We always did it how you are but the builder I’m working with now keeps the crane on site as long as we need it. So now I lay the trusses out in order on the ground, give the rigger a plan and we bring them up one at a time. We fix the ends get a measurement and shoot temp bracing and by the time we are done the next truss is ready to go. We also build all non load bearing walls after the roof is on to minimise rain delays. It helps that the builder is in his late 60’s and has seen just about everything the industry can throw at us
Hello, which state are you at Dave ? Does weather like rain affect this trade much ? which state is best for construction carpenters do you think ? thanks
Done that for a lot of years but the rain is a lot nicer than the -40C temps and snow and ice we have to deal with here. Those are heavy and awkward to work with and when you only have a few inches to stand on you have to be tough
Been there done that Hats of to you young fellas Youve gotta have your thinking caps on Without falling Same mthods in NZexcept a lot of scaff and safety nets in our case
As a frame and truss detailer here in New Zealand, it pains me seeing how those were stacked. So much more work for the builder to do just to orientate them all. Plus some of those web pattern designs arent to my ocd liking 😅
@@TrunksChoiceBand I'm talking about the staircase void protection. Just looking at his video I can tell that's roughly a 5.2m drop if a worker falls. Void protection is necessary and a legal requirement in Victoria
Don’t want to tell you ya job but why not crane the trusses onto the roof in the correct order even if it means splitting them on the floor re-strapping and crane up , saving you time and more safe installation
I’d love to do that, but the crane/delivery truck is normally booked out with a lot of deliveries for the day, so they only have time to drop the trusses off and go to the next job
Cool video, surprised no safety nets or fall bags though. Should be the responsibility of the main contractor if you're subbing out to them though (assuming it wasnt part of your quote)
The reason they don’t do that is because there is no government laws forcing them to do it. Plus it then makes building even more expensive for the builder which he will then pass on the customer. In 20 years of 1st fix carpentry I have never seen that.
The cost of a crane pays for itself. Youd be done setting trusses before lunch and allready be working on sheathing. Instead your up there trying to manipulate huge trusses by yourself unsafely. If you fall or pull something and your out of work who will keep production going while your out healing
Youve got 3 men. 2 on the top walls and 1 ground rigger who riga tye crabe and puts on a hand line in windier climates with larger trusses when theres obstacles
Im a apprentice builder in nz and all sites ive been on have scaff up and nets in before we stand trusses. My supervisor reckons they use to do it your way. Health n safety laws must have changed that!
mate your an accident waiting to happen no void protection no perimeter scaffold if you or one of your workers fall theres a good chance they die. Industrial manslaulghter is a crime
If you’re an apprentice doing your trade. This is the guy you want to work with.
Humble lad. Lots of respect for others
Love watching your channel after having put the tools down for the day myself.
We always did it how you are but the builder I’m working with now keeps the crane on site as long as we need it. So now I lay the trusses out in order on the ground, give the rigger a plan and we bring them up one at a time. We fix the ends get a measurement and shoot temp bracing and by the time we are done the next truss is ready to go. We also build all non load bearing walls after the roof is on to minimise rain delays. It helps that the builder is in his late 60’s and has seen just about everything the industry can throw at us
House bashing sparky here. Really appreciate your videos, have a new found respect for framers/chippies. Very hard yakka. Keep posting vids!!!
You're a sparky, should have had respect before 😂
great job guys, as a young qualified kiwi myself awesome to watch ya videos and relate/compare how different codes etc vary. keep up the videos mate!
Hikoki gun is a tank but I love mine too. Great into most hardwoods
Im a roof carpenter in west aus, and its different seeing you guys doing the trusses ahaha, we do cut on site roofs
Do you mean a conventional roof?
@@shaneashby5890 no, instead of ordering the timber ready to put up we order a pile of timber from Bunnings etc and build it on site
Hi mate. Do you have any video for marking on slab for the walls ?
How come you don’t use treated pine? Are there no termites in Melbourne?
Hello, which state are you at Dave ? Does weather like rain affect this trade much ? which state is best for construction carpenters do you think ? thanks
Good on ya davo
More episodes with trusses please 🤙🤙
What you really want is Dave making a video of him building a conventional roof.
Done that for a lot of years but the rain is a lot nicer than the -40C temps and snow and ice we have to deal with here. Those are heavy and awkward to work with and when you only have a few inches to stand on you have to be tough
Been there done that Hats of to you young fellas Youve gotta have your thinking caps on Without falling Same mthods in NZexcept a lot of scaff and safety nets in our case
erect trusses probably my fav day except for the plaster nogs haha
Good job you the man !
As a frame and truss detailer here in New Zealand, it pains me seeing how those were stacked. So much more work for the builder to do just to orientate them all.
Plus some of those web pattern designs arent to my ocd liking 😅
Where is your void protection mate ?
99% of roof frame installs in aus are done without fall protection
@@TrunksChoiceBand is asking about the void protection for the stairs. I guess the builder forgot that on his checklist lol
@@TrunksChoiceBand I'm talking about the staircase void protection. Just looking at his video I can tell that's roughly a 5.2m drop if a worker falls. Void protection is necessary and a legal requirement in Victoria
Are you allowed to walk around that high without a harness? Just doesn’t seem safe for you mate
Don’t want to tell you ya job but why not crane the trusses onto the roof in the correct order even if it means splitting them on the floor re-strapping and crane up , saving you time and more safe installation
I’d love to do that, but the crane/delivery truck is normally booked out with a lot of deliveries for the day, so they only have time to drop the trusses off and go to the next job
what camera/microphone set up are you using.
Can you do a video marking out a slap please
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Cool video, surprised no safety nets or fall bags though. Should be the responsibility of the main contractor if you're subbing out to them though (assuming it wasnt part of your quote)
The reason they don’t do that is because there is no government laws forcing them to do it. Plus it then makes building even more expensive for the builder which he will then pass on the customer. In 20 years of 1st fix carpentry I have never seen that.
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How much does a truss weigh?
It depends bro
18:52 that’s what ya mum said 😂
The cost of a crane pays for itself. Youd be done setting trusses before lunch and allready be working on sheathing. Instead your up there trying to manipulate huge trusses by yourself unsafely. If you fall or pull something and your out of work who will keep production going while your out healing
Youve got 3 men. 2 on the top walls and 1 ground rigger who riga tye crabe and puts on a hand line in windier climates with larger trusses when theres obstacles
Man is it worth the money? One wrong step and it’s all over, risk not worth the money the builder, pays is it? Let me know bro
Im a apprentice builder in nz and all sites ive been on have scaff up and nets in before we stand trusses. My supervisor reckons they use to do it your way. Health n safety laws must have changed that!
You need to plan it out better bro. Sorry to say but your planning can seriously be bad improved. Work with a company that works with your needs
mate your an accident waiting to happen no void protection no perimeter scaffold if you or one of your workers fall theres a good chance they die. Industrial manslaulghter is a crime
Hi
I am a truss designer, in my service I provide truss layout and design.
also provide quantity takeoff for construction jobs i/c; MEP.
Thank you