Pro tip: get a wide brimmed hat with a built in neck cloth and wear long sleeved breathable shirts. It seems counterintuitive but keeping the sun off of your head and skin helps you stay cool. Source... I'm a carpenter who works outside year round!
Danner , to answer your question about clothing to wear when working outside in the heat , WHITE SHIRTS , LIGHT COLORED PANTS . I'm sure you know that dark colors ATTRACT HEAT , and white clothing REFLECTS HEAT . This actually works outdoors and indoors . And , if you wear a hat , make it a light color also .
It is Ssooo good to see that Father-Son projects still happen. When I was 14, my father and I rebuilt and modified a Cessna 150 to a Cessna 152 II, which i got my Private Pilots in, just 2 years later.
I just found the channel due to a FB post and I am hooked. I've been binge watching today. Love how you and your Dad work so well together. Great learning experience and building a comradery that will last the rest of your life. Learning the self-sufficiency of "off-grid housing" is important. I liked and am subscribed to your channel. Excellent!
This video was on my recommended videos list this morning... Seeing that you were already framing the additions, and excited to watch the entire transformation of your Abandoned shed; I began with watching your first video. Having done a similar transformation on a 20×24 log cabin 12 years ago... I was quickly addicted, and watched all of them today. I'm so excited to see this dream of you & your father's come to fruition. New Subcriber!
Work Shirts: As the other guy said, go with light colored to cut down on heat. On top of that, you want to get a sweat wicking shirt. Under Armor built their whole brand around this. They're a thin undershirt that pulls the sweat off your skin. You still sweat but it keeps you from feeling so gross and sticky. It might seem counterintuitive to wear 2 shirts, but the under layer is really thin and even if its slightly warmer to have it on it makes it so much more comfortable. BTW, it also helps to get sweat wicking boxer-briefs to help with the undercarriage.
I know I'm commenting months after this video came out, but I've been following your build with interest! Favorite work shirt? My husband wears almost nothing but Merino wool; It's a special material that's soft and smooth, but more importantly, it doesn't stink and dries quickly. He's worn the same Merino shirt for a week on Alpine hikes here in Switzerland, and it just shows a salty crust when it dries; just rinsing it out in water removes that on the go, and by the next morning it's dry & good to wear again! So if you're working in a high humidity climate, I'd definitely recommend investing in a few Merino T-shirts!
summer clothing, light color.. (white or light blue) and 1 size larger (cotton tee) along with as autumn arrives.. find same color full sleeve round neck tee with ribbing on the cuff.. that way nothing can go into your sleeve.
Looking goog so far . Only minor mistake I see as a framer is the failure to use a sealant between the concrete on the sill plate to prevent insects and moisture intrusion.
Place is taking great shape! Love those hoses you've got, I have a few myself and they can't be beat. That saw will get easier to use, takes a bit of time to get used to it.. That model specifically has a really touchy guard that makes it a bit awkward to use, being honest. Keep up the great work! I'm handing the torch to you.
Thanks man! I was trying so hard to remember some of your tricks from your videos while framing. You prob would’ve had this job knocked out in a couple hours! Fun learning experience!
After doing landscaping for a couple of years I always rip the sleeves off of my t-shirts and a little down the sides. Blocks sun from your back but still lets air circulate inside well.
When you do the other side take the tin off the roof before mocking the ledger and cutting your rafters. Your build is coming out awesome. I've been following the entire build. I'm looking forward to the next video.
Man O Man. You Should have put up Tar Paper Horizontally on the Preexisting Roof Section after removing the Old Tin and Before install the New Roof Rafter Supports. That way you have a Layer of protection for the Wood just as in a New Roof before Shingles are installed. Prevent any Leaks occurring with the new Additions you are installing. Good Luck!
Hey Mr. Conner and Dad, the work is coming along just great. I started watching your channel some months back. Got lost in the RUclips world of so much to watch. But here I am. Your methods are simple and easy to follow. I have limited carpentry work from long time ago. I really like our idea of the restoration and addition to the shed. I will follow not with some regularity. I know that at this time 9/17/21 the project is done, I think. Your dad appears to be a valuable resource and a good man to have as part of your rebuild. Viewer Tom in Minneapolis. MN
Just found your channel today and have been binge watching. You've grown quite a lot in a little over a years time. That's because you have good content and you present it very well. I'm looking forward to the rest of your journey of converting this shed/tiny house into a working house. I am so glad that you were able to get your lumber at a reduced cost compared to what it was just two months ago (or even two weeks ago!) Your tonsil surgery paid off in that regard, at least. Sorry to hear about your dad's accident. But, you got a pick-up truck out of it. Are you going to have doors leading from the house into the workshop/garage and from the house into the kitchen? There was to be a door near the stairs at one time leading to the kitchen side of the house, but you scrapped that and I haven't heard any mention of another door into the kitchen. Edit: Oh yeah. Subscribed and rang the bell! 😊👍
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the videos! The truck was exactly what we needed and we LOVE it! On the shop side we’ll have a door to access it from within the house. On the kitchen side we’re taking out the majority of the wall and leaving it open. I think it’s going to be awesome. Thanks for watching!
ya all from California just do not know what real heat is until you go down there in that zone...man I built in this heat, me soaking wet by 7am, too hot by 10;30am...long story short, I packed up the boat and tools and hi tailed it back to Cali after 1 year....
just plain old white T-shirts, any shirt is gonna get sweaty and wet, wont be able to get around that. But a thin white shirt that reflects sun and breathes great is gonna be your best bet. Plus there cheap to buy and not care about if they get nasty and destroyed, then you just use them as shop rags later on.
Truewerk is popular among the trades here in south Carolina. I personally enjoy my HUK shirts but unsure how they would hold up in a rough environment like this, they are designed for fishing/boating.
The wetter the shirt the better, also long sleeve to prevent sun burn and skin cancers later in life. Wear a floppy brimmed hat that covers your ears and nose as well as your neck. Wet the hat and if needed a kerchief around your neck can be wetter for xtra cooling.
Did I miss the part where You attached the Sill plates to the concrete pad? Just wondering. Enjoying the build. I have been watching from the beginning.
We’ll be doing another metal roof. I still haven’t decided on a color… Also planning on reusing the old rusty metal on the interior. It’s gonna be awesome!!
@@DannerCronise I believe black looks really good besides the heat factor and the old Tin reused inside will be pretty sweet if I say so myself!!! And if I can throw out my opinion lol I believe a light on each side of your garage door would definitely elevate it also!!
What type and brand of AC Window Unit did you end up going with and how well does it work? I'm looking to get one to cool my bedroom off and every time I look them up on-line, I see ton's of bad reviews that has made me hold off on buying one. I was wondering since you bought one and are using it, how well it works keeping cool and if it's noisy or not. Thanks!
Love the videos! Quick question… why did you guys attach those diagonal pieces of wood to the walls? Is it just to brace them so they don’t move around as you attach the rafters? That’s what I’m guessing, but I’m not sure.
are you building a porch in front? i am thinking of building a porch on the front of my 12x16 i built this 2020-2021 going to get a wood stove to reduce the amount of propane i am using in the winter. what is the coldest it gets there? it gets to be -30c + here.
So, for an additional learning opportnity look up "advanced framing" and get back to me and others with the advantages or the reasons it might not have worked for your project :) Rich
Probably a white T. I wouldn't recommend anything mesh unless you have a wacky sense of humor and your friends laugh with you instead of at you. You could consider it a 'fashion statement'... Good job on the framing, we all learn more from our oopsies than our unreflected on successes!
It's okay to admit that you aren't great on a circular saw. Good thing is you will only get better with experience! My first ever project was a cut with a coping saw and sanded with some old drywall sander.
Putting the siding on the walls Before you raise them makes it a Lot Easier, a little Heavier but Holds everything square and you don't have to lift them and hold them while trying to nail them up one by one after.
You might want to cut some barge notches in your gable rafters before you hang them. It makes your fly rafter much more stable if you lay in a lookout at least every 2 feet oc. Just be sure you have your 1st run of decking break on one of your barges. Don't forget to allow for overhang on that 1st run when you pop your line.
That buzzing background noise at 3:18 sounds like an invasion of Cicadas in your trees. I live in Palm Springs California and they are all over town, sounds like thousands of weed wackers on at the same time. Annoying as hell.
White or light color quick drying shirt at least 90% polyester...large brim hat and some sort of head sweat band to help keep the sweat out of your eyes and sunglasses ...but if its hot it just hot..these items will help and available at a local WALMART or Amazon
Never heard of sill gasket wood should never touch concrete directly but sorry I live in the northeast so we have to deal with water and frost so our bldg methods will be a little superior but wld translate into energy savings everywhere
I would agree, lighter colored shirts are better. Also no screen printing since that seals the weave of the fabric. I don't think any of the high tech wicking fabric would help with the high humidity there still would be very little evaporation.
Love to see what you are getting done! As far as shirts go, I have found that lighter colors is better and if you go one size bigger and put a tank top underneath it helps with cooling.
Good job! I enjoy following your series. Before you start the other side of the shed, you might want to think about adding some of that foam vapor barrier under your bottom plates that rest on the concrete. All of the videos I see doing similar work always use pressure treated wood and place that foam underneath. Best of luck with the build.
Moisture wicking shirts are great. But really, wear whatever light colored shirt you like, and just get used to being soggy. I'm not sure why people don't wear shorts in the summer. Your choice. Get a hat with a wide brim to keep the sun off your face and ears. Put an EZ-UP over your main work area. Shade makes a huge difference. Great project! Thanks for bringing us along!
Favorite work shirt? I'd say mine is a neon green/yellow KMK Insulation shirt. The longsleeves are best, and actually can help reduce heat. I have worked in cold, hot, wet, dry. Works hella good.
As you were talking, if you live by a mountain, or a lake or a river or anything that you can enjoy viewing from your property, maybe you can build a tower by the tallest tree you have and build a tiny tree house so you can sit and look the panorama. : )
If you’re working in the Sun, you want a long sleeve shirt. It seems counter productive but it provides the best protection from the Sun & heat. Cotton, poly, cotton/poly blend, doesn’t matter so much as long as it’s long sleeve. Also, lighter colors are always going to be better than dark colors.
Pro tip: get a wide brimmed hat with a built in neck cloth and wear long sleeved breathable shirts. It seems counterintuitive but keeping the sun off of your head and skin helps you stay cool. Source... I'm a carpenter who works outside year round!
Danner , to answer your question about clothing to wear when working outside in the heat , WHITE SHIRTS , LIGHT COLORED PANTS . I'm sure you know that dark colors ATTRACT HEAT , and white clothing REFLECTS HEAT . This actually works outdoors and indoors . And , if you wear a hat , make it a light color also .
It is Ssooo good to see that Father-Son projects still happen. When I was 14, my father and I rebuilt and modified a Cessna 150 to a Cessna 152 II, which i got my Private Pilots in, just 2 years later.
Dark colors and especially black absorbs sunlight and heat. Try light-colored or white t's.
It is so great you are learning and want to get better and care about the end result!
I just found the channel due to a FB post and I am hooked. I've been binge watching today. Love how you and your Dad work so well together. Great learning experience and building a comradery that will last the rest of your life. Learning the self-sufficiency of "off-grid housing" is important. I liked and am subscribed to your channel. Excellent!
This video was on my recommended videos list this morning... Seeing that you were already framing the additions, and excited to watch the entire transformation of your Abandoned shed; I began with watching your first video. Having done a similar transformation on a 20×24 log cabin 12 years ago... I was quickly addicted, and watched all of them today. I'm so excited to see this dream of you & your father's come to fruition. New Subcriber!
So, my husband's favorite shirt is no shirt!
Work Shirts: As the other guy said, go with light colored to cut down on heat. On top of that, you want to get a sweat wicking shirt. Under Armor built their whole brand around this. They're a thin undershirt that pulls the sweat off your skin. You still sweat but it keeps you from feeling so gross and sticky. It might seem counterintuitive to wear 2 shirts, but the under layer is really thin and even if its slightly warmer to have it on it makes it so much more comfortable. BTW, it also helps to get sweat wicking boxer-briefs to help with the undercarriage.
I know I'm commenting months after this video came out, but I've been following your build with interest! Favorite work shirt? My husband wears almost nothing but Merino wool; It's a special material that's soft and smooth, but more importantly, it doesn't stink and dries quickly. He's worn the same Merino shirt for a week on Alpine hikes here in Switzerland, and it just shows a salty crust when it dries; just rinsing it out in water removes that on the go, and by the next morning it's dry & good to wear again! So if you're working in a high humidity climate, I'd definitely recommend investing in a few Merino T-shirts!
Breathable shirts in light colors definitely help, a hat and sunglasses also help
moisture wicking breathable shirts are a game changer. downside most times they are the bright orange or green. but they work great.
Go by Academy and get a runner’s shirt. You may sweat through it, but it will evaporate quickly, keeping you cooler.
I love this and those hard cut edits when you are using the nailer are so fun to watch
Looking good!
work shirt in the south - white cotton! I so loved working with my dad.
When the secada sounds stop, you will be shocked by the peace and quiet I bet.
Good job
summer clothing, light color.. (white or light blue) and 1 size larger (cotton tee) along with as autumn arrives.. find same color full sleeve round neck tee with ribbing on the cuff.. that way nothing can go into your sleeve.
Looking goog so far . Only minor mistake I see as a framer is the failure to use a sealant between the concrete on the sill plate to prevent insects and moisture intrusion.
Place is taking great shape! Love those hoses you've got, I have a few myself and they can't be beat.
That saw will get easier to use, takes a bit of time to get used to it.. That model specifically has a really touchy guard that makes it a bit awkward to use, being honest.
Keep up the great work! I'm handing the torch to you.
Thanks man! I was trying so hard to remember some of your tricks from your videos while framing. You prob would’ve had this job knocked out in a couple hours! Fun learning experience!
The best shirts I've found for working outside in the heat is long sleeve fishing shirts. They're breathable and moisture wicking
Love your editing, especially building the walls. Great video!
After doing landscaping for a couple of years I always rip the sleeves off of my t-shirts and a little down the sides. Blocks sun from your back but still lets air circulate inside well.
When you do the other side take the tin off the roof before mocking the ledger and cutting your rafters.
Your build is coming out awesome. I've been following the entire build. I'm looking forward to the next video.
out in the sun, I like a light colored 100% cotton and kinda thick. Long-sleeved t-shirts are even better. Helps avoid the 'farmer tan'.
Light colored or white, long sleeved loose fitting shirt and a wide brimmed straw type hat. A wet dish towel around the neck. There ya go.
best shirt working son is linen hundred percent
best work shirt is one dunked in cold water
White reflects the rays off so they say. I guess it works because they use complete white in the desert.
I really enjoy watching your videos of you redoing the shed. Keep up the good work!
Man O Man. You Should have put up Tar Paper Horizontally on the Preexisting Roof Section after removing the Old Tin and Before install the New Roof Rafter Supports. That way you have a Layer of protection for the Wood just as in a New Roof before Shingles are installed. Prevent any Leaks occurring with the new Additions you are installing. Good Luck!
CANT wait to see this 100% this is epic !
Nice job looking good. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless. Can't wait to see more videos.
Hey Mr. Conner and Dad, the work is coming along just great. I started watching your channel some months back. Got lost in the RUclips world of so much to watch. But here I am. Your methods are simple and easy to follow. I have limited carpentry work from long time ago. I really like our idea of the restoration and addition to the shed. I will follow not with some regularity. I know that at this time 9/17/21 the project is done, I think. Your dad appears to be a valuable resource and a good man to have as part of your rebuild. Viewer Tom in Minneapolis. MN
Just an idea, what about a upstairs dormer door over the shop to the upstairs back porch? It's a beautiful view.
You should do a tour
Thanks for another great video!
Just found your channel today and have been binge watching. You've grown quite a lot in a little over a years time. That's because you have good content and you present it very well. I'm looking forward to the rest of your journey of converting this shed/tiny house into a working house. I am so glad that you were able to get your lumber at a reduced cost compared to what it was just two months ago (or even two weeks ago!) Your tonsil surgery paid off in that regard, at least. Sorry to hear about your dad's accident. But, you got a pick-up truck out of it. Are you going to have doors leading from the house into the workshop/garage and from the house into the kitchen? There was to be a door near the stairs at one time leading to the kitchen side of the house, but you scrapped that and I haven't heard any mention of another door into the kitchen. Edit: Oh yeah. Subscribed and rang the bell! 😊👍
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the videos! The truck was exactly what we needed and we LOVE it! On the shop side we’ll have a door to access it from within the house. On the kitchen side we’re taking out the majority of the wall and leaving it open. I think it’s going to be awesome. Thanks for watching!
@@DannerCronise All that open space sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing your progress.
ya all from California just do not know what real heat is until you go down there in that zone...man I built in this heat, me soaking wet by 7am, too hot by 10;30am...long story short, I packed up the boat and tools and hi tailed it back to Cali after 1 year....
They used to make shirts with patches on the arm pits with a different,more breathable fabric
Great Job on the framing!
just plain old white T-shirts, any shirt is gonna get sweaty and wet, wont be able to get around that. But a thin white shirt that reflects sun and breathes great is gonna be your best bet. Plus there cheap to buy and not care about if they get nasty and destroyed, then you just use them as shop rags later on.
Truewerk is popular among the trades here in south Carolina.
I personally enjoy my HUK shirts but unsure how they would hold up in a rough environment like this, they are designed for fishing/boating.
I have trouble following a line with the circular saw too, don't worry. I love dri fit material, light colored shirts.
White or very light gray tee shirts. Head band and wide brim light colored hat
Love the show!
The wetter the shirt the better, also long sleeve to prevent sun burn and skin cancers later in life. Wear a floppy brimmed hat that covers your ears and nose as well as your neck. Wet the hat and if needed a kerchief around your neck can be wetter for xtra cooling.
Did I miss the part where You attached the Sill plates to the concrete pad? Just wondering. Enjoying the build. I have been watching from the beginning.
Looking good man!! Excited to see what kind of roof you end up putting on and the end results, keep it up man!!
We’ll be doing another metal roof. I still haven’t decided on a color… Also planning on reusing the old rusty metal on the interior. It’s gonna be awesome!!
@@DannerCronise I believe black looks really good besides the heat factor and the old Tin reused inside will be pretty sweet if I say so myself!!! And if I can throw out my opinion lol I believe a light on each side of your garage door would definitely elevate it also!!
"Wall of Sheep do your damnedest, my house doesn't even have power!"
All artisans wear white t-shirts to keep cool and if you have the artisan logo on them it makes you even cooler :) Nice job on the framing :)
Sounds like just what we need!!
awesome
Favorite work shirt is anything that's not BLACK.
Not sure what the plans are for the roofing you took down but if your clear coated them they could make a very nice accent wall.
They are all going inside… more later.
Artic Cool brand shirts.
Remember your no expert in power tools till you have lost 3 fingers and after five it's time to call it a career 😉 lol
i dont see any anchors in the sill plates??? you should do that and put down some caulking too???
What type and brand of AC Window Unit did you end up going with and how well does it work? I'm looking to get one to cool my bedroom off and every time I look them up on-line, I see ton's of bad reviews that has made me hold off on buying one. I was wondering since you bought one and are using it, how well it works keeping cool and if it's noisy or not. Thanks!
Love the videos! Quick question… why did you guys attach those diagonal pieces of wood to the walls? Is it just to brace them so they don’t move around as you attach the rafters? That’s what I’m guessing, but I’m not sure.
Dickies short sleeve performance cooling tee shirt.
I dont wear a shirt when im working outside building lol
You guys are making great progress! When was the original shed built?
no music would be better than that music!
are you building a porch in front?
i am thinking of building a porch on the front of my 12x16 i built this 2020-2021 going to get a wood stove to reduce the amount of propane i am using in the winter.
what is the coldest it gets there? it gets to be -30c + here.
Curious how defcon went :)
So, for an additional learning opportnity look up "advanced framing" and get back to me and others with the advantages or the reasons it might not have worked for your project :) Rich
I dont See that you use a Seal between the old and new Sheed 🤔🤔
Probably a white T. I wouldn't recommend anything mesh unless you have a wacky sense of humor and your friends laugh with you instead of at you. You could consider it a 'fashion statement'... Good job on the framing, we all learn more from our oopsies than our unreflected on successes!
You don't require the shirt. :)
The lumber isn’t good unless you sniff it first
Was I the only one hearing Raptor and not Rafter?
What surgery?
Tonsils/adenoids. Sucks as an adult.
I'd suggest lighter colors and cotton t-shirts seem to dry out fast but I just accept that I'm gonna be sweaty and uncomfortable all day.
Please.... With this intro.... Come on man
White tee shirt always ! Thumbs up.
It's okay to admit that you aren't great on a circular saw. Good thing is you will only get better with experience! My first ever project was a cut with a coping saw and sanded with some old drywall sander.
Putting the siding on the walls Before you raise them makes it a Lot Easier, a little Heavier but Holds everything square and you don't have to lift them and hold them while trying to nail them up one by one after.
You might want to cut some barge notches in your gable rafters before you hang them. It makes your fly rafter much more stable if you lay in a lookout at least every 2 feet oc. Just be sure you have your 1st run of decking break on one of your barges. Don't forget to allow for overhang on that 1st run when you pop your line.
my favorite work shirt is my coca cola shirt
That buzzing background noise at 3:18 sounds like an invasion of Cicadas in your trees. I live in Palm Springs California and they are all over town, sounds like thousands of weed wackers on at the same time. Annoying as hell.
So true that's what I was thinking too.
White or light color quick drying shirt at least 90% polyester...large brim hat and some sort of head sweat band to help keep the sweat out of your eyes and sunglasses ...but if its hot it just hot..these items will help and available at a local WALMART or Amazon
Being from Alabama you learn quickly the best work shirt is no shirt haha!
Never heard of sill gasket wood should never touch concrete directly but sorry I live in the northeast so we have to deal with water and frost so our bldg methods will be a little superior but wld translate into energy savings everywhere
I like you kid, I like you a lot and so I am following your journey. I got a feeling you will do excellent in Life.
Don’t wear a black shirt in the hot sun, wear a light color.👍
100% cotton hanes white v neck t shirts ( Walmart)
u can use your scarp wood inside the wood stove.
I go for a loose moisture wicking shirt.
White tee shirt and cold wet rag on your neck.
For work shirts , the lighter the better
Holy Golden light reflector Batman! Didn't that burn your retinas or at very least give you a sunburn on your chin? @2:09
I would agree, lighter colored shirts are better. Also no screen printing since that seals the weave of the fabric. I don't think any of the high tech wicking fabric would help with the high humidity there still would be very little evaporation.
Yes. And there is the problem. As crazy as it seems, the fan we plug in does at least evaporate a bit.
👋😎👍
Love to see what you are getting done!
As far as shirts go, I have found that lighter colors is better and if you go one size bigger and put a tank top underneath it helps with cooling.
Good job! I enjoy following your series. Before you start the other side of the shed, you might want to think about adding some of that foam vapor barrier under your bottom plates that rest on the concrete. All of the videos I see doing similar work always use pressure treated wood and place that foam underneath. Best of luck with the build.
Moisture wicking shirts are great. But really, wear whatever light colored shirt you like, and just get used to being soggy.
I'm not sure why people don't wear shorts in the summer. Your choice.
Get a hat with a wide brim to keep the sun off your face and ears.
Put an EZ-UP over your main work area. Shade makes a huge difference.
Great project! Thanks for bringing us along!
We moved to shorts. It’s been great. Also finally some relief on heat/humidity.
@@MrZZeroG We finally got a break this weekend. Supposed to have highs only in the upper 80s next week! :)
Favorite work shirt? I'd say mine is a neon green/yellow KMK Insulation shirt. The longsleeves are best, and actually can help reduce heat. I have worked in cold, hot, wet, dry. Works hella good.
As you were talking, if you live by a mountain, or a lake or a river or anything that you can enjoy viewing from your property, maybe you can build a tower by the tallest tree you have and build a tiny tree house so you can sit and look the panorama. : )
We want to build a water tower. Maybe it should have a hang out room.
@@MrZZeroG can't wait to see it. I wonder how it would look like. I love seeing young people being proactive. : )
If you’re working in the Sun, you want a long sleeve shirt. It seems counter productive but it provides the best protection from the Sun & heat. Cotton, poly, cotton/poly blend, doesn’t matter so much as long as it’s long sleeve. Also, lighter colors are always going to be better than dark colors.