Wall Framing - Multi Generational Home on a Budget
Welcome back to another episode of the "Multi-Generational Home on a Budget" series! This week, we dive into the essential topic of wall framing with our expert host, Steve Baczek, and homeowner Brett Pelletier. From the moment we step onto the job site, Steve's enthusiasm is infectious as he delves into the fundamentals of wall framing, an integral aspect of rough framing in construction. We explore the various spacings for wall studs, focusing on the two-by-sixes set 24 inches on center, a common practice that balances structural integrity and material efficiency. Steve explains the terminology and purpose behind common studs, king studs, and trimmer studs, offering valuable insights into how each component contributes to a robust wall structure. As we examine the window and door openings, Steve highlights the importance of headers, the load-bearing elements that ensure the building's stability by transferring weight from the floor trusses to the foundation.
The episode takes a deeper dive into specific framing techniques, such as the use of pocket headers, which facilitate better insulation by creating pockets that the insulator can fill effectively. This detail is particularly significant in ensuring the building's thermal efficiency. Steve demonstrates the construction of double-ply headers for larger openings, which are necessary to support heavier loads. He also discusses the use of double trimmers for openings exceeding three feet, emphasizing the critical role of bearing area in maintaining structural integrity. Additionally, Steve explains the rationale behind the double mudsill plates, which accommodate insulation and provide a thermal break, enhancing the overall comfort of the home. This meticulous attention to detail reflects the series' commitment to combining budget-conscious building practices with high-performance standards, ensuring that the home is both affordable and resilient.
We then transition to a discussion with Brett Pelletier, who is not only the homeowner but also the builder and general contractor. Brett shares insights into the challenges and solutions encountered during the framing process, particularly when dealing with irregularities in floor trusses and the need to accommodate mechanical systems within a limited space. The episode showcases the innovative approaches taken by Brett and his team, such as framing walls on a string line to maintain level top plates, despite inconsistencies in the floor. Brett also highlights the collaboration with Victor from Lifetime Contracting, who brings modern tools like an iPad loaded with PDF drawings to the job site, streamlining the construction process. The use of advanced technology, combined with traditional building skills, illustrates the series' theme of integrating modern solutions into budget-friendly home building. As we wrap up the episode, we catch a glimpse of the meticulous planning and execution that go into creating a multi-generational home that meets the needs of its occupants while adhering to strict budget constraints.
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I’m building a 48’ tall multigenerational passive icf house. The only way I am able to do a budget build is by building it myself.
I love this channel his energy is amazing!
The personality shines through and keeps viewers coming back.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
14 күн бұрын
Thank you
Steve you should be teaching at college…great videos and very informative. Thanks !!!
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
14 күн бұрын
I did before, only got 24 hrs in my day
Fun episode. Every time I see Steve Baczek, I think of actor, Feedback Steve Schirripa, who played, Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos, and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods.. 🤣👍
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
Thank you lol
Just the Baczeks...
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
14 күн бұрын
Never heard that before.....lol
Really interested in more information about the sill plate details. Specifically how it is sealed to the foundation/stem walls, the tape used on the exterior, why there is overhang/offset, that sorta thing.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
I have some videos on the Buildshow Network
That stud pack on the left at 4:49 looks over an inch higher than the next bays stud pack.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
Illusion - it isn't
SB. Why not size the foundation to the thickness of the Polyiso board so no overhang? I am just not used to seeing an overhang, looks like a mistake was made. I can only think the foundation crew will hate it trying to size their panel layout. thanks.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
You could but it becomes a question of foundation biugger? or rooms smaller? either way it is a bit of a dimensional challenge. Plus rarely, is a foundation perfectly square
I like Zip-R, but it uses Polyiso insulation which loses it's R-value rapidly starting in the 30's F. XPS and EPS don't drop-off like that So, IMO, Polyiso is a warm temperature insulation. Maybe they are going to give this house a rock wool sweater and that will help the polyiso retain its R-value. Hopefully Huber or a competitor are researching an alternative to polyiso, one that works in both cold and hot.
@mixedbeans
14 күн бұрын
It'll likely be spray foam on the interior of the zip and maybe some additional cavity insulation.. At least that is the detail Steve typically uses.
@markstipulkoski1389
14 күн бұрын
@@mixedbeans I agree, there will be more insulation in the wall cavity, but there are charts online that show that the R-value of polyiso goes down to about that of wood around 5F. In fact, I was mistaken in my original comment. Polyiso starts its performance decline around 60F. So in extreme cold, it does not provide much of a thermal break with the studs, and that is one of its big selling points. A cold climate version of Zip-R would be better if it used XPS or EPS foam. If one uses multiple layers of insulation, put polyiso on the interior where it will be warmer. I still think Zip-R is great.
@stevecrawford6958
14 күн бұрын
@@markstipulkoski1389 zip r has the polyiso on the interior:) it's continuous interior insulation-inboard of sheathing.
@markstipulkoski1389
14 күн бұрын
@@stevecrawford6958 Yes, I know what zip-r is. The polyiso faces the interior but is laminated to less than 1 inch thick OSB, which has an R value of less than 1. So unless there is exterior insulation keeping the zip-r warm, the polyiso will get cold. Ironically, adding more interior insulation causes the polyiso to get colder because it will be insulated from the heated interior. Zip R works great in hot weather, insulating the studs from the outside heat. But it does a poor job of insulating the studs from cold. If the insulation on zip-r was XPS or EPS, it would work equally well in hot or cold.
Loving the content guys. Are you snapping your Tension Control High Strength Bolts or is it a snug tight detail? The moment connection you showed at 12:38
It looks like there was spray foam under the slab and up the concrete wall to be finished later but it got scrapped off? That yellow I see around the bottom of the basement wall?
What is the expected cost per square foot on this budget home?
@jonathang6920
15 күн бұрын
More than the vast majority of people’s “budget”. That’s for sure.
@DrMJJr
15 күн бұрын
$300???
@2:18 by the bend in it i'd say it's a load bearing stud lol
Interesting look at framing and details, but "on a budget"? Nothing except the studs @ 24" o.c. looked budget friendly. We just have different definitions.
@makecorollagreatagain1876
15 күн бұрын
Baller on a budget 😁👌🏻
@jonathang6920
15 күн бұрын
An extravagant budget is still a budget. The Department of Defense even has a budget for their multi billion dollar planes. So it’s not *technically* a lie to say this build is on a budget, even when ~90% of people can’t afford this “affordable home”.
@darrenlesueur4785
15 күн бұрын
I thought the exterior walls needed to be 16 inch per code but apparently not .
@4himsanctified
14 күн бұрын
@@darrenlesueur4785 nope. 24" is more efficient on a couple levels: truss/rafter alignment and insulation values
Why wood frame the walkout part of the basement and not just continue the concrete up? Is it cost? Because wood can shrink is their any concern with the floor going out of level with one side on concrete and the other on wood?
@timmmahhhh
15 күн бұрын
The other thing is that one creates a hinge structurally in the wall when the material isn't continuous. A structural engineer pointed that out to me once.
@mixedbeans
14 күн бұрын
@@timmmahhhh Ok. You are the second person that mentioned that an engineer pointed out issues with wood framing vs continuous material. At least that is how I understand your reply.
@CMCraftsman
9 күн бұрын
That is a good question and when I use to frame, I always framed those wall 1/8” higher and that worked pretty well to have everything level by the time it was dry.
Ummm, the issue I see is the over=engineered sheer that the standard sheathing would satisfy. That inch and a half poly-iso renders a bending moment in the nails, which no longer makes it a structural panel. Let in 1x4 diagonals all along the exterior walls in the long areas, use standard sheathing with appropriate nailing schedule, and wrap it with R-Max poli-iso........ask me how I know...(the stuff is amazing...)
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
14 күн бұрын
No offense, but you don't quite understand shear if you think eliminating the polyiso solves the problem
@CMCraftsman
9 күн бұрын
There are probably a few things that could be done differently if the house was in a different location but it sounds like it’s not far from the ocean so I’m sure the engineer explored all the options and went with what was necessary.
How much give is there really in that subfloor framing, 3/4 Advantech tongue and groove and 3/4" hardwood? Suspect it is more psychological than anything else.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
It isn't - it is a noticable difference
When you say “on a budget” one tends to think the budget is small. This seems like a huge budget house. Maybe I’m wrong.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
You're wrong
Steve, what is the point of that massacred 2x10 or 2x12 @19:20? there's nothing left and there's no way that won't eventually chip and crack after "multiple generations." Could you not have done something better there?
@shaunimal3378
13 күн бұрын
Also, you say that's a doorway, I don't want to be the guy that comes in in 25 years to replace the door/jamb and can't figure out why my nails are not driving in on the jamb in that corner - there's only a quarter inch of wood for them to grab.
Good vid, liked the explanation about floor padding, but really not a fan of painfully loud music in the middle. This is an information vid, not a rock concert. The music should never be louder than the speech.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
I will let them know
I'm sold on steel studs for framing I would love to know a professionals take on wood vs steel studs pros and cons
@Austin-fc5gs
15 күн бұрын
Its harder to insulate steel studs properly
@DrMJJr
15 күн бұрын
They’re a nightmare for thermal loss through their conductivity. And changing window or door locations will metal framing is a real PITA, compared to wooden framing.
@darrenlesueur4785
15 күн бұрын
I love the insulation I get from a block exterior on my shop. In 110 degrees arizona heat
All the carpenters should be licensed, just like the plumbers. And electricians, all these Yahoo's out there. Working for these Companies in general contractors. Or just after a fast buck and not quality.
Budget.... buahahaha
multigenerational? what a nightmare
Is your audience a bunch of novices? I wonder if you have ever done a census on who watches your show. I assume a build show audience will know the actual size of studs.
@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
12 күн бұрын
No it isn't, it is a wide spectrum so I care to take a few moments to ensure everyone is spoken to - I have many followers that are accountants, airline pilots etc......that I have met