Home Renovation Vlog (How to attach furring strips to cinder block wall)

[@ConnieCampbell71]

I just found this video. We have a cinder home and have been trying to figure out how to add sheetrock. Thank you for the idea and the entertainment.

[@dreamingcode]

You know what, I'm always bitching about people not getting straight to the info but this was pretty funny and entertaining. Subscribed!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks a lot for checking us out! There are a ton of tutorial only channels so we try and make it a little different.

[@plutonic5140]

Fantastic graphics and sounds

[@lenarichardson5663]

Good video. Y’all are funny!

[@meganperkins2524]

I could watch that puppy all day!

[@williamhawes7005]

Fantastic production value.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks William! 🙏

[@jonathonfalko7580]

After I put on the furing strips can I put Hardie plank on it?

[@emilyfeehery2599]

OMG. I love you both so much! Instant subscriber, and shared on fb! I'm going to go watch all of your videos now.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

WOW!!! Emily thank you that means a lot, Welcome to the Flip Fam! And thank you for reaching out, we love hearing from everyone and what kind of projects they are working on. Stay tuned!

[@garywhitt98]

Better and better! Who were those movie star academic types doing the cameo at the end? Nicely done you two!

[@Charlie-hk4hh]

I love how you showed why they call it a caulk gun. 😂🤣

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

😂

[@samthomas2039]

Y'all are awesome lmao

[@jarretmagno5874]

Did you guys use tap cons to mount the grid system or just shorty wood screws?

[@Ayesuh]

You actually dont wanna clear the dust out of the hole.... it uses the dust to get more hold

[@pennysmith2012]

Shiplap is timeless

[@gracefilledsoul]

My wife and I feel the same way about shiplap. :)

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Sad thing is we ended up going with it 😂…. The walls were to wonky to get a clean look with drywall.

[@MrBNARick]

"Ship lap is a trend and like all trends it will eventually go out of style" Yeah, a "trend" since about the 1800's in US home construction.

[@susanhershey7107]

I like the video, but could someone tell me how the grid system of furring strips makes running electrical better?

[@susanhershey7107]

ok. i get it. please forgive the dumb comment!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Your good! But in case you were still wondering, it gives clearance for electrical boxes as well as space to run the wires.

[@nomezee14]

Bro had a ceremony 😭🤣

[@Gabe-zz5gw]

Lol. I highly invest into your guys' youtube channel. Also is this your only channel? You guys are great at making content

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks alot we really appreciate that. And he's this is our only channel, we will probably do a Q&A show in the future, if anyone is interested, talking about how we got into flipping and making this channel.

[@ajeyagupta5183]

Thanks for the super cool video. Is there a reason why one may use a furring strip (1X 3) instead of a stud (1 X 4) to frame their basement? If I use a furring strip, can I install the drywall directly on top of it? Or something else is required between the strip and the drywall?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Stud would be a 2x4 and add a lot of unnecessary thickness and be more difficult to attach than the 1x3 and Sheetrock can be installed directly over the furring strips.

[@ajeyagupta5183]

@@WhatTheFlipShow thanks for your prompt reply. One of the concerns with furring strips I have is the fact that Ill be drilling screws (plenty of them) directly in the basement concrete wall which forms the house foundation. Do you know if this is an acceptable practice or if this is somethjng that may cause structural damage to the house?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

It is acceptable and many people finish their basements this way. Just make sure the basement is waterproofed and water doesn’t leach through the concrete. And of course use masonry screws such as tapcons to fasten furring strips to wall.

[@Charlie-hk4hh]

So did the squirrel starve to death? How long was it trapped in there?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

That’s a great question. Poor thing must’ve been trapped in there for weeks

[@Charlie-hk4hh]

How did it get in?

[@EPSAT05]

Cutest puppy and dog i've ever seen

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

We have to agree!!!

[@aliwantsahouse]

Why would I use furring strips instead of framing out a wall and using proper insulation and vapor barriers in a basement?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

It’s not a basement it’s above grade, the first floor of the house was built of block. The block itself is insulated with granular fill and it’s also insulated between the brick and block. So adding 2x4s would make the space smaller with no structural benefit as the furring strips receive adequate support for the shiplap by being attached to the block.

[@aliwantsahouse]

@@WhatTheFlipShow I hear you but how are you supposed to install outlets and wiring? The outlets will pop out of the wall and wiring will be squashed.

[@aliwantsahouse]

Also, not bothered about losing 8 inches.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

In the video we show you how to make a grid system with furring strips to allow space for outlets.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

And if space is not an issue building out the wall with traditional framing is a great option. This video is for people who want to use Furring strips, as they are easier to install since they can be directly attached to the block but 2x4s walls need to be built with a top plate, and a sole plate, which is more money and time but is the most common way of building walls.

[@nottoday8001]

How long should the tapcons or nails be going into the cement or Cindervrick basement wall?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

The tapcon generally goes a Minimum of 1” and maximum 1 3/4” in the concrete. So if you have a 2x4 that is 1 1/2” thick and you went the minimum 1” to maximum 1 3/4” into the concrete you would need a 2 1/2” to 3 1/4” tapcon.

[@nottoday8001]

@@WhatTheFlipShow Thank You

[@DrPhilAwesome]

What about insulation? How would you do this and put some insulation in?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Spray foam, cellulose, or in our case the blocks were granular filled and met the R value for the area.

[@djb1607]

Such a high quality channel with under 400 subs.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

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[@truthfinder4973]

l0l i l0ve y all like the funny j0kes l0l

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

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[@FernandaFoertter]

this is just what I needed to do my basement!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

If it's in a basement make sure you use a sealer on the concrete first to prevent moisture!

[@FernandaFoertter]

@@WhatTheFlipShow had already doine that. And finished it this weekend! Wil post on IG and tag you :)

[@chevrock22]

what size boards are used in this video?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Commonly called furring strips, or strapping. They are 1x3's

[@Snowpire]

I'm really into caulk jokes

[@ROCKSTAR9808]

What length screws recommend?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

We used 2 1/2 inch cut nails for this install.

[@wutntarnation]

Use a 1/8" sds shank bit and then take a 16d vinyl coated sinker and put a small kink in the tip like this but not so exaggerated ~

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

I’ve seen a lot of people have luck with those. I usually use the “spring” tip sinkers but for whatever reason the cut nails seem to work best in this block.

[@pedrogonzalez2841]

Hi! I just sent you a message on Facebook about a TV casting I’m working on.

[@Charlie-hk4hh]

Tell your girlfriend/wife it's not pronounced masonARY its masonRY

[@kek148]

Never did see the whole video. Just get to the point. Not that funny

[@asuhayda1]

Agreed! I came here to find out how you did it. Not listen to 45 seconds of talking about the word fur. sheesh!

[@johnmurphy3829]

7:23 🤤🤤🙄😍

[@doitalldad4211]

Stop trying so hard to "sound" or look good, just give good info and the production/editing doesn't matter.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! But look, at the end of the day we put vlog in the title. There are a million tutorial channels on KZbin, that’s not us, we want to make videos we like that are also entertaining. If that’s not your style you don’t have to watch, either way we appreciate the feedback 🙏

[@mrmustaine]

production and editing absolutely matter. go look at the analytics for a video on a small channel with a catchy name, or even one with solid content, but edited and filmed poorly. Check the "watch time," and I guarantee that most people watch for 20 seconds or less. Whether or not its true, a lot of viewers will see the poor quality and immediately assume the content is crap. Good quality, keeping people entertained and also providing useful info is a fucking crazy delicate balancing act. Sure, there are exceptions to the rule, and sometimes random videos go viral. But gradually cultivating and maintaining a solid fanbase that wants to watch your videos in full is wayyy better than one video going viral, and ending up with a million subs who dont watch your shit.

[@jackendbox1]

I really appreciate the information I got from the video. I don’t mean to be to critical but you have to admit there’s a lot of BS in this video. Maybe 50% real content and 50% BS. I don’t know if I’m supposed to put adhesive on the furring strips or not because you made it sound like a joke. Again I don’t want to be Debbie downer but come on guys.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

That ratio sounds about right 😉. This channel is meant to be entertaining. There are plenty of step by step instructional videos. That’s not what we do it’s home renovation vlogs.

[@MrJenten10]

Goofballs,,,, get your teeth fixed honey...

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Maybe learn what comas are for🤷‍♂️

[@vincesbardella3838]

Would have been a better video without the goofiness.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

We totally Disagree!

[@jimeagle1155]

😒 that feeling when You're trying to find what would be the best way to attach wood to a block wall and get the job done. So you hit up KZbin for some quick info videos. just to see a couple morons making stupid jokes. And wasting your time. Not funny, get a real job.

[@freddyhelix1371]

It would be cool if you just did the video without trying to be funny

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Not just a simple DIY channel it’s an entertainment channel. So be nice Freddy.

[@africandreamsinhaze365]

The funniest, cutest most useful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

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