One thing you may want to consider to your videos is to allow it to record what buttons you press i.e P for push/pull etc just so all users, mainly newbies and see the short cuts you're using. Awesome video as always :)
holy cow that extension really made it 100x quicker and simpler. I was always wondering how the hell these UA-camrs build such complex structures I knew they couldn't have spent hundreds of hrs using my method of understanding of using SketchUp. I didn't even know the extensions existed. And they never mention anything about extensions. I was sitting there modeling every 2x4 independently like a dumb ass.
... this is amazing 🤯. I have a small construction business that I am spread so thin wearing many hats 😴 ... I need to study this video and download these extensions because it's going to save me a lot of time... good bye late nights!
I have Microsoft Edge for a browser and don't have a toolbar. How did you install the Housebuilder extension? A shed is exactly what I'm trying to do myself.
Your videos are so great! It's becoming more frequent that I'm finding companies I apply to that mention this program, along with other 3D programs, and your videos have helped. Thank you so much!
I'm gonna be tackling a house building project in the next bit and I'd like to draft everything out before hand. Do any of those extensions frame out sub floors as well? I'm going to be building on poured piles or piers if you will and I'd like to draft up all my frame work ahead of time. Thanks for the video, this will go way faster than drafting by hand, lol!
I believe the extension Medeek Truss (design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html) can generate floor framing. Maybe give the trial a shot and see if it does what you need?
Hi again Justin (I feel like we're on first name basis now 🙂) Is HouseBuilder no longer a thing? I can't seem to find a link to download? Thought I'd ask before I spent the day looking for it 🙂. Thanks,Rick
I appreciate the effort in your videos, but may I ask that you please show what buttons are where. It took me so long just to find the 'follow me" button
looks like what Im looking for, quick question. can I get an example of a addition to a double wide mobile home ? price is good etc. just wanna see how it works before spending money..
Thank you this video, the problem with the House Builder is that doen't measure in the right way if you have a bottom and add a House Builder base, it will not stick with your bottom measurement? don't know,, got me confused lol
Is there a programmed way (an extension?) to de-construct and "stack" all the materials for quantities and pricing? [edit] "quantifier" - you mentioned it.[/edit]
Great and informative videos. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for an easy (and hopefully free) method for creating framing for intersecting gable roofs?
Hmmm...haven't really done a lot of those where I model them down to the framing level - if you're looking for free, you may be stuck doing it manually...
My home builder wall tool asks me for 3 points instead of 2 and it also only lets me make horizontal walls, pretty weird, also it doesn’t ask me for height of anything else just layout spacing and lumber size
Justin...wonderful video. Do these downloads operate with the free SketchUp version? Do you have a video that would demonstrate the process of downloading these items? If that was mentioned, I missed it.
Good tutorial. I am wondering is there an option creating a shop drawings for contractors, as for example with AGACAD software? This is not advertisement, I just want to figure out the best for me.
I downloaded the Housebuilder, however, it's not in normal U.S sizes (i.e. 2x4, 2x6) for lumber. i have 16x50, 16x75 and so on, can you please assist me with setting it up for U.S. sizes? I've looked all over the forums, and found TIG's Metric version, but now i can't seem to be able to remove the previous version i installed and install the Metric version. Please assist if possible.
Great Video. Can you please show, how to get the house builder extension? Your link only shows the forum without any download link, as far as I can see. Thanks in advance
@@Thesketchupessentials Hi there, I tried downloading both file but were unsuccessful. For the house builder, the encrypted file contain .RB files and I cannot install it. Could you please kindly assist?
@@simonjonesmondo867 I don't understand - the House Builder link goes straight to a forum post with an RBZ file. You do have to be logged in to the SketchUcation forum for it to show up, but you shouldn't have to deal with an .RB file
>(EDIT) I had to make the toolbar for the plugin visible. I was wondering how you installed this file? My extension manager installed the rbz file and I see it in the manager but the plugin is not activated. I have tried to restart SketchUp many times. Thank you. Keep up the great work with these videos. I am using Sketchup Pro 2017.
Maybe they have changed it since making this video but do you have to pay for the download extension or at least the membership now before you can get this "free" download?
@@Thesketchupessentials I'm just confused then because when I clicked the link it brought me to a forum that said I must sign up to download anything. When you go to sign up it brings you to a page where you are given 3 different membership options and their cost.
@@kimredxiii You need to read the page closer - there's an option at the top or the bottom (can't remember which) that says "Sign Up for Free" or something like that
Hey buddy. I have sketch up pro and even subscribed to sketucation donwloaded housebuilder and the rbz file wont download in a zip file and is causing me not to be able to run housebuilder. Do you have a current link or can you run me through how to download this file without it unzipping? Please and thanks any help would be apprecitated
1.16 how should we extrude with a follow me??, That was quite fast, I couldn't get it What's the step, to create a frame like thing like you did through *follow me* option?
i really don't know if i am doing something wrong, when i download the sketchup software, it gives me the error code: " we are unable to start your trial, please try again later." please if anyone knows anything to help me out, the information would be appreciated
hi dear , thanks for this helpful tutorial please help me how can i get this plugin , i really need it . i just download it from unknown source and it damages my laptop becaouse of viruses
I'm trying out the free trial before going ahead with a purchase. I'm having difficulties with creating the walls and figuring out how to use this program. I;m using the browser version and I dont see all of the same tools that you have. Is it different in the app version??
The browser version is significantly different than the desktop version, and does not allow third party extensions. My recommendation would be to download the free SketchUp 2017 Make version from this site and give that a try - www.sketchup.com/download/all - Thanks!
I would love to learn this. Instead, I request someone to send me the materials list for a 40 x 40 frame. My contractor followed zero code and my 40 x 100 fell down the next day. It is taking me years to sue. My materials have been sitting on the site for over a year now so I am putting up something smaller for now. I have 2 x 6 x 18 and 2 x 4 x 18 and 40 foot trusses. can anyone help me?
Hey Justin, if you have contact with Trimble, you might want to let them know they are losing money because their billing page is screwed up. And why aren't they sponsoring you? Doubts about this company are building quickly.
I can't even download this to my Android phone I have the newest galaxy note 10 plus. But what I'm really looking for and maybe you can help me I want to do and add on to my garage and need to draw it out and get material list like wood and frame it up plus the roof and rafters and 2×4 and just all stuff like that studs and beams and etc so can you help me out please
@@Thesketchupessentials so what does it say for Android version if you dont mind me asking. Also I apologize early I didn't mean for you to help me with my garage I meant maybe help find a program that can help me with doing what I recently said early.
Help! Installed housebuilder but sketchup shows it unsigned and won't load tried changing the restrictions but still won't load. Thanks for the great videos
Want to make sure I understand - you changed your restrictions to unsigned, installed the extension (which SketchUp allowed), and it's still not showing up? Did you make sure once you installed it that it was actually enabled in the extension manager? You may have to restart SketchUp after enabling to get it to show up...
Hey thanks for getting back to me. Under the extension manager House builder shows up but as "unsigned". The "unrestricted" box was checked by default on my 2107 version. I don't see any settings that show "signed or unsigned". Also which may be related when I start Sketchup Make 2017 it says I am not connected to the internet, but I am online with other programs. Should I delete and reinstall? Thanks great videos
I'd start by deleting the extension and re-installing and seeing if that helps at all - beyond that, not really sure. It's showing up as installed and enabled, right?
@@Thesketchupessentials absolutely not. Sorry if you thought I was being hard on you. I just thought I'd mention it because it's actually a very common mistake that can throw out every other measurement. Thank you very much for the time and effort you have put into making and sharing your tutorials. You have a great pace, voice, and explain everything thoroughly and concisely. I've just bought a plot of land and am trying to design both a house and garage and have found your tutorials to be extremely helpful. I just wish I was as fluent as you at using the program. Keep up the good work.
Nevermind, I figured it out. For some reason, even though I had made the 2x4 a component it was still sticking when I needed to adjust the last one. Instead I made it outside of the workspace, made it a component and then moved it in place.
TheSketchUpEssentials I'm referring to house builder. I have seen multiple links to different sites but most are dead. Yours work but is it free after your a member of sketchucation?
TheSketchUpEssentials I must be gettin all my stuff mixed up. Finally got back into 3d modeling after 6 years and new computer. I've been 100mph for like three days. Thank you for your help and great videos. Sorry lol
Hey Justin, thanks for getting back to me so quick. in my extention manager i have the option to install new extentions. but when i select the one in my download folder nothing happens. so …. what can go wrong and what am i doing wrong
I don't understand what you're asking - when you create the 2 x 4, you draw a 2 x 4 box, then extrude it with the push pull tool. When you start creating copies of the 2 x 4's, you use the move tool to create the copies...
One thing you may want to consider to your videos is to allow it to record what buttons you press i.e P for push/pull etc just so all users, mainly newbies and see the short cuts you're using. Awesome video as always :)
I have spent months studying building coops and discovered an awesome resource at Coop Magic Tactic (google it if you are interested)
holy cow that extension really made it 100x quicker and simpler. I was always wondering how the hell these UA-camrs build such complex structures I knew they couldn't have spent hundreds of hrs using my method of understanding of using SketchUp. I didn't even know the extensions existed. And they never mention anything about extensions. I was sitting there modeling every 2x4 independently like a dumb ass.
Nice to meet you, fellow dumb ass. ;-D
... this is amazing 🤯. I have a small construction business that I am spread so thin wearing many hats 😴 ... I need to study this video and download these extensions because it's going to save me a lot of time... good bye late nights!
Can you customize the size of the sheathing?
Say I want my exterior walls cheated with 4'x8' sheets and inside walls sheathed with 4'x12' sheet rock?
Housebuilder is the first extensions I've used and I love it. It'll be perfect for designing my shed!
I have Microsoft Edge for a browser and don't have a toolbar. How did you install the Housebuilder extension? A shed is exactly what I'm trying to do myself.
this will literally cut my time by 90%. Thank you!
One thing you should note is that a 2x4 isn't exactly 2 inches by 4 inches..I think it's exactly 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 or something like that
Yup - luckily with the methods in this video you can make your profiles whatever size you'd like
Great tutorial 👍👍👍
So it probably doesn't matter for the sake of just visualizing, but if you want to figure out proper cuts 2x4s are actually 1.5.x3.5s
Your videos are so great! It's becoming more frequent that I'm finding companies I apply to that mention this program, along with other 3D programs, and your videos have helped. Thank you so much!
Thanks very much - glad you're finding the videos helpful!
Good video Justin. Plenty to see and learn. I also like the "mixed" use of payed and free extensions. Very helpful thank you!
I guess I didn't even think about that, but it makes sense. Thanks Willem!
Your explanation is definitely very clear and good. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Muito boa a Apresentação. Qual o valor deste software?
is house builder still available i cant find it
Very helpfull, thank you
Absolutely awesome! Thank you. On a bit of a TheSketchUpEssentials binge today 😀
LOL - Thanks for watching!
I'm gonna be tackling a house building project in the next bit and I'd like to draft everything out before hand. Do any of those extensions frame out sub floors as well? I'm going to be building on poured piles or piers if you will and I'd like to draft up all my frame work ahead of time.
Thanks for the video, this will go way faster than drafting by hand, lol!
I believe the extension Medeek Truss (design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html) can generate floor framing. Maybe give the trial a shot and see if it does what you need?
This is awesome! thank you for the info!
Thanks Nathan!
Hi again Justin (I feel like we're on first name basis now 🙂) Is HouseBuilder no longer a thing? I can't seem to find a link to download? Thought I'd ask before I spent the day looking for it 🙂. Thanks,Rick
These are really great videos! Thank you
Thanks Steve! :)
I appreciate the effort in your videos, but may I ask that you please show what buttons are where. It took me so long just to find the 'follow me" button
Nice overview of the Housebuilder plugin, it is still my go to for wall framing.
Thanks Nathaniel!
The Medeek Wall extension has now supplanted the Housebuilder plugin. Many more options and features.
Great tutorials bro.Thank you so much
Thanks - glad you're liking them!
looks like what Im looking for, quick question. can I get an example of a addition to a double wide mobile home ? price is good etc. just wanna see how it works before spending money..
Hey , possible to buy sketchup templates with all framing ? Windows , doors?
Great video!
Thank you this video, the problem with the House Builder is that doen't measure in the right way if you have a bottom and add a House Builder base, it will not stick with your bottom measurement? don't know,, got me confused lol
looking for software for construction framing but overwhelmed by everything out there. if sketchup is the one where do I start?
Awesome man . . Its saved a lot of tedious working and very helpful.. Thanks Justin for this wonderful video.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Do you have a link to the housebuilder extension that isn't behind a paywall?
Is there a programmed way (an extension?) to de-construct and "stack" all the materials for quantities and pricing? [edit] "quantifier" - you mentioned it.[/edit]
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! Thank you! You have a new sub good job keep up the great work!
wow thank you
Great and informative videos. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for an easy (and hopefully free) method for creating framing for intersecting gable roofs?
Hmmm...haven't really done a lot of those where I model them down to the framing level - if you're looking for free, you may be stuck doing it manually...
Profile builder reminds me of my Revit using days
I like to think it's a lot more fun than modeling in Revit :) - there are definitely similarities though!
My home builder wall tool asks me for 3 points instead of 2 and it also only lets me make horizontal walls, pretty weird, also it doesn’t ask me for height of anything else just layout spacing and lumber size
Justin...wonderful video.
Do these downloads operate with the free SketchUp version?
Do you have a video that would demonstrate the process of downloading these items?
If that was mentioned, I missed it.
No - the free web version doesn't support these. This video was released before there WAS a web version
0:56 to 1:08 which tools did you use to make that small rectangle stand
ben joe That’s the follow me tool - ua-cam.com/video/WA-WSV8954c/v-deo.html&feature=share
Good tutorial.
I am wondering is there an option creating a shop drawings for contractors, as for example with AGACAD software? This is not advertisement, I just want to figure out the best for me.
I downloaded the Housebuilder, however, it's not in normal U.S sizes (i.e. 2x4, 2x6) for lumber. i have 16x50, 16x75 and so on, can you please assist me with setting it up for U.S. sizes? I've looked all over the forums, and found TIG's Metric version, but now i can't seem to be able to remove the previous version i installed and install the Metric version. Please assist if possible.
Good stuff. Can you add a second floor instead of the roof? And the second floor having different room dimensions?
You should be able to - it's just a question of modeling your wall framing, then your floor framing, then your second floor wall framing. Thanks!
Great Video. Can you please show, how to get the house builder extension? Your link only shows the forum without any download link, as far as I can see. Thanks in advance
You'll have to sign up for a free membership in order to see the download, then it shows up in that post. Hope that helped!
Can you use this extension with free version of sketch up?
Amazing. Do these extensions work in sketchup free web version or do I also have to purchase sketchup pro?
Web version doesn't support extensions
@@Thesketchupessentials Ah darn. Thanks.
@@Thesketchupessentials So wait we are supposed to pay 50 a month to use extensions for our home projects?
@@-o-The-Duke-o- You might still be able to get the 2017 Make version from this page - sketchup.com/download/all
@@Thesketchupessentials I will give a shot. Thank you.
Great channel and content I am now a subscriber!
Awesome! Welcome and don't be afraid to leave a comment! :)
Great video tutorial. I really appreciate the extensions link. Thank you.
👍
@@Thesketchupessentials Hi there, I tried downloading both file but were unsuccessful. For the house builder, the encrypted file contain .RB files and I cannot install it. Could you please kindly assist?
@@simonjonesmondo867 I don't understand - the House Builder link goes straight to a forum post with an RBZ file. You do have to be logged in to the SketchUcation forum for it to show up, but you shouldn't have to deal with an .RB file
@@Thesketchupessentials Noted. I have not logged in (not a member). I will sign up and retry.
well done!
Thanks Konrad!
>(EDIT) I had to make the toolbar for the plugin visible. I was wondering how you installed this file? My extension manager installed the rbz file and I see it in the manager but the plugin is not activated. I have tried to restart SketchUp many times. Thank you. Keep up the great work with these videos. I am using Sketchup Pro 2017.
Hi Charles - sorry it took me a while to respond - sounds like you got it figured out! Thanks!
Nice one, good information
Thanks!
Maybe they have changed it since making this video but do you have to pay for the download extension or at least the membership now before you can get this "free" download?
Nope, still free - not 100% sure if it's working on version 2020 or not, but it's not paid
@@Thesketchupessentials I'm just confused then because when I clicked the link it brought me to a forum that said I must sign up to download anything. When you go to sign up it brings you to a page where you are given 3 different membership options and their cost.
@@kimredxiii You need to read the page closer - there's an option at the top or the bottom (can't remember which) that says "Sign Up for Free" or something like that
so i was looking for that extention didnt see it , the house builder
Hi.
What am I doing wrong when I can't download HOUSEBUILDER
Thanks! And thanks for posting a video with more relative content (obviously subjective).
Glad you liked it!
Hey buddy. I have sketch up pro and even subscribed to sketucation donwloaded housebuilder and the rbz file wont download in a zip file and is causing me not to be able to run housebuilder. Do you have a current link or can you run me through how to download this file without it unzipping? Please and thanks any help would be apprecitated
Hello congratulations, what kind of Sketchup program are you using in this video, I would like to buy it ? i’m from Italy.....thank’s
I use the SketchUp Pro version
1.16 how should we extrude with a follow me??, That was quite fast, I couldn't get it
What's the step, to create a frame like thing like you did through *follow me* option?
You may want to start here - ua-cam.com/video/WA-WSV8954c/v-deo.html
como puedo calcular la cantidad de madera y optimizarlo
i really don't know if i am doing something wrong, when i download the sketchup software, it gives me the error code: " we are unable to start your trial, please try again later." please if anyone knows anything to help me out, the information would be appreciated
Can I still get home builder extension for SketchUp 2017
If you can, it would be through the link in this video
hi dear , thanks for this helpful tutorial
please help me how can i get this plugin , i really need it .
i just download it from unknown source and it damages my laptop becaouse of viruses
What is your "unknown source?"
I wouldlike to know more about, download this program and try my self.
muy interesante, muchas gracias
Thank you!
Can I do this with free sketchup?
What the heck is the move tool in copy mode?
I'm trying out the free trial before going ahead with a purchase. I'm having difficulties with creating the walls and figuring out how to use this program. I;m using the browser version and I dont see all of the same tools that you have. Is it different in the app version??
The browser version is significantly different than the desktop version, and does not allow third party extensions. My recommendation would be to download the free SketchUp 2017 Make version from this site and give that a try - www.sketchup.com/download/all - Thanks!
Be careful with those dimensions. A 2x4 is not 2"x4". All of your measurements could be off if you try to make cut lists off this
Lol - well luckily I'm not building any of the conditions in this video in real life
It seems the house builder add on only works in feet and inches
I would love to learn this. Instead, I request someone to send me the materials list for a 40 x 40 frame. My contractor followed zero code and my 40 x 100 fell down the next day. It is taking me years to sue. My materials have been sitting on the site for over a year now so I am putting up something smaller for now. I have 2 x 6 x 18 and 2 x 4 x 18 and 40 foot trusses. can anyone help me?
Hey Justin, if you have contact with Trimble, you might want to let them know they are losing money because their billing page is screwed up. And why aren't they sponsoring you? Doubts about this company are building quickly.
How do I access what I just paid for ?
What did you just pay for? Where/what are you referring to?
What’s the app that you’re using called?
What do you mean?
I can't even download this to my Android phone I have the newest galaxy note 10 plus. But what I'm really looking for and maybe you can help me I want to do and add on to my garage and need to draw it out and get material list like wood and frame it up plus the roof and rafters and 2×4 and just all stuff like that studs and beams and etc so can you help me out please
Ummm...no...you can't run SketchUp on a phone...
@@Thesketchupessentials so what does it say for Android version if you dont mind me asking. Also I apologize early I didn't mean for you to help me with my garage I meant maybe help find a program that can help me with doing what I recently said early.
i can't manege to add the housebuilder bar on skechup , any edvice ?
I'm going to need a little more info - what did you try? Is it installed and enabled in your extension manager?
I cant seem to set spacing in the free version. Is that option limited?
Sorry, not really sure. Honestly, I haven't used the free version very much (I'm assuming you mean the web-based version?)
@@Thesketchupessentials Yes sir, I was able to figure it out! But thanks for the quick response.
actual size of 2x4 is actually 1.5x3.5 though
Good thing this is a modeling program tutorial video, not a "how to build a house" video :)
i was donwload housebuilder but "THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO SKETCHUP MODEL" someone help me, what can i do?
Did you install it?
Help! Installed housebuilder but sketchup shows it unsigned and won't load tried changing the restrictions but still won't load. Thanks for the great videos
Want to make sure I understand - you changed your restrictions to unsigned, installed the extension (which SketchUp allowed), and it's still not showing up? Did you make sure once you installed it that it was actually enabled in the extension manager? You may have to restart SketchUp after enabling to get it to show up...
Hey thanks for getting back to me. Under the extension manager House builder shows up but as "unsigned". The "unrestricted" box was checked by default on my 2107 version. I don't see any settings that show "signed or unsigned". Also which may be related when I start Sketchup Make 2017 it says I am not connected to the internet, but I am online with other programs. Should I delete and reinstall? Thanks great videos
I'd start by deleting the extension and re-installing and seeing if that helps at all - beyond that, not really sure. It's showing up as installed and enabled, right?
Will it a try. Yes it shows installed and enabled, but unsigned. Thnks
What program it’s this one?
It's literally in the video description...
does this still exist?
**IMPORTANT** 2x4's are actually 1.5x3.5 inches.
I mean...ok? Does that invalidate the ways to create framing in this video?
@@Thesketchupessentials absolutely not.
Sorry if you thought I was being hard on you. I just thought I'd mention it because it's actually a very common mistake that can throw out every other measurement.
Thank you very much for the time and effort you have put into making and sharing your tutorials. You have a great pace, voice, and explain everything thoroughly and concisely. I've just bought a plot of land and am trying to design both a house and garage and have found your tutorials to be extremely helpful. I just wish I was as fluent as you at using the program.
Keep up the good work.
@@activechaos128 No worries - I appreciate the comment and the support :)
Did you use Estimator yet?
Not yet - hopefully in the next few weeks!
very helpful, but please don't build 18 on center
I'm back and I'm still stuck on this video. Speaking of being stuck, how do I stop everything from sticking together?
Nevermind, I figured it out. For some reason, even though I had made the 2x4 a component it was still sticking when I needed to adjust the last one. Instead I made it outside of the workspace, made it a component and then moved it in place.
Glad you got it working :)
Hey there where do I get the sketch up software?
SketchUp's website?
where can you get this extension for free? I heard free a lot but have only found stuff to buy
Which one? House Builder is free and linked to in the show notes. Profile Builder and PlusSpec are paid.
TheSketchUpEssentials I'm referring to house builder. I have seen multiple links to different sites but most are dead. Yours work but is it free after your a member of sketchucation?
A SketchUcation membership is free...
TheSketchUpEssentials I must be gettin all my stuff mixed up. Finally got back into 3d modeling after 6 years and new computer. I've been 100mph for like three days. Thank you for your help and great videos. Sorry lol
am lost in that 2 by 4 part
how to get HouseBuilder? very frustrated.
Why - it's linked in the notes below the video...
@@Thesketchupessentials finally got it thank you
Can’t find it 😑
Studs 18" on center?
Would 16" have been better?
Yes, 16" & 24" are standards, as they divide equally into 4'x8' sheathing. Also 2x4's are actually 3.5"x 1.5" fyi
This guy really wants to come in.
??????
for some reason Im not able to install housebuilder:-( can anybody help me?
Need more info on the issue you're having - what exactly is going wrong?
Hey Justin, thanks for getting back to me so quick. in my extention manager i have the option to install new extentions. but when i select the one in my download folder nothing happens. so …. what can go wrong and what am i doing wrong
"...downside to Profilebuilder is it doesn't have any functionality built in for doors and windows" That's what I need to know, right there --
Ok. What are you doing as an alternative?
What “follow me tool”? Shouldn’t you explain that tool?
ua-cam.com/video/WA-WSV8954c/v-deo.html
Type in where?
You're showing exactly what I want to do but not explaining how you're doing it.
On your keyboard - If the tool is active you just type the numbers you want - you don't need to click in a box or anything
Are you a white walker?
2:25 In what world is a stud 18 in OC?
Feel free to draw your studs at whatever spacing you would like
if anyone from nccs is watching this hi
Instructs too quickly and must have prior experience with SKETCHUP. Not for beginners.
generating a 2 by 4 part which tool do i need please help
I don't understand what you're asking - when you create the 2 x 4, you draw a 2 x 4 box, then extrude it with the push pull tool. When you start creating copies of the 2 x 4's, you use the move tool to create the copies...