https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/63ef0264-f4bd-4757-aaa3-ee1b8f26c1d0 Head to https://squarespace.com/awesomeframers to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using AWESOMEFRAMERS ! How do you frame a floor system when the house is balloon framed? In this video, I show how we frame a second-floor system inside balloon-framed walls by treating the floor like a deck—using ledgered LVLs, structural screws, joist hangers, and engineered I-joists to create a stiff, quiet, and over-designed floor diaphragm. This approach raises a lot of eyebrows, but it’s fully engineered, uses deck-rated fasteners with higher load requirements than interior floors, and actually helps reinforce balloon-framed walls instead of weakening them. In this video, you’ll see: How to frame a floor system in a balloon-framed house Why we use LVL ledgers attached with Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS structural screws Why joist hangers and ledgered floors are more than adequate for residential loads How continuous I-joists create a stiffer, quieter floor system A simple bracing strategy for keeping tall walls plumb, straight, and workable Using spare I-joists as laser-straight alignment tools Why this floor system acts as a horizontal diaphragm, tying everything together There’s a lot of fear around floors “hanging from ledgers,” but this system is designed for higher loads than a typical living space, and it’s engineered with safety factors that eliminate creep, squeaks, and long-term movement. This is real-world framing on a real jobsite—focused on strength, safety, efficiency, and repeatable results. If you’re a builder, framer, architect, or serious DIYer looking to understand balloon framing, modern floor systems, and engineered framing methods, this one’s for you. 0:00 - 0:34: Overview of the floor system in balloon framing. 0:34 - 1:19: Framing the walls. 1:19 - 3:58: Tips and tricks for framing the floor. 3:58 - 4:26: A comedic interlude. 4:26 - 5:55: Using laser tools for precision measurements. 5:55 - 6:44: Understanding the engineering behind the ledger system. 6:44 - 7:25: Installing the joist hangers. 7:25 - 8:50: Our approach to bracing balloon-framed walls. 8:50 - 9:39: Touring the interior of the house. 9:39 - 10:51: A brief ad for Squarespace. 10:51 - 11:34: A quick dance break and final check of the walls. 11:34 - 12:00: Measuring the ridge beam. 12:00 - 13:30: Preparing to set the ridge beam. 13:30 - 13:56: Trimming the ridge beam. 13:56 - 15:19: Rigging the ridge beam for the lift. 15:19 - 18:02: Precision placement of the ridge beam. 18:02 - 18:55: Another tour of the house with finished framing. 18:55 - 19:25: Plastering and aligning the remaining walls. Some of the links below are affiliate links. I may make a small commission off of them. 5% coupon code "NGDAWESOME" and the free freight on fastener orders over $1,000 with code "FREESHIPPING The tools I use and recommend https://acmetools.pxf.io/AwesomeFramers Nick's Boots + Awesome Framers boot The Wood Butcher https://rb.gy/x316yv Instagram www.instagram.com/awesomeframers/ website https://www.awesomeframers.com/blog https://www.tiktok.com/@awesomeframers Company https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PioneerBuildersInc ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - https://bit.ly/Timmy10 (10% off code: Timmy10) Nicks Boots https://bit.ly/3MEHY56 https://truewerk.com/collections/workwear-shirts-hats/products/trucker-hat-tim-uhler-awesome-framers Click here for a discount on Hyspecs Safety Glasses www.iwearhyspecs.com/timmy10 Oh and another takeaway, if you use a drone for commercial work, you need to be part107 certified. Commercial work includes social media like YouTube if you plan to make an income off of that. I watched a video about this last May and then purchased the Part 107 Course https://sso.teachable.com/secure/245841/checkout/1320802/bundle-remote-pilot-plus-maneuvers?affcode=245841_0eauthdo&coupon_code=FRAMERS100 I studied and learned for 1 month and then took my test. I scored a 95%, which is a testament to how good Greg and the crew over there teach. That link will save you $100 off the course and support this channel. badgertoolbelts.com https://wavecel.com/ https://jackasssawhorse.com/ Spotify Playlist ?? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nieBWiaM6g6KCYWaYWBQf #building #construction #framing #huberpartner #ontheroadwithhew Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:05:40 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/63ef0264-f4bd-4757-aaa3-ee1b8f26c1d0 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.