Framing Inspection and Corrections

That anchor bolt is not a Ramset it's an anchor bolt. A Ramset is a brand name tool used to shoot pins/nails into concrete or steel. Ramset pins are a nail with a washer shot into the concrete with a Ramset tool to fix the plate to the concrete in most states you can do this only with partition walls. Shear, and perimeter walls require anchor bolts in every state. Some states also require 3" x 3" plate washers, slotted plate washers require a round washer unless using a Titen concrete screw. Plate washers must be centered within sill plate and cannot be hanging over. Anchor bolts can not be closer than 1" from the edge of the sill or sole plates, and have to be between 4" to 12" from the end of any plate or split in any plate, and a minimum of two ABs per single length of plate. Distance between ABs is determined by the Engineer for specific loads. Make sure you read your plans. If you are missing ABs no problem just drill and use all thread and epoxy, or Titen HD concrete bolts. Confirm with your State, County, City. Most of what I stated is from the strongest codes in the country; Los Angeles, and this is a tough as it gets. Unless you get an ass for an Inspector like in Anaheim CA and he calls you on an 1/8", like one did after I signed off on a sill plate inspection as a Deputy Inspector (also called a "Special Inspector").

Great video Lynn. The information is detailed. Just FYI a Ramset is the device that puts concrete nails through the bottom plate into the concrete.

Take a 6 foot straight edge and check that the bottom plate on one side of each door opening aligns with the other side, a lot don't. I learned from my father to use a one piece bottom plate and half-cut through from the bottom on both sides of the door opening. Later, after the framing is complete and all the walls are anchored down, you go around with a hand saw and complete the cuts and remove the bottom plate in the doorways. The walls then have no misalignment in the doorways and the doors install easily and true.

I learned a few things from your video Lynn.💯🙏 Thank you. I also enjoy reading the comments. There are quite a few experienced and learned viewers. Cheers from East Canada, Prince Edward Island. ☺🇨🇦.

First upload in 4 years! Keep uploading please. We need more women building channels. ✌️

Just found your channel...I like your style. I'd rather hear birds and traffic drone, than chirpy tweedlebop music!

Great video Lynn but I believe that's an embedded anchor bolt not a ramset in the bottom plate (3:23)

We leave the gas fireplaces loose on the base so we can adjust its position slightly after gyprock.
As well that securing tab is used to secure the fireplace to the pallet in the warehouse/transportating.

As well some brands when fixed down completely tend to rattle when the fan activates.

it's the little things you miss that can cost time and money, love the directness of the video, very cool!

Great video. Interesting how different parts of the country operate. 3rd party framing inspection??? What does the City inspector get paid to do??? Nice "S" trap at the laundry standpipe. Hope that got called on the plumbing inspection.

Do you shim all trusses to the top plate walls and headers and stair step treads to stop settling of Sheetrock ?

San Diego, CA here. I could be wrong on this. Those 1 x 4 diagonal braces on interior walls are called 'let in braces'. They are for 'plumb and line' purposes. They are not for wind shear and are not needed on interior walls. I have had inspectors fight me on this. There are 12' x 1" strapping braces that can be installed right over the wall available.

This woman is probably getting paid more than the guys that actually framed this house.

Good info... TU.. Thank god for honest and professional inspectors . wonder how many screw-ups they made on my house that's gone unnoticed by third rate inspector..

One by four let-in brace put in for plumb and line. Not required. Exterior hurricane clips may not be required per engineer requirements, see plan. Pony wall in attic may not be load bearing but for dividing space see plan for framing notes.

I enjoyed learning from you, your crew and the inspector. Nice work throughout.

There are always will be critics by professionals but it is really good education video for future homeowners who are building new home.

Great video! We’re having a house built and this gives me an idea of a few things to look out for when we’re walking through with the builder

One thing I hadn't seen before that I liked in this video was the boxing in of plastic drain pipes. That seems like a good idea and easier to do than the way I have done it.

Thanks for sharing. I'd be curious about any insulation corrections on the next phase.