So far so good. The board and batten looks good and you are basically dried in so you can relax and slow down a little and take the time to finish your project.
I installed a metal roof on my log cabin in the NC mountains basically by myself. I used roof jacks to be able to safely stand on the roof while I installed the screws. Some parts were 12/12 pitch and some were 7/12
Stain would look great. I also think a dark red paint (like on old barns) could look good if you decide to not go with a stain. The other idea is a black or very dark green… so dark it almost reads black… could look good. Enjoying the videos and admire you tackling this on your own.
You NEED to get you a pair of Irwin 6” Clamps, if you’re gonna build by yourself! They are most always on sale on Amazon, or Ace Hardware Stores! Even Lowes, sometimes have them on sale, which they did just recently! They are quick to put on and take off! Can help you hold a board on place, while you get the nailer ready, etc! Love the build, brother! Looks good, this far! Can you tell the audience what size and type of nails you use on which ever part you are working on, please?! I’m gonna start building our house with my M18 Framing Nailer, early 2023, and I will be using Ring Shank nails thru-out, as they hold really good! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe!
Many thanks for the kind words Bri- That's a great idea to have those clamps. Congrats on your upcoming house-build... that M18 will come in real handy... and those ring shank nails are perfect. Thanks for watching!
New Subscriber......Whatever you do you want to make sure that the product you use is a oil based product. But far as a idea goes, walnut stain on the plywood and a blonde stain on the baton boards. 2 tone look, but whatever you decide on do a practice piece first.
Hey there, I’m a builder from NC. Just to throw another option your way there are a couple companies that produce an overshoe traction cleat for metal roofing. I think they are $50-$70 on Amazon and they make a huge difference for us walking on steep pitches.
I would think that if you go with stain, you could probably use a 1 or 2-gallon sprayer to put it on, and that sure would cut your stain time down, considerably, plus, if you have to stain it at a future date, it would go fast, again! After stain, perhaps look into something that could go over the stain, that would deter insect infestation (termites?), without altering the stain coloring, perhaps?! I like the stain idea, now that I said all that!
Hopefully you are wearing TENNIS SHOES anything else will scratch your roof and you will have slippage for sure. When you do your ridge cap wear the TENNIS SHOES. Try and tie a safety line on yourself and somewhere on the peak of roof. Maybe cover your window openings with plastic to keep the inside dry would surely help. Stain your wood might take two coats. Paint color depends on your choice based on your location. But no green lol you have enough of that around you now. Drive around and check out colors on other homes in the woods might help. GREAT JOB so far awesome. P.S. I use to manage a metal roofing company for about seven years and in charge of the Safety Program as well. God's blessings.
I'm sure you're finished by now but if you were to drop that loft by a foot you could stand upright, not all that much more work. and may i suggest a lightweight Jefferson ladder for the loft access, it would make a Cool video & (No Paint on building)
Interesting idea, Stan- but yes, the loft is built. I’ll primarily use that space for storage, so stand-up-ability is not too important to me (at the moment Lol). I agree with the “no paint”, except for maybe the windows… I think stain or oil is the way to go!
I hope you get that roof finished, lots more rain and snow to come, as of DEC 4th. What part of Oregon coast? I sometimes travel to Brookings and as far north as Coos Bay. I want to build one of these post and beam shops for my homestead here in Northern Ca.
Thanks RyGy- Hope to get that roof finished end of this week. The rains are definitely here:( We are on the southern coast of Oregon, near Gold Beach. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your comment Ben- this building is going to be a storage/workshop space.... at this time I don't have plans to insulate the building/roof, hence no barrier. Thanks for watching!
@@kengroves5303 I was thinking about the same thing. In early spring and warm autumns you're gonna get a lot of that because of the big difference in day/night temperature. And if you ever want a stove in there you need it. I don't know a lot about the weather out there, I live in Romania and over here we have 4 seasons, but we have the same problem here that usually people ignore, and it's a big thing to solve that problem afterwards
As others seem to agree with. Absolutely do not paint it! Paint as a sealant is faulty cause it doesn't allow the wood to breathe. Linseed oil, tar, . iron vitriol or any other old school method are both better and more good looking than modern plastic paint.
Merry Christmas to you too Ferron!! Great question about the metal roof… I’m not actually sure if there is a special coating to repel condensation. I really had not thought about that. I suppose it might become an issue if there was a significant temperature difference between inside and outside temps. Since the building is not insulated, I don’t think that will become an issue (I hope LOL).
@@rurallivingwithtyandlisa no biggie i just noticed it was yesterday. Anyway love the progress.i suggested paint over stain as a Oregon coast resident myself. you will be staining that shop every few years in my experience but i live very close to the ocean.
@@scooterscat3309 Thanks Scooter- Thanks for the kind words... and the stain/paint suggestion. We too, are pretty near the coast... we can hear the ocean from the property, despite it being about 3 miles in from the coast. So, that salt air still pervades the area for sure.
