You probably won’t see this , I just want to appreciate you for taking time to put this video, it Educational and very helpful .people like you really deserve viewers.
I am so glad you are thankful for my content! Do you put in a lot of time to make these videos. I hope you get great use out of them. Thanks a lot for watching!
I did bird boxes a few weeks ago using your other video. Just completed soffit and fascia this weekend using this video and your gable video. Seriously man, can't thank you enough. Appreciate all that you do.
Didn't need to mess with my soffit, but since replacing my asbestos siding, I realized i need to replace the plywood because it is rotted. And now I need to replace the soffit. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us the detailed instructions. I just hope my work comes out at least somewhat as good as your awesome example on your video. It's people like you who help save us all a little money. Especially, in the days we live in.
Good video for beginners. Who ever put the roof on was lost on the drip edge it’s lapped wrong direction. If you will make a 45 degree cut when you made the angle notch let it over lap the straight cut at the corner it will look like it’s cut on 45 degree angle. Makes it look much more professional.
Just wanna say thank you. Don't know if you have time to read these. Built a 2 bed 2 bath addition on the house, dirt to shingles off of your videos. Cant thank you enough for taking time to make these videos. My family appreciate s it! Family of 6 and everybody has a bedroom now!
I produce video content for a living, am working on getting more handy around the house, and have taught part time at our local college. This may be one of the best how-to videos I’ve seen. You have an obvious dedication to teaching! Great quality stuff.
I install shingles, fascia, soffits, siding, plus more. Your videos are extremely helpful man. Especially for the fact that you're not only teaching viewers, but you're also showing us how to do it ourselves. I commend you for that bro. One of us on the job at some point or another has had to wait on help so they could get things to line up or whatever the case is. No more waiting
Got an estimate to do siding and was close to the $20000 range . Pretty handy guy and always looking to try something new , and as you said in video “ save a few bucks “! My only worries was the soffit work which I learned would have to do 1st . Your video blew my mind how easy you made it look and more importantly the confidence to take it on myself . You literally answered every question I had trying to figure out how it’s done .Will hold off on siding till weather warms up but will def jump on the soffit work Thanks for the awesome video , keep them coming . Will give update !
I’ve been in this field of work for going on 10 years now and I use the miter saw on a stand with the extensions to hold the sheet. Figured I’d check out ways other guys do it to see if I can learn anything new or unique. Thanks for the video!
Hi Sam! Thanks for watching. Thanks a lot for letting me know how much you enjoyed the content. That means a lot to me. It’s a lot of work filming and building at the same time but when people appreciate it it makes it worth it. Stay tuned!
Thank you so much for doing these video. You helped me so much with the soffit and fascia video i could replace it on my Aunts gauge. What a blessing. She is elderly and a contractor was going to charge her $900. To do the work. Bless you and Thank you
Awesome content!!👍 Straight and to the point without history lessons about things that have nothing to do with the content... 😂 You're a great teacher, thank you.👍👍
I was taught to level back, then drop 1/2" then snap your line. That way you can line up to the bottom of the F channel. It's been over 20 years since I've done this kind of work. I enjoy watching your channel.
Thank you for taking the time to explain what works for you. Everything is a learning experience for both the worker and the person who will be employed to have an idea that the work is good.
I never ever watch an entire video to learn most things because most of the time the person making the video doesn’t explain things very well. This video was great. I love how you explained why things are done a certain way. Also I love how you say you don’t have a helper because you like to save money and that is the exact reason we are watching your videos to save money. Materials cost me a little under $100 to put in soffit that a company wanted to charge me close to $5k for.
Man I appreciate everything you showed and did in this video like wrapping that corner with the Kris the people like you that keep me optimistic. I have a very high attention to detail sometimes it makes co-workers mad but I get much appreciation and how good the jobs look because of what I do and I'm glad to see there are other people out there in the world who go that extra mile... Great video
I'm not doing a soffit assembly right now - I just enjoy watching and learning, and observing how others "teach" the trade. I am surprised you don't havre more views. You are very thorough in your demonstrations, very clear in your instructions! You are a great teacher, and I truly enjoy your broadcasts (subscribed some time ago). Finally, really liked your jig - I would also find that the most efficient way to do multiple segments. Again, great video, and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thanks Rudolf! I think more views will come with more time. The channel has been growing at a steady pace. Thanks a lot for being a loyal subscriber. That means a lot to me! Good luck on your project as well!
Very well done video, with wonderful explanations along the way. Your camera work was great as it provided excellent points of view of the work being done. I'm retired and would love to build a small cabin on a few acres (peace of mind). I learned a lot!! Thank you
I've watched a number of videos and yours is the best with explaining how to install soffit and fascia, especially how to do the corners on the fascia. Thank you! I am doing the work myself.
This video is SO good. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to walk through each step, have good camera angles so we the viewer can see what you're talking about. Super helpful, thank you and you've earned yourself a new subscriber. 👍👍
I am a 87 year old Grandma who is facing exactly this job on my house. Good to educate myself because I am encountering carpenters and painters who really are not knowledgeable but trying to fool me.
Huge help I'm working on a garage with a foot overhang all around. I wish I watches this before I started but still will give me confidence going forward. Always will continue learning and thank you so much for your video
Good presentation. 2 things I do different. 1. I use stainless ring shank trim nails, because I've seen, too many times, the aluminum nails have worked their way out. It may be because of the hot and cold climate here. 2. On the underside corners of the fascia, I like to cut a 45 degree. It gives it more of a finished look and you don't have that corner sticking out. Overall, an excellent presentation. Thank!
Got a quote for my facia and soffit and it was 4200. Hoping to do it myself. I watched this video and must say it's amazing. I've learnt so much. Saving this video for when I start in a couple weeks. Ty so much for this :) 😀
Josh - love your videos! A couple video ideas: 1. common construction terms that inexperienced viewers may not know. 2. How to do the math to calculate framing interior walls 3. Installation of a fireplace. Just some ideas. Thanks!
Hi Michael! I am going to keep note of this post and use these as ideas. I’m definitely doing a fireplace installation at some point. It might be a while though. And that’s a great idea about the construction terms. I didn’t even think about that one. I appreciate it! Stay tuned!
I love your videos. But coming from Australia where all our houses are brick and mortar with either metal or concrete tile roofing. It really looks like you guys just plastic wrap chipboard boxes. Awesome tips though! Great tradie, keep em coming
Sounds like you do it very well in Australia too. Nothing stronger than brick and mortar. Yes the plastic does have its purposes. I will be sure to keep the videos coming your way. Thanks for watching!
Really appreciate all of your videos, they are really in depth, but still right to the point. You are saving me a lot of anxiety and money on my first home build here!
As someone who runs their own remodeling company and RUclips channel, I’ll never reach the quality of video production that you have! Every time I have a question throughout the video, it eventually gets answered. These videos are always 100% helpful, and very easy to understand! Keep up the great content!
Making these videos always makes the job twice as long to get them done. I really enjoy sharing what I know and I am thankful for others on RUclips that do the same. That’s awesome you have a channel too! I want to say thank you for the awesome comment and good luck on your project!
Wow... I'm so glad I found you by accident... Great info for a DIY like me... Bought a fixer and literally every onion layer I have peeled back has been done wrong/ failed... I'm constantly having new projects yearly... I do have to do all these repairs soon... 🐝, Bird, wind and you name it showing me how messed up the outside was done also... We are in a different time now... Now is the time for the DIY person... People are lazy, half a**, no morals ect... But they think they have a right to charge what a million $ corporate that warrants their work and are real craftsmanship... Yet they not only have poor quality but ruin your house... It's a mess out here in Knoxville... I get a kick out of my neighbors happy to see a ole lady out here doing it herself...❤️ Thank you.. Thank you for the great videos...
@@stylicho Sweetwater Florida?... I lived in South Florida for 25 years from what I heard it is unrecognizable now... I moved to Hialeah gardens back in the early '80s... I'd say it became unrecognizable just in the 25 years that I lived in South Florida...lol
Hey! I’m glad you found my channel too! I do videos on how to do things as a build the house. People tend to like them so far. I appreciate you following me! -Josh (The Excellent Labor)
Great video! You've inspired me to replace the soffiting on my house! I got an estimate for like $5,000! This job looks pretty simple and the materials can't be too expensive.
Hi Josh! I've just discovered your channel & am very impressed. I am about to undertake a mobile home (complete) reno' & thanks to your videos, I have a better understanding of how to go about certain things. I too will be videoing my progress & will definitely give your channel a shout-out! Thank you for the great content mate (oh yeah, I'm an Aussie living in Europe). Just a small tip to help with other viewers that are living either in Europe (or Down under), if you could reference the measurements in feet/inches & metres/centimetres, it would be helpful. Thanks again mate!
I’m glad you found my channel Lone Wolf! That’s a good tip about the metric system. Definitely takes a little bit of getting used to. Thanks for this comment!
Thanks for explanation, guys working on my house right. None of them speak English and my Spanish stayed in Spanish class. This helped ease my worried mind.
Awesome work! Looks beautiful. I have to fix a piece outside my family room I screwed up years ago. Forgot I shouldn’t have face nailed where I did now! Lol Thanks for sharing the heavy explanation too!
Exactly what I needed to see. Kudos for being very well produced. You speak with clarity and do not skip the little important details that others all too frequently do. Very happy to have found your channel.
Hi Josh, I must say that your channel is aptly named. Your way of teaching and instructing is so easy to understand. I have learned so many things that I was clueless about before watching your videos. Thank you very much and keep up the generous sharing of your knowledge and expertise.
This is a EXACTLY what I'll need in about wk or so... This rehab house has many missing soffit & fascia cover or whatever --- and most of the gutters are either missing or detached... So this will be a project that'll get added for when I get ready to work on my roof. 🤦🏻♀️ (I'm a single mom of 2 with very very limited $ so it was either DIY rehab home or live out of my tiny subaru 😂😂) This was SUPER helpful. #ThankYou ❤ You've certainly earned my sub.. 💯
Great instruction. It takes good effort to take your own video and then edit. I prefer to work alone too for the most part. It's just easier to concentrate and focus. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic video!!! Great detail! I'm doing soffits, and fascia, and bird boxes, and building the jig (with the help of my husband) by myself and feel very confident with these great instructions. BTW, I'm 65 and female - grandmother of 15 and 1 great grandchild! :o)
@@fjd6423 I'm 65 and female as well. I liked it when he said 11 3/4 heavy. I knew exactly what he meant, but it made me laugh, because I always said 11 3/4 and one little thing. Which made my dad always roll his eyes but he knew what I meant and so did I. :)
@@sabrinafree I used to build and maintain power lines. When giving measurement to the ground crew, we’d always say “plus a little bit”, a play on the old marketing line, “cost, plus a little bit”. 😀
This is the best video ever seen. I'm going to redo my house. Thx. Please remember me. I will need some of your expertise as I go through more projects.
When we do are soffits and siding we use a grinder with a cut off wheel and it cuts them pretty quickly but does make a decent mess. Never thought to use a skill saw with the blade backwards might try it out next time
Turn the saw blade around backwards and you will love it! Nice clean cut but it is very loud be sure to use your protection. Thanks a lot for watching!
The problem with installing the bath vent in the soffit, is the moisture is going to go right back thru your vented soffit into your attic space which is a no, no. If you do put the bath vent in the soffit, you need to run unvented soffit for a distance of 6' in both directions before you start back with vented soffit.
Absolutely agree. I bought one years ago to retrofit to my old house and I began thinking about what you said above. I did not install the vent but returned it. Years later I installed a bathroom fan and put the bath vent in a side wall instead.
Before I attempt any install I check this guys videos. Doors, windows, and siding came out great. Thank you for the content. Btw.. scoring the facia before cutting was my favorite technique😅
Hey Josh, a cool tip I learned many moons ago..is on corners especially the soffits..when your done wrapping and nail the metal you rip a 1"x1" peice by whatever fascia size is and put a good adhesive silicone on it (not too much..don't want it oozing out) and it hides nails and seals corner nicely.
Excellently produced, really value the way you explain what you're doing very simply and clearly, can't stress that enough! Thanks for all you're doing!
I would like to take the time. To say. Good job . The way you showed how to install and the perfect way you explain how to install correctly. Again I want to thank you and let you know good job. God bless
Great video. Thank you. I’m installing new soffits and fascia soon. My only suggestion is install the fascia before roofing. Then if you have ice guard you can wrap the ice guard over the top of the fascia. When gutters are installed they will seal against the ice guard. This does a great job sealing the area between the roof and the gutter that is otherwise not protected.
Love your content! Great approach to teaching...liked and subbed! Very useful since we started building our own house a few months ago. One question, why the F channel flipped around where siding will be installed? Keep'em coming!
Thank you I appreciate that! I flip it the way I do so I don’t have to notch the nailing flange around the blocking of the overhang. I hope that helps!
You are welcome! I know what it’s like to watch a video and not get enough detail. That’s why I try to make my videos as detailed as possible. Thanks for watching!
I watch a lot of his videos. He is a type of person Im wpould love do on jobs for him for free if he taught. You really do a great job and teaching. I believe one thing that needs to be taught is when you see a house how to you find the angle degrees for you to cut the boards how do you find out the degree to cut you teach us the speed square very very helpful we need to learn the degree to cut them
I do it very much the same! So much so that I was almost positive that you learned from my video on how to make a birdbox lmao I'm jk! 2 questions though. I didn't watch all the way through but why the vented soffit up the gable? Everybody typically does solid 1) because there's nothing to vent and 2) because if the neighbors house catches fire significantly less smoke will get in your attic with solid panels. One of my subscribers actually said that it's a code requirement in his area for the smoke reason. And then my last question is why not do the bird box return first, then the eves fascia, then the gable fascia? The reason i do it that way is because you don't have 2 straight cuts on top of each other (the bird box is cut flush and then the gable is also cut flush) the way you did it. I know your way is still water tight but if you switch your first and second order you'd have a flush bird box, then your wrap around, then your gable fascia comes flush to that one. So you actually get to bury the bird box and it looks less bulky and a bit smother. And then one pro tip would be to make sure you 45 both of your 90 degree bottoms. Nicely done though! Nothing hackish here. It's good to see somebody taking pride in their work
Hey Veteran Construction! That’s a lot for watching my video. I have seen some of your videos and I love how you speak your mind and the no BS approach. I just use the vintage soffit to match the eaves of the house. It actually how everyone does it here. That’s interesting about the smoke issue. That is also not a thing here😃. I do that in that order. In this video I already started the facia coming from the other end. I have another fascia video that demonstrates how I usually start that way. Thanks for complementing my work. Same to you. You do a good job as well! Thanks a lot for commenting on my video.
You're right. You never run vents out of the sophet, and there's absolutely no legitimate reason you would have to. lazy, and if someone tells you differently, they either don't know what they're doing, or they're just lazy and don't want to do it the right way because it's a little little bit more work to put it through the roof where it should be
Yes sometimes I do forget to wear safety glasses. It’s all depends on if they were in my tool bag or not it seems like. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Your video is well presented, very effective in showing the detail steps. I like the way you show your work progress at different angles and step by step explaining why you do what you do. Thank you your instruction is very helpful.
Additionally, 5/8" soffit screws are your friend. No hammer bruising with a miss and when you're 40 feet in the air on a stage or man lift and have to lean just a little bit, a small drill and screws are essential, inconspicuous and a neater job in my opinion than nails. Nails work their way out eventually NOT screws.
WOW! Your videos are so amazing and helpful. Hard to believe you did this alone, setting up the camera and wearing a mic while installing. Beast Mode! Wish I had 1 of you to replace 5 guys.
Check out my amazon store to purchase the tools and supplies used in this video tinyurl.com/5mxzzdty . (I do earn a small commission if you purchase through my amazon store but it is at no extra cost to you) Timestamps below to help you navigate this video 👇Hope this helps! How to install f channel 00:32 How to measure for soffit 02:27 How to cut soffit using tin snips 03:24 How to cut soffit using a jig 04:20 How to cut soffit with a miter saw 06:17 How to install soffit 07:45 How to install a soffit vent 08:51 How to secure the last piece of soffit 11:49 How to install fascia 12:07 How to cut the fascia where it meets a birdbox 14:34 How to cut fascia to wrap a birdbox 18:22 How to install fascia on a birdbox 22:00 How to measure the gable fascia that wraps a birdbox 23:09 How to cut gable fascia that wraps a birdbox 23:36 How to install gable fascia 24:58 How to finalize the birdbox fascia 26:28
Thank you very much for sharing this video. I have a project at our church to replace the facial on the building. I wasn’t sure how to do the bird nest. Your video explains very nicely.
Great work dude!!!!👍🏼 I’m an all around tradesman. Carpentry is one of the favorite tasks I enjoy. Wish you were down here in Miami, Florida where you will bank on lots of work. Good carpentry is difficult to find now a days.
This was super helpful. I’m getting ready to re-do some of the soffit and fascia on my house. Never done it before so I’m trying to research as much as I can before I do it.
You probably won’t see this , I just want to appreciate you for taking time to put this video, it Educational and very helpful .people like you really deserve viewers.
I am so glad you are thankful for my content! Do you put in a lot of time to make these videos. I hope you get great use out of them. Thanks a lot for watching!
this guy is super nice , hes very intelligent, explaining everything to the T
No safety glasses at all that's not good
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I just needed help with the point of the eves. I can't get a straight cut at the point of the roof on my facia.
Thank You for your videos, building my last house in my 70’s they’re helping financially.
"It's all about building your own house and saving a ton of money!" Josh~ The Excellent Laboror
I did bird boxes a few weeks ago using your other video. Just completed soffit and fascia this weekend using this video and your gable video. Seriously man, can't thank you enough. Appreciate all that you do.
F channel is upside down lol😂
Didn't need to mess with my soffit, but since replacing my asbestos siding, I realized i need to replace the plywood because it is rotted. And now I need to replace the soffit. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us the detailed instructions. I just hope my work comes out at least somewhat as good as your awesome example on your video. It's people like you who help save us all a little money. Especially, in the days we live in.
Good video for beginners. Who ever put the roof on was lost on the drip edge it’s lapped wrong direction. If you will make a 45 degree cut when you made the angle notch let it over lap the straight cut at the corner it will look like it’s cut on 45 degree angle. Makes it look much more professional.
Just wanna say thank you. Don't know if you have time to read these. Built a 2 bed 2 bath addition on the house, dirt to shingles off of your videos. Cant thank you enough for taking time to make these videos. My family appreciate s it! Family of 6 and everybody has a bedroom now!
Great work!
I produce video content for a living, am working on getting more handy around the house, and have taught part time at our local college. This may be one of the best how-to videos I’ve seen. You have an obvious dedication to teaching! Great quality stuff.
Thanks a lot for this comment Cole! I do try to take my time and make good videos. I appreciate your kind words. Be sure to subscribe and follow!
Not everyone can teach, this video hits the nail on the head 😅
As so many others have noted. you have a great talent for teaching. Best how to I have ever watched.
Thank you Lord I found your videos.Now I can finish all my renos myself..what a lifesaving.you are a good teacher!!!
I install shingles, fascia, soffits, siding, plus more. Your videos are extremely helpful man. Especially for the fact that you're not only teaching viewers, but you're also showing us how to do it ourselves. I commend you for that bro. One of us on the job at some point or another has had to wait on help so they could get things to line up or whatever the case is. No more waiting
this is the best diy channel I've seen to date.Thank you for all the small details that make the difference
Got an estimate to do siding and was close to the $20000 range . Pretty handy guy and always looking to try something new , and as you said in video “ save a few bucks “! My only worries was the soffit work which I learned would have to do 1st . Your video blew my mind how easy you made it look and more importantly the confidence to take it on myself . You literally answered every question I had trying to figure out how it’s done .Will hold off on siding till weather warms up but will def jump on the soffit work Thanks for the awesome video , keep them coming . Will give update !
I’ve been in this field of work for going on 10 years now and I use the miter saw on a stand with the extensions to hold the sheet. Figured I’d check out ways other guys do it to see if I can learn anything new or unique. Thanks for the video!
Man just another solid how to do it right video. Step by step. Great content presented perfectly.
Keep it up and thanks for sharing.
Hi Sam! Thanks for watching. Thanks a lot for letting me know how much you enjoyed the content. That means a lot to me. It’s a lot of work filming and building at the same time but when people appreciate it it makes it worth it. Stay tuned!
Ever heard of safety glasses ???
Thank you so much for doing these video. You helped me so much with the soffit and fascia video i could replace it on my Aunts gauge. What a blessing. She is elderly and a contractor was going to charge her $900. To do the work.
Bless you and Thank you
You are so welcome! I love knowing I helped someone save money. I appreciate you watching!
Awesome content!!👍 Straight and to the point without history lessons about things that have nothing to do with the content... 😂
You're a great teacher, thank you.👍👍
You are very good at showing and explaining all the details. This is the best video I’ve seen so far, thank you!
I was taught to level back, then drop 1/2" then snap your line. That way you can line up to the bottom of the F channel. It's been over 20 years since I've done this kind of work. I enjoy watching your channel.
Oh yeah, that’s a good method as well! I have not heard of anybody doing that, but it actually would work. Thanks for your input!
I am fixing my own house and your explanation is really good, step by step. Thank you I find your video.
No need for any apologies! This is a great video showing exactly what needs to be done for job!! Great work!
Thanks Joe! I appreciate you stopping by and watching my video. I hope it added value to your day. Thanks again!
Thank you for taking the time to explain what works for you. Everything is a learning experience for both the worker and the person who will be employed to have an idea that the work is good.
I never ever watch an entire video to learn most things because most of the time the person making the video doesn’t explain things very well. This video was great. I love how you explained why things are done a certain way. Also I love how you say you don’t have a helper because you like to save money and that is the exact reason we are watching your videos to save money. Materials cost me a little under $100 to put in soffit that a company wanted to charge me close to $5k for.
Man I appreciate everything you showed and did in this video like wrapping that corner with the Kris the people like you that keep me optimistic. I have a very high attention to detail sometimes it makes co-workers mad but I get much appreciation and how good the jobs look because of what I do and I'm glad to see there are other people out there in the world who go that extra mile... Great video
I'm not doing a soffit assembly right now - I just enjoy watching and learning, and observing how others "teach" the trade. I am surprised you don't havre more views. You are very thorough in your demonstrations, very clear in your instructions! You are a great teacher, and I truly enjoy your broadcasts (subscribed some time ago). Finally, really liked your jig - I would also find that the most efficient way to do multiple segments. Again, great video, and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thanks Rudolf! I think more views will come with more time. The channel has been growing at a steady pace. Thanks a lot for being a loyal subscriber. That means a lot to me! Good luck on your project as well!
This is a good resource for young people to learn basics. Good work!
Very well done video, with wonderful explanations along the way. Your camera work was great as it provided excellent points of view of the work being done. I'm retired and would love to build a small cabin on a few acres (peace of mind). I learned a lot!! Thank you
I've watched a number of videos and yours is the best with explaining how to install soffit and fascia, especially how to do the corners on the fascia. Thank you! I am doing the work myself.
This video is SO good. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to walk through each step, have good camera angles so we the viewer can see what you're talking about. Super helpful, thank you and you've earned yourself a new subscriber. 👍👍
Thanks for letting me know! It’s usually not too difficult to do this job. I’m glad you like the camera angles. Thanks for subscribing!
I am a 87 year old Grandma who is facing exactly this job on my house. Good to educate myself because I am encountering carpenters and painters who really are not knowledgeable but trying to fool me.
Building my first ADU. Brother you have given me so much value and information on every step. Thank you.
Huge help I'm working on a garage with a foot overhang all around. I wish I watches this before I started but still will give me confidence going forward. Always will continue learning and thank you so much for your video
I’m glad I could help you Vince! Take care!
Thank you so much for creating these videos. You have no idea how much you’ve helped me complete projects around this old house. I am so grateful.
Good presentation.
2 things I do different.
1. I use stainless ring shank trim nails, because I've seen, too many times, the aluminum nails have worked their way out. It may be because of the hot and cold climate here.
2. On the underside corners of the fascia, I like to cut a 45 degree. It gives it more of a finished look and you don't have that corner sticking out.
Overall, an excellent presentation. Thank!
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate you giving me honest feedback. Stay tuned for much more to come!
As James mentioned, the nails do come loose after a period of time, what are your thoughts on white aluminum screws?
Got a quote for my facia and soffit and it was 4200. Hoping to do it myself. I watched this video and must say it's amazing. I've learnt so much. Saving this video for when I start in a couple weeks. Ty so much for this :) 😀
You can do it! Thanks a lot for watching my videos. I’m glad I can help!
Josh - love your videos! A couple video ideas: 1. common construction terms that inexperienced viewers may not know. 2. How to do the math to calculate framing interior walls 3. Installation of a fireplace. Just some ideas. Thanks!
Hi Michael! I am going to keep note of this post and use these as ideas. I’m definitely doing a fireplace installation at some point. It might be a while though. And that’s a great idea about the construction terms. I didn’t even think about that one. I appreciate it! Stay tuned!
I second the fireplace installation idea. I ran a gas line to old wood burning fireplace, need to figure out how to do the fireplace!
Sir!.. thank you so much for this lesson! I'm a DIYer ! Your instructions are really easy to understand! Thanks again!👍
I love your videos.
But coming from Australia where all our houses are brick and mortar with either metal or concrete tile roofing.
It really looks like you guys just plastic wrap chipboard boxes.
Awesome tips though! Great tradie, keep em coming
Sounds like you do it very well in Australia too. Nothing stronger than brick and mortar. Yes the plastic does have its purposes. I will be sure to keep the videos coming your way. Thanks for watching!
Really appreciate all of your videos, they are really in depth, but still right to the point. You are saving me a lot of anxiety and money on my first home build here!
As someone who runs their own remodeling company and RUclips channel, I’ll never reach the quality of video production that you have! Every time I have a question throughout the video, it eventually gets answered. These videos are always 100% helpful, and very easy to understand! Keep up the great content!
Making these videos always makes the job twice as long to get them done. I really enjoy sharing what I know and I am thankful for others on RUclips that do the same. That’s awesome you have a channel too! I want to say thank you for the awesome comment and good luck on your project!
PATIENCE IS KEY!!!!!!!
I don't comment much on U-tube video's but I think you did an excellent job on explaining everything. Good kid as well.
Wow... I'm so glad I found you by accident... Great info for a DIY like me... Bought a fixer and literally every onion layer I have peeled back has been done wrong/ failed... I'm constantly having new projects yearly... I do have to do all these repairs soon... 🐝, Bird, wind and you name it showing me how messed up the outside was done also...
We are in a different time now...
Now is the time for the DIY person...
People are lazy, half a**, no morals ect... But they think they have a right to charge what a million $ corporate that warrants their work and are real craftsmanship... Yet they not only have poor quality but ruin your house... It's a mess out here in Knoxville...
I get a kick out of my neighbors happy to see a ole lady out here doing it herself...❤️
Thank you..
Thank you for the great videos...
Lol I live in Sweetwater. A lot of people moved here recently which affected the remodel market
@@stylicho Sweetwater Florida?...
I lived in South Florida for 25 years from what I heard it is unrecognizable now...
I moved to Hialeah gardens back in the early '80s...
I'd say it became unrecognizable just in the 25 years that I lived in South Florida...lol
@@tracybrayton6800 tennessee lol
@@stylicho OMG I forgot about sweetwater Tennessee..
🤣😂🤣😂
I don't know how I could have considering I live in Knoxville...
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Sam, I just found your channel and I love it, your step by step with explanations as you go is Awesome! You've got a new follower. Thank You AQ
Hey! I’m glad you found my channel too! I do videos on how to do things as a build the house. People tend to like them so far. I appreciate you following me! -Josh (The Excellent Labor)
Great video! You've inspired me to replace the soffiting on my house! I got an estimate for like $5,000! This job looks pretty simple and the materials can't be too expensive.
Hi Josh! I've just discovered your channel & am very impressed. I am about to undertake a mobile home (complete) reno' & thanks to your videos, I have a better understanding of how to go about certain things. I too will be videoing my progress & will definitely give your channel a shout-out! Thank you for the great content mate (oh yeah, I'm an Aussie living in Europe).
Just a small tip to help with other viewers that are living either in Europe (or Down under), if you could reference the measurements in feet/inches & metres/centimetres, it would be helpful. Thanks again mate!
I’m glad you found my channel Lone Wolf! That’s a good tip about the metric system. Definitely takes a little bit of getting used to. Thanks for this comment!
Thanks for explanation, guys working on my house right. None of them speak English and my Spanish stayed in Spanish class. This helped ease my worried mind.
Awesome work! Looks beautiful. I have to fix a piece outside my family room I screwed up years ago. Forgot I shouldn’t have face nailed where I did now! Lol Thanks for sharing the heavy explanation too!
Thanks a lot! I’m glad you found value my video. Be sure to subscribe!
Exactly what I needed to see. Kudos for being very well produced. You speak with clarity and do not skip the little important details that others all too frequently do. Very happy to have found your channel.
Excellent! I'm glad I could help!
Very thorough instructions. Thank you brother.
Hi Lou! I’m glad you like the video. You are welcome. I appreciate that. Stay tuned!
Thank you
@@haidaramine6482 No problem!
Hi Josh, I must say that your channel is aptly named. Your way of teaching and instructing is so easy to understand. I have learned so many things that I was clueless about before watching your videos. Thank you very much and keep up the generous sharing of your knowledge and expertise.
You answered a lot of questions for me....I will be doing this in August....thanks so much!!! Great instructions!!!!
This is a EXACTLY what I'll need in about wk or so... This rehab house has many missing soffit & fascia cover or whatever --- and most of the gutters are either missing or detached... So this will be a project that'll get added for when I get ready to work on my roof. 🤦🏻♀️
(I'm a single mom of 2 with very very limited $ so it was either DIY rehab home or live out of my tiny subaru 😂😂)
This was SUPER helpful. #ThankYou ❤
You've certainly earned my sub.. 💯
Perfect video for me right now. I never thought to install my blade in the mitresaw backwards before.
I’m glad I could help! Turning it around backwards is the way to go. Thanks for watching!
Excellent demonstration!
I’m just about to do the side of my car port so this is very helpful.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
You were ecxelent on your video. I loved it! Keep on posting your experience, thank you.
I will definitely keep posting videos. I’m glad you liked it! You are welcome!
Good on ya man…your vids have given me confidence to continue expanding my diy skills. Sharing your valuable skill and expertise! Mich appreciated!
Great job with your videos! I’m learning a lot from them. Sure helps my confidence to get it done right. Glad I found them on the tube!
Great instruction. It takes good effort to take your own video and then edit. I prefer to work alone too for the most part. It's just easier to concentrate and focus. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic video!!! Great detail! I'm doing soffits, and fascia, and bird boxes, and building the jig (with the help of my husband) by myself and feel very confident with these great instructions. BTW, I'm 65 and female - grandmother of 15 and 1 great grandchild! :o)
I’m glad I can help. You are one of my few female viewers. And a grandmother at that! You sound like a cool gal! Stay tuned for more videos!
I built the jig yesterday! I haven't tried it out yet...we'll see LOL!
@@fjd6423 I'm 65 and female as well. I liked it when he said 11 3/4 heavy. I knew exactly what he meant, but it made me laugh, because I always said 11 3/4 and one little thing. Which made my dad always roll his eyes but he knew what I meant and so did I. :)
@@sabrinafree I used to build and maintain power lines. When giving measurement to the ground crew, we’d always say “plus a little bit”, a play on the old marketing line, “cost, plus a little bit”. 😀
This is the best video ever seen. I'm going to redo my house. Thx. Please remember me. I will need some of your expertise as I go through more projects.
When we do are soffits and siding we use a grinder with a cut off wheel and it cuts them pretty quickly but does make a decent mess. Never thought to use a skill saw with the blade backwards might try it out next time
Turn the saw blade around backwards and you will love it! Nice clean cut but it is very loud be sure to use your protection. Thanks a lot for watching!
Doofy cat Donkey , that would be "our soffits", and you can get metal cutting blades. They are spendy but work well.
Thanks dude. Im building my first house and trying to save money with DIY projects where I can. Much appreciated.
The problem with installing the bath vent in the soffit, is the moisture is going to go right back thru your vented soffit into your attic space which is a no, no. If you do put the bath vent in the soffit, you need to run unvented soffit for a distance of 6' in both directions before you start back with vented soffit.
Great point, I’m surprised he did not mention that in the video, it’s just basic fundamentals in soffit and facia installation, otherwise great video.
Absolutely agree. I bought one years ago to retrofit to my old house and I began thinking about what you said above. I did not install the vent but returned it. Years later I installed a bathroom fan and put the bath vent in a side wall instead.
I saw the video as well
@@roldangonzalez7360 He didn't know, so that's why he didn't mention it
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Before I attempt any install I check this guys videos. Doors, windows, and siding came out great. Thank you for the content. Btw.. scoring the facia before cutting was my favorite technique😅
Hey Josh, a cool tip I learned many moons ago..is on corners especially the soffits..when your done wrapping and nail the metal you rip a 1"x1" peice by whatever fascia size is and put a good adhesive silicone on it (not too much..don't want it oozing out) and it hides nails and seals corner nicely.
Hey S Barker! I like your ideas. The silicone trick sounds like a good one. Thanks a lot for sharing. I appreciate you commenting!
Excellently produced, really value the way you explain what you're doing very simply and clearly, can't stress that enough! Thanks for all you're doing!
Yep like Lou said. Great instructions man. Oh I did notice the trees moving. Take care
Thanks Amazing Framer! Yep a little windy that day. Appreciate the comment!
Such a great video from the level of detail (not too little but not too much) to the camera angles and verbal directions. Thanks!
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you!
Thank you Susan!
I would like to take the time. To say. Good job . The way you showed how to install and the perfect way you explain how to install correctly. Again I want to thank you and let you know good job. God bless
I appreciate you taking your time to comment. I try to keep my videos easy you understand and actionable. Thanks for watching!
Great instructions! Thanks man! How do you finish the fascia at the ridge beam? How do the two sides of aluminum meet?
Great video. Thank you. I’m installing new soffits and fascia soon.
My only suggestion is install the fascia before roofing. Then if you have ice guard you can wrap the ice guard over the top of the fascia. When gutters are installed they will seal against the ice guard.
This does a great job sealing the area between the roof and the gutter that is otherwise not protected.
Love your content! Great approach to teaching...liked and subbed! Very useful since we started building our own house a few months ago.
One question, why the F channel flipped around where siding will be installed?
Keep'em coming!
Thank you I appreciate that! I flip it the way I do so I don’t have to notch the nailing flange around the blocking of the overhang. I hope that helps!
Wow, this video was a great find. I am working on a 1940 home that needs new fascia and soffit. This gives me the confidence I need to try it out!
Love the detailed video on the bird cage facia, thanks big help
You are welcome! I know what it’s like to watch a video and not get enough detail. That’s why I try to make my videos as detailed as possible. Thanks for watching!
I watch a lot of his videos. He is a type of person Im wpould love do on jobs for him for free if he taught. You really do a great job and teaching. I believe one thing that needs to be taught is when you see a house how to you find the angle degrees for you to cut the boards how do you find out the degree to cut you teach us the speed square very very helpful we need to learn the degree to cut them
"Thanks for posting this video. Much appreciated." -Tom
Hey Tom! I appreciate your comment. Stay tuned for more!
Your craftsmanship is inspiring.
Thank you James!
I do it very much the same! So much so that I was almost positive that you learned from my video on how to make a birdbox lmao I'm jk! 2 questions though. I didn't watch all the way through but why the vented soffit up the gable? Everybody typically does solid 1) because there's nothing to vent and 2) because if the neighbors house catches fire significantly less smoke will get in your attic with solid panels. One of my subscribers actually said that it's a code requirement in his area for the smoke reason. And then my last question is why not do the bird box return first, then the eves fascia, then the gable fascia? The reason i do it that way is because you don't have 2 straight cuts on top of each other (the bird box is cut flush and then the gable is also cut flush) the way you did it. I know your way is still water tight but if you switch your first and second order you'd have a flush bird box, then your wrap around, then your gable fascia comes flush to that one. So you actually get to bury the bird box and it looks less bulky and a bit smother. And then one pro tip would be to make sure you 45 both of your 90 degree bottoms. Nicely done though! Nothing hackish here. It's good to see somebody taking pride in their work
Hey Veteran Construction! That’s a lot for watching my video. I have seen some of your videos and I love how you speak your mind and the no BS approach. I just use the vintage soffit to match the eaves of the house. It actually how everyone does it here. That’s interesting about the smoke issue. That is also not a thing here😃. I do that in that order. In this video I already started the facia coming from the other end. I have another fascia video that demonstrates how I usually start that way. Thanks for complementing my work. Same to you. You do a good job as well! Thanks a lot for commenting on my video.
@@TheExcellentLaborer no problem man! Like I said I love to see guys doing it right. Keep on brotha
I usually put a hem on the return/ birdbox seam ..and pre drill my nail holes ...you did a clean job 👌
I’ve always heard never install a bathroom vent in the soffit because the moisture will get drawn into the soffit and cause mold in the rafters/roof.
You're right. You never run vents out of the sophet, and there's absolutely no legitimate reason you would have to. lazy, and if someone tells you differently, they either don't know what they're doing, or they're just lazy and don't want to do it the right way because it's a little little bit more work to put it through the roof where it should be
Evan if you are showing how to cut wear safety glasses please great work and may God continue to bless your work.
Yes sometimes I do forget to wear safety glasses. It’s all depends on if they were in my tool bag or not it seems like. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Do you ever fold the cut edges over to cover the exposed metal where you cut?
Yes I do. Depending on the situation.
Your video is well presented, very effective in showing the detail steps. I like the way you show your work progress at different angles and step by step explaining why you do what you do. Thank you your instruction is very helpful.
It's more of a question how do you measure vinyl siding?
Watch my how to install vinyl siding video. I’ll tell you all the details there. ruclips.net/video/l1MwrqImWXs/видео.html
i love you man, you saved me many time with these videos. respect
Additionally, 5/8" soffit screws are your friend. No hammer bruising with a miss and when you're 40
feet in the air on a stage or man lift and have to lean just a little bit, a small drill and screws are essential, inconspicuous and a neater job in my opinion than nails. Nails work their way out eventually NOT screws.
Good tip! I actually have never had a piece of facia come off. But I can see how screws could be better. Thanks for the comment!
WOW! Your videos are so amazing and helpful. Hard to believe you did this alone, setting up the camera and wearing a mic while installing. Beast Mode! Wish I had 1 of you to replace 5 guys.
Check out my amazon store to purchase the tools and supplies used in this video tinyurl.com/5mxzzdty . (I do earn a small commission if you purchase through my amazon store but it is at no extra cost to you) Timestamps below to help you navigate this video 👇Hope this helps!
How to install f channel 00:32
How to measure for soffit 02:27
How to cut soffit using tin snips 03:24
How to cut soffit using a jig 04:20
How to cut soffit with a miter saw 06:17
How to install soffit 07:45
How to install a soffit vent 08:51
How to secure the last piece of soffit 11:49
How to install fascia 12:07
How to cut the fascia where it meets a birdbox 14:34
How to cut fascia to wrap a birdbox 18:22
How to install fascia on a birdbox 22:00
How to measure the gable fascia that wraps a birdbox 23:09
How to cut gable fascia that wraps a birdbox 23:36
How to install gable fascia 24:58
How to finalize the birdbox fascia 26:28
Thanks for the instructional video. I've used your videos for multiple projects around the house. Keep it up.
Thanks 67 years old and got some great tips today!
Wow very informative! I used to do tiling so I found alot of the custom cutting familiar. I wish I could work with you to learn more! Thx!
That's a nice jig you made for cutting the soffit panels. I love ingenuity!
I love this guy. He knows carpentry. Bless you tube
Great video. Construction talk is 11 13/16". Strong or week is 1/32" one way or the other. Old school construction talk.
I'm from Jersey and we talk in inches...
If my ground cutters +/- a 1/4, I buy.
If he's +/- 3/8, he buys.
If a cuts spot on... the homeowner buys.
Very very thorough and informative. Well thought out, executed and explained for all skill levels.
Thank you very much for sharing this video. I have a project at our church to replace the facial on the building. I wasn’t sure how to do the bird nest. Your video explains very nicely.
Great work dude!!!!👍🏼
I’m an all around tradesman. Carpentry is one of the favorite tasks I enjoy. Wish you were down here in Miami, Florida where you will bank on lots of work. Good carpentry is difficult to find now a days.
Your demonstration, illustration, excellent. Good luck.
Thanks a lot! I’ll keep the videos coming!
This was super helpful. I’m getting ready to re-do some of the soffit and fascia on my house. Never done it before so I’m trying to research as much as I can before I do it.
Great video, I take it that if installing brick one would just install the J channel in the normal position?