Ive been casually watching your stuff for a while as an avid DIY remodeler. It is so refreshing to see a contractor do jobs that are consistently 8x (at least) my current skill level. Most of the time i see contractors do work i can easily do myself the first or second attempt making me not want to hire anything out. Id love to be able to take a year or so off work to come work for you to absorb your knowledge
I've done a little roofing here and there, one of the guys guiding me says "it's easy when you remember that water doesn't run up hill", and a different guy working with me said, "except for when it does".
Old roofer was saying exactly that when a plumber corrected him and said water will seek its own level. This has stuck with me and let's also not forget why ice and water membrane was created... from ice dams backing up in the gutter! Always drip edge on top of your ice and water barrier.
Metal man. Those seems made me cry. I been braking metal for 25 years. People think o that ezy. To do it properly and make it look like that is a art form that most can't do.
These zip boards are OSB right? How are they compared to the regular OSB sheathing? Usually I would hear guys say they would never put "wood chip and glue" plywood on their house. But this stuff looks great
It’s the best system you can buy. It is OSB but the science and the adhesives that go into the zip products is crazy. This is not your regular osb. Zip has a special bonding additives in the wood and then they bake on the colored coating (wrb) that is an air and water barrier. They stand behind their products 💯 %. This stuff will swell on the edges very minimally if left untaped or flashed. You can leave it exposed to the elements for 180 days and stay weathertight. Regular plywood will warp, buck and swell if it gets rained on one time! This stuff can take hella abuse.
What is interesting to me is that people built houses that are over 100 years old and didn't use these sort of products. How did they do it? What was the zip system for the late 1800s / early 1900s?
Ones that were done right had built in redundancies to ensure water intrusion wasn't an issue. Like clay shingles that overlap alot or tar etc, others were just leaky messes and were retrofitted later.
I would have to say the way this is built will last a long time . But ppl are going for a well sound house that can be efficient through any weather situation. To ur question about 1800s to now . They didn't have the resources or know how like we do today . For example take the insulation out of 1 bedroom in the attic only . It will be hotter in the summer and colder in the winter by 10 to 20 degrees in temperature . Now in the same room take the insulation out of the walls and u will lose 50 % of heat to cool if not more . So to answer ur question that ppl have came along way and with better invention and materials to make for a better living and more durable house in all climate situations
Ahh yes.. let’s take my parents house as the example bc it’s over a 100yrs on now. It’s.. a.. fkn.. shitshow 😫 JUST tonight I found 2 drain pipes that were leaking they had no idea of. my mother started stressing out & was reminded of when I was a kid the roof started unknowingly leaking & while she was on the 3rd floor (walk in attic type) the Sheetrock fell on her from the water ingress!? My pops is in the other room mumbling.. ahh this POS house!? We should have sold it! Spent all this money trying to fix it up only for another thing to go wrong 😡 There house was built in a fairly nice new neighborhood also, so it’s not just any jalopy lol So many of these older houses have dozens of issues that would be easily prevented with todays standards & technology! But so much of it comes down to building it “the correct way” which now & then can easily be skipped…
A high percentage of homes that are still standing from late 18’s early 19’s are in pretty rough shape & have to be tended to often. There are those that have really been taken care of over the century and were probably cutting edge for that time. Back then the old growth wood they used was more dense, held up better to weather and more rot/insect resistant . Slate roofs, which basically last forever were used a lot too. If they had the building science that we have today, it would be insane how much longer they could last.
If business gets slow and you are looking for a job I will have you guys put a standing seem roof on my house using that Zip system. I love the work you guys do. It's all in the details. @@w.k.d.constructionllc
Man I'm surprised that valley doesn't have a hem on the edges, if you've ever carried more than one piece of valley at a time up a ladder, you know exactly what I'm talking about needing that hemmed edge on both sides of the W Valley.. shit will slice you up like a razor blade .!!.
we were flashing skylights with Grace ice n water shield. the wind grabbed the piece and wrapped up around the big savage that was applying it... had to kerosene his whole big self and inch it off... kinda like the 40 yr old virgin, only his hole upper... Kelly Clarkson!!! 🤣😂
Tell me you dont trust your metal work without telling me. Seriously, these are extremely expensive prep materials and decking and are not necessary if you trust the ACTUAL ROOFING
@sebione3576 *Over spend not overbuild. According to your logic he should be using real plywood instead of coated OSB because if OSB does get moisture infiltration it fails much sooner than plywood plus Zip panels cannot BREATHE. Wood needs to be able to breathe and when Zip systems fail it is CATASTROPHIC and OSB would have been better. And no I dont 'slap on shingles' I properly install quality shingles like CertainTeed over economy underlayment because that meets code, If this roof in the video never leaks then it was a waste of prep material, if it does leak then someone made an installation mistake. Facts.
Man that joint at the peak is CLEAN!
Appreciate it!
Got it coach
Had to comment on this! What a super clean install. Ain't no way that roof is gonna leak.
Appreciate it!
Except at the nail holes.
Ive been casually watching your stuff for a while as an avid DIY remodeler. It is so refreshing to see a contractor do jobs that are consistently 8x (at least) my current skill level. Most of the time i see contractors do work i can easily do myself the first or second attempt making me not want to hire anything out.
Id love to be able to take a year or so off work to come work for you to absorb your knowledge
Appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching!
Whoa, extreme protection!
Yesssss!💪🏼
I've done a little roofing here and there, one of the guys guiding me says "it's easy when you remember that water doesn't run up hill", and a different guy working with me said, "except for when it does".
😆 they are both correct!
Old roofer was saying exactly that when a plumber corrected him and said water will seek its own level. This has stuck with me and let's also not forget why ice and water membrane was created... from ice dams backing up in the gutter! Always drip edge on top of your ice and water barrier.
Incredible. What would it take for me to come work with you for a few days this coming fall?
🤙🏻
Metal man. Those seems made me cry. I been braking metal for 25 years. People think o that ezy. To do it properly and make it look like that is a art form that most can't do.
Appreciate it boss, it is definitely an art form!
Looks clean my guy!
Appreciate it
I would love to work for you for real
🤙🏻
I’d use this for the shower pans coach. Save some dough for the beers
Syd is that you!?!??? Lol😂
Nope
These zip boards are OSB right? How are they compared to the regular OSB sheathing? Usually I would hear guys say they would never put "wood chip and glue" plywood on their house. But this stuff looks great
Yes, it is i OSB with a built-in WRB on top
It’s the best system you can buy. It is OSB but the science and the adhesives that go into the zip products is crazy. This is not your regular osb. Zip has a special bonding additives in the wood and then they bake on the colored coating (wrb) that is an air and water barrier. They stand behind their products 💯 %. This stuff will swell on the edges very minimally if left untaped or flashed. You can leave it exposed to the elements for 180 days and stay weathertight. Regular plywood will warp, buck and swell if it gets rained on one time! This stuff can take hella abuse.
Love the zip.
What is interesting to me is that people built houses that are over 100 years old and didn't use these sort of products. How did they do it? What was the zip system for the late 1800s / early 1900s?
Ones that were done right had built in redundancies to ensure water intrusion wasn't an issue. Like clay shingles that overlap alot or tar etc, others were just leaky messes and were retrofitted later.
I would have to say the way this is built will last a long time . But ppl are going for a well sound house that can be efficient through any weather situation. To ur question about 1800s to now . They didn't have the resources or know how like we do today . For example take the insulation out of 1 bedroom in the attic only . It will be hotter in the summer and colder in the winter by 10 to 20 degrees in temperature . Now in the same room take the insulation out of the walls and u will lose 50 % of heat to cool if not more . So to answer ur question that ppl have came along way and with better invention and materials to make for a better living and more durable house in all climate situations
Leaks…
Ahh yes.. let’s take my parents house as the example bc it’s over a 100yrs on now. It’s.. a.. fkn.. shitshow 😫
JUST tonight I found 2 drain pipes that were leaking they had no idea of. my mother started stressing out & was reminded of when I was a kid the roof started unknowingly leaking & while she was on the 3rd floor (walk in attic type) the Sheetrock fell on her from the water ingress!? My pops is in the other room mumbling.. ahh this POS house!? We should have sold it! Spent all this money trying to fix it up only for another thing to go wrong 😡
There house was built in a fairly nice new neighborhood also, so it’s not just any jalopy lol So many of these older houses have dozens of issues that would be easily prevented with todays standards & technology! But so much of it comes down to building it “the correct way” which now & then can easily be skipped…
A high percentage of homes that are still standing from late 18’s early 19’s are in pretty rough shape & have to be tended to often. There are those that have really been taken care of over the century and were probably cutting edge for that time. Back then the old growth wood they used was more dense, held up better to weather and more rot/insect resistant . Slate roofs, which basically last forever were used a lot too. If they had the building science that we have today, it would be insane how much longer they could last.
In our area, even if they did use it, it wouldn't be done right. They want to do a roof job in ONE DAY! 😮
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That’s what I’m talking about !
Yesssss!
How about coming to Memphis to put a Standing seem roof on my house please. Nice work!
😆 sorry boss, that’s a little too far
If business gets slow and you are looking for a job I will have you guys put a standing seem roof on my house using that Zip system. I love the work you guys do. It's all in the details. @@w.k.d.constructionllc
Man I'm surprised that valley doesn't have a hem on the edges, if you've ever carried more than one piece of valley at a time up a ladder, you know exactly what I'm talking about needing that hemmed edge on both sides of the W Valley.. shit will slice you up like a razor blade .!!.
we were flashing skylights with Grace ice n water shield. the wind grabbed the piece and wrapped up around the big savage that was applying it... had to kerosene his whole big self and inch it off... kinda like the 40 yr old virgin, only his hole upper... Kelly Clarkson!!! 🤣😂
I’d hirebuall in a heartbeat
With that you don't need the metal roof anymore 😂
Tell me you dont trust your metal work without telling me. Seriously, these are extremely expensive prep materials and decking and are not necessary if you trust the ACTUAL ROOFING
🙄 prep work has to be bulletproof before the finished roofing is installed
@@w.k.d.constructionllc What area of this roof deck do you plan on the roofing/fasteners failing?
@@jacobostapowicz8188 yeah man just slap some shingles on it and send it. No need to overbuild when you can underbuild amirite?
@sebione3576 *Over spend not overbuild. According to your logic he should be using real plywood instead of coated OSB because if OSB does get moisture infiltration it fails much sooner than plywood plus Zip panels cannot BREATHE. Wood needs to be able to breathe and when Zip systems fail it is CATASTROPHIC and OSB would have been better.
And no I dont 'slap on shingles' I properly install quality shingles like CertainTeed over economy underlayment because that meets code,
If this roof in the video never leaks then it was a waste of prep material, if it does leak then someone made an installation mistake. Facts.
Or just build a proper house with a traditional roof and use lead and tiles.
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Pennetrate
Maybe
Nice
Thanks
Just the tip Coach 😢
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