9 Timber Frame and Joinery mistakes to avoid

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The most common joinery, carpentry and timber frame mistakes in home improvement and home construction projects, mistakes that even experienced builders and tradesmen make, why they do it, and how you can learn from it. If you want to talk to me with any questions, click on the link to arrange a spot https://buildbetterthings.com/one-to-one-consults/ Further videos that expand on some of these topics Brick and Block walls - 9 Mistakes in masonry to avoid https://youtu.be/ljYjvVVtH9w 5 EXPERT TIPS for HOUSE EXTENSION construction, avoid damp and condensation problems later https://youtu.be/Ch3Mn8lQvQM House Extension Step by Step | WHY you NEED to know | Don't shortcut! https://youtu.be/zkE9x1-lhkc Timber frame “how-to” for self builders - start with floor joists https://youtu.be/Phekg0dspBo 0:00 intro 1:25 Chipboard and particle board - Timber frame walls - structural 3:00 Correct space / void not allowed for - 150mm 3:26 No ventilation for the underfloor / undercroft / solum space 4:02 Weak mix concrete blinding and DPM below suspended floor 4:25 Ventilating rain screen for Timber Cedar, Larch or Hardie board cladding 5:06 Need to use counter battens as well as horizontal battens to avoid rot 5:50 Need to allow for movement for plastic fascias, soffits, chipboard and timber sheeting 6:43 Not doubling up top rail in timber wall panels / timber frame / stick const 7:21 Not adding holding down straps for roof and wall panels 8:24 Using a ply or OSB deck for your flat roof will create problems 8:57 Cold and thermal bridging from timber frame walls and roofs through uninsulated studs 9:43 Pursue excellence and avoid shortcuts