One Day Roof in South Bend (Tear Off by Hand, Synthetic Felt & Ice Shield Tips)

[@nuthinbuttrubl89]

I laid down 16 squares by myself this past summer. Synthetic felt, i&w all around, rigid ridge vent, a bunch of plywood patches. It went well, considering I was terrified of heights in the beginning. I watched a ton of your stuff and Eric's stuff. Real helpful and also humbling. You can lay as many squares in an hour as I do in a day 🤣

[@xxROEVYxx]

Love the content man. I’m a roofing contractor myself and I can appreciate your struggles. I wouldn’t mind doing a roof or two with you! Keep up the good work.

[@strmtrooperwitapurplehelmt6414]

I can't even hate on that, that's what a warranty is for... most people don't even get that lucky, just shows that you pushed that motor to the max and got your money's worth! Good man!

[@ulisz]

How can people thumbs down these videos? This guy does an awesome job at showing people the tip and tricks to his craft. Fkn 10,000 thumbs up bro

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thanks man. Appreciate the sub too

[@mrroofman]

I encourage every new employee to watch your video's even the old employees. You carry great work ethic and a similar roofing style to my own. Hats off to you sir. Just for the record I have hauled 2,960 lbs of shingle debris in my 09 1/2 ton F150 bed and have pallets dropped consistently with zero issue. I Had her since 2018 With a mere price tag of 6500 she has long paid for herself and she takes her daily beating well. Just for the record. haha

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

thank you!

[@jorgemonkeymarquez]

I am getting ready to do the house across from that historic home you pointed out! Lol nice to see you working in my town!

[@franksolander4208]

Awesome job!! Your crew /boy cub has a great mentor.

[@justiceforsome4703]

Brother I have a 92 Silverado and been using it 15 yrs roofing and it's a 6 ft bed and has worked well for me so plz don't call us hacks because we don't have a nice truck like urs to work out of, pretty disrespectful comment bro..

[@carsongoodman5581]

Honestly (I believe) he was talking about people who sub out a roof without ensure quality work has been done. I don’t think he’s hating on a style of a truck more like a guy who has a truck that does no work.

[@scotthoffman1619]

amen to that! old trucks new trucks who gives a shit short bed or long bed. get er done!

[@sprankthetank]

you have really helped me feel more confident about starting my own roofing company

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Awesome! It ain't all sunshine n rainbows. Failure is always around the corner you Gatta out work it

[@sprankthetank]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction 100% agree. i worked for a roofing company being a service tech and i was sick of how poorly the work was done. my services are so good and leaves every customer happy so i thought why not do the entire roof. take my exam sept 16th. thanks for the help man.

[@leegalligan]

Your the man bro. Fellow vet just starting my buisness.Know how to roof but love getting your tips and tricks to make my life easier

[@chrisbrad1514]

Carrying bundles up isn't so bad... So glad our boss bought some shingle elevators though

[@padreramonjaja]

The guy holding the camera is like just finish it off lol

[@roofinggod1540]

Haters will hate my man.. Great job 👍✌️

[@brianmcandrew719]

Great videos man not only are you knowledgeable at such a young age but your passion and care for the customer especially sets you apart. Great job to you and your crews dude.

[@onemorething100]

Wish I lived closer. I'd have you do my roof. I like your attention to detail which as a fellow Veteran is a great Trait!

[@cobidominguez1101]

If he cared about detail he would have fully removed the felt paper...

[@adamstokes7566]

You’re 100% right we don’t need that paper or ice and water and all depends on the shingler I’ve done a house where I had to replace so much wood on and it had ice and water paper on it and I’ve done another one all 3 tabs no paper nothing and the wood was fantastic. Like I said it all depends on the shingler and you really know what you are doing. I appreciate all your videos

[@joej2925]

This is the easiest type of roofing I’ve ever seen like roofing a garden shed

[@T6Tarek]

I'm a contractor a actual working contractor, my hands are dry split and cracked, no Manis and pedis for me. It's sad how many so called contractors are really just middle, I'm busy year round people like that's it's me and the same people that show up every day. I do prefer a 6 foot bed I'll be honest, but I also generally have a double axle cargo trailer or dump trailer behind me and I can parallel park with trailers in downtown traffic. When I need to move a lot of material I have a f450 flatbed/2.5 yard dump truck. It would be perfect for jobs like this you are the dumpster and you can move it all around. Keep it up man I don't get why there is so many haters, they are either hacks or have no idea how the trades really are.

[@cirocarrascal989]

The day you upload a video making a house 10,11,12/12 and see the speed you have in that pitch I applaud you, we must also see how you handle yourself with your harness and your rope, because you are not wearing it in any of them your videos and if you don't use it it's because you're slow to use it,your jobs are super easy only 4,5,6/12 is what you upload on your channel,greetings

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I told you in the other comment. I did. Lol check it out.

[@neverenoughtime3151]

"A good shingler doesn't need felt or ice shield" (18:57). Not to be harsh, but don't say that to anyone in a northern climate. Speaking from personal experience, ice dams are real and the I&W shield acts as the final line of defense from the roof deck becoming a rotten disaster. (And yes, attempts can be made to prevent ice dams, but they can still happen...)

[@cstone2109]

I'm always fixing rot.

[@brandonperschon449]

He's never installed in an area with ice and snow apparently. I've seen all types of roofs leak from ice dams or wind driven rain.

[@tylerthebo6381]

we had ice dams on roofs done previous summer leak. Worked itself higher than the i&w and through the felt... since then, we tar all felt seams to help prevent it. Water will always find a way

[@dysonanspoznawczy7705]

Ventilation ,insulation that is the reason for ice dam

[@michaelledford4751]

As a retired Journeyman roofer who spent 34 years on the roof let me give you young men some advice that may save you the serious pain i live with everyday ,#1 take damn good care of your feet,buy high quality socks and work boots,change your boots for new boots every month if you can afford it,not taking care of my feet until the last decade i worked left my back & feet destroyed where it hurts to walk,the other advice is to take care of your hands by wearing gloves,i know gloves make everything harder but if you wear the elastic padded gloves with velcro wrists youll prevent getting arthritis and nerve damage in your finger tips like most of us geezers have ,as far as your job it looks good . Heres a link of the roof project that is the job im most proud of being senior foreman on ,i had 50 to 60 men everyday and we made the biggest roof lift in history ,History Channel sent a film crew to capture the roof lift for an episode of the tv show Modern Marvels ,the job was just over 6,000 square with 2,200 square being lifted 12 feet above existing roof elevation to make room for taller machines ,the entire project costs were $12.3 million dollars ,the 2nd half of the video shows my crew raising the roof,you guys & other professional roofers here might find it interesting,im super proud to have done that project. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZucdGCllr9pb6M

[@Perromedico]

Binge watching these vids. You know all the tricks. I remember learning the architechiual shingle thing ,with 7 to 8 inches on your stair book. Retired now ,feelin the pain

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

awesome thanks for the sub man, got some great videos coming up

[@eamonaugustine1262]

You should see some of the mack mansions in Massachusetts. Used to stock three jobs a day . 2008 f350 diesel dually 8ft bed crew cab.

[@davidlysohirka798]

Hi Josh....i use a red ripper and tell all workers that until all nails are removed from that shingle(4-6) do not rip off another shingle....it is good form....if you miss one , rather pull or pound, could cause future problems....also i have come across a roof or two where all roofers before just pounded down the nails.....the sheeting was so peppered with nails i had to re-sheet.

[@asuraa3912]

It only takes 15-20 mins walking around pulling all of the nails out, and on the plus side you rip them all out much faster without worrying too much about the nails

[@Matt-ir1ky]

Damn. I've only ever dipped a few times in my life but just seeing that can I can literally taste it.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Lmfao. Don't do it. I'm struggling to quit but think I will tomorrow

[@ManuelHernandez-re3mo]

Buddy underlayment should be under drip edge at gables per code friendly reminder, if any moisture or water gets under shingles it will go under the underlayment as opposed too drip edge being over underlayment keeping it tight.

[@Josh-ww5kz]

If water is getting underneath the shingles, and underneath the felt, then there's other problems buddy.

[@gonzaloquinones5388]

​@@Josh-ww5kzExactly even if tucked under if water gets in it will rot the fascia board and plywood

[@digi3218]

I remember this channel. Watched it quite a bit ago. But all of it came back when I heard you call your helper boy cub 😂

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Hahaha boycub. That's right. He ain't around anymore though

[@SS051]

I never trust my roof work to you. Just got a new roof with Barrelle Roofing LLC in GA. They REALLY are top notch.

[@tuanha5264]

I think tear off by hand is the best way for most roofs if the shingles arent crumbling. It will build hand strength, cleaner tear off, and you won't get wrist injuries using the shovels when it hits the nails.

[@georgejetson8871]

Good job 👍

[@cirocarrascal989]

I challenge you to upload a video doing a 12/12 to see what material you are made of, and if not you are going to use your harness and your rope

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I have them! Watch one of my more recent videos, I do a 12/12 the old school way, and then I do it with pitch hoppers and compare the 2. I'm still installing like 3.5 sq an hour on 12/12 lol

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Just wanna Thank all my shinglers out there for hitting that like button! Almost to 5,000 subscribers too! Also, I typically respond to comments on my newest video for the first 2 days or so, so ask away or just shoot the shit.

[@strmtrooperwitapurplehelmt6414]

Have you ever considered getting a mavic pro? You could have it hovering over you filming what you do and then just get a mic that you can wear on you sho were could hear you better ... not bashing at all, just a thought is all... i love watching your videos, i use to do alot of roofing, siding, gutters, and even tile work, but I've been watching this one guy on you tube that does alot of excavating and he is building a castle in New York. He uses a mavic pro and that thing is bad ass, he can set it above where he is working and it will hover for a long time showing everything he is doing. Great work on everything you do, very educational and you got a great crew, they seem to do a great job and you seem to be a great guy to work for.

[@willemkardux9721]

There is literally no point in putting a breathable paper over felt paper. Spend the extra 20 min with crew to pull it off.

[@MaizeTheGamer_VR]

What does it really hurt tho by going over it

[@jefferydemoss4764]

Well for one thing the old tar paper should be removed not only to see the condition of the wood underneath but to also re-nail any wood that is loose or under nailed, a good thorough roofing crew will inspect and re-nail all wood joints and any loose rafters, by the looks of it i highly doubt these guys were that thorough, but regardless all old tar paper should be removed.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Neil Kardux I never could see the purpose of breathable paper anyways. The next later is shingles that are 100% unbreathable and should never let any moisture through in any case

[@TwoTall1988]

@@jefferydemoss4764 Considering this was a discounted job for a buddy 45+ minutes outside of their market, he did a good job. #1 rule for hiring friends is paying them what they are worth. If you want a discount, do the job yourself, or at least help the professional buddy that's helping you. Or you will end up with shortcuts.

[@TwoTall1988]

@@Beandiptheredneck The point of breathable underlayment is in the unlikely case (for a good job anyway) that water gets beneath the underlayment, it can breath back out and not be trapped where it will rot the wood. Just like for installing windows and doors, you don't seal the bottom because you want a place for moisture to escape if it does get behind your water proofing.

[@trappedbyfire1537]

This job looks great!!! Fast, straight, and the boys worked Damn hard and steady!!!!

[@wynn4578]

I do mostly framing and post frame buildings and I would never expect anything smaller than an F350 diesel to pull the shit I pull around.

[@chet174able]

I kinda agree about not having to use felt and ice and water but when there's bad ice damns don't care how good you shingle. They don't work when the water is going uphill

[@jgarza129]

“Guys riding around with their cats in the front seat, little bitches.” Lmfao that made me cry laughing man.

[@briggsjaxon8059]

i guess Im kind of randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@desmondgraham1249]

@Briggs Jaxon Lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

[@mosesmoises4009]

@Desmond Graham Definitely, I have been using FlixZone for since april myself :D

[@briggsjaxon8059]

@Desmond Graham thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!!

[@desmondgraham1249]

@Briggs Jaxon no problem :)

[@CCAutoWorks]

I've been watching a ton of your videos going to try to tackle my own roof here in Texas on a house built in 47

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Best of luck to you! Enjoy yourself in that Texas heat lol oh and you're not going with the clay tiles?

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of days but 6:45 made me sub lol. You’re a real one my man🤙

[@RobertGatlin-z9w]

TOOOOO FUNNY I MADE IT THRU 13 MINS. THANKS!

[@kylekoverola8654]

I put 30 bundles in my 2002 dodge caravan. Plus whatever I ratchet on top

[@TwoTall1988]

Being conservative, 30 bundles of architectural shingles is about 2,100lbs... that van has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should unless you like abusing equipment.

[@wsantalitz7785]

This is not my trade but I'm kind of all around DIY dude and I did my neighbor's detached garage and I just realized I nailed on the tar and it's a bit high just like this. Darnit! I hope it will hold for at least 15 years or I'll be in trouble.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Lmao were they 3 tab or architectural

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

If you did it recently the tar has been upgraded on these shingles so I wouldn't worry too much about it

[@wsantalitz7785]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction I used the architectural shingles. Thanks to your videos it went smooth but it was my noob moves that I nailed above the white line because I thought it's so near the reveal. Well, another lesson learned I'll see what happen I will be responsible :).

[@HowDoYouVideos]

Also we still enjoy the tripod even if shown in other videos, my son who wants to learn enjoys watching

[@arnulfomartinez4996]

The ice and water has to be installed on bare plywood not over felt also how do you see if there’s rotted plywood if you don’t remove the old felt

[@raybrensike42]

What is the point of having adhesive on the back of ice shield if it is not going to bond to the sheathing?

[@lxq5]

If you use GAGF shingles in order for them to honor the warranty you have to use all GAF for at least 3 accessories. So you can't mix different brands of synthetic under layment.

[@MrSprintcat]

Thanks for the video one quick question. I'm doing a tear off on a 80 by 30 ranch house by myself a week before I have three helpers to help me put the shingles back on would you use ice and water over the whole roof for protection just in case it rains within the week?

[@Josh-ww5kz]

Synthetic should be good, either use cap nails or just use the hammer tacker and staple the top overlap a bunch of times, and tack the bottom part where it overlaps the run of synthetic, every 4 ft or so. Because your next run of paper will cover the top overlap. Don't staple in the field, just where the paper overlaps itself. Could even just put a smear of caulking on the staples at the bottom overlap if you're wanting but unless it's going to be hammering out then it's not that necessary. If you already have the bundles up there you could also just lay the bundles around the roof to give it a better hold I stead of the staples. granted that the pitch is fairly low, 6/12 and lower as above that bundles tend to slide. I'd agree with using ice and water if the roof pitch was a 4/12 or lower though. That stuff is pretty expensive and doesn't cover as much squares on a roof as synthetic does per roll cost.

[@MrSprintcat]

Wow thank you for the reply so fast. Wjll do thank you again.

[@ramondoyazzie2727]

I literally just did this today. But 15 squares. I teared off and dried it. By myself.! Literally the same roof but no pipe jacks. Tomorrow I plan shingle it all up and be paid by Thursday afternoon. But I work for a commercial company. So I don’t directly see all the cash like you. But I wish I did. lol. But hell yea bro.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

hahaha that's some tough work right there son! get it. and find a way to see all the cash! don't short change yourself, know your shit and you'll get what you want my man. think like a roofer, not like a salesman. people love it when It a man is passionate about the job ahead of him, rather than the b.s that goes behind it. want to see all my shinglers do well bud. hope you continue to watch

[@bobbymock4529]

Hey man so I’ve been roofing for 20 years with my own business I love your channel I would just like to see what you do when you have a tear off with a shield underneath and the shingles are fused to it .thanks man let me know

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Chip it away slowly from the side/ bottom usually with a yellow tear off shovel. On top of the ice. Shield. And go over it when you get it mostly cleaned. As long as none of the old shingles are over lapping each other. Otherwise sometimes we'll replace the entire bottom sheet.

[@donaldlewis9734]

Great Video. Thanks

[@Rickster208]

A friend of mine made the comment that "roofing isn't for the DIY",,, challenge accepted. roofing this spring or summer.

[@fitness_roofer3379]

I know that feeling not being able to get the dumping trailer by the house where you want it use to aggravate me, that's extra work in time lol

[@ryanmacewen511]

I have some ICE & WATER shield, I think that's giving me a pain on tear off. The top of it is a gooey mess. Not sure if I can ICE and water back over it, if it will be flat enough. Think resheathing. Some of the shield is gouged from shingle removal. What do you typically do? Throw ICE and water over? Resheath?

[@anthonybonilla2939]

You’re a good manager! Wish I could go roof for you.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

i appreciate that bud!

[@aquariansith6763]

Thats my home town , nice job

[@erikcable1755]

Great Show..thanks again

[@juanmendoza8669]

Fuck all the haters man I like how you guys work and I see you keep your workers motivated Love your videos and keep on shingling buddy!!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

thanks sir, I really pay no mind to them, I don't care for them, just don't want future roofers to scroll through and see those comments and discredit me when my main goal is to teach the next generation of shinglers

[@juanmendoza8669]

Worlds Fastest Shingler I couldn’t believe that you were working in south bend man let alone you responding to my comments so kool !!thanks for replying man but my buddy did that roof on the house that you said was kool with the red roof that you drove by

[@chiraq1256]

Been watching these videos and I’m amazed how easy everyone make it seems. Thank you and keep them coming

[@hugoramirez3420]

Installation of ice and water shield on top of felt is just plain nasty men, what's the point of protecting the felt when the purpose is protect the sheathing

[@academylord]

Could’ve just ripped it off but he goes over it with synthetic so it really doesn’t matter

[@hugoramirez3420]

@@academylord first row it's crucial to protect the roof tho, but your coment its accurate

[@raybrensike42]

Doesn't the ice shield help protect the felt? If you rely on the felt, wouldn't you want it protected? If you want to reroof soon, you don't need all that, but what if you want the most years you could get out of your roofing job?

[@hugoramirez3420]

@@raybrensike42 try to at least make sense,

[@ryleycooke9963]

Ray Brensike not a roofer 👆👆

[@brandonperschon449]

So do the instructions let you install IW on top of the old felt? Seems it defeats the purpose if you don't go straight on to the plywood. The IBC we follow in Montana requires it on plywood with new drip over the new felt up to the ridge.

[@jamesowens3587]

I think he was putting it on top of old Ice and water barrier. Pulling that stuff is not worth the hassle.

[@brandonperschon449]

@@jamesowens3587 that's probably true. We do that too. It looked like peper to me so I didn't think of that. Almost impossible to get the old stuff off.

[@raybrensike42]

How long will a good felt last? When the shingles age and begin to fail, will the felt still keep the building relatively dry? When I began in construction back in the 70's, my boss had me felt the roof and it was left to stand for months that way, through the winter, and then I shingled it in the spring. Meanwhile all the drywall and finish work had been done inside. We never had any water problems.

[@ryleycooke9963]

Doesn’t matter whose roof it is, you should still ALWAYS fully clean the roof deck and that includes taking off the old tar paper not just going over it like a hack.

[@D1andonly4]

Is it ok to put ice & water shield over existing ice and shield? Or does the old need to be rem? Thanks?

[@josefuentes6703]

New to your channel love the videos very helpful . Cna you make a video showing how to shingle around vents and chimney?

[@rocharsenault8786]

Hey my friend....can I get you to buy ladder arms for your ladders, more stability, no scratches on home owners gutters....c'mon bud, much love to your professionalism Cheers

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

Your crew is handling business bro! I made a small roofing video today. Thanks for taking the time to teach. Check it out if you have a min. Let me know if there’s something I missed. Thanks again kid👍👍

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

well f*** it, im bored. will go watch

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

alright my gf stopped me, she needs attention. i gatta shower

[@Yagirlnick]

😑

[@gabbythetoymaker1400]

I've been roofing for 30 years and I've always had a six and a half foot bed AKA short bed pickups it always works for me

[@mitchellrivera220]

stopped watching after you were complaining about brining up 17 sq on a one story walker. smh

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

been there, done that, lot more went wrong than that, complained about the b.s to detail the situation, then focused on the positive right? what more do you want

[@geodude6244]

Yeah he seems like one of them crackhead bosses i can work harder than him and get more done but why break my back for 16 or 17 atleast hes making his 2 g or more a day hes got incentive to bust ass.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

George Ritonia sounds like we know why youre only makin 16-17 😂 a good roofer around here can make 35$ an hour. But good roofers don’t sit around waiting for their bosses to “bust ass”

[@jacksonsmith4522]

@@Beandiptheredneck the average wage of a roofer in Ontario is 38,000 so while there is 1 in every 1000 roofers making 35 most of them make 16-17

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Jackson Smith that’s what on the books anyways. Probably a whole lot of cash on top of that, assuming they don’t work when it’s raining and 3 months of the year 38k declared puts them somewhere mid $20s an hour. Anyone who shingles for 16$ an hour is stupid and any boss who wants to pay a shingler 16$ an hour needs a smack

[@VictorAriasPiano]

Hey zack! Thanks for you videos man. Could you do a video of how to properly apply ice and water shield to pipe jacks? Or if you did already could you leave me the link?

[@michaelkatterheinrich5806]

Didnt realize you where in soutbend. I do lots of roofs in southbend!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Nice! Do you have your own company or what?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

@@michaelkatterheinrich5806 helll yea man I'm down to link up. Got 6 roofs coming up I'd love to have you on for one or 2 after seeing some of your work. By the time you read this I'll have your number saved might wanna erase that? Up to you

[@trevorgunn3587]

" I know you are and your doing a great job buddy " I personally have worked for bosses who were tyrants and would belittle and I worked for bosses who just let you do your thing if you worked hard. Appreciating employees from my experience goes m way further

[@davidholmes7215]

Where do you put the nails in three tab shingles in the tar strip on under the tar strip sir to many people telling me different ways for the nails Sir

[@barracksgaming1184]

Good stuff!

[@louisrocz]

Did anyone else notice the guy get off the roof to sip his beer😂😂 my mans was ready😂

[@ventislefteye3326]

I really like your videos and how you give good explanations to everything you do. I also would like to know how you keep your lines straight if the fascia isn’t straight? Do you chalk lines for that?

[@Josh-ww5kz]

Usually when your lay down your first run of ice/water or synthetic you're able to tell, eave metal can sort or straighten it out if it's not drastic. Other than that you could chalk some lines at the eaves, go from one end, put a starter down, leaving your 1/2" exposure, go to the opposite end do the same and chalk from the top edge of the starter across

[@wind5250]

An 8 foot bed is nice but big box stores give you free or $20 delivery when you get one of their credit cards . Most of the contractors i know have these cards for all the local places for that reason as well as the five plus percent off and no money down financing if needed form of payment .

[@kevinmaroney9836]

Could do that with 3 guys easy !!! One 8hr day

[@derrickbenard8907]

Did you even think before you spoke? Everything maters when it comes to protecting your customers biggest investment!

[@mikekoksmal5053]

Kevin Maroney that exactly what i was thinking too... my crew would tear it off withing 45min

[@thomasallen9086]

It’s like tj Miller was a roofer

[@23nomad]

Kids cool you did a roof by me. I drive thru South Bend 4-5 days a week.

[@23nomad]

Just noticed my typo. Oh well you knew what I meant

[@larrycrookshanks1646]

Looks like they used the blue line on the shingle to make their run lines. All nailed high.

[@CostaAzulFishingDanielGarza]

Hey when you tear them shingle off by hand do the nails come out too? Or do you still have to come back and remove the nails?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Usually the nails or staples stay. Staples roofs rip up easy by hand too and it's exceptionally fast whenever you can do this because nail popping is usually very quick and easy. Especially if you got 4 ppl popping nails

[@RobertGatlin-z9w]

ALWAYS STAIR STEP ARCH 33 YEAR PROFFESIONAL MASTER ROOFER HERE!

[@CostaAzulFishingDanielGarza]

Did you lay ice water synthetic paper on top of the felp? I’m getting ready to DIY my own home

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Ice and water and synthetic felt are 2 different things. I usually recommend against diy roofing but if you're going to do it plz make sure you watch tons of videos, more than just mine and expect 3x longer than you think for the project

[@fillowtree5505]

You walk on that roof like your on a sidewalk. Can you do a vid on a steep roof where you use roofing brackets?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

hahahaha I aint walkin a 12 pitch! not even a 10 lets be real. 8's n sometimes 9's. and yes absolutely the videos will come when I get to them. have a monster planned for march/april when the mansion is fully built.

[@strmtrooperwitapurplehelmt6414]

Looks like they need new gutters too... do you do gutters too?

[@strengthwithaesthetics482]

Could you do a video while you guys are laying down underpayment and the proper steps to put it in. One that preferably has a valley or two and a few curbs. It’d be awesome. I do sheet metal roofs but we don’t usually do our own underlayment so it’d be nice to know when we actually do have a roof I have to waterproof. We usually use grace or tiger paw. Anyways your videos are awesome!!

[@Josh-ww5kz]

A year later but Always lay your ice and water shield down at the eaves first, staple the top corner, making sure to release the plastic backing on the corner and, pull it out in 15 ft increments, adjust so it's lined up in the eaves right. Staple the top, repeat. Take the bottom backing off when you finish at the eaves. when you get to a valley, just have it go up the opposite side of the roof by a few inches, then the same on the other side. Then do your valley next, starting from the top, because having a 50lb row going up is a lot harder then having gravity help you pull it down. Do the same with the backing, peel one side, make sure to center it in the valley, and carry on. The ice and water at the eaves should be 4ft up in the valley if you did it right, so the valley i&w doesn't exactly need to go right down the the eaves. Next is the synthetic paper, start at your rake and work inwards to the valley, now you're going to want to cut it at a 45° angle following the valley, just have it overlap the i&w by 6 inches. Then use that same angle and flip the paper the otherway, it should be following the same angle and then work your way with the paper towards the rake where you started, just alternate that till you get to the peak. Obviously if you've put ice and water on before you know it's a pain in the ass doing it while it's hot out and that it sticks to itself like crazy.

[@Josh-ww5kz]

Only thing is when it comes to metal roofing you would want to forsure use cap nails if you're using synthetic underlayment, if you're using Ice and water you could just use staples at the top overlap if it's not adhering to the roof deck right away, just to hold it there as the sun adheres it to the roof deck, staples at that spot don't matter that much as you're next run will cover them anyways, but that only really works if you're putting strapping down because the cap nails will show through the metal roofing when it's laid down and screwed to the roof deck.

[@boostedhawkeye2827]

Know this video is a little old but I'm curious as to why you don't have a dump truck instead. My company doesn't use dumpsters there not cost effective and like this they don't always get put close to the job. Also question do you guys ever lay soldier courses instead of pyramids? Its by far a faster and more efficient way lay shingles.

[@robertgregory8936]

Good. Thanks.

[@ronaldoleksy8264]

Tim Allen once said if you don't have an 8 ft box. Then it's not a truck 🤪

[@calebricker3001]

Nice technique, but Ice and water doesn’t do anything if put over felt.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Its not over felt. That's old ice

[@smhammer92]

Why not? It's designed to seal around the nails between the shingles, and the ice/water. That seal prevents water from getting below it.

[@abelrendon8956]

Technically you will have to become a roofing contractor if you ever want to grow the business. Unless you just want to do one job at a time with your crew, that’s cool too. I just like selling and installing gutters, all my roofing sub crews I trust 100% though and they do it all, tear off, repairs, shingles, dumping waste, and clean up. Thing is most subs in my area prefer working for businesses because they don’t like finding their own jobs.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

They must pay well out there! And I disagree with that whole contractor thing, I sub in gutters and that's all and I'm upfront about it. If roofing contractors Said II'm hiring "this" company to do your job, right to a homeowner's face. They'd turn around n just have that company to do it. Plus, I don't get why a company would want to do roofs for 60 Bucks a square ish and work with whatever material you're given. When you can sell your own jobs for 260-320 a sq and material only cost 120 a sq. Dump is 350. You're lookin at double the money minimum

[@abelrendon8956]

Worlds Fastest Shingler well pay is better, but roofs where I’m at are usually built a lot better than other parts of the country because we have to get them passed for TX Windstorm etc.. Almost all of the bigger guys in my city are roofing contractors. Have multiple Jobs going at the same time. I know this because the subs I use do work for some of them also. I don’t think it’s dishonest to be a contractor. No one expects your house to be built personally by the GC. I feel like as long as you know the difference between putting up a good roof and a bad one then you can do roofing. I’ve had homeowners ask if I do the work and I’ve been honest and said I don’t do it personally but that I manage the project daily and make sure it’s done correct. Never had a complaint.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

@@abelrendon8956 for sure. I respect your standpoint on it n I appreciate the casual convo, everybody else is too shitty on here it makes my responses a little snappy sometimes so sorry if I come off that way. Just see it a little differently in this area. I'm mostly upset that "storm chasers" now run the business in my area. There's almost nobody that started from the bottom carrying bundles and became something. They land simple jobs Like roofing, or even a whole exterior makeover Like I'm in now, roofing, siding, soffit, fascia, gutters and window wraps. And they sub the whole thing out to one or more companies. Its kind of crazy. Like get your own employees you know? Its insane out here to have other companies call me n offer shit pay.Obviously you don't expect a g.c to do the work. I'm getting my g.c but its only because I don't want to take several different tests just to be able to pull permits for different types of interior and exterior work.

[@abelrendon8956]

Worlds Fastest Shingler no you’re fine bro, I don’t got thin skin like most these people on YT lol just thought I’d express my opinion. Everyone goes about things different. The way I see it as long as you’re honest and do a good job you’ll always get work coming your way.

[@skipcarl1918]

There is no roofing subs in fla. Contractor licence ,liability insurance workers comp insurance and OSHA looking for any infraction

[@tgunz5852]

How come you cut the ridge back if you didn’t ridge vent it ??

[@darnellbean5390]

South bend, IN

[@RobertGatlin-z9w]

THEY GO ON YOUR HANDS!!!

[@llawnmeister1973]

Looks like they used the nail line as the exposure line, am I correct??

[@jamesmcduffy8795]

classic roofing company owner/boss - rips up shingles for 2 minutes, look what i did! easy! ok i got to go pick up shingles i should have already picked up. Ha Ha

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

haha

[@dft28740]

What would a job like that usually cost the homeowner in the US?

[@markthompsoncpa]

Should we always replace the tar paper even if it looks good?

[@markthompsoncpa]

That synthetic paper must be lighter than tar paper rolls

[@andygee1167]

Busted out 33sq today with plywood change with my crew 😼

[@justiceforsome4703]

Bullshit!