How to Renovate Your Homes Exterior Part 3: Removing Concrete Steps and Installing LP Smartside

[@16154123456]

To be able to work in such an environment, little morning sun out, doing what you love and earning is truly a blessing.

[@ninney794]

That little house needs a covered porch/entryway. That would balance it out and give it a much better appeal. Looking good guys!!

[@michaelprosperity3420]

I love the fact that you guys are constantly learning and adjusting on the fly. When I win the lotto you guys can build my barndominium.

[@RRBuildings]

Sweet

[@ДмитрийАлександров-т1о]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@Factory928AC]

Kyle man I envy your guys work . U never seem mad. I used to roof with a friend and we got along great and it was always fun and games but we got the jobs done . You guys are what we call a dream team. 🤘🏾

[@sleepy_143]

I was going to post something similar. Their demeanor is always lite and goofy. Never seriously bump heads!

[@Obeezee56]

Now these are the types of videos I really like,, oh and the toolsday videos. Please keep posting the progress videos of the siding job. Thanks

[@robe5000]

I think the term you were looking for when you were talking about the siding around the garage door is “do your best, caulk the rest”.

[@lumberjaketreeservicellc4002]

Lil caulk and lil paint makes a carpenter what he aint

[@andrewlee5948]

This is my new favorite channel. I wish I could have you build my next house. I love your thoroughness and attention to details 👍🏽. Good on ya!

[@aserta]

Best decision of the whole project - renting the Hilti. Seriously, never skip an opportunity to make your life easier. Other tools with the ability to break apart concrete are good and all that, but when you have to do something like removing a slab of any size, you have to go to the next denominator. AKA, pull out the big guns. Whomever suggested this, they know what's up.

[@jbll36]

Great video Kyle. Great to see a barn builder do "housework" . Ha ha. Looking forward to the next installment. Enjoy the day. Ray L

[@zrkn1]

Awe man I love remodel work as long as someone else is doing it LOL !! The little house is gonna look sweet.

[@motley331]

It rocks ... your attention to detail is very inspiring.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

The right tool for the job! Safety 3rd LOL love it! I do love the attention to detail you always do. Looks great, but now Greg is going to have to landscape the place and mow the lawn more often LOL Cheers from Tokyo!

[@konamanstudio2447]

I'm really enjoying this remodeling job you are doing it's saying different stuff that you can do cuz watching you the same stuff over and over again gets repetitive I'm actually enjoying this series keep up the great work and cheers will a beer I figure one a day is good enough

[@sergiogutierrez10]

Your videos make me want to get back into residential construction here in iowa!! Love being outdoors in midwest

[@joshwalters348]

Laser tapes make mesurements fool proof, and you dont need a man sitting around holding the dumb end of your tape. And The guages that support the work piece would make Greg just cutting and priming while the other man installs. also a gun hook is a must add to those metabo guns. hook it on your bags freeing up both hands while you get the siding perfectly set

[@jamesmoon1841]

The Hilti jack hammer is the bomb. I have rented one on several occasions. I have encountered termite damage where concrete has been poured against rim joist in several locations. Looks like the cellotex prevented termites from getting to the rim joist. You lucked out.

[@johanolsson2207]

As a person using the metric system it is always both amusing and amazing to hear the measurements you use. I'm like - "let me get my calculator out!" 😂

[@TEDOTENNIS]

Excellent work guys. Your one heck of an instructor Kyle.

[@JoeJ523]

I’ll tell you what jackhammering concrete with no rebar in it is pretty awesome lol

[@bigpjohnson]

Rebar isnt that bad, at least its usually decently spaced. I tore out a patio that the previous owner used chain link fence instead. Had to break it every few inches, then flip it over and use a grinder to cut the mesh into smaller sections.

[@nrehberg]

I like this series. Nice change of pace. Looks really good.

[@nattysawer]

I like using a 15GA to put on the trim and corners. I use the Senco 304 stainless with Sencote (the tips are dipped and with a adhesive), plus they won't leak and stain the trim!

[@ronthurmond6266]

I put a sponge in a flat cooking pan and allowed it to soak up the paint. I then pushed the ends of the lap siding to the sponge face and simply painted the ends. Worked nicely. I kept the paint from drying out by putting pan lid over night.

[@braz0023]

Love the post frame stuff, but this is a really cool change of pace

[@Stfoot]

Looking good. Great idea to remove that old concrete porch.

[@KyleMorpheus]

"This was supposed to be a quick remodel" -famous last words 😂

[@dirtysouthoffroad6402]

Kyle I said the same thing on my house, 3 months later still going on it. Lol

[@bigpjohnson]

"I'll just redo the kitchen and install new HVAC" 3 months later my house was completely gutted. Oh well, gave me a chance to redo everything to modern standards and made it my dream house.

[@BG12222]

I would love to do this to my house that has stucco! Strip it of the stucco and do this! Amazing work!!

[@benleaper6451]

Your playing on a pro level man. Nice job. 👍

[@LuigiCotocea]

The concrete removal and renovation was very satisfying!

[@CardGuysSportsCards]

Love seeing some residential work. Keep it up

[@mattpicariello5842]

Your editing has gotten better with each video..loving it brother👊

[@lorenrickey5481]

Nice job Kyle and Greg! Two tool additions that would speed things up. 1) Ezi-gauge nail gun attachment. It mounts to the nose of the nail gun and guides nail placement. 2) Gecko gauges. They hold the Hardie planks to the wall and gauge the spacing at the same time.

[@RRBuildings]

All in time haha... will see them both soon

[@rigobertoespinoza1685]

The fact that you removed the concerte speaks a quailty persons work. Someone who knows what there doing and takes pride in their work.

[@lorenzob3437]

Thanks for the great content. It's nice to see guys working well together and someone with the the heart of a teacher. I've loved this series...for what ever that opinion is worth.

[@highlight9014]

Cool that the system comes free with an extra hand (28:45)😉

[@Aepek]

Your spoiling us with your awesome videos & different series! You are my top building channels to watch after a long day of work..... Never get tired of watching you guys work & have fun (so wish I had a crew that that’s as “fun” as yours....you are so lucky to be working w/ such great friends!). After watching this, kinda wish was able to use this siding on an upcoming job. Unfortunately, the owner wants the siding that’s already on the house, which means....using T1-11 siding, my favorite 😉🤪 Not sure what material will be using for the deck, or what fasteners will be using; but really like the look of hidden fasteners on a deck. The Camo System is pretty good, & looks great afterwards(just an idea for you guys). It’s one of my go to systems when doing decking. Thanks for a fun vid, until next time✌🏼

[@ContractorGrowthNetwork]

I love how your videos feel like we're right there with you...just not helping

[@Robe999]

Awesome Series , cant wait to see the Finished Result , Thanks for sharing

[@donsdiys1140]

Very nice. That is going to look like a new home.

[@lillygrace53]

We use a 15 gauge finish nail gun on our trim. They work real well on Cement and PVC trim. Not real sure about this LP siding yet. They claim its a better product compared to the LP junk we installed in the late eighties. I have been to their plant in North Carolina and have seen where they make it. I really enjoy the pride and craftsmanship that you take in all your projects.

[@riiid7665]

You all need to start measuring by eighths 1,2,3,4.... and if it's a 1/16th over just add a one 11, 21, 31, 41.... Sometimes called drywallers measuring. It is just easier all around and just as easy to be "Kyle perfect". Oh and for you Kyle if you want to take to a 32nd just add a +/-.

[@mikec9306]

@RR BUILDINGS a video on post frame house would be great video

[@D2ka4]

We do LP a lot and always order the LP with the built in catch lip on the back of the panel. All you have to do is make sure your perfectly level on the first row and they all just sit on top of one another. Saves tons of time and almost eliminates the need for the gecko gauges. Just a note for a future project if you use LP again.

[@briansherrill7940]

I would of never guessed you would of had to rent a tool after seeing you clean out your trailer and a tour of your garage lol

[@smcox1991]

Brian Sherrill right 😂🤣

[@ehamster]

That’s why he thanked Hilti, hoping they send him one for free.

[@RRBuildings]

ehamster nah... I don’t need another brand sending me something... that was actually the first hilti tool is ever used

[@bigpjohnson]

@@RRBuildings Go on ebay or amazon and search for 2200W jack hammer. They're cheap no-name jackhammers for around $120. I spent hundreds on rentals before buying one and its worked fine for 2+ years. Pays for itself after 2-3 days compared to rentals.

[@keepcalmandfarmon5401]

Greg took care of that bleepin' root!!!

[@rodpotts2666]

Yea that stuff holds paint so well it's unreal, it will last many more years than on other surfaces

[@wilbready]

We use LP lap siding on all of our projects. In Arizona, LP is incredibly stable and does grow with the seasons. I wonder why you didn’t utilize your story pole? I took a tip from you in the “Cabin isn’t he Woods” video and started using that trick. Works great! Great videos! True craftsman!

[@darrylschmidt704]

Hi. I enjoy the channel. Great workmanship. Just a note...11min in...Tommy Silva would run a bead of caulk behind the ends on the vertical edges to stop water. :)

[@davideastman7083]

Its going to look so much better look like a brand new house from the curb it's always about curb appeal looks good from the curb and in the neighborhood you'll get your money back out of it when you get ready to sell it if you sell it.

[@johnb58]

Starting to look good guys.

[@peterstevens4223]

Good evening from Auckland, New Zealand.

[@dianewood9056]

Excellent Ideas to make a perfect shed .

[@kwayne9846]

I hope you go back and show a final on the Hunting Cabin even if it is just your final and before they pour concrete and start the interior. Also would love to see a lot of your completed barns a year later and how they are being used. Gives me a better idea on how big I need to go and how much room is left inside and all the stuff that gets packed inside.

[@RRBuildings]

I still have videos coming no worries

[@hughjaynuss4065]

Great tips on this video, really enjoying this series

[@joha7484]

congratulations Greg !!!

[@InLaymansTermsPlease]

Sided my brothers shop with Hardi Plank about 5 years ago. Made sure we did it per manufactures instructions... 1/4" to 1/2" gaps at pretty much every seam. 60'L x 40'W x 16'H building, that's a lot of big gaps! I thought the biggest advantage to Hardi Plank was that it wouldn't expand or contract. It was a waste of money for was supposed to be an upgrade.

[@Hunter.Peterson]

Check out Gecko Grips. I've been using them to do Hardie Siding by myself. They hold the boards in place with the right reveal while you nail. For working with one person they are amazing.

[@eldercastroferreira]

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[@b.i.988]

bro your work is finesse.

[@bobbyprivate]

16:02 I hear a little tune coming out 😂😂😂. Great video

[@qdaniels4159]

Im learning a lot from you guys. Thanks for the cool vids👍🏾

[@TheSmitty-js2rj]

We did a 40 square house of LP, trim, and all the returns. Nearly went deaf at the end because of the damn guns. I Can't say enough about proper hearing protection.

[@straitwayaustralia3431]

Great work mate

[@grunfkozminski5362]

@1:43 dont need steel cap boots, but you need long pants! you'll know why when a piece of rock from under the drill hits you straight into bone full ramming speed lol

[@gregs7918]

I try to caulk under the siding along the trim. The siding is pushed into wet caulking for each course.

[@fernandaramos2290]

Great little shed!!

[@lloyddahlen1141]

Thanks for sharing your info on your siding👍🇺🇸

[@TerryDickerson29]

This Old House, Norm did a think where he did a story pole with the systematic plank markings and then towards the top last 3 or 4 planks he put the pole up against the top line and angled the pole which marked the snap line for the last few planks and they were even...so he didn’t have to rip the last/top plank.

[@RRBuildings]

Yes that’s a great tip

[@hillbert0861]

Gator clips are a option. They slide in and support your next piece at the right reveal Might be a bit more expensive but might be worth looking at

[@24revealer]

6:00 you should be measuring down from the soffet for your lines. Renos are more fun then new builds. You gotta go with the building otherwise the siding may look crooked when you are done.

[@cjorndorff2920]

Great video really cant wait for the next

[@TheViking85]

You need some "Safety Third" merch, dude.

[@RRBuildings]

Yes working on it

[@MarkKnue]

I don't see any finger, hand, or thumb prints. You guys are awesome!

[@RRBuildings]

Haha thanks Mark!!

[@anthonyi6572]

I think it needs an in ground pool. I’m sure Greg agrees with me.

[@sethbracken]

That custom print house wrap is legit.

[@RRBuildings]

Thanks

[@fergusontea]

That's a really slick installation! I'd have staggered the joints on the siding all over the place because I hate stair-steps, but that's just my preference. 😁👍

[@mmmmmmm8706]

Making it look easy!

[@riob.6102]

Nice wrk, ready for the nxt vid. Also what ever happened to the rest of the video of u and ur son doing the bathroom and all?

[@hammertime7349]

Thank u for this video. I’ve been waiting. Love watching u guys.

[@ChrisK-LTC]

Greg needs a raise so he can afford higher rent.

[@JenkinsB]

And boots

[@mattmckinstry]

And stilts

[@willford8475]

and paint.

[@loggerjohn7027]

and a women

[@keppelsmall5313]

what you think greg needs as raise? he is already making 3 bucks and hour...LOL

[@jeffcox6539]

Exactly what i was looking for.

[@Jikktastic]

It's funny how some terms become naturally universal. "shorty pieces" 🍻😎👍🏾

[@SpennysAlienBride]

Lol "So you don't care about me?" @19:12

[@aserta]

Even without full expansion, so long the edge is treated and the smidge of flashing is installed, it's probably a good idea to do that on any natural type siding. I know people abhor that, but it's best to let things move as they want. And i've never seen a house not move. Even our European concrete, brick, and stone houses move. Few years ago we conducted a small study on how much a house will move over a period of 10 months and we got surprising results. Don't get me wrong, it didn't pick up its skirt and go to a party, but i sure didn't think i'd see one corner rise, one corner sink, then an odd dance repeat on a heat cycle. Has to do with the soil, but regardless, i imagine a NA style house moves even more.

[@kfstreich4787]

Dude! Always get that 3 hour rental Friday night to Monday morning

[@kfstreich4787]

I was surprised I wasn't subscribed, perhaps I accidentally unsubed when cleaning house.

[@RRBuildings]

Haha yes

[@CreamyCornCob]

@RR Buildings Hey Kyle. Can you please tell me what tape measure Greg is using (black tape with green neon markings). Thank you! Keep up the fantastic work, watch every video of yours from start to finish - it's been that way since you started. Build on! -CCC

[@CreamyCornCob]

NM. I see its the Lufkin Black Widow. Carry on. lol

[@billsheffield4572]

Hey Greg, wouldn't you like a big deck with a built-in hot tub ???

[@liquidmidnight0748]

And a fire pit for those cold northern Illinois nights

[@Stan7670]

Just gotta say this: You da man. Expert all around. Question Kyle: with the LP siding why are you making the same 3/16" space between short boards and long boards?Wouldn't an 8' board expand 8 times as much as a 1' board?

[@grguy793]

Classic rehab job that keeps growing with more time and money. Quality job though.

[@bigpjohnson]

Do it right now and it'll be good to go for decades. Yeah, its a pain but so is coming back later and disturbing tenants/family.

[@Darvineb86]

DIYer here. We’re getting ready to close on a property that needs major renovation and I’m wondering if it’s best to gut the inside first and replace everything that needs to be replaced , OR start with the exterior of the house. Any advice is appreciated Thanks !

[@ramilsonsoaressampaio9951]

Parabéns! Você e sua equipe são grandes profissionais!

[@rteed2008]

Great build! What is that orange spacer called?

[@jrelectrician4387]

Great Work bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@jimbobgary3]

Watching you work out all those imperial measurements makes me glad I live in a country that uses metric haha

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

Puts project on the worldwide web... Siding adjustments on garage and says, “Nobody will ever know.” 🤣. This is why we watch

[@pwr-mfg3550]

That drip edge has seen better days... the siding looks good though

[@アップル-p3j]

I honestly dont know how to build 💩 but I love watching these kinds of videos haha

[@XxPuRpLexX1]

West Coast: "Concrete" Mid West: "Cahncreet"

[@80zbabyz]

Christian Morales Midwest

[@Waushass]

East coast : cement

[@opendstudio7141]

I like it. The people in Illinois naturally have such a neutral accent, that they cornered the job markets on weather men, news anchors and announcers. The only inflection they inherit is from surrounding states. Here is Texas and neighboring states- every corner has it's own dialect, inflection and multilingual influences and maintains the southwestern twang. I used to kid the Vietnamese at work that they caught the twang as well. :)

[@Shadow-ol2ik]

You must watch Wranglerstar 🤣

[@augustreil]

@@Waushass, Crete in N.E.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

What is that orange plastic tool called that you keep using throughout the siding install? Looks like it has multiple parts on it to help with the install? Nevermind, he called it a SimpleSider. Bingo!

[@LeezeLawrence]

It is good to break up your videos with something different and a renovation project is so interesting, more please.