Installing a Metal Roof: Farm Chains 4

[@g.calebadams9396]

I’ve been working on building a small 8’x16’ shed behind the church, with post-frame construction and metal roofing, and there’s no way I could’ve figured all that out without the great videos you put up! Great stuff Kyle, informative and enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@greglawrence742]

Kyle, has anyone ever said, "Nah Kyle, we aren't interested in the deatils of the jobs?" C'Mon Man, you know we love to see the detail. That's what sets you and Greg apart. We need to feed our knowledge,lol. You put out great content and we all feed on those up close detail videos. Thanks for your time and commitment to the channel.

[@kevinorr6880]

Yes, please. Prepping a roof.

[@AdamDavid]

Makes me so warm and tingly in my reproductive organs. 😂

[@hkfgnmggn]

Definitely... .Please. 😊

[@damienrodriguez3288]

Y’all are Awesome! I’ve been strictly installing steel roof systems for 23 yrs now. I like to call it acquired peripheral as to hitting the perlins without missing😂 I love how y’all strive for absolute perfection 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@cmoreno41]

Yes prepping a roof video please. Might not get crazy views but the prep work is really key to the whole building being minty so would be greatly appreciated by those about to build one of these

[@K-Fred]

I love the way you explain yourself. Thank you and your team!!!

[@wberger]

Great work gentlemen. And how awesome is it to work with your son??? What a fantastic blessing.

[@Mattie_Ice]

During the crash, some of my best memories were with my dad, doing side jobs.

[@jerrywilder9403]

Preparation is necessary, and the closer to perfection in the job helps you all the way to the end product , if not it’s haunts you to the end . Great job guys

[@davejohnson7152]

would love a video on setting up for square how its done ! simply love your videos, I lost my shop to a fire and have purchased my building was going to build this fall but fell and broke my hip so now have to wait another six months I get so much from your work Thanks so very Much, Dave

[@hhanger1]

Nothing better than having your son help out on a project.

[@coachwalrus3158]

Sure is

[@leroywoolington1176]

Would. Be nice to get some help from dam near any one.

[@Mike-db1nn]

I have been a home builder over 40 years. You are a pro !! Wish you would build my pole barn in Montana.

[@phillysteakncheese7085]

You guys are Awesome !!!!!!.... and you are teaching your kids to be men !! ....... Cheers from Canada

[@zephyr1408]

You know thru the years I stuck with you not because I post frame? I am a finish Carpenter/ Contractor? The reason is on that roof with you today! You can work a lot to maintain & grow your business & be a great Dad! Even with your little girl Kyle ! You know who else benefits? His name is Greg! He now has a great boss and example of a man ! WAY TO GO KYLE!

[@Charles-in5xg]

you have my vote for a detailed roof install vid. the nerdier the better. :)

[@BraapWrapsSledWraps]

Thanks for all the videos, they have been invaluable for residing and reroofing our shop that was TERRIBLY built to start with and your work is so clean.

[@kato2531]

You guys make it look so easy… and since Kyle flat out refuse to come to Tennessee… I’m seriously thinking do it myself.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great progress Kyle, Cole & Greg. Well done buddies! 😁👍🏼

[@sthrnvoice3198]

For those of you watching and reading, I worked in the quality department of a steel building company for years, you also get surface rust if you pre-drill out the holes and don't clean the shavings off... cannot tell you how many times I had to visit a jobsite that said their panels were rusting and it ended up being surface rust from them drilling and leaving shavings on the panels... think bare metal fellas.

[@rangerdoc1029]

I've found the shavings from drilling are very hot & will melt through your finish any place they land.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

Great advice man, thank you! I’m doing my garage and will make sure it’s shaving free. Something I honestly wouldn’t have thought about. At most I would have brushed away drill shavings, now I’ll be up there with the mag broom. I stripped it, repaired and prepped it myself so I don’t want any issues with the metal roofing, the material is too expensive for mistakes. 😂

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

This is one of those comments that KZbin was best for!

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

Just brush every sheet off before installing. Never drill the roof, no matter what. Because there is no easy way to straighten every board. But definitely pre drill all walls with the smallest bit you have. Just remove all the shavings from each sheet.

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

The cut guy can quickly brush each sheet.

[@groundspeed3954]

Fantastic know-how. Clearly, this ain't your first rodeo! Beyond impressive!!

[@Richie5480]

You’re attention to detail is great.

[@jayzee2390]

18:10 “…I’m gonna use my other shoulder, that way I can do damage to both of them, not just one…” 😂. I hear ya! It’s called getting old 😅

[@morgandrummond3128]

Worth the watch just to learn how you lap your roof edge, also the joke about wrecking both shoulders was great, lol. Good work my friend.

[@jeffdickerson9268]

Thanks!

[@RRBuildings]

Wow thank you

[@jeffdickerson9268]

@@RRBuildings you’re welcome! Been a fan of you’re channel for awhile. Great to see tradesmen doing work with a sense of pride and accuracy. It’s helpful for those who might need a tip on how to accomplish it. Have a great day!

[@vesper1140]

Morning Kyle, thank you for answering my question about the lapped purlins, I understand now! I was confused on the process because I saw you punching holes in the whole stack of sheets previously but now I realize that was probably just for the siding not the roof metal which makes sense. Thanks again, I really enjoy watching the videos. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@joegag74]

A knowable 3rd hand is helpful, I can see you're a good teacher (father)

[@klmbuilders5385]

I'm happy to see you all screwing in the flats. Some guys around here are still determined to screw through the ridges.

[@dirkjackson8939]

For educational purposes, why do you place the screws in the flats? I was always taught to screw through the ridges to limit risk of leaks. Thanks.

[@rgsaul3]

@@dirkjackson8939 I was too. All the water runs down the flats from the ridges.

[@sethdistler5332]

Some manufacturers are different. If you do it to your local manufacturer. Then it will be covered under warranty

[@gildardomerancia5818]

GREAT JOB GUYS ! From California

[@siraultman7631]

A dedicated video on the chain squaring process would be amazing!

[@silviasteeve]

Thanks for the videos. just about ready to build my first building using a lot of these videos.

[@stasvincentjudaya2438]

I've learned a lot from you sir!!! Thank you❤❤❤

[@avishnevsky7394]

If temperature in your area drops to 0 Celsius or below, there will be constant condensation on the metal. In this case, common solution is to use special material to protect frames and roof insulation from water. Good work, regards from Ukraine!

[@tonynewton7902]

Great job as always guys. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@FranklynAgbeko]

wow, great video, good the young man is learning from his daddy thanks for the great info

[@everardovargaszavala2387]

I'm surprised. An extraordinary job 😀

[@ninjajeepsta]

Cole is doing a great job!

[@brysonmcha]

If you and Jamie from the Perkins Brothers were on a video together it would probably be 2 hours with an hour and a half of it just explaining things, and Id watch every second of it, that being said, when is the colab??

[@chris3m98]

Make an appointment to see the Dr. about your shoulder, just in case there is something that he can fix now. If you wait 2 years from now & the Dr. tells you "If you had come to me 2 years ago I COULD have helped you but now I can't repair the shoulder" SORRY 😖 That really happened to a friend of mine!

[@KevinBusby-l6o]

I was always taught to not put the screws in the flats unless it was metal to metal. If it leaks the wood will rot before you can see the leak if its a slow leak

[@sethdistler5332]

If you do it to manufacturer spec. It's covered under warranty

[@tomstepp6945]

I'd like to see more about your use of the chains to lock the buulding in place. Thanks

[@bluetitan378]

Great work as always lads I'm a British/Irish carpenter and I would ask have you ever thought about when screwing ilthe roof off having the lads face the facia and not the ridge as you won't be able to walk off as not walking to the bottom of the roof even with fall protection just an idea you probably have thought of it but if not have a look and see of it could work for you, we never walk down a roof without a scaffolding and even then not advised as can step off without thinking. Great watching what you do on post frames thanks for the content love all the videos

[@jonfehr5950]

In my prime we'd Truss and roof in 1 day. Depending on weather and man power. 72x160 the biggest I've done in 1 day. 6 chains, straitened with wedge boards. No worry, no weather/wind effecting progress.

[@benjamineavery325]

Thanks for sharing brother :)

[@jayjones5233]

Omg!! The building is swaying!!! 🤣🤣

[@glenwratt7814]

Why dont you use a roofing underlay? What do you do about the condensation that forms on the underside of roof?

[@aoteifa]

Someone else’s problem

[@rs2024-s4u]

Great fit and finish. Why do not use the rolls of appx. 1/2" wide caulk like adhesive to seal edges of each roof panel seam, in S. Fla it prevents wind driven rain intrusion and panel edge lift up and makes roof and walls much stiffer? Ray Stormont

[@aoteifa]

What kind of adhesive would you use? Thx

[@rs2024-s4u]

Butyl synthetic rubber adhesive is designed to provide a secure seal between metal panels in metal roofing and metal siding applications. When installed between each panel overlap, butyl tape forms an effective weather barrier against moisture, dirt, air, and allergens.

[@rosanadancel7225]

I’m learning much more on your videos than elsewhere. I’m an old lady who like to build my barn house in countryside of portugal. Wel! Still looking forward how you build the mezzanine 😊. Like to know what size of wood I much use.?. Stud wall for mezzanine. Thank you.

[@rl3898]

Thanks for your great informative education on tin roofs. A question... How do you seal hip valleys and ridges from insects. Do they make the closing strips for different angles?

[@jordantomassetti347]

Now I hope you got at least one of those boys with the sky hook 😂

[@bevanmr8145]

Loving it..Cheers guys..UK

[@justatim8143]

It's a shame I no longer work in the steel mill as we had light weight gloves similar to yours but they were 200 x cut resistant and I could have sent you some as they had soft rubber bumps instead of full dip and grip the sheet steel better. Unfortunately I don't even remember the name of the manufacture since I retire over 10 years ago.

[@snomofilms]

Kyle- what you needed was an over-the-shoulder boulder holder 😅

[@lisawallace3124]

Hey, my work day starts at 8 am and I take lunch about 2 pm...then go home at 4:30! So being done just after 12 should count as lunch!

[@MikeXKish]

I enjoy your videos information and examples, i am learning a lot as we are looking at some property and ideas for building. a couple of questions please: 1.) It looks like you have no plywood/other underneath the metal roof...? how is it insulated, and sound proofed during a heavy rain? 2.) At the gable ends and bottom of the metal sheets with the ridges... how do you seal the gaps for air gaps, weather and insulation? regards, mike

[@jamesfisher1760]

Well done!!

[@stevenjohnson5756]

Hay Mate first off I love all your videos and you do amazing work just got a question I am a metal roofer in New Zealand And I was just wondering why are you screwing in the pan of the sheets and not the ribs of the sheets and also is underlay paper not required either , just a question not criticising or judging at all just wondering , keep up the great work and craftsmanship

[@stewatparkpark2933]

All the American roofers seem to fix through the valley instead of through the ridges as is the standard in NZ and Australia . Never heard a good explanation as to why .

[@RM-zi4vt]

The reason I screw in the pan is I believe it allows me to tighten the screws and squish the washer just enough to be effective without oil canning. I believe it also secures the steel better to achieve the strength needed for the full effect of the steel roof diaphragm. Its very hard to perfectly center the screw on the ridge. Finally I think most will easily over tighten screws on the ridge and distort or stretch the metal unevenly preventing a real nice straight edge for the next sheet to overlap perfectly. From the ground it may not look as nice.

[@ashdee-zz1ze]

had the same question, could get away with shorter screws too

[@weenderden4186]

Great tip marking layout, we were 3 inches long on a 32' roof lol

[@craiglloyd592]

Great vid,cladder in england 25yrs👍👍

[@RogerioDuarte]

great job, working safety

[@YIQUANONE]

Do you need that double-stick butle tape I see in some video installations?

[@richardscarlett7942]

why wouldnt you put decking on yhe roof before the steel roof? Will the prefab roof not support the weight?

[@darcontv]

Hi Kyle. I am fascinated by your post frame buildings. Bit I don't need a big building. Is there a minimum size that is appropriate or worth doing post frame. Thanks so much you guys do awesome work.

[@christophermcneil7534]

Awesome Job you said that you read the comments, but what I want to know is how do you lay out your roof purlins from the peak down or the facia end up? I am guessing you need to leave the top purlin down, so you have something to screw the cap steel into???

[@calebmyers6219]

Great vid! What gun are you using to install the drip edge?

[@locke3141]

I was always curious how you made sure it lined up on the last panel and was dreading the full length trim to size. I guess it makes sense to just overlap the panel to fit.

[@thomastousant7178]

Should there be a water shield under the roof steel? Thanks for your quality.

[@doritleis2773]

Perfect Work.

[@benjamineavery325]

I use to build bird barns and we’d do a 660 foot building in 2 days back when I was a younger man 😂

[@Joe-em3iw]

When you put the metal ridge cap on, how do you keep the edge of the roof cap from scratching the roof panels as you screw it down?

[@izobretateldobra]

Kyle, thank you for sharing your tricks and tricks. It's very very valuable. Tell me, are there any books or website where I can get more information on post frame technology? What sources have you used? Are there any sites that have plans for small to medium sized buildings using this technology? Thanks.

[@RobertYoutsey]

I wouldnt mind seeing a close up or quick explanation of how the x bracing is installed and attached. Thanks

[@benjamineavery325]

Love your content

[@stevebeers4171]

What do you do if you happen to miss a perlin when screwing in the roof steel?

[@Wingstrat28]

He doesnt miss

[@niponfabrication4339]

There are lots of ideas ... You can use aluminium ripit also

[@stevebeers4171]

@@Wingstrat28 that’s my problem. When I put a building up in the spring, I will miss at some point! I need Kyle to make a mistake dangit!

[@Springerbenj]

You just add a small 2x4 block underneath it. simple

[@kylekelley213]

I always cut a small block and stick the block where the screw was missed you have to make sure that screws washer is tightened to prevent leaking

[@christopherdavison7616]

What type of fasteners are you using for your steel?

[@randyfowler6928]

Have u did building with clear sky lights

[@patrickcimermancic1271]

Great video. I have a metal roof on my post frame and the roof leaks from the screws. The roof has 1” screws now so I was thinking of replacing all the screws with 1.5” screws. I noticed you didn’t mention the clutch setting on the screw gun. How tight do you like to go?

[@shinyclear1176]

Friend, a question when did you spend on the roofing material?

[@bp30656]

Are those standard 2x4’s for roof prelims

[@larryakers9306]

I like the way you do your roofing, but it is a barn. I worked with several contractors , but it was all in residential. Even with a metal roof, we still included plywood decking, felt sealing. Beautiful job. Are those panels custom length cuts???

[@bendaniel5320]

I have never seen you explain the roof detail of your staggered Perlins. You stand them up on end and hammer in a spike. Do you predrill? Seems like they would split? Also the roof screws would not be in a straight line since you don't but joint them. Can you explain that portion during a video?

[@ptick16]

I'm curious about something. I've watched quite a few of your videos, and find the idea of your way of construction very interesting. My only issue is that I do not like the idea of wood being used in the structure of my home. Have you built any of these projects using light weight steel, or aluminum? Or any other composite material not having wood in it?

[@eur2030]

How do you do the ridge cap? We have trouble with rain blowing under the cap , corroding the metal and dripping into the building after a few years ?

[@GaryRindels]

Have you ever thought about beveling fascia board to match roof pitch? Great job

[@RRBuildings]

Have done it in the past… found it wasn’t worth the effort. End of the day my goal is to be efficient and spend my time where it matters.

[@paulcochran1721]

(Car honks) Hey! It's that guy! 😂

[@firemanj35]

Wow great job

[@zachancock3827]

What tool belt you using there, looks super comfy I use the buckaroo but too bulky I want to make the switch from leather to canvas

[@Camscrub]

Love your videos! I desperately want you to build my home in South Carolina! I need you to relocate! :)

[@jeffreybrinley6326]

Are you putting a screw into the overlap rib? Video seemed like there was some?

[@durgaprasadala]

Is that metabo finish nailer?

[@coolman8336]

I wish I can reach your level of professional/good construction worker

[@carolinepaltz324]

Hey Kyle, what are the specs on those trusses? Down here in Oklahoma they don’t seem to be able to construct a single ply truss to span 48’ - 8ft oc. And where do you get them from, because I see you do this all the time and where I am (OKC, Oklahoma area) they want to use double ply or even triple ply 😮 or reduce the spacing to 4’ or even 2’ oc

[@stevieboyd4227]

Hey if you read this I would love for you to come Trinidad and see how it's really done

[@metalrooves3651]

we have been putting our OUTSIDE corners on first,when the fascias are already on!! AND on metal on houses ALWAYS..you arent worrying about sliding off a dust covered slick roof...Im really surprised l dont see it more.

[@redsresearch]

why do they hang the rib over the edge?

[@wiselymusa7022]

I like the skill so much

[@timberguy19]

Hi Kyle, little man and I love watching your videos. I do have one question, when you install your top purlin does your ridge cap screws actually hit the top purlin or do you switch to a screw more designed for steel framed buildings and just rely on the metal below to hold. It just seems difficult to git them well especially with staggered purlins that have already been covered up.

[@timberguy19]

Hit them well..

[@rebelsrule6197]

Are metal home’s roofs, without sheathing under the metal roof ok?

[@rmarmstrong88]

What fall harnesses do and retractable reels do you use? We do all steel weld up structures and need something, Thanks

[@bogdanmaksymchuk8558]

I'm wondering what about underlayment?

[@domtuccia]

Could you give information regarding roof system used. I am interested in using this on a canopy at my home.

[@PrivatePrivate-qz9ni]

enjoyed. keep teaching us tips please

[@stephenkoch5011]

Roofs down under Australia we rin fix roof sheeting and pan fix walls . But like your way a lot quicker