@ 4:02 Roger: "John, we've aligned the centerline of the step with the centerline of the porch." John: "Oh that's good; that'll ensure that the steps are right in the center of the porch." Is everyone clear
If we have to repeat the same sentence twice but in a different way, then we are clear 🤣🤣🤣 I'm going to use this as a joke on someone. Friend: I'm going to move this over there Me: oh good when you move it over there it will be in another location than where it was before you moved it Friend: uh yeah.......... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They usually don't do this I'm wondering if he did it on his own. Maybe he's angling for Kevin's job :-) some of the folks that I've seen tackle these projects make me think that maybe it's not a bad idea to have him repeating some of the stuff. Lot of folks are going to miss things the first time around :-)
well they are, if they weren't they wouldn't be calling them for help, the problem is the scripted lines and the fact that the owners are not professional actors
The other reason you don’t use full pieces of granite, is it adds a disproportionate amount of weight on the back and the steps sink and pitch towards the house
Most states have code for a foundation to be at least 3" deep to eliminate frost heave. Rodger said to just go below the clay even though it looked like he went at least 3"?
That is all fine and dandy and I am glad to see Roger, but judging the house, no landscape and porch bare floor, cinder block steps would have been fine...granite is a lot of money and luxury and should be considered where it fits...some concrete with a nice reface and done!
They’re up in New England, this house is prob like 600k. Plus, when This Old House approaches you asking if they can install some granite steps at your house for an episode, you oblige !
Hi Roger, I want to put flagstone down from my deck to my firepit entertainment area. The fire pit area is approximately 3-4 feet lower but we have nothing but clay at least 20 feet down. Can I still put down the flagstone down as stairs or is there something else?
Usually the snow clouds keep the ground radiation from escaping, so it actually warms up a bit when it snows. Of course when it starts snowing sideways, you gotta deal with the wind, that's another thing altogether. After the snow clouds move on, and it's clear - that's when it gets cold.
Aaron Shensky You guys should all meet up for the “Road Trip to IKEA” This project will carry that porch unto the Rapture... It is profoundly authentic and there is no better long term engineering hands down.
That rod doesn't seem right. Shouldn't they have taken the time to drill a hole in the stone and drive the rod through there? Now you have this rod that looks bad and could cause the stone to take up the rust over time...
"u ready to get stahhhhhhted?" i have worked with many blue collar "boomers" in the massachusetts area and i can confirm that all of them sound exactly like this
how many da y did you spend on yor onw stairs? i dont like your system, is old and useless, here in mexico have a diferent kind, we use concrete an steel.
I bet in ten more years those steps will still look the same. Very well done 👍
Great that it started snowing. Tough ole Roger working out in the elements! Salt of the earth.
between Roger and stone dust there is an old love story...
I'd say between him and compost ...
Both but which is deeper?
When you pack it in it becomes hard as a rwak.
nice one brother
Ya ready tah get stahted? Man, Roger is the best.
Josh Martin tfbfhggfhghfjhhfh
Paark that wheelbarrow over there.
🤣🤣🤣 we got to love Rogers accent
Roger was hard-core -- even working while it was snowing!
@ 4:02
Roger: "John, we've aligned the centerline of the step with the centerline of the porch."
John: "Oh that's good; that'll ensure that the steps are right in the center of the porch."
Is everyone clear
no further west Explanation unclear. House is on fire...
no further west 4:03 actually
you beat me to it!! hahahahaha
Come again
If we have to repeat the same sentence twice but in a different way, then we are clear 🤣🤣🤣 I'm going to use this as a joke on someone.
Friend: I'm going to move this over there
Me: oh good when you move it over there it will be in another location than where it was before you moved it
Friend: uh yeah..........
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The snow is beautiful Roger!
That trick for saving the cost of getting an additional step for the bottom back step *chef's kiss*.
John is a good helper.
love the snow. great segment.
Beautiful weather for some stone work !
Thanks Roger! Love how much I can trust you! Wish I could post Pic of my beautiful limestone steps!
im gonna install a piece of rerod... love it!
John is struggling after using that packer😅😂😂🤣🤣
Looks good
This guy went all out. A lot of contractors out there will never do this. They skip some steps and cut corners
Ha, ha. "skip some steps"
"cut corners"
Well, some people like that rounded edge look.
AMAZING!!!
This video is the MOST CONCISE on youtube hands down!!
"That will ensure that the steps are right in the center of the porch!"
I'm glad I wasn't the only one that caught that
😂😂😂👍 its comedy
Like a John Madden call
I’m not sure I would want them centered. You block part of the stairs if you put chairs along the house.
I don't get it.
Great job!
Genius as usual.
That was an interesting job
Beautiful work Roger, hope you are enjoying retirement.
I always liked roger he seemed more of an edgy character opposed to the rest of the crew he’s kinda like your crazy uncle during the holidays.
That Boston Irish accent is priceless...you know Roger would be a dive bar type of guy. Cheap draft bar and a Jameson chaser.
Only in Boston we build stairs when it's snowing
Giuliano roma In September?
Boston barely gets any snow compared to the rest of the northeast.
And every other state and country that gets snow 😂
Snow surprise!
Roger is such a legend.. rain sleet snow.. he don’t care.. jobs gotta get done.. don’t make ‘em like him anymore
Love how they told this dude what too say 😆 🤣
They usually don't do this I'm wondering if he did it on his own.
Maybe he's angling for Kevin's job :-) some of the folks that I've seen tackle these projects make me think that maybe it's not a bad idea to have him repeating some of the stuff. Lot of folks are going to miss things the first time around :-)
That was cool
Welcome to New England.
Thanks guys for fixing the playback issue on mobiles love your shows :)
The greatest actors in Hollywood wouldn't be able to make this dialogue believable
I suppose it helps being next to The Granite State.
they always make the owners or helpers seem so dopey
well they are, if they weren't they wouldn't be calling them for help, the problem is the scripted lines and the fact that the owners are not professional actors
William Velez they gave them drugs probably 😂
It's hard to soar like an eagle when you work with turkeys.
Of course the jumping jack started on the FIRST try. How much can we bet that they had that thing running just previously and ready to go. LOL
The other reason you don’t use full pieces of granite, is it adds a disproportionate amount of weight on the back and the steps sink and pitch towards the house
Nothing says I'm ready to do stone work like wearing sweat pants.
Hey, at least they are comfortable.
which does Roger love more - stone dust or compost?
Are these leftover granite cemetery stone bases? Looks like the same dimensions as you would have a for a large headstone.
And the same cut on the faces, too
@@aviarto My thoughts as well - rough, unfinished sides, smooth front and top.
Im really surprised nobodys back cracked while putting jumping jack into hole ^^
This dialogue is cracking me up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Most states have code for a foundation to be at least 3" deep to eliminate frost heave. Rodger said to just go below the clay even though it looked like he went at least 3"?
This is just a step though.
Could you use this for more than 2 steps? say 4?
Throw a few milk cartons and a 2 by 6 on top.and call it a day
That is all fine and dandy and I am glad to see Roger, but judging the house, no landscape and porch bare floor, cinder block steps would have been fine...granite is a lot of money and luxury and should be considered where it fits...some concrete with a nice reface and done!
They’re up in New England, this house is prob like 600k. Plus, when This Old House approaches you asking if they can install some granite steps at your house for an episode, you oblige !
Hi Roger, I want to put flagstone down from my deck to my firepit entertainment area. The fire pit area is approximately 3-4 feet lower but we have nothing but clay at least 20 feet down. Can I still put down the flagstone down as stairs or is there something else?
have you build the firepit yet?
No not yet. We hopefully will be putting it on the area in spring
Why didn't they do this project when it wasn't snowing? I've got a feeling Roger is used to working in frigid temperatures!
Real men work year round in any conditions!
1" of snow is not really snowing.
Usually the snow clouds keep the ground radiation from escaping, so it actually warms up a bit when it snows. Of course when it starts snowing sideways, you gotta deal with the wind, that's another thing altogether. After the snow clouds move on, and it's clear - that's when it gets cold.
I guess when Kevin is not available to make an observation that's quite obvious to the viewer, TOH scripts the homeowner to do it.
All that for those stairs dang.
Roman Hamm I wouldn't would you?
Roman Hamm Word
Aaron Shensky
You guys should all meet up for the “Road Trip to IKEA”
This project will carry that porch unto the Rapture...
It is profoundly authentic and there is no better long term engineering hands down.
No adhesive?
Anyone have an idea on what a project like this would cost? Including materials, labor and equipment?
$2400
ok Roger,how about explaning that little trip hazard between the top step,and the overlaping 1/4"-1/2" edge of the concrete slab?
Don’t think that under 3/4” nosing is considered a hazard
Someday they can/will put in side rails.
Can someone get roger a pair of gloves already? I've never seen a single video of him wearing gloves.
Absolutely HARDCORE!
He’s wearing gloves at the end lol
I owned a house in NY what was all clay soil. It was horrible to dig in...even with equipment. Water just sat in the topsoil.
Don't get Roger mad. They'll never find you again
I worked for a paving company. When we seen clay dig it out like a little bit and that's it blacktop is sure to fail
I have seen him tamp 57 stone before or stone in general which I was always told doesn't need compaction I am confused now
I was lazy. Ill i did was lay the stones down. They been there for years. I guess i have good soil
That rod doesn't seem right. Shouldn't they have taken the time to drill a hole in the stone and drive the rod through there? Now you have this rod that looks bad and could cause the stone to take up the rust over time...
That home owner wouldn’t make it in Hollywood
Snow vs raaaaahger.... raaaaahger wins
Dang those had to be expensive compared to concrete
Paak it here.
Aren't these steps overimproving (nicer material than needed) for this plain concrete porch and this house style?
no further west no. They are futureproofing. The stairs are gonna last a lot longer than co Concrete stairs would.
That rebar is a bit Mickey Mouse though
I did not see the hidden joint....
This guy reminds me of Santa Claus lol.
I would have waited a couple of months until the snow stopped and it got a bit warmer...
Porsche924Tim okay good to know..
Not enough stone and stone dust. The neighborhood park and lake should also have been turned to stone.
"u ready to get stahhhhhhted?" i have worked with many blue collar "boomers" in the massachusetts area and i can confirm that all of them sound exactly like this
So this clay removal causes sink holes
Let’s KAHM PAHK the PAHCH
Take dat whee barrel and pok it right ova der
Paark it
My budget for the project was blown after the layer of landscaping fabric!
Can't have that clay under the "steers"
Where the frick are the young guys to do all the digging?
self made grave
9 feet wide= 4 foot 6”???
No, 4’6 is half of 9’
There are 12 inches in a foot, so half of that is 6.
So 4’6 + 4’6 = 9 feet
Not available on mobile
Care to try now? I think we fixed it.
Is it fixed?
It works fine on my iPad
@@thisoldhouse I care to try .it works 😂
why is the man working wearing pajamas?
0:10 half of 9 is 4.5 and not 4.6
Not in a base twelve system.
The center point of 9ft is 4.5ft
MC Ruff which is 4 and a half feet
MC Ruff 4 foot 6 in.
It is 4.5ft
MC Ruff I know that bro...
4 1/2 feet is 4 feet 6 inches since there are 12 inches in a foot.
goddamn I hate how scripted their dialogue sounds
Yay, it's available on mobile again! Nobody really uses a computer anymore...
+Jimboo0825 I must be nobody then.
I guess so..
I want to be cool too.
Me too Maxid1... I watch these things on a screen, not a phone. I make calls on a phone
do you know what laptops are?
I dunno, this a summer project. Go inside and watch football
how many da y did you spend on yor onw stairs? i dont like your system, is old and useless, here in mexico have a diferent kind, we use concrete an steel.
Adal Gutierrez concrete and steel de ve culero
Adal Gutierrez you think Mexico invented concrete and steel? No. Of course we have that in America. Granite however will outlast concrete
Only one thing that annoys me is that the center is 4,5 and not 4,6
...no. Four feet and six inches is half of nine feet.
A foot is 12 inches. So half of 9 feet is 4 ft 6 in
A foot is 10 inches where you live?
my wiener is a foot long