Hand Cut Roof- Setting Common Rafters #shorts

2x12 rafters nailed to a 5 1/2" x 15" Glulam ridge beam. We rip ridge blocks out of our scrap with the bevel of the roof slope for sheathing nailing. This is required by our structural engineer. The notch is for air flow. We'll frame the interior walls later and then add the collar ties under the ridge.
Who doesn't love a hand cut roof?

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

Since the nail gun, gone are the days of framers with one arm larger than the other.

[@robertbeirne9813]

Only tennis players now.

[@curtisjones7393]

That nail gun is a weight itself..You certainly feel it after a 10 hour shift

[@Bigdoggobrien]

Lol I know 60 yr Olds who used nail guns in their apprenticeship

[@joshuasrulez]

That is beautiful work, it also looks like fun.

[@WillLeingang]

That room is going to look dope! Nice work& explanation!

[@jamiecurtis2974]

Nice, not pre-made bs. Real work. Love it

[@craigb2366]

Looks like a lost art, attention to detail, well done!

[@alfredallen3350]

In New Zealand it is not allowed for carpenters to do this due to pressure testing on trusses as governed by NZS 3604 and B1/VM1 and manufactured by an accredited fabricator.

[@billythatkidd6926]

"Lost art"? Since when did they used to use extra lumber back in the days? Yeah I don't think you have a clue on the extra $$$$ this will add to your new home😂😂

[@jamestrott2944]

From a purely technical point of view and being a carpenter myself..the strength of the roof comes from the triangulation of the timbers, the downward force " load" is transfered by the wall plate to the ground. Therefore the feet of the rafters are notched over over the wall plate "birdsmouth cut ", as we call it in the UK The nails are purely to maintain the position of the rafters, and do not add any structural support. As this appears not to have been done, in years to come when the nails corrode and the timbers shrinks could lead to structural failure. .

[@Valixstone]

I know this comment is a year old by now, but for people just tuning in, they are using structural hangars in the lower glulam to catch the bearing. It'll be fine. 👍

[@jamestrott2944]

@@Valixstone Hi, Your reply just randomly poped up on phone, and yes you are correct regarding the use of hangers to carry load. But at the same time and with respect if the carpenters or however posted clip, should be mindful of showing the complete methodology should it be copied. If I may also add that if one is gonna flex on you tube regarding " carpentry skills" then look no further than the Chinese builds centuries ago, which are still standing, they would have stub morticed the foot of the rafters into the load bearing beam.

[@alfredallen3350]

In New Zealand it is not allowed for carpenters to do this due to pressure testing on trusses as governed by NZS 3604 and B1/VM1 and manufactured by an accredited fabricator. Variable pressures must be taken into consideration..

[@charlesbrigman7333]

What carries the load of the roof at the bottom of it is not sitting on the wall? Hangers ? So the load is now pushing against the wall instead of the wall carrying the load. I don't know where this is common l have not seen such a thing in 50 years. It is not structurally sound.

[@charlesbrigman7333]

When stick building a structure if you have floor joist the walls are laid out down the wall the joist land on at the same layout then rafters fall on same layout on top of plate the load is then carried not only by the wall but the stiffest part of the wall. Roofs are heavy they need to be supported.

[@ericgarcia3104]

Nail that ridge through the back side too. That's the beauty of pressure blocking.

[@roblee2968]

Nice Job I👍🏾 question: what is the wind zone rating for buildings in your area and what category hurricane wind could these structures withstand ?

[@williamsouza3386]

Here's a question for all the engineers out there why do you need such a giant ridge beam I've worked on houses 300 years old what do you think the ridge-pole was a piece of one by survived 300 years

[@jwil4905]

This framing was different. Looks like there will be no collar ties (so vaulted), so this ridge needs to carry more weight. And he mentions another roof being built over this one.

[@williamsouza3386]

@@jwil4905 what does a collar tie have to do with down pressure I thought collar ties were four out pressure each rafter compresses into each other you would literally have to totally destroy the rafter for it to collapse

[@jwil4905]

@@williamsouza3386 Collar ties are for out pressure on the walls where the rafters sit, but that also creates down pressure on the ridge causing it to "sow belly". Thicker, stronger ridge won't be prone to bowing down.

[@Barabbas7798]

You can tell the difference between northern framers and Southern framers. Looks good either way

[@jamesrussell6870]

Yes you can... That's not continuous ventilation...

[@ProjectMultiGaming]

I think you're looking for cookie cutter framers vs custom home framers

[@Barabbas7798]

@@ProjectMultiGaming maybe that's your problem? You haven't learned to think?

[@ProjectMultiGaming]

Your reply doesn't even make sense... But if you don't know the difference that's disturbing

[@Barabbas7798]

@@ProjectMultiGaming that's bc you can't think

[@davesstuff1599]

Beautiful work.

[@manaolkarakoa8368]

Combination of art and design

[@scottobrien6062]

Glad to see some framers still cut there own wood. More times than not, in today's construction, it's all pre fabbed and dumped off a trailer!

[@andrewanderson4281]

If an attic below, Instead of continuing the rafter on top of the ridge for plywood to rest at the ridge, float the plywood 3" over ridge beam? Or slip in a cant strip before decking the roof

[@captainkhakis9826]

I'm renovating a small lake house that my great grandfather built as a kit in 1962. Having a 16 by 40 ft screened in deck built with a 16 ft bedroom extension. Can't wait till it's finished.

[@gregl2249]

Visual on this is awesome

[@griznatle]

I love that idea. I just did a lvl framed roof (26' span, and the engineer and architect both forgot 26' 2x don't exist without many steps lol) we had to use hangers at both connections. Not true for you?

[@JF32304]

Jigs make construction so much easier.

[@shanebethune9032]

Arnt the rafters suposed to go on top of the wall

[@dustinbone4942]

Looks like they get nailed to that beam looking type thing, he did say there's more roof to build on top these rafters, pretty sure he also said they get hangers so yeah. No wall needed there I suppose

[@jameslynch7388]

Cathedral ceiling then transitions, I am assuming

[@stevewalls5070]

Looks like it needs a few more nails in the top rafters gonna pull apart

[@AwesomeFramers]

Nope, it has more nails that required by the SE, plus it'll have collar ties up under the ridge

[@corysturgis6660]

@@AwesomeFramers SE? Where you guys at. I'm guessing no snow?

[@CMya018]

Very nice!

[@JimmyM1]

I've never seen 3 leg ladders... I like it. Expensive though

[@hazza2247]

wouldn’t it be less expensive ??

[@rolando3853]

Nice clean jobsite

[@Framer_Mike]

Looks like pretty easy days to me.. But then again, I'm a framer.. 😆 🤣 😂

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@mattmichniuk2727]

Two nails on the ridge blocking for 12 inch rafters I dont think so????

[@renski8976]

Interesting, no bird's mouths on these?

[@скептикзлой]

минус такой крыши что работает только на сжатие, в общем получится что, если кровля будет мягкой по конструкции, то середина прогнется. думаю что конструкторы это учли и сделали за счет верхнего покрытия усиление на растяжение. а так это конструкция лет от силы на 10-15. А там дальше начнет разваливаться. ускорение блин строительства

[@cmccormick8020]

You ridge vent? Do you spray foam your houses

[@ben-vf]

But what is the blocking for? Twisting? Cheers.

[@Patrick-jx1yo]

No wonder every roof flies off in high winds.

[@cruzzindodge]

Did you not listen to what he said? They are framing the actual roof over this one 🙄

[@bigsparky8888]

GOOD THINKING...

[@Possimpablee]

Wait, you just connect the beams with nails? This would never be OK in my country.

[@robertriddle7905]

You must live in Germany

[@robertholderman7552]

What do you use to attach in Germany ? Please

[@Possimpablee]

@@robertholderman7552 germany? I'm from sweden. Usualy there is a crossbeam or a truss. Rafters never hang by the nails. Maybe we get more snow here though.

[@jameskelly3745]

@@Possimpablee what do you do if a vaulted ceiling?

[@roymadison5686]

Metal truss hangers.

[@ClownMoney]

How strong is a framing nail.? They use only nails to hold those big pieces of wood. How much weight can a nail handle, I thought screws was better, why they dont use screws for framing. Can someone explain please and ty

[@ralph7770]

In the Netherlands you always screw and nail roofs. Screws snap after a while due to the wood working/setting.

[@jettelo]

What's the difference between rafters and Trusses

[@jpod1353]

quick questions, are carpenters the one that builds the frame for hosues?

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

aren't the rafters supposed to be seated on the wall plate?

[@LuisRodriguez-oi9eb]

Normal Q se las lleve el viento, construcción del siglo XVII. 🍀🍀💪🏼🇪🇦

[@richardduffy3115]

Is the bottom of the rafters sitting on a ledger for support?

[@AwesomeFramers]

Hangers 👍

[@richardduffy3115]

@@AwesomeFramers Oh..didn't see the fellow lift rafters up to slide them in..but that makes perfect sense. I just built my carport and I did birds mouths..but that's different..I had an overhang. Gotcha!👍

[@mariakalbardimalaysia672]

Good jobs

[@michaelgill4961]

No wonder tornadoes make match sticks from your homes. You would never get a job in the Caribbean. Putting thumb tacks in rafters!!??

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

Sticks are nothing without fasteners.

[@danasixty5402]

I do it old school I use real nails and a hammer , takes longer but also last Longer .

[@AwesomeFramers]

Why does using a hammer make it "last longer"? Just curious if you have any data that demonstrates a comparison between using a gun and using a hammer?

[@alexballstoyou6335]

@@AwesomeFramers looks like we're never getting a response 😭😭😭

[@mr.g937]

Why don't you use joist hangers on the ridge side?

[@jmac5304]

That looks like very expensive wood

[@backcountryexplorer6841]

Sweet rack beam you pump that with 2” pump? 5-6” slump is perfect mud for rack beam. Does anyone know what a rack beam is????

[@thatshould]

How do you guys vent your rafter bays when there’s no soffit at the tail end? Or is this getting spray foam? I’d like to get more into hand cut roofs but trusses are just easier when you have an inexperienced work force.

[@AwesomeFramers]

Good questions. That'll all be attic. We just frame the walls later because either we'll be dry then or in the shade. Depends on the seaon 😁

[@thatshould]

I see. Cool. When I saw the 2x12’s I guess I assumed it was a vaulted ceiling. Doesn’t seem like 2x12’s would be necessary structurally but maybe once it’s taking the weight of the over framing. Been incorporating some of your details and processes in my work flow lately and it’s been paying off. Great content. Thanks.

[@wisewarnanazara317]

I kinda surprised that most of house in US were constructed using woods or some sort of panels for woods. I our country people use earth brick or light brick.

[@robertnewell4054]

Brick is expensive

[@jackboling1675]

Very cool 👍

[@williamsrmonroe8406]

All good wood but what supports the lower part of the rafter

[@AwesomeFramers]

at the glulam? @strongtie hangers

[@williamsrmonroe8406]

@@AwesomeFramers ahh. Not a carpenter. Hangers. I see it. Thanks.

[@herculydia]

Clean

[@farrarmarc]

Up and down ladders , up and down , work.smarter not harder

[@paulgarcia458]

Ground man should have on hardhat n safety glasses

[@Valient6]

Why is your ventilation notch so small in the blocking?

[@myronsmith2114]

If he made it any bigger the blocking would have no strength

[@goodstormsgames9744]

Nice job mate. I wish I could side some of the jobs you work on lol

[@baddie.roblox4898]

Rafters don’t sit on carry beam with a birds mouth? Seem structurally comprised

[@AwesomeFramers]

They don't need to. It all has to do with proper connections.

[@turfguy420]

Looks strong!

[@Vinterfrid]

On the contrary!

[@billyclarke9673]

What are those step ladders please mate ??

[@AwesomeFramers]

louisvilleladder.com/

[@jennifurzoe1302]

That's one way to do it.

[@alfiegray3886]

That “panel edge” ridge blocking isn’t on code for us in Ontario but could that stay down the inch and half? (Flush with top of ridge beam)

[@alfiegray3886]

Like without the bevel?

[@AwesomeFramers]

I don't think its "code" here either, but because the house is "irregular" and doesn't meet the prescriptive requirements of the code, it requires an analysis by a structural engineer. The top row of sheathing requires blocking for the roof diaphragm and then the blocking at the eaves. In order to get our ventilation we have just chosen to tackle it this way with the notched and beveled blocks. Often we have vaulted ceilings with insulation in the rafter bays, so this notch works the best for air flow. Sorry for the longwinded answer :-)

[@brettdestefano1689]

Where’s the water go when it hits the flat at the bottom of the rafters?

[@nbco55]

I'm not sure but I thought I heard him mention in the video about a roof being framed above that also. I could be wrong.

[@TimUhler1977]

@@nbco55 you are correct. Most people don't listen to the videos 😂😂

[@Quackerstacker1973]

More than likely a Gable stick framed on the beam with an overbuild like the man said in the video.

[@dune0015]

Why don’t you guys use running measurements?

[@CrustyAbsconder]

Have you ever considered a roof that purposely makes a small pool of water for the birds and the bees and the butterflies ?

[@raitshots]

Such roofs do not last long. With nails. If done forever. To be grooved in the joints.

[@adamrice4559]

That ridge is a waste of money.

[@racebannon5523]

Is he just toenailing those in without hangers???

[@romystumpy1197]

No brickwork , all wood

[@earthianfriendly5708]

Yes sir

[@filibertoperez9368]

Con los clavos sostienen los maderos es algo muy débil para esa contrucción

[@gmorrison1962]

No birdsmouth at the other end?

[@richardwarnock2789]

Where's the hanging straps

[@николайгутаров-й8т]

Плохо понимаю английский, похоже видео о том, как нельзя делать стропильную систему?..

[@chriskirchen7621]

No pay attention this is how you build a house

[@hugovivas1265]

What brand of nail gun you have I want one the same

[@AwesomeFramers]

It's the @maxusacorp high pressure gun HN90F

[@hugovivas1265]

@@AwesomeFramers thanks man I really appreciate it I love your videos by the way and you are really really really really really smart and more smart using the construction master calculator I try to learn from you all your tricks but I’m kind of slow lol keep posting your videos 👍

[@renostubbs8504]

Nice

[@lonedesertfox]

That a Milwaukee?

[@CS-zn6pp]

Those rafters look might thin....

[@chomper4x4]

Looks like a sweat box.

[@rodneybell5296]

What state do you live in that you can use pressure blocks like that cuz on the west coast dude that s***'s been outlawed for years

[@AwesomeFramers]

I frame in the PNW, seismic zone D2. This house has a structural engineer's stamp on it showing how many nails are needed to fasten the rafter to glulam. The blocking detail isn't for "pressure blocks" (which are not outlawed btw), but its for panel edge nailing for the roof sheathing. Similar to the bird blocks at the eaves that transfer the load from the roof diaphragm.

[@dominoorlando6203]

You don't need ventilation in your roof if it's a metal roof

[@myronsmith2114]

Who told you that

[@dominoorlando6203]

@@myronsmith2114 why do you vent your attic if you even have one

[@myronsmith2114]

@@dominoorlando6203 To remove moisture and condensation and to vent heat in the summer months

[@dominoorlando6203]

@@myronsmith2114 that's old school the original reason was so your shingles didn't peel back all you're doing is losing Heat in the winter and cool air in the summer

[@travisklein6831]

Is your rafter/roof ventilation detail a code requirement, engineer’s spec, or just bc that’s how my Pappy done it, and my Pappy’s Pappy, and my Great Grand Pappy, and.. Just curious. Vented attics are a pet peeve.

[@razetheblaze7554]

No birds mouth?, nails holding all weight of roof...

[@stevestead1792]

No ice

[@brantcunningham4333]

Clever

[@connieadams607]

We know that’s NOT A LENNAR BUILT HOUSE. Lennar builders are the worst

[@jamescoombs2569]

Nice job 👍

[@myokimaru]

God the mother? or God the Father?

[@noily8974]

Masih keren rumah panggung

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Two screws either end is better than a dozen nails especially for strengthening the roof from high winds

[@earlcarr8490]

The Wonder home don't last that long that fall apart cuz not enough nails watch the video

[@lewismiller9281]

Superior

[@notyou6950]

I see a few defects with this construction. Fire hazard, water damage, wind damage are the basic issues with this shack design. Since this is America, you are right at home, Nomads!

[@benzun9600]

Nice but structural weak

[@Kmecha84]

I hope they're gonna reinforce those nails holding the rafter up lol

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

In theory the rafters hold themselves up

[@Kmecha84]

@@dustinpomeroy8817 tell that to the 2 feet of snow that accumulates on my roof throughout the winter

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

@@Kmecha84 I said in theory, the rafters push down and out and against each other.Shrinking and rotting can definitely mess that up.

[@Kmecha84]

@@dustinpomeroy8817 there's hangers that would support the rafter to the top beam. They screw into the rafter as well as the beam. I would also run a horizontal support from one rafter to the other rafter about six feet from the top, glue it and screw the ends off and then the rafters can't pull apart under heavy weight

[@carlosfigueroa2102]

Espanis plis forever

[@SNOWKANG-4404]

지붕 어설프다..저런식으로 엉망으로 지었단 말인가.

[@larryrosol3135]

Framing for 44 years those blocks are laughable what a waste of time and money

[@Quackerstacker1973]

If you had really been framing for 44 year's you would see the whole picture. I sense a rookie that hired on last week and won't make it to payday.

[@larryrosol3135]

@@Quackerstacker1973 the whole picture is the rafters on both sides should be notched to meet at the center off the ridge

[@donc2446]

These guys are in Washington State where code minimum insulatuin r42, if I remember correctly. I really wonder how they are fitting in all that insulation

[@derrick_v]

Check your as$

[@eagletwo91]

Please tell me that you went back and nailed from the opposing direction