Walls, Doors, & Windows - Leg Arm's House Build Part 6

Almost weather tight! Looking more and more like a house.
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[@ginggur17]

To see it become Weather tight, it’s awesome, fantastic to see. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@jonathantillman842]

Tankless...I doubt you will EVER regret it...buy once...cry once...because after that you will be smiling. The house IS looking FINE! I love that you took a fuel tank off one a truck to make your access to your cistern!

[@kenp2218]

Hello Legarms, I grew up on a dairy farm so I identify closely with your lifestyle, and I really like your family oriented content! Heck, I even have a Ford 555B backhoe that looks a lot like yours😄 I saw the part where you were pondering how to heat your potable water. I work for a leading US boiler and water heater manufacturer, and because you have radiant floor heat tubing already installed, I would recommend installing a high efficiency condensing wall mount boiler, and using an indirect tank (tank with an internal heat exchanger) hooked to the boiler for your potable hot water. That way you can utilize the high combustion efficiency of the boiler for space heating AND your potable not water! Take Care!

[@jeoinaforest]

please don't forget to lock that cistern lid ASAP! Murphy....children....danger....well, please lock that up. Love the progress!!!

[@section8outdoors]

Scott, (LegArms) I am glad that this project has you humbled. But can you be any more humbled? I mean your entire family is very grateful and thankful for all the blessings in your lives already........ If there ever was someone more deserving I wouldn't believe the person who told me it. I pray God keeps blessings coming to the Entire Welker family!!

[@deblarsen8528]

Howdy! Your new home is really looking AWESOME! Yes, windows are heavy, even the smaller ones! The drone footage of the outside is amazing! Thank You for taking us along on your new house build! Until your next video ~~~Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🏠 👍

[@jamessmall1673]

We decided on the tankless (NG) water heater 3 years ago. It was a solid decision, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The house is going to be awesome. The sunrise and sunsets will be breathtaking!! Congrats !!

[@gitatit4046]

We've had a tankless (LP) for over 10 years James and will never go back to a tank model. It only heats water when you need it and you never run out of hot water no matter how long you run it - it's a win-win for us. 👌

[@joebeach7759]

We live in the mid-atlantic area and got an 80gal water heater about 5 years ago. The 60gal didn't fill our garden tub. Apparently, they don't make 80s anymore because they aren't efficient. With all the calcium in our water, even with a softener and filter, I have to drain it and vacuum out the deposits every 2 years or so ir it shorts our bottom element. I've wanted an instant heater, but we only have electric and no gas where I live and I don't think theyvwill work well enough on electric. I has a gas one in Alabama a couple of decades ago and it worked great, but putting gas in my house just for that would be expensive.

[@mammutMK2]

The newer electric ones are way better then the old ones (boiling or cold), they can get preset to a temperature and still have water pressure (what is the issue with old ones). We had it in the fire department and a friend had it in her apartment. Don't wasting energy in getting the water boiling to cool it back down after 10 ft.

[@doogssmee9742]

Im in Australia and put in a instant gas fired system almost 30 years ago and its still going strong. We have a lot of calcium in our water here and stored hot water systems only last a few years at best.

[@Jokemeister1]

One thing to consider that drives me nuts is the gas fired tankless (mine at least) has a minimum flow or it will shut off the heater. Where this is a pain in the bum is when you just want to take the chill off the straight cold water.....say on a summers day and you're hot and dirty and dont want a hot shower. Really any time you only want a little bit of hot water or lukewarm water, you'll have to achieve a minimum flow and it is so wasteful.

[@joshuacrispell2620]

Got rid of my tankless hot water heater very quickly. If you’re water isn’t completely pure and free of minerals. They build up in the tankless heater and keep it from working. And it struggled to keep the water hot on the far side of my house. Was a constant issue. Been much happier with a traditional tank hot water heater.

[@jayvoelker549]

Water softener for sure! Your clothes , your hair and dishes will thank you for it!

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

I'm so happy to see the progress on your new house. Something for the entire family to look forward. I'm glad to see you opted for a small house for your starter home. That will pay dividends when you upgrade at a later date. I love your videos and always look forward to the next one. God bless all of you.

[@richardkaufman1643]

In your part of the world a stand by home generator is a MUST! As a retired master electrician and contractor I’ve installed dozens of generators from 12 kw to a mega watt . I would look at a 22kw size for your home if you want the convenience of having power through out your new home. A 200 amp transfer switch should be specified too. Nice job and great schedule by you. No wasted days waiting for materials.

[@mitchellnoll7402]

I spent 10 years in Industrial Coatings Going Underground inside of fuel tanks welding sandblasting and spraying Coatings to make the tanks last longer getting into my territory there great work on everything

[@obamabigears734]

Tankless!!!! I have had a gas one for the past 10 years, one of best things I have ever bought, especially with 3 girls in the house.

[@arniepries6480]

my BIL installed a tankless system 10-12 yrs ago and now it needs some repairs and he's having a hard time securing parts for it - but it has worked great till now - go with what you feel comfortable with

[@scotttucker1698]

So happy for you and your wife. One step closer to your dream home

[@masterscarpenter8349]

First time commenting watched all of your videos love what you and your family put out I would recommend a combination boiler it will run you in floor heat and has an internal heat exchanger for your potable water and a whole house boiler like this can wall mounted easy to install simple to setup

[@davidcolgan3268]

Looking great! Glad to see a good-sized garage. Most homes built in our area today barely accommodate pickups or large SUV’s. Plus, your talents amaze me!

[@davidepool5884]

When you started building your house I didn’t think you would get it dried in before winter. Your contractor has done an amazing job. Now you can work on the inside all winter in comfort. You still have a lot of work to do but at the rate it’s being built you should be moved in by spring or early summer.

[@trevorbacelli]

Scott you & your Wife must be over the moon with the progress of your New Family Home,great video, brings back memories of our first new Brick Vernier Steel frame home, Good on you Scott Job Well Done, Cheers & God Bless to all your Family the Welkers, seen you on the next video, Regards Trevor.W.Bacelli. Biloela Qld Australia.🐨🦘💐🌸💮🏵🌺🌻🌼🌴

[@paulc.4211]

Good call installing the pump in the basement where it is accessible at all times, trust you did the same with the sewer pump unless u put in a submersible. Just a suggestion to please put a substantial lock on the cistern access, it will keep curious kids OUT. Your house looks wonderful I am sure it will bring you great satisfaction living there. all you need now are some trees for a shelter belt.

[@mattadams1771]

Definitely go with a tankless water heater. I worked for a major water heater manufacturer for 25 years and have seen everything to do with heating water and tankless is the best way to go especially with a new build.

[@cliftonnuckolls8293]

My recommendation for a water heater is to put in a regular tank water heater and then use a mixing valve This way you turn a 50 gallon water heater into a 100 gallon water heater You turn up the temperature on the water heater to maximum and then mix incoming cold water with the extra hot water to get “just right” Water Your wife will love being able to wash clothes, do dishes, and have the kids take baths/ showers all at the same time without running out of hot water This worked Fantastic for me when my kids were small

[@chuckolson5825]

Keeper coming you have a great crew. It will be great to get to get it all closed in. Have a good one!

[@___Joe___]

Get yourself a Rheem Marathon water heater. They have spun fiberglass tanks that DO NOT rust. I’ve had an 85 gallon for about 8 years and it’s been great. I hadn’t flushed the tank for the first 5 years and when I did, water came out crystal clear because there is no glass-lined steel tank to rust away.

[@russkepler]

Be sure to put the exterior faucets in the line before the water softener. The plumber on my place put the irrigation lines after the water softener loop and the first time I ran the sprinklers was a bit of a surprise.

[@sallydunbar1683]

The Mrs. has great taste! Looks like a fantastic crew !

[@Sleekfalcon]

Soo happy for you guys. God has certainly blessed you all and your brother with these wonderful homes. You all work hard and you get to reap the fruits of your labor. Definitely something to feel humble about. Its an amazing feeling wors cannot express.

[@danyockey6584]

Smart doing the drain and vent plumbing before the hvac guys, makes it easier for you. When I built my house the hvac crew got in before I had all the drain lines in and some of their runs were in the way.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for showing us around your new home. Coming along just fine. Lots to do yet but bit by bit it is getting done. Will be a wonderful home for you and your family when done. Very nice Scott. Looking forward to the next update. You take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy.

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Nice too see the lord blessing you and your family. A well deserved place too grow together

[@joshuabuxton7502]

Definitely coming to life ... God bless you and your family..

[@scottwilhelme9880]

I like the way the gag age is bumped out a few feet, breaks up an otherwise monotonous wall, nice!

[@scottwilhelme9880]

Oops Garage!

[@pauliossi2674]

you need to put a childproof lock system on that cistern access, it sure looks like a magnet for curious boys

[@billsauberlich7337]

I agree kids will be kids

[@gregcatlett1458]

Like the man cave size garage Scott. Looks like a great framing crew,skilled individuals😂. Master Plumber Scott thanks so much for letting us come along.

[@awg6397]

I think I might have missed a video, but that vaulted ceiling turned out excellent...well done, guys!

[@digger5858]

House is coming along great 👍👍 Leg arms,looks beautiful .Glad you got it all buttoned up before the weather turned. God bless you and your family.

[@larrydavidson3402]

That will be a home that you and your family will deserve and enjoy.

[@stephanrobinson4050]

I’m so happy for you all! You worked hard for it God bless everyone one of you

[@kopenhagenkid]

Beautiful home LegArms good luck finishing

[@thomasanderson1783]

Get her papered and dried in before snow flies. Then you can take a deeeeeep breath. Congrats on your home! It’s going to be gorgeous !

[@stephenvickery4777]

I fit both Tankless and Tanked hot water systems, it really depends on the system and your hot water usage, we normally work on the principal that you would want enough hot water to feed all the hot water outlets at the same time at a good rate, most direct water systems can struggle with high flow rates

[@cmstreich]

Leg Arms- always a humble and thoughtful man of God. Keep up the great work gentlemen and ladies!

[@sumnerkinney2166]

Thank you for explaining and touring the cistern. I understand now. You must have a good source at the farm.

[@stephenlandsteiner886]

Anderson windows and doors from Bayport Minnesota

[@alexbruski1138]

Put in solar hot water heat... needs to be coupled with a tank water heater. Tankless also has lower flow rates and just doesn't give the same quality of hot water experience. Solar Hot Water will save you a bundle over the lifetime of your home. Mount solar panels on the roof and add an inverter to have your power be free also. You don't have to do any of that right now, but plan for it now and put it in as soon as you can afford it.

[@stevetuttle5472]

House is coming along nicely you have a great crew. Blessings!

[@Sneaky_ol_No7]

Go with tank heater. Be sure to put shut offs on both sides of filter system. Makes filter changes alot easier.

[@markthomas7270]

My folks used a thankless water heater in two of there homes and where sorry about using the tankless on both!! As in both homes it always took allot of water to run before any hot water would get to any where in house. So on the 2nd home they put back in a tanked water heater and so happy they changed back to a tanked system. I have watched about many of these tankless systems on KZbin, most must have yearly work done on them to keep them working OK. And so if I where your friend I would tell you to use a tanked system only. Take care!

[@jonathanbeatty10]

Go tankless. Had one for over 10 yrs now and love it. Had good luck with Rinnai.

[@nancypreston9926]

Looking Great. God Bless from Southern Oklahoma

[@John-sh4yn]

I hope you put a padlock or something secure on the lid to the water tank to keep those precious kids safe

[@goldiefish72]

Once windows are in and the roof is covered, its a huge milestone. Then you can work on the indoors, no matter what the weather brings. It looks fantastic. Looking forward to the next construction update.

[@hoov1998]

Psalm 147:6 English Standard Version 6 The Lord (A)lifts up the humble;[a] he casts the wicked to the ground. Keep up the good work, I love that you guys thank God all the time!

[@dsgreat3]

Tank water heater is good if you plan to install solar or wind generation. You can get a diverter so any excess power is used to heat water rather than going into the grid.

[@longcaster]

Tankless is the way. I installed a Rinnai 17 yrs ago did a descale after 5 years and it did no need it. Mine is set at 120 degrees and going strong. In Kitty Hawk NC.

[@clinthochrein888]

Ohhhh yummy cherry juice for the front end loader 😁. Excellent progress on the house👍🏾

[@scarface-39]

She’s coming right along 👍🇺🇸

[@stanleyc50]

By the way, you might want a sand (particulate) filter before the water heater tank as sand can accumulate on the bottom and reduce the life and efficiency of the water heater. The only down side to well water I know of.

[@AndreZA979]

Great progress. Awesome to see the time-lapse, makes it look so easy.

[@charleshagenbuch6078]

They are also have hybrid water heaters that use small tanks that allow for faster hot water response.

[@tarheelpatch3386]

TANKLESS! Unlimited hot water,i love it would not go any otherway!

[@ryanstout9394]

Casa de Leg Arms is looking great!!

[@jeepin2485]

I just spent the last 2 months watching just about every video yall have put out. Checking in from north Texas, love the content.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Wow, you deserve a award or some rest 😊👍

[@masseymm]

skilled and experienced plumbers make it appear "pretty simple and easy"

[@joebeach7759]

Wow! You guys got that house buttoned up quick! I guess you need to do that before winter moves in. But it's alot easier doing stuff without the elements and nature working against you!

[@michaelmajor5098]

Nice-glade and proud for your family.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Awesome progress and the video makes it looks so easy!! I know there has been some hours put in to get to this point keep at it and you will be relaxing inside a house you built!!

[@rsporter]

Couple of things I noticed: lack of additional waterproof flashings on all of the windows and doors, and the sewer line looks to be above the frost line.

[@richardlong9877]

The house is looking great!

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Prayers for you an your family. Keep up the great work!

[@dogcreek8547]

Make sure to put a lock on that cistern lid. Kids have a way of getting in trouble

[@stephensabatos898]

It's coming along and looking great , you nailed it when you said you look like Mike . Haha

[@beaseac]

We went with a hybrid water heater... It's very efficient and has all the benefits of a tank water heater... But does make some noise but it's not bad.

[@Whabligone]

Interesting the way you build the house, here in our part of the world we built it with bricks and cement and other heavy stuff

[@anthonycano6365]

Hey Nick you guys did an awesome job on the house not much longer to go pretty soon you'll have the heater on going so looking forward for the next video

[@crandonborth]

Tankless water heater all the way especially with hard water.

[@jasonhastings5538]

You guys got it goin on!!!👍👍👍

[@terrexcorbin]

Wow they are making some quick progress

[@jasonbrown5840]

With having floor heat I would seriously look into a tankless combi unit. It is a tankless water heater/boiler combination. Kill two birds with one stone.

[@theodorewenum7572]

I have a tankless boiler water heater combination, it replaced my water heater that did both. Will never go back to a water heater.

[@danielsweeney6742]

Looks good so far! I hope you get weathered in before winter hits.

[@gromitNOR83]

Remember to run conduit for computer networking and wireless accesspoints. Less headaches later.

[@lesphilaja5722]

When we built our new house ten years ago, we put in a tankless LP Rheem. I wouldn't heistate to do it again.

[@TheBronco67]

I have had both and and tankless cut power bill in half also on those days when you want a shower and so does the wife and baths for all the kiddies, you never run out of hot water. The only reason I would use a tank type is if you need to have an extra supply of water. A friend in Hawaii has 4 of them so incase of hurricane or tsunami his family always has water. Since you have a cistern I don't think that is a problem so yes tankless all the way. Also if you are looking at running it off propane or gas or electrical I would choose propane or gas before electrical.

[@randallolson7554]

Love the Scott! Please keep doing more like it. Your new home is looking amazing. Your window and door team, are the going to tape them all off?

[@bradpogue3448]

Building a house is hard work . I know when I was a junior and a senior in high school, we built 2 houses it was fun but very hard work. I would have figured that you would have went with the zip wood and use the zip tape

[@mitchlecapoy1909]

Tankless hotwater all the way! You can get a tankless heater that does your domestic hot water as well as the infloor heat, a combo boiler if you will. I put one in my shouse works amazing, look into Navien (sp?) Boiler systems

[@johnguy3218]

Hots on the left, colds on the right, and poo won't run up hill.

[@jeremiahalberts5983]

If you are willing to spend a few extra bucks, look into getting textured metal. It doesn't glare in the sun as much but is bit more expensive

[@jimp.4531]

looking great

[@tonykazz2779]

you won Life's lottery

[@patrickthomas6170]

Scott , my 6 inch PVC LEAVING house to septic bowed then broke after 15 yr in Great Falls; most likely due to irrigation , lawn ,etc : fixed it , used lots of roadbase pea gravel to support pipe in soil: FYI if u might want to support pipes to septic: Patrick Great Falls

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Hey Pat, I liked the weather two weeks ago. The pipe probably will be ok, as the foundation crew vibrated the soil when backfilling and it's a schedule 40 4".

[@patrickthomas6170]

@@RobertWelkerFarmerBob good to here : FYI I married a Tomsheck , who farm in Ethridge MT. I love your channel ( even though I am a bone surgeon in Great Falls) keep it up!

[@davet.3587]

Very nice it's going to be a beautiful home 🏡

[@Blacksheep1968]

FYI. Be very careful where you put the holes in those floor joists . Follow the installation guide to avoid issues.

[@alexandersjostrom5933]

About the backhoe, a friend of the family have a older one like that and some neighbor's needed to borrow it. They were going to dig a trench for accessing under the cars, inside one half of the garage behind one door. So my dad went ower there and asked them how it went. And they said that since the backhoe were so sloppy they didn't know witch door the trench would be behind!😅

[@tedkennedy8798]

Bought a tankless Bosch 17 years ago I would do it again and they are are on demand for energy just saying that you will like it

[@46rambo49]

one of my first jobs was building houses, hundreds of them, PLUMBING is not simple, you can make one mistake and make a mess of the whole job. Be safe,, God Bless the Builders of world, having you and that loader there is HUGE help to the process, wish we would have had one when building, how do you know a good carpenter? The still remember how to build with a hammer and no nail gun

[@larryhicks4414]

I’ll let you in on a secret a plumber told me years ago. Hot on the left, cold on the right and poop don’t run uphill. 😂

[@davenpeterson7]

These vids are awesome! Thanks for taking time to show us this! Met you at the farm progess show.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

We appreciate you took the time to connect there.

[@davenpeterson7]

@@RobertWelkerFarmerBob 👍

[@davenpeterson7]

If u remember you signed my john deere hat.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

OH DEAR JOHN...or Daven...I do now........😊. Blessings to you

[@davenpeterson7]

@@RobertWelkerFarmerBob thanks!

[@scotnewberry734]

Let it grow leg arm!!

[@gopurdue02]

Tankless water heater. Cost more but with all the kids in the house it's a constant supply of hot water no mater who is taking a shower. When you come home from a hard day of work do you really wan to wait to take a hot shower because the kids cleared it out? Also - they last much longer then a tank system because there is no expansion or contracting.

[@garychild9878]

Tankless your love it,