Installing Our Heavy Duty Metal Roof - Day 1: Low Slope

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[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

Thanks for the shout out! The nibbler is especially nice for going over the ridges and detail work. It was must for us, since our whole house is covered in metal, and there was a lots of detail work around the metal beams. That's a great way to pick up the metal shavings. Ours are still out there somewhere. 😅 Love those screws! That's what we should have used. The sun here is brutal. Your roof is coming along nice! 😎🏜️

[@diyfferent]

I almost bought one of those metal shear attachments you put on an impact driver until I saw your roof and siding videos. It was a big help, so thanks for that! I always like to get the right tool for the job. It makes a big difference! Edit: Just in case you ever need to look them up: The screws are called Woodzac screws. We got the XG version, which was best for OSB sheating.

[@dianaabney795]

Roof looking so good!! Thank love metal roofs❤

[@davidelley8979]

Can't get over you saying your nervous about something, so impressed with everything you do.....

[@seekerbee4494]

Your son, Mavrick is so precious. I love how his speech has improved with maturity. For awhile, I couldn't understand him and it's great to be able to do so now.

[@dezfan]

Good to see Stan is so focused on safety! 🤣

[@lyndacuppage7353]

Okay guys, help out by hitting the thumbs up. Such hard work deserves our recognition.

[@RobertJLessard]

Those screws are awesome I didn't know they existed, but that is a way better design.

[@guarionex1961]

I was surprised that grandpa is helping you with the roofing. 😜

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good Morning Doug Ashley & kids,your roof is going to look so nice.Liked the airplane Belle made Maverick.Such a nice big sister.The kids are a joy to see for sure.Have a nice week!🌷💕🌷

[@valerierobinson8872]

So glad to see Stan is still helping out! He sure seems to be a great asset to you all.

[@preacherjohn777]

Holding the umbrella sounds like a great job for Stan. I know he must be tired of holding the ladder.

[@MeganBecnel]

That was neat to watch the metal sheets pop up as the bit went through

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Roof looks great so far. Stan did a good job supervising on this one. LOL.

[@Beegee1952]

Nice to see your helper was waiting for you on the roof! 🎅

[@loie66]

Hey, Beegee did you see him holding the ladder too he is a big helper.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

"STAND" worked for the government most of his life! I have never known him to sit down on the job before !!! CHEERS from HERE! P.S. I changed all the rusty old screws in my mobile home siding for larger screws with rubber washers similar to what you have there!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

The roof is looking amazing, the metal roof will last much longer than the traditional roof shingles in Florida.

[@marymccowan6629]

9.00 love the sound of 8mm film rolling too funny

[@angelacross2216]

Great cinematography in this one.

[@terryw.2957]

Nice job. You make everything you do seem so easy. Unlike me, you never seem to get overly frustrated when there is a problem.

[@leaneko]

those little half-moon bits might be good for an art project. and I really love how Stan is so helpful holding the ladder!

[@missykowalewski]

Wow… there’s a lot in this video. First I have to say that Maverick explaining his airplane caused me to drop my jaw. His command of his vocabulary is amazing. Time goes so fast. Ashley and her magnet to the rescue. The roof is looking great. Glad everything held up well waiting for rainy season to pass. Great strides have been made and I’m enjoying it all. Thank u for sharing. And editing. And moving the camera constantly.

[@Siansonea]

I love that the roof is getting done. I know the underlayment is rated to be exposed for a good long time, but there's nothing like the peace of mind of having a nice new roof.

[@lynnew5619]

Looking great. Loved the flashback - I remember that. 👏👏

[@Azoreanislandgirl]

You both are Champion's in my book. No nonsense and get it done.

[@lechatbotte.]

Oh boy Stan is supervising again. Maverick’s vocabulary is growing and so clear, the kids always make me smile. Like watching Sam and Angela’s feral children. Life lessons best training ever. I’m learning as well. Clean job on the roof panels.

[@ritarevell7195]

Stan is an excellent supervisor. And he’s holding the ladder for them as well. Great job Stan!

[@JoJoDragonslayer]

That nibbler is quite the tool. I've never heard of such a thing.🙂👍

[@richardsummers9009]

It look good ,Don't worry about The Front ,The Valleys , Y'all will Conquer Them , Like Ashley's Little Sport Car , So Thankful The Hurricane didn't Harm Y'all ,It's good to see White meatal roof I believe it'll help reflect the Sun on, Y'all take care 🍂🍁🌴😊

[@charlesburkhart800]

I see Stan has advanced to Supervior. Nice to know he'll keep the jobs on track and according to code. Haha

[@PaullaWells]

Great shot of the metal panels being pulled up one by one by the drill, Ashley! That was so cool. Loved the help from the friend I can't remember the name of to save my life. So funny! The white is going to look so nice with the rest of the house finished.

[@kth260]

Yes that was a great shot. Also the dummy name is Stan 😁

[@PaullaWells]

@@kth260 - Stan! That’s right! Thanks! I couldn’t remember to save my life. 🤣

[@jomac2913]

Great job! Happy to see Stan is still helping!😉

[@laurabongard2682]

Your little guy is talking so well now. The roof does look fantastic, beautiful! The white roof is going to be awesome in reflecting the sun's heat. Rainy seasson for Florida right now would be the understatement of the year. That said, you guys must be okay or you wouldn't be uploading videos? Hoping you got through the hurricane okay and that your house fared well.

[@rockreader4298]

Excellent progress Doug and Ashley, as per norm. Belle, beautiful Camoufly you made for Maverick. Keep flying, buddy. ( :

[@ritarevell7195]

So, I have really been spoiled by Doug and Ashley! I am having a new roof installed, Praise God, on my trailer and garage! But these two have a worksite that looks absolutely beautiful when they show us how things are going. While my work crew is efficient and are doing a great job, when they left yesterday it didn’t get as tidied up as Doug and Ashley’s! I realize that the end of day will look different today, and it has to pass inspection…I wanted to brag that Doug and Ashley have set high standards for me! Love the videos and I am enjoying the education that I get from you all.

[@debtrebilcoe13]

You guys are amazing with your work ethic and passion for all tasks done enjoying all your videos and progress xx

[@diyfferent]

Thank you.

[@chubbyjaydraws]

Helpful Stan is back. I’m glad it didn’t rain like it did when you were working on the roof in Michigan 👍🏻 Maverick is getting so big

[@lanaperry9400]

Traveling to a birthday party and my husband says, "Anything from Doug and Ashley today?" 😅 You guys are so loved by many! Love your videos...I'm patiently waiting for a car video!

[@waterlooboy]

Doug and Ashley - The roof is looking good! I see you still have your helper! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing the roof completed!!

[@cheryllakin6736]

Maverick is so cute, adorable in fact.

[@valeriejohnson1775]

Excited that yall are getting the roof completed! I too appreciate the screws being lined up evenly - looks really nice. Maverick is so funny with his little holes in his britches!! Neat that his sister named the plane such a smart name!

[@51Lorie]

So glad to see Stan being a huge help for you!😉 The roof looks awesome! Maverick is such a sweetie! God bless you, beautiful family!

[@paulgeluso5793]

The roof looks great. I like how you mentioned about looking professional. You and Ashley both are professional you do excellent work. You both could easily be contractors and build your own home.

[@pattycarosi9618]

Doug and Ashley great job! Pro job as always. Maverick sure is growing up and learning so much. Adorable too!! 😊 ❤Belle is so sweet very talented plus her love for nature. 😊❤ Your children are so blessed to learn so much from you both and being outside is a big thing when most kid's have there heads in a computer all day. I am happy my grandchildren are limited to this and still spend time outdoors. Thank you for another fun video. Seeing you all making a beautiful healthy home. Take Care / Stay safe! ❤

[@mkel858]

Your son is just too cute!! I have a great-grandson he's 4! 😊 I see Stan is ready to get started lol! You do an excellent job!

[@candidahl9380]

Hi to a very amazing couple. With two great kids. Love how you will go up and beyond in all you building projects. Going to save you a lot of headaches in the future. So glad that you didn’t have any damage from the hurricane. Take care. Lots of love to you all.

[@lesserpoo]

You guys always do such quality work. Your values and ethics show in every project! God bless you! Hi Stan! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

It sure was nice of Stan to help out! I bet it feels great to get the roof done.

[@keithmccracken5557]

Love the "Russian Dance " never gets old for me.

[@carolyncarlson3825]

You always make things look easy. Prep is you best tool... looks great...hugs

[@sharonolson9494]

It looks so good you guys are such professionals and I love your attitude you take it as it comes you don't fret you're just a pleasure to watch what a nice couple you are and good kids can't wait to see the next section go up have a good day

[@FuzzeeDee]

I loved that camera angle where it shows the layers of metal being drawn up by the drill bit. Congratulations on getting to the metal roof, you guys are doing awesome. Keep up the good work, love you guys.

[@hanspur1980]

Stan looks just like my hired hand! And does just as much work. (You know, the guy in my imagination who helps me with all my projects?) But he's a volunteer, so hard to fire...

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

You are making great progress. I'm sure you will be so relieved when the roof is done. I also watch Red & April and quite enjoy Red's explanations of everything they are doing. Thank you for sharing.

[@kth260]

I am amazed by Doug’s skill and confidence in measuring and pre drilling the holes 😍

[@Jo.H.]

Hi Ashley and Doug, that seemed much quicker than the roof on your last home. Clever nibbler tool, so much easier when you have the right tools. Great job both

[@blessingscritters]

Nice work! ❤️👍 I hope to replace my shingle roofing with a metal roof one of these days. Our house is 2- story has high pitch and odd angles plus skylights! Big job one day. I call it Winchester house cause it has sliding glass doors on the second story that open to nothing 😳 but there are screens so it's just like huge windows 😀 it's a quirky house but we love it. No slacking Stan is watching y'all! 😁👀🎅

[@kathycortez232]

I died laughing when I saw your friend but he was sitting down on the job 😂 I’m so glad you are not putting a green roof back up I like a sliver or white metal roof the colors ones are so ugly when they fade great job love this channel tyfs hugs and prayers ❤

[@justmejo9008]

I am so glad you have Stan to help out.. so many videos I just want to come and be a third pair of hands. Now I sit on my couch guilt free 😅

[@debralane7408]

It's so rewarding to get a project done and knowing you did it yourself and it's done right 70-year-old lady still working on my house

[@Lantanana]

After all these years, your channel is still the FIRST one I watch every time!

[@dragonflyhill5748]

I have a white metal roof and love mine. I note Stan is a good supervisor.

[@AB-83]

Man I clicked on this video so fast lol. So excited for this roof!

[@poodlegirl55]

That little boy is so adorable. Sorry Doug, but I could listen to his sweet little voice the whole video. You could get him to narrate but he might not remember lol.

[@Kim-n-Brian]

I see Stan is on the job supervising....... hope he isn't being too hard on you both...lol. Great job and it's looking awesome! You guys think of everything !!!!

[@PegAMurphy]

awesome job looks really nice I'm glad Stan was there to help supervisor & hold the ladder for yall it's great to see yalls lighter side 🙂 yalls son is so cute 💖 keep up the great work love watching yalls channel been a fan for a long time now❣️

[@vahneb7260]

Oh wow, awesome seeing the drilling of the siding. I chuckled when I first saw Stan on the roof, what a guy always willing to pitch in and help. Maverick is getting so big, he’s adorable and smart! Be blessed.

[@melanieeaton3344]

I'm curious about how loud the rain will be in a storm. I want to do a metal roof with the Rockwool like you installed. I'm planning on downsizing and want to learn as much from you two as possible. Loved the video and the nibbler tool! Glad Stan is still there to help, blessings from Oregon.

[@diyfferent]

As long as a ceiling is insulated, the rain won't be loud.

[@eleanorflynn370]

Nice well executed job perfectly done

[@cathybrewer8958]

Like the choice of roof material you chose. Looked like an easy installment. Great job. I used a magnet to pick up roofing nails and found other things with it. Handy item to have and use.

[@sandraboleski7006]

That was a great way to cut the metal. Love the way you guys work and always thinking ahead to maybe future problems. Some might say you over do things, but I think your way is best. Love your ladder helper …he did a great job! Haha

[@b.powell3480]

Finally!!, you got the material ready to go !!, once you get the roof done, that's it, you don't have to worry about it anymore!!

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

Roof looks good. Like metal roofs especially when it is raining. It's soothing. Maverick is getting so big. Hi Belle, how's school? Have a great one cya next time

[@fijid8976]

Hi Doug and Ashley. Thanks for sharing another great and informative video. I had a good chuckle seeing Stan the man on the roof🤣. He needs a hat though!🤭 keep safe and God bless 🙌 your beautiful family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 💞💐

[@saezell1]

Another great job. Looks good. Cant wait to see it all finished.

[@tanyaregulus2121]

Great work!!!!

[@dragonflyneb8212]

Looks great.

[@phildodd5532]

Awesome job, guys !!!

[@tommiejones1072]

So nice, perfect color!

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

Great job as always Mr Doug & Ms Ashley!! Great tool buy too!!

[@swancottage1929]

Always so impressed by your attention to detail! Looking great!

[@cyndifoore7743]

Looking great!!!

[@nancykay6318]

I love you guys!

[@debbiealtman4572]

Great job.

[@crazyplantgranny6007]

Looking good guys. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

Great video!

[@maryw970]

Nicely done

[@skrtskit1521]

Looks great. Awesome!! 💖💖🎶🎶

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Awesome work!

[@sharibushnell003]

Great job it's hard sometimes to wait but so glad you finally getting it started . Way to go Doug and Ashley. And Maverick is so darn cute.

[@kentevans4218]

Looks fantastic! That metal roof really gives it that finished feel!!

[@jackiebinns6205]

Great job ! Both of you !

[@vickymcdonald1088]

Nice job guys.

[@rosegarcia5069]

Pretty roof!! And very cool tool.

[@debbydrach]

Great video, love seeing your roof going on, you have an amazing family!!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Excellent video

[@brens7094]

I learn so much watching your videos. Thanks so much for sharing! Great job!

[@haydenuk02]

Looking fantastic so far. Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@robertbonesio5498]

Amazing Great Job!!!! Keep up the great work!

[@lindabunce5133]

Looks good! Can't wait to see the rest of the roof....

[@allglorytogod12]

Glad to see this happening and looking good. I was watching a video where they were building a metal building and to keep the screws uniform, they'd stack the metal panels and drill through all of them at once. I'd always wondered how they made such straight lines of screwheads.

[@gailbrault9251]

Cool metal cutting tool!

[@PeppermintPJ90025]

Cool magnet clean-up. 👍🏻