ASK This Old House | Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101 (S20 E6) FULL EPISODE

[@ShiverPlumbingTN]

Tom is wonderful fellow . It would be honor to have him share wisdom n countenance . When I think of Craftsman it’s his face that comes to mind . His ability to make hard work seem prestigious today is priceless

[@campursarian1977]

I've been watching This Old House since the 1980s. My grandpa was a carpenter. I love it!

[@2loco]

I've been watching since 1883. It's an amazing show.

[@DonariaRegia]

@Navy1977 That's the year my house was built! Maybe @2loco was there? lol

[@andrewk-majordochomerepair6014]

Whole TOH gang, the original super home repair and reno teachers... and motivators!

[@CCCommander]

One of the things that I've always loved about the TOH crew is that many of them are seasoned boaters/sailors. Tommy's hat is a fun subliminal message that only the yachting community would get.

[@nedsdeclassified]

Man talked about bricks like we talk about cars, it was great.

[@JimDean002]

I've used the push connect fittings a few times and had good luck. My main concern is the price. For what those things cost if you're doing a good size job you're better off buying a compression tool. Then you'll always have it

[@TheStarkidForever]

@Navy1977 You definitely can find places to rent. They also have a manual option. The tool looks kind of like bolt cutters

[@antonioalvarez6035]

​@Navy1977 I think some Home Depots rent those out.

[@melissazwieg2988]

Love love love this program!!! I wish we could implement it into all of our schools, especially for our young kiddos

[@rp24hours]

As always, great information. One suggestion about the ridge caps. A good friend and long-time roofer who has helped me install several 3-tab roofs (roof replacements and additions) recommends that the cuts on the ridge caps be tapered inwards slightly so the caps lie flatter.

[@danielstokoe6564]

Just out of interest can anyone tell me if you've started using rubber roofing membrane with upvc trims or fibreglass profiles with resin finish (GRP / glass reinforced plastic) in the USA yet , or is it just a UK or Europe thing ?

[@JT-lq4yd]

Those push to connect fittings are great for emergency use, i.e. capping a leaking pipe. That is, if you already have a pipe cutter.

[@bjornjoseph]

Shark bite!!!!!?😂 I couldn't tell you how much I've learned from these guys

[@jptrainor]

Tommy has been teaching us since before we all had Internet. Quite a record.

[@AB-nu5we]

Just had a plumber redo my kitchen sink. I needed help as there were some old work issues that I didn't experience with, otherwise, I've done sinks before. When it came time to reassemble the water supply, the plumber didn't even have a pipe cooker (torch) or solder. He used all solder-less connections. I asked him why. He said his company had too many fires start on jobs in the past so they no longer allowed their installers to use fire. An exception might have been made for assemblies done outside, then moved in. Otherwise, no fire in the house.

[@notanetbanger]

The only reason I wouldn't see soldering going away is bc there's no plastic to worry about degrading over time. They all have their time and place to use. I wouldn't leave a push to connect fitting outside in direct sunlight or the elements bc I'd be lucky to get 5-10 years rather than the 20+ ik I'll get with solder. Inside, where the copper is protected from the elements, I can easily see those press fittings chillin a cool 40+ years

[@notanetbanger]

You ever be with someone that reels in the chalk line after each smack when doing things like this?? 😂😂

[@steveloux4709]

Sometimes you gotta, "sweetin' it up a bit!"

[@Susanne-v7w]

These guys are awesome! BRAVO!

[@samspeaks9413]

Question is a spray form insulated house more structurally sound than on with regular insulation.

[@danielstokoe6564]

I'm from UK i.e not familiar with us building code but Im in the trade and tbh insulation should do just that (insulate) the build should be structurally sound regardless of the type of insulation. This is just my opinion obviously my friend from over the pond, but will more than likely be seconded by anyone in the construction trade !

[@ShiverPlumbingTN]

The push connects are great ABOVE ground ! If buried they will certainly leak from as dirt will get to oring !

[@dcbqb19]

You know why the shark bite connections aren't favored by plumbers? They don't fail often, you can do it yourself and not need a plumber with their expensive tools, and that means less time for them to work which means less $$$

[@DonariaRegia]

Just don't use them inside a closed wall or it will fail code compliance. Only use them for exposed plumbing.

[@DonariaRegia]

@Navy1977 It's not worth the risk when any imperfection put in the pipe by the installer can eventually fail. Better to rent a crimping tool.

[@theplumberlorian]

Copper press for the win! 🔥

[@NeronFrancis]

How do you insulate an attic using rock wool? Is it necessary to use a vapor barrier? I’ve gotten so many different contractors saying different things and I don’t know who or what to believe. Please help me!!

[@adamgain4883]

Sucks they're 2 seasons behind showing on here. Still a great show though !!!

[@PsycotikMind]

Quit complaining. This is their secondary online outlet. If you want up-to-date episodes just go to their website. It's free there too.

[@Animusapertus]

i've watched Tom explain the roofing like 10 times and It just doesn't make sense to me lol. I'm so bad with measurement/centering/squaring type stuff. I have to actually do it with someone watching or something, haha.

[@jasonhill2180]

I have a hard time trusting that oring for long-term service. Still like solder for most applications

[@5641Sege]

Did tommy cut the sheeting? Should have put something under when cutting

[@notanetbanger]

Omg, the amount of rotten facia boards I see bc ppl don't add that bit of spacing from the drip edge 🤦‍♂️ Well, more money for me 😂

[@votepowers]

No one is going to mention that Tommy's hat says WTF on it?

[@CCCommander]

Came here to say that! One of the many things I love about the TOH crew is that many of them are sailors, and Tommy's hat was a fun subliminal message that only the yachting community would get.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Those black o-rings will eventually decay over time causing leaks.

[@johnglielmi6428]

Well O-rings degrade over time, Solder will not! I know, I've worked the Hydraulics industry for 30 years and o-rings are your biggest failure mode as a seal!

[@maxbinam]

ok

[@scottcarbis4760]

Great installation from a master but 3 tab shingles are awful.

[@nedsdeclassified]

Its a shed.

[@TommyMike12345]

get a Milwaukee PAC

[@Brian77766]

Sodder…… Solder

[@oogrooq]

All in all we're just a nother brick in the wall

[@TrumpAmerica-2024]

those sharkbites are garbage.

[@jeff11030]

I never saw a roofer up there snapping lines on a 40’ roof. I guess Tom was just trying to show the steps for beginners.

[@bngr_bngr]

That’s why roofs look like a crooked road.

[@anneglass8084]

Please stop playing generic music behind people speaking. It’s so distracting, unnecessary and annoying

[@danielmorris7648]

One thing I can't stand is when a host is constantly trying to look smart by naming things or pointing out things a split second before the presenter have a chance to finish what he's demonstrating. Not only is it disruptive, no one cares how much you know about the subject you aren't the one presenting it. Let the person you brought on to speak speak.

[@billconnelly4840]

Dude take it easy. Don't take it personal. 😂😂😂

[@johnlebzelter4208]

@@billconnelly4840He wishes he was Kevin😂

[@bofadeeznuts469]

Glad no one asked what you like danielmorris7648😂😂

[@fiehlsport]

You must be new here.

[@billconnelly4840]

@@fiehlsport I don't think so 🤔

[@TommyMike12345]

My name is Tommy I want to be on the on the sho

[@ruobe1]

when this old house started out in the early 80s i thought it was about the average man's house, blue collar the average man that works for a living, of coarse i may be wrong. but now you do fluff videos for the upper crust that usually pays for someone else to do the work for them, and this maybe is what you people want to see with the show ,and thats fine but im a bit disappointed i feel the show has drifted off a little of its original goal.

[@edd2771]

Show is still full of how to’s and DIY advice. But for those who can’t or don’t want to do their own work, or want work beyond their own capabilities, the program shows: a) what is possible with todays products and technology and B) what a job properly done looks like. This is valuable info. And Tommy often uses hand tools vs specialty tools when demonstrating repairs on ask this old house. Show had to evolve, and it’s evolving responsibly.

[@peterstone8701]

That roof was wrong on so many different levels it’s not even funny. The basic concept was close but wow. I get that it’s just a shed, but please don’t do your roof that way. It WILL leak. 1: drip edge goes tight to prevent wind shear (snug, don’t crank on it.) 2: one nail in top corner of ea piece of drip edge to hold it in place (ideally subsequent piece on long stretches use one nail for the 1.5” overlap, and snip the lower kick out to length for a flush fit.) 3: cut tabs off of three tabs for starter course at top of straight line in key way (leave rounded portion, you’ll see why in a second) 4: shingle overhang should be 3/8 or 1/4 in. 1/2 in droops in heat and not only looks ugly when it does, but catches the wind and causes wind shear and shingle tear off. 5: utilizing the layout given in video (adjust as needed for length of roof so you don’t have tiny strips) (ice and water goes on first if being utilized, whereas felt or underlayment goes over bottom drip edge to bottom rib in drip edge; if you wanna go crazy you can lay a SMALL bead of roof cement to bed the felt into. Miter your drip corners and don’t leave holes on the corners!) Utilizing the small rounds in starter course, put one nail on either side just above tar line. This is known as “storm nailing”. Do the same with a starter course along your rake edges. This prevents wind shear. *drip edge and rake starter go OVER underlayment on rake edges. Your roof starters are now storm nailed at roughly 2” in from the edge. Aka: “hurricane proofed”. **nothing is truly hurricane proof, but this gives you a fighting shot. ~ there’s more, but this is a really good start and should make for a solid roof.

[@edd2771]

@@peterstone8701 The job was perfectly adequate and competent for a shed. The boston area is not hurricane central. I did my own shed exactly that way ten years ago and it has NEVER leaked. We get it, you are (or were) a roofer. We are very impressed with the knowledge. That doesn't mean there was anything wrong with what was presented here. And BTW, Tom Silva has probably built more entire houses than you've roofed, so just relax.

[@user-kv6cr8sv3f]

Uh Tom.... nice hat.

[@tkitty4ever]

It’s pronounced roof not ruff

[@2loco]

That ruuf is in bad candision.