Day In The Life Of A Roofer POV!!

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

LOVED IT!!! YOUR A BADASS ROOFER!!!

[@cooperian1499]

i realize Im quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@patbarry7265]

Cop

[@williambarnes6073]

😅​@@cooperian1499

[@flyingjackcarpentry9394]

after being a framer/roofer for 15 years, there's nothing I find more relaxing than coming home after a long day, cracking open a beer and watching someone else do it. no idea why that is. keep these coming.

[@Average_Roofer]

Kallum Taylor i do the same thing. If you haven’t already, check out my framing buddy in California @MattBangsWood. He’s got some killer content!

[@51-FS]

Matt bangs wood is a hack.... hell he doesn't even know how long a 8 foot stud is

[@brandink2416]

when you work hard as hell, this is universal among all trades

[@blackspot4194]

LoL same here.

[@Vegatable]

@@51-FS lmao

[@thefirstpancake9806]

25 year veteran of roofing here. Love the chipmunk voices. So true. All roofers do is talk all day. Probably talking about what happened at the bar last night. Love it!

[@StormRaid417]

As someone that just got done with their first day of roofing I can tell you that it is rough especially when it's well over 100 degrees ferrenheit on the roof. This job is no joke. Watch your every step with those nails. If your doing this in a cooler part of the world you should consider yourself lucky. Be safe

[@Average_Roofer]

That’s 100% true!

[@justinrodriguez5439]

I have a question can you bring your own safety equipment like they have nothing stopping them from falling of there’s stuff you can screw into the roof and clip to your back so you don’t fall to your death

[@StormRaid417]

@@justinrodriguez5439 They do but the equipment they were using only made you feel safe and was just a lose rope you had to drag around

[@GonzoCamel]

@@StormRaid417 lol its for L&I not feelin safe, but if youre ever uncomfortable tell someone and rope up! Better safe than sorry

[@siberianstuntman3344]

I mean it's nice I'm canadian and I've worked in 40 deg c which is like 100 deg f and it sucks but the problem up here is your compressor lines freeze in the winter plus with all the ice and snow it's a death trap so you don't make as much as you do in the summer and you stop around November or so resume in March if your lucky

[@livelife4228TBAS]

I like how he made that climb up the latter look easy with that huge slab of wood like it was a Baseball bat and no gloves major props respect to these men who roof not a easy job bet its fun sitting on top of the world looking at the hotties walk by

[@richardramirez2319]

Facts😂

[@theboss_ytplayzshorts9394]

Fr tho😂

[@Bradleybox1988]

Dude, that was great to watch. I just had my roof re-shingled here in Florida. I stayed out of the way of the crew, but I really wanted to watch the process. This gives me a good idea of what you guys go through. You work HARD!

[@Average_Roofer]

Bradleybox1988 thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@51-FS]

Good thing u didn't watch a BDR video...

[@stevechamberlain570]

Honestly 14 bundles off and on isn't much to brag about.

[@JThomasP]

@@stevechamberlain570 who’s bragging?

[@crlrealty1]

These guys are brave men. Roofing is stranious and dangerous. You have to have nerves of steel to do this job. These fellows have my 🙌 respect and admiration👍💪🦾🖐🖐🤴. Please stay safe!!!

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Ig you think this is scary look up iron workers litterally they see god

[@94Hardbody]

I'm a general contractor and if my trailer ever look like that !!! I'd lose it!!! Great video bud!!

[@daveteteak8210]

🙌🏻same hate that shit

[@Rudevette]

I’ve been roofing for 25 years and only have one comment….. I always put synthetic underlayment over my ice and water barrier. Nothing pisses me off as bad as trying to get shingles torn off that were applied directly on top of ice/water barrier. Give it a consideration. Love the video.🤙🏻

[@robertfaist5985]

That’s the next roofers problem lol

[@daveteteak8210]

I have 40 years of roofing experience in Lake Tahoe and there has never been a roof I didn’t tear off. That was an applied right over the ice and water part of the job. No one said tearoff was easy. .

[@padtaiszaffaires379]

I can't belive i am actually watching this...

[@WhiteBoy-mq9nt]

Why

[@dirtynate007]

It's interesting

[@mikimakinen1858]

same

[@bigpostie]

I have an interview for a roofing job and searched up what to expect. Thanks for the upload. Looks chill man.

[@Icemanysg4life]

Same here how it going

[@bigpostie]

@@Icemanysg4life i quit after a day and a half go work at a warehouse that uses productivity standard and offers bonuses

[@300ree2]

@@bigpostiedid you not like it ?

[@bigpostie]

@@300ree2 shiet that was a while ago. Hell no it was commercial with tweakers. Quit after 2 days. You start at $20 to breathe fiber glass particles and wear them. You take the particles home and it fucks every surface of your living space up.

[@johnpierce4778]

Damn..for how old that roof looks, the deck sure looks really fucking new

[@Average_Roofer]

John Pierce without underlayment!! #Canadian

[@zakkthemaniac0329]

Loved it especially the squirrel talk when y'all talk is hilarious

[@calebmoore1337]

So I’m a fairly new home inspector and I love watching these videos because the one area I never got a whole lot of experience in was roofing, I used to do rough framing and finish carpentry primarily, so roof are an area I want to understand more around and this video had really helped to understand the process, and flow of roofers so I can understand why and how certain things happen when I find them, so this video helps a lot

[@datboydt958]

15:51 "oh" that moment when you realize you barely nailed off the felt with roofing nails as you're walking it lmaooo you're a beast bro!

[@zizyip6203]

Yeah did roofing for a few years. One year in winter on a cedar roof. I slipped and fell off the roof. But the snow of thick and high enough from shoveling the snow off the roof. It felt like I fell on to a soft bed. We never wore harnesses because they got in the way.

[@lc2724]

My dad did roofing and I’d go with him sometimes as a kid. Now I’m 22 doing roofing in this Texas heat. Can’t complain though

[@mattmcallister3064]

honestly I'm not a roofer I work for a restoration company,. basically all we do is tarp roofs temp. but I've seen all your vids and BDR',s BIG TIME! but I appreciate how informational it is. I notice when I see a bad roof and I'm happy to have some knowledge to tell the homeowner. 👊🏻

[@EricFapton]

Could see what destroyed the old roof instantly. No underlayment. The wood soaks the oil from the shingles and they become brittle.

[@sealtite87]

Nothing like having to deal with BDR’s loud ass in the morning

[@Average_Roofer]

sealtite87 Everyday!!

[@left0vercrxck]

Starting my roofing job in a few days. It’ll be my first “real” job and I’m pretty nervous but excited.

[@dontmatterbecause1009]

His Is it

[@joselinherrera7260]

How is it? Is it easy?

[@kevinvetme]

I did my first day today 3/25/21 ...id done it over a decade ago when I was like 20, 21...first hour was a mind fuck...got it under control...worked 3 hours made 200 dollars been home drinking beer since noon...so there's that

[@5me0w0]

@@kevinvetme seems legit

[@MrAnonymous389]

I start next week super excited

[@fulldrawoutdoors1685]

Love the video makes me miss roofing with the boys even more

[@estebancv6201]

Nice job.. my work is demolition houses..and some time old house has up 4 to 5 layers of roof. Great team..nice job

[@OldTinLizzy]

Thanks for this video, it and the comments are very educational!

[@Average_Roofer]

Our pleasure!

[@MrLegit]

Don't let Dmitry see that starter!! Haha badass video big dog. Subscribed!

[@Average_Roofer]

Mr. Legit Roofing Expert I’ll argue with Dmitry 😂

[@MrLegit]

@@Average_Roofer LMAO, same here bro.

[@borys444]

Nice job dilly!! Keep up the good work..

[@The_BoogeyMan_]

I miss working with my guys back in North Carolina, we would usually get coffee in the morning before we meet up lol

[@Average_Roofer]

Definitely always a great to start the morning!

[@JbBackFeeble]

I been shingling for just about 2 years now and I’m so glad. I love my job. It’s not often you get to enjoy work so much but I can definitely say I haven’t gotten sick of it yet. I’ve been shingling for about 2 years but roofing for nearly 5. Got a long time to go but I’m excited for it

[@cjmarsh321]

Damn dude that's a great little way to secure the hose up there. Thanks man

[@jackdoestech]

I start my new job tomorrow just tryna refresh some stuff I haven’t roofed in years😂

[@MrGANSR]

I was a Roofer for also 15 years. Mostly good, but I've found management was terrible so I changed career paths.

[@louieperri5782]

Great job that's always the hardest to get going the first five we call it!!!

[@Average_Roofer]

Definitely the slowest part on most roofs.

[@markesthunter1988]

I'm 33 this year and I start roofing for the first time in my life next week..wish me luck

[@Willyum28]

How was it?

[@donatello9482]

Well….. the world is waiting

[@defylogicrcpdfr]

Been 3 years, still waiting.

[@benzcrazy]

Awesome roofer Wow Im glad you use a safety line !!!!!

[@josephscrivani3330]

The good old days ! Nice work

[@davekamalas2537]

That's a young man's job for sure !!!!

[@balddeagle96]

Had a feeling it was Canada as soon as I saw the IKO shingles haha

[@Average_Roofer]

Dawson Lapointe IKO had a terrible reputation for many years here, but now with this new dynasty line they are now one of the top shingles here next to OCs

[@ryans413]

Soon he mentioned Tim Hortons lol

[@savage4312]

When he said eh?

[@wm.d.nelson4912]

I'm fucking wasted and there is no way in hell I can watch this whole video right now but hey felt pretty fucking good seeing the upload and be able to hit the first thumbs up because I already know it's going to be badass! P.O.V. roofing is the shit. I will be watching this in full before tomorrow is even half over. Usually don't thumbs-up anyting or thumbs-down anything without watching but here's a thumbs up. Better now then later.

[@Average_Roofer]

Wm. D. Nelson thanks buddy appreciate it!

[@wm.d.nelson4912]

Drunk or not, gotta finish the vid. Can't shut the shit off if I wanted. Be safe man. I'm going to quit typing so I can start watching again. Thanks for the appreciation but it's all mine.

[@jimmckeand4610]

Notice the edge metal applied to bare sheating the metal will condensate and start dry rot always put all edge metal on top of paper so shingles can seal to metal that way you stop all your roofs from blowing off in 70 plus mile an hour winds 45 years exp

[@thexflexclan]

Love those videos about how they work in the construction I work as a painter and sometimes we get to work on roof and believe me or not it’s something scary hahaha 😂 but had once installed those and the box 📦 haha it’s pretty heavy haha

[@corkwijk9]

Wow! This is next level skill.

[@openyoureyes3113]

The number one mistake is not putting a vent over The old vent hole. The number one way to break your leg on the roof. The number to way to break your leg step in the vent hole Fall off the roof and break your leg

[@TheBearGrylz]

Yea I don’t like shingle starters either. I like a reversed three tab. You guys prefer the non adjustable roof jacks?

[@upnorth6.0]

Nice to see someone take a couple seconds longer and put the nails in the nail strip instead of machine gunning a rainbow on the shingle lol

[@seanmacdonald280]

Looks walkable I'm sure they threw them in a dump trailer or whatever they were using that day.!

[@tempest2k299]

Homeboy jumped off that truck and said “awwwwwh” like some dark souls character

[@devonepperson3963]

The tangled air hose had me dying 😂😂😂

[@Average_Roofer]

That’s real life 😂

[@Noneforsale]

Ayyy you work with BIG TIME!! Nice video

[@tttarms1970]

1970 called they want their gas pump back

[@Average_Roofer]

Oldest gas station in town! 😂

[@ryans413]

The only part that makes me nervous with being on a roof is right at the edge. I could stand and do work on the roof no problem but if I’m right at the edge I get nervous

[@_estibeontiktok]

lmao says the white guy 😂

[@roofman1708]

This is great! Good luck in the future

[@Berrystrongsauce]

Interesting that you guys use nails to hold the paper on. We use staples

[@Art416]

Awesome video . Great job

[@Tonytoejam]

I got my working interview on Monday for roofing wish me luck that I can hang looks and seems fun and interesting

[@bradleyr.8198]

It sounds like Alvin and the chipmunks cussing the whole time but I love it

[@madcat2713]

Thats quite the peek on that one!

[@DigitalRoofingInnovations]

Love your videos my guy!

[@garydoherty9399]

Am a roofer from Ireland 🇮🇪 cant get my head around the shingles work at all with the cover

[@CB-dh5zj]

It takes 10 more minutes to pile the shingles, and throw them on the ground. Saves the gutter and the customers siding

[@nickbemcm]

Keep it up! Let’s go ! Great work bro!

[@Frankie431]

The clean up is the worst part 🤣 the rest is fun as hell

[@wertz987]

Good work guys but I have a question Why Is it necessary to put a million nails In the underlayment? The shingle nails will hold It down. It just seems like that is just extra holes In the decking.

[@nuvogaming2546]

I KNEW I HEARD BDR IN THERE!!!! BIG TIME!!!!!!!!

[@firewoodjordan6610]

The roofers before you guys had to do a good job being that there was no underlayment

[@jaydon2533]

Ive roofed for about 5-6yrs and id never nail the underlayment down with your nail gun personality....i feel orange caps are the best specially for standing...could you explain why you nailed the underlayment down with coil nails, and not orange caps?

[@carsongoodman5581]

They weren’t walking on the paper and were putting shingles on that day, no reason to go all out with caps if you’re just going to lay on top of it. It’s like putting it on with staples, it works, it’s not the best like cap nails but it works

[@Average_Roofer]

Jaydon25 25 We use the stingray cap nailer if rain expected in the forecast or we are to leave the roof open over night. If we are covering the roof the same day, that’s when we will use regular roofing nails. I know the manufacturer recommends cap nails.

[@madmiata1887]

Does your body get use to all the labor and intensive work? Or are you sore and feel beat up everyday? I just got done replacing the roof on my lean-to and I am beat haha Your how-to videos helped me a lot. thank you

[@597158madroofer]

what? no safety meeting before getting to work? doobie....

[@Average_Roofer]

597158madroofer I don’t smoke weed, Josh had his.

[@lifewithfelipe7288]

I smoke weed just after work lol

[@garethhobbins1258]

u guys are lucky, we prep the whole roof before we shingle, takes a lot longer

[@tripleccc6303]

The house is straight gravyyyyy

[@itsmeforsure5475]

In your nailing of the shingles, it looked like there was more space between nails 1 & 2 then the others were spaced evenly. You gotta have balls of steel to work up there. Good video though.

[@Average_Roofer]

Itsme Forsure you are correct. The reason for that larger gap is to ensure no nails land in the seam of my shingles on the next course. Prevents nails from rusting and potentially leaking.

[@MikeHenry3280]

@@Average_Roofer i was going to say there is about a 6-7 inch staircase as some call it between one shingle and the one right above it, the one right above it is back about 6 to 7 inches give or take, so if u stick the 2nd nail in only about 6 inches from the 1st nail, then when u put the next shingle up the end of that shingle may be right where that 2nd nail was put, I like what u do when u only have like 3 or 4 inches give or take from the end of the shingle to the end of the house, so u just put like a what 10-12 inch piece on and then a full one after it, instead of a lil chunker at the end.. sometimes u may still have to cut off some if it over hangs... if im saying that right... haa ive been with my company for like 3 yrs now,

[@6ixkingyolo269]

Piss me off when stupid ppl like comment on simple things. Like heck we walk everyday from 2 years old and still trip over shit and fall at adult age. Give this hard working Ontario man a thumbs up for his hard work and service to the community.

[@upnorth6.0]

He did that because you don't want nails in the rain slots(seems)

[@upnorth6.0]

Sorry, didn't see the first comment before typing lol

[@perkk3027]

Nice choice of tear off tool

[@radtothebone23]

Great video. Perfectly captures the average day. I assume you boys had to do a ground drop? I always hate hauling garbage twice.

[@kellyanderson7624]

Wow! That is a raggedy roof. Definitely needed to be replaced lol

[@TheBearGrylz]

Nice work guys, as always. But why carry a hatchet and not just a reg hammer? I roof for a living too. Don’t see much use for the hatchet if just banging asphalt shingles everyday. Much love.

[@Average_Roofer]

TheBearGrylz I use the hatchet a lot for ripping nails out of walls/step flashings

[@danielrichard5399]

What shoes do you wear to keep grip? 🤕

[@charlesgould8436]

Depending on where the roof was started... left or right.. just pull up from the bottom of that corner as far as you wanna go.

[@bradybrown1210]

Great bud learned a lot

[@alexismedina3827]

Were the gutters getting replaced?

[@wylandreed9797]

Inch and a quarter nails to lay your synthetic underlayment? Pretty sure that's a warranty issue for IKO here.

[@laloochoa3309]

They need to use the smaller nails with the cap things on the top no?

[@lilb5408]

@@laloochoa3309 yes plastic caps

[@yesmamm4623]

I felt in the exact same way here in California!

[@aidenlees5941]

How many videos of him have you watch? Me: yes

[@Average_Roofer]

😂😂🤙🏼

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Like how you do the roof step by step we are having the roof replaced by roofers now and they just started today and finish tomorrow at my house

[@nuevetre93]

Summer time is like vacation for a roofer

[@ronniepurslow4077]

Wish we had shingle roofs in the uk that looks too easy. Mind you I would be bored in two days. Now lead roofing that's hard work.

[@carsongoodman5581]

Shingles looked absolutely horrible.. decking looks like it was installed yesterday 😂

[@Average_Roofer]

carson Goodman isn’t that insane. Never even leaked they said... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@carsongoodman5581]

Your Average Roofer they definitely got their money’s worth out of them

[@dannyjohnson7852]

Just another day for me bro

[@Winterreise189]

Whatever you get paid to do this, I'm sure it isn't enough. Good work

[@pinhasherman6567]

One of the most common and significant challenges that roofers deal with on a daily basis is weather and environmental factors. Here's why: **Weather and Environmental Challenges:** 1. **Unpredictable Weather Conditions:** Roofing work is highly weather-dependent. Rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures can disrupt roofing projects, making it challenging to maintain consistent work schedules and deadlines. 2. **Safety Concerns:** Adverse weather conditions increase the risk of accidents and injuries for roofers working at elevated heights. Slippery surfaces and strong winds can compromise safety, necessitating extra precautions and sometimes leading to project delays. 3. **Material Durability:** Weather conditions can affect the durability of roofing materials over time. Intense sunlight, moisture, and temperature fluctuations can lead to premature deterioration, causing the need for repairs or replacements sooner than expected. 4. **Installation Challenges:** Extreme heat or cold can affect the installation of roofing materials, impacting their quality and longevity. Cold weather can make materials more brittle, while high temperatures can lead to adhesive issues. 5. **Inefficient Workdays:** Weather interruptions can lead to inefficiencies. Roofers might have to halt work midway, leading to loss of time and effort in setting up and packing tools and materials. 6. **Client Expectations:** Homeowners and businesses expect roofing projects to be completed within a reasonable timeframe. Weather-related delays can strain client relations and lead to customer dissatisfaction. 7. **Project Delays:** Prolonged weather-related disruptions can cascade into project delays, which can have financial and scheduling implications for both the roofing company and its clients. 8. **Emergency Repairs:** Severe weather events can lead to emergency repair requests from clients dealing with leaks or other damage. Roofers must respond promptly, even in challenging weather conditions. To address these challenges, roofing contractors need to carefully plan their schedules, monitor weather forecasts, take safety precautions, and communicate effectively with clients to manage expectations. Embracing technology, utilizing weather tracking tools, and having contingency plans in place can help mitigate the impact of weather-related challenges.

[@johnsimmons532]

Never replace the drip edge never nail down felt with a nail gun it blows through the felt !

[@FavoriteCrumpet]

a lot of felt manufacturers recommend you nail it down, thats what all the bullseye marks are for. should adjust the gun for it tho

[@stevechamberlain570]

So do you replace the eaves you destroy?

[@TheChrisjohnson123]

Damn in Florida we have so much more that we need to do to pass inspection.

[@TheChrisjohnson123]

Good work tho man was interesting

[@Average_Roofer]

We don’t even get inspections here in Ontario :o

[@janemccabe603]

Great work

[@Josh-ww5kz]

Quick question to you or anyone. When you put on your first roll of underlayment, do you overhang the paper into the eaves by 1-1/2"? (or whatever your overhang is. (Synthetic paper or ice and water) I usually just line it up with the fascia and have drip edge underneath it. Not overhanging the drip edge at all. Won't paper that overhangs cause water to stick to it more than it would with a shingle? Ive done it my way for the past 5 years and everyone else I know personally does it the same way. This guy I'm sub contracting for always does this and swears by it. If I don't do it he gets frustrated and says it's required by code (pretty sure it isn't) and goes on and on about how shingles aren't waterproof. In my mind I just see it as he does it to help line up the starter, which I wouldn't do because paper isn't 100% always going to lay flat. Aswell as I know how to run my starter straight with the shingles. He also overhangs his shingles going into the eavetroughs so much that it causes the shingles to curl downwards, which in my opinion looks dumb and I prefer a clean starter course not bending down.

[@Greenfrom3]

I don't overhang mine. But I have worked for crews that do.

[@daveteteak8210]

I run everything flush to the facia and the rake and use my starter for the straight edge. It’s a no-brainer.

[@Angel-nx3ds]

Roofing jacks on a higher than 10/12 pitch?

[@myway3343]

Tell BDR we got Banquets in Michigan>>>

[@andrewp9290]

That’s how we start breakfast in Oregon 🍻

[@Captain_Golfdepp]

Damm, That is waaay more different than roofing in germany

[@justinaulgur9812]

SMAAALLL TIMMMME!!

[@Average_Roofer]

J4YBONE Average Timeeeee!

[@FelSL]

Anyone know how I could get started in roofing? I’m 16, so where would be a good place to start with no experience? Well once I’m old enough to.

[@Average_Roofer]

At 16 in most states and provinces you are legally old enough to start roofing. It’s as simple as calling around to your local companies and asking if they are looking for roofing labourers. You’ll have a job within a day to a few weeks.

[@tryan7]

Good afternoon. May I ask what you charge for a roof like that? I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@Daniel-qt4st]

Is it worth going into?