Learn how to frame a window ~ Building tutorials made easy

[@bigbopete2667]

i learned how to build houses at Los Angeles Trade Tech. This is how we were taught. Also Larry Haun the Zen Master of residential construction came and gave us some secrets to the trade. These guys in this video are spot on. It should be mandatory in order to graduate with a high school diploma to acquire basic knowledge on building houses and auto repair....MANDATORY!!!

[@Adizzle235]

So everyone should know how to be a carpenter before leaving high school? Wtf?

[@francob4148]

@@Adizzle235😂😂

[@CleverGirlAAH]

@@Adizzle235 Dude, all the math you learn in school means nothing until you try and put up a wall I promise. hahaha

[@Adizzle235]

@@CleverGirlAAH what are you talking about? I’ve built many houses fyi

[@vden02]

​@@Adizzle235 No way you'd be full fledged but at least you wouldn't have the dearcin the headlight look when you needed to replace a window, hang a new door in your house. Geeze young guys are lost at basic skills nowadays.

[@MrKen11589]

Thank you for explaining the process in detail. You explained your game plan, then showing us the boards you're talking about using the arrows to point to the boards you're calling them. It helps me to keep up with the process. I have learned a lot.

[@skp2158]

This HAS TO BE the BEST tutorial I've watched in the construction business. Definition of terms, visual demonstrations as well as discussion of why's and wherefor's is clear enough for anyone to understand. I'm an old lady rebuilding her own kitchen, with some carpentry experience but always refreshing my memory on structural requirements so I'm subscribing and will probably binge watch the rest of your videos just for fun :) Thanks guys!

[@screamingchickenzentemple5431]

Again,,,,I was fortunate to work and learn as an apprentice in Landscaping, but have had to learn on my own on building, so we greatly appreciate all of the videos

[@zerohero6602]

As a DIYer your channel is a great inspiration for learning about the construction trade. We all appreciate you guys taking the time to spread your knowledge.

[@TaweewatJankhampa]

Yes I agreed

[@victoriaharris9507]

I'm teaching an NCCER Carpentry 1 class using your videos to break down framing for high school students. Thanks for making it entertaining and breaking it down for my kids.

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

Man, you are keeping me from getting any work done because I can't quit watching your videos. When I do break off and get back at it my work will be much better thanks to this channel!

[@lincolnpascual]

I love watching pros work, no matter what industry they're in. The efficiency, the confidence in what they're doing... It's impressive. My trade is metalwork these days, specifically gunsmithing, now that I'm retired from being a shooter... The way he glides around the job is exactly how I am in my shop, and how I was on the job before retirement. Keep up the good work. I came here because it's been a long time since I built a house, and my brother just enlisted me in remodeling his house. We both know how to do it, but he's the carpenter by trade... I'm the soldier. So I'm a bit rusty. I'll be framing windows on Thursday, so I better brush up on the lingo. I was trying forever trying to remember the names of the king studs until I remembered KZbin.

[@JonnyBetz]

i am 22 years old and love learning this stuff God Bless you your helping the next generation.

[@tinythompsonfarm]

Currently building and learning from KZbin. This was extremely helpful.

[@utubewatcher360]

SPOT ON PERKINS!!!!! I hope the Crazy Framer watches your videos and learns what it means to take pride in your work and do it right!!! Its not always about speed!! its about quality framing and accurate walls to set the precedence for the remaining of the build. Your mentors taught you well my friend.

[@joshkitchen9926]

I’m a builder and I don’t watch many of these videos but I love these guys! I think I’ve watched just about all of their content. Nice to see younger pros making strait forward videos for the greenies also the way they run there projects nicely they also keep it light and have fun doing it ! If your doing this for a living the way these guys do you got it made! Well done boys, I’m a fan! And it’s good for the next generation to see instead of the “alternative “ lol

[@wjthehomebuilder]

7:12 Filling w/ spray foam. That's an interesting approach to an insulated header. We've just been using a 4X header flush with the exterior wall and using a piece of Rigid Foam insulation on the inside.

[@Ramdodge582]

yup, we do it the same way out here in WA. sheet foam is cheaper then spray... but your already putting can's into the house around boxes and penetrations so... tomato tomato.

[@wjthehomebuilder]

@@Ramdodge582 I've noticed the electricians seem to like to run wires in the header cavity before the foam goes up too.

[@Ramdodge582]

@@wjthehomebuilder really!? above i door i could see that but a window .. that doesn't make much sense... but they can do some stupid shit.

[@Dalonghair]

Spray foam gives a better R-value for insulation.

[@Ramdodge582]

@@Dalonghair then rigid? It's the same, 7.7 per inch

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Now that I'm RETIRED, I honestly can say I Do Not Miss Those Cold Frosty Mornings on a frozen jobsite framing up houses. So I will lift my hot cup of coffee to salute you'ns. Always enjoy your videos Well Done. And I've got add that I've seen things done a little differently that would have save me time.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Cheers.. I’m trudging through half frozen mud puddles currently!

[@whistlinframer6812]

Great idea putting in a screw to pry on for getting the header flush, when I don’t have screws I sometimes pull the safety lever back, fire a nail and then pry on the head

[@rubenvarela4077]

Or a nail helps

[@skp2158]

Yes brilliant!

[@jmaison]

Great video. No fluff. Just good information. I’m framing windows today and this was very helpful. Thankyou.

[@joshuasmith1215]

Dude...awesome video. I love how thorough your explanation is and the fact that you actually demonstrate it. This is exactly the type of video I'm always looking for on KZbin. Hope to learn more from your channel.

[@meowmixmeowmix]

Great video! I always thought houses were put together the same way as Legos. I expected more super glue. Really opened my eyes.

[@jeremythompson0306]

You’re by far the best ..!!! People always leave out a good bit

[@joeromang703]

I always appreciate when "real" pros share tips and building techniques instead of amateurs acting like they know what they're talking about. I learn just as much about how NOT to do something from those guys, so it's not a total loss. Thanks for the expert content and easy to understand presentation.👍

[@timmaxey7841]

On window openings, take the number of studs interrupted and divide by 2. If you end up with a half you round up. That will give you the number of king studs required.

[@kruschrhoades]

I'm a framer and this is great effing work.

[@michaeleastwood6755]

Thanks I'm learning learning daily. 🙏

[@gporr7004]

Finally a video showing how to measure and mark where the king and jack studs go. Thx

[@jmthompson437]

I watched this a year ago...and re-watched tonight. Amazing how better I understood it this go round...Likely relative to how much I've learned watching these guys over a year. Thank-You!

[@dazyweymer1314]

This is a great instruction video. Very clear directions. Well enunciated. Much appreciated.

[@JohnS-gf4sz]

Thank you my friend for the knowledge!!! About to embark on enclosing my patio, which only requires a single 20ft wall. I want to put a door and some windows too. Thank you!

[@robertforsyth4410]

Great production, clean. One thing to note: The jack studs holding any header should always in my mind be full bearing to the beam member its supporting. the window liner should butt into the jacks. Framing the liners full length of the beam (headers) you are creating a swell point and crush point as the wood grain is flat the way you have framed it on the bearing point above the post. When using 2x materials for headers, pack 1/2 plywood between 2 of the 3 pieces to gain the 5.5 inches for your exterior walls. Another note. 2x8 Headers should always have 4 nails connecting the king studs on the sides to prevent roll of the header off of the posts once loaded with the roof.

[@Peter-zr8bb]

right on , so correct as shrinkage that way causes drywall cracks

[@bwiseok]

This was amazing video. I swear I’ve watched it four times. I’m sure I’ll watch it a couple more times as I’m about to put windows in a build today. However the wall is already built and up so I’m going to have to cut through a 2 x 4 two. But your directions were excellent and easy to follow. You were very detailed and for a girl who has never built a house before I feel confident that I can walk out there right now and do it. Thank you very much

[@lucasbarrientes]

Thanks for sharing. I'm about to frame up a tiny house and needed a solid refresher course on window openings. Looking forward to watching more of your content!

[@pinchpeak5203]

You've probably already heard of this, but I prefer nailing the king stud, jack stud, and outer criple, all together before putting them down onto the plate. This just makes nailing them together and flushing them a lot easier since you're not fighting gravity

[@Moist_yet_Crispy]

Great video, I didn't get the 2640 "rough opening" part though. I'd love to see a video where you talk about how that works with other more esoteric building MOs. Perhaps I'm just dense. Love your channel

[@johns.1940]

2'6" x 40" is what you missed. He restated the dimension. You just don't speak the language... catanese

[@Newdeliverymenu]

The 40 is 4’0” thus 48 inches. Not 40 inches.

[@M21-w1y]

@@johns.1940😂😂😂😂apparently you don’t either😂2640 = 2’6” (30”) x 4’0” (48”). Nice try at trying to sound intelligent tho😂😂😂😂

[@johns.1940]

@@M21-w1yyou got me ahahahhaha

[@michaelhowell8990]

Really appreciate the sense of humor and the top notch info on how-to. Best videos of this sort I’ve found on KZbin. I’m building a block foundation at the end of December and will be using your ninja like ways ! Oh yeah - who cares about those whiny babies in the comments ! Don’t give them any acknowledgement !

[@giovannilugas3639]

You guys are amazing. Watching your video's and learning from you is fantastic!

[@StrainingDingelberry]

I’m beginning building my own home. Doing everything myself. And your videos are very helpful. Unfortunately I get no cell service where I’m building so I have to watch ur videos and write everything down before I go to the site.

[@samuelbowles3054]

Something you can try on your cripple studs for the sill, is cut them on a 5° angle sloping away from the house for water runoff. If your window leaks. Added to what these guys showed your golden.

[@screamingchickenzentemple5431]

We always enjoy the videos,,,usually very informative,,,,and often times you will mention a very simple thing that ties everything in for us. We trust brother is doing ok with his fingers

[@stevenpiperno4779]

Excellent video! Thank you for posting. I didn't have to fast forward once.

[@GH-sn1hc]

Was a framer for a lot of years, things have changed. We only used nail guns to nail the subfloor. But we could really swing a hammer, never saw a screwgun on the job unless we wee installing doors

[@chardful]

It would be dope if you guys did a video on "advanced framing" and the benefits of thermal bridging! Love your vids

[@richardribando9014]

Excellent job explaining “ how to “ video, well done!!!

[@patchrismansr1418]

Thank You Sir as usual you make it seem so easy. I appreciate all you do for people. Everyone should be great full for the time you take to teach us your skills. Just ignore the people who make worthless comments, that is just the human mind being insecure. They have to think they know everything. Thank You again be safe. Pat W Chrisman Sr

[@nathanbentley791]

By far best channel on KZbin

[@DustySquitoNM]

Super useful, simple, straightforward videos like this are the reason I come to KZbin for how-tos. Thank you very much!

[@JohnLee-ed8yi]

The consummate pro! Thank you for detailed instructions.

[@barrydeacon3551]

Excellent instruction video… Nailed it👍 B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@NOJUSTNOALWAYSNO]

Great instructional video. It takes great attention to make these easy to understand and you... nailed it. Pun intended. TY

[@adamlondon7256]

Have you ever considered pitching the sills outward 5° for possible water intrusion?

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Good idea! havnt actually done that in the wall framing before, but now I want to try it. Thanks

[@mikeadams2252]

It’s a thought, but if you prep correctly, tyvek, grace or Zip tape and use a quality modern window and side it properly. I don’t think the 5 degree is going to help.

[@jessehughes3877]

If you frame the opening a half inch (or so) taller and then lay a piece of beveled siding on it for the slope, that works also. Just seal the sill with some zip liquid flash after. Thanks for the video guys!

[@stevenfoust3782]

While pitching the rough sill could work it would reduce framing speed extra angle cutting would involve as to adding 1/2” to rough. Debatable I’m sure.

[@ironlion805]

Steven Foust too much work for not enough payout

[@walterdiaz2003]

Nice. I bought a house recently and I have embarked myself in DIY. I think my first of a kind project would be a shed.

[@texascraftsman7215]

Great job explaining the process! easy to understand it would be nice if everyone would teach on the job like that instead of yelling JUST DO IT LIKE I DO lol 😂

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Hey that the wag I learned it too

[@kenbrake2828]

100%

[@Dave5843-d9m]

In UK we use metric but in the old days of imperial we would stick to inches for things like framing. 2ft 6ins x 4ft would be 30 x 48. It's unambiguous. whereas mixing ft and ins often can be taken two ways.

[@bradeley6409]

That's how windows and doors are measured. You use feet and inches, not just inches.

[@duketran62]

Brad Eley It took me a long while to figure 2640 out is 30 x 48. Why wouldn’t we simply use inch, since it is used in almost entirely of framing?

[@duketran62]

I had realized that instead of making 2 measurements to have the lenght of cripple, it is easier, faster if we do math. Since standard jack is 81, take 81-48-1.5= 31.5 (Jack - wo-sill)

[@Malomex13]

Awesome video... Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge... I've learned so much by watching your channel... You're the best.....

[@tnsoftailrider]

Nice how to video. have learned to add another piece of 2 x ? on the outside of the King stud to allow more backing for a curtain rod, or allow for two jack studs for that extra 1-1/2". It keeps owners from destroying the sheetrock trying to mount the rod support.

[@paulthomas2236]

It’s one thing knowing what your doing but it’s different ballgame trying to teach others good job guys

[@MsElijah16]

Paul Thomas Communicating a task in a way that the listener can understand can be tricky. These videos are awesome, love the arrows to point to where everything is

[@lilamaddox4688]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this it is much appreciated

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[@tobiasovesen4899]

Really great video, thankI have a question. At 6:46 is there a particular reason why the middle two cripples are not equally spaced between the "outer" cripples? Not sure if the terminology is correct but I hope I make sense.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Good question.. the middle cripples stay on layout with the rest of the studs

[@tobiasovesen4899]

@@PerkinsBuilderBrothers Ooh, thank you, that makes so much sense.

[@iendoftime8781]

You are the man, you explain yourself extremely well, thank you !!!

[@reedjasonf]

The "2640" labeling had my head spinning... what if the RO was 2 feet and 11 inches? Would you have written "21140"?

[@ws9691]

@1:07 So do you use the window "RO" or the "RO" + 1 inch as the pop up text showed in the video?

[@ericbaker6542]

I always get a a few sheets of 2” solid blue insulation board with my frame packs to use inside my headers for insulation

[@ZPX945]

Thanks for sharing your skills!

[@dianefreeman579]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation on how to build this. My situation is different but now that I see what you've done I can replicate it for the most part.

[@brightlightabove]

Curious what your thoughts are about sloping the sill outward in case of an eventual leak. A lot of guys I come across say to slop the sill by 6 degrees, but that would complicate the flashing I'll be using in the end since I was planning on using the vinyl corners instead of flextape. I vastly prefer the idea of keeping everything straight and flush, but the outward slant definitely makes sense to me aswell.

[@andrewcarr2431]

here we bai; on a piece of wood clapboard siding on the sill to create a slope. Flashed with tape to seal

[@MimmyJorgan17]

Awesome video and gave you all the information with no frill. Love it and awesome job

[@LEDRavecom]

Great instructional! Thank you! Please explain how 48x30 becomes “26 40”. Thanks.

[@noahdiminick7544]

it’s not thirty by forty eight, it’s two six by four zero (ie 2’6” and 4’0”)

[@johnwarner9082]

Stumped me too! Thankfully (from the REPLIES) I learned that, in window and door jargon, width is always first (feet then inches) and height is second (feet then inches) e.g. 2 feet 6 inches (wide) X 4 feet 0 inches (high) equals 2640

[@Speeglelookingglass]

I really enjoyed your video. It was very educational and interesting.

[@T.E.P.]

Such great videos you guys! Always an incredible job and superb explanations.

[@benttwisted210]

38-year Carpenter here; as long as your top plate and bottom plate match in length with the layout transferred from one to the other, checking for square becomes unnecessary, because, as you already know, when you stand that wall up and plumb one end, that entire wall, every stud, every window opening and every door opening will turn out square! Love the videos man, it's good to see true professionals at work and taking pride in their work! There's just not very much of that going on these days, what, 30% to 40% at best?

[@LetsBuildAHouse]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful and detailed.

[@cdawg9149]

Depending on the type of window trim , Ill use two sill plates for a nailer for the trim.

[@johns.1940]

Good idea.

[@karlmckinney8469]

I have learned so Much from These videos

[@MrMeasureTwice]

Hey guys - I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your taking the time to teach us as you're busy actually building something. I have learned a lot so far and I expect that there is much more to learn in the future. I'm also going back and watching your older videos to pick up more lessons too. Anyway, just wanted to tell you - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@screamingchickenzentemple5431]

Yes,,,,I love making videos during our work, but I do not have the luxury of a crew working, so I cannot or do not have the time to do all of the instructions and presentations that Perkins do, really appreciate it

[@kurthodge12]

Looks like you nailed it

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Nice work man. Thanks for posting.

[@jacobhenk2078]

Great video and great explanation!!!

[@CHEECHMUN]

Most excellent tutorial!!!!!

[@luisbernardez4853]

Excellent work young fellow !!

[@watti-yi7sw]

Hey guys as usual short clear and to the point. Lots of ways to do layout. Comment I noticed you pulled your jack stud layout to your top plate. I eliminate this to save the 'oops' nailed the king stud on the wrong side of the line😊 Also saw you pull your cripple layout to top plate...? Especially like adding information as to opening size. I give the crew r.o. header size jack size cripple and sill length. I get these measurements ahead of time by taking a stud laying out jack height. You can pull several window ro's from here lay out the sills and figure jack heights. On the sill layout I write each window number from the reference # on the print. Now my cutter has a very accurate cut list and can put all the window components together as a package. Header sill and Jack's are stocked above the top plates. Keep the vids coming... you guys have it 'nailed'

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks brother... I like the “package” method too when you have a lot of the same RO’s. Good stuff

[@lilolmecj]

Thank you so much for producing this! You answered every question I have. I need to replace the windows in my garage. The one question you just answered is height, which I figured there was a standard, but did not know. Thanks again.

[@gabrielcasillas7882]

Thanks so much for all the great content! I'm always learning so much!! helps me a ton and I put it in practice at work!

[@johnyearsley7970]

Just love your videos. Going to build myself a wooden garage so thank you for all this information. Scottish John

[@AD-hr4is]

Good video . Question what type of pencils you used especially the black one?

[@robertochavez8196]

Hello there! Thanks for sharing. I would like to know if I need to double trim a window header exceeding 5 feet.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good vid. Thank you.

[@rafemaxwell4143]

Nice, I was wondering if you insulated your headers, didn't look like it from pictures. Any reason you use spray foam with the void instead of rigid on the inside of the double?

[@cmm170526]

Great video! 👍. Thank you very much for your help

[@GS.9093_Mart]

More vids like this please!! Thank you for dropping some knowledge Happy holidays

[@timdouglass4934]

Good well made straight to the point video's. As a 71 year young still learning carpenter, in my opinion their is to much lumber in walls. You mentioned a second king stud, I think this space would be better served with insulation. I believe the cripples next to the jacks could be removed and replaces with L-70 leaving more room for insulation. Headers are to big for most openings. Its easier framing with a bigger sized headers but less energy efficient. Just my opinion.

[@jonienglish3231]

Good Video Good Humor You Tube the BEST !!!!!!!!! Happy 2021

[@dwaynenero535]

When you yelled out " 31 1/2" times 4 Cripples" I'm sorry I laughed so hard and said " Come on man, They are called 'Disabled' now !!! LMAO. I know maybe it's not funny but it still was. Other than that thanks for the great info all the time.

[@dh66]

bahaha oh yea, don't tell the "woke" people that framers are politically incorrect. They might demand that every framer go and erase the "C" on the framing and change it to "D"

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

I imagined he was calling his crew 'cripples' lol

[@jennifurzoe1302]

Their called "handicapable".

[@paullarnce2167]

I always learn something when I watch you guys. TX

[@abenzuoo]

first time this kind of topic is really easy tutorial xD thanks for video and greetings from FIN

[@garrythompson4132]

Crazy question for you, what size air hose do you guys use? Thanks, Garry.

[@SwDaniels89]

Helped me through estimating a project to repair a window frame...so appreciate the knowledge shared!

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Scott Daniels how are you doing

[@brianwin5183]

great instructor. thank you.

[@justusray5473]

Great Job! An extra little trick I picked up on Matt Risingers channel is to cut your cripples at a small angle so that water will have a tendency to go out rather than in. Props to the great content.

[@thomaslemoins6298]

Great team! Thanks for the lessons...

[@alleyecn699]

Nice video thanks!

[@hansangb]

Here getting a fill of PBB while the new ones are being uploaded. Bu I always loved the "I got this" look of Jamie @0:27

[@dathuynh1767]

Very good and clear instructions 🍺