Roofing with Old-fashioned Wood Shakes - The FHC Show, ep 20

Pa Mac demonstrates how to install a wood shingle roof on his new log chicken house. Using old-fashioned tools and simple raw materials, this old time, self-sufficient, and sustainable skill can be practiced by young and old alike on the small farm, and especially by those who enjoy raising chickens. This is episode #20 of The Farm Hand's Companion Show.
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[@BackToReality]

Yes! A new FHC episode, just what my morning needed! :) Thanks for the update, the chuckles, the inspiration, and of course the old-timey wisdom. Always a pleasure to watch!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, Back to Reality. Keep up your good work and channel!

[@raincoast9010]

where are you guys?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

So glad to see you back! Great video! Looking forward to more. God bless y’all ❤️

[@wizewoods9130]

Glad to see you put a hard hat on to cut the big oak, now if you would wear some chaps and hearing protection I'd feel a lot better. Great video, thank you... be safe!

[@hootnannyhomestead8338]

Congrats on your largest tree so far. Glad to see that hard hat on ya. I love the shakes. I wish I had them on everything. Love the old ways.

[@EssentialMountainHomesteading]

Welcome back, we missed you!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'm never gone for too, long. Thanks for watchin' the show, Essential Mountain Homesteading!

[@sneak6654]

Always glad to see a new video from FHC, it makes my day!

[@ellasilva4576]

Ah! Finally another video! I saw it and jump right on. I love your videos! You make learning new things or new ways to do things fun! Best way to teach. Bravo!!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, Ella!

[@oldironsfury]

Stop work, a new show from FHC!!! 👍👍

[@thewhittierhousewife3898]

Yes, everything will have to wait-- a Pa Mac video! Lol... Sweet relief that that dead oak is down and no one got hurt, well done Pa Mac! Can't wait to see the chicken coop finished!

[@cheflorenzo4491]

Just came across your video and I absolutely loved it. Not only did I learn something, I also had a lot of good chuckles. I did subscribe because want to learn more. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and skills with the people who are interested in sharing your passion. Cheers.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'm do glad you enjoyed the show, Lorenzo!

[@scrappynotcrappy]

Awesome video as usual. Keep em coming

[@st.frankofva.5096]

So glad I woke up to this! Going to be a good day now! Thank you Pa Mac for your wonderful videos, they inspire and make me happy!

[@kevinriddle9829]

Great video! Caint wait to see the chicken house complete

[@cheflorenzo4491]

Greetings! I'm so glad to have found your video. It was informative and entertaining to say the least. Thanks for sharing your artwork and making me smile. 👍🇨🇦

[@moviesfromjeroen]

Nice to see you again, Enjoy your video it as always. keep em coming. greetings form Holland.

[@someonespadre]

You, sir, are an inspiration to me. I find thinking on things results in better project outcomes.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Always excited for my favorite channel to drop a new, usually long awaited video

[@midkiffsjoy]

Our farm had the first lumber mill in Walker co. We still have a small tank that's called the shingle mill tank. That being said.... I've never been so thankful for tin as while watching this video. Even so, Ive always wondered and now I know. Thank you so much for sharing so we could all learn the how.

[@stacihill2528]

I am re-watching your video for the umpteenth time. It is a lot more difficult than it looks. I could not imagine doing this type of roofing for a large building. Though I do believe once I get my little shed done, I will have it down. Hopefully my grandkids will be the one redoing the roof. 😂

[@farmhandscompanion]

I've uttered the exact same words about grandkids

[@northernlassie4958]

Hahaha....that face at the end :D Thank you for these homestead craftsman videos.

[@farmhandscompanion]

You're so welcome, Northern Lassie

[@Rawwwdoggg]

Excellent.

[@rickdearmont9950]

Great to see you back!!

[@tleitnak]

Good to see you again, Pa!

[@jasonking4707]

I love it. Fix'n to go cut up some red oak firewood. There are some large logs in it that I wanted to do this with. You've definitely nailed my idea home. Thank you.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Just when I get to thinking you don't have anything left for us you come out with a new video! And awesome as always.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Oh, I'm full of it, I assure you. Thanks for watchin', Honey Hollow Homestead.

[@rogerbettencourt9654]

Thank you for sharing, you are quite the craftsman. God bless.

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

Absolutely love this channel of yours pa Mac, kind of lifestyle I would have loved to have had from birth but the gods had different ideas for me. Keep safe and keep making these wonderful videos please. Greetings from 🇬🇧

[@freezmac]

Great to see you back. Your detail and schtick has been missed.

[@kellychildress8554]

Really enjoyed video, looking forward to seeing more awesome videos in the future, God bless yall

[@mikee5208]

Well done! These videos give me such inspiration! I'd love to be able to do half the things you do!! And congratulations on felling your largest tree! God bless! Take care!

[@autiemuse]

Thank you! Always great to see your latest -- will check my notifications as I didn't get this one when I came out!

[@mgn5667]

I thought you didnt finish the job cause you were in the Pokey ...chuckle and a giggle

[@ArchersGearheadGarage]

glad you came back! Love your videos

[@stephenrice4554]

That was great , clearly explained and easy to watch . Can't get better , only a few differences on this side of the puddle , all good . Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@anikroars]

I loved your precise method of measurement. Enjoyed watching the video.

[@JebGardener]

That was a long time to have to wait to finish the roof. I salute your patience.

[@crowznest438]

I enjoyed this a lot. And, really liked your solution to holding shakes up high so you can get to them.

[@tj21bem]

That is the most beautiful chicken house I have ever seen!

[@zachrucker6717]

Love you vids! Thanks for sharing.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great video!!👍👍 Thanks for sharing with us.

[@kenshores9900]

Your videos are funny and informative.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Awesome, a new video!! I found your channel just this week looking for barn builds and was hook immediately. I'm currently building a pole barn/blacksmith shop with board and batten siding and have really enjoyed your videos.

[@danielgeng2306]

As usual, great video ! Very informative ~

[@theneroliveira]

just found your channel! Still watching the old ones but great work so far! thank you for the content!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, Thener!

[@tiptopdadddy]

Towsends needs to see this

[@johncourtneidge]

Very nice, thank-you! Very pleased to catch up with this. Very!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, John!

[@tamarawheeldon1060]

Woohooo! Been waiting so long for this! Awesome! Thanks!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank YOU, Tamara

[@KesslerWatsonMusic]

Awesome. Thank you and God bless you sir

[@gabrielbaez8034]

Way to stay after it. 👍

[@shanek6582]

Ever heard that if you split your shingles on the wrong moon they will curl up? Old guy I trusted growing up swore this but I never believed it, he also wouldn’t cut his hair except on specific moon phases though, always seemed silly to me but this guy was amazing.

[@MrRedTux]

He lives!

[@karenzaller9659]

Great chicken shack with shakes... love your sense of humor!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Karen

[@marciajenkins819]

Always great to see a new video.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin', Marcia

[@mute7116]

Well done...love your channel. You're doing a fantastic job. God bless...from the mountains of Eastern Oregon.

[@driggerss]

Great video and AWESOME music!!!

[@douglasvantassel8098]

Great stuff, thanks fo doing it.

[@douglasvantassel8098]

*for

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I learned alot watching this!

[@anashomestead5919]

Your just such a pleasure to watch.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you Ana!

[@gta-6837]

The Chickens are going to be loving that new house.

[@donald6427]

Cant wait to see that cleaned up

[@cassianyhvh7220]

I get thrilled to see a new episode within a week or two and this was one , WOOT, WOOT Another tremendous episode. Hope the Caddo Mercantile business is booming ! Cheers, Pa Mac

[@farmhandscompanion]

Everything's goin' well, Cassian YHVH. Good to hear from you

[@bobbynash282]

i cant imagine watching a more enjoyable show than this. you always lift me up. thanks so much

[@farmhandscompanion]

That's very kind of you to say, Bobby

[@bobbynash282]

@@farmhandscompanion my favorite show was cutting lumber. And it hooked me on your show. Thanks a lot it inspired me. Got my stuff back out an off to the woods I went.

[@lanevotapka4012]

Thanks again for the information and story, Pa Mac. I'm sure that it was really nerve-racking to cut down that old oak tree. Glad that it went well.

[@happilyretiredmark2964]

I'm like a 5 year old on Christmas morning when I see that a new FHC video is up and ready to view. As always awesome info with some good wholesome humor. Thanks for the effort to share your knowledge!! You are the man!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks so much, Happilyretiredmark! Always good to hear from you

[@Grizz270]

i really love your storys you tell in video ....the style you use is awsome ...and your old school ways can not be out done ....cheers

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, Grizz270

[@sniperal77]

its about time u made another Ive watched them all and plan to visit your store this year

[@farmhandscompanion]

I look forward to meetin' you, Alan!

[@lawrencenachtrab735]

Thanks for the video its been some time since you posted one :)

[@arkansas1336]

Great, making and using wood shakes...."the yesteryear way".

[@cuban9splat]

This video just made my day. I wish you could publish a new one weekly but I'll take what I can get LOL. One of these days I just gotta get down to Cado and visit y'all. Regards and thanks, Frank

[@farmhandscompanion]

When you come visit, Frank, you'll have to remind me that your name is really cuban9splat so I'll know who you are! Thanks as always for watchin'

[@FlutyLickHomestead]

Now this is the video I’ve been waiting for!! Love the wood shakes!! I made a few for a well box but would love to make enough for a small barn. Love your videos!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate you watchin', Fluty Lick Homestead. (By the way, the name of your channel is perhaps one of my all time memorable favorites)

[@FlutyLickHomestead]

farmhandscompanion thank you so much!! Your channel helped inspire me to make mine! Fluty Lick is the name of the “holler” we live in here in east Ky.

[@northernlassie4958]

I love both your channels!

[@hungnguyen9155]

How many years will this roof last? I love it

[@farmhandscompanion]

Probably till I'm about too old to climb up there and redo it. Perhaps my grandkids will help. Thanks for watchin', Hung

[@meandnature6452]

Looks so good! this must have taken some time

[@outdoor7467]

Exceptional channel! Subscribed :)

[@TheBirkelev]

Greetings from Denmark, very nice work 🇩🇰

[@bawhjth]

sure enjoy your channel. keep it up!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, bawhjth

[@BacktotheBasics101]

I am so excited you made a new video, you’re my favorite KZbin channel hands down. Love it. I talk entirely too much on my channel and you talk entirely not enough on yours. Lol 😆 Happy trails and thank you for making another video. Luke

[@farmhandscompanion]

Great to hear from you, Back to the Basics 101. Keep up your good work!

[@seepingspringsfarm6017]

yay!

[@lentzmatthew01]

Please upload more lol I love this channel

[@snoopyismydog5695]

more videos please

[@stevesundberg5956]

YES!!!

[@mgn5667]

i was wondering what the ladder was 4.... so you can reach ..! chuckle and a giggle

[@idroolt6999]

Love these... Just wish you were able to produce more frequently. Quality is worth waiting for though. :)

[@Sgt-Gravy]

Was this one of the longest duration of time between start & finished video? A few seasons came & went it seems... great video! Gives a sense of time to compare too.

[@georgeschmitt8205]

Besides Pa Mac just being generally awesome I'd like to say thank you to the commenters on his channel. There is way more positive comments on here than the KZbin know-it-alls.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate all you commenters, too. And you as well, George!

[@mrMacGoover]

It's a shake brake... And when your making shakes in the hot sun.. You'd be shake'n and bake'n!😁

[@farmhandscompanion]

And goin' to and froe!

[@mrMacGoover]

@@farmhandscompanion Froe sure my friend 😎

[@bayareasparky9180]

'Tis a fine chicken house.

[@rfair123]

Beautiful! How do the shingles hold up only being nailed at the top like that? Seems like the wind would get under them and loosen them up? (I don't know anything about shake roofs :) )

[@perrycraine5455]

Chainsaw chaps my dude

[@angus80w]

I like intro

[@debean5670]

It seems that you're building a chicken retirement home, as those chickens will be too old to lay any eggs by the time you're finished with it LOL!!! Just kidding. I love your videos.

[@brucebellinger9783]

How dome you don't put a notch or "calf" in the base of the tree when cutting it down. It aids in the felling.

[@jmhelfri]

Can anyone tell me the name of the song that begins this beginning? I've had it stuck in my head forever because of pa mac's vids, but I can't find the orginal! I love this version, by the way. Thanks.

[@farmhandscompanion]

The tune is the old classic "Gossec's Gavotte". (My version is "Gossec's Gallyvante") Thanks for watchin', jmhelfri!

[@ThomWalbranA1]

So I guess we forget about all the SSB guidelines, exposed nails and cracks in shingle are allowing leaks, the nails should not be more the an 1'' to 1 1/2'' above the exposure level, keyways need a space between and the part on top keyways should Never align with keyways below, leaks for sure.

[@eddiesasquatch8124]

Great Work!😀 Are you alive and kicking in Jan 23

[@farmhandscompanion]

As far as can tell; workin' on more shows and other videos

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I've been watching you're channel for a while now someday I wish to start a farm in wisconsin one of my old favorite youtubers died two years ago(Ronnieboy2rdot) so that channels gone a lot of youtube channels I watched when I first started youtube are now gone and if not gone they are clickbaiting for income anyway I found out you're in arkansas welcome to the state of never ending rocks!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, 1984 chevy c30

[@richardhart7652]

What are the best woods for shakes

[@farmhandscompanion]

Depends on where you live, Richard. Red and white oak if you have access to straight grained, very large trees. If you don't, very large pines. Cedars and cypress are other options.

[@diegobressa9815]

Brasil

[@Roncace]

how much overhang does he have of the shingles for his roof

[@farmhandscompanion]

Do you mean off the sides or the gable ends?

[@Roncace]

@@farmhandscompanion the sides

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya

speed *1.75 makes it watchable and funny :-D