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

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Published 2020-04-13
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!

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All Comments (21)
  • Great video. Some comments from someone who has built and followed building across the country. There are many things that are done differently on the west coast than in the rest of the country. In the beginning of this video, you mention that pressure treated lumber has slits cut in it. That only applies to fir and fir type lumbers. In most of the country, treated lumber is Southern Yellow Pine (SYP.) This material does not have slits because the SYP wood fibers accept the preservative treatments better than the firs.
    On the west coast, headers and many beams are huge dimensioned lumbers. In most of the country, these items are built up of smaller dimensioned lumber. 6"x6" and larger dimensioned lumber is simply not available.
    You show triple or more side and bottom cripples. Anywhere except the west coast, you typically see single and rarely see more than double cripples.
    Most of the country frames with kiln dried lumber. Framing with green lumber is mostly unique to the west coast.
    Outside the seismic affected west coast and wind affected coastal areas. Shear panels, strapping and clips or brackets and uplift brackets are foreign to people in most of the country.
  • I teach a Construction Trades class at the local high school and this is one of the best series I have ever found on youtube. The kids I teach are 15 to 19 and you are 100% relatable to them and explain things in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. Much appreciated.
  • @HaasGrotesk
    Imagine having teachers in school like this dude! I think a lot of kids would've enjoyed school more.
  • @JennFredrickson
    As a former teacher, I must say, you have excellent delivery and presentation.
  • @KrazyIndeed
    As a beginning DIY'er, I must say I've seen DOZENS of videos on framing a house/garage. ALL of them, except this one, just spit out '16" center' and a bunch of 'I'm a contractor' terms. I thank you for DETAIL on not only what I need but why I need it... Been watching videos for WEEKS and FINALLY found what I was looking for.. I don't like videos but this one is getting one.
  • @danieldawson222
    I am a licensed plumbing contractor since 1988. I am truly impressed with this young man's
    Knowledge, attitude,and delivery,
    He "gets it!
  • @EliminateTroons
    As someone who has learning disorders and who has failed in both public schooling and college, your explanations and presentation have made understanding this much easier and simple.

    Thanks
  • I just started a framing job 2 weeks ago and it’s all brand new to me. So this kind of content is unmatched in its helpfulness! Please make more beginner/tutorial videos for those just coming into the industry.

    Thank you for everything you do bro! Stay awesome!
  • @josec439
    I’m no carpenter, don’t know I ended up here but wow this was very clear and informative. Exceptional presentation, thank you very much. Makes me want to build something now lol
  • @rvhorizons2528
    I would be interested in hearing about building codes. I know it varies from state-to-state County to County just your basics codes on building material, electrical and so on. I enjoy your videos.
  • 40 years old, retiring from the military, and have always had an interest in carpentry. Starting school for it in January. Decided I should watch some vids now and learn what I can beforehand. This is the first video I’ve watched in my self imposed prerequisite phase and something tells me I don’t think I could’ve come across any better content. Thank you.
  • @AustinCareyATX
    I appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Stay clean, bang on!
  • @justinz1467
    Dude, best video you've made to date. I've watched most of your videos and in this one you answered some extra questions I've had that you didn't touch on in previous vids.
  • @fredroehl956
    Glad you opened with that disclaimer about the many, many different names for the same thing and I was surprised when it varied from site to site in the same area as well
  • @YvetteTorres111
    You are a legend, thank you! The best Wood Framing introduction I've watched on YouTube. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
  • @sergbrock1907
    Yes, more basic rough framing videos please. Thank you for your thorough instructor type teaching. Your methods are clearly understood.
  • I’ve watched a tonne of framing videos on YouTube to learn how it all goes together (purely out of idle curiosity). Your video is by far the clearest and most logically explained with excellent pace and delivery. Top job, keep it up, I will be subscribing to see what else you put out.
  • @CaT-er4cf
    Wow! Very impressed on how you explain things. I'm a nurse, but have always had a passion for carpentry. It's great when I run across people who are thorough yet still know how to keep it simple to understand! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!
  • @cbinder46
    being a structural engineer in training myself, I have gotten good at summarizing the purpose of my job. A structural engineers job is to use applied physics and material science to transfer loads from the roof and floors down in to the ground. 90% of my job is determining how to get roof and floors loads (in my area, that would include snow) down into the soil. The last 10% is sizing those structural pieces to do so without breaking. Great video!
  • @wiitele
    wow! What a great way of sharing your knowledge with the world. You are very knowledgeable and do a great job at not getting too technical for the newbies at building. Great job!