Tricks and Secrets for Roof Framing Mastery

[@zephyr1408]

I will say Tim you are a happy guy ! And that makes learning so much easier! Learning from an angry person is gut wrenching! Awesome !

[@letsblankstuff8477]

This comment is spot on lol

[@scottshelley7668]

Just stumbled on to your channel. Been a contractor for 35 years and was lucky to have an early boss teach me how to use a trigonometric calculator when I was in my early 20s. I was laying out all the rake walls and difficult roofs and the 40 year olds hated me. I really appreciate how you work. I tell the guys that work for me all the time, measure, measure, measure, cut, cut, cut, install, install, install. I get lot's of push back from some of those carpenters who think they know everything. Thanks for the upbeat presentation. Yes, I did switch over to a Construction Master with reluctance. Though I still like to throw out inverse tangent, cosine, every once in a while to the know it alls. Keep up the good work.

[@robertwagner3033]

I’ve framed for 45 years. Used my framing square and had a simple calculator with the square root function. Use your Pythagorean theory. Perfect every time good luck.

[@saucedbenny]

I would pay good money for a calculator tutorial made by you. I have that same calculator but i find i spend just as much time figuring out how to use it as i do solving a problem. you make is so clear and concise! Thanks for another great video

[@seemeknowmore]

Same

[@asons13]

I put off getting one for way too long. The people that make the calculators put out a workbook that walks you through it with classic word problems. Got one with the calculator online, 10/10. Its super simple once you learn the basic inputs.

[@AlexJune-j3o]

Iv framed from Maui to Michigan and between, you are probably the coolest boss to have man. And btw. All my paslodes got free nails and cells because of you. Thanks for assisting us Framers to purchase the proper tools without second guessing

[@SBpayo]

Its been a while since ive cut a roof so boss man sent me home with “go home and study up for a few weeks before we start” i knew EXACTLY where id head for the best most concise info. Thanks tim!

[@anthonyjohnson-dd1ln]

I'm an ole geezer and still have a framing square and stops from my framing days in the 70's+. Before the speed Sq. was big

[@MichaelJ674]

I’m not a framer and the math is way too fast for me to keep up with, but I love the whole process of framing even from a lay person’s perspective. You are a true artist and obviously enjoy what you are doing. So glad for the rest of us that your enjoyment includes sharing and teaching your craft! Thank you!!

[@BRIANDEGRACE-r2u]

Love the in car camera,and seeing the speed, and which gear you are in ,rpm,s etc. Make it fun to watch .Thanks.

[@justinlassiter7671]

why people want to belittle you (or anyone) for doing something differently yet the method still yields satisfactory (or better) results is comically parochial on their part. The bevelled-rips are a nice touch. It's evident Tim isn't an idiot. He enjoys the craft, so he naturally does it well--better than many.

[@AwesomeFramers]

@@justinlassiter7671 it's their own insecurities

[@anthonyjohnson-dd1ln]

I always cut the valley ends 1st. In pairs. I didn't measure anything and pulled the tape from the long side and measure to the ridge and the easy mark and cut.

[@jimgeelan5949]

From England. Yes i can see y uall are called awesome framers 😊 that was bloody interesting thank you 🤩

[@hyattbusbey3563]

I still have my dad's 30+ year old Skill circular saw. It works "fine" but I am really jealous of how smooth all the adjustments are on your new Makita. I can't really justify a new one given how little I use it, but man do I want one.

[@tdotw77]

23:15 I really love that plywood valley pattern! I'm used to usually (measuring top & bottom angle) just chalking a line when sheeting roofs. I use a nail or small spring clamp to hold 'dumb end' of line. The whole pattern thing eliminates that whole annoying process! Thanks man love the videos!👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩🦺 ✊🏻🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸✊🏻

[@jeffhammer9958]

Love the videos man. Great knowledge

[@Spice1_]

Great video thank you

[@RockyMountain4x4]

Might as well go ahead and bevel the plywood while you’re at it 😂 looks great man love the informative videos

[@44godson]

Fantastic work guys 🔨

[@TBird89]

I love it when you do these Dutch gables or scotch valley roofs. Doing the common diminish method is the most efficient and doing the plumb cut, seat and bevel cuts explained easily. 👌🏻👍💪🏻

[@allancampbell8274]

Very nice

[@mra95662]

Looks like much better nailing with a beveled sleeper. What is that saw guide you used to bevel it? I did not see it in your tools list. Thanks

[@rickyborden3287]

Pretty sure it's just a stair gauge like you clamp on to a framing square for cutting stair stringers.

[@alangalloway6361]

That bevel on the sleeper brings in a little woodworking to framing 🤣. Looks good and I like all the nailing surface you get. Did I use the right terminology for the 2x12 in the valley?

[@ijustvibe6095]

nice and easy method of conserving lumber. hats of to you sir.👍💯 ALSO i like choice of "cut tool" there. nice. battery operated with hook , makita wormdrive?? thank you for your video. also i never heard it being called "sharp" . though i like the terminology. 🙏

[@jimnasium3346]

Excellant voice over

[@rs2024-s4u]

Battery nailers are convenient and easy to carry on your belt, however as shown in this video air/pneumatic nailers are double+ the speed and have much more power adjustment to advoid under/over drive of nails. Ray

[@daverohner271]

Just like the majority of us in the trades, we are happy because we are earning by doing what we love

[@benduea2713]

always very informative and enjoyable to watch. what pencil are you using?

[@AwesomeFramers]

PicaDry Big or XL something like that

[@keithhelke3484]

Hello Big T, Great video yet again. I do have a question about your crowning, then cutting out your rafters, then flipping the tails over to get the other side...aren't you essentially then putting the second series of rafters crown down? Either way, so much useful info here, thank you.

[@AwesomeFramers]

Yes, exactly right BUT I know by the initial crowning they aren't bad enough to matter once I cut 2 jacks from 1 board.

[@keithhelke3484]

@@AwesomeFramers Great, I figured you had awareness of such things. but wanted to know for my thinking as well. Thank you again.

[@robertwagner3033]

If you have a simple calculator with square root function you can calculate any slope on a roof or staircase. I still use my framing and it is easy. Never purchased a framing calculator.

[@dougcarlson6800]

Do you need a vent hole in your area at high over framed area. I saw the lower one and it acts as vent and access. The only other thing is over span of the 2x6jacks I would mid span block that. Quick tip on the cut back of a full sheet I like to end on rafters and cut back on rafters of the last full sheet. I found it faster and easier. Old piece worker tip. 😊

[@myopinionmatters33]

You sound just like Matt Damon in “The Martian”. Also I love your videos.

[@AaronCPalmer]

Hey Tim, how did you know what your shortest board was? Actually, your starting and ending lengths? You mentioned your longest was 178 and change before crossing out 181 15/16.

[@AwesomeFramers]

I know the common rafter length for that roof, so any jack longer than that would be no good. For the shortest, I just pick 16" and calulate longer from there

[@anthonyjohnson-dd1ln]

Cut the seat 1st in pairs and measure to ridge and cut. No screwing up the direction of the mark like you did.

[@2010stoof]

I wonder if the app version of the construction calc pro is the same as the build calc app? But the one I'm talking about costs money

[@richardjames7427]

Where do buy the edge guide??

[@dirkkoffeman9480]

What is the space, underneath this roof, used for? I can’t imagine that it won’t be used.

[@KenBissell-oq2ns]

Unusable

[@CecilSavage-iq9zq]

After it becomes blackrock property, and it will, it will be assigned housing for the imported insurgents and blackrock will rape the taxpayers ON TOP of huge fee renting out the 'big house' for triple the mortgage rate. You vill eat bugs!, you vill own notting! You vill be heppy!

[@libertyforall5764]

Would be a cool mini room to relax. Or a pet dog’s room, 😃 or a children’s play room, or at least storage.

[@vanman3752]

The second set of rafters you cut out of the first will have the crown down, right?

[@HerschelHorton]

How often do you have to replace those blades on your circular saw?

[@john-wesleycurran495]

Great video. Enjoyed use of the BuildCalc calculator. Would like to buy one but cannot find it. Where do I get one?

[@AwesomeFramers]

@@john-wesleycurran495 BuildCalc is an app for Android and IOS 👍

[@paulcatlin4046]

Tim, what model Keens are you wearing?

[@AwesomeFramers]

Those are the Fort Wayne

[@2010stoof]

Just picked up that same calculator I think. 4065. The 4080 has trig keys but you lose a lot of other features. But you probably don't use the other features like concrete and stuff.

[@clydenakashima7393]

Question Tim have you built hip or valley without over frame.

[@AwesomeFramers]

Yep, many many times.

[@brady_morgan]

Not gapping your edges 1/8" on the sheathing? Looks like you are just resting the sheets on the ones below them. Is it not needed with zip? I thought it was.

[@AwesomeFramers]

@@brady_morgan they are profiled to be able to touch www.huberwood.com/zip-system/roof-sheathing?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBJE_cFpOKWin8ApmVVHm9jcZgmgA_6STdQaC5zwKnZRPy2sgQLFyYQaAocuEALw_wcB#install

[@brady_morgan]

@@AwesomeFramers Thats awesome, I wasnt aware. Thanks for the great videos!

[@FreeYourBrains]

As always very nice job Tim , but every video you show us “John , joe and Jack “ where is Jose, Fernando, Gonzalez and Pedro??? Why do you take their jobs???😂😂😂😂 😂

[@npsit1]

"YOU, alright?! I learned it by watching YOU!"

[@casycasy5199]

nice job.why zip tape the over roof.?? when the roof is already taped

[@AwesomeFramers]

Because we jget into it. No good reason 😁

[@plumbthumbs9584]

Timmmaaaa!

[@joshbryant7363]

Sheesh… you need to go to college to work that calculator. I framed for fifteen years and just never bothered to take the time to learn it. Impressive.

[@septenaryshrub2587]

How can I contact you about building a house for me?

[@mra95662]

I see your sheathing on the forks, but your cut table is wobbling. Are you using two lifts? what is that platform your guy is cutting on? These are california valleys in my area, California, lol. I dont know if it makes a difference, we always cut a 2' square the main roof, towards back the valley ridge, for ventilation.

[@AwesomeFramers]

Yep, we cut it out too, but after we are done so no one falls through.

[@Codeeez]

The saw cope is real haha

[@steveharkins279]

Think it’s may be time for some “full sheet” Jackass sawhorses.

[@StonyDanza2js]

We always say long to the long long

[@patrickkenny2077]

Nice you show you can do the real math without the builder's calculator.

[@davidwells298]

East coast guys use a framing sqaure can u build without a calculator

[@AwesomeFramers]

Can you build without a saw? Can you build without lumber delivery? Do you mill your own lumber?

[@steveharkins279]

What?, we have 2 “Lules” now, one for material & one for the saw table in the sky,,, so spoiled.

[@AwesomeFramers]

We have had 2 telehandlers since 2005. The smaller is in an Ingersoll Rand VR90B and we bought it for $30k in 2003. The Bush Captital Investment program had a number of incentives. In 2005 we were running 2 framing crews, 2 trim crews and a siding crew, so we bought the 1056, again there were incentives. When the market crashed, guys moved on but the machines were paid for. Spoiled? Good business

[@steveharkins279]

Just found this, good business, but equally good on the body, you are the “yoda” of least bending over, even in the sky. My tip for the day, been trying these razor blades for a month, best I have found, 5 times sharper than anything else. Stanley 10-817 knife Tajima LCB-65RB blades My daily driver.

[@chrisshields4143]

Rob Schneider or David Spade🙃

[@hopjo6356]

미국주택들은 지붕을 너무 복잡하게 만든것 같은데 단순하게 만들며는 관리하기 좋을테데

[@AwesomeFramers]

I agree 100%

[@cottagekeeper]

I just watched your safety video and now I see at the end of this video you are not wearing any harness or rope going up and down the roof. Ugh - why? I'm trying to instill in my son that he needs to be safe at all times and require everyone on the job to follow safety protocols.

[@jamesoncross7494]

I don't like false dormers. No point. A waste of lumber in my book but a good tutorial just the same.

[@jerrydoyle5622]

WHY ARE ALL YOUR TOOLS SHINY?? Just messing with ya. LOL.

[@dmk1529]

Vote Blue 🔵

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

FKH

[@michaelmiller1109]

As a homeowner dealing with so many things out of square and all sorts of other 1980s ignorance I cringe at someone free wielding a saw on a cut. Because I know how hard it is for me to make my kitchen cabinets perfectly align. Like, i want to send you all a perfectly calibrated table and miter saw at the least and maybe a planer and jointer before you frame my house.

[@spile7]

Sir I don’t think you understand that this man does cabinet grade framing lol 😂

[@TheRealJesseStoltzfus]

But but but, your zip sheet is upside down, a real framer would have cut that edge so the sheet was right side up! 🤣🤣🤣 In al seriousness, if you had come out 24 when starting layout, would you have had that extra jack rafter in there?

[@AwesomeFramers]

It all depends on the house and whether I feel like thinking about it 🤣🤣

[@tmiweber]

lol p😅

[@rufushughes5602]

I'm sorry unnecessary math but some things are oversimplified.