i learned how to build houses at Los Angeles Trade Tech. This is how we were taught. Also Larry Haun the Zen Master of residential construction came and gave us some secrets to the trade. These guys in this video are spot on. It should be mandatory in order to graduate with a high school diploma to acquire basic knowledge on building houses and auto repair....MANDATORY!!!
@@Adizzle235 No way you'd be full fledged but at least you wouldn't have the dearcin the headlight look when you needed to replace a window, hang a new door in your house. Geeze young guys are lost at basic skills nowadays.
This HAS TO BE the BEST tutorial I've watched in the construction business. Definition of terms, visual demonstrations as well as discussion of why's and wherefor's is clear enough for anyone to understand. I'm an old lady rebuilding her own kitchen, with some carpentry experience but always refreshing my memory on structural requirements so I'm subscribing and will probably binge watch the rest of your videos just for fun :) Thanks guys!
Thank you for explaining the process in detail. You explained your game plan, then showing us the boards you're talking about using the arrows to point to the boards you're calling them. It helps me to keep up with the process. I have learned a lot.
As a DIYer your channel is a great inspiration for learning about the construction trade. We all appreciate you guys taking the time to spread your knowledge.
I'm teaching an NCCER Carpentry 1 class using your videos to break down framing for high school students. Thanks for making it entertaining and breaking it down for my kids.
Man, you are keeping me from getting any work done because I can't quit watching your videos. When I do break off and get back at it my work will be much better thanks to this channel!
I love watching pros work, no matter what industry they're in. The efficiency, the confidence in what they're doing... It's impressive. My trade is metalwork these days, specifically gunsmithing, now that I'm retired from being a shooter... The way he glides around the job is exactly how I am in my shop, and how I was on the job before retirement. Keep up the good work. I came here because it's been a long time since I built a house, and my brother just enlisted me in remodeling his house. We both know how to do it, but he's the carpenter by trade... I'm the soldier. So I'm a bit rusty. I'll be framing windows on Thursday, so I better brush up on the lingo. I was trying forever trying to remember the names of the king studs until I remembered UA-cam.
Great idea putting in a screw to pry on for getting the header flush, when I don’t have screws I sometimes pull the safety lever back, fire a nail and then pry on the head
SPOT ON PERKINS!!!!! I hope the Crazy Framer watches your videos and learns what it means to take pride in your work and do it right!!! Its not always about speed!! its about quality framing and accurate walls to set the precedence for the remaining of the build. Your mentors taught you well my friend.
You've probably already heard of this, but I prefer nailing the king stud, jack stud, and outer criple, all together before putting them down onto the plate. This just makes nailing them together and flushing them a lot easier since you're not fighting gravity
I’m a builder and I don’t watch many of these videos but I love these guys! I think I’ve watched just about all of their content. Nice to see younger pros making strait forward videos for the greenies also the way they run there projects nicely they also keep it light and have fun doing it ! If your doing this for a living the way these guys do you got it made! Well done boys, I’m a fan! And it’s good for the next generation to see instead of the “alternative “ lol
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to frame up a tiny house and needed a solid refresher course on window openings. Looking forward to watching more of your content!
I watched this a year ago...and re-watched tonight. Amazing how better I understood it this go round...Likely relative to how much I've learned watching these guys over a year. Thank-You!
Great production, clean. One thing to note: The jack studs holding any header should always in my mind be full bearing to the beam member its supporting. the window liner should butt into the jacks. Framing the liners full length of the beam (headers) you are creating a swell point and crush point as the wood grain is flat the way you have framed it on the bearing point above the post. When using 2x materials for headers, pack 1/2 plywood between 2 of the 3 pieces to gain the 5.5 inches for your exterior walls. Another note. 2x8 Headers should always have 4 nails connecting the king studs on the sides to prevent roll of the header off of the posts once loaded with the roof.
Dude...awesome video. I love how thorough your explanation is and the fact that you actually demonstrate it. This is exactly the type of video I'm always looking for on UA-cam. Hope to learn more from your channel.
This was amazing video. I swear I’ve watched it four times. I’m sure I’ll watch it a couple more times as I’m about to put windows in a build today. However the wall is already built and up so I’m going to have to cut through a 2 x 4 two. But your directions were excellent and easy to follow. You were very detailed and for a girl who has never built a house before I feel confident that I can walk out there right now and do it. Thank you very much
I always appreciate when "real" pros share tips and building techniques instead of amateurs acting like they know what they're talking about. I learn just as much about how NOT to do something from those guys, so it's not a total loss. Thanks for the expert content and easy to understand presentation.👍
Was a framer for a lot of years, things have changed. We only used nail guns to nail the subfloor. But we could really swing a hammer, never saw a screwgun on the job unless we wee installing doors
I’m beginning building my own home. Doing everything myself. And your videos are very helpful. Unfortunately I get no cell service where I’m building so I have to watch ur videos and write everything down before I go to the site.
Something you can try on your cripple studs for the sill, is cut them on a 5° angle sloping away from the house for water runoff. If your window leaks. Added to what these guys showed your golden.
What a beautifully done book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!
38-year Carpenter here; as long as your top plate and bottom plate match in length with the layout transferred from one to the other, checking for square becomes unnecessary, because, as you already know, when you stand that wall up and plumb one end, that entire wall, every stud, every window opening and every door opening will turn out square! Love the videos man, it's good to see true professionals at work and taking pride in their work! There's just not very much of that going on these days, what, 30% to 40% at best?
Really appreciate the sense of humor and the top notch info on how-to. Best videos of this sort I’ve found on UA-cam. I’m building a block foundation at the end of December and will be using your ninja like ways ! Oh yeah - who cares about those whiny babies in the comments ! Don’t give them any acknowledgement !
Thank you my friend for the knowledge!!! About to embark on enclosing my patio, which only requires a single 20ft wall. I want to put a door and some windows too. Thank you!
We always enjoy the videos,,,usually very informative,,,,and often times you will mention a very simple thing that ties everything in for us. We trust brother is doing ok with his fingers
Great job explaining the process! easy to understand it would be nice if everyone would teach on the job like that instead of yelling JUST DO IT LIKE I DO lol 😂
Paul Thomas Communicating a task in a way that the listener can understand can be tricky. These videos are awesome, love the arrows to point to where everything is
7:12 Filling w/ spray foam. That's an interesting approach to an insulated header. We've just been using a 4X header flush with the exterior wall and using a piece of Rigid Foam insulation on the inside.
yup, we do it the same way out here in WA. sheet foam is cheaper then spray... but your already putting can's into the house around boxes and penetrations so... tomato tomato.
Thank you so much for the clear explanation on how to build this. My situation is different but now that I see what you've done I can replicate it for the most part.
Great video, I didn't get the 2640 "rough opening" part though. I'd love to see a video where you talk about how that works with other more esoteric building MOs. Perhaps I'm just dense. Love your channel
Before you guys were born I was working as a union carpenter on a large apartment complex and was pissed off by the fact that two old men had the easy job of pre-cutting for all the openings. When I needed to frame one I would pick up a package properly marked for that opening. I presume that practice saved a lot of time. Also back then (and possibly today) because we were all paid the same the older, more experienced men wouldn't help the younger ones??
i nail jack and kings and then assemble all pieces after they are correct sizes and then add cripples. i have to remind myself to check crown first and make sure pieces fit correctly. everyone has a system.just has to be exact and not take too long..then move to the next after its in..
Thank you so much for producing this! You answered every question I have. I need to replace the windows in my garage. The one question you just answered is height, which I figured there was a standard, but did not know. Thanks again.
Good well made straight to the point video's. As a 71 year young still learning carpenter, in my opinion their is to much lumber in walls. You mentioned a second king stud, I think this space would be better served with insulation. I believe the cripples next to the jacks could be removed and replaces with L-70 leaving more room for insulation. Headers are to big for most openings. Its easier framing with a bigger sized headers but less energy efficient. Just my opinion.
Nice how to video. have learned to add another piece of 2 x ? on the outside of the King stud to allow more backing for a curtain rod, or allow for two jack studs for that extra 1-1/2". It keeps owners from destroying the sheetrock trying to mount the rod support.
In UK we use metric but in the old days of imperial we would stick to inches for things like framing. 2ft 6ins x 4ft would be 30 x 48. It's unambiguous. whereas mixing ft and ins often can be taken two ways.
I had realized that instead of making 2 measurements to have the lenght of cripple, it is easier, faster if we do math. Since standard jack is 81, take 81-48-1.5= 31.5 (Jack - wo-sill)
Hey guys - I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your taking the time to teach us as you're busy actually building something. I have learned a lot so far and I expect that there is much more to learn in the future. I'm also going back and watching your older videos to pick up more lessons too. Anyway, just wanted to tell you - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Yes,,,,I love making videos during our work, but I do not have the luxury of a crew working, so I cannot or do not have the time to do all of the instructions and presentations that Perkins do, really appreciate it
Stumped me too! Thankfully (from the REPLIES) I learned that, in window and door jargon, width is always first (feet then inches) and height is second (feet then inches) e.g. 2 feet 6 inches (wide) X 4 feet 0 inches (high) equals 2640
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i learned how to build houses at Los Angeles Trade Tech. This is how we were taught. Also Larry Haun the Zen Master of residential construction came and gave us some secrets to the trade. These guys in this video are spot on. It should be mandatory in order to graduate with a high school diploma to acquire basic knowledge on building houses and auto repair....MANDATORY!!!
So everyone should know how to be a carpenter before leaving high school? Wtf?
@@Adizzle235😂😂
@@Adizzle235 Dude, all the math you learn in school means nothing until you try and put up a wall I promise. hahaha
@@CleverGirlAAH what are you talking about?
I’ve built many houses fyi
@@Adizzle235 No way you'd be full fledged but at least you wouldn't have the dearcin the headlight look when you needed to replace a window, hang a new door in your house. Geeze young guys are lost at basic skills nowadays.
This HAS TO BE the BEST tutorial I've watched in the construction business. Definition of terms, visual demonstrations as well as discussion of why's and wherefor's is clear enough for anyone to understand. I'm an old lady rebuilding her own kitchen, with some carpentry experience but always refreshing my memory on structural requirements so I'm subscribing and will probably binge watch the rest of your videos just for fun :) Thanks guys!
Thank you for explaining the process in detail. You explained your game plan, then showing us the boards you're talking about using the arrows to point to the boards you're calling them. It helps me to keep up with the process. I have learned a lot.
As a DIYer your channel is a great inspiration for learning about the construction trade. We all appreciate you guys taking the time to spread your knowledge.
Yes I agreed
i am 22 years old and love learning this stuff God Bless you your helping the next generation.
I'm teaching an NCCER Carpentry 1 class using your videos to break down framing for high school students. Thanks for making it entertaining and breaking it down for my kids.
Man, you are keeping me from getting any work done because I can't quit watching your videos. When I do break off and get back at it my work will be much better thanks to this channel!
Thanks I'm learning learning daily. 🙏
I love watching pros work, no matter what industry they're in. The efficiency, the confidence in what they're doing... It's impressive. My trade is metalwork these days, specifically gunsmithing, now that I'm retired from being a shooter... The way he glides around the job is exactly how I am in my shop, and how I was on the job before retirement. Keep up the good work. I came here because it's been a long time since I built a house, and my brother just enlisted me in remodeling his house. We both know how to do it, but he's the carpenter by trade... I'm the soldier. So I'm a bit rusty. I'll be framing windows on Thursday, so I better brush up on the lingo. I was trying forever trying to remember the names of the king studs until I remembered UA-cam.
Great idea putting in a screw to pry on for getting the header flush, when I don’t have screws I sometimes pull the safety lever back, fire a nail and then pry on the head
Or a nail helps
Yes brilliant!
SPOT ON PERKINS!!!!! I hope the Crazy Framer watches your videos and learns what it means to take pride in your work and do it right!!! Its not always about speed!! its about quality framing and accurate walls to set the precedence for the remaining of the build. Your mentors taught you well my friend.
Finally a video showing how to measure and mark where the king and jack studs go. Thx
You've probably already heard of this, but I prefer nailing the king stud, jack stud, and outer criple, all together before putting them down onto the plate. This just makes nailing them together and flushing them a lot easier since you're not fighting gravity
I’m a builder and I don’t watch many of these videos but I love these guys! I think I’ve watched just about all of their content. Nice to see younger pros making strait forward videos for the greenies also the way they run there projects nicely they also keep it light and have fun doing it ! If your doing this for a living the way these guys do you got it made! Well done boys, I’m a fan! And it’s good for the next generation to see instead of the “alternative “ lol
Great video. No fluff. Just good information. I’m framing windows today and this was very helpful. Thankyou.
You’re by far the best ..!!! People always leave out a good bit
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to frame up a tiny house and needed a solid refresher course on window openings. Looking forward to watching more of your content!
This is a great instruction video. Very clear directions. Well enunciated. Much appreciated.
I watched this a year ago...and re-watched tonight. Amazing how better I understood it this go round...Likely relative to how much I've learned watching these guys over a year.
Thank-You!
That's awsome u make it look very easy
Great video! I always thought houses were put together the same way as Legos. I expected more super glue. Really opened my eyes.
You guys are amazing. Watching your video's and learning from you is fantastic!
Great production, clean. One thing to note: The jack studs holding any header should always in my mind be full bearing to the beam member its supporting. the window liner should butt into the jacks. Framing the liners full length of the beam (headers) you are creating a swell point and crush point as the wood grain is flat the way you have framed it on the bearing point above the post.
When using 2x materials for headers, pack 1/2 plywood between 2 of the 3 pieces to gain the 5.5 inches for your exterior walls. Another note. 2x8 Headers should always have 4 nails connecting the king studs on the sides to prevent roll of the header off of the posts once loaded with the roof.
right on , so correct as shrinkage that way causes drywall cracks
Dude...awesome video. I love how thorough your explanation is and the fact that you actually demonstrate it. This is exactly the type of video I'm always looking for on UA-cam. Hope to learn more from your channel.
Really good vid. Thank you.
This was amazing video. I swear I’ve watched it four times. I’m sure I’ll watch it a couple more times as I’m about to put windows in a build today. However the wall is already built and up so I’m going to have to cut through a 2 x 4 two. But your directions were excellent and easy to follow. You were very detailed and for a girl who has never built a house before I feel confident that I can walk out there right now and do it. Thank you very much
Excellent job explaining “ how to “ video, well done!!!
I always appreciate when "real" pros share tips and building techniques instead of amateurs acting like they know what they're talking about. I learn just as much about how NOT to do something from those guys, so it's not a total loss. Thanks for the expert content and easy to understand presentation.👍
Thank you for this video! Super helpful and detailed.
Was a framer for a lot of years, things have changed. We only used nail guns to nail the subfloor. But we could really swing a hammer, never saw a screwgun on the job unless we wee installing doors
Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this it is much appreciated
I’m beginning building my own home. Doing everything myself. And your videos are very helpful. Unfortunately I get no cell service where I’m building so I have to watch ur videos and write everything down before I go to the site.
Something you can try on your cripple studs for the sill, is cut them on a 5° angle sloping away from the house for water runoff. If your window leaks. Added to what these guys showed your golden.
Nice work man. Thanks for posting.
By far best channel on UA-cam
What a beautifully done book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!
It would be dope if you guys did a video on "advanced framing" and the benefits of thermal bridging! Love your vids
Nice video thanks!
38-year Carpenter here; as long as your top plate and bottom plate match in length with the layout transferred from one to the other, checking for square becomes unnecessary, because, as you already know, when you stand that wall up and plumb one end, that entire wall, every stud, every window opening and every door opening will turn out square! Love the videos man, it's good to see true professionals at work and taking pride in their work! There's just not very much of that going on these days, what, 30% to 40% at best?
Awesome video... Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge... I've learned so much by watching your channel... You're the best.....
Really appreciate the sense of humor and the top notch info on how-to. Best videos of this sort I’ve found on UA-cam. I’m building a block foundation at the end of December and will be using your ninja like ways !
Oh yeah - who cares about those whiny babies in the comments ! Don’t give them any acknowledgement !
Thank you my friend for the knowledge!!! About to embark on enclosing my patio, which only requires a single 20ft wall. I want to put a door and some windows too. Thank you!
Excellent instruction video… Nailed it👍 B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
We always enjoy the videos,,,usually very informative,,,,and often times you will mention a very simple thing that ties everything in for us. We trust brother is doing ok with his fingers
Looks like you nailed it
Great job explaining the process! easy to understand it would be nice if everyone would teach on the job like that instead of yelling JUST DO IT LIKE I DO lol 😂
Hey that the wag I learned it too
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Great instructional video. It takes great attention to make these easy to understand and you... nailed it. Pun intended. TY
Such great videos you guys! Always an incredible job and superb explanations.
I love videos so mucho, kudos
thank you for refresher
It’s one thing knowing what your doing but it’s different ballgame trying to teach others good job guys
Paul Thomas Communicating a task in a way that the listener can understand can be tricky. These videos are awesome, love the arrows to point to where everything is
Thanks for sharing your skills!
7:12 Filling w/ spray foam. That's an interesting approach to an insulated header. We've just been using a 4X header flush with the exterior wall and using a piece of Rigid Foam insulation on the inside.
yup, we do it the same way out here in WA. sheet foam is cheaper then spray... but your already putting can's into the house around boxes and penetrations so... tomato tomato.
@@Ramdodge582 I've noticed the electricians seem to like to run wires in the header cavity before the foam goes up too.
@@wjthehomebuilder really!? above i door i could see that but a window .. that doesn't make much sense... but they can do some stupid shit.
Spray foam gives a better R-value for insulation.
@@Dalonghair then rigid? It's the same, 7.7 per inch
I really enjoyed your video. It was very educational and interesting.
My grandfather, my dad ,and all ten of my uncles were carpenters, man if they had power nailers
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Thank you so much for the clear explanation on how to build this. My situation is different but now that I see what you've done I can replicate it for the most part.
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Great video, I didn't get the 2640 "rough opening" part though. I'd love to see a video where you talk about how that works with other more esoteric building MOs. Perhaps I'm just dense. Love your channel
2'6" x 40" is what you missed. He restated the dimension. You just don't speak the language... catanese
The 40 is 4’0” thus 48 inches. Not 40 inches.
@@johns.1940😂😂😂😂apparently you don’t either😂2640 = 2’6” (30”) x 4’0” (48”). Nice try at trying to sound intelligent tho😂😂😂😂
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Very good and clear instructions 🍺
Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge
Great video! 👍. Thank you very much for your help
Before you guys were born I was working as a union carpenter on a large apartment complex and was pissed off by the fact that two old men had the easy job of pre-cutting for all the openings. When I needed to frame one I would pick up a package properly marked for that opening. I presume that practice saved a lot of time. Also back then (and possibly today) because we were all paid the same the older, more experienced men wouldn't help the younger ones??
Very good lesson. Thank you.
Nice. I bought a house recently and I have embarked myself in DIY. I think my first of a kind project would be a shed.
Thank you very much
lol Jaime just holding the cheese was the highlight of 2019
Thanks so much for all the great content! I'm always learning so much!! helps me a ton and I put it in practice at work!
Nice video production🙂
Very good instructional video! Thanks!
the guy at 7:15 thats just sitting there staring at the camera with drill in hand... he mustve got the quiet on set talk lol
Union guy.
Learning something new from you guys like in every video, thanks
Excellent
Here getting a fill of PBB while the new ones are being uploaded. Bu I always loved the "I got this" look of Jamie @0:27
Very tight work...nicely done guys!
I'm just watching these to finish my four room dog house..lol...i need a life and also Momo likes looking out the window 🙈❤
Lol
i nail jack and kings and then assemble all pieces after they are correct sizes and then add cripples. i have to remind myself to check crown first and make sure pieces fit correctly. everyone has a system.just has to be exact and not take too long..then move to the next after its in..
You guys always have attention to detail 👍
I always learn something when I watch you guys. TX
Got it thanks man!
Thank you so much for producing this! You answered every question I have. I need to replace the windows in my garage. The one question you just answered is height, which I figured there was a standard, but did not know. Thanks again.
Helped me through estimating a project to repair a window frame...so appreciate the knowledge shared!
@Hello Scott Daniels how are you doing
Good well made straight to the point video's. As a 71 year young still learning carpenter, in my opinion their is to much lumber in walls. You mentioned a second king stud, I think this space would be better served with insulation. I believe the cripples next to the jacks could be removed and replaces with L-70 leaving more room for insulation. Headers are to big for most openings. Its easier framing with a bigger sized headers but less energy efficient. Just my opinion.
Nice how to video. have learned to add another piece of 2 x ? on the outside of the King stud to allow more backing for a curtain rod, or allow for two jack studs for that extra 1-1/2". It keeps owners from destroying the sheetrock trying to mount the rod support.
In UK we use metric but in the old days of imperial we would stick to inches for things like framing.
2ft 6ins x 4ft would be 30 x 48. It's unambiguous. whereas mixing ft and ins often can be taken two ways.
That's how windows and doors are measured. You use feet and inches, not just inches.
Brad Eley It took me a long while to figure 2640 out is 30 x 48. Why wouldn’t we simply use inch, since it is used in almost entirely of framing?
I had realized that instead of making 2 measurements to have the lenght of cripple, it is easier, faster if we do math. Since standard jack is 81, take 81-48-1.5= 31.5 (Jack - wo-sill)
More vids like this please!!
Thank you for dropping some knowledge
Happy holidays
Just love your videos. Going to build myself a wooden garage so thank you for all this information. Scottish John
Great video man. Thanks
first time this kind of topic is really easy tutorial xD thanks for video and greetings from FIN
Nice work!you are the man!
Hey guys - I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your taking the time to teach us as you're busy actually building something. I have learned a lot so far and I expect that there is much more to learn in the future. I'm also going back and watching your older videos to pick up more lessons too. Anyway, just wanted to tell you - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Yes,,,,I love making videos during our work, but I do not have the luxury of a crew working, so I cannot or do not have the time to do all of the instructions and presentations that Perkins do, really appreciate it
Nailed it!
Don't try be funny that's my job.
Awesome! Thanks so much for this video. Well done.
Depending on the type of window trim , Ill use two sill plates for a nailer for the trim.
Good idea.
Great instructional! Thank you! Please explain how 48x30 becomes “26 40”. Thanks.
it’s not thirty by forty eight, it’s two six by four zero (ie 2’6” and 4’0”)
Stumped me too! Thankfully (from the REPLIES) I learned that, in window and door jargon, width is always first (feet then inches) and height is second (feet then inches) e.g. 2 feet 6 inches (wide) X 4 feet 0 inches (high) equals 2640