Building our FIRST FOUNDATION EVER! (We're Nervous)

hey Gang, in this video we being our Layout for a our foundation. It took us all day but we think we nailed it! The rest of the house depends on how good we do right now, so we're taking extra time for each of these steps. Thanks for watching, and we'll see ya in the next one!
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[@ppeller3]

I really feel like your making us part of the build. I always look forward to your uploads. Thanks guys! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bottomup12]

Can’t wait to see what the ground water drainage plan will be. With all the ground water, you could dig a well and have free lawn irrigation. Great video boys and good camera work by Mom 🎥!

[@AlAmantea]

this whole video is MONEY!... Your math is perfect, and well explained. Great job, gentlemen!!! Doing it right the first time is fast, efficient, and super satisfying!!! One thing to watch for when doing your foundation is drainage tile around the outside, especially on the neighboring side of the property line. While the water will definitely drain down the drive at 9" slope over that 65' distance, you don't want to be slamming all the side discharge on to the neighbor's property and causing them drainage issues, either! A drainage tile along the outside of the foundation will catch that side discharge and redirect it down the driveway, making you a nice neighbor to have instead of that guy that none of want to be!

[@StudPack]

Cool thx a ton as always Al!!

[@stevebowser7248]

Paul - you got a lot of the good tricks that surveyors use for layout. You would fit right in with a commercial survey / layout crew. Very cool to see the progress.

[@alexknight7191]

What impresses me is that he's NOT a surveyor and this is their first time doing this but he takes us through like he's done it a million times.

[@clem24u]

I built swimming pools for years before this electronic stuff. We used a transit level and to level tile forms in the pool we'd use a water tube level. Look it up, it is absolutely accurate when used properly and amazingly simple and works even around corners where you can't see what you're leveling. Maybe that's how they leveled the pyramids. :)

[@justcurious3525]

Water tube level is what we used when building our cottage on posts over uneven ground. The hose can travel down into dips, up and over bumps and boulders and keeps it's level at both ends.

[@Monsieur405]

Not maybe; that's HOW they levelled the pyramids.

[@k.d.8924]

same here. Not as fast as a laser, but water never needs recalibrating.

[@Wolfburns]

So awesome to see how the slab gets planned out. I always wondered how it was determined. This series is so exciting and I can't wait to see how it all goes!

[@Atchalong]

My grandfather was a general contractor and I used to help him on jobs when I was in middle and high school. These videos bring back so many memories that I hadn't thought about in years. Great content! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@sgtsol7934]

This is so great to see gents, you guys literally walk us through the process, A^2+B^2=C^2 PERFECT! See kids, this is how you apply it in the real. This is truly exciting to see, wish I could have had an opportunity to build a house with my pops. Hi Jordan's mom, you must be a proud lady. Blessings to you guys on this endeavor. I will be eagerly watching the vids.

[@kodeyconverse5838]

It's awesome to see these new house videos! I'm also a first-time home owner/builder, and am building a house with my uncle who is a general contractor. I relate with a lot of what Jordon is feeling, trying to get things right. It's nerve wracking! We already poured the foundation and I feel like I'm watching a repeat of everything we just went through

[@sarahmckenzie7989]

If math was taught like this in schools students wouldn't be so frustrated with abstract concepts! Your real world applications are fantastic! Your videos truly qualify as distant learning g.

[@angrymountainbikershow3151]

Practical examples exactly like this are used in math education EVERY SINGLE DAY. What makes you think real world applications aren't taught??

[@craigchatterton4164]

@@angrymountainbikershow3151 Not when I went to school! (Too long ago to mention). Why do you think there are so many jokes about "Train A is coming towards you at 50 mph and Train B is coming in the opposite direction at 60mph. How long until the chicken crosses the road?" I do notice that my children (in HS rn) are being given more real world examples. But when I was a kid, this video (on VHS tape) would've been fun to watch in math class!

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@@craigchatterton4164 we still have this bullshit xD

[@bkkcanuck]

Who knew math could be so entertaining. The long wait between videos is painful but it's always worth the wait. When it hit 26:01 I couldn't believe how fast time went by. Keep it up guys, it's all starting to come together.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Nice Shorts SP, the working man's cloths. You guy's did a awesome job laying the Foundation.

[@mikezimmermann89]

Geee! Paul bought a laser…. What a surprise! This video brought back a ton of memories from the 70’s for me. My dad (also a Louisiana-born electrician) and I laid out a vacation house back then in much the same way. No lasers; but, as a teenager, I thought the transit-style level we used was pretty cool. The house was a weekend project to start, so we drove up to the site, camped, laid out the 24’x34’ foundation and had the excavation contractor dig the footings during the week. The house grew to 25’x35’ the next weekend when we came up and discovered the footings were dug on the wrong side of our layout lines. 😮

[@lesterolson5526]

It's Pythagoras! Pythagorean is the theory. Pythagoras is the man who came up with the theory !!!

[@sandysanders4199]

I get so excited every time a new video is released. It’s like Christmas! Thank you for sharing all of this. 👏❤️

[@bobsmith3790]

There aren’t a lot of things as much fun to watch as someone doing something really well. That certainly describes you guys. This gets more exciting every step of the way. Stud Pack, coffee and a Sunday morning is a great trio. Thanks for sharing this. You guys are killing it!

[@steveloux4709]

Good to see you guys and to see your enthusiasm remains high! 😊

[@MrTooTechnical]

Great vid. Remember use a metal surveyors tape. The one u r using is fibreglass. It’s stretches and can lead to inaccurate measurements over long distances. Steel tapes don’t suffer from such inaccuracies.

[@psywiped]

They do get affected by the temperature. Better to get a laser measure or use a transit for these sort of distances.

[@1SmittysGarage]

That's awesome! What a journey so far and it's just getting started!! Blessings and respect!

[@Pmwgolf]

You guys are fun to watch, can hardly wait for the next video

[@jimharmon3404]

Here we have town codes for setbacks from property lines for buildings. There is also a requirement that if you put up a fence the posts have to be on the owners side of the fence and the fence must be setback at least 12" inside of the property line. Your neighbors fence is encroaching on your property. That fence should be 2' back from where it is now. I think that also means you own ( are responsible for) those trees next to the fence as well. That tall fence out back is in the same encroachment. The tape map should have brought that to the realtors and lawyers attention when you bought the property.

[@FMFC0RPSMAN]

Keep up the great job guys! Inspirational. Love to see family working together.

[@ApacheLife-50]

Always an amazing job! Inspirational work. Thank you Stud Pack!

[@Cheez1979]

Obsessed garage style! Can’t wait ! What a great project

[@debbiebeck473]

Hello from Michigan! You guys did a great job! My husband and I always love watching your videos! Already looking forward to the next video.

[@Gabriel-rt8mb]

Loving that you are showing every step in the process, and that every step is done with such a high attention to detail. Looking forward to the slab and framing.

[@frankoconnor7309]

Love your explanations in high energy mode. Great job guys

[@iamnolegend2519]

Very exciting. It will be fun to watch you guys build it !

[@ChevyDex315]

I’m glad you guys are not rushing over some of these details. I’m excited to see how it all turns out.

[@marksteven4287]

Love this series - can't wait for more of the videos - thanks for all your hard work filming and getting the videos out!

[@pknuttarlott4934]

Hey paul lovin the stud pack house videos. The mans name was Pythagoras he traveled to Egypt and learned the theorem. It was already known, he just proved it. It is impossible to build pyramids without it.

[@SLCMuralha]

Love this new build! I like when you admit that this is new for you all because it gives me the feeling I can attempt something like this.

[@vividvulpe9842]

You guys are awesome- thanks for the upload!

[@hu5tle-]

Instead of holding the laser stick above the ground and have it be a little wobbly, you could always put the stick on the ground with the receiver at the same height as the sidewalk and then move the receiver up 9". This just gives you solid ground to have the stick on vs. trying to hold it in the air, which is more unstable. Also could have purchased the Stabila Layout station. Yes, costly, but so worth it.

[@DarKMatter.1]

WOW guys, you are doing a hellova job and that is definitely going to be an awesome and huge garage. Can’t wait to see it all come together. I’ll definitely be here waiting for all your videos.

[@mikesmith5715]

You two are amazing, we love love love to watch you work together. What a great team you make. Thank you!

[@muhhamad786]

Great to see the progress guys. Can't wait to see the next video!

[@Danielg86]

I love that yall know how to do and use trigonometry to make sure things are built the right way! 💪💪💪💪right on!!!

[@Zhone14]

man, love the honesty and transparency behind the way you guys work. i feel like i found this channel at the perfect time to catch this type of project.

[@htownblue11]

Wow. Slick use of the laser and a t square to mark the corner at 90 degrees on the front corner. And Math is absolutely critical in building a foundation and structure square. Great progress fellas!

[@mkch932]

After a couple days I find myself ready for another one of your videos. Idk what it is exactly but this is one of my favorite series.

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You guys are great humans! Dad is a true craftsman and you all are willing to learn new things, including dad! It’s truly refreshing and very informative!! It’s the best channel on KZbin if you wanna learn how to build your own home. I’ve only met a few people that can teach how “dad” does, and has the knowledge he does, and those guys I will never forget! If you ever need tools or help in the northwest, I’d be happy to help! Cheers guys! This is gonna be a fun project! Thank you for all the hard work!

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Thanks for another awesome video! I live vicariously through the both of you!

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Great work guys ! Excited to see forms go up !

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Love this project and your enthusiasm. A highlight of my week.

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I just finished watching your kitchen remodel, and all I can say is Wow! Paul has definitely come a long way as a creator. It's like watching two different people. Always quality work, which is awesome. I have learned a lot from watching ya'll!

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I love this! I am a new 21 yr old contractor and still have loads to learn and this is the series sent to me by GOD! Thank you Stud Pack! Thank you for being so in depth with every single aspect

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Thank you. Love the teamwork .

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Why not put a drain under the driveway that ties into the main? That way you are guaranteed (and you can do it now and not think later?)? Just a thought…

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Love watching you guys and learning! Keep on keeping on! 😊

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I cannot tell you how much I look forward to each new video! My favorite channel of all time!

[@vaalrus]

The best accessory I ever got was a cut-and-fill rod to use with my laser. You set a zero on the stick, and you can slide the reciever up and down and instantly you have your number to dig or fill, no doing math in your head to transpose numbers. Especially useful when shooting in slopes. Something to watch out for is that strobe lights can confuse the receiver, or at least some recievers, something that took me a bunch of head-scratching when I was on a busy site with a lot of equipment surrounding me.

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YEEESSSSS I've been waiting all week for an update! 😀

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This is looking amazing! Love this content so much!

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And still my favorite duo on KZbin. It’s funny when I don’t see your video I start looking for it. Keep up the great work we’ll continue supporting you. One of the few videos for which I watch all the commercials. 👍🏼

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You guys are doing a fantastic job! Your videos have inspired several projects around my house. I love the videos, keep them coming.

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42! the meaning to life the universe and everything! Nice 😆

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This video series is amazing. I've been watching your videos for a long time. But I get so excited when there is a new video on the is series.

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awe yeeahh!!!! here we go!!!! I can't wait to see this thing come together!

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It is great to hear the excitement in your voices. You guys have come a long way on the Stud Pack house. I know that in the beginning it was like taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back. I looks like you are now taking leaps. Keep up the great content and work. Can't wait for the next video to see the progress.

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78 year old Retired contractor here. My wife and I love your show. She has a big smile on her face and laughs while watching it more than ANY OTHER TV show. You guys are a great father and sons team. Can't wait for each new video.

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I'm enjoying every minute of it...👍❤️👍 Excellent video guys!!

[@davidgomia3719]

Top quality preparation work by your Father & Son team. Please keep your videos coming.

[@eladvanallen8282]

Ive used this technique everyday for the last 30+ years to layout and paint parking lots, roads, running tracks, basketball and tennis courts, and even 4 square and hopscotch in and around Baltimore MD and the northeastern states. Great to see you doing the math with pencil and paper and not an app! Great job yet again, Stud Pack.

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Thank you guys!! I'm learning so much from you.

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Great video. Keep looking every day waiting for you guys to post.

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Awsome video, learned alot, have to watch it again. It's so much good information

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Thank you again for sharing. I appreciate the detailed explanation/instruction!

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Awesome keep it u guys happy for you all.. It’s going to be an awesome fun project.. Take your time on videos do what you have to do I’m staying for the whole thing

[@the_hunterghost9231]

Amazing guys ! Very well done.

[@donearnhardt6336]

Will the garage have a drain in the floor? That would be a nice touch.

[@iwillburn]

Keep it up Stud Pack! You guys are great

[@ericpeters6691]

Can’t wait for the next videos! These 5-7 days in between are killing me! Awesome nonetheless love you guys!

[@anonanon8252]

Are you guys planning to pour the concrete directly onto the select fill? When Paul holds that 2x4 up to the string line at the end, there's not a ton of room underneath and I'm assuming you're going to be doing a 6" slab with what you're planning to build and park on it. Doesn't seem like there's a ton, if any room for gravel under your slab with the current 9" above the sidewalk plan!

[@donaldstewart9873]

You Both are Awesome, I feel like I'm on the jobsite with you. It's fun to watch you do your masterful builds, But It's always fun Learning with you! 👍👍🤟🤟👍👍

[@frankmortensen7651]

You guys F'n Rock! keep putting the videos out! I hope yall never get burnt out

[@mcarroll598]

Love the math part of this video. I’m a journeyman electrician and bend a lot of conduit. Mostly the bigger stuff up to 4”. I use the Pythagorean a lot when bending offsets and running parallel conduits. It’s amazing what you can do with that formula. Keep it up guys!

[@wendydix5534]

So interesting to see what the process is before a slab goes down. Good luck boys ❤

[@kylewhite7081]

This is great content! Sometimes small things like how to configure the laser, where exactly are you measuring the property line, etc matter because those things are all instrumental to beginning a process and people need to get set up correctly for success. I am super excited to see you set up your forms and pour. I know several contractors recently on projects I knew of who had form blowouts and they created their own forms. I am scared of a blow out and considering using a renting a double whaler system with snap ties. The forms come together fairly easy and you can tear down and return the forms when you are complete. Your video on this future subject may cause me to change my mind and do it like you!

[@robertengster5643]

Great work there and yes the theory is 100 percent always.

[@bigmike9450]

Great job again guys!!!

[@cfingal001]

Great stuff guys. I can't believe we're at this step already. So pumped

[@malikto1]

Great episode. The lesson with the batter boards was very helpful.

[@SuperDave21]

Man, I'm so hooked on your channel I can't wait for the next video!! Great work, love it!

[@cjvillarreal217]

Literally have been checking every day for a new vid, super stoked! Stay safe Stud Pack

[@RichM1983]

Love the work guys. I plant to build my own pole barn and need to pour a slab eventually. This will go in the studpack bookmark how to section I have.

[@clintprice2123]

I can already see a work of art standing on that slab! You’re killing it already!

[@aname4me]

Laser Rake: I once worked prep'ing and pouring an Ice Rink Slab. It had to be level/flat before the pour, and during the pour. The contractor arrived and immediately hired 8 day labourers (zero experience). 4 were given a shovel and a wheel barrow. The other 4 where given a regular rake with two bands of black electrical tape, 3/4” apart, on the handle. They were told, that when they stood the rake upright, the Laser light had to be between the black tape. If above.... rake more sand in. If below.... rake sand away. 10 minutes of instruction and these Day Labourer were able to level an entire Hockey rink (in a week) The only problem.... you need low light to see the Laser light.

[@bmwmaw]

I was just thinking, it's about time for a new stud pack video! Even made my inner mathematician super happy too! Thanks guys!

[@AaronBridges]

Enjoy watching this build. Every time a new video pops up I get pumped to watch. Keep up the awesome work fellas. Also I’m a math nerd as well & loved the way u guys showed how u figured it all out. Not to many ppl will do that these days. Most will just let the iPhone do all the thinking. Of course I don’t blame them lol.

[@TechRIP]

I nerded out so much right when I knew you'd be pulling out the old PT.

[@LucyGirlCavapoo]

Yay I love these videos

[@windblownmccoy2908]

Thanks Pythagoras 🍻 Was always my favorite equation simply because it's so darn useful. Keep it up friends

[@gordspeare9249]

Great video guys. Really looking forward to seeing the building go up. Don’t forget to install a channel drain across the front of the garage door area

[@bilbobaggins4462]

Dynamite series boys. Keep em coming!