Stealthy Hose Bibs - 3 Install Tricks You Haven't Seen Before

I’m installing these High - Tech hose bibs on my house with two inches of exterior insulation and mounting blocks, so my James Hardy siding will connect to the hose bib gracefully. In this video I’ll show you a couple tricks I use to ensure the connections are all are water proof and airtight. Plus if I need to service or change this out in a couple decades I’ll be able to do that without digging into my siding.
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[@shenkerism]

Clint looks like he's having a great time.

[@spinessticksandhooks4640]

😅

[@StevenBuchanan]

His last name must be Eastwood. Do you feel lucky, punk?

[@spinessticksandhooks4640]

Referring to ft. Knox wouldnt be a bad relation to this home

[@jayinmass]

I think Matt said money shot 4 times in a minute lol🤭😂

[@MrVkull]

He probably thinking he doesn't get paid to deal with this crap XD

[@Crismodin]

Clint is like "Here we go again..." like every scene where you tell him something. Hahaha.

[@snodoubt]

Wiping off the extra pipe dope, after tightening it down, was a nice touch. Especially for a connection that will get buried behind insulation. Nice attention to detail, Clint.

[@ccwnyc5671]

Dude's got 1000s of viewers here...of course he's doing it up nice. 👍

[@alexshuparski]

Should use a rag though, many moons ago I got a brass sliver from doing exact same thing. Took a plastic surgeon about 90 minutes to cut my finger apart and put it back together.

[@jordanl5341]

If he didn't it would have been lots of punishment from Master Matt. Probably would have had him encased in R60 foam as punishment

[@SierraGolfNiner]

Clint looks hilariously displeased to be part of this adventure. But probably in the "Dear god, I just want to get this job done and get home. I didn't sign up for any of this youtube BS!". That being said, great video, very informative. Makes so much more sense now.

[@brucemacneil]

"please no covid... please no covid... why can't that guy just wear a mask...."

[@ccwnyc5671]

@@brucemacneil or maybe he doesn't like cameras.

[@allysonand]

@@brucemacneil please no not the 99% survival rate😂

[@brucemacneil]

@@allysonand Sure. Wear your mask, maintain distance and limit trips outside your house. Thanks.

[@marcob1729]

@@allysonand lol dude, if I gave you a bag of 100 Skittles and one of them was guaranteed to kill you, you wouldn't touch those damn candies. 1% of the USA population is over 3 million people. Get a grip

[@billqqq]

I appreciate you noting differences for northern builds. It's 8 degrees here right now, and I hear cold weather is coming. :)

[@AndresHerrera]

That other guy totally doesn't want to be there...lol!

[@steven7650]

He's like jesus this guy is insane. Just let me drill thru the brick and trash all the layers like normal.

[@Bob_Lob_Law]

@@steven7650 Yeah, he's a production builder at heart.

[@SloanAlex]

While I get he didnt look as happy and chipper as Matt to be on camera, not everyone is charismatic about being behind a camera. Give the guy the benefit of doubt lol I know if someone followed me around watching me work w/ a camera I would be hesitant and awkward at first

[@ccwnyc5671]

@@SloanAlex they're kidding around. 😀 Matt tosses around a lot of jobs, so Clint's plenty capable.

[@Bob_Lob_Law]

@@SloanAlex I guess you are right. He seemed a little unhappy I think though. I can definitely see hesitant and camera shy but unhappy... well.

[@tsicby]

These geek-out videos are great for my autism so keep 'em coming.

[@menoroberts3482]

Access panels on the backside are a good idea.

[@aldoogie824]

Update for Texas!! 10:15 : Matt calling Aquor "Yeah, so....ah we're gonna have to go ahead and change out that 4" bib for the 12" one."

[@evan-edstrom]

I installed these in my own house remodel. I found them to be noisy when disconnecting hoses due to water hammer caused by the aggressive spring in these Aquor fixtures. There are water-hammer arrestors with uponor fittings which are super easy to install. If you want to go to the 11th degree, you might consider adding one just before each hose bib.

[@JohnathanBach]

Matt: "We're gonna go a little beyond..." Clint: "You don't say!"

[@ccwnyc5671]

I hope Matt knows we're just having fun here.

[@buildshow]

I’ve been on KZbin for 13 years now. My skin is pretty thick. Seriously do appreciate the positive comments guys!

[@Chr1sgo]

@@buildshow Thanks Matt! Love all that I learn from your videos! Helps me in the industry!

[@mark9118]

It's Matt's personal home he is building. If he wants to go "a little beyond" I think he should be applauded. That is precisely what I would do if it were my home. Matt constantly talks about building things that will last a very long time, and not just the usual 10-year warranty standards.

[@mark9118]

@@buildshow Don't listen to the lazy construction workers who make comments. Please keep showing us how to go "a little beyond." That is what makes you different than every other site out there.

[@JcKrecid]

Matt, I love that you dive deep into details about even the hose bib. It is over kill but I love it! I am with you on the go to 10 even on the small stuff. Clint might not be great on camera but he is learning something valuable. I work with all trade vendor in facilities and they are there to get in and out as fast as possible to make money. The fine details goes against the grain of that. It takes a special tech to take pride in their work. Sometimes you need to be by there side to support this approach. Matt this what you were made to do. Drive people to their potential. Clint has it in him. It's not all about speed. Speed kills lol..

[@josephhanson9293]

"We are going to use the silver hose bib here" Cuts to black

[@buildshow]

Ha! Caught me!

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

@@buildshow yeah came to the comments to say that 😂

[@jameskitzmann6268]

@@buildshow Take 72 and action!

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Came here to chime in, he also put the foam piece in backward. Being on a video can ruin the best of us!

[@bryankopesky8228]

Very nice detail! I just told my wife this morning that I'm going to get our exterior hose bibs installed this spring including one to fill the kiddy pool with warm water for the grandkids. My walls are 12" thick but will likely feed from the basement.

[@phillipkuntze137]

"We're going a little bit beyond here" love that quote since when does Matt not go a little beyond LOL

[@6willis]

‘A little bit beyond’ is an UNDERSTATEMENT.

[@FrancoisEdmondOfficial]

Give it up for Clint 👏👏👏

[@JacobAFarmer]

Matt!!! I was just pondering this EXACT thing this weekend with Aquor and Quickflash and Uponor. Only difference is that I'm insulating with Rockwool. Once again, thank you. Perfect timing.

[@Crismodin]

"You can see how solid that hose bib is... because of the way it is"

[@DustinMoffitt]

For those that don't know the reference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp6We6Kad7dgrNU

[@BJHermsen]

Love those... Actually installed on on my travel trailer and removed the check valve so I could use it for the city water hookup. Got sick of the plastic crap failing and leaking in the wall.

[@andrewhillstrom8397]

Don’t listen to the naysayers, Matt. Your videos are fantastic.

[@twalsh1490]

I first saw these Aquor bibs on an episode of This Old House a few years back. Wanted to retrofit the 50-year-old brass bibs on my house. It was interesting how my plumber viewed the idea. He was hugely unimpressed with the idea of replacing anything that worked, and he scoffed at the price. Good points. Still, for a house in Massachusetts, the feature of being automatically freeze proof by simply popping off the Aquor adaptor is mighty attractive. I don't always get around to "properly" draining those fittings before winter. Maybe viewers here are the people who DO drain those standard fittings, but what about everyone else? I'm trying to make that house as easy as possible for when some retired guy (me) starts really getting old. These Aquors still look good to me.

[@themeltingJason]

With you being very detail oriented and nerdy with your details, I'm curious as to what you have planned for the access panel in regards to vapor barriers and other considerations. As always, I especially love the plumbing videos as a master plumber in MA.

[@c4n4d4]

GREAT detail on insulating the cold water line Matt.

[@mattro4902]

This setup looks slick, Matt. Hope it works out well for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnseelman839]

Great content Matt! Keep them coming man!

[@rsachoc]

Insane attention to detail, love it!

[@Dadnatron]

I appreciate the detail and detailed explanation. That is really key in your videos.

[@Whois2440]

I used 3 aquor bibs in my new house. It’s awesome.

[@stusatwork30]

Perfectly shows the progression of Matt... His hose bib obsession is a perfect example... Big progression from his first hose video

[@HippieHillHomestead]

Very cool!! I am going to have to get one of these.

[@greggcollins4215]

The house I owned in Overland Park, Ks. Had 4 hose bibs round the house. One was a 12" freeze proof. The other 3 Had a quarter turn stainless steel valve in the water line a couple feet in from the outer wall. As it was an unfinished basement it was a simple act to shut them off then go outside and open the bibcock to let it drain. That winterized it.

[@goldhead101]

love the quickflash panels, awesome.

[@N.G.B.N]

The face of Clint says everything. Best day of his life

[@lozza2272]

Can't wait to see the finished house when all this is done.

[@jaromjohnson5878]

Love the very specific details 👌🏼

[@tommcmillan3143]

Nice detail and servicable in the future, perfect!

[@danieldurham2075]

Clint is ALL TIME! Clint for the WIN!

[@Michaeldashizz]

I like how Clint was willing to correct you on the sleeve remark with the pex. Shows a lot about him and you since you were okay with it.

[@Sight-Beyond-Sight]

Good stuff. If I ever replace my siding, I think this will be added to the refit.

[@captainmorgan2307]

Great video Matt and good job Clint.

[@CM-mo7mv]

I really like how Clint presents the products. He could also go into advertising! Looks very professional. You could create a very different calendar only showing Clints hands presenting products. Getting this sponsored and boom you got some fine giveaway.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Nice detail, beats the heck out of a hole drilled right through the wall with and oversized bit like you normally see

[@SinnisjInsulator]

Thanks for sharing that. Most homes have issues with their outside hose connections during the winter.

[@peterb7585]

Nice to see Matt hands on 😝👌😇

[@KurtMGibbs]

I thought you were going to install the silver one?

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

Nice. I still like my outdoor water and power pedestal idea. This is something I’m working on to put the service outside where you want it w/o compromising the envelope. Options include incorporating landscape lighting and video.

[@JamieWardHD]

Clint: "Call me "brotha" on more God damn time! "

[@grendelum]

“...and i’ll shove this pex expander right up your...”

[@jessewood3999]

I've never heard " brotha" so much in an episode

[@ericscott3997]

Like listening to Hulk Hogan....

[@jatomo]

In this situation "brotha" is used to calm Clint down.

[@preluded]

Poor Clint at the ended blinded by the work light...I hope he recovered!

[@oldgoat8861]

In the North Country....I have only seen the metal hose bibs, and usually on commercial construction. Any type of plastic....extreme frigid cold....doesn't go well together due to cracking and shattering. Now an 8"-10"-12" would be good but we have another problem. I prefer ball valve shut off on the interior wall so I can "DRAIN" the spigot during non-use and or winter storage prep.I ALSO leave the spigot OPEN ensuring any type water freeze expansion has somewhere to go. I DO LIKE your system with the winter drainage attachment.

[@DavidKelly-km9mu]

NICE INSTALL - AND SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL PIPES.....FROST PROTECTION GREAT.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

I like these. My new build home only has one silcock. I'm planning on adding a garage silcock, and it's me out back. These might be the ticket.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

It would be fun to work with you. I love all the ideas you have and how in tune with the latest and greatest products. As a plumber at a company, I just use what my company uses, no freedom to try new stuff. I am however free to do what I want with my brand new house. Thanks for all the great content.

[@rpavlik1]

Man, wish I knew about that quick flash boot a few years ago. I ended up actually using a roof pipe boot to seal better around a sump pump discharge pipe, but that quick flash is like exactly what I was looking for. On the other hand, those insert hose bibs look like those inserts are a good way to lose an important piece of plastic. (Or, up north here, get surprised and have plastic shatter - the metal ones don't even last that long up here between rebuilds, even with 12-14 inch models.)

[@mcdlb181]

Have you ever seen the little office plaque that reads labor rate $90 if you watch it’s $125 and if you help it $175 an hour? Your plum bob needs to get one

[@LVN443724]

We'll see ya next time oooooon THE BUILD SHOW *finger gun* NEVER GETS OLD!

[@mikemetz82]

Ah...the ol hose bib glory hole money shot on a gasket. My favorite rough in stage!

[@justinreed7093]

Clint has the patience of a saint so much overkill

[@sigor2011]

Nice $500 hose bibb

[@raywaage7550]

Mark the foam before you cut it out. He was having trouble because he put it in backwards. Luckily not too bad since they cut it pretty straight.

[@JohnathanBach]

Noticed that.

[@ccwnyc5671]

@@JohnathanBach camera shy dude, so am I. Very distracting.

[@FHL-Devils]

I have a pair of Aquor taps, and am thrilled with them. I am in a heavily modified pre-fab with skirting. The skirting isn't high enough to have a 'traditional' tap, and it would be a massive trip / collision hazard even if I did. So what I did was run them vertically in the deck, with the pex plumbing underneath in conduit pipe. Installed shut-off with drain valves on each one for *really* easy winterizing via the skirting access panels, and the only thing visible is a ~3/8" SSteel bump in the corner of the deck & porch. Yes, an extremely niche application, but they are the *perfect* product for my needs.

[@ccwnyc5671]

trip / collision hazard... never thought of that. Ouch!

[@scorpio6587]

I count that flush mount spigot as a safety feature, too. If a playing child falls against it, he won't get injured. Access panels are brilliant.

[@Michael-cs2fh]

I notice you guys use upunor, what is your thoughts on rehau?

[@mcintosh.daughter]

I'm not a plumber but I own a cordless expander and use Uponor when I install pex. Several of the plumbers in my area (CZ 6) switched from Uponor to Rehau. The Rehau fitting connection is instant, where in a cold climate it can take a while for the Uponor rings to shrink completely, prolonging the time you can test or turn the water back on.

[@dbird29]

what happened to using the silver one on the porch?

[@phxees]

Exactly, I was like okay ... and now they realize they need the titanium one and they switch it out.

[@FishFind3000]

He’s always changing things for no reason

[@ccwnyc5671]

@@phxees he wanted black powder-coat there, and the uncoated stainless one elsewhere. I'd go plain stainless on 'em all, but it's his house.🤷‍♂️

[@digi3218]

I think he misspoke rather then installing the wrong one.

[@netwt449]

I need my bibbs done… I can just imagine the reaction I am going to get just asking for a 6” shutoff extension much less pex and covered bibbs. This is why diy will always be homeowners fate.

[@jasonrand7297]

I thought you said you was using the silver hose bib on the front porch, I was waiting to see that one installed to see what it looked like finished.... so I guess Clint is taking that all back apart to put the right one in now!!!!!!

[@shreyaspatel2133]

Great job. Your house coming out great. If you haven't decided on your home automation yet, please look into Zooz or Inovelli switches.

[@tctime]

Nice

[@ChevyDex315]

The over confidence of Clint really took a toll when he completely miss calculated the whole right side of the square 😂

[@netwt449]

It turned out well though because it bonded that insulation nice like!

[@shawncar1985]

I think you would be impressed with how many of your tips and recommendations I’ve used in my house I’m currently building in Illinois.

[@daveton9033]

Good luck with that made in china fittings! You are going to need to use that access point frequently ,Good idea BTW!

[@StevenDLeary]

@Matt Risinger I see your electrical is in. Was there a video on that, or is it pretty standard. Are you doing any Solar here? Any other wiring (network, observation, utility/mechanicals monitoring)?

[@philtimmons722]

The Electricians have a worse attitude than the Plumber. No way you could put THAT on KZbin.

[@frankromeo4339]

Nerd On !!!

[@jaycrash2579]

I love your tips have helped a bunch building my house. Since you have made all the connections fixed how would you change it out in the future? Would it be better to put a brass union in before your pet connection?

[@robertmontgomery7158]

Love your show. The hose bibs are silly and a bad idea. Cost more and repairs will cost more and be more difficult. Odd ball stuff that won’t exist in 30 years

[@digi3218]

Access panel and flexible pex line should make replacing it easy enough. Whether they still exist or not.

[@robertmontgomery7158]

@@digi3218 Wait until someone is pulling on the hose and snaps the plastic connection. You will switch to traditional hose bib real quick

[@platipuss777]

taping the top then the bottom. thats really thinking like a water drop ;)

[@GilbertKingAispuro]

Do you have a video of the design phase? Not sure if this is a new build or if it was pre-existing . Thanks

[@wjthehomebuilder]

16:28 Yes! I always love the nerdy details! Thanks Matt!

[@ColeSpolaric]

That's a giant master closet. I wonder how much of that you will get for all your black shirts 😜

[@jamesdavis584]

Sound like Clint loves when Matt is there with his camera. lol 😂

[@SuperDimi111]

Saving up that money Matt for you to build me a house

[@gordgray9041]

Hey Matt, I'm doing research in order to build my final home. love those hose bibs, clean looking finish. Now is there anything like that for natural gas? Just to keep the clean look complete. By the way I live in Alberta Canada, so these connections will be covered with snow 7-8 months of the year. With temps going down to -40 / -55 C ( -40 / -45 F )

[@geneard639]

...considering the weather in Texas a few weeks ago? Even a half inch thick pool noodle on a water pipe is better than nothing... and the expansion ring system appears to fare better in freeze conditions since it can both expand and regain its typical dimensions during a freeze event and the same with the piping.

[@GregsStoneYard]

If it was me, I'd go back and put 2x4 backing where those screws came through the sheathing. Repeated tripping, pulling etc on the hose and I could see it easily working lose.

[@tombuilder5361]

Matt, I've now seen you cut the exterior foam at a few locations. Do you have any concerns the WRB on the Zip sheathing? What precautions are you taking?

[@DeepakBhat]

please tell how to insulate RCC rooftop ?? thank u for educating us :) I build an insulated office in my city I think I'm the only one who builds an insulated house in my state :)

[@RCPhotosVideos]

Where do you find new high tech MEP devices for homes ? I have a hard time finding a good website/blog/vlog/magazine. Thanks

[@robertrusso5525]

Matt, is there a way to install this from the inside out so the gasket doesn't go inward? Like running a vent pipe through your roof. Seems to me that it's counterintuitive. If water were to follow that you'd be bringing it inside, no?

[@brentparant5627]

Matt, won't that whole mounting block be visible once you have installed your siding? Is there any reason you couldn't install the siding, pilot drill through it from the inside, drill your 1" hole on the siding outside, and then mount the bib directly to your siding and strapping?

[@stevenvanderheide6472]

You could've also put a pex x MIP adapter directly into the hose bib and then looped the pex . This would eliminate the need for an access door as you could just pull the hose bib out of the wall if there was ever a problem in the future.

[@nshue23]

I know you mention pest alot and blocking them out, now I have no experience with termites in the north. But those 1x4 on the outside of the insulation are touching the ground. How are you sealing that off from termites?

[@09hoseclamp]

Will that hose bib have enough bite into the zip underneath to not eventually work itself loose? Almost seems like you wanted a stud behind secure it. And you might want to try giving the neoprene a little push out from behind so it’s not concaved back into the house.

[@TubaWarriors]

Matt, I'm sure there is one but why not put a shut off valve in the access panel? Great videos BTW.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

FourSevenFive.com sells Roflex gaskets (for pipes/ducts) and Kaflex gaskets (for wires) that are half the price and available in various sizes.

[@glen748]

Curious, would have a drop ear fitting worked better than the street elbow? Then you could take the hose bid off from the outside and reinstall. No access panel needed.

[@MikeRobot]

Definitely not enough pex now to service in the future.

[@yamspaine]

... if you don't want the pipe to freeze, make sure it is on the inside of the house insulation... but cold water flowing could cause condensation. would have liked to see some flashing, and you are right about needing to trim those screws... if it wasnt for covid, i would keep a box of every length of torx deck screw with me.

[@mark9118]

In his case, it is inside the exterior foam, and inside the ZIP system sheathing (with foam insulation built-in). Plus he lives in Austin Tx.

[@yamspaine]

@@mark9118 I think I was intending to say that it seemed silly to put pipe insulation on the pex in the exterior wall rather than pipe insulate and then make the rest of the insulation more difficult. I feel like a jerk, but I also watch so many of his videos, and hopefully this drives engagement...

[@wowcolors]

He keeps saying money shot... Not sure he knows what that means

[@ccwnyc5671]

Since Moneyball, I've heard the term misused. Even by sportscasters. Matt's heard it on a job, and doesn't know. Matt, stop! ☺

[@chrisfox6780]

The Guy Fieri of home building

[@ZNotFound]

I mean he did drill a hole in the wall and was about poke a black object through it.

[@tsicby]

It's a popular colloquialism in Texas to borrow the term for added color to a description - also from the Urban Dictionary: "money shot; This term is often used to describe a pinnacle moment in an event or the best course of action. It doesn't have to be used in a sexual context."

[@iadc43]

Still a better decision that calling it the glory hole a bunch of times

[@caseysanguins9490]

Is there not a gasket of any kind right behind the face plate? Seems like that would be the place to seal. Obviously water wouldn't get very far, but for a "normal" install on a "normal" build I would think it would be needed? Or do you caulk around the whole thing?

[@cobra102786]

Would it also make sense to add a shut off valve on the inside since you're also adding an access panel? I might just be over thinking it.

[@jasonsteele1921]

What happened to the loop in the water supply line Aqua bib suggests before the fitting?