I just wanted to say that I have been roofing on and off for 15 years. All I've ever done is be a laborer because no one ever wanted to take the time to teach me to shingle. I have probably laid 20 bundles my whole roofing career. I have really learned a lot from your videos and now I'm confident that I could do some serious damage on a gun. Thank you and keep the videos coming.
You see a gun down grab that shit and start laying shingles I started 4 years ago knew nothing watched people everyday while I was passing and just started laying them when they where tired.
When everyone takes lunch or break either skip yours or take only a few min get up and grab a gun and start laying that’s the only way their gonna know you wanna advance
@@master_Blaster91 We’ve got steel and composite shingles that look like slate, cost a fraction of slate and last 50+ years. I’ve repaired many slate roofs in my northern area. They hold up great but are very fragile, especially to walk on.
I like to hit the small double every time. All of these tricks were taught to me by my old shingling partner. This guy was nearly 7ft tall 400 pound mountain of a man. Could put on squares faster than most shinglers but if you watched him it seemed like he was moving slowly. He was highly efficient, he even taught me to pre cut my ridge runs to make things a tiny bit faster. I really appreciate everything he taught me. Sadly he died 3 years ago from heart failure. So in his memory, instead of just marking my bundle count at the top. I mark it x bundles GS. In honor of the man that helped me to provide for my family. Thanks George Snively.. you are missed.
I had to learn the hardway, much like you. However I fed shingles to an unbelievable shingler. And learned from watching. Keep giving roofers a good name!! Thanks for the video!!
That's pretty much how I learned lol at least the basics anyway. I was high speed and wanted to help more. So I would switch from tossing to cutting his stair steps and rakes for him while he was banging runs. Even would grab a few shingles and cut around his pipes for him so he'd just have to nail it lol
Heck I'm 51 years old. I do about 5 to 7 roofs a year. But I roofed professionally for about 7 years. I've done this on my own for about 25 years. Zach, you are absolutely amazing and have inspired me to leave my job of 23 years next season to start my own company. I've learned more from you and your videos than ANY old roofer has taught me. Although we did commercial and industrial roofing, we did residential fill-ins. I've gotten better just this season because of you alone. I love how you pay attention to detail. Thank you and God bless.
Been in the roofing game for 20yrs now working with my Grandfather's company. 32yrs old I'm still doing it but on the side while I'm doing fitness training and getting ready for my NFL scouting career in September. Great tips for people wanting to learn this and get alot faster. Once you have a good technique down your speed will increase with consistency putting on 3-4sqs per hr 💪🏾
I just got offered a roofing job today. I know a project manager for a building company. I have about 5 winters experience as a carpenter so he told me to learn roofing well then he’ll put me in charge of doing bids and overseeing jobs within 2-3 years. Starting me at 20 an hour so I’m pretty pumped. Hopefully my back will be ok. I’m only 29 but my lower back genetically I think it’s screwed. Thanks for the videos
I'm a framer and do trim and cabinets just pretty much anything to do with wood I'm fast but when shingling with architectural shingles I can maybe shingle like 4 squares by myself. You're like a mentor, and your videos are great man. I don't have any interest in roofing whole houses but we do a lot of porches and your advice still applies. You're awesome man, I respect your attitude and leadership.
Good tips man... I live in upstate NY and I do a ton of roofing around here... Many of the things you do or say I've been doing but some of this stuff is still great to refresh the mind... Simple things like you air hose being a pain in the neck most people dont think of save a ton of time in the end... Thanks for the vids man... Much appreciated... Happy roofing!!
I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.
Been watching here and there and this one made me subscribe. Best yet with the laid back but informative instruction. I've been shingling almost 10 years and this is almost exactly how I do it. 2 major differences: 1 - laying out the bundles I tear them open like that but Instead of spreading them down the side I just flip half end to end and do this with as many half bundles as it take to fill the run. Next run the left overs get flipped or slid to position as I go back down. I wear a belt and have a hook on my gun so I have everything I need to get started right away. I find this means less back and forth and I'm never reaching for shingles. 2 I'm a gun dropper (I know this is "slower" but I never got the hang of using the nose to line them up) so I pinch the shingle with my thumb and forefinger. Then I use my knuckle on my right hand to catch the Thatcher line similar to how you use your gun. I do the same with my left but I put it right at the end and catch the shingle I'm butting into with my knuckle making them line up perfectly every time. That takes a little practice but I don't really have to look at what I'm doing and. Everything lines up super fast
@@NWIVeteranConstruction I've seen a couple. Debated making a vid myself. Timed myself a couple times earlier this season, averaged about 8-9 minutes. Everytime I remember to give it a shot the roof I'm on doesn't have a big enough run or there's a bunch of bs in the way
Super informative video! Im 18 and ive been working with my Dad since i was around 15 but i never really installed shingles because i was worried i would mess things up. My dad started showing me how to install a few months ago and with time and patience i got way better, still need to master the cutting though! These are all tips that my dad showed me he always told me he that going faster doesn't mean anything when you miss 3 out of the 5 nails. Hes been roofing for 19 years so i can say your tips are valid🔥
Try bringing the hook blade close to your mouth, and exhale on the hook blade a few inches away from you (like blowing on a birthday candle), careful not to let the blade touch you and cut yourself. Doing this helps you make cleaner cuts when the shingles are brittle and cold.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. Can’t wait to start using your techniques. Your approach to learning a skill applies to every job, not just roofing.
ADDITIONAL TIPS AND TRICKS AS SEEN IN END OF VIDEO -OPEN AND SPREAD BUNDLES QUICKLY AND METHODICALLY -RATHER THAN NAILING FASTER, TRY GRABBING THE SHINGLE WITH YOUR OFF HAND WHILE NAILING. -INSTEAD OF RUNNING YOUR STAIRSTEP ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP, RUN OUT 1 BUNDLE RUNS EVENLY ALL THE WAY ACROSS (THIS SAVES YOU FROM DRAGGING BUNDLES FAR DISTANCES) -GET FAST AT CREATING A PROPER STAIR STEP (7 7/8) -A SLIGHTLY LARGER STAIR STEP WILL ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR STAIR STEP AROUND PENETRATIONS EASILY WITH LESS MISTAKES. -TAKE TIME TO CREATE A GOOD PROCESS THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND DON'T DEVIATE FROM IT UNLESS ADDING MORE EFFICIENT MOVES. -TEACH ALOUD IN YOUR MIND WHILE YOU SHINGLE. PRETEND THERE'S A CROWD OR A CAMERA ON YOU AT ALL TIMES AND THEY WANT TO BE INFORMED ON WHAT YOU'RE DOING. YOU WILL DRILL THE MOTIONS INTO YOUR MIND THIS WAY AND BECOME NATURALLY CONSISTENT
I won't buy a hose unless it's a flex zilla!!! Bigger stair steps in your shingles definitely make it easier around penetrations. Been shingling for 13 years now and always kept a 6-7 inch stagger before watching you... Now it's always an 8-9 inch stairstep!! 💪👍💯. By the way an old dog CAN learn new tricks so long as they make you more efficient!!!!!!!! Thanks Zach.. Zack.......? You're a beast brother.. as I've said .... I've been roofing a long time so for me to give another roofer props is a pretty big deal in my book... I work for the man 40 hours a week and do my own jobs on my off days and I run my ship the same way you do brother! Thanks for reminding me that not all roofers are a joke (common misconception) this is my job/trade and just as you do I take PRIDE in my roofs!!! Keep it up and more than anything thanks for you service brother of mine!! 💪💪💪👀
hahaha zack it is. and that's awesome man im glad you picked up on that! helps you stay on them gravy runs better! also bud, I'm trying to invent a roofing knife and I looked at the dimensions of shingles so that my knife creates the perfect stair step. you know how I use 3 shingles and then cut the 2 to create the step? a shingle is 39 3/8. so a 7 7/8 stair step is perfect. just do 8 though. not sure if that bit of info adds to it for you
@@NWIVeteranConstruction its like music to my ears friend! Literally when I started roofing I was always taught the knife trick for my stairstep and I needed 4 shingles for my "rack" or "rake edge" A knife length plus 2 inches or so (which I learned from your channel) is what I teach my Cubs now instead of a meager 5 1/2-6 inches like I was taught early on. You're on to something brother 👍
Absolutely agree! I do the same pattern of 5 nails …you should hear your gun singing a repetitive beat of “shave and a hair cut” I hear your guy nailing in the background and he has the beat down. Great video, you nailed it (pun intended) lol
Just let a kid go off my crew, tons of potential but couldn't drop his ego and learn from the experienced guys. I have to guys over 50 running circles around him and no rework. Glad you had Ducky and that you listened and now passing things along to us. Have you checked out Essential Craftsman he's a good one.
Ive been a restaurant worker my whole life. Looking to change paths and roofing seems interesting to me. Id certainly want to own my own company though. Be nice to learn. Hire one or two experienced roofers and do my own jobs. Roofing is one of my first considerations for new work. Thanks for the grest tips.
Good stuff man. Very informative. I think I am a pretty fast roofer but I still have a lot to learn. You obviously know what you are doing and still seem humble about it. Nice video.
I'm a cabinet installer and agree with you completely.... I always say "Set yourself up for success, not failure" .... my boss wonders, how I can install an 8 hour job in 6 hours ! And I'm 52 yrs old
Great video! A lot of people think nailing fast equals roofing fast. I feel like shingle placement is more important. I used to count seconds on every shingle, although I generally just float around in roofing zen now. If you put on one shingle every 10 seconds, then that's just over 1 bundle in four minutes. Yup. Never stop learning, never give up! We'll beat these dang roofs one day, until then, keep fighting the good fight!
Yessir! Thanks for the comment and helping me drive the point home! These speed nailers gotta learn! Lol nailing speed is the least important factor when it comes to shingling speed. As you said, it's all about having a system that allows you to get the shingle in the correct spot without it taking a long time. The difference between a fast nailer and a slow nailer can be a second or 2 per shingle... but the difference between a man with a system vs a man without a system can be a difference of 15 seconds easily on one shingle
For my coils, I made a coil holder out of a PVC pipe with an end cap on it. cut a slot using my dremmel from top of the pipe, right down thru the top of the end cap about a 1/4 inch. I then, figured out the best position it would hand on my belt, with the slot/channel or the sweet spot for my finger to reach in and pull out a coil. I made note of this position and in the right spot, using my dremmel, I cut 2 notches that I could feed my belt through. It can carry 8, 1-1/4 inch coils or 6, 1-3/4 coils This saves me time from looking for my coils, they're no longer accidentally getting kicked off the Roof, or jamming two together to stick in my pouch, or running to the nail box every time I grab a bundle. working on another one atm where I can delete the belt notches and add a clip that I can take it on or off when I want, but without it accidentally coming off when I have to get in weird positions to shingle under dormer eaves or the like. I'm looking at this system to hack, just need to figure out how to mount the locking clip from a donor pouch, onto a cylinder, and not have bolt heads making coil removal a pain in the arse. I'll probably use Stainless steel cup head bolts, and maybe grind the heads down a little
This is a VERY well educated video, alot better than the previous ones that i have watched of yours so far.. The fact that you understand that you make mistakes and admitted to once being a hack but learned and changed into a better tradesmen really makes me respect you. As a contractor who has been in business for a very long time and who has done numerous roofs, additions, siding, window/doors/deck/patios, plumbing and electrical projects and the list goes well beyond I can't even explain the idiots out there both with a license and unlicensed who perform shoddy work for a buck.
There are 100 little safety things wrong with this video and I love it. Because this is exactly how a roofer is in real life. Trip hazards, falling objects, slang no one understands. It's exactly like being on the crew again. Also Tamko is the worst, I appreciate that you kind of recognize that as soon as the package becomes apparent
Wish I found your videos years ago! Huge fan! It's awesome how masters of every discipline share the same mindset -- plan, execute, reflect -- with an unending commitment to improve and develop the excellent habits it takes to deliver fine work without wasted time, materials, effort. You're a phenomenal teacher! Great stuff!
Zach, by far you are the best going in the TH-cam video ring on roofing period. I have watched summary and even thou others were goof; you go the extra mile in all your do and that makes then difference. I have been in the construction game since 1976 and I still roof today and have no stop date in mind. Im hope tom hand my company over to man grandson one day. Miss seeing you on a roof. Any coming umping they future?
Yes I've been working something for quite awhile now. Big roof project with a deep message. Thanks for the compliments and I look forward to hearing more from you
Awesome, wished I could say the same for my spelling errors - lol--- I have adapted some things you showed and talked about as far as roofing goes and I love it and " who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?" Thanks for taking the time to teach good and proper form to taking off and putting on as well as why things are done as they are.
Just wanted to let you know that I’ve learned a hell of a lot from you. I’m 18 and have a roofing company in Missouri. Doing good. I’m the fastest shingler I’ve meet in person and it’s bc of you for the most part man. Keep posting bro! Love it
Honesty. It's great! I'm really old, trying to learn this for my own skill set, and these videos are really good. Not full of macho, I'm the best on earth, hot air. Thanks!
I have Ben a roofer for a long time and I use a lot of your methods form watching your content .you speed the reality of consistency and a side of accuracy
glad its helping out man! must all look out for each other I hope one day some of you guys share some sweet tricks with me! I still don't know everything
Everyone who’s done this for a while knows a lot of times the shingles were cut different. Just an eighth of an inch sometimes top to bottom. That is why using the gauge on your gun it’s much straighter than using chalk lines. Chalk lines make the top of the shingle straight, While the gauge on the gun makes the actual bottom and exposed face of the shingle straight. And it’s at least three times more efficient than sitting your gun down between every single! Only negative I have about your vid is tearing that rapper in the three pieces! That drives me crazy! I open a bundle, take half and lay them, Then grab the other half and tie the wrapper in a knot so it doesn’t get the neighbors involved in my project. You said you cut your bundles usually so I know you probably won’t do that normally! Great technique and attitude though man that’s the same I used for 28 years now. I tell people all the time your priorities on a roofing job are: customer, company, then you worry about your pay. And don’t tear anything up!!
Don't matter tho I just wanted to say a shout out to Zack of all trades. (Unsure of his real name unless it's actually Zack) you are a awesome person making these videos I have even added your started corner trick to my shingling my boss (41 years on in the trade) actually complemented it so just want to say the hell with the hater crowed keep it going.
Good job I enjoy watching your work .this is john from carll construction up in central Maine penobscot county..keep up the good work we are the same age .I would rather watch your videos than half the other real hacks on u tube..
This prolly dont mean much to ya. But thanks to your videos I watched all spring on roofing I was able to strip and roof my entire house by myself. I had never done a roof before until this and it turned out excellent. Thanks for the vids and instruction. By doing it myself buying the materials and the equipment (nail guns and compressor) I saved literally thousands.
Congratz on 18.5k subs. I'm not in the shingling business myself, but I do enjoy watching men that actually care about quality in which they do their respective crafts. My old carpentry teacher used to say "I'm not a perfectionist. I just take pride in doing the job the way it's supposed to be d one." And he had that mentality with everything he did. He was a good man. I hope he's doing well. Anyways, God bless you dude, continue to thrive and crush.
Awesome videos. I’m not in the trade but I feel like a lot of your tricks apply to work in general. It’s faster to plan ahead then to trip over your shingles. A little bit of preparation and thought possibly a second look of what you do every day an change the outcome
You’re a legend in your own mind! Roofing is not aerobic exercise ! Used to be a hack ? I’m 57 years old ! The only thing I can’t do when I’m on a roof just talk as much as you 😢 You’re still in Experienced😅.
bro, i'm just helping others. there aint nothing your old ass could teach me, that i ain't already taught somebody else. and i hope to god you found your way off the gun by age 57 lmfao
I wish I would have found this video earlier. I'm not good with explaining to my new guys on how to be efficient. This video will definitely help them alot. Especially how they spend too much time on one shingle hahaha.
Lol I believe I said it in here, you don't wanna spend too much time on one shingle. That doesn't mean nail it wherever it is though, the quickness comes in time, not from a f*k it mentality. If you Speed the rest of your process up and set up well, anybody can be a great quality beast in as little as one summer
I haven’t been shingling very long. Started for real back in August, and I’m 18. I’ve reached my goal of putting 5 sq on in a day. 6 nails per shingle, in very hot south Florida weather, almost no cloud cover. Lol
Veteran Construction my only question; I notice in your vids that you put 5 nails in. Isn’t it supposed to be 6, or is that all dependent on the legal requirements?
2:45 am in the morning and I'm watching a guy nail shingles! 62 years old retired construction worker who loved being on the roof. Haha.. I wish I would have had this 30 years ago. I was a good Roofer but this is some good shit!
Been a roofer for a year and now cuz of ur video I'm literally keeping up with my Forman cuz of wat u taught I leave my nail gun in my hand put it on my tab and let the other hand guide me while my foreman takes his gun out of his hand
that's amazing! now its all about fine tuning your set up and gaining experience on the details. you'll wipe the floor with him in no time. as soon as i could keep pace with my foreman i knew his day was coming lol n he was an absolute beast. even til this day he slays it. i just shingled with him last week and he's a killer at age 49
@@NWIVeteranConstruction well....keep reading.....you put yourself out there.....my first year apprentice would school you, me.....I'm just observing your work. Want to do better than EVERYONE......hit me up.
@WorldsFastestShingler I'm not like you....or your fans.....I'm the real deal bud. 3rd generation.....red seal for 23.....own my own........you want to teach.....best learn first.🤐
I love what you do you try to help people that is grate fuck all the people out there that try to down you they just do that because they cant do what you do keep being you your great i love your videos i have learned a lot from them that has helped me lay faster i want to say thank you for that and keep it up brother i am behind you all the way
i wanna shoot that nailer in the background XD Great Great vids btw. I start roofing this morning and these videos have helped a lot! Thanks for taking the time!
New sub here, yes thanks for these videos. Been roofing for a while and I’ve learned quit a bit from you. May know what I’m doing but little tips here and there helps a lot. 👍✌️
Really like your videos man they have helped me so much. I’m gonna try and tackle my roof this summer. It’s a tricky one with lots of Valleys, hips and ridges. Keep up the good work and content
be sure to have an experienced friend or Relative work with you.. Roofing is cheap compared to the damage a bad one can cost you if it continues to leak.
I’m doing a roof just by watching your three part series. Thanks for taking time to spread the knowledge in between working on your own! Lastly, paying a roofer by the square encourages poor quality work.
if they're not held to a standard, then absolutely yes. i always paid hourly while tearing off and shingling on the square was incentive to make more money. i never let anybody shingle for me that i didn't approve of. they learn from me, and do it my way, or they don't get to shingle. and i show them how to be fast by working effiecently and eliminating wasted movement, rather than trying to nail fast.
@@NWIVeteranConstruction I’m so grateful finding your videos and now confident enough to do the roof on a rental property this week! I just bought string line (blue) to calibrate every five courses of shingle like you teach! The average estimate to do my small roof was $10,300…watching your videos will save me close to $7k!
@Roor Organek well don't forget about the warning I gave in those other videos lol I make it look sooo much easier than it is. And in roofing, especially on a tear off, things can go south really fast. Expect the job to take about 3 times as long as you think. And bring as much help as you can find for the tear off. Best of luck my man
@@NWIVeteranConstruction thanks! The three tabs currently on the property are over 17 years old, and half that roofing plane is in full baking sun! I’m going to ice water shield the whole roof as underlayment. This way I can leave the existing nails
Good stuff, Zach. I wondered if there was a certain point you were sticking that nailer to line up the next shingle all this time...... Great video. Thanks, man.
that almost exactly how i was taught the thing i work on almost ever day is reaching for that next shingle after i but my second nail goes in that little step saves a tone of time.
That's some good info. Wish you were in my area, I'd pay you to stop by at the end of the day to check on my work. About to start my own roof, 30 sq if I measured correctly lol. A little nervous about the 2 valleys (garage connects to house).
I have a major fear of heights. I like to learn different trades even though 10+ feet in the air freaks me out. Thank you for being so understanding and supportive for those of us who are learning. You are a great teacher...except...you need to cuss more...just kidding.
Question for you, how would you line the shingles up on the roof behind you? They have a patio overhang then going into their house roof. How would you know how to line the courses up so that you are not hitting a sliver once you come off the patio roof to your house roof? Hope this makes sense, thanks for the great video!
You can use the line snapping method, which I have a video about. Or just go right up to it stop a few rows down and see how it is gonna land and go from there. Or just go up to the transition and make it work, try and make it look right. There's ways lol
I just wanted to say that I have been roofing on and off for 15 years. All I've ever done is be a laborer because no one ever wanted to take the time to teach me to shingle. I have probably laid 20 bundles my whole roofing career. I have really learned a lot from your videos and now I'm confident that I could do some serious damage on a gun. Thank you and keep the videos coming.
You see a gun down grab that shit and start laying shingles I started 4 years ago knew nothing watched people everyday while I was passing and just started laying them when they where tired.
Shingle it up as much as you can it's the best part of roofing.
When everyone takes lunch or break either skip yours or take only a few min get up and grab a gun and start laying that’s the only way their gonna know you wanna advance
Start laying natural slate and become a proper roofer
@@master_Blaster91 We’ve got steel and composite shingles that look like slate, cost a fraction of slate and last 50+ years. I’ve repaired many slate roofs in my northern area. They hold up great but are very fragile, especially to walk on.
I like to hit the small double every time. All of these tricks were taught to me by my old shingling partner.
This guy was nearly 7ft tall 400 pound mountain of a man. Could put on squares faster than most shinglers but if you watched him it seemed like he was moving slowly. He was highly efficient, he even taught me to pre cut my ridge runs to make things a tiny bit faster. I really appreciate everything he taught me. Sadly he died 3 years ago from heart failure. So in his memory, instead of just marking my bundle count at the top. I mark it x bundles GS. In honor of the man that helped me to provide for my family. Thanks George Snively.. you are missed.
All tall people's hearts give out.
Tip my hat to that man!!
I like this guy because he's honest "I use to be a hack". He understands we are all continuing to learn
Yes this is why I like watching his vids.....just be honest and it really goes a long way
definetly tought me a bit im a 10yr+ roofer im 37 in a few days
im a lefty but the game only changes slightly
I had to learn the hardway, much like you. However I fed shingles to an unbelievable shingler. And learned from watching. Keep giving roofers a good name!! Thanks for the video!!
That's pretty much how I learned lol at least the basics anyway. I was high speed and wanted to help more. So I would switch from tossing to cutting his stair steps and rakes for him while he was banging runs. Even would grab a few shingles and cut around his pipes for him so he'd just have to nail it lol
Heck I'm 51 years old. I do about 5 to 7 roofs a year. But I roofed professionally for about 7 years. I've done this on my own for about 25 years. Zach, you are absolutely amazing and have inspired me to leave my job of 23 years next season to start my own company. I've learned more from you and your videos than ANY old roofer has taught me. Although we did commercial and industrial roofing, we did residential fill-ins. I've gotten better just this season because of you alone. I love how you pay attention to detail. Thank you and God bless.
thanks! happy to help and i appreciate the compliment
Been in the roofing game for 20yrs now working with my Grandfather's company. 32yrs old I'm still doing it but on the side while I'm doing fitness training and getting ready for my NFL scouting career in September. Great tips for people wanting to learn this and get alot faster. Once you have a good technique down your speed will increase with consistency putting on 3-4sqs per hr 💪🏾
I just got offered a roofing job today. I know a project manager for a building company. I have about 5 winters experience as a carpenter so he told me to learn roofing well then he’ll put me in charge of doing bids and overseeing jobs within 2-3 years. Starting me at 20 an hour so I’m pretty pumped. Hopefully my back will be ok. I’m only 29 but my lower back genetically I think it’s screwed. Thanks for the videos
I'm a framer and do trim and cabinets just pretty much anything to do with wood I'm fast but when shingling with architectural shingles I can maybe shingle like 4 squares by myself. You're like a mentor, and your videos are great man. I don't have any interest in roofing whole houses but we do a lot of porches and your advice still applies. You're awesome man, I respect your attitude and leadership.
Good tips man... I live in upstate NY and I do a ton of roofing around here... Many of the things you do or say I've been doing but some of this stuff is still great to refresh the mind... Simple things like you air hose being a pain in the neck most people dont think of save a ton of time in the end... Thanks for the vids man... Much appreciated... Happy roofing!!
I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.
Been watching here and there and this one made me subscribe. Best yet with the laid back but informative instruction.
I've been shingling almost 10 years and this is almost exactly how I do it. 2 major differences:
1 - laying out the bundles I tear them open like that but Instead of spreading them down the side I just flip half end to end and do this with as many half bundles as it take to fill the run. Next run the left overs get flipped or slid to position as I go back down. I wear a belt and have a hook on my gun so I have everything I need to get started right away. I find this means less back and forth and I'm never reaching for shingles.
2 I'm a gun dropper (I know this is "slower" but I never got the hang of using the nose to line them up) so I pinch the shingle with my thumb and forefinger. Then I use my knuckle on my right hand to catch the Thatcher line similar to how you use your gun. I do the same with my left but I put it right at the end and catch the shingle I'm butting into with my knuckle making them line up perfectly every time.
That takes a little practice but I don't really have to look at what I'm doing and. Everything lines up super fast
It's not necessarily slower! The two fastest times in the one square challenge besides me do it like that! Check em out
@@NWIVeteranConstruction I've seen a couple. Debated making a vid myself. Timed myself a couple times earlier this season, averaged about 8-9 minutes. Everytime I remember to give it a shot the roof I'm on doesn't have a big enough run or there's a bunch of bs in the way
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Super informative video! Im 18 and ive been working with my Dad since i was around 15 but i never really installed shingles because i was worried i would mess things up. My dad started showing me how to install a few months ago and with time and patience i got way better, still need to master the cutting though! These are all tips that my dad showed me he always told me he that going faster doesn't mean anything when you miss 3 out of the 5 nails. Hes been roofing for 19 years so i can say your tips are valid🔥
Keep it up! Easy money on the cuts it'll come in time. Straight cuts are easy, but around pipes and stuff you can always use snips if you want
@@NWIVeteranConstruction 🙏🏼
Try bringing the hook blade close to your mouth, and exhale on the hook blade a few inches away from you (like blowing on a birthday candle), careful not to let the blade touch you and cut yourself. Doing this helps you make cleaner cuts when the shingles are brittle and cold.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. Can’t wait to start using your techniques. Your approach to learning a skill applies to every job, not just roofing.
ADDITIONAL TIPS AND TRICKS
AS SEEN IN END OF VIDEO
-OPEN AND SPREAD BUNDLES QUICKLY AND METHODICALLY
-RATHER THAN NAILING FASTER, TRY GRABBING THE SHINGLE WITH YOUR OFF HAND WHILE NAILING.
-INSTEAD OF RUNNING YOUR STAIRSTEP ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP, RUN OUT 1 BUNDLE RUNS EVENLY ALL THE WAY ACROSS (THIS SAVES YOU FROM DRAGGING BUNDLES FAR DISTANCES)
-GET FAST AT CREATING A PROPER STAIR STEP (7 7/8)
-A SLIGHTLY LARGER STAIR STEP WILL ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR STAIR STEP AROUND PENETRATIONS EASILY WITH LESS MISTAKES.
-TAKE TIME TO CREATE A GOOD PROCESS THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND DON'T DEVIATE FROM IT UNLESS ADDING MORE EFFICIENT MOVES.
-TEACH ALOUD IN YOUR MIND WHILE YOU SHINGLE. PRETEND THERE'S A CROWD OR A CAMERA ON YOU AT ALL TIMES AND THEY WANT TO BE INFORMED ON WHAT YOU'RE DOING. YOU WILL DRILL THE MOTIONS INTO YOUR MIND THIS WAY AND BECOME NATURALLY CONSISTENT
I appreciate your patients for this vid..... keep up the good quality
I won't buy a hose unless it's a flex zilla!!! Bigger stair steps in your shingles definitely make it easier around penetrations. Been shingling for 13 years now and always kept a 6-7 inch stagger before watching you... Now it's always an 8-9 inch stairstep!! 💪👍💯. By the way an old dog CAN learn new tricks so long as they make you more efficient!!!!!!!! Thanks Zach.. Zack.......? You're a beast brother.. as I've said .... I've been roofing a long time so for me to give another roofer props is a pretty big deal in my book... I work for the man 40 hours a week and do my own jobs on my off days and I run my ship the same way you do brother! Thanks for reminding me that not all roofers are a joke (common misconception) this is my job/trade and just as you do I take PRIDE in my roofs!!! Keep it up and more than anything thanks for you service brother of mine!! 💪💪💪👀
hahaha zack it is. and that's awesome man im glad you picked up on that! helps you stay on them gravy runs better! also bud, I'm trying to invent a roofing knife and I looked at the dimensions of shingles so that my knife creates the perfect stair step. you know how I use 3 shingles and then cut the 2 to create the step? a shingle is 39 3/8. so a 7 7/8 stair step is perfect. just do 8 though. not sure if that bit of info adds to it for you
@@NWIVeteranConstruction its like music to my ears friend! Literally when I started roofing I was always taught the knife trick for my stairstep and I needed 4 shingles for my "rack" or "rake edge" A knife length plus 2 inches or so (which I learned from your channel) is what I teach my Cubs now instead of a meager 5 1/2-6 inches like I was taught early on. You're on to something brother 👍
@@roofinggod1540 hell yeaaaaa! Teach em up man
Your videos have made me able to add roofing to my new business. I'm more confident on how to do it fast and right.
thanks good news man! i'm slowly adding new stuff as well! hit me up if you ever have questions on roofing
I've shingled for many years first time i ever looked up a video just for fun thanks for teaching people properly
@@danieltanner9289 important stuff here! Thanks for watching.
Absolutely agree! I do the same pattern of 5 nails …you should hear your gun singing a repetitive beat of “shave and a hair cut” I hear your guy nailing in the background and he has the beat down. Great video, you nailed it (pun intended) lol
Just let a kid go off my crew, tons of potential but couldn't drop his ego and learn from the experienced guys. I have to guys over 50 running circles around him and no rework. Glad you had Ducky and that you listened and now passing things along to us. Have you checked out Essential Craftsman he's a good one.
Ive been a restaurant worker my whole life. Looking to change paths and roofing seems interesting to me. Id certainly want to own my own company though. Be nice to learn. Hire one or two experienced roofers and do my own jobs. Roofing is one of my first considerations for new work. Thanks for the grest tips.
Good stuff man. Very informative. I think I am a pretty fast roofer but I still have a lot to learn. You obviously know what you are doing and still seem humble about it. Nice video.
By fast you mean what 20 squares a day...5 days a week..?
I'm a cabinet installer and agree with you completely.... I always say "Set yourself up for success, not failure" .... my boss wonders, how I can install an 8 hour job in 6 hours ! And I'm 52 yrs old
Great video! A lot of people think nailing fast equals roofing fast. I feel like shingle placement is more important. I used to count seconds on every shingle, although I generally just float around in roofing zen now. If you put on one shingle every 10 seconds, then that's just over 1 bundle in four minutes. Yup. Never stop learning, never give up! We'll beat these dang roofs one day, until then, keep fighting the good fight!
Yessir! Thanks for the comment and helping me drive the point home! These speed nailers gotta learn! Lol nailing speed is the least important factor when it comes to shingling speed. As you said, it's all about having a system that allows you to get the shingle in the correct spot without it taking a long time. The difference between a fast nailer and a slow nailer can be a second or 2 per shingle... but the difference between a man with a system vs a man without a system can be a difference of 15 seconds easily on one shingle
I appreciate your info and your integrity. God bless you and yours.
For my coils, I made a coil holder out of a PVC pipe with an end cap on it. cut a slot using my dremmel from top of the pipe, right down thru the top of the end cap about a 1/4 inch. I then, figured out the best position it would hand on my belt, with the slot/channel or the sweet spot for my finger to reach in and pull out a coil. I made note of this position and in the right spot, using my dremmel, I cut 2 notches that I could feed my belt through. It can carry 8, 1-1/4 inch coils or 6, 1-3/4 coils
This saves me time from looking for my coils, they're no longer accidentally getting kicked off the Roof, or jamming two together to stick in my pouch, or running to the nail box every time I grab a bundle.
working on another one atm where I can delete the belt notches and add a clip that I can take it on or off when I want, but without it accidentally coming off when I have to get in weird positions to shingle under dormer eaves or the like.
I'm looking at this system to hack, just need to figure out how to mount the locking clip from a donor pouch, onto a cylinder, and not have bolt heads making coil removal a pain in the arse. I'll probably use Stainless steel cup head bolts, and maybe grind the heads down a little
Jesus Christ!
Sorry for that long ass comment. Ain't nobody got time to read that. I'll leave it anyway
This is a VERY well educated video, alot better than the previous ones that i have watched of yours so far.. The fact that you understand that you make mistakes and admitted to once being a hack but learned and changed into a better tradesmen really makes me respect you. As a contractor who has been in business for a very long time and who has done numerous roofs, additions, siding, window/doors/deck/patios, plumbing and electrical projects and the list goes well beyond I can't even explain the idiots out there both with a license and unlicensed who perform shoddy work for a buck.
There are 100 little safety things wrong with this video and I love it. Because this is exactly how a roofer is in real life. Trip hazards, falling objects, slang no one understands.
It's exactly like being on the crew again.
Also Tamko is the worst, I appreciate that you kind of recognize that as soon as the package becomes apparent
Just get it done 😅
Wish I found your videos years ago! Huge fan! It's awesome how masters of every discipline share the same mindset -- plan, execute, reflect -- with an unending commitment to improve and develop the excellent habits it takes to deliver fine work without wasted time, materials, effort. You're a phenomenal teacher! Great stuff!
Thank you!
respect for you. i know what it means to be taught to be a hack. been in construction along time . i would hire you
Zach, by far you are the best going in the TH-cam video ring on roofing period. I have watched summary and even thou others were goof; you go the extra mile in all your do and that makes then difference. I
have been in the construction game since 1976 and I still roof today and have no stop date in mind. Im hope tom hand my company over to man grandson one day. Miss seeing you on a roof. Any coming umping they future?
Yes I've been working something for quite awhile now. Big roof project with a deep message. Thanks for the compliments and I look forward to hearing more from you
Awesome, wished I could say the same for my spelling errors - lol--- I have adapted some things you showed and talked about as far as roofing goes and I love it and " who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?" Thanks for taking the time to teach good and proper form to taking off and putting on as well as why things are done as they are.
One word....CADDY! But to each their own. Great vids rock on brother 👍
Just wanted to let you know that I’ve learned a hell of a lot from you. I’m 18 and have a roofing company in Missouri. Doing good. I’m the fastest shingler I’ve meet in person and it’s bc of you for the most part man. Keep posting bro! Love it
thanks for letting me know man! its always good to hear ya'll don't gatta struggle like I did! slow is smooth, smooth is fast!
I’m an Indiana native who’s been roofing in Florida. I’d gladly come back up North to work for this guy. Class act.
Really? Its nasty here
Summers are brutal on a roof in the Florida summers too.
Honesty. It's great! I'm really old, trying to learn this for my own skill set, and these videos are really good. Not full of macho, I'm the best on earth, hot air. Thanks!
Always a pleasure to watch a master at work. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
No problem thanks for the comment!
I have Ben a roofer for a long time and I use a lot of your methods form watching your content .you speed the reality of consistency and a side of accuracy
glad its helping out man! must all look out for each other I hope one day some of you guys share some sweet tricks with me! I still don't know everything
Everyone who’s done this for a while knows a lot of times the shingles were cut different. Just an eighth of an inch sometimes top to bottom. That is why using the gauge on your gun it’s much straighter than using chalk lines. Chalk lines make the top of the shingle straight, While the gauge on the gun makes the actual bottom and exposed face of the shingle straight. And it’s at least three times more efficient than sitting your gun down between every single!
Only negative I have about your vid is tearing that rapper in the three pieces! That drives me crazy! I open a bundle, take half and lay them, Then grab the other half and tie the wrapper in a knot so it doesn’t get the neighbors involved in my project.
You said you cut your bundles usually so I know you probably won’t do that normally! Great technique and attitude though man that’s the same I used for 28 years now.
I tell people all the time your priorities on a roofing job are: customer, company, then you worry about your pay.
And don’t tear anything up!!
Nicely done. Smooth. Clear enunciation. Informative. No bs.
Don't matter tho I just wanted to say a shout out to Zack of all trades. (Unsure of his real name unless it's actually Zack) you are a awesome person making these videos I have even added your started corner trick to my shingling my boss (41 years on in the trade) actually complemented it so just want to say the hell with the hater crowed keep it going.
This makes me want to get back into roofing. I was a helper for a little over a year.
Respects very few respectable shinglers out there your one of them real nailing
Guy seems real legit, definitely seems like a good guy to learn roofin from, I love this job!! People often call me crazy
Much respect to you, i agree with your entire video as this is the way i work.
When a guy I worked with showed me little tricks and took the time to teach me it changed my life. Roofing is a marathon not a sprint.
Good job I enjoy watching your work .this is john from carll construction up in central Maine penobscot county..keep up the good work we are the same age .I would rather watch your videos than half the other real hacks on u tube..
Been roofing 3 years that trick with spreading shingles down your line was slick AF
Haha thanks. I got plenty of tricks on the channel for ya
This prolly dont mean much to ya. But thanks to your videos I watched all spring on roofing I was able to strip and roof my entire house by myself. I had never done a roof before until this and it turned out excellent. Thanks for the vids and instruction. By doing it myself buying the materials and the equipment (nail guns and compressor) I saved literally thousands.
You couldn't understand how much it means to me! Thank you for the comment
I'm also a product of efficiency. During my work years, but l'm a diy and always willing to learn. Thanks
I like your videos im trying to learn as much as possible
Congratz on 18.5k subs. I'm not in the shingling business myself, but I do enjoy watching men that actually care about quality in which they do their respective crafts. My old carpentry teacher used to say "I'm not a perfectionist. I just take pride in doing the job the way it's supposed to be d one." And he had that mentality with everything he did. He was a good man. I hope he's doing well. Anyways, God bless you dude, continue to thrive and crush.
thanks you I appreciate you watching!
Great video thanks, you seem a nice honest, humble guy!! From Hartlepool in the U.K 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Ur videos got me on a gun less then year starting roofing and thanks for ur help brother
Awesome videos. I’m not in the trade but I feel like a lot of your tricks apply to work in general. It’s faster to plan ahead then to trip over your shingles. A little bit of preparation and thought possibly a second look of what you do every day an change the outcome
absolutely man thanks for the comment
Good video, all the years shingling. Never paid attention to the reveal before opening a button. ALWAYS CAN LEARN SOMETHING!!!
that's awesome man! little things like that will add up over the course of a day!
Awesome thanks for the knowledge. Keep up the hardwork. Work less by working smart.
Made the video in march, 15K subscribers. Now at 32.8K!! Good on you!!
Dudes a hustler!! Love it
You’re a legend in your own mind!
Roofing is not aerobic exercise !
Used to be a hack ?
I’m 57 years old !
The only thing I can’t do when I’m on a roof just talk as much as you 😢
You’re still in Experienced😅.
bro, i'm just helping others. there aint nothing your old ass could teach me, that i ain't already taught somebody else. and i hope to god you found your way off the gun by age 57 lmfao
Thanks bud your video helped alot
I Like your Videos because you have good ideas for work my friend
I wish I would have found this video earlier. I'm not good with explaining to my new guys on how to be efficient. This video will definitely help them alot. Especially how they spend too much time on one shingle hahaha.
Lol I believe I said it in here, you don't wanna spend too much time on one shingle. That doesn't mean nail it wherever it is though, the quickness comes in time, not from a f*k it mentality. If you Speed the rest of your process up and set up well, anybody can be a great quality beast in as little as one summer
I haven’t been shingling very long. Started for real back in August, and I’m 18. I’ve reached my goal of putting 5 sq on in a day. 6 nails per shingle, in very hot south Florida weather, almost no cloud cover. Lol
Very nice! Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Eliminating wasted movement is key brotha man
Veteran Construction my only question; I notice in your vids that you put 5 nails in. Isn’t it supposed to be 6, or is that all dependent on the legal requirements?
2:45 am in the morning and I'm watching a guy nail shingles! 62 years old retired construction worker who loved being on the roof. Haha.. I wish I would have had this 30 years ago. I was a good Roofer but this is some good shit!
Been a roofer for a year and now cuz of ur video I'm literally keeping up with my Forman cuz of wat u taught I leave my nail gun in my hand put it on my tab and let the other hand guide me while my foreman takes his gun out of his hand
that's amazing! now its all about fine tuning your set up and gaining experience on the details. you'll wipe the floor with him in no time. as soon as i could keep pace with my foreman i knew his day was coming lol n he was an absolute beast. even til this day he slays it. i just shingled with him last week and he's a killer at age 49
Gravy run makes you fast at pipes...
Wow! You are amazing!
You been on my shit lately lol taking notes? You're welcome.
@@NWIVeteranConstruction well....keep reading.....you put yourself out there.....my first year apprentice would school you, me.....I'm just observing your work.
Want to do better than EVERYONE......hit me up.
@WorldsFastestShingler I'm not like you....or your fans.....I'm the real deal bud. 3rd generation.....red seal for 23.....own my own........you want to teach.....best learn first.🤐
We work very similar great video
Dude thank you for putting this on youtube
I love what you do you try to help people that is grate fuck all the people out there that try to down you they just do that because they cant do what you do keep being you your great i love your videos i have learned a lot from them that has helped me lay faster i want to say thank you for that and keep it up brother i am behind you all the way
Love your videos
thanks for letting me know! glad someone enjoys them lol
Im sure all of us looking to improve apreciate your videos bro keep it up
Love your videos bro.
i wanna shoot that nailer in the background XD Great
Great vids btw. I start roofing this morning and these videos have helped a lot! Thanks for taking the time!
What's up Johnny.. How's your roofing career going? Are you still at it or what? Ive seen guys come to work for one day, and never come back lol
Fire. Thanks for the vid.
New sub here, yes thanks for these videos. Been roofing for a while and I’ve learned quit a bit from you. May know what I’m doing but little tips here and there helps a lot. 👍✌️
Yessir! Always nice to see how other get things knocked out
Thanks for the sub
Good job dude. You explain stuff very good 👍🏻
Much respect from another Roofer
I enjoy your video's very much on how to do it right. thanks as always
thanks for watching Kent !
I'm doing my own roof I appreciate this.
Great video...
Thnk you now i have an idea to impress my boss
I am a 14 year old roofer and I was taught the same way as you are doing it since I was 7
Excellent explanation 👍
Bro I love the hater heard. Holy shit that was funny. Great tips. Definitely learned from making those same mistakes. Great work. Thank you
haha they're not so bad these days thankfully. few of em still but most people are on my team now so its good! I appreciate you watching
Really like your videos man they have helped me so much. I’m gonna try and tackle my roof this summer. It’s a tricky one with lots of Valleys, hips and ridges. Keep up the good work and content
be sure to have an experienced friend or Relative work with you.. Roofing is cheap compared to the damage a bad one can cost you if it continues to leak.
Get this guy to a million subs but 100k sounds better for now but I’m confident that you’ll get there 🙏
Great work! Quality!
I’m doing a roof just by watching your three part series. Thanks for taking time to spread the knowledge in between working on your own! Lastly, paying a roofer by the square encourages poor quality work.
if they're not held to a standard, then absolutely yes. i always paid hourly while tearing off and shingling on the square was incentive to make more money. i never let anybody shingle for me that i didn't approve of. they learn from me, and do it my way, or they don't get to shingle. and i show them how to be fast by working effiecently and eliminating wasted movement, rather than trying to nail fast.
@@NWIVeteranConstruction I’m so grateful finding your videos and now confident enough to do the roof on a rental property this week! I just bought string line (blue) to calibrate every five courses of shingle like you teach! The average estimate to do my small roof was $10,300…watching your videos will save me close to $7k!
@Roor Organek well don't forget about the warning I gave in those other videos lol I make it look sooo much easier than it is. And in roofing, especially on a tear off, things can go south really fast. Expect the job to take about 3 times as long as you think. And bring as much help as you can find for the tear off. Best of luck my man
@@NWIVeteranConstruction thanks! The three tabs currently on the property are over 17 years old, and half that roofing plane is in full baking sun! I’m going to ice water shield the whole roof as underlayment. This way I can leave the existing nails
Good stuff, Zach. I wondered if there was a certain point you were sticking that nailer to line up the next shingle all this time...... Great video. Thanks, man.
yea you gatta hook it on the reveal line. its probably got a better name but i'm sure you get me lol
Yep. It was clear on the vid. Hope you have some good customers and a good spring-time comin' up, man.
that almost exactly how i was taught the thing i work on almost ever day is reaching for that next shingle after i but my second nail goes in that little step saves a tone of time.
It's called be smarter dont work harder. I like how your little tricks add up brother. It's all about time you save, time is money
that's right! little things add up
Thank you for this video
Thank you for your video
That's some good info. Wish you were in my area, I'd pay you to stop by at the end of the day to check on my work. About to start my own roof, 30 sq if I measured correctly lol. A little nervous about the 2 valleys (garage connects to house).
I have a major fear of heights. I like to learn different trades even though 10+ feet in the air freaks me out. Thank you for being so understanding and supportive for those of us who are learning. You are a great teacher...except...you need to cuss more...just kidding.
hahahaha believe me im so sensored. every other word is one with me I just gatta keep it clean for the youtube$$$ lol
People take ur time if u cant go fast/ quality or speed.
Great video
Thank you
Good explaining
Thanks man these videos are really helpful....even though I don’t roof
Killer video!!!
Thanks! If you liked this one you'll like my most recent roofing video series (part 3 of 3 specifically) enjoy. I appreciate the comment bud
Great job thx
No problem
Question for you, how would you line the shingles up on the roof behind you? They have a patio overhang then going into their house roof. How would you know how to line the courses up so that you are not hitting a sliver once you come off the patio roof to your house roof? Hope this makes sense, thanks for the great video!
You can use the line snapping method, which I have a video about. Or just go right up to it stop a few rows down and see how it is gonna land and go from there. Or just go up to the transition and make it work, try and make it look right. There's ways lol
You got your own roofing language