How to Frame a Floor by Yourself | Floor framing with crawlspace

A step-by-step guide on floor framing for a raised foundation. Are you wondering how to frame a floor on a raised foundation? In this episode, I’m showing you the process of framing the floor for my small house. The floor measures 11.44m x 5.84m, with a central support beam dividing the span into two sections of 2.92m each. Along the way, I’ll share tips on marking, cutting, and installing floor joists, as well as solving issues with crooked lumber. This floor is designed to sit on top of a ventilated crawl space, providing a durable and elevated foundation. The crawl space will not only improve insulation but also protect the structure from moisture and pests, ensuring a stable base for my home. This video covers everything from marking the joists on header boards to fixing mistakes and framing an opening for the chimney pass-through. If you’re working on an elevated floor foundation, this step-by-step guide is for you! Whether you’re tackling an elevated floor foundation or learning how to install floor joists, this video is packed with tips to help you build a strong, stable floor. Watch as I solve real-life challenges like working with twisted lumber, aligning joists, and creating precise cuts. 👉 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction – What’s in this episode 0:48 Marking Floor Joist Positions 3:37 Cutting Floor Joists – Lessons learned from failed attempts 4:38 First Joists Installed – A big milestone 9:47 Placing Floor Joists Timelapse 7:48 Installing The First Half of the Floor Joists 24:03 Cleaning the Crawl Space – Making room for better progress 25:33 Floor Framing - Halfway There, Installing Remaining Joists 29:27 Attaching Joists with a Nail Gun – Fast and secure installation 34:28 Connecting Joist Header To Sill Plate 37:09 Connecting Joists to Support Beam – Using clamps for alignment 39:22 Fixing Misaligned Joists – Mistakes happen 40:46 Framing the Chimney Pass-Through – The final task 🔗 Links: 👉 Support me on “Buy Me a Coffee”: https://buymeacoffee.com/trees.and.roots ☕ 👉 Watch the full playlist of the house build: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtDq7WST1CnQsep8VTWaC0XHp9vvXgu4U&si=tOKQKhhqOxDy1E_Z 🎬 If you’re building a house and need to learn floor framing, this video will help you plan, mark, and install your floor joists like a pro. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell to follow my house-building journey! #FloorFraming #RaisedFloorFoundation #DIYHouseBuild #HowToFrameAFloor #Crawlspace — Music I use: https://www.bensound.com License code: WJGJZD5RQPOKXRTC License code: OVBD9MBL9ZTKMBPY License code: 1WTIEMIEH1W44MST License code: Z8CTE7E3DHJZPOWY