i saw another video that said you should not use drywall for basements because basements have a greater risk of flooding, here you seem to advocate dry wall for basements
Fibergass insulation? I can't believe they would recommend this. It would cause mold and moisture problems. Don't do this people!!!!! You will have problems down the road.
Fiberglass insulation really doesn't help with noise. You want Denim or foam board insulation for that. These are far superior insulation products than the fiberglass.
I was told that the insulation paper has to face out. The way your doing it will create moisture problems. How do you install the insulation paper side out if the wall is already up?
At school, I learned to put 1 inch gap between concrete wall and frame to avoid contact (moisture) and to put thicker fiberglass insulation to reach the concrete (using R13(3,5in) for 2x3 stud framing) to keep this area completely filled. My question is: is it right to put fibergrass insulation in contact with the concrete wall?
@thegipper77 It all depends on whether first day the outside basment construction has been proplerly Parged and a membrane fitted onto same plus proper diverting drainage set up to a chrushed gravel weeping towel drain system thus carrying same away off site...But then again a you most likely correct as 'Belt and Braces' is no harm at all... fibreglass resin tanking would be the way to go from a marine supply company..now that would be seriously 'Water proof.I have used same to good effect
One question regarding moisture and possible future mold concerns. I've been told there should be a few inches left between the back of the stud and the masonary wall to allow some air movement to avoid a moisture. Also, what's the code say about vapor plastic barriers? Does the paper backed insulation cover that issue. Another school of thought is to use the non paper backed insulation. Whats your opinion on that?
@midlantic1 He shouldnt really be building a timber wall in those conditions, it should be waterproof render straight on the cellar walls. Its just asking for problems
I'm no means of a pro But i do know that wood set on concrete without a barrier is a no no.. in fact in my area it doesn't pass code. And for a extra say $100 you save yourself $1,000's if your basement get damp
@freakyflow he used treated lumber for his bottom plate, but he didn't use a moisture barrier behind the framed walls, nor is there a vapor barrier on the front of the walls.
@Axemaan24 you know what also helps just as a little added bonus? greenboard approximatly 2 to 3 feet high from the bottom of the wall up just in case of flooding. it will never rot get moldy or the such and protects from massive ammounts of damage repair in the event of a flood. also metal studs are more efficient in the feild now. :p
hey thanks for posting but i have couple of questions, why is it that you left a space on the left side you didnt make it flush with the cement wall? why is it that u put that 2x4 different then the others at the left corner?
@kelgabbour The wall that will be perpendicular to that will be approximately 4-4.5" from that concrete wall and thus will not meet exactly in the corner; the 2x4 is turned to give strength to the corner and to serve as a nailer for drywall. Hope that helps!
there's quite a few things you left out Chuck like seal gaskets between the bottom plates and concrete, never heard of glue or double plating the bottom although that is not a big deal. The measurement for wall height should be taken in at least 3 places along the length of the wall and use the smallest dimension minus 1/4''. Also pay attention to the backer placement at the end of your walls used to tie into the other walls. there's more but i'm tired of typing
@yeffshin 'sounds good Chuck'.....'your the best Chuck'.....'will you come for dinner Chuck'....'what about a sill gasket Chuck'.....'maybe a moisture barrier Chuck'.....'did you do a 3-4-5 in the corner Chuck'..... this video and your comment cracked me up I needed that :)
@Th3KrazyK1d Thanks for your question. You should always gain the appropriate building permits and follow your local standards to pass any associated inspections. Applying the insulation after the electrical work provides room to drill holes in the studs and to run the wiring without having to fight with the insulation.
@campbellhausfeld and thats y you are back in the stone age i am 18 and i am building a bathroom and bedroom for my grandparents... use metal studs. save the trouble of drilling. and also use a sheet of greenboard from the base of the floor maybe 2 feet up in case of flood it will save you thousands in the event of a flood.
Great video. My question is in my unfinished basement the builder put up insulation. There is no framing but there is insulation that looks like aluminum foil anchored into the concrete walls. The builder is Ryan Homes and wanted to know if I still should put insulation up?
@owenaddams Thanks for your feedback. Good news – you should be able to skip the insulation step around the exterior walls since you have the foil insulation already installed. However, if you decide to create interior walls for an extra bedroom or an office, you may choose to use the typical fiberglass type in the walls to help minimize the noise.
@cs02000 Thank you for the question. You should always perform a moisture test prior to beginning a basement remodel project and make any corrections which are necessary. Also, we recommend using pressure-treated wood for any wood that has contact with concrete surfaces (floor plates) as this type of lumber will hold up much better in a wet or damp environment.
Thanks Chuck!
haavoc2007 4 days ago
Hey Chris, this is how I point a framing nailer directly at your chest.
criptonite0hour 1 week ago
i saw another video that said you should not use drywall for basements because basements have a greater risk of flooding, here you seem to advocate dry wall for basements
cpepe223 2 weeks ago
Fibergass insulation? I can't believe they would recommend this. It would cause mold and moisture problems. Don't do this people!!!!! You will have problems down the road.
outlaw8010 2 weeks ago
Chuck..Chris..Chris..Chuck...Chris...Chuck. That's all I heard. Btw, you should never put paper backed fiberglass in basement wall.
TeamHandyEvansville 2 weeks ago
so awkward conversation between them
JevoGrand 3 weeks ago 2
Fiberglass insulation really doesn't help with noise. You want Denim or foam board insulation for that. These are far superior insulation products than the fiberglass.
Rlnthndr 3 weeks ago
they did so many things wrong in the video i don't even know where to begin. That'll be one moldy basement in a few years!!!
jedinolan666 3 weeks ago 3
Bare wood should never touch concrete. You need a thin layer in insulation.
anaokar 3 weeks ago 2
I was told that the insulation paper has to face out. The way your doing it will create moisture problems. How do you install the insulation paper side out if the wall is already up?
Ronnybolt 3 weeks ago
At school, I learned to put 1 inch gap between concrete wall and frame to avoid contact (moisture) and to put thicker fiberglass insulation to reach the concrete (using R13(3,5in) for 2x3 stud framing) to keep this area completely filled. My question is: is it right to put fibergrass insulation in contact with the concrete wall?
simonsimon405 4 weeks ago
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Really fun drinking game....every time Chuck says Chris, you take a shot..you'll be comatose in a few minutes
thegipper77 4 weeks ago
Really fun drinking game....every time Chuck says Chris, you take a shot..you'll be comatose in a few minutes
thegipper77 4 weeks ago
@thegipper77 It all depends on whether first day the outside basment construction has been proplerly Parged and a membrane fitted onto same plus proper diverting drainage set up to a chrushed gravel weeping towel drain system thus carrying same away off site...But then again a you most likely correct as 'Belt and Braces' is no harm at all... fibreglass resin tanking would be the way to go from a marine supply company..now that would be seriously 'Water proof.I have used same to good effect
malachy1847 2 weeks ago
Both hands behind the tool.... golden rule. Ok Chuck?
TheVallance1 4 weeks ago
In some cases, It's also another way to add $1000 to your taxes each year :-(.
rfsent5 1 month ago
9:01 onwards, how fucking awkward do they look....
lifeshort 1 month ago
Very Informative video! Once question, how many pilot holes do you drill in the bottom plate and how far apart should they be?
BringBacMac 1 month ago
Damn, they sure do like pointing tools at each other.
voodoomelons 1 month ago
sweatin a bit much eh
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One question regarding moisture and possible future mold concerns. I've been told there should be a few inches left between the back of the stud and the masonary wall to allow some air movement to avoid a moisture. Also, what's the code say about vapor plastic barriers? Does the paper backed insulation cover that issue. Another school of thought is to use the non paper backed insulation. Whats your opinion on that?
midlantic1 1 month ago
@midlantic1 He shouldnt really be building a timber wall in those conditions, it should be waterproof render straight on the cellar walls. Its just asking for problems
TheVallance1 4 weeks ago
Stupid cunts. What kind of woman would fuck guys like these? And why did it need two sole plates?
lifeshort 1 month ago
@lifeshort - didn't you see the comment regarding local code requirements.. two is better than one anyway... btw its a sill plate
killershiller1 1 month ago
@killershiller1 No I obviously missed that. Btw we call it a sole plate
lifeshort 1 month ago
@lifeshort - yeah I'm just saying an extra sole plate is better especially in a basement
killershiller1 1 month ago
4:50 = extremely unsafeNEVER EVER point a nail gun at any living person. im 18 and i know this. -_-
qmp5 1 month ago
@qmp5 sorry i meant 4:40 to 4:50
qmp5 1 month ago
15 1/4" and go
juiceman616 1 month ago
why was the wall made 3.25 short? i get the 3 inch off, you have to account for the top and bottom plates, but why the .25 inch?
feralbigdog 1 month ago
Amateur shit. Should use 25-gauge steel studs.
superbarnsley 1 month ago
no insulation and vapor barrior between the cement cold wall and warm interior wall? Can you say mold?
chabelyk 2 months ago 3
When you go to install the drywall on the ceiling do you just connect it to the joists?
TonyPj459 2 months ago
I'm no means of a pro But i do know that wood set on concrete without a barrier is a no no.. in fact in my area it doesn't pass code. And for a extra say $100 you save yourself $1,000's if your basement get damp
freakyflow 2 months ago
@freakyflow he used treated lumber for his bottom plate, but he didn't use a moisture barrier behind the framed walls, nor is there a vapor barrier on the front of the walls.
Axemaan24 2 months ago 3
@Axemaan24 you know what also helps just as a little added bonus? greenboard approximatly 2 to 3 feet high from the bottom of the wall up just in case of flooding. it will never rot get moldy or the such and protects from massive ammounts of damage repair in the event of a flood. also metal studs are more efficient in the feild now. :p
qmp5 1 month ago
no sill gasket under the bottom plate?
trusessions 2 months ago
Cool vid, I will never forget Chris LOL. By the way, how come no moister barrier before insullation?
redfeettube 3 months ago
YOU MEAN THE WALL IS NICE AND PLUMB! ....NOT LEVEL!
DjDeem0n 3 months ago
A little further, A little further, A little further,,,,,,,,,
That's what she said!!
kcrone1 3 months ago
Okay Chris,,,thanks Chuck!!
kcrone1 3 months ago
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Okay Chuck!!!
richard833 4 months ago
Okay Chuck!!!
richard833 4 months ago
"That's a great tip, Chuck." Such great acting.
saulsilver420 4 months ago 2
Thanks for sharing this, I want to finish my basement in a couple of months and want to do as much of it myself as possible.
buyingstuff01 5 months ago
@Rakeen11 Glad to hear the video is helpful, thanks for your feedback!
campbellhausfeld 6 months ago
wow that was the gayest DIY video i've ever seen! Chris was sweating bullets while Chuck just watched off camera, lol.
ddude1200 6 months ago
Just be careful you don't aim that staple gun at anyone while you're talking to them!
kellieandnathan 7 months ago 2
hey thanks for posting but i have couple of questions, why is it that you left a space on the left side you didnt make it flush with the cement wall? why is it that u put that 2x4 different then the others at the left corner?
kelgabbour 8 months ago
@kelgabbour The wall that will be perpendicular to that will be approximately 4-4.5" from that concrete wall and thus will not meet exactly in the corner; the 2x4 is turned to give strength to the corner and to serve as a nailer for drywall. Hope that helps!
campbellhausfeld 8 months ago
1:57 Yeah Lufkin tape!
mpelletier92 8 months ago
lol permits......
BiOhArArDvsElement 8 months ago
7:50 he starts sweating like a pig!
ikemurphy1 8 months ago
there's quite a few things you left out Chuck like seal gaskets between the bottom plates and concrete, never heard of glue or double plating the bottom although that is not a big deal. The measurement for wall height should be taken in at least 3 places along the length of the wall and use the smallest dimension minus 1/4''. Also pay attention to the backer placement at the end of your walls used to tie into the other walls. there's more but i'm tired of typing
bodolax 10 months ago
how much wood would chris and chuck chuck if chris and chuck did chuck wood?
yeffshin 10 months ago 17
@yeffshin 'sounds good Chuck'.....'your the best Chuck'.....'will you come for dinner Chuck'....'what about a sill gasket Chuck'.....'maybe a moisture barrier Chuck'.....'did you do a 3-4-5 in the corner Chuck'..... this video and your comment cracked me up I needed that :)
Buzard9696 1 month ago
How many times did you say "Chris"?
hooverala 11 months ago 8
@hooverala probably a thousand times
nahsak30 10 months ago
Thanks Chuck!
pagenlsn 1 year ago
? Why did you begin to insulate after doing electrical and more importantly pass the framing inspection?
Th3KrazyK1d 1 year ago
@Th3KrazyK1d Thanks for your question. You should always gain the appropriate building permits and follow your local standards to pass any associated inspections. Applying the insulation after the electrical work provides room to drill holes in the studs and to run the wiring without having to fight with the insulation.
campbellhausfeld 1 year ago
@campbellhausfeld and thats y you are back in the stone age i am 18 and i am building a bathroom and bedroom for my grandparents... use metal studs. save the trouble of drilling. and also use a sheet of greenboard from the base of the floor maybe 2 feet up in case of flood it will save you thousands in the event of a flood.
qmp5 1 month ago
Great video. My question is in my unfinished basement the builder put up insulation. There is no framing but there is insulation that looks like aluminum foil anchored into the concrete walls. The builder is Ryan Homes and wanted to know if I still should put insulation up?
owenaddams 1 year ago
@owenaddams Thanks for your feedback. Good news – you should be able to skip the insulation step around the exterior walls since you have the foil insulation already installed. However, if you decide to create interior walls for an extra bedroom or an office, you may choose to use the typical fiberglass type in the walls to help minimize the noise.
campbellhausfeld 1 year ago
Doesn't the wood absorb moisture and rot ?
cs02000 1 year ago
@cs02000 Thank you for the question. You should always perform a moisture test prior to beginning a basement remodel project and make any corrections which are necessary. Also, we recommend using pressure-treated wood for any wood that has contact with concrete surfaces (floor plates) as this type of lumber will hold up much better in a wet or damp environment.
campbellhausfeld 1 year ago