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[@salyerandrew5122]

Mel you're so awesome helping Gary in spite of your fear of heights!

[@suzannestubbins]

I think she's so much better. When helping Gary to put the first layer of the roof on (last year), Mel was terrified! I was so stressed watching her, but Gary was patient and calm, guiding her through this. It was that video, when I subscribed to the channel.

[@ruthstempert9526]

Mel I’m the same way, don’t tell me just show me and I’ll get it. Girl the looks on your face when Gary was talking was priceless🤪

[@ellbow7287]

In that moment I saw little miss Scarlet 😂😂😂

[@dianapickering6891]

Mel you have come a long way about the heights. You're actually walking on the exposed wood at times. I can envision the deck being completely done. 😊❤

[@waynedavenport3919]

Lmfao. Mel. I didn’t know a frameing tool could be flipped so many ways lol. Too cool 😎✌️

[@DianeWilson-q7i]

MEL YOU CRACK ME UP JUST LOVE THE EFFECTS OF THINKING. WONDERFUL JOB YOUR COOL BOTH YOU.

[@DianeWilson-q7i]

LOOK HOW MUCH YOU HAVE DONE JUST BEAUTIFUL IM GLAD FOR THESE VIDEOS AND YOUR FAMILY. AMAZING JOB. GARY IS SUPPORTING HUSBAND THANK GOD YOUR LUCKY MEL BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@patricialora5692]

Gurll! I swear that I felt the same way listening to and watching Gary. Gotta go change from laughing so hard!

[@stephaniedeegan853]

Your comments you interjected into the video while Gary was explaining was just hilarious. Very creative. ❤😊

[@Kammitoes]

Brilliant editing Melanie...this is how I get when my hubby goes on about motor racing. Love the dancing squirrel, that will have me chuckling the rest of the weekend. ....and great work on the deck guys. That will make such a difference when it rains again....and to keep the sun off the doors and windows downstairs when your summer starts.....just don't overdo it. Take your time and treat yourselves well, there's always tomorrow.

[@shelicherry8771]

Those 'thought bubbles' were hilarious! Gary's knowledge is over my head, too! :-)

[@his4evr2c]

Good job Sweetie and Sir Thank you LORD for protecting Gary and MeL

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

And I thought Gary was going to have problems with the posts. That looked like a very good MONSTER sandwich.

[@jtmollico6468]

Best thought bubble ever, Mel!!

[@mg9510]

HI 👋 LUV YOU GUYS...I think the herd of Squirrels it took to produce this Vid, should receive mention in the credits. Great Build...😊 maybe stairs on the "future gararge" side might be a thought for material transfer and the kids won't have to go front door or thru the basement to get to the kitchen.... 😊

[@trishfuller4950]

Omg the look on your face Mel when Gary is trying to explain to you how to cut the wood at that particular side , was so funny tears were running down my cheeks laughing as I didn’t have a clue what Garry was talking about either lol lol 😂

[@teenaf3166]

Melanie you trying to compute what Gary was saying was the funniest thing I have seen in ages. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bobdailey5910]

Holy c***, brother, I was a geometry. Wiz kid and that's why I ended up working in roof trusses for over 12 yours.

[@suegibbons3012]

Guys, your cabin is going to be epic. You’re an inspiration! Mel, love the way you “think”!

[@marywest2896]

Mel, are y'all thinking about screening in the porch deck? you can put the screen on the inside of the railing, it would make it more comfortable in the summer with all the bugs...also may I suggest , you probably have already planned this but .....a couple of outdoor ceiling fans to make it more comfortable....my friend had some screen put all around the inside of her porch looked so nice and no bugs.......

[@jimdelong949]

Yay The board thingy is up. ( layman's term) Even with me having a lot of carpentry experience I was with you Melanie 😊 ( You did an awesome job with the special effects) A simple I'm going to notch the end of each post this many inches by this many inches would have sufficed for most ordinary people. But we know Gary is far from.ordinary and we like it that way 😊 Excited for you. Things are starting to take shape. Wishing you the best of success with the rest of the project

[@jackhenson2900]

I'm with you, Mel. Just nod and try not to look confused.😂

[@lyndamcclain8795]

That deck is massive! It's going to be SO nice 😊

[@paulotts]

Wow! That hero actually fit in Gary's mouth!😄

[@Lula_F]

Thanks for the laughs Mel and Gary!! I needed it. Seriously, you two work so well together - in your marriage and building your home and homestead. Excellent example for young couples with a young family. Keep me laughing!! Can’t wait for the finished product. I enjoy watching all the progress. 👍🏻😊❤️

[@BobRousseau]

Gary and Mel - if you block your posts into the deck frame it will completely lock everything together - you two make a great team

[@beverleybrowne7856]

Hi Gary and Mel, the property is coming along beautifully I love the progress you are all making, Mel the progress in you alone is comforting you have made so much growth love you both and family xx ❤️ Beverley from Wales UK

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I’m proud of you for even getting up there. No way I’d be up there until the deck boards were down. Esp working above my head. Nope, no way. My knees were knocking watching you! The deck boards will be the least complicated part of the build too after all the crazy angles Gary’s had to cut.

[@dalefriday5496]

The thought clouds are positively hilarious. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@CindyWebster-s6p]

Great teamwork you talented two!

[@estellaknox9285]

Looking good Gary and Mel ❤

[@lydiamitchell6814]

I laughed sooo hard!!! That I cried 😂🤣. I am with you Mel 😵‍💫 My husband asked from the other room if I was ok. I said I am laughing and crying!!! 😂

[@cathyjones3403]

Oh Mel I felt the same way when Gary was explaining it 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪. So funny 😂😂😂😂

[@specialladyleemedlin142]

Yeah!!! On word, and up word. That is great. Mel and Gary, no more worring about that, Keep on Smilig and Keep the Faith. Sending my love a d God's blessings to you all. Wanda In Ok

[@kkeenan536]

Great progress & handy you can take all the tools in the house to keep dry! Mel, the “thought bubbles were hilarious 😆 & exactly how I felt but you’re a good sounding board for Gary to work things out 👍👏

[@vivienhill7934]

key words--'very competent'

[@pamlucas1326]

Oh my goodness. I really wouldn’t be any good up there. I am feeling giddy watching you. Brave Mel.

[@conniecoffey8615]

Gary you should of put the first Heder board up the staggered the second bord by not cutting the second board up extra longer then the first. By staggering the second board it gives it more strength at the seams. And you would only have the last one to cut off.

[@highhavencabin]

Ya, she knows what you mean Gary..... 😆 That was funny stuff right there! Brilliant editing

[@gregoryraven3213]

Awesome sauce kiddos great work Mel way to face your fears up there but don’t let yourself get unsafe comfortable! Always plan in your mind the best n next footsteps

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Mel, great video, when Gary starts explaining all the numbers, whys & wherefor's I don't blame ya girl, I'd be saying huh hun too! LOL But y'all got it up and done! Great job.

[@brendakenyon1171]

I love the way the two of you work together.

[@chriswarren274]

Oh my gosh, I was just laughing at your face and the little pictures😳 That would be me😱

[@donnab.dantzler4984]

😂😂😂 Gary's explaining and Mel's reactions... I enjoyed that too much...😅

[@salyerandrew5122]

Great job guys as always!! I can't wait to what comes next!!

[@lymmerik]

Great to see all the progress! You are the hardest workers on YT!

[@patrickhigdon7050]

Mel you are a trooper, amazing every time you get in there and get it done and conquer your fears.

[@LadyRocker]

Great call on those notches! You're both doing great! Love following your progress!

[@sherryschuman9299]

It is looking good! God bless you all! 🥰❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@chandrasutton4669]

Gary Gary Gary, you are Amazing!!!😊🎉❤ Whoot Whoot

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Mountain ⛰ View from the Deck is Beautiful 😍

[@annamaybeekman]

YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT. MEL YOUR MORE COMFORTABLE UP THERE NOW. AWESOME LOVE YOU GUYS GOD BLESS ANNAMAY

[@Betsy-sp7jr]

Cracking me up Mel. I'm with ya he got this I'm on the journey of watching good video❤❤❤ You are getting more comfortable with the height...wtg...

[@denisejones4910]

“ You guys are an awesome team!”

[@rongray4847]

Your deck build I do coming along very nice, your fussy Gary and I like it. Nice job guys!! 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@draco7189]

Love watching your videos! Have a blessed day!

[@mariezafonte6473]

You two are a wonderful team. Fantastic work today. Mel. I was squirreling with you and had a good laugh.Have a good weekend.

[@revmomvpable]

You two are so funny!!!! Loved the Thought bubbles!

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

A couple of suggestions for the beams. First, check your boards at the store for wonkiness before purchase. If you have limited options make sure the crown is up on the beam so it will settle down over time. Second, you should not put both beams together in this application. You have a double joint that is a weak point in the greater beam. What should have been done is one full row with the second row coming in with the second joint midspan between posts. You should have applied a bead or three of constriction adhesive then, followed up with several rows of screws. The rule is a 2x4 should have 2 screws connecting, 2x6 3 and a 2x8 4. You will want a zig zag pattern (think W). Screws applied in a straight line have a bigger chance to split along the screw line. For wonky boards, nothing is beter than a nice set of clamps to pull them in line. Lastly, what kind of screws you use to bind the beam is important. There are screws designed for this specific application. using the regular DeckMate type screws is ok but it just means more are needed. Please don't forget to install a hurricane strap from the post to the beam on each post.

[@jeangraham7167]

It coming to gather you working so hard . You work well together looking good 😊

[@karenhood6135]

as Gary was explaining math my mind went just blank so i under stood what Mel was thinking squrill for sure had a good laugh on it any way lol

[@ComteSt.Germain]

OMG...Mel, you had me rolling. I am truly laughing so hard right now. Y'all are so awesome, but when Gary started describing how and why he should cut the posts a certain way, the look on your face of total confusion was classic. My wife does the same thing when I start explaining things like this. She gets the same look and just like you she hangs in there and just nods her head and smiles. The bubbles were great.

[@ardenehanson2840]

You are SUCH a Good Helper!!!😅😊

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Good start on the deck ! You have an awesome view :) That triangle thingy i know it's only got 3 sides but i too turn it 6 times to figure it out lol :))

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job guy's!

[@crazyjohn6130]

Mel that was a great idea cutting the corner off that zip board I could see you walking out on it and falling. Great job what a team. I so love your view from your deck. Mel enjoy your morning coffee with that view for the rest of your life. With lots of love and respect your crazy friend in ohio 😊

[@brendamoody1309]

Awesome wow you got me when the bubbles came out.when Gary was trying to explain the cutting measurement process, you were like da! Ok.😊. I liked the picture of the squirrel 🐿️ dancing. Great video. Catch you all later.❤😊👍🎉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nikkigardiner9426]

Omg Mel!!! Too funny!! 😂

[@maggiecreech8244]

Great job to both of you. Your thought inserts cracked me up.

[@barbscarrow7300]

Gary and Mel wow things are coming together 😊 Mel now that was a yummy looking sandwich ❤️🇨🇦

[@AngelB77]

The look on your face Mel when Gary was explaining that cut at the beginning was the same as mine watching it. Lol Great job guys

[@jjghoti]

I laughed so hard at the squirrel brain. 😂😂😂

[@LeilahBrewer-bx7fb]

I have no idea what Gary said but I love his passion 😂

[@maryranch5329]

Love watching...I enjoy learning things... thanks 😁👍💞

[@waynedavenport3919]

Great job guys. Looks awesome 😎✌️

[@melodyhopponen7504]

KETCHUP-- check ingredients for High Fructose. That gives you gout flare ups. Painful ingredient. Loved the math funny you did, cute

[@pamt7740]

I feel ya Mel !!!

[@KarenAnthony-cv6qj]

Hello Gary and Mel !! Least your trying mel ,glad you guys have safe walk way you both Becarefull!! I love watching you both!!l cant wait see deck done!!

[@timwolters1969]

That looks so good and ready for rafters

[@leann4925]

Just sat and enjoyed the video but sure am tired as a lot of work. Kidding ok. Great job and thanks.

[@denisec6577]

Mel you had me in fits and giggles during the geometry segment! 😂

[@edgasaway2207]

That’s good you can laugh during your work. You two are crazy!

[@edgasaway2207]

I mean that in a good way!

[@carolwoodward6141]

Masterful editing.

[@donniemoore2998]

Gary you’re doing a great job. It seems like a string would have been easier.

[@anitaphillips2613]

LMAO Mel I'm right there with ya just trust the process. 🤣

[@carolwoodward6141]

So much math. I admire you courage.

[@southernboycookin5383]

Congrats!

[@mariadiaz3906]

Good job guys 👍💪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jean-sh3xu]

Ewwww sooo exciting 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚👍🏻✌🏻

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

I noted that it looks like you cut more than 50% of the post in the notching. You have compromised the structure beyond the safe margin. You will want to use construction adhesive and thru bolts to secure it. You should also finish up with more blocking on all sides so the flooring has structural support on all sides.

[@ellenfuller-y3x]

I know you want to go for the expensive composite decking but consider this...I just replaced the wood on my family's home with a covered porch....the porch floor was almost 100yrs old and lasted that long because it was covered.....you might not need that high dollar composite since your porch will be covered. ...regular decking boards last a long time if you stain them good .

[@elvacartwightneesites]

This video was like a slap stick comedy...Mel you had me squirrelin' with you...lmbo...

[@jeanbarton4418]

Honestly, I’m lost with the process. Will continue to watch & try to figure it out… Mel, I’m with ya!! A very funny editing job though Mel!

[@CCRider5312]

If I lived closer to y’all now I’m retired I’d help you build that whole house in no time! In one of my careers I built houses for a while. I also done brick masonry and concrete. I had my own roofing business for a second career for about 2 years. I also built furniture and I finished out my career as over the road Truck driver so I’m kinda a jack of all trades so to speak. If I lived closer I could show you how to and help you and we’d have that house built in no Time flat. It breaks my heart to see Gary struggling to figure things out and I can tell you’re just learning & trying to figure things out as you go. A carpenter knows when he’s watching something that’s not up to snuff so to speak and I tell you’re struggling in figuring things out. So I’m assuming this is the first house you guys have built and you’re trying your best. I could get on here and bad mouth ya but I won’t so I just say PROGRESS 😁👍🏼. Despite what people say to ya don’t let them get ya down. Just keep on pushing forward!!! Framing square walls and putting up pre fabricated roof trusses is all easy carpentry work. But doing add on’s and add on roofs that attach to existing roofs are a bit tricky because you have to figure out the angles and geometry and if someone has never done that it’s a struggle!!! Because lumber isn’t cheap especially screwing it up and having to redo something. Here’s my advice find you some KZbin videos on figuring out carpentry angles and the geometry of Framing up a porch or deck roof that’s marrys off of an existing house roof to get your perfect roof drainage pitch. But I can tell you right now my way which would be the proper way to attach that porch roof to the house if you’ll take my advice. First you will have to take some of that grace underlayment off as well as cut into the zip board on your house roof right at each Roof Truss and tie into all your trusses with your new porch trusses. If I was you I would only take a Skil saw and cut right along beside each one of the house trusses that you need to tie into and just cut a big enough piece of the zip board out right beside ea House roof truss to allow you to put your 2 x 6 and I would use 2 x 6 because you’re gonna have a long Spand and you don’t want to use 2x4’s. I would tie my 2x6 porch roof rafters going thru the zip board and attaching to each of the house trusses. This will make it strong and it will make it an actual part of the roof structure and not a add-on and it will be able to withstand winds and snow load. Where are you attach your rafters to your roof trusses need to be in a square line all the way across the house. Your end rafter coming from your last house Truss on ea end of the house will have to have Tie ins rafters that tie in to the sides of each 2 last rafters that you can actually tie to your last roof trusses on both sides of the house. Because your roof that goes over your deck has that extra 45° angle going away from the house. So when you get to the last trust that you can tie into and you run that rafter all the way down that will be the rafter that you have to tie off of with your angles To get out to finish the roof on the porch. You will also need a 4X4 post or 2 on each side of your deck in the center of both ends that can help hold that weight of your tie on rafters. Back to the roof where are you tied in to your trusses then put your Grace underlayment back over where you tied into them and when you put your metal roof on the house or shingle or whatever you’re going to use or you can cover it all up then because it’s all part of the same roof it’s all tied in together. I don’t know if this makes any sense to you but if I was in person I could show you what I’m talking about & make you understand it. But I would definitely tie into those roof trusses on the house with 2x6’s and make it a actual extension of the house roof. Because if you just try to get up there and nail it to the existing roof on top without going through the zip board and tying to the trusses the first real strong wind you have coming through there like straight line winds coming from a nearby tornado or winds from a hurricane still get strong 60-70 mph winds & it’s going to take the whole roof off that porch & Rip it off of the house roof also. So it definitely needs to be tied into the trusses on the house to do it proper & not nailed to the roof because that’s a disaster waiting to happen. But if I’m not mistaken the way your trusses was put on the house they go from front door to the back door which would be perfect for you to be able to cut into the roof and join your rafters to the trusses on the house. Had the trusses went from side to side on the house you would not be able to tie into them. But the way your roof Goes I’m pretty sure you can do as I’ve said and tie into each Truss with your rafters. If I was there helping U do the job I would pick 3 days of NO RAIN & make my cuts through all the grace and the zip board on the house for as high up as my rafters needed to tie in to my trusses and run down to my porch header and get my angle for water pitch & snow load. I’d get all my 2x6 rafters tied into all my house roof trusses and sit in place then I’d put my zip board on my house and my new rafters of my porch and zip taped and put my new Grace underlayment on all of it tying it all together. Then I’d do my wonky Tie ins to my sides of my porch. Look I hope my long book I wrote here has given you a clearer vision of what doing that roof right is all about. Also here’s another thing to consider the reason I said I would connect to the Trusses is this : Just me looking at it on your video looks like you’re going to have to go up a little ways on that house roof where are you’re gonna have to Tie in to give it the correct angle that you need for your roof pitch so in doing that you will also need to run vertical 2x6’s maybe 3’- 4’ Long from your 2x6 rafters back down to the roof trusses closer to the outer or soffit edge of your house to give you roof support in Case of a snow load and wind. So you will also have to make All your cuts thru the Grace and zip board for Vertical braces. Because you can’t just run a 20-24 foot span of 2 x 6 Rafter without some vertical supports if that is registering With you. As you notice the trusses come pre-built with vertical bracing for the same reason you have to have that vertical support also. I hope I have explained this to where it gives you a good understanding of what would be the best route to tie that roof in and make it actually a part of the house and not just a nail on job that can’t be blowed off with a real hard wind. Hey maybe I got thru to ya I think you can figure it out from what I’ve said. If I was standing there in front of you by your house I could pawn it out to you in five minutes you understand everything I said so I can’t do that I’m too far away but maybe you can understand it from what I wrote . Hey , peace ✌🏼And PROGRESS 😁👍🏼

[@CCRider5312]

Point it out to you not Pawn it out to you! Stupid phone can’t understand a southern draw 😂🤣

[@elainehendrickson3779]

Great days work😊

[@karenmikasko7148]

Mel...I could never ever hold onto that board with my fingertips and not have someone come help me walk away from that edge. I can climb up the ladder, but have a hard time getting down for some reason. And heights...no way. When I was younger it never bothered me so idk what happened lol. Good work anyway....can't wait to see more.

[@karenspeer7378]

🙋‍♀️ Hi Guys!! ❤✨️🌞

[@DavidAutoworks]

im so curious how this is going to come out i really dont see it but I know you two will prove me wrong keep up the great work.

[@chipmunks1965]

great job guys

[@judysebold1436]

Don’t feel bad, I don’t understand what he’s talking about either, lol 😂 glad he knows what he’s doing, you guys make me feel nervous standing up there, be careful!!

[@lornah9267]

Mel, my brain was sympathising with yours when Gary was explaining what he was going to do. I would very much be wanting less explanation and just a demonstration. If my brain glazes over and moves onto making shopping lists or something else I just need to be told what to do and eventually I will work it out.

[@user-mv3sr8zq2t]

Awesome

[@tomlaurell6754]

Holy cow Gary just laid a bunch of information on poor Mel and the squirrels came a running 😂😂😂

[@lfrr5109]

I congratulate you both for your amazing project and content. About this particular one inhalation of posts, I wondered...it would be helpful if you could use cargo straps to manage pulling on the post for plumbing by tightening one end of the strap around the post ant the other around a floor joists. I hope this may be helpful for future projects. God bless

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video.