How to frame a window

[@cffellows]

Always a pleasure to watch someone so skilled in their trade. People who create things are the best!

[@kiennguyenthe9898]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@trickyricky12147]

69 likes💀

[@wildrose5357]

Love seeing this. Here is a guy who knows what he is doing and confident in his skills. I wish more young people would go into trades. Truly makes the world a better place.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I love framing. Opening framing is my favorite

[@trickyricky12147]

Here we have another great channel in the comments, folks! Great how-to on installing metal roof sheathing, btw.

[@StateofPeaches99]

Man thats house will never fall over --- well built with all those nails . Very good instructional video!!!!

[@SimonKentucky]

Glad you kept the original audio track, it truly reflects the hard work.

[@thesoggycheeseburgerincide7401]

Framer of 30 years here, that grunt @9:20 really made my back hurt.

[@diggler306]

That's the part I related to the most. lol

[@exercisemyrights]

only while yer young..wink

[@g00se0017]

the fact you said you were a framer for 30 years hurts my back,l lol I'm an electrician which isn't a whole lot better but still....

[@lomparti]

Me too man. I installed porcelain and natural stone tiles for 6 years and completely fucked up my back and knees. I have huge respect for guys who can do this kind of work and dont have any health issues.

[@iLikeC00kieDough]

friendlywhiteguy stretching everyday, eating right and exercising regularly, and most importantly, proper lifting form can eliminate almost all of the physical long term issues related to the trades

[@Guust_Flater]

Of course, 1 take, no editing, 1 window slayed... 😎👍😁

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

Me-wondering if the comment was negative or positive Me-watches video Me-Concludes it was most definitely positive because dude does, in fact, slay that window. 😎👍😁

[@buddysteele7624]

Watched this and felt compelled to comment. I frame for a living nice work man bravo

[@basshead8555]

I would still be laying out my plates. Awesome video. Love to see professionals show off their craft and skills.

[@albee6216]

Lousy, rainy day here so I binge-watched your videos. You are not "crazy", you are savant. Well done.

[@gregmirr]

Great work and excellent job of explaining the logic behind framing .. I was a framer 35 years ago and lifting walls hasn't gotten any easier i see ...

[@brandonhorwath6351]

...cripples are above the header, and below the sill. Jack studs are the ones just under the ends of the header, next to the king studs...

[@trickyricky12147]

I think the Crazy Framer is in Canada, so the terminology must be different there.

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Great job. Here in eastern us most people call it a "jack stud" that supports the header. Cripples are the infill under the sill.

[@TravisKelleher]

New subscriber here, I feel like I hit the jackpot with your videos. Found your channel because I searched on "how to frame a window", and bam, here I am. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about construction, particularly framing so that I can make repairs on my mom's 70yr old house. Seeing the way you work is inspiring and damn impressive. Just wanted to say thanks for all the great content.

[@drednok3569]

Just watching you work makes me want to have a beer lol. Good stuff brother.

[@soulseek2]

thought the exact same thing.. we deserve it right?

[@drednok3569]

soulseek2 Of course we do, cheers haha.

[@baronvolkov6172]

time to have a beer

[@beebee1518]

One of the best jobs I've ever seen

[@likearockcm]

If they had a competition for framing ,like they do for block masonry ,I have a real good idea who would win that,hands down.👍great stuff,fun to watch.

[@carsongoodman5581]

like a rock they do

[@greggmclaughlin9047]

You a working fool, no doubt. I used to hire an old head to prefab those ROs on a set of horses while I ran floor joists. Saves a little time

[@tookster7483]

Great video, are you planning on showing us the rest of the build after framing? Would love to see the end result.

[@thecountrycarpenter1816]

Great work. I enjoy your youthful knowledge. I carry the same, framing was a calling I awoke to one day, realized I was in it for life. And then the backbreaking work came to life... lol

[@spankiedoodlesteve2086]

That circular saw you’re using in this vid is hard to beat in my opinion. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the other fancy shit but for an experienced framer it’s a lovely one to take to work every day

[@Thecrazyframer]

The new cordless one is even better

[@007balzak]

You make it look so easy it's disgusting... Bless you bro

[@fluke196c]

dope. hard workin man right there

[@AustinAirCo]

I find it amazing how far the skills of home building have come. I shared in plenty of those grunts of lifting things by myself that others would deem physically impossible. But with that said, I think you out did me on this job.

[@REVerbtalk]

Never done framing man and you pretty much explained TO THE POINT how to frame a window. Thanks for breaking this down in a real world and at-work environment. Learned a basic concept within a few minutes... no, i will not call the next client and be like "I know how to frame a window". Just saying i couldn't grasp it with the other 2 hour videos of them selling products. I subbed this page. Gotta find your previous vid though. Great stuff

[@Xassaw]

Awesome! Good & fast with a minimum of yapping. Well done.

[@cmonsalv]

Do you have a video framing/building a bay window? It would be awesome to watch.

[@nashua03064]

Man... you are a freakin animal ! Kudos... I used to frame back in the day... and you Sir are by far the "best" I've ever seen! If you "truly" want share your talents... Look me up, I'll make you "famous"... you already are with 24k subscribers, but trust me what you do and how you go about it is worthy of Star status ! Over the Top ! Your methodology is pure, self taught or other... you do it right ! BE SAFE would be my only share back with you. Standing 36' walls by yourself... I get it, just "be safe". Thanks for sharing your vids !!! Tom from New Hampshire

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

Mastery of this skill is essential... This is a great demo... Easy to follow... Thanks much!

[@leosrule5691]

Ive seen tyvex put over window from as if it were a wall, then cut an X and tac it inside widow frame opening. I think i saw it on "This Old House".

[@chris15325]

You are a talent for sure. Just don't get cocky and fall off a roof. Almost did that more than 10 times. Now I'm more careful at 47

[@rastapastrychief]

zactly.

[@Canosa612]

Go have a beer my brother, you deserve it for the job well done. Respect.

[@bndrestoration.restoration6017]

Dispite all the negative comments, I think you are doing a great job and I have enjoyed watching you. Keep up the great work

[@thomsherwin7138]

Just found your channel. What a pleasure to watch you build.

[@ericbaker6542]

How many beers does it take to frame up a house?

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Don’t drink 🍷 too much. Take care of yourself. Great job as always 👍👍👍👍

[@daboabieman]

Excellent!! I’m going to be putting an extension on the back of my house soon and plan to do as much of it myself as I can. I’m not a joiner (I’m also not handless) so any tips on framing are well received.

[@southhillfarm2795]

Way back in the day we would have all our headers and cripple studs pre-cut on a radial arm saw. The header beam would be labelled and ready for the wall when needed. Also all the top and bottom plates would be laid out and marked for studs prior to any walls being framed.

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[@vzgsxr]

Do you bother checking the bows in the studs to install them all bow up or bow down etc?

[@Shmelkable]

vzgsxr I think you’re talking about crown. Crown is to be put up on exterior walls

[@wytas20]

Great video. But what do you use to fill the rest of the header cavity? Shouldn’t there be a 2x10 on the inside and outside of the trimmer/jack stud so the weight bears equally?

[@Txpo50]

You’re very talented man

[@timdouglass4934]

71 year young still learning carpenter here. I started before pneumatic nailers. Boy how things have changed. Very well made video, straight forward , interesting and easy to follow and I've been framing my whole life. What was the purpose of the Tyvek between the sheathing ? Are you purposely nailing at a angle so the nails don't go thru ? I cut my teeth on direct drive saws but why do you prefer them versus a worm drive ? You use a Paslode nailer, I thought Hitachi was the nailer of choice among framers ? Is your tip of your speed square broken off on purpose ? My word of advice is protect your hearing and save your back. Be safe and keep up the good video's. I wish I had You Tube when I started, I'd been 20 years ahead.

[@justindixon11]

love your channel I'm a finish carpenter and work mostly solo.. Thanks for the videos

[@duketran62]

Since that window header is non-bearing, is that the reason the space behind it is spared for insulation? Thanks.

[@edwardseth1230]

First of Alll... Am Blown away... a House Build on your OWN.. its both a Miracle and a Amazing. Last but not least, boy u need to cut on the beer...i know its alot of work ...heavy stuff..lifting and placing them in their places..and i know..i know..you on your own.

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

I've seen other framing of windows in which the cripple (or jack stud) also supports the upper window frame. In this video, the crazy framer builds it such that the cripples do not support the upper window frame, only the header. Is there much of a difference or is it a "depends on who you talk to" type of thing?

[@Hhhhhhlllll]

Is it the rough carpenter responsibility to the wrap the house or just windows and adding to another subfloor

[@itsmisterchris]

How many walls like this one can you do in one day? . How long would it take you to do a framing for 2000 square foot house (2storie) 2k each floor .by yourself .just a triangle no special roofs no special balconies..

[@pakkitoopradaxfr5453]

Holly shit!!!!....ur strong as hell!!!!!! Man u r so good at it

[@spankiedoodlesteve2086]

One more comment to add, here in the states majority of us sandwich 1/2 inch plywood to match the width of your studs, is it just not required in Canada?

[@marcusmumphrey6995]

Hey, do you guys by chance cut your windows seals at a degree going outwards to let the flow of water to drain out? Also what do you guy tape your sheathing butt joints with? I'm trying to gather some best practice methods from every day pros on the job, im about to do complete remodel of a pier and beam house.

[@markc1894]

Just one question why the paper between the ply siding

[@jakew5606]

try to put your door/window packages together then bang your studs, a good cut guy can usually build them while the framers bang walls..

[@Automative]

That was crazy effective. As always. Good luck.

[@gregoriozamudiorivera1040]

Hola no hablo inglés solo un poco te he seguido cómo desde el primer capítulo y deberás que estás loco para parar esa esa casa sin un ayudante por lo menos de veras que admiro todo tu potencial y aunque estuvo nevando no paraste de trabajar eres una persona admirable te deseo lo mejor y no dejes de subir videos ya que te voy a estar siguiendo lastima que no te entienda porqué me gustaría hacer un pequeño proyecto aquí en mi casa lo malo es que no entiendo tus medidas ok sin más muchas gracias por tu aportación saludos desde Saltillo Coahuila México

[@candidmoe8741]

Estoy impresionado. Este amigo no para nunca. Medir, cortar, clavar. Repeat. Lo hace parecer tan fácil.

[@GoldenW505]

Is it normal to have a double bottom plate for a window, because I’ve done routing and sheathing and never seen that.

[@banga8080]

Bro you're a beast when it comes to framing Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@DeltaRancho]

Not to gripe or anything but tyvek is manufactured porous so that if water gets behind the WRB it will run out through the “pores” so to say. I’ve had to tear a whole wall down because the inspector wouldn’t pass it unless the letters were upright to allow proper drainage, but that’s here in myrtle beach, not sure the codes of where ever you are, but anyway great video man.

[@DeltaRancho]

Whole wall of tyvek, not the actual wall itself

[@Thecrazyframer]

I’m pretty sure it’s one way breathable. The writing has to go to the outside, but I don’t think it matters if the writing is upside down.

[@parmoni]

I see that use the diagonals equality test to ensure it's square... what's your system for resolving your wall/window panel when it's off square

[@TauKinth]

Use a hammer. If that don't work, use more hammer.

[@parmoni]

TauKinth simple enough, thx

[@Thecrazyframer]

I nail the bottom down before I build it. Then I move the top one way or the other till I have the exact same measurement .

[@lpenap]

I'm gonna have a beer now

[@Serge0329]

Hi, nice job man. Have a question. Is there a reason why that top 2x6 of the window from below of the 2x10 is next to the cripple stud instead of on the top of stud and then 2x10 on top of that as well?

[@Thecrazyframer]

You can do it either way. I like the 2x10 to be sitting directly on the cripple.

[@Serge0329]

@@Thecrazyframer i see, thanks for reply

[@BFaluup]

Nice...that takes some experience to do it like that....it would probably take me a whole day just to do that.

[@HiVizCamo]

This is getting to be one of those channels that gets immediately upthumbed, within the first 10 seconds anyway.

[@kirkdunn1379]

Interesting in California Cripples are above and below and trimmers are on side running into header......trimmer and king stud on side of openings......what state are you in?.....

[@tstartrekdude]

He is in Alberta Canada

[@matthewrivera5484]

Do you guys not have to have a shear inspection on your nailing for your osb?

[@ericwaller7452]

Matthew Rivera I was also wondering the same thing Matthew. It's nice to be able to install your tyvek/barrior while your wall is still in the deck, but where I'm from the inspector wouldn't pass off on shear if you have all your plywood covered. But some inspectors if they get to know the builder/framer will sign off on stuff if they're familiar with your quality of work.

[@AC.Prince]

Couldn't do it by myself. Its almost impossible finding help I at least have to have me a labor. You the man. Is those diamond back nail bags?

[@edemunsta]

Like a Boss! Great Job! Your Experience shows.

[@gendryadamez2811]

This dude is a beast.

[@ddetv8433]

Dude is a beast. Nice work!

[@michaelmacneil6884]

Hey, appreciate the video. What's your stud size on a 8ft wall? And would you recommend using a bottom plate underneath the header as some joiners don't bother. Header goes straight onto the jack.

[@goldhaze1]

Good work again.if you ever have issues with westek trusses let me know :)

[@tygreen2155]

Dude! You're a beast.

[@gumaroff_house]

Do you nail 2 or 3 nails through the plates when installing 2x6 studs wall? Or in some States make 2 nails, some make 3?

[@Drewskidelmar]

Just found your channel, your a true master craftsman! thanks for the lesson

[@marcelomelamed3196]

do you use 2x6's for all your framing?

[@Odrunkmonkey]

Curious why you added a half inch for the widow opening, the manufacturer already accounts for that. A 3'0x3'0 vinyl window comes 35 and 7/16 x 35 and 7/16. you make that opening too big and the siders have to fur out the jam if they want to catch any wood in the nail flange.

[@mnframer]

All depends on the window manufacturer. I'm sure he's using a Rough Opening dimension provided by the builder

[@RandyRugarMusic]

Wow that's a buller and a jammer! Good square clean work guy! Amazing video, would love to work and drink with ya..

[@bernievargas6740]

What is the paper for

[@DRACUL1964]

You need to bring out some books!!! Great videos!!!

[@joethomas7585]

It's crazy how fast you work. Must be instinct to you! How many years have you been a framer for?

[@SF80CAMARO]

Nice work CF.......lm in Calgary. Got to get it done before the cold.😲🍻🍻👊

[@rickc9622]

Hey man, really enjoying the videos and have learnt a lot. I'm glad you are now breaking it down in sections to explain it all in detail. I have was wondering if you could explain why there is osb on window walls and sheathing and tyvek on the others. When you use sheating do you only have to tyvek the joints and over lap? Which is better and more cost effective? Thanks and keep the vids coming! Its very impressive seeing you build that last house yourself.

[@PostedPlacesTV]

is it code for you to build those corners that way it seems like way over built, we use open corners now for better R value

[@Crazybullfitness]

Is this for Canadian or American standard?

[@Adrian-vp3kb]

Question , why didn’t you build that wall towards your right to the outside? Inside of leaving it 6inchs short?

[@stin987]

I was drinking a beer while watching. I enjoy your videos.

[@johnpiegzik298]

On that header for the window you didn’t sandwich with scrap wood or plywood, is that code? I always see other people add material in the middle, curious? Thx John from AZ 👍😎🌵

[@bolerdweller]

Not needed. When he nailed that 2x6 sill under the header that boxed the opening at 5 1/2 inches.

[@johnpiegzik298]

bolerdweller thx for the info, the CrazyFramer is in Canada right? In the US that header would need the extra material, a insulation guy at work said it was a void left on purpose for spray foam? I guess we agree to disagree, 3 different answers! Thx for yours bolerdweller 😎👍🌵

[@bomorrison4085]

Must not be a load bearing wall, typically a header in a load bearing 2×6 wall should be 3 ply with or without 1/2 plywood sandwiched between so if you see a 2 ply header in a 2×6 wall it's most likely a non load bearing wall or he's in a region that doesn't get framing inspections. Headers are covered in the Floors chapter of the IRC.

[@dylangwatkin4922]

What kind of compressor are you running?

[@zomgosz1503]

Good work. How much do you charge to frame a house? I'm buying a house kit, need someone to just assemble it.

[@manogringo3053]

You is the best crazy framer

[@grktycoon]

Once again nice video, that speed square has seen better days, need a new one brother, maybe if you cut down on the beers you can afford a new one 🤣🍺nice of you to be posting more videos.. Cheers 👌🍻

[@arussell6232]

Whats the specs for the typical nails you use for wall framing in your gun? And what for the sheathing?

[@rastapastrychief]

he mentions he prefers 3 1/4 or 3 1/2 nails in another video re: his nail bags (look here @ 42 seconds kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnvVZWamqJZ-h68 )

[@TheJimbob1603]

If I was 20 years younger, I'd come up and help you .... just for the sheer fun of it!

[@sambhangal]

Hello CF, I'm here in northern California and putting together plans for an ADU in the back yard. It will be 750 s.f. with a cut hip roof and a raised floor. Would you be interested in framing the unit. Sure would be a pleasure working with you!!

[@jakepauler1745]

Framing looks like a lot of fun I can't wait to start. By the way do you recommend starting out on the job learning as a framer or go to a carpenter program? What do you think would be better

[@joelmejia8994]

Join a local carpenter union

[@otool]

Missed a couple nails 😂 Nice solo work man!

[@edbenson98]

Where'd you learn your trade? School or apprenticeship?

[@MusicalDamir]

any opinion on paslode vs hitachi?