How to install fiberglass insulation by yourself (R15 and R38)

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Exterior walls R15 $300 Roof/rafter/ceiling R38 $1000 Labor Mine $? Total time for completion 4 days between headaches, you can do it in 1 or 2. Thank you for watching, everyone.

[@DannyH77]

how much did u sell it for?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

I'll share that once it actually goes through right now all we have is a contract to buy, lots can happen before then.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

@@John-ik2eg At some point, I will do something along those lines. I have some things planned but in due time.

[@REALBADMANSAMBO]

@@MigraineCraftsman check out Dr. Eric Berg on KZbin, your migraine will be a thing of the past. Good luck

[@mememo3764]

I wish you traveled to build small houses. I love your ethics and values. I wish more people shared your beliefs in craftsmanship, of being honorable, trustworthy, and kind.

[@waianaegal744]

Wonderful job. I am in the middle of getting my 864 sq ft house plans approved by the county. I am owner builder, pay for as I go. You have been so helpful with your videos. Because I am paying for my home as I go it will be 1.5 to 2 years til it's finished. I'm living in my motorhome on the 5 acres I am building on. Thank you so much for all you are doing.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

That sounds pretty cool that you are living on your property while building. I'm guessing your home is 24 by 36 love that size my first youtube house was based on those dimensions but I added a bump out for utilities which made it a bit bigger. (66 square feet)

[@Tinyteacher1111]

You are my hero!!!

[@ryokosmith9519]

I’ve been thinking about building my own small house, so I find this series quite useful and informative!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Great to hear, libraries also have some great books you can check out about construction. If you have any questions as I go along with the build feel free to ask.

[@venus1999]

I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to teach as you work. It's invaluable for women like me who live on a fixed income. And it's keeping my dream of home ownership alive! 😁👍😀

[@MigraineCraftsman]

My pleasure, if you ever want to see something specific let me know, take care.

[@nancyfryhover]

I am 70 and a woman and I just framed in walls and remodeling my garage into living space. If we keep our health, we can still do lots. I want to build my dream house soon (24x24) ada for my husband and me someday! Hope to sell and get land soon!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

@@nancyfryhover Now that sounds awesome, what part of the country are you in?

[@nancyfryhover]

@@MigraineCraftsman I am in Oklahoma because all my 7 children and their families are here. That could change!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Let me know when you start construction, just remind me then what your story was because I will forget.

[@jasonmckinney3876]

Hope you’re feeling better. Really enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing your time with the KZbin world.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.

[@squeekhobby4571]

Very nice! Best learning is marking the studs on foam board insulation

[@Al.Fer1234]

Great video from Houston Texas USA

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

That house is snug as a bug in a rug!! Very well done Bud. Slowly but surely as you become more of a YT Celebrity/Millionaire we'll see more of you!! Jersey humor again!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Stay healthy and classy my friend

[@SilverDemon456]

Insulating interior walls is so important. It's easier to sleep while the people in the living room blast the tv.

[@jovandertuig1042]

I like that you put insulation on the interior walls. The bedroom and the bathroom will be more private and quiet. We’ll be doing the same ( if we can get the build started, so many things to do before hand and so much to be approved)! I knew by watching your channel this was what is expected but I’m not a patient person! 😂😂

[@MigraineCraftsman]

I'm glad to hear you are working on your build, there is lots to do before even starting to drive one nail. I will tell you this, when you get done it will be one of the best feelings you ever had, I relive that feeling with each house. There is so much to do and once it is done it feels damn good, you'll see can't wait to hear when you get started speaking of not being patient lol

[@mashoutman]

Nice touch caulking the bottom plate.

[@nathanferrell8270]

I wish I could have you build my house. I love the care you take in everything !!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Keep watching I might not have to (you can) I have some interesting things planned.

[@francesthompson1324]

Like that house. Nice. Loving all the windows. Take care and be well. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week, Sir.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Love windows so the more the better :) Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@mph5896]

Nice. I just got done today insulating the rat hole I am remodeling. You covered up a lot more than I did, now I get to be itchy for a few days.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

lol I know the itchy, cold shower works great btw (no warm water)

[@rockyhart3578]

I look forward to your every next video! Love your attitude, attention to detail & affordable homes concept

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thank you, if you like affordable just wait till you see what i have planned :)

[@rockyhart3578]

@@MigraineCraftsman can't wait(but I guess I'll have to,lol) Have you considered building a log cabin?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

I built a cabin once, (wood) a lot of care has to be taken to build it and preserve it protect the wood outside and the upkeep is expensive. Every couple of years you have to look at your stain to see how its holding up and touch it up. But I LOVE how a log cabin looks, if I ever win the lottery that is what I'm going to do. There is a channel I watch Amish Meadows, that's where it would come from (log package) there stuff is awesome but expensive.

[@rockyhart3578]

@@MigraineCraftsman I'm in the middle of building a cabin for myself right now. My farming got in the way all spring, but I have floors to finish & miscellaneous trim. It's a semi tiny cabin for now --504ft. But I'm going to screw that up (the tiny part) by adding 320ft sunroom eventually. Upkeep is never ending, but they look soooooo cool. And your area & lots you build on would be fantastic!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Love the sunroom idea, I had some ideas in my head about that. Basically to make a sunroom fuction as a greenhouse and provide some heat during winter months.

[@brasco96wired67]

Thanks for making this video. I want to build my own house and videos like yours are giving me the confidence to do it.

[@opusydaisy6563]

Thank you. I try to tell people I'm getting a headache and then comes the rain or snow. It's due to being sensitive to the pressure changes. Also thank you for the educational information.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great job insulating that house. Well done! 👍😁

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thx B

[@ryanamendala6524]

Just found your channel. Great videos. In the latest build I still noticed this. Just wanted to suggest that you can put that 1/2" rigid insulation between you the two window headers and increase the efficiency of the house for very little cost.

[@nancyfryhover]

I am putting in another bathroom and had th electrical done. Fine except the helper put a leg clear through my ceiling! The head guy was yelling at him and I just told the young guy not a big deal and I will fix it. Then the head electrican confessed he stepped through a 20' ceiling and almost demolished the ladys decorated christmas tree. She WAS mad! So we had a good laugh and hope the young guy takes it as a lesson and keeps on learning his craft!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

lol, as they say $%#@ happens, I've done some myself, but as long as you fix it it's not a problem. I have learned a lot about people how they handle problems, you know what I am talking about.

[@greenflintriver]

I enjoy watching you work you do a good job.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Hot day and I had to be covered up from head to toe, that stuff itches.

[@scorpio6587]

It looks great. I love the attention to detail.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thank you Sir

[@abenzuoo]

very clean insulation style

[@susananderson1071]

MC you arent an idiot and you are most certainly not dumb. You are a genuine, intelligent and caring person. Thank you for another great video. I love this home. Do you have plans to build another house when this one is complete.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thank you and Yes, I have 2 deals I am working on but there is a HUGE caveat on one of them (has to do with the government) to build another house. The second deal if it works out will be a very interesting fixer upper.

[@wrenbird8352]

as always taking your time to make it perfect.

[@kaseythomas9646]

I like what a clean workplace you keep! You're a lot younger than your voice sounded! I wish every bedroom had sound proofing, especially in a small house! Hallway is not wasted space its a good transition area!

[@ace53464f32]

My wife gets migraine headaches. She takes Depakote just be for she gets one or she feels one coming on. works wonders for her. even regulator tylenol works for her now. you just got to take it when you know your going to get one. Like you said it raining i,m going to get a headache. Love your work too. I,m learning a lot. Thanks.

[@barbaramolina194]

I enjoy watching your videos lots of good information....

[@SEwalksX]

Thank you sir! Just starting fixing my house and this is much appreciated. Keep up the good work bud!

[@just-dl]

About the migraines, if you routinely get headaches when it rains, you may be affected by barometric pressure. I think a headache-ologist can make use of that data point. All the best, good sir!

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Nice work! Thank you for sharing!

[@joecox9958]

so nice! yet I have not seen termite shield. which shower/tub model# you use? thanks

[@1skyboi]

Phew! Just in for the video. I been watching ur videos all day today lol.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

:) thank you next episode will be drywall and cost of it.

[@unnamedny]

You should have become a jeweler. Very neat work. Any reason for not getting a frosted or corrugated glass for the bathroom window?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Never checked into that honestly, I will have to ask how much more it is.

[@trailrunner67]

@@MigraineCraftsman You can always add a film that would do the same thing. It goes on like window tint.

[@trailrunner67]

Your insulation job looks great. I do the same thing when I build.

[@haroldestevez4803]

You earned my subscription champ. Hope you are well and keep doing good to this world. Remember this, let money be the result of your actions and not the other way around. Great work.

[@miyo5256]

Thanks for the video, please i want to know why is it good to put the cables inside the insulation?💐

[@rey9584]

Hey brother I feel you about your headaches I to suffer from chronic sinusitis and when my nose becomes decongested. I feel like it's a gift from God. Anyway thank you so much for your videos.Can you do a video on building codes

[@zrahman07]

first :) only coz I be loving the videos hah. hope you're keeping well brother

[@MigraineCraftsman]

All is good just busy busy, I hope you are good and healthy as well. Dont catch the Zombie Wirus.

[@miguelmorales9667]

I love your work of making nice little houses for people who don't want or can't afford a mansion. But I'm wondering if you are still doing this very important work?

[@allenkeener3708]

Do you have framing dimensions for the first house across the street? 864sqft. Just bought a lot in NC, want to try this build. Thanks, thanks for the educating and transparency. Great videos !

[@MigraineCraftsman]

24 by 36 with a 6 by 11 bump out in the back for utilities. I will have floorplans available at some point.

[@rains57]

Please can you tell me why you did not use wall board (Water Proof kind) behind the bath tubs on the inside of the bath rooms?

[@kiddysinclaire5831]

Wow!! This looks amazing!!

[@christopherromero8599]

Is the added cost for R-15 vs R-13 worth it? I'm kicking around the idea of upgrading to R-15 for my home. Thanks

[@berniemac8413]

Great videos!! Thank you for sharing all this information! What are the sizes of those rafters? 2x10’s?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thx, 2 by 12

[@ecoluhur2114]

Hi.. Thanks for making this channel. I am watching from Indonesia. This is the third house you built/are building in the same neighborhood that I watched. 1. What is your opinion about Rockwool insulation vs fiberglass insulation in term of cost, efficiency and performance? And why do you choose fiberglass? 2. I saw ridge vent installed on the roof. But looking up from down under when you installed insulation between rafters, the gap for air to escape is not visible/the roof sheets are closed tight. Is there a gap? Thank you and I will keep watching Regards Eko from Indonesia

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Hey Eco, rockwool is not available off the shelf like fiberglass that is why I use it, no problem with it at all. The vent is hard to see but it is there on both sides. Thank you for watching all the way from Indonesia!

[@micahlecourias]

great job

[@ricks3344]

On the gable ends you are using a 2x12 rafter. I wouldn't think the gable end wall would be load bearing. Why do you use headers above the windows?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

If you look at 6:53 (middle of the gable) you can see 3 two by fours sandwitched together to support the ridge beam. There is weight coming down from that support and the overall roof there fore windows have to have headers to make sure they open right same with the door. Hope that helps, great question btw, construction can be deceiving just by looking at it, once you start working on things you realize how heavy some things are when you put them together. Those 2 by 12 rafters are no joke, better eat a big breakfast :)

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

Looks really good.

[@joel_fpv]

Is the R tech foam 1/2" or 2" thickness ?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Rtech was half inch about $8

[@robertgregory2618]

Just curious, why have electrical panel facing into bedroom? I know that you have a washer and dryer in the utility, could the panel have been brought another stud cavity out and then it would not be over washer, but facing into utility area? Nice clean quality work you are doing.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Great question, it is controversial to some folks but here is my answer. In the bathroom shower/bathtub has a potential to create a lot of humidity. If the bathroom is not properly vented (fan or window which I have both) that humidity which in essence is water in the air can accumulate and cause issues in the panel since as you know water (condensation) and electricity don't play very well together. There fore common practice in the construction industry is to not put panels in wet areas such as the bathroom. Hope that helps.

[@robertgregory2618]

@@MigraineCraftsman You are right, I was wrong, forgot about bathroom part of this area.

[@RafaelGarcia-mb5ou]

I need to ask you a question regarding building calculations. What is the most accurate way / method to calculate the cost of construction per square feet? I have a lot in which I m planning to build but I need to know how much house I can afford to build. Thanks Rafael from Arizona

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Now that is a very hard question to answer with limited info. This is what I would do and did do btw. That sentence is crap lol Get on the phone and start making calls to find out how much your foundation would cost for lets say 600 square feet. Then find out what framing will cost you. Siding cost Roofing cost Electrician Plumber HVAC Power connection Sewer connection or septic tank Water connection or well (wells can be very very expensive be carefull on that) You might not like this answer but by doing all of this you will LEARN a hell of a lot more about all of this by the end. That would be a great start and you can get a nice idea how much it all would be for your LOCAL area and you would have most of the house done which you can finish the inside yourself like I am doing. Squares and rectangles are cheapest to build going up is also cheaper the a big foot print. (less grading and foundation) Also Google mortgage calculator and play with numbers to see your payment. I hope that helps a bit.

[@javie3828]

What was the out come on the mini split. How did they run the drain line and did they fix copper lines?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

They were supposed to come out this week and did not. I'm going to the office on Monday.

[@irmam8577]

I love doing this kind of work lol I'm actually getting ready to do this in my tiny home.its not easy doing it by myself but my little girl loves helping. And I want to thank you for these videos for a single mom there so help full and priceless. I don't want to make no mistakes but I'm sure it will happen. The woman who marries you will or is a very lucky woman to have a jack of all trades she is truly blessed. God bless you .and again thank you so so much for the videos.and take care of the headache Stay safe🙏 I almost forgot question What do you think about straw bail homes? I'm curious cause I'm on a fix income so rent to own a 14×40 shed that I'm trying like i said to make a home .but I'm paying $350 a month on a 60 month contract. And I can't afford to build a home like what you do. And financially I am looking at straw bail homes . As a home choice in indiana i have been told there are some out here already And I've seen a lot of utube videos and it looks to be affordable. Insted of the rent to own I'm asking for your opinion cause you are. In the constitution business and I'm not obvious .last guy I hired was a lier he said he was license and bonded .showed me papers .and stole all the money I had saved for two years for him to fix are small home but only damage it to were we had to move out.i don't want to make the same mistake again. All i want is to give my daughter a decent home. Can you give me some advice .and before it comes up I can't get a loan and I've looked into hud homes and it requires you to have a good nest egg that we don't have. We are barely re-saveing allover again just for a home to get out of low-income housing.dont get me wrong these are in a decent town and are very welcoming. Thank you for your time and God bless

[@SamTarver-j8h]

I use Chief Architect. Can I submit plans using this program?

[@repairdrive]

Looking great!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markchristensen5206]

On the outside of our home, I caulked under, each over lap. I also foamed under the bottom exterior board, I found that it had, a 2 inch air gap.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Spray foam as you said works great for things like that, easy fix cheap to do, win win.

[@markchristensen5206]

Currently its 2 pm, 114 outside, and 74 inside, with no air conditioning. R 38 in the attic,

[@robertgregory2618]

One more question I have is when insulating the cathedral (slopped) ceiling I noticed you putting in baffles to leave air space for what you called air flow. Don't you need a continuous ridge for that part of the roof to get airflow from soffits where cool air can come in and rise to top of ceiling and then excape? Otherwise there is no movement of air. Also which way does the door swing in the main bed room. at 13:16. It should swing to the left but that would mean switches behind door. If you swing door towards closet then when open part of that door will be in bedroom instead of a dead wall like the insulated wall.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Take a look at my framing vid on this you can see there is space at the ridge for air to escape sheathing was cut short for that purpose, the pockets of air go from the overhang to the top and dispursed through the ridge vent. The door will swing right unfortunetally it was supposed to swing left but the switches got put on the wrong side.

[@robertgregory2618]

@@MigraineCraftsman Sorry, I didn't see the framing part, just couldn't see it in this vid.

[@SweetManaT]

Awesome stuff! Is there any chance you could do a tutorial on how to remodel a bathroom? We have a walk in shower that we’d like to replace with a tub/shower.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

If all goes well I will do a remodel on a whole house (gutting it) but it will be very small "house"

[@SweetManaT]

Migraine Craftsman awesome! That’ll be fun to see.

[@DGDBoss]

I get that job done in 6 hrs I work all over the bay area we have a very fast pace work environment ...the house is very well insulated yet 4 days is quite a bit of time.

[@natej6671]

Hey what would it typically cost if you sub out the insulation installation? I know you like doing it yourself but would be nice to include the labor cost if it was contracted out. Awesome installation BTW one of the cleanest looking Iv'e seen.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

It is harder and harder to answer those kind of questions, I myself and other fellow contractors have trouble finding people to even show up. But I'll give you a personal example if I did this job for someone else I would charge about $800 to $900 for the complete job as you see it plus the materials cost. I think that would be reasonable and it would be done to the same standard as I do it for myself.

[@reefwiz99]

magnificent video.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Magnificent Comment lol you get a hearted

[@MrsLilLady86]

Love love love it!!!!!

[@arizonaheatwave4080]

What is this price compared to spray foam insulation??

[@richardstivers5835]

Are you able to get all the blueprints that you need for the bank from your software? If so what blueprints do you take to the bank?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Yes, they work to obtain building permits as well. Some areas will want an architect stamp which can run you a couple of grand, for a stamp. That is why I always tell people who want to build, check with your building department what they require, sometimes it is just NOT worth it to build in areas where you pay THOUSANDS of dollars of red tape fees.

[@jima7925]

Why staple the insulation to the inside of the studs instead of on the surface?

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Easier for the drywaller to put up sheetrock(they can see the studs) . Also I find it sits better in the cavity that way. If you glance at the manufacturers suggested installs you can see what they prefer to be done.

[@jeffreyferguson83]

Clean Job clean work

[@angelf9800]

How much total for this nice house

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Every time it’s going to rain, I get a headache, too. Plus, my arthritis kicks up. Ugh!

[@Mr-recluce7432]

3 things to make better ceiling. #1 a foil type radiant barrier above insulation to make air gap #2 r38 = 2x12 / r30 =2x10 insulation needs to expand fully to work 100% (your is 70% at best) #3 you need to drywall ceiling before tongue/groove to make insulation cavity more air tight

[@Bewefau]

How come no plastic over the walls? Water barrier

[@MigraineCraftsman]

The insualtion has a paper barrier, with plastic over that it could cause moisture / condensation issues in our climate.

[@nancyliang9259]

Thank you very much

[@jennifiercools9866]

When my house was built I was so upset when I found out all the walls were not insulated, thought that was standard because in my mind each room and hollow space between drywall is literally a pocket and therefore could not efficiently hold temperatures without insulation. Exterior walls/ceilings and garage, that's it. When I build my own some day, I will insulate all of them. My master bedroom shares a wall with the kitchen and I hear everything, especially when the kids close the microwave.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

That is why I always try to do a bit extra insualtion for reasons you said. Those boards and insulation made a big difference fyi.

[@yorkrojas1452]

Great Job!!

[@Retiredatlast65]

Migrain Craftsman, take 500mg of Magnesium every day, and you will not get headaches anymore, no matter what the weather is like. I used to get migrain headaches twice a week, started Magnesium 5 years ago, not one headache since ! Same for my brother, and two coworkers.

[@cythcy]

You are awesome!

[@LAUGINGBATZ]

I had to tear down a wall with insulation and concrete and now I hate the smell of insulation and concrete

[@nancyfryhover]

I would like to mention something to you and kinda hate to if you have already been down this rabit hole but have you been checked for lyme disease? It can causes migraines. I think my husband has had it for many years and is now having neurological effects. He will be tested soon but I understand the stuff hides in your body and people get tested and it says negative but still have it. I think its too late for antibiotics for him but maybe not for you. It seems the medical community is not addressing this the way they should so we are kinda on our own for "late stage lyme". I just got a book with an herbal protocal I will put him on if the medical community can't help him.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Thank you, I dont know if all the tests I went through actually checked for lyme. But I was told by many doctors they cant pinpoint what is causing it.

[@nancyfryhover]

Frustrating...well, do you ever remember being bite by a tick? Most of us have. Mosquitos also carry it. I think many of us have it in our system with many different symptoms that could be diagnosed wrong. If its a new bite, then antibiotics seem to kill it. For the rest of us, maybe we have to turn to herbs. After I get my remodel done, I am going to focus on it to see if I can help my husband.

[@trailerparkparadise]

The floor plan to the house is very similar to a house I use to live in a few years ago

[@just-dl]

How to insulate correctly... Step 1: talk some friends into helping; Step 2: leave town that day. You're welcome. ;-) Seriously, I help a friend with spray-cellulose insulation work, and I enjoy helping people get good insulation. It's not work I enjoy doing.

[@MigraineCraftsman]

I might use spray foam at some point in my builds, I used it before and loved it but it cost $$$$

[@c19commander44]

I would buy a house from you Mr Craftsman.

[@aharonniederman2103]

Water heater inside wastes sq ft. instantaneous is the way to go today.