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I know this video is a couple years old but I appreciate that you took the time to do it. Getting video footage while on a big project is another project in itself. I’m currently setting trusses (alone) on my own garage and decided you use a hybrid of your technique and another (push sticks and rope and pulley). I have plenty of friends that have offered to help but I like doing it alone.. plus I like to stop and think sometimes without the pressure of my sh!t talking friends. Thanks for helping me figure out a way to do this.

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped! Good luck with your build and stay safe!

@michaelbrown3493

5 ай бұрын

I’m the same. I work alone for those very reasons. I’m slow and cautious. My friends are reckless

Lol highly inadvisable. - love it! You rock!

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yeah, I wouldn’t recommend doing this LOL

You’re my hero. 💪🏻 with the high prices of everything, instead of going with a pole barn, I’ve decided to try and build the garage/shop myself. So glad I found your page. I appreciate what you’ve done. It’ll be a tremendous help in my journey.

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@SouthernSilverExchange

Жыл бұрын

Whatchu buildin Johnathon?? Im debating doing my 30x60x14 like this

@jonathangerman671

Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernSilverExchange 36x40x16. My only big hurdle is the height. He’s dealing with 9’-10’ walls. I need 16’ walls. So definitely need taller ladders haha.

Light rain, framing, birds chirping, looks like heaven to me

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t complain!

This channel inspires me to work on the frame of my 20x16 shed when my sons aren't around to help me, LOL

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck! 👍

Congratulations on your ingenuity and working safely too. Your step by step sequence of raising each truss using the top of the stepladder and then several successively longer Y-pushers is so simple and safe compared to others I have watched. A small rolling scaffold may have been worthwhile and safer too. Great quality video and editing. Thank you for sharing.

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I think you may be the first person to call my technique safe!😂 The push sticks are an easy way to push them up, and they keep you out of the way in case one spins back around on ya👍

I'm thinking about trying a 24x32 w/8ft and scissor trusses for my daughter a first house. I'm watching all your videos to absorb as much as I can. I think I'll rent a lift for those trusses. I can NOT get hurt. Thanks for the video.

@MyDIYAdventures

6 ай бұрын

Rent a lift and get some help! Don’t do like me, I’m an idiot!

Now that's what you call , don't worry about the mule just load the wagon !

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Just get ‘er done!

We always set up scaffolding to do this. Much safer and well worth the investment

@MyDIYAdventures

Ай бұрын

Agreed

I used to set 28 foot trusses with one other guy, but one could do it alone. He would bring in the truss and while I was standing on the bottom chord of the previous truss he would pass me the peak of the next one, with the tails away from me. I would pull up the peak and drag the tail ends towards me until I got them about in place. The other guy would then nail one side and then I would nail the top in place to a board we had already put up to catch it. He did most of the hard work. Also, that would be harder to do with scissor trusses. You would have to stand on a ladder rather than the bottom chord of the truss.

@MyDIYAdventures

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s definitely easier with at least one other guy.

Like others, I too was keyed on the scissor trusses. I will be building a place by myself as well. Though you got the job done, watching you gave me ideas.. I try to be stable/safe.. not a fan of falling. :) Again, it was watching you that inspires me on the thought: I'll build a small 8'Lx4'Wx6'H scaffold. It can be scooted along as needed. Will likely be helpful in insulating, wiring, lighting, sheet rocking and then disassembled. Thanks again for the video.. :)

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

That’s a fantastic idea! I’m too dumb to do things like that😂

Loved watching this. Was researching scissor trusses for a project and this popped up. Haven’t seen any of your other videos before but plan to check em out now. Way to really DIY it! Impressive. And I love all the bird sound audio. I’m guessing you’re an early riser. Best part of the day

@Plinsey13

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve installed room in trusses and spread web trusses that wide before, but with at least 2 other people. Way to get it done man

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

It was definitely NOT what I wanted to do, and I haven’t done it since...but at least I got it done with no major disasters! I’ve got lots more videos...they’re sorta all about everything LOL. Thanks for watching!

My trusses arrive tomorrow! Here I go!

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Be careful! Keep us posted!👍

And good job on the self build. Its sketchy shit sometimes. But we got to do what we got to do meng!

I enjoying watch your diy video sir!!

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You did a really good job raising those trusses all by yourself .... But since you did & didn't hurt yourself or got injured , I thought I'd offer you a couple suggestions that I've seen used & they weren't only safer but made it easier on you lifting the load up & over ... 1.) Something you did do e eventually but for a different reason , if you had do e it in a different sequence would have made one part so much safer for you ...The 22.5 inch spacer block you climbed up & eventually nailed in , Should've been installed on the Very first ( gable ) truss Before you raised it & nailed it in position so when you raised Each & Every Truss thereafter it would have a STOP for that next truss to land on ...... Your NEXT QUESTION SHOULD BE ..... Once raised what is going to hold that truss upright & in place safely while I climb up there to nail the blocking ( 22.5 spacer ) in place , Good Question ... 2.) Instead of taking a Series of longer & Longer Sticks to eventually raise & flop them over ( which MUST HAVE BEEN MURDER ON YOUR BACK ) May I suggest another way ..... One that not only WORKS ( Just got done watching a video where this worked really great , the guy even remarked how easy it was because of the WAY HE DID IT ) BUT was EASY on his back & arms but also SECURED the truss until he had it nailed in place........ HE figured out just where his ladder needed to be for him to take ONE STICK & RAISE the truss high enough to be a few degrees above HORIZONTAL & REST that one stick on top of the ladder , he then tied a rope to the peak of the truss & ran it back to a pulley attached to the upright support pole behind the gable truss then run straight to the other Gable end Frame Post for greater leverage ... He almost pulled it upright with one arm , then tied it off to one of the side Posts til He went up nailed it in place & untied the rope .... I didn't mean for this to be so long , But SAFETY , & SAVING YOUR BACK FROM INJURY IS IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO TYPE A FEW EXTRA WORDS ... GREAT JOB ...👏👏👏👏 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

That is great advice, but I’m taking a different approach…I’m just not going to do it ever again!😂

@arthurwalls9091

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures I've learned to never say never , coz surely as the sun sets in the west something comes up too good to pass up & makes us go down that dusty old road once again , lol...You did do a really good job all by yourself tho ...!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Very true! But after finishing another big garage last week, I told the contractor NO on the next one, it felt kinda good honestly! I’ve got a few good paying, easier jobs of my own lined up. I’m trying to get out of the big framing and into more remodeling stuff. I’d also like to start doing some projects in the shop and really get this KZread channel off the ground👍

@arthurwalls9091

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures Well , Best of Luck to You in all your Endeavors no matter what they be .... Just remember tho , those big heavy duty jobs we try & get out of or work around they usually don't hurt us too bad , just make us a little bruised & sore .... But those small lightweight jobs we are not used to , now those are the ones that'll getcha , lol...I remember one time I was working my butt off one whole week doing cable changes , clamshell changes , container spreader changes non-stop & woore Out , But nothing , I was just fine , but the act of sitting at a table drinking coffee I turned halfway around & reached up for something & wrenched my back sooo bad I couldn't get out to work or even out of bed for over 6 weeks ... & it still was tender & sore for a few more after that ... So watch those little lightweight jobs , they're the ones that'll get you..... Nice talking to you. Take Care & Be Safe.....👋👋👋

Great job man.

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I wouldn’t recommend setting trusses alone!

Hats off to you sir hard to get those trusses up was lucky we had three guys one on a cat walk and to on walls with ladders walked the end up rope tied in centre was still a struggle!

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Normally, that’s how these trusses would have gone up, but I was stuck because they needed to get done and anyone who would normally help me was unavailable.

@JBMOTORSMORE

3 жыл бұрын

Yes impressed you did your self not an easy task I watched your thinking I could try my self lol not a chance haha keep the video coming

I'm sad I missed the debut but I'm glad I can binge watch more than one my mom enjoys your technique and keeps asking where you live ( her way of wishing you lived close enough to build her a garage) lol as usual keep up the good work!!

@MyDIYAdventures

5 жыл бұрын

I live between the east and west coast LOL

@TheRealAmythyst

5 жыл бұрын

Lol so I'm guessing not Hawaii 😂😂😂😂😂😂👌🏾🤦🏿🤷🏿

@gbretz9494

4 жыл бұрын

Amythyst Parker A

Thanks for making the video brother. I’m going to do the same thing.

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful if you’re doing it yourself! It’s pretty sketchy!

@77Avadon77

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures yeah but you rocked it out man. I'm sure if you could do it again you would probably have a few morsels fail-safes. I once lifted a 36 ft long t.g.i. into place using a scissor lift. That was sketchy as well. Sometimes you just have to grin and bear a little bit of risk. Adding extra two-by-fours here and there to make sure things don't slide or get out of place can limit some of the risk

thats the ticket, I just did the same thing in my garage converting ceiling joists to scissor joist, I needed the headroom for my car lift. I used a 12 foor 2x4 like you did as a push pole, buty I installed one screw to hold iut to the push pole while I fitted the joist to the rafters.

@MyDIYAdventures

2 ай бұрын

I wish I would have thought about the screw idea!

I’ve had to do the same thing and would always build a center cat walk from gable end wall to gable end wall usually with 2x8 or 10s. Load and fan out all your trusses first and then start setting them.

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m not that smart LOL

@orcstr8d

Жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures we learn by doing. I learned on a framing crew. We were spoiled too in that every truss package delivered to our jobs was landed on the walls with a boom truck. Might be more of a west coast thing. A lot of other areas seem to have them dumped on the ground. Nice lab! And an A for ambition.

That was amazing work brother.👍🏻🇺🇸

@MyDIYAdventures

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Just found this as I hope to soon be building my own garage with both scissor and attic trusses, provided the permit goes through. great tip and visual cues here! Mine will be a little taller as it's 24'Wx32'Lx10' H. Trusses are 8/12 pitch on top so peak is about 19'6". I'm sure I'll need some help, or perhaps a scissor lift of some sort. Thanks for sharing! ( doesn't matter how old the video is if it helps! )

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Get as much help as you can!

Bro. You saved my butt. Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!

@MyDIYAdventures

10 ай бұрын

By watching what NOT to do? LOL

@saucesgalore

10 ай бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures nah, your idea about using the pronged extension helped simplify the process for me. Thanks!

So that’s doing it by yourself. Helping ones self. Next let’s see how’s it’s done with more people .

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

I hope to never have to set scissor trusses again!😂

Good job. Learn a lot. Were the trusses built with 2x4s?

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

I know it's not that long of a wall... But bro did you string line, straighten and brace your exterior walls before you put the roof on? If you did, Sorry I just didn't see that you did. I'm sure if you looked down your unsheeted wall. Down the top plate. It was not straight. It will help in the long run. Especially if your doing more then one floor in the long run. And if you straighten your exterior wall. You can set one side. And your overhangs and peak should be bang on. If your trust your trusses of course. If not. Set a string line from one gable to the other and cut your over hangs. Beat of luck on your future endeavors my man

@MyDIYAdventures

3 ай бұрын

Of course I made sure the walls were straight and braced.

You are amazing! I moved down to the rural south and don't know anyone so I have no one to help me and am doing everything myself. I built a 40' x 28' screened in deck around my pool last year but have been absolutely stumped on how to do the roof. I used steel cables to built a flat screen roof until I figured out what to do permanently and now I have the solution. My only question is on the weight of the trusses. Any idea how much they weigh? I assume they're fairly light if you're handling them yourself. Anyway, thank you for doing these videos.

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

They are relatively light, but they are definitely unwieldy. If you go with a shallow pitched standard truss, they’re easier to work with than these scissor trusses are! Good luck with your build!

@alanbrandt999

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures thanks. After a lot of research, I bought the frame to a 40x30 greenhouse and am using the hoops to build trusses. I'm putting them up the same way you're doing here, though I'm having to build them on the side with the flat deck then carefully side them over the pool.. Thank you so much for putting up this video. You're a life saver!

Kudos for being stubborn and determined!! I know first hand about almost giving up and calling for help.. I was holding fingers during the process, wondering how you installed the last truss when there is no more room for it? Thanks!!

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I flip the last 2 or 3 up while there’s space, and then slide them into place one at a time.

@crazycoyote1738

Жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures mystery resolved, thanks for replying!!

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I wouldn't want to build this by myself. I think it would be worth the effort to put up with an employee and look for more work Haha my back hurts watching this. You do a good job, i'd recommend you for a framing job any day!

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I did have a former employee lined up to help me with setting the trusses, but he got hung up and couldn’t help for a couple days so I stupidly did it myself instead of waiting...I’m kind of an idiot LOL

@dannyball2503

2 жыл бұрын

Help, helping yourself seems to be working. I’m at this stage and getting anyone to show up on time? Well I’m looking at doing it like you. Trusting in myself !

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannyball2503 I’d only do it alone if you’re forced to, many hands is definitely the way to go!

Front and end trusses has to be with vertical support or all can be of same shape ? my garage supplier sent me all of same shape

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

End trusses are usually built to accept sheathing because they done need to be structural trusses

Great job. What was your roof pitch on this garage?

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

6/12…those were 6 over 3 scissor trusses if I recall correctly.

@ra29hatchyback

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures that is what it looked like . Thanks for the reply.

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What was the material cost for that job? Nice work by the way!

@MyDIYAdventures

9 ай бұрын

I honestly have no idea on this one

Try dewalt cordless nail gun next project,

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

That would be nice, but definitely not in the budget!

Any issues with the gable trusses, be flat bottom? With inspectors...

@MyDIYAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I know what you mean...

@swlhonda1

4 жыл бұрын

CAUTION: A flat Bottom Chord Gable End Frame used with adjacent Trusses that have sloped Bottom Chords (see Figure B3-42B) creates a hinge in the wall/gable interface that is below the Bottom Chord Plane Diaphragm. This condition is prohibited by some Building codes because adequate Bracing of this condition is difficult and sometimes impossible. Special end wall Bracing design considerations are required by the Building Designer if the Gable End Frame profile does not match the adjacent Trusses.

@swlhonda1

4 жыл бұрын

We are planning to use scissor trusses in our build, and I have been trying to research some on how to frame the gable ends, and had planned on doing it similar to yours, but have read things against it, just wondered if you've had issues with that design.

@MyDIYAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Aha! That setup is accepted by building code here. I usually use more angle bracing than is needed to keep everything from moving. I understand the hinge theory, to help alleviate some of that I like to make sure that the OSB on the outside spans the “hinge” area to help stiffen it...does that make sense?

@maxme8524

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why there is such an issue with renting a crane for 3 hours to set trusses efficiently and safely

You rocked it

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What about the last a few trusses? There is no space for them to be flipped up from upside down position.

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! When I get towards the end, I flip up the last 2-3 trusses and then slide them into place one at a time.

Does anyone know where to get truss plates? All the ones I find say not for truss use

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Like the gusset plates that you would use to build a truss?

Looks gret tho

How long did this take? Save ya some $ that's for sure

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

The whole build was 6 days, the trusses actually went up in 1 day if I recall correctly.

Thanks. A lot of videos show how they built their trusses but none showing how the f*** they got them up

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

They probably don’t show it because it’s a dangerous and reckless process!😂

Not good. Saw a guy try that with 2x4's and it didn't end well for him. The 2x4 he had holding the truss kicked out and the truss came down and caved his head in. Not worth being impatient..

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t set a truss since!

@GBDGhotbear

Жыл бұрын

With help it's ok. But solo is not fun

@MyDIYAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Do you remember what the roof pitch was on this garage?

@MyDIYAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

The roof pitch was a 6/12...they were 6 over 3 trusses to give it a vaulted ceiling.

@iveneverdonethisbefore8390

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures Thanks for responding. Im trying to decide between a 6/12 or an 8/12 pitch.

@MyDIYAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found some value in the channel! Keep me posted on the progress of your build!

@bobw3677

4 жыл бұрын

@@iveneverdonethisbefore8390 If you doing your own roofing, use the 6/12. The higher the pitch the less things will stay on the roof. Nothing worse than watching tools and roofing materials slide off the roof while you are working on it.

@MyDIYAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

I don't get why ceilings hav to be so high !

@MyDIYAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

10’ walls and scissor trusses so they could install a lift!

@JBMOTORSMORE

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyDIYAdventures that's why I built mine! Can't wait

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

TheGreatGreenNorth B Awesome!

where the hell is your h1z at?

@MyDIYAdventures

3 ай бұрын

The hurricane clips? They were installed

Use a screwgun

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

For which part?

Speak softly and carry a big stick. Or several increasingly larger sticks. lol!

@MyDIYAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

😂

зачем так мучиться? позвал друга и соседа и подняли в 2-3 быстрей.

@MyDIYAdventures

6 ай бұрын

The one person that could help me wasn’t available at the time…I’ll never set trusses like this alone again!

@maNki89

6 ай бұрын

да, с этим у вас проблемы в Америке. у нас люди дружней, и помогут всегда.@@MyDIYAdventures

This is dangerous

@MyDIYAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed…and stupid! I haven’t done it since.

Stupid to work alone!!

@MyDIYAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Correct, and I haven’t touched a truss since!