I'm Framing My Roof With 2x12's (Heavy Snow Load)

I needed to get the lvl straight and true so I put up the roof rafters very 8'. This helped but then the rain came. I worked until I couldn't work anymore.
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[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

I just bought my ‘Red Poppy’ .... in the UK the Royal British Legion a Veterans charity sell poppy badges to ‘remember’ the fallen of the two great wars and all conflicts. All proceeds go to help war Veterans. It coincides with Armistice Day the 11th November - which was the day the ‘guns stopped’ in The Great War of 1914-18. The Poppy was the chosen emblem, as in the blood soaked ‘fields of Flanders’ on the Northern France/Belgium borders - the Poppy was the very first signs of life, amongst all the destruction. Great Job.... with the workshop. Hope you get ’wind & watertight’ soon 👍🤠

[@Stew1962]

I've been in construction for 36 years, it's great to see someone that takes pride in their work!!! Your family's going to have a beautiful home.

[@fred4513]

looks OUTSTANDING!!! Remember safety first ! When your tired or in a hurry, is when you make a mistake, or get hurt!!! been there, done it, got the t shirt for it !!! Glad you took the time to detail the rafters! That should put a smile on Cedars face! Hang in there!!! 🤠👍👍👍

[@llorene9696]

45 years ago in a small town in Arizona my dad built our home much the same way you are. He built everything by him self, you can still see the shovel marks on the basements walls... yes he even dug the basement out by hand with a shovel and wheel barrow! I love the history and hard work he did for us and just as you are doing for your family! I hope Your cute wife appreciates all your hard work, it is becoming a lost art, not many men can do this stuff anymore. Fantastic job and be safe!!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you Leanna!

[@hansoconner6898]

You were not joking about the weather! Love your perseverance!

[@nelsonledoux4257]

Looks great! You are one diligent craftsman. It shows that you're putting a lot of love into this home.

[@stevelynn7885]

It's almost WINDOW time ! , you're making good time for someone who have been doing this by yourself!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS , 😉😃

[@jim49217]

Get your son up there to help! I know he is young but so much is sped up with just a little help, not heavy lifting for him but more guiding things and not making you be in 2 places at once of having to horse things. It is also passing the skill sets and knowledge. Yes I understand the safety issues and somethings you will not let him do or help with but having him there working with you has so many benefits for you, him and the family

[@jamesmaher5089]

In all my years Iv'e watched people in the trades do their thing, watching you build your home and surrounding buildings I'm amazed at your work ethic, you make this old man proud that there is still folks like you and your wife that make things right. In these days I hope you and yours stay safe. Thank You.

[@stanleysiewierski]

Saw a roof rafter out of place...just kidding, great job. You've inspired me to build on my property.

[@BoxOfShims]

I was a little critical on installing of the lvl beam video. It was all talk and no play. I became a subscriber on your digging for a well video and you bent the pole. Even though you weren't able to find water. That was me or some other person in the world trying to do something solo. Yes there is a struggle completing things at time, but that what makes the finished work more rewarding. Thanks for what your doing.

[@bluebird5100]

Great job. Only thing you might want to consider is adding at least 1 post in the middle of that ridge because it will sag with no support because a 14 inch lvl cannot even come close to spanning 40 ft. At least check it before you deck the roof. Just measure off the floor on each end and then check in the middle and then make an informed decision.

[@peggyannparkes1863]

Man! I've never seen a more industrious, hard working person in my life. I'd always thought my dad was the benchmark for industry, but you've got him beat, hands down. Where did you learn all your skills? Usually, a person excels in 1 or 2 trades, but so far I've seen about a dozen. I really admire your drive and tenacity. Keep up the amazing work. (Please get some snow chains and safety glasses.)

[@marshalldavis4455]

Great job, I am building a home in northern Idaho in the spring, I am learning things on every video. Thank you.

[@thomasarussellsr]

love the ratchet strap to pull the rafters in tight. That's a great idea. Those tails are looking pretty great as well.

[@armafide6182]

Things are coming together nicely. I like the rafter detail. Take care and God bless y'all.

[@jkhenderson1]

I'm amazed at how much work you've got done! Looking great!

[@thudang3039]

Thank you for sharing your journey! I'm going to be doing similar, though on a much smaller scale at first. Respect to those out there like yourself who do all this work for their families. Here's to your continued health and happiness for your family.

[@18twilliams]

Looking good! Yeah, stacking roofs is very hard work! I love it, my favourite part of the building!

[@tinonetters9695]

Much respect! You have been an inspiration to me and I can't wait to see how your home turns out once completed.

[@hudsonsoul1121]

Lot of exhausting hard work doing this on your own but greatly rewarding.

[@PriscillaSwaney]

Great job. Sure wish you had a helper. Have you thought about a tarp draped on one end in case the weather gets bad, you could at least be cutting the rafters out of that cold weather. You are going to need some heat to keep you from freezing. I agree with one of the other post, some scaffolding would be worth the rental costs vs the time you are spending climbing that ladder. Prayers for your safety and some good weather so you can get it dried in.

[@johnahern9908]

You know you can BUY two sets of scaffolding from home depot for less than $200. Much less than finishing up in hospital with a broken back, and this project down the drain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mercmad]

Scaffolding ias a lot cheaper than the hospital costs in the USA because an insurance would deny you indemnity after watching this vid. Work smart,stay safer.

[@skpchick318]

Yup, speaking from experience and watching him hyper-extend his back on the ladder leads to lumbar disc compression.

[@dynodish]

"A little bit of a detail". Man, did you underestimate that. It is incredible. You're some kind of genius, aren't you?

[@mandbhomestead]

Red Poppy Ranch, that is looking awesome. Sorry to hear the weather is coming, but I have a feeling you are going to succeed. All the hard work is paying off. Good luck with the gravel work. Thanks for sharing, 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ronhart4166]

You my friend are going to be a "LEGEND" to your grandkids !! "The house built by Granddaddy's hands" :)

[@Ath33na]

He is already a "LEGEND" to me! I helped my daddy build our house when we were kids.... it was serious work! I was 13 so when he worked I worked. This man blows me away. CONGRATS!!! To the Red Poppy Ranch Family NOW!

[@j.b.5435]

And they will see it on KZbin!

[@johnmoore7928]

You are a top top man what a job you are doing 10 out of 10

[@k.cashman427]

Looking good! Great idea using the strap to cinch up the rafters. I also like the design you put on the ends of the rafters. Be careful not working too much when you get really tired. I know you want to beat the weather.You just don't want to get injured and then you can't do squat. Nothing you don't already know. Great work. Look forward to future vids. Thanks and be well.

[@usageorgepa.3293]

What your doing is just fine. I'm impressed with the ornate tails,glad you didn't tire out and shortcut them. Know your worrying about getting the bonnet on the house with winter rolling in.

[@darangemaster1]

yeah i think i echo the scaffold comments even if you take material you have and build one in place and tear it down when youre done much safer than what youre currently doing. with that said you are doing a great job and the ratchet strap to suck the structure together is a great idea.

[@dremf84]

Awesome progress! Can't wait for this barn house to be complete! Keep it up man

[@charredskeleton]

They look so nice. Love the detailing on the tails.

[@sergm5084]

Great Rachet Trick , Two Thumbs Up .. Don't Forget Them Safety Glasses Buddy Thanks for sharing your Skills 💪

[@oldtimeengineer26]

Take a break tomorrow is another day. Well I was also told why put off till tomorrow what can be done today. Good job well done

[@johngritman4840]

It is a joy to watch you build that house. I could never do what you are doing - no skills and vertically challenged!

[@alandoherty9966]

I would love to think there were subscribers out here , up for giving you all the help you need at this crucial time ie watertight phase.Which would not only really assist you ,but would allow them to be enriched by there experience of there actions it's not about the money my real hard working friend. SHOUT UP

[@KG5RK]

Fantastic progress. It is amazing to see what you accomplish working MOSTLY alone. WOW! One suggestion though - WEAR EYE PROTECTION ! Several times your face was right into the joint where you were nailing. The Good Lord only gives you two eyes. Gotta treat 'em with care.

[@debbiem2146]

Good work - wow! And the overhangs are so pretty. Yes it took some extra time, but well worth it. Must be a great feeling of satisfaction. Praying for strength for you, and that the weather will cooperate. :-)

[@jimmymiriamhadfield5755]

Great job and a great craftsman, God Bless From Crete in Greece.

[@042719721]

Great job. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos.

[@scottfoster2487]

Looking good ,going to be a nice place soon.

[@miguelojk]

I didn't see this vid... You'r my hero!!!! Incredible amount of work by your self! Mi respect.

[@robertallen7106]

That's an awesome sight to see the roof going up

[@jimh712]

Coming right along...😏 Just a thought.. Maybe a cot down stairs... Some times a short nap is enough to recharge our batteries..

[@donaldkennedy5604]

Lots of hard work doing it yourself but you're doing great.

[@Nyhm961]

Love the tails.Gonna be honest here. You need to work a plate to plate collar tie or ridge post every ten feet into your design or your roof is gonna be as swaybacked as an old nag.Apologies if you planned on it but your process is out of order if you did and you are working against yourself on several levels.You got a very neatly done framing job there but the walls will bow out if that ridge drops and you will not like how it looks inside when the Sheetrock pulls apart at the top of the walls.Stay the course, it's looking great.Don't move in till its 99% done...... Ask me how I know:)

[@Natedoc808]

We always put 2x6 diagonal braces into the top plates of the corners, around 5 ft mark which lands between the truss or rafter. Diagonal bracing in the gable end wall also decreases the bowing effect of the roof to the walls. The roof is t that heavy and the steeper your roof the less lateral pressure to bow the wall occurs.

[@josephisaac3603]

Clean work area good housekeeping

[@avonleanne]

once again, amazing, and love the cut ends, very pretty detail!

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

I am so grateful for your posted. I say "Oh Please take me away from all the horror in this world and POP, there is your post. I really enjoy it. Your family is beautiful. (wish you would teach your children your trade though)

[@westernwildlifeadventures5966]

if your worried about water damage on that floor go get the cheapest wood sealer you can find and put it down, might save you some head ache latter on with the osb flooring swelling with the moister.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Good call.

[@jasongrgr]

Great job and well done. MAN ON FIRE !

[@user-ue4uv9ny7y]

Bless your heart you work so hard. I wonder how may times a day you say" I can do all things through God who gives me strength " ? God Bless you all. I Pray for you all.❤

[@johnahern9908]

One other thought. As you are going through the inspection route (To which I fully agree with that decision ) Not sure if the area of the double doors will be classified as a garage, but will you have to have a fire rated separation from the living quarters with a self closing 2 hour fire rated door and 5/8" FR gypsum board on the ceiling and divider walls? Also you should have separation from any wood to concrete connection on the interior walls, ground floor, PLUS, vapor barrier between the interior divider wall top plate and any ceiling joists they come in contact with on the second floor. You should finish up with a seamless 6 mi polly vapor barrier of the entire second floor finished ceiling and exterior walls.

[@diversifiedacreshomestead102]

Nice. Few more days you will have it dried in. Might as well get the wood stove hooked up, build a cot and settle in for the winter it's going to be a rough one

[@francispetaluma]

Gotta give the dude credit for working out in the cold and rain.

[@squeekhobby4571]

Wonderful craftsmanship! Kudos

[@bobbaloch3101]

Great work! Wish you were here around Toronto, Canada, don't mind giving you a helping hand.

[@alloutofbubblegum8165]

I love that design on the rafters. I wish i could help you cut them out (production style) I can't lift anything, but i can cut lumber... Keep up the great work sir. That's looking really grand.

[@mountainman7997]

Awesome detail on the ends. It's an artistic feature you don't see in many homes these days. Haven't seen what you plan on staining with. We like Cabot cabin stain. Awesome stuff.

[@CorkyCola]

For me at my age, right or a little wrong, I'm doing it anyway. Proud of you

[@marieschieler1914]

It’s looking great!

[@jimh712]

No putting my nose in your business... But since you don't have any ceiling rafters tieing your outer walls together..(as of yet) You might consider running string line down both walls.. To make sure the ridge beam and roof joists haven't bowed the outer walls out... Just a thought.. (I'm thinking if not yet... With more load that ridge beam will sag, unless the walls are tied together.. Or at least the roof joists are tied together maybe half way down...) Again this is just food for thought... Looks like pretty soon.. She'll be weather tight....

[@jayjohnson8963]

jim h If the ridge beam is supported, isn’t the pressure on walls in for anything over a 3/12 pitch?

[@jimh712]

@@jayjohnson8963 That is a good question Framing codes isnt my forte.. i spent 36 years moving dirt with at a minimum weekly inspections Then was an electrican with inspections But Red Poppy Ranch had an inspection Inspector got him for not having then.. As simple as they are to put in. Why not Makes the roof structure stronger

[@mmanut]

U R doing it the right way. U must have some carpentry blood in you. Need to instal some hurricane straps on every rafter to tie it to the plates & stud walls. Looks fantastic, Be careful on those damn ladders, especially when they get wet. GREAT WORK, Should be very proud of yourself. That is hard enough with helpers, never mind by yourself. 👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@lanceharsh7025]

Love the exposed rafters. Great detail🤠

[@ericmcginnis9413]

I love the end detail that you cut out of the rafters.

[@erichamilton1996]

I know you’re in a hurry but don’t burn yourself out. It’s easily done especially when working by yourself.

[@greggwoods7173]

Get some rest in between.. You don't want to get hurt due to fatigue.. That won't help anything.. But it's looking great.

[@colinblankenship2401]

Very good job.

[@godlesshelp8503]

Your a good man . Keep it up .

[@dljtwo]

Excellent work, thank you very much for sharing.

[@JD-zi7ip]

Great job, but notice how many comments are about your safety. I agree. Try taking a rest now and let others do the gravel, tarp and sealants. Get some safety glasses too. Looking great but I'm concerned for you and your family.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I have a building planned for my property coming soon. Not near as big as this one. What I would suggest at this time during the rain, clean up some of the trip hazards you are working around. JS. Great job so far but one accident can ruin the whold project.

[@crosisofborg5524]

Where I am building you need 2x12s just to meet the insulation requirements. The snow load resistance is just a bonus.

[@brigittebrugman2099]

Great job. Your building something whit your own hands.

[@jv1969]

given the choice , why did elect for a shallow overhang? I would went at least 3', Was it a plate height issue?

[@newtours7239]

Since the gable walls are added onto the walls the sheathing needs to over lap the seam, he has sheething end at the seam

[@Natedoc808]

About to remodel an ugly duckling ranch with some big beams and rafters for cathedrals, followed by building a new one with likely same but may do some post and beam work for the mezzanine but all with exposed finish beams and rafters. Big thing I learned early on, more nails doesn’t always mean stronger as the wood begins to get compromised as it’s fibers are split by the nails. The strength is in the hardware, tico nails of the hangers or using structural screws.

[@hisiderafter]

The ridge beam looks a little on the light side. But I guess it’s engineered?

[@Natedoc808]

Nothing like walking on slick wood in the rain and snow.

[@ya472]

Annoying Building Code item that I do not understand: why does the birds-mouth have to touch the inside of the top plate? I can't imagine the size of the rafters if one were to overbuild with 2x10 walls.

[@greathodgy22]

You do look tired. I built two houses over the years, one was made of full round logs. Longest years of my life when building, takes a toll. Keep safe, I made most of my mistakes while tired. I do like the exposed rafter end detail. Are you going to use hurricane ties between the rafters and top plate ?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

greathodgy22 yes

[@bobjoncas2814]

..good job...no safety glasses when air nailing ?..be safe

[@brownbrothersfarmstead1418]

If you not going to install ceiling joists or rafter ties to counter the outward thrust once that roof is loaded,...then that LVL is gonna have to carry that entire 40' clear span. ... I have never seen a single ply LVL carry anywhere near that load...Who sized that for you? An engineer?I admire your work ethic, great job.

[@brucewayne2984]

Eric Brown There is no way anybody sized that for him, that ridge is extremely undersized. This is the first thing I noticed when I clicked on the video. Unless he has a wall that he is using to transfer the load to the footings, which I doubt seeing the floor plan. No way this will pass an inspection!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Collar ties

[@SkilledEddie]

Red Poppy Ranch you still need rafter ties which can also be used as ceiling joists to serve both purposes. Collar ties are not required but rafter ties are. Like I said in your previous video that lvl is not serving as a beam in your situation it is basically an overkill ridge board because that is not sized properly for a 40' span to carry the load of the roof so it must be used as a board. A ridge board is simply a nailing surface to secure the rafters. The critical part of your roof system is the rafter ties/ ceiling joists. They keep the walls from spreading outward from the downward pressure on the roof and prevent the rafters from pulling apart at the ridge.

[@SkilledEddie]

brad campbell that is a common mistake a lot of KZbinrs make. They think just make a pocket and slap a big beam in it and it's good. I've seen many videos from offgridders and diy small house builds do this because they don't know the difference between a ridge beam and a ridge board. Carpenters know that if you use a ridge board you can even use a piece of 1by because a ridge board is just a nailing surface and not a structural member.

[@josephhall1641]

sure do like the rafter end pattern.reminds me of a swiss chalet roof i once saw.

[@reynoldsoutdoorlife3215]

Looks good!

[@waynet8327]

Would it be better if you use a bracket to nail the birds mouth instead of nailing it almost on the edge? I'm not a carpenter and I'm trying to learn.

[@beachlife1411]

Really nice bud ... Try to cover it all up

[@EarthshipFreedom]

Coming along great. Why no safety glasses?

[@alwaysteatime489]

Please stay safe

[@george8873]

Love the rafter tails.

[@laoluu]

I envy you and pity you. Envy, that you can do all those things. Pity, that you have to do them all alone. But I think I also understand you, because I am very similar: I work best, when I work alone. We just have to accept our limitations sometimes. Thanks for all!

[@Dipper964]

Why do people install the bird beak outside? If you get the concealed joist hanger and reverse the bird beak, it’ll be easier and more secure

[@creativespace3077]

Is a 40' LVL really strong enough with only 2 support points? Eek. What keeps the outside walls from blowing-out?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

collar ties

[@glenngoodale1709]

Nice Job !!

[@KoalityofLife]

New to your channel. That's looking like its going to be a beautiful house. :)

[@nataliairizarry6347]

I second grandmas comment. please take time to rest.

[@josephburkhalter5105]

No hurricane straps on the low end of each rafter? Do you nail the top hanger strap to the rafter, or just toe nail the rafter top to the ridge LDL beam. You won’t see a hurricane but could see a tornado in the area. Or even very violent thunder storms with straight line gusts that possibly reach 100 mph. Just curious. It’s now 7/2019 so the shop is probably done. Would have loved to see how you raised that ridge composite beam to the peaks and jiggled the ends into their slots. Wow, what an accomplishment. I am in awe of your solutions to your obstacles. JoeB

[@wkjeom]

Sounds scary. At least you seem to be OK, so hopefully you didn't get hurt. Did the wall break? We'll have to wait and see.

[@salmonhunter7414]

Nice job

[@78squarebodyjimmy10]

Great video. Just pour 30x36 slab for my garage. I plan on using a 30' lvl beam. Now for my rafters only plan on 8' on center . I will be installing purlins for my corrugated steel roof. Do you think I need more rafters. Givin I live in central Texas and dont need to worry about snow load. Thanks

[@southernshock]

How is the osb board we call it (chip board in nz).. Ok to get wet is it waterproof??