Carpentry 101: Basics of Wood Framing with MattBangsWood [#1]

[@rogerhodges7656]

Great video. Some comments from someone who has built and followed building across the country. There are many things that are done differently on the west coast than in the rest of the country. In the beginning of this video, you mention that pressure treated lumber has slits cut in it. That only applies to fir and fir type lumbers. In most of the country, treated lumber is Southern Yellow Pine (SYP.) This material does not have slits because the SYP wood fibers accept the preservative treatments better than the firs. On the west coast, headers and many beams are huge dimensioned lumbers. In most of the country, these items are built up of smaller dimensioned lumber. 6"x6" and larger dimensioned lumber is simply not available. You show triple or more side and bottom cripples. Anywhere except the west coast, you typically see single and rarely see more than double cripples. Most of the country frames with kiln dried lumber. Framing with green lumber is mostly unique to the west coast. Outside the seismic affected west coast and wind affected coastal areas. Shear panels, strapping and clips or brackets and uplift brackets are foreign to people in most of the country.

[@MattBangsWood]

Pinning this Roger, you nailed everything. So tough doing these videos as everyone has different requirements.

[@bikerboysrus1]

I'm an electrician, but I love watching yt journeyman so I can have an all encompassing knowledg. I have no problem helping others or making sure my work is making more work for them! Your a natural on camera teacher and I appreciate your videos. Also to the OP, ty for clearing that up, being informative and not being an asshole doing it 👌 I've always wondered why alot of the wood I buy is stamped syp. Are tremors considered bucks? I know we all have different terms and my framing neighbor here in Florida calls those bucks I believe. Thanks to you both!

[@ChipChurp]

Yeah I can confirm as a Iowa guy that builds pole barns and home remodeling additions. Don't have to build like we having a hurricane or earthquake

[@TheDesertRat31]

​@lilcreaper007 are there requirements related to tornadoes?

[@lysdexic1782]

How much is it gonna cost for you to teach me

[@anthonylockhart1207]

I teach a Construction Trades class at the local high school and this is one of the best series I have ever found on youtube. The kids I teach are 15 to 19 and you are 100% relatable to them and explain things in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. Much appreciated.

[@NotEnoughChaise]

I’m a young 20 year old currently working for a sub contractor in construction, work any ideas to get on to a more stable company that dose work like this , iv done Pier and beam foundation repair , painting, little bit of framing, Sheetrock at well and demos. I love in Dallas Texas if you know any company’s plz fill free to share

[@afro__g5217]

I wish I’ve taken this class when i was in high school 😂. I might as well go to trade school because i feel like carpentry is a great job to use my creativity and strength.

[@flintaviusspittix5297]

@@afro__g5217 That's where I'm at man. Let's get it.

[@boots7859]

50+ y.o. Network Engineer with Concrete foundation experience in my youth, and you just explained basic framing with some excellent tips in an easy to understand way to me. Putting up a 16x24' shed this Spring 2x6, and this should be perfect for me.

[@Steezy.818]

@@NotEnoughChaise I know this is not ideal but if you know any construction sites near you I would just drive up and talk to the foreman It worked for me also if one person says no don’t give up I get offered jobs by different trades all the time

[@HaasGrotesk]

Imagine having teachers in school like this dude! I think a lot of kids would've enjoyed school more.

[@mannymaciel8622]

They did have this in the 50s up to the 70s. Everyone had an opportunity to go I to trade

[@misticechoes5889]

So many teachers nowadays have become lazy. It's easy to know which ones are incompetent when they ask for PowerPoint presentations. They'd rather "grade" presentations than actually teach.

[@saleens330]

My dad had a class like this in high school in the 60’s. They actually built a new building that I attended when I got to high school.

[@FeasyFren]

​@@misticechoes5889The best way to learn is to do, you can only learn so much from someone telling you how to do it. A PowerPoint presentation requires you to study a subject and learn about it, growing your knowledge and experience with said subject.

[@PotHeadDegree]

This isn't the content I expected with a name like MattBangsWood, but once I cleaned the baby oil off and found a pen and notepad, I took in a load of information! Seriously though, thanks for the information.

[@JuanPerez-zz1ik]

You took in a load...lol

[@rvhorizons2528]

I would be interested in hearing about building codes. I know it varies from state-to-state County to County just your basics codes on building material, electrical and so on. I enjoy your videos.

[@AgentDoubleV_Gaming]

look up "IRC building code" on google

[@rltw2753]

No

[@JennFredrickson]

As a former teacher, I must say, you have excellent delivery and presentation.

[@MattBangsWood]

I didn't get a chance to reply to this.. I appreciate this a lot. While I love building, I want to teach. Hoping to make that a reality soon!

[@jorrit5860]

Minus the sunglasses..

[@chickfamilyink]

@@MattBangsWood As a current Building Trades teacher, I really appreciate your excellent delivery. I plan to use this video in September as we will still be in remote delivery. If you are interested, DM me and I would love to have you live for the guys, they would think that was pretty cool. I do recommend that you build for a while before becoming a teacher, we don't make as much money as you do building, but the upside is you get to be inside when it is cold and rainy, and I get the kids to do all the heavy lifting. Great job Matt!

[@JesRocWitMe]

The jump cuts edited it can help with that

[@loukillacucci3510]

i highly agree.

[@KrazyIndeed]

As a beginning DIY'er, I must say I've seen DOZENS of videos on framing a house/garage. ALL of them, except this one, just spit out '16" center' and a bunch of 'I'm a contractor' terms. I thank you for DETAIL on not only what I need but why I need it... Been watching videos for WEEKS and FINALLY found what I was looking for.. I don't like videos but this one is getting one.

[@ChristsVisage]

As someone who has learning disorders and who has failed in both public schooling and college, your explanations and presentation have made understanding this much easier and simple. Thanks

[@MattBangsWood]

Means the world to me man..

[@andrewtreat7371]

If it makes you feel any better, I am close to finishing up my B. Sc. in Biochemistry and this video felt kind of complex and hard for me to understand; and so I’ve had to re-watch it a few times in order to understand things better. Everyone learns in different ways and we all have our own strengths and weaknesses in both knowledge and skill-set. I hope that you don’t put yourself down or think that you’re “stupid” because of your perceived shortcomings with school. I can tell you with utmost certainty that having a degree doesn’t make someone “smart”, and the lack of a degree, doesn’t make someone “dumb”. I hope you have a great day.

[@BobFelty-hh3xd]

😊

[@Coleman-w3r]

Thumbs up

[@josec439]

I’m no carpenter, don’t know I ended up here but wow this was very clear and informative. Exceptional presentation, thank you very much. Makes me want to build something now lol

[@josec439]

Jay Hahahaha yea

[@DrewOnTwo304]

"This is a stud right here" me: smacks chest like any proper dad should.

[@MattBangsWood]

LOL

[@danieldawson222]

I am a licensed plumbing contractor since 1988. I am truly impressed with this young man's Knowledge, attitude,and delivery, He "gets it!

[@jasonsantana6749]

40 years old, retiring from the military, and have always had an interest in carpentry. Starting school for it in January. Decided I should watch some vids now and learn what I can beforehand. This is the first video I’ve watched in my self imposed prerequisite phase and something tells me I don’t think I could’ve come across any better content. Thank you.

[@aidanhollier6458]

I’ve watched a tonne of framing videos on KZbin to learn how it all goes together (purely out of idle curiosity). Your video is by far the clearest and most logically explained with excellent pace and delivery. Top job, keep it up, I will be subscribing to see what else you put out.

[@scottheywood6502]

I was installing drywall in a house (a Lindal Home design) in Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada years ago but there was no General Contractor (GC) and the framers didn't provide nail/screw surfaces for drywall everywhere. They didn't block any walls and the framing had dried and the 2" x 4" partition walls were bowed out so much the boards would rock. We ended up reframing some walls and shimming several others. The framers left a bunch of cut-off 2" x 6" pieces in the walk-out basement and I wanted to get rid of their waste so I cut pieces to length and nailed them between the perimeter wall studs at 3-1/2' and 5-1/2' above the concrete floor. It took most of the day but two days afterwards the owner's insurance agent came by to look at the house and was taking photographs in the basement. I asked if something was wrong and he said, "No, quite the opposite. Who's idea was it to install the blocking in the perimeter walls because it's not shown or noted on the drawings." I explained and he said he wished every house had this as it slows the rate of vertical flame spread and then he said he took photos to prove it so they can reduce the rate of insurance. He suggested we photograph it as well and provide pictures for the owner.

[@ashwatson2142]

Cool! Let's hope it never gets proven though!

[@nickadamson6053]

This came into my feed 4 years late, but I came to the comments to look for or add exactly as you explained about blocking. It's surprises me how lax some states/counties are about blocking when just considering the extra fire protection alone.

[@redfish1289]

Didn't you already post this

[@MattBangsWood]

I had 2 or 3 people say they couldn't hear in the last video... So I went out, bought a $215.00 lav microphone, drove back out to the jobsite, re-shot the whole thing again, re-edited and uploaded a brand new video. The quality level was much different on the last one.

[@wyld1cardgarde72]

I just started a framing job 2 weeks ago and it’s all brand new to me. So this kind of content is unmatched in its helpfulness! Please make more beginner/tutorial videos for those just coming into the industry. Thank you for everything you do bro! Stay awesome!

[@jsunproter1940]

I was thinking the same thing. i just started my 2nd building project and im literally watching and consuming content online as much as possible. Videos like this are very helpful

[@riddick7991]

Same.6 months and I'm just grasping things now

[@fredroehl956]

Glad you opened with that disclaimer about the many, many different names for the same thing and I was surprised when it varied from site to site in the same area as well

[@Huntlifts]

God Bless you all! All glory to God! Turn from your sins and live for God! Romans 10:9 “if you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God rose Him from the dead you will be saved.”

[@apcarey81]

I appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Stay clean, bang on!

[@tokagekage]

As a garage door installer, I wish every garage was framed with a 6x6. It’s a pain in the ass when all I have is 1.5 inches of wood on the jambs

[@justinz1467]

Dude, best video you've made to date. I've watched most of your videos and in this one you answered some extra questions I've had that you didn't touch on in previous vids.

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Right on. There's a lot of videos about how cool the host is, and few about the right way. This is the right way to frame with sticks. Good job.

[@MattBangsWood]

Want to play a drinking game? Take a drink every time I say the word "material", how long will you last? A video similar to this was uploaded last week, a lot of people had a hard time hearing it.. I shot it on a GoPro, due to lack of time. I archived that video, went out and bought a $215.00 lav microphone and shot this on my Sony A7SII. I want everyone to be able to utilize these videos as a learning experience, seeing that some couldn't wasn't right, so I recreated this. Subscribe to my second channel! Videos going up weekly. kzbin.info BANG ON!

[@Dr.sparky13]

MattBangsWood Its going to be my last year in highschool and im trying to be in the construction industry you recommend me to go to a tech school for 2 years or just start working right away

[@rubenvarela4077]

Ok just saying

[@Tyler-xe5qi]

MattBangsWood The sole plate does not have to be pressure treated as long as you have a seal sealer between the concrete and the bottom plate/mud plate/soleplate

[@BaconDanish]

Not much drinking going on here.. I only got to drink 6 times.. 5 times rapidly in start of video and 1 time towards the end of video. Stay safe Matt. I know we are here. 🍺👍🏻

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[@neissiebocu1832]

Thank you for the video Matt. I’m a single mom who recently bought a condo for me and my daughter. I want to frame, drywall etc… 2 external walls in my small storage unit to make a nice walk in closet for us. You have helped me to learn the jargon and learn the basics, so that I can learn more to do this myself. I’m so excited !!

[@YvetteTorres111]

You are a legend, thank you! The best Wood Framing introduction I've watched on KZbin. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@Taidaishar]

(really late, I know) We always called the "trimmers" the "Jack Stud". So, you have the King stud and the Jack stud.

[@ivannavarrete1281]

We call them a Cripple and king stud.....

[@cbinder46]

being a structural engineer in training myself, I have gotten good at summarizing the purpose of my job. A structural engineers job is to use applied physics and material science to transfer loads from the roof and floors down in to the ground. 90% of my job is determining how to get roof and floors loads (in my area, that would include snow) down into the soil. The last 10% is sizing those structural pieces to do so without breaking. Great video!

[@ericwilliams7374]

What also might help you better understand your job is find a "residential crew" or "commercial contractor" to work with ( depending upon which field you are going in) between semesters??? Might help give you a better understanding of how particular materials work in "real world". For me, I have just always learned more "hands on" than in a "class room". I understand, everyone is different, and was just trying to make a helpful suggestion is all.

[@keithbussanich]

Also trying to translate whatever crazy ass design the architect made into an actual plan

[@travsb1984]

Being an EIT is an exciting time with a lot to learn... Did you notice the errors in the design and construction in the foreground at that @14:57 timestamp? The shearwall boundary elements (6x6) should be continuous king posts, not broken and used as a trimmer. The correct construction would have been 6x6 king posts and 1-2x6 trimmer. This occurs at both of those walls. I see this error a lot, contractors see the big post callouts and assume they are there to support the header load, they are usually not. Because the 6x6's are broken, the single 2x6 king stud is inadequate to distribute out of plane wall forces from the garage wall to the roof diaphragm and the foundation, there should be 2-2x6 KS's there... Also, as a design error from the engineer, there is no way those either of those two shearwalls meet the 3.5:1 aspect ratio limit, so neither of them is code compliant. Those wall piers could have been strong walls, or the load should have been dragged somewhere else. All nitpicking aside, this framing is exceptionally clean, you'll rarely find anything done this good in the field.

[@uncleMike-uu2mh]

As a (Working Contractor) for over 36 years I think this young man is BRILLIANT.

[@goodlife1500]

It’s a shame you have to address potential foolishness, from the start. Great job young man keep on trucking you’ll be fine.

[@MattBangsWood]

We're on KZbin.. I said it in the first 0:30 and it'll probably still happen, lol.

[@kyleridder3930]

MattBangsWood awesome video Matt. I could not have explained framing any better.

[@jparis2403]

Absolutely great video for self-learners. AnyWho I’m here in Texas I want to know is there any--- offering classes on how to read blueprints. Thanks 😊

[@MattBangsWood]

I have classes that'll be hosted monthly for those that join my channel membership. $1.99/mo. gets you access, higher tiers just help support more.. We'll hop in a Zoom class where you can directly ask questions, get answers and more. kzbin.infojoin to join, then kzbin.infocommunity to get updates on when those classes get hosted. I also have some plan reading videos already out on KZbin, check them out when you get a chance.

[@FritsvanDoorn]

You are talented. Clearly explained. Can you tell something about nails? Sizes and naming? Thank you.

[@hlboerr]

16 penny (3inch) used for nailing lumber, 8 penny (2 inches?) used for nailing sheathing, 8 penny ring shank used to nail your floor sheathing

[@AquieuconsertocomPabloFerreira]

Olá Matt, sou o Pablo, de São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil. Parabéns pelos vídeos tenho estudado o sistema Wood Frame desde 2013. Aqui no Brazil ainda está no começo e é raro encontrar casas neste sistema. Mas estamos avançando e ainda em 2020 teremos a Norma Brasileira para Light Wood Frame. Temos mais de 200 milhões de habitantes e um déficit habitacional de 5 milhões de unidades. Temos um grande mercado a explorar. Infelizmente o idioma é um dificultador para a disseminação do conhecimento sobre WoodFrame aqui no Brazil. O que acha de montar um ebook em Português para apoiar o crescimento do mercado? Quem sabe o KZbinr Tim, do Canal "Tim Explica" com mais de 1 milhão de inscritos Brasileiros, possa lhe ajudar nesta tarefa? Se eu puder lhe ajudar estarei à disposição. Obrigado e parabéns!

[@CaT-er4cf]

Wow! Very impressed on how you explain things. I'm a nurse, but have always had a passion for carpentry. It's great when I run across people who are thorough yet still know how to keep it simple to understand! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!

[@MRSALG]

14:35 HEADERS: Depending on the size of the opening, The Opening size depicts what you have for a Header. Example: 36” Window = 6x6 Header Vs. Fairly Large Header for Large opening for a 16’ set of sliders = 5-1/2 x 15 PSL, with 6x6 Trimmers.

[@austinbrown8186]

Channels work great for interior walls, but I wouldn't recommend for exterior walls, creates a void in the exterior wall that insulators cant get to. Big problem when you build up north. We instead use C corners for corners, and L partition backers where interior partitions intersect with exterior walls, making the L partition with a 2x6 backer gives you 1.5" on one side, and 2" on the other side of partition

[@MattBangsWood]

I’ve been thinking about switching to that method.. Even though insulating isn’t an issue here, I see the beneficial reasoning.

[@finalmage6]

@@MattBangsWood It's a really nice way to do exterior corners and make both your insulation team and drywall team happy. My framing experience being in Michigan going back to the 90's, we always (as far as I can remember) utilized the C corner method 😊

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

Can ANYONE please tell me from experience, how long such a house could hold up? Maybe compared to a concrete and masonry house? I live in northwest Germany. Rainy, windy, moist. Thank you very much ❤

[@MattBangsWood]

We have wood in abundance here. Homes are still standing from early 1900's, but with how popular remodeling is in the US.. Majority of homes get torn down and rebuilt new, just to update.

[@luispadovani3788]

Great job executing the context and very effectively and swiftly said. Easy to understand, thank you for the breakdown

[@cvillarrealb]

Wow. I’m surprised with your videos. Just subscribed. Thanks

[@BWiggs-xh6ne]

This is the first video I've ever watched on construction and I feel like I'm ready to build my first home. If only material costs were low enough that I could build a few practice houses first :D

[@nicolemccoy4486]

I agree with Jenn Willis. Your delivery and presentation is awesome.

[@cvspvr]

i agree with nicole mccoy, she agrees with jenn willis that his delivery and presentation is awesome

[@Kanal103]

Hey Matt, absolutely perfect video, very helpful, thx! I'd like to know more about lumber you use for framing, except for bottom plate are regular studs and top plates treated by any kind and any mean? Because in this video you said you generally use wet lumber for framing and I thought (until now :D) wood used for framing is AT LEAST dryed to some level of moisture content, let's say 12-16 %. So is it just wood taken from mill / lumber yard without any kind of treatment? Please talk basics about lumber commonly used for framing - what kind of lumber, how is it treated, common sizes etc. Another thing I'd like to know is what are common layers for flooring in case of non-solid concrete deck (I mean when you build a house based on crawl space laying on pillars or perimeter concrete wall). Please talk about every layer including joists, sheating(s), insulation and how to prevent the floor from squeaking from the very bottom to the final layer of flooring, e.g. vynil floor. Thanks a lot, take care.

[@rolly5457]

For framing it is typically Doug fir or a "#2 or better" for wall studs and top plates, the wood is not at 100% moisture content but it is nowhere near dry (~7-11%). The final moisture content of wood varies depending on the environment and the MC of air. If you have other questions feel free to ask.

[@Kanal103]

@@rolly5457 Thank you for the reply. So we can say it's basically "raw" lumber, right? How about rotting or bugs? Isn't it a problem for untreated wood? Is the same kind of lumber used for joists, rafters, headers (except for extremely long ones that are man-made / engineered)?

[@eNeVeFamily]

When can you mail me my Diploma? Just joking. Great video.

[@brandonavery2293]

Looks like a great video for beginners! Wondering what you do for insulation at your exterior partitions. We usually make a corner post to go where you put your channel. That way we can still get insulation through the whole wall.

[@xuli1537]

yes,its what we call california corner

[@rustyshackleford1282]

Pretty sure what you referred to as blocking is more for fire brake. Hollow stud bays or just insulation in them are notorious for encouraging a roaring fire by feeding oxygen. Putting something there chokes off additional oxygen to any fire that may break out.

[@sirnatanielson]

Awesome. Starting my third year as an electrical apprentice (tomorrow actually) and a lot of this I've learned just from working on new work residential. Crazy how much you pick up just from looking at the framing and having to understand how to work around it. Part of me still wishes I could've gotten into carpentry full-time, but alas. Still love what I do regardless. And much respect for your particular blocking setup. Can't tell you how many times I've had to knock blocking out that was all placed most likely at 48". Glad I took the time to watch this. Filled in some more knowledge gaps for me. Always looking to understand all the trades better.

[@kimojon9665]

You did an amazing job delivering the message. Most people say the word "actually" a million times when it's not necessary. After a while it gets old and kills the "actual" message. See, it's not needed. Great job and thanks for the information.

[@TyFreeborn]

A couple more unneeded words/phrases young people tend to use today is, of course, the ubiquitous word "like", which we all know about. But another is the phrase "go ahead and..." + the verb. Instead, just say the verb. Try it now and you'll see how the meaning is exactly the same. (e.g. "Nail that stud" instead of "go ahead and nail that stud".) There are so many useless filler words used nowadays. Now, off my soap box. 😉

[@justinnatasmai4503]

Really awesome video. I must admit though it is pretty overwhelming, everything you have to know, have to be pretty smart or takes a long time to learn all this stuff I would assume.

[@johnjacobs3601]

I won't lie, I knew NOTHING about framing or building anything until about 6 weeks ago. Nothing! After watching several videos from guys like this guy, I decided to build a shed in my backyard. I ended up buying all the tools required (which I went a little overboard) and am done framing and currently putting up my roof rafters. It's no intimidating if you just make a plan, no matter the size of project, and go step by step. Let these experts show you online. There are thousands and thousands of these types of videos. Give whatever it is you want to build a try!

[@bmfitzgerald3]

@@johnjacobs3601 You said it John! It's gotta be a blend of watching great videos like this one IN COMBINATION with actually building stuff. How you feeling about the shed progress?

[@johnjacobs3601]

@@bmfitzgerald3 it's near the end, but has been for almost 2 weeks. The Arizona heat is already so brutal that if I don't get started early enough, I have no desire to be out there. Got really motivated when temporarily laid off of work due to covid-19 by knocking out about 80% of the shed, but now that work's fired back up, this project has been pushed to the backburner. If not for videos like these, I never would have finished what I've already done. There's no way. KZbin University! Haha. I'm 42 yrs old, by the way.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Precut “92 5/8 right? For 8ft wall

[@jamesellis7677]

In TN the plate on the very top is called a crown plate. The stud that attaches to the king is called a jack stud. Interesting to hear the different terminology... Keep on banging !

[@andrewcarr2431]

same in the UK and blocking is called "noggin's", don't ask why I have no idea. They use the same terminology in Australia and New Zealand

[@najibkarma6658]

Wow, I like your video and you’re a good instructor.

[@jimmyers2543]

Matt have you ever considered stuffing insulation into your channel when you build it to avoid hot or cold spots in your walls. Where I live in the northeast our climate has extreme temp swings and our walls can use what ever extra help we can give them. Thanks for another great video it should help many beginners and diy folks.

[@MattBangsWood]

@ulosefish His question is 100% fine.. Plans don't call for a California Corner, or a Channel. It's up to framers to do those things, not per plan. As far as your question goes Jim, our channels do create a hot / cold spot in the wall, but with the weather in CA it isn't a problem at all.. If we were to go to another area, it would need to be done for sure! Stuffing the channels with insulation before putting them in makes for a much better product in colder / hotter climate.

[@darkside7109]

11:35 as a lifelong drywaller, this is proof that it was the framers leaving the pee bottles and stop blaming the insulators and drywall guys

[@CHSTRTRN]

Hello Matt, appreciate these videos for newbies like me who will eventually put up a few non-bearing interior walls.

[@andrew213323]

I have a intro to wood framing class coming up. Great video!

[@blakeduncan9122]

Man you do such a great job of explaining things! And this is coming from a professor!

[@nikolamaric6477]

Very good job brother Im a framer and your explanation of everything was spot on 👏 Keep up the good work 👊

[@petrponomarv9790]

Great video. Can we get a video about floor layout. Things like when laying out diffrent type of doors and how much inches to add when laying out.

[@jonprice7481]

Yeah man, have you done one yet specifically about for chalk layout for exterior/interior walls? Great videos!

[@ManuelHernandez-br6dy]

Also about squaring up the the building before snapping lines and putting down mud sill?

[@Darksagan]

I never realized how basic houses are. Great video.

[@j.thomas7896]

One of the best 17 minutes i've been on YT all year. I'm in insurance and this was critical information for me to learn. What was most helpful was hearing the names of specific building components and where weight of the building is shared. Many thanks. I'm subscribed.

[@ericwilliams7374]

The Highschool I went to ( Holmes Highschool Covington KY) has an extremely good "Vocational Program" there. Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, Welding, and even Graphic Communications ( Running small printing presses and learning traditional photography processes.. Like developing film in a dark room. Yes I understand everything is digital now) I don't know how everything is now, and or how the teachers are now, but back in ancient times, 1994, the teachers for each trade where awesome and actually worked in the fields they were teaching. It was cool going to school and seeing your teachers sleeved out with tattoos!!!! Actually had fun and learned a lot for them!!

[@81fresh14]

I love how he says everything is called different names in different parts of the country I know all about this. Great video Man just giving info out to 99% of home owners still won't understand lol. Just laid out and framed the exterior walls of a big one this week. The home owners came out and tried lol helping with window placement and doors but they really don't understand measurements and actual space and alot of engineers don't think ahead about even their bed width. Thank God we were there to help them out because they would have had a mess nice video bro

[@oleo4925]

Liked the video, but please, please, please leave the word (how you pronounce it anyway) "heighth" out of your vocab. It's "height". Hard "T" on the end. Sure, "width" has the "th" sound, but "height" does not. Sorry, it's my nails-on-a-chalkboard thing.

[@MattBangsWood]

See, that’s the thing.. I’m not perfect, not trying to be. Glad you liked the video, ignore my pronunciations and take what you can from it. My nails-on-a-chalkboard thing is judgmental people, seems we both get that today! 😉

[@FoolyLiving]

I'm highly allergic to OSB. I am just wondering why everyone uses it? Is there something else to use? I'm going to frame out a small wall for my kids to climb on with rock wall grips. Can I use plywood for the outside or is there a reason why people don't use plywood? Does it expand or something? I am just wondering why I see sheds built this way and all new housing construction with OSB walls.

[@jaysa6854]

Usually when it rains plywood sheets swell up and inspectors ask for them to be replaced

[@wiitele]

wow! What a great way of sharing your knowledge with the world. You are very knowledgeable and do a great job at not getting too technical for the newbies at building. Great job!

[@Justin-fq2vx]

I’m 15 wanting to get into this type of work and this video helped a lot thanks!

[@harrison_daniel_studio]

Matt, honestly, watched you from barely any subs, loved how you explain things to the common man. I build furniture for a living and when clients ask about the process, I try to remember they have probably very little knowledge of what exactly goes into the final product. To see you at the subs you're at now. Love it! You deserve it mate, keep up the good work. Blessings

[@iq6840]

Are homes with 10 foot ceilings weaker?

[@nz1229]

Looked at a number of construction videos on YT and so far this channel is the best in terms of educational content of framing. No other channel really goes into the why as much as this video. Had no idea how and why the bottom plate was chemically treated.

[@shontaefranklin5610]

This video was great. I watched a few others and still felt lost. I really want to buy my own lot, and build my own home. Problem is I am not a handy person. Maybe a false set of security, but your video encourages me like it is doable. Of course I want to do as much of it as possible with houses or have someone guide me. I have a lot more to look at, but you have started me on this journey. I'm in Cali, how much to teach me truly? Zoom if needed lol. I have the foundation covered with my uncle. Going to check if you have a step by step framing a home video. Show a nice how to frame laying out the wood and all. How to figure the measurements, how much wood is needed, once laid out show how to do the extra pieces where needed.

[@Alex-iw7fg]

You are a reincarnation of the Great (Larry Haun) I'am constantly re-watching his videos on KZbin to learn his Mindset, Approach, Technique, Attention to detail and CLEAR as possible explanation of everything beginner basic to Advance level tip's & trick's to make learning and doing carpentry more like a job/passion you can love for life with each project your asked to do or want to create. I must say you look young in age but are very mature and wise in the way you approach the work like the wisest veterans of the carpentry industry world. Keep swinging the hammer and hitting nails on the head for as long as your body will allow you too. I don't know for sure if that's what Larry Haun was doing until his last day's on earth? But I have to Imagine that's what he wanted to do because he really looked like he loved the work, Same as you.. Bang on Matt. I'm a big fan, and Think you will go very far on youtube and everything else you do in life if you keep this path. Never take a desk job the Industry needs people like you.

[@sladeoriginal]

in the east we call the outermost bottom cripples "jack studs"

[@Charles-bn4cd]

As an aspiring framer, I absolutely love this video! Great job dude!

[@rltw2753]

Nobody cares

[@useyourbrain6937]

​@@rltw2753you do

[@inespedralvadelgado2919]

hey! thank you a lot for the explanation. I have one question. In a house Im using the 2 in. x 4 in. x 92-1/4 in studs. In a school with 3.5m= 11ft 5.795276in height, which one should I use? Thanks a lot!

[@kaylaelmer4173]

I am just starting out in a pre-apprenticeship prior to my apprenticeship and you helped me so much just getting to know the basics and understanding what I'm getting into! Thank you for making this video

[@juanmatus5708]

So.. do americans know that there is such material as reinforced concrete in 21th century? You need quite a few concrete columns and a couple shear walls to build any type of house nowadays. No studs, no trims, no "blockings". This building won't decay, fall down after every tornado you have over there. Nooo! We're gonna use wood and nails as my grand grandparents did.

[@FeasyFren]

If an EF5 hits a brick house or what ever house you have, its gone, doesnt matter, you would need to be underground. An EF3 would knock almost any home off its foundation if its hit directly.

[@RatchetMonkey]

Matt, Thanks. I've been watching all your video's closely over the last few months. I've managed to successfully construct my own garage over here in the UK using your techniques. Small in comparison (8.2m x 5.2m) to the ones over in the states but in the UK it's considered to be a big garage but yeah. I can't thank you enough mate. Clear, constructive, precise and straight to the point. Nailed it!

[@moisesrobles7884]

Thanks for all the info i always like your show and always smashing my like botton kaboooooooooooooom

[@2an_sound]

You're so good at explaining this in a way that I internalize it. Thank you!

[@AquieuconsertocomPabloFerreira]

Mensagem traduzida by Google Translator: Hi Matt, I'm Pablo, from São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil. Congratulations on the videos I have been studying the Wood Frame system since 2013. Here in Brazil it is still in the beginning and it is rare to find houses in this system. But we are advancing and still in 2020 we will have the Brazilian Standard for Light Wood Frame. We have more than 200 million inhabitants and a housing deficit of 5 million units. We have a large market to explore. Unfortunately, the language is a hindrance to the dissemination of knowledge about WoodFrame here in Brazil. What do you think of putting together an ebook in Portuguese to support the growth of the market? Who knows, KZbinr Tim, from the Channel "Tim Explica" with more than 1 million Brazilian subscribers, can help you in this task? If I can help you I will be at your disposal. Thank you and congratulations!

[@miguelmarquez4192]

Yes. By chance ive never seen anything youve made. Just saw you now. Subbed, sheeesh!

[@WelshRabbit]

At 2:02 regarding insects and pressure treated wood, it's interesting to note that carpenter bees are not bothered in the least by pressure treated wood. They will still bore their nearly perfect 3/8" holes in pressure treated wood with alacrity and gusto. Their secret is that carpenter bees are talented borers but they don't eat the wood, hence, they don't have to ingest the pressure treatment toxic concoction.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Good explanations. But you don’t do advanced framing to improve insulation values? The one area I noticed that is when you were discussing an interior wall meeting an exterior wall and you did the box framing to provide drywall backing. I’ve been a Drywaller for over 35 years and that’s how it used to be done and still is in many areas, but I’m planning on building a large home for myself this summer and want to do the advanced framing methods where you get more insulation in some headers, and in that backing area. You basically turn your backing sideways so that insulation can fit in there and you don’t end up with a dead air space. I was just sitting here watching how other people do things while I rest so I’m basically Just curious. Good videos though

[@brianbeagles9113]

A California Corner is i think what you are thinking of. He had another video doing this, in his How To: Frame a 16" O.C. Wall! (Most Common Wood Framing Method)

[@jacobgonzales4979]

I’m not sure if I quite understood, when framing openings for doors/windows, isn’t the opening supposed to be 1/2” bigger than the frame? Working in a place that sells pre-hung doors, we try to build the frames to be a half inch under the rough

[@ericyost2703]

You answered our own question. When a builder talks about a 36" window, that window actually comes from the factory at 35.5" wide. The rough opening is 36"

[@israelcantrell5540]

My wife and I are building our own house and are very appreciative of the way you take your trade seriously and try and help others without making them feel stupid, we all have to be taught and learn. Thanks

[@baoqiangli9469]

The mean map lally reproduce because pizza inferiorly trick from a smiling effect. odd, quaint lawyer

[@petercain3773]

Greenhorn

[@danconstanciojr8476]

Corners of a house : “Shouldn’t the corners, of every point in a home, be reinforced stronger?”

[@andrewdacres4829]

Excellent video/channel - thank you!

[@aspees]

Take the sunglasses off. Non verbal communication thru your eyes is important when teaching.

[@MarkyMark_Canada]

Agreed! And use a laser pointer to identify what you're pointing to.

[@cometopast]

Wow bro! Its like second nature to you! Awesome presentation!

[@aaronflores21af]

I saw the header on that door and I'm out I'm not watching anymore

[@TofuProductionCinema]

I don't know shit about carpentry, or anything related to construction but I absolutely love this channel and how clear and concise the presentation is. Fantastic work, now I'm hooked.

[@FoolyLiving]

Also, can I use finger jointed boards for framing or must I use full 1-pc boards?

[@TruckerMike74]

Oh great California I'm surprised someone is moving there and building a $2 million dollar home and not moving out of California to Colorado

[@MattBangsWood]

Really? Denver Colorado where money doesn’t go much further? 🤣

[@labornoting]

First, of your videos that I watch. Your speech, pace, rationale, and way of explaining while leaving "preference" as an option is amazing. Subscribed!

[@Damin-Danger-Ledford]

Good shit. I haven't framed in forever, but this video brought me up to speed properly. I think it's funny how all these pieces are called so many different things. Add a result, the terms you used I've not heard. Do there's that too. Yay!

[@vindicated916rock3]

i noticed your hurricane ties are installed inside nailed through the truss plate. Did you have any problems with inspection? On the website for those simpson h1 hurricane ties the company shows them to be installed on the outside. www.strongtie.com/resources/product-installers-guide/h1-installation

[@MattBangsWood]

We’ve done it this way for years, it’s spec’d out on plans via inside.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

You are a great teacher. Really good job delivering the information.

[@gustavomina3589]

I can’t find a word to say how much your videos had help me...so thank you

[@Speeglelookingglass]

That was a great video. I learned a lot that will be useful for me and anybody working for me.

[@MattBangsWood]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Alexander-zi7ts]

Thank for the tutorial it was awesome thank man