Been involved in construction for several decades. Also taught the subject. Read many books and believed in simplicity. I must say that this is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Basic, simplistic and easy to understand. Kudos to you sir. You should be teaching in an Apprentice school. Absolutely great job. Beautifully illustrated. Thank you. A joy to watch.
I am new to construction, and I am builing a 12 x 16 shed. Why is there not a video with simple plans for a 12 x 16 simple 2 x 6 rafters joined with a gusset so iIdon't have to fiques out the math?
@@christinerameau885 you can order a complete 12 x 16 shed as a kit. No math. Just read the plans and nail it together. But if do not want order a kit. Then Math is necessary to measure and build it.
This is an excellent introduction to the construction of a roof, clear, concise and easy to understand. It explains the angles & geometry of the build and the reason it works the way it does. A superb example of how to teach. Well done that man.
I'm building a 600 square foot shop- and know nothing about roof rafters or how to design them, i have wached about 15 you tubes on the subject all say the same thing, follow these very simple math equations and you will know how to cut a roof rafter, well i say to them bull hunky. i was starting to pull out what small amount of hair from my head that i have left when i said i will try this vid but it's the last one before i call in a professional. Thank you thank you thank you. i finally get it and i feel very confident now that i can do this. the world needs more teachers like you,
This is probably the best video I’ve watched describing how to create a pitched roof for those not familiar with construction methods. Simple, well explained and easy to follow. Well done and thank you 😊 👍
I am not an experienced Carpenter however I do have some basic carpentry skills. I am in the planning process of building my own off grid house and was extremely confused and a little bit scared about building the rafters because of the complicated way everyone explains them. I feel like after watching your video I now have the confidence and understanding I need to successfully complete the task of putting up rafters. Thank you very much for the wonderful way you have taught this process through this video. Please keep up the good work and I will be subscribing
GREAT !!! I love how simple it can be made, ... leaving all those whom invest tons of money into tools out to dry... meaning... it's not as important to have all the fancy tools as one might think... just need saws, pythogaerom theorem, calculator pencil, paper or something to write on like wood to make note and marks and measuring tape, maybe chalk line... (clear water hose ends with fluid in them for leveling) ... that is all you need, and most important IDEA of what you want to do and how to do it studying these youtube videos really helps, one really has giant advantage that all the previous generations of builders never had... youtube is a coach is like having GPS maps in your car is helpful to all whom previously used paper maps and counting freeway exits to your destination for turn off connecting roads on the way to somewhere else... love youtube and everyone taking the time to teach, many many thanks! -tibor
I appreciate the detailed way you describe the "math" and the layout concepts. Don't change the way you are presenting your content. You method "cemented" the concept into my mind so well that I doubt I will ever forget it or need a review. My next stop is your link for more helpful videos. I am a fan.
This is a hands-on easy-to-use way to make rafters without all the math problems. It is a hassle free way to measure your angle & rise by eye. Any & all variations will work . This is a down to earth method. Great for the weekend carpenter, great job on your instruction. Thanks
The BEST, SIMPLEST, EXCELLENTLY PRESENTED guide to shed rafter layout on the Tube. Watched this a couple of times now and provided you make sure you are working from a square base, is fool proof. 👍🏾👍🏾
I have no experience in building anything. I decided to build a greenhouse to protect my plants from the freezing weather this winter. I was having trouble figuring out how I would make my roof. Your video has helped me figure out what to do to get a stable roof and how to cut my angle at the top. Thank you for making it so easy. Don't change your videos. I'm attaching to my house and using 2 x2 x8 boards and plastic to cover the roof and sides. Nothing is level or at right angles. Fun projects! Thank you.
I have to say that this video explained pretty much everything i needed to know about roofing and how to build one from start to finish. I've tried other videos but all they did was explain one part with out the other or they didn't include the small details such as adding the distance of the run and rise ALONG side with the base foundation. That is what made it make more sense to me in a way that it was so simple i couldn't believe i did some sample roofs of my own. Thank you kind sir!!
Truly the best (most intuitive, well structured, easy to follow) tutorial on rafters I've seen... and I've seen far too many before arriving at this, the last one I'll watch.
I have been wanting to build my own work shed for about a year now. After watching this I can say I feel very confident about going through with it. Thank you for your video.
been watching rafter videos for days now trying to understand it because I'm planning to do a roof by myself. This is the only video so far that didn't lost me in all the difficult mathematical steps.
Amen! I read through most of the comments so I will echo most of what's already been said.. After investing in a "Calculated Industries Magical Calculator" (and getting even more confused) This method and the way its explained is certainly in the top 1 percent!! Now going forward it will so simple.. Thank you for your teaching! I totally believe Jesus would give you two thumbs up!! Subscribed
Soon I am starting the shed project. I wanted to do gable roof. Have been watching a lot of videos and this one made everything crystal clear and made it easy❤
Excellent video! Nothing is too lengthy, very clear, practical, and useful. Math works the same way, but practically only easy if using the metric and decimal system, and no mistakes are made when marking the lumber. This makes it faster, isolates you from the material's dimensional inconsistencies, and inspires confidence. Superb, thank you!!!
That's a fantastic idea. I've been using the speed square and Pythagorean theory all this time. Luckily, I'm in the middle of another build and just have the floor down, so the timing is great. I'm going to use this, Thx!
I used your method to build make the trusses for my shed. By far this was the easiest method from all the others I’ve seen on you tube. Writing out mathematical equations like others are showing is a waste of time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Just taking the roof pitch and multiply it by half the width of my shed it took me 5 minutes….
I'm certainly not trash talking your method, i love the simplicity of your method. I'm thinking that if i showed this to the framing foreman, he'd say just frame the walls up and do it the way we always do it!!! Your slowing down production, time is money!!!
Dude I’ve never bother to comment ever before! So that should speak volumes I’ve been pondering how to make this type of roof for my kitty house before I try a building thank you so much made perfect sense & cannot wait till daylight comes to start building
Thanks for that , now I get it . Been pounding my head with all these other videos doing all this math . Your way is so simple and easy . thanks again . Greg
Thank you for the tutorial. Very simple and easy to understand. Unfortunately I checked your video after I installed the walls of 😊my shed but I was able to laid my rafters in my garage.
Keep keep keep putting information please! if the video is too long we can always fast forward! Your videos are very educational keep them coming!!! Thank you sir!
I can tell you right now I love the video and the longer I would choose to watch due to the fact it's more information that you're going to be able to teach me I'm 50 years old but in this industry since I was 17 years old I know mostly everything that there is to know except brilliant ways like this following the rules of carpentry makes this one of the most efficient ways I've ever seen in my life thank you very much for taking the time and educating me I can't wait to see what you have next
Working on kingplate today..up and down ladder..foreseeng the setting of roof trusses ..next part of process..full sun etc..doing the work on the pad is so helpfull..thank you for sharing..i know this is great..it just went to"FUN"..after watching this video..also the others etc
@@gregvancomif I may sir I am a 65 year old retired firefighter with absolutely zero construction experience. I love your videos but I'm just trying to put it in practical application with my brain power. I am actually trying to put my pickup truck in my trailer undercover and I am looking to make a 20 ft x 20ft shed type building with no front doors at this moment. I'm just looking to back in my trailer and my truck to be under roof and my riding tractor in my backyard. I was thinking about just having a company deliver enough gravel to give me a base to drive my vehicle on. I did want to give it three sides and a roof and I am trying to decide between making trusses or just doing this ridge board with 10 ft Rafters on each side. I would like to not have any wood coming down from the middle to the ground. I was thinking of putting up four by fours in the four corners and one in the middle on each side but I wanted to have an open area in the center
one time i went to wooden boat building school where the craftsmen used a layout method called "lofting" to lay out all the curves to build a boat - all laid out on the floor. this reminds me of that. thanks for sharing.
You made a complicated project very easy to understand. Thank you so much for the video. I understand this will work for any size rafter on any size building. It all correlates with the size of building. Got a thumbs up from me!
Muchas gracias por su información entendí muy bien su explicación fácil y sencilla no tan complicada como lo explican otras personas con tantos cálculos difíciles esto era lo que necesitaba muchas gracias un saludo del sur de Chile
NOW I GET IT! that was the vary thing that was confusing me. im a union pipe-fitter pythagorean theorem is a big part of my life. I just see a triangle calculation when I see a roof truss but I couldn’t figure out where in the board triangle actually intersected
When I was 12 years old I could've figured this stuff out. But now that I am older and supposed to be smarter. I have a tendency to over think things. Thank you for sharing this video. It is helping me.
Very impressive! Very legible; I don’t think it can be better than that; I’ve been watching many videos, and honestly, all of them, all the contractors have been very professional; but yours is the clearest that I can see, thank you so very much, believe me, you just gave me a big and great solution about what I was looking for; thanks again!.
I love your teaching method! Two thumbs up. Don't change your teaching style. Everyone learns differently. If your style does not work for a viewer, than it should be the viewer's responsibility to search for one that best suites their learning needs. You keep up the good work. I subscribed and liked!
I am a frame and truss detailer.This is a very good explanation!( we do precut rafters too).The only thing i can fault is perhaps a quick word on dealing with the natural bows of timber,and doing the layout on the middle of the floor.I have never seen a concrete slab that would be so accurate
@@gregvancom you probabaly right all i know is when we go to measure a concrete slab they are never exactly as per plan and the corners are often messed up
Been involved in construction for several decades. Also taught the subject. Read many books and believed in simplicity. I must say that this is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Basic, simplistic and easy to understand. Kudos to you sir. You should be teaching in an Apprentice school. Absolutely great job. Beautifully illustrated. Thank you. A joy to watch.
I never get tired of comments like yours and sincerely appreciate reading them.
I am new to construction, and I am builing a 12 x 16 shed. Why is there not a video with simple plans for a 12 x 16 simple 2 x 6 rafters joined with a gusset so iIdon't have to fiques out the math?
@@christinerameau885 you can order a complete 12 x 16 shed as a kit. No math. Just read the plans and nail it together. But if do not want order a kit. Then Math is necessary to measure and build it.
@@christinerameau885 There is. Bushradical have amazing videos on small tiny cabins. I got the enough motivation from him and his wife.
This is an excellent introduction to the construction of a roof, clear, concise and easy to understand. It explains the angles & geometry of the build and the reason it works the way it does. A superb example of how to teach. Well done that man.
I'm building a 600 square foot shop- and know nothing about roof rafters or how to design them, i have wached about 15 you tubes on the subject all say the same thing, follow these very simple math equations and you will know how to cut a roof rafter, well i say to them bull hunky. i was starting to pull out what small amount of hair from my head that i have left when i said i will try this vid but it's the last one before i call in a professional. Thank you thank you thank you. i finally get it and i feel very confident now that i can do this. the world needs more teachers like you,
Finally a roof raft video I understood for this C- math student! Thank you!
Same here 😂
This is probably the best video I’ve watched describing how to create a pitched roof for those not familiar with construction methods. Simple, well explained and easy to follow. Well done and thank you 😊 👍
I am not an experienced Carpenter however I do have some basic carpentry skills. I am in the planning process of building my own off grid house and was extremely confused and a little bit scared about building the rafters because of the complicated way everyone explains them. I feel like after watching your video I now have the confidence and understanding I need to successfully complete the task of putting up rafters. Thank you very much for the wonderful way you have taught this process through this video. Please keep up the good work and I will be subscribing
GREAT !!!
I love how simple it can be made, ...
leaving all those whom invest tons of money into tools out to dry...
meaning... it's not as important to have all the fancy tools as one might think... just need saws, pythogaerom theorem, calculator pencil, paper or something to write on like wood to make note and marks and measuring tape, maybe chalk line... (clear water hose ends with fluid in them for leveling) ... that is all you need, and most important IDEA of what you want to do and how to do it studying these youtube videos really helps, one really has giant advantage that all the previous generations of builders never had... youtube is a coach is like having GPS maps in your car is helpful to all whom previously used paper maps and counting freeway exits to your destination for turn off connecting roads on the way to somewhere else... love youtube and everyone taking the time to teach, many many thanks!
-tibor
I appreciate the detailed way you describe the "math" and the layout concepts. Don't change the way you are presenting your content. You method "cemented" the concept into my mind so well that I doubt I will ever forget it or need a review. My next stop is your link for more helpful videos. I am a fan.
This is he easiest i've seen for cutting roof rafters good job.
This is a hands-on easy-to-use way to make rafters without all the math problems. It is a hassle free way to measure your angle & rise by eye. Any & all variations will work . This is a down to earth method. Great for the weekend carpenter, great job on your instruction. Thanks
You're very welcome!
The BEST, SIMPLEST, EXCELLENTLY PRESENTED guide to shed rafter layout on the Tube. Watched this a couple of times now and provided you make sure you are working from a square base, is fool proof. 👍🏾👍🏾
Square foundation make everything easier and glad you learned something new.
Thanks!
Now that's gratitude and you're welcome.
I haven't done this in 30 years, wish i done this method back then. Thank you so much, As I'm building my home. Great video
Awesome, thank you Sir. Never in my 57 yrs have I heard anyone explain this in such a simple way. You have made it so easy. Thank you again.
Wow, thanks!
I have no experience in building anything. I decided to build a greenhouse to protect my plants from the freezing weather this winter. I was having trouble figuring out how I would make my roof. Your video has helped me figure out what to do to get a stable roof and how to cut my angle at the top. Thank you for making it so easy. Don't change your videos. I'm attaching to my house and using 2 x2 x8 boards and plastic to cover the roof and sides. Nothing is level or at right angles. Fun projects! Thank you.
I have to say that this video explained pretty much everything i needed to know about roofing and how to build one from start to finish. I've tried other videos but all they did was explain one part with out the other or they didn't include the small details such as adding the distance of the run and rise ALONG side with the base foundation. That is what made it make more sense to me in a way that it was so simple i couldn't believe i did some sample roofs of my own. Thank you kind sir!!
Brilliant. The ability to convey an understanding in the simplest way possible is a mark of brilliance. Beautifully done.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the always welcome kind words.
Love it best video im seen
Thank you, that was very helpful
Finally, a way to understand how to do this! I'm mathmatically challenged so this was soooo helpful. Thank you.
Truly the best (most intuitive, well structured, easy to follow) tutorial on rafters I've seen... and I've seen far too many before arriving at this, the last one I'll watch.
Awesome, I'm so happy you like it!
I have been wanting to build my own work shed for about a year now. After watching this I can say I feel very confident about going through with it. Thank you for your video.
That sounds awesome and good luck on your project.
This has been the most simplest way to do trusses I’ve seen for preparation of building my 10x12 shed….ty
been watching rafter videos for days now trying to understand it because I'm planning to do a roof by myself. This is the only video so far that didn't lost me in all the difficult mathematical steps.
Great video. The explanation goes right down to the layman.
This makes all the sense in the world to me. Thanks so much!
Amen! I read through most of the comments so I will echo most of what's already been said.. After investing in a "Calculated Industries Magical Calculator" (and getting even more confused) This method and the way its explained is certainly in the top 1 percent!! Now going forward it will so simple.. Thank you for your teaching! I totally believe Jesus would give you two thumbs up!! Subscribed
Awesome
Soon I am starting the shed project. I wanted to do gable roof. Have been watching a lot of videos and this one made everything crystal clear and made it easy❤
Excellent easy to understand explanation of rafter basics
I was kinda confused as a novice carpenter but helped me out and explained it well so now I’m good and understand.. thanks
Wow!! I have been studying books and watching videos on how to make roof rafters and this by far was the best method. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for taking the time to share your simple rafter knowledge.
You're welcome and keep learning.
Excellent video! Nothing is too lengthy, very clear, practical, and useful. Math works the same way, but practically only easy if using the metric and decimal system, and no mistakes are made when marking the lumber. This makes it faster, isolates you from the material's dimensional inconsistencies, and inspires confidence.
Superb, thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
By far looks like the simplest instruction I’ve seen so far. I will use this soon. Thanks.
That's great!
As a new carpenter for 5 years I can say you're a life saver making things less complicated and simple thansk
You're welcome and keep learning.
I love it when people make it clear and simple - you did!
Glad to help and thank for letting us know you love it.
That's a fantastic idea. I've been using the speed square and Pythagorean theory all this time. Luckily, I'm in the middle of another build and just have the floor down, so the timing is great. I'm going to use this, Thx!
Liked very mutch. Finally someone was an convicent explaining.
Very few people could explain in a simple way thank you nice
I used your method to build make the trusses for my shed. By far this was the easiest method from all the others I’ve seen on you tube. Writing out mathematical equations like others are showing is a waste of time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Just taking the roof pitch and multiply it by half the width of my shed it took me 5 minutes….
Nah papa you want to use math it’s the correct way .
@@Deepinyogirl used this method and my trusses for my shed came out perfect.
I think your videos are very informative. Thanks amigo.
Wish Id seen this before I built my project very good job explaining thx.
Did I like this video? Oh hell ya! The simplicity of this method is astonishing.
I'm certainly not trash talking your method, i love the simplicity of your method. I'm thinking that if i showed this to the framing foreman, he'd say just frame the walls up and do it the way we always do it!!! Your slowing down production, time is money!!!
Definitely not for production framing.
Darien D. Time is not money to everyone. Think beyond your own situation. It shouldn't be to difficult for you.
Great explanation of the rafter process.
Man! there's always someone that doesnt overthink things and you are the man!!!! Thanks!
Awesome.
Dude I’ve never bother to comment ever before! So that should speak volumes I’ve been pondering how to make this type of roof for my kitty house before I try a building thank you so much made perfect sense & cannot wait till daylight comes to start building
Awesome!!!!
makes sense!! But will need to watch it a few more times. Thank you!
Make sure your slab is on point.
Brilliant video, Greg! Thanks for taking the time and providing your expertise to us.
As always, thanks for the kind words.
Dude, what? Super smart. Great idea.
Thanks for that , now I get it . Been pounding my head with all these other videos doing all this math . Your way is so simple and easy . thanks again . Greg
Great to hear!
Finally. I found what I needed to be able to build my shed rafters. Thank you very much. New sub.
Thanks for the sub!
Education without overthinking. Great video. Thanks 😊 🙏
Keeping it simple, you're welcome and thanks for letting us know you like the video.
Thank you for the tutorial. Very simple and easy to understand. Unfortunately I checked your video after I installed the walls of 😊my shed but I was able to laid my rafters in my garage.
♥️ The Method, Great for the younger generation for Quick checking their layout
Totally agree!
Simple way just right for me. No complicated math needed. Good job sir!!!
Great to hear!
Keep keep keep putting information please! if the video is too long we can always fast forward! Your videos are very educational keep them coming!!! Thank you sir!
Thank you! Will do!
I can tell you right now I love the video and the longer I would choose to watch due to the fact it's more information that you're going to be able to teach me I'm 50 years old but in this industry since I was 17 years old I know mostly everything that there is to know except brilliant ways like this following the rules of carpentry makes this one of the most efficient ways I've ever seen in my life thank you very much for taking the time and educating me I can't wait to see what you have next
What an awesome compliment and I myself started full time when I was 17.
Way to go. Forget the fancy maths. Just snap some lines down and see it on the low down first.
Great idea.
Exactly!!!
After doing the "math" I took your advice and laid it out on the driveway. Worked PERFECT. Thanks
Excellent!
Very clear, thank you sir
All the way from Belize central America, thumbs up to your video, it is so easy to understand, on how to cut roof rafters.
All right and glad you learned something new.
Love the building the rafters before the walls. I always build my walls then rafters after and its always been a pain in the ass lol
Excellent video
thank you!
You are a real good person who want to help others I like your videos thank you
I appreciate that!
Finally I understand it now 👍🏼👌🏼
I’m not a professional carpenter but your video makes so much sense. Thanks so much for the info
Thanks for watching!
Working on kingplate today..up and down ladder..foreseeng the setting of roof trusses ..next part of process..full sun etc..doing the work on the pad is so helpfull..thank you for sharing..i know this is great..it just went to"FUN"..after watching this video..also the others etc
Sounds great!
@@gregvancomif I may sir I am a 65 year old retired firefighter with absolutely zero construction experience. I love your videos but I'm just trying to put it in practical application with my brain power. I am actually trying to put my pickup truck in my trailer undercover and I am looking to make a 20 ft x 20ft shed type building with no front doors at this moment. I'm just looking to back in my trailer and my truck to be under roof and my riding tractor in my backyard. I was thinking about just having a company deliver enough gravel to give me a base to drive my vehicle on. I did want to give it three sides and a roof and I am trying to decide between making trusses or just doing this ridge board with 10 ft Rafters on each side. I would like to not have any wood coming down from the middle to the ground. I was thinking of putting up four by fours in the four corners and one in the middle on each side but I wanted to have an open area in the center
Good presentation. Have to make sure side walls are nice and plum and right width so bird mouth fits snugly on top plate. Good job.
Very good explanation. Thanks Tom
You are Very welcome
Fantastic video thanks and best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
Glad you enjoyed it
Today I started working on the attic floor. Tomorrow hopefully the the ridge beam. I am excited!
I love 💕 the video it's easy
one time i went to wooden boat building school where the craftsmen used a layout method called "lofting" to lay out all the curves to build a boat - all laid out on the floor. this reminds me of that. thanks for sharing.
Interesting!
Easy to understand. Thanks for this 🙂
This is an excellent video.
Brilliant ...laying it out on the slab .I have never seen that before , great video
Very good video simple and easy to understand 👏👏👏👏👏
I love it, the method is simple and straight forward . Thanks
Comments like yours are always appreciated:)
You made a complicated project very easy to understand. Thank you so much for the video. I understand this will work for any size rafter on any size building. It all correlates with the size of building. Got a thumbs up from me!
You are welcome!
I did my lay out on the garage floor with soap stone to check my math. I like the idea of checking it right on the slab, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing. Simple, thorough, and very much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Muchas gracias por su información entendí muy bien su explicación fácil y sencilla no tan complicada como lo explican otras personas con tantos cálculos difíciles esto era lo que necesitaba muchas gracias un saludo del sur de Chile
This helps a lot! I’m building a chicken coop and this made it super easy to understand. Thanks!
Great to hear!
Your video are very good Alex from Panama thanks
Thanks for watching!
NOW I GET IT! that was the vary thing that was confusing me. im a union pipe-fitter pythagorean theorem is a big part of my life.
I just see a triangle calculation when I see a roof truss but I couldn’t figure out where in the board triangle actually intersected
Excellent Teacher. Everyone comprehends knowledge at a different level, speed. Good job.
I appreciate that!
When I was 12 years old I could've figured this stuff out. But now that I am older and supposed to be smarter. I have a tendency to over think things. Thank you for sharing this video. It is helping me.
Thanks for an eye opening video👍
Yes it is very good information I love it ,thank you.
Great information, easy way to get it done for DIY. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, this is what I been searching for , like 4 weeks . Your a genius sir , so simple even I understand lol 😂thxs
You are very welcome
Probably one of the best UA-cam channel I ever seen.
I always enjoy reading comments like yours and I agree:)
Thank you, making a simple garden project . To the point!
You are welcome!
Very impressive! Very legible; I don’t think it can be better than that; I’ve been watching many videos, and honestly, all of them, all the contractors have been very professional; but yours is the clearest that I can see, thank you so very much, believe me, you just gave me a big and great solution about what I was looking for; thanks again!.
You bet and comments like yours are awesome.
Thank you for a simple method! It’s fool proof ! And I’m not a carpenter ! 💥👍
You're welcome!
I love your teaching method! Two thumbs up. Don't change your teaching style. Everyone learns differently. If your style does not work for a viewer, than it should be the viewer's responsibility to search for one that best suites their learning needs. You keep up the good work. I subscribed and liked!
Thank you so much for the kind words and support 😊
Awesome ! So simple 😎
Great video especially for the inexperienced carpenter like myself.
Glad it was helpful!
I like your explanation a lot
Woah,
I think I got it THANKS
I wish I had seen this about three weeks ago. It would have saved me hours.... no, it would have saved me days. Thanks for taking time to show us.
You're welcome and thanks for letting us know that it could have helped. Bummer!!!
I am a frame and truss detailer.This is a very good explanation!( we do precut rafters too).The only thing i can fault is perhaps a quick word on dealing with the natural bows of timber,and doing the layout on the middle of the floor.I have never seen a concrete slab that would be so accurate
Good point, but that would be one sad looking messed up concrete slab to affect the roof framing layout for something like this, wouldn't you agree.
@@gregvancom you probabaly right all i know is when we go to measure a concrete slab they are never exactly as per plan and the corners are often messed up