OUR HUGE ROOF HAS ARRIVED! - Did I go TOO LONG?

Big Barn Build 025 - The roof is here. This is by far the most stressful day so far but will we get them up ok?
OUR DIY FARM CHANNEL - / @diyfarm
OUR CHANNEL SPONSOR
Speedy Tool Hire - bit.ly/3tXmUNu
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
Our Patreon Page - / restorationcouple
Online Farm Shop and Merch - www.restoration...
CONTACT US
[e-mail]
OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS
Facebook - / restorationcouple
KZbin - / therestorationcouple
Twitter - / restocouple
Instagram - / restorationcouple
OUR BLOG
www.restoration...

[@matthewwakeham2206]

I think the washers would have been fine and you'd only notice them from up close. The span of those roof sheets is massive! I don't envy you unloading them off the lorry.

[@JD-zn5yz]

I think it'll only drive the birds on the roof mad and you'll never see it from the ground!

[@davidmackworth3129]

Hi Tim. If you ever get to grips with logistics you’ll be dangerous! LOL. Going good my friend.

[@robgullen]

Absolutely the right decision to reject the grey washer/seals - it would have looked awful.

[@tonymarshall740]

Agreed. Keep your high standards going through the project.

[@bertbergers9171]

You are building a barn roof, so yes you are being fussy. Especially related to distance and angles from the ground. Some industrial look on the roof will add to the character. No need to worry about the colour of the rubber. Great job on steels (last video) and panels in this video. That was a job and a half unloading those massive spans with all the trimming bits sticking out to damage.

[@tom314]

Work out roughly the closest you'll be able to get to them when installed and then view the sample from that distance. I doubt you'll ever notice them from that distance. Especially after a year a grime collects on them...

[@richardphillips3303]

My word, you're busy! Great video and thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@alberttalbot9534]

You asked us to look at the grey washer in the purlin, would you mind putting the purlins on top of the roof and then walk away until you can see the washer so I can make a choice based on realistic perspective. Sent with love Tim

[@54mgtf22]

The grey washers wouldn’t have bothered me, but I can see how they would annoy others.

[@Raysnature]

When you pose this sort of questions Tim I'm normally in the 'oh here he goes again, get a life' camp. However on this occasion I think you are right, good call.

[@russdixon614]

I doubt you would see the washers from the ground

[@chris-townson]

The grey washer would have bugged me too. But i don't see what was wrong with having a standard exposed black hex head? The building is meant to look somewhat agricultural and i don't think a hex head would detract in any way.

[@davetay44]

No you're not being fussy. It's your house and you want it done the way you want it done. Doesn't matter what anybody else says! (I agree with you though, the grey looked bad)

[@videomandan26]

Although I don't think I would make the switch I guess the grey and silver would catch the light so still be seen from afar

[@joeappleton9213]

Hey Tim think tv be caps protected the screw head and butyl washers from uv / weather deterioration ,bit of a pain putting caps on all the 8mm screw heads but prob worth it also are you using adhesive putty rolls on the sheet joint overlaps ? be an interesting video for me to watch and get ideas for roof installation what thickness of metal sip roof panel are you using and does that sheet give adequate insulation ? Your videos are Always informative 🤛

[@fritzyschannel5942]

100% the grey washers on the roof would drive me bonkers just from an aesthetic point of view,the build looking very good so far 🙏

[@rogergladding7943]

Not being critical but I would have thought that would have required hard hats?

[@mandyleeson1]

Washers: Irritating, but life’s too short! There’s a long way to go Tim.

[@brianfarrelly7151]

Totally agree - nobody is going to look at the roof.

[@cttravels5244]

Very cool.

[@JamesHardiman99]

Your whole thing is Do It Yourself ... but you'd be totally stuck without your team of ladies!

[@EG-bz1ig]

You are not being fussy!

[@jamest5149]

I wouldn’t worry, over thinking it…. No one will notice or care 👍

[@jandavis1523]

Yeah get rid of the black/grey washers. You are not being fussy. 🎉

[@craigchisholm924]

I do not think you would have seen the washer tbh

[@madst7521]

would've taken a long time to paint over with a pen

[@adampalmer9930]

Matt I don't think you would really see it?

[@craigchisholm924]

That’s some sketchy lifting 😂

[@tomludlam4349]

Yeah I don't like the grey washers either. Couldn't they provide colour matched washers that matched the moulding?

[@hifiandmtb]

Your morning organisation was a little lacking!

[@garyhollywell2112]

I think you are not being too fussy I would be the same!

[@inh415]

Havent noticed the seal and metal washer on dark clad buildings with the molded head screws. Something not right with your screws. Lritty sure they must normaly have a dark seal too.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Oh well. Glad I went and bought standard fixings and capped them. Ended up 👍

[@justincheger]

I noticed a large Black PTZ Camera on the corner of one of the small buildings when you were unloading the roof panels. Is that camera active? If you can’t talk about it I understand. Thanks for all you do.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Just for for the customer entrance so we can see when people arrive. 👍

[@graham8854]

Yep. I'm with you. Grey washers would bug the hell out of me... Forever!

[@nikcrosina]

why not installed them as is, and then once the roof is installed walk around the roof with a black paint spray can ;)

[@jimstelfox6120]

Bit of paint is cheaper

[@TheShad0wMan85]

Why didn't they use black washer to match black head?!

[@C4sp3r123]

That's what I was thinking!?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Yeah that would have been better. Perhaps the butyl is always grey. Either way, I feel it’s better protected from UV and weather damage with the loose caps.

[@-_James_-]

@@TheRestorationCouple When I did the roof for my shed a few years ago the fasteners for the metal trim were black hex-headed screws with black rubber washers.

[@tonyrhodes3087]

No. You're not being fussy. Grey soldiers in a row would look awful.

[@richardstevenson2727]

😤👊

[@dazryan3463]

OMG! Whoever came up with that fixing needs a firm slap in the family parts. Would have been so simple to continue the mould down to add a skirt over the washers

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It’s because you need to see the washer during install to make sure it is compressed I think.

[@dazryan3463]

@@TheRestorationCouple A single split on the downward side would have achieved that and sealed itself on tightening

[@duncanhallam6556]

Or they could have just made the washer in black.

[@samstainer2288]

Totally not a good idea from the manufacturer to put grey washers. Need to have black ones

[@tomroguk]

Couldn't you just spray paint the washers black?

[@thehillsidegardener3961]

Don't know if the rubber would like being spray-painted, but I also thought a dab of something might hide the colour, just not sure what Can't imagine it will be visible from the ground anyway though... The washers will probably get dirty after a while anyway and it will show even less. Though I wonder what the life span of those washers is, exposed to the elements like that.

[@michaeltaylor4824]

Stick to your guns Tim.

[@bigtguitars7312]

Couldn’t you just have spray painted the washers after they are fitted if it bothers you that much I think I would go for weatherproofing over colour coordination

[@TheRestorationCouple]

The fixings we used had the same washer just a cap that fit over them after. 👍

[@bertbergers9171]

Butyl washers don't like paint as far as i know. Plus they will move, shrink, expand and settle in their lifetime, so paint will crack and flake off.

[@markaboot86]

Far too fussy, once the roof is up you will never see them.

[@garytaylor2914]

Oh Tim, too much talking, jeez