How to inspect framing

[@SB-oc6pg]

I'm a building inspector in BC. If someone called for framing on this I would fail it unless the plumbing, mechanical and electrical were roughed in first. In my experience 90% of framing deficiencies are damage by trades. To approve the framing ahead of trades could be potentially approving notched joists and studs which are undetectable at insulation inspection.

[@T3hderk87]

Interesting, that does make sense that additional structural reinforcement would be necessary once holes were punched in the studs to make way for electrical, mechanical and plumbing.

[@TeslaBoy123]

Igree i saw problems when plumber, hvac contractors many times cutting main home support to install a pipe or a air return 🥵

[@Darksagan]

Why would you fail it instead of letting them know to wait till plumbing, mechanical and electrical were done. lol

[@TheJimbob1603]

Crazy, this video is amongst your finest KZbin work. Very pertinent & informative. I look forward to your next production. Jim

[@Thecrazyframer]

Thanks Jim. I didn’t know if you guys would like a video where I don’t build anything.

[@chriscrosby8012]

@@Thecrazyframer Any video you make we will like!!

[@LazioKa]

@@Thecrazyframer we need any kind of video at this point bro. miss ur vids.

[@paulhammond7489]

QC by your peers prior to formal inspection is often a very worthwhile process. That fresh pair of eyes can make a huge difference. Looking forward to another build series :)

[@stoffmeister7095]

Interesting to get some theory on loads, appreciate it

[@marlenemarie9405]

Watching you build from scratch and watching the whole process has been so aww striking and inspiring! I don’t have the skills but I definitely believe I can try and renovate as small house on my own after watching you!

[@TeslaBoy123]

A lot work involved thausand the wood cut look nice clean framing work 👍👍👍

[@paulroy6562]

Excellent information, will be reviewing this video several times....

[@Ridewithcoko]

Super informative! One suggestion. If you do more inspections, could you use a laser pointer or a stick to point out exactly what your referring to? Thanks.

[@pcm7315]

Great idea!

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

Great video. I love all your house building vids but I especially like the stand alone episodes dedicated to teaching us something.

[@danielzukeran7625]

Good accurate hard work, I could watch it all day

[@guwop2234]

the crazy framer turned building inspector

[@cosmicmuffet1053]

Crazy Building Inspector. Watch as he inspects alone, in the wind and rain!

[@hushedlullabies6532]

Still my favorite channel! Looking forward to your eventual HGTV show!

[@ajvboston1]

That’s what I’ve been looking for!!!! Thanks man! Much appreciated!

[@johnlynn4945]

Proves your peers respect your knowledge of framing! As always I learned something new from your videos,

[@coleallen8657]

I started watching you when you built house by your self , that was pretty cool stuff, can you please shoot a little of that ambition my way😜 cool to see the energy you have , keep it going!!!

[@grand04gt]

Great video amazing to see how detailed you are! A tip I like is to use painters tape or something like it to mark issues because its too easy to miss the pencil.

[@Trevor90100]

how detailed???????

[@BobCaseyAerial]

I felt compelled to comment....After watching 3 seasons of episodes..I can't think of a better man to inspect the framing....It's good to see a good man doing good work...Taking pride in your work and doing it right....Idk your reasons for working alone a lot i am sure they are valid reasons...Alone or with a helper you seem to do well either way..I know safety ropes & harnesses can be a bitch to work around and a hinderance but better being safe then sorry....You seem to do well without all the safety garb...Hope the hand/wrist heals up quick, speedy recovery brother....Keep on keepin on..

[@neilfacia4722]

Good video bud ! You deserve all the beers !

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Now I'm not sure if I like better this inspection video or the ones when actually framing. Thank you for the great video.

[@legendaryjayy24]

I'm in between but regardless love all his vids very interesting to watch!

[@tuesboomer1623]

Excellent! It's great to see other aspects of the process from the perspective of your knowledge and skills.

[@peterkiernan1668]

Nicely done video, many good points were covered.

[@1stontario]

Awesome video

[@caseyb9930]

Good video. I'd love to see more about the business aspect of this. Pricing, bidding marketing etc. Not sure if you're into this but itd be much appreciated

[@ikay2102]

Love your style.

[@phillatshaw7219]

There is also a specific nailing pattern for the girder trusses that is called out in the truss prints.

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

When are you going to start framing. Miss those video's.

[@jasonhunter6125]

Great video. I'm building in concrete sandwich panels and hollow core slabs, though;) Steel framing inside;)

[@svensvrgen6336]

That sounds awesome man you should post pics/videos if you can

[@jbll36]

Hello Cr Fr. Really enjoyed this video. It's a different point of view not always seen. I guess it's easy to miss somethings. Enjoy the day. Ray L

[@joemoore5844]

I think you're fisheye lens is revealing the curveture of the earth!

[@JuanHernandez-ox5tl]

I really enjoyed this.

[@ratchet1freak]

Did you remember to check the side window pointload (from 9:00)?

[@comsigninc]

That was really interesting. Good job.

[@kidcarpenter7439]

I wish i was your apprentice if you and my dad made a busines you fram he does all of the carpentry you guys would have money lol awesome video!!

[@nicenicer3142]

Lol weird

[@daleleibfried8648]

Great video

[@gregkahle9046]

Cool video/excellent info! Thank you

[@marcemarc6516]

I’m curious as to why you don’t just use the battery nailer and do it as your inspecting? Or is it because you’re doing the cideo

[@T3hderk87]

It's a learning experience, both for himself to keep his mind fresh when doing his own work and for the builder who's house he is inspecting. He's going to send that guy or guys back through to remediate their errors.

[@marcemarc6516]

Oh okay. That makes sense 👍🏽 thank you the reply

[@bookreaderson]

Red marker homey . Meat heads won't see the pencil n prob confuse it with hvac or plumbing stack locations lol

[@Premium97]

This was a "Mock" framing inspection, don't you need to be provincially licence? Red Pen?, Can they still see it, green tape or something more visible, he didn't go check the studs on the main, that girder main cross beam load towards the window across the header board, sounds from his tone of voice, seems to be incorrectly installed, is that even allowed? Go back and recheck double studs to main floor...? HVAC are worst, they are cheap on the aluminum HVAC tape, Did they installed Dense Shield Board on outside of house and 100% TyVek house wrap or just gap joints...lots of cutting corners.

[@anduuhar]

@@Premium97 Most builders will send a guy through to catch any deficiencies before an official inspection. Failing an official inspection can cost the builder a lot of time as rescheduling can be a nightmare. And yes he should be using something a little more visible.

[@JuiceBanger1]

Backing forthe toilet paper holder..... Interesting stuff

[@srhthhjajis6251]

It really makes a difference man.. lol

[@tristanmassie3574]

If it’s not screwed to the vanity which is solid wood, and it’s in a wall they would have to find a stud which may be at a awkward distance from The toilet or you put backing in so they have that whole area to put it and it’s solid and won’t rip put your drywall etc

[@localcrew]

JuiceBanger1 I’m gonna start doing this! Getting tired of toilet roll holders flying off the wall into my lap.

[@JuiceBanger1]

@@localcrew we use brick in the uk, can mount stuff anywhere you like. I never thought of the planning for all the wood supports for doors and bog roll holders

[@flightographist]

@@localcrew It's the little things, and backing everywhere it matters is a mark of quality consideration.

[@klmbuilders5385]

What is the plastic sheeting for on top of the interior 2nd floor walls?

[@klmbuilders5385]

@REALBIGBOY997 I know what Tyvek is. I was asking "why" is plastic sheeting draped over the walls.

[@johndough1966]

The top floor ceiling (attic) requires a continuous poly vapour barrier, just the same as any exterior wall. The "sill poly", as we call it, is required sandwiched between the top plates of all interior partition walls on top floor so that the vapour barrier is "continuous". Later, the insulators will install a poly on the ceilings and seal it to the sill poly.

[@fnkrodigaz1841]

You should be in a beer chomercial,thank you for your vids!

[@coreyrich420]

you are the man. thx for your hard ass work

[@zbytheway1]

Where is this at and why isn't the basement floor concrete?

[@meverymessy194]

I notice substantial blocking for all the kitchen cabinets, and blocking for the basin and toilet paper holder, but none for grab bars. You won't appreciate those grab bars till your old.

[@stevendouglas3860]

Well said

[@jayb7675]

Do they have inspectors that specialize in evaluating framing? You seem to know a lot about framing...would a regular home inspector know this much about framing? I am currently building and want an inspector to come out just before drywall and again at closing.

[@scRUAM]

What is your job title? I’m starting framing next week and would love to learn more. How can I learn what you have? Thanks

[@davegordon6943]

What was the plastic hanging over the top plates for

[@mikecampanella1990]

Where he builds, they use a 6mm poly vapor barrier on ceilings and sometimes walls I believe. So, they install that ahead of time so they can tie it in and have a continuous sheet of it everywhere without breaks where a wall comes up.

[@johnwasik1186]

Where is the blocking between the I joists or floor joists?

[@IntentsGrowing]

with engineered floor joist is there no need for cross bracing?

[@mateusz4908]

Happy i could watch it :)

[@karenkarapetyan5650]

Is it all the same for Canada?

[@AllreadyBooi]

No blocking in the plywood joints?

[@Jacksonrcr]

Sheer shmeer

[@danielwolfe8]

That's for multi story commercial buildings

[@patrickbellefleur5508]

@@danielwolfe8Also residential , we gotta do that down here in GA. On Commericail their using that densglass or zipsheating.

[@danielwolfe8]

@@patrickbellefleur5508 very possible. I believe this video is in Canada tho. I would imagine with the extreme storm seasons down there building codes will be significantly different

[@9mmkahr]

It depends on engineering. Some walls/sections of walls can be deemed braced wall panels, which need blocks/fastners at seams. Other sections that are not BWP (aka sheer panels) do not even need plywood technically. Now this is for Michigan, but may apply elsewhere.

[@jeffshewchuk5632]

Crazy, thanks for the video. Always wondered about the rogue stud in the walls sometimes when I’m siding them. Wondering if the inspectors ever do the outside. You touched on the inside with drywall backing everywhere, but how do they pass inspection when I’m always missing backing and stuff on the outside. You talk about missing nails in corners inside. What about the plywood not nailed on the outside? Exterior tutorial would be an awesome second video. 😜

[@bookreaderson]

No sàfetu rails round open staircase tho . Clean house !

[@jcadult101]

Happy to see another video! Does window and door inspection happen before drywall?

[@davegordon6943]

Yes, at least in Virginia

[@hprider01]

Base your experience abd knowledge what you think of DR Horton framing I'm looking at house TX.

[@aservant2287]

I didn't see any hangers on the trusses that were tied in into the girder, also where are the hurricane straps? In Michigan that's cide

[@99beta]

They have engineering screws that go in from the bottom.

[@aservant2287]

@@99beta I've seen them but didn't see the big heads

[@tonypasse685]

Just curious where are you building

[@danielwolfe8]

Nothing about double jack requirements on three ply lintels?

[@GachaClaire-dv2tt]

Should be double jack on anything 4 foot or bigger here in ontario

[@Jonathan-eo3it]

ottawa builders usually have at least 3xStuds under girder trusses/lvl, and point load blocks under every window/door. also the trusses are strapped with 1x4 16' OC, as well as the joists on the main for drywall, interesting seeing it done differently.

[@skliros9235]

Crazy inspection service now?

[@flightographist]

Superb.

[@Warren3carpentry]

Love it very informative!

[@antivenom2735]

Bertahan berapa lama membuat rumah dengan bahan dasar kayu?

[@kushkrazegaming]

This was the house I met CF for first time !! I think he helped build it on days . I'm not sure though

[@zippythechicken]

where I am near philly we have to clip every truss to the top plate... noticed you don't do that.. california you clip everything down from the trusses to the sill plate. Bet that front door area was done by 2 people and each of them thought the other got it.. then again they probably went in and out that door 50 times heh.. it happens.. anyway nice to see ya... keep up the good work.

[@Trevor90100]

ONLY SOME TRUSSES! 1 spot is over tall walls. THOSE THINGS ARE A JOKE!!! Does anybody think they will hold a roof on from a hurricane or tornado? WHAT A JOKE!!! Engineers...… BRILLIANT IDIOTS!

[@johndough1966]

We call them hurricane clips, and they are required in western canada.

[@chowrunr8048]

What with the plasic on the top plates, second story?

[@bobcougar77]

I was wondering the same thing. I think Canada requires continuous plastic sheeting on the warm side of insulation. So it would make sense to put up those so the insi guys have something to tape to.

[@Faruk651]

@@bobcougar77 Exactly. To tie the vapour barrier continuously .

[@parmoni]

for cabinet blocking, do i have the framers add it in, or wait until after plumbers put their piping in so that the blocks aren’t interfering with their pipes???

[@Thecrazyframer]

You can put it in after ,but it’s a lot harder to put it in around all the pipes and wires. It’s not hard for the plumbers and electricians to cut something out if it’s in their way.

[@parmoni]

The Crazy Framer great, thx, and to confirm, that’s 36in, 54in, and 84in from floor to center of each 6 inch face of 2x6 respectively, correct? Love your channel btw, it’s the best!!!

[@deerhunter7482]

Is the housing still going strong for your area ?

[@MrGrombie]

I always like these type of videos I can learn 10 thousand dollar mistakes quick af. And hopefully not commit them myself. XD

[@SANDYNECK12281]

Need to have the plumber and electrician in there before the frame inspection.

[@Ehrichee]

Plumbers and electricians don't care , they cut shit out of the way all the time including cutting LVLs in half idiots. Then we go back and fix there stupidity

[@serpico727]

@@Ehrichee ya that's why he is saying the framing inspection needs to be after they drill and cut everything.

[@bookreaderson]

@@Ehrichee yes the bads ones do

[@bookreaderson]

Back framer ( rough in framer)

[@boysrback5690]

Plumber will hack your shit up. I make them get their Tubs and showers up to 2nd floor before framing walls around stairs if its tight they will knock out studs bend the nails put studs on bent nails look like shit . Or not even put them back. Plus all the fire caulk,nail plates etc. Have to watch them like a hawk. Getting them to come back to fix shit they missed is a nightmare. Framers usually have to punch it out so the job can move along.

[@tsellberlin4252]

thanks for that inspection vid. Are you able to take a kind of inspection shot for the former building project last winter? I'm talking about Season 2. You told that you may are able to come back for a vid to show us how it look after your work. That would be nice. Keep doing that great work. We want to see you catching the 100 K, dude. ;)

[@Thecrazyframer]

The season 2 house is already lived in but it’s the same house as one of the three from the house building race. I will be doing a walk through of those fully finished and furnished soon.

[@tsellberlin4252]

@@Thecrazyframer OK, thanks for your fast reply. I'm waiting for that. ;)

[@Pteparts69]

Is it common practice to not pour the basement slab until after rough ins? I’m used to seeing the plumbers, electricians, and civil guys lay their sub grade stuff, pour the slab, then frame it.

[@skliros9235]

Usually the floor is poured prior to backfilling the foundation and framing. But sometimes poured later due to weather.

[@huckshe51]

Really depends on schedule. But in most cases it is always poured after it is framed or atleast the first floor is on and the beam supports(teleposts) or load bearing walls are up. Then the plumber can come in and lay all his ground works and sub pump. . then they bring in the gravel and prep for slab

[@jakehager1041]

Yeah this guy knows his shit

[@fredbruner4472]

You need a Beer sponsor!

[@speak2aaron]

Do framing inspectors need check to see if walls are square or plumb? Good video by the way!

[@fbiagent2079]

Aaron Wong no that’s freimers job

[@GachaClaire-dv2tt]

In ontario the site supervisor goes through and does a framing check. Way more detailed then this quick check, they check every corner and floor with a level, they check every room and hallway dimensions, alot more in depth

[@williedrogers6046]

You a genius

[@Trevor90100]

regular EINSTIEN!

[@edbenson98]

If you get tired of framing you have a new occupation already lined up! #TheCrazyInspector

[@iamafanoftheworld5354]

me gusta...hello from texas

[@jimhorne7940]

Nailed it !! Or not... time for a beer

[@ericcash3224]

Where r at that all that day light can be seen through the walls???

[@hotwhell1968]

the foundation is amazing wooden home concrete wall

[@estellaknox9285]

Hi i know this is a 3year old video, but we miss you i miss you hope everything ok i love at the end of the video you say you need a beer GOD bless!.

[@pumpuppthevolume]

nailed it

[@randycarreiro8363]

what is that sheathing ? cardboard?

[@eduardodedios8213]

Could one hire your services if one makes you a good. offer ?

[@Danny10Moreno]

If anybody needs a laborer/apprentice for an extra hand Im trying to learn how to frame but I don't know anybody. I don't have experience but I learn quick and work hard. I live in riverside county, CA. 24 yrs old.

[@patrickbellefleur5508]

I was just like you last year. I live in GA, what I did was drive to D.R horton jobsites everyday and ask the crews if I could help them for free. It took me about 3 weeks and I found a crew with a hispanic dude that spoke english. He was cool with me helping, and I was able to join there crew and make like 40-50 bucks a day. In a week I was cleaning, than helping with moving shit and nailing, than I was cutting when the previous cutter quit. When someone doesnt come in I'll frame the walls and someone new will cut for me. Just be persistent and drive to the big builders jobsites. I actually sacrificed a corporate job with a big GC to learn how to frame. Idk why but i have a fascinating with framing carpentry lol. These vids are cool, but you will learn more in a week than you will ever learn on youtube by actually doing it. I am actually trying to find a crew that frames up big apartments down here in ATL at the moment, framing spec homes is the same shit over an over. Lastly get the book "Framing floors, walls, and ceiling by fine hombuilding." That book will teach you everything you need to know. On alot of the crews I have worked with the guys are fast and skilled but they don't know the difference between and I joist and floor truss.

[@patrickbellefleur5508]

My dream is to be a homebuilder one day, I plan on subbing out all the other trades but self performing the framing. So I gotta learn how to do that. If you lived in GA, I would be able to get you on Castillo's framing crew. I work for a big spec builder in the U.S but im down here in atl.

[@Danny10Moreno]

Patrick Bellefleur alright appreciate the advice man, you gave me some motivation. Ima start knocking on some doors

[@bookreaderson]

Lot of new subdivisions homes in California ? This vidya I beleive was filmed In Canada , in the province of Ontario in the southern area near Toronto

[@jayframes4967]

@@bookreaderson nope! It's Albert, Canada

[@brianglade848]

Back in the 70s, my dad was a framer, he took a dump in the kitchen near the joists, he told the inspector to inspect that, the guy said hmm, meatloaf....my dad said yeah, and tater tots....ew

[@kevinmorrissey8846]

What no hurricane clips on trusses Don't see H clips on the roof sheathing or any blocking there or on the exterior wall sheathing why so much light shining through the sheathing ? properly nailef? noticed the soffits and facia not completed. What no washers or nuts or bolts on the foundation. Are the headers even nailed informally.

[@joshbevan4895]

Kevin Morrissey building codes are different every where you don’t need hurricane ties if you’re toe nailed, there’s obviously h clips, and you’re supposed to gap your wall sheathing atleast an 1/8” lol and did you not hear the part where he said the walls have to be nailed to joists and rim blocking? He’s in Alberta when are they going to get 200 km/h winds? Think before you tear something apart man

[@kevinmorrissey8846]

And how much is this piece of crap house overrated at?

[@Itsmelucky4]

The first flaw I see in every one of these homes is the 2 car garages that are technically a car and a half. Why don't people extend the garages so you can open up your vehicles doors all the way or have garages that are long enough to garage a 8 foot truck? Also hallways be too tight considering furniture is bigger these days. But awesome eagle eye for inspections.

[@judeykun2263]

So you guys dont need wall bracing on internal walls?

[@lacoop6525]

Interesting that you don't do noggings between studs...

[@neilfacia4722]

Noggins or blocking as they're called in Canada are generally only used in walls over 8ft (for fire regs as they slow the fire spreading through to the next floor ) in Canada they tape and joint (drywall system) which is more flexible than plaster which is used 99% of the time in the uk .Also Canadian wood is dried and not preasure treated (English builders use treated in framing which shrinks a tone ) not to mention the chemicals that off gas from PT lumber . Brighton based Canadian carpenter 😀

[@rubenvarela4077]

Drywall backing we call it deadwood

[@BenKlassen1]

Can't check the nailing on the sheathing with it wrapped.

[@adamnaistus5639]

how much for a house

[@bookreaderson]

Southern Ontario were this looks like it is 800 000$ -1000000

[@Trevor90100]

And that is part of a framing inspection. You should really waite until the rough ins were done! You know as well as well as I, the other trades butcher shit up!

[@jeremymeyer1326]

Don’t use any hurricane clips on the trusses out there?

[@huckshe51]

Depends on the pitch of the roof or if on tall walls or on a porch that might see a lot of ip lift

[@neilfacia4722]

Not many hurricanes( any ) in Ontario .

[@LatteLover]

Is the lack of nails (closet, bathroom, etc) of concern or only if it were on structural areas?

[@BP-bx6si]

I doubt the house would fall down, but the drywall/tile would probably pop and crack when you slam the doors.

[@ruenruins]

whats with canada and these cookie cutter developments with houses right on top of each other

[@josephdestaubin7426]

The header over the small window does not seem to be adequate to hold the point load. Surely it should have been a triple or at least a double-header.

[@johnrambo7630]

In 20 years from now, will homeowners be upset that OSB was used in their home construction?

[@MattHolstein]

Why would you be upset at OSB?

[@janderson8401]

@@MattHolstein 30 years ago OSB was lousy. A little bit of moisture and it would turn to mush. Now it’s probably better quality than plywood, at least the stuff from the big orange box.