Completing Wall Framing (Girts)
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Pole Barn Roof Raise!
What happens here
After a significant portion of the roof is installed and the main girts are in place, the video shows workers systematically completing the installation of all horizontal wooden girts along the perimeter of the structure. These girts are crucial wooden members that are attached to the vertical posts, providing the framework to which the exterior siding will be fastened. The video shows workers diligently measuring, cutting with a circular saw, and securing these girts with structural screws or nails, ensuring a straight and sturdy base for the upcoming wall panels.
Goal: Prepare the building's perimeter for exterior siding installation.
Tools and materials
- Chalk Line — Marking straight lines for girt placement
- Circular Saw — Cutting horizontal wood girts to length
- Cordless Drill — Driving structural screws
- Horizontal Wood Girts — Forming the wall framework and attachment points for siding
- Ladders — Accessing different heights along the walls
- Level — Ensuring girts are installed perfectly horizontal
- Measuring Tape — Accurate measurement of girt lengths and spacing
- Structural Screws — Fastening girts to vertical posts
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from wood splinters and debris
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands during lumber handling and fastening