How To Connect Two Framed Walls At A Corner

Here’s how I connect two framed walls at a corner.
In the last video, I built a wall in place - I’m gonna build this small sample wall on the ground.
I make sure to crown all the studs up.
Sometimes you get a stud that’s twisted, so I make a tool to twist them in place.
To square the wall, I pull a tape measure from corner to corner on both sides.
I adjust the wall until the numbers match- then I know I’m square.
I like to use ring shank galvanized nails on sheathing.
We let the OSB extend past the wall 5 ½’ -this will help to tie together the corner.
After I drill a hole for the anchor bolt, I staple the sill seal directly to the bottom plate.
Next, I install a California corner into the wall that’s already standing.
This corner gives me a place to nail the two walls together, and there’s room behind to fit insulation.
Now I stand up the new wall, line up the anchor bolt, and drop it in place.
First, I nail off the California corner before moving to the outside to nail off the OSB; then I use my impact to tighten the nut on the anchor bolt.
Here you can see where the two walls connect: I held the double plate back on the first wall- this way the double plate on the new wall will overlap and tie the two together.
Overlapping the double plate at corners and intersecting walls adds a ton of strength.
More to come on this series- be sure to like and follow. @hausplans

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[MagicMane-dnhp]

i’m going to build a wall with my son today because of this video. I have no reason to and i’m not experienced, but i’m going to do it anyway! Thanks.

[johngrant]

Been doing this kind of work for 40 years now and never have I ever heard it explained so well, very efficient man

[DarkVenom]

Your truss wrench is pretty genius. Seen them used for beams but to keep your hands out of the gun area this is really smart

[owenkaiser]

You forgot to slap it and say, "well thats not going anywhere." 😂

[markgazelka]

Board twisting device is great. A hammer tacker/stapler is much more efficient and light years faster than the hand stapler you used. Duo-Fast makes the best one that I’ve used for over 40 years.

[Pyrokami]

That jig for straightening the studs is creative, perfect example of "make due with what you have."

[laughkick]

I always use screws in the California corner to snug the boards together. Super satisfying to do

[aleks-]

Completely fascinating. Thank you for these. Its so interesting seeing how a house/structure os built from the ground up.

[FenceAndMore]

I love that you use the proper nails. Can’t tell you how many houses I’ve seen with decks built with smooth shank indoor nails. You can literally lift it apart when the wood dries

[-_-John-_-]

I've been on new builds for almost 4 decades and you are the first person I've seen staple sill sealer to the bottom plate.
There is a first for everything!

[AWConstructionUSA]

I don’t know why but watching someone else do what I do all day is so satisfying 😂

[christnhvv]

The tiny tip of the tool you made to twist them straight was super cool

[verdugohomestead]

I love this guy when he pulls the gloves off. It’s like your favorite Sunday school teacher loses his sh*t

[ngenes]

This is how I got into Construction, I was 5 years old and my grandfather showed me how to saw. 25 years later, became a Engineer, GC and now close to retirement am a QCM building on an Airport. Hope to hand off a saw for the next generation.

[MikeJones-ylci]

That little board twister is pretty cool!

[chrisk]

I’m a pilot by trade, but man do you seem like a legit dude to work with in your profession. Keep up the good videos!

[shatteredreality]

I have to say im impressed. Learn something new everyday!

[BushiestBesver]

You are a legend. Your building skill set paired with your teaching skills is a match made in construction heaven

[szymonorchowek]

Twester board is the best!
Greetings from Poland.

[dhammer]

When I was a framer, we very rarely sheeted a wall if it was going to sit on concrete. Too many times we were burned by the concrete being out of level, then the wall would be out of plumb. We just set the wall unsheeted and put a brace on to plumb it up so we could sheet it.