Installing Shop Walls and Ceiling
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Wow April you went from building a waterfall sign for your work to a giant shop in what just 3 years. Way to go kiddo. God Bless..
And to think they didn't want that waterfall, I ended up throwing it away. 😄
Waterfall sign to a giant shop with a nice waterfall behind it.... you rock!
That would have made a nice water feature in someone's garden or yard. It would have been easy to swap out the glass panel. a nice piece of rippled glass would have made a nice accent to the piece. it was a shame you had to throw it away.
You have built my dream shop April, I have all the tools I could ever want, sadly some in storage, the years have slipped away, health decline, I’m still well young enough (57) but the years pass so fast my dreams are starting to fade......sad but true.......I live my dreams through your videos......never wait for tomorrow,
What a journey, April!! Thanks for "taking us along"! Looking forward to the rest of your move into this outstanding space.
Good thing this was done 2 years ago. That 3/4 plywood would have broke the bank today.
When I was in my teens and built things for fun or helped my dad with electrical projects, no one ever told me that I could have a career as a craftsman. As a woman, I was steered toward typically female dominated roles.
While I do have my own shop now, that I built myself (nothing close to your shop!) it’s used mostly for making things for my house. It makes me proud to teach my 13 year old daughter what I can and to have her watch you so that she knows she can do absolutely anything she wants and still be a woman and a lady.
Ladywood2 Friday night was daddy daughter night with my toddler. We spent a while building circuits on a bread board with LEDs and buttons. She loved it.
There have been many times since she was born that I have been grateful that she has so many more options as to who she wants to be and what she can do. I’m by no means saying women have career parity with men, but I look back to NASA engineers 50years ago, and see some of my sisters now (one software developer, one InfoSec auditor), I have high hope for my daughter.
In short, women like you inspire me to ensure the most opportunities for my daughter.
Yes I hear this a lot...women in previous generations were told they couldn't do this stuff. It's such a shame but I'm so happy to see things shifting and changing. I'm also of course so proud to be a part of that change. Good on you for being a part of it too!
AMEN
Funny how time changes our views, or maybe perspective is a better word.
I have always said women can and should do anything they want, there are few professions that are truly men or women only. As for women and manual labour, most are no no stranger to it anyway, and what about the women who spent the war years building Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mosquitos and Lancasters, along with the ammo and bombs that went with them. The crime was terminating their jobs as soon as the war was won.
Having been born during the waning days of WWII, I've seen this attitude change drastically. And I mean drastically! For the better, in my opinion. My mom never worked. She was the "expected" homemaker." Dad was born in Norway and brought with him at the age if 18 knowledge of the trades. He did everything: wallpapering, painting, carpentry, etc. I'd help him around the house and low and behold I actually got into construction and ran my own business for many years. I'd take my sons out with me during the summer. When they moved out on their own I gave them each a gift of a well-stocked tool box. Yesterday, my youngest, the manager of a company, told me he took an introductory blacksmithing class for the fun of it. My advice was always: You don't have to do any of this as a career, but think of all the money you'll save around your own house doing it yourself. April, I love what you do and your attitude of never having a problem with trying something new--only a challenge.
Great looking shop!! Plywood walls are definitely the way to go. I covered the walls in my garage with 3/4 ply years ago. I love the flexibility to hang anything, anywhere I want. Can't wait to see your finished project!
Hey! It's starting to look kinda like a shop!! It's looking good, April - you're definitely in the home stretch!! I can't wait to see it cluttered up with tools and lumber for projects!
As usual, a fantastic addition to an outstanding series. It is very cute that you think 52-degrees is cold. We live in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a Native American word which means, "too stupid to move". When it hits 52 we head to the beach.
Again, great job April. I love watching you videos in its entirety . Always learn something. Must of cost a fortune to lay out all that 3/4 Ply.
TheJedc43 at this point who’s counting the pennies lol, plus just those shop lights cost about $300-$400 each (unless donated of course) and she has at least twelve
Hi April. I'm glad to have run into your channel. I am a DIYER. I learned from my dad how to in wood shelves and electrical. I bought my own house and went off. You Tube University helped me. I wished I'd have ran into your channel earlier. Im looking to do my fence and now with my other properties looking to do multiple fences. I came across your channel. I watched your videos and I'm inspired to get back into it. 3 years ago I had a helper who I needed as a clean up person behind whomever I hired to do work. Then I taught him construction renovation. He is a good listener. I started a company. Just last month April 2019. He asked me for referral and was hired for another construction site. I did not have work. Got accepted into an Engineer apprenticeship program. I'm tearing up like a wuss. I am now training my son and a neighbor. Hardwork. Haha. Thank you April.
Wow ! Looks like a dream shop in the making.
What kind of occupation do you have to be able to afford such lavish expensive shops must be a rich person
Your opening made me smile reminded me of 1st wife it could be 90 degrees but if she was sleepy she was cold
So jealous.
Impressive kickboxing move at the end.
THIS IS SPARTA!
It's two years later and I am enjoying every minute of listening to you. I like the way you have your special ideas that you fulfill.
Who needs kettleballs when you’ve got sheets of 3/4” ply? (And with all that lift-and-hold work, lumber isn’t the only thing getting ripped in the new shop!)
April, I noticed your blanket this morning. I feel your chill! Being down here in the Texas Hill Country has its own kind of weather surprises! You're "shop" looks more like a factory! Great job. I'm very jealous jealous of your building. It's beautiful.
Looking good. Now for the next great idea.... now that your inside working and doing a wonderful job. And waiting for power to arrive and be installed. You might want to call solar city and see if you can use one hole side of your roof for solar. My dad had it done to his five bedroom house and his bill every month, lol, $4.00. Blows me away every time the bill comes. Four bucks a month for power.
Wilber Peebody how much is it to install?
B G solar city does it free because they hook it to the grid and the extra power your area makes is sold back to the power companies
Solar City Installs it free but only if it's hooked up to the grid so they can use the power your panels create that you don't use.
April, I'm so stoked for you to have this enormous space for a shop. It my st have cost a fortune. You are an inspiration and you're very cute. Best wishes.
Can't wait to see it fully finished!
When my daughters were small we spent a lot of time together making and repairing things in my shop. Mostly carpentry, but also plumbing and electrical as well. Like most Police officers I was forced to have a side contracting business to make ends meet. One married a bond trader and the other a Police officer, neither was interested in using their hands even for their own home improvements. For their birthdays and Christmas they started asking for tools and help in doing home improvements, now they both have their own shops and are teaching their daughters and sons the same way they were taught!
It's a testament to your woodworking skills how well the plywood panels fit so perfectly! :)
Starting to take shape and looking great!!
You spent a pretty penny on that beautiful shop. I'm jealous for sure.
Great idea using the 3/4 inch plywood, it looks terrific and will be so useful. Your shop is breathtaking, at least to me.
looking good!!!! i fear you may regret the outlet placements,, especially if you put benches against the wall. 52" height may have been better.
You should try the lipstick trick.
Put some lipstick on the front of your outlet boxes, position your plywood (or drywall, etc.) then smack the plywood with your hand over the area of the outlet box. It will transfer the lipstick outline of your electric box onto the plywood exactly where you need to cut. Saves a lot of time measuring and it's right on the money.
Of course this needs to be done between running wire to the boxes and adding the outlets and switches. Once outlets and switches are in, then the plywood won't touch the outline of the box.
52 degrees?! That's shirt, shorts and convertible top down weather in the Pacific Northwest HAHA!
And New England.
Currently in Iowa with 30 degrees and snow
I spent two years in West Texas. Below 60, they break out the parkas and scarves. Being from northern Michigan, all I could do was shake my head and smile.
amen to that
That's a Scottish summer! ;-)
All I'm gonna say is....wow! You are an inspiration, I'm finally putting in 240 in my shop, after 20 years. Keep the videos coming!
Wow that is going to be a awesome workshop. Its also great seeing all your Instagram posts
Water management is very important and often overlooked aspect of a building.
It looks so fun I wish I could help
Your shop looks like a dream. Way to April!
Great to see the progress!
Are you going to instal a fire extinguishing system in the shop?
That is one nice shop! Yes, I'm a little jealous, minus the drainage problems.
Are you going to install French drain around the foundation to prevent the flooding in the future?
You sure have come a long way in the last 3 or 4 years. I went back the other day and looked at a few of your very first videos. Wow, you have really grown not only in shop size but in your ability to produce really really good videos. I do enjoy them so very much. And I have learned a lot from you. You are the best. Thanks for sharing your talent and experience.
U defo deserve this. Well done
With SO many ceiling sheets to install it would be worthwhile to make a movable platform to lay half your sheets on at the same height as the lift then slide the next sheet on to the lift frame, this can be linked to the lift with a couple of outriggers so it moves with you changing sides half way and loading the remaining sheets. Next utilize the sheet lifter, with the sheet sitting on top of the lifter, your crouched down under the sheet, lift it right to the ceiling, adjust to fit and screw in 3 screws at each end, lower the lift to add the rest of the screws. Go back down to slide next sheet on. You can do this solo and with minor shoulder aches ;).
The ending reminded me of when my dad and I installed one of those shower stalls when I was a kid. Measured a dozen times and then when we went to put it into the frame we built it wasn't fitting. Fighting with it for 15 minutes because it was getting hung up somewhere we couldn't see the Irish temper prevailed. "Why won't you f@%#$% fit!" as a good old kick was thrown popping it right into place. lol
I am enjoying your shop build. My shop is a one car garage but I got old an lost my wife of 39 yrs. I build model ships an take codeine to keep pain down to a tolerable level. Norma A. keep up the good work I have always enjoyed good craftsmanship. Thank you look forward to your next video.
Quick question: I don't recall you mentioning anything about plumbing in the shop. Do you plan on having a bathroom and sink space in the shop? Thanks, and great job!
I was wondering about that and also heat and AC which I would think ceiling venting might be needed. Although could be cut in later. also I'd of put in skylights.
I agree. As great as this shop will be - it needs much more natural light, either skylights or more windows.
Natural light sucks for filming. Its inconsistant and hard to white balance with. Every youtuber with a shop complains about natural light
She didn't want windows, they would take too much wall space that she could have for her tools, I am sure she has thought this out.
That is why I said skylights. As for inconsistent light a frosted skylight does not change much and diffuses the light well. White balance?? Cameras these days automatically correct that. Yes I went to photography school.
The real joy of doing a job that comes out so well that you can spend so much time admiring it?
I had major concern about the amount of water flowing down the hill to your shop. Looks like more than just grading is needed.
The shop is actually not on the ground level. Theres a base of I guess 4 feet, I think its enough. Plus she must have figured it already since she started a massive project.
A good rock + pipe french drain can do the work, good luck
I would worry that the integrity of the slab could be undermined by erosion. As mentioned below a good French drain might be able to handle that volume but a culvert pipe would surely work
I would like to see how that shop behaves in a hurricane as it is all being held together with staples!!!!!!!!!
John Hili staples?
Hey April.... great job. I’m so jealous of your devotion and ambition. Keep smiling!
Deja vu! People really should follow you on Instagram. ;P
I built my own post frame shop this summer (2021), and am looking at videos from fellow UA-camrs to see how they finished-off the interior. Like you, plywood for walls is my preference, but lumber prices are insane (again) so I may have to go with steel. What really caught my attention though was the water seeping into your shop! Our shop was built similar to yours in that we needed to dig into the side of a hill to make room for the building. Our slab was poured about a month ago and because it was late fall, no big rainstorms yet, but now I'm kind of worried for the spring! We are going to grade as well, but like you we couldn't get it done this year - we just ran out of time. I'll have to look at your other videos and see how you stopped the water. Our plan was a sump/culvert pipe from the wet side to the hill side.
Looks Great . One can only assume there are at least eight jealous people out there (by the thumbs down).
Mike
now up to 68 "thumbs down" How oh how can that be?
Mike Fifer 102 now.. Sucks to be them.
Yes it must.
Mike Fifer the thumbs down are just jealous
It would certainly seem so.
BS D
April you are something else, and I am impressed with your husband too , such special support, can't wait to see your family growing
Here before all the internet experts tell you you're doing it wrong ; )
Very impressive, great work!! As far as hiding seems, always start overlap at the opposite end of the high visibility area. Example: If installing vinyl siding on a house that the front faces the street the siding on the sides would be installed from the back working towards the front. When you look down the side of the house from the street you'll never see a overlap. Don't Worry, mastering hiding seems in building is an art it took me many years to remember. Just remember to plan your overlap before you start installation of any material with an overlap. Great Work!!
WhooHoo!!! You keep goin’ girl!!! 👍👏👏
I wait each week or 2 for an update on the progress. Lots of hard work there for that big of a shop. I built mine last year and would also just sit in the evening and look at what I had accomplished. I was proud as I know you are. Can't wait until I see you working on your first project in it.
Can I ask you how much the total price of the building cost
No one on the internet talks about their personal finances.
That large square certainly looks useful for working on such large panels.
Why wouldn't you stagger the plywood joints, doesn't seem right
I addressed it in the video
Wow. Amazing progress. What a fabulous shop you're building April. Rock on.
In you were planing the shop's budget, was there anything you forgot to figure in ?
This looks like a pretty costly project.
Nick J --- I'm sure some minor things were forgotten but as ever budget needs a contingency line item I'm sure she's covered.
As a side note, her chosen shop's construction/framing style is very economical, even much cheaper than a 'pole barn style'.
Having built a couple of shops, materials will vary in price all over the world. But there's no question, as built, this workshop is worth a small fortune. Well over $60,000.00 USD including foundation and the premium materials used. Concrete type and preparation will be the most expensive part because it will be a sub and the professional contractor cost widely varies depending on the condition of the ground and any building code requirements (such as footings which can dramatically increase costs compared to a floating slab). In frost heave regions, building a 4 to 5 foot deep trench and placing footings and retaining walls will be an important step while in others, it is not necessary or required. Even so, fibre reinforced concrete is not cheap and given the square footage of April's shop, the cost per cubic yard quickly adds up. You can call your local cement quarry with the total cubic yards (4 to 8" deep) required for a quote that does not include labour or installation materials. The foundation price will quickly add up. For example, a slab 100' x 75' x 5" is just under 116 cubic yards (not including any footings, wall lips, etc.) or 3,125 cubic feet.
Labour is what you can draft into service, let alone hire as required for some certifications that may or may not be required for your civil engineering code and insurance requirements. Keep in mind, April is using top grade materials in almost every category and are not required to still build a good shop.
If you were to hire a contractor do build a duplicate of this, including the same premium materials, I'd estimate about 120 to 150K (wages will vary widely depending on where you live) plus any sales taxes required. Estimating double the material price for labour is often a pretty accurate rate for many regions. But in places like New York State or parts of the Northwest and far Northeast, the price will rise significantly while in the south (Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Arizona, etc) will cost less. Last year I saw a beautiful pole barn built, 80' x 150' long = $225,000.00 CDN, using premium materials and concrete foundation with 5' deep footings..
Whenever many begin to think of building a shop the common the old school method of cost per square foot simply cannot be applied when building a shop like this one. The sheer size and scale of this shop is (practically speaking) industrial grade, which will dramatically increase cost.
Doug Hanchard Thanks, I figured it had to be WAY up there with cost.
She is doing a pretty good job.....but you know all you patreon payers are paying for that shop...it wont cost her a penny....if it was me I would pull a loan and make you people pay for it thru patreon.....lmao...
She has 150 patreon subscribers - and her top tier is $10 a month. Of course she's paying for that - $1500 a month won't pay for much!
April looks great the roof seam can be fixed by drilling and using small pot rivets to hold the sheets together getting you a tight seam rather than a droopy one. fire me a message if you want more of an explanation. I have used this on micromesh roofing to get excellent tight seems.
I sort of liked the ceiling without the corregation; when it was open trusses, the entire space looked brighter and bigger. 🤷🏻♀️
April the shop is looking GREAT. I just wish that I could be there for the grand opening, if it hasn't happened already.
I have to say that I'm very proud of just how far you have come. From a somewhat timid artist to a full fledged builder/designer. I, personally, feel that you can do almost anything you put your mind to.
Baby girl I am proud to call you friend/mentor for so many people.
Keep up the AWESOME work.
Thanks for sharing
:D Thank you Roy, I appreciate it.
i hope there is something you forgot to show us... like plumbing!!! nothing worse than being heavy into your work and having to run across the yard to make it to the bathroom!!!
nothing worse than thinking, i hope that was a fart!!!
heavylead1961 considering the high cost it will take her to run electrical to the shop, I’ll bet that plumbing would have been expensive too. Maybe she will address that decision later.
not too sure she's concerned about expense right now... it's not too late to drill a hole in the floor for toilet and run it outside to a small septic tank.
I seem to recall her mentioning it earlier since i have also thought about it at one point, but she said something about it being at the house since it was not that far away or something like that but could be mixing it up with other DIY builders i have watched.
nice compost toilet 🚽 would solve any issues nature’s head is a good brand
Maybe an outhouse is an order.
Shop will look great with the plywood varnished. Better than white I would think. Shop is amazing, you have to be so proud and happy
I have a feeling the walls are "finished" as they are. Sanded plywood is perfect for shop walls.
Might have missed it but why such a massive shop? It’s larger than most homes. 😆
Better to have too much space than too little. I'm sure she'll find plenty of uses for it.
Call it the Goldfish Theory. You grow to fill the size of your shop.
Russell Telker > Seriously. You can roll a semi-truck in that thing and still have plenty of room. 😆But I get your point.
If you're going through the time and money to build a shop from scratch, why not make it what you want it to be? Better that, than a smaller and regrets later.
I believe it was to allow for classes and maker type spaces, but I may be wrong
I am so satisfied seeing this coming together and hope that the situation you're in could be the same that I'm in because it was so satisfying, from only the concrete to framing the walls, to putting them up, insulation, plywood
Why didn’t she just leave the ceiling open? It looked way better open then with that tin.
CrankyPants Dont get sassy with me CrankyPants! It’s our shop because we “her viewers” helped her get it! If i want it to be open then my opinion should be heard and considered!
I think that is fiberglass panels. Would not of been my pick but it's her shop and she likes it. I would not of left it open.
JD Dupuy Thanks for your opinion JD Dupuy. It’s nice when people can share their opinions without degrading one another.
I agree, I also would have staggered the sheets of plywood. I probably care about aesthetics a little more than most people though.
I always staggered too. But she sure is going to have a nice shop. Fixing the drainage issue is a priority with as much rain they can get in Texas in April and May!
staggering the joints not only helps with structure, but it also keeps the eye lines form being drawn to the straight lines where your seems line up. Looks really great though. Enjoying watching your progress. Looking forward to more progress and future progress once your in the shop, and building/making again!
Nice shop, but combustible materials on walls and ceiling... not sure about that.
Wouldnt pass inspection in WI
Same here in Canada
If it's fire rated plywood it would be but I haven't seen any fire stamps on the plywood. Also most of the materials in homes today are combustbile. Unless your using Type X drywall it's all combustible up to a certain hour rating.
I'll just say I've commented on some of the other things she has done in these videos. While I like what she's doing. I STILL don't think that she has mentioned anything about inspections, home owners warranty, permits, etc. I get that she lives in the county with no local building codes, but that doesn't mean that there still aren't building codes that have to be followed, and inspections that need to be completed.
I'd really like to see April address these issues in her video. She has a fairly large audience, but she's making it look like you can just start building a massive shop without getting a permit, go through building inspections, contact your home owners insurance to cover the building. Possibly may need to get business insurance since she is making money from this. BUsiness license etc.
There's a lot more that goes into this than just calling a guy that can draft blueprints and then order materials at your local builders supply.
I really like the channel, but I'm starting to get a little turned off by the fact that she's not providing all the information, just the, here's what we did today'.
You are right, but using fire rated plywood would cost a lot more than a type x UL/CUL no W423 drywall, maybe 4-5x more. I am like you, I hope her audience understand that this is mainly entertainment with a hint of information.
It’s so cold In Texas right now hope you kept warm!
The view from your deck is awesome
I am so ...glad, proud,impressed to even talk about your project to others as there are very few females of your caliber doing this kind of work. I know you have help and others are in the picture , but still you rock ! Nice going girl! ! !
☺️ thank you, I appreciate that.
you could use rivits to fasten the short panels up to the other panel to eliminate the gap, i did this on a white tin ceiling i installed in a garage, it worked great. looks amazing!
April, you are so clever. Your video's make it look easy, but we know it is hard work, balanced with self gratification. I was pleasantly shocked with your choice for ceiling material. I did the same thing in my double bay garage , beige, did not see the silver, two years ago, mainly because of the light weight, looks good and have had zero issues. I can't say if it meets some code, it met mine. Cody and Brian get big attaboys too.
You are absolutely an amazing person. Thanks for learning and thanks for sharing with us. I watch all of your videos. I want to do all the things you are doing but don't have the time. I watch you do it and get satisfied. Keep doing what you are doing. God Bless you!
That's quite the shop April, you should be proud. It's something how you already had to take the plywood off the walls because of the water. I'm sure you are glad you screwed it instead of nail it. Great video as usual.
Looking good, April! I love the choice of sanded plywood for the walls - looks amazing! High five, woman! Keep going, April!
Thanks! High five*
With the spray foam walls and the plywood panels that should be one strong building.
Great job!
Not sure what the budget was on this project but it's turning out to be the mother of all workshops !
I know many business's that would be thrilled to have this setup !
Congratulations and keep up the great work. It's been interesting watching y'all construct this mammoth.
Amazing job. What a gorgeous shop.
I’m a year late with this tip but I recently put 20’ steel panels on a shop ceiling. I used a lift too but at each end of the lift added two 2x4 legs above my height plus a short horizontal 2x4 between the top of them. Then lifted the panel on top of it and used the lift to put the panels in place. Saved me a lot of arm soreness. Wouldn’t have been able to lift them that long myself anyway. The guy I worked for owned the lift so you probably won’t be allowed to put screw holes in a rental lift for the 4 legs.
Bummer about the water. Good thing you screwed the plywood up! I am really enjoying your build! Thanks so much for sharing!
Great job you guys. I think April needs a rocking chair to go with that granny blanket. Have a nice nap April, you have earned it.
For sheeting around the boxes, try spraying shaving foam in the box, set your sheet square against it and bump with your hand. It produces a perfect cut line on the back of the panel.
April - this is really fantastic - thank you for sharing
God i miss that kind of work . Ive done about everything possible seeing opening a new shop is so rewarding and April don't sweat the small stuff its all small stuff. Good job .
I love watching all your projects, your newer stuff has gotten to be projects much larger than I'm doing on my property but there is still loads of good how to content! One suggestion on the electrical boxes, you could use some acrylic paint on the edge of the box, hold the plywood up to it and the paint will transfer to the back side of the board.
Very cool April, what a space.
52 degrees! That's perfect working weather.
In Sweden we use a "hole in one" its called, when you put up walls. Its a magnet you place in the power outlet, you put the dry-wall or what ever on top, then you find the magnet with another magnet with a hole in, then you just saw it with a holesaw - its great!
I can just imagine the cost for all this. Really enjoying the progress.
April, of all your videos in the past, this is one the best. Great job. You deserve this awesome shop. I enjoy them all.
VERY IMPRESSIVE April !!!!!!!!
Like the ceiling, definitely different. Can't wait to see how the lighting works with it. Plywood walls are the best. Congratulations on all you and your help has accomplished in such a short time frame. You will be happy this summer when it is 110 outside and you will be inside. Much better to work in the cool weather.
My advice for the water is rent a small digger and dig a 3 or more foot trench around the building and have the bottom foot filled with stones or have a angle on it and run it somewhere that water wouldn't be an issue
Wow, it’s all coming together April! I know with every step it gets you more and more excited. I’m happy for you and I can see in your eyes and your voice how excited you are. Your updates are so interesting, it’s almost like we are there with you every step of the way. Thanks for sharing and looking so forward to the next update.
Wow X 100 April! I am enjoying these videos so very much. I have to say, when you showed that water standing on your shop floor, I got chill bumps for you. I can't imagine what that must have felt like.
Those walls and that ceiling look amazing. The foam turned out really great too.
I love the editing on your videos and can appreciate all the work that goes into them to get that greatness.
Thank you so much for sharing this with your fans. You are my hero.
: ) Aw thank you. Yes the water was heart breaking at first, but honestly it wasn't bad and could have been much worse. Glad you like the walls, ceiling, and editing!
Thank you SO MUCH for the reply. I feel like I just got your autograph! I am going to go do my happy dance now!!!
This shop is AWESOME! I'd love to know how much this would cost. Spray insulation, wood walls....WOW!
Seeing your progress each week is extremely motivating and keeps my head filled with ideas for my own shop one day lol. Glad the water damage wasn't too extensive as well. Look forward to seeing all your new adventures once the shop is finished!
Regarding the sudden storm flood: it was surprising, to say the least, the nobody noticed the potential for such a major problem. Maybe the arid climate in Texas makes it far less likely that such a heavy downpour would occur, but if such rainfall ever occurs at all, then the project site would have to be excavated to allow for extensive drainage. In fact, that's one of the red flags about building near terrain like this. In the hills where I live and work, I and other builders would be very leery of a steep bank so close to the long wall. Here, we would not pour so thick a slab. Instead, to avoid winter frost issues, we would dig a trench and pour a deep footer, at least 3 to 4 feet in the ground, and likely set 8-foot wall forms so there would be a wall 4 to 5 feet up out of the ground. A much thinner pad would be poured inside the walls. We would also rig permanent French Drain pipe around the outer perimeter of the footer and have pipes conduct drainage away from the project site. The threat of flooding would make this, and move extensive excavation of the entire site to facilitate extensive drainage BEFORE any building took place, absolutely imperative.
I commented a week or so ago picking on you about it being cold where you are!!! Hehehe!! Well here it is a week later and it is April 19th 2018 and this morning I woke up to SNOW on the ground in Owego NY!!! In case you DO NOT know Owego is near PA, in the lower part of the state!!! And here in my area it has been snowing most of the day!!! LOL!!!! So I envy you being "cold"!!! LOL!!!!! Thanks for the great videos!! and you folks keep smiling and enjoying that "cold" weather for me!!! hehehe
WOW! I'm a retired contractor and can say you have done the best in matt. choices! But did you hit the lottery? That's an expensive building! Very Nice!