Building Better Beams and Girders | Tips and Tricks

Question? What size beam would I need to clear span 40 feet also, what size beam for clear span 20 feet?
This is for an awning. There will be nothing on top of it except for its own weight and 26 gauge R panel.
Is there a calculation for this or?

I'm trying to do this with a 4PLY cedar beam that I'm making to replace my primary carrying beam, but I'm finding it almost impossible to get them plum and level. Does it matter if they're not 100 percent in line with each other, or can I just plain them... I feel like I'm being way too picky about them being perfect lol

Wouldn't that put a preload on the now plumb beam

Where are you guys from??

Situations like this explain my dad's concept of "plum crooked".

What are you nail with?

I bet when he thought you that trick, he pull back the nail gun tip with his fingers, kept gun 2 inches from beam and shot the nail into the top leaving the head exposed just enough to grab with the claw! No? Just my uncle?

Great video, very helpful. For existing home with load bearing wall, Can you join two small beams using metal connector between the two together to make one long beam to get rid of a column holding up the weight?

Is it ok to use a layer of half inch ply to bring flush and should I use glue ? Making a 16ft 6x10

Little guys need leverage lol. That's what all the guys on my crew say to me....

Muito bom 👍

Very useful tricks! It’s all about the details, and wisdom tricks thanks for passing that on

Please consider protecting your eyes whenever nailguns are used.

I can see that from here.

Cool trick! Something that works for me sometime, if the board in the middle is a little low, I put a short piece of 2x4 over all three and then screw down into the middle board and the screw draws it up.

can i use 2 or 3 beams to support a second floor ? it's a 3.5 meter span ? beams are 5 x 25 cm . tnx

I always glue them together.. Just roll on Glue and 1/2 bolts every 2 ft..

Totally Pro...
Thanks...GOD Bless you

I'm looking at making a beam out of 2x10's but wanting to notch my 6x6 post to set and attach the beam to the post that way. What I can't really find any information on is how much of the 6x6 can you notch without having issues?

Just a question for you , why not do all that work on the ground?

Sooo fun to see these earlier vids popping up .... the intros are always interesting. All the ideas are great Erik!!

Using screws is king, nice tip.

Do you know what kind of beam I need for spam 20’ for a patio cover ?

What are the dimensions for these beams?

thanks. How far can a beam made of three 2 by 12 span? bearing floor joists

Anyone know a collection of these “tricks”? I’ve picked up a few for bending and pulling twisted wood into place during framing, and they’re absolutely critical to the process, but no one seems to teach them. I’m sure there are more to know than I know.

Nice noice nooiicceee

Neat! Thank you!

Are built up beams as strong as a one piece beam for timber frames? Why don’t we use a 6x6 or 8x8 ? Is it because of the costs or because is easier?

You should make the Perkins Builder Brothers Construction College

I love that trick!!! Thanks for sharing.

There are zero girders in this video..

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3 nails every 16 inches way to much bounce in that gun hand nails hold much better

Man what a refreshing video! Found out exactly what I wanted to know in 2 mins 35 secs. Thanks!

I enjoy to watch your videos so much, now i want to build a house too. You said in one video that you used ~70,000 nails for building one house. Could you please clear a bit how much timber, plywood (with sizes) you use for build a house like this. Good work, Thank You and keep doing those videos. Bless you all!

Great tips! Thank you for sharing.

Great tips and real class name checking your mentor

Pretty cool of you to name that trick after the guy who taught you the trick!

Do you ever need to use several bar clamps depending on the length? I would imagine you would need to twist and nail several feet at a time, no?

So many keys things, Not mentioned

Where’s the 1/2 inch ply in between 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hello everyone! Help here. Im taking a wall down ( 12 ft long) and yes its a load bearing wall. I wanted to save money and instead of buying LVLs, i wanted to put 2 2x12 w 1/2 plywood. Thoughts?

Hey I have 3 2x6s nailed together like this for a rafter in my garage. They are about 13 feet long. I'm trying to figure out how much weight this "beam" can support as I want to put a pulley on it and use as a hoist

It's great working outside. I wouldn't trade being in building for ANY JOB on earth !!!

I have seen people use a 2x12, plywood and 2x12. DO we need the plywood sandwiched in between for something. I am going to build a small cabin and getting notes before I even start.

Nice!

I’m homesteading on 80 acres and building my whole place. I’m going to use that!

Great info!!!