Cabin in the Woods Part 20: Standing Seam Ridge Cap Detail

[@deanehill9730]

Best roof job ever. In 100 years time, someone will be in awe of that job, because it will be still leak free. Beautiful roof. Thanks.

[@smhammer92]

Paint won't last near that long. That's one of the big problems with expensive "lifetime" roofs. You could spend 1/3 of the money, and something that could be replaced in 20-30 years, and it would look new again. But really it's nothing the current owner would worry about.

[@cm01]

@@smhammer92 well the paint is there to prevent rust mostly, and if the owner keeps on top of repainting it (which I'm sure not a lot of contractors would be super eager to take, even dedicated exterior paint guys) it could indeed last 100 years.

[@Bellend12345_]

Unless hail

[@joe12984jf]

The quality of these paints have come a long way in the last few years, I'm not so sure repainting a roof like this would work so well

[@pwengert1]

I can’t believe people think that huge building is moving! It’s the lift you’re standing on & the camera! Oh my goodness! You two work so well together. “Don’t worry son...”! Great job. We enjoy watching you two build.

[@nathan7627]

It’s a joke dude

[@fpoastro]

30+ year GC who was never a fan of metal because is so often hacked. We did metal treating it like your working on the hood of a corvette. So unbelievably refreshing to see someon putting metal on with care, no scratches, etc.. Our local lumberyard always teased us for ordering butyl tape with our roof's. NO ONE,.. in this area, and I mean NO ONE, uses butyl anywhere, ever. Trim is just smacked and screwed, no closures, no closing your profiles... Really quality work here man.. What you need to do on those ridge/roof intersections is keep some roll lead in your truck and tap-out a nice thin piece of lead flashing at the valley peak for your counterflashing. Super slick and dead tight.

[@RRBuildings]

Nice tip thanks

[@fpoastro]

@@RRBuildings No problem. Lead flashing is hard to find here but a couple yards still stock it. Just a little 3"x3" piece at that valley peak and you can ditch the tube caulk. Super handy and you will find a million other places to use it. A 30"x30" sheet will last you dozens of jobs.

[@maddawg4599]

Your attention to detail and water management is impeccable

[@JaceCatonMusic]

Ive been roofing for 4 years now had my own company for two and I love your videos because you dont cut corners. I am trying to get into more metal roofing - been only asphalt and seeing yall do it doesnt make it look easy but ,males it look doable. Keep it up guys.

[@LevBulgarski]

Guys your clients are getting real value for the their money they are lucky having you! Best wishes!

[@semperfi5861]

I'm a roofer/framer and that Valley detail looks great! 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@RRBuildings]

Thanks

[@davidison3905]

Milwaukee rivet gun is the best. Bought mine 2 years ago when we had a insulated panel building with 20,000 rivets. I dropped it once 20 feet on to frozen ground and all that broke was a battery retention tab. Thanks for giving tips on running things straight.

[@olivedinuss8564]

I'm always amazed when u do the trimming. Having to calculate the cuts and bends to make it look absolutely perfect it just blows mind.

[@charleswittmer2477]

believe me he learns more every cut and bend

[@DaveDaHunt3R]

your clients are the luckiest in the planet. Job perfectly done , 110% quality! Can't wait for the music garage series!!

[@robemich1]

“Hey I don’t pay Greg to think...” I laughed for 30 seconds at that. Who else cracks up when Kyle is doing his best to preach and teach and Greg fires off the impact driver or slams a 20 penny ring shank like 3’ away? You see Kyle stop talking for a second, blink, and then talk again. These are the best moments. Work hard guys!

[@jezza6575]

You guys do absolutely beautiful work...nice to see pride in craftsmanship still alive and well!

[@tomvangils2069]

A well-timed video cut at 20:00. Just enough so that we can see you drop that roll through the roof Kyle ;) Great job as always!

[@nevermindthebull0cks]

Lol, I didn't catch that.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Nice! That sun and heat created a mirage that Kyle thought was a helper....

[@GamingDad63]

:D

[@garagedweller7159]

Your attention to detail is great. You give the customer more than his money's worth,that's for sure.

[@carbynecnc9218]

long time viewer first-time poster... Love your build series and have watched every single one! My only gripe while I know it's your business, your reputation and ultimately your finances that rest upon your build quality, to comment that "I don't pay Greg to think, but when he does its a great idea" (and I know your banter level is high). I would have thought for long term planning you would want Greg to think and be part of the planning process so you could train him to eventually start running his own crew so you could expand your business, and reap the rewards of a well trained, detailed oriented and loyal employee.

[@RRBuildings]

lol well obviously I was joking , but also, Greg isn’t interested in any of that and I’m not either. I don’t want a large company

[@hammertime7349]

Wow dude relax they were both messing around.

[@smhammer92]

@@RRBuildings I've scaled back from larger crews. Used to be 3-4 all of the time. You get more done, but don't make as much money. Hardest part of having your size, is if Greg would leave for any reason (injury, girlfriend, sickness, whatever) You are really going to have a hard time replacing him. That was the nice security of having a lead guy, and a number two, that was learning, and could step in when life calls the other one away.

[@dasaini]

Am I ever going to build a building? No Am I going to watch every video on this channel? Yes

[@brycehales5959]

yep!

[@cm01]

Lol there's a lot of good information in these vids but they're nowhere near a tutorial

[@Wraytex]

“I don’t pay Greg to think but he does” 😂 when I was young I got the “you were hired from the neck down” version.

[@SSingh-nr8qz]

That applies working at Hooters as well.

[@Davey768]

@@SSingh-nr8qz Hooters is full of butterfaces?

[@buzz1167]

I love that detail where the ridge dies into the roof. It's what I watch your channel for, great detail, quality work!

[@carpnotes4607]

Your attention to detail is second to none; I'd bet that none of our building ever leak. Love Greg's non sequitur comments - makes for hilarious banter on the job site. You guys are the best; I hope Zack is doing well - I can't imagine why he'd ever leave this crew.

[@edswiatkowski121]

Cool video's guyz. Plain and simple without all of the noise and clutter of trying to be "hip".

[@jeffabercrombie167]

I’m still new at metal roofing, that ridge to valley detail was really nice

[@conorlavery4762]

Hey Kyle, just watched an Essential Craftsman video from Scott Wadsworth from a year ago (Shop Evolution and Expansion part 3) where he gives you and your channel a huge shout out and highly praises the work you did on the Diresta build....... I've been watching both channels independently these past few months in lockdown and really enjoyed seeing the recognition and respect being shared your way........ Love the work you're doing and the way you share, teach, explain everything - keep up the good work, all the way from Ireland........

[@RRBuildings]

Very nice of him I know. Hope to meet him one day

[@jasonredding2282]

Starting the cap in the middle to prevent oil canning is a good idea. I find using a 2 by4 to evenly apply pressure to the whole piece works 👍

[@jameswolfe4712]

Using a brake to modify the bend to the correct pitch works with oil canning as well.

[@larrycollins2818]

You guys always do great work. The details make the job and you all killed it. Top notch install this is a real lifetime roof system with all of your details done correctly. You can tell when someone takes pride in what they do it shows in a job well done. Another great Video. Thanks for sharing

[@davidrobins4025]

You attention to detail makes a very nice finished product. Thanks for another great video. Love your building style.

[@jarvismorine1259]

Aussie building in metric tip; we only speak in millimetres and metres. Centimetres makes you sounds like a school teacher or a DIY Dad. Love this build mate, actually wanting to build my own pole frame garage down under and will most likely copy your design, so good 🙌

[@patlarentz6500]

Sir, I highly respect your skills. Highly trained professionals. I wish you could have done my garage rather then the yahoo's that did mine. I am very envious of your clients. They are lucky. Thanks for your videos.

[@jameswolfe4712]

Finally someone with some skills and the beautiful festool drill as well. Batteries last forever.

[@motley331]

Crazy attention to detail. Absoltely love your dedication to doing the best job you possibly can. . As crazy as it sounds, watching your videos has made me a better stockbroker.

[@johnharnicker3962]

Been watching for a while. I really enjoy the craftsmanship that you guys do. I’m originally from Chicago and I have family that live in Byron an it’s like a little piece of home every time I watch you guys.

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

Roof turned out amazing....i was hoping for a flyover but I guess once the chimney is done we will get the great view. Great job y'all.

[@RRBuildings]

You will

[@ruffneckmedia]

Good job Kyle! There's many ways to skin a cat and you chose the manufacturer recommended one. On the west coast we put grommit screws theough the ribs on our snap lock panels. I want to start using rivvots now on some details

[@merrellnet]

Amazing detail Kyle. No one on the entire internet has a good video about installing a bathroom exhaust vent in a metal roof. NO ONE! It's super frustrating...hint hint....

[@davel2223]

Hey Kyle, I WISH that you built as far away as Florida cause I really like the professionalism that you put into your buildings. Keep up the good work.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Blackwater. You're welcome.

[@cup_and_cone]

You can find good builders, you're just going to have to wait forever with the real estate boom still going.

[@ajmpatriot4899]

I love watching quality construction, it’s a talent, an art! 👍 I’d like to see how that chimney gets finished.

[@robinobrien3099]

Well boys a great job as usual, always good to view. If you are going to use metric system remember that metal trades & construction industry use metres & millimetres. Centremetres are for dress makers & curtin hangers. Always enjoy your work.

[@philmapockitz8216]

Doing my homework before building my home...your tutorial is greatly appreciated. New subscriber.

[@donnietsunami]

Man you are really a next level carpenter/builder. I would love to work for someone with you’re skill

[@anthonyjenco2759]

Truly enjoy your channel. Just started to follow a month or 2 ago. I really like how simple you make things look. Math never lies. Keep them coming. Tony.

[@highlight9014]

Kyle, After seeing Matt risinger’s recent video on the poor workmanship and materials being used on a particular housing development, I appreciate the effort you and Greg put into ensuring your buildings not only look good but also perform well for your clients. Good reputations are hard to build and easy to lose. Well done guys. 👍🏼

[@smhammer92]

24:05 It always seems like water finds a way. That's pretty much what people always commented on during a window installation video a while back. We use the black rubber patch that comes with the Rubber All roofing system, and cover that top valley point with that, and then put the ridge cap over. Covers that hole point you were talking about, and doesn't rely on caulk.

[@florencehallard3904]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@codyhall3530]

Lol you left that tip out on your 10 tips for a speed sq. Using that to make a clean bend on the ridge for the roof to wall area at the chimney. That is perfect 👌

[@tylermitchell6976]

Not sure if you’ve ever installed cobra vent for a vented ridge you fasten on top of your z using 1 5/8” buildex green screws then keeper your ridge using the same screws slide ridge on your keeper no rivets or fasteners anywhere from minnesota installed it on all of our metal roofs works great looks clean but your works is awesome appreciate the videos👊

[@joemissanelli3395]

Kyle, you are a true craftsman! I am enjoying your videos and your attention to detail.....keep it up!

[@laperriselmamao896]

Hell yeah you my hero bbg💪 I Been learning from you and do it at work , so much progress , the guys don’t wanna show me idk why but I’m learning and helping , they asking me where I’m learning from haha thanks

[@chordle1605]

I'm putting a ridge cap on now with a standing seam system and it's the slotted z-closures that have foam in them. They recommend putting caulk at the end of each where it meats the seam as well as riveting to the z bar. I think the system you are using looks easier and would provide more ventilation.

[@TheKandyGuy]

Master at work.. fun to watch you guys do things.. keep it up and be safe.. see you guys on the next one..!!

[@rafaelchavez517]

Looks really good guys. Good job I like all the details you to make the trims ends is really nice finish look.

[@nicholasking3138]

That is a slick roof!!! Looks great. Love the attention to detail on that flashing!

[@dokmanian]

I love seeing father and son work so well together LOL 26:30 thats art great job

[@jimbrown8399]

I'm a retired Chippie here in OZ. always mm or (50 mil ) , Just saying. Great Job as usual.

[@ethanbateman7899]

I’m no metal roof expert but the few I have done I did not like the vented ridge cap detail you guys used in the video so I thought of away to get rid of it. I take the z bars and drill out three 1” holes on them and cut pieces of the regular corra ridge vent into strips to fit between the panels and then install the vented z bar pieces and you get a nice clean vented ridge cap. A little more work but I think the end product is worth it.

[@158shm]

Truthfully I’m looking at what a perfect day you got , looks like the sun is behind the clouds 🏁🏁🏁

[@marcusmccright7073]

I like the way you tied that ridge in to the pitch of the other roof. I haven't ever seen that done before.

[@jjsroofing860]

You should have a tv show on post builds man. You deserve it.

[@Bigjmoney83]

He does your watching it. Why should he sell out to a big corrupt company when he can shoot and edit all himself and get the benefits and line a big corrupt company pocket.

[@rowanian4197]

Thought we were only people who use the ridge trim valley flashing trick for standing seam!!! Most stop it before the valley for cleaner lines!

[@truthseeker9001]

Thumbs-up! Such nice roof. Just a little critic. Wish there would have had a zoom in on the ridge cap clips installation and spacing .

[@robcappa]

I’m disappointed Greg was not doing some goofy dance in the background. Lol. I love watching these videos. Great builds and lots of useful content. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinkoenig172]

Standing seam is a great system love your details , and videos.

[@riveroakwoodworking7581]

The quality of the work you guys do is amazing!!! It is truly a pleasure to watch master craftsmen do these projects , I pray that God Blesses and protects you..

[@davidlysohirka798]

You guys are awesome! Really enjoyed your video.....not the biggest fan of rivets but each to their own! Nice looking roof!

[@HATSCHI4xHD]

Finally i found time to watch the video and you also started with the metric system. As an metric european worker its hard to belive that there are still millions of people on the earth talking about 3/16's and things like that. But i also understand that you can not just start use the metric system because of the materials you use are in inches.

[@charleswittmer2477]

I will never be happy working in mm, I am constantly trying to convert in my head what 10 or 12 mm or etc. is in thousanths.

[@davidrobins4025]

Yea - another video to watch, learn and enjoy. Thanks.

[@brettsteele7386]

It is so nice to see when your videos come on so that I can see some down to earth guys doing not so down to earth stuff if you get my meaning, being that you are 30 feet in the air.

[@fredericrike5974]

When you said hot, you said it all! A dark metal roof in the middle of Summer is no picnic! Beautiful finish, though.

[@jjsroofing860]

I like how that rib lined up with the ridge at the top of the valley. Excellent job guys. Valley turned out great. I’m not a huge fan of those rivets. I understand the concept of screw free but it would bother me at all to have screws on the ridge .

[@coreymosley3534]

Wow amazing job guys that roof is Sweet...🤪😎👍

[@jlmfoy365]

Really enjoyed that whole roof series, great watch. Thank you. Regards Jim UK.

[@rjtwice2]

Great job!! Great attention to detail!! I am hoping to do my own Gambrel Roof barn and this has been a huge help in my learning curve!!

[@refleximus6071]

Love your enthusiasm for building. It comes through in the apparent quality of your work. If I could afford it I would have you build me a house.

[@neostarneostarsa9868]

Best roof job done ever! So neatly!

[@mitchelldekok8766]

Good work Kyle ! Glad to see your using Geocell caulking ! It’s the best on the market!

[@jayvakathemacguyver8472]

Awesome job on the ridge detail! Been waiting for this video before I install my ridges on my barn build. Thanks again for such an informative, well done video and video series!!

[@kizzawulf9]

loving the regular uploads! Keep it up! Love from australia.

[@Handleyman]

kizzawulf9 Gippsland 👍

[@jac3975]

Melbourne metro area! Making S4 lockdown a little more bearable

[@robertjock8905]

I like yours show you show a lot of professional work

[@whatdaheck9667]

nice job on the ridge at the valley, i like the way you did that ,i will try that on the next similar situation

[@brentfarrow8125]

What a hell of a nice job. Great looking job thanks for all the hard work 😎

[@bigshan5806]

Roofer from Australia here, great quality, excellent flashing detail, its better to be over cautious than looking at water damage. First question you don't turn the roof up at the top ( possibly due to the rollform process ) the infill strip that provides the Weather strip seal, does it fail? How long does it last? Second question the rivets is it two per pan? What size ? And do they fail with expansion and contraction? Third question im always looking for better grip shoe wise what do u use? Thx for the vid

[@johnweyant1088]

Hi, I was watching your video on installing a vent stack on a standing seam roof. I think it could be done using a vent from “ lifetime roof vent” if a length of a panel can be done in two pieces. Drill a hole the size of the pipe in the lower panel and let it run a foot or so higher then the pipe, install the boot then put the upper piece of metal on cutting around the boot, keeping any rivets high on the lower panel.

[@MelkiadPaluca]

hello, I love what you do and how you work together. I am learning a lot from you guys and I appreciate your work. I am a roofer from Germany and thanks for the centimeters haha

[@matthewhood3243]

Dude it looks fantastic! Learned a lot on this series about standing seem roofs. Keep up the awesome Work! You guys rock!

[@brandonbenjamin2745]

Great job guys... can’t wait for the next video 👍🏽👍🏽

[@hectorsuarez6382]

If I am ever in your area, I will make it point to stop and shake your hand. Well done Kyle and Greg.

[@johnwaby4321]

Brilliant job .. Love your attention to detail 👍👍👍

[@JDDupuy]

Perfection. The owner has got to love the quality of work.

[@robarinc.2859]

This dudes a solid contractor for real I must say he's a beast

[@mathiasoerum795]

God job, it is amazing to seeing your video’s. I really want to hear what brand and what model your ear plugs is called. You are a big inspiration to me, and for a lot of other People’s. thanks for Sharing your KZbin videos 😀

[@RRBuildings]

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[@pianobar7801]

Great job on the roof. What I would like to see is the panels that come up and meet in the center which is the ridge, I would like to see those panels come up to each other and bent over and let that be your ridge. It won’t be vented, But it will last for many years.

[@dogglas7996]

22:43 Don't forget decimeters. millimeter, centimeter, decimeter, meter, kilometer, and a Swedish mile (mil) which is 10000 meters or 10km or 36000 feet (almost)

[@vikingofengland]

The real challenge is to use Planck lengths!

[@xoxo2008oxox]

also megameters, ohm meters, multimeters, power meters, thermometers... LOL...

[@awl98]

Love the metric comments mate. Best wishes from Australia. Stay safe

[@sgsax]

That short peak dieing into the main roof is looking nice! There's got to be like 20 layers right at that point. 😀 But it looks tight and good! Thanks for sharing!

[@cullenmiller8170]

Those flashing details are crazy. I wouldn’t have the patience to do it. I guess there’s always Flex Seal. 🤣🤣

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Still not good enough if you have pinholes to fill in with sealant. Good sheetmetal man doesn't need sealant at all.

[@TheWestlandgirl]

Lol, that stuff is great!

[@livindalife5356]

What a work of art. You are a master!

[@mmanut]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JOB GUYS, QUALITY WORK ‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸. FOREVER ROOF

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Amazing workmanship and attention to details, great job 👍🏻

[@tristannez7302]

LOVE THE IDEA YOUVE SHARED.....GOOD WORK. NOW IMMA APPLY THAT. THANKS A BUNCH..

[@danielhalicki3339]

I recently was given a tiny 1/3 sq standing seam hip roof project for a pump house. The hips were 4’ and the ridge was maybe 3’. Me being the only one with a tiny bit of metal roof experience was the chosen one for the project at work. The Bosses had very little input, and told me to watch you tube. Well the cap and ridge turned out like crap. I should have locked the hem into the z metal for one. My question is what do you do after all this metal piles up on the hip caps? To lock it in I would have to cut out some of the hems at the intersection. But you still have 2 layers of metal on each side the 3’ ridge has to go over. This gave it a beautiful smile effect. Plus all the zip screws made the metal oil can very bad. Do you have any videos on hip to ridge transition?

[@thorvw]

Hey Kyle. Instead of riveting the ridge cap on. Why not rivet a cleat to the vented closure brackets so they you could clip the ridge cap onto the cleat. That would allow you to go fastenerless and not have to use those vented z flashings that don’t flow a high enough cfm.

[@toddgardner6285]

Question, you roll the bottom and clamp it, than put a fastener through the top to hold bracket your riveting cap too, how is the roof supposed to expand and contract? Will it just oblong the hole with screw at the top? Just curios? Lots of work, but it looks great.