I remodeled an entire bathroom in my house just by watching YT videos. I already had an electrical background (although it was low voltage, EET major) but taught myself how to wire my entire bathroom; GCFI, potlights, vanity light, timer switch to a blower fan. Taught myself structural repair because I had rotted out floor joists. Taught myself plumbing; repositioned the shower, toilet and the sink. Taught myself how to mud drywall. Taught myself how to do tile. Taught myself how to do wainscotting. Yes I messed up A LOT, yes it took me 4 months for a 75 sq ft bathroom, but it still came out close to $15k cheaper than I was quoted (that was w/o them knowing about the structural damage.) aannnnddd i have the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself. I'm now watching garage building videos because that's my next project. We literally have the entirety of human knowledge at the tips of our fingers and carry it around in our pocket.
As I was watching this. I had questions in my head. As soon as they popped into my head, they got answered. It was like you were reading my mind. 100% a fan now.
@@MrThidj901 DIY you could build this entire structure with wiring and plumbing for like 10k if you source good quality used materials and do 90% of it yourself
Good video. I live in the Chicago area and I had a garage built in 1976 and it had a couple of features that I liked that I don’t see you incorporating in your garages. They are…..raising the concrete around the perimeter so when you park in the garage in the winter, the bottom plate doesn’t get wet, the other is using a 2x6 as a top plate for the rafters. This garage was built with 16” centers for walls and 24” centers for rafters 2x6 & 2x8 in corners, hip roof. The garage is 47 years old and in great condition. Thanks…Jim
A lot has changed in construction practices over the last 50 years. My grandparents' home had true 2"x4"s in it. They also dug out the basement using a mule! Everything was hand sawn and hand nailed as well!
Good morning. Nice to see you are getting us some footage to watch while it is so cold and nasty outside. Christmas is so close. See ya soon on another build.
I enjoy watching your enthusiasm, but please note that if you were to show every detail of how the lumber is cut and measure , an award will be grant to you by the viewers.. best of luck. God Bless
I didn’t see how (or if) you attached the sill plate of the framing to the concrete. Is that not necessary where you are? Fantastic job of filming and clear and to-the-point narration. You should be a teacher of construction as well. I also noticed what looked like the owner helping you out as simple laborer. If so, I applaud you for recruiting his help. Thank you.
Enjoyed watching your work , it sort of de mystified building a garage, which is great timing as I am just starting my build . Concrete is done just waiting for timber delivery . I am using 117mm x 47mm , nearly 4x2 , for all studs and roof joists . Ridge beam is 200mm x 80 so slightly different to your specs . 7M X 6M size . thank you for all the tips .
Nice job!. I came across your video doing a search for garage ideas. I am cutting some of my own lumber to cut costs. I cut 2 or 3 boards or 2x4 each day. I figure by spring/summer I have enough to do half '. lol I have chainsaw mill
Im impressed that arthritis didn’t stop Ken a long time ago like its killin me at 45 years old general contracting for 22 years. Anyways, the only thing I’ve seen in Cleveland, Ohio area is the sill plate resting above the pad on a curb. So they form the pad to have a sill curb to keep the framing above puddles or snow. Anyways great work and what’s your secret Ken where’s the fountain of youth buddy? Lol
Ken, I just recently started watching your channel. Great work. I have a question, maybe you've covered it before, but how are you securing the walls to the foundation? I haven't seen anything in the few videos I've watched.
Very nice, Ken! I learned two framing tips that will come in handy 'on the farm' here. You've got some strong boys just tossing those CDX sheets up on the roof - wow! Coffee's on me next time you're in the West Leb area.
I wish contractors in my neck of the woods had the same attitude about shingling a roof as you do. Nobody wants to do it and the few pros that will do it want me to pay for their brand new Lamborghini.
Looks great! I'm assuming $28,000 is how much you charged the client to do this job. How much do you think it would cost somebody to do this themselves, including concrete and all the materials? assuming the person already has all the proper tools as well.
@@kenskarpentry how many days did you and the crew spend on this build? if materials are about half- 14k profit before labor etc seems low unless you guys did it in like 3days?
@@gianniharrington5106 In another comment he mentioned about a week and a half. Construction is not as profitable as people think unless there is greed involved, cutting corners, etc. This was a very fair price with a fair profit margin. Could he have charged more? Of course but this level of quality and pricing is competitive and probably keeps work consistent! Profit in the industry usually trends to 10-15%. Some trades vary plus factoring in extras, changes and so on.
Enjoyed the video. Question: When you say $28,000, what do you mean? Is that a turnkey price that you are doing this job for? Or is that just materials? And I noticed that all the walls were already nailed together, either by you off camera or is that a kit? Where I am, I seriously doubt that I could buy the materials for $28k. Appreciate the info. If you answer, maybe consider adding this info to the description. Nice work, brother.
Do you have a video on detailed step by step grading for slab ? From bare ground to ready to pour concrete? Or can I get an estimate of a 24 x 30 garage slab 4 inch deep?
Was there nothing between sill plate and the concrete slab or did I miss it? It is apparently a must around here (Sweden) to have tar paper or something similar between "ground contact" and first row of boards, even if they are pressure treated.
Great job Ken! I want to build one just like it, you said the price was $28,000. Does that include cement, materials and labor? And do you use plans or just build from years of experience? Thank you, Bob
Is $28,000 the price someone would pay if they hired you as a contractor to build a garage or the price someone would pay as a DIY project? I’m just learning about DIY projects and have a house I want to add a garage to.
@@kenskarpentry The truses? I would think he'd use braces for the walls but I didn't see it. But the truses it seemed like he just balanced them on there. I'm trying to learn, any advice helps.
I remodeled an entire bathroom in my house just by watching YT videos. I already had an electrical background (although it was low voltage, EET major) but taught myself how to wire my entire bathroom; GCFI, potlights, vanity light, timer switch to a blower fan. Taught myself structural repair because I had rotted out floor joists. Taught myself plumbing; repositioned the shower, toilet and the sink.
Taught myself how to mud drywall. Taught myself how to do tile. Taught myself how to do wainscotting.
Yes I messed up A LOT, yes it took me 4 months for a 75 sq ft bathroom, but it still came out close to $15k cheaper than I was quoted (that was w/o them knowing about the structural damage.) aannnnddd i have the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself.
I'm now watching garage building videos because that's my next project.
We literally have the entirety of human knowledge at the tips of our fingers and carry it around in our pocket.
Very nice
Yes, it's fantastic isn't it...God bless Google!
Ken makes construction look so easy; I enjoy watching a craftsman at work. Merry Christmas!
Thanks
Nothing is easy in winter outside construction. I know , I've done it nearby. Most builders are in Arizona in the winter.
As I was watching this. I had questions in my head. As soon as they popped into my head, they got answered. It was like you were reading my mind. 100% a fan now.
Nice thanks for watching
That garage is seriously nice enough to live in! Wish a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room, I would be absolutely set.
Nice
then add 60 000$ to the project for minimal plumbing electricity insulation and finish.
@@MrThidj901 DIY you could build this entire structure with wiring and plumbing for like 10k if you source good quality used materials and do 90% of it yourself
Good video. I live in the Chicago area and I had a garage built in 1976 and it had a couple of features that I liked that I don’t see you incorporating in your garages. They are…..raising the concrete around the perimeter so when you park in the garage in the winter, the bottom plate doesn’t get wet, the other is using a 2x6 as a top plate for the rafters. This garage was built with 16” centers for walls and 24” centers for rafters 2x6 & 2x8 in corners, hip roof. The garage is 47 years old and in great condition. Thanks…Jim
A lot has changed in construction practices over the last 50 years. My grandparents' home had true 2"x4"s in it. They also dug out the basement using a mule! Everything was hand sawn and hand nailed as well!
Good morning. Nice to see you are getting us some footage to watch while it is so cold and nasty outside. Christmas is so close. See ya soon on another build.
Thanks stay warm
Good morning from Southern Indiana. A good video of Ken and Krew building a garage. Hope everyone has a great week and a wonder filled Christmas.
Thanks you too
Merry Christmas Ken. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your time with family. 😊
Thanks you too
I am impressed with your skills and your helpers
I enjoy your videos
It makes me wanna get back into building again
I enjoy watching your enthusiasm, but please note that if you were to show every detail of how the lumber is cut and measure , an award will be grant to you by the viewers.. best of luck. God Bless
Great work. Really enjoy these videos. Thanks from CT
Thanks merry Christmas
I didn’t see how (or if) you attached the sill plate of the framing to the concrete. Is that not necessary where you are? Fantastic job of filming and clear and to-the-point narration. You should be a teacher of construction as well. I also noticed what looked like the owner helping you out as simple laborer. If so, I applaud you for recruiting his help. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. We use wedge anchors
I like cathedral style roof trusses . Makes garage seem larger and makes room for a car lift
Maybe they are going to drywall, and lower ceilings are easier to heat if they go that route
But you'd have to center the lift so you wouldn't have a two car garage then.
Ken I know you realize that you have a really goooood crew. Where's the kid, I enjoy watching you guys teach him the trade. Love your videos.
This was before he was here
Another great video! I really enjoy these!
I would love to see how you guys install the soffits.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Enjoyed watching your work , it sort of de mystified building a garage, which is great timing as I am just starting my build .
Concrete is done just waiting for timber delivery . I am using 117mm x 47mm , nearly 4x2 , for all studs and roof joists .
Ridge beam is 200mm x 80 so slightly different to your specs . 7M X 6M size . thank you for all the tips .
Thanks. I hope your project well
High skill jerniman job. And very responsible
Thanks
Looks good as always. God bless
Thanks merry Christmas
Clean and tight. Nice.
Thanks
Beautiful job 👏
Thank you! 😊
Nice job!. I came across your video doing a search for garage ideas. I am cutting some of my own lumber to cut costs. I cut 2 or 3 boards or 2x4 each day. I figure by spring/summer I have enough to do half '. lol I have chainsaw mill
Thanks
Amazing work by men that show pride in their work.👍
Thanks
The new improved Ken has a much slimmer waist than the old Ken in this video.
Haha
Hmm. Not once did I see a level being used or bracing on the walls before they went up to keep them square. It came out looking great tho. Nice video.
Thanks for watching. I didn’t get that part in unfortunately
@@kenskarpentry yeah I assumed it was something like that since it came together well in the end
I love watching this so much!
Thanks for watching
Awesome job Guys
Thanks
Im impressed that arthritis didn’t stop Ken a long time ago like its killin me at 45 years old general contracting for 22 years. Anyways, the only thing I’ve seen in Cleveland, Ohio area is the sill plate resting above the pad on a curb. So they form the pad to have a sill curb to keep the framing above puddles or snow. Anyways great work and what’s your secret Ken where’s the fountain of youth buddy? Lol
Bummer
Lol Ken do you take supplements? What’s your secret? All the guys my whole life tell me you dont want to pick up a hammer past 50.
Or my other fave guys say this is a young’s man’s game. I agree ugh. Lol
Crazy I built mine from a home depot kit on a cement slab for 15000 complete in 2007
Wow
amazing job Ken as always wow wish you merry chritsmas and happy new year
Thanks merry Christmas to you
Happy New Year Ken! Hope it all comes together for another year of videos from you. 🍻
Thanks for watching
Nice work
Thanks
28 k is what I paid for a three bedroom, two bath house with a detached two car garage. Yeah, it was 1974.
Isn’t that crazy how much prices have gone up.
well that's a nice looking garage you got there...guess I will have to tax you more for improving your property and the neighborhood
I need Ken to build a house for me. LOL
Ken, I just recently started watching your channel. Great work. I have a question, maybe you've covered it before, but how are you securing the walls to the foundation? I haven't seen anything in the few videos I've watched.
Thanks for watching. We use wedge anchors after the walls are u.
Wonder if you could publish a materials list?
I was surprised how wobbly the walls were, even when you were applying the sheathing. At what point did you make sure everything was plumb?
good job and nice video
Thanks for watching
Looks amazing
Thanks
Wowzer, nice numbers.
Thanks
You seem like a pleasure to work with.
Thanks
i love this ...... great video.....
Thanks for watching
Great work as usual
Thanks
Good work
Thanks
So efficient!
Thanks
looks nice! if you were doing a metal roof, do you sheet it first or run perlins across or?
Just plywood with roof wrap
I like the video, I like the quality, but 28k? The cost of materials has skyrocketed. I remember a structure like this use to cost 7500.
In 1989 I was selling that same garage for $5,900 including electric
hey ken what you didn't show us was how to connect and secured the whole structure to the concrete slab
We use wedge anchors after the walls are up and squared
A year later, did you add anything in front of the doors; gravel or concrete?
The owner did that part
Very nice, Ken! I learned two framing tips that will come in handy 'on the farm' here. You've got some strong boys just tossing those CDX sheets up on the roof - wow! Coffee's on me next time you're in the West Leb area.
Thanks
Good video: What might be the reason for the wall sheeting hanging down lower then the treated wood, looks to be about 1".
It helps seal along the bottom
GOOD JOB
Wow!! Built a garage in less than 30 minutes.
I know! That would have taken me all day!!🤣
Outstanding
Thanks
I wish contractors in my neck of the woods had the same attitude about shingling a roof as you do. Nobody wants to do it and the few pros that will do it want me to pay for their brand new Lamborghini.
Well done
Thanks
Looks great! I'm assuming $28,000 is how much you charged the client to do this job. How much do you think it would cost somebody to do this themselves, including concrete and all the materials? assuming the person already has all the proper tools as well.
Typically materials are about half
@@kenskarpentry how many days did you and the crew spend on this build? if materials are about half- 14k profit before labor etc seems low unless you guys did it in like 3days?
@@gianniharrington5106 In another comment he mentioned about a week and a half. Construction is not as profitable as people think unless there is greed involved, cutting corners, etc. This was a very fair price with a fair profit margin. Could he have charged more? Of course but this level of quality and pricing is competitive and probably keeps work consistent! Profit in the industry usually trends to 10-15%. Some trades vary plus factoring in extras, changes and so on.
How much profit did you make off this job? How much was the cost of the lumber?
Generally materials are about half
Do you ever put rain gutters and down spouts on your garages?
Or is that up to the owner to get someone else in for that?
We don’t
Enjoyed the video. Question: When you say $28,000, what do you mean? Is that a turnkey price that you are doing this job for? Or is that just materials? And I noticed that all the walls were already nailed together, either by you off camera or is that a kit? Where I am, I seriously doubt that I could buy the materials for $28k. Appreciate the info. If you answer, maybe consider adding this info to the description. Nice work, brother.
Materials and labor
Just wondering you did square your walls and brace them off before you put your OSB up just asking
Yes definitely thanks for watching
love it thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for watching
Wow that garage came out beautiful, how long did it take to build that garage
About a week and a half
@@kenskarpentry is labor included in that cost, or is that just materials? - beautiful work Ken
That was fast
Thanks for watching
Is there a reason to put reason the OSB should be put on horizontal?
Great video! Is $28000 what you charged to build this for a customer or what it costed for you to build your own?
It’s what the customer paid
Do you have a video on detailed step by step grading for slab ? From bare ground to ready to pour concrete? Or can I get an estimate of a 24 x 30 garage slab 4 inch deep?
VERY NICE WORK. is it 28000 in materials or materials and labor?
Thanks. Materials and labor
Ken…..GREAT…. but “I love doing shingles, it’s like going on vacation”…..You are crazy but in a good way🤷♂️😊
Haha
why dont you use vented bird blocks and just leave them in?
Nice job though!
Was there nothing between sill plate and the concrete slab or did I miss it? It is apparently a must around here (Sweden) to have tar paper or something similar between "ground contact" and first row of boards, even if they are pressure treated.
We typically staple under the plate before setting the walls
Great job Ken!
I want to build one just like it, you said the price was $28,000. Does that include cement, materials and labor?
And do you use plans or just build from years of experience?
Thank you,
Bob
Excellent craftsmanship! What pitch is that roof? Looks a bit steeper than my 4/12, such a great structure 👍
Thanks it’s a 6/12 pitch
Same garage in Seattle would be $200k easily. Nice work!
Ouch
Enjoyed this video, curious what thickness osb you used for the walls?
7/16”
When you put the frames up, do you somehow bind them to the concrete? Or does the weight of the garage hold it in place?
We use wedge anchors after the walls are in place
Nice, not a fan of the smaller garage doors, a single larger door is better for in and out with vehicles.
Minus windows, I have a very similar garage. How far do you travel? I'm in southern Vermont and would like to add to my garage.
I remember getting a price for something like that in New Jersey.....it was $50,000.00
Wow
is there a break down of materials used eg..
11 yard concrete
12 - 2x4x10'
80 - 2x4x8'
40 - 4x8 1/2' osb etc..
?
Sorry no
Is $28,000 the price someone would pay if they hired you as a contractor to build a garage or the price someone would pay as a DIY project? I’m just learning about DIY projects and have a house I want to add a garage to.
That price includes labor and materials
On your cape style houses, do you use 2x10 or 2x12 for the roof trusses? Same question for the stair stringers? Thanks for the cool content
2x12 stair stringers. It depends on the width of the building for rafter dimensions. 24’ I use 2x10
Thanks Ken!
When you were placing the truses up, how did you support them without falling?
Typically a 2x4 nailed to the wall as a brace
@@kenskarpentry The truses? I would think he'd use braces for the walls but I didn't see it. But the truses it seemed like he just balanced them on there. I'm trying to learn, any advice helps.
What is holding that framing to the concrete? What’s to keep that building from moving off it’s foundation?
We use wedge anchors
You did a monolithic slab?
Yes
Ken did you buy a new truck and trailer? I see a white white truck and trailer in the shot
No that was another contractor working on the spec house
I wish you would come down to Massachusetts and build me one just like this for $28,000...I'll even pay for your hotel rooms
Bummer thanks
Right? I got quoted 50k for a one car in MA.
Metal roof and Hardie plank siding.
I love it, do you recommend someone in Suffolk, VA?
Sorry don’t know anyone down there
Was this 28k in material or with labor?
Im assuming just material...
Both
It cost 28k to build or you charged 28k to build it? Thanks
I charged 28
Did that slab take more than 1 truck to pour?
Yes 2 trucks
When did he secure the base wood to the foundations?
After the walls are up. We use wedge anchors
hi good video THX Ed what would the difference for a metal roof be ?
Thanks again Ed
About 3 percent more
$28,000 for material only or material+labour?
Materials and labor
@@kenskarpentry thank Ken, how much would you say was the concrete pad cost
So cool. Wish you were my dad
Haha thanks
Do you have white three tab under those architectural shingles?
No that’s just the roof wrap
dumb question.. did you get paid $28,000 to do it? or spent $28,000 making it?
I got paid $28,000
how did you attach the walls to the concrete?
Wedge anchors
How much would a 20x30 garage with attached 20 x 20 shop cost these@days. Just a guesstimate. With a metal roof.
Around $48 per square foot
@@kenskarpentry good price