Craning Trusses, We Tried Something New! [

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[@MattBangsWood]

LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE or I hope you inch yourself the next cut you make.

[@Elmochillomendoza]

Hey buddy I be looking your videos , and I have one year with my business, and I do framing and Sidding, but how do you do to make better and better business, I be learning but I want to learn more, I love my job man. And tks for all your help.

[@MUDNROCKS]

Good idea but you need to be using a spreader beam to grab the trusses ends and centre along the ridge, that'll stop all your blocking from going loose and extending your set out, did you notice the trusses were walking away from their marks ? Either that or pull the trusses together with load straps or temp timber straps at the ends till you land them.

[@kyleeder3122]

Love how in-depth you go. Learn so much from this and apply it to my job in the trades amazing man

[@ia4687]

Putting two blocks at the end of the truss was a smart idea. Good job Matt great video as always.

[@roncrook8656]

Matt, so glad to see regular content from you. These prefabs are awesome!

[@larrylund2682]

Most of my friends all built tree houses. Jimmy's dad thought out of the box. They built the tree house on the ground and with a long pole attached to a loader bucket they "crained" the tree house into the tree and nailed it in. Probably spent $500 on the whole thing. That was a ton of money in 1964. This reminds me of that only on an epic larger level with real classy engineering and skilled labor. This is very cool to watch. It is about time to make job sites safer and more efficient.

[@armedmariner]

I love competent people. I love individuals who know how to work in a team. I love a working boss. You guys rock. No other way to say it better.

[@danielmorales711]

It's true. If the boss is working you'll all get work done faster. It's important for them not to get fatigued so they can be good leaders too though. There should be a good balance

[@arresthillary9502]

17:20 hiding that roof sheathing in the trusses so it already up there when ya need it, brilliant!!

[@danielpotter906]

Love the pre-fab on the ground 👌

[@rudyrivera7426]

Never seen this type of construction before! Cool! Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work!

[@johngioffrebuilds]

So happy I found your channel! Yalls builds are crazy and the videos are sweet!

[@jhoncastano4992]

Hey Matt, your work is great, I don't miss your videos 👍🏽

[@enrivaldez41]

so satisfying to watch your videos, thank you!

[@thumbs.k.4510]

Good job no stress especially when the cameras are rolling. Yes all your hardware, nail patters and bracing is spect on the truss schematics. Running your own crew is a huge responsibility. Stay safe keep it clean and if the subtrades are happy then you know you have done your job well. Cheers

[@karleck1119]

Saw this done out here in Connecticut. They were building a condo building full roof on the ground I thought it was pretty amazing

[@donsmith9081]

Nice Gradall driving. You guys rock!

[@rickbabcock6397]

I used to layout the catwalks and lateral braseing when the trusses were banded together on ground. It was no thinking about it later and fast putting in the bracing .

[@MattBangsWood]

Rick, you're a smart cookie.. I'm doing this on the next one, that's brilliant.

[@threethehardway8315]

Great work, nice home, was a good watch.

[@richardthomas1566]

Years ago their was a Company in Northern Virginia that was framing on site all the walls 2 nd floor decking & joist in components and a whole roof that was 32 x44 decked with facia . I never saw the inside of the roof it had to have some kind of spreader bar .

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Way to get it done !

[@jagslion3]

enjoyed the video and the mountains in the background

[@essentialjudge2279]

If ya have the room you can build a lot of that on the deck before the walls and store it in the back lot. Decks are good to do that way also and dormers. With a crane you sheet the roof on the deck! Once you realize how much you can do because of the fork lift you'll never "stick" frame again. I never did anyway. build the house the same way you build something in a metal shop.

[@MattBangsWood]

It's been eye opening for sure. I have a ton of units coming up soon where I may be able to get away with it.

[@hallenw]

Impressive! Never seen that done before.

[@MattBangsWood]

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[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Si Gringo Loco 😁

[@MattBangsWood]

SLO Local?

[@Bill_N_ATX]

That makes sense in Central Texas where 80%+ of our framers are Spanish speakers.

[@dakinchamberlain4841]

Brilliant idea and execution! Incredible how you managed to keep within the lifting capacity of the lull. Curious if you tested every set of trusses to see how many you could lift at once…blocking and sheeting too! Nicely done!

[@johnborton4522]

Hi there. In 2007-2008 I built 36 houses in SoCal, assembling the entire roof structure on the ground (on jigs with saddles for each truss). We decked and everything (even installed a wiring harness in the attic space ready with drops). I owned an all terrain crane and we lifted the roofs up and set them right on. It was fun to see you working on the same. I have countless pics of our operation. If you're interested, I can get some to you. Nice work.

[@portnuefflyer]

In the crane biz myself, my ranch two car garage roof was all built on the ground, including the tin roof, everything except the ridge cap.

[@bigboy9413]

You guys rock! Keep on keeping on.

[@travissweeden9074]

You guys are amazing, I love these videos!

[@crazyc232]

One time we set up a gable *29ft? That had a desk roof so it was two roofs took us about 2 hours with 3 guys.

[@raulzamora8928]

Nice content. I'm learning. Thanks.

[@IranVancouverShop]

Hi Matt! You nailed it as usual. I wonder if you can introduce good quality carpentry belts in different budgets. I really enjoy and learn from your videos. Keep going.

[@johns6147]

Love this channel!

[@jd8671]

Comments for the cause!

[@burkerodick750]

I wish I can share a photo the carpenters here in Michigan have started to phase out the use of any tractor and buy older cranes that can move a load anywhere on the site from the driveway.

[@carstenbuilds]

You guys must be cali framers everyone has vans on!!

[@willpenny5001]

Never seen that before, great job

[@jameshruska273]

Do y'all use tag lines when flying trusses in to keep the spinning down to a minimum? Keep up the awesome work, your videos are educational, informative and inspiring !!!

[@effthegop]

Two words. Bad Ass!!! That machine is impressive. From the title, I was expecting a big ass crane.

[@Wallace5th]

Wish I was in cali. Would love to come learn with you 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Gomers66]

Glad to see a fellow Alex killing it! 🙌

[@ignacioperez8051]

Keep up the great work. I live in Simi Valley ca. and wanted to install board and Batton on my home. Do you do work in this area. Or do you recommend someone who will. I have stucco walls at the moment. I’d like to remove the stucco, install insulation then re-do the walls up with hardi board and batton

[@snapon666]

Onsite pre fab ...I like it...better take a little extra time making everything square

[@didineparetto9473]

How rewarding it is when you try a technique and it works the first time. I imagine that it was not easy with the search for the point of balance of the load during the lifting or its weight. Anyway, well done guys.

[@genehunsinger3981]

When you hit a wall you can go left, right or turn around.It's nice use'n your own equipment to save the day (and coin).Looks like every-1 gets beverage at the end of this day.

[@joeeasy8381]

Its fun, flying roofs Do it all the time!

[@sandercurtis1847]

Exceptionally impressive.

[@tcardinal95]

nice work!

[@dawnv3436]

Why are the trusses extensions crosses going away from supports instead of towards supports?

[@sparksmcgee6641]

We're moving toward a construction labor market more like Europe. Use equipment to replace labor whenever you can. You're looking at a long career ahead of you, buy all the equipment you can. I'd get a couple extendable booms that work of skids, rent the skid or use one on site. They're getting bigger and longer all the time. Move to the telehandler then a crane when you can. Cranes inspections run out and most companies sell boom trucks rather than get them recertified. I've seen 20 ton boom trucks sell for under $5000 at local commercial auction companies and Ritchie Brothers always has some for sale somewhere. Check your use and only have the company owners use the uncertified crane, driving or setting.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

If you want to start a crew in Western Colorado let me know. If any of your guys want to move this way have them get in touch. I can point them in the right direction in Denver or Grand Junction

[@MattBangsWood]

100% agree with everything here. Equipment will be the norm soon..

[@ChainsawsAndWheelies]

That's how all trusses are done in Ottawa. Almost all of it is built on the ground and boomed up, it's safer and easier. They pay a very expensive crane service, minimum 500 for it to come out for 4 hours I think so usally they'll put up 2 whole roofs one after the other in the subdivions and then sheat them the next day. We also don't put that blocking at the end between the trusses. To keep em from moving or flexing you simply nail a 1x3 to the top at the ends and remove it before sheating.

[@johnypitman2368]

setting trusses with a gradall isnt as easy as it looked. A talented construction crew will get it done even when the crane no shows. Nice job men!

[@leonardblais3030]

Hey Matt, watching your video brought back memories for me. I'm 60 yrs old and i was pre fabbing like that 20 yrs ago. saved a lot of time. If building was getting vinyl I would put rough sawn trim on gables bumped out by a double row of strapping so vinyl would slid under rough sawn rake board. We developed so many ways to save time as well as make the job site a safer place

[@serratonick]

I wonder where did you guys order those trusses at?

[@saulmoreno3252]

Yooo! Stay out there brothers

[@jvanderzanden]

Commenting for the algorithm. I’ll come back to watch later 🤟🏻

[@MattBangsWood]

You’re the best.

[@albutterfield5965]

Looks like it worked good

[@MattBangsWood]

Yes it does!

[@matthewberger3883]

Crushin it!

[@betobsbf]

21:04 Perhaps a rigid bar to divide the lifting tension would be interesting, to avoid the accentuated deformation of the structure as seen in this part of the video

[@parascalemodels]

Gotta do more of these longer form vids Matt. It is Carpentry ASMR

[@MattBangsWood]

Next ones 36 minutes.. get the popcorn.

[@lorenrickey5481]

Happy Halloween for your kiddos! Are you dressing up too? Have fun!

[@MattBangsWood]

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[@zorglub8949]

Your Camo Zip hoodie, what brand is that?

[@fricknjeep]

hi there nice job john

[@Monika-lz5ci]

Nice I Love youre Videos !!

[@Bill_N_ATX]

Matt, on a house like that the garage will likely have an epoxy floor with colored flakes and a clear coat. Or mine would if I could afford a house like that. So pins wouldn’t matter. But I get your point.

[@MattBangsWood]

Out here concrete floors are very common, they grind it down a tad and clear it.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

@@MattBangsWood yep. And the way you get to the top tier is never saying "it's no big deal" or "what's the big deal".

[@mistersniffer6838]

I sure could use that crane!!

[@johnlyn1]

No link in the description for the square

[@lorenrickey5481]

It’s there now. Just saw it.

[@kwesiakoto3397]

Hey Matt, in what areas do you work?

[@AC.Prince]

You been watching Evin Salvage woodwork. Lots safe on the ground

[@royalblueconstruction]

Well done. Love how you just rolled with the changes and adapted to the situation. Pre fabing on the ground is a great time to teach someone who isn’t quit there yet in the air. I remember my first time flying trusses and trying to focus on the task at hand. A simple job of blocking got 20x harder lol Man hours to crane hours, what were the costs differences being able to pre fab and fly with the lift?

[@MattBangsWood]

I’d like to think it was cheaper on the sections we flew in. Likely what I’ll do from here on out.

[@MrTooTechnical]

Fuking awesome

[@linnsoltwedel]

Would be nice if you could have a picture or some sort of layout of the building you are working with in the beginning of the video to easier understand what you are doing when you are doing stuff in different areas.

[@MurDocInc]

Wow, never knew you can raise a whole truss section.

[@royordway9157]

Matt, I like the pre-fabing the trusses on the ground. It's instant gratification when you set a bunch. Nice work. You mentioned having young kids on the crew speaking of the 30-something year old guy, you don't look any more than 25. You must be the baby on the crew.

[@MattBangsWood]

Can't find anyone in their 20's that want to work.. So everyone

[@royordway9157]

@@MattBangsWood I hear ya, Matt. Everyone on a job I work on is a kid, I'm 66. I have a friend who is a very sought-after and successful builder. He has an 8-man crew and all but one is over 60.

[@simonharvey6755]

GOAT

[@charlesyates6687]

Measure once cut twice and if not long enough cut a third time and if still not long enough resort to a board strecher .

[@Repmotors85]

As a Spanish master mechanic, i can’t wait to see you dubbed in Spanish. I can’t wait to hear no mames wey. Or a la verga, or neta wey.

[@matt800m6]

What square are you using i know that comes in handy a lot

[@9mmkahr]

As if! So jealous. Our trusses are typically 50 ish feet long and most of the roofs are 14 pitch. It's quite the operation

[@tombuffumjr1509]

Yes it is hard to fined help that wants to learn a trade and work in the same person

[@jonursino6091]

What town is the build going in?

[@jamesmcfadden5214]

Dude, im 23 and just really enjoy all aspects of building. Id come work for you in a heartbeat if i was in your area. You seem to run a really great crew

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Where are you James? Colorado is wonderful and we're hiring.

[@jamesmcfadden5214]

@@sparksmcgee6641 Pittsburgh, PA

[@donwooss]

Isnt the first truss upside down?

[@joehuinker7009]

Matt what is the weight limit on the jib?

[@MattBangsWood]

Joe, I don't have an answer there.. Couldn't even tell you who made the jib! It's done some big stuff, but the reach lift itself wont outlift the old one.

[@RobertJLessard]

I hate sharpies because they leave ink on the speed square which then gets onto my hands.

[@danielmorales711]

I want one

[@texasfred9321]

Mateo pega palos

[@josephdestaubin7426]

Someday it'll be a matter of a throne and an Amazon order to just set that roof on there. But until then you'll do.

[@danseibert7562]

This looks like you are building this house in Vacaville California.

[@josephmckay9046]

As you were talking about the Crain.. I was thinking. I've seen you guys lift some heavy stuff with the fork lifter. How come you guys don't use that more for trusses. Then boom... Bobs your Auntie

[@MattBangsWood]

Bob’s definitely my auntie!

[@josephmckay9046]

@@MattBangsWood lol

[@user990077]

If I miss mark with a sharpie I just put a squiggle thru the wrong line. Sometimes you can use a paper towel wet with rubbing alcohol to erase or render the bad line a lot fainter.

[@jacejk2]

Should always use eye protection wihen using power tools.

[@trentw3614]

Move the company to MN/WI and I’ll come learn and work for ya till the day I retire!!

[@MattBangsWood]

Relocate to California and let’s retire together in WI.

[@stevendirks6239]

The countryside is cool, where is this?

[@juanmonreal2202]

Lmk if you ever need someone for lathing and plastering

[@MattBangsWood]

Are you in the area?

[@adammacer]

The only thing I'd do differently is drop a pair of 2x6 or 8 on the ground and set the ends of the trusses on them, rather than on the dirt. Ensures your trusses are sitting more or less in plane and gives a positive location for the blocking, flush with the bottom of each truss

[@MattBangsWood]

Next time I’ll set it up better, when crane cancelled I sort of just wung it.

[@adammacer]

@@MattBangsWood Looks like it worked alright as you did it - that's a pretty amazingly flat site

[@joeman2430]

I was on a job and the superintendent used red spray paint to mark puch out items on the nice polished garage floor the next day we had a new superintendent

[@SQLxGuy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@paulstpierre2683]

I've had 43 blood infusions in the last year and a half thanks to the COVID vaccine. I miss working...! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you guys.! Lol

[@MattBangsWood]

Oh no! That’s too many! What happened!?

[@SQLxGuy]

Praying for you man

[@EyeWokeVisuals]

Hope you can recover ASAP! Care to share more about your experiences/findings? Seems everyone is scared to share the truth on the subject yet these mysterious illnesses are more common in the “marked” community ...

[@Sport-ns5lk]

I hope ur feeling better, sounds like hell was at ur door, hang in there!

[@user-vv9zo4sc4k]

I hope your suing

[@jasonfoster9118]

That's cool but I'm not sure if it would really save any time compared to just setting the trusses with the sky track. Also, toe nailing into the ends of those blocks between the tails doesn't make sense to me when a full length sub fascia could be nailed on the ends of the tails. I really like the idea of putting the osb on the gables before they go up.

[@MattBangsWood]

Jason, no sub-fascia on this build. Just finished edge with sheathing. Wasn't too worried about time-saving, more or less not wrestling trusses around, so we tried a new method of building on the ground. If it didn't save time, it definitely kept us safer.

[@timothyhowell8371]

I think you should pre-fab all of your trusses. You are more than capable and professional enough. Just my opinion.

[@MattBangsWood]

I will talk about it more soon, but there are a few things I’m not too happy about in doing it that way..

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Trusses companies have a 1 1/2" tolerance. So they won't do anything if it's off by that much, that isn't a company to even start business with.