Prepare Main Support Beams

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We've Never Built a Roof Like This Before - GLASS HOUSE EP 3

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What happens here

The project begins with an introduction to building a new shed roof for an outdoor living space. Two large wooden beams, measuring 5 and 1/4 inches by 11 and 7/8 inches, are identified as the main structural supports. The initial task is to cut these beams to the precise length of 282 and 1/16 inches using a circular saw. This step emphasizes the weight and size of the beams, requiring careful handling.

Goal: Cut large wooden beams to specified lengths for the roof structure.

Tools and materials

Circular Saw DeWalt — Cutting the large wooden beams to length
Measuring Tape — Measuring the precise length of the beams
Wooden Beams — Main structural supports for the roof. Dimensions: 5.25" x 11.875"

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Talk us through these beefy beams. What do we got here? Well, you kind of you kind of nailed it right there. We got two beefy [laughter] beams. >> [music] >> Two beefy beams. Five and a quarter by 11 and 7/8. [music] And these are going to support our roof, so Uh I'm going to cut them down to size out here. It's 282 and a 16th. That's our measurement. And uh so, going to measure these, cut them, take a tiny bit of weight off at least cuz these are freaking freaking heavy. Oh god.

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