Structural Engineering: Why Your Rim Matters

[@drew5334]

As a framer who wants to continuously improve in this trade, these kinds of videos are extremely helpful, they help us to make better decisions by understanding the underlying principles at play, and probably help us have less friction with inspectors and structural engineers since we actually understand the basis for many of the seemingly overkill design prescriptions

[@drsbutler]

Thanks!

[@Notesens]

Ive been framing houses for 13yrs and i still always learn something new on this channel. I tell all my apprentices that carpentry is both a practice and a profession. New building materials/practices will come about as our building processes are perfected. We need to be constantly evolving and educating ourselves. Lot's of things were different when i first started.

[@ejenterprise5540]

Like you, I like to cerebrally saturate myself in anything engineering. I like how you actually take the time to explain why and how and that you humble yourself to learn more and admit mistakes

[@RenovationDestinations34]

For anyone who's actually building, the technical details are great.

[@idahogreen2885]

Guys.... it's TOTALLY worthwhile. Pretty much all your content is worthwhile for any Man to absorb. But especially Men Who Build. We stand in that long line of Men stretching back into the misty fogs of Ago, moving the world forward and doing our part in the relentless pursuit of Progress. DAM PROUD to be included with all my Brothers.

[@ecstaticbanana1063]

True but take it down a notch, you sound like a Viking reenactment character

[@YRNUT]

I DO enjoy the tutorial videos. I am a "why" guy, so it helps me learn when I know the reason we do the things we do. Thanks for the content and keep up the great work!

[@highdesertjohn]

I dig it! I'm a nerd for new information and the "why" of the way things are done. I've been a framer over 20 years and didn't know thats the reason for the rim being taller. Makes perfect sense now.

[@tylerjbellows]

Keep it coming! As products and practices become more advanced, labourers need to be looking at their role as more of a technician.

[@tomtremethick4550]

I do enjoy all your content. The ability to blend solid factual Data with humor makes it fun to watch...

[@VE3AVA]

Very much a worthwhile format. Quick and digestible. We get the information you are trying to teach and your charm, but not so much that we need to take bathroom breaks. Great content!

[@granterickson9294]

Absolutely worthwhile. 35+ in the trade and you are always learning something new.

[@00mandrew]

100% enjoy! Thanks for the constant stream of knowledge. It really helps build confidence.

[@New_Czar]

Yes, really enjoy this kind of content. We learn a whole lot when you “nerd” out. Respect!!

[@MaxGDesign]

LOVE IT bro. I work as a designer and love seeing how things come together on site. And how trades actually put things together. Keep em coming

[@kevinshafer4296]

56 years old and just learned a new thing about rim joist. Thanks Tim.

[@MikeDolanFliss]

Love this content. Punchy learning, essential details, wisdom of the ages!

[@randyrussell6246]

Keep em coming, been at it since 1976 and still learning .

[@drewlawyer3407]

Love the education!

[@JSp4wN]

I've been a sparky for 20 years and over the last 5 I've been trying to learn as much as I can about residential construction in its entirety. Eventually I want to build a "mother in law" quarters on my land (mostly by myself). Thanks for sharing these little tips and tricks that I haven't come across. Much appreciated my fellow tradey. Cheers.

[@extraart1]

For those of us who are going to attempt to build our own homes in the near future- videos like this are invaluable!! I watched it twice and then saved it to watch again later.

[@stefboulas]

Excellent video, Tim! Very helpful and please keep making them. It’s great that it’s a short video too

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

Phenomenal job on the video brother really enjoyed your content over the last 18 months especially these lil golden nuggets of information that’s not nearly enough of this kinda content on here

[@ethanmitchell1308]

I love the content man! All those "nerdy" details are what I am here for. I do foundations to furniture on a lot of my projects. I know that it's the small details that will cost you the most time and money to fix if not done properly to begin with.

[@hansangb]

100% enjoy this type of content. Please keep making it.

[@jonabbey3000]

There informative videos with great visuals are exactly what I'd like to see. As a carpentry heavy general contractor, weird huh, I want to pull ahead of the pact and learning about these new products is a great way to do so!!

[@cfg7523]

It's nice to hear reason and instruction of why it's done. Not just watching someone build and not knowing codes. Thanks.

[@T.BartDesigns]

As a diy guy who enjoys the trades but can’t afford to leave my full time job, I love this. It gives me the information and tricks I’d never get on my own but allows me to build better things when I do build. Because of you, I actually look up what fasteners to use with strong-tie products. Simple but often overlooked. Thank you for being awesome.

[@carldross]

Two big thumbs up Tim, focused (and pretty) explanation of best practices you've found is always appreciated.

[@kdog452]

Thank you for your content. I'm not a framer but a retired electrical/mechanical engineer and I still love learning. Keep the content coming, I really enjoy it.

[@gregorycox345]

Yes good content. Actually something worth listening too. This is coming from a 57 year old contractor and home builder. Keep up the good work.

[@barrelmitt1544]

Timmy, I guess you were two years ahead of me. I had a misconception on how the I Joist system works, it is my metals background. It completely makes sense, the I Joist handles the floor loads, and the higher loads of the continuous load path are transferred by the rim. Particularly important in balloon framing. What an excellent utilization and rationalization of wood materials for the floor system. I can see a whole lot of people smacking their cheeks right now, wondering about how they did it wrong.

[@raysantana7212]

It is very educational. Thank you so much . I do the same I tend to read for my knowledge as well as to teach my crew how to do work appropriately. Not 1/2 @$$. It s good to see people who what to learn to do the things the right way. GOD bless you and your crew and loved ones. Many blessing to you AWSOME FRAMERS.

[@justincabral1150]

I found this video helpful. I’m a handyman and I don’t usually do a ton of framing. Definitely not building houses. But I love growing my understanding of every aspect of the built environment. Keep it up.

[@martin3911]

I love learning stuff like this. Great informative video. As builders building structures, we should all absorb structural engineering knowledge like this.

[@feralcruz2093]

This is really useful information. Your videos related to engineering are my favorites

[@jussomerando]

I don’t do much framing, and definitely not any new construction, but I think your content is always worth it! I’m either learning or laughing. Sometimes both!

[@checojuaritoz5334]

You’re awesome You used to be a carpenter Now you’re an engineer just like Mom and Dad wanted You to be You always work safely and you take care of your crew or should I say your family😉 Thanks Man 🔨

[@peterpalmer7014]

Broski we like your content because we all like to nerd out about construction. Thanks!

[@StevenJamesPorter]

This is the best content I enjoy honestly. Big building science nerd, too fun.

[@mojodojo5533]

Yes, these types of informative vids coming.

[@martin90948]

Very much enjoyed watching your videos Tim, have apply some of your tricks on a couple hardscape jobs I've done really resourceful.

[@coreymenning]

Tim, thanks for another great and educational video! I'll more than likely use this in my Construction Technology classes. Keep up the great work!

[@JesseFaught]

I'm not a framer, but I love all the details on how and why you use each product. I'm going to incorporate some of your advice in home projects.

[@danielwidrich9750]

Not a framer, have never built anything, but am very interested in building a cabin and this information is essential. Thank you.

[@paulsage9038]

More of this. Building an owner-builder and this stuff really helps me.

[@thomassilvis8764]

"Good enough" is the enemy of excellence. Please continue showing a better way. You are doing a great job. Thank you.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

Until builders start paying excellently, good enough will have to do

[@AwesomeFramers]

I say good enough because it means it's as good as it needs to be.

[@papatutti59]

As a “just a regular person” I enjoy watching you a house. Everything you talk about, I have some knowledge about. Today, you taught me what a Squash block is. I never heard it before. Thanks for teaching something today.

[@roninwiscon7155]

Definitely worthwhile comment. 30 years of framing and i always figured there was a reason why they were different in height so just went with it. The way you explained it was so clear and simple, very well done. A definite "Duh" moment for myself.

[@christopherr7195]

Feedback. Your content is awesome. Id happily take as many lunches with you as a fellow builder. I also nerd out on layers of information that all these products boast. I focus on more interior detailings. So watching the large frames go together with design and skill. Highly highly appreciated.

[@superspeeder]

10k views in one day answers that question - YES this is great information! It’s also information I could have used a year ago when I started assembling the floors on my own personal build!!!

[@srchubz]

I enjoy the "nerding out" content. So much to learn!

[@VernBigDaddy]

I love the Nerdy Technical stuff. Hope you keep creating it.

[@jonbrown1232]

Yes please! Keep it coming. Thanks Tim. 👍

[@CarlosDiaz-yh1yd]

Please continue making this type of videos Incredibly informative Thank you very much

[@robohalloran3244]

I took a lot from this video as I’m a superintendent for homebuilder myself and I actually didn’t know this . I’ll be looking for this on my next building for sure . Thanks for sharing this info , cheers

[@samstein1822]

I love any and all framing content. Whether it be the engineering, methodology, etc. I’m here for it

[@asya9493]

Yes, this content is great ! The small details matter.

[@jonathanpocock5774]

Keep Nerding-Out! Really appreciate the detail.

[@gabemillee3726]

Absolutely, I do. I also love this type of information. I appreciate people who pass on knowledge. That is how progress is made, bravo!

[@johnbambridge1882]

I really enjoy this content. I’m a carpenter from rural Manitoba and we are just small potatoes. But I throughly enjoy learning more about the trade

[@adventurebegins1]

Yes,keep posting these types of videos, thanks

[@JSBrock]

Love this format of framing wisdom succinctly and accurately explained

[@ronaldconnor98]

Quick, informative and always clear to understand

[@kennethharman2779]

These videos are why I come to the channel always learning

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Love engineered lumber. Uniform, consistent, lighter, and available in almost any dimension

[@danielosko6366]

Love the content!!!

[@SPIKESLAYER1]

Makes total sense AFTER I hear you explain it. Great to think about the build that way

[@fivefingerslim]

Best visual and verbal experience ✨️

[@gregchaffin9392]

Great content, and i like the shorter format. Thanks Tim.

[@ofpfury]

Good content. My framing days are over but enjoy all your vids. Thanks :)

[@razaman514]

Love the “nerdy” videos, keep them coming.

[@janderson8401]

I do enjoy this type of content. Most of the time I deal with houses built before you were born. Eventually I may have to deal with something built in in this century and videos like these will help me understand what went wrong and how it should be fixed.

[@davidflaugher7340]

Thanks for this critical information! Keep this kind of content coming! It comes up on my jobsites all the time why they never seem to make the engineered rim and I joist the same width. Now I know!

[@nrehberg]

I enjoy the educational content very much. I appreciate you taking the time to educate us.

[@pohoheli]

... Please do more content. I need more knowledge. You're a great teacher.

[@stuartdouglass7832]

Thanks very much for an interesting and informative video. A taller rim joist indeed should be standard. You conveyed many complex ideas and concepts and showed practical solutions. I also appreciate your thoughts and building response to earthquake resiliency.

[@ddiy-dontdoityourself7103]

Absolutely worth it! Please keep it up!

[@curtiscameron3280]

I love this content my bro! Please keep it coming. Also, 3:49 - TMS 👍🏾😆

[@hammertime7349]

I love learning about topics like this. Some of the terms u use I really never understood until I started watching ur channel.

[@nicholaspowell9813]

Thanks for helping us never stop learning.

[@C.Gascon]

we need more of this! awsome content

[@barrelmitt1544]

Always a good education. Yes this kind of content is great.

[@justinbrost275]

extremely informative. Please don't stop

[@dustinlawson7072]

You guys guys are super fun to follow and learn from. I wish where I live, framers and other trades could take a few notes out of your playbook

[@12jamm]

Worth it. Keep making them. Thanks

[@dusty7264]

I enjoy learning this type of stuff, I know there is a reason for everything in building.

[@derekswanson3017]

really interesting... makes so much sense not to squash I joists w roof load but i would not of ever thought to instal rim 1/8 proud... Love this channel please keep it up!

[@adrielmontiel1887]

Extremely helpful for a carpenter would like more videos like this

[@sam_fujiyama]

I did not know what you just told me ! Thanks ! I'm starting the journey of building my own home, and your content is some of the most informative and accessible. The humor doesn't hurt either, well... perhaps just a little bit 😉.

[@AwesomeFramers]

😂😂😂👍

[@iorewp]

Yes, appreciate this content! Keep it coming!

[@andrewkriek7666]

All of your videos are informative. Keep up the good work

[@jsims164]

Keep up the informative content, really appreciate the sharing of knowledge.

[@garyenos2552]

Would love to build one house with you and your crew, even after 30 years I find it satisfying that your attention to details are what I strive for but old school keeps coming out of me, and having trouble transitioning to the new products out there

[@curtisfulton1442]

Love the content for sure , I was framing with I joist back in the early 2000s , loved using them . Then everything crashed, couldn't frame anymore couldn't pay the bills . I definitely loved doing it though

[@boydbuck377]

As always your videos and the content are amazing! I haven't read through all of your comments but I would like to help clarify something. The failure of the I-Joist at the end is related to local buckling of the web caused by the concentrated load of the wall above. This is not a shearing condition, but it happens as the thin web material buckles under the axial compressive forces. A great demonstration is your I-Joist under the stack of Advantech. The theory is not as important as the awareness that this can happen. The squash blocks and proper connection to the rim board are the way to mitigate this type of failure. Keep up the absolutely FANTASTIC (or should I say AWESOME) content.

[@ForestToFarm]

My son and I are about to DIY two houses for our families. We plan to use I joists and watching this video I see that the subfloor is going to be sloping up at the intersection between joists and rim. Is that something to be concerned about or is it not an issue? Also I have read other places where the “squash blocks “ should be 1/8” “shorter than the rim board. Now I see this video saying the “squash blocks “ should be taller haha. I feel this video portrays the correct way of doing squash blocks. It seems you have a good deal of knowledge on the subject. Your opinion/understanding would be greatly appreciated. Terry

[@boydbuck377]

The reason for the squash block is to mitigate the local web crippling of the I-Joist. This condition can occur in any tall slender member that is subjected to a large axial, in this case vertical, load. So making the squash blocks the same height as the rim would be the correct method. This, of course, assumes that your rim is just slightly proud of the end of the I-Joist. As far as the slope of the floor at the rim, I would defer to the opinion of Tim, he knows his craft better than anyone else I have seen on KZbin or in person. And dont overlook the fact that the rim is already taller than the I-Joist by design, so I dont see any reason to be concerned if the squash block is the same height. Just be sure that the squash block is taller than the I-Joist because the intent is relieve the load of the wall above from the end of the I-Joist. Hope this helps.@@ForestToFarm

[@rolfjohnson1825]

I enjoy this kind of tech info. Keep it coming, love it...!

[@rhinners3407]

Great video! Very helpful for construction trade students! Sometimes the WHY is more important than the how! Thank you!

[@mike93lx]

Absolutely love it. Keep it coming!

[@usnadrummerboy04]

Love the content you create. Definitely worth the time to watch. Love the way you work and would love to work with you for a bit at some point in the future! Keep it up. Love seeing someone of the same ilk.