Modifying and Lifting an INSANE STEEL BEAM to Support Our Dream House

[@StudPack]

W Doug! Also, y’all are absolutely destroying that like button!! It truly does help us by letting KZbin know and we’re super grateful. Thanks everyone! Onwards and upwards 🚀

[@chuckdoncsecz6457]

I just want to say I absolutely enjoy your guys videos. The Father/Son duo is awesome. Appreciate the hard work yous do. I am Roofer for the last 20 years, I know hard work when I see it. Keep up the Great work!

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

I joined your channel when you had 45,000 subs. Congrats to all of you on your channel growth. You guys are rocking it! Half a million is right around the corner now.... 🙂

[@djdalite]

ya'll are killing it, awesome to see this channel progress

[@babigyrl3560]

This video brought back awesome memories of watching real construction kid's videos with my boys from 25 years ago. Thanks for making this old mom smile!

[@BeardedManCrafts]

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Just wanted to thank the Stud Pack team for allowing me to help them on their amazing project! Hopefully they will need some more help in the future. It’s a blast working with these guys and learning some of the tricks of their trades.

[@IAintScaredOfNoGhost]

W Doug =)😊

[@babigyrl3560]

WTG Doug!!!

[@NCHCLW]

Doug to the rescue!

[@robertroy8803]

W Doug!

[@nater51]

Thank you Doug!

[@BenJohnsonDotNet]

Machinist here. We do a lot of “good enough” tool modification when precision doesn’t matter, so I say……great job Paul! 😊

[@mariondorsett]

I bet you've got a few stories on that "good enough" tool modifications don't you :D

[@joedurkin8953]

Very little wobble

[@pbv61]

Men who have never done this work are missing out how good a feeling it is to accomplish a job like this. Paul's smile said it all. Your channel makes me smile so much. Continued good work and good luck.

[@Titantitan001]

Men who never done this work dont belong in the trades. Those are the guys that end up engineers, designers, architects, project managers. The list goes on. People that shouldn’t be involved at all.

[@aBoogivogi]

I would be far more confident in an engineer or architect that has some hands on experience. They have knowledge about what actually works in the real world and not just what works on paper that can be very valuable when planning a build

[@jasonji1900]

I would have done this with hand tools. And it would’ve taken all day

[@josephsteffen2378]

​@@aBoogivogiI have worked as a laborer and tradesmen and am a engineer. I've seen both sides. The world has no shortage of morons. You have to look over the negativity and personalities, be the betterman. Get the job done and move on!

[@josephsteffen2378]

Yeah! It's really eye opening: to see the various trades at eyeball level, the sweat, dirt and dust...calluses. Really strenuous work, where the big boys dance.

[@dakotabass42]

Seeing the drill go through the top plate and come out the hole in the beam was amazing. Paul you’re the man 👏

[@darwinbodero7872]

I could never do that. I tried marking some sheet rock for pipe penetrations and totally failed.

[@kdwalker1656]

You know, behind the scenes, Paul must be measuring twice with precision -- the New Yankee workshop (discontinued TV series) got me into this practice. I am happy that Paul embraces mathematics and logic in deriving solutions to challenges.

[@jorgevillalobos4262]

For reals tho!!

[@davidha8874]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. Paul's personality and expertise and Jordan's clarifying questions and great editing make it so accessible, educational, and entertaining all at the same time. Great family vibes too. It's wholesome. It's awesome. Seeing a new video pop up is the highlight of my day.

[@jimmuendo]

What an awesome company. Not only dealing with the little guys, but polite & helpful, with hi-vis & hard hats.

[@OldMan_PJ]

I worked at a steel mill and we always had spare hard hats, vision and hearing protection in every building and guard house for all visitors and trades people. It was really the only safety practiced, the rest was a filthy hazardous job.

[@Good-Citizen]

Love watching you guys work. Thanks SP ❤

[@phonedave]

The garbage transfer station by me does the same. I bring my own because I don't think they ever clean those hard hats, but they do have them.

[@reallunacy]

What ​@@OldMan_PJsaid. I used to drive tractor trailers and while they typically frowned on or judged not having your own they typically had spares to loan to people that weren't informed ahead of time that they needed that kind of PPE to go on site.

[@douglasluebbe5406]

W Doug! Dougs are always the best!!!

[@cjvillarreal217]

I just want yall to know I look forward to y’all’s videos more than anything on TV, Hulu, Netflix, etc. You guys stay, safe, blessed and hydrated! Keep up the good work!

[@tylermoore2462]

Can definitely say Doug is one of the few out there that actually care about what the customer wants and goes above and beyond to give it to them! Great video!

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you sir!

[@colinreuter9460]

I love these videos so much! I've been building houses for a decade and got my start in framing, and I'm a superintendent now. So I am thoroughly enjoying this new chapter of the channel! Just a heads up though, don't forget your double top plate before you put the floor joists on. You will need to add a plate on top of the beam too so the floor is level. Also I would recommend a lot more temporary wall braces to make sure your walls stay plumb when you build the floor. Progress is amazing, love how you teach people! Much love! W DOUG!!!!!

[@zxborg9681]

I love how buddy cut the beam to length in front of you with the oxy rig. Like getting a custom cut steak at the butcher :-)

[@StudPack]

He subbed and turned on notifications too! Those guys were great 💪🏼

[@everettstevenson2111]

@@StudPack I was looking for sarah connor, could you help me please, sweet. Take it from the america negro college fund, a white guy is terrible thing to waste.

[@MrChevelle83]

yes its a super competitive business. customer satisfaction is critical to keeping our business alive. because of the fierce pricing. and a lot of factors are involved. we average around 500k tons of products shipped from our mill per year. .

[@HankMiner]

Glad to see everyone working on the site finally has some decent work footgear on and out of the flip flops.😁

[@barryomahony4983]

When swinging that beam around, steel-toed boots would be a good idea. So would hard hats when lifting something like that overhead.

[@robertjoseph1592]

Well, Jordan at least digitally inserted hard hats for the thumb nail picture.

[@aBoogivogi]

@@barryomahony4983 I would imagine boots with steal toes and nail protection are a good idea on any construction site =)

[@Steveshiflet]

Thanks Doug for being a great Texan and nice job to the Stud Pack crew for their ingenuity. Your channel is informative and thoroughly entertaining and I can't wait for the next video.

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

100% Texan! Thank you sir!

[@melodiemurphy5908]

WTG Doug for taking care of my boys! They need all the love and support they can get…they worked hard to just get where they are today!!!❤❤❤

[@EmerikLonestar]

Love the frequency of the content now that the slab is down. Keep up the great work.

[@davilajonathan79]

When Paul screwed through the wood and the bit came through the metal hole....wow. Impressed. My measurements are good....but not that good. And I am an engineer and meticulous as well!!!

[@TgWags69]

Make sure and tie in some steel L brackets to the sides to prevent racking. The only thing you really have is 2 carriage bolts on each side along the grain of the wood preventing it. A nice long L bracket strap running down the outside of the stud pack to the top of the beam would significantly increase the jount and reduce the tension ripping it apart if a sideways load gets applied

[@TgWags69]

Fat fingered some of the spelling and grammar there on my teeny phone, but you get the ide lol

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

Great suggestion.

[@gdot9046]

They got it drawn up so I’m sure it meets code but good idea.

[@insecureinvestorchallenge7366]

@@FJB2020I AGREE!!! 😅

[@L0rdEsedess]

@Stud Pack This Comment needs to be HIGHLIGHTED - And, I would Also like to see you guys add this little bit of Extra Support to the Studio Garage 😎

[@juliesmith8893]

Paul, you're a natural teacher. And Jordan - your production values are excellent! Very professional video of our three favorite DIYers.

[@MatthewPierce9]

The evolution of this channel has been amazing. I love what you guys are doing.

[@workerofwood568]

Great video!! Really like the stationary video shots, and the ability to watch you work through each portion of the job👍👍 My 2 year old son and I have watched all of these vids and he loves the tools, tractors and trucks!! Thanks for keeping it real and and encouraging the rest of us to tackle our own projects!!😬

[@StudPack]

Thank you very much!

[@Z69ChipmunkZ]

you guys are absolutely killing the framing process crazy how fast yall are knocking this stuff out amazing to see

[@juicygaming5544]

Lmao knocking it out? Took a 30 minute video and an entire day to put up one single beam

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Paul, I have a cordless drill with a strong motor and a weak chuck in the smaller sizes. I ground just three flats in ALL my bits. Wrap the cutting flutes in electrical tape so two hex nuts are snug, and clamp it in a vice. The nuts give a clean 120 degrees of separation between the flats. {chef's kiss}

[@StudPack]

Awesome tip! Thx Patrick 👍💪

[@medicusc]

Flipflops! I love you guys. Jordan if you want to be a contractor the safety involved is dangerous when ignored.

[@scflooring8658]

You guys are truly one of a kind and very entertaining to watch keep those videos coming!!!! Great job Doug too!!

[@danieltholejr722]

Hey Stud Pack! Another pleasant surprise to the end of my day, seeing that there's a NEW VIDEO of the Dream House build! Way to adapt and overcome those unexpected issues! Well done Gents!! And I ALMOST forgot: W DOUG!! GO DOOUG!! :)

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you Daniel!

[@michaeldesa3444]

We have a very similar beam in our garage holding up the second floor - a W24x68. Our tractor wasn't strong enough to lift it, so we rented a 4x4 fork lift capable of lifting 5,500 lbs and hoisted it into place. We had to use steel columns (HSS5x5&3/16s) on either side to hold it up rather than a stud pack. Our basic plans did not specify the dimensions of the beam, so we had to hire an engineer to spec it out and fortunately, it came with some details about how to modify it so the trusses would sit on top of the beam properly. I can remember that sense of excitement when it was finally in place! Keep up the fantastic work. Someone made a comment earlier about how salifying it was to watch that bit go through the wood and the hole you all cut earlier in the beam. A testament to Jordan's ability to plan and frame shots. Keep attacking gents!

[@jaredstrehlein5605]

Awesome work. Glad to see things coming together. Thanks for the BFS (builder's first source) shout out. I am a BFS employee at a truss plant/i-joist/lvl beam yard.

[@jlondono363]

It’s crazy to see the progress from the video of when Jordan first bought the house. What seemed like a distant dream, watching it steadily come to life is amazing. Keep up the good work guys so excited to see the next video!

[@JohnVerdin-vf4uq]

You and Jordan have become an inspiration to me and my family because of the things you are doing and the way is being done knowing that if you just put a little effort into it you can do anyting and I thank you for all the videos that you are giving to us because I want you to know that our family appreciate it very much

[@declaneric]

W Doug! 👍 I love that you always explain everything you're doing, why, and how. Great job executing this, it's something that would scare most people off to go hire a company to come in and do that part. You just showed why that isn't necessary, if you're careful and plan everything out meticulously. Keep up the good work, guys, this is fun to watch!

[@TheJirish]

I like how you think outside the box to source materials and get things done. When I saw the thumbnail of this video I thought at first you were going to use the crank lift again, but then I was thinking there's no way that could work! The skid steer was a great solution! Safer too. Can't wait for the next one

[@matteberry58]

Whooh! Large heavy steel beams add a little pucker factor to any job. Great idea to use the ledger boards to support that beast. Good job Team Stud Pack!

[@dizastro5437]

Pucker factor is a real thing. God bless us all

[@dizastro5437]

Ladders, boys!

[@dizastro5437]

The old man was right on target. A beautiful spade bit.

[@PumpkinDog33]

There were definitely a couple times where it looked like Rad's toes were under the beam when they were moving it in. big puckers there.

[@tumbleweed1976]

Thank you Doug and others! Enjoying learning about the trades.

[@DingleFlop]

Doug comin' in with the dub! Really loved seeing the guy with the acetylene cutting torch, felt really nostalgic for some reason! Keep up the good work!

[@craigrmay7935]

I am a 1st-time viewer, watching, and speaking out what's next....ya'll did some mighty fine work. W Doung!!

[@MichaelJohnson-jt5cu]

You know Stud Pack needs to order some hardhats and high visibility vests so you can officially belong to the professional league of contractors. You could have the vests logo'ed with Stud Pack and market them.

[@mytubebobbie06h]

A huge shout out and THANK YOU to Doug. You guys (Stud pack) have some of the best content I’ve seen. I truly enjoy watching each new episode. Great job to the Stud Pack team.

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@curiousone7863]

It's an "I" beam or wide flange beam. It can have a tapered flange or not. "H" beams are usually built up from plates. This is a great build. Super stout! Old engineer's adage - when in doubt, make it stout. Another one for when the steel beam doesn't fit - bang to fit, paint to match.

[@phonedave]

Yep, a W Section, for wide flange.

[@curiousone7863]

@@FJB2020 I think the W beam is needed because of excessive deflection using wood. It will deflect some and in fact, in order for any material to support a load it must deflect because deflection and stress are related.

[@curiousone7863]

@@FJB2020 Agree. I think it's because the beam is carrying "just" half the floor load of the upstairs (the end walls will carry their 25% each). Hopefully their engineer looked at deflection as well as shear and bending. The think that I think is odd is that they didn't have web stiffeners installed at the ends.

[@trevorgreene5059]

Very nice of the steel company to provide you with material cert. That company certainly deserves to get a shout out. Edit: I am assuming there is a plan to treat the steel beam to ensure that rust won't eventually compromise the structural integrity down the line. Edit 2: That the steel beam was likely melted and manufactured in Spain is not surprising but still complies with the Buy America Acts as long as that company is a U.S. owned company doing business in Spain as part of DFAR regulations. I think it is very smart to hold onto that material cert in case the inspector asks for country of origin to ensure that it is not from China.

[@andI201d]

Residential may differ but in industrial they leave it. surface rust forms and protects the rest of the beam, strength isn't affected. so it self treats hahah

[@JohnShalamskas]

@@andI201d Aluminum forms an oxide layer that actually does slow down the deterioration process. Steel will turn to dust.

[@imhooks]

@@JohnShalamskas Interior conditioned spaces don't require any treatment for steel members. If this was outside then yea galvanizing it would be the approach to prevent rusting.

[@bradley3549]

@@JohnShalamskas That's not strictly true. Several alloys of (non-stainless) steel will form a protective red-oxide layer as well and essentially stop rusting absent of any aggressive outside environmental impact. In the case of standard structural steels, they aren't as good as the specialty corrosion resistant or 'weathering' structural steels - but several alloys are still more corrosion resistant than a standard mild steel and will definitely not 'turn to dust' outside of a marine environment. They will get a nice patina in the weather and will remain structurally sound for an incredibly long time. Inside an enclosed garage it will never be a problem.

[@MarHa47]

Also wouldn't it take like a century for that thick of a beam to rust through?

[@alzuu1]

I used to watch a lot of This Old House some time ago and this channel is way better!

[@StudPack]

Really appreciate that Alzuu!

[@astikennel]

Thank you Doug! Nothing so adventurous trying to steer something that outweighs you! Another fantastic video, thanks Paul and Jordan!

[@homelan8851]

Nothing bedder then Stud Pack at 2am :) I‘m really impressed of your measurements. Diving threw this channel is amazing. Thanks a lot for sharing your talent, experience and awesome builds.

[@davidreed9046]

I remember when Paul asked what to do about that interior wall. I would end it at that H-beam king stud. I like open floor plans and maximizing square footage. Great job gentlemen!

[@davidfore495]

Doug, you're Awesome! As well as those guys for supplying the beam. I really enjoy the videos from you guys!

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you sir!

[@btyng3678]

This is real life! I love the adapt and improvise attitude. This is where the real skill and experience comes out. Great work! W Doug is awesome.

[@sunrisekarma]

The energy is building! Rock N' Roll guys! Paul is like a kid in a candy store! lol I would be too because the rest will build quickly. Plus don't forget to build the wash-up/ shower, water filter and water heater under the stairs. You guys rock! W Doug!!!! Rad, Jordan and Paul!

[@Bob-qu5ux]

As an old trekie,"...beam me up [Paul]!" Awesome I really admire how you modified the larger bit for the tool that you had, 9/16 to 8/16 with only a grinder. Great example of making lemonade when life give you a "bit" too much!

[@TJsVette]

Thank you Doug! This is awesome! Great job you guys! It's coming along great now that you have jumped though the hoops to get started!!

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you sir!

[@stephiluttrell3416]

Thanks Doug for helping out. Love the videos.

[@RussWilsonII]

I am absolutely loving how often you are dropping these videos, Jordan!!! I was totally expecting you guys to take a break for Independence Day!! W DOUG! THANKS, DOUG!

[@bobsmith3790]

This is so much fun to watch. You guys are killing it. I save these videos for Sunday morning, and it blows my mind how good you all are at what you’re doing. Thanks for another great video!!!

[@xWiiLLz]

Man I love this series so much. So happy with the new video schedule, you guys are really producing quality content quickly!!

[@jessicahites871]

Finally all caught up!! I've watched every video from beginning to now. I've learned a lot and know I will definitely be referring back to these videos as I continue rebuilding my 1892 all-original brick home from the studs up💪 Thanks guys for such great content!! You're the best!! I'm so excited for you and grateful to watch your journey!!

[@StudPack]

That’s awesome thanks so much Jessica 👍👊

[@everettstevenson2111]

@@StudPack God bless you my brothers in Christ. a little more C4 ?

[@ilovenirvana123]

Awesome work! Please please please put some sheathing on to provide lateral support, especially with that beam in. I’ve seen whole structures fall over because framers skipped sheathing and went on to frame a second floor.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

This. I've suggested several times before that they square the walls on the deck, sheath them, and then tip them up. They stay square, and your concern is dealt with. (And no one has to get on a ladder or scaffolding to install sheathing.)

[@mikezimmermann89]

@@disqusrubbish5467 That was a requirement when my dad built the house I grew up in. In San Francisco, houses were/are built right up to the property line; so, you have to sheath, finish, and PAINT before you stand the wall up. Once up, there’s only an inch (or less) between adjacent buildings.

[@thisstuffido9141]

I'm so glad you specifically called it out at @10:15. I don't mind a little silliness if 1) I know it's silly and 2) it gets the job done. Cool project.

[@homesteadandhighways]

Now we’re talkin’ - just a few days between uploads is the sweet spot. Y’all are in your element. Love it! Great innovative thinking with that beam’s transport, 2x12, and the attachment strategy. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

@dm is a scammer

[@Esiddik]

😭😭😭😭!!! You had me clapping at the end of that !!!! SEEING the start of the second floor is like a break through this is officially Studpack house!! ❤

[@davidrobertson606]

Before you cover up your beam get it inspected along with the end supports. We built a 29,000 pound fireplace over our 20 foot wide garage and supported it on two 16" WF. We are in a dry area and the beams and 3"HHS had to be primed. Your bolt spacing for cover plate may not be to code.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Excellent suggestion. After the inspector fiasco involving the foundation, this would be a good time to get an approval for the beam.

[@boodybandit]

Thanks Doug! And of course thanks to the STUD PACK!!! Binge watching the past couple shows. Helps motivate me to finish renovations I started on whats suppose to be the misses and I forever home. Was going to have one built but no property for sale in the area she wanted to move to.

[@raymitchell9736]

Not one but TWO stud packs... You guys ROCK!!!!

[@NickPC5992]

Nice to see the namesake of the channel getting installed in a MASSIVE way! Great work!

[@fastfrog0077]

Diggin this build! Its amazing watching the planning amd measuring all come together the way it does! The experience shows!

[@ARMYROADDOG]

Another great video, Man you guys are awesome. Keep'em coming, love it!!!!! Phoenix, AZ Watching

[@catsmeow5566]

I'm so happy you posted again so quickly. It's great to see the progress! Doug was cool! Steel beam people were very cool as well. Love that they loaned you some hard hats and vests. I wanted to hit that H-beam with rustoleum! That skid steer thing was neat. I hope everything goes well from here on out. Random thought because I was just having to do a lot of caulking in a bathroom remodel: Have you considered getting a cordless electric caulk gun? My friend said he used one and it was great. I've been using a crappy manual one that is supposed to be no drip. Spoiler alert. Its not no drip. I got caulk in my hair and caulk was flying everywhere from that thing while the "no drip" setting was on. Hope the storms aren't hitting your area. You mentioned driving through Houston. It's been awhile since I've been but I remember it being a nightmare. Exits in the middle of the highway, maniac drivers who speed up when you put your indicator on, people changing lanes and nearly hitting you, tailgating, etc. Once got stuck behind someone who I assume was drunk or on something-- swerving over 5 lanes back and forth. Finally got around them and booked it as far away from them as possible. People in Houston are nice outside of vehicles, but crazy behind the wheel.

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@williamboyd776]

Paul, your thinking outside the box is extremely enjoyable to watch. Doug!!! Good lookin out with the skidsteer man, what an epic pic. Time to skin the sides n put a floor on the roof. Awesome!!! Bet you're stoked Jordan. Sweet video fellas, lookin forward to seein the next

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@amandah.5712]

Huge W Doug! That took some serious menouvering. Awesome to see that HBeam in place...Ya'll are rockin it! Loving the steady video flow. Hope you had an awesome Independence Day!

[@jesset8763]

I love watching these videos!! The knowledge you have and all the little details of attaching the wood, the bolts, where it lines up really shows your thorough vision on getting to the finished product. You do an excellent job of explaining the steps you have to take during the process and why you do it!!!

[@mae2759]

Just wanted to comment that I was very impressed by your measurements to drill through your top plate through the holes in the beam. I never could have done that and I probably would have drilled up from the bottom with a right angle adapter so I wouldn't screw it up.

[@TheRealBobHickman]

Awesome to see so many companies and professionals willing to go the extra mile for their customers, even when they are the small guys. Such a refreshing difference for those of us that are used to big box stores. I went into my local Builder's First Choice and was blown away by how knowledgable and helpful they were. They ended up saving me a decent amount of money by not selling me stuff I didn't need on top their already better prices. I will be going there every time for all my future projects.

[@flipperfgb]

I never miss an episode of Stud Pack, You guys are awesome.👌

[@PeterMonaco-x4e]

One of my favorite KZbin channels so excited to see the stud pack house come together.

[@ronrichmond4694]

WOW!!! This build gets more EPIC every video! Excellent work guys. that's what I call gettin' it done!! 👍❤️👍

[@jamesmchugo9422]

Looking good. Nice work on the placement. Doug, good job. 👍

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@billybike57]

Great job Studpack team! One of your best so far!!!🎉

[@foxmulder6674]

Thanks Doug for putting up the beam that was pretty cool. Nice to see the progress. Love the channel

[@udalimb384]

Yay!!!👏👏👏 Doug is another team member on this build.

[@ddarkjared]

The taper is the difference between an I beam and a W beam. W beams are not tapered. I beams are. H beams are also different from W beams. H beams are "square." Their depth is equivalent or nearly equivalent to their depth. I didn't mention originally, but you guys are awesome. You are making this entire process available for people to learn from and making me want to have a house built for my family! Also, I have no problem with you calling it whatever you want! I just figured I would mention the differences IN-CASE you didn't know. I figured you guys are experienced and know, but who knows... I don't see many other comments about what you called the beam, but I hope I am not the reason you dubbed W over in the next vid...

[@danielwolk3576]

Please make these longer! I love forward to these videos every week and love the content. Im being selfish but I wish they were at least an hour or 45 mins. I also wish I had all the knowledge you guys have.

[@mikecohen2712]

Totally agree!

[@tsaltyginger]

Another great VIDEO!! I just can't get over the enthusiasm you all have for this! Well done and can't wait for the next video. Jordan I don't know what you do to support your dad or show your appreciation to him but your dad is truly a master!

[@mikeringer7861]

Can we all just acknowledge Rad for a moment? Don't get me wrong, Paul and Jordan are awesome, but Rad is the guy I identify with. Shows up, does whatever is asked, supports the team, not looking for the spotlight. Everyone wants and needs a Rad on the team! Go Rad! 😂

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

Rad is the type of trooper that you want to have in your outfit when you go into combat. Stand-Up guy.

[@michaeleardley3455]

And he wears boots instead of flip flops.

[@allangiffen5648]

Can't wait for your weekly videos to come out. Always makes my day and I've got my wife watching now to. We are both enjoying. Thanks so much.

[@gdot9046]

I want an episode where Paul calls orders from a lawn chair and the two muscle dudes do all the work.

[@DrMJJr]

YEESSSS!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@psilverz4848]

Paul deserves it!!

[@MrWaldorfian]

Awesome progress! Tying the beam to a tree and driving the trailer out was impressive redneck engineering! Can't wait to see the upper level apartment floor go down.

[@myhousehaswheels]

I’ve been in the trades for about 3 years now. And your channel has by far helped me the most in terms of the what and the why behind construction. Thank you for helping a young man learn more about his field.

[@extrasocks]

Putting beams in the sky beats digging in the mud! You guys are crushing it!

[@lblbuilders]

After a long hard day, I can think of no better way than watch Paul pull off the seemingly impossible with the beam install. Unloading the beam should go in the clip hall of fame!

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

An inverted U-shaped steel cap bracket serving as a bearing plate with the bracket legs extending about 12 inches down the sides of the massive stud would have worked well. Install thru-bolts through the bracket legs to secure the bracket to the stud pack. Weld the bottom flange of the beam to the bearing plate. At the bottom of the stud pack, use a L6x4 (LLV) on each side of the stud pack with thru-bolts. Install epoxy anchor into the concrete slab through the horizontal leg of each clip angle. Should handle the reactions from most all destructive forces like a champ.

[@mm2pitsnipe72]

Go get 'em Chief!

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

@@mm2pitsnipe72 Thanks shipmate. Take care.

[@chrismahne692]

Really like the "make it work" approach. Being adaptable is a great life skill, and you guys demonstrate it all the time.

[@ddutton0]

A big W for Doug and you guys! Progress is flying

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@danjss1]

Loving the progress, we enjoy it because you guys love what you do. W for Doug.

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@SMOGGUYBRUCE]

Awesome work, love keeping up with the garage (and soon house) build. I am an auto tech and seeing that chrome universal used with an impact made me cringe a little but I have had to make do with what you have to get it done, which I see is what you guys have to do sometimes. Keep up the great content.

[@ItsDItsmeddEveryman]

I admire you for being able to do the math in your head. It’s a lost art, or a dying art. The 1 5/8” overhang on each side is beyond the understanding of today’s youth. You make your work look like fun.

[@scotthultin7769]

31👍's up SP thank you for sharing

[@Can_non69]

I'm not a builder but I've been around a lot of it. I feel that heartbreaks and major stress is behind you. Now you can do what u guys do best.

[@iamkerok]

Way to go, Doug!

[@caseychristenson1846]

I’m amazed every time they drill from the top side into the exact place they needed to be. Shows the knowledge and prep that goes into everything they do

[@pitsnipe5559]

Man, you guys made that look easy. Well, when you know what you’re doing I guess it is easy. 👍🏻

[@rosalvaperez3595]

Omg 😊guys y’all are genius 😮🤪😂 crazy crazy but so impressed👍🏻🤗 blessings everyone!! From Arlington, Tx Like watching your videos I can’t wait to see this project done

[@margaretbear]

Thank you Doug!! 💪💥 Jordan I've been watching you guys since 2019 and I don't remember ever seeing you without your hat! 🤜🤛 Awesome awesome job guys! You are sooooo close to half a million!

[@dougbrown-uu8px]

Thank you!

[@pjtruslow]

really enjoying the series, I feel like your production quality has gotten quite good. I can't wait until we start getting some interior details as this takes form.