The ABSOLUTE BEST Way to Frame a House for Beginners (and Others)

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Head to https://squarespace.com/awesomeframers to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using AWESOMEFRAMERS Want garage walls that stay straight for decades? In this episode of the Rational Spec Series, we’re back on the slope-lot build to frame the garage — from Titan HD anchors to shear-wall details, LVL mudsills, and precision height layout using the Stabila LAR350 rotary laser. You’ll see how we: Frame portal walls for maximum shear strength Use 3x plates and 6x6 posts for engineered hold-downs Skip cast-in bolts and drill Titan HDs instead Set perfect wall heights with control points and story poles Sheathe and route the ZIP-R wall for a clean, continuous insulation layer These are the small details that make a huge difference in how a structure performs — no racking, no cracking, no callbacks. 🎯 Tools & Materials Featured: Stabila LAR350 rotary laser Simpson Strong-Tie Titan HD anchors PWT LVL & I-Joists Huber ZIP-R Sheathing MAX HN120 high-pressure nailer Some of the links below are affiliate links. I may make a small commission off of them. 5% coupon code "NGDAWESOME" and the free freight on fastener orders over $1,000 with code "FREESHIPPING The tools I use and recommend https://acmetools.pxf.io/AwesomeFramers Nick's Boots + Awesome Framers boot The Wood Butcher https://rb.gy/x316yv Instagram www.instagram.com/awesomeframers/ website https://www.awesomeframers.com/blog https://www.tiktok.com/@awesomeframers Company https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PioneerBuildersInc ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - https://bit.ly/Timmy10 (10% off code: Timmy10) Nicks Boots https://bit.ly/3MEHY56 https://truewerk.com/collections/workwear-shirts-hats/products/trucker-hat-tim-uhler-awesome-framers Click here for a discount on Hyspecs Safety Glasses www.iwearhyspecs.com/timmy10 Oh and another takeaway, if you use a drone for commercial work, you need to be part107 certified. Commercial work includes social media like YouTube if you plan to make an income off of that. I watched a video about this last May and then purchased the Part 107 Course https://sso.teachable.com/secure/245841/checkout/1320802/bundle-remote-pilot-plus-maneuvers?affcode=245841_0eauthdo&coupon_code=FRAMERS100 I studied and learned for 1 month and then took my test. I scored a 95%, which is a testament to how good Greg and the crew over there teach. That link will save you $100 off the course and support this channel. badgertoolbelts.com https://wavecel.com/ https://jackasssawhorse.com/ Spotify Playlist ?? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nieBWiaM6g6KCYWaYWBQf 00:00 – Intro: Back to Framing on the Rational Spec 00:43 – Why the Foundation Heights Are All Over the Place 01:20 – Starting with the Garage Walls (and Why It Matters) 02:35 – Fastest Way to Frame a Perfectly Straight Wall 03:45 – Titan HD Anchors vs. Cast-in Bolts 05:18 – Framing the Step-Down Wall and Keeping It Plumb 07:10 – Nailing Wood to Concrete with the MAX HN120 08:20 – Using 3x Plates and 6x6 Posts for Shear Strength 09:55 – Portal Walls and Why We Beef Them Up 11:30 – Squarespace Sponsor Segment 12:00 – How the LVL Header and Shear Wall Work Together 13:45 – Routing ZIP-R for Clean Continuous Insulation 15:05 – The Story Pole Trick for Perfect Wall Heights 17:15 – Setting Control Points with the Stabila LAR350 Laser 19:00 – Three-Inch Nail Spacing Explained 20:25 – Behind the Scenes: Huber Filming Day 21:40 – Protecting Hearing with ISOtunes (Pro Tip) #building #construction #framing #huberpartner #ontheroadwithhew garage framing, shear wall, LVL header, Titan HD, ZIP-R, PWT LVL, Stabila LAR350, portal frame, Huber Engineered Woods, Awesome Framers