Building the Dream: Episode 7, installing steel 

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I'm binge watching RR Buildings. Can't stop...Bored and completely thrilled at the same time. Seems to me that one man's perfection is another man's organization. Kyle, your organization makes me feel better about myself because everyone tells me I'm a perfectionist and all I can see is exactly what you keep saying over and over...organization and preparation make for the best work without errors. If this is perfection well...i guess to me it's just more money in my pocket. I don't know how many of these videos you have but I''m probably going to be here for a few more days.

That wrap around bottom trim detail is top notch

Thanks for walking us through the process & sharing your experiences!

For the record. I am here to watch Greg work.

A true craftsman. I love seeing the passion in your work.

That is a very good thing to seeing your brand logo on the wraparound , for all to see. Well done, with a big Thumbs Up. Thank you for sharing.!

I remember someone making a comment once about how you treat Greg when you're joking with him about his work, that they were worried it'll affect job morale. That they said it was even a bit unprofessional if I remember correctly. Anyway, my point is, this video proves it goes both ways when it comes to the joking. They joke with you just as much as you joke with them, lol. Joking around and having fun with your coworkers, actually liking them too, is what keeps morale up. There's nothing worse for job morale than coworkers finding the job boring and tedious. You guys make a great team and are a pleasure to watch. 😊

With Ryan's ru-vid.comUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

9:10 Gregg throwing the hammer, just an inch off and the look he gets. "The disrespect". Hilarious.

Yeh! I get the competitive thing. I’m an iron worker and we are always competing with each other. We have a saying. “Always do my best to work myself out of a job”. Then it’s off to the next one. I like watching your videos because they show true craftsmanship and pride in ones work. Thanks for that.

I’m getting set to have a metal building built and your attention to detail and techniques are a good example of what I need to watch for with my contractors! Thanks

4:07 Yeeeees!!! I had a math teacher in college last semester and he teaches almost everything that has numbers involved but absolutely everything and up to the highest level including super crazy physics and I remember that one day in class he was explaining about an exercise and he turned around and he said. You know guys, I have been a teacher for more than 30 years and still asking myself why in the world the American school system still want to teach you the English system ? You guys can’t even imagine the easy life that it could be if you use metric system like the rest of the world. And beside that all big companies that you will potentially work they do metric anyway. That was his words and I totally support that because I had to learn the English system and I got it really well but guys metrics is mind blowing how easy is to use it especially when you don’t have to use fractions. Cheers!

Absolute fantastic professional work on that drip cap you started off with at the bottom. Your miters , your lap joints are the way I did it for 35 yrs and it's nice to see someone else do that level of craftsmanship on metal even though in the end it won't be seen. I always told my guys anyone who puts that effort into things you don't see imagine how good their finish work will be

I love to watch Greg work......not just Greg either. Hehehe. Love the channel guys.

The base corner technique was very cool !!! Thanks

We don't have timber sheds built like your building in Australia.... watched every episode and I love watching you build and instructing...well done!

Y'alls attention to detail is outstanding. Great instructional aspect of videos. Learning for future work here. God bless from Texas.

Absolute perfection in my eyes man,keep doing what you do,I've learned so much about ground up work since I started watching your videos so please keep them coming....thank you very much...your humble student DC

Your trim corners still impress me even though I've seen you do it a few times. Amazing work guys.

Doing your corners that wont be seen. Awesome pride brother! Great vid. Just like always.

I don't comment much but I feel like putting my two cents in on one of your questions. The company I work for just had training on how to do Hardie Board Siding. When my company does Hardie Board Siding, we run the house wrap down to the pressure treated board like you did. After installing your base trim like you did around 11 minutes into the video. We put tyvek tape on the top of the metal where it meets the house wrap to seal it off. So if there was any water to get behind there it'd drain off onto your base trim. I know that's not the reason your using it but the instructor really wanted us to know that you never to put the house wrap over the base trim and tape the top of your base trim.

Thanks very much for your really useful tutorials. We're installing steel siding on a former construction office trailer. The trailer sags from the axles forward and back to both ends. Your videos have helped us realize our mistakes and how to correct them, plus how to move forward in a reasonable fashion.

I’m in love with this videos series. Some might find them boring but I don’t. Looking at how a whole shop is built is fascinating 😍. I wish I could drive all the way there and work with y’all, alas youth has escaped me and my strength is no longer what it was. But enjoy these videos I will. Thank you truly for sharing this.

When you made that bend it was a thing of beauty

Awesome looking building! Wish my pole barn was done that good.

Awesome corner finish on the z flashing

Incredible work and work ethic! Keep up the awesome job.

This channel is the best thing that could have happened to my OCD! Thank you!

There is a good adhesive tape that is used with house wrap that works great with siding. 3m makes a good one. And we caulk all of our joints.

Great idea, Kyle. "Find a way to Win the day"

You guys are good no two ways about it..I'm a dinasour I cringe at the electronic stuff but you can't argue with the results you get awesome videos

Two Thumbs Up nice layout and install 😎

They make straps with clamps that go onto your scissor lift (not sure what they are called sorry), they strap to the cage and then clamp to the sheeting so you can raise the sheets up via the lift. Only reason I know this is because I do demo and while we was ripping off old sheeting, a company was following behind us installing the new sheeting in this fashion (huge steel mills).... was super quick and obviously saved a lot of physical labor for them.... I just wished I knew what they was called for you to check them out is all... with shorter pieces they was running multiple of them at a time, was pretty cool to watch.

This is coming from an Ex-Iron worker who is now disabled. First, it is called an awl (One word not letters). Secondly, instead of spending $3 dollars on one when it is just going to bend on you. Why not try using a 12 penny nail. They are cheaper and just as strong to punch holes in the Sheet-metal siding. When I was able to work, we opted to use them instead of drilling as well. Just a friendly tip.

It’s probably the most straightforward and “simple” job you guys have to do, but I think the videos of you guys siding buildings are my favourite.

That Really Was The Best Snap In The World LoL..... But Your Snap Wasn’t To Bad Either!! You Guys Are Actually Perfect At Your Craft!!

Kyle been watching for awhile I do roofing in Maine. A lot of metal also. I see all the effort and time you put into your work. Hope you make top dollar because your work is on point brotha

So being that you said "alot of people ask to come and work with you". I am definitely interested if your ever around south east il. Always learn the good stuff from true professionals.

We pre drill our metal with 1/8 inch bits. Works good

Liking the longer videos I’m always learning something from your videos

Oh I’d sooooo come watch Greg work! 😍😍😍 I can even bring my camera and film some. 😉

Greg your good working nice Your corners are smooth Raping nice good friend You will get this guys how had aplenty make remarks at your job I don't wary about them Ten Tums for your job and team God bless I learning a lot I wait for your next product building

You are definitely a pro. Thank you for your time in made this video.

Excellent craftsmanship guys!

Don't beat yourself up over still using imperial measurements instead of the metric system, it's all just numbers. My father was a shipwright who for most of his life used imperial and only in his 40's had to change to metric. I remember the struggle he initially had but eventually, he adapted. I still have all of his imperial woodworking tools and I am also quite comfortable switching between one or the other. All of the lumber sold locally has these weird metric dimensions like 19mmX305mm which is actually a 3/4-inch x 12-inch board so yea we metricated in 1971 but still sell imperial lumber. 😁 Another thing is I can not do fractions in my head as my father could, I have to think hard on it. Just for reference, I live in Cape Town, South Africa. Thanks for the video's, I really enjoy them.

Awesome job as always! It’s awesome that you make these vids. Also, the subs are rolling in. Congrats

Excelente trabajo, los admiro, saludos desde Des Moines, Washington.

That is one sweet bend I hope the guys building my work shop use that style bend!

Your attention to detail is awesome, wish you guys were out here in California!!!

Great video Kyle . Learned a lot.

Great, now you're giving my wife ideas. She all of a sudden wants to go to Illinois to watch Greg work.

"You know what Greg!" At the end of every video I feel like my name is Greg. Keep up the good work.

Another great video! I've always used pole barns on our farm, but yours are very well built. One day I'll get one built to your standards!

Beautiful job on the bottom drip edge ext corner. That is sweet, I’ve seen installers really hack the shit out of that. Very professional. 👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

Putting steel roof on my house. Appreciate what u do.

My wife thinks I am obsessed with tools. I bow to the master.

For punching holes use old engine valves grind point ;we use to do this on the old heavy galvanised even had a hand protector with top of the valve

As of the metric stuff. You can get a measuring tape that has both metric and imperial, like Stanley 30-696. 5m/16ft, 18mm width. Really handy, especially for woodworking. Really good quality measuring tape too. They also sell Stanley 1-30-656 which is 8m/26ft. Width 25mm/1in. Stanley also has a FatMax version of this 8m/26ft tape, with 32mm width, more heavy hook, which is even better for construction sites. Even if you don't use metric that often, it makes you get really accustomed to it very quickly and it always is there in the same tool, or to share on videos :D

This was simply incredible. Thank you for sharing. Nice to see a contractor with discipline. Of course throw in some OCD..lol!

@29:09 Kyle, with less than 3 minutes of video, I knew you were going to win that 10 minutes sheets bet!! 😃😃👍👍

Well, once again... Showing off and doing it the right way. Lol. Nice work guys.

Most metal panels that I've ran I've found it to be a similar amount of time to predrill with a corded drill compared with punching. It saves the scratch possibility for dragging roof panels.

Excited for the new episode!

Like always, great videos👍🏻 I am always thinking that I’ll just watch a couple mins, next thing I know I’m at the end of the video and starting another😆

Dang it 06:58 start of perfection! Well done Kyle!

Quality work with a competitive spirt , I dig your channel , thumbs up

good explanation regarding house wrap,it's amazing how confused some people are about this product....tc

I love your work and enjoy your channel. Ever thought of building a mobile sawhorse station so you can pull it along when your hanging steel? Watching you go back and forth (18:19) to get steel made me think there is an opportunity to save some effort in that part of your process.

You are an excellent teacher, thank you.

Talk with Jimmy Diresta about his ice picks or if he could come up with something for you to punch the steel.

It’s nice to watch and listen to you work. #OneLove

Really appreciate these detailed vids! Do you have one where you go through how to calculate your steel order? And an all inclusive trim, channel, soffit, etc rundown on what you use every build. I've watched many of your vids but not all of em - yet. I'm planning my first, and maybe only, DIY building. The steel is intimidating.

I was taught to house wrapped over the base flashing. Just leave the bottom un-stapled and snap some level lines on your grade broad. Better than packing that grade stick around ever time you go to set a nail. I hate that beeping and seems more productive to just snap some lines. You can always double check it once it's installed for peace of mind, if you want.

Another Great Job, Luv your work!

by the time i veiw these videos they have been around the block, lol!!! but it's amazing what I have learned. It may be simple to ya all.l thank you for your except advice and tips.Thank you. !!! I'LL be watching.

You know your big time with name on house wrap🙂 Great video.

my awls are all worn out screwdrivers repurposed. The old red handled Stanleys are best, I have never been able to kill one ( I bet there’s some loon who says he has !). Competitive ? we had one guy so convinced he was best that he carried half the material on site, I love dummies like that !

Nice explanations. Great video

kept the very good work up

Very detailed.That's cool!

A contest with yourself. That is how I work. A co-worker and I put up 150 mini blinds (one floor in a commercial building) on a Saturday in about five hours. Two sizes, all 3/4" Tek screws, unload to trash out. Feels good!

Built pole type buildings for over 20 yes. We always stack drilled wall panels

I always enjoy these videos. I'm looking at building a 30x40 in the near future. These videos have helped me understand a few things. How far do you and team travel to do a build? I'm in south central kansas.

Leave it behind the trim and tape trim to house wrap

You need an awl made of hardened tool steel to do the punching...or alternatively sharpen the point of the el-cheapos occasionally on a grinder or belt sander. A machinist could make you a tool steel blank and harden it....keep it sharp and it will last for quite awhile.

At 10:35 when you're talking about not running house wrap over that sill flashing piece... I agree that it would look like crap if the house wrap ended up showing later, but you never know when water may get behind there. So to satisfy that and to satisfy the perfectionist in you (I'm a perfectionist as well) I would run a line of FlexWrap EZ by DuPont (self sealing flashing tape). There are other brands out there too that you could use. Try it and see if you like it; I think it would make for a better install.

You would want the wrap over your trim if it was used as a water barrier to shed any water that would intrude the exterior cladding.

I would be interested in a blooper reel once in a while of stuff that gets left on the editing room floor so to speak

Years ago Fine Home Building did a study on wraps and the degradation of them sitting in the sun. Houses were being wrapped then sitting extended periods of time before being sheathed. The life expectancy of the wrap was greatly reduced from exposure.

8:17 so satisfying!

we always drill the complete stack with a 3/16 or smaller bit. bit lasts many buildings

Handling fresh cut metal without gloves.. living on the edge lol. This man has no fear! He's the Andy Stumpf of the pole building world!

loving that comment nice woman followers who just want to come and watch Gregg work , brilliant

Great job guys

There is a flashing tape that can be applied to the metal and house wrap to seal it up

I wish you guys worked in southern WV. I can’t find anybody good down here to build mine.

Finally. Been waiting all week! 😀

Wish I could have your team come down into kansas or Tennessee where ever I decide to get property to live on and you build me a dream shop

Fine work gentlemen. Missed your last Tuesday video because of the abnormally warm weather had our corn ready to pick. Might be something to those global warming theory’s...anyhow cheers, always enjoy the large buildings. Great comparisons for what we keep equipment in. I won’t say the M word on your channel.