Installing Asphalt Shingles the Right Way: Shop Build #19

Getting the shingles installed before winter rains began was a high priority. We succeeded and had

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[devinmoodley]

"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

[jeffdeluca]

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

[anonymous..-]

Dude is a boss and a great role model for an industry that has resorted to the cheaper is better model.

[danielz]

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.

[fromulus]

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.

[michaelschmitz]

Watching speed roofers is fun. But watching a man take his time and complete a job not slow, but methodically and precisely is satisfying.

[jackielinde]

I know you were mentioning the cost safety gear adds to a construction project, but it's a pittance compared to the cost of a worksite accident in time lost, healthcare costs, and the ramifications to the families of workers who are injured and/or killed in an accident. Yes, construction is an industry fraught with dangers, but mitigating those risks is a far cheaper price over rolling the dice with someone's life.

[WayneSmith-yffg]

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!

[NSResponder]

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!

[camllmotoll]

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

[andrewrivera]

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!

[michaelcleghorn]

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.

[firemanj]

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.

[tonyvancampen-noaafederal]

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.

[jamesblackwell]

"Hey kid, what did you do this weekend?", "Oh, nothing. Me and my grandpa put a roof on the

[yahmus]

Carl and Eddie back at it again. Love these guys!

[bryanshaw]

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

[Mr.Avuncular]

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

[lain]

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.

[nwfootball]

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.