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

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.

As a former teacher, I must say, you have excellent delivery and presentation.

Imagine having teachers in school like this dude! I think a lot of kids would've enjoyed school more.

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.

I am a licensed plumbing contractor since 1988. I am truly impressed with this young man's Knowledge, attitude,and delivery, He "gets it!

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!

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.

I appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Stay clean, bang on!

Yes, more basic rough framing videos please. Thank you for your thorough instructor type teaching. Your methods are clearly understood.

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

Hello Matt, appreciate these videos for newbies like me who will eventually put up a few non-bearing interior walls.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

I do hardwood flooring for the living but I always loved framing and watching building come to life. I framed my entire house it was a lot of fun.

I am just starting out in a pre-apprenticeship prior to my apprenticeship and you helped me so much just getting to know the basics and understanding what I'm getting into! Thank you for making this video