I know this video is really old, but I just need to comment and say that this series is the best I've found. You explain everything so well for people like me without much experience. Thank you!
To strengthen those gable end eaves you can also specify a "drop truss" on your gable ends. The truss build can design/build in a drop the width of a 2x6 (or 2x4 if your top chord of the truss is designed for lighter loads) then all you need to do is nail in strong back lookouts (vertically oriented 2x6's) to create your eave. String it off at the eave tails and nail on your sub-facia. Super easy and super strong with no need to build an eave ladder or brace it after the fact. Excellent, well done series. Among the best I've seen on YT. Thanks for all the hard work.
I am exclusively using your videos to build my own pole barn out behind my house. Your videos with out a doubt are spot on and have helped me get through each step of the process. And as a teacher myself, I have to say you are a natural teacher too! :-) I even showed my wife your segment that included "this dude Pythagorus" and you made the explaining of how to find square easy. Phenomenal stuff. I am blessed by having found your series. All the best. :-)
Your presentation of this information (especially the mini barn model) is of the best ive ever seen. You sure know what youre saying and also how to communicate it to someone else. Incredibly well put together
I'm gearing up to build a 16x32 pole barn for my son who needs a place for his car, and for my tractor too. You're right; hardly no good info on the net, so THANK YOU so much. I love it ;)
Thank you. I watched this twice before attempting this. I got it done though. The part where the beating, banging, and hollering takes place was the most satisfying.
I cracked up when you showed a model of your pole barn and used it as an instructional aid. But you know, we're exactly the same. I would have done the same thing! I love your video series on building a pole barn and love your level of detail and instruction. The degree of planning and measuring shows when you are hanging the plywood sheathing. Everything is on center! That shows what a good job you did in planning and measuring. Great work!
Thank you for the detailed explanation of attaching the trusses to the pole barn. This video was very helpful. I am going to go back and watch the rest of the series
As usual, great work Feddie! Thanks, not only for all your time, hard work, knowledge and sharing your experiences with us while building these projects. But, also for all the time and effort it takes to record and edit the videos, so that they make sense to the average diy-er such as myself. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to the next one.
I really appreciate the compliments and great feedback. Make me feel good to know that folks are getting something out of the videos. I think there's a real deficit of content on RUclips that covers things in great detail. I try not to leave out anything important. I have fun doing it so I'll keep on til it's not fun anymore. Ha! Stay tuned...
Nice engineering design to solve the problems you had noted in the gable ladders dropping or drooping over time. The way you notched & cantilevered the 2 x 4s in to minimize or eliminate this altogether. I’ve recently disassembled an old barn , approximately 36’ x 30’ By myself, & plan to rebuild on my property with a few minor alterations & exterior design changes. I will likely be doing 99-100% alone, so trying to get as many ideas to make some of the more daunting tasks doable. This barn had homemade trusses, 2 of which broke, & I will have to particularly reconstruct- 11 of the trusses are built from 2 x 4s & are fairly light & manageable, but 2 of the trusses, the bottom board is 2 x 6s which substantially adds to the weight to handle by one person easily. I will figure it out.
I just found you today and I'm glad I did! I'm a wannabe homesteader with a lot to learn. I appreciate your style of teaching in bit sized pieces. My goal is to have some woods with rabbits, chickens, and goats. Maybe I'll post the projects as I work on them .Any pointers along the way would be appreciated! Thanks for the videos!
I appreciate you watching and for the great feedback. Good luck on your projects. Let me know when you start posting some stuff. I'd like to watch your progress.
I had watched the entire series, some parts more than once. You are an amazing builder and an amazing teacher. You had given me the education to build my own barn. I have some questions not sure if I can post them here after so many years ☺️
I'm just a country boy that does everything himself. Even though I'd put a pole barn up without any advise. I'm sure now it'll be square and strong. And I can do most of it myself. Thanks for simple ideas for simple minds like mine.
I enjoyed seeing some new - old technics in this building. Alot of the details will keep this barn standing square and true through winter heaving and spring thaws. Thanks for shareing the joist ladder support tip, I will definatly use it in the future
I already have my building permit and you'll NEVER believe that I designed it, 24X32 !! You were a big help... Thank You !!! I did notice that you use nothing but Dewalt.. Can I guess you have a sponsor ??????? Great job!!
Thanks for the comments, Jim. Glad the videos helped out. Interesting that you are essentially building the same barn. I have a materials list and Sketchup model of the barn if that would help. There's a link to that in the description box of the video. Yeah, I like the DeWalt stuff. No, I've not gotten a check from them yet but I think they ought to help me out. Ha!
That model thing is probably about the most helpful thing a guy has ever done when explaining anything construction on the internet. Keyboard warriors can spout off all they want to. Suck it up warriors and admit it.
You seem to be a highly competent carpenter and builder (Im no judge) but what kept me watching thru 5 videos was your excellent and plain spoken instruction. The model segment was a big plus. You have a big future in this, keep posting and think about a tv show!
Again, you're totally captivating and easy to understand. I was so involved in listening to your instructions that I literally didn't hear my son asking me a question! Great job and thanks so much for helping me understand this. Starting a 48x24 pole two-story pole building house on some land here in Ohio in the spring and your videos have given me a lot more confidence. Much appreciated. I'll be sure to send pictures once its done and, of course, attribute your instruction.
Good video! Really like the gable ladder supports. Thanks for showing this. I also like working by myself and enjoy watching your little tricks for working alone.
Excellent - I'm going to build a horse trailer shelter, and this gives me the confidence to do, with a helper sometimes along the way. I like to work alone, too. I'm a perfectionist and that frustrates some people who want to rush things.
Always enjoy watching your pole barn build it has been helping me out with design and execution of build mine since I am not in the carpentry industry but I do have mechanical skills I really appreciate the way you describe the process in lamain terms to help ease the pain of figuring out the corners trusses and overhangs god bless and thank you
REALLY enjoy your videos! Your attention to detail and thoughtful approach, coupled with your ability to explain what you are doing and edit your videos is nice to see. I'm a superintendent building large and expensive home in the Pacific Northwest, and an ex-framer to boot, and I have to say I'm impressed. Your fascia cleat is eerily similar to one I used years ago! Any differences we have are strictly differences in taste and not worth commenting on, but the one piece of advice I have for you or anybody, is to pick up some used scaffolding. Not only is it much safer than ladders, but a lot of work such as this can be done much more quickly. Particularly with your preference to work alone, it could really be a game changer for you. I look forward to catching up on your past videos, and again, GREAT work. You are my new second favorite channel.
Thanks for your kind words, Martin. I appreciate it. It's reassuring to get good feedback from a fellow builder. Thanks! You're advice is well taken and I do agree. I break easier now than I used to! Scaffolding would make everything easier and safer. what I really want is one of those cool lifts....or maybe a bucket truck. Ha! Thanks again!
Like you, I work on my own a lot but stacking truss can be just a tad bit of a workout on my own. (Did it once, never again, LOL). The only thing that made me really nervous watching this was the guy on the short ladder and standing on the top of it. I'm glad to see it all worked out.
R.J. B That was my buddy Bill. Fearless or careless? Either way, he's a solid dude, a master carpenter, and just a good guy. I've learned a lot from him over the years but never gained his courage with the high stuff!
What a wonderful series. I watched all 5 of your videos tonight. Guess I'll have to wait for #6. If all construction workers had your work ethic and knowledge every building would be rock solid. I'm going to build a pole building 8 X 10 or 8 X 12 for my 4-wheeler and trailer at the hunting club. I only want to do it once so I'm trying to soak up some knowledge so it will be done right the first time. Looking forward to more of you videos. You do a great job with your camera work too. I know that adds a lot of time to your project but you put in the extra effort. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I appreciate it! I'm glad you got some ideas from the videos. Makes me feel good to think I've helped someone out. There's a couple more parts coming so stay tuned. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it turns out.
Thanks for doing these videos I have been watching them to help me as I try to tackle my own post frame build this spring I am planning on doing a 30x40 garage for myself keep up the good work !
Nice videos! We watched them from part 1 through part 5... We're building a 20' x 40' x 14' high pole barn using telephone poles which is going to make this job a bit more difficult. For now we got the land excavated and getting ready to set up our lines and start digging the holes using a good ol' Ford 9n tractor with factory Danuser posthole digger. Me and my husband started laughing when you mentioned the yourtube 'experts' concerning the different ways to set a pole....use gravel - don't use gravel, use cement - don't use cement, etc etc lol but anyways my husband thinks you have a good way of doing it by pouring a cement footer/pad, dropping in the post, and then filling up the hole with cement.
Hi I'm a new viewer to your channel and a do it myslef kinda girl. This is a great video series. I've liked and saved every video in this series until now but this is the video that won the subscription. You do a great job at making sure we understand everything that you're doing and why it needs to be done. I feel confident that I could do this myself (with a little help) based on what I've learned in your videos. Thank you for this series. I'm definitely going to stay tuned to your channel.
Nice vids on the pole building build. I must admit though, I've been building for over 18 years and have never built built this way. Perlins mounted on the inside of the posts and mounted the weakest way structurally? We have to offset seams on perlins nailed to the outside of the posts, run "rat run" bracing so several bottom cordes of the trusses are nailed on one board length, and our trusses are on 2' centers. We have to account for wind shear as well as live and dead roof loads. Codes must be a lot different there. Most builders have a tendancy to be a little OCD.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Super1. I appreciate your thoughts and your good spirited and well intended critique. I think you raise some good points for others to consider when they do a project like this. I want to respond to a couple of your points. I have seen a lot of barns built this way in my area. The girts are flat but the tendency to the "sag" is removed once the outside is sheeted and nailed into the girt. Even board and batten sawmill lumber nailed into the girts will stiffen it up. The purpose of the girts is for lateral support between posts so once they are nailed in and sheeted it strengthens up the building tremendously and removes the tendency for the building to rack. I agree that we sometimes have OCD as builders and that always leads to a tendency to "overbuild" things. Trusses on 24" seems like overbuild to me for a barn. I agree that 8 foot might seem like "under build" too. Four foot would be a good sweet spot but my roof is not carrying much weight at all. Just insulation and metal. I had the roof system engineered and that's how the engineer spec'd it so I am relying on that expertise to keep it standing for years to come. It's his stamp on it not mine. Just to give you some idea of the specs: Live load: 20 psf WInd load: 90 mph (3 second gust) Bottom cord load: 20 psf Uplift: 100lb with mechanical connections IRC 2009, etc. Snow here is seldom significant and heavy wind is not common. We'll see how it holds up over time. If it crashes and burns I'll do an update video on the pole barn series. Ha! Thanks again for your comments and thoughts. I think we help everyone in the DIY community when we share our experience and expertise.
Very indepth video. Best howto video that I have come across on youtube. I plan on building a pole barn and this video will be my guideline. Outstanding job.
Enjoyed the videos, my hat's off for filming all that along with building it yourself. If you ever find yourself doing this again, you can save a pile of grief by ordering your end trusses 3 1/2"(2x4) or 5 1/2"(2x6) shorter than the others. And then cantilever your perlins over them. No notching, no need to reinforce the ladder that way. ;)
gary shumaker Thanks for watching. I agree with your suggestion. That's the better way to do this. The overhang, like so many things in projects I do, came as an afterthought. Had to improvise!
Your videos are informative and easy to follow for a newcomer like me. I did notice though one of your workers was standing on the top of his 8' ladder to do his nailing! just glad there wasn't an accident. Keep the videos coming, I am learning a lot...
Thank for watching and for the compliments. I appreciate it. Yep, it's a scary world out there. Sometimes you have to make due with what you got. I actually edited out the part where it almost tumbled out from under him. Ha!
Thanks for the great feedback. Makes me feel good to know the videos help folks out and gives them their own ideas. Good luck on your project and let me know if I can help out somehow. Send me some pics of it along the way. I'd like to watch your progress.
Love the way you go about it. I'll be trying my hand at this hopefully before winter. I'm a Master Plumber, and have done quite a bit of renovations, built a 3500 sq. ft. home but all I really know for sure is water runs downhill. Thx man.
I'm sure some of the other 'safety ninnies' have pointed this out, but just in case...at the 12:55 minute of the video, I believe it was you that was on the short step ladder. You are clearly wearing incorrect foot wear! You need to get see through work boots so you can look down and read the warning on the top of that step ladder...it usually goes something like 'this is NOT a step!'. Lol Great vids, you have earned a sub for sure.
Hey BNG, We're really enjoying your videos. My HS shop class pointed out that one of your buddies was standing on top of the ladder when he was nailing trusses. Not very safe. Hate to see anybody get hurt! Keep up the good work, just keep it safe!
Definitely well worth the time I spent watching this video. It explained in detail better than everyone else's video.The model segment was especially well done and a good visual. Great video
looks real good. inspiring video. I do think they make gable end trusses (which have verical webbing so you have something to nail your sheathing in to) and they are 1.5" shorter, so the cantilevers for your gable ladders don't require notching. Freedie's approach isn't wrong, and I know those trusses were all the same because the boys at the factory only had to set up the machine one time as they are all identical. How are you planning to vent the roof, Freddie? Another point that may be worth considering is that if you built out a decorative gable end vent like they did back in the homes built in the 1960's, you could have support for your gable ladders and also have a decorative venting system. Thanks for taking the time to tape and post this stuff for the rest of us, Freddie. I learn something new with every one of your videos.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I appreciate it! It inspires me when I feel like folks are getting something meaningful out of my videos and, more importantly getting some of their own ideas. When I built the house I used the kind of trusses you mentioned. It was much easier to lay the gable support in with those. On this project the gable idea was an after thought. Kind of a on the fly "that'd look cool" idea that I always seem to do to myself. Ha! The roof will be metal and will vent through the metal ridge cap. I'm not sure what kind of decorative gable vent you are talking about. If you come across a pic of one then send me a link. I'd like to see it. Stay tuned. The weather is making it tough to finish this thing. It's ready for the roof now. I have it enclosed, sheeted, and wrapped. Just need to get the roof on once the rain/snow/cold passes.
Excellent set of videos! We are looking at putting up a 32' x 40' x14' pole barn next spring to work on our Jeeps in. Since we have a small lot I want to use attic trusses for storage space. We just sold our National boom truck, I am really going to miss that when it comes time to set all of those attic trusses!
KmanJeeper Thanks for watching. I'd like to have had a bucket truck when I did mine. It would have been most handy. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it turns out!
This is a great video, well presented and a great production. The video and audio quality is excellent- I could hear a train in the background at one point. Feddie does a great job with explanation of complex concepts.
fantastic vids. i just watched all the pole barn series and you kept my attention the whole time, which is difficult to do. i learned a ton, and i think i may attempt my own building now. thanks again!
Thanks for the great comments. Like you, I have an attention deficit so I'm glad I was able to keep you engaged. I hope you go for it and build your own. I'd like to see your progress when you get started.
Thanks for the series...best Pole Barn videos I've seen. Great job! I appreciate your patience and focus on quality construction. I'm in the process of logging and milling my own lumber for a 40x40 pole barn drive shed that I designed using the Sketchup site you recommended.
Great videos. I might have done a few things different. A. I would have not cut into (notched) the poles rather I would have used bolts to secure the 2 x 12 wood flush to the poles. Pressure treated nails will rust your nails after a few years even the galvanized nails. I would have then used dangle braces from the poles to the 2x12 for extra security. B. I would have cut the poles with a chainsaw after they were in the ground and trusses fastened. Easier to level the 2x12 this way. C. I would have extending my rafters out a foot or so past the ends to make a gable. The method of using a ladder gable like the one you have done will drupe downwards over time, especially if you only fastened them with nails (too much weight). D. I would have used dry concrete in the holes. If I made the effort to do it by mixing wet concrete, I would have bought concrete tubes to put the poles in. E. I set my trusses 2 feet apart to make it much more studier. I know a lot of people like to save money by making them 4 or 5 feet apart but 2 feet will protect it from bad wind storms or snow. Hope you don't mind my 2 cent worth. Great videos - thanks for making them!
Thanks! Another outstanding DIY video! Great detail and very informative content. I am now suffering from severe pole barn envy. I don't really have room for it in my townhouse community, but I want me one of them anyway. I am now pacing around the living room in my Carhartt bibs.
Great video series. I like the way you have figured out how to do this by your self. I have a similar project to build for my sawmill. I'm impressed that you built a model to demonstrate the truss raising! Great work, and thanks for sharing this for all of us to get some good tips from!
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I had fun building the barn and making the videos. It sucked at times but the satisfaction in the end was worth it. Good luck on your project. Lemm know how it goes.
Looks good and I am enjoying the video series. Did you ever think about pre-marking the bottom of the trusses at your overhang? That way the engineered trusses would line up easier if you would have put a line at say, 14'9" on the bottom to get your overhang?
This is by far the best and most informative video series on pole barns on the web that I've ever seen. I was curious about the truss design. Instead of trusses at 16 inch or 2 foot on centers, you have them 8 feet apart and connect them with horizontal bracing. Is this a technique that could be used in residential buildings or is this only up to code if it's a barn? I know building codes vary from place to place, but I've never seen this type of construction and it seems like it would save costs on roof construction. Again, thank you for this amazing teaching tool.
oggyreidmore Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words. I don't know that I'd build the roof on a house like this. It's not carrying much weight at all with just the metal. I'd probably have tightened them up if I was going to sheet it and put shingles on it.
Great video series on building a pole barn. Plan on building one of these in the very near future and your videos have been a great starting point. Thanks for the videos keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching and for the compliments. I appreciate it. I'm glad that the videos have given you some ideas for your own project. Let me know how it goes when you start. I'd like to know how it goes so keep me updated.
I Absolutely love these video's. Moreover - your personality & character are AAA+! You remind me of my Dad, brother inlaw & I when we buit our pole barn garage apartment. Great job! I can't wait to see the finished product!
Coming along nicely! Looking forward to the next part. Are you going to pour concrete at the base? Did you end up installing the hurricane brackets? Love the idea with the gable ladders..
Thanks! Yep, I'm almost there now. Just need to get the roof on but the weather is being tough on me. I'll get 'er though. I'll probably pour a concrete slab one of these days but for now I'll level it up and put a couple three inches of gravel in it this spring. Stay tuned for the finale in a couple of weeks...
Very informative and nicely done video! Instead of gable letters why not make the two end trusses shorter in height and have the purling's barge out on top of the trusses 24 inches. Then you don't have to worry about reinforcing the gable ladders. Just a thought.
How were the trusses delivered? Were they slid off the truck or did they have a crane to put them on the ground? Just wondering if they were any way twisted or damaged by the delivery?
Great video series... Like your easy yet simple approach to explaining and describing the process of building a pole barn.... Im also in the process of doing the same learning as I go... Appreciate your time and knowledge. Thank you
Your presentation is right on. I have to say out of all the DIY videos I've seen, you do the best at covering every aspect of the project. I was wondering, your purlings are off set and not butted end to end? and Where do you order your medal from? Thanks.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words. I'm not sure I understand your question though. The perlins butt up to the trusses but they run straight and are not offset. I'm not sure I have answered your question.
God bless you! I'm about to start working on myself a pole barn here in SE Texas... and I've been thinking about using the same dimensions you used... Looking forward to seeing how this drama ends!!! GOOD LUCK and KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Good deal. Glad to hear the videos are helping you out. Makes me feel good to know. Hey, if you can hold on a couple of days I am working on something you might find helpful. I have spent the last several days building a model in Google Sketchup of the exact barn I built. It's got all the ridiculous detail folks have come to expect of me, right down to the boards I scabbed in here and there. It's really cool because you can pan around, walk through, and see any perspective. I also have an "as built" materials list that I have annotated to the lumber in the Sketchup model. I've even put the Lowe's item numbers in the list so folks can get an idea on materials cost in their area. I'm gonna put it on the website and ask for a small "donation" (five or ten bucks). If you would like to be my "market tester" then I'll send it to you for free and if you think it's beneficial then I'll let your heart be your guide on the donation. Ha! I don't know if you are familiar with it but Sketchup is a really neat modeling software and it's free to download. Just let me know and send me an email if you would like to take a look at it. blazingnailgun@gmail.com.
I almost never watch videos this long but yours are informative and entertaining enough that I just couldn't help but watch them all in their entirety. Don't worry about how long they are. It's well worth the time to watch. Thanks for making me feel I might just get away with building my own.
I've watched your pole barn video twice. Great instructions. Really enjoyed it. Im curious why you set your tresses on 8 ft centers versus on a 4 ft center. Why not use more tresses on 4 ft center? Was it to save money on tresses? I see you used 2x12 bands and are nailing 2x6 purlins between the tresses for strength and structure. Thanks
Thanks for watching. I'm glad they helped you out. I had an engineer design the roof system and this is what they came up with. The roof is not sheeted so it's not going to be carrying much weight except for the metal. Four more trusses would add another $350 ish to the job too so expense is a consideration too.
Thanks for watching and for the compliments. I appreciate it! Glad the videos helped inspire and create some ideas. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it goes!
Great videos! I just discovered your channel with the Lonesome Dove sign. You are by far my favorite diy youtuber. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'm gonna stop by with a case of Miller lite and a bottle of Jim Bean! Keep up the great work and thanks!
Hey Feddie. Appreciate your videos on the polebarn build. Im prepping for one in Upstate NY so its a little different but pretty close to your build. Thanks for documenting the process its quite helpful. Subbed and liked FB as well.
Appreciate your video and wish I had watched a little earlier in my project. I will use some of your methods to finish and use for upcoming projects. Thanks again.
Awesome video, like the rest! I'm starting to get the itch really bad. My wife and I are either going to be building our house or buying and renovating one here really soon! I watch all of your videos and get some great tips. Thanks man Jesse. Madison Missouri
Thanks for the great feedback. Makes me feel good to know folks are getting something meaningful out of my videos! Whether you build or renovate, either way it's gonna be a great excuse for you to buy a lot of cool new tools! Good luck and let me know if I can ever help out.
Thanks man. I learned a lot from watching and helped me with some ideas I have for adding an addition. I like the cleat idea since I can't always get help. Great video!!!
This made me miss the South really bad. The warnings about grunting and cussing were priceless and I thought what a shame the man seems to be single. Also, thank you for these videos.
I know this video is really old, but I just need to comment and say that this series is the best I've found. You explain everything so well for people like me without much experience. Thank you!
To strengthen those gable end eaves you can also specify a "drop truss" on your gable ends. The truss build can design/build in a drop the width of a 2x6 (or 2x4 if your top chord of the truss is designed for lighter loads) then all you need to do is nail in strong back lookouts (vertically oriented 2x6's) to create your eave. String it off at the eave tails and nail on your sub-facia. Super easy and super strong with no need to build an eave ladder or brace it after the fact. Excellent, well done series. Among the best I've seen on YT. Thanks for all the hard work.
I am exclusively using your videos to build my own pole barn out behind my house. Your videos with out a doubt are spot on and have helped me get through each step of the process. And as a teacher myself, I have to say you are a natural teacher too! :-) I even showed my wife your segment that included "this dude Pythagorus" and you made the explaining of how to find square easy. Phenomenal stuff. I am blessed by having found your series. All the best. :-)
Your presentation of this information (especially the mini barn model) is of the best ive ever seen. You sure know what youre saying and also how to communicate it to someone else. Incredibly well put together
Let me start by saying... Thank you for taking the time to make a scaled down model, that was an extremely well thought out informative video
Thank you Iron!
I'm gearing up to build a 16x32 pole barn for my son who needs a place for his car, and for my tractor too. You're right; hardly no good info on the net, so THANK YOU so much. I love it ;)
+Homestead Project Thanks man. i appreciate it!
You're a Natural teacher and a Gentleman, i am developing the confidence to take on my own building watching your lessons. Thank you !
Thank you. I watched this twice before attempting this. I got it done though. The part where the beating, banging, and hollering takes place was the most satisfying.
I cracked up when you showed a model of your pole barn and used it as an instructional aid. But you know, we're exactly the same. I would have done the same thing! I love your video series on building a pole barn and love your level of detail and instruction. The degree of planning and measuring shows when you are hanging the plywood sheathing. Everything is on center! That shows what a good job you did in planning and measuring. Great work!
Thank you for the detailed explanation of attaching the trusses to the pole barn. This video was very helpful. I am going to go back and watch the rest of the series
You are are such inspiration for people like me... that it takes more then just a sketch. Thank you so much for what you do .
As usual, great work Feddie! Thanks, not only for all your time, hard work, knowledge and sharing your experiences with us while building these projects. But, also for all the time and effort it takes to record and edit the videos, so that they make sense to the average diy-er such as myself. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to the next one.
I really appreciate the compliments and great feedback. Make me feel good to know that folks are getting something out of the videos. I think there's a real deficit of content on RUclips that covers things in great detail. I try not to leave out anything important. I have fun doing it so I'll keep on til it's not fun anymore. Ha! Stay tuned...
Getting ready to build a barn on my farm. Never built a Pole Barn before. These videos are great! Easy to see you do quality work.
Cool!
The mini-model is absolutely genius teaching! thank you!
Good to watch someone who knows what he is doing.
Nice engineering design to solve the problems you had noted in the gable ladders dropping or drooping over time.
The way you notched & cantilevered the 2 x 4s in to minimize or eliminate this altogether.
I’ve recently disassembled an old barn , approximately 36’ x 30’
By myself, & plan to rebuild on my property with a few minor alterations & exterior design changes.
I will likely be doing 99-100% alone, so trying to get as many ideas to make some of the more daunting tasks doable.
This barn had homemade trusses, 2 of which broke, & I will have to particularly reconstruct- 11 of the trusses are built from 2 x 4s & are fairly light & manageable, but 2 of the trusses, the bottom board is 2 x 6s which substantially adds to the weight to handle by one person easily.
I will figure it out.
I just found you today and I'm glad I did! I'm a wannabe homesteader with a lot to learn. I appreciate your style of teaching in bit sized pieces. My goal is to have some woods with rabbits, chickens, and goats. Maybe I'll post the projects as I work on them .Any pointers along the way would be appreciated! Thanks for the videos!
I appreciate you watching and for the great feedback. Good luck on your projects. Let me know when you start posting some stuff. I'd like to watch your progress.
I had watched the entire series, some parts more than once. You are an amazing builder and an amazing teacher. You had given me the education to build my own barn. I have some questions not sure if I can post them here after so many years ☺️
I'm just a country boy that does everything himself. Even though I'd put a pole barn up without any advise. I'm sure now it'll be square and strong. And I can do most of it myself. Thanks for simple ideas for simple minds like mine.
Thanks for watching and for the kind comments. I'm glad you got something out of the videos. Good luck on your project!
Love how you show one person can do a lot of work with a little thought and planning.
I enjoyed seeing some new - old technics in this building. Alot of the details will keep this barn standing square and true through winter heaving and spring thaws. Thanks for shareing the joist ladder support tip, I will definatly use it in the future
Joe Lammers Thanks for watching. I appreciate your kind words.
I already have my building permit and you'll NEVER believe that I designed it, 24X32 !! You were a big help... Thank You !!! I did notice that you use nothing but Dewalt.. Can I guess you have a sponsor ??????? Great job!!
Thanks for the comments, Jim. Glad the videos helped out. Interesting that you are essentially building the same barn. I have a materials list and Sketchup model of the barn if that would help. There's a link to that in the description box of the video.
Yeah, I like the DeWalt stuff. No, I've not gotten a check from them yet but I think they ought to help me out. Ha!
That model thing is probably about the most helpful thing a guy has ever done when explaining anything construction on the internet.
Keyboard warriors can spout off all they want to.
Suck it up warriors and admit it.
Thanks Mud. So glad it helped out.
You seem to be a highly competent carpenter and builder (Im no judge) but what kept me watching thru 5 videos was your excellent and plain spoken instruction. The model segment was a big plus. You have a big future in this, keep posting and think about a tv show!
Right on partner, I think you're on to something!
Again, you're totally captivating and easy to understand. I was so involved in listening to your instructions that I literally didn't hear my son asking me a question! Great job and thanks so much for helping me understand this. Starting a 48x24 pole two-story pole building house on some land here in Ohio in the spring and your videos have given me a lot more confidence. Much appreciated. I'll be sure to send pictures once its done and, of course, attribute your instruction.
Good video! Really like the gable ladder supports. Thanks for showing this. I also like working by myself and enjoy watching your little tricks for working alone.
Ryan Crist Thanks, Ryan. I'm glad the videos gave you some ideas.
Good going. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks also for the model which demonstrated the next steps.
Excellent - I'm going to build a horse trailer shelter, and this gives me the confidence to do, with a helper sometimes along the way. I like to work alone, too. I'm a perfectionist and that frustrates some people who want to rush things.
Always enjoy watching your pole barn build it has been helping me out with design and execution of build mine since I am not in the carpentry industry but I do have mechanical skills I really appreciate the way you describe the process in lamain terms to help ease the pain of figuring out the corners trusses and overhangs god bless and thank you
That demonstration model was impressive! Great teaching!!!!! Great audio!!!
REALLY enjoy your videos! Your attention to detail and thoughtful approach, coupled with your ability to explain what you are doing and edit your videos is nice to see. I'm a superintendent building large and expensive home in the Pacific Northwest, and an ex-framer to boot, and I have to say I'm impressed. Your fascia cleat is eerily similar to one I used years ago! Any differences we have are strictly differences in taste and not worth commenting on, but the one piece of advice I have for you or anybody, is to pick up some used scaffolding. Not only is it much safer than ladders, but a lot of work such as this can be done much more quickly. Particularly with your preference to work alone, it could really be a game changer for you. I look forward to catching up on your past videos, and again, GREAT work. You are my new second favorite channel.
Thanks for your kind words, Martin. I appreciate it. It's reassuring to get good feedback from a fellow builder. Thanks! You're advice is well taken and I do agree. I break easier now than I used to! Scaffolding would make everything easier and safer. what I really want is one of those cool lifts....or maybe a bucket truck. Ha! Thanks again!
Like you, I work on my own a lot but stacking truss can be just a tad bit of a workout on my own. (Did it once, never again, LOL). The only thing that made me really nervous watching this was the guy on the short ladder and standing on the top of it. I'm glad to see it all worked out.
R.J. B That was my buddy Bill. Fearless or careless? Either way, he's a solid dude, a master carpenter, and just a good guy. I've learned a lot from him over the years but never gained his courage with the high stuff!
Jimmy b you really make it easy to understand, Thanks
What a wonderful series. I watched all 5 of your videos tonight. Guess I'll have to wait for #6. If all construction workers had your work ethic and knowledge every building would be rock solid. I'm going to build a pole building 8 X 10 or 8 X 12 for my 4-wheeler and trailer at the hunting club. I only want to do it once so I'm trying to soak up some knowledge so it will be done right the first time. Looking forward to more of you videos. You do a great job with your camera work too. I know that adds a lot of time to your project but you put in the extra effort. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I appreciate it! I'm glad you got some ideas from the videos. Makes me feel good to think I've helped someone out. There's a couple more parts coming so stay tuned. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it turns out.
Thanks for doing these videos I have been watching them to help me as I try to tackle my own post frame build this spring I am planning on doing a 30x40 garage for myself keep up the good work !
Nice videos! We watched them from part 1 through part 5... We're building a 20' x 40' x 14' high pole barn using telephone poles which is going to make this job a bit more difficult. For now we got the land excavated and getting ready to set up our lines and start digging the holes using a good ol' Ford 9n tractor with factory Danuser posthole digger. Me and my husband started laughing when you mentioned the yourtube 'experts' concerning the different ways to set a pole....use gravel - don't use gravel, use cement - don't use cement, etc etc lol but anyways my husband thinks you have a good way of doing it by pouring a cement footer/pad, dropping in the post, and then filling up the hole with cement.
Hi I'm a new viewer to your channel and a do it myslef kinda girl. This is a great video series. I've liked and saved every video in this series until now but this is the video that won the subscription. You do a great job at making sure we understand everything that you're doing and why it needs to be done. I feel confident that I could do this myself (with a little help) based on what I've learned in your videos. Thank you for this series. I'm definitely going to stay tuned to your channel.
Your so kind Amy. Thank you for the kind words!
Nice vids on the pole building build. I must admit though, I've been building for over 18 years and have never built built this way. Perlins mounted on the inside of the posts and mounted the weakest way structurally? We have to offset seams on perlins nailed to the outside of the posts, run "rat run" bracing so several bottom cordes of the trusses are nailed on one board length, and our trusses are on 2' centers. We have to account for wind shear as well as live and dead roof loads. Codes must be a lot different there.
Most builders have a tendancy to be a little OCD.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Super1. I appreciate your thoughts and your good spirited and well intended critique. I think you raise some good points for others to consider when they do a project like this. I want to respond to a couple of your points.
I have seen a lot of barns built this way in my area. The girts are flat but the tendency to the "sag" is removed once the outside is sheeted and nailed into the girt. Even board and batten sawmill lumber nailed into the girts will stiffen it up. The purpose of the girts is for lateral support between posts so once they are nailed in and sheeted it strengthens up the building tremendously and removes the tendency for the building to rack.
I agree that we sometimes have OCD as builders and that always leads to a tendency to "overbuild" things. Trusses on 24" seems like overbuild to me for a barn. I agree that 8 foot might seem like "under build" too. Four foot would be a good sweet spot but my roof is not carrying much weight at all. Just insulation and metal.
I had the roof system engineered and that's how the engineer spec'd it so I am relying on that expertise to keep it standing for years to come. It's his stamp on it not mine. Just to give you some idea of the specs:
Live load: 20 psf
WInd load: 90 mph (3 second gust)
Bottom cord load: 20 psf
Uplift: 100lb with mechanical connections
IRC 2009, etc.
Snow here is seldom significant and heavy wind is not common. We'll see how it holds up over time. If it crashes and burns I'll do an update video on the pole barn series. Ha!
Thanks again for your comments and thoughts. I think we help everyone in the DIY community when we share our experience and expertise.
Nice presentation and I like the way you did those ladder ends makes a stronger overhang for sure. GOOD JOB
Thanks!
Very indepth video. Best howto video that I have come across on youtube. I plan on building a pole barn and this video will be my guideline. Outstanding job.
T Ward Thanks for checking it out. I really appreciate the compliments.
Enjoyed the videos, my hat's off for filming all that along with building it yourself.
If you ever find yourself doing this again, you can save a pile of grief by ordering your end trusses 3 1/2"(2x4) or 5 1/2"(2x6) shorter than the others. And then cantilever your perlins over them. No notching, no need to reinforce the ladder that way. ;)
gary shumaker Thanks for watching. I agree with your suggestion. That's the better way to do this. The overhang, like so many things in projects I do, came as an afterthought. Had to improvise!
Best build, cheers from Canada in 2022 this info is perfect
Your videos are informative and easy to follow for a newcomer like me. I did notice though one of your workers was standing on the top of his 8' ladder to do his nailing! just glad there wasn't an accident. Keep the videos coming, I am learning a lot...
Thank for watching and for the compliments. I appreciate it. Yep, it's a scary world out there. Sometimes you have to make due with what you got. I actually edited out the part where it almost tumbled out from under him. Ha!
Thanks for the videos. I'm building a 40x40x14 in the spring and these videos are making me confident. Thanks
Thanks for the great feedback. Makes me feel good to know the videos help folks out and gives them their own ideas. Good luck on your project and let me know if I can help out somehow. Send me some pics of it along the way. I'd like to watch your progress.
Love the way you go about it. I'll be trying my hand at this hopefully before winter. I'm a Master Plumber, and have done quite a bit of renovations, built a 3500 sq. ft. home but all I really know for sure is water runs downhill. Thx man.
Thanks Edward. Keep me posted on the progress and send pics!
I'm sure some of the other 'safety ninnies' have pointed this out, but just in case...at the 12:55 minute of the video, I believe it was you that was on the short step ladder. You are clearly wearing incorrect foot wear! You need to get see through work boots so you can look down and read the warning on the top of that step ladder...it usually goes something like 'this is NOT a step!'. Lol Great vids, you have earned a sub for sure.
Hey BNG, We're really enjoying your videos. My HS shop class pointed out that one of your buddies was standing on top of the ladder when he was nailing trusses. Not very safe. Hate to see anybody get hurt! Keep up the good work, just keep it safe!
+Jim Burtwistle Yeah, he's fearless and a bad example.... :-)
Great videos, will use as inspiration for my 24x26 cabin with covered deck!
Thank you so much you have gave me a good experience to do my pole barn roof
Definitely well worth the time I spent watching this video. It explained in detail better than everyone else's video.The model segment was especially well done and a good visual. Great video
looks real good. inspiring video. I do think they make gable end trusses (which have verical webbing so you have something to nail your sheathing in to) and they are 1.5" shorter, so the cantilevers for your gable ladders don't require notching. Freedie's approach isn't wrong, and I know those trusses were all the same because the boys at the factory only had to set up the machine one time as they are all identical.
How are you planning to vent the roof, Freddie? Another point that may be worth considering is that if you built out a decorative gable end vent like they did back in the homes built in the 1960's, you could have support for your gable ladders and also have a decorative venting system.
Thanks for taking the time to tape and post this stuff for the rest of us, Freddie. I learn something new with every one of your videos.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I appreciate it! It inspires me when I feel like folks are getting something meaningful out of my videos and, more importantly getting some of their own ideas. When I built the house I used the kind of trusses you mentioned. It was much easier to lay the gable support in with those. On this project the gable idea was an after thought. Kind of a on the fly "that'd look cool" idea that I always seem to do to myself. Ha!
The roof will be metal and will vent through the metal ridge cap. I'm not sure what kind of decorative gable vent you are talking about. If you come across a pic of one then send me a link. I'd like to see it.
Stay tuned. The weather is making it tough to finish this thing. It's ready for the roof now. I have it enclosed, sheeted, and wrapped. Just need to get the roof on once the rain/snow/cold passes.
Excellent set of videos! We are looking at putting up a 32' x 40' x14' pole barn next spring to work on our Jeeps in. Since we have a small lot I want to use attic trusses for storage space. We just sold our National boom truck, I am really going to miss that when it comes time to set all of those attic trusses!
KmanJeeper Thanks for watching. I'd like to have had a bucket truck when I did mine. It would have been most handy. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it turns out!
This is a great video, well presented and a great production. The video and audio quality is excellent- I could hear a train in the background at one point.
Feddie does a great job with explanation of complex concepts.
Chip Oidos Thanks, Chip. I appreciate you watching and sending me some kind words!
fantastic vids. i just watched all the pole barn series and you kept my attention the whole time, which is difficult to do. i learned a ton, and i think i may attempt my own building now. thanks again!
Thanks for the great comments. Like you, I have an attention deficit so I'm glad I was able to keep you engaged. I hope you go for it and build your own. I'd like to see your progress when you get started.
Thanks for the series...best Pole Barn videos I've seen. Great job! I appreciate your patience and focus on quality construction. I'm in the process of logging and milling my own lumber for a 40x40 pole barn drive shed that I designed using the Sketchup site you recommended.
+Dan Ryan Thank you for the kind words, Dan!
Great videos. I might have done a few things different. A. I would have not cut into (notched) the poles rather I would have used bolts to secure the 2 x 12 wood flush to the poles. Pressure treated nails will rust your nails after a few years even the galvanized nails. I would have then used dangle braces from the poles to the 2x12 for extra security. B. I would have cut the poles with a chainsaw after they were in the ground and trusses fastened. Easier to level the 2x12 this way. C. I would have extending my rafters out a foot or so past the ends to make a gable. The method of using a ladder gable like the one you have done will drupe downwards over time, especially if you only fastened them with nails (too much weight). D. I would have used dry concrete in the holes. If I made the effort to do it by mixing wet concrete, I would have bought concrete tubes to put the poles in. E. I set my trusses 2 feet apart to make it much more studier. I know a lot of people like to save money by making them 4 or 5 feet apart but 2 feet will protect it from bad wind storms or snow. Hope you don't mind my 2 cent worth. Great videos - thanks for making them!
Excellent video series! Thank you very much!
Thanks! Another outstanding DIY video! Great detail and very informative content. I am now suffering from severe pole barn envy. I don't really have room for it in my townhouse community, but I want me one of them anyway. I am now pacing around the living room in my Carhartt bibs.
Pole barn envy. Ha! Tell you what, let's hatch a plan to overthrow your home owners association and re-write the bylaws so pole barns can flourish!
Some of the best videos on RUclips. Go Big Orange! UT
Great idea to support gable ladders. Takes a little time but worth the few extra minutes to provide them a little better support. Great video :)
Thanks for watching and for the great feedback. I appreciate it!
Great presentation. Very clear and easy to understand. Thanks for the awesome help.
It's looking really good brother
Great video series. I like the way you have figured out how to do this by your self. I have a similar project to build for my sawmill. I'm impressed that you built a model to demonstrate the truss raising!
Great work, and thanks for sharing this for all of us to get some good tips from!
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I had fun building the barn and making the videos. It sucked at times but the satisfaction in the end was worth it. Good luck on your project. Lemm know how it goes.
Looks good and I am enjoying the video series. Did you ever think about pre-marking the bottom of the trusses at your overhang? That way the engineered trusses would line up easier if you would have put a line at say, 14'9" on the bottom to get your overhang?
This is by far the best and most informative video series on pole barns on the web that I've ever seen. I was curious about the truss design. Instead of trusses at 16 inch or 2 foot on centers, you have them 8 feet apart and connect them with horizontal bracing. Is this a technique that could be used in residential buildings or is this only up to code if it's a barn? I know building codes vary from place to place, but I've never seen this type of construction and it seems like it would save costs on roof construction. Again, thank you for this amazing teaching tool.
oggyreidmore Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words. I don't know that I'd build the roof on a house like this. It's not carrying much weight at all with just the metal. I'd probably have tightened them up if I was going to sheet it and put shingles on it.
Great video series on building a pole barn. Plan on building one of these in the very near future and your videos have been a great starting point. Thanks for the videos keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching and for the compliments. I appreciate it. I'm glad that the videos have given you some ideas for your own project. Let me know how it goes when you start. I'd like to know how it goes so keep me updated.
New watcher here. Your presentation is just fine. I am enjoying this project and would not really hesitate to do one on my own now. Keep it up!
I Absolutely love these video's. Moreover - your personality & character are AAA+!
You remind me of my Dad, brother inlaw & I when we buit our pole barn garage apartment. Great job! I can't wait to see the finished product!
skipperga Thanks, Skip. I really appreciate the compliments!
Coming along nicely! Looking forward to the next part. Are you going to pour concrete at the base? Did you end up installing the hurricane brackets? Love the idea with the gable ladders..
Thanks! Yep, I'm almost there now. Just need to get the roof on but the weather is being tough on me. I'll get 'er though. I'll probably pour a concrete slab one of these days but for now I'll level it up and put a couple three inches of gravel in it this spring. Stay tuned for the finale in a couple of weeks...
Very informative and nicely done video! Instead of gable letters why not make the two end trusses shorter in height and have the purling's barge out on top of the trusses 24 inches. Then you don't have to worry about reinforcing the gable ladders. Just a thought.
Nice work. I just put my hurricane hangers in first, and marked my trusses then there was no need for a tape, just nail them on in.
Damn DUDE, great explanation, I got a 30 x 50 coming up, and appreciate the lesson.
How were the trusses delivered? Were they slid off the truck or did they have a crane to put them on the ground? Just wondering if they were any way twisted or damaged by the delivery?
Roofing my addition your video answered many questions. I too work alone most of the time. Thanks for all the great info
Thanks for watching. Glad the video helped out. Lemme know how your project turns out.
good job , from Asheville NC . I hope to start a carport this summer for my camper and tractor. very informative. thanks again
MUSTANG MINPIN Thanks, Mustang. Bristol here so we aint far apart. Lemme know if I can help out somehow. Good luck!
I have learned so much thank you... what is the laser level and nail guns you use.
I definitely learned a lot. I've taken a lot from your videos and applied them to my projects. Thanks!
Great feedback. I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Outstanding video. Your self reliance is fantastic.
Sander Curtis Thanks much for the compliments!
Great video series... Like your easy yet simple approach to explaining and describing the process of building a pole barn.... Im also in the process of doing the same learning as I go... Appreciate your time and knowledge.
Thank you
Gary Dekan Thanks for the kind words, Gary. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.
Your presentation is right on. I have to say out of all the DIY videos I've seen, you do the best at covering every aspect of the project. I was wondering, your purlings are off set and not butted end to end? and Where do you order your medal from? Thanks.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words. I'm not sure I understand your question though. The perlins butt up to the trusses but they run straight and are not offset. I'm not sure I have answered your question.
God bless you! I'm about to start working on myself a pole barn here in SE Texas... and I've been thinking about using the same dimensions you used... Looking forward to seeing how this drama ends!!! GOOD LUCK and KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Good deal. Glad to hear the videos are helping you out. Makes me feel good to know. Hey, if you can hold on a couple of days I am working on something you might find helpful. I have spent the last several days building a model in Google Sketchup of the exact barn I built. It's got all the ridiculous detail folks have come to expect of me, right down to the boards I scabbed in here and there.
It's really cool because you can pan around, walk through, and see any perspective. I also have an "as built" materials list that I have annotated to the lumber in the Sketchup model. I've even put the Lowe's item numbers in the list so folks can get an idea on materials cost in their area. I'm gonna put it on the website and ask for a small "donation" (five or ten bucks). If you would like to be my "market tester" then I'll send it to you for free and if you think it's beneficial then I'll let your heart be your guide on the donation. Ha! I don't know if you are familiar with it but Sketchup is a really neat modeling software and it's free to download. Just let me know and send me an email if you would like to take a look at it. blazingnailgun@gmail.com.
Awesome video. What kind of cordless nailgun is that? Looks very handy! Sorry if you have already told us. I just found this video thanks.
Very educational for the beginner.
What are the cordless mail guns you’re using? I can’t quite tell. Thx. Looks great.
Real professional presentation!
George M. Adamo Thanks!
I almost never watch videos this long but yours are informative and entertaining enough that I just couldn't help but watch them all in their entirety. Don't worry about how long they are. It's well worth the time to watch. Thanks for making me feel I might just get away with building my own.
I've watched your pole barn video twice. Great instructions. Really enjoyed it. Im curious why you set your tresses on 8 ft centers versus on a 4 ft center. Why not use more tresses on 4 ft center? Was it to save money on tresses? I see you used 2x12 bands and are nailing 2x6 purlins between the tresses for strength and structure. Thanks
Thanks for watching. I'm glad they helped you out. I had an engineer design the roof system and this is what they came up with. The roof is not sheeted so it's not going to be carrying much weight except for the metal. Four more trusses would add another $350 ish to the job too so expense is a consideration too.
getting ready to build a pole barn house. great information. thank you
James Shepherd You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Mister you did an outstanding video. A job well done!!
Thanks for the kind compliment. I appreciate you watching.
Real nice! I want to build a pole barn the same size; your video will help me a lot. Nice job and thanks for the information.
Thanks for watching and for the compliments. I appreciate it! Glad the videos helped inspire and create some ideas. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it goes!
Great videos! I just discovered your channel with the Lonesome Dove sign. You are by far my favorite diy youtuber. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'm gonna stop by with a case of Miller lite and a bottle of Jim Bean! Keep up the great work and thanks!
+Sean Copeland Thanks Sean. I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement!!!! Come by anytime!
Did you have to cut your purlins to fit them between the trusses or space the trusses to fit them without cutting?
Thank you! The video answered a lot of questions! This has inspired me to get the walls on this pole building and close it in, after all these years!
Yes!
Hey Feddie. Appreciate your videos on the polebarn build. Im prepping for one in Upstate NY so its a little different but pretty close to your build. Thanks for documenting the process its quite helpful. Subbed and liked FB as well.
Dan Massey Thanks Dan. I really appreciate you watching and sending me some encouragement. Good luck on your project and lemme know how it turns out.
great video! Thanks for the details and prep work before getting help, and pointer tips to work by yourself safely!
Appreciate your video and wish I had watched a little earlier in my project. I will use some of your methods to finish and use for upcoming projects. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! Glad you picked up something useful from the videos. Good luck on your project!
Awesome video, like the rest! I'm starting to get the itch really bad. My wife and I are either going to be building our house or buying and renovating one here really soon! I watch all of your videos and get some great tips. Thanks man
Jesse.
Madison Missouri
Thanks for the great feedback. Makes me feel good to know folks are getting something meaningful out of my videos! Whether you build or renovate, either way it's gonna be a great excuse for you to buy a lot of cool new tools! Good luck and let me know if I can ever help out.
Thanks man. I learned a lot from watching and helped me with some ideas I have for adding an addition. I like the cleat idea since I can't always get help. Great video!!!
This made me miss the South really bad. The warnings about grunting and cussing were priceless and I thought what a shame the man seems to be single. Also, thank you for these videos.
Maybe a dumb question but what is the pitch for the roof and trusses put on it looks like its a 4/12?