3 Tips for Remodel Framing Inside An Old House

Old houses have some special issues when it comes to framing. In this video I'll show you three common issues we face and the solutions. Best, Matt Risinger

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[RollinHomies]

I absolutely love watching your short videos. I wish I could just drop everything and just come work for you! Grew up doing this kind of with my father and somehow went into the retail industry instead.

[Jesselabreche]

Im 3 months into my apprenticeship in remodelling, and this really explains in detail what I want / need to know and understand clearly. It’s a pretty intense start and as I’m learning, it’s exciting to know how much there is to learn about this. Thanks for the video!

[michaeloverturf]

Thank you, Matt Risinger, for the flitch plate solution. Ingenious, exactly what I was looking for!

[james]

Your videos are always very informative and well done. Thank you for putting the work that you do into them.

[michaelp]

Wish I knew about flitch plate beams before hiring the engineer on my current project. Have a failed beam in the first story that has to be replaced before structural remodeling can happen up stairs. We're going to be hiding it in the joists but the engineer specified a lam beam that is still going to stick out a few inches. If he had known or I had known about that we could have achieved the cleaner look of a completely hidden beam. Hmm, wonder if the client will move a couple hundred for a flitch beam.

Some day I'll be on the same LVL (hehe) as you. The stuff your company does is beautiful. Inspires me to get my company to that level.

[Drewstermm]

Great tips! LVL is awesome stuff. The flitch plates are such a neat idea. Thanks for sharing!

[Bee_Boxing]

Man that flitch plate killed it! Man thats dope man

[dougdobbs]

Great ideas! I think I'm going to use that flitch plate idea on a new wing I'm planning for my home. Thanks!

[enigmatic-pisces]

Hey Matt, great videos man. I've been learning a ton the last couple years! Your references with tube steel will sound even better too your audience with HSS- Hollow Structural Steel. Keep up the great videos

[Auntypatti]

It would be great if you could do more videos on remodeling vs new construction . We’re about to start replacing our siding but first we want to replace the exterior plywood and add house wrap and foam. Which will thicken the walls. And we wondering what to do about the windows.

[fljetgator]

Matt's a building wizard. PhD in construction I'd guess 😎🚬 This is some great remodel tips. Thank u sir

[CaptainsOrders]

another great vid Matt! i appreciate this one in particular as a remodeler in new england with old homes. i like the idea of those beefy steel connections with flitch plates (which i was not aware of before this video, thanks for the knowledge!!)

[jamesoncross]

Awesome. Steel makes a house some solid. I always wonder when I see the steel though. It never looks like it has a good coat of protection on it.

[raphaturlam]

Very nice use of steel Matt, great stuff as always.

[JamesAmos]

Nice stuff! hadn't thought of steel like that.

[JohnAdams-bfct]

I wish I had the talent to work for you.

[josephinetaylor]

Please show me how to put the 2x4s in an old house

[ctanase]

can a flitch beam support the added weight of turning a 2 story house into a 5 story house?

[shaunlowe]

Your a Pro! I've watched a ton of your vids. Makes me mis the metro area (M.d., D.C., & V.a.) where are you guys operating out of? And would you no of or recommend anyone that does this type of quality work in East Tennessee???

[dhollm]

What kind of supplier / distributor do you use for your steel? Are those engineered and custom made / welded elements or selected from a table / catalog? Thanks