The project kicks off on July 2nd, 2022, as the team eagerly frames their plans. They install sill plates and prepare for the first floor walls, collaborating with an Amish crew for the second floor. After confirming the foundation's dimensions, they lay out the sill plates and drill for anchor bolts. The team faces challenges while squaring and raising the walls but successfully completes all exterior walls and gets ready for garage door headers.
Up Next in Season 2
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S2E16 Building Garage Door Headers
The project starts with an introduction to garage door headers, covering necessary materials like two by 12s and insulation, and the use of a skid steer for heavy lifting. It explains the construction process, including dimensions and installation. Challenges with lumber quality and squareness ar...
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S2E17 Hanging Wall Sheathing
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S2E18 Framing the Floor with I-Joists
Construction starts on the floor platform with a two-day timeline before the Amish crew arrives. Lumber is moved, and materials cost under $6,000. Temporary scaffolding aids in laying the floor system. A telehandler is introduced for lifting heavy eye joists, which are doubled for strength. Mid-s...
