Just dropping a comment to say that I am one of the quiet viewers (well except today) that watch these almost every day. I'm loving following the progress and seeing how much work you're getting done is motivating me too to work a bit more "efficient" lol Keep being awesome!
Amazing work as always! The roll-out roof yesterday and today’s pex plumbing are some labor saving solutions… can you imagine cutting and soldering copper pipes?
per code, you need to add metal plates over the studs where the water and electric lines run in order to prevent water leaks or shorts from screws or nails.
Do those stud finders still work to make sure you don't hit anything behind a wall when drilling or nailing with these new tube water lines? I assumed that worked by looking for the metal pipes but these new tubes (they look awesome and less labor intensive to install), would you be able to find them to not hit them? Obviously that must be why you need the metal plates right?
@@jersey282 There is a requirement of 1.25 inch setback for tubes and wires to hopefully avoid drywall screws or nails from penetrating them, however you need to check with the city code for the necessity of the plates. Some local codes require them despite the setback. There is also a better technology (but more expensive) of insert rings that protect anything from penetrating them. The rings fit inside the pass-through holes.
@@joeaverageone It's not a "shed" if the intent is for people to inhabit it. It will need to pass local codes in order to receive the "certificate of occupancy", which you cannot "occupy" without this.
It is so true about the costs Zimri! You are at a point where only future costs matter and you do not even want to think about the costs so far and just push through as quickly as possible! Nice to see your family helping some more! Keep up the good work! :)
@5:10 pex became common after I got out of construction. so very cool. terrified to see water going through the ceiling rather than around the walls, but when I come stay I just won't, like, chainsaw the bathroom ceiling or anything.
Joel! I have the same fear! Feels weird to run it through the roof, but with the amount of space under the house, I'm gonna try to do as little as possible under there : )
@@zimrimayfield I think Joel's suggestion of going through the walls would even use less pex if it just continued around from the shower to the washer to the sink. And would also mean slightly less distance between the water heater to the kitchen sink which saves on water and energy costs.
@@CK28989 yes, either way works and you find out if there's a leak a bit sooner if it's in the roof which is good actually :)) the walls are fine but to be honest, I actually dont know how to go through a corner ; p
If I didn’t live in the U.K. and lived in the US, I’d rent this place! It already looks so good even before it’s been furnished😂. You also seem like you’d make a great landlord tbh!(: Edit.. you’ve got such cool parents who’ve helped you with all this. As a female, I think your mom’s BOSSS for doing the electrical😍😍. She’s cool!
Only if someone complained! lol He wouldn't need inspections I don't think, but most likely permits for most of the work, especially electrical stuff which he probably got when he was doing the big house, if Texas/his county requires them. But either way, they only know if someone rats you out. Most people do home improvements without permits and hope to not get caught. His neighbours are far enough away they might not care what he is doing. In cities, your shiity/shotty work effects my home too.
@@jersey282 I chuckled at "home improvement." I mean, technically most of the walls were together at one time. That they also weren't at one time shall be ignored! Along with the new foundation, floor, roof, inner walls, windows, water, electric, and sewer! 🤣 "But mister inspector, it is just a home improvement! This screw was there previously!" And if anyone becomes a rat, well send Salmri Manderfield after them!
@Zimri Mayfield something to consider -- stackable washer and dryers are about double the price of regular side-by-side laundry units. So if you have the space, plan for those.
Yeah! It's kinda sad how much more they are. In my main house I just built a platform and put non stacking ones on top of each other : p but yeah, really need the space in this place. So we'll have to see if I can score a deal : )) hope you're having a great week so far!
Should grade the area at the back of the house for water run off. Even with a gutter, rain water will puddle there if you don't grade it. Water needs to drain away from the foundation of ANY house. Otherwise it will be a BIG problem when there are torrential rains, which TX has a lot of.
Yoooo that came along quick. Now that the roof is on its starting to feel like a real building. I believe in you but also can't wait to watch the Home Depot vid.
maybe we we were in our 8th-longest stretch with no rain (51 days) because it was waiting on the finished roof!! who knows? you could also plant/gravel that long wall to help with soil erosion and staining from back splash and i think heat blocking (?) And are yall referring to wienerschnitzel hotdogs? i haven't had a chilli dog/chilli burger/chilli fries in sooo long... i haven't price it but maybe washer/dryer one unit? that function seems expensive but i feel like that aspect does set this apart from airbnb to the realm of 'tiny home.'
Washer and dryer is overkill I think unless you wanna do long term stays or you want to eventually stay there and rent your house to a family or something, just my opinion though
