I’ve always enjoyed laying out for roofs and stairs, but I’m also a big fan of letting that ridge run wild and use the existing geometry tell you where to cut. Harder to mix up numbers when there aren’t any numbers
I framed a very complex roof a few weeks ago, and while studying it the night before I threw in the towel and said, you know what? The architect made this picture, with not framing guidelines. That literally means I can't be wrong!!! I'm the framer, lol.
What if you brought the ridge up before raising the two pairs of rafters? Drop it down below where the bottom edge of the rafters would be, raise the rafters over the top of the ridge, then gently lift the ridge up into place. It looks like everything is a pretty tight fit, so you may have not had room to do it that way. You might could temporarily flip the glulam on its side to gain some extra room above, then flip it upright before lifting it into place. Of course, that last idea is harder to do if the beam is rigged.
As a R.B.C. Contractor in Virginia Beach Va. Thats why a good carpenter is so rare today. We solve issues. There are never problems only issues. Wish I were Young again.,
All you ever hear is "pride in workmanship" UNTILL you bevel a sleeper. THEN you're wasting your time. I like the bevel. What is the cost of 1/2 hour through the framing? Really, THAT'S where you focus? lol My opinion is the bevel is how its's SUPPOSED to be done, sure you can do it it with out it but should you? Those same people who are giving you flack for the beveled sleeper are the same ones giving you flack for not wearing fall protection while working on a flat surface. LOL
I listened to the OCD thing and you’re so right! I was kicked outta a crown job this summer? Did 46 doors , 6. Big pullouts , and crown in an 85 yr old farm house! Guy states; “you hv cracks on the inside corners but not over there”! I tell him I only charged him min price on the crown because it’s off in several areas but it will look great once I caulk that 32nd of an inch crack sir it’s a mile less than a 16th! But I could see the disdain in his eyes and he said well leave I will do it? Ok ? Last I heard it’s still there ? Just really a miserable exp working for ppl with that disorder!
no big deal but i use 2-2x6s parallel instead of 1- 2x12. just lighter up high. but..in this case a 2x12 was called for so there you go. Years ago,like 50,my father, a roof framer and ww2 vet called out for a 12 footer. as he pulled it up he said,"Gull son, could you have found a heavier board to hand me?" throughout my career his words were with me the whole way. when we jacked up houses to put in a foundation he taught me to look at the knots in the wood and to choose and why one is better as a brace. When he retired I asked what he missed? "the comradery". Carpentry is a fine trade.
I know the air lines are a pain but this video shows why my jobs have air for framing the speed and consistency vs battery is not close and as an added benifit framers/carpenters rarely ever need a hammer to finish a nail set, however battery tools are still very useful for trim and smaller framing fixes where the number of nails is smaller and time to get air is not justified. No truer words are spoken "framing is not furniture, wood varies thanks to god/nature and framing is best done when these variences are not obsessed upon". Ray
So, who's the eclectic nerd that thought that house was such a cool design he paid extra for for framing that is on top of framing.....Ranch me baby, just ranch me.
Great job on the video. I like that you mention it doesn't have to be perfect but yet it has to be done right. It took me several years to come to terms with that.
After doing this for long enough, I've come to realize that it's not how perfect it can be, it's how far off it's allowed to be. It's the only mindset that balances accuracy and efficiency.
Exactly,it is what it is,find your problem,find your solution,and fix it and move on.A good framer/carpenter can make adjustments and get it done right.Nice job
Just started watching this guys videos and Idk what it is about them but they’re very appealing. You do seem like an awesome framer sir! Very befitting name 😂. Maybe you can frame my house here in Maryland. (Best state in the US)
I'd fire that architect and engineer. No need for such unnecessary stupidity. Maybe they're trying to achieve separation and make it look like a duplex? No matter, that poor gutter receiving the runoff during heavy NW rains is going to overflow unless you have 3 downspouts. Nice work as usual, but 28:33 looks like a giant band aid.
I really enjoyed the video. I never understand why people do this tho. It just wastes so much space. There’s like 200 ft.² of storage space or something in there.
Forget the RUclips carpenter rabble. Those ropes are just in the way. Don't let the people who watch you make you uncomfortable while you're working because comments they make. in reality your more likely to trip over them.
I've started to do roofing in college as part of my technically training for carpentry. i love watching this videos to see how things are done differently or the same
I’ve always enjoyed laying out for roofs and stairs, but I’m also a big fan of letting that ridge run wild and use the existing geometry tell you where to cut. Harder to mix up numbers when there aren’t any numbers
Exactly.
I've always been about minimizing having to measure.
I framed a very complex roof a few weeks ago, and while studying it the night before I threw in the towel and said, you know what? The architect made this picture, with not framing guidelines. That literally means I can't be wrong!!! I'm the framer, lol.
😊
Not only awesome framer, awesome drone maneuver too. Keep up the good work.
What if you brought the ridge up before raising the two pairs of rafters? Drop it down below where the bottom edge of the rafters would be, raise the rafters over the top of the ridge, then gently lift the ridge up into place. It looks like everything is a pretty tight fit, so you may have not had room to do it that way. You might could temporarily flip the glulam on its side to gain some extra room above, then flip it upright before lifting it into place. Of course, that last idea is harder to do if the beam is rigged.
As a R.B.C. Contractor in Virginia Beach Va. Thats why a good carpenter is so rare today. We solve issues. There are never problems only issues. Wish I were Young again.,
Where do you build in va beach?
They're not a bunch of little mistakes, they're a bunch of happy little accidents.
😂😂😂😂
All you ever hear is "pride in workmanship" UNTILL you bevel a sleeper. THEN you're wasting your time. I like the bevel. What is the cost of 1/2 hour through the framing? Really, THAT'S where you focus? lol My opinion is the bevel is how its's SUPPOSED to be done, sure you can do it it with out it but should you? Those same people who are giving you flack for the beveled sleeper are the same ones giving you flack for not wearing fall protection while working on a flat surface. LOL
Excelente trabajo 👏 👍 saludos desde chile 💯
I listened to the OCD thing and you’re so right! I was kicked outta a crown job this summer? Did 46 doors , 6. Big pullouts , and crown in an 85 yr old farm house! Guy states; “you hv cracks on the inside corners but not over there”! I tell him I only charged him min price on the crown because it’s off in several areas but it will look great once I caulk that 32nd of an inch crack sir it’s a mile less than a 16th!
But I could see the disdain in his eyes and he said well leave I will do it? Ok ?
Last I heard it’s still there ? Just really a miserable exp working for ppl with that disorder!
no big deal but i use 2-2x6s parallel instead of 1- 2x12. just lighter up high. but..in this case a 2x12 was called for so there you go. Years ago,like 50,my father, a roof framer and ww2 vet called out for a 12 footer. as he pulled it up he said,"Gull son, could you have found a heavier board to hand me?" throughout my career his words were with me the whole way. when we jacked up houses to put in a foundation he taught me to look at the knots in the wood and to choose and why one is better as a brace. When he retired I asked what he missed? "the comradery". Carpentry is a fine trade.
You are great framers who always find awesome solutions to the framing mistakes
I know the air lines are a pain but this video shows why my jobs have air for framing the speed and consistency vs battery is not close and as an added benifit framers/carpenters rarely ever need a hammer to finish a nail set, however battery tools are still very useful for trim and smaller framing fixes where the number of nails is smaller and time to get air is not justified. No truer words are spoken "framing is not furniture, wood varies thanks to god/nature and framing is best done when these variences are not obsessed upon". Ray
That's a wild roof... Pretty cool to see how it's done.. We don't really see those out where I'm at.. Usually the same boring standard stuff out here
Hi, thank you for sharing. One question: why are your ridge board spacers castellated?
This reminds me why I moved on to kitchens & baths, from framing.
Good morning friends
18:03 that happy satisfaction chuckle. Priceless.
"Great Success"
I always feel if I shoot for perfect, it will be close to perfect and I am okay with that. But at the same time not loosing productivity.
It is what it is.......... Awesome Framers
Love your videos dude. Keep up the awesome work
Nice work, but I think I'll stick with trusses.
So, who's the eclectic nerd that thought that house was such a cool design he paid extra for for framing that is on top of framing.....Ranch me baby, just ranch me.
I completely agree
How did you determine where your sleepers lay without them being able to meet at the ridge?
I like your guys style, you work well together.
Stupid house design, fire the architect.
Great job on the video. I like that you mention it doesn't have to be perfect but yet it has to be done right. It took me several years to come to terms with that.
After doing this for long enough, I've come to realize that it's not how perfect it can be, it's how far off it's allowed to be. It's the only mindset that balances accuracy and efficiency.
5:35 - Deers!
Exactly,it is what it is,find your problem,find your solution,and fix it and move on.A good framer/carpenter can make adjustments and get it done right.Nice job
Just started watching this guys videos and Idk what it is about them but they’re very appealing. You do seem like an awesome framer sir! Very befitting name 😂. Maybe you can frame my house here in Maryland. (Best state in the US)
What is your harness?? Really love your content.. I Frame houses all day, then I watch you Frame houses all night!! good life m8 ;)
I'd fire that architect and engineer. No need for such unnecessary stupidity. Maybe they're trying to achieve separation and make it look like a duplex? No matter, that poor gutter receiving the runoff during heavy NW rains is going to overflow unless you have 3 downspouts. Nice work as usual, but 28:33 looks like a giant band aid.
I really enjoyed the video. I never understand why people do this tho. It just wastes so much space. There’s like 200 ft.² of storage space or something in there.
Thank you for explaining why you chose that style of roof framing... I was wondering.
Forget the RUclips carpenter rabble. Those ropes are just in the way. Don't let the people who watch you make you uncomfortable while you're working because comments they make. in reality your more likely to trip over them.
such a goofy roof line IMO
but great framing work.
Math is never wrong.... for math is absolute. Wise words that just crossed my mind
Math is never wrong.... for math is absolute. Wise words that just crossed my mind
I need to seek therapy for my perfectionism. Unfortunately, it's too late to prevent my OCD.
GREAT CONTENT BROTHER! I like your approach.
Real speed makes it look like you're hardly working. HAHAHAHA!
Hello, Awesome Framers! What did you guys use for filming on both sides of the camera?
Fantastic build! What state is this in? And how much is the land and how much was the plot? Thanks for creating great content 👍
Every framer no matter how long doing still make mistakes. Anyways you guys are awesome framers enjoy the content and videos.
I really enjoy your Chanel. Free framing school😎👍🏾
Where are you guys located?
Who is the awesomeframers of remodeling construction here on RUclips I wonder?!
I gave you guys a thumbs up because you are AWESOME!!!
Like the way you did everything. Thanks for sharing
You are great framers who always find awesome solutions to the framing mistakes
You are great framers who always find awesome solutions to the framing mistakes
Nice design.....
That is amazing! I just might have to make one myself.
Exceptional video
And roof framing is cool!!!!
Love these long vids guys! Ya do a great job with all of them.
That's awesome. Fall arrest harnesses are worth their weight in gold.
We would have ran the ridge wild and set it the same way keep up the good work guys
Just curious why use such a heavy ridge beam. Is it the length your compensating for? Would a 2x10 have done the same if you had the length?
3 1/2 x 9 1/2" was spec'd but I sized to 11 7/8" to fully support the cut depth of the rafter
The fall protection police must be pleased 🤣
I think it's awesome the way you frame roofs.
Heard about you on Perkins builder brothers
What make and model are your cordless saws please?
Ben Morton have a you tube channel?
Rough framing is not rocket science there is a thousand ways to do it and only one right way that’s my way 😂 great video
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Que gran trabajo !
Do you have any problems getting parts for your lift ,i have the same one?
So far no. You mean the VR90 or the 1056? Both have been extremely reliable but parts haven't been hard to get.....yet
Awesome job guys
shouldn't you Zip tape the roof seams first?
Why?
You gotta get rid of that flimsy Milwaukee tape lol
😂😂😂
Where do you get the swin carriage please give info
cornerstone-industries.com/home.html
Next door house has same roof. Cookie cutter.
I've stated that many times. Thanks for the observation
What was for lunch?
😂😂😂😂 I can't remember
Молодцы!
Dude - You need to hold the camera sideways (landscape orientation)
They are Instagram stories
I've started to do roofing in college as part of my technically training for carpentry. i love watching this videos to see how things are done differently or the same
Poor level.. amazing roof out that poor poor level
😂😂😂 Can't kill the R Beam