Installing 27-ft I-beams . . . alone

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    Our framer Scott Ruppert works alone with two ladders, a nail gun, and great planning to install 27-foot I-beams above the family room in the lodge at Longleaf Breeze
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  • @ceciliaescobedo5624
    @ceciliaescobedo5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this video was a long time ago however is this guy easily sets up these high beams it inspires me to do the same. Excellent job dude. 👍

  • @rickvillarreal3972
    @rickvillarreal3972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Inspiring video, I have to do a lot of my projects by myself, this came in handy. Thank you for showing us how to go about it.

  • @ceciliaescobedo5624
    @ceciliaescobedo5624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! What a hard and focused worker.

  • @rkalla
    @rkalla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whenever you watch someone that is an artist at their trade, it always looks so "easy" - but god help me if I could have put one of those up without crippling myself.

    • @snwlcke3
      @snwlcke3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They really aren't that heavy.

  • @dwightbusby8505
    @dwightbusby8505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    smooth... Simple Jig. Nice. what are the light metal trusses holding up the roof? that's new to me.

  • @BobBelson
    @BobBelson 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job. Great way to do this !!

  • @stratmister009
    @stratmister009 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    More power to you!

  • @i8dapuszy
    @i8dapuszy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is child’s play to any serious frame carpenter

  • @geoffburrill9850
    @geoffburrill9850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job. They might not be heavy but even a 2x2 can be 'difficult' to handle on your own, let alone your joists.

  • @richardmathers1567
    @richardmathers1567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    got you beat in stall 45, 32 ft I beams by myself, and I also installed a 50 ft, Free Span double 12 in LVL ridge beam by my self

  • @jonathankr
    @jonathankr 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good JOB!

  • @o.....6344
    @o.....6344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Una pregunta...la viga no debe descargar sobre el pilar??

  • @uncleroy4584
    @uncleroy4584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you We learn something new every day. Thanks bless you

  • @skyfish7777
    @skyfish7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @ScottishNSRailFan
    @ScottishNSRailFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great worker

  • @jamesoncross7494
    @jamesoncross7494 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nice job. A lot of hard work. I love all the keyboard warriors saying how easy it is. I'll bet half of them can't even swing a hammer.

    • @snwlcke3
      @snwlcke3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those aren't that heavy, and he made a lot of extra work for himself by not setting them up first on top of the wall where they go and just working down one side tipping them up and nailing as he goes then back down the other side. And yes I have worked with these.

    • @jamesoncross7494
      @jamesoncross7494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@snwlcke3 They get heavy. I agree that all he had to do was mark where they go, then put them all up, and just nail each side. You do what you are comfortable with.

  • @nax1807
    @nax1807 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beast

  • @carlp5348
    @carlp5348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The weighted that is only calculated to one sheet of half inch and the couple two-by-fours

  • @MD-cd7em
    @MD-cd7em 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOOD JOB..SHOW MUST GO ON!!..

  • @sunshinebright7492
    @sunshinebright7492 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Bet he loved being watched while he worked

    • @Scorpiomaj27889
      @Scorpiomaj27889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "Alone" except for the person watching him without helping.

    • @enkrypt3d
      @enkrypt3d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol came here to say that.....

  • @jimmyjamautrey
    @jimmyjamautrey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your style, bad ass

  • @myviews469
    @myviews469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love vids like this it reminds me of myself. Ok but the purpose of these 27 foot beams is to hang drywall or tie in partition wall?? Because I don't believe these beams could support second floor???

    • @johnton5656
      @johnton5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looked like a mezzanine maybe - nothing on top except the usual storage of junk ... I'm assuming

    • @snwlcke3
      @snwlcke3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They will. In fact that is exactly what they are made for to span distances that you can't get regular lumber in. Used on them for floors and for spanning ceilings like this

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      watched one of my other favorite channels.. the wizard had ordered 31' engineered beams for the floor joists of the house he was building ( I call him a wizard because he's simply amazing). He used a chain saw to cut them down to something like 30'6" all at the same time. But, was still covering a 30' span over his basement. You can hang drywall, put subflooring and flooring on top of them.

  • @woodfinchcrafts7267
    @woodfinchcrafts7267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reminds me of Nuck Chorris. Now do that with 200lb 28' lvl beams. Yes its possible for one person

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      not on a residential construction job, but many years ago, when i was doing construction and running the family farm with my father, we built a trailer - 20' X 8' flatbed gooseneck. all the under side rails were 6" I-beams at 25# per foot. we bought 20' beams and had them delivered to the front of the house. Then, I had to carry all those and the 4" channel iron for cross structural beams to the back. ... by myself. ... but that was when i was young, dumb, and strong as a bull.

  • @timeWaster76
    @timeWaster76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why did he do it ? put gown the camera and help the guy .

  • @johntrim7169
    @johntrim7169 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You have to be organized, and sometimes things take a little longer, but, for me, working solo sure beats putting up with knot-head helpers.

    • @dmc4795
      @dmc4795 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the more you work alone the better you get at it you learn all the little tricks

    • @frankcoleman8421
      @frankcoleman8421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes and all the call ins bc of what ever problems they have i too work solo in waco texas area

    • @johnton5656
      @johnton5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@frankcoleman8421 My guys the last few days have had "terrible headache" and "car trouble" and "it's supposed to rain so I'm staying home [it misted; the rest of us got a 3ft x 60ft trench dug]" and the list goes on ... then they want a raise.

    • @madhatter2012
      @madhatter2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnton5656 Most of the ones who call in are hungover.

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnton5656 Many years ago, now, but last time I "hired" guys instead of contracted with them, I had left a crew working on the exterior paint job of a large house in an upscale neighborhood.. when i came back, they had all gotten together and decided they wanted a raise.. the raise they wanted would have put them above union level, and these were run of the mill "slopping paint on with a brush" kind of guys. after that time, i got up front pricing for work to be done by a subcontractor or did the work myself. so, 95% of the work that needed to be done, I did myself.

  • @MarcusAureliusLLCMetalFab
    @MarcusAureliusLLCMetalFab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can u used lvl 1 3/4 14 inches tall i have a garage and i dint have 16 inches space

  • @sweetiepienumber1
    @sweetiepienumber1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Git-r-done!

  • @customkramer
    @customkramer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's doing all by himself because, he didn't feel like going around and picking up all the crew members that don't have a driver's license...

    • @crosisofborg5524
      @crosisofborg5524 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or social security cards, work permits, passports etc.

  • @kyarakll4os7
    @kyarakll4os7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How strong is an I beam vs a standard 2x12 or even 2x10?

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      According to the ones I've used, seen used, and the information I've read, inch for inch, they are as strong or stronger. There are a number of benefits to using them, too. They can be made to virtually any length the contractor needs, they're less expensive (by far) than similarly sized single piece lumber, they are lighter, too.

  • @timcobb7940
    @timcobb7940 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lightweight particleboard , if they were Lvl beams I would be impressed

    • @rkalla
      @rkalla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lightweight lvl, if they were steel I-beams I would have been impressed.

  • @radarbrew
    @radarbrew 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the spacing on those beams? I have to do a roof this next summer on my garage.

    • @leeborden
      @leeborden  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's been a while, but my best recollection is 24 inches.

    • @radarbrew
      @radarbrew 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Borden Thanks. That's what I was thinking, but wanted to get another opinion.

    • @AztecWarrior69
      @AztecWarrior69 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It goes by the building codes for YOUR city/county. Some require 16in on center, 18, 20, 24. It all depends on what is going on top and where. You need to check with your local codes office.

    • @JimWatsonTheframingMagician
      @JimWatsonTheframingMagician 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Minn505 The proper spacing is what the architect specks out, and is not necessarily a 19.2 layout.

    • @austinbrown8186
      @austinbrown8186 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on where and for what purpose you are using them for. as far I can tell in this video, theyre just using the I-joists to hang sheetrock on, ( could've used 2x8's.. ), in this case 24" O.C. will work
      If you are putting flooring on them and building walls, do 16"If you are using engineered floor trusses, do 19.2"
      If you are setting roof trusses, do 24"

  • @mariogatica2363
    @mariogatica2363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I joist for a ceiling ??

  • @josemart936
    @josemart936 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    they are not beams,,, is tji joist, and they are not heavy,

  • @strokerace4765
    @strokerace4765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So too difficult to get a $10 an hour helper?

  • @pf5658
    @pf5658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great. Face right next to the nail gun without any eye protection.

  • @marceloebanx4235
    @marceloebanx4235 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Good

  • @dancooper3066
    @dancooper3066 ปีที่แล้ว

    those are not I beams, they are called truss joist. very light.

  • @benny41must
    @benny41must 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the spread distance?

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      looked like he was using 24" on center, and if the beams were 27', it appears his walls were about 25' apart.

  • @semmes5342
    @semmes5342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    who needs a gym thats serious work

  • @benny41must
    @benny41must 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can it support a secound story ?

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      don't know about this particular configuration, but definitely can be designed and built to do so.

  • @neogeo8267
    @neogeo8267 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who makes those metal trusses that make an appearance in this video? Looking for something similar. Thanks!

    • @leeborden
      @leeborden  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ours came from the folks who built the pole barn for us. Call Dariese Morgan at Morgan Construction, Addison, AL (256) 462-2020. She can tell you all you need to know about them.

  • @beby843
    @beby843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *I-joists, not I-beams.

  • @brandvan2000
    @brandvan2000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Not a beam. An I joist. Thanks

  • @jopperdepopper
    @jopperdepopper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well of course he has to do it by himself... If the other guy around decides now is a good moment to fiddle around with his camcorder....

  • @carlosvega2449
    @carlosvega2449 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Framing gun and no safety glasses ????? That’s essential man Cmon.

  • @kamekazi1123
    @kamekazi1123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    and they weigh shit all

  • @carlp5348
    @carlp5348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big deal I do LVL by myself on hip and rafters

  • @daddybear7062
    @daddybear7062 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats me withe commercial garage doors. Solo

  • @kamekazi1123
    @kamekazi1123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    lol I've been doing this all week with longer joists.... You don't really need a template

    • @myviews469
      @myviews469 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      kamekazi1123 well these beams are not design for second floor weight just drywall

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I suspect the reason he was using the template was to ensure two things, 1) the beam was in position (for the most part) when he got up there, but more importantly 2) it didn't fall over while he was climbing up on that monstrous 4' ladder.

  • @edgarescobar541
    @edgarescobar541 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job. but not really heavy for one men.

  • @sarabiakristofer
    @sarabiakristofer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty common to do.

  • @LTVoyager
    @LTVoyager 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could have put down the camera and helped him.

  • @marcinligeza7501
    @marcinligeza7501 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    why don't they line up with the studs?

    • @leeborden
      @leeborden  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I remember correctly, the studs are on 16 inch centers, and the i-beams are 24 inches apart.

    • @marcinligeza7501
      @marcinligeza7501 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Borden Then shouldn't the studs be on one foot centers? because as it is now, all you have is a double plate supporting the Joists.

    • @leeborden
      @leeborden  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry. I honestly don't remember.

    • @marcinligeza7501
      @marcinligeza7501 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Borden All good. Honestly I was trying to find out if TJI's needed to be packed out at the joist hangers and it led me to this video. I'm a bit of a lone Ranger myself. Nice vid.
      P.S. I already found out that they don't.😊

    • @danielwolfe8
      @danielwolfe8 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like 19.3" on 16 inch o.c. walls. Direct support on all studs is not necessary as rim board will distribute the bearing load of upper exterior walls and truss system

  • @crosisofborg5524
    @crosisofborg5524 ปีที่แล้ว

    The I beams don’t look 27’ long.

  • @111dcormack
    @111dcormack 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i beams are metal.....those are JSIs, aka Joists.

    • @myviews469
      @myviews469 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heritic Shmifd he's not engineer or architect cut him a break beside they are TJI beams

  • @ryanspence7239
    @ryanspence7239 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about some music, on site or in the video, or smile or something dawg

  • @kepler240
    @kepler240 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    show off

  • @kevinbishop683
    @kevinbishop683 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    those are joists not beams

    • @AztecWarrior69
      @AztecWarrior69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      joists can be beams. Those are manufactured I-beams. You can also use manufactured laminate beams as joists.

  • @kdmigloo
    @kdmigloo ปีที่แล้ว

    Put the camera down and help the guy.

  • @josezapata602
    @josezapata602 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's just common sense people
    👌😜👍

  • @Efrenleo
    @Efrenleo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wear safety glasses please:)

  • @gaban35
    @gaban35 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are not beams but TJI's or I Joists. You could have help instead

  • @jorgecarrillo2
    @jorgecarrillo2 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    those wood structures Burn quite beautifuly

    • @jorgecarrillo2
      @jorgecarrillo2 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that is Why I Built my home with Rock and lots of Iron :)

    • @jorgecarrillo2
      @jorgecarrillo2 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** You realy have to improve your construction skills.

    • @thomassutherland5188
      @thomassutherland5188 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smoke kills before structure failures.

  • @daddytubewatches
    @daddytubewatches 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any takers??? You can cancel that gym membership

  • @shanfest
    @shanfest 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    no wonder american homes fly away easily

  • @timcobb7940
    @timcobb7940 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have explained how stupid it is to use a nail gun without safety glasses

  • @homero632
    @homero632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are I joist not I beams lol

  • @davejones4740
    @davejones4740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The wood looks not very good quality that shuttering ply. (Sterling board)

  • @dhelms4382
    @dhelms4382 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the state of our workforce. You can't find any help anymore. If the government would stop paying people to sit on their butts, you might be able to find help!

    • @christopherologist
      @christopherologist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      dhelms4382 we don't need lazy gubment check trash on job sites.

    • @Californians_go_home
      @Californians_go_home 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m from 5 years in the future. It’s worse now.

  • @Thecrazyframer
    @Thecrazyframer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why would you waste your time with that template? Just put it on the line and nail it.

  • @carmelpule6954
    @carmelpule6954 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would not call those "Beams" they looks like a little cosmetic to me for "effect". There is load on the steel roof trusses shown in the background.

    • @snwlcke3
      @snwlcke3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      they are I-Joists...and no they aren't cosmetic, they can actually span further then normal lumber where you would have to put a real beam in and split the length of real boards and hanger them in. you can them to where they will span 29 feet

  • @virelduncan9369
    @virelduncan9369 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wear some safety glasses

    • @usnva5638
      @usnva5638 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And use the properly sized step ladders, right?

  • @sheldonwhite2991
    @sheldonwhite2991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    big deal

  • @greggardner1219
    @greggardner1219 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    BFD....

  • @TheNikola6996
    @TheNikola6996 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I beam are metal

  • @desolatesurfer8651
    @desolatesurfer8651 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    With 2 guys that would have used 1/3 less man hours .

  • @TheDallasDoorGuy
    @TheDallasDoorGuy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unimpressed

  • @Melldesofia
    @Melldesofia 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I always thought that a wooden beam has to be real full wood...but this is just..... no, not in my house.

    • @kamekazi1123
      @kamekazi1123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the smart joists are surprisingly strong they just look flimsy.

    • @Melldesofia
      @Melldesofia 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      they might be somehow strong, especially in a row of so much others carrying the same weight...but till now no one did long term tests of those things... I mean, on other continents the houses are built to last at least 3 generations...Houses made "american style" in that way wont survive a lifetime.

    • @kamekazi1123
      @kamekazi1123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lilian Imsirovic nah its kd wood bro. that shit is hard as fuck. They only bend one way and that is sideways. but once you screw down the flooring they dont go anywhere, But yes your right. Western buildings only meant to last 5 years lol.

    • @austinbrown8186
      @austinbrown8186 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      these I-joists are only supposed to carry weight over an 18' span.
      I would never use these as floor joists.. use floor trusses, way better. and you can run ductwork/plumbing through them so you don't have ugly boxed in framing on your ceilings

    • @Jookyforever
      @Jookyforever 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So you were involved in one job one time where they spanned 18'. Don't generalize too much. They come in many different sizes and can be at different spacings for different loads and spans. These joists are a wonderful use of resources and an excellent idea.

  • @TheSands83
    @TheSands83 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are not beams

  • @Eeropolvasti
    @Eeropolvasti 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, what is a big deal here?? Those beams look very light, even women could lift them!!! Good Job though =)

  • @CougarLand
    @CougarLand 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That whole i-joist and roof thing is perplexing. What kind of dwelling is this? And why wasting time with a template?

    • @meyrickonline
      @meyrickonline 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mmm, I guess it holds it upright while he goes to lift the other end.. I really like it.

    • @johngritman4840
      @johngritman4840 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks to me that the jig holds the wooden I-beam in a vertical position. But I di agree with the comments on eye protection. Mine go around so dust cannot get in from the back. If they don't at least have a big hinge, they're not worth a plug nickel.

  • @davidkurzdorfer6402
    @davidkurzdorfer6402 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feel bad if fire brakes out these beams crumble in a matter of minutes ware regular soild wood beams give fire men and your family more time to get out before collapsed

    • @concernedcitizen5057
      @concernedcitizen5057 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell me about it. Studs and 2 bys are the only real wood in a house. Every thing else is wood chips and glue or sawdust and glue.

    • @thomassutherland5188
      @thomassutherland5188 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smoke kills before structure failures