Roof Sheathing 101

[@shaneclark207]

"Alot of framing is common sense". Amen and Hallelujah. Hard to teach that sometimes.

[@framingbeast720]

Common sense is not so common lol

[@JohnWick-mi4hy]

It's not so common anymore

[@jasonruff1270]

@@framingbeast720 yeah but how do you know where to nail when you can't even see the studs?

[@framingbeast720]

@@jasonruff1270 by nailing straight down and knowing what a hit or miss feels like so you’re not leaving a sheet having hit just air

[@matej.m.rejsek8537]

Last week a storm brought a limb down on my house. Yesterday I tore off damaged shingles, and replaced a bit of the sub-roofing (a 48.5" x 11" pine board - it's an old house) and re-shingled. It took me 2+ hours and this morning I could barely walk to the coffee-maker. This is a roundabout way of saying I can't believe you work as hard as you do. You are actually an athlete of sorts.

[@bri_guy508]

Framing def requires you to be in excellent shape. A kid I used to work with had a fit bit watch and it was around 5 miles on average he "walked" everyday. Hence why almost all guys where I'm from frame in sneakers (weather permitting). Boots weigh too much!

[@framingbeast720]

Oh wow I know the boards you’re talking about. I have an older house with same style boards on the roof. Thanks for kind words. Ya I think with framing being agile helps out. It’s almost like playing parkour for a living lol but having drive is equally important. Not too many “perfect” days so being able to mind f yourself to work through a bit of weather etc can really help

[@slowrollinglow5498]

@@bri_guy508I work in thorogoods, I just wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable in anything else. I usually roof in an old pair of vans tho depending on pitch lol

[@dilutedverm]

Just found your channel, you my friend are amazing! Sending MUCH respect your way for the US Southeast, be safe and keep up the excellent work !!!

[@framingbeast720]

Thankyou and keep safe

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Just recently came across your channel brother🙌🤘. I’m in concrete but I watch a lot of framing content. Something about it man I just love. The name definitely suits you👌. Framing Beast. Keep up the good work my friend

[@framingbeast720]

Thankyou

[@StarrTile]

*From a tile guy who knows nothing about Roofing, much much respect 👍🏻*

[@michaelshan7141]

Thank you for sharing your work, full respect to your dedication, thank you Sir!

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

I used to do this for years. Don’t miss it!

[@richardbeebe6172]

75% of those staples are missing

[@kailenpiardi2721]

I appreciate you putting us all on game for free its common sense! keep on

[@jjg1501]

perhaps the bigger loop is made to holster a cordless drill?

[@miked1826]

I lose my breathe watching you look over that edge and walking on 2x4s way up there…. Your work is incredible, I hope by now you have people requesting you to frame their home.

[@framingbeast720]

Much appreciated, ya this jobs been good to me

[@anthonyjohnson-dd1ln]

Before I rolled the trusses I measured the run and figured out the rip and started with the rip to keep the ridge structural with full sheets. 30 years roofing and watched dozens of ridge sheets break when stocking roofing.

[@avvvyosrs1638]

this dude puts more trust in two nails than i do my ladder half the time

[@FirstName-nf4fx]

Yeah i dont think i will emulate that. I saw thr big nail to help hold and maybe the camera makes it look steeper but man i was just imagining that wood start to slide as a leap onto the rafters to cling for dear life.

[@jarett484]

Super fast work. Faster than me for sure hahaha. GJ!

[@Mikeholmes1999]

Dude you are an absolute killer on the roof. You deserve a better pouch to go with your skills! I see you rocking a nice badger belt

[@alexill]

Much respect to you sir 🫡

[@larrykent196]

Put that hoop in a vise an re-shape it to not loose your hammer. It's metal it will bend. Wow not my line of work but impressed with your skill and hard work. Cheers!

[@framingbeast720]

Good tip thanks

[@wenbodong5717]

I am installing roof sheathing on a 1950 house. single story. and I couldn't even stand and walk. I keep my body down to prevent sliding all day. it is miserable

[@official6arz]

What kind of sheets are those exactly? I think what we have is over weight.

[@richardhughes8352]

I am building a garage right now. My question is with the blocking at the peak of the trusses. It looks like you are toe nailed through the gusset plates. Is that allowed by code? My truss manufacturer does not allow that. Blocking needs to be to the side of the plate where I live. Just wondering.

[@framingbeast720]

Toe nailing blocking is allowed. Main thing is to noticed whether or not the gang plates reject the nails or not and add more if necessary

[@psuedonymalias]

is he using nails and staples? what size nails and what size staples?

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

How far up does osb go up the ridge?

[@aoscustoms2999]

Sup Beast! You should give the Akribis Leather B-Mini a try! If you go out to the main shop, I believe Luke the owner will let you try one on and tweak it to your liking. I got the rear high hammer loop on my B-Mini’s right bag and its the best ever. Hardly moves around and slaps your leg since it has a bit of separation from your body. They’re seriously the best apron/front worn style bags I can think of. Love the vid and tips bro, keep up that framing!

[@framingbeast720]

Great advice , I’ll check them out thanks

[@mikegilberg8776]

I've got the b max, same thing but bigger. Love it

[@jarett484]

That things almost 5.5 lbs and the bags look permanently attached to it LOL. Diamondback toolbelts all day. Belt with smaller bags or vest with smaller bags is like 2.75-3lbs. Also you can throw on TINY pouchs with 4.5 inch square slot for interior finish work or larger bags with full size square slot and all the large pockets in the world. Tons of pouches to choose from.

[@mikegilberg8776]

@@jarett484 ya I've seen their belts, quality stuff, I did buy a badger which is similar, ended up selling it and going with the akribis, better fit for me personally

[@bri_guy508]

@@mikegilberg8776 I switched from occidental leather bags to badger. Wanted to shed some lbs off my belt (which it def did), the good thing also is that its pretty much the same setup for where tools are located. Their belt is wicked comfortable and the cobra buckle is 👍

[@jessetrott2549]

.. but i am that guy, so...hehe

[@johnmallette3143]

I miss this stuff.,.,.,Tkzz for sharing.,.,peace

[@mblake5655]

What nail gun and type of nails are you using for sheeting ?

[@framingbeast720]

It’s a hitachi 7/16 stapler with n style 1 3/4 staples

[@official6arz]

Stables or nails?

[@jodjadien]

Came here cuz I saw your truck ad…You can’t drive!

[@framingbeast720]

Lol I know

[@MikeRev-w3h]

So be honest!! How many times have you shot your hands with a stray nail?

[@AbdulRahman-md]

Quick question. Is this a Canadian channel? I want to know if the construction tips are as per Canadian guidelines. I am thinking of building a house in Calgary and wanted to watch some basic home building tips. One particular question I had was about sheathing. Are there any specific materials we need? Is it plywood or something else. If plywood, what kind of? What are the options. I heard some people use wooden sheets.

[@framingbeast720]

Yes this is a Canadian based channel. The plywood being used in the video is 3/8 spruce but I’ve used other less common options also. On high end homes I mostly get sent 1/2 spruce or in some cases zip board sheathing. 7/16 osb commonly used also. Really depends on the builder

[@AbdulRahman-md]

​@@framingbeast720 Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@josephisaac3603]

Put a tool lanyard on it it’s like a bungee

[@jakergore]

pretty similar to my pouch, used to have the same problem with the hammer but also found it annoying when it was slapping back and forth on my knee all day 😅🤣

[@user-ys4yu4zp2l]

Hey man do you support or brace the trusses any way from underneath when you load plywood? i'm always too scared to load a stack more than like 12 inches high in one spot. Ever had any problems loading a huge stack? that thing looks like 4 feet high lol. thanks for your content man

[@framingbeast720]

Ya there was a lot up there. No I didn’t give them extra support but the majority of the load was centered over the girder

[@jefflinnell8492]

​@@framingbeast720are you out in Canada ?

[@framingbeast720]

@@jefflinnell8492 yes southern Ontario

[@jefflinnell8492]

@@framingbeast720 did you have another KZbin channel a few years ago , building houses by yourself pretty much ?

[@jefflinnell8492]

@@framingbeast720 you are a great framer , hopefully you inspire some of the new generations coming up. Not sure in your area but here in the New England area it is hard to find good carpenters anymore.

[@lagitmalu227]

What kind of shoes are you wearing??? Im a framer too and am super curious.

[@TonightWeGrill]

How are you not falling off? What’s the roof pitch? Edit: just got to the part you said 6/12 lol

[@framingbeast720]

The back and sides were 6 then the front sides were 10 and front 9. Like two roofs in one coming together

[@andrewkriek7666]

What happened to the Ti-Bone mini?

[@framingbeast720]

Still have it just head is loose and needs new grip

[@xvisionaryx1516]

Do you space your trusses 24” or just nail it where it is? Great video btw

[@framingbeast720]

Yes the trusses are 24oc and Thankyou

[@xvisionaryx1516]

@@framingbeast720 I meant whenever you are nailing the sheet down. Do you space them 24oc?

[@omnicorn2359]

@@xvisionaryx1516 you normally use some 22 1/2 blocking in between the trusses to keep them 24 oc by the time you get to sheathing you hardly if ever have to bang a truss over

[@kp3.]

What kind of shoes you wearing?

[@framingbeast720]

Aonetiger lows (Amazon )

[@seanmahoney2231]

Thank you . Impressive skill level

[@antoniocharley3609]

👍🤙💪🤟

[@gilbertlopez8285]

It's has been a few years since I climbed around rooftops. It wasn't my what some people called cup of tea. I have a couple of head injuries but what heck is that pitch of that roof? I know that the camera angle can miss with your brain but I have to know. 😄😁😆😅😂🤣👍

[@Dylanjamescraig]

Why use staples over 2 3/8 nails, is it just a speed thing because the gun is lighter and easier to manipulate?

[@framingbeast720]

They hold better when properly set , half the price vs 2 3/8. Some people will challenge the strength debate of staples can stand coil 2 1/4,3/8. To that I say would you rather have a nail lodged in your leg or a 2 1/4 nail? Staples have reverse barbs on both sides which would be next level torture

[@LetsBeFrank81]

Can you frame my house please 😁

[@framingbeast720]

Sure thing

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

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[@alexgrubb6640]

Do you like that Metabo stapler?

[@darrellwood-wm7lb]

where is the starter board????

[@framingbeast720]

I don’t really put those

[@shawnboland4193]

do you snap a chalk line for your first row?

[@framingbeast720]

No I don’t but I always take a nail for each sheet on the first row then take it out afterwards. Always on the truss one back from the end so full sheet on the 6ft center mark

[@delciemcwhoopie]

any reason for staples over nails? total novice asking.

[@framingbeast720]

All good, they’re half the price vs 2 1/4 coils, the tool is lighter and faster and a well placed staple holds better. If you have to take off a sheet it would come off in chunks not sections

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

Why don’t you get a quality toolbelt? I have one and it’s been good for the two years I’ve been framing.

[@framingbeast720]

For me it’s finding the right fit without adding too much weight

[@simplex4796]

am i glad we in germany have scaffolding

[@video_gabes]

What's the hammer and how is it?

[@framingbeast720]

It’s just a 17 oz kobalt hammer (lowes). I like it. I bought it to just keep In the machine for straps etc because it was only 30$ but I liked it more than I thought lol

[@fredialcauter5216]

Yes sir 💪

[@delljr2769]

Shiners all day

[@framingbeast720]

Nope

[@vegetablesouper9379]

wouldnt it have been easier to just become a painter? 🤣

[@framingbeast720]

That’s a valid question lol

[@vegetablesouper9379]

Your work is admirable. Thanks for the vids

[@aaronwiley5436]

Sure hope you're getting paid a three man salary!

[@framingbeast720]

Lol ya they take care of me well$$

[@hanselito2416]

15$ an hour

[@StayingBack71]

$50 per hour

[@mjnelligan7288]

Squeeze the hammer loop closed abit n it will hold ur hammer better

[@bri_guy508]

I wish we could use staples on our sheething here in Massachusetts. I do have the metabo nv75 though which is much lighter than a full size coil nailer😊

[@pasadenapossum8054]

I want the person who decided staples weren't good enough to take one of those sheets off.

[@KWilliamsBuilds]

What staples you guys using? 7/16 or 1/2"? And 2in long or? I've never heard of using staples on sheeting but the roof seems like a great place to start.

[@framingbeast720]

@@KWilliamsBuilds the staples are ‘n style 7/16 staples x1 3/4

[@framingbeast720]

@@pasadenapossum8054 lol come off in chunks

[@PeterElliot125]

What do they tell you about why they want nails? Is the sheer stress that high on the roof? I'm out west and we use staples for everything but portal openings and floors.

[@d1rty129]

Hey Nick, I better not ever catch you in some nerdy ass bags like these…

[@nicholasucker2448]

You will never have to worry about that my friend.

[@framingbeast720]

I clicked on your contact to get some insight on what a non nerdy ass bags looks like but all I found was some creepy vids through a chain link fence of school boys playing baseball

[@fredialcauter5216]

👉🫵👈👌

[@mikenorto5343]

Respect how hard you go n what not, but tbh I don’t rate it. Rush it n smash shit together n rapid fire ur guns n wear out ur spine. Im much more about longevity, like not killing yourself for 10 years then suffering for the rest of your life. Nobody remembers the carpenter from the Roman Empire who went hard as f 19 hours a day n died at 18 years of age. You are the equivalent. Adjust goals

[@framingbeast720]

Thanks for the post. I work 7:30-5 , 5 day weeks and I’m 40

[@user-fl3ey6pe6k]

your screwing someone by not installing dry wall backing before you start laying flat board

[@framingbeast720]

…now I’ve heard it all