For mud, try throwing down some straw. Great hack and dirt cheap, saw it on the Perkins channel. Tried it on our current project, about one tenth of the cost compared to gravel, and much easier to clean up. Keep up the great work!
I watch a lot of construction/woodworking channels and don't think I've ever seen a DeWalt sponsored video! Glad you were able to nab that deal. Hope it's decent $$ for you.
Matt I can say the same thing. Most recent house we framed we got our lumber from Lowes. Best Lumber I've used. Lumber yards have been hit or miss this year
Dude, so funny, before you said anything I saw that guy helping you with the French door and I said to myself “I bet that’s the delivery driver + $50”. 😂😂 Go get it!
Oh man, you just can't great a break with the weather there it seems; my joints are aching for you being in the cold rain 😢 I found you at the start of this project & I'm enjoying your content from your lessons/commentary to your based skills, I subscribed after your first episode of this build. Hope the weather warms up and dried out for you when you get back in 2 weeks!
Right? My break pads and rotors have been in my trunk since they week before Thanksgiving lol, I'm pushing my luck, but it's been frigid here in Pa. Matt is impressive, I swear my joints are pity aching for him in that cold rain & snow!
I work in western MA, and when the early thaw hits I wear Muck boots arctic sport. Keeps my feet dry, warm and comfortable all day walking through 4"to 6" thick mud holes at the work site.
Quick shout out to a song you played in one of your videos recently: “.38 Special” by Rattlesnake Milk. That song/album is solid. Added that to my “work” playlist.
As much as I enjoy working by myself, ive found that a helper is super beneficial on the body, last july I unloaded 34 sheets of 3/4 hdo plywood from a trailer by myself i did 100 yesterday with a helper. I cant believe how easy it was. I even had energy after the task. Everyone needs a righthand man...
I agree with you! I don’t know anyone here, I’ll find someone before the house is done. I want to do everything I can solo, but setting LVL beams solo isn’t likely..
It was raining, he was in nice white shoes, and it was 35° out. $50 is $50, he definitely didn’t have to help! I’d be screwed though if not.. I need to find some friends here! 🤣
At my local yard supply and recycler here in Springfield, OR they offer “walk on bark”. It’s about 4-6” long and creates a mat on top of the mud. After a while it mixes into the mud and you add a little more. Dirt cheap too!
I hope you and your family are safe from the fires, the build is going great for a one man show, hope you got the drivers number maybe he can swing by after work
My family is north of it, away from any sort of danger.. I have a ton of friends in the area though, some evacuated already, others waiting for it. It's terrible to watch unfold!
Matt if you pre-cut your tail with your pattern, it would save you from having to walk the plates and cut your rafters. Now the only thing is you need to make sure the walls are straight, which can be done with some bracing. Nice work, buddy.
He did that in the last episode from what I recall before he installed the roof system. But yes, normally he preaches to keep your plumb and line bracing in place until everything is sheethed off with his normal 1500+sqft builds he does. Figured it doesn't matter so much on a small structure like this I assume.
@ I build garages so most of the structures I build are relatively small. I just tried to minimize extra steps if possible, especially now he’s working in the colder weather with snow and ice walking those top plates is no fun. 🥶
I can see that, but it's great for what it is. If only this was like the olden days where lumber was plentiful and didn't cost so much per board ft, we'd still be cranking out real hardwood floors in nearly every new build.
@@craigbarry1340I knew exactly who you were referencing on that comment, sucks he doesn't post anymore. Those solo framing builds in that cold ass Canadian Winter was insane.
Matt, have you tried to get in touch with Mike Rowe? With his initiatives to promote the trades and your knowledge i think you both could start something pretty incredible and lead young men and women into a great career.
Great job dude! It's coming along well. I've been watching your videos for a while now and have a question on the sheathing.. How do you know where to punch your nails in your sheathing when you're framing a studded wall? Like, how are you aware of where the window cutouts, etc. are? I know some sheets have pre-marked lines but I imagine that can't fit with every project. Curious! Lmk, thanks.
Matt, im unfamiliar with building code in California as a lifelong kansan and a weekend warrior when it comes to framing/building. But I'm curious as to why you used 2x6's for the walls when youre trying to maximize usable square footage inside the buildin?. Around here, for a building that size, we would use 2x4s.
I won't use 2x4 for wall construction, in my opinion they're good for partition walls, but if I'm going to build something I want it to be done the way I'd build a house. If that makes sense?
@MattBangsWood I HD figured you wanted more insulation space. Tiny square footage like that, you could heat it with 3 cups dogfood per day. Edit: also a good demonstration for us, using the habits drilled into yourself. Engineering-wise, 2x6 is a lot of dead weight in comparison to the roof load it carries.
Why wait so long before putting on the sheeting to get to some rigidity (even in a single corner) or does the structure return to square after moving around as you work? If you needed to rack it a little to get back in square, are you not fighting the fascia board and roof sheeting? I waited till the end to post this comment, it looks like at 18:45 it was slightly out of square but wasn't an issue as you just pushed it back in.
@@MattBangsWood yes in the end that is what I saw, just thought you might have wanted a more stable platform while you were walking around on the header. You have a lot of experience doing that so maybe a little shaking doesn't bother you. That would have to be rock solid if I was going to stand up there.
Because our fascia is finished. It’s got texture to it. If I square cut it, you’d see the end grain, that would be hideous. Most places that don’t have exposed fascia, where they use aluminum, don’t need to worry about it because it gets covered.
I'm a big fan all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦. I got so excited when i saw that you uploaded a video 😅 you're a beast working in the cold rain 🫱🏻🫲🏼 cannot wait for another one Happy New Year 🎉
Depends on how big the lumber yard is.. most times lumber yards, because Home Depot marks up more, where as lumber yards build relationships and want to throw a bone from time to time..
I have seen 50 year old houses where the fascia board looks new . I attribute it to the rafters not being plumb cut therefore when the water drips off of the roof it is not running directly on the face of the fascia make any sense...
You’re saying square cut fascia, where it doesn’t get cut on the pitch of the roof. If done correctly this can last a long time, but often times the sun, weather, etc.. will eat it up in 15 years.
@lindamoser2532 I know he's based in central California near the coast....but, the studio he's building is somewhere else.... Nevada, Oregon or Montana I thought.
What if we did an in person learning opportunity with 10-15 people in a big shop of mine? If we filmed it, we wouldn’t need to charge anyone for anything.. Since we could reuse it on UA-cam. I don’t want $ from anyone, but we could bring everyone out, host a week long class where we build something (small house). Cut stairs, roof, framing basics, etc. Would make for a cool opportunity I feel?
@@MattBangsWood that sounds like an incredible opportunity, I personally would love to learn how to frame. You have invaluable knowledge people would benefit from and you would have no problem recruiting folks. Sign me up
i dont know anything about building houses or carpentry, what happens to the mud and dirt all over the lumber once you go to start finishing? does it just stay there? it doesn't harm anything?
Pretty much, it’s just dirt at the end of the day. It gets scraped off anything that it’s on, then covered up. Won’t harm anything! Glad you asked though, it’s definitely not ideal!
Neither of them for the bedroom..if the house were mine I would do solid wood with a rug on top ...and for the kitchen area and bathroom Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank or Stone Polymer Composite(SPC) Floor
If I knew someone in the area, I'd be all for it! Unfortunately, for me to put it out there where this is would cause some issues.. UA-cam's a cool place, but we've had people show up at our personal residence before, late at night, for reasons they shouldn't. I tread very lightly with people knowing where I'm at, for safety reasons.
need to invest in some rubber boots if you are going to working in these harsh climates, lol Given the pitch and the environment (dunno what the seasons are like Oregon) will you run the risk of Ice Dams and snow build up on that slope? Older houses used to have higher pitched roofs so the shi....stuff the Mother Nature provides runs off easier.
Being real, I don’t know.. I remember he had an injury, but don’t know what happened. Him and I weren’t as close as I am with say, Tim (Awesome Framers) or Kyle (RR)..
I love this series, Matt. I know you love this nailer, and Dewalt is sponsoring this series, but that thing ramping up constantly is annoying, but thanks for the great content.
Major props for not only doing all of this solo, but also EDITING ALL OF THESE VIDEOS.. You're a mad man. Keep it up!
For mud, try throwing down some straw. Great hack and dirt cheap, saw it on the Perkins channel. Tried it on our current project, about one tenth of the cost compared to gravel, and much easier to clean up. Keep up the great work!
Good point. I straw new builds all the time. Helps keep mud from splashing up on new siding too.
… dirt cheap … pun intended!
I do large (multi hundred) group camping events. We bring in bales of hay for muddy conditions for the paths and low areas. Work great.
Afterwards you can make bricks with straws for a nice fireplace for the studio! 😊
I watch a lot of construction/woodworking channels and don't think I've ever seen a DeWalt sponsored video! Glad you were able to nab that deal. Hope it's decent $$ for you.
only other chanel i know of is the victory concrete guys
Matt I can say the same thing. Most recent house we framed we got our lumber from Lowes. Best Lumber I've used. Lumber yards have been hit or miss this year
Great fun watching this. I agree, the mud sucks! See you next time.
18:26 yes, yes I have. Love seeing the alert when a MBW vid hits. Makes the day that much better at the ol' desk job.
Standing rack for roof sheathing was a good move. Smart work on that.
Dude, so funny, before you said anything I saw that guy helping you with the French door and I said to myself “I bet that’s the delivery driver + $50”. 😂😂
Go get it!
Nooooo shot! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s coming along really great 👍 can’t wait to see the finished product
Love this build series, will watch to completion.
Yes, great video. I remember being in construction school in Michigan for 4 years, building in this weather. Awesome job weathering the environment. 🔨
love this programs God bless you brother 😍
Excellent job Matt!!! I'm really enjoying this series.
Oh man, you just can't great a break with the weather there it seems; my joints are aching for you being in the cold rain 😢 I found you at the start of this project & I'm enjoying your content from your lessons/commentary to your based skills, I subscribed after your first episode of this build. Hope the weather warms up and dried out for you when you get back in 2 weeks!
How you have the 2x12’s nailed to studs makes a great cut station!! It’s also how me and my old crew used to make scaffolding 😂
Hanging the facia we used to lay the facia askew flat on top of the rafter a the hinge nail one end. Go to the far end roll it and nail it.
Impressive to do all this by yourself!!
nice ad for the new Dewalt nail gun!! definitely interested in the upgrades to the new gun!
Straw good, rock maybe good, coffee definitely good. Happy new year
Another awesome video from Matt bangs wood. 💯💯💯💯😎😎
You are a better man than I am, as a Floridian I hate working in the rain and it rains here 8 months or off the year can imagine cold rain hahaha
Looks good, my friend! You'll have the satisfaction to know every bit of labor was 100% you! That's a pretty cool feeling!
Stay safe out there. Cali is a big state. Stay safe.
Matt! that brutal weather could dissuade me to tighten a screw, much less continue with framing. My reverence and respect to you.
Right? My break pads and rotors have been in my trunk since they week before Thanksgiving lol, I'm pushing my luck, but it's been frigid here in Pa. Matt is impressive, I swear my joints are pity aching for him in that cold rain & snow!
Beast Mode!!!!
Good stuff! Been waiting for the next video since the last one!
"That's a wrap" - lol - looking good 👍👍
Bang on
Looking good!
Men I hope you and yours are good. Prays from Kansas.
@18:25 LOL. I don't know why, but that made me laugh. A few seconds before, I could almost see your brain thinking "this would be funny"
I'm glad you can appreciate that, it definitely was one of those "lightbulb" type moments. I made sure it stayed in the video, lol..
Good Job MattBangsWood Enjoyed the video.
Thank you Matt Your videos are inspiring. If I ever come into money, I would like to get your help building a Home.
I work in western MA, and when the early thaw hits I wear Muck boots arctic sport. Keeps my feet dry, warm and comfortable all day walking through 4"to 6" thick mud holes at the work site.
Quick shout out to a song you played in one of your videos recently: “.38 Special” by Rattlesnake Milk. That song/album is solid. Added that to my “work” playlist.
hell yeah been waiting for this
Just built a 14x20 and had the exact same scenario. That was aggravating.
As much as I enjoy working by myself, ive found that a helper is super beneficial on the body, last july I unloaded 34 sheets of 3/4 hdo plywood from a trailer by myself i did 100 yesterday with a helper. I cant believe how easy it was. I even had energy after the task. Everyone needs a righthand man...
I agree with you! I don’t know anyone here, I’ll find someone before the house is done. I want to do everything I can solo, but setting LVL beams solo isn’t likely..
Excellent work, Matt! Bang on🤙
My guy get you some gravel down out there haha
I am planning on building a small building this year so this is giving me some great pointers.
Love series Matt
Hope you got or get those heated jackets and pants they make now. Great job 🎉
@10:41 Hey, $50 is $50 !! Even for $50, he didn't HAVE to help. Well done !
It was raining, he was in nice white shoes, and it was 35° out. $50 is $50, he definitely didn’t have to help! I’d be screwed though if not..
I need to find some friends here! 🤣
Matt, your content is great! Thank you for sharing so much of your building knowledge and wisdom.
At my local yard supply and recycler here in Springfield, OR they offer “walk on bark”. It’s about 4-6” long and creates a mat on top of the mud. After a while it mixes into the mud and you add a little more. Dirt cheap too!
That's a great idea and I bet it ends up being some beautifully fertile soil once it breaks down too
Matt- I love your videos, man.
I appreciate the support!
I hope you and your family are safe from the fires, the build is going great for a one man show, hope you got the drivers number maybe he can swing by after work
My family is north of it, away from any sort of danger.. I have a ton of friends in the area though, some evacuated already, others waiting for it. It's terrible to watch unfold!
@18:26 😀👍
Very good work.
Bravo Matt!
Matt if you pre-cut your tail with your pattern, it would save you from having to walk the plates and cut your rafters. Now the only thing is you need to make sure the walls are straight, which can be done with some bracing. Nice work, buddy.
He did that in the last episode from what I recall before he installed the roof system. But yes, normally he preaches to keep your plumb and line bracing in place until everything is sheethed off with his normal 1500+sqft builds he does. Figured it doesn't matter so much on a small structure like this I assume.
@ I build garages so most of the structures I build are relatively small. I just tried to minimize extra steps if possible, especially now he’s working in the colder weather with snow and ice walking those top plates is no fun. 🥶
LVP is going to be one of those flooring types that we look back on and say WTF were we thinking lol.
RIGHT… 😂
I can see that, but it's great for what it is. If only this was like the olden days where lumber was plentiful and didn't cost so much per board ft, we'd still be cranking out real hardwood floors in nearly every new build.
Now it's time for a beer!
Is it? I’m not a drinker, I’ll take a coffee though!
Crazy framer reference 💪🏻
@@craigbarry1340I knew exactly who you were referencing on that comment, sucks he doesn't post anymore. Those solo framing builds in that cold ass Canadian Winter was insane.
Matt, have you tried to get in touch with Mike Rowe? With his initiatives to promote the trades and your knowledge i think you both could start something pretty incredible and lead young men and women into a great career.
first one I built was 50 years ago. 32oz hammer. gee wise times are a changing now...hehe
Great job dude! It's coming along well. I've been watching your videos for a while now and have a question on the sheathing.. How do you know where to punch your nails in your sheathing when you're framing a studded wall? Like, how are you aware of where the window cutouts, etc. are? I know some sheets have pre-marked lines but I imagine that can't fit with every project. Curious! Lmk, thanks.
What I like about HD is if I request for my delivery to be wrapped, and water-tight it's no problem. Nothing like working with dry lumber.
subscribed
What’s the permitting process like? Is this considered an ADU?
I'd wrap it.
Are the big box stores competitive with lumber yards on such things as drywall, lumber package?
Gotta wrap it.
I don't know how you do it. That mud and cold would be driving me insane haha.
If you don't have a choice, you just have to send it!
Matt, im unfamiliar with building code in California as a lifelong kansan and a weekend warrior when it comes to framing/building. But I'm curious as to why you used 2x6's for the walls when youre trying to maximize usable square footage inside the buildin?. Around here, for a building that size, we would use 2x4s.
I won't use 2x4 for wall construction, in my opinion they're good for partition walls, but if I'm going to build something I want it to be done the way I'd build a house. If that makes sense?
@MattBangsWood I HD figured you wanted more insulation space. Tiny square footage like that, you could heat it with 3 cups dogfood per day.
Edit: also a good demonstration for us, using the habits drilled into yourself. Engineering-wise, 2x6 is a lot of dead weight in comparison to the roof load it carries.
no jack studs for the header above the door, why not?
Why wait so long before putting on the sheeting to get to some rigidity (even in a single corner) or does the structure return to square after moving around as you work? If you needed to rack it a little to get back in square, are you not fighting the fascia board and roof sheeting? I waited till the end to post this comment, it looks like at 18:45 it was slightly out of square but wasn't an issue as you just pushed it back in.
I can move it around before sheathing if needed, not much of an issues. Corners are plumb and braced so they won’t go anywhere unless I want them to
@@MattBangsWood yes in the end that is what I saw, just thought you might have wanted a more stable platform while you were walking around on the header. You have a lot of experience doing that so maybe a little shaking doesn't bother you. That would have to be rock solid if I was going to stand up there.
Matt, why is it that only framers from California miter the fascia corners??
Because our fascia is finished. It’s got texture to it. If I square cut it, you’d see the end grain, that would be hideous.
Most places that don’t have exposed fascia, where they use aluminum, don’t need to worry about it because it gets covered.
Are you in the UP of Michigan?
Hey Matt. Love the videos. Just have to ask: What kind of watch do you have? Looks nice!
Hey! Appreciate you watching. I've been wearing a Seiko Prospex SPB191 for working / on the go. It's a great watch!
Love the build!
You’re a Dewalt/Ford guy, Matt. I’m a Milwaukee/GMC guy. Can’t we just get along? Haha!
Oh gosh, being wrong once is enough.. but twice?! Brother!
@@MattBangsWood Touché!
I'm a big fan all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦. I got so excited when i saw that you uploaded a video 😅 you're a beast working in the cold rain 🫱🏻🫲🏼 cannot wait for another one
Happy New Year 🎉
No way! That’s awesome! Thank you for the support.
Just curious... what's the price difference between lumberyard and Home Depot on same piece of lumber?
Mattbangswood? Or Mattsunhappywithwood? 😂😂
Which one cost more lumber yard or home depot
Depends on how big the lumber yard is.. most times lumber yards, because Home Depot marks up more, where as lumber yards build relationships and want to throw a bone from time to time..
I have seen 50 year old houses where the fascia board looks new . I attribute it to the rafters not being plumb cut therefore when the water drips off of the roof it is not running directly on the face of the fascia make any sense...
You’re saying square cut fascia, where it doesn’t get cut on the pitch of the roof.
If done correctly this can last a long time, but often times the sun, weather, etc.. will eat it up in 15 years.
Matt.... where are you? What state?
He's in California, somewhere
@lindamoser2532 I know he's based in central California near the coast....but, the studio he's building is somewhere else.... Nevada, Oregon or Montana I thought.
Matt when are you going to start offering courses? I'd fly out
What if we did an in person learning opportunity with 10-15 people in a big shop of mine? If we filmed it, we wouldn’t need to charge anyone for anything.. Since we could reuse it on UA-cam.
I don’t want $ from anyone, but we could bring everyone out, host a week long class where we build something (small house). Cut stairs, roof, framing basics, etc.
Would make for a cool opportunity I feel?
@@MattBangsWood that sounds like an incredible opportunity, I personally would love to learn how to frame. You have invaluable knowledge people would benefit from and you would have no problem recruiting folks. Sign me up
Is it ever sunny over there? lol
It’s sunny today, I think I just chose to start this during a storm. 😂
i dont know anything about building houses or carpentry, what happens to the mud and dirt all over the lumber once you go to start finishing? does it just stay there? it doesn't harm anything?
Pretty much, it’s just dirt at the end of the day. It gets scraped off anything that it’s on, then covered up. Won’t harm anything!
Glad you asked though, it’s definitely not ideal!
I hear you working in mud is like working with dog poo on your boots all day lol
Spot on. Very sticky Dog Poo..
👍✌
Is your backyard in Michigan?
🫣
@@MattBangsWood LOL - well that F150 is.
Wish I lived around there pal. I’d help you out for free (aka beers) lol. Keep it up. Hopefully the UA-cam views and shit are paying for your shoes!!
I’ll gladly pay in beers and $ if you were nearby.. some of this stuff solo can suck, but it is what it is!
I still wish the floor was insulated prior to subflooring.
It’ll get sprayed, trust me, I would have liked for that too.
Neither of them for the bedroom..if the house were mine I would do solid wood with a rug on top ...and for the kitchen area and bathroom Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank or Stone Polymer Composite(SPC) Floor
I'm pretty sure you could get a subscriber or two to give you an extra hand in that area.
If I knew someone in the area, I'd be all for it! Unfortunately, for me to put it out there where this is would cause some issues.. UA-cam's a cool place, but we've had people show up at our personal residence before, late at night, for reasons they shouldn't.
I tread very lightly with people knowing where I'm at, for safety reasons.
LVP flooring ftw. Easier to keep clean and still comfy underfoot.
harder to find plastic collated nails in Michigan
A lot is different, that's for sure! As a CA framer, 21* Plastic Collated is the only thing I know..
need to invest in some rubber boots if you are going to working in these harsh climates, lol Given the pitch and the environment (dunno what the seasons are like Oregon) will you run the risk of Ice Dams and snow build up on that slope? Older houses used to have higher pitched roofs so the shi....stuff the Mother Nature provides runs off easier.
I’m not going to lie, a 3/12 definitely was mellower than I wanted to do. Might run into it, we’ll see.
I’m glad DeWalt is sponsoring this series, but sorry that nailer just don’t get it for me
Have you used the new one? Trust me, the last one wasn’t my favorite either.. this one SMACKS..
Sorry to say I have and I just can’t handle it. Maybe I’m just partial to Paslode
I can't stand the sound of those guns😂
First view
Lame
Where is this being built Matt?
Yooper
Yeah working in mud sucks but working in clay is absolutely the worst everything is covered and it don't wanna come off
What ever happen to crazy framer
Being real, I don’t know.. I remember he had an injury, but don’t know what happened. Him and I weren’t as close as I am with say, Tim (Awesome Framers) or Kyle (RR)..
@MattBangsWood yeah,I watch u and PBB ,tim, framing beast and a few others.thanks for all u guys do(teach).
If you ever need a hand let me know
I love this series, Matt. I know you love this nailer, and Dewalt is sponsoring this series, but that thing ramping up constantly is annoying, but thanks for the great content.
My grandma said the same thing, “does the noise ever bug you?!”. I think I’m pretty used to it by now, my hearings also not too good…
If i was a little closer, id help you for free. Are you in UP or lower?
y'all want want to see me build something on my own?