Child labor, love it! Tip: it’s much more economical to run a line of Zip tape around the bottom of the wall and then use a much thinner bead of liquid flash. The liquid is prohibitively expensive and may not cure properly if applied too thick. Also, if you’re applying the liquid flash over the tape make sure to wipe the tape with acetone; it has a release agent to keep the tape from sticking too well to itself, and will result in a poor bond with the liquid flash.
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
Excellent points! Thanks for noting these!
@superspeeder
Жыл бұрын
@@buildshow it’s the least I can do after so many years of absorbing info from your channel, Matt! Glad I’m finally able to give a little back! Info from your channel and a few others gave me the confidence to start my own build. I’m getting ready to put the steel on the roof next week, and after that I get to seal up my Zip system envelope. Can’t wait!
@susanmitchell4820
Жыл бұрын
Good to know!!!
@susanmitchell4820
Жыл бұрын
Soooo.... put down liquid flash and then the tape! Will it stick to liquid flash ok?
@superspeeder
Жыл бұрын
@@susanmitchell4820 I did it the other way. I put tape first, covering all the wood as close to the foundation as possible, then wipe the tape with acetone before caulking the gap with liquid flash. This method was confirmed with the Techs at Huber (they’re the ones who informed me to use acetone) and allows for minimal use of the expensive liquid flash. I did not ask about applying tape over the liquid flash. If this is something you need to do I would check with Huber first.
@2AToday
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have kids but one day I hope to have a son as excellent as Will. So impressed by his maturity and work ethic. Well done Matt, you have a wonderful family!
@crabkilla
Жыл бұрын
Love to see the kids coming up to the trades! We need more of them!!
@FLPhotoCatcher
Жыл бұрын
It is! 👍 About the liquid flash and related products, how do we know that in a few years, using all that chemical liquid flash will not turn out to be a health hazard? Teflon and dozens of related chemicals are poisoning us and future generations. The companies promoting them were all like "it's fine!" when it was not. More testing is needed for *anything* that will offgas or leach into food and water.
@Padoinky
Жыл бұрын
It’s cool that you’re engaging the younger generation into the family biz and the social media aspect of how to do a “how to do” show - kudos
@philremmers2985
Жыл бұрын
Matt, it is great to see your son Will work alongside you!! Blessings to both of you!!
@an7h0ny88
Жыл бұрын
Where I am from Lexel is about $19 per tube. There's really no need to use $700 of Lexel on the inside on that plate when you're already doing such a thorough job on the exterior where your air barrier is. Keep the air barrier continuity on the exterior side and do your vapour control (if necessary) on the inside. Liquid flash and Lexel do not allow vapour transmission and will trap between the plate, sill gasket, and concrete. The ZIP Liquid Flash would be nearly $2000 for me as well. Using Siga Fentrim 430 you could have a quicker job completed for half the price. I know cost typically isn't an issue with Matts builds, but it's something I think people should look at..
@joshuaschlies7751
Жыл бұрын
Up here in northern MN we would just use tubes of butyl on the inside and lay a bead down on the sill, doors and windows edges as we put up our 6mil vapor plastic. Then we can mush the plastic right into it to create a seal.
@N_A_RLW
Жыл бұрын
Thank You, for helping " Stud Pack " and look forward to your collaboration ! 😎
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
Me too! Can’t wait to head down to Houston to see them.
@QuietRiverBear
Жыл бұрын
The ability of a family business to be passed onto the next generation requires: 1) a next generation, 2) training them to take over, 3) letting them take over, 3) letting them make mistakes, 4) and fix those mistakes, 5) giving them the tools and knowledge to take over, 6) giving them the complete control and ownership when the time comes, 7) not saddling them with debt buying the company from you, 8) you preparing your retirement funds without a windfall from selling the company. It’s your legacy, not your bucket list fund. If your business is your bucket list fund don’t even bother making it a family business. The debt will be a weight on your children and your [grandchildren]. [ed due to not checking auto-incorrect]
@Robin-xe4yz
Жыл бұрын
True wisdom above. Society flourishes when old men plant trees they know they will not rest in the shade of. Seven-generation mindset. Thank you for putting in the effort to put this lesson to words for others.
@atomicsmith
Жыл бұрын
So true about debt. Don’t make it generational. Also, your kids may not be suited to take over your business. Be open to selling your business and starting something new with your kids. I’ve seen two fathers do this, and it was incredibly successful.
@c1neal
Жыл бұрын
Gah! It breaks my heart. The builder we chose said he knew how to install the zip system. He had no clue. Panels shot through and over driven. No roller was on site until I called the GC. He had the framers just tape over all the nail seams like I wasn’t going to check after I told him they had to be flashed and panels needed overnailing because it wasn’t up to code. Found out he didn’t have sill pans installed. Guy got fired for way more than that though. When I brought up sealing with liquid flash he almost had a heart attack.
@crabkilla
Жыл бұрын
If you ask me, this is the biggest downfall of construction. Trades are unwilling to research their craft or level up their skills. “I have been doin' this for 30 years, and I know what I am doing!”
@thebobbyflores
Жыл бұрын
There are definitely too many tradesmen and builders that just don't know or care to know about getting details like this right. We need the clients and owners like you to demand better so that quality work is not the exception, but the minimum acceptable standard. Sorry you had to go through that, but thank you for standing up to get the quality you deserve!
@sethhernly6598
Жыл бұрын
One of my close friends hired a builder that was perceived as higher quality and higher end. He asked him to use zip and he did however no tape rolling, no window flashing, no liquid flash on the foundation… when asked he just seemed baffled. The bar is really so low unfortunately.
@boeing757pilot
9 ай бұрын
That's not uncommon for many of the trades. Guys never crack a book to increase their knowledge.
@dreewarren3080
Жыл бұрын
Great video and teaching the younger generation. Just a tip, if you cut the white scraper in half, it will tool easier, stay cleaner as well. That’s what we do on our commercial projects
@eh_bailey
Жыл бұрын
Matt, I love you are out there with your son. Would it be more cost-effective to use liquid flash on the concrete and the gap and then tape the bottom edge of the zip to meet it (after it cures)?
@SparklySpencer
Жыл бұрын
Actually it was super awesome seeing you interact with your kids. Learning a family trade, especially one that will serve him and his family well for generations is a beautiful thing - even if he grows up a little and makes up his own mind as to what he will do in the future. I am impressed and am reminded of the many times my grandfather and I worked on several construction projects together. Best wishes to you Will, and may you have a fulfilling career. From an outside perspective, your dad is really kind of cool, I have enjoyed learning about building science through his platform, and I am glad he is taking the time to pass his knowledge to you as well.
@MakeMeThinkAgain
Жыл бұрын
One suggestion, since you've had some recent skin issues, you need to give your crew better sun protection hats. Sun is to skin what water is to walls.
@ryansoo4000
Жыл бұрын
I have a question about the design of this house - what do you do when your experience as a builder (with regards to air-sealing, WRB’s, roof projections, flashing details, etc) collides with the architectural design? This house, although beautiful, has an endless variety of bump-outs, gable roofs, shed roofs, gable roofs intersecting shed roofs, different eave heights, dormers, overhangs, etc. - and the house doesn’t look to be that large. The one thing I’ve heard Architect Steve Baczek say, as well as forensic building scientist Dr. Joe Lstuburek and Martin Holladay from the Green Building Advisor site, is that with every corner, jog or change in material it becomes harder and harder to detail the exterior envelope correctly and that therefore buildings should have as simple a shape and as simple a roof design as possible. When you see a design like like the one for this house , do you ever advise the client that their design should be simplified and if so, how do they (and the Architect) react to that advice?
@Casmige
Жыл бұрын
I’m in my 60s & I have fond fun memories of doing grunt work. It Gave me time to think, ruminate, & methodically evaluate the building process…. The what, why, where, when, & how of it all. I learned more doing grunt work & pulling wire than anything else. If American kids would get out & do the jobs that people say Americans don’t want to do? Not only will their self-esteem come up but they’ll lose baby-fat weight & they’ll have a trade that can’t be outsourced to Chynaaaah.
@FightinAggieFarmer
Жыл бұрын
Love to see your son out learning. So glad my father had me out working with him growing up. Even though I’m not doing the same thing he did, it built a foundation that’s really helped me over the years.
@robertrisk93
Жыл бұрын
Wiil surely did a great job, both with the sealing and the talking. He looks a lot like the other Risinger KZitem star, the one who uses a white gown to work. Way to go.
@ScubaOz
Жыл бұрын
We used to run liquid nails along the base back in the day, products have come a long way since I was a youngster
@johntorres1517
Жыл бұрын
Bugs! Another great reason to do this. Termites and other pests will have a harder time coming into the home. I like it. AS I have been remodeling I've made it a point to be friends with pest control to get into the spaces that typically don't have access. It feels good to know we are keeping the space bug free.
@MyFathersBusinessLLC
Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt great work! Did you know that the liquid flash does not stick to zip tape? They said acetone will prep the tape if you have to👍👍
@johnwhite2576
Жыл бұрын
Indeed… but zip tape will adhere to liquid flash thus leave bottom four inches of vertical zip tape loose and roll down over cured zip flash line
@MyFathersBusinessLLC
Жыл бұрын
@@johnwhite2576 huber wood says not to leave tape exposed to dust particles. It will not adgere correctly. Even a single day is enough to ruin that bottom edge. The correct way to flash those is to cut your tape 4" above your liquid flash, let it dry then over lap the tape 3" above the horizontal seam.
@snowgorilla9789
Жыл бұрын
Great to see your kid learning the how's but way more important the why's builds a great work ethic. WELL DONE !
@FallRiverHomesScott
Жыл бұрын
Great work by a Father and a Son! 👏👏🙌😎👍
@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs
Жыл бұрын
OH! OH! LOL! A clone Matt Risinger.... "Onnnn The Build Show!!!" Well done Will 👍 ☺🇨🇦
@Crusader1815
Жыл бұрын
Great job, Will. You have the gift of gab just like your dad. Well done presentation.
@MonkeyFencing
Жыл бұрын
Love it! Great video and love to see another generation getting in the trade! Wishing you continued success!
@poohbear4130
Жыл бұрын
Wills a natural, great to see young people involved in construction!
@ManilaDave
Жыл бұрын
Having Will there is the best work you have ever shared. KUDOS to you and especially the Will.
@danielstover3029
Жыл бұрын
Way to go Will! Nice job... 😁👍👍👍👍👍
@paperburn
Жыл бұрын
Some of my best memories was working with my dad on the job site with my dad.
@samvoyles2096
Жыл бұрын
Matt, way to go getting Will involved. Great tips!
@wrfarms9741
Жыл бұрын
Will is chip off the old block! Nicely done! 👍
@nebulousJames12345
Жыл бұрын
My first house I built alone. I covered all framing lumber completely with zip liquid flash. Zip 4.0 method. The second house I built with my son and his friends, we had full zip liquid coverage on all framing lumber and all sheathing, inside and out. Zip 5.0 has been working well on this house
@ledebuhr1
Жыл бұрын
Looks like Will is putting Matt out of a job.
@Highlos
Жыл бұрын
Ya 30 more years of experience 😂😂😂
@thedirtprincess3293
Жыл бұрын
I bet that's the plan! 😁
@solarcrystal5494
Жыл бұрын
"no skill needed"
@ah244895
Жыл бұрын
It is called preparing for retirement
@kenancatrules
Жыл бұрын
You don't feel it when you just watch the video. Everytime I'm squeezing that ZIP liquid flashing I just feel money is coming out....I tried it out at my recent job site and I bought two 29oz tubes, $50 a tube, plus some sweat equity, and those made it about 20ft and I called it quit. What's your typical cost estimate to do a house like that? And which trade do you use to do the application?
@GreenOnionGang
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for having me on the show dad. Hopefully more videos to come!
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
Well done Son! You’ll be replacing me before you know it
@effenfish661
Жыл бұрын
i like how you are demonstrating improvements to "ordinary" builds, not high-end ones.
@thirstypilgrim97
Жыл бұрын
His typical job is 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 so maybe not quite "ordinary" but good info nonetheless.
@t.e.1189
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Good for you to get your son involved. We need more young people in the trades. Keep up the good work!
@joeydementia7488
Жыл бұрын
Great having your son shadow you on the job
@roBLINDhood
Жыл бұрын
How proud you must be of that young man!! Good job Will and good job dad!!
@houseandmoney
Жыл бұрын
I'm only self building a small detached garage, but one day it may become an ADU (or the only thing standing after the big one) so all these details are going in now.
@atomicsmith
Жыл бұрын
An “air sealing service” could be a great summer business idea for young people. This is fiddly work that most trades don’t want to touch, and most builders would consider a waste of their time.
@moonshinewarrior
Жыл бұрын
Good job young man !
@alexmills2043
Жыл бұрын
If you're going to be doing whole houses, investing in an auto-caulk gun is well worth it. Not great for tiny projects, but anyplace you're using whole tubes it's a game changer. Dewalt and Milwaukee both make them, and they come in multiple versions for different size tubes.
@StumperTX
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't Fentrim be a more cost and labor effective solution for the exterior? you've used it before for this.
@XcessCapital
10 ай бұрын
That was awesome Matt. I used to go to work all summer with my dad. Great to see!
@ttt12344
Жыл бұрын
Awesome you are getting your son involved!!!
@VillelaHN
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Future home builder. 👍
@vanillaandy8814
Ай бұрын
Nice!! Make it a family business!
@travismorgan4249
Жыл бұрын
Going to have my siding and WRB replaced on my house soon and saving this video for future use.
@chaplaindougpruitt9058
Жыл бұрын
Love seeing the next generation on the jobsite. Great job Will... and of course DAD!!
@doomsdaypreppersofsouthcar9301
Жыл бұрын
Good job....teach them young
@nannesoar
Жыл бұрын
Your son is kickin ass Man! He seems mature beyond his age which is one of the most valuable attributes a young person can have IMO
@glennakam
Жыл бұрын
Matt, have you ever used zip tap on the bottom of white lumber instead of using pressure treated wood for a base plate in conjunction with a sill seal? Pros and cons would be appreciated. ❤ that your son is helping out 👍
@drumrboynoid
Жыл бұрын
What happens when water runs down underneath that zip shielding and pools up at the bottom. A wize man once said, "if it cant dry then it will die".
@Sparkling.Fresca
Жыл бұрын
I agree, water and moisture should have a way to escape.
@jcunningham2rcr
Жыл бұрын
That's my issue with these air tight builds. One small hole or crack in the system will cause some big issues pretty fast if moisture gets it.
@jimmystuckeysongs3859
4 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff Matt, thanks for sharing...Cheers
@MM-ub3jy
Жыл бұрын
Matt, Great to see you passing along the family trade to your son. You mention many times the little details that elevate performance of the envelope. In the exterior sill seal segment with your son explaining it, you guys might have wanted to go the extra step to seal off the nail indentation an inch above the sill sealing (8:27). Thank you for all you do with your work, the knowledge you and your crews share has been invaluable to my development.
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that. Agree that we could have tightened up a few more details
@stevebaldrick9058
Жыл бұрын
Great seeing your son on board.
@sen3990
Жыл бұрын
nice you brought the kids !
@callummckinnon2256
Жыл бұрын
I would consider trying to get a bucket sized product for that last demonstration and use a throw away large paint brush. It would make what your doing faster without compromising your detail
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
Good job Will!
@jimz.438
Жыл бұрын
Your son did a great job!
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
I thought so too!
@johnbolongo9978
7 ай бұрын
Nicely done.
@TRYtoHELPyou
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Thanks for sharing.
@guylambrechts2303
Жыл бұрын
Pro's in the making!
@AaronHope_Sow
Жыл бұрын
Nothing like a sweet summer job!
@ronniebaker5093
8 ай бұрын
Love the Awesome crew!!!
@hachiebaker
Жыл бұрын
Well done Will! Nice to see generational knowledge as a priority.
@paulcummings55
Жыл бұрын
LOL! So, does Will work at a 'family discount?' Nice to see family do thing together!
@susanmitchell4820
Жыл бұрын
Loved seeing your son! He does a great job!
@hassaanvault
Жыл бұрын
This Risinger Duet was pretty good. Keep it up boys 👍
@frankminisplitking
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, got the kiddos to work, bringing in the next generation of awesome builders! Cheers and happy 4th!
@sleze
Жыл бұрын
Great simple video - much appreciated. Also, Will did great!
@pillowvision
Жыл бұрын
Easily the best Build show episode to date! Way to go Dad 👍🏾
@JamesMateush
Жыл бұрын
Zip system liquid flash. Around 35-40 dollars a sausage. Thats why its liquid gold.
@dlahouss
Жыл бұрын
If the concrete is porous, what does a thin line of caulk (Lexel?) or the zip liquid flashing accomplish? Shouldn't there be a barrier fully between the sill plate and the foundation?
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
Concrete is indeed porous. But it’s a good air barrier and bug barrier. We are simply doing a better job tightening the connection between house and foundation with these methods to keep air infiltration & bug intruders to a minimum. The outside liquid flashing also keeps wood from absorbing water that might splash back against the bottom of the house.
@dlahouss
Жыл бұрын
@@buildshow thanks
@joshgastley175
Жыл бұрын
Love it what if the framer folded a piece of zip tape around the exposed edge before installing the sheathing?
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
I’ve done that on Zip R but not standard Zip. I like the concept
@ssmith2019
Жыл бұрын
Passing It On ! That RULES !😀
@jetsetjoey
Жыл бұрын
Sealing the exterior Bottom Plate-to-Stemwall joint is warranted, BUT I would not have sealed the bottom edge of the Zip sheathing.
@crazysfx
Жыл бұрын
How many SF was that home you did the liquid flashing on/ How many liner ft was it? Doing a custom build in the next few months and I'm prepping in advance!
@batmb1e
Жыл бұрын
"Bomber"! Great details Matt.
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
My favorite word!
@wink9970
Жыл бұрын
No skills needed - - I'm in!!
@raytruesdell7873
Жыл бұрын
Good son 👍
@taylorjohnson5867
Жыл бұрын
Just curious but does this not need the adhere to your "if it can dry it will survive?" I assumed you would only seal either the inside or the outside so if water did get in it wouldn't be trapped.
@buildshow
Жыл бұрын
The bottom plate to concrete is a very leaky and vulnerable point on the house. This is a good belt/suspenders approach. I don’t see water getting trapped here. What’s your concern?
@taylorjohnson5867
Жыл бұрын
@@buildshow no concern, was just curious about the thought process behind sealing both sides. Asking questions just to learn not to imply a mistake was made.
@Supercharged111
Жыл бұрын
If you're going to do the exterior, shouldn't you leave the interior alone to allow for drying in that direction?
@johnwhite2576
Жыл бұрын
Ok cost comparison between liquid zip vs siga centrum tape on that exteriot junction o say dent rim quicker more durable
@marknaugle3832
Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, great details as always! I'm curious as to why you need to go up so high on the osb with the liquid flash around the exterior perimiter? Isn't it just the gap under the bottom plate being addressed with this?
@jaymatthiesen8927
Жыл бұрын
Would you use this method instead of Siga Tape? I saw an earlier show using Siga tape and thought that worked well?
@ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC
Жыл бұрын
Good job pops and son
@CapitanGreenhat
Жыл бұрын
Great video, you should have your kid on more
@panzer919
Жыл бұрын
is there a reason why you use Lexel and not prosecco?
@edcurwick8383
Жыл бұрын
Sponsorship of the Video!!!
@longtimber1
Жыл бұрын
Whats the best liquid flash for below grade?
@samasmith89
Жыл бұрын
Matt is beaming with fatherly pride, lol!
@hjc0706
Жыл бұрын
question is if its ok for the homeowner to do this on the job site
@Rocco101
Жыл бұрын
Great video Matt keep them coming.
@je8277
Жыл бұрын
Why not use a DPC material instead of a caulk gun product? Surely faster, cheaper and better for the environment with less waste if you used a roll of material at framing stage.
@randyyaw
Жыл бұрын
Passing the torch
@mariacifuentesmarrero8938
Жыл бұрын
I love this video!!!
@robstephens
Жыл бұрын
Instead of using sill sealer foam, why not set the sill plates into a bead of Lexel when building the walls?
@trp2413
Жыл бұрын
I find I get better penetration when I push the caulk gun & generally get a smoother look too.
@johnwhite2576
Жыл бұрын
Word that’s the proper way direction to caulk plus usually less messu
@jazzfan7491
Жыл бұрын
Wow I really want to hire your son as a handyman here in Pasadena, CA. He obviously knows exactly what he’s doing. Curious if this zip liquid flashing is available separately from the whole house wrap system. I have an outdoor chimney with some water leaking down around the top when it rains; I think the culprit is a skylight up against the chimney where the original flashing is failing.
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