How To Frame A Roof Over A Deck | Outdoor Kitchen Part 2

[@mauriceryton]

It is just wonderful to see how far and successful you have become.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words and support. :)

[@jameswalley2500]

That chain hoist idea is friggin' genius and solves a problem I've been staring at for several weekends.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great to hear!

[@CowtownJames]

Girl...I really enjoy watching your videos......I'm 68 and semi retired and have been in metal fabrication all my working life but have also been a self doer...I consider myself to have a lot of common sense which I consider way more important than book sense....I don't know how much book sense you have but you have plenty of common sense.....Job Well Done

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. :)

[@rickyt3961]

you can use the "stranded" loops as plant hangers! 👍🏾😄

[@Applez357]

Or attachment points for a porch swing ☺️🤓

[@MrJaxparadize]

🤯

[@danielfaupl520]

Yes!

[@jeremyspecce]

I was thinking hammock

[@rickyt3961]

@@jeremyspecce the suggestions keep getting better! 😄

[@RustyChapman]

Job Well Done, speaking as a retired ol' hasbeen, you all got it right. A hip roof is popular here in Florida, able to deflect the high-velocity winds of storms that come with someone's name. If I may, I would collar tie the other common rafters, and through bolt each collar tie at the point where the center of the collar tie intersects the center of the rafter.

[@andrewtreloar7389]

You know what I love about your video's April (other then the skill, craftsmanship and solid work)....its that you never ask me to like and subscribe! I like that. Anyway, onto the next video. Thanks April!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@seantap1415]

The beauty of tthe cottage-style roof is that it gets a lot of its strength from the wall corners. Cheers

[@cheif10thumbs]

I have enjoyed your channel for 4 or 5 years April. Thank Jimmy DiResta and Matt Cremona for recommending your channel. You have a wonderful "Look, See, Do" method of explaining things. Very fun to watch. Thank you again!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad you're still along for the ride. :)

[@element4001]

Great roof april. But should the stretcher timber before the hips be bolted not screwed. Then the roof goes on there will be a lot of pressure on them screws to stop the roof from sagging in the middle. Here in the uk we have to put a timber both sides and bolt them together.

[@CrinosAD]

In Norway as well

[@augustreil]

Isn't she using Timber Lock screws or whatever they're called ? I think they are as strong as bolts, but nothing really beats a bolt !

[@CrinosAD]

@@augustreil A lot of things are in play here. At least for us in Norway with a bunch rougher weather. I see a lot of thing that are mandatory here in Norway, that is not common in US. So there are differences in ways to build.

[@augustreil]

@@CrinosAD, Ain't America great ?! Oh, and I get that other countries do things different. Many ways to skin a cat, so to speak. Gross analogy, sorry.

[@trevordarby467]

Came across you 3years ago and was hooked to watch you grow and inspire people is amazing you inspire me and I’ve been in the trade all my working life love your videos and content so here from the uk have a successful and blessed week let’s hope we get some of your weather soon

[@TheStrangeAlchemist]

Suggestion: incorporate the unmovable straps to a swing couch?

[@mrcooleh]

That chain hoist trick us brilliant.

[@Cemsicles]

So nice to watch precision framing instead of the usual fast and rough. Also, that's some quality lumber.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

The puppies around any motorized equipment made my heart skip a beat. Episode #1 with the tractor. Episode #2 with the quad pulling the headers. Great build, looks fantastic. I agree, there is something special about framing. All the geometry, angles, triangles and such, the bones I guess. It always seems like a shame to cover it all up with drywall or sheeting, even though it is inevitable. I was hoping your extra special guest star would pop up in the videos, your mom. Take Care and God Bless

[@Jimmysden]

I don’t understand what there is about this video to warrant the dislikes!!!!!!! Keep up the good work April. Keep making and creating.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Eh, you can't please everyone. I just appreciate the ones that are supportive. Thank you again.

[@Jimmysden]

By the way. Love the tv show. “Some assembly required”. I have always been a massive fan of Tim’s. So jealous lol. 👍👍👍

[@TMFXLLC]

If you like that M18 Hackzall you'll love the M18 7 1/4" circ. You'll love no cords on the jobsite even more, especially notching from a ladder.

[@yodaiam1000]

The two collar ties are essentially acting like trusses. It probably wouldn't meet code loading but without the collar ties, the raters push the beams outward and make the columns go out of plum. With enough load, it could collapse. The connection between the collar tie and rafter is critical. We often use gusset plates to secure the connection. I suspect the minimum live/snow load in Texas would be 20psf. Most codes use 20psf as the lower minimum even if you don't get snow in the area.

[@francis8145]

It's wonderful to watch the progress April....☺👌

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! 😊

[@ron827]

The roof skeleton is beautiful and a true work of art when viewed from the top.

[@amywiseman3246]

Hi April, my hubby & boys are building me a 12x12 greenhouse...We sure would love to see what kind of greenhouse you would build☺️

[@edwardholmes91]

It looks stellar April, you and your team did a great job with that hip roof. Cutting those compound mitres correctly isn't easy! I can't wait to see how this project progresses 🙂

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! This is an exciting build for sure!

[@bobward2322]

@@AprilWilkerson It would have been nice to show how those compound miters are calculated.

[@dougfraser7635]

I'm building a shed with a hip roof this summer. So this was fun to watch. Thanks

[@BillCarlson]

Always a good day when a new video from April is out!! Can't wait to see how the outdoor kitchen turns out!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying my Channel! Thank you for your continued support. :)

[@davidchang7500]

The chain hoist @ 4:30 is brilliant! Better than to ask a Sumo wrestler (who might break the wood) to do the job!

[@catgynt9148]

Thank you for sharing this video. I can appreciate your frustration with the green chain slings. Perhaps you could hang an over engineered swing or two. Wishing you and your family a blessed spring season. Cheers.

[@squashit339]

I love, love, love your videos April!! You are one cool chick! Everything is explained well and you don't hide your mistakes. This is all stuff I want or need to learn lol. Thank you!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!! Glad you are enjoying my channel. :)

[@lynjermey6423]

It looks amazing.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@gardengatesopen]

That Chain Hoist IS slick!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

It was a great idea and life saver for sure!

[@rerolley]

My thought was "work smarter, not harder". Nice trick.

[@symoreprimus2303]

Yow those 3/4 sink hole bits are amazing 🤩.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

This was really good, I can’t wait until part 3….

[@AprilWilkerson]

I'm glad you're enjoying it! Stay tuned! :)

[@wjthehomebuilder]

Look at all that gold under that tarp!

[@niknikolaeff7620]

I know nothing about what your building except your framing is epic🤣😎

[@timothykuharich9967]

Done plenty of metal roofing on hip roofs but never had to build one. Going to be an awesome deck when complete.. I’m stuck out of town in a place with no cable, I found “ Assembly Required “ with Tim Allen and .... April Wilkerson, I did not know but congrats on the show. You are a busy gal. Been a sub for several yrs now but, I don’t always catch every vid is probably why I didn’t know about the show. 2👍👍

[@jamescathcart4762]

Retired carpenter here. This girl got skills!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! :)

[@tdmjfountain]

All collar ties I have installed have been fastened through the side of the rafters not the bottom. The way you did it is more pleasing to the eye but you may have to apply plywood gussets or a metal plate.

[@dannyoktim9628]

Smart thinking Tim, April, that is a sure fail over time. Consider adding a 3/4" steel rod ( threaded on both end and /or use a turnbuckle in the center for looks) under both your collar ties, drill through that 800 pound beam and same on back side. Used this fix on an old barn, still standing. Good luck, I'm a fan D Oktim

[@billmiller7138]

And no diagonals at the corner posts? I'm not an engineer but was there one on this?

[@daniloperez2197]

Wow Ápril you're a good carpinter watching from Barcelona Spain

[@wanngie1]

Its a good idea to mark your roof out while the beams are on the ground. Framing 101

[@c.a.g.1977]

4:35 That is smart thinking!

[@nielubiedresiarzy]

Very very yes

[@davidmack7018]

Hey April I agree that's some pretty framing; plus plywood sheeting will beef up strength for large paddle bit hole you bored down through rafter right @ birdsmouth and tail intersect, I would prefer to use a galvanized screw shank 3 1/2 16d nail especially hot dipped if you were to pilot drill the nail hole for position and placement this would prevent drifting if carefully nailed and set from both sides all the better best not to weaken critical break fail areas where weight fulcrums. But good golly that is some pretty framing. Well done you! Rule of thumb if gap is 1/8" inch or less that is good for framing . Wow working with Tim Allen wish I could meet him and hang out for a while, good on you April, now I'm impressed. . Very cool God bless you Best Dave

[@Zogg1281]

That is a really cool roof design and I've always wondered how to tackle building it. Time to update my shed roof 😁😅👍👍

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Du très joli travail bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@itninja9503]

We do roofs like this in the Bahamas, hopefully you go with Tongue and Groove Yellow pine for the decking. For extra credit you'd finish those pieces before installing them, if you're gonna leave it exposed. Way easier.

[@TheKamiBunny]

That is a MASSIVE deck roof.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Great Job April !

[@thematthewlondon]

haha excellent choice leaving the straps.. it's not a mistake, it's a feature!

[@AprilWilkerson]

:)

[@ontheroadwithralph1530]

Always learn something from your videos. Today, it was Timberlok screws. I'll be using them soon on a project.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! You'll really like them.

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

So cool April. Well now you can use them perminent straps to hang plants, lights, or maybe a swing chair, if they can hold that much weight.

[@sygad1]

starting to really take shape, can't wait to see the finished thing

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! It's amazing how quickly it comes together. Very exciting. Thank you for watching. :)

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

This looks like Australia by the look of the trees. Nice design great video

[@AprilWilkerson]

Texas. The Hill Country of Texas. Thanks for watching.

[@francislambert5189]

OK, that was slick @4:50....

[@donaldozuyakte2336]

Awesome job April!! Love framing work!!👍🏾🪚📐🪜🪛🛠🔨😍😍

[@billyshumate853]

April it looks great can't wait for the next video. Take care and GOD BLESS

[@heystarfish100]

Nice work April and crew.

[@dennisdegroot7769]

Always a pleasure to watch your vlogs.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them! :)

[@Kipperbob]

I've always loved roof framing, one of the best jobs ever,

[@AprilWilkerson]

Its very satisfying for sure

[@calvinnash5527]

The kitchen area looks amazing and the roof is something else ! Can you please provide us in the UK with some of that Texan weather you have?

[@robertshaw700]

Robert, Hesperia Ca. I did a hip roof for 16x20 gazebo . I mounted a ceiling fan in the center and vented out through the roof. The updraft kept all smoke vented up and out no matter where the Bar B Q was placed! Looks like you have a great build.

[@DeDvaO]

I just wanna say you're doing roofs 100% different than we in Europe. :D As an wood engineer I would say nails and screews should never carry a roof. You should always make joins where wood in supporting wood (nails are just for that everything stays in place after the wood is dry).

[@DeDvaO]

only simple example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJvIqXWPepJrjsk

[@Erik-pr2rf]

was surprised you didnt go ole school and use wood dowel like the amish do with their barns that would look awesome

[@augustreil]

I say put in some fake ones to achieve the look.

[@Phynix72]

My brain works another way. Instead of moving back & forth, I built roof frame on ground in parts & panel, then place corner pillars & mounted it on top with powerlift & pulleys. This way, it saves time & energy in lifting things back & forth. Also, working on flat surface ensures measurement are accurate.

[@cliff5240]

With the price of wood I hope you had armed security when you uncovered that load :)

[@marcelocade8897]

@Frederick Maximiliano definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for months myself :)

[@nakamakai5553]

Great work, great running commentary, and great tutorial explaining everything as you go. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. :)

[@nica.rivera]

That's a huge job! I love the mini splits they are so efficient.⚒

[@AprilWilkerson]

Definitely! I just love mine. :)

[@chekymonkey4452]

that is a great job April looking good. keep up the good work

[@R.Craig.Collins]

Very neat project

[@uhavemooface]

I can't wait to see the finishing result of this outdoor kitchen. I also want to see you guys do some bbq out there to. Great work.

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Great job ma’am!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@herculesworld4016]

You Never Disappoint…. Great Job 💯💯💯

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Beautiful style roof. Nice work April.

[@joshstamm6950]

Hi April - your content has inspired my woodworking hobby for a long time, and this awesome project is no exception. I'll put on my structural engineer hat for a quick second and echo an earlier comment. You may wish to add steel gussets to the collar tie joints. You're right that these provide stability in storms, but they're also tension members for everyday gravity loading. I like the timber lock product as well, but you may want a bit more redundancy at those connections since you've just got two ties and a low rise/run. Great job, and can't wait for part 3!

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

Good job.

[@T_157-40]

Nice work April!

[@bransonhauntedhills]

That roof is like you....a work of ART! I love it. Great job crew.

[@Grunt49]

Super roof!

[@brettstahl1686]

Wondering if you ever thought of using GRK screws instead of carriage bolts? Then you can eliminate the extra steps of drilling a hole and then driving a bolt in and then snugging up the nut.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us April, looks great. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for watching!

[@grandmaraps]

Damn April, you've come a long way. Keep up the good work.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@jan-agedeboer]

Awesome seeing it coming together like this

[@AprilWilkerson]

You and me both! This is such a fun build. Thanks for watching. :)

[@saadaljeaan1103]

Good gap 👍

[@darrellcaruk8880]

the project is going well. 👍🇨🇦

[@demacherius1]

It looks awesome. But arent the vertical posts a bit thin for such a big roof ?

[@joexg50]

Beautiful. Work....

[@jpk1190]

I like your way of not hiding the strap problem! You put quite a load on four tall poles. Do you plan to have diagonal members permanently installed for stability? What about sideway and upward forces in case of strong wind/hurricanes? Are the screws between the poles and the deck frame strong enough that the weigth of the deck can be counted in as ballast?

[@oficinadofurtado]

Good job

[@dddube12]

April,you and your crew have done an awesome job!!!!

[@Jones572]

Awesome progress on this project April💯. You Guys are rocking and rolling. Thanks for sharing...

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much! Thank you for watching. :)

[@JesusVillanueva]

It's crazy to me that in your first videos you were making small projects for your home and now you have the knowledge to build a Patio, a Workshop, an Outdoor Kitchen. You have become your own construction company. Very impressive. I have really enjoyed watching your amazing progress.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I appreciate your kind words and am glad you are still along for the ride. :)

[@BoomerKeith1]

Love the hip roof! Also, the timber locks are a great idea if you think you'll ever get significant wind and/or storms.

[@toddjones1403]

What’s growing in that incredible garden you built???

[@AprilWilkerson]

Currently lots of things!

[@vitorgerberweiss]

it is getting cozy, good job April

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! It's coming right along. I'm enjoying this build.

[@davethepak]

Really impressive on the beams and the roof. I am surprised there was not some sort of bracket at the roof joints in the center as I would personally be concerned about just the strength of the nails on the ends. however, clearly with the load spread across so many joints it seems to work been fine. This was a great build. As always, excellent video - informative, fun and very good production quality. thanks for sharing.

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Also enjoy part 1 but this is super 👍

[@valdius85]

It looks great. These types of structures should be pleasant to look at, so your design fits the need :)

[@waltbeasley5878]

Was a Contractor in Texas for many years, and at least while I was there, Timber Locks were good but Rafters HAD to be toenailed as well. 2 per side, per State Building code. But that was 12 years ago when I left. Unsure of the Code now. Also I assume Rafter hangers are in part 3?

[@hansangb]

@0:04, is that a Hollywood pay flex?? 😂 But honestly, I did gasp and said to myself.."wow, I bet *that* was expensive. " But the end product looks AWESOME

[@KerfKreations]

HOOP STRAPS what the wbat!?! Technical industry name is endless slings....but great work none the less. I think I would leave those slings on there as well, I wouldn't want to cut those straps, very expensive. I noticed other comments to use for swingnor plant holders etc...whatever you do if applying any weight to them where they will swing back and forth it would be a good idea to place a softner underneath the sling where it touches the beam so they dont wear out. Altogether, great build.

[@francislambert5189]

OK, now I like the collapsable step stool / saw horse. Genius. Saves space and economical. Peace : )

[@ronaldkearn3322]

Wow! great and informative video. I especially like the mr. Cool ad. since I now have no air conditions. Thanks Amy. :-)

[@AprilWilkerson]

April, not Amy. :)

[@simviki]

Now you have to build one of those egg shaped swing chairs for the chain hoist strap. ;)