmasi3330]

You are a true tradesman! Well said and well done! Thanks for the new tricks!

[@paulpurves484]

I’m enjoying all your videos very helpful.

[@qzwxecrv0192837465]

A few things I learned from my grandfather who built buildings for decades: insulate that empty pocket in the corner. caulk the sill instead of the "seal". foundations can still be uneven enough that the foam seal doesn't work as you would hope. put sill bolts in every 3 feet. they are cheap and add extra security to the mating surfaces.

[@BotanicManic]

I love that board twister!

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@CHARLESMAKEPEACE]

Thanks for the memories my friend...im a retired GC for over 30 years.. love it, but it's for sure a young mans game which i am definitely not anymore... do another vid of the secrets of caulk and paint, making it what it aint, or should we keep that a trade secret..

[@LuisViera-w6g]

Now that's framing love it 💪💪💪

[@RichardPena-i2w]

Where you located ? Would love taking a live training class from you !😊

[@hausplans]

We’ve thought about offering a course, is that something you’d be interested in?

[@RichardPena-i2w]

@@hausplans how do I enroll ?

[@stripers3]

I started with wood framming apartment buildings.Ended up with metal framming and drop ceilings on stilts.Pays a lot more and easier to work with.I will always love wood working though.Need more young people to learn the trades.

[@angelindaskyz3316]

As long as you went back for those shiners, great job 👍👍👍

[@hausplans]

Thanks 👍

[@13Mappy]

That twist tool was beautiful

[@Hopeful_Skeptic]

Thanks for that tip for twisting studs, gonna copy that and save my back . 👍

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@tonyburdick5512]

Excellent. One suggestion to improve your top plates at the cornr. Stagger the nailing to reduce the risk of splitting.

[@MrTleeboss]

Very talented

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@Ynw_Wemby]

Again as a car salesmen and diy’er looks great. Can you explain what a California corner is?

[@tombiby5892]

Better to google it. It’s easier to see a drawing than imagine it from an explanation.

[@hausplans]

Good advice

[@wrektem240]

Just two of your shorts taught me so damn much man! So cool!

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@chimo1961]

very well demonstrated, easy to see your steps

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@bikeman9419]

When I had my garage built I had the contractor put in a double sill plate with pressure treated wood.

[@danielcombs3048]

Always and that stapling cheap thin foam is crap. There's a special roll plate caulking. This guy is an amateur.

[@pauli6043]

These are some great videos! Keep up the good work hopefully inspiring some youngsters to get into the building trades!

[@andykibler7993]

I’m in construction and awesome job.. thank u for explaing why u did what u did

[@jessemansfield2411]

I made one of those jigs when I was doing framing it really does make things easier

[@chichidouglas5078]

That's standard prescriptive path framing and sheeting, so that's how everyone does it if they want to pass the framing inspection

[@mannyabii9157]

Thanks 🙏 for explaining this. I appreciate you. ❤

[@hausplans]

👍😊

[@trishmcelderry4762]

Thanks so much for sharing. Really love it. ❤️ 😊

[@hausplans]

👍

[@jessejames7801]

This is all basic framing code. But you did get everything right. This is good advice!👍

[@adamcrary1602]

smart. like the jig idea too.👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeysane416]

I worked along Norm Abram for a few seconds of this old house, we would occasionally do it this way, other times we used the Amish method

[@notachannel3104]

Love the videos Keep them coming

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@robertlee8805]

Great idea on adjusting crooked boards.

[@jessicalawson1417]

That is heck of a well built wall

[@JMat-wv5rf]

Perfection in video form. Subscribed

[@hausplans]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@clarkrichards1907]

That is some beautiful work.

[@hausplans]

Thank you very much

[@bodieb.1239]

That'll stay straight. Great work and a help to us DIY's

[@jeepxj]

Put a bead of caulk on the sill seal before stapling. Air and bug seal barrier. Also need to do one to foundation and bottom side of sill foam

[@stevegagnon9451]

Well the insulation guy should be laying acoustic sealant along the inside plate before adding poly to the wall

[@jeepxj]

@@stevegagnon9451more barriers the better.

[@histguy101]

Never thought of stapling the seal to the bottom plate. That wouldve saved me a lot of time on many occasions when i used to frame

[@hausplans]

👍😊