Setting Floor Trusses and Decking - Couple Builds Dream House
In this episode of our Couple Builds Dream House series we are setting the floor trusses and decking. This is the floor for our apartment above the garage. We used floor trusses because the span is 26 feet and they are cheaper than i-Joists. We also wanted the garage to be an open span without posts in the middle.
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@VickyGeagan
3 жыл бұрын
Marty you just need to replace the brushes on your skill saw and it will work like new. They where out over time. Their not that expensive. At least if you do that you will have a spare. I did that to the old dewalt sheet rock gun drill that a friend of mine gave me. New they were around $150.00 The battery was around $125.00. I got a smart charger that was on clearance one of the last ones they had for $25.00 new they went for around $115.00 or so. I use it for everything I need it for still works like new. When my brushes went it smoked really bad like your saw. Their very easy to replace.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll look into it.
@petesmith8362
3 жыл бұрын
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Don't waste your time , after all it is just a throw away Ryobi!!
@putrajeputra
3 жыл бұрын
Pak martin jaga kesehatanya...
@chesterfield.8908
3 жыл бұрын
Pak martin... Disana cuacanya berapa derajat...?
I’m a disabled construction guy....you guys keep the vids coming
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
You got it!
@squeekhobby4571
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you!
I'm a framer by trade. Close to 30 yrs experience. You guys done a very nice, professional job. Great job! The only thing I could add is seeing you guys moving those trusses standing on top of the ladder made me cringe a little. 2x6 is very easy to walk and it's much safer and easier than using a ladder. You can slide the trusses and use them for balance. And if you cut a 8' 2x4, lay it tight against the groove and use a sledgehammer, you can knock that T&G in nice and tight. Your boy helping is awesome!
@stevenwoodard1886
Жыл бұрын
Not sure you want to sub floor to be super tight. You want to leave some space 1/8" or so for expansion and contraction.
Great video! I watched it with a friend in the library
@matt1544zxc3
3 жыл бұрын
Miss seeing you in the videos. Hope college is going well for you!
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Such a loyal daughter. 😉
@sarah_henley
3 жыл бұрын
Martin Johnson - Off Grid Living Thanks 😂
@sarah_henley
3 жыл бұрын
Matt Sullivan Thank you, it is!
@alexhutauruk7643
3 жыл бұрын
Bangun tidur liat notif, langsung nonton. Luar biasa pak Martin!
Your family amazes me the way they pitch in and help.
My friends I do this every single day of my life and you are correct that quarter of a inch definitely matters extremely impressed by the both of ya'll thumbs up my friends keep keeping on
Congrats on the new saw. I am so excited I bought a DeWalt Drill set and 110 bits and a DeWalt air conpressor and a Dewalt Brad nail gun came with it for free and I got A TIRE AIR ATTACHMENT AND OTHER PARTS. I plan on buying my property up there this spring and am so excited to have my first tools. You guys have done amazing
I was about to comment that you should be using a construction adhesive for the sub-flooring and on queue you showed it being put down. Great decision to paint the sub-floor immediately. Hopefully you can get the second floor walls, roof trusses and sheathing on before any significant rain or worse yet snow.... looking good guys and even better teamwork 👍👍👍
@peggybryson1228
3 жыл бұрын
Keep a sharp saw blade and your saw will not burn up.
@duketran62
2 жыл бұрын
What makes having the sub-floor painted immediately great? Why? Thanks
Wow, you got a lot done!
Those is some serious trusses.
The "rocking" as you call it, is a term we call racking in construction. A diagonal brace in the walls will solve this problem. A 2x6 Placed on a 45 degree in each corner will stop racking. Great video.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank you.
The magic smoke that all electronics run on escaped. Once the smoke is gone, they don't run no more. Really enjoying the videos.
Wow, you had been busy since I saw your last video, you were throwing congrete in the garage, since then ,major progress 👏👏👌👌this is Beatrice Davids from Cape Town South Africa
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I hope to visit your country some day!
@beatricedavids2791
3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome 😊, but first let's get the Corona virus out of the way🙆
Enjoyed it, I've done floor trusses on 2 of my own homes. Seem to have alot of bounce to them. Do like all the duct work and plumbing can go in them. You guys seem to do a great job. Always good to see a family working together. 👍
@BrianKrahmer
11 ай бұрын
the amount of bounce is entirely based on the engineering. generalizing that floor trusses are bouncy is incorrect
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Ribbon block at the ends and strong back or bridging in the center
@rickyburns4766
3 жыл бұрын
We call it the rim boards
U would already have found out by now obviously cos the videos out but everything you’re doing is perfect, that bounce is normal and the sheets tie it all in, sometimes I feel you’re doubting things (normal) but seriously guys, you’re killing it
proud of you and your family... regards from Indonesia
Looking good!!! Coming along fast! Smart thinking on painting that flooring..it will also guard against spills..have fun and keep building..
I am always happy to see your videos and I am Happy with how the content was done. Way to go folks I only wish I could be able to do these things.
It’s nice to see your project. It’s also very inspiring to see your family working together. The world needs more of that today! Good job can’t wait to see the progress.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Hey, would you mind sharing this video?
I believe the joist across the floor trusses is called a ribband. The wobble is called bounce in the floor because of the large span. The best way I found to beat the tongue into the groove of the prior sheathing is to use a 3x4 stud with a sledge hammer. So you would beat on the 3x4 up against the sheathing until it is snug in place. The boss used to tell us to quit using up his 3x4's. Now I was an Apprentice at the time following along with the Journeyman, but by golly, his way really worked!
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m referring to a side to side motion more than a bounce.
@monicapttrsn
3 жыл бұрын
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Oh, I see. Yes, the sheathing would take care of that. Looks great! As a traditionalist, I still prefer breaking up the floor span into two 13-ft sections, but many people prefer using floor trusses. Both ways work. If you look at a really old shack type of place that is still standing in good shape, it's because they used beams. But if you are not planning on being around in 150 years, it doesn't matter much. I tend to take a conservative approach. But on my next home design, I might as well give floor trusses a try. They are a fire hazard for the upstairs. You won't have much time to flee from the second story in an emergency, because it takes much more time for the fire to burn through regular floor joists. Floor trusses light up like matchboxes - something to keep in mind if an emergency ever happens. There are pros and cons to both methods...very impressed with the build.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Great thoughts. Thanks.
So glad to see that you have a partner to help. Im building a 2 car garage, 24 by 24 and when the time comes I’ll probably have my buddy Brandon help me with the trusses- they are so heavy lol
When I was in this kind of work, we always used extension ladders on the OUTSIDE so the durned thing couldn't fall through and crown ya.
Amazing how much faster you can do it second time around, gained from the previous experience you now have, looking good you three, you work so well together.
GREAT JOB GUYS. STAY SAFE UP THERE WHEN YOU BEGIN TO PUT UP THE WALLS.
That was a good hard days work you all did. Just lugging those heavy duty floor joists had to require a lot of effort, but you also got the sheathing down too. Thats awesome, bet you slept good that night after retiring from a hard day's work. Looking great.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
For sure.
Nicely done! Makes for a great floor system!
Que buen video y que lindo fue ver a toda su familia trabajando juntos, divertida la parte de la sierra circular 😀😀
You guys are hard workers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Beautifull result there
É maravilhoso ver você e sua esposa trabalhando juntos. E é claro com a ajuda dos filhos. Parabéns. Sucesso.. Sou do Brasil. I'm from Brazil.
Nice work but, as a farm-boy, I have a lot of uncles who died in tractor related incidents. If you're gonna lift subfloor sheets, strap them securely to the bucket (there's nothing to stop them from sliding down the arms, over the engine cowling and right up against your guts. Tractors are pretty much homicidal. If you let your guard down for an instant, they'll end you. They show how they use straps later in the video.
You guys are getting so many comments about safety. This is serious stuff that you should really address. Love your videos and construction build and it looks really nice. Almost looking like pro's for sure. All it takes is one simple slip or misstep and everything comes to a grinding halt. Sure wish you guys would abide from just a few changes to safety protocol. Especially now that you are on the second story. It gets real once up at that height. Look forward to next video with a new taller A-Frame ladder and some hard hats, safety goggles.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
What changes do you recommend?
@avflyguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving I recall my Dad and my grandfather words. "Proper tool for the proper job" Ladders for one - proper ones for the proper job. Your head isn't as hard having a beam fall or slip - use hard hat to absorb some of the energy. Safety meeting before starting next phase. Who knows - might get lucky, (have been so far) but as your followers we would all prefer not to see any of you have a serious accident.
Can complaints it did it job,made lots of progress in one day,and very great idea painting the floor we made the same mistake had to replace the flooring not good like the color .God Bless
Safety glasses that tin strapping (banding)can swing around and cut deep.
@neruil77
3 жыл бұрын
Safety glasses won't stop them bands from popping you.. I been hit twice 10 itchiest each hit.
You guys are a great team!
Great work and nice home I am Khaled from Algeria, I like your idea and imagination
I have that same set of Ryobi tools. First time I used the saw, I cut Hardie plank siding with it and destroyed the blade within two hours.
Praying you get the wall and roof on before snow.. Love and Hugs from Sapulpa Oklahoma
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Me too.
This would make a great video on how not to use any safety precautions.
@timwatson9413
Жыл бұрын
I rarely comment on any KZread video, but at least wear safety glasses (please).
Nice job, i cant wait till next video, Greetings from Mexico.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Looks great. If you keep your saw blade sharp, your saw will last a long long time.
Great great job you guys. Congrats very exciting God Bless
i know what you talking about painting the floor now. i got my floor down went and bought paint and before we got home it started raining and it rained for 10 days none stop. my floor buckled bad. but i had no choice and let it dry and got lucky most of it laid back down. so from that minute on if i put wood down even on the walls it got painted at the end of the day. your doing great keep up the good work.
Once again... such a satisfying vlog to watch !!! I feel like you guys are just powering on now. So well done !!
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
Nice vidio, i saw some your vidio haow to build your garage. And Off grid solar panel system. Thank you for your nice experience. Good Luck and God Bless your Family.
Always be safe. Good video
Looking good. Great teamwork. Really enjoy watching your progress.
I just have to comment. I love watching your videos! You & your family make them so-o-o entertaining. Art in Calif.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. You are very kind.
The board that ties the trusses is a band brace. I can't believe you let the magic smoke out of your saw😁
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'll try not to forget.
@juliejohnson9531
3 жыл бұрын
😂 "magic smoke"
This looks great !
This looks awesome love the energy great job
Enjoy the videos. I always wonder why people spend all that money on materials and try to get by cheap with tools! Better tools are always worth the extra $$$. Makes work faster and a tad easier sometimes.
Thankfully. Very nice picture.
Recently started watching the videos, great job. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
Hello! Your experience in the installation of building trusses will be useful to me in distant Siberia. Thank you for the video. I don't understand English, but the video is intuitive. Only the farms will do it themselves.
Also Seth would be a great carpenter in the future, he’s miles ahead of guys his age ...... that saw 🤦♂️ done ya well so nows the time for the big companies to get on board 🤙🤙
Great work getting those trusses in and secured, not an easy job when you’re working at height and on ladders.
I love to watch your videos ! Thank you very much !!!!!
Great video thanks again
Y'all did great 👍
Iam still amazed at how you build the house.
Awesome videos. Great jobs. Safety first Sir. Cheers from Kuala Lumpur!
Love the reflection on your sun glasses 😉
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Me too.
those are some SERIOUSLY THICK trusses, DANG!!!
Sy suka cara bertukangnya
Martin been where you are built my house with some help from friends and family and not know all the terminology I still managed to figure it all out and so far you seem to have everything under control my only advice is safety glasses when you're using the saw. As for your choice of tools if it gets the job done and cost less that works for me.
The drill can be a gift lol to Seth
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Good Idea! his birthday is coming up.
keep up the good work, cant wait for the next video.
great Job
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Excellent work congratulations greetings from san felipe chile
Awesome video
Full inspiring family.
That is terrific work! Great job, y'all!
Cutting the metal strips, no goggles. Standing on the top rung of the step. Had to scroll on.
REALY GREAT JOB.,. I BUILDING, FLOOR TRUSSES....
Great job 👏. Gluing and screwing is the way to go! The stone mix you used will pack hard and be serviceable. Clean stone would have been a problem. Try and see if you can channel the sides to redirect water in rainy periods. Its hard to make a recommendation on vids, but you can figure it for sure. 👍
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Will do.
I like your videos pretty informative
Family good teamwork👍👍👍
Awesome job
Coming along! Nice 👍🏾
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hello pak martin dan ibu julie. from.fardiansyah. kalimantan. selatan, kota banjarmasin.
This is so awesome 👌 That is a great job guys , congrats 👏 I would like to be there and help you all you guys. I live en North Carolina . I am from Ecuador 🇪🇨 God bless you!!!
I was looking at the side walls. I think you need to double some of those 2x6 to help support the second floor. That might stop the shake. There is alot of weight there. I would Beef it up.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll look in to it. Thanks.
Very very wonderful, i can't to imagine how to build the big house from cabin and other just by 3 person (your main family) it can't we found like this in Indonesia.
Lucky u. My truss install ended with a dish shaped 1 1/2”. Sure hope I don’t get any water spills I’ll have a lake !!
You scared me on how you were standing on those ladders and when you were moving those truss. All I could see is that first one tilting over, was so glad when it was tied into the frame. Safety Sally had her hand on the cell phone. Please be careful and safe.
Guess you all Dont what a Scaffold does would be a great help and safe
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
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Eye protection, eye protection, eye protection. use a tag line, not a board, and ensure your ladders are 3 rungs above floor level. Safety Sally would've rippen u guys a new one.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you are right.
You will have to install center tubular posts two to support the center of the floor. If you dont the floor will sag causing severe deformities in the floor and walls
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Really? The trusses were engineered for the span.
You already have Ryobi tools and batteries, so it makes sense to stay with Ryobi. I just bought some additional Ryobi tools because they are plenty good for homeowner use.
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Of course, Mr. Martin, it's wobbly, as you're building a structure which needs to be complete as different pieces do tie others together giving them stability. As you build the wall frame, it's like noodles, it bends, twists and flaps in the wind... With sheathing you give it stability in one direction, with trusses and upper floor it becomes a compact structure. Anyway, you got a pretty long span in between walls, so I'm positive it will be wobbly a little even sheathed.. =) It's a wooden house, wood has a high elasticity coefficient, also steel has a nice elastiicty, concrete is very not elastic.. Cheers and keep up the good work..
Amazin job guys, very impressive
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was just thinking about you. How is it going?
@SurvivalLiving
3 жыл бұрын
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving everything is doing great my friend. Just got started on our fall garden.... well tilling up the ground atleast 😆, really enjoy y'alls build videos. You guys rock
good job you guys
Going to need another set of stairs soon, does that mean we get to see your father-in-law again soon? Great job keep up the great work.