Framing with LSL 2x6's

Best,
Matt Risinger - Risinger Homes in Austin, TX

[recessiontwentytwenty]

I'm a Tile Setter I've talk to my contractors about using these types studs in kitchen and Shower areas .Most all of them look at me like it wouldn't be practical. Of course most do care and they're not the ones floating 3/4in of mud to plumb or flatten a wall. I knew that there had to be contractors out there that have enough sense to know that traditional lumber just isn't good enough for high end finish work. Great Job!

[craigirwin]

I have used LSL studs on high end houses as well - one problem we have run across is water. If it rains on them they can swell. So keep them dry and a level 5 finish is easy to get.

[glennalexon]

Very accurate work actually calls for very HIGH tolerances (meaning closer-fitting). Love your work.

[ChrisHunterSavesTheDay]

LOVING the new look of the videos, Matt! Great work!

[djjinerson]

Cool stuff I can lock away in my brain full of odd, and unique facts 👍

[AccordBass]

Great work matt! we use Hitachi Nailers at our job site as well they work flawlessly! Building a 2 Story home currently!

[bwillan]

LSL studs may be more in material cost, however I think the labour savings in not having to sort through the pile of lumber to find the best ones for a given wall will even out the cost. Also you'll likely end up with a higher quality product in the end as all the walls will be dead flat and the openings will be perfectly square. So the sheet rock crew, tapers, cabinet installers and the trim carpenters will be able to be do their portions quicker as they don't have to custom fit everything to wavy walls and crooked openings.

[lornesteed]

Hi Matt - I love your videos. One question though; since you seem to be quite OCD when it comes to construction best practices; have you measured the air quality in your finished homes in the first six months? The reason I ask is that with so many man made products ( LSL's, LVL's and OSB etc.) is there not an off-gassing issue given the fact that these products are held together with glues?

[lifeofabachelor]

i have a question about these lsl studs how are they for screwing things to them after such as shelving etc. im in the process of designing and thinking about building and have seen these but i want to install some heavy duty shelves in the potential house but is the lsl any good to screw to for such things

[JoeLarge]

Me too Matt. Great work. Blurb at first then your brand then on to business. Going to copy that format.

[victorgarcia]

i just bought lsl studs for a project and the price difference between 2x6 white wood is triple the price, , is worth it? yes it is if you doing clean level 5 finish.

[PhotogSteve]

What are your thoughts on steel studs for interior walls? I use them when we are above grade, and the mixture of natural light and tall walls are going to create a tough time for the drywall crews.

[rodneyhall]

Well done, Matt.  Can you follow that with an example between the difference between typical drywall installation vs. ultra-smooth finish used on LSL framing?

[yodaiam]

One complaint I have gotten from contractors is that the edge grain of LSL splits too easily (although face grain is excellent for nailing). This is especially an issue when installing plywood shear walls where there is a tight nail spacing at the ply seams. How does the price of LVL compare to LSL? Have you used LVL as studs? LVL also seems to do better than LSL during construction in rainy environments.

[marcosantonocito]

look forward to your videos, the only question I have is why not use metal studs in this application? cost effective, rot proof, straight as can be.

[hugosolis]

the particle does swell and expand over time?

[abremcon]

Structural metal studs are available also.

[DraculaxAlucard]

Portland is building the worlds first wooden skyscraper using perpendicular sandwiched strand board framing. Even the elevator shaft is all wood.

[maehay]

Wranglerstar sent me over to your channel FYI

[abremcon]

Wouldn't metal studs be less expensive and perform the same if not better?