I don't care if you do use pressure treated wood, that base plate will rot in ~10 years. I found out from buying a house with a closed in garage. Whichever previous owner had it closed in, the contractor didn't level up the floor with concrete to match the rest of the foundation & put the base plate on the ground. After 10+ years exposure to rain/moisture the base plate was completely rotted. Take the time, do it right, and have the floor leveled up and include a brick lip on the edge. This will prevent excessive moisture from reaching the base plate.

Did you not have to install a footer where the garage door was located before putting the wood framing.

When you frame in the other side, take the time to add a tar paper layer between the wood and the ground, that board will absorb moisture everytime it rains or snows and pull it through the concrete like a wick. Over time it will rott and produce mold.

This is exciting to watch you guys creating your homestead!! In enjoying your channel!! :)

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They worked real hard to get where they are today and now they have a super solid place to live until they build the main house.

Great video guys!! Keep up the great work, you’ll get there.

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They are working miracles. I could never do what they have done.,

Very nice, great video!

Great video pal , good work...

nice to see you finally remodeling the garage as a house. I mentioned that idea long time ago. lol

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

I am glad he took your advice. They are a lot safer in that building then there were in the RV during those bad storms.

Team work at it's best!

You two are awesome!

The view from your new window is gonna be beautiful!!

@nikkiducustecum4237

6 жыл бұрын

A gravel driveway?

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

You can see the mountains in the distance.

You two are adorable...............Merry Christmas. :)

LOL! Close the because " I don't want any bugs to get in." LOL!!!!

That makes the perfect tiny home!!💜✌💜

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

THey built a rock solid home to keep them comfy until they build the main house. They need a break physically first.

Great Job! Like it! :)

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They have done an amazing job.

Just bought a piece of land that has a two car garage that I'm gonna convert to live in with my family until I build my house. Your video feelssssss super familiar 😂😂😂

Do we need to get a permit for converting the garage door to a downable swing French door and window?

😂😂😂love the jokes

You should actually film the build and not just glimpses of what you have completed. Great idea for boarding up the garage door and installing a window and new wall 👍🏼 especially if that original garage door wasn’t needed in your case!

@TheDepreys

4 жыл бұрын

I want to but I just don't have the time.. KZread dose not pay out well not worth it.. wish it was.. trust me I wish it was.. have to take care of my family first

Hey Ross, One thing about 'masonry' bits...The tips are Tungsten Carbide, which is one heckuva lot harder than the 'tool steel' of your file. Just makes for a good manner by which to ruin a good file. Just for 'edification', (wink wink) there is no "air" in 'masonry'. Three syllables, not four. Masonry bits require (preferably) a diamond grit grinding wheel to truly sharpen them. Enjoy!

@c50ge

5 жыл бұрын

kejay74 You move to the head of the class! Different locations say things differently . Some say ambulance some say amblance.

@gp37128

2 ай бұрын

@@c50ge and one is correct, and the other isn't. Masonry is correct, not masonary. Ambulance is correct, not amblance. The correct way is the correct way, no matter where one lives.

When you start building, do you need to be done within 6 months? If so, does it need to be only roughed in or completely done?

@TheDepreys

6 жыл бұрын

+FoolyLiving not sure lol. Have so much more work to do its nuts lol

You can use those garage door panels for raised garden beds.

hurry up and build the house so I have a nice place to stay for vacation bahahaha! love you guys -sis

How did you secure the studs to the base plate / mud sill? Did you mail together and lift into place or did you just mail through the side into the base plate?

Was focusing on the trees across the way in the horizon lol!

come on Bulldozer man ...... dig that foundation ! great video guys !

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

Within a couple years they will be laying that foundation down for the main house.

You might want to check fire code. Not sure but think you must have front and back door.

@FoolyLiving

6 жыл бұрын

True, but it doesn't technically matter. In the state I will live in, a bedroom can't be called a bedroom if it doesn't have a window and a door, or two doors, and a closet.

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They passed all inspections with no issues.

Heather you are so nice to Ross , keep up to the good work .

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

She really takes care of him believe me.

Did yall have to edit out the arguments..lol

Not legal hope you never have inspection by town, or insurance claim for damage to garage/man cave? 2x12 framing legal, can put bottom sill flat , but, 2x4/6 to be cheap. Top header for roof support should be 2x12, with a 1/2" plywood sandwiched between front 2x12 and back 2x12. The 12" side should be aimed toward interior and exterior. You want the grain to be stacked for compression. What sounds like good structure actual 1 1/2" doubled on flat OR 11 1/2" actual doubled. with 1/2 " plywood for more structure. Two garages and a log cabin later, boat house, camp. Hope you like your insurance agent, after fire, collision,roof hit, storm damage, wind, rain, snow. If OSB is exterior grade your fine. Why no sill guard adhesive or weatherstop for air/water seepage.

@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369

5 жыл бұрын

John Caron whatever

@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369

5 жыл бұрын

John Caron you dont need a 2x12 headder for that size window, and in the south, they use 2x4 s for the outside walls

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They passed all inspections with flying colors.

@Emshoot90

4 жыл бұрын

It was already a garage bud. Already has a header that passed inspection lol

No sheet insulation on the exterior side of the wall?

How much did all this cost? Was it a full conversion with a bath and kitchen?

Nice work! Does all the garage doors come out piece by piece? Just curious. I will like to take mines down but they charge too much money!

@carljaboee357

3 жыл бұрын

I know this post is a year old but yes, they come out by sections like that. But the spring that assists in lifting the door is under extreme tension and will seriously hurt you if you don't know what your doing to release it. Maybe it would be best to call for help with that part.

Need cripple studs next to the king studs...

You framed it wrong. Look at basic framing details either in book form or online.

@robertwillborn-campbell3623

5 жыл бұрын

Haha he said I think this is a Jack stud. Xd

@carljaboee357

3 жыл бұрын

I think he did fine for a homeowner who clearly stated he's not a professional! Tell us what he did specifically that will fail Mr. Expert?

@christcrucified6385

2 жыл бұрын

@@carljaboee357 I'm a little late to the party here but he did not use any jack studs or even a basic header when framing the window. If you google window framing you can see that he only did king studs.

Is tyvek required in your area..

hes funny! he just throws the tape measure! lol!

@TheDepreys

5 жыл бұрын

+victoria & Johnny rodriguez ya some times you just have to throw stuff it helps lol

I know I'm just repeating what some others have said but you really, really need to find out the fire codes and you need a permit, you also should redo that front with something sturdier than the pressed board! Did you put a sealant or something between the board and the concrete at the bottom, not just what you put on the outside? I remodeled and flipped houses for many years, not a contractor but I learned a lot while flipping. Good luck with your project!!

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They reinforced those walls before they moved ion and passed all fire codes just fine.

Nice work.

@goliathsa986

6 жыл бұрын

Walter Williams u

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

The finished product is sturdy and amazing.

Ross, good job.You did need a Hammer Drill, it would have been a lot easier. Harbor Freight was the savior (hammer drill) I also used the same Bosch masonry drill. Your terminology is a little off but a good job other wise. Its great to see Heather work with you. Great Mother-in-Law Apt. plan.

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

Heather really got a workout on this project.

I thought you needed angle irons or brick lintels above doors and windows on cider block house

Just for those that are curious.. April 13 2018 During a home inspection i was envolved with.. The city inspector pointed out that the unpermited upgraded windows .. (Vinyl) Were not to code in the bedrooms Code for bedrooms At least 1 window per bedroom (for emergency egress, fires) Shall be no higher than 42 inchs to the highest point of the open window you would be crawling over from the floor... So if you are replacing old windows to new ones.. This code kicks in... Just food for though

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

The city inspectors passed them with no issues. They are 100% compliant with the local codes.

I found it helpful to use a square and make a second line for the width of the radial saw blade and my cuts always come out just right. I also have a natural 2x8 frame around the garage door; which is just about the perfect size for a hidden arms safe. As a 90% disabled veteran; I built a Personal Data Processing Center, ( "Data Center" for short ); and have built 20 computer systems that are 35" long 15" high, and depth is 15". .. At any rate; the heat these huge computer(s) put out is massive, so I am going to put up a wall with a walk through door and cut out for a 14000 BTU AC unit, and that will also deal with the moisture we have in Tennessee also. I have a unit in the window, but it cannot keep up, and since I took a pretty good hit in Iraq during the first phase of the ground war; I would have to much trouble trying to lift the new AC unit up to the window because my back was broken in three places; for the wall I can actually position the placement so I can use my engine cherry picker to give me the lift I need. Thanks for the content; gave me a couple of ideas; and figured I might as well add a couple of 240v -30 amp outlets and 120v - 20 amp outlets on the outside of the garage when working in the driveway for the compressor, ark welder, mig and tig welder; the sun hits that side pretty good so I may put a couple of rows of solar panels I had left over from the emergency back system I setup a few years ago. Peace

Wait, are you both named Fred?!

Well you got a lot of comments

Well let me say for this to Ross and Heather y'all to work their butts off and it looks good don't nobody give you any crap cuz it looks good now Ross what you said you can rent out that part out the only thing you just got to do it just takes time but just put your mind to it you'll be good to go so suck it up buttercup and keep it going Jack if you say you can do it Ross and one more thing it is to there's a show called This Old House on KZread if you need updates and some help with some things they'll show you little parts of things you need to know just in case I've always watched that show on TV and I still watch it on KZread and it's really maybe you can learn a lot I can't wait to see your next video alright have a good day and have a good night .

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

They did an outstanding job. There little house is stronger them my big house is. They are ready for whatever Mother Nature is going to throw at them.

Garage conversions are not illegal in California

@joe42353

5 жыл бұрын

In Florida it is dependent on the county or city ordinances.

@crocpa

4 жыл бұрын

In Florida EVERYTHING is illegal. Even fishing in Miami Beach. Oh and they lock people up more than anywhere else. Don't come to Florida.

So I'm watching this looking forward to seeing the the actual wall and window go up....and you skip right over it. WTF?

@TheDepreys

5 жыл бұрын

+URKillingme100 * well I don't have the money to hire a cam guy.. so sorry ..

@URKillingme100

5 жыл бұрын

Well, I suppose you could have used a tripod. But anyway, did you find that you really needed to bold down the bottom piece to the concrete? I planning a similar project and figured that with the pressure from the vertical studs and the end studs being screwed into the structure would be enough to hold it all in place.

Everyone commenting bout permits n codes n "doin it right" can spend their time mailing these people a check to pay for it rather than wasting time trying to beat them down with negative comments.....God Bless u n ur family and God Bless your effort and giving ur best shot.....ef the naysayers....most of them are insurance salesmen anyway! Lmao......