Take a short test when you're through with the video - Quiz: forms.gle/7BNdZyGHPgKzA7qv9 Plan Reading Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLODeOS9rFc-jKDvpUSGYzX1eV90teCx9J&si=bVO74RfpOBHsOmsP As this is the first video in the series, it'll be a few days before we have other uploads in the playlist. Don't worry if you can't find the rest, they're coming! Skip around to find what you want to watch.. Introduction: 0:00 - 1:02 Why We Use These: 1:03 - 2:15 Floor Plan Keynotes: 2:16 - 4:12 Framers Info: 4:13 - 5:58 Floor Plan Legend: 5:59 - 8:38 Building Layout: 8:39 - 10:18 Door & Window Layout: 10:19 - 20:39 New Tool: 20:40 - 20:58 Laying Out: 20:59 - 24:35 Roof Plan Review: 24:36 - 25:16 Roof Keynotes: 25:17 - 25:50 Overhangs & Pitches: 25:51 - 28:17 Exterior Elevations: 28:18 - 29:31 Episode Review: 29:32 - 31:06 Closing Out: 31:07 - 33:08 As always, be safe out there, if you ever need help with anything directly, e-mail me at mattbangswood@gmail.com.
I'm not a public speaker, I don't teach classes on plan reading 12 months out of the year. What you're watching is a carpenter trying to keep his brain on track while talking about plan reading. Once you've done something for so many years, it's hard to remember what is "basic" and what isn't. If the door and window layout went over people's heads, let me know. I'd like to improve these videos as much as possible. I will say, nobody has a series out like this. I'm determined to put out the best plan reading series online, and hopefully, educate the next generation for years to come.
I'm sure a lot of people will still gain a lot of value from this. Most don't understand any of it. It's a lot easier listening to someone normal than someone technical.
I thought you did pretty good. One tip is to overlay pictures or videos of physical builds (like from your past videos). I watch your videos and gain more confidence in carpentry. But yes, 4 to 8 to 10,000 square foot houses would be very scary, you need a few strong minds to help. Good work.
@@jamesdavidian7717It’s tough to do with architectural because it’s mainly just layout and stuff. Structural, we have a ton of overlaid stuff! It’s pretty awesome. Appreciate the feedback.
This is so great, I just moved to California after five years of doing carpentry in Australia, I can read plans there but I've been so overwhelmed with the differences here, this has already been a huge benefit, thank you!
@@MattBangsWood Converting from metric to foot and inch was the main struggle but now that's out of the way Im looking to get a bit more involved in our projects, I've got the basics down but the combo of these videos and onsite practice is really helping
Matt...I can't believe you provided this for free on YT!! I took a $350 course from General Motors on Blueprint reading as part of their apprenticeship program ($1400 total program cost) and I've already learned more 20min into this video than i did on their 8-week online class. Thank you! And suck it GM
This first video is already very detailed especially when I don’t do framing as a career and only know the basics. Watching this actually helps and educate me where I would easily struggle. Can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and wisdom! I’ve been watching your content for years man, keep it going!
I'm a GC in Houston. I can say we have a lot of bad installers. Videos like this can help installers deliver a better product. Thank you for a great video.
I remember the first house I did layout on, my favorite tool was a grinder w/ a sanding wheel. I cleaned plates off I don't even know how many times, it irritated me more than I could ever imagine.
Matt, thank you for all you do for our industry! What you do is inspiring to my students and I! Your content is also very helpful to use in class as a reference as well. Thank you again, Matt! Keep up the great work!
You're right, definitely can't just put out 10' overhangs. I more so just mean that if the plans show it at 2', you're not going to hurt any feelings doing 1'6".
I'll give this a full watch later. Thanks Matt. The #1 Difference between an Architect and an Engineer is that their drawings will always have different measurements from not communicating. Always double check critical dimensions.
Love this video man. I'm from Australia we use metric, even tho this is in foot and inches I've gained such good understanding to plans after watching this.
Great videos! Thanks for what you’re doing! When you say 1” for casing each side do you mean 1” for 3/4” jamb leg+1/4 shim space each side? Different lingo everywhere but I assume that’s what you’re talking about.
when pulling layout to snap out line those numbers on the floor plan , are they finish numbers or will they change to rough framing numbers? depending on board
Are the dimensions on the blueprints from the outside of the house to the CENTER of an interior wall? Or would a dimension be from the outside of the house to where a wall starts?
I have a lead that I can layout side by side with and it works well. In most cases, yes, 1 layout person. Structural stacked. Layout from one side of the building to the other.
@thomasbrown9402 Yes, yes they will when all stacking does is it makes life easier for HVAC, plumbers and electricians to not hit a stud when drilling holes in a floor joist bay.
32:55 An apprentice/DIYer when he's curious on how to read blueprints, but throws it away out of frustration from glancing at the endless numbers and lines.💀 That same apprentice/DIYer after watching this video be like: "Heeeyyy I gotti down now, G!😏"
YOUR WORK IS PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY ON THE FLOOR PLANS IN REGARDS TO WINDOWS AND DOORS, SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU NEED TO BEGIN WORK, BUT IM A WELDER.. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE WHERE I WOULD NEED TO DO WELDING ON A FLOOR PLAN? IS THERE SOME CODE OR ARROW THAT POINTS THINGS REQUIRING A PARTICULAR TASK TO BE DONE, NO MATTER WHAT SKILLSET? LIKE FOR MASONRY, MAYBE THERE'S A PLACE THAT NEEDS MASONRY DONE THATS NOT IN YOUR TYPICAL SPOTS.. HOW WOULD A MASON WORKER SEE THIS?
I'm pretty sure his father is the owner of the business he works for. Maybe he took the time to teach Matt how to read construction plans pertaining to rough framing in his first build he ever did in his career.
I scale plenty of things for reassurance. They've got a scale for a reason. The architect will tell you that you shouldn't scale anything, and to go strictly off their numbers though. Mainly for liability reasons.
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Take a short test when you're through with the video - Quiz: forms.gle/7BNdZyGHPgKzA7qv9
Plan Reading Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLODeOS9rFc-jKDvpUSGYzX1eV90teCx9J&si=bVO74RfpOBHsOmsP
As this is the first video in the series, it'll be a few days before we have other uploads in the playlist. Don't worry if you can't find the rest, they're coming!
Skip around to find what you want to watch..
Introduction: 0:00 - 1:02
Why We Use These: 1:03 - 2:15
Floor Plan Keynotes: 2:16 - 4:12
Framers Info: 4:13 - 5:58
Floor Plan Legend: 5:59 - 8:38
Building Layout: 8:39 - 10:18
Door & Window Layout: 10:19 - 20:39
New Tool: 20:40 - 20:58
Laying Out: 20:59 - 24:35
Roof Plan Review: 24:36 - 25:16
Roof Keynotes: 25:17 - 25:50
Overhangs & Pitches: 25:51 - 28:17
Exterior Elevations: 28:18 - 29:31
Episode Review: 29:32 - 31:06
Closing Out: 31:07 - 33:08
As always, be safe out there, if you ever need help with anything directly, e-mail me at mattbangswood@gmail.com.
I'm not a public speaker, I don't teach classes on plan reading 12 months out of the year. What you're watching is a carpenter trying to keep his brain on track while talking about plan reading. Once you've done something for so many years, it's hard to remember what is "basic" and what isn't. If the door and window layout went over people's heads, let me know. I'd like to improve these videos as much as possible.
I will say, nobody has a series out like this. I'm determined to put out the best plan reading series online, and hopefully, educate the next generation for years to come.
I'm sure a lot of people will still gain a lot of value from this. Most don't understand any of it. It's a lot easier listening to someone normal than someone technical.
I thought you did pretty good. One tip is to overlay pictures or videos of physical builds (like from your past videos). I watch your videos and gain more confidence in carpentry. But yes, 4 to 8 to 10,000 square foot houses would be very scary, you need a few strong minds to help. Good work.
@@jamesdavidian7717It’s tough to do with architectural because it’s mainly just layout and stuff. Structural, we have a ton of overlaid stuff! It’s pretty awesome. Appreciate the feedback.
@@MattBangsWood You are exposing all of us to the world of carpentry, so your expertise is super appreciated!
Thanks man! This really is very useful information for many of us who want to improve our skills in this industry. 👍🏻
This is so great, I just moved to California after five years of doing carpentry in Australia, I can read plans there but I've been so overwhelmed with the differences here, this has already been a huge benefit, thank you!
That's a HUGE difference.. Hope these help, more to come.
@@MattBangsWood Converting from metric to foot and inch was the main struggle but now that's out of the way Im looking to get a bit more involved in our projects, I've got the basics down but the combo of these videos and onsite practice is really helping
are you originally from the states?
Matt...I can't believe you provided this for free on YT!! I took a $350 course from General Motors on Blueprint reading as part of their apprenticeship program ($1400 total program cost) and I've already learned more 20min into this video than i did on their 8-week online class. Thank you! And suck it GM
Yeah, GM ain't what they once used to be...
This first video is already very detailed especially when I don’t do framing as a career and only know the basics. Watching this actually helps and educate me where I would easily struggle. Can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and wisdom! I’ve been watching your content for years man, keep it going!
I'm a GC in Houston. I can say we have a lot of bad installers. Videos like this can help installers deliver a better product. Thank you for a great video.
Appreciate that.
Matt, Thank You, sincerely, for taking the time and effort to put this series together. This is an amazing resource. Thank You!
As a truss designer i love the "thats not for us" approach when reading plans.
To this day I can remembering the 1st set of plans to read and do layout. The things I missed was crazy. But what a lesson I learned
I remember the first house I did layout on, my favorite tool was a grinder w/ a sanding wheel. I cleaned plates off I don't even know how many times, it irritated me more than I could ever imagine.
Matt, thank you for all you do for our industry! What you do is inspiring to my students and I! Your content is also very helpful to use in class as a reference as well. Thank you again, Matt! Keep up the great work!
Fantasic breakdown ,Matt.
You set a wonderful example..👍
Great stuff Matt. I've got a big project here at home starting next month. I'll be watching every minute of your videos.
Matt really quick , overhangs would come into play per cbc , and zoning depending on how close you are to the building other than that 100% spot on.
You're right, definitely can't just put out 10' overhangs. I more so just mean that if the plans show it at 2', you're not going to hurt any feelings doing 1'6".
I'm already did the test. I'm not from USA, but I've been learning about the wood framing. ❤❤
I'll give this a full watch later. Thanks Matt.
The #1 Difference between an Architect and an Engineer is that their drawings will always have different measurements from not communicating. Always double check critical dimensions.
It’s a lot to watch, but you’re pretty spot on with that. 🤣
Love this video man. I'm from Australia we use metric, even tho this is in foot and inches I've gained such good understanding to plans after watching this.
Thank you a lot I appreciate you man for all you make my work a little easier 👍👊
Thanks. It is our duty to teach to the younger generation.
It absolutely is. This trade isn’t taught in a classroom, it’s passed down tradesperson to tradesperson.
And the older guys that want to build their own custom home.
Great video Matt, very informative and it reinforced my thoughts on reading blueprints.
Cant wait for the upcoming videos Matt! This is good stuff!
Awesome video, can’t wait to keep learning. This is exactly what i was looking for. thanks for saving me money on a course ✌️😎
Very useful!
Thank you. Would love to see how you determine which plates to run through!
Matt, you are awesome. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you so much, God bless you for sharing your knowledge with us .
Great video as always!
Great videos! Thanks for what you’re doing! When you say 1” for casing each side do you mean 1” for 3/4” jamb leg+1/4 shim space each side? Different lingo everywhere but I assume that’s what you’re talking about.
Correct, we don’t set doors, so we just account for 1” of casing. It ends up being shim + casing, but yes, same deal.
Yeah, that got me too. He meant the jamb.
I was thinking casing, what the heck is he mentioning trim/molding for?!
Great Video thanks so much, I having a house built now and the answered a lot of question I had. Thanks again.
This is an incredible video. Thank you!
another great video Matt. I learned a lot.
Hello Matt, when the blueprints say 6-8 for the height, how much do you add?
Very helpful and perfectly explained. -- Thanks for the great upload. ---
This was awesome man! I would’ve paid you to teach this lol
when pulling layout to snap out line those numbers on the floor plan , are they finish numbers or will they change to rough framing numbers? depending on board
Great video! Thanks
Nice
perfect
Are the dimensions on the blueprints from the outside of the house to the CENTER of an interior wall? Or would a dimension be from the outside of the house to where a wall starts?
I haven't found an architect that gives center of wall yet, only to it or over it.
@@MattBangsWoodhopefully never, but you never know with any potential new generations of architects that are taught their skill in a different way.
One layout person for the whole project. All structural framing stacked.
I have a lead that I can layout side by side with and it works well. In most cases, yes, 1 layout person. Structural stacked. Layout from one side of the building to the other.
Framing square blade is 11/2in strike both sides for commons and trimmers
People will get in fights on here about whether stacking framing is a code issue, a craftsmanship issue, or a waste of time lmao.
@@joehuinker7009Good for laying out studs, trimmers, cripples, jacks, etc, etc.
@thomasbrown9402 Yes, yes they will when all stacking does is it makes life easier for HVAC, plumbers and electricians to not hit a stud when drilling holes in a floor joist bay.
32:55 An apprentice/DIYer when he's curious on how to read blueprints, but throws it away out of frustration from glancing at the endless numbers and lines.💀
That same apprentice/DIYer after watching this video be like: "Heeeyyy I gotti down now, G!😏"
Your pulling every number on that house from that corner line mark outside to inside thur out the reading it's the same on each line
YOUR WORK IS PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY ON THE FLOOR PLANS IN REGARDS TO WINDOWS AND DOORS, SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU NEED TO BEGIN WORK, BUT IM A WELDER.. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE WHERE I WOULD NEED TO DO WELDING ON A FLOOR PLAN? IS THERE SOME CODE OR ARROW THAT POINTS THINGS REQUIRING A PARTICULAR TASK TO BE DONE, NO MATTER WHAT SKILLSET? LIKE FOR MASONRY, MAYBE THERE'S A PLACE THAT NEEDS MASONRY DONE THATS NOT IN YOUR TYPICAL SPOTS.. HOW WOULD A MASON WORKER SEE THIS?
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If u didn't finish school how u know this?
I'm pretty sure his father is the owner of the business he works for. Maybe he took the time to teach Matt how to read construction plans pertaining to rough framing in his first build he ever did in his career.
You shall never measure on a paper drawing and scale up. Drawing shall state the correct measurement.
Still, you are a good teacher
I scale plenty of things for reassurance. They've got a scale for a reason. The architect will tell you that you shouldn't scale anything, and to go strictly off their numbers though. Mainly for liability reasons.
@Matt, love the bucket 🪣 O Plans. Legend status achievement. 😎✌️