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Carpentry 101: Basics of Wood Framing with MattBangsWood [#1]

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Do you want to learn how a basic wall is framed? What's in it and what exactly it does? In this video I run through everything a wall has in it, from bottom plate to top plates, cripples and studs. By the end of this video, you'll feel confident looking at a wall knowing exactly what it's got going on! Like this video? Want more? Subscribe and click the bell icon for updates! Ariat Boots Discount: https://ariat.dkkdet.net/c/2029241/696794/10644 for your 10% off. BAD Workwear - Use code "MBW10" for discount! https://badworkwear.com/ Want to follow me elsewhere? - Second Channel: MattBangsWood 2.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXOSND0u4PLXIiHD0K-MpQ - Instagram: @MattBangsWood https://www.instagram.com/mattbangswood - Twitter: @MattBangsWood https://www.twitter.com/mattbangswood - FaceBook: Mattbangswood https://www.facebook.com/mattbangswood - E-mail: MattBangsWoodManagement@gmail.com #carpentry #framing #wood

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'text': "We drill a hole through our mudsill when we're plating for where that anchor bolt goes,", 'start': 62.928, 'duration': 3.463}, {'end': 69.654, 'text': 'and then we tighten down that anchor bolt and it fastens this wall to the concrete.', 'start': 66.391, 'duration': 3.263}, {'end': 73.138, 'text': "Now since this plate is touching concrete, you can see that it's directly on concrete.", 'start': 69.735, 'duration': 3.403}, {'end': 75.36, 'text': 'It has to be a treated piece of lumber.', 'start': 73.538, 'duration': 1.822}, {'end': 77.982, 'text': 'The mudsill is a borate treated piece of material.', 'start': 75.88, 'duration': 2.102}, {'end': 80.184, 'text': 'also known as pressure treated.', 'start': 78.763, 'duration': 1.421}, {'end': 84.268, 'text': "The reason it's known as pressure treated is the process that it actually takes to treat the lumber.", 'start': 80.404, 'duration': 3.864}], 'summary': 'Plate anchors wall with treated lumber for concrete fastening.', 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'text': "Therefore they don't want to eat this stuff.", 'start': 120.17, 'duration': 1.441}, {'end': 126.713, 'text': "And I haven't seen all that much pressure treated that's been chewed through, but I have seen it.", 'start': 121.971, 'duration': 4.742}, {'end': 129.376, 'text': "So I don't know how true that last statement was.", 'start': 127.796, 'duration': 1.58}], 'summary': 'Pressure treated bottom plate repels water and deters insects from chewing through, but effectiveness is uncertain.', 'duration': 29.495, 'max_score': 99.881, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/y8W7KbJTg7A/pics/y8W7KbJTg7A99881.jpg'}], 'start': 0.229, 'title': 'Basics of wall framing', 'summary': 'Covers the purpose and characteristics of the bottom plate, or mudsill, which anchors the wall to concrete and is treated to prevent water absorption and insect damage.', 'chapters': [{'end': 129.376, 'start': 0.229, 'title': 'Basics of wall framing', 'summary': 'Covers the 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'duration': 1.781}, {'end': 369.552, 'text': 'When we go through and lay out a house, start to finish all the way around, we go through and lay out all of our rough openings first.', 'start': 364.31, 'duration': 5.242}, {'end': 374.713, 'text': 'So our doors, our windows, typically they give you a center mark and then you go off both sides of that.', 'start': 369.912, 'duration': 4.801}], 'summary': 'King studs support window/door openings, providing structural support for the construction.', 'duration': 31.859, 'max_score': 342.854, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/y8W7KbJTg7A/pics/y8W7KbJTg7A342854.jpg'}, {'end': 431.604, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 403.371, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 407.115, 'text': 'So underneath our double plate, we have what we call top cripples.', 'start': 403.371, 'duration': 3.744}, {'end': 412.179, 'text': "And as I'm stressing to you guys so much, the weight of the roof coming down onto these walls is very 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'Wall framing essentials', 'summary': 'Covers the significance of bottom and top plates in wall framing, emphasizing the use of double top plates and treated plates for load-bearing capabilities, while also discussing stud layout and wall support elements for optimal weight distribution in a 16-inch on center pattern.', 'chapters': [{'end': 261.868, 'start': 129.917, 'title': 'Framing walls: bottom and top plates', 'summary': 'Explains the importance of bottom and top plates in wall framing, including their purpose, method of fastening, and load-bearing capabilities, with emphasis on the use of double top plates for tying walls together and preventing sagging under load, while discussing the need for treated plates for those against concrete.', 'duration': 131.951, 'highlights': ['The purpose of the top plates is to tie walls together and prevent sagging under load, with the use of double plates for this purpose.', 'The bottom plate is fastened to the studs with three and a quarter 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Studs laid out 16 inches on center, allowing for 48-inch spacing, minimizing breaks and ensuring strong support for roof weight.', 'King studs are placed on both sides of window or door openings to support the structures in between, emphasizing the priority of layout for king studs and rough openings in construction. King studs prioritize support for structures around window or door openings, with layout taking precedence over typical studs.', "Top cripples are positioned 16 inches on center under the double plate, crucial for distributing the weight of the roof evenly, working in conjunction with headers and trimmers to support the roof's weight onto the window sill. 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'text': "They mimic 16 layout all the way through and act as studs except for they don't run full height.", 'start': 515.578, 'duration': 4.901}, {'end': 522.2, 'text': 'They break underneath that sill.', 'start': 520.938, 'duration': 1.262}, {'end': 524.98, 'text': 'Now the job of the bottom cripples is the same as the top cripples.', 'start': 522.34, 'duration': 2.64}, {'end': 531.062, 'text': 'It takes the weight through the trimmers down through the sill and then all the way to the plate and disperses the weight, if any,', 'start': 525.02, 'duration': 6.042}, {'end': 533.183, 'text': 'from the sill down to the plate as well.', 'start': 531.062, 'duration': 2.121}, {'end': 538.244, 'text': 'Not only that, but when drywall comes in, they need to have a good spot to break if they land underneath this windowsill.', 'start': 533.363, 'duration': 4.881}, {'end': 542.509, 'text': "it gives them something to screw as they can't just have a three foot void underneath this window.", 'start': 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'duration': 2.102}, {'end': 577.75, 'text': "So now that we've gone over top plates, bottom plates, studs, king studs, trimmers, headers, Top cripples, bottom cripples, sills.", 'start': 568.934, 'duration': 8.816}, {'end': 579.971, 'text': "There's not much else we need to talk about.", 'start': 578.43, 'duration': 1.541}], 'summary': 'Using trimmers allows for a 36-inch window to be framed at 39 inches, maintaining the 36-inch opening with inch and a half trimmer on both sides.', 'duration': 27.971, 'max_score': 552, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/y8W7KbJTg7A/pics/y8W7KbJTg7A552000.jpg'}, {'end': 654.395, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 625.334, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 627.096, 'text': 'They keep the studs nice and straight.', 'start': 625.334, 'duration': 1.762}, {'end': 630.699, 'text': 'They also help with keeping the wall nice and rigid as well.', 'start': 627.616, 'duration': 3.083}, {'end': 634.524, 'text': "I've been asked a lot whether our blocks get in the way or not and the short answer is no.", 'start': 630.959, 'duration': 3.565}, {'end': 639.65, 'text': 'Our blocking is set at three foot six and down and four foot six and up.', 'start': 634.884, 'duration': 4.766}, {'end': 641.072, 'text': 'The reason for this is simple.', 'start': 640.011, 'duration': 1.061}, {'end': 646.869, 'text': 'I can get behind here and nail, I can get behind here and nail, and then come up here and nail here.', 'start': 642.185, 'duration': 4.684}, {'end': 653.434, 'text': 'If you do a four foot block line, you have to toenail each one of them, try and get behind there and shoot as accurately as possible.', 'start': 647.369, 'duration': 6.065}, {'end': 654.395, 'text': "It's a pain.", 'start': 653.955, 'duration': 0.44}], 'summary': 'Maintain straight studs, aid in wall rigidity. blocks set at 3\'6" and below, 4\'6" and above to ease nailing process.', 'duration': 29.061, 'max_score': 625.334, 'thumbnail': 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please consider clicking the iCard.", 'start': 774.145, 'duration': 4.622}, {'end': 782.108, 'text': 'I have tons of different house builds documented on here.', 'start': 779.187, 'duration': 2.921}], 'summary': 'Ensure studs on both sides for drywall backing during wall framing to create channel with three pieces of material for easy drywall backing.', 'duration': 26.234, 'max_score': 755.874, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/y8W7KbJTg7A/pics/y8W7KbJTg7A755874.jpg'}, {'end': 951.959, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 912.359, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 915.78, 'text': 'Therefore, we need this big old beefy header above me.', 'start': 912.359, 'duration': 3.421}, {'end': 919.222, 'text': 'You need something much bigger carrying the weight of that roof above.', 'start': 916.181, 'duration': 3.041}, {'end': 923.104, 'text': "So when you're dealing with that big of an opening, a six by six will sag.", 'start': 919.822, 'duration': 3.282}, {'end': 927.385, 'text': "You figure all the weight of that roof from above pushing down on it, it's not gonna end well.", 'start': 923.324, 'duration': 4.061}, {'end': 931.107, 'text': 'So we have a five and a half by 15 PSL running across there.', 'start': 927.986, 'duration': 3.121}, {'end': 937.61, 'text': 'So since a six by six is not adequate enough, the engineer does the job of making sure that all of them have a proper header.', 'start': 931.287, 'duration': 6.323}, {'end': 944.454, 'text': "since we're dealing with such a big opening, inch and a half or just a regular old 2x6 trimmer isn't going to cut it.", 'start': 937.99, 'duration': 6.464}, {'end': 947.116, 'text': 'so the bigger the opening, the bigger the material.', 'start': 944.454, 'duration': 2.662}, {'end': 951.959, 'text': "you're going to be dealing with monster headers and since you have a very large header up there,", 'start': 947.116, 'duration': 4.843}], 'summary': 'For big roof openings, use a 5.5x15 psl instead of 6x6 to support weight effectively.', 'duration': 39.6, 'max_score': 912.359, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/y8W7KbJTg7A/pics/y8W7KbJTg7A912359.jpg'}, {'end': 1004.178, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 971.829, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 974.129, 'text': 'Structural engineers go to college for this type of thing.', 'start': 971.829, 'duration': 2.3}, {'end': 979.671, 'text': 'They learn the load ratings of everything in a building and they can determine what is safe to use where.', 'start': 974.449, 'duration': 5.222}, {'end': 987.093, 'text': 'With that being said, please do not ever take one of my videos and try and swap in some monstrous beam into your house,', 'start': 980.071, 'duration': 7.022}, {'end': 989.234, 'text': 'thinking that you can do whatever and anything you want.', 'start': 987.093, 'duration': 2.141}, {'end': 990.514, 'text': "that's a wrap, guys.", 'start': 989.474, 'duration': 1.04}, {'end': 992.775, 'text': 'i hope you 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framing a window, along with the importance of blocking and drywall backing in framing, including the significance of using appropriate headers and trimmers based on the size of openings, and the role of structural engineers in determining load ratings and safety measures.', 'chapters': [{'end': 568.594, 'start': 499.145, 'title': 'Residential window sill construction', 'summary': 'Discusses the construction of residential window sills, emphasizing the purpose and function of top and bottom cripples, as well as the specific measurements required for framing a window, to ensure proper support and drywall placement.', 'duration': 69.449, 'highlights': ['The purpose of bottom cripples is to carry the weight through the trimmers down through the sill and then all the way to the plate, dispersing the weight from the sill down to the plate.', 'Framing a 36 inch window at 39 inches allows for the insertion of trimmers to support the header, resulting in a 36 inch opening again.', 'The bottom cripples mimic the 16 inch layout of studs and provide a good spot for drywall to secure underneath the windowsill.']}, {'end': 1022.261, 'start': 568.934, 'title': 'Framing basics and techniques', 'summary': 'Covers the importance of blocking and drywall backing in framing, emphasizing that blocking keeps the studs straight and rigid, while drywall backing ensures proper support for drywall installation, with specific measurements and methods explained. it also highlights the significance of using appropriate headers and trimmers based on the size of openings, and emphasizes the role of structural engineers in determining load ratings and safety measures.', 'duration': 453.327, 'highlights': ['high Blocking is crucial for keeping the studs straight and rigid, preventing bowing and twisting, with specific measurements set at three foot six and down and four foot six and up, ensuring easier nailing and structural integrity.', 'high Drywall backing is essential for providing proper support for drywall installation, requiring specific placement of studs to ensure backing for edge screws, as well as the construction of channels using three pieces of material for solid backing.', 'medium The size of openings determines the required headers, with larger openings necessitating bigger headers to support the weight of the roof, as exemplified by the use of a five and a half by 15 PSL for a 16-foot set of sliders.', 'medium The importance of using appropriate trimmers based on the size of openings is emphasized, with larger openings requiring substantial materials such as 6x6 trimmers to support the header above.', 'low The responsibility of determining appropriate materials and techniques, such as headers and trimmers, is highlighted as the domain of structural engineers, emphasizing the need for expertise and adherence to safety measures.']}], 'duration': 523.116, 'thumbnail': 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channels using three pieces of material for solid backing.', 'The size of openings determines the required headers, with larger openings necessitating bigger headers to support the weight of the roof, as exemplified by the use of a five and a half by 15 PSL for a 16-foot set of sliders.', 'The importance of using appropriate trimmers based on the size of openings is emphasized, with larger openings requiring substantial materials such as 6x6 trimmers to support the header above.', 'The responsibility of determining appropriate materials and techniques, such as headers and trimmers, is highlighted as the domain of structural engineers, emphasizing the need for expertise and adherence to safety measures.']}], 'highlights': ['The responsibility of determining appropriate materials and techniques, such as headers and trimmers, is highlighted as the domain of structural engineers, emphasizing the need for expertise and adherence to safety measures.', 'The size of openings determines the 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