You just know that the kids are going to be heading straight up that roof from the upper deck! We had a window that opened over the garage roof on the house when we were kids, and we used to hide out there from mom when we were in trouble. She eventually caught on. 😉

Everybody: “So interesting, can’t wait to see it finished!!!” Matt: “How about Spring”

It’s fun to watch you guys because you have a genuine friendship and similar senses of humor. Matt obviously respects Donovan’s expertise, but still jokes with him.

As a retired roofer may I suggest a fix to that dead valley on your roof? Measure 4or 5 foot up the wall side of roof or bottom of shingle in that area Measure across to valley cut triangle piece plywood to fit , you will need to make some rafters under that to support it. I suggest getting a qualified roofer to roof it with a pvc roof, glued down turned up the wall a minimum of 1 foot glued to wall and tucked up under to shingles at least 1 1/2 foot . Qualified roofer will know proper ways to water tight . I say those Measurements to give you an idea of what it should be. That should change the valley direction away from dead ending right into the wall. Run by Donavan see what he thinks 😁👍🇺🇸

I am really impressed with Donovan's use of tools. That guy is really smart. He has tools I've never seen before.

Osha approved rooler staging, LOL! love it.

Mr Donovan knows his tools well ! And knows what he can do with them !

Nice warm autumn Minnesota day!

You know Donovan is a high end contractor when his job site tools are Festool!

That piece of property is just beautiful. Nice work on the place!

Isn’t it like a dream come true. My wife and I are watching this series and we both agree, those were the fun days. One time I got home from work and my wife and my daughter took down a plaster lath wall. My wife said we had to stop because we ran into these wires. Plaster dust everywhere, ugh. But those were the fun days.

Great view of the telehandler from the rooftop terrace!!

Festool owes Don for all of this great content - he really knows how to demo the track saw’s capabilities!

I like these foundry Shen

One thing I have noticed is that there appears to be a very big difference in the knowledge between construction and furniture woodworkers.

We living in Minn, sure you're happy we dont have a foot of snow right now Matt.

I use a small $25 pneumatic palm nailer for joist hanger nailing. works really well, easy to get them all even in tight spaces.

What an invention track saws are. Crazy how much quicker and accurate ripping sheets and lumbar is

Lookin good, Matt. Speed square as a multi tool instrument is a good touch.

Our house has some unusual roof lines from when the original owners changed a detached garage to an attached one, but you win with yours!

Thanks for sharing. It is fun watching the two of you play off each other's sense of humor.

Those framing squares have a million purposes! Ice scraper, check!

Having built a few houses for Habitat for Humanity, all our architect made really simple plans that made sense. I have looked at a lot of houses to buy(some to live in, some to flip) and have always been tilting my head sideways and wondering who designed this(or that) house. Love that ya'll planned to weather in this part for the winter, so many wait too long and pay the price. Great build, looking forward to seeing it all come together.

Excited to see you reached this point. Congratulations

Great job… suggest to make bridge to the smaller balcony, joint the two…

I agree with leave it closed for the winter, windows and doors let in cold, so keep covered and roof tarped ! now lets start inside! love it.

Beautiful property

Donovan, "Yeah, we're using my saw but you're paying for the blades" Matt, "I'm paying for everything"

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="385">6:25</a> - OSHA called, they are looking for a call back when you get a chance. 🤣

Those laminated beams are solid as hell!!

A lot of progress. You both are doing excellent work (including a lot of work to temporarily button-up this addition). Looking forward to continuing with the front addition.

Nice to see your addition is moving along. I'm getting two for 1. Seeing your new addition moving forward, and a very funny comedy show. You guys are too funny. Lmao. I'm a handyman in Fort Lauderdale. And still learning new and faster technics from Donovan. Also loving the tools Donovan has. Got to get me some. Well great job and keep recording God Bless and stay safe. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

When I saw this project, I also saw that valley. I was hoping you could fix it.

The addition is looking great so far. It was good to see that you at least got it buttoned-up for the winter months and don't have to deal with the weather causing problems with the materials when you start back up in the spring. The architect and builders that designed that valley of the original structure had a major head-up-their-backside moment when they approved and then built it that way. It's unbelievable that any builder would do that knowing the problems that it will cause over time. Your full gutters are a visible result to what problems that causes, but some of that can be corrected with some gutter shields, but that won't fix the valley Delima. Also, knowing the rotting issues you had in that corner, it might be a good time to research getting and installing a commercial (AKA much larger) size gutter for that corner, which would help to channel the majority of the water away from that corner.

I've truly enjoyed watching the renovations you are doing to your home.

Have a Merry Christmas.

Matt you must just love using those fabulous tools for a change. Festool is fantastic.

Smart move, all ready to go in the Spring. Great planning.

" It's not just what it's intended engineered purpose was; it's what it can possibility do!"

Well at least you got it mostly sealed for winter & you got a lot knocked out !

You hit the jackpot with Donovan. If I was in your state I would see if he was hiring and quit my job if he was.

Winter has arrived. Season's Greetings beautiful family.

I was waiting for the air tools to ger broken out. When doing something like putting those LVLs up, I always tacked a piece of scrap along the edge so you could have a hands-free way to hold lumber until you shot it, then pull the kickers off.

Loving the country side around your property, reminds a little of some of the open spaces here in the good old New Forest UK.

happy wuworking

Very good content. Matt and Donovan se to enjoy working together. "Good enough for my house"

You two have accomplished so much Before Winter time congratulations attributions much more to go but that's one step done

Palm Nailer saves time silly boys!

Looks like we will have to wait until spring time 🌹for the next rebuild blog but until then everyone have a great Christmas 🎄and happy new year.

Don't worry, Matt. There's maybe 6" of snow on the ground here in middle Montana. It's cold out side.

Matt, Ususally when the walls go up it looks smaller. But from the views we see, it looks bigger. I’m sure the Pirate (and his wench) approves. She probably wants to put furniture in already and see how it will be arranged… haha! How about…….. (wait for it), I was thinking of how you could solve your leaf valley problem, when you easily climbed up to the top ridge where two ridge beams connect. Its such a nice view, how about a little "perch or Perculloa for two” so you and Lindsay can admire your acres and acres of beautiful land. With a mobile phone controlled PTZ camera, you two could also watch the land for security. But mostly just go up and sit and admire your vast land ownership… (where’s Rawhide Rowdy Cates when you need him?). Donovan could build a step system to get up there from the new roof porch which could also somehow also be built to divert your leaf compost valley pile accumulation problem. Just make sure to lock the gate so the pirate and his cohorts in crime crew (plus the little girl deckhand) wouldnt go up there to be on the lookout for British and Spanish warships. Donovan, wish you lived closer to me. You do some outstanding work and I’m sure you're proud of all your projects!

Thanks for sharing with us Matt, have a great winter. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

Leaf catcher frame out and re-roof over top with pitch and tie in Stepper the batterrr

I'm enjoying seeing all the various tools that are being used. So many tools, expensive I'm sure, to do one thing and do it well.

That Donovan guy seems to know his stuff when it comes to building stuff! Better send him home with a bottle of scotch and keep him happy!

Good morning Matt. Donovan is an amazing carpenter. Great video. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

Thank you for sharing your expertise

That valley is easily fixed with the addition of a cricket roof. I couldn't see the backside of that catch all, but I'm sure you guys will find the proper correction. I hope that you used a different architect for your project. Things will come together, keep up the good work. Thanks for all that you do. Happy Holidays from New Hampshire .

That valley looks kinda intimidating hopefully the water doesn't find it's way way in though the plastic, from the rush that may come from the two roof's there . So far nice job 👍

If you want to re-use form boards, cover them with plastic film. It makes them easier to remove too.

Hey, Y'all...Merry Christmas to all the Creamonas and Donavan!!! GodBless ya!!

Looking amazing. The valley, hmm.

Your gutters and valleys are excellent Leaf catchers !

the boys will love the new deck area, going to need rails.

Donovan is one great carpenter and so are you Matt. The addition is coming along really nice it will be nice to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

bel job

Never good idea to terminate a roof pitched towards a wall just asking for future problems! Addition looking good!👍🏻

You are correct, that valley is a disaster waiting to happen. If you have a chance, decrease the pitch of the upper roof and move the valley to the left. Good luck with the tarp through the winter. I have a nail gun that will drive the nails for those hangers. Donovan should have one. I would loan you mine. PS, Tyvek is only rated for six months in the weather. You should replace it in the spring. Nice work looking good

Think about some heat cable near gutters when finished to prevent ice dam’s. Enjoy watching thanks

Good thing you guys decided to put some plywood in between the nails to help seal the gaps. 😅😂 I should have bought stock in the nail company.. lol Seriously though, great job for sure.

You have a good man to work with.. it is always good to see your blog..!! be well and safe..!!

Great job, looking forward to spring window placement. Thanks for sharing.

I guess the alternative to using the speed square would have been to ask Matt to just skim a little off with his planer. :O Since you are working on the whole construction thing I would work out a way to eliminate the leaf catching valley in some way. You can also see there was an ice issue with the heat wires installed.

I am thinking Donavan will be glad when this project is done. No more helper making fun of him.

Great job y'all

Beautiful house, great addition and a enjoyable video. Keep up the good work and Thanks.

Matt you have a really good contractor ! It’s really hard to find a contractor with a good attitude . I am a finish contractor and most often I just tell ppl when your GC is done I will start. Or I just say no thanks! Recently I worked for a very wealthy contractor who took 90 days to pay off and skipped a $550 bill owed! So it’s hard ! However you done your homework ! It’s not always about money ! Nothing worse than paying big bucks to work with a nipple head!

most osb is marked with a strength axis direction hence the name oriented strand board

Such GOOD WEATHER; whether it lasts...so far, so good, and looks like you both are enjoying yourselves...cheers...rr Normandy

Love the cross chat between you and Don 🙂

Got got to say the carpenter do a real nice job but his employee hope he is learning what do to do LOLOl enjoy watch you guys

Merry Christmas and happy new year, Love watching you two work together, the extension is evolving well.

Loving watching this addition.... only worry I'd have is the flat roof, hardly looks like any pitch on it?

Not too shabby working in a t-shirt in Nov. in Minnesota.

Always enjoy your videos. At 33.32 we see the other deck. Maybe add a walkway connecting them for access? Just a thought.

if you used zip siding on the roof i would say ok to leave it till next spring but with your winters and you just tarp it .and not get water trapped between the tarp and plywood.

Great work Guy's don't fall off LOL !!!.

I am surprised that you didn't cut out the rot near the top of the extension on the old external wall in the corner. Very interesting video again Matt

There is something about looking at a framed structure before you put the sheeting on, it looks like a skeleton without the skin on it. Glad to see you guys are having so much fun, looking great be blessed.

Looking good Matt, thank you

I hope your Architect has corrected that leafy catcher area on your new House Addition. And a fyi: Your Rain down spout, is going to pour rain or snow melt onto your Deck. Add a long drain spout to your drain.

Seems like if the roof was a little higher it could serve as a outdoor balcony for 2nd floor area.

Make a bridge between the new roof and your adjacent second floor deck.

Telehandler sure is handy

Matt at the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1685">28:05</a> mark of this video Donovan stepped on a joint and it sunk approx 1/4 inch I would have not done it that way you should have cut your sheeting so that you stopped on 1/2 of the rafter so you would have something to nail to if you had run the sheeting the other direction that would not have happened, the way it is now anyone walking in the roof if there a problem will pull nails through the roofing material

I’m California, the plywood need a 1/4 space between 2 sheets, roof & walls for inspection

Making a really nice 🦌 stand

LOL @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1768">29:28</a> "Let's put this leaf catcher here"

Tornadoes in MInn. Hope all are safe. But might be a good source of logs for the sawmill.

That long sheathing sure makes it nice to go rim to rim. Looking great.