Cabin in the Woods: Installing I-Joists and the Strongest T&G Subfloor

In this episode of cabin in the woods, we install the I-joists for the second story floor system and then install LP legacy Premium Subfloor. Hands down the strongest T&G subfloor I have yet to use. At 1 1/8" thick and made with Gorilla Glue, the first time you pick up a sheet you can tell that you get what you pay for!

As far as interior framing goes, the Stabila LA180 has been a tool that has made our job not only free of guesswork, but also much more efficient. It takes a few seconds to set up the laser, and then you have a visual and audible aid to ensure perfect straight lines. I can't say enough good about it.

Stabila 180 Layout Station:

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[RRBuildings]

Thanks for hanging out and watching the latest installment of cabin in the woods!! Stay tuned this place keeps getting better!!

[drumminjohn]

Plumbers dying inside when you stood on that pipe. But you're an athlete...

[azenginerd]

My "tip" for the tip: take a sports drink bottle (something with a little heavier wall and cap), drill a hole in the lid so the foam gun barrel slips in easily, and fill it partially with acetone. The gun slides in between uses and stays super clean. Keep a second lid with no hole to seal up your bottle at the end of the day.

[Randy_Gustafson]

Hey Kyle, quick "tip" on keeping your tip clean and unclogged. After running your bead down whatever material you are applying the foam to, rub the tip across a piece of wood. This will remove any foam that has been left on the tip. Cheers and welcome to the foam adhesive World.

[dsdragoon]

I hope the owner appreciates all the effort you are putting in making that terrific building.

[James_Hough]

The guy who nailed down the subfloor in my living room had the marksmanship skills of a storm trooper.

[Tyler-svsw]

Can’t believe I’ve been watching this channel for 2 years.

[chetable]

We glue the tongue also to prevent squeaking and for strength just like gluing a mortise and tenon

[alflud]

Hahaha! Greg saw the heavy panels and made sure he wore his lumberjack shirt. Lumberjack shirts make you go stronger lol.

[deanclarke]

Nice job and good to see you using adhesive and nails every 4 - 6 inches. I wish the asshat that built my house in NS Canada had done the same instead of what they did, no adhesive and maybe 8 nails in an entire 4 x 8 sheet of 5/8 plywood which has warped.

[chrisbarr]

Take a few extra minutes and put up a safety railing so someone doesnt walk off the edge and become a quadriplegic. You guys are young and have a lot to live for. Be safe!! P.S. Love the show!

[jasonrobbins]

The material list on the package was so complete that I finished the whole job with nothing left out shedbuilder.work I have never seen any package as complete as Ryan's shed plan.

[JDDupuy]

Your customers have to be blown away by your quality of work. This building will be around 100 years from now, still with the R&R signature craftsmanship.

[av]

You build the way I would build my own home. I have seen framers that dont give half the time you give to your work.

[cuttheknot]

Kyle is a class act and an excellent communicator. I also enjoy the Truewerk clothing he recommended as well as my Diamondback tool belt, pouches, etc. Yes, they are a little pricy but, as they say: "buy once cry once".

[matteberry]

Just the second floor of this showplace would be an awesome cabin in the woods. Place is huge and looks great

[ColeSpolaric]

My understanding is that a double top plate isn't necessary, and that it's all about preference. The double top plate helps with joining wall sections together to keep them straight, or square in a corner.

[amjorgy]

Kylie being blown away by that great stuff the little things in life! Lol!

[Hangovna]

Everything you do is so precise. So nice to see quality over speed.

[richardbowles]

I always learn something from your vids. Your subscribe-o-meter is nearing 500K, so a lot of people feel the same way. You do great work and its a joy to watch a craftsman. Bravo.