Really the only video on KZread that is informative

@gregvancom

5 жыл бұрын

That's always good to hear and thanks for watching.

Thank you Greg! I own a 1920s Balloon frame house, that needs a ton of work. Your videos are awesome and have learned so much from you. Looking forward to more. :)

@gregvancom

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the wonderful comment.

I just wanted to thank you for doing this series of videos. It is easy to see and understand what’s going on and your instructions are in great detail. I appreciate you.

@gregvancom

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for letting me know I'm doing a good job. Thanks again for the kind words and keep learning.

I'm adding two frame openings to the front of my house and your video confirmed what I was thinking I was going to do. Thank you very much.

@gregvancom

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I'm glad it helped.

Thank you! I just bought a 1910 house and am looking to move a few windows. This was really helpful.

@gregvancom

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

How would you go about bracing a exterior wall balloon framed? It’s a 2 story home. Taking out about 13’ of the exterior wall and putting in a couple LVL.

@gregvancom

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a video on that yet, but need to make it. It can be tricky to describe without a video.

Excellent!! thankyou, I have a 1903 balloon house 1-3/4 " 3-3/4" rough sawn walls, real 2"x4" roof 12/12 rafters, roof sheeting is 1"x 24" wide pine boards(amazing when we went to re shingle!!) Add dormer) "your video shows is how it was built " Thankyou for your expertise. .

@gregvancom

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching. It is interesting how construction has changed over the years and I often wonder what is going to be like in the future.

Great video Greg. Does it matter if there is a tight fit against all surfaces when sistering with new 2x4's (ie not just the original studs but also the floor rim joist)? If so, how do you get a full thickness 2x4?

Thanks for this video, very informative. I have a 2-story balloon framed house that was built in 1952 (I guess the architect was older?), and there is a first floor "exterior" wall running parallel to the joists that I would like to add a five foot wide opening in, so a half bath on the corner of the house can be expanded and a bathtub added. I say "exterior" because there is a one story breezeway/garage on the other side of the wall, over a slab (main part of the house is over a basement). Would cutting a large opening like this in a wall parallel to the joists generally be more or less structurally risky than adding and enlarging openings perpendicular to the joists like you showed in this video? There is a fairly heavy cast iron tub in the second floor full bath above, but I believe that is primarily (or fully) supported by the ledger perpendicular to the joists?

Great video... so easy to follow...in the balloon framing model, would it be possible to cut a good portion of the second floor, creating a two story vaulted ceiling for the first floor? Any problems doing the same scenario on a second to third floor?

@gregvancom

3 жыл бұрын

I can't provide you with engineering advice, but feel free to send me a drawing or pictures for an opinion.

You have 7 studs bearing down on 5 studs.. I think where you take the weight of 4 jack studs and header, that needs to be transferred all the way down to the foundation. there has to be a requirement for either inline framing or direct bearing in the IRC somewhere

@gregvancom

8 ай бұрын

Most jack studs over a window header can be spaced 16 inches on center, unless an engineer requires something different.

Greg, your videos have been extremely helpful for years now. Today I'm thinking facing a new problem. I'm on balloon framing (2 stories plus unfinished bare wood attic 2x4 roof) and during heavy wind I get all kind of creaking and squeaking from my attic. Should I shore this up with some extra 2x4 framing at the angle points or does it make sense to using mending/tie plates? I'd be nervous in the long term about beating up 120 year old lumber with mending plates. Also, there are no vertical center posts up there at all, I would be oppose to putting a cross/tee on a post about the 2nd floor wall.

@gregvancom

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know how much help I'll be, but feel free to email me some pictures of some areas you're thinking about reinforcing and I'll see if I can come up with something.

Really appreciate these videos! hoping you do more on this topic. I'd be interested in how you deal with issues in framing on the sides of the building where you cant tie into the ends of the floor joists. I was also wondering how you would address mud sill rot, particularly with regards to the different ways sills were constructed? Thanks

@gregvancom

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment and you're welcome. I think you might want to visit our website and check out our home addition page for more information about tying into the ends of the floor joist. As far as the mud sill rot repair, you might find more information on the framing repairs page under the repairs tab. Let me know if you can't find what you're looking for.

@Heartofprovidence

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying to my comment Greg. As far as tieing into the floor joists i was referring to the viewing angle of the repairs being done in this video. If you were to rotate the building model 90 degrees you wouldnt have anything to rest your blocking or plates on top of. i was just wondering how you address framing issues on that side of the building? in my case I own a balloon frame house and may have to repair some framing due to rot of a couple of studs that happen to be on *that side of the building, which also run about three stories. I was hoping not to have to wrestle with 30 foot 2x4s. As far as the mudsills I did watch the one one where you were talking about repairing the sill plate but was just wondering if balloon frame sill repair was something that required a different approach since the plates are configured in a different way (or a couple of different ways in which i have seen). Like how do you support the structure while doing repairs. At any rate, I'm always watching out for your new videos. keep up the good work.

@gregvancom

7 жыл бұрын

If you're referring to the side without the ribbon notched into it, then you can use the same methods I suggested in the video or a combination of them. I will try to make a video to address this issue and attach a link here when done.

If you wanted to cut an opening on the 1st floor exterior wall which runs parallel with the joists, can you just cut the studs and frame your opening or is there a need to support it somehow? Seems like the sheathing holds it all in place just fine but i wanted to get an opinion just in case.

@gregvancom

5 жыл бұрын

I cannot provide you with structural engineering advice, but if you can install a header, then that's going to be better. If you're only going to install a 2 foot opening, then that might not be a big deal, but a 6 foot opening will. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iK2fqdCbpa6WZJc.html

hello Greg. Great info on BF. I have a typical 2 story farm house layout 3 rooms down stairs 3 bedrooms and a bath upstairs. I want to remove the wall between the kitchen and dinning room. the wall span the entire width of the house. Because this is a Balloon framed house, is there any special support needed? If I'm not mistaken balloon frame houses don't have load bearing balls. Is this correct? Thanks again for the videos Tom

@gregvancom

4 жыл бұрын

Remember I cannot provide structural engineering information.

This is what I was looking for, mostly. I do want to figure out if I need to brace and where before cutting wall studs prior to making an opening for a closet door on interior wall and a window. 1900 2story.

@gregvancom

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I have any videos on that, but put it on my list of videos to be made in the future.

Can you move the window sill up on existing framing I want to install 36 by 36 and right now I have a 36 inch wide by 48 tall I want to move it up because of back splash but I can’t nail a stud all the way down cause brick in the front of it. Do I have to remove the brick too and do it that way I have pier framing. Do you have a video on this. Thanks

@gregvancom

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have a video on that, but if you want to send me a few pictures of your existing situation, I might build a provide you with more information. You can get our email address at our website.

I have a question I hope you can help with. If you imagine your example with a two story on back. I want to remove the wall between the two sections to open up kitchen and livibg area. Roof rafters of main part. Rest above the wall. Wall is second floor and first floor and rests on 2 1/2 foot with stone foundation. Not many contractors know exactly how to do this. Any suggestions?

@gregvancom

5 жыл бұрын

For free to send me some drawings or pictures of what you're trying to do and I'll see if I can help. You can get our email address at the website.

Hey Greg! Great video as usual. Wife & I just bought a 1910 victorian. Been watching a ton of your videos to get more info for future renovations. One issue we are running into .. the house sits atop a fieldstone foundation. The studs are supported by a fat joist that sits atop the fieldstone foundation. After removingplaster & shiplap, I found old termite damage to the outermost stud in the corner of the room (exterior wall). How can I reinforce this stud? It is currently swinging freely! Yikes. Have a structural engineer coming soon.

@gregvancom

2 жыл бұрын

Email me some pictures and you can get our email address at our website.

What about fire blocking and stopping air from moving from 1st floor to the attic?

@gregvancom

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that will be required by most building departments.

Do you know if there needs to be shiplap on the outside and inside of the walls ?

@gregvancom

3 жыл бұрын

Shiplap siding can be used inside and outside in most cases.

Another fantastic video. Thanks! Any thoughts on how to support the 2nd floor while modifying the exterior framing on 1st floor to make room for an opening?

@gregvancom

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment. You might find what you're looking for on our framing repair page, but if you don't let me know. www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/repairs/framing/index.html

@bus6503

7 жыл бұрын

Greg, I believe I saw the relevant videos on your site but I'm not sure they fully apply. Let's say you want to put a header in an exterior load bearing wall of the first floor of a 2 story structure. Normally, you build a wall slightly inside to hold up the ceiling/2nd floor and then that in turn holds up the roof and such but in a balloon framed house with a ribbon, building a wall inside would merely hold up the ceiling joists but not the remaining vertical portion of the wall which in turn is holding up the 2nd story ceiling and the roof rafters. Would the face nailing of the joists into the studs in combination with a temporary wall be enough to hold up the 2nd story/roof?

@gregvancom

7 жыл бұрын

You bring up a very good point and these types of repairs might require a wall underneath the floor joists and then a second wall above the floor joist to support the roof rafters and ceiling joists. I can make a video if you need one on this topic.

@bus6503

7 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. A video would be fantastic if you have time. Thanks again!

@gregvancom

7 жыл бұрын

The video was on the list.

Hey I know this is a little older but....helpful info since I just opened up my walls. My house is balloon framing, no ledger, but has t&g on inside and outside of studs, which are filled with wood chip insulation. Anyway I want to add insulation and electrical and fireblocks. How would you do this?

@gregvancom

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure this answer won't shock you, but you will either need to remove portions of the exterior or interior wall coverings and usually most people remove and replace the interior drywall or plaster.

@Lefishn

2 жыл бұрын

Just opened up an I terror wall in our 1917 farmhouse and same thing. Guess it use to be an exterior wall so had tongue and groove boards run vertical took those off and had rough cut 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x14" planks horizontally. Took those off and walls were full of Wood chips that went up past second floor. We then noticed the wall studs were full length 14' so now need to figure out how to support while we install a 5' header so the load of second floor is supported. Sure interesting to see that cause first time I've ever seen woodchuck insulation or balloon framing before

@gomandrews

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lefishn they ran tongue and groove on both sides of the wall studs. Yes I sistered 2x6 to each stud on the floor joist side to hold the weight of the floor joist, as per contractor and engineer design. Then insulate with 6” fibreglass….

What would be the best way to make the balloon structure closer to what we do now? I am trying to limit movement of pests in the home

@gregvancom

2 жыл бұрын

I would check out the video I just put on for modern house framing methods.

@foreverkenzie2397

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregvancom Okay thank you!

My balloon frame has an unnecessary wall between the kitchen and living room. Looks like I just need to buy an air nailer and go nuts.

Any suggestions on fireproofing?

@gregvancom

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know what type of fireproofing you're referring to. Wood framing fired blocks can be installed in between framing studs at floor joist level to prevent fire or oxygen from going through these cavities, if that's what you're referring to. Feel free to rephrase the question if I didn't answer it.

@codycharles7147

6 жыл бұрын

gregvancom thanks for your response. I am rehabbing a balloon framed 3 story built in 1891. My main concern is fireproofing between floors on the exterior walls. Would the most efficient way be putting blocks between studs?

@gregvancom

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you've got to prevent air or flames from going through any cavities in the wall framing between floors.

Balloon framing is how they used to do it so that the building burned down as fast as possible.

@gregvancom

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever heard that one before.

@chrisE815

4 жыл бұрын

Lol