Building My Own Home Office 6

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[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

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[@A2D_LLC]

Where’s the link for the free LexeL

[@rickmastenbroek5447]

Am I the only one missing Arlo? 😢

[@VinceCannavaII]

Be happy for the man. He's earned it.

[@islaspence2963]

I miss him too, but the man's worked his whole life and deserves to relax and enjoy his retirement. We'll still see him occasionally with his knowledge being needed and I'm sure because he'll probably get bored as all hell 😂

[@cpwiththegt4779]

i feel ya but it’s only been one video ! lol

[@mrsc120]

Yup. Missing Argo already 😊

[@Rcoxbrick]

In the spirit of a jobsite, who is this Arlo you speak of?

[@randybergh3021]

Pro tip: when measuring something out of reach on the ceiling, hold both ends of the tape in your hands and compress the middle of the tape against what you want measured at an even foot mark and you can get your measurement-works for smaller lengths anyway

[@stephenbatman33]

Good tip, and in this case he could've just butted to the wall and subtracted the inch and a half

[@95thousandroses]

pretty sure jamie was just goofing around

[@randybergh3021]

@@95thousandroses👍he definitely was, I’ve just done the same thing so many times that I thought I’d share

[@dawnc1419]

Wow Jamie love love love the new fingers❤❤❤

[@hansangb]

Wow. I totally missed it and went back. No wonder my wife yells at me for not noticing the new hair style, dress eyc. 😂

[@mikeinmaryland]

Arlo’s reply today from the Go Fund Me page is fantastic. It’s such a fantastic thing to be a part of. Godspeed Arlo, Godspeed…

[@AirmanJH]

OMG. The insulation knife!!! ❤😍👌

[@billywiltbank5161]

Is there a link for this insulation knife?

[@AirmanJH]

@@billywiltbank5161 No. he made it

[@chrishaug]

A tip when sprayfoaming Windows is to use masking tape on the Windows. Its hard to remove and can mess up the paint Job on the Windows

[@jailbreak852]

really bonds, which is a good thing, I guess.

[@Kristina_Australia]

Hoped you were going to show the further progress as I noticed in an episode a few back you did your sponsor add outside the door and the walls were up and thought you had decided not to show the finish. Glad I was wrong. Thanks for sharing

[@jt5747]

I think that orange foam is exactly the same as the regular foam, except it is orange. Neither one stops fire. They only seal air so that can slow the fire down.

[@stevect]

Great stuff in no way carries a fire rating, (false statement, false advertising) absolutely the wrong stuff to use if fire rated penetrations are your goal. I make people take it out all the time and put the right stuff which for example Hilti fire rated caulk is. There are other brands as well. When I see orange spray foam it makes me angry, you got duped.

[@realsirex]

Love the communication between the bros. Team.

[@jeffreyneedham2353]

The vent flexible piping I wouldn't have used that it disintegrates over time. I would have have ductwork in

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Erik, Stick those cans in a bucket of warm for15 minutes and they will flow better.

[@tmoss7122]

Why not use one of the ‘pro’ spray foam applicators (the one with the long cans that screw on)?

[@douglasglueck5126]

Yeah, a definite game Changer. Saves money in the long run for sure.

[@Ogilla]

I renovated my entire house and used many cans of ''Great Stuff'' from Home Depot, and what happened to Erik's can happened to me maybe once or twice out of 50 cans.

[@user-lk4ml4qc5m]

Always watching you're vlog from philippines...

[@thtadthtshldntbe]

nice work. That little almost accident when the wheelbarrow hit that ledge and became unsteady is why me and my friends and relatives always either buy the wheelbarrows with 2 wheels or replace the single wheel with a 2 wheel kit.

[@95thousandroses]

single wheel 'borrows are more maneuverable than 2 wheel versions.

[@timmcvay3042]

"If McGyver had Lexel", now there's a tee shirt for you...

[@PaulMikna]

That should be the company's marketing slogan!

[@jxchamb]

Yes!! Been waiting for y'all to get back to this project.

[@Corey-dy2cq]

So I used some Lexel today for the first time. I used it to seal off an all metal exhaust vent that I screwed to siding on the house. It smells like contact cement. I didn't let it dry on my fingers too long but spray some brake cleaner on your fingers and take a rag it wipes right off. I like the stuff, you got me hooked.

[@ryanrents126]

Reminds me of model car glue

[@cashishift]

I recently used it for the first time also - impressed! Recently bought some Big Stretch also, never tried either of them because I don't shop at Lowe's often!

[@richardmilner4392]

I used to work at a building supply store. One day the bosses had us to organize the insulation that was stored in a very hot warehouse. When we got through and before leaving for the day the boss told us to go home and take a cold shower and the itching would stop. So I did that and instantly to itching stopped. Try it as it will work.

[@Lugnut64052]

When cutting with a knife, faced insulation cuts way easier paper side down. Cut through the paper last.

[@kennethbarber438]

and compress the fiberglas with a board

[@jeffcramer6722]

Definitely true....counter intuitive but works

[@jkessler99]

Love the progress!

[@marymigliore3396]

You are going to have a very nice office ! I LOVE YOU ALL @ P.B.B. !!!

[@ericatoussaint7928]

Thank you, Perkins. I was waiting for this video for a long time.

[@albertorozco5981]

So much great advice. I love watching these guys. Learn something on every video. Thanks guys.

[@williamdorsey3203]

I have had the same problem with those foam cans that are designed to reuse the unused material.

[@leann4925]

Enjoyed watching and thanks!

[@rhondakennedy819]

Funny guys. Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@forgotmylogininfo]

12:55 You covered up an old exterior light. I noticed one of the other ones had been removed.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Good eye… the wiring into those is all disconnected so I just left it up there :-)

[@fresnocascabel7571]

At the 18:30 mark, that's called "tub boxing" since the boot of the tub will sit below the concrete it creates the space needed to connect your tee fitting to the boot and then overflow drain.

[@TheJimbob1603]

Excellent video series! Gosh darn ..... you guys need a 'Mud Mixer'. So much better than a rotary concrete mixer! Go ahead and buy one. If you don't agree it's 'the cat's ass', I'll buy it from you, +10%!!

[@genecreamers4480]

Self leveling underlayment should t be installed on green concrete unless a moisture vapor barrier was installed over the green. Also, using an SLU that can handle 100% RH would be recommended here.

[@yeabuddy690]

Signed up for the level sample kit...cant wait! Keep up the great videos, my brother and i watch every one and aspire to be like you guys!!

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Did wonder when you would get back to the office. Its looking sharp.

[@shephusted2714]

home office looking good - the real test will be long term use- hopefully you can expand even further and get shop component built too - a few bigger demo jobs and you could end up with a lot of materials to cut down on costs for further expansion - what you have going will still be nice

[@user-us2wx1ji9n]

I love these guys alot

[@ronsimpson143]

I tried that brand of foam and had the same problem. I couldn't get the nozzle to work at all. But it made a great target for my air rifle. It 'sploded reaaaal nice.

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Thanks for getting back to the office build. I was wondering what was happening with it.

[@matth9040]

I've been having the same issues with multiple cans of great stuff lately, the nozzle doesn't screw down far enough for the clips to latch onto the can.

[@stevenfoust3782]

I always wondered if Arlo and Jamie cracked jokes about these guys all day. They do great work.. the hard way 😂

[@halfcrazedrob]

When insulating with craft paper faced insulation, remark your rafters and studs with a chalk line afterwards because the paper hides the rafters and studs. You will save yourself when it comes to drywall time.

[@baggetja1234]

4:56 If you are building a 12” dropped ceiling let’s say. Rip your ply first and nail it up. Then put up your ceiling. It is the fastest way I have found. No need to fuss around with the level on the wall and less cuts.

[@N.T.F.N.Entertainment]

The baby powder is a good tip. I seen it being used out here where I'm at in Oregon.

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

👍🏻 keep rocking guys

[@louie-ami]

Thank you for today's video. Best wishes to Arlo for a long, happy and healthy retirement. Thank you to the Perkins brothers for setting up the GoFundMe account.

[@forwardhomeenhancements2622]

In Pittsburgh we typically split the insulation in the middle. Letting a part of the insulation go behind and in front of the wire.

[@Freddie2598]

Try using BOSS spray foam from a local HVAC supply house it works great

[@larserikengholm]

hey boys. in norway we have insulation also after that we have plastic as a vapor barrier this is a building requirement here in norway. but according to new rules, 6 inches must be insulated, then you must put on a vapor barrier, then you must block 2 inches, then insulate 2 inches, if you have plaster or boards. and here it is normal for the carpenter to do all the insulation and plaster but the painter comes and fills cracks and paints

[@thebulb2]

Are y’all leaving the overhead light above the insulation?

[@jamespppyacek342]

Editing while on vay cay. Great video. I got a garage to "redecorate". This is inspiring. "Just Do It-!"

[@fintan3563]

I was wondering if you were going to get back to your new office! Great job 👍👍👍

[@debraimmer260]

I wondered if that project got finished

[@charliefraser793]

Nice hosue

[@jeanetteprice4916]

I have found it’s easier to cut insulation with the paper on the bottom

[@instinctblues8260]

A lot of daylight coming through between the stone wall and the addition. I saw some horizontally between the bricks. I know you guys added lexel there but I'd check it again.

[@thehuggiebearr]

I love your videos. I was trying to find for the video where you guys bought a property and did some clearing. You guys were going to make some house on them. I tried to find the video for last 20 mins couldn’t. Is that still on?

[@joegosselin2888]

Them cans of foam have been doing the same thing to me as well.

[@solbergsindre]

I absolutely love your builder belt. Over here (Norway) builder belts are not really a thing, we usually use pants with pouches, but your belts look super efficient in comparison and way more comfortable I'd love to buy one, but with $240 in just shipping and taxes it's sadly out of my price range

[@rangerpig8324]

You gotta use the big boy maths for that. Return on investment, a good belt that last for years is worth more than a yearly replacement belt.

[@christophermascelli1692]

Jamie, "The Last Samurai" LOL!

[@DH-zu5ol]

Itching just watching you folks! And I miss Arlo as well

[@shanelady1049]

Insulation tip: when washing at the end of the day start with a cool shower to rinse the heavy off

[@jasonmitchell4807]

When doing insulation you shouldn't cover the face of the stud with the insulation tabs. Staple the tabs to the sides of the studs leaving the face of the stud exposed that way the drywallers will have something to glue too. Plus it's easier for them to get their measurements.

[@mreinecker]

Those cans suck Eric, sometimes I have to dig a tool into the collar to stop it from spinning so I can get the top to twist on and lock. Once that’s done, those straws are great for doing nice neat jobs. I wish they were a narrower diameter though

[@KT-kd1tg]

Restock on Perkins bro hoodies anytime soon ? It’s just the Perkins bro T-shirts that are in stock.

[@franciscovega7325]

@ 3:51 . Lil Brother to the rescue . Gotta love Lil Brothers .

[@LaidbackFred]

Ok my friends. I saw this and thought of you guys

[@carguy1312]

Oh man. I’m just a diy home owner but did 3 windows recently. The foam gun was a good investment. Those cans stink!!

[@HogeN1337]

old breadknife works for the inusulation if not own the dedicated knife

[@revfred2008]

I think you guys wld be more organized and not scattered. A shop gives you organization time management, and a central place to work from. It just makes sense.

[@dennisoestermann1880]

Have you ever considered using insulation on the interior walls? It costs more, but you lower the noice in the house by a lot. Your teenage princess can sing in their room and you wont notice them that much on the other end of the house.

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

I was wondering if you were gonna upload a vid

[@user-qk2fw7jz9c]

Hahaaaahhhaaaa… the measuring Tape bit…. Soooo funny…..

[@jesstill7833]

Hi Guys when are you starting the new build looking forward to it ,Sorry we won’t have Arlo working with you ,I always been a fan of his the man is a walking book of experience on building I wish him all the best ,,,hope he drops in and says good day cheers ❤️🙏🥲👍🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@nowinczak]

You guys need me on your crew for damn sure👍🏻

[@KarlMcCleve]

You guys r pros...

[@nox_trond4648]

I know it's probably too late, but when you insulate the roof it might be a good idea to staple a string in a Z pattern so it dosent sag as mutch on you guys.

[@cindystevens7833]

Just wondering why you covered that beautiful stone wall?? That would have looked so cool in your home office!

[@TheForestFarmstead]

What insulation saw did you use? I've never seen insulation cut so clean before. I need whatever that tool is...

[@rockscrambler6700]

Yeah, cutting precise lines with a multi-tool is harder than it looks.

[@ryanyeager8433]

Almost at 1 million subs!!

[@pjdambra]

Eric, I want to congratulate you for setting up that Go Fund Me for Arlos retirement. That was a classy thing to do. 👍

[@fatcat-hc4pj]

Hey guys

[@pjuice2117]

Note to self watch whole video before asking stupid questions in the comment section 😅What did you use as the blade for that customized insulation cutter? It kinda looked like a long scraper blade but I couldn’t make it out in the video. Seriously I would really appreciate a reply. I really really want to make one of those. I always use a 2x4 or my 2’ level to compress and then slice with my utility knife. However that MacGiver contraption Jamie made is a must build for me and I need one. I always break out in itchy hives when handling fiberglass.

[@PanzerXV]

How are you going to vent the drain for that bathroom? Maybe I missed it in one of the older videos.

[@joeszakos7326]

Where can you get one of the saw/blades to cut insulation?

[@jamilkinslow6576]

No I miss him too!!!

[@MaudeneFelty-Gunderson-wm6zf]

No I miss Arlo too😘

[@Mike-Home-Cook]

You’re gonna hate yourself for putting those screws on the concrete side of the forms lol

[@jackknife89actual]

Years ago i operated a very large saw in a truss plant and sometimes i had to work with FRT wood. Whatever they treat wood with to make it fire resistant, you don't want that on you or in your lungs. They make a product, which i will not be able to name, which is basically a cream that you put on your skin and it forms a barrier. So the dust would stick to that but not contact our skin, and then we just washed it all off in the shower. That might help with insulation.

[@Corey-dy2cq]

Cheap serrated steak knives to cut that insulation works like a charm.

[@N-V-B]

Do you spray foam behind your electrical boxes?

[@yossid422]

Ya

[@rockfosg]

The instant cut after -I don't know that joke-😂😂

[@jonathansaccoccio9119]

does anyone know why the plumber looped the shower drain all the way back? I assume it's to drain through the closet flange, but doesn't the vanity drain accomplish that?

[@ericl6460]

"It's the burr on the blade" 😂 You'll never live that one down

[@migueltor6434]

I hate working with batting insulation. Your son is growing up.

[@pking9966]

Whoop!!

[@mikeking7470]

I'm not a professional carpenter, just a DIY guy here for the jokes, and I own three electric staple guns, including a battery powered Makita. Makes my hands hurt just watching you staple those batts into the wall spaces.

[@OuryLN]

Just time you can spend with your boy! 🤪

[@OuryLN]

I love how you son flaunts his long curly mop!🤪

[@ShadowBeats1]

Jamie sounded so proud of Erick for laying down that bead of insulation 😂

[@junpaulos1339]

Hi guys, good day,,, Wish I'm part of your team 🙏🙏