For those not sure why there needs to be water in that semi-sunken bathtub, it is highly recommended to pre-fill the tub whenever applying (or reapplying) caulking so that it will not flex and break from the sheer weight of all that water. Same goes for shower paneling if it's set above a separate tub. The weight of the tub will pull down on the wall fractionally, but strongly enough to potentially disrupt seals, so you want to have it filled up to nearly the overflow drain height before you caulk the panels. (Also be careful of splashes; wipe up all the stray droplets that bounce up onto the walls & ledges after it's been filled, before you caulk!) (I learned this trick when I was fixing up my house for sale!)

@aayotechnology

3 жыл бұрын

But the wall board isn’t even on yet. It’s to test for leaks most likely.

@ampattillo

3 жыл бұрын

@@aayotechnology Only thing I can think of that could leak would be the drain. I think @ladyofthemasque was on the right track but probably for the mortar to set underneath the tub, as it looks like there is mortar on top of each of those rows of cinder blocks underneath it.

@K-Riz314

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was the only thing I was left wondering about when I saw it. I've worked construction in the past and had never encountered that before.

@downstream1152

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like it's just so the foam it's on doesn't raise the tub as it expands.

@dustingariepy2056

3 жыл бұрын

Leak test and also helps set the motor bed.

It’s very refreshing and encouraging to see someone speaking positively about other peoples work. Great video thank you!

@Lolliegoth

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. It would give you so much confidence contracting Matt and his team - especially since he is showing good practice in design and learning himself.

@ltsgarage7780

3 жыл бұрын

Kim McC do you know that 95% of what he just showed you has been used for the last 20 years and most of it is Codes. Which means it must be done this way on every job!!!

@ltsgarage7780

3 жыл бұрын

Valentin Vargas are you in the trades? 95% of everything he just showed us is Code and has been in use and Code for the last 20 years!!!! So he is praising work that has been in practice for 20 years like it’s brand new?????

@vzgsxr

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, you should watch one of Matt's latest video's titled " worst built house in America" All he does in that video is basically point and laugh at other people's work. I normally like Matt's stuff - but I really think he comes across like a bit of a smug dick in that video.

@ltsgarage7780

3 жыл бұрын

Valentin Vargas of course he is giving a Thumbs up. He’s hoping that they give him a break on his house. They shouldn’t but I’ll bet they do.... IE: Plumber plumbs his house.... Mat : wow what a great job!!! Plumber:: thanks, But it’s at the bare minimum of the code. Mat. : Really??? Yeah. Next time I’ll charge you even more. I’ll explain the down sides of a clean out on the second floor. Plus the BIG down side of having a water source in a clothes closet. I guess I’ll have to explain to you what causes mold in a closet!! I mean after all you are a contractor and you don’t know these things?????

Best things I ever did was giving a new home owner a offical SOP standard operating proceeded. Basically a booklet that has all the info on shut offs, etc. Also goes over general maintance. Had several clients contact me years later and tell me it saved them several times. Turnover is key to ensuring the product is maintained properly and increases longevity.

I really like those recessed tubs! They could have saved those two nineties and just rotated those two tees they used for the recirc. I like seeing folks do quality work and I hope this plumber feels the love. I'm a plumber myself and pride myself on my work. Let's not forget to mention how clean this job site is. Clean up every day y'all. It shows you care and it takes you to the next level of professional. This is a quality home, but it doesn't matter where you work... leave it better than you found it.

@pirmin6299

15 күн бұрын

Electricians have trouble with this mindset of cleaning up after themselves

Hey Matt, for those of us up North, not only do we like to have a soft water line available for washing cars, but also I've added in a mixing junction to that spigot so that I can add hot water in the Fall and Winter months. Now I can still clean my car with nice soft water but have it be warm and not freeze my hands off in the colder weather!

@johnlsullivan896

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's an option I would put in , just another hot hose bib next to the cold and they have the wye hose connector to use for mixing H & C

I've been saying it for years, there's just no excuse for not putting in a few extra valves and cleanouts when the plumbing is getting installed. Very impressed with the framing, the floating vanity upstairs was great, and the handrail supports on the stairs are rock solid. And those recessed dryer vent outlets are another example of taking a little time and forethought to make a huge difference in the final product. These are all ideas that should trickle down to smaller and more reasonably priced homes, not just the million dollar mansions like this.

Man, I love that stuff. So much thinking aheadfor the future homeowners. I did a lot of wiring new houses and had owners ask "why so much wire and stuff". I tell 'em you'll see. 10 yrs later I ask if I over did it and the answer is always no. I learned what people want because I always had to add these things to existing homes. So I decided to put it in right from the start. Always put the customer first and it pays in the end.

@BrBill

3 жыл бұрын

Wish there were more with this attitude!

@tracykey9227

2 жыл бұрын

I've always told my kids, "your name will be on EVERYTHING you do"; don't think they got it quite as much growing up as they do now as adults. ALWAYS have pride in your work.

@williamj1969

2 жыл бұрын

Always give at least a little more than what is expected. You might add $100-$150 (small house/project) but the owners will spread the good word. It’s money well spent.

this guy must have done service and repair in his past or still currently does. he is thinking about the future, not just now. love it

That looks really great, some wonderful ideas. I installed a recessed water shut off behind the fridge, left a 8' loop of steel braided water line, then attached a screen door spring to the loop and the wall, so when you move the fridge the spring keeps the line off the floor and out from under the wheels.

@diegocelaya8036

3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see a pic of this

drywall guys are going to "love" those handrail brackets

@iceorbz

3 жыл бұрын

How do they get a clean cutout over it?

@justinm.5486

3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Baker if the biggest dimension on the bracket is 2 inch just drill a 2-1/2” hole and then some mesh tape and Sheetrock 20 id assume

@CadillacWaltz

3 жыл бұрын

@@iceorbz I would just hold the sheet in position and cut them out with a router, then durabond and flat tape the oversize hole.

@darinking1343

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about everyone going up and down the stairs, carrying something until it was finished. How many nail belts,or something big and bulky, and gets carried...

@redsquirrelftw

3 жыл бұрын

I just finished installing drywall and I was cursing myself for putting so many electrical outlets, and was thinking the same thing, that's not going to be a fun job lol.

I have been building these big houses for about 30 years and most have two or three laundry rooms and we have always put a drain in every one of them even through it isn’t code. For floating cabinets the rough framer just installs larger 2x8” in the wall to support them. We also also have multiple water heaters with pumps attached to the hot water lines so the customers don’t have to wait for their showers to get hot. We are doing a ten thousand square foot house now with a built in pool so there is a little more plumbing involved than a typical house. Also dog washes are pretty much standard now as well as steam units.

Really like the painters tape on those stub-outs. It will just make things quicker and easier at trim.

It takes a lot of humility to be able to constantly look at others and learn from them. This is one of the main reasons I subscribed to you. Top notch videos and great attitude!

@Xiph1980

3 жыл бұрын

I'd not call that humility, but curiosity and strength.

@DonaldDump2024

3 жыл бұрын

Amen. He doesn’t criticize different ideas, he learns from them to improve himself and help others. Much appreciated.

@Wakeywhodat

3 жыл бұрын

I would invite the former plumber to get a look at the new plumber’s work so he could up his game. (Assuming the split was on good terms.)

@KitchenerLeslie2

3 жыл бұрын

I’d call it his houses all suck and he doesn’t want to show them.

@thehillbillyplumber

3 жыл бұрын

You are forgetting one thing he isn’t a builder or any kind of tradesman watch his videos someone else is always doing the work he is the new age bob vila giving you a tour of someone else’s skills

Having a soft water hose bib at the driveway is great for washing cars, motorcycles, etc.

@1768ify

3 жыл бұрын

I have a hot/cold bib for my driveway. I can switch the cold between hard and soft at the basement manifold.

@prodantech

3 жыл бұрын

I have that at my house. It's great!

@Antillen44

3 жыл бұрын

Having soft water fresh from the tap is even better! Here in the northern part of the Netherlands has soft water straight from the water company.

@DonaldDump2024

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had a water softener system. Maybe our water isn’t as hard as some areas of the country but I don’t seen the big advantage. About every 5 years I soak my 2 shower nozzles in a decalcifier or vinegar to remove the salts. That’s it. Also, I’ve read that hard water has some long term health benefits. Seems that soft water systems are sales gimmicks. You buy into it then you have to maintain it for life. I don’t know about that.

@davec.3198

3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather not drink water with tons of salt softening additives.

OMG, tidiest job site I have ever seen, and neatest plumbing job. well done to them. Gold star

@lookoutforchris

3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny, as an engineer all this home building stuff looks incredibly sloppy to me. I guess they seal it all up and finish it neatly. If I was designing the house it would be much much more precise and clean but would probably cost $25,000 per square foot to build.

@losferwords100

3 жыл бұрын

@@lookoutforchris And it'd be an absolute nightmare for the guys that actually have to build it. Can't stand architects that feel they have to overdesign things. Don't overthink it, keeping things simple and logical is the best way to build houses and the workers will be happier for it. Everything you see in this video will be behind a wall once everything is all said and done therefore what it looks like doesn't matter as much as it being functional and up to code. And yes, this is a very neat job, can't make it much cleaner looking than that. You'll know a real sloppy install when you see it and this is definitely not sloppy.

@keithblue8

3 жыл бұрын

@@losferwords100 lmmfao!! I wouldnt expect any different reply from a architect or engineer. Of course it looks "sloppy and undone" to someone who's only seen structures built on paper!! Clearly there are several phases still yet to be completed. It's almost like explaining to a child that the unicorn they colored in their coloring book, doesnt really exsist!!

Pretty nice for a starter home and they can upgrade to something larger as the family grows.

@iLikeC00kieDough

3 жыл бұрын

I did a job at a house where two parents downsized to a 5,500sqft house after their two kids moved out. 🙄

@Cautionary_Tale_Harris

3 жыл бұрын

@@iLikeC00kieDough You mean 5,500sqft closets, right?

@bestman7776

3 жыл бұрын

And those are the people who will tell you to go green and save the earth! Never mind my outdoor heated pool 🙄

@valdius85

3 жыл бұрын

This one is a huge home for anyone outside of North America.

@valdius85

3 жыл бұрын

@@bestman7776 ... And flights around the world twice a year but your car will kill the planet :)

Saw a lot of plumbing "tricks" that I have been using for many years. Real quality plumber there! It's hard to find those kinds of craftsmen these days. Licensed Plumber for 32 years. Quality Matters!

The steel in the master bath vanity are called "carriers" they are used in commercial applications for wall mounted toilets and lavatories.

@ltsgarage7780

3 жыл бұрын

Gregg Kidd. I’m really surprised that this is new to this contractor. It’s been used for many many years where I’m from. Gas valves water lines, softener lines, and 90% of everything else has been code for 20 years??

@tomruth9487

3 жыл бұрын

@@ltsgarage7780 As a cabinetmaker, I've been doing this for years, best way to hang a floating bath cabinet or shelves. Most people underestimate the forces involved.

@DonaldDump2024

3 жыл бұрын

The extent of plumbing, safety cutoffs and build strength in this home is well beyond what I’ve seen and I’ve bought 6 homes over 45 years. For example, when painting recently I noticed that my hand rail support brackets only had one screw per support instead of three. It only took two seconds per screw to correct this with my impact driver. I was upset with the builder. This was a safety issue! The shortcuts some builders take is awful. I appreciate the quality and attention to detail shown on this channel.

@lutronc4412

3 жыл бұрын

Channel steel.

@ltsgarage7780

3 жыл бұрын

Stephen Chandler Channel Iron. Angle iron. Most everything else is a tube of some sorts. Don’t get me wrong there is a number of names. I’m thinking that he should know the names of these simple items!!

In case anyone was wondering why you'd want soft water in your garage it's for spot free car washing.

@phillhuddleston9445

2 жыл бұрын

Who washes their car in their garage? yMost front yards have a water spigot that you would use.

@coltonhenderson7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillhuddleston9445 If you've got a car that you don't want any impurities from trees, falling from the air, etc. getting onto your paint and scratching it while you're scrubbing/polishing, you'd most likely set up a spot in a garage if possible.

@phillhuddleston9445

2 жыл бұрын

@@coltonhenderson7275 Most garages are not set up to take water being splashed all over the walls and ceiling. This is a good way to get a water damaged garage.

@coltonhenderson7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillhuddleston9445 Correct. Chances are though, if they add a spigot in the garage, there's going to be proper precautions due to expecting water being sprayed around.

@phillhuddleston9445

2 жыл бұрын

@@coltonhenderson7275 I would not assume that, it would take a lot to completely waterproof a garage, most people would not know how to properly do that this includes builders as well.

I was ahead of the trend. My washer and dryer are in my master closet. It's just smart to have it there.

@guyod1

3 жыл бұрын

Its smart to have 2nd in master. The only W/D in master is awkward unless its a 1 bed house

@ROCKDEES1

3 жыл бұрын

@@guyod1 It's been working out great so far. 👍

@blaster-zy7xx

3 жыл бұрын

Naw, my parents moved the washer and dryer upstairs into a big master closet back in the 80s and have done it ever since on three other houses including a five Bedroom house. We kids just didn't do the laundry. Saved my mom going up and down steps for laundry. Now it still works because they are empty nesters.

I love how much you care. I really care and enjoy learning how to improve but I don't know anyone else who does. Thanks for being an inspiration

I have been a finish carpenter for a long while but got out of it since the housing bust in 2007. Since then I have subscribed to your channel because you keep us to date on all the latest techniques and materials used in "better then average" home buildings. Love your channel and thanks for doing all this video for us to see and learn. I just wanted to make a note to myself that one thing I will never miss while being in the trade was using the "Port-A-Potty".

@retiredperson4054

2 жыл бұрын

Yes after 55 year career in construction I can honestly say I DO NOT miss having "to go" in a Porta Potty!

@jackwillie2729

2 жыл бұрын

Code should be handicap size only,, and paper holder 4' up

I like to spend $40 and cover the sides of my tubs with a couple inches of spray foam. I then set them in mortar. It helps keep condensation from forming in the closed area beneath the tub, strengthens the tub, and helps to keep the bath water warm longer.

@mrcryptozoic817

2 жыл бұрын

Mine recommended plaster of Paris, but for same reason as mortar so the tub doesn't flex.

@heresthething....4685

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Also do the kitchen sink, reducing noise and keeping your dish water warm longer.

Def some cool ideas! However as a plumber, a few things I would change are: 1- The shut off valves for the washing machines should be in an accessible location so they can be shut off between uses. 2- The washing machine on the second floor minimally (ideally both locations) should have a pan underneath to reduce potential water flood damage. The pan(s) could have a drain or if not, use of an automatic washing machine valve could give peace of mind. 3- If the HW recirc line was to be dropped as it was, the taps should come off at the bottom with tee fittings so if/when drained, there would not be a trapped section of piping. Also it would use fewer fittings and take less time.

@pats9414

2 жыл бұрын

Who the fuq shuts off the washer water supply between uses

@MrLike2surf

2 жыл бұрын

@@pats9414 Those would be the people that have had a washer hose burst when they are not home.

@westtxharvester

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrLike2surf I just turn my water off if I’m going to be gone for more than a few days

@mrcryptozoic817

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrLike2surf Or those who want to be sure they don't. If it's too inconvenient to push the handle on the valve assembly back to shut the water off, you deserve whatever calamity comes your way. Those steel braid hoses we are so impressed with are still just rubber inside.

@sportscarclinic

Жыл бұрын

​ @Jim Barnhart You mean the same people that failed to replace 20 year old rubber hoses? Reasonably maintained hoses don't spontaneously burst. If they did, your homeowner's insurance would cost 5x more each year.

Matt, you have one of the best comments sections I have ever read on YT. The comments are definitely excellent!!! When you get tired of being a home builder, take all of these comments, put them in a book and become a best selling author!!!

I’m leaving for work dear. Why so early? Because it’s a ten 10 minute walk to the garage.

@milosjansa9514

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah good point, but honestly I don't think the new owner needs to "go to" work LOL

@walterbrunswick

3 жыл бұрын

This is so true!! I've come to realize this as well. Big houses are such as waste of land space that could be used for gardening etc., more heating, more cooling, LOTS more cleaning if you like cleanliness, and such a waste of "life" just WALKING between points. I've noticed our Millennial generation is going back to minimalist, compact! I have a 520 sq. ft. apartment and it is ideal for 1 person; quick cleanup, everything at near finger-tip reach, enough space without being wasteful.

@xephael3485

3 жыл бұрын

@@walterbrunswick Whatever makes you feel better about your small apartment...

@walterbrunswick

3 жыл бұрын

@@xephael3485 What WILL make me feel better about my small apartment, is whenever I finally get everything organized and consolidated the way I want!! THEN I will feel better. I'd be willing to give an open tour. Maybe even put it on KZread.

@walterbrunswick

3 жыл бұрын

To add to that; the smaller the space, the more challenging it is to live within it. But at the same time, the more rewarding it is when it actually comes into play and WORKS, and is MANAGEABLE!

Love this guy. He is all about improving his "know how", sharing it. He is humble and has seen a video where he points out mistakes he made and how to do it right.

I must be the only one without a criticism. This has got to be the world's cleanest job site. I really admire the framing craftsmanship. Look at the clean lines and quality wood used throughout. Beautiful!

@joeaverageone

3 жыл бұрын

Wanna bet the builder cleaned up the site prior to video? Either that or they have inspections coming up

The size of that place is just insane. Thanks for taking us for a tour of the plumbing; some nice details!

@whatthehell2592

2 жыл бұрын

just make sure when you go to "master bedroom" you don't forget something down stairs.

You gotta do a feature of that handrail after it gets drywalled and welded. That's such an simple thing to do yet provides a huge design benefit.

@yiddyschwartz7694

3 жыл бұрын

bobwatters idk. I think you can grind it off a little inside the drywall, and patch it... or just cut out section of Sheetrock and patch...

@tysleight

3 жыл бұрын

@bobwatters steel can be cut off quick and easy. I like that they have a ton of backing in the stair case area.

@970357ers

3 жыл бұрын

Do it right, do it once.

@DonaldDump2024

3 жыл бұрын

bobwatters Oh lord...Bob’s worried about a remodel versus appreciating a quality build that will last a lifetime without needing remodeling.

@aayotechnology

3 жыл бұрын

bobwatters how many home owners you think will ever want to change out not just the railing but the bracket too?

That house is frigging huge. You could fit my house inside that house three times over.

@jaybee3165

3 жыл бұрын

not a track home at all. welcome to the world of custom homes. this one looks like it's about 5k square feet, maybe 7k? nice.

@nickbryant2318

3 жыл бұрын

Everything's bigger in Texas. Lol

@compactcow

3 жыл бұрын

Your house is that big? 😳

@jaybee3165

3 жыл бұрын

@@compactcow my house is 2400 sq. feet- I'm a plumber I plum house is that big a lot

@chiefinspector7280

2 жыл бұрын

a bonfire

The one exception that I take is with the water shut-offs for the stackable washer/dryer.....they are behind the units and require moving the equipment to access. Relocating the the valves to the sidewall with return pipe connections to the original location allow quick access to the valves but keep the hose connections behind the units.

OMG, that house is HUGE!!! Beautiful home. I love how clean it looks even during construction.

@1014p

2 жыл бұрын

The garage is my house, this place is ridiculous huge. Its so big that the master bedroom needs a washer and dryer.. Like seriously?

@chiefinspector7280

2 жыл бұрын

a giant fireplace!

You should point out that when you install a loop for the water softener you need to install a drain for back flushing.

@armandoavila7079

3 жыл бұрын

Also a bypass.

@armandoavila7079

3 жыл бұрын

But at the end really great job looks clean.

REALLY QUALITY SUBS hats off to framers and plumbers

"How big you want your house?" "Yes!"

@MrEazyE357

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! Fucking hell!

@tracykey9227

2 жыл бұрын

WHO "needs" a house that flippin large?

@Palpatine4Senate

2 жыл бұрын

@@tracykey9227 Multigenerational home. Grandparents, parents, multiple children. Maybe a second set of grandparents. There are several reasons someone needs a home that large.

Good stuff, thanks for sharing. One I didn’t see was feeding the ice maker with a reverse osmosis (RO) line. We have a whole house softener and I still recommend an RO unit for drinking water and ice. For people that don’t believe the longevity benefits of the softener, we moved into our house in 2001. Most of my sinks are still on their original cartridges, and I even have one tank water heater that’s still alive.

@Tdrr8989

2 жыл бұрын

Having a tank water heater with soft water is not the best honestly. I'm surprised it's still going. Tankless is the way to go with a soft water system

Soooo basically put shut offs everywhere. 😂

@user-qy8kw4cn2s

3 жыл бұрын

It's what I did with my house. Who knew I would be before my time

@nathanddrews

3 жыл бұрын

We installed a pex manifold so we can shut off each line (hot or cold) to any location individually.

@ggalloway1

3 жыл бұрын

Shut offs and bypasses will save your sanity!

@forcesightknight

3 жыл бұрын

Basically, as in any build, Proper, Prior, Planning,.................

@kevsowell

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathanddrews but the extra piping adds up when your bidding houses plus the hot water takes forever to get to fixtures and each fixture needs to do it. so if i use hot water at my master bath sink then go to take a shower i need to flush the line for each.

Mix it up....do,do...mix it up.....do,do... mix it up.... I have used the angle thing on a levitated vanity once, but I did sth wrong and it fell about a year later. I told the homeowner that it was not in warranty anymore. I feel guilty about that of course. Mix it up.....do,do....mix it up..... (I love that song, it’s so rad)!

Love this... These plumbing details are fantastic. I can't imagine the look the a builder face if I tried to spec these... but wow what fantastic attention to detail.

The past couple months I've spent so much time repairing work done by "professionals" that I forgot quality craftsmanship could be a thing.

@shamrock4500

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, I've had to fix 2 major leaks, and replace 2 ancient toilets in a house I just bought.

Hide the shutoffs in cabinets and in another room what a great idea.

@beurky

3 жыл бұрын

I suggest having a "hidden" manifold with ball valves at key areas like in the kitchen pantry or in the bathrooms that provide shutoffs to each fixture. This is especially useful when you do wall hung fixtures.

@2skyman

3 жыл бұрын

Uponor is trash

@paintslayer1995

3 жыл бұрын

@@2skyman why is uponor trash

@franklyons5104

3 жыл бұрын

I only install zurn

@daveroy1066

3 жыл бұрын

@@beurky Just did that on a house this last year. Main kitchen and pantry kitchen with pot filler/ ice maker/ coffee machine/ two fridges/ steam oven/ three dish washers....ran each to a manifold system in mechanical room on the lower floor with individual shut offs and a a main manifold shut off and drain cock. Labeled and convenient.

This is one well planned house. As a 71 year young carpenter/builder/ remodeler I didn't see any thing that wasn't top drawer. The framing was tight. The backing in the walls is great. Horizontal blocking in the walls really make a difference.. I also like to install them in interior walls, it makes the walls tight like a drum cover. The electrical is clean. The plumbing and mechanical is top notch. The overall cleanness of the jobsite is right down my alley. This builder is great. I hope the customer appreciates the fine home they're getting. I hope the builder gets compensated for his fine work. Thanks for making this video.

Nice to see the Uponor Q&E system is used. Planning to use that in the refurbishment of our house from 1954. Will use Uponor Combi Pex pipe in pipe with M7 in wall outlets for cold and hot water and to the radiators.

As spa guy i love when people leave no access to the whirlpool and needs to have a construction come a rip apart the bathroom for a heating element they new would need changed

@tracydjenkins

3 жыл бұрын

The just pull the tub mentality sucks!

Man thanks for this video. We're in the process of building our dream house and you gave us a crap ton of ideas. Absolutely love the second washer drier in the master closet. My wife has lupus and can't walk much but she's stubborn as hell and won't stop doing stuff. Thank you

Been a plumber for 37 years. The clean out fitting Is installed below the drainage fitting on a sink. If you put the clean out above the drain, the trap and tailpiece would be In the way of the clean out. One exception Is on the commercial side on a urinal Installation where the clean outs are Installed roughly 5 feet above the floor.

Thanks Matt I always enjoy seeing the tips and tricks of the trade. Always good to have another way to look at and improve installations.

One thing about that washer and dryer in the walk-in master closet. I didn’t see a drain on the floor. What happens when it overflows? That closet will most likely have carpet or hardwood. Need to have at least a tray if not also a drain just in case. No?

@jayc4715

3 жыл бұрын

Alot of mold is what

@bobmiking

3 жыл бұрын

And all the moisture from running them in the closet with all your clothes in the same space.

@charlescampbell8319

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayc4715 Simple...humidistat control on an exhaust fan. I install them all the time here in coastal California...

@nsstoker

3 жыл бұрын

And then they didn't add any accessible shut-off..... So if you do have a problem you are trying to pull a washer and dryer out. At least the fridge has wheels 😂

@GibsonCRG

2 жыл бұрын

I thought exactly the same thing @Stephen Greco - washing machine failures (plumbing, connections, clogs) are not really all that unusual. Having that in a carpeted, upstairs area without any kind of drain is something that really jumped out at me. The moisture from normal operation could be mitigated but no one is going to be happy if a line breaks while everyone is at the movies.

I think if you are putting a second washer and dryer in the master closet you could get away with a more efficient heat pump washer dryer combo. Throw your clothes in before you leave to work and when you come home they are dry and ready to put away, no switching machines.

@stevebabiak6997

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, good idea. Plus there is no venting of water vapor from the “dryer”; the water extracted during drying is sent down the drain. But those machines are really heavy; getting it up all those stairs will be an effort. And if there is a laundry pan getting it over the edge of the pan is also an effort.

Hi Matt ! This plumber is truly aces. I'm a 35 year Master Plumber, 12 year plumbing teacher, and licensed Stationary Engineer, (High Pressure steam and boiler operator, also responsible for Legionella testing. I've also been a county plumbing inspector for the last 5 years. I must agree that this guy is a great plumber ! Love the way he supported the tub, love the railing brackets, and love that the exterior hose bibs will have great water pressure, as long as they have a point of use backflow, or the entire sprinkler line has a testable (annually), RPZ style dual check valve. The only thing I would have to fail him on, unless I'm wrong and he has 6 inches from floor to bottom of the 2" trap, is that in Allegheny County Pennsylvania, the county is much larger than just the city of Pittsburgh. Washing machine box drains need a tailpiece between 18" to 30". Also, the bottom of the trap has to be a minimum of 6 inches above floor level. It looks short. However, I really am not trying to criticize your plumber, because as you say, This guy is superbly neat and wouldn't hesitate to use him on a job. VERY smart guy. Also, let me know sir if Texas does not require 6 inches from floor to bottom of washing machine trap. Loved the video, keep up the great work !!

@chicomarlin1246

2 жыл бұрын

Why would you need 6” from the floor to the bottom of the trap? Please make this make sense to me.

Wow, what a house! I would love to see it finished and furnished!

BTW, i like that tub recess idea. I never thought about that concept. Without your videos, I would never be aware. So thanks, as I am still learning, which is a humble thing I think.

@jamesbruce7595

Жыл бұрын

Liked the idea of a short person being able to get in easily. Not sure how they get out though!

So wonderful to see insulated water pipes.

I always wait for your videos as they are so informative and effective. Thank you for always sharing the correct information. Keep posting.

Thanks for all the detailed information you have provided in this video. I like your way of explaining every point. Keep sharing such great videos in the future also.

Here is a little plumbers trick I always did on all new house construction. Instead of using a elbow as the last connection before the pipe nipple going to be stubbed out to the dryer or water heater. Use a tee with a 4" or 5" nipple with a cap on the bottom and in doing so you will have a sediment trap for all the gas that flows to the control unit. You would be amazed at how much longer the control unit will last if the delivered gas is sediment free. It will cost about $5.00 to $10.00 dollars more on the job. Black iron flacks off quit a bit.

@agustinbonilla6676

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. That's usually standard protocol. I'm surprised after all the neat plumbing something so simple was overlooked.

@chicomarlin1246

2 жыл бұрын

@@agustinbonilla6676 first thing that caught my eye

@BeeBombard

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking during this video.

@sportscarclinic

Жыл бұрын

The fact that Matt didn't catch that omission makes me wonder.

You are solid gold! I always learn from you. This time you caught me just before I was to install a dryer. I want that recessed vent!

@vincentchato519

3 жыл бұрын

It's up side down lent won't blow up that far. Think about it

@FNPMSN

Ай бұрын

@@vincentchato519 yeah it will

Great and useful ideas used to make life easy. Good common sense from everyone willing to learn and share. Thanks guys.

In the UK I've been plumbing and heating for 20 years, the hot water loop we call a comfort circuit. It's run from the furthest part of the hot water system if the hot line is more than 20mtrs long. We run the comfort return line in 10mm with a comfort pump with a one way valve and on a timer. = hot water with 20 secs at any outlet with minimum consumption

The distance between the hot loop and the faucet is the "dead water." Unless you run a recirculation loop to the vanity faucet, that water is going to get cold. So the shorter the dead water pipe is, the less cold water is wasted before hot water comes out.

@hoperules8874

3 жыл бұрын

O! I though it was to create even pressure for both faucets!

@hoperules8874

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks btw!

@mansardmanor3869

3 жыл бұрын

How about replacing the loop with a electric tankless water heater 🤔 What's your thoughts on dual supply (water tank/tankless) for far runs

@xXAnchormonXx

3 жыл бұрын

Mansard Manor I’ve done this on a few projects, if you can get electrical there and have space it’s worth it.

@zadams5596

3 жыл бұрын

Having the hot water recirc that close to the fixtures is actually required by code for certain commercial applications to reduce the amount of water that is wasted waiting for hot water

That's one enormous house.

@lunhil12

3 жыл бұрын

Really. These projects all look like millionaires homes.

@michaellundgren6949

3 жыл бұрын

@@lunhil12 I imagine the home here will cost over a million dollars.

@kentrombatore4070

3 жыл бұрын

5 minute walk to get to bed :D

@MrPhatties

3 жыл бұрын

@@lunhil12 that's over 2m easily.

@redmenacetv

3 жыл бұрын

Shed - It's built like a shed - where are the bricks?

I like how he is a just doing his a best. His work is certainly above and beyond most work around him I'm sure and I can appreciate he's not being condescending at all

2 things. First is to get 2 water meters for the homeowner. The second one is for the lawn and landscape watering. That second account should not be charged monthly for sewer service since the water goes into the yard and not to the sewer plant. Saves on monthly bills. Also the cleanout on the master bath vanity looks too high to access it once the sink is installed below the counter top. But you're right. This is a terrific plumbing job.

I LIKE that recessed dryer vent, I could use on in my townhouse.

Keep those tricks coming! Ive already blamed you for a lot of my "tricks" in my videos! Haha... seriously though. I took my house to the studs with your help and have been putting it back together hanging on your words.

@DonaldDump2024

3 жыл бұрын

Jay Schmidt That’s smart. My home is 30 years old and I’ve talk to my wife about buying a new home or doing significant home upgrade. Unfortunately, She doesn’t want the hassle of either.

@davypig571

3 жыл бұрын

Craig I think you meant “fortunately”!!

@hoperules8874

3 жыл бұрын

Craig Wheeless takes a certain person/lifestyle situation to be able to handle construction projects...!

2:58 My Mother had Sub Zero for years she had problems with. The reason was because the motor is at the top the builder didn't not ventilate the area the motor was in. FYI. Thanks for all your precious time!!!

Separate shut off to fridge great for changing the internal filter of that fridge. Love that plumber's way of thinking. thanks for the walk through.

Love the tips. This is the exact reason I subscribe, these tips cost almost nothing additional to implement and are great ideas. Would love to see some electrical tips like this.

@tech99070

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah in terms of materials cost you're talking about tens of dollars per thing, less than a thousand to do all these things in the entire house (a few hundred in a normal, peasant-size house). I did think the extra cleanout pipe was kinda a weird thing since you can just take the trap out for the same result and the additional pipe is additional opportunity for the cabinet guys to mangle the back of the cabinet lol

@darwinawardcommittee

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Asche Yeah unfortunately some builders squeeze the sh*t out of subs so all this little niceties get left out. My wife was lamenting the lack of shut offs in our old 6 unit condo building. I said “think about it, 6 units with 2 baths equals 24 ball valves times 10 bucks per plus the labor. The builder isn’t going to lay out a grand so we don’t have to bother our neighbors to change out a shower cartridge” We added shut offs whenever we remodeled.

@tomruth9487

3 жыл бұрын

@@tech99070 , As a cabinet maker and installer, I will agree with you 100%. I'll try not to mangle your vanity when I install it. :P

Many homes back in the 50's,60's had access doors to the plumbing on the bathtubs, which is genius. Nowadays, most are covered because nobody wants to see a 'HIDEOUS'' access door. lol.

@drmalenko

3 жыл бұрын

my house, built in the 40's had shutoffs, but we moved things around, told the contractor to cut the drywall on the otherside of the wall and put in an access door and put shutoffs on the shower, he looked at me as if i was crazy. I love my access doors!!

@augustreil

3 жыл бұрын

@@drmalenko, best thing you could do in my opinion!

@motorcyclemitzi8022

3 жыл бұрын

@@drmalenko not to mention this potential wet area in the wall under the tub is a favorite place of insects to take up residence an access door makes it easy to preventative treat this area for pest control

@Tom-kk1zu

3 жыл бұрын

Most modern shower valve have shut offs facing the shower side now. All you have to do is remove the trim to access them. That's probably why most people don't do access panels anymore. Edit: also, I could be wrong on this but I believe older tubs had mechanical connections in the back. Now everything is fixed in place before the tub is even set. The tub drain and overflow trims are put in place after the tub is set. With the absence of mechanical connections there's no need for an access panel anymore.

@drmalenko

3 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclemitzi8022 I agree, and it makes it easy to do a peace of mind inspection to make sure nothing has sprung a leak. I also had the contractor (who was a very close friend) cut an access home for the other end of the tub where the jacuzzi pump and electrical were... It just makes zero sense to close something up so that the only way to get to it is destructive. Before the remodel the bath sink was a pedestal (stamped 1941 on the bottom) and both water lines were exposed, you know how awesome it is to be able to see the water lines at a glance and know they aren't leaking?!!!

Matt, I love your videos. I just re-plumbed an entire rental house with Uponor Aqua Pex-A after seeing one of your videos. The Milwaukee expander tool, well worth the money. Thanks for passing along all to this good info.

Super high-quality and smart-thinking going on in this build. Impressive.

2nd floor laundry should have a pan (kerdi/etc.) connected to a drain with a trap primer. Stackable washers can flood. Also recirc loops give you instant hot water. Flows by gravity so long as there is no trap. And shouldn't those hot supply lines be secured with stand offs rather than attached to framing? I know they are insulated but if you are going through all the trouble, why chance having expansion squeaks? But it does look like a nice house.

@tomruth9487

3 жыл бұрын

I like some of your ideas. But why is a stackable washer any more likely to leak than a side by side?

@paintslayer1995

3 жыл бұрын

From a service plumber standpoint I hate stackables but I agree with the pan but why not have the pan line a water heater pan drain and go outside? If you run it to a drain on second floor drain backs up and floods out from your pan

@paulschofield3108

3 жыл бұрын

@@paintslayer1995 That would certainly work (going outside). But its just from my experience. I live in a city row house on the east coast. I didn't want to punch hole through my bricks on the 2nd floor. I've had a stackable leak but it was more about concern for the cheapo hoses inside the machine and from the shutoff. Oh and my trap primer was a 3/8 hole in the drain hose.

@jeffvlisides1518

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulschofield3108 I thought a pan was code mandated for second story washer or water heater. Is it not?

@revmo37

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffvlisides1518 I'm a plumbing inspector in Allegheny County, (Pittsburgh). Believe it or not, while it's just plain stupid, we cannot demand a safe waste pan or drain for second floor laundry, Stupid, I know. But we mandate a pan and drain for an attic furnace

Thanks so much for posting vids like these. Makes all of us want to up our game. It's easy to do what you know, but to be able to take great ideas from others and incorporate that into your own work is more valuable than gold.

@tracykey9227

2 жыл бұрын

"Wanting" to up your own game goes even further imo.

Great walk through. My last house build was 15 years ago, so many upgrades and ideas. As for the locations for shut-offs I would have lifted some of them counter height. As for the dryer venting nice clean application. The framing was impressive tight right with a nailing schedule some don't even know about.. Thx bud.

Plumber here- The hot water recirculating line is actually in the correct place--with the low flow faucets, you won’t get hot water quick enough with the line overhead- great for job.

Let me guess... homeowners sell balloon animals and watch trees grow for a living? Budget is probably $5 million.

@AlMai222

Ай бұрын

5 million gets you a small dilapidated house here in Vancouver Canada

I knew this was a great build by the floors being swept and as clean as it was inside.

This guy really need to come and see the plumbing in New York

Must be nice to be rich ... to afford that custom house. What a dream!

Every home centers around a singular idea; the guts and the inner workings are buried behind walls. 15-20 years down the road or less depending on any number of factors, you got to get behind the wall to access plumbing or electrical wires. You got to cut a hole in the wall, possibly more than one, and then when you're finished, patch it back it back up. What a pain. Nobody thinks anything of it though because you're probably not going to have to do it often. But even once in the home's lifetime is too much and I want to see some drastically alternative designs where everything is easily accessible yet still hidden. Something like this would have benefits far beyond accessibility.

@geneticdisorder1900

3 жыл бұрын

John Meise what you’re thinking can be done right now,,, but it all comes down to HOW MUCH IT WILL COST. That is the bottom line of every house built, so unless you’re stinking rich most people have to deal with the price of material. I’m working on building this fall, hopefully in October 2020 and materials are very expensive right now. I’ve been a plumber for 38 years and the plumbing and heating materials will be close to $18,000 and I’m using pex tube for water. Electrical work will be around $11,000. Carpenter gave me a price for building a 1616sf one floor ranch 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath plus garage for, $278,000. And that price does not include plumbing, electric, driveway, septic and leachfield or land. Needless to say, I might be able to retire when I’m 90 or dead.

@LordPadriac

3 жыл бұрын

@@geneticdisorder1900 I don't get the "cost" thing. It doesn't add a dime to the cost of plumbing or electrical supplies or work to not bury shit in the walls or floors. If you're talking about a small dedicated utility room I could see that adding a small cost to the framing but even that would be negligible compared to the money a person is already shelling out to buy land and build a house. I don't really see that marginal cost increase to the home owner as a valid reason to not bury things like shut offs and breaker boxes. Builders might try to make it sound that way to people that don't know any better because the minimal extra labor of framing two four foot long walls in a corner somewhere out the way to make that utility room adds a half day of labor and that eats into the builders bottom line. I must have been spoiled by a right thinking state legislature without realizing it all these years. Doing shit like burying gas shut offs, water shut offs and electrical boxes in walls, floors or ceilings has been illegal and against code in Massachusetts for over a hundred years. It seems so contrary to any form of common sense that I cannot fathom why you would do it or what kind of foo foo douchebag actually has such a problem with a breaker panel or important water and gas shut offs being visible in the damn garage or basement that they would close them off.

Be careful when considering the pipe configuration on a recirc system. If that is a tankless water heater with built-in pump, those pumps generally have a maximum piping distance that would be exceeded if pipe in that manner. The additional piping it takes to go down then back up adds a substantial load. Not only the length of pipe, also the number of 90s are crucial in the proper performance of Any Given pump. In the installs we are doing currently, we bring the loop to close proximity overhead, with no 90s. The distance from loop to fixtures is 6-8 feet. This makes for almost instant delivery and an unnoticeable difference from the installation in your video. Good luck on the next one. I really appreciate your content. I've picked up some very useful information over the past several years. Keep it up.

@larrygingerich2585

2 жыл бұрын

Not everybody is a "guy" and So, so is a word out word. .. . ,

Hi Matt. Ive worked on a pipeing system in Norway called Sanipex and in relation to dead legs on a hot water system it reduces the dead legs all the way to the size of the fitting. Lets a 1" of a dead leg per fixture. Its a pipe in pipe system and with those fittings if there is a leak at a fixture it will actually fill the pipe and return to the manifold box somewhere else in the building and you can locate the problem quiet easily. Great thing about it also is you can actually pull the entire pipe back and put a new pipe back , lets say the house is fully finished, pull the pipe back and replace without causing any damage. Pretty cool system

@johnlsullivan896

2 жыл бұрын

Wow is some thought out engineering , its residential ?

Very good idea on all these shut offs that are easy to access. Although I don’t yet have an ice maker fridge. I’ll get there. Thanks for sharing Matt.

The “clean out” set up you pointed out is most likely for an air admittance valve such as a studor vent. Commonly done to avoid extra fittings in the cabinet when the fixture is hooked up. Finished product looks much nicer

@ericfreed2069

3 жыл бұрын

No it’s for a clean out

@revmo37

3 жыл бұрын

Only thing is, if it is for an air admittance valve, it's oversized. You would only require 1-1/2" pipe for auto vent

@billlawton6813

3 жыл бұрын

@@revmo37 they come with a fitting that can solvent weld to one size or the other.

@revmo37

3 жыл бұрын

@@billlawton6813 -+You are of course correct Bill. However, seeing that a lav is only one fixture unit, I've almost never seen them run in 2" when 1-1/2" is more than sufficient . Buy hey, who knows ?

@revmo37

3 жыл бұрын

@@billlawton6813 That's why it occurred to me that perhaps they were relief venting the toilet or shower thru the lav. But that would be illegal either way. As you are forbidden to auto vent a toilet in any situation. You may do it for a shower, but if you do, you need an auto vent on both the shower and lav individually

2:14 Recessed dryer vent. 1) look back to 2:02 and the sheet metal pipe rises over 10'. Plugged solid in one year. 2) Dryer vent outlets are not standardized to the right corner and there is a drain pipe to the left (not moveable). 3) The dryer gas shut off is, "in the cabinet" on the right. So, where ever the cabinet door is, add the 2.5' that you have to reach around the side of the dryer to get back to that shut off valve. The whole project is a testament to the maxim, "Rich people do stupid things."

@silosvince

3 жыл бұрын

very well observed. I caught the difficulty of reaching over, but not the 10 footer. hehe. thanks, Dad

@sbritton1313

3 жыл бұрын

I am guessing you're a tinner

@TRXtattoos

3 жыл бұрын

It is behind the cabinet because the back of the cabinet has an opening. you don't have to reach around anything. just open the cabinet door and reach inside. the slight inconvenience every blue moon when someone has to do that FAR outweighs the ugly shutoffs being exposed all time. I do this all the time, hiding outlets and switches and whatnot in the back of the cabinets. its so much easier and makes the room so much cleaner looking.

@fiercenet

3 жыл бұрын

isnt the maximum 35 feet with no bends? if it goes up 12 feet 90s to the left (add 2.5 feet) and goes 8 feet out that sidewall it could still be under the maximum.

@launchdad972

3 жыл бұрын

@@fiercenet Yes. But do you use a regular indoor dryer? I have a straight lateral run (not up as in the video), without bends, at about 12 feet, and have tried 3 different dryers. I still need to service/ clean out the duct work twice per year (two kids, regular family laundry, regular screen cleaning). Despite a clean screen, the CFM (cubic feet per minute ) air output of dryer blowers allows for small particles of dust/lint to accumulated in the duct, which then continues to slow down the airflow in a vicious cycle in which ultimately the output is minimal and the clothes will not dry. Show me the dryer that will not clog a 35 foot duct, and I will buy it tomorrow!

This was very educational. Thanks for sharing.

Hell of a job on everything. Very clean work

I’ve noticed the trend of moving laundry to bedroom closets in multifamily over the last few years. Seems like a good idea in terms of convenience. I’m curious if humidity levels increase in these spaces due to hot water for washer and dryer heat, etc. ? Might need an exhaust fan and some additional makeup air.

Need pan and drain for the upstairs washer

@josiahr1375

3 жыл бұрын

Is that code required where you are? (Not in this industry so excuse the ignorance.)

@TerryPullen

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@TrogdorBurnin8or

3 жыл бұрын

@@josiahr1375 Not yet. But it's a sensible precaution.

@zakiducky

3 жыл бұрын

bobwatters From my experience, they usually are concealed or look like part of the machine assembly.

@HBSuccess

3 жыл бұрын

@bobwatters Then they are fools. They’ll change their tune the first time a minor leak in the upstairs laundry does $100,000 in damage. Not only should there be a pan, there should be an emergency drain out of that pan that terminates somewhere it can’t be missed.

I insulated all the pex pipes in my place when we did the Reno in 2009. Hot and cold. No condensation, etc. Dont have a loop. Drain water heat recovery on the drain below the bathtubs, etc work very well.

Smarter move than just a shut off in the pantry, is a small RO system in the pantry feeding the ice and water in the fridge. So much better than the basic GAC filters that most fridges use and a must have for places that use surface water for drinking (like Austin). We've got ours set in a small cabinet in the pantry area right behind the fridge. Feeds the door water/ice instead of an RO at the sink.

Something I didn't see in the upstairs laundry area was a floor drain. I know probably not a high likely hood of a HE washer leaking but THINGS happen and having a drain would save 1000s of dollars potentially

@mark52111

3 жыл бұрын

I’d suggest a washing machine pan with hard piped drain in lieu of a floor drain for upstairs wood frame scenario i.e. no vertical clearance to slope to drain. water would just as easily pass under wall plate into adjacent room.

@rozelle122

2 жыл бұрын

Floor drains compusory in laundries,WCs and bathrooms here in Oz

The hot water loop with a pump is a great way to save water.

@rubenm4476

3 жыл бұрын

It might save water, but you do lose a lot of energy keeping the water running and on temperature.

@court2379

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubenm4476 Which is space heating during the cooler times of year, so not a loss in cooler climates for at least half the year. But your point needed to be stated and I agree.

@martykoch7179

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubenm4476 Check out the new "smart" circ pumps. They use less energy.

Absolutely wonderful Job

Nice house!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

For everyone wondering The code for that area requires a pan drain for upstairs washers. Why Chris didn’t have one install I have no clue.

Love it, been telling the wife that when we build our "final" house, we're putting the little apartment sized washer/dryer combos in every bedroom closet. My only gripe (and one thing I'll be doing) is making sure every shutoff is easily accessible - not down under some cabinet I have to crawl in or get down on my knees for. I want them higher, but otherwise unobtrusive.

@dalepres1

3 жыл бұрын

That is an interesting idea. I thought it was interesting in this home that mom's underwear doesn't have to be laying around in the laundry room but your idea is even more interesting: each kid can do their own darn laundry. I'm not sure of the cost, space, and overall feasibility of the idea but it's definitely something to consider. Our dream home design has a really big laundry room plan; laundry is a much bigger part of life than most home designs allow for. A big laundry room with adequate work room for sorting, folding, storage, etc., is a requirement for me - or at least a dream.

Monster of a house, everything is perfect .

Good looking plumbing work. I've been a plumber for nearly 49 years and I know good work when I see it. I did notice there was not a drip leg on the gas line, but in some areas they don't push it. These days they call it a settlement trap cause we don't have many moisture problems in most of the country, not here in Alabama anyway....