This is one of the memories that young man will have all of his life, walking around on top of a building with his grandpa and getting something accomplished. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
Your channel caught my eye recently with the fantastic video you did on hammers, which are very dear to me. This Christmas I gave my son my favorite hammer. Below is the note I gave him with it. At 71 this was very special to me. With all your subscribers I don't know if you see this but I think most everybody subscribed will understand the feeling. Dear Adam. I bought this hammer new. It looked a lot shinier than it does now. This hammer has been with me since the beginning of my 48 year career as a carpenter. It has a lot of sweat and broken blisters on it (Don't worry. I cleaned it). All the years I was framing I had this on my left side and my 28 oz.framing hammer on my right. It has been with me or near by on most every job I've been on. But mostly this hammer has many memories. Memories of many years of hard work, laughing with good friends, and the pride of saying I'm a carpenter. Please always treat this as just a hammer but also think of it as a part of me I am very happy to pass on to you. Love you, Dad
My children grew up shagging shingles for Dad. Cleaning up construction sites, painting, mowing lawns. You sir inspire this 66 year old contractor. I hope to hang it up and give the reins over to my daughter in a few years. God bless you and your child labor. The grandchildren have recently started to learn how to properly clean up job sites. I have a sincere love of the muscle trades.
I'm a dad of a 5 year old daughter and soon to be 7 year old son and I hear you loud and clear. I'm not even halfway through the journey with them and already, I feel it's gone faster than I even anticipated. Feels like just yesterday when they got here. I'm trying to do as much as I can, trying to remember to not be too tired or too busy to spend quality time with them, I know in another 7 or 8 years they're not gonna be able to make much time for me, and if I don't get it now, I'll never get it.
Absolutely LOVE to see you working with your grandson. At 14 maybe gramps should teach him the nail gun and let him try. You are right! It doesn't matter how many squares you got done with Amanda or your grandson. It is TIME spent. All three of you built memories. NO ONE can take that. Outstanding work as always.
17:40 Brought some tears to my eyes. I was a young dad and I was very consumed with work, trying to make the best life for my family so I missed a lot of their first several years. I can't go back now, but this is one of the defining reasons why I love watching your videos. It's not just about building a shop. There's plenty of life advice thrown in as well.
Thanks for another insightful video. Many years ago I had the opportunity to buy a concrete paving business. I spent hours in the small bedroom estimating and forecasting and then my wife came into the room carrying our first, new born baby. She said "Arthur, I know you will give 110% to this business but please remember, you only have one chance to be a dad." She left the room. I reflected and realised she was right. I abandoned my plans and focused on a different career that would give me more time at home. I never regretted it - we are very close as a family and I love spending time with her and her family. As always you show great skill in your work and wisdom in your commentary. Happy new year and every blessing in completing the project. Best wishes from N. Ireland.
Scott, I too gave up roofing years ago (except for putting a new roof on my daughter's garden shed, which I slipped on the tar paper and fell off the roof. 6' to the ground). Let the young guys do the roofing. I think my first roof was around 14-15 with my father. Humping shingles up on the ladder. I even did a roof on my first house with torn ligaments in my ankle. You are so right about time with the kids. At 75 now I'm starting to think about my longevity here. Even though my parents lived to 97 & 100, I haven't seen my contract with the Father, but I wonder where the time has gone. I tried to spend time with the kids as they grew up by coaching and doing other things with them. But like you, I worked an awful lot of 12-16 hour days. Keep up the good work!
Peace be to you, Cleanse thy inner Temple. Enoch knows your register. When you make choices, choosing the Godly path extends thy days to their full prescription. Choosing evil deletes them. You know The Heavenly Father You confess His Son, You repent to Him alone, who rose Third day Jesus. You shall not taste death.
The real trick with safety harnesses and the lines is that you don't start by being on the roof working with shingles. You start by being on a roof or tower or other structure and getting comfortable. Then when you're comfortable with the gear, that's when you pick up the hammer and start working. I've been working on ships masts for about 20 years and I won't work with out the gear, but like I said, I've built my comfort level with the gear. And you're right it is a young man's game. As always, a great video and good job getting the youngsters started, letting them get comfortable with the gear.
One thing about a roofer, they usually must mention where they think you went wring , which product you should have used in lieu of …. But when the film got to bit with grandson testing fall equipment. All that technical stuff went right out the window! Good memories right there ! That young man will talk about his experience for rest of his life. And every time you drive by the house , you will always point it out to whiever your with
It's a pleasure stumbling on to your videos. I'm an old school carpenter and it's nice to hear a fellow old carpenter explain his methods and opinions. There's a lot that can be learned from us old schoolers that take pride in what we do.
Oh man you ain't kidding. Last job up on a roof I did, re-siding a dormer on a 8/12 pitch, next morning I looked like Frankenstein's monster walking to the coffee pot! I'm only in my mid thirties but boy can I tell a difference from when I was in my twenties. I watch my seven year old son bouncing off the walls for hours at a time and all I can think is "boy if I had your energy nowadays I could accomplish anything!" Lol Youth is wasted on the young as they say 😁
I'm laying next to my 2 week old baby girl and your advice hit me hard. Thank you for always giving life advice in your episodes. As someone who did not have a good father growing up, I don't always have someone to tell me those hard truths. As someone who owns a small roofing company myself, great job. But get some cougar paws for the next roof you do, it will blown your mind at how well they work and how safe they can make it.
Wadsworth just know you have reached one young stay at home Dad, thank you sir, the lessons I've learned from you will live on through the way I raise my kids.
I loved this. You brought a tear to my eye talking about the kids! I roofed for over 10 years and can proudly say I'm very compitent at it. For not being a roofer you did a fantastic job and your explanations, like always, were on the money. Good work!
My dad brought us everywhere with him when we were kids. To work, out to lunch, to see clients, into bars. I didn’t appreciate it then but I sure do now, esp since he died young.
Way to go Aaron. The older I get, the more I remember I don't enjoy trips to the ER. At 53, I would never be testing the harness like he is. To be young & fearless again.
18:00 this part with Amanda, is why this channel is waaayyy beyond the others. None of wiser words have been spoken. I can also confirm those facts in 100%. Enjoy your every seconds with kids, especially those good moments. Don't spoil them (well, not too much), build a solid foundations of a good life (and good memories - for them, long time when you'll be gone already, in the process).
I just happened to stumble upon your video. Just from the first time seeing you work & talk, you are very charismatic & loving family man. My kind of idol...
When I was 29 I built an addition on my house, and still remember, 22 years later, carrying bundle after bundle of shingles up an extension ladder. Boom lift is a huge win!
Scott, I was rocking my 3 month old daughter to sleep while listening to you give that pep talk about cherishing every moment with your children. Brought tears to my eyes! As always, sir, thank you for your words.
Best part was your advice to young parents. I failed somewhat there. I guess you never feel like you spent enough time but you're a great parent! Thank you
My fingertips have a memory of this style shingle. I tried gloves, wore them out as well. But after hundreds of square of shingles I ha have hung up my shingling gear (well sort of) and stick to woodworking instead. Your comments about raising your children is so true, brought a tear to these old eyes as I remember my twin sons growing up so fast as I worked two jobs and found time for them as well. What a wonderful thought from you to the young Dad's.
Those kids will remember the times spent with you and in their later years reminisce on how great their Grandpa was. A hard work ethic can be taught in so many ways and it's up to us to bring them along.
Everything about this build series has been top notch. The technical information on how it's done, the best tools and the the best materials to choose have been excellent. However, the scenes of family working together for the common benefit and your wise commentary along the way have made this so enjoyable. Merry Christmas Scott!
I am asian which doesn't speak well English but I love your voice and the way you explain your passion job. I wish you have good health so you can create more clips to teach us. God bless you
I learned how to roof when I started going on mission trips, roofed houses with groups of teens from all over the US, lots of lessons can be taught on a roof, especially in the summer heat in Oklahoma and Texas! I love the fact you have your grandson and daughter helping, I try to get that helper to set the shingle close to the nailing point so I didn't have to adjust much and I let them nail one side using a hammer and nails. Great video and can't wait for the next one!
Important to remember most of OSHA is written in the blood of those before us. Companies that push their workers too far, skimp on safety equipment, demands speed and progress over slow and steady. Yes there are things that often feels silly, and when you are doing your own thing, you are free to ignore them. But they are written to make sure those that can't or are afraid to speak up for themselves, have regulations that they can lean on to hopefully come back home unharmed.
Every time a construction accident happens, OSHA needs to make a new rule. People meeting on the highway @ 230 kmh! One of them just needs to tilt the wheel a tiny bit, and they're goners! If OSHA legislated highways, they would have banned cars guaranteed. Remember when government used OSHA logic and told us it's too dangerous to leave our house because sickness exists... and then millions died of starvation and drug overdoses... same concept. Weighing pros and cons and taking individual responsibility is the freedom that I desire to live under.
@@nathanhildebrandt2672 Amen. Been doing construction, roofing and handyman work of all kinds, and I never put safety "first", I'm just aware and trust the Lord for good judgment and use the brain He gave me. Trusting government and living by rules created out of fear only leads to less awareness and less ingenuity. _Proverbs 21:31 [KJV] The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but _*_safety is of the LORD._* You can take all the precautions in the world, but when it's your time to die, or to be taught a lesson, or to reap some pain or discomfort that you have sown, you cannot escape the judgment of the Lord. With all the OSHA regulations, accidents and injuries still happen! Also insurance does not prevent accidents. No matter how many people join hands to prevent or reimburse you for the costs of injuries, you don't escape injuries if you do not trust the Lord. _Proverbs 16:5 [KJV] Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished._ My trust is in the Lord, and the abilities He has given me to be alert, aware, and to trust my instincts and reflexes. It's worked for me for 40+ years; and I have never broken a bone, and have never had to go to a hospital due to injury on the job since I began working for myself 40+ years ago.
Thank you for taking the time for videoing your work, sharing your work lesson and sharing your life lessons. I really enjoy all of your videos and channel. It has given me the confidence to tackle projects that I’ve been hesitant on. God bless you!
Child Labor! The big problem in our country today. The first roof I sat on and learned to shingle, I was 10 years old. I learned a trade and respect for my elders knowing how hard they work. Now being sixty-five, I have decided to retire and have had a wonderful life of providing for my family. My company is still running (40 years) with my daughter taking the helm while having her brother and a lifelong GM to back her up. That is now the fourth generation taking over. A word of advice for the younger crowd. I watched your entire video after fifty years of roofing. One can always learn new techniques, though I do agree with the additional cost and minor hazards caused by safety lines. (PIA) Due to the labor shortage, you young tradesmen will be as valuable as doctors and lawyers able to earn as much in the coming years should you dedicate yourself to a specialized trade. Good job! The application is perfect with a little additional movement due to setup. Loved your advise on raising children!
This gives me encouragement! I'm doing a roof tear off and replace now. I'm 76 years old and everyone is saying I'm too old to be on the roof! Hogwash! If he can do it so can I. I don't work fast or long hours but I'm chipping away at it. This is my 3 rd roof in my life time I've done. I'm going to make a down payment on a ZO6 with the money I'm saving.
This reminded me of lugging shingles up onto the roof for my grandpa when I was in grade school. I don't remember how heavy it was or how hard I had to work. I just remember thinking that it was too hot for human endurance. My oldest son just turned 42 and I can't believe it. Nice job on the roof! You just showed that a dad will do anything for his little girl.
It’s not the fall that hurts! It’s that sudden stop! Great job sir and teaching grandson. He will remember it all his life . My grandfather was a sheet metal worker. I remember helping him put in couple new vents I learned a lot that way.
As a competent roofer, I always run a bead of tar under the jack edge and each shingle that engages that flange. In Arizona we shingle before the sun comes out and are off the roof by no later than 11, 10 in the summer. Great to see the grandkids working with the master.
I hope Aaron appreciates just how special of a moment working with you is. Also, I've always wondered why in America I see a lot homes with tar shingles. Here in Australia we either use concrete or clay roof tiles or metal Colorbond or Zincalume. I don't think I've ever seen a single home in Australia.
Thank you for all the information, your videos are a great source of information. 30 years ago when I was a framer I would shingle roofs on the side...the only difference I saw was you didn't use black jack on the openings. I don't know if it's a midwest thing or just old fashioned but we used tar a lot for extra protection. Thanks again for the videos.
My hat is off to you my friend! I'm 59 Brother. The heat was 110 today 100 inside. Caught me some heat exaustion. Started framing track in so cal in 80. I'm still at it. Found my way to Tahoe 30 yrs ago. I'm in WA now doing more high end finish. I hope to run-in-to-you some day before we knock it off.
As a young Dad with kids that seem to be growing faster than I could have ever imagined, I appreciate your wisdom as well as your labour into making these videos to share
Hi Scott. As your contemporary, and an experienced roofer, I was trained to install the first piece of starter-strip upwards along the rake edge beginning at the eaves [ 15:05 - 16:30 ] and then install the second full-length piece of starter-strip beside it (along a chalk-line at an appropriately measured distance up from the eaves-edge) to achieve the desired offset of the seams for the first course of whole shingles. All you needed to do was shift the first horizontal starter-strip inboard approximately 6".
My first job in construction was carrying bundles of asphalt shingles up a ladder to stock roofs. The first lumber yard in our area to get a boom truck changed the game.
Great content. Reminds me of working with wise men when I was a kid. I’m a little order so appreciate the fluidity of teaching tricks of the trades and life lessons.
Overall good video for a carpenter. As a roofer, this video makes me very thankful for my Equipters, pitch hoppers, hook blades, and dewalt battery nailers. The Pitch hoppers would've been absolutely great here!
Oregon roofer here….. always love seeing people slamming shingles and thought I’d share a little insight for you to have that may differ from what you have been told, also can be verified by the lack of consistency in ridge. GAF is horrible and will be toast in 15 years. Secondly, not a lot of people know this, but there are very few synthetic underlayments that are any good for our climate. They don’t allow water to escape. They just aren’t breathable like felt is. I personally use an oregon company that makes my underlayment. It’s safeguard 30! They are in Hubbard and it’s actually a hybrid underlayment. It is woven polymer that is coated In asphalt. They advertise that you can walk a 12/12 and you may not be able to walk much but I know you can sure stand with no slack on a rope. It’s breathable for our moist air and homes, and will hold up to walking much better than any other underlayment on the market. Then, for a little information for others. Stinger makes a pneumatic cap nailer that allows you to install the cap nails in 1/10 of the time as a hammer takes. Lastly, even though a mail is covered by a shingle doesn’t mean it’s water proof. You don’t want a nail anywhere within 6” of a keyway (butt joint of a shingle or starter) water will travel and hit the nail head and leak overtime. At 7:40 it also seems your stagger was a little short below the pipe jack which can also cause sideways motion of water causing a leak. I know you aren’t a roofer, so just putting out some pointers and information for people watching and yourself for the future. Always appreciate the videos and appreciate enjoying them. Merry Christmas.
So much fun to watch. Love to see the two grand kids help, memories that will last forever for them every time they look at that roof. Such a fantastic looking roof. Just can’t say enough good things about the quality of the video, narration and instruction. Best on the internet.
When I was roofing about a decade ago, we we would use the exact same setup for steep pitches and roofs (edge scaffold, toe boards) always without restraints. Never felt unsafe. We would also shingle above a platform style zoom boom in tight spots. Skateboard shoes are the ticket for roofing - never boots. You're basically walking on a skate deck the entire day when on a roof and the short ankles let you stay flat footed and balanced.
From a roofer to a carpenter... nicely done! Trick of the trade, I use a sheet metal sheers to make rounded cuts in stiff architectural shingles... its speedy n easy.
4:00 Oh foo, Scott. That’s frustration talking. You have mastered many techniques and this is one you haven’t yet. I’m pretty sure young dogs are doing it every day. Meantime, Merry Christmas to you and yours and thanks for the company. You are a small but important part of my life and I’m glad you’re in it.
Many years ago my father replaced the roof on our house when I was about 15 years old. I too know a guy who peeled off all those thin plastic strips from the shingles. Guess who got that job!
Having been using fall pro on industrial projects in Oilberta in Canuckastan most of my working life, I utilized harnesses with front d-rings that worked on ladders with a cable run. Recently I completed an 8/12 roofing job, and used that same style harness. Having that rope, and rope grab, in front makes a big difference in regards to to safety and efficiency. The rope tends to be less of a tripping hazard, it is less like to become twisted, it is easier to adjust going up and down thew roof.
I love you Chanel! I did construction in high school and to get through college. But you a great job of teaching and adding perspective. It a great reminder for me on how to do the things a homeowner needs to do. Keep up the good work!
Just did my first roof 5 months ago and if you have the time agree, its something you can do your self. My own grandpa was a hardcore handyman but died when i was 13. Wish I had him around to guide me on my current projects. Thanks for your videos.
Just a heads up have a look at the Stinger CH38-2 Cap Hammer, its a slap stapler that auto feeds the plastic washers. After the learning curve it's just as fast as a regular slap stapler.
I remember at his age I could shingle by myself my dad taught me at 8 years old how to shingle back then we used three tab shingles and hand nailed them. At least he is willing to be up there with you more than I can say about most kids these days.
I'm almost 70. Still climbing. I don't use fall arrest. I use fall restraint. Clipped to the front D ring and always under load. Same gear as mountain climbers. Spending today spoiling one of the grand daughters, happy days.
I've been a carpenter 40+ years and have installed way more shingles than I ever intended. Watching reminds me. Keep up the good work. There was a time I could carry 2 bundles up a ladder, four years ago, I barely put a bundle on the scaffold to stage it to lift to the roof. Golden years?
The kid has the right footwear for being on a roof. We always wore sneakers on the roof when laying OSB or felt paper, or doing anything. Boots was a no go.
Absolutely! More comfortable, easier on the feet, and you can move faster! We always smeared a healthy layer of Shoe Goo on the toes as well to help them wear longer.
Another thing for ridgecaps Ever have you driven through a neighbor hood and noticed which way they are pointing? Make a decision based on weather and you'll be a happy camper! ( A thought from a carpenter and diy guy
I'm surprised to see the ridge cap here doesn't have a vent under it, although I'm not sure when it's important to have a ridge vent vs other kinds of vents. I figured it would be cheaper to do a ridge vent than all of the regular vents you can see at 22:34.
I have always loved watching your videos and hearing about all of your knowledge and wisdom throughout your carpenter career. With this video of course being no exception to that. Even though I myself am no professional carpenter but what some would call a semiprofessional woodworker, but really I’m more of a hobbyist woodworker. With a love to always want to expand my skill and knowledge in all aspects of woodworking/ carpentry. It is always so fascinating to me how one person such as yourself is able to have such an abundance of knowledge about building a house from scratch like you do. But I do know this that I will always keep being a huge supporter of everything you post and share on UA-cam! Thanks for all of the amazing hours of video, and wealth of knowledge you’ve shared along the way…I greatly appreciate it all, and have also learned so much from watching you over the years! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!
Thank you for this Scott. I'll be doing this on a 3:12 pitch shed roof that is 8ft at the start and 10ft off the ground at the peak. It's been a while since I've done roofing so this refresher is helpful. - John
My cousin works in a open pit mine he says the safety harnesses and the BS that goes along with it makes the repair job twice as long for the millwrights. He says you’re tripping over the line it gets snagged on things. I wasn’t surprised you took your harness off you are old school you know how to work without a babysitter. I like the look of those shingles they give the roof some texture.
@Bobo Yep, that's true. I don't get on roofs, I don't like heights. Worksafe BC has all kinds of regulations. If you get caught not following them, they can give you fines. I imagine it's the same as OSHA in the states.
2007 ish first day as a roof estimator, in the truck with the owner training... Journeyman to a estimator for new company new town. Owner confesses to previous Osha fines. It hurt he had equipment on job, and it wasn't being used it was hard for him. Nobody got hurt, and he didn't want anyone to his crew didn't like equipment.... just before lunch, we hit the jobsite my first-time meeting crew. I see a two story 8/12+ shingling situation with just a jack toe board at eve safety set up no harness on guy and again equipment on site. I spoke up in truck, then meeting the crew, and looked around job, boom on to the next measure. The owner said... I told him hook up that was steep and two story. Roofer didn't argue or make any issues, it was quite until they all got back to the shop that afternoon big hugs, and thanks for saving my life.... apparently, he fell after lunch. I asked if he tripped on rope or got tangled in harness to fall .... nope, totally over extended off balance bone head move like he was doing before lunch and he couldn't stop himself with jacks boards like he thought he would have if he did it without the harness, he went off off. But the boss told him the new guy said that's not safe, and it wasn't he hooked up and broke ribs, see something, say something yes we found out later ribs were broke, roofers are some of the toughest beast on the planet! When I fell on a single story, i finished the day out too lmao don't appreciate the thumbnail buddy. Not everyone can do that. :) Be safe everyone stay dry.
Same age as EC. I have never roofed a complete house. Have replaced damaged shingles and replaced decking after a fallen limb penetrated. Wouldn't get on such a steep roof. I think mine is 4, but I can walk around on it. Have to get up on it several times a year to clean out the valleys where leaves collect. I have done a shed with shingles, and built a carport that has a tin roof, most of which I salvaged from another building. Some years back when we had to get a new roof on my Mother's house, the roofer was demonstrating how much thinner shingles have gotten from 20 years or so before that time.
Thanks for another great video on building. I love your “young dad” advice. As a young dad of a 1yo and 3yo, I would love to learn more from you! I would love to see a video of you giving more advice to young dad, and how to balance work and family time. Happy new year!
Hi Scott. I used this same system to put a new roof on my house a few years ago. One of the things I appreciated about the tiger paw underlayment was how much cooler it was on the roof than the black tar paper. It's really a great system overall for the (non-tradesman) homeowner that is willing to do a little research, follow the directions, and take their time to carefully install.
I tried getting shingles delivered rooftop. Unless I have a GC license, I couldn’t. I had to shlep them up the ladder. PITA! I also didn’t have a nail gun. Don’t ask. Finally, I have a daughter about Amanda’s age. Couldn’t agree with you more. Time flies. And while I was glad to be done with my roofing job, . . .I found myself jealous watching you work with your daughter. Happiest of Holidays to you and yours.
Just finished siding my house and was tied in whenever walking on the roof. It really slowed me down, but being about your age and on a 12/12 cedar roof (slippery!), I wasn't going to risk the fall. When I was 14 like your helper, I fell off the first floor of a house under construction. No "damage" but was sore for weeks. It only takes one moment of absent mindedness to change your life.
The few times I did roofing I used the regular blade that you used but I carried a second knife with a hook-blade. Both have their best places for use. My roofing jobs were easy because the temperature was always 90 degrees F and above which makes the asphalt roofing real easy to cut. But, it was easy to drive nails clear through the roofing.
"You can raise your kids and spoil your grandkids. Or you can spoil your kids and raise your grandkids".. Wow that's a good one
Best I ever heard
100 percent agree with that sentiment.
Merry Christmas!
Whipple
My aunt is living proof of this. Has raised two of her grandchildren
@@garrettmaxwell2820 We have the same situation in our extended family. Too much smothering of the kids.
To share the rod spoils the child
Watching speed roofers is fun. But watching a man take his time and complete a job not slow, but methodically and precisely is satisfying.
Old school.. He is from a time that speed did not really mattered.. But doing it right was on first place
Dude is a boss and a great role model for an industry that has resorted to the cheaper is better model.
This is one of the memories that young man will have all of his life, walking around on top of a building with his grandpa and getting something accomplished.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
Your channel caught my eye recently with the fantastic video you did on hammers, which are very dear to me. This Christmas I gave my son my favorite hammer. Below is the note I gave him with it. At 71 this was very special to me. With all your subscribers I don't know if you see this but I think most everybody subscribed will understand the feeling.
Dear Adam.
I bought this hammer new. It looked a lot shinier than it does now.
This hammer has been with me since the beginning of my 48 year career as a carpenter. It has a lot of sweat and broken blisters on it (Don't worry. I cleaned it). All the years I was framing I had this on my left side and my 28 oz.framing hammer on my right. It has been with me or near by on most every job I've been on.
But mostly this hammer has many memories. Memories of many years of hard work, laughing with good friends, and the pride of saying I'm a carpenter.
Please always treat this as just a hammer but also think of it as a part of me I am very happy to pass on to you.
Love you,
Dad
My children grew up shagging shingles for Dad. Cleaning up construction sites, painting, mowing lawns. You sir inspire this 66 year old contractor. I hope to hang it up and give the reins over to my daughter in a few years. God bless you and your child labor. The grandchildren have recently started to learn how to properly clean up job sites. I have a sincere love of the muscle trades.
I wish I had gotten into the trades at a young age. Would have been better off financially, maybe even physically.
I'm a dad of a 5 year old daughter and soon to be 7 year old son and I hear you loud and clear. I'm not even halfway through the journey with them and already, I feel it's gone faster than I even anticipated. Feels like just yesterday when they got here. I'm trying to do as much as I can, trying to remember to not be too tired or too busy to spend quality time with them, I know in another 7 or 8 years they're not gonna be able to make much time for me, and if I don't get it now, I'll never get it.
It's a difficult balance for sure. The tiredness is a big one for me, no better solution than to look at myself and make some changes.
Those were my favorite years; diapers in the past and the wonder in their eyes looking forward at the life you are showing them. God speed, fromulus.
Absolutely LOVE to see you working with your grandson. At 14 maybe gramps should teach him the nail gun and let him try. You are right! It doesn't matter how many squares you got done with Amanda or your grandson. It is TIME spent. All three of you built memories. NO ONE can take that. Outstanding work as always.
17:40 Brought some tears to my eyes. I was a young dad and I was very consumed with work, trying to make the best life for my family so I missed a lot of their first several years. I can't go back now, but this is one of the defining reasons why I love watching your videos. It's not just about building a shop. There's plenty of life advice thrown in as well.
Glad to see your grandson in this video, I'm sure this is something he will always remember
Thanks for another insightful video. Many years ago I had the opportunity to buy a concrete paving business. I spent hours in the small bedroom estimating and forecasting and then my wife came into the room carrying our first, new born baby. She said "Arthur, I know you will give 110% to this business but please remember, you only have one chance to be a dad." She left the room. I reflected and realised she was right. I abandoned my plans and focused on a different career that would give me more time at home. I never regretted it - we are very close as a family and I love spending time with her and her family. As always you show great skill in your work and wisdom in your commentary. Happy new year and every blessing in completing the project. Best wishes from N. Ireland.
Scott, I too gave up roofing years ago (except for putting a new roof on my daughter's garden shed, which I slipped on the tar paper and fell off the roof. 6' to the ground). Let the young guys do the roofing. I think my first roof was around 14-15 with my father. Humping shingles up on the ladder. I even did a roof on my first house with torn ligaments in my ankle. You are so right about time with the kids. At 75 now I'm starting to think about my longevity here. Even though my parents lived to 97 & 100, I haven't seen my contract with the Father, but I wonder where the time has gone. I tried to spend time with the kids as they grew up by coaching and doing other things with them. But like you, I worked an awful lot of 12-16 hour days. Keep up the good work!
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What type of work?
The real trick with safety harnesses and the lines is that you don't start by being on the roof working with shingles. You start by being on a roof or tower or other structure and getting comfortable. Then when you're comfortable with the gear, that's when you pick up the hammer and start working. I've been working on ships masts for about 20 years and I won't work with out the gear, but like I said, I've built my comfort level with the gear. And you're right it is a young man's game.
As always, a great video and good job getting the youngsters started, letting them get comfortable with the gear.
One thing about a roofer, they usually must mention where they think you went wring , which product you should have used in lieu of …. But when the film got to bit with grandson testing fall equipment. All that technical stuff went right out the window! Good memories right there ! That young man will talk about his experience for rest of his life. And every time you drive by the house , you will always point it out to whiever your with
Love the teaching of skills but also the nuggets of wisdom you intersperse in the video. Proud to know you are a fellow Oregonian
It's a pleasure stumbling on to your videos.
I'm an old school carpenter and it's nice to hear a fellow old carpenter explain his methods and opinions.
There's a lot that can be learned from us old schoolers that take pride in what we do.
Are you kidding. “Old school”. He’s butchering that roof with an air gun
Roofed in my mid 20’s, my calves would scream after being on the roof all day. Definitely a young man’s game. Great job!
Oh man you ain't kidding. Last job up on a roof I did, re-siding a dormer on a 8/12 pitch, next morning I looked like Frankenstein's monster walking to the coffee pot!
I'm only in my mid thirties but boy can I tell a difference from when I was in my twenties.
I watch my seven year old son bouncing off the walls for hours at a time and all I can think is "boy if I had your energy nowadays I could accomplish anything!" Lol
Youth is wasted on the young as they say 😁
I'm laying next to my 2 week old baby girl and your advice hit me hard. Thank you for always giving life advice in your episodes. As someone who did not have a good father growing up, I don't always have someone to tell me those hard truths.
As someone who owns a small roofing company myself, great job. But get some cougar paws for the next roof you do, it will blown your mind at how well they work and how safe they can make it.
Did a couple roofs as helper back in the 70s. May those memories always live in that decade! Merry Christmas!
He will NEVER forget the time with Grandpa doing shingles. This is such and awesome time for both of you.
Wadsworth just know you have reached one young stay at home Dad, thank you sir, the lessons I've learned from you will live on through the way I raise my kids.
Seeing the starter strips on the side edges of roof makes it clear that I forgot to do that on my dad's roof a couple years back.
Not necessary
Your the teacher every school in America needs
I loved this. You brought a tear to my eye talking about the kids!
I roofed for over 10 years and can proudly say I'm very compitent at it. For not being a roofer you did a fantastic job and your explanations, like always, were on the money. Good work!
My dad brought us everywhere with him when we were kids. To work, out to lunch, to see clients, into bars. I didn’t appreciate it then but I sure do now, esp since he died young.
Way to go Aaron. The older I get, the more I remember I don't enjoy trips to the ER. At 53, I would never be testing the harness like he is. To be young & fearless again.
Your doing a great job I'm 60 years old and the cost of falling is far greater than the cost of safety .our old bones break easier.
Great job sir
You're an absolute legend, amazing narrator/commentator. I teared up when you were talking about your kids because I've got a 14, 8, and 7 year old.
Nice to see you working with one of your Girl-kids. She will have those memories to keep. I wish I still had those days of working with my mother.
18:00 this part with Amanda, is why this channel is waaayyy beyond the others.
None of wiser words have been spoken. I can also confirm those facts in 100%.
Enjoy your every seconds with kids, especially those good moments. Don't spoil them (well, not too much), build a solid foundations of a good life (and good memories - for them, long time when you'll be gone already, in the process).
Thank you to all of you folks at EC for the hard work. I wish you all the a very Merry Christmas! Take care!
I just happened to stumble upon your video. Just from the first time seeing you work & talk, you are very charismatic & loving family man. My kind of idol...
When I was 29 I built an addition on my house, and still remember, 22 years later, carrying bundle after bundle of shingles up an extension ladder. Boom lift is a huge win!
Scott, I was rocking my 3 month old daughter to sleep while listening to you give that pep talk about cherishing every moment with your children. Brought tears to my eyes!
As always, sir, thank you for your words.
Best part was your advice to young parents. I failed somewhat there. I guess you never feel like you spent enough time but you're a great parent! Thank you
My fingertips have a memory of this style shingle. I tried gloves, wore them out as well. But after hundreds of square of shingles I ha have hung up my shingling gear (well sort of) and stick to woodworking instead. Your comments about raising your children is so true, brought a tear to these old eyes as I remember my twin sons growing up so fast as I worked two jobs and found time for them as well. What a wonderful thought from you to the young Dad's.
Those kids will remember the times spent with you and in their later years reminisce on how great their Grandpa was. A hard work ethic can be taught in so many ways and it's up to us to bring them along.
As a father of a 5 year old girl, I shed tears as you discussed your daughter growing up too fast. So true
Everything about this build series has been top notch. The technical information on how it's done, the best tools and the the best materials to choose have been excellent. However, the scenes of family working together for the common benefit and your wise commentary along the way have made this so enjoyable. Merry Christmas Scott!
I am asian which doesn't speak well English but I love your voice and the way you explain your passion job. I wish you have good health so you can create more clips to teach us. God bless you
I learned how to roof when I started going on mission trips, roofed houses with groups of teens from all over the US, lots of lessons can be taught on a roof, especially in the summer heat in Oklahoma and Texas! I love the fact you have your grandson and daughter helping, I try to get that helper to set the shingle close to the nailing point so I didn't have to adjust much and I let them nail one side using a hammer and nails. Great video and can't wait for the next one!
Important to remember most of OSHA is written in the blood of those before us. Companies that push their workers too far, skimp on safety equipment, demands speed and progress over slow and steady. Yes there are things that often feels silly, and when you are doing your own thing, you are free to ignore them. But they are written to make sure those that can't or are afraid to speak up for themselves, have regulations that they can lean on to hopefully come back home unharmed.
Agree
Every time a construction accident happens, OSHA needs to make a new rule. People meeting on the highway @ 230 kmh! One of them just needs to tilt the wheel a tiny bit, and they're goners! If OSHA legislated highways, they would have banned cars guaranteed.
Remember when government used OSHA logic and told us it's too dangerous to leave our house because sickness exists... and then millions died of starvation and drug overdoses... same concept. Weighing pros and cons and taking individual responsibility is the freedom that I desire to live under.
@@nathanhildebrandt2672 Amen. Been doing construction, roofing and handyman work of all kinds, and I never put safety "first", I'm just aware and trust the Lord for good judgment and use the brain He gave me.
Trusting government and living by rules created out of fear only leads to less awareness and less ingenuity.
_Proverbs 21:31 [KJV] The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but _*_safety is of the LORD._*
You can take all the precautions in the world, but when it's your time to die, or to be taught a lesson, or to reap some pain or discomfort that you have sown, you cannot escape the judgment of the Lord.
With all the OSHA regulations, accidents and injuries still happen!
Also insurance does not prevent accidents. No matter how many people join hands to prevent or reimburse you for the costs of injuries, you don't escape injuries if you do not trust the Lord.
_Proverbs 16:5 [KJV] Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished._
My trust is in the Lord, and the abilities He has given me to be alert, aware, and to trust my instincts and reflexes.
It's worked for me for 40+ years; and I have never broken a bone, and have never had to go to a hospital due to injury on the job since I began working for myself 40+ years ago.
Preach it brother lain…
Thank you for taking the time for videoing your work, sharing your work lesson and sharing your life lessons. I really enjoy all of your videos and channel. It has given me the confidence to tackle projects that I’ve been hesitant on. God bless you!
You are simply an Amazing man. Thank you for showing what a great wholesome man is.
Child Labor! The big problem in our country today. The first roof I sat on and learned to shingle, I was 10 years old. I learned a trade and respect for my elders knowing how hard they work. Now being sixty-five, I have decided to retire and have had a wonderful life of providing for my family. My company is still running (40 years) with my daughter taking the helm while having her brother and a lifelong GM to back her up. That is now the fourth generation taking over. A word of advice for the younger crowd. I watched your entire video after fifty years of roofing. One can always learn new techniques, though I do agree with the additional cost and minor hazards caused by safety lines. (PIA) Due to the labor shortage, you young tradesmen will be as valuable as doctors and lawyers able to earn as much in the coming years should you dedicate yourself to a specialized trade.
Good job! The application is perfect with a little additional movement due to setup. Loved your advise on raising children!
This gives me encouragement! I'm doing a roof tear off and replace now. I'm 76 years old and everyone is saying I'm too old to be on the roof! Hogwash! If he can do it so can I. I don't work fast or long hours but I'm chipping away at it. This is my 3 rd roof in my life time I've done. I'm going to make a down payment on a ZO6 with the money I'm saving.
This reminded me of lugging shingles up onto the roof for my grandpa when I was in grade school. I don't remember how heavy it was or how hard I had to work. I just remember thinking that it was too hot for human endurance. My oldest son just turned 42 and I can't believe it. Nice job on the roof! You just showed that a dad will do anything for his little girl.
It’s not the fall that hurts! It’s that sudden stop!
Great job sir and teaching grandson. He will remember it all his life . My grandfather was a sheet metal worker. I remember helping him put in couple new vents I learned a lot that way.
As a competent roofer, I always run a bead of tar under the jack edge and each shingle that engages that flange. In Arizona we shingle before the sun comes out and are off the roof by no later than 11, 10 in the summer. Great to see the grandkids working with the master.
As a new dad of a 9wk old, thanks for your message, I was watching this with my son Will right next to me :)
I hope Aaron appreciates just how special of a moment working with you is. Also, I've always wondered why in America I see a lot homes with tar shingles. Here in Australia we either use concrete or clay roof tiles or metal Colorbond or Zincalume. I don't think I've ever seen a single home in Australia.
Thank you for all the information, your videos are a great source of information.
30 years ago when I was a framer I would shingle roofs on the side...the only difference I saw was you didn't use black jack on the openings. I don't know if it's a midwest thing or just old fashioned but we used tar a lot for extra protection.
Thanks again for the videos.
Here's to the Grandad a lot of us wish we could call our own! Cheers to you all and Happy New Year!
My hat is off to you my friend! I'm 59 Brother. The heat was 110 today 100 inside. Caught me some heat exaustion. Started framing track in so cal in 80. I'm still at it. Found my way to Tahoe 30 yrs ago. I'm in WA now doing more high end finish. I hope to run-in-to-you some day before we knock it off.
As a young Dad with kids that seem to be growing faster than I could have ever imagined, I appreciate your wisdom as well as your labour into making these videos to share
Hi Scott. As your contemporary, and an experienced roofer, I was trained to install the first piece of starter-strip upwards along the rake edge beginning at the eaves [ 15:05 - 16:30 ] and then install the second full-length piece of starter-strip beside it (along a chalk-line at an appropriately measured distance up from the eaves-edge) to achieve the desired offset of the seams for the first course of whole shingles. All you needed to do was shift the first horizontal starter-strip inboard approximately 6".
… or as you did by cutting off the 6" from the first course of shingles.
"Keep up the good work !"
Your grandkids are very lucky to have you to watch. They’ll forever remember those moments of teaching from you
I absolutely love this gentleman’s videos. Always full of great advice, wisdom, and know how.
My first job in construction was carrying bundles of asphalt shingles up a ladder to stock roofs. The first lumber yard in our area to get a boom truck changed the game.
Great content. Reminds me of working with wise men when I was a kid. I’m a little order so appreciate the fluidity of teaching tricks of the trades and life lessons.
Overall good video for a carpenter. As a roofer, this video makes me very thankful for my Equipters, pitch hoppers, hook blades, and dewalt battery nailers. The Pitch hoppers would've been absolutely great here!
Love the way you're passing along the knowledge to your grandson @10:18. I too love repelling, the climbing back to the top, not so much.
As a father myself I completely agree with everything you said. They grow up so quickly.
Oregon roofer here….. always love seeing people slamming shingles and thought I’d share a little insight for you to have that may differ from what you have been told, also can be verified by the lack of consistency in ridge.
GAF is horrible and will be toast in 15 years.
Secondly, not a lot of people know this, but there are very few synthetic underlayments that are any good for our climate. They don’t allow water to escape. They just aren’t breathable like felt is. I personally use an oregon company that makes my underlayment. It’s safeguard 30! They are in Hubbard and it’s actually a hybrid underlayment. It is woven polymer that is coated In asphalt. They advertise that you can walk a 12/12 and you may not be able to walk much but I know you can sure stand with no slack on a rope. It’s breathable for our moist air and homes, and will hold up to walking much better than any other underlayment on the market.
Then, for a little information for others. Stinger makes a pneumatic cap nailer that allows you to install the cap nails in 1/10 of the time as a hammer takes.
Lastly, even though a mail is covered by a shingle doesn’t mean it’s water proof. You don’t want a nail anywhere within 6” of a keyway (butt joint of a shingle or starter) water will travel and hit the nail head and leak overtime. At 7:40 it also seems your stagger was a little short below the pipe jack which can also cause sideways motion of water causing a leak.
I know you aren’t a roofer, so just putting out some pointers and information for people watching and yourself for the future.
Always appreciate the videos and appreciate enjoying them.
Merry Christmas.
This series was a wonderful idea+opportunity. Great reference for a former journeyman but lifelong student.
So much fun to watch. Love to see the two grand kids help, memories that will last forever for them every time they look at that roof. Such a fantastic looking roof. Just can’t say enough good things about the quality of the video, narration and instruction. Best on the internet.
When I was roofing about a decade ago, we we would use the exact same setup for steep pitches and roofs (edge scaffold, toe boards) always without restraints. Never felt unsafe. We would also shingle above a platform style zoom boom in tight spots. Skateboard shoes are the ticket for roofing - never boots. You're basically walking on a skate deck the entire day when on a roof and the short ankles let you stay flat footed and balanced.
The flat sole of the skate shoe allowed for more surface area to grip to the roof.👍
From a roofer to a carpenter... nicely done! Trick of the trade, I use a sheet metal sheers to make rounded cuts in stiff architectural shingles... its speedy n easy.
Looks like Aaron has a pretty good system working for himself. What a breath of fresh air seeing young people working in trades. Merry Christmas.
I love fall protection. It will increase your confidence 100%.
4:00 Oh foo, Scott. That’s frustration talking. You have mastered many techniques and this is one you haven’t yet. I’m pretty sure young dogs are doing it every day. Meantime, Merry Christmas to you and yours and thanks for the company. You are a small but important part of my life and I’m glad you’re in it.
Many years ago my father replaced the roof on our house when I was about 15 years old. I too know a guy who peeled off all those thin plastic strips from the shingles. Guess who got that job!
Having been using fall pro on industrial projects in Oilberta in Canuckastan most of my working life, I utilized harnesses with front d-rings that worked on ladders with a cable run. Recently I completed an 8/12 roofing job, and used that same style harness. Having that rope, and rope grab, in front makes a big difference in regards to to safety and efficiency. The rope tends to be less of a tripping hazard, it is less like to become twisted, it is easier to adjust going up and down thew roof.
Seeing your grandson testing the fall protection was awesome!
I love you Chanel! I did construction in high school and to get through college. But you a great job of teaching and adding perspective. It a great reminder for me on how to do the things a homeowner needs to do. Keep up the good work!
Carl and Eddie back at it again. Love these guys!
You are doing a fine job, young man. your grandson would probably grow up an excellent craftsman like you.
Just did my first roof 5 months ago and if you have the time agree, its something you can do your self. My own grandpa was a hardcore handyman but died when i was 13. Wish I had him around to guide me on my current projects. Thanks for your videos.
That young man is getting many life lessons from Gramps. I always enjoy scenes like these
Just a heads up have a look at the Stinger CH38-2 Cap Hammer, its a slap stapler that auto feeds the plastic washers. After the learning curve it's just as fast as a regular slap stapler.
I remember at his age I could shingle by myself my dad taught me at 8 years old how to shingle back then we used three tab shingles and hand nailed them.
At least he is willing to be up there with you more than I can say about most kids these days.
I'm almost 70. Still climbing.
I don't use fall arrest.
I use fall restraint.
Clipped to the front D ring and always under load. Same gear as mountain climbers.
Spending today spoiling one of the grand daughters, happy days.
I've been a carpenter 40+ years and have installed way more shingles than I ever intended. Watching reminds me. Keep up the good work. There was a time I could carry 2 bundles up a ladder, four years ago, I barely put a bundle on the scaffold to stage it to lift to the roof. Golden years?
Use a stinger for the nail caps, it is a game changer. Also saves your fingers from getting smashed every once in a while
The kid has the right footwear for being on a roof. We always wore sneakers on the roof when laying OSB or felt paper, or doing anything. Boots was a no go.
Absolutely! More comfortable, easier on the feet, and you can move faster! We always smeared a healthy layer of Shoe Goo on the toes as well to help them wear longer.
Another thing for ridgecaps
Ever have you driven through a neighbor hood and noticed which way they are pointing?
Make a decision based on weather and you'll be a happy camper! ( A thought from a carpenter and diy guy
You can actually look up the prevailing wind for locations.
I'm surprised to see the ridge cap here doesn't have a vent under it, although I'm not sure when it's important to have a ridge vent vs other kinds of vents. I figured it would be cheaper to do a ridge vent than all of the regular vents you can see at 22:34.
I have always loved watching your videos and hearing about all of your knowledge and wisdom throughout your carpenter career. With this video of course being no exception to that. Even though I myself am no professional carpenter but what some would call a semiprofessional woodworker, but really I’m more of a hobbyist woodworker. With a love to always want to expand my skill and knowledge in all aspects of woodworking/ carpentry. It is always so fascinating to me how one person such as yourself is able to have such an abundance of knowledge about building a house from scratch like you do. But I do know this that I will always keep being a huge supporter of everything you post and share on UA-cam! Thanks for all of the amazing hours of video, and wealth of knowledge you’ve shared along the way…I greatly appreciate it all, and have also learned so much from watching you over the years! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!
Thank you for this Scott. I'll be doing this on a 3:12 pitch shed roof that is 8ft at the start and 10ft off the ground at the peak. It's been a while since I've done roofing so this refresher is helpful. - John
My cousin works in a open pit mine he says the safety harnesses and the BS that goes along with it makes the repair job twice as long for the millwrights. He says you’re tripping over the line it gets snagged on things. I wasn’t surprised you took your harness off you are old school you know how to work without a babysitter. I like the look of those shingles they give the roof some texture.
@Bobo Yep, that's true. I don't get on roofs, I don't like heights. Worksafe BC has all kinds of regulations. If you get caught not following them, they can give you fines. I imagine it's the same as OSHA in the states.
2007 ish first day as a roof estimator, in the truck with the owner training... Journeyman to a estimator for new company new town. Owner confesses to previous Osha fines. It hurt he had equipment on job, and it wasn't being used it was hard for him. Nobody got hurt, and he didn't want anyone to his crew didn't like equipment.... just before lunch, we hit the jobsite my first-time meeting crew. I see a two story 8/12+ shingling situation with just a jack toe board at eve safety set up no harness on guy and again equipment on site. I spoke up in truck, then meeting the crew, and looked around job, boom on to the next measure. The owner said... I told him hook up that was steep and two story.
Roofer didn't argue or make any issues, it was quite until they all got back to the shop that afternoon big hugs, and thanks for saving my life.... apparently, he fell after lunch.
I asked if he tripped on rope or got tangled in harness to fall .... nope, totally over extended off balance bone head move like he was doing before lunch and he couldn't stop himself with jacks boards like he thought he would have if he did it without the harness, he went off off. But the boss told him the new guy said that's not safe, and it wasn't he hooked up and broke ribs, see something, say something yes we found out later ribs were broke, roofers are some of the toughest beast on the planet! When I fell on a single story, i finished the day out too lmao don't appreciate the thumbnail buddy. Not everyone can do that. :)
Be safe everyone stay dry.
Same age as EC. I have never roofed a complete house. Have replaced damaged shingles and replaced decking after a fallen limb penetrated. Wouldn't get on such a steep roof. I think mine is 4, but I can walk around on it. Have to get up on it several times a year to clean out the valleys where leaves collect. I have done a shed with shingles, and built a carport that has a tin roof, most of which I salvaged from another building.
Some years back when we had to get a new roof on my Mother's house, the roofer was demonstrating how much thinner shingles have gotten from 20 years or so before that time.
Thanks for another great video on building. I love your “young dad” advice. As a young dad of a 1yo and 3yo, I would love to learn more from you! I would love to see a video of you giving more advice to young dad, and how to balance work and family time. Happy new year!
Seeing you make your books on the roof gave me a good laugh. Always found it easier to make your books on the ground ahead of time. 👍👍
You are absolutely correct!!! The safety gear isn't always safer.
Hi Scott. I used this same system to put a new roof on my house a few years ago. One of the things I appreciated about the tiger paw underlayment was how much cooler it was on the roof than the black tar paper. It's really a great system overall for the (non-tradesman) homeowner that is willing to do a little research, follow the directions, and take their time to carefully install.
I tried getting shingles delivered rooftop. Unless I have a GC license, I couldn’t. I had to shlep them up the ladder. PITA! I also didn’t have a nail gun. Don’t ask. Finally, I have a daughter about Amanda’s age. Couldn’t agree with you more. Time flies. And while I was glad to be done with my roofing job, . . .I found myself jealous watching you work with your daughter. Happiest of Holidays to you and yours.
You are so right..... My kid grew up in the blank of an eye ... It is insane how fast the last 21 years went..
Just finished siding my house and was tied in whenever walking on the roof. It really slowed me down, but being about your age and on a 12/12 cedar roof (slippery!), I wasn't going to risk the fall. When I was 14 like your helper, I fell off the first floor of a house under construction. No "damage" but was sore for weeks. It only takes one moment of absent mindedness to change your life.
The few times I did roofing I used the regular blade that you used but I carried a second knife with a hook-blade. Both have their best places for use. My roofing jobs were easy because the temperature was always 90 degrees F and above which makes the asphalt roofing real easy to cut. But, it was easy to drive nails clear through the roofing.