FRAMING the StudPack DREAM HOUSE! Starting with a Massive Drive Thru Garage!! 

Awesome stuff... Apprentice carpenter here, I appreciate how much you're teaching me in your videos. There's been a few times I was asked to do something on the job and I knew how to because of you're channel. Keep up the good stuff!

I love seeing Paul in his natural, comfortable element again.

When framing for a door way on your plate, turn the plate over, make a saw cut about 1/2 way through the side going down on the concrete. When your ready to finally cut the plate out , your blade wouldn't be hitting concrete.

You guys wouldn't believe the smile on my face! 😅 - I truly am happy and pumped for you all. It's been a long journey but now the train is getting up to speed!! 🥳

I didn't think I'd legitimately be happy to see a frame go up for any house/garage.. but here we are. You guys are killing it and we are all rooting for you! 🎆

Awesome Mat Reisinger and the Build Show team are doing a collaboration, he’s a good guy to have on your side! ❤

Gotta love how intelligent Papa is when helping you build anything. I celebrate your success.

After years of watching Studpack, this video ranks #1 for pucker-factor! Great job guys. Rad has earned a free inversion table after watching that last wall lift.

Suggestion for closing that notch cut for the standing pipe: get an offcut & drill a hole the size to fit the pipe, then trim the edges of the board to fit in the notch. That should create the "missing" piece of the board you would have had if you'd cut a round hole for the pipe.

It’s so cool to see how your dad has progressed in front of the camera from the where you guys started! He nailed that outro. I bet it was the first try as well!

Hey Guys, One real important suggestion - Once your framing is done and the roof on, have the lower level frame walls sprayed with termite treatment. Will never wash away, and you have a lifetime treatment - I've done it with 3 houses so far and none of the houses have ever had any termite problems here in southern Louisiana -

That first nail shot with the compressor off sums up this project’s struggles perfectly! Glad to see framing happening. Square up the walls and add temporary cross bracing before the lift to help plumb everything a little easier.

As far as bug control goes, one tip I've heard was once you get the shell sufficiently dried in, and before sheet rock, sprinkle in the wall cavities some boric acid, and diatomaceous earth. The boric acid will get the roaches, the diatomaceous earth will get fleas.

Don't be surprised to see messed up lumber in a package. Use those for your cuts and blocking. Nice start to what is going to be an epic summer build! :)

Hell yeah, brothers! Nice job! Adding the Zip inside the rough openings is a great touch! Not only will that give you excellent weatherproofing, it also gives a great bite for the door frames. That's a full 3.5 inches to grab hold with fasteners. Sashco has really been a gamechanger for those that know! IYKYK!!! Lexel, Big Stretch, More-Flex, CleanSeal, ExactColor, Through-the-roof... best caulks and sealants out there in my opinion. While it's probably too late now, next time your setting a wall on anchors, throw some cutoffs under the bottom plate against the anchors. That will help prevent the bottom plate from bending the anchors as you rotate the wall into position.

Rain, mud, bureaucracy, inspectors, etc. You guys hung in there. Great to see those wall frames going up. Congratulations.

Great video. Happy to see you guys finally on to building. I appreciate that you show the real process - too many RU-vidrs edit out all their mistakes an hiccups, and also have a million dollars worth of tools. I sometimes watch those videos, but I don't learn anything from them. I never miss one of yours. Thanks.

Awesome. BTDT working with City/County and I know your pain and now excitement. My wife and I just finished framing and we used a "Wall Lift" to eliminate hiring a full crew to make and raise our 2x6x 10' walls. Go Studpack! Definately make a jig to lay out those bolt holes. :) Building anything? There is no such thing as overkill.

THIS IS SO AWESOME! IT FEELS SO REAL NOW! BIG UP STUD PACK!

Nice, I love seeing father and sons building a house together.

For the plumbing cutout, you could glass that in with epoxy and fiberglass to keep the bugs out. Then be sure to cover the area outside with some 4x4 metal plates or width side 2x4 to keep those siding/zip guys from nailing into your stack.

I could feel Jordan's excitement talking about how it doesn't seem real and that this day is like a dream after everything he's had to deal with to get to this point. I'm right there with you and feel the same way after having been along for the ride.

Glad y’all are going upwards with this build. Tip for yas. Set the sill plates on top of the sill bolts and hit the top of the sill boards with a hammer to exactly mark the sill bolt locations.

One of my first full time jobs was working at a lumber yard. This was in 1979 through 1985. The yard I worked at didn't have a forklift that I could use for deliveries. I used to make most of the deliveries at this yard, and I can tell you that we were busy. I used to build all the framing packages for new home builds. It was a lot of hard work but it was mostly a fun job.

You and the audience (us) waited so long for this video the like button is not big enough to smash. I feel so invested in the project it was truly satisfying to see. I cannot believe you are a rookie at framing as you had some really great ideas and forsight before putting the walls up. Rally looking forward to the next set of videos!

I don't know about anyone else.. But I started screaming at that first wall vertical!! Congrats guys! It has been a long ordeal but you have overcome!! Thank you for taking us with you on this journey!

Great job guys! Really nice to see the attention to detail. I suggest building that front wall in place. Put up the few studs at either end, then rig something up to help lift and support that huge beam

Love how you are still using your previous creations (super extension cord) to build your dream home/garage! Keep up the good work!

It's nuts to see y'all finally get to framing! The whole ordeal has been crazy but know it's gonna go quick now that you're all in your element

I just passed final inspection on my rec-room to one bedroom apartment conversion above my garage today. It took me 13 mo with some trying times (rotator cuff repair). I am so Happy. Time for me to sit , watch and enjoy your adventure. Kind regards guys

I am probably too late, but when anchor bolts are already in, I have always laid several two bys in place perpendicular to the wall to hold the wall up above the bolts while raising. Then start at one end removing and lowering. But in your case with the sealant in place maybe not. I also attach a brace on the outside stud that extends out in the direction of the top so it helps hold as you go up. Kind of like your kick stand pieces, but in the other direction. It will be helpful on the second story walls too. Once you get the wall up, you nail the bottom to the rim joist. Then it is there to help keep the adjacent wall from getting away.

Studpack is my favorite channel. Enjoy Paul and the boy’s working together. Setting a good example for your almost half a million viewers and the younger Studpacks.

This is honestly awesome to watch people who don't do this all day everyday for a living. Super cool! Keep it up you guys. Make sure to square your walls. String it end to end. Square your corners.. Also just as a tip black chalk is way better for framing in my experience.. as you can make your holes for your foundation tie ins a bit bigger.

Great start! I would have put down a couple of inches of gravel before the lumber arrived, you are going to be fighting mud every time it rains. Can't wait to see the next video.❤

I'm sure the neighbors love you right now 😂😂Keep it pushing and don't forget to bring them a treat now and then to keep them happy.

Cheered when you all stood up that wall!!!!

Nice delivery. Mine was slid off a long tilt-bed...truck backed up, dumped, drove away. Took about 5 minutes total. Had to unstack it all by hand.

Paul is getting pretty good at the commercials

I think Jordan is more pumped then ever. Finally gets to see his house start to take shape. Great video to all of you. Stay cool there in Texas . 😅

I’m so happy for you guys finally getting the build started. Gonna watch every episode twice. Great that you hooked up with Sashco Ada a sponsor. Their products cost a little more but well worth the price because they’re so outstanding! Be safe and have fun with the build.

Teaching us how build and remodel is absolutely amazing. But you've gone further and exemplified, patience, tolerance and endurance through the challenges. That is so beneficial, I'm gonna go buy a StudPack hat to support you.

Man, I didn't want the video to end! So excited to see the progress. Can't wait for the Matt Risinger collab! 2 of my fave channels right now! Keep it up fellas!

Thank you Matt and Brian at Builders 1st Source. The guys at Stud Pack have been through so much nonsense with this build. It's nice to see something go smoothly for them.🙂

Great work Stud Pack! Looking forward to the next one. Closing in on that 500K subscribers, as well. Share this channel with friends everyone!

So pumped to see the walls go up! I am so excited for you all. This has been an epic journey with you all. I definitely came for the ultimate extension cord but I have stayed for everything that followed. Thank you all so so so much.

So excited to see an update on the StudPack build!

Don't worry about the 'bend' one direction, just s, lay the crowns to the North. worry about the 'crown'. Put the crown to the outside of the wall. I use a simple method... lay all your studs out close to the layout, crown them laying the crown to the same direction. I use North & East reference always. Building an East & West facing wall, lay your crown to the North. Building the North & South facing walls, lay your crowns to the East. This way you grab the stud the same way & tip it up, shoot it in. I use 3 nails per end on 2x4's & 4 nails per end for 2x6's. Also nail the bottom nail 1st to hold the stud then your able to move your hand away slightly so you don't skim a nail at the top of the plate while trying to hold the stud at the same time.

On the PVC pipe on outside wall, might use Butyl Rubber Sealant. Easy to work with. Best of luck guys!!!

Pro tip, get some crushed concrete or gravel and build a driveway into the garage.

Congratulations! I have been dying to see the walls go up… I can only imagine what this felt like to you guys!

Hey Gang! I can't say I'm QUITE as excited and pumped as you guys are... But I'm DEFINITELY excited to watch things really start to take shape! I know how frustrating it must have been getting through the paperwork & bureaucracy, but the progress forward now ought to make it all worth it. Can hardly wait to see things go!! BTW - Make sure you guys stay hydrated! The Texas sun, heat, and humidity will kick your butts; stay ahead of that thing!!

0:48 love seeing other creators I follow come together like celeb sightings! Feel similar when Steve Ramsey interviews for his podcast. Grats on the progress!

You should add diagonal bracing across the walls until you get some sheathing on the exterior. Strong winds can cause all of that framing to collapse.

Bora care to spray all wood for termites, and you can use boric acid and such inside the wall cavities... but for a more severe spray, Talstar P . Mix 2 ounces for 1 gallon and you will kill for about 90 days (depending on weather). FYI, it is deadly for insects due to the pyrethroid but once it dries, it is safe for humans and pets.

28:40 this camera shot here is so inspiring, it is finally becoming a structure, and that is awesome

Awesome series guys! Such an awesome time to be alive to be able to see this. Just think, if we were born 1,500 years earlier....we'd missed it.

I love Lexal sealant and use it all the time. I always tell people to use it. It is great around the house and is paintable. I am glad to see you using it to seal the sill plates. When cutting the pressure treated wood, I would seal the cut ends with the copper naphthenate. Untreated end cut seems to be always the point where the carpenter ants start, in my experience, now I treat the ends and sometimes the entire board again.

A new episode already?! My gosh! Not gonna lie got a little emotional seeing you get that first shipment of wood. I'm so freaking happy for you guys! Damn those are tall walls! Keep up the good work!

Well done guys! I've spent the last 10 years doing a remodel on my house by myself and I know how excited and proud you must be to have hit this milestone. Thanks for sharing this with all of us! 🎉

Stud Pack *FINALLY* got their stud pack!

Wow, it's really been six months already? Don't worry boys, you've had us captivated the whole time! Love your work!

Can’t wait to see Stud Pack team up with Matt and the Build Show!!! It’s gonna be epic!

You guys are amazing. You spell it out clearly so even us Inept folks can understand it.

I can feel the frustration guys. Not turning on the compressor. Little hiccups here and there. Paul. You are a pro. Get past the stress of the paperwork and challenges that you’ve already conquered. Have fun. I can see you are excited to have the bags on. Appreciate the couple years you been putting the work in on the videos Jordan. I also appreciate the chances you guys are taking. It is truly fascinating. 16:36

The studs have landed 🎉

Just purchased a yearly supply Of those AG1 supplements. Happy to support a channel I love. Cheers from canada 💪🏻

Great content and family bonding experience. The house was definitely worth the wait and the obstacles. Cheers to you guys!

I wasn't so sure about that anchor bolt that Rad had to straighten. I'm glad that it didn't snap. Looking good guys.

It's great to see things moving along! Can't wait to see how the build progresses from here!

This is awesome. Glad to see the framing going up and progress happening finally after all that crap yall went through!

Every step of the way it gets more exciting! Wonderful job, everyone! Thanks so much for sharing all of this. The house warming party is going to be huge!

Thank You, Matt Risinger it's great that you are helping ! 🤠

I was just about to go to sleep and then suddenly a wild Stud Pack video appeared!

should have temporarily screwed some studs over the big door opening, would have given the middle guy something to push on during the lift

its coming together fast now!! looks incredible

Good luck on the build man excited to be able to come along for the journey now 😂

I forgot to turn on my air compressor so I had to smash that like button twice 🙃

The one thing you might not have given much thought to is to attach your bottom plate to the concrete first, then use an untreated buckled stud as a second bottom plate to tack into your bottom plate. This makes it easier to get level walls where cupping in the concrete happens, and sheet rocking laying is a breeze. I don't know why I hardly ever see double bottom plates put in anymore. it's where you can use twisted studs, because the weight at every 16" on center will force the stud to lie down straight. You don't have to line up seams and corners are lapped like a mitered box.

Man I am so pumped for seeing the walls finally go up. Can't wait to see y'all tearing up even more of this construction!

That big door on the back wall of the garage is going to be great as a patio access/ entertainment area. Imagine: You're having a big party in the back yard. (Back garage door is closed.) Guests start hearing live music coming from inside the garage. Door rolls up and there's your favorite band playing their biggest hits.........

Thats a really good idea to wrap the zip sheathing into the door ways. Ive never seen anyone do that but that seems like it shouldn't be done any other way

Collab with Matt! OMG you two channels have kicked my home remodeling into high gear and taught me so many great things!

Great video overall! When the first wall went up I was cringing when the big hammer was used to knock the bottom plate sideways waiting for bolts to bend, but then it dropped on so ok... Third wall with the extra weight of the beam, not so much... 😀 One little framing tip at the exterior corners, you explained why you added a flat stud to make an L for sheetrock backing, but depending on exterior siding you may want more backing at the outside corners (you have 1-1/2" one direction and 7" the other direction) so you can add another flat at the outside to turn that L into a C or U (have heard it called both) and still access the inside of the corner for insulating. Good work! 👍

I enjoyed this one. Glad you’re beyond the concrete portion

It’s obvious that Paul is the only one serious about this garage build. He’s the only one with a full tool belt. The other two are just there for moral support! 😂 Happy to see the framing finally going up!

Let the hammers hit the floor. Huge shoutout to Matt and Brian (delivery truck)for making this building possible

Guys, you are doing great. I recommend putting down bull rock at the entrance so people don’t get stuck in the mud.

Looking forward to seeing you guys on the build show with Matt. Been watching your channel since around 40k subs and your growth these last couple years is well deserved. Keep it up the great work!

After persevering with you through all those foundation hurdles it's awesome to see you get the structure started! Stay safe & hydrated in that extreme Texas heat

Seems like you were too late gravel you delivery / vehicle access. The neighbours and city won't be too happy with you filling the street and drains with silt. Double shot, I appreciate that you show your the oppsies. Good for others to learn from and we ain't perfect.

Fantastic that you are working with Matt Reisinger, he's a master and I'm stoked that there is a collaboration going!

Congratulations on the first walls! Great to see it really coming together!

Good progress guys. You know I gotta say keep on ignoring the mud/drainage problem...it's going to bite you. Might want to consider renting a large party tent to cover your lumber. First good rain and you'll wish you had. Keep up the good work.

My question is what is the easement between the house and the property line? Is there any?

Awesome start. Paul, I've seen you frame all kinds of stuff in, just not on this scale, so i knew you could do it. Kewl tip on the blocks to suspend the headers. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of this epic build fellas

Amazing guys! So glad you are all finally getting to do some framing. This first build is going to be epic indeed!

matt resigner typically does the zip black goop stuff around all the edges between the pad and wood. Looks like it works well, also he should come out and do an episode with you!

Wonder why you did not use I joist for the floor?

Keep some diesel in a old coffee can, and use a spent tooth brush to apply diesel to the end grain of the studs at the bottom plate. Keep the termites out of the most vulnerable spot of the wood, without using PT.

Now that some walls are up, you can really get an idea for how big it's going to be in the garage. Great job, great space.