This man built his own house 40 years ago and variance is only 6mm lmfao. Talk about being REALLY good at what you do. Watching him demo and rebuild you can see the years of experience at work - everything is done with such precision and skill while both acknowledging previous mistakes but still giving his younger self grace.
@jashonsback2 ай бұрын
What's super crazy is in the first video posted he stated "I had to build it fast as I could not afford to build it slow" and basically saying time crunch and he could see his mistakes from 40 years ago when he was 26 y/o man building his house 😂
@MenukiАй бұрын
After watching all those home inspection shorts, this is so refreshing
@Tyrion55563 ай бұрын
No insulation, I couldn’t imagine!! I’ve been improving the insulation around my house and it’s such a quality of life improvement. No more freezing mornings or hot nights.
@krenwregget76673 ай бұрын
yes, insulation and building envelope are so important to heat/cool retention and energy bills.
@kaiser76372 ай бұрын
I lived in Japan for a little over a year but you’d be surprised how common it is to just not have insulation. The climate’s relatively stable
@LFC4LIFEJEDI3 ай бұрын
I think if you saw how houses are built in the UK you would have a heart attack.. The quality of your work is outstanding and a testiment to your skill
@jamesedwards72413 ай бұрын
Very true, we moved into our house some 34 years ago when it was new and we have spent the past 34 years trying to keep one step ahead of the defects and correcting poor quality workmanship. Watching the quality of work being done here as normal makes you understand what is lacking in the Uk. Zero pride and interest only in profit.
@jamesfearing94593 ай бұрын
@@jamesedwards7241 same here in the US, we moved in 40 years ago and have rebuilt defects continuously. Of the things we did over the years, adding insulation has paid off in our energy bills dramatically.
@dougshaw97013 ай бұрын
same here in the U.S.
@TimS3663 ай бұрын
His workmanship is superb, many years of accumulated knowledge, and the materials seem of a far superior quality to ours in the UK.
@dougshaw97013 ай бұрын
@@TimS366 I have taken notice of the material thing also...retired from construction but was in it for 50 plus years...seems like the standards for material there is much better than here.
@cdigames3 ай бұрын
I understand that a fair few people made comments about you using your own voice for these videos. But I truly do find it an additional comfort, and it feels more natural. Thank you.
@j2q5583 ай бұрын
You may have worked faster when you were younger, but your skills and ability to problem solve have improved since then. These improvements are more valuable!
@paul_mason_3 ай бұрын
Probably one of the best channels on KZbin
@WesFanMan3 ай бұрын
Today is a good day. I got to see my friend Shoyan.
@BigBeardBuilds3 ай бұрын
I could watch this man all day.
@lorencolt3 ай бұрын
Have been in construction for over 45 years. From industrial to backyard, I love watching you because I can learn something from you. Please keep them coming.
@rodp.1Ай бұрын
It's so fascinating seeing the different techniques used by Japanese carpenters
@Hunter-dc2nk3 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful series. It's very interesting to see detailed renovation rather than brand new build.
@domenpogorelc52862 ай бұрын
This man needs to be protective. Skills and knowledge he poses is unbelivable. Really inspiring.
@MishMash222 ай бұрын
Look at how clean that floor is. In the UK if you lift old floor boards you get huge amounts of dust, dirt, rubbish and rats!
@LuckyDucky792 ай бұрын
Great video
@davidadams7602Ай бұрын
Arigato Mr Shoyan. Stunning work.
@Chuckles21092 ай бұрын
Watching you work has brought me a calmness. Thank you.
@deanaf3 ай бұрын
I live in an old cabin in northern ontario. There is no insulation. The bedroom drops to about -5. The dog's water is solid ice on cold mornings. Heating it is very expensive and I do not like heat, so I don't bother. Never have to worry about company over staying their welcome.
@Ai_AyumiАй бұрын
I genuinely don't understand why this is the gem and not the standard everywhere. Amazing beautiful work. The quality in your work shines.
@KevinJones-pj8kx3 ай бұрын
I am always impressed with your exquisite attention to details. Your craftsmanship shines throughout it all. I eagerly await your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us.
@scottmcdivitt21873 ай бұрын
I would like to see a video on the history of these building techniques. Some of them appear to be similar to techniques used in my part of America to build sheds and other structures that are not expected to last long. Some other techniques you use, I had never heard of before. Insulation in a building is a very great change. Insulating under the roof will be the most dramatic change. In my house, insilating the roof changed a small unvented gas heater from barely keeping the house above freezing to keeping it warm, even when there is a lot of snow on the ground.
@generessler62823 ай бұрын
May you live all the rest of your days - and many of them - in each enjoying the satisfaction of this work done with such excellence.
@BGP3693 ай бұрын
The string line to check height of the oobiki and neda is quite useful. I used a laser level for this. In my enthusiasm to make the flooring strong, I over-tightened the metal feet under the Oobiki too much, causing a bow up from the floor, which I only realized AFTER i had completed the entire floor. I had to slide under the floor to fix each one. It was very VERY unpleasant. Dont over-tighten those floor supports! Snug is enough.
@idoherman86562 ай бұрын
Amazing as always.
@CoiaItaly3 ай бұрын
hi from New Zealand. Enjoyed your work.
@foresttaylor78502 ай бұрын
really different and really impressive
@Bill53AD3 ай бұрын
Beautiful workmanship..
@OhLuckyWhy3 ай бұрын
You're so talented.
@kevinlucas84373 ай бұрын
This renovation will be so much nicer for your family !!! Nice work.
@charliekingpin85683 ай бұрын
To lay a nice new straight floor is one thing but to lay an old sunken, bowed twisted floor takes a master carpenter. I've enjoyed watching it done very much. :)
@daspinmonkey3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😄共有してくれてありがとう
@joseapar3 ай бұрын
There is something so satisfying abpout watching someone who is extremely skill go about their work. Thank you sir.
@thebatman521426 күн бұрын
I love this guy
@atakan95682 ай бұрын
Best of health to you, good sir. Your videos are a breath of fresh air.
@glodinez72793 ай бұрын
Amazing work ! I learn so much each video, already looking forward to the next one
@boisejim3 ай бұрын
Thank you from Long Beach, California. USA
@seanaguayoАй бұрын
Beautiful
@99andrianmonk3 ай бұрын
Beautiful job. Truly a craftsman.
@krenwregget76673 ай бұрын
Very interesting to see how things are done differently in other parts of the world. Here in Canada, we use interlocking, tongue & groove plywood as subfloor and always stagger the joints. The joists are first glued with construction adhesive like PL Premium and then the sheets are nailed off or screwed.
@SimonBrines2 ай бұрын
It’s really nice he includes the conversions from metric to inches
@tomowens27203 ай бұрын
Shoyan-sama you are a machine! You do twice the work of many younger men and with an excellence only achieved by many years of experience and hard work.
@NBemus3 ай бұрын
Wonderful skill and craftsmanship. Always well worth the watch! One very small suggestion - many other YT channels use the same background music as is used on this channel, so they become somewhat too familiar and repetitive. A different choice, or even better, no music at all would be very welcome. I think the sound of your tools alone is more than sufficient for background audio (with the narration, of course.) Your craft is your music!
@art1muz133 ай бұрын
The quality is impressive! You are a real master!
@andreneumann30022 ай бұрын
Well done
@paulstanding72673 ай бұрын
With the winter weather you had back then with no insulation in your home it must of been very cold. But one thing for sure it will be a warm home once you have finished. 😀👍👍👍
@FoxyfloofJumps3 ай бұрын
Fantastic quality! I love your work, it's clean, precise, and thoughtful with an eye on the future needs to maintain and repair. Truly a good demonstration of your experience and skills!
@juwright19493 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@Ioughtaknowbetter3 ай бұрын
Your skills are still very strong. If you cannot work quickly like you once did, it is only the extra weight of the years of experience that you carry. It is inspiring to watch you!
@terrytopliss95063 ай бұрын
Great job Shoyan, sometimes the old way can still be the best. I enjoy watching your skills. Thank you for the video.👍👍
@DaveRogers19852 ай бұрын
watching your skills and workmanship is so satisfying to watch!
@eduardomontes12763 ай бұрын
Outstanding job, Carpenter San !!!!👍👍👏💪💪
@donaldadams53423 ай бұрын
Age catches up with all of us Shoyan & we slow down. Thankfully your skill level has probably improved since you first started & so you still are able to show us your incredible skills. It is an absolute joy to watch you work & to listen to your explanations as you go, it's VERY educational. Thanks. Cheers, Don from South Australia.
@AmericansWillRiseАй бұрын
My man wasted NO time, eating in his new kitchen!! 😂❤
@ltsiver3 ай бұрын
12:52 in the US, they do what is called a blower door test. They close up the house, put a blower door in one door way, and turn on a fan to measure how much air escapes through the house to the outside. There is a product made that takes that concept a bit further - pressurizing the house and spraying a sealer that goes into the cracks the air escapes through and seals it. I don't recall what that product is called though. I saw it on Matt Risingers "Build" show.
@ltsiver3 ай бұрын
9:40 were those pipes polybutelene? Polybutelene wasn't known at the time for what happened later, horizontal cracking on the axis of the pipe. Now, CPVC or PVC pipe has fallen out of favor. PEX is usually used now, either Uponor (A) or PEX B.
@Nithlus17 күн бұрын
They were likely installed later using the crawl space access hatch that was removed in the previous video
@coni7392Ай бұрын
You are an amazing man
@grantvonditfurth86873 ай бұрын
It is such a pleasure seeing you work, your attention to detail and foresight is a lesson to us mere mortals.
@NealeOBrien3 ай бұрын
Thank you Shoyan sensei. Doing refurbishments on a house that you actually built must have advantages? Do you remember each nail and screw that you put in 40 years ago? 😂 Thank you for showing us your skills and workmanship again.
@mattr77153 ай бұрын
Awesome hello from North Texas……
@eddjordan23993 ай бұрын
love your work interesting in the uk we stagger the ply wood as well any reason you didnt?
@jeanhawken44823 ай бұрын
Looks so good
@ChrisMurley3 ай бұрын
One of the most interesting and yet relaxing accounts on KZbin
@Raowhs233 ай бұрын
another great video!
@artur7773 ай бұрын
Very good job, boss.
@therealdojj3 ай бұрын
love this stuff, we can all learn new ways to do these things with your help and advice in how to go about accomplishing it
@JasonMohammed3 ай бұрын
Amazing work! Hello from the Caribbean!
@myk1200s3 ай бұрын
Wow ❗❗ I Appreciate what you guys are doing. Since I live in the US it's amazing to see the fine craftsmanship of the Japanese carpenter. The wood is Beautiful Looking forward to watching many more videos and I whish you a lot of success.
@Gslice-ok4ck2 ай бұрын
Japanese version of Essential Craftsmen, very good
@eyema883 ай бұрын
We are just purchasing our 72 year old house in Nantan, Kyoto. It needs some floor and ceiling work. Your videos are a great resource for this project. ありがとうございます
@PETERTRITSCH3 ай бұрын
The quality of the saw cut is impressive! You are a real master!
@mycroftpembroke61793 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. It means a lot to many people , and is soul enriching to see you work .
@WagnerGimenes3 ай бұрын
Excellent, sir.
@Arnz013 ай бұрын
Wow, this channel is an absolute gem. Thank you.
@mjay47003 ай бұрын
There's nothing like the feeling of nailing down plywood to floor framing and then once you're done there's this beautiful plane of level, flat floor that everyone can walk on.
@cynic55813 ай бұрын
Is this still typical residential construction style for new homes? I’m from the US and find it fascinating from methods to material. Where I live that wouldn’t meet local code for a variety of mostly arbitrary reasons. Very cool video!
@Ubi_Qui3 ай бұрын
So nice that the cleaning up happens after the job is done.
@joakimkarlsson88383 ай бұрын
Why is tris so satisfying
@darth_yoda3 ай бұрын
Much be so satisfying to renovate the home you build your self after 40 years :) Good job and Love the two videos of this so fare.. Soo relaxing to watch and slow down in preparation for going to bed after a long day.. Will be looking for to the next Video :)
@zeuszuki66983 ай бұрын
A true craftsmen 👍🍻 "When i was younger", what age are you now if you dont mind me asking?
@Aphxphotog3 ай бұрын
Interesting. In the US, we stagger the plywood flooring on the joints to 'spread the load' more efficiently. This makes me think it may not matter?
@sshizas69863 ай бұрын
Enjoyable to watch. Thank you.
@markrobinson14583 ай бұрын
Your good wife will be very happy now its more insulated 😂 how times have changed, my first house would ice on the inside walls in winter, but just wrapped up more 😂 i wouldn't tolerate that today. 👍
@465maltbie3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your work. Charles
@marker1133 ай бұрын
Didn't see where that water line went after the floor went on? Thanks for sharing!
@farmthestars39623 ай бұрын
I watch this to learn from his knowledge. To use these techniques to build my own home someday. Thank you sir
@iwb703 ай бұрын
Interesting that you don't stagger the plywood floor joints and also your under flooring in Japan 🇯🇵 is not tongue and groove. It's fairly standard in the UK, and probably the US as well to stagger t&g under flooring. It's both stronger and more air tight. It takes a lot longer to install though, but worth it. Love the channel and your new commentary style btw.
@vmoutsop3 ай бұрын
I'm sure Mrs Shoyan was not happy having the kitchen and half the house torn apart. Your a good man Mr. Shoyan.
@KimberlyCook-j3o3 ай бұрын
Amazing skill and craftsmanship.
@Ancientcaptain2 ай бұрын
I'm so curious about electricity, plumbing and HVAC in Japan as well as the difference in framing and finish carpentry
@augustwest85593 ай бұрын
I dig that coil nailer. What a time saver
@TealCheetahАй бұрын
Im always skeptical of those plastic uprights
@sayamacd2 ай бұрын
At work we have been using this insulation called rockwool. It’s essentially molten rock spun like cotton candy. Incredible for sound and temperature control as well as being extremely fire resistant.
@Lamefoureyes3 ай бұрын
Amazing, thank you for showing us!
@ensantos13 ай бұрын
I LOVE THE WAY YOU MIX NEW AND OLD STYLE. WHY YOU DONT USE GLUE TO INSTALL THE PLAY WOOD PLUS NAILS
@jesperegg40753 ай бұрын
Hello! I really appreciate your work and watching your videos motivates me to put even more effort in my work since your results show that it's always worth to be more precisely. May i ask you for the brand of the plastic posts you use to level the floor beams or a link to find them? I can't find them anywhere around my area. Thank you for your great work and best regards from austria!
@lw88823 ай бұрын
I think one of the only things I've seen that we might do easier in the west is the use of a caulking gun when that adhesive was applied to the subfloor posts. It's amazing how many simple things are done totally differently, and better, in your videos.
@CAT1990DK2 ай бұрын
Tak fordi vi må se med🙂
@_TONYBOB3 ай бұрын
お疲れ様です!!
@KastoruzАй бұрын
Arigato!
@luisarashirovideo3 ай бұрын
I wanna be a carpenter in Japan, that will come after I learn the language