As a general contractor this kind of stuff is a daily event. Im glad you updated it. A living area is too important. He probably will be looking for hurricane connector ties on the rafters to top plate and ridge beam. Sticklers for the straps from foundation to wall framing area here in slc. Saves your self some trouble by upgrading before covering framing huh? lol Now youll be ready for 4 way rough in inspection...fun fun. You did excellent framing so inspectors rest easy on the job you do from here on out...generally. Love that veiw!!
Wow! That beams a monster. I didn’t discover your site until after you had the roof on. So I’m going back and watching these earlier episodes. Love your work ethic and the love of your family. God bless you.
LOOKING GOOD! Great work. GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!! I am IMPRESSED with how you are able to get SOO much done by yourself and how quickly things are moving. Praying you have enough good weather to get dried in and you have safety along this journey. Be BLESSED!!
Would have loved to see the transport and installation - but I REALLY know how it is in the heat of battle you just gotta get 'er done and not be distracted with cameras. Great that you were able to take care of the permit change.
Couldn’t believe when I saw that 40 ft beam sitting pretty. Happy for you!!! Did the right thing, inspector will give you some great help. When installing rafters, I’m sure you know, one on one side then one on the opposite side. I’d make tails longer, you have a big house, don’t think you realize that’s one large unit. Ha ha. Once roof is on you are in great shape. Are you going to instal a metal roof or conventional asphalt? Stay Safe, 👍👍👍 ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Vinny 🇺🇸
Looks good man. Thanks for taking the time to record your work , it’s super helpful for inexperienced people like me, learning about construction methods from the comfort of my country
Wow a 40'er moved with your truck and a small trailer. Impressive. I'm 100% with you on building to code plus. It's just not worth the risk and heartache later on. Really enjoy your channel!
Great video. You done a terrific job and especially knowing you have done it by yourself. Blessed are those to take it upon themselves to improve their station in life. Prayers for you and your family.
Awesome job on the beam, glad it went up and you are safe. The exposed rafter is going to look great, looks like it will be a great feature on you shop house. Thanks for sharing
It's really funny that inspectors have a problem with "overkill". A person exceeds the standard, and people are like, "Why?". " 'Cause I'm doing it myself, and I want it solid. That's why." 😁 Digging your videos and learning a lot. Thanks for putting your process out there
Seeing that 40ft beam was a little scary. I started praying for your safety, so glad you decided to get some help. I love how the place is coming together may God Bless you and your family
I guess the code requirements relate to Snow load? We have cyclone ratings here with things like load washers on each roof fastener to prevent the roof coming off in a big storm...and they get enormous, like Katrina every few years. Codes are put in place to protect us.. ..
As a student of Architecture, I think your county is a fine middle ground, in that there is conversation between the authority and the builder/home owner yet there is oversight and regulation. Some jurisdictions can have a lack of communication and clarity, some would say too much regulation. In that case, going to the inspector after the build was started would have caused at least tearing it all down and then submitting CDs. I have seen what happens when there are no permits and it is scary to say the least.
Don't beat yourself up for doing the right thing. In any job you could be laid up because of circumstances beyond your control. By upgrading the permit if your wife finds herself with the shed in any shape, partial or complete, she will have no issues because you did it with the proper permits beyond code. Good job.
In Ireland we can pay €10,000 to €15,000 on licences and code to build a house and VAT (tax) on building materials ranging from 12% to 21%. That backhoe was a great buy if you had to pay someone to do that work it would be a pretty penny. It will save your back with all the heavy lifting.
Building codes are your friend. It’s one sure fire way that our species institutionalizes a recipe for a successful, trouble-free structure where all major contingencies against routine hazards (natural and artificial) have been addressed regardless of your own experiences in the matters.
It looks like a proper home now. You are getting there. I was a bit sceptic about your idea but believe me - I would do exactly the same if I was you. And I did almost the same in the past but lost my homestead. It wasn't mine but belonged to my uncle who was living abroad. I basically rebuild the place and then he returned when I finished. Coincidence?
You are brave. I am doing one ridge beam that is about the same width but only 22 feet long. I plan to use four people and two material lifts. It's this weekend so hopefully it will be ok.
It is truly amazing that you manhandled that 40' beam yourself. Our Lord was watching over you. As Christians' we are told to obey the laws of the land. Congratulations, you did well to contact the building inspector and voice your comments. Second floor will be amazing. Rafter detail will look nice. God bless
I checked my tables, if that is a structural ridge,,, meaning no collar ties it needs support every 14 feet or less. Call the manufacturer, check with him or her
Did you have that engineered? That seems incredibly undersized for a vaulted ceiling (maybe that's not what you are doing?). I just installed a 5.5"*15" glulam for a 20' span. It's what the engineer speced.
@@bobcougar77 Thats what i thought when i bought it but looking at the 10 ft span now, looks like just would be better 2x10 or more. im gonna install a chin up bar from it too
@@BIKEMAN21 I think I misunderstood from a typo in your original reply. You said 10 SF shed, which is like 5'x2'. Yeah, I can see where a 2x8 Might be undersized depending on the width of the shed. If you don't want to reframe there is still a number of things you can do to beef it up. The strongest thing to do is to add joists at the plate, which make the beam irrelevant, but also remove the benefit of a vaulted ceiling. A compromise is to install a series of osb/plywood triangles where your rafters intersect with the beam. Say like 1' tall and 3' wide. Nail em on like a 3" OC pattern to the joists and will add quite a bit of strength without sacrificing much usable space. Or do nothing and see how it plays out. It's just a shed afterall. If you start seeing the ridge sag or the walls bow, you'll know you've screwed up :)
@@bobcougar77 ok i might blow your mind, im planning to also put 2x6 collar ties and 2x4x8 rafter ties. lol what i meant is 10 sq meters which is about 10 ft x 10 ft. i havent got that far yet in the build but that would also serve as a platform for storage and maybe to do chin ups from
Nicely done so far. Good thinking getting ahead of any "nay-say-ers". Interesting tails on the rafters, should look really cool when they're all up there.
Have you had any roof sagging issues with that 40' lvl, I am building a 40' wide building as well with a similar setup, but alot of the calculating software says I have to have a 14" by 3.5" lvl I noticed you used a 1.75" wide lvl
Long span, We set 4 at 47’ about that size glued and screwwd, lifted it up with my bobcat, was for a truss support on lower porch,, it doesnt look. Strong enough, but thats how its done,,,,
Also don't need 2x12 rafters way overkill especially 16 oc 2x10s are enough for a 20' wide building and what looks like. 6/12 pitch roof. Rafter lengths are only going to be about 12-14' long even 2x8s are code compliant most likely if you are doing 16 oc. All depends on snow load and a few other factors.
People who look for areas where they are not required to get (and pay) for permitting isn't so that they can build shoddily nor unsafely. It is the principles of liberty, being an adult, and being responsible for oneself and not having their hand held like a child by the powers that (shouldn't) be.
Completely agree, until they sell the house. Codes aren’t meant to baby anyone or make the township money, they are to protect future and current residents from the potential disaster house or the potential disaster contractor waiting around the corner. To be perfectly honest, code enforcement is not meant for good builders. It is to weed out the bad ones; OR it’s a second pair of eyes for the good builders who may have overlooked an important detail while building. Granted, most codes are ridiculous, but that’s when you cross your fingers for a code official who uses discretion when necessary.
Gosh how the heck did u manage too get that beam up there by youreself f?, i think with all respect youre a stubborn man! like myself and refuse to let others help you for danger and insurance reasons! but please please be careful man, me and my wife are a trembling wreck everytime you do these jobs by youreself! please be careful and may god go with you Heath! keep on doing what youre doing!!! LOVE&LIGHT
Building a very similar design, I may have a lot of questions as I've been following your videos. Since this has been 5 years have you experienced any sagging in the middle of the ridge beam? I was shocked that you only used one lvl rather than two. Look forward to watching more.
I hope you don't mind I might steal that rafter tail ideal for my house. I like that. I cant wait to get to the video of where you are done so I can see what its really looks like
You run a 40' span for the ridge beam, do you have any other supports. I'm am trying to build a 55'x22' home and have a 37' ridge beam run but will need more support coming down to the foundation.
So the Ridge beam makes it so you do not need to connect the walls with ceiling ties? Is it possible to add a structural ridge beam to an already built roof in order to remove the ties that are too low?
Well this is click bait 😮💨 I def don’t believe you! I frame solo everyday and there’s no way you seated that by yourself with that setup 😂 why didn’t you film the install? Maybe because you didn’t install it…….
In addition to a building permit, did you have to get a structural engineer and an architect for this house? We are putting a 17 foot beam in our single story house to open up a load bearing wall. And the city is requesting a structural engineer. I can act as the architect drawing the floor plans though.
My ex fiancé's grand father wanted to build a barn the township kept denying him so he just built it anyway and just paid the $75 fine which was not much more than the fee for the building permit.
Uh Huh There is another kind of beam material called a PSL which stands for Parallel Stranded Lumber. Their names, like many materials describes how the product is made.
I was hoping the video titled "I Put Up A 40 Foot Ridge Beam By Myself!!!" actually showed you putting up a 40' ridge beam by yourself, cause I have to do that myself.
Dude, there is NO way that beam is going to carry that roof load as a clear span. Your inspector will not pass this! Your snow load is probably around 40 or 50 pounds per square foot. Your inspector buddy should have told you this. Am I missing something here??
Rafter ties would be required to hold the outside wall from spreading. The collar ties are not adequate to do that. Everything will be fine until you get high winds or heavy snow. The beam must be able to support the entire load.
I agree. I am an EWP specialist . Been selling, TJI, BCI and related brands for 22 years Perhaps the engineering would work with collar ties, but that run is 40' I don't know man, I like to to see the deflection once that rood stacked and loaded
You can be very proud of yourself for building that all by yourself . That is a very hard job. Be safe. Your health is more important to your family .
Amazed is not even the word, but, it's the best I can muster. Wowza!
Its a shame people cant mind their own! Im a retired contractor and can see very clear you have a good work ethic! Everything looks great!
Thanks Buddy!
It's on youtube, moron.
I enjoy all of your detail of you building your house yourself. You will have something to be proud of when you are done.
That rafter tail detail was one of your best moves. Kudos to your wife for her excellent design instincts!
it would of been so much easier to just plumb cut the ends ... damn : P
As a general contractor this kind of stuff is a daily event. Im glad you updated it. A living area is too important. He probably will be looking for hurricane connector ties on the rafters to top plate and ridge beam. Sticklers for the straps from foundation to wall framing area here in slc.
Saves your self some trouble by upgrading before covering framing huh? lol Now youll be ready for 4 way rough in inspection...fun fun. You did excellent framing so inspectors rest easy on the job you do from here on out...generally. Love that veiw!!
Wow! That beams a monster. I didn’t discover your site until after you had the roof on. So I’m going back and watching these earlier episodes. Love your work ethic and the love of your family. God bless you.
LOOKING GOOD! Great work. GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!! I am IMPRESSED with how you are able to get SOO much done by yourself and how quickly things are moving. Praying you have enough good weather to get dried in and you have safety along this journey. Be BLESSED!!
Nothings like building stuff yourself it gives you more satisfaction
Looks great hope you get it under roof before weather sets in
Should look really pretty. Very nice, it is also nice to hear that you are doing the extra work because your wife likes it.
God bless you, your work ethic is fantastic. Your family is lucky to have you.
Would have loved to see the transport and installation - but I REALLY know how it is in the heat of battle you just gotta get 'er done and not be distracted with cameras. Great that you were able to take care of the permit change.
its like the pyramids.. we can only speculate how they did it now : P
You're doing such a wonderful job! Always better to be safe than sorry.
Your doing a great job building the homestead and building a great future for your family.
Couldn’t believe when I saw that 40 ft beam sitting pretty. Happy for you!!! Did the right thing, inspector will give you some great help. When installing rafters, I’m sure you know, one on one side then one on the opposite side. I’d make tails longer, you have a big house, don’t think you realize that’s one large unit. Ha ha. Once roof is on you are in great shape. Are you going to instal a metal roof or conventional asphalt? Stay Safe, 👍👍👍 ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Vinny 🇺🇸
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How fantastic, you are really doing a wonderful job. Always look forward to your videos
Really looking great
One man with very little help,well done sir respect.
Proud of you! that's a tough lift even with help - great job!!
Looks good man. Thanks for taking the time to record your work , it’s super helpful for inexperienced people like me, learning about construction methods from the comfort of my country
Wow a 40'er moved with your truck and a small trailer. Impressive. I'm 100% with you on building to code plus. It's just not worth the risk and heartache later on. Really enjoy your channel!
Thanks Charlie!
Great video. You done a terrific job and especially knowing you have done it by yourself. Blessed are those to take it upon themselves to improve their station in life. Prayers for you and your family.
Left out the best and only part we came to see, putting it up by yourself. Probably just you and a crane.
Good job man. Carpenter for life here. Need more folks out there like you.😊
You have done awesome job.
Awesome job on the beam, glad it went up and you are safe. The exposed rafter is going to look great, looks like it will be a great feature on you shop house. Thanks for sharing
It's really funny that inspectors have a problem with "overkill". A person exceeds the standard, and people are like, "Why?". " 'Cause I'm doing it myself, and I want it solid. That's why." 😁
Digging your videos and learning a lot. Thanks for putting your process out there
You are doing a fantastic job!
Good job on the LVL. Thank you for sharing this video.
Different country same would fantastic work. Well done.
Dam auto correct. World
Seeing that 40ft beam was a little scary. I started praying for your safety, so glad you decided to get some help. I love how the place is coming together may God Bless you and your family
I guess the code requirements relate to Snow load? We have cyclone ratings here with things like load washers on each roof fastener to prevent the roof coming off in a big storm...and they get enormous, like Katrina every few years. Codes are put in place to protect us.. ..
As a student of Architecture, I think your county is a fine middle ground, in that there is conversation between the authority and the builder/home owner yet there is oversight and regulation. Some jurisdictions can have a lack of communication and clarity, some would say too much regulation. In that case, going to the inspector after the build was started would have caused at least tearing it all down and then submitting CDs. I have seen what happens when there are no permits and it is scary to say the least.
Amazing work!
Don't beat yourself up for doing the right thing. In any job you could be laid up because of circumstances beyond your control. By upgrading the permit if your wife finds herself with the shed in any shape, partial or complete, she will have no issues because you did it with the proper permits beyond code. Good job.
In Ireland we can pay €10,000 to €15,000 on licences and code to build a house and VAT (tax) on building materials ranging from 12% to 21%. That backhoe was a great buy if you had to pay someone to do that work it would be a pretty penny. It will save your back with all the heavy lifting.
Building codes are your friend. It’s one sure fire way that our species institutionalizes a recipe for a successful, trouble-free structure where all major contingencies against routine hazards (natural and artificial) have been addressed regardless of your own experiences in the matters.
Oh good! So glad their was someone there with you...phew!
god bless you and your family!! don´t give the bad comments a second thought! just do as you please :-)
I think the detail on the rafter tails is going to look awesome.
Yes, the wasps and hornets will love their new 50 room living spaces
That’s great. I’ve got a 33x21 addition. Two floors Fairbanks alaska.
What is your roof pitch. ?
Is the beam 14” x5” x40’ ?
This build is inspiring.
Bravo,hard worker,so rare now
It looks like a proper home now. You are getting there. I was a bit sceptic about your idea but believe me - I would do exactly the same if I was you. And I did almost the same in the past but lost my homestead. It wasn't mine but belonged to my uncle who was living abroad. I basically rebuild the place and then he returned when I finished. Coincidence?
You are brave. I am doing one ridge beam that is about the same width but only 22 feet long. I plan to use four people and two material lifts. It's this weekend so hopefully it will be ok.
It is truly amazing that you manhandled that 40' beam yourself. Our Lord was watching over you. As Christians' we are told to obey the laws of the land. Congratulations, you did well to contact the building inspector and voice your comments. Second floor will be amazing. Rafter detail will look nice. God bless
Could not agree with you more , people will stick their noses in where it doesn’t belong, love your project and your work ethic, best wishes!
I checked my tables, if that is a structural ridge,,, meaning no collar ties it needs support every 14 feet or less. Call the manufacturer, check with him or her
Did you have that engineered? That seems incredibly undersized for a vaulted ceiling (maybe that's not what you are doing?). I just installed a 5.5"*15" glulam for a 20' span. It's what the engineer speced.
im building a 10 sq ft shed and my beam is 2x8 ... i shouldve got a 2x10 cuz i dont think its strong enough lol.
@@BIKEMAN21 Lol, I'd say the 2x8 is overkill. But follow your heart.
@@bobcougar77 Thats what i thought when i bought it but looking at the 10 ft span now, looks like just would be better 2x10 or more. im gonna install a chin up bar from it too
@@BIKEMAN21 I think I misunderstood from a typo in your original reply. You said 10 SF shed, which is like 5'x2'. Yeah, I can see where a 2x8 Might be undersized depending on the width of the shed. If you don't want to reframe there is still a number of things you can do to beef it up. The strongest thing to do is to add joists at the plate, which make the beam irrelevant, but also remove the benefit of a vaulted ceiling. A compromise is to install a series of osb/plywood triangles where your rafters intersect with the beam. Say like 1' tall and 3' wide. Nail em on like a 3" OC pattern to the joists and will add quite a bit of strength without sacrificing much usable space.
Or do nothing and see how it plays out. It's just a shed afterall. If you start seeing the ridge sag or the walls bow, you'll know you've screwed up :)
@@bobcougar77 ok i might blow your mind, im planning to also put 2x6 collar ties and 2x4x8 rafter ties. lol what i meant is 10 sq meters which is about 10 ft x 10 ft. i havent got that far yet in the build but that would also serve as a platform for storage and maybe to do chin ups from
Nicely done so far. Good thinking getting ahead of any "nay-say-ers". Interesting tails on the rafters, should look really cool when they're all up there.
Have you had any roof sagging issues with that 40' lvl, I am building a 40' wide building as well with a similar setup, but alot of the calculating software says I have to have a 14" by 3.5" lvl I noticed you used a 1.75" wide lvl
Wow, probably a good thing you didn't show us. I feel your pain, used to working on my own too, good job.
Well done!!
i would have used steel i beam for ridge bream far superior. not sure your structural down loads are going to work without a center post.
Long span, We set 4 at 47’ about that size glued and screwwd, lifted it up with my bobcat, was for a truss support on lower porch,, it doesnt look. Strong enough, but thats how its done,,,,
you are awesome.. thats gonna look awesome
Also don't need 2x12 rafters way overkill especially 16 oc 2x10s are enough for a 20' wide building and what looks like. 6/12 pitch roof. Rafter lengths are only going to be about 12-14' long even 2x8s are code compliant most likely if you are doing 16 oc. All depends on snow load and a few other factors.
Going for an 80lb snow load.
Really nice work
My hats off to you👍🏻😳
Great job on all your doing
Great video!
like the rafter details
People who look for areas where they are not required to get (and pay) for permitting isn't so that they can build shoddily nor unsafely. It is the principles of liberty, being an adult, and being responsible for oneself and not having their hand held like a child by the powers that (shouldn't) be.
Completely agree, until they sell the house. Codes aren’t meant to baby anyone or make the township money, they are to protect future and current residents from the potential disaster house or the potential disaster contractor waiting around the corner. To be perfectly honest, code enforcement is not meant for good builders. It is to weed out the bad ones; OR it’s a second pair of eyes for the good builders who may have overlooked an important detail while building. Granted, most codes are ridiculous, but that’s when you cross your fingers for a code official who uses discretion when necessary.
Well done....what a feat
Gosh how the heck did u manage too get that beam up there by youreself
f?, i think with all respect youre a stubborn man! like myself and refuse to let others help you for danger and insurance reasons! but please please be careful man, me and my wife are a trembling wreck everytime you do these jobs by youreself! please be careful and may god go with you Heath! keep on doing what youre doing!!!
LOVE&LIGHT
Like your honesty
Looking good, don’t over work yourself
Would of been great to see you putting up the beam. Booooooo!
Tony Aubuchon yeah me to
Building a very similar design, I may have a lot of questions as I've been following your videos. Since this has been 5 years have you experienced any sagging in the middle of the ridge beam? I was shocked that you only used one lvl rather than two. Look forward to watching more.
I hope you don't mind I might steal that rafter tail ideal for my house. I like that. I cant wait to get to the video of where you are done so I can see what its really looks like
You run a 40' span for the ridge beam, do you have any other supports. I'm am trying to build a 55'x22' home and have a 37' ridge beam run but will need more support coming down to the foundation.
put a swag and pulley on one end and lift into place....same for the other side....takes about a half an hour for one man
IMO most DIY builders overbuild on their own homes. Nothing wrong with that. Good job!
Only 1- 14” lvl for a 40’ span?
I really , really wish you would have videoed the placement of the beam. !!!! why didn't you???
good work Man take a rest
awesome!
My God . How the hell you did it. Awesome
Nice rafter tail template man
Not only are you not showing how you got it up there, but not explaining either
would like to have seen how he got that beam up there... and how can a 14 inch beam span 40 feet without sagging ?
No way he seated that solo on that scaffold 😂😂😂 click bait
Experienced solo framer here. No way he seated that solo on that scaffold 😂 take care
So the Ridge beam makes it so you do not need to connect the walls with ceiling ties? Is it possible to add a structural ridge beam to an already built roof in order to remove the ties that are too low?
Yes, it’s possible.
You didnt even show yourself lift in it!! Poof it appears!😂
Well this is click bait 😮💨 I def don’t believe you! I frame solo everyday and there’s no way you seated that by yourself with that setup 😂 why didn’t you film the install? Maybe because you didn’t install it…….
nice job
Im about to span the exact same size. Whats the dimensions on the beam? 40' x 14" x ?
Is there going to be enough room on the rafter ends to attach a gutter ?
yes
Inspector.... WAS a friend
I need a 40 foot LVL, where did you get it, I like to get me one, send me info if you would please
Need to see video on you pickup that beam
In addition to a building permit, did you have to get a structural engineer and an architect for this house? We are putting a 17 foot beam in our single story house to open up a load bearing wall. And the city is requesting a structural engineer. I can act as the architect drawing the floor plans though.
No way is that strong enough to not sag.
If the county doesn't maintain your roads they shouldn't have a say in your building process.
My ex fiancé's grand father wanted to build a barn the township kept denying him so he just built it anyway and just paid the $75 fine which was not much more than the fee for the building permit.
But can't the city make him tear it down?
Good thing you dont need a permit in Indiana if you are doing 80% or more of the work yourself.
What does LVL stand for? Maybe some of us viewers have no building knowledge-me included
Thanks
Uh Huh Laminated Veneer Lumber
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Thanks, Mr. Fastback
Uh Huh There is another kind of beam material called a PSL which stands for Parallel Stranded Lumber. Their names, like many materials describes how the product is made.
I was hoping the video titled "I Put Up A 40 Foot Ridge Beam By Myself!!!" actually showed you putting up a 40' ridge beam by yourself, cause I have to do that myself.
Dude, there is NO way that beam is going to carry that roof load as a clear span. Your inspector will not pass this! Your snow load is probably around 40 or 50 pounds per square foot. Your inspector buddy should have told you this. Am I missing something here??
Collar ties. 80lb snow load with collar ties.
Rafter ties would be required to hold the outside wall from spreading. The collar ties are not adequate to do that. Everything will be fine until you get high winds or heavy snow. The beam must be able to support the entire load.
You are the Freakin' Man!
that's a long run for 14" lvl - We can't build like that in CA - that would be 30" depth glu-lam, and we no snow loads- lol
jimi vee I just don’t understand how anyone thinks this lvl is going to work, grossly undersized!
I agree. I am an EWP specialist . Been selling, TJI, BCI and related brands for 22 years Perhaps the engineering would work with collar ties, but that run is 40' I don't know man, I like to to see the deflection once that rood stacked and loaded