Good information for a guy, that wants to build a garage, from a guy that has a lifetime of experience. Clear, concise advice from an expert and it's free. Thanks so much for all you do.
👍.. very informative! Wishing I had any of them this AM.. -8° here, an improvement over the -30° yesterday - actual temps! Hot coffee and your videos - don't get no better!
Bob Ross of garage building! Love the gambrel style. Snow load is an issue, but it also gives insulation if you do plan to have a small apartment. Seriously considering it as a style for a cabin off grid. Dual angle roof is near perfect up here in Canada for solar panels in summer and winter.
Another great youtube Ken. I love the classic and simple designs of your buildings -- the beauty of 24x24 and nice multiples of 4 and 8! Really enjoy the pace and tone of your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Ken....you are a gem.....many many thanks for taking the time to look at all our various questions and replying to them...understanding that time is of the essence .. As we are in the last half of winter 2021, I am sure that this is allowing you the time to respond to our queries. much appreciated and btw...you do freaking good videos....
Good Morning from Florida, Ken. Wish you built down here. You would be up to your ars in Alligators instead of snow though. Lol. Very informative. Thanks!
I just discovered your channel, and WOW is this awesome! I've been considering building a cabin on a piece of property, but doing something like the gambrel would be SO much better. Thanks for the awesome content!
Ken, In your videos you are usually building garages in rural settings with lots of land. As I live in a typical suburban sub-division with a pitifully paltry single car garage, I almost always ask the same question to the owner of your latest project - WHY THE H*** ARE YOU MAKING THAT GARAGE SO SMALL??????? When it comes to garages, BIGGER IS ALWAY BETTER!!!! At a minimum, my dream garage has room for two cars and is deep enough to slip the boat trailer sideways in the back for winter storage. Speaking of winter, I definitely want enough width to keep the snow blower tucked in a front corner. Lastly, there has to be room for a substantial work bench with all-season access. We all need a dream...... ;-)
All your work is awesome Ken! Wish you could do one in NC! I think how you are hands on keeps your quality so high. Nice info about driveway clearance to back car out.
I'm building a gambrel style office in my yard, 12-ft x 18-ft x 15 feet high, built on a 6-inch thick slab. The basic ministerial permit for exterior construction is $500.00. If I added electricity to the mnisterial permit the fee increases to 1,000.00. Getting a discretionary permit for adding electricity and plumbing then defines the structure as livable and the fees increase to $3,500.00 IF THE building department approves it. Since my quarter acre lot is in a Single family residences zone and a fully appointed second garage or shop could be used as a granny apartment not allowed in our zoning, the fees rapidly increase to $5,000.00 if the department declares it suitable for a second residence. Even the slab poor must be permitted for $300.00. I do most work without permits but then I always over build. This saves me no money but I'd rather fivethe money to the contractors instead of the city department.
I really enjoy watching your build videos. Like others have said, you come across as a really nice man with a lot of expertise. You make it look easy, and you always look as though you enjoy what you do. The garages always look so nice, and the concrete work you do is really great. I look forward to every video that you put out. Thanks for what you do!
I'd have a 6 car garage and a one bedroom house. With that green screen I've no idea what's real anymore. Again a treasure trove of information really relaxing to watch. Anybody who has a single floor shed you've no idea what your missing it's really fun to fall down the shed stairs and not be found for a good 24hrs the steps were made by my good self they were dangerous. We've a wee hoist pully for taking things upstairs now.
GREAT series of taking us through each garage design. They are real informative and helpful for anyone to make a decision for there next garage. Stay safe and warm up there.
Ken, my site has a 24 foot or so run with a lot of clearance on the North and not as much clearance to the South. (Residential power lines). I want to build a combination Mono-GambrelAttic truss so I get that storage over the north end and further maximize the south slope for solar panels. I'm thinking I should build two separate complete truss and use an interior wall at 12 foot from the north wall, and intersect the hip of the mono truss with the hip of the Gambrel truss. I'll only get a height of 5 feet and a width of maybe 8 feet, but that will allow me to store those light flat things that take up space like rails, 2x4, and light boxes. I haven't seen any such custom work with a Gambrel truss.
Ken, with this Photo Album from the past couple weeks that you just got done with. Keep records of your sales attributed to these videos showing your product line versus a couple of years ago. It will show your rewards of doing these videos. Just love them. P.S. I keep a photo album of all my furniture I have built.
I wanted a two story, but my city says that the limit on a garage height is 15 feet measured halfway between the eave and peak. I can make a wider garage of up to 40 feet, with a depth of up to 30. Similar to the carriage shed, and a Cape Cod. Or, a Cap Cod style, with a side sloping addition of about 16 feet.
You're good, Thank you for taking the time to this, your helping many of us understand what 's all involved in building the right size and style of garage for our specific needs, question to you Ken, what size of IJOIST do you use for your 28 foot wide Cape Style garage
The green screen you are starting to use is so handy for voiceovers. Be careful to not move around too much when you’re talking because you have the motion on the screen plus your own pacing. I still like em. Also, be careful when the ‘you’ on the screen gets bigger than the ‘you’ on the voiceover. Scares my cat!
I’m a fan of the gambrel and capes. I like the idea of the storage above. I don’t understand why anyone would pick a salt box of all the designs you offer. I guess everyone has their preferences.
Can you make a video exactly how someone would make your wall panels? I only get one day off a week so I figure I could make those panels and then stand it up and put it all together
Your guys must enjoy working with you and for you. In these videos, you come across as the nicest person I've never met. I truly enjoy your content, and I'd love to know if you are affiliated with any builders in the Memphis area or have any recommendations.
Hi Ken Great videos; well designed garages and honest , straightforward information. Much appreciated. I live on Vancouver Island. When are you available to come and build me one? I know - it much be just a tad too far for you hahaha.: but its too bad that I cannot find a builder with your qualities around here. Keep up the good work!!
Hi Ken. Great content. I did not see you put a floor drain in any of the 3 garage builds I viewed. They are very popular in Minnesota, as vehicles often bring in snow and ice. Aren't they allowed in NE?
I already have a 2car and want to add a pole barn but I’m thinking another 2car would be nice maybe with the appointment above Thanks for all your info!
Great stuff Ken. You ever do 3 car or bigger? I'm thinking of a 30x40 gambral in the future. Would love to see videos if you have built something like that.
Very informative! Appreciate giving the low-down in the straight forward manner. I think the standard garage door is only 8' total? If I want to park my RV inside, The garage has to be 2' taller? How much percentage cost will that increase for the build?
Hey Ken East coast Canadian here, love your videos. I have to ask, why do people want a saltbox garage? doesn't seem like there are any advantages to that style, is it just considered a fancy or more architectural look? I personally think they look weird and seems like a headache in areas with snow
Great videos Ken. The zoning in my area only allows me to build an 18’ tall garage. Would you recommend a cap style garage? If so would I have ample walk in storage space?
When doing a building consideration, I know steel roofs shed show faster than a shingle roof. What is the cost difference between a shingle vs steel roof. And which seems to be more popular for the customers you have in the NE
Hi Ken. I enjoy watching your builds. I'm curious if you ever build RV garages or if your cape or gambrel style garages can be adapted to have a 14' high garage bay in lieu of a loft area above.
Have watched a lot of your builds, love them, you do fantastic work, thanks. I'm curious why you don't sheath the panels when you build them in the shop? is it a weight thing or something else ? i would have thought it was easier doing them on the ground.
Morning, Ken! Do you ever do any larger garages? Say 4-6 cars? If so, does the price increase exponentially, or is it fairly linear or even lower price per car when you add more? Thanks!
You do incredible work, I want to build a garage at my house in southern Maine this summer. Do you know any builders that do the same quality of work? Thank you.
Ken, for your Gambrel, or even a Cape style garage, do you use 2x4 or 2x6 for the exterior walls if the client intends to use the 2nd floor space for an apartment? I was curious if there was a specific code requirement for the surface area of the I-Joist to rest on if it was "livable" space. Great content as usual.
Could you provide the outside dimensions of the different styles? All the pads are 24x24, but I would like to know the height, width and depth with the overhangs, etc. Thanks!
Do you make your own trusses or are they purchased from a manufacturer that they are designed by there engineer. When I built my garage in north jersey I had a local truss company design mine with a space for storage upstairs and then I put a set of pull-down stairs in to get up there. Great videos
Hi Ken, I am thinking of moving to the Killington area in the next year of so. I have rented places and many of my friends are retiring up there. Question is do you work that far South? I have noticed many of the homes being sold do not have a garage and that is a no go for me. I enjoy your videos and this one was especially good, I like the cape style as I would love to put my work shop upstairs. Take care.
Hello sir, First of all, your videos are excellent and I have learned so much already! Thank you! I’m about to build a 24x32 garage here in south Alabama (no permits or inspections) with a loft. Do you use attic trusses or is there a better way to span across the garage and still support a loft area?
Not related to the video, but I had a question. Does your area's code not require digging the slab down below the cost line where the walls build up? Footing, I think it's called? Is that just for home foundation? Not trying to be pretentious, I'm just really trying to learn.
How do you handle sketchy property lines?. If the owner says he wants it in a certain place and later its discovered to be across a line, who is responsible??
Is your Gambrel a good choice to finish as a house? I live in central Florida and need an inexpensive home for my wife and myself. Not rich so would try to finish interior my self. Thanks
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Good information for a guy, that wants to build a garage, from a guy that has a lifetime of experience. Clear, concise advice from an expert and it's free. Thanks so much for all you do.
Thanks
Build as large of a garage as you can afford, even then it's never big enough!
OUTSTANDING videos!!! Straight forward. Great craftsmanship. Very much appreciated.
Thanks
Why am I up at 4:30am? ..... I’m watching Ken with his cool green-screen !
Haha thanks
👍.. very informative! Wishing I had any of them this AM.. -8° here, an improvement over the -30° yesterday - actual temps! Hot coffee and your videos - don't get no better!
Finishing my coffee as well -5 degrees here. Brrr
Really really well done. All your videos are really well done.
Thanks for watching
Bob Ross of garage building! Love the gambrel style. Snow load is an issue, but it also gives insulation if you do plan to have a small apartment. Seriously considering it as a style for a cabin off grid. Dual angle roof is near perfect up here in Canada for solar panels in summer and winter.
Haha happy little garages. Thanks for watching
Another great and informative video Ken . Great comparison between different models.
👍👍
Thanks
Another great youtube Ken. I love the classic and simple designs of your buildings -- the beauty of 24x24 and nice multiples of 4 and 8! Really enjoy the pace and tone of your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks
Reminds me of watching the weather man. The background changes while he's explaining what's on the screen. :-)
Haha
Well now I know the difference between a saltbox and carriage house styles!
Nice
Thank you, For answering questions for the few that never thought about those questions. Great videos
Thanks
Ken....you are a gem.....many many thanks for taking the time to look at all our various questions and replying to them...understanding that time is of the essence ..
As we are in the last half of winter 2021, I am sure that this is allowing you the time to respond to our queries. much appreciated and btw...you do freaking good videos....
Thanks I really appreciate it.
Good Morning from Florida, Ken. Wish you built down here. You would be up to your ars in Alligators instead of snow though. Lol. Very informative. Thanks!
Haha. Thanks for watching
I just discovered your channel, and WOW is this awesome! I've been considering building a cabin on a piece of property, but doing something like the gambrel would be SO much better. Thanks for the awesome content!
Nice. Thanks for watching
Ken, In your videos you are usually building garages in rural settings with lots of land. As I live in a typical suburban sub-division with a pitifully paltry single car garage, I almost always ask the same question to the owner of your latest project - WHY THE H*** ARE YOU MAKING THAT GARAGE SO SMALL??????? When it comes to garages, BIGGER IS ALWAY BETTER!!!! At a minimum, my dream garage has room for two cars and is deep enough to slip the boat trailer sideways in the back for winter storage. Speaking of winter, I definitely want enough width to keep the snow blower tucked in a front corner. Lastly, there has to be room for a substantial work bench with all-season access. We all need a dream...... ;-)
I like this format ... like your are a weather person in front of a screen.
Haha thanks
All your work is awesome Ken! Wish you could do one in NC! I think how you are hands on keeps your quality so high. Nice info about driveway clearance to back car out.
Thanks for watching
Yes. It's great to see you doing the building. Hope your procedure went well.
I'm building a gambrel style office in my yard, 12-ft x 18-ft x 15 feet high, built on a 6-inch thick slab. The basic ministerial permit for exterior construction is $500.00. If I added electricity to the mnisterial permit the fee increases to 1,000.00. Getting a discretionary permit for adding electricity and plumbing then defines the structure as livable and the fees increase to $3,500.00 IF THE building department approves it. Since my quarter acre lot is in a Single family residences zone and a fully appointed second garage or shop could be used as a granny apartment not allowed in our zoning, the fees rapidly increase to $5,000.00 if the department declares it suitable for a second residence. Even the slab poor must be permitted for $300.00. I do most work without permits but then I always over build. This saves me no money but I'd rather fivethe money to the contractors instead of the city department.
Wow that’s a lot of money. Hope your project goes well
I really enjoy watching your build videos. Like others have said, you come across as a really nice man with a lot of expertise. You make it look easy, and you always look as though you enjoy what you do. The garages always look so nice, and the concrete work you do is really great. I look forward to every video that you put out. Thanks for what you do!
Thanks I appreciate it
I really like the effort and clarity that go into your videos! Excellent!
Thanks
I'd have a 6 car garage and a one bedroom house. With that green screen I've no idea what's real anymore. Again a treasure trove of information really relaxing to watch. Anybody who has a single floor shed you've no idea what your missing it's really fun to fall down the shed stairs and not be found for a good 24hrs the steps were made by my good self they were dangerous. We've a wee hoist pully for taking things upstairs now.
GREAT series of taking us through each garage design. They are real informative and helpful for anyone to make a decision for there next garage. Stay safe and warm up there.
Thanks
Looking forward for the next video discussing garages to have lifts installed
Thanks
Ken, my site has a 24 foot or so run with a lot of clearance on the North and not as much clearance to the South. (Residential power lines). I want to build a combination Mono-GambrelAttic truss so I get that storage over the north end and further maximize the south slope for solar panels.
I'm thinking I should build two separate complete truss and use an interior wall at 12 foot from the north wall, and intersect the hip of the mono truss with the hip of the Gambrel truss. I'll only get a height of 5 feet and a width of maybe 8 feet, but that will allow me to store those light flat things that take up space like rails, 2x4, and light boxes.
I haven't seen any such custom work with a Gambrel truss.
Dude you’re the man. These video’s are awesome.
Thanks
Very informative. Thanks,Ken.
Thanks for watching
Ken, with this Photo Album from the past couple weeks that you just got done with. Keep records of your sales attributed to these videos showing your product line versus a couple of years ago. It will show your rewards of doing these videos. Just love them. P.S. I keep a photo album of all my furniture I have built.
Thanks for watching
I wanted a two story, but my city says that the limit on a garage height is 15 feet measured halfway between the eave and peak. I can make a wider garage of up to 40 feet, with a depth of up to 30. Similar to the carriage shed, and a Cape Cod. Or, a Cap Cod style, with a side sloping addition of about 16 feet.
I appreciate your teaching style.
Thanks
Awesome Ken!
Thanks
You have such a great format for presenting videos like this. All around this is something ill subscribe too.
Thank you very much
I sure wish you where in the Utah area. I would be giving you a call. Your product looks great and well built.
Sorry
You're good, Thank you for taking the time to this, your helping many of us understand what 's all involved in building the right size and style of garage for our specific needs, question to you Ken, what size of IJOIST do you use for your 28 foot wide Cape Style garage
16”. You may need to check local codes for spacing
Kris, I need a shed? I appreciate all your videos. Steve in Virginia
The green screen you are starting to use is so handy for voiceovers. Be careful to not move around too much when you’re talking because you have the motion on the screen plus your own pacing. I still like em.
Also, be careful when the ‘you’ on the screen gets bigger than the ‘you’ on the voiceover. Scares my cat!
Haha that’s funny. Sorry
Ken you are always informative & do an amazing job! If you were here in the NW I would definitely have you build me a shop!
Thanks
I’m a fan of the gambrel and capes. I like the idea of the storage above. I don’t understand why anyone would pick a salt box of all the designs you offer. I guess everyone has their preferences.
I am always jealous of Kens garages.
Haha
Can you make a video exactly how someone would make your wall panels? I only get one day off a week so I figure I could make those panels and then stand it up and put it all together
Thanks. I’ll try
Enjoy your videos. A cool -18 in Cambridge, Minnesota this morning
Don’t send it this way. :)
Your guys must enjoy working with you and for you. In these videos, you come across as the nicest person I've never met. I truly enjoy your content, and I'd love to know if you are affiliated with any builders in the Memphis area or have any recommendations.
Thanks. Sorry I don’t know anyone down that way
I would like 12ft ceilings and if you make the garage door 18ft instead of 16ft the vehs fit better.
Hi Ken Great videos; well designed garages and honest , straightforward information. Much appreciated. I live on Vancouver Island. When are you available to come and build me one? I know - it much be just a tad too far for you hahaha.: but its too bad that I cannot find a builder with your qualities around here. Keep up the good work!!
Haha thanks. It must be beautiful there.
I live in Tennessee. What I wouldn't give for an honest and affordable option like you provide. Enjoy the videos. Very nice work.
Thanks for watching
Great info Ken,thanks.
I wish you could do my garage here in Ontario.
Bummer sorry
I would like to see you build a 3 veh garage. The openings are8 by 8. 8 high and 8 wide with 2ft in-between and 4ft on the ends.
wish you were in the Texas panhandle.
Can you do one on adding garages that share a wall with your house?
I’ll try
Hi I'm from Tijuana and I enjoy your videos and one day. I would like to build mi own dream garage . Keep em coming
Welcome. Thanks for watching
Hi Ken. Great content. I did not see you put a floor drain in any of the 3 garage builds I viewed. They are very popular in Minnesota, as vehicles often bring in snow and ice. Aren't they allowed in NE?
They are actually not legal in Vermont
I already have a 2car and want to add a pole barn but I’m thinking another 2car would be nice maybe with the appointment above
Thanks for all your info!
Thanks for watching
Thanks for watching
Great stuff Ken. You ever do 3 car or bigger? I'm thinking of a 30x40 gambral in the future. Would love to see videos if you have built something like that.
I did a couple before I started doing TH-cam
Very informative! Appreciate giving the low-down in the straight forward manner. I think the standard garage door is only 8' total? If I want to park my RV inside, The garage has to be 2' taller? How much percentage cost will that increase for the build?
Ken do you have a detailed video on building the cape style rafters
We have a couple coming up this summer. I’ll try to work that in
Hey Ken East coast Canadian here, love your videos. I have to ask, why do people want a saltbox garage? doesn't seem like there are any advantages to that style, is it just considered a fancy or more architectural look? I personally think they look weird and seems like a headache in areas with snow
Great videos Ken. The zoning in my area only allows me to build an 18’ tall garage. Would you recommend a cap style garage? If so would I have ample walk in storage space?
Great video enjoy your videos keep up the great videos besafe out there
Thanks for watching
Another great video. You’re getting close to 100k subs!!
Yes I’m pretty excited. Thanks for watching
Awesome videos! Wish I had you in my area to build me a garage!!
When doing a building consideration, I know steel roofs shed show faster than a shingle roof. What is the cost difference between a shingle vs steel roof. And which seems to be more popular for the customers you have in the NE
On a typical ranch garage shingles are about $700 more. 95 percent of our projects are metal.
Thank you.
Thanks for watching
I wish I could find a guy like you in northern Arizona.
Hope you find someone
Why is it called a "salt box?" Do you ever build the garage attached to the house, or maybe there is a covered walkway from the garage to the house?
It was a style on the 1800s named after commonly used salt containers of the day
Wanting a 24x25 (600 sqft) two story ranch with 16 ft door. 2nd story needed as a workshop. Can't seem to find a desirable design.
Hope you find one
Hi Ken. I enjoy watching your builds. I'm curious if you ever build RV garages or if your cape or gambrel style garages can be adapted to have a 14' high garage bay in lieu of a loft area above.
Yes definitely
Just get the biggest you can afford!
Muchas gracias por compartir ☺️
Thanks for watching
Have watched a lot of your builds, love them, you do fantastic work, thanks. I'm curious why you don't sheath the panels when you build them in the shop? is it a weight thing or something else ? i would have thought it was easier doing them on the ground.
Yes it would be to heavy for me
This has probably been asked a million times before but...do you build attached garages?
Really enjoy your videos. ☮️
Thanks. Yes we do occasionally
Morning, Ken! Do you ever do any larger garages? Say 4-6 cars? If so, does the price increase exponentially, or is it fairly linear or even lower price per car when you add more? Thanks!
Per square foot stays the same
Very well done, thanks.
Thanks for watching
You do incredible work, I want to build a garage at my house in southern Maine this summer. Do you know any builders that do the same quality of work? Thank you.
Thanks
With a bench set
Ken, for your Gambrel, or even a Cape style garage, do you use 2x4 or 2x6 for the exterior walls if the client intends to use the 2nd floor space for an apartment? I was curious if there was a specific code requirement for the surface area of the I-Joist to rest on if it was "livable" space.
Great content as usual.
Usually 2x6 if it’s going to be finished
Another great one
Thanks
Why the double doors always on your garages? Why not one wide garage door? Any benefits to either one?
The single door is more money than 2 smaller ones
Cool that's getting close to what I need
Nice
Could you provide the outside dimensions of the different styles? All the pads are 24x24, but I would like to know the height, width and depth with the overhangs, etc. Thanks!
1 1/2” more for each wall an 12” each side for overhang
Around here pole barns are really common. Do you ever do post frame garages/barns?
We’re not really geared up for something like that
Do you make your own trusses or are they purchased from a manufacturer that they are designed by there engineer. When I built my garage in north jersey I had a local truss company design mine with a space for storage upstairs and then I put a set of pull-down stairs in to get up there. Great videos
Thanks for watching. The trusses are store bought
Hi Ken, I am thinking of moving to the Killington area in the next year of so. I have rented places and many of my friends are retiring up there. Question is do you work that far South? I have noticed many of the homes being sold do not have a garage and that is a no go for me. I enjoy your videos and this one was especially good, I like the cape style as I would love to put my work shop upstairs. Take care.
Sorry that’s too far for us to travel. Hope your project goes well.
@@kenskarpentry Thanks. Take care.
Ken is the man
Haha thanks
typically
What about a reverse gable entrance? Gables on ends instead of on garage door side?
We’ve done a couple like that
Hello sir,
First of all, your videos are excellent and I have learned so much already! Thank you! I’m about to build a 24x32 garage here in south Alabama (no permits or inspections) with a loft. Do you use attic trusses or is there a better way to span across the garage and still support a loft area?
Thanks for watching. Attic trusses are great.
Really wish you were closer to south jersey would love to have you build me a garage
Bummer sorry
Ken..bend your rule and come to Hartford CT area??
Bummer sorry
Not related to the video, but I had a question. Does your area's code not require digging the slab down below the cost line where the walls build up? Footing, I think it's called? Is that just for home foundation? Not trying to be pretentious, I'm just really trying to learn.
No we do a floating slab and it works great
I have a question, do you build a garage into a live in space, like a house? And would you travel to meet the demands of a future client.
How far do you build from your base in Vermont ? 100 miles? 200 miles? etc.
60 miles
Hello Ken,
Do your prices include the cost of concrete?
Yes it does
How do you handle sketchy property lines?. If the owner says he wants it in a certain place and later its discovered to be across a line, who is responsible??
Sorry I’ve never had that happen
Is your Gambrel a good choice to finish as a house? I live in central Florida and need an inexpensive home for my wife and myself. Not rich so would try to finish interior my self.
Thanks
Yes people have done that
Have you added a 2nd floor to an existing 24x24?
Sorry no
I love your videos. Thank you
I want the garage interior space 36ft by 36ft wit up stairs apt .
Ken can you build my garage in nj? Foundation is complete...only need 3 walls and roof
Bummer sorry
disadvantages, advantages of reverse gable?
Snow would be a disadvantage
What are your thoughts on 1 big vs. 2 small garage doors?
Just a matter of preference