Skip to main content

Finalize Beam Attachment and Verify Load Path

1:54
2:22
9.8M views

At 1:54 in

Learn how to install a skylift roof riser and how to install a pipe boot flashing πŸ’ͺ #roofing #learn

What happens here

The presenter emphasizes the system's ability to hold significant weight, stating it can support 'thousands of pounds.' He explains the load path: from the top of the beam, the weight travels down through the skylift post and ultimately to the footing below. For the house-side connection, the load moves across the beam, down through the bracket, into the double top plate of the wall, and finally down into the house's footings. To complete the installation, use an impact driver to secure the beam to the bracket with eight structural screws. The presenter then powerfully demonstrates the critical importance of attaching this system to a robust load-bearing wall, showing the inherent weakness of decking and fascia (which he easily destroys with a sledgehammer) compared to the resilience of a properly reinforced bearing wall.

Goal: Securely attach the beam to the bracket and ensure proper load transfer to the load-bearing wall/footing.

Tools and materials

  • Impact Driver DeWalt
  • Structural Screws β€” Securing the beam to the support bracket

What they say

Hide

pounds is another. The load travels from the top of the beam all the way down to the footing. For the house side, it goes across the beam, travels down the bracket, into your double top plate, and all the way down into your footings. And this gets installed with eight structural screws. Here's why it's important this gets attached to a load-bearing wall. Decking is weak. Fascia is weak. Your bearing wall is strong.

Auto-generated from the video audio.