This is great stuff, I am planning to do exactly same in my basement 1900 stat. and I can’t thank you enough for educating me, guru. This is a great class for first timer who has no clue on how to do basement and do not want to spend 80k dollars. I am going to watch all your videos for this series first and next week I will start my project. Thanks 🙏🏻
Oh for sure I'd try it myself - in fact steel studs are even easier to work with and you won't be dealing with bent studs, wood saws, nail guns...just a snips and screw gun. Once there's nothing structural you'd be fine. Take your time to measure everything right, check levels, etc.
Ryan...I just started watching your channel yesterday.....and im loving your basement series and I'll probably do this in my new home on the unfinished basement side. This is great stuff and I've done framing as a teen in the early 80s...used plumb bobs back then😅😅😅😅....today the laser level makes it simpler. Your videos are like a refresher course.
@tuffy288 the convex side is technically the crown. And the furnace doesn't really get warm, not even to the touch. I will insulate the back of the Murphy cabinet regardless. But my basement is also in the low 60s all the time, so not too worried about it.
@MeeeVsWeee Yea, I wouldn't do it haha. The foam isn't strong enough and you don't put enough glue on it for it to have any structural integrity, nor does R5 give really much insulation. It's more for a vaper barrier. I'd frame bc you also put R15 regular insulation in your walls once framed (total of R20), and if you ever want to hang something on a wall, TV, etc you need framing. And how would you run electrical with only LVP?
@macfiona4545 hey so I talked to my buddy who got me the ducting. You actually have to buy ducting insulation and do it yourself. I didn't realize he had done that for me. But he said it's pretty easy! The flex ducting should already come insulated and you can buy that at almost any supply house.
Indeed. I’m going to do the framing and flooring myself. Going to contract out the electrical, plumbing and drywall/lighting. This video is very helpful thank you 🫡
@pthetech-guy7548 if you can DIY then it is obviously cheaper and more fulfilling. I don't mind paying for some of it but I am going to do as much as I can myself!
Lol thanks! Yea, I knew this 1st video would be slow at first, but hoping it'll help real beginners! Part 2 and 3 will get more to the building. I'm actually done framing...just gotta edit!
@@ryanscottliftsDont listen to that guy. I actually wished the first 30 minutes had more detail. I hate how-to videos that assume that someone knows all the little important details. It’s the details that the videos don’t mention that mess up a project.
What i don't understand is why this guys don't do floating walls incase the basement floors start to swell in other words floor starts to rise up because of the clay soil when wet expands and dry it shrinks
The more builders try to charge like that the more of the general public is going to see there’s a few small tricks & skills involved in framing and NOTHING ELSE. It’s stupidly simple, impossible to fuck up if you care about doing a good job and watching what others do. Good on you for taking it upon yourself and dip your toes in a new skill.
1 huge mistake, the wall insulation should be on the outside, so the thermal mass of the concrete is inside, which would have moderated the temperature greatly. Your way has the concrete as cold as the soil. when the warm, humidified air reaches the cold concrete moisture WILL form. a vapor barrier will only make it worse.
@ryanscottlifts Code dont mean Jack if it's wrong or not followed. That's why there are inspections. If you paid to have it insulated during construction, they would have put rigid foam on the outside. I have seen countless vids of new construction inspections with major, dumb mistakes, and outright stupidity, but YOU installed the insulation? I bought used, with a fully remodeled basement. All the drywall at the floor level was moist. Behind the drywall, stud wall, fiberglass, and vapor barrier, the concrete was dripping wet. It's your house, do what you want. I'm not dissing you, just trying to warn you.
@imnewtothistuff yea I am not arguing, but I have never seen a home with outside insulation on the below grade concrete foundation. And I have watched a ton of homes get built. But I will research it.
@ryanscottlifts I live in Illinois. It's common practice, but its an upcharge so many wait till later and inside it goes! it also makes sense thermodynamicly. Happy framing!
@@ryanscottlifts I am in Michigan and just had a house built and they had the exterior poured basement wall waterproofed and foam board placed. It was standard with their build but i did pay extra to have foamboard placed on the basement floor before the concrete was poured.
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This is great stuff, I am planning to do exactly same in my basement 1900 stat. and I can’t thank you enough for educating me, guru. This is a great class for first timer who has no clue on how to do basement and do not want to spend 80k dollars. I am going to watch all your videos for this series first and next week I will start my project. Thanks 🙏🏻
Great progress! Excited to see the progress and finished product!
Thanks man. Have 3 videos on the framing process. I am 95% done framing now. Excited to get these out finally!
Another great video and very detailed.
Thanks man!
Oh for sure I'd try it myself - in fact steel studs are even easier to work with and you won't be dealing with bent studs, wood saws, nail guns...just a snips and screw gun. Once there's nothing structural you'd be fine. Take your time to measure everything right, check levels, etc.
I like the hvac ducts wrapped in foil insulation
Ryan...I just started watching your channel yesterday.....and im loving your basement series and I'll probably do this in my new home on the unfinished basement side. This is great stuff and I've done framing as a teen in the early 80s...used plumb bobs back then😅😅😅😅....today the laser level makes it simpler. Your videos are like a refresher course.
@@cedriclashar8905 hey man! Welcome and glad you're enjoying!
Amazing video, just started on my basement as well. This video so helpful
@reginaldaugustin1879 awesome!! Glad it helped!! Goodluck with your project.
Amazing explanation and precise description….well done!!
@@RohanSharma-i5k hey thank you!
Super helpful video. Looking forward to rest of your project
What about vertical and horizontal fireblocking?
Crowns being either concave vs convex? Also, the heat being produced by the furnace, would that not start to heat up your wine?
@tuffy288 the convex side is technically the crown. And the furnace doesn't really get warm, not even to the touch. I will insulate the back of the Murphy cabinet regardless. But my basement is also in the low 60s all the time, so not too worried about it.
Thank you for the content this is helping me finish my basement
For sure! Hoping to edit and get part 2 out this weekend.
hey do you have any thoughts on gluing lvp onto the foam board as apposed to framing walls and installing drywall?
@MeeeVsWeee Yea, I wouldn't do it haha. The foam isn't strong enough and you don't put enough glue on it for it to have any structural integrity, nor does R5 give really much insulation. It's more for a vaper barrier. I'd frame bc you also put R15 regular insulation in your walls once framed (total of R20), and if you ever want to hang something on a wall, TV, etc you need framing. And how would you run electrical with only LVP?
Hi Ryan, which company did you buy the insulation wrap (the air ducts) from?
@@macfiona4545 are you referring to the rigid or flex pipe sections?
@@ryanscottlifts is it too much if I ask you for both? Thank you so much
@macfiona4545 hey so I talked to my buddy who got me the ducting. You actually have to buy ducting insulation and do it yourself. I didn't realize he had done that for me. But he said it's pretty easy! The flex ducting should already come insulated and you can buy that at almost any supply house.
@@ryanscottlifts thank you
Got quoted 75k to finish my basement. House built in 2022. Last home I’ll live in, this is our 4th house in 13yrs lol. DIY is gonna happen 😂
@@hayvenA11 it's outrageous!!
Indeed. I’m going to do the framing and flooring myself. Going to contract out the electrical, plumbing and drywall/lighting. This video is very helpful thank you 🫡
@hayvenA11 glad it helped! Good luck w/ your project!
You are an expert man,
Thanks!
Nice work man! Really appreciate the details!
Appreciate it!
what laser level did you use for setting your lines?
It was the "laser level 360 self leveling" on Amazon.
My builder qouted 27k to finish up my 1500sqf basement and I was like hell to the NO .
@pthetech-guy7548 if you can DIY then it is obviously cheaper and more fulfilling. I don't mind paying for some of it but I am going to do as much as I can myself!
I never see my savings account go up when I do work around my house.
@@user-yv4fp4do8m haha are you at least less in debt? Lol
After the first 30 minutes was good stuff lol
Lol thanks! Yea, I knew this 1st video would be slow at first, but hoping it'll help real beginners! Part 2 and 3 will get more to the building. I'm actually done framing...just gotta edit!
@@ryanscottlifts can’t wait to see them!
@@ryanscottliftsDont listen to that guy. I actually wished the first 30 minutes had more detail. I hate how-to videos that assume that someone knows all the little important details. It’s the details that the videos don’t mention that mess up a project.
@mandingoteck thank you! And totally agree. I figured it would help someone that was really starting from the beginning.
@@mandingoteck totally agree. Not everyone was born knowing all the key tools needed to get the job done.
Where do you live that framing a basement costs 30k in labor? I would like to move there. Lol.
What i don't understand is why this guys don't do floating walls incase the basement floors start to swell in other words floor starts to rise up because of the clay soil when wet expands and dry it shrinks
@@DuaneMondragon doesn't happen in my climate. Not to mention that would be horrible concrete.
30K is robbery, Maybe 4K
It's a 1,500 sq ft space. We were quoted $120k to finish the whole basement! I thought that was robbery!
It's a 1,500 sq ft space. We were quoted $120k to finish the whole basement. I thought that was robbery!!
The more builders try to charge like that the more of the general public is going to see there’s a few small tricks & skills involved in framing and NOTHING ELSE. It’s stupidly simple, impossible to fuck up if you care about doing a good job and watching what others do. Good on you for taking it upon yourself and dip your toes in a new skill.
@@Ichabod_Jerichoalso, hiring a “pro” does NOT guarantee a professional job …
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$30k labor to frame that basement??? No way
@@RadRat1138 1,500 square feet. Total quotes were $100-120k to finish it.
@@ryanscottlifts I live in Texas and I can tell you that is a *huge* rip-off
@GenX-RadRat oh I agree...but I live in Connecticut and people and inflation/taxes are nuts here. Only staying here bc work brought me bere
Talking too much
@@oliviertex2365 ^^this
1 huge mistake, the wall insulation should be on the outside, so the thermal mass of the concrete is inside, which would have moderated the temperature greatly. Your way has the concrete as cold as the soil. when the warm, humidified air reaches the cold concrete moisture WILL form. a vapor barrier will only make it worse.
Well the house and the basement was built to code so...
@ryanscottlifts
Code dont mean Jack if it's wrong or not followed. That's why there are inspections. If you paid to have it insulated during construction, they would have put rigid foam on the outside. I have seen countless vids of new construction inspections with major, dumb mistakes, and outright stupidity, but YOU installed the insulation? I bought used, with a fully remodeled basement. All the drywall at the floor level was moist. Behind the drywall, stud wall, fiberglass, and vapor barrier, the concrete was dripping wet. It's your house, do what you want. I'm not dissing you, just trying to warn you.
@imnewtothistuff yea I am not arguing, but I have never seen a home with outside insulation on the below grade concrete foundation. And I have watched a ton of homes get built. But I will research it.
@ryanscottlifts
I live in Illinois. It's common practice, but its an upcharge so many wait till later and inside it goes! it also makes sense thermodynamicly. Happy framing!
@@ryanscottlifts I am in Michigan and just had a house built and they had the exterior poured basement wall waterproofed and foam board placed. It was standard with their build but i did pay extra to have foamboard placed on the basement floor before the concrete was poured.