The Blocking Checklist | Dead Wood 101

[@Tkssa580]

It’s great to see siblings building a great business TOGETHER. 💪🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@Vakhi201]

The amount of knowledge I'm learning is unreal. I never would have thought to do any of this because I work for a production based builder.

[@mikehikes710]

Same

[@T.E.P..]

I've seen Mic Drops ... and the comedian walks off stage. NEVER seen a Checkbook drop .... BRAVO

[@hansangb]

First of all, it's wonderful to see family sticking together. Dream come true for any parent. Second, I live in NYC condo and curse every time I have to put in blocking or framing so I can mount something. God bless you for adding it all in ahead of time. :) PS: The take pictures w/ dimensions or take notes is spot on. You always think you'll remember it, but you won't.

[@harryl7946]

Having a house built. Pre-construction was yesterday so I had to re-watch this video. Site manager said I could install my own blocking if I desired. I desire!!

[@thebaddestlarry9424]

Holy shit, screwing that board to the framing and marking it is genius. I always measure them all and write it all down then have to measure and cut every one. This is gonna save so much time. Thank you.

[@jorgencarlsson8264]

Fun fact: in Sweden we put OSB (or plywood 12 mm) on every interior wall before/under the drywall. Then you can mount stuff everyvehere.

[@matthewforestieri6895]

you guys are awesome, love the attention to detail Its encouraging to see that "our" generation" has some true tradesmen still out there

[@jonienglish3231]

I LIKE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLOCKING SHOULD BE PART OF HOUSE CODE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IVORY123100]

Very good .. Blocking everywhere !! .. As a carpenter " Frame / Trim . it's nice to have something to mount to .. instead of rubber nailers .. That is why my next house I am building 1.75" O.C. .. I am getting to that phase whereas I need to backup and do all my blocking .. Most builders don't care .. It's all about Slap and Run ..

[@hkgonra]

I would be shocked to find more than 1% of builders do this. Very nice extra touch that shows how much you care about your clients.

[@dustyandsneezing]

That was a cool idea where y’all screwed a board up and marked a ton of blocks. We normally use cutoff pieces from studs, rafters, joists, or form boards. Either way, great to have blocking. You guys do good work and provide quality entertainment.

[@karlmckinney8469]

One of most informative videos ever

[@scrapmetal100]

Kudos. This is the difference between tract and custom.

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

Excellent. I am called to install ADA compliant hand holds and rails in many bathrooms. Often times there is no blocking. I have often thought about making the first four feet of wall height 1/2 plywood or something other than drywall. These hand rails aren't just for balance, they are used by people, often very large people, who are trying to get up off the floor. Just a rant. Great video. Thank you very much.

[@hkgonra]

Just remodeled my hall bathroom and added 2x12 blocking for handrails if they are needed one day.

[@f.demascio1857]

No pedestal sinks? Always block for them, no matter what. But you guys are pro level, I admire your ethic & tech.

[@jamesgarvey2090]

Would that be covered by vanity blocking or do pedestal sinks have different mounting requirements from cabinetry?

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

Really good stuff! I haven't really thought much about this! It does make sense if you build a house with mostly sheetrock to try to avoid anchors, and instead have something firm to mount to! Thanks!

[@robertmeadows1657]

This sounds suspiciously like a back-handed compliment. :)

[@eleanorbarsic8065]

Very informative. Thank you. I'm remodeling and wondered how the blocking was determined in the room I've ripped the walls out of-total novice, here.

[@nancysmith9487]

Thanks brother's and team... 360 landscaping

[@OldePhart]

Love this. Here in California we have earthquake straps that ALWAYS wind up where the curtain rods need to be mounted. Always.

[@beurky]

This is soooo important to not get shit results later in finishing and trim. I hate things like curtains... So never thought to block for them. But now I know that's a thing.

[@randyrussell6246]

Only block needed for skirt boards is blocks at skirt and base board junction. Hand rails and cabinets generally work out on studs but may require a block on one end. Blocking for mantles, TV and others typical but for pictures........wow . Lots of extra blocking on this job , surely a cost plus project , don't get be wrong , I love me some solid blocking and it's a great way to use up the scrap end cuts ,,but ........wow

[@michaelvangundy226]

Medicine cabinets, mirrors, and shower curtain rods/doors. If you put all of this in when you frame then the m&e trades will notch or go around them.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Exactly.. easier than us trying to notch around wires and pipes later and possibly sticking a nail through something

[@julieth3699]

So helpful, thanks for sharing!

[@agustinortega6724]

I've been installing cabinets and brand new houses no blocking at all.nice hardwood handrails in a new church 2 months ago,no blocking either. That's a good point to remember to the superintendent

[@palettetools6461]

Great idea for a video. Nailed It

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Nailed it!!! Yes!!

[@palettetools6461]

Ha ha There it is.

[@diastoleny]

Good stuff! Thanks.

[@gsc9jmolt]

Y'all are great!

[@bennunyour4121]

Love this, I wish my builder would have done this.

[@jeffro1245]

the blocking on the stairs for the handrails, did you use the scrap wood method you showed in a prior video to find the angles for those blocks? if not what method did you use and what would be the fastest way? Cheers .

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

Do you guys put full vertical blocking where the shower doors go?

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Yes!! This one doesn’t have a door on the shower. Just an opening

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

@@PerkinsBuilderBrothers You Guys are doing some great videos ! I think your videos help people who don't do detailed Custom Homes very often. You're giving great tips for people to follow. So, they too, can do a quality project.

[@drymoonproperties]

Great job. I expected you to miss pictures and art. I learned art the hard way had to tear drywall out once because I didn't know or expect the client to have nearly the art collection they had I was so mad at myself for that one not to mention I had to listen to my dad and others complaining about all the extra work and lost a fair amount of money caused by it.

[@Warren3carpentry]

Good info great tips writing this stuff down!

[@marako1349]

Awesome video. Thanks .How did you guys secure the curtain rod blocking? Is there another piece of wood behind it or did you just toenail a nail/screw into the king stud? TIA

[@harpjason208]

Could you gents explain how to finish a stair case to where the stairs are ALL the same width... Carpet installer here...👍 Excellent blocking vid.

[@ShuasiBjorlen]

As always, well done and excellent explanation of all the various needs for blocking. Random question, I’ve been looking to have some hats made to compliment the shirts and sweatshirts I have for my crew to keep everyone looking professional and like a team and really like the hats you guys have. Can you tell me where you guys get your hats made? Thx again for all the great content.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Hey Josh... thanks! I ordered mine from Logosportswear.com. The hats are Richardson 112 trucker hats, which seem to fit everyone pretty well.

[@bvausch1]

back framing is fun.

[@chrisgaskins3954]

Do you guys do the finish carpentry? If can you do a video on the shirt board

[@jeremiahjones429]

Nice job!!

[@ecstaticbanana1063]

Great stuff

[@krehbein]

1:50 Great tip!

[@jimflammer9370]

Pressure treated blocking in the living space? I'm just saying. Love the channel.

[@IVORY123100]

Probably scrap ..

[@dustyandsneezing]

It makes it “more better” in my opinion

[@hunterwilliams5100]

Do you guys have a list of standard dimensions for the blocking ?

[@Giggle1-12hi]

Big bro always wins lol

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

I have a question; Can you guys make a more detailed video on how to mark and cut material? There's many different ways to mark and cut, and I think people often are not much aware of this - and good practices.

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

I have a question for you guys off the blocking topic. Do you guys use tankless hot water heaters? If so, how many do you use per house? We've started running multiple tankless hot water heaters for the last 4 or 5 years now. We use to run one or two large tankless units with a recirculating hot water system on a 5 gal tank per house. But our clients wanted hot water faster!! lol. So, now we usually run. 1 for the master bathroom 1 one for each guest bathroom. 1 for the kitchen 1 for the powder room and laundry room. We run both gas and electric depending on the area. Some people do not have or want gas. I was just curious on what type of hot water system you guys use. Thanks

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Hey buddy... most of the houses we are building are in the 3000 square-foot size range. We’ve been able to get away with one large on-demand unit as long it is it has been gas powered. i’ve not been as Impressed with the electric ones (and almost always makes a 400 Amp service necessary). Most of the ones we use have a built-in recirculating system so we always run a re-Circ line to the master bath for faster hot water there. Surprisingly we actually do use some tank water heaters as well! Up front cost is definitely much lower on these so some clients want that.

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

@@PerkinsBuilderBrothers Thank you for your reply! I agree, gas does do a better job on the tankless. As far as electric service goes we typically run 400 amp to 800 amp worth of service to our houses. Power is typically not an issue for us. Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering what you guys did. I know you guys do high quality Custom Homes also. Thanks

[@hkgonra]

@@OffRoad-jh1do Wow, I've never seen a home with 400 or 800 amp service. I live in a 3300 sq ft home and have been in many that size and they are all 200 amp. But they all also have gas heat and gas water heater.

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

@@hkgonra We work in the high end waterfront home market. 3,000- 20,000 sq feet homes. Most average houses can get away with a 200 amp service. We typically run (1) 200 amp service for outdoor services pool and spa equipment, lights, yard lights, entry gates etc... (1) 200 amp service for the dock lighting, boat lifts and shore power for any large vessels that need power. The main house will receive (2-4) 200 amp services. Smart homes require a lot of power as does larger homes. We also wire the garages with EV charging capacity for current or future use. Also a typical home we do has about 3-7 A/C units and all those tankless units. Thanks

[@Joshua.McNabb]

Every time I watch your videos I make a checklist of my own, except mine is filled up with things my builder DID NOT do 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@richmatthews6455]

Don't forget the blocking for Stair Handrails

[@tylerlappa7356]

Drywall nailers too!

[@unjookang9197]

so could you just use half inch of plywood sheets instead of thick 2x6

[@williamkutt1157]

🌴🔥🔥🔥🌴

[@joetownsend-]

Thank You for Another Great Video and Edit‼️ Let me think-HaHa- The man w/checkbook-Follow the Money 💵! We also put dead wood on top of double plate to secure sheetrock where ceiling joists run opposite! When I designed and built Fireplaces 🔥; usually sheetrock was already hung and finished (not good); so I always tore out so I could frame for Mantle and if going ceiling height block just about all way up for pictures or frame/ wire for flat screen 📺! Since liability was on me and my guarantee; made sure pre-fab units were installed to code(50% were not) and I could block where needed! If I built full Masonry and Natural Stone; code here changed to: all masonry from ground up(expensive but safe) If I built Artificial Stone; I would frame out around firebox and walls extra 6” to 8” to give depth and Natural Look! If folks really turned me loose- I have built recessed areas above mantle ( when no TV was desired) and used Fiber Optic (early LED) lighting mixed in w/stone and Stained Glass(removable) Designed by Friend and Homeowner! Always used corner rocks when building w/Artificial!

[@sawdust5277]

Blocking? Oh how I wish I had blocking!

[@speedracer609]

You guys can build a house for me. Where do you build?

[@colinbrooks6290]

Ok, don’t panic….. I’ve found Pac-so without he’s paint brush 😂

[@bvausch1]

baseboard backing is redundant. bradnails through mdf and drywall is more than enough strength as a fastener. it shouldnt go anywhere after a bead of caulking.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Most of our builds have stained trim, so there is no caulking and no way to hide any gapping if trim doesn’t stay completely tight to the wall surface.

[@bvausch1]

Perkins Builder Brothers ahh i see. understood!

[@colinbrooks6290]

Ok, I’ve found a very early episode….. that would explain why the boys are not with you or gone awol 😂

[@eleanorbarsic8065]

I don't think you put the curtain rod blocking high enough. It should go up to the ceiling or 4"below the ceiling. >I couldn't see the ceiling and wondered why so low? And why nothing fr the shower curtain?

[@jodytucker4474]

Shower rods

[@nails2wood691]

Any pointers for a new KZbinr! I recently made a channel and have been posting videos... I really like y’all’s style and think y’all make quality videos. If you ever have time stop by my channel and and any pointers you may have I’d love to hear them! Thanks Nails2 wood

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Cool... I’ll check it out. Best tips I was told are: spend time on thumbnails (it’s what people see), keep your videos short and sweet, and just keep posting. I made videos for about a while year before any real popularity. Best of luck to you.

[@johnp5549]

👍👍🍻

[@curlyservicestate2832]

We fix brake lines in your traveling to central Mn

[@buildingwhisper]

Block everything lol