Just to clarify: This was used as a temporarily work shed, so that's why there are no sheating on the walls, simple roof, and no foundation. However, it would work fine as a regular shed if you add sheating, a metal roof and a good foundation. Some people comment that this is 2x6 and not decking boards, which is completely wrong. These are close to 1x5, and they are pressure treated decking boards. These are the cheapest decking boards available here where I live, and they're half the price of 2x4's. This may of course not be the case other places in the world. The point was to use the cheapest lumber I could find to prove that you necessarily don't need "construction" lumber to make a shed. Finally, the shed is still standing, and have been through some heavy winds and rain without any problems. I'm soon taking it down for the winter.
I often start with a simple idea then overbuild the heck out of it then get annoyed when it all gets too complicated 😂 Thanks for the video showing that simple is best ❤
i grew up as a auto mechanic by trade and can fix just about anything the not a Duracell battery but now drive big rigs (hate it), now i brought a old house which i had torn down and plan to rebuild a tiny home on very very soon, you clip gave me a great idea to pre build and take it apart to set up on site... thanks for the spark bud... great stuff!!!!
I love watching your videos. I am learning all things wood, for home diy projects and small Sheds, Bunkies, Mini Garden Rooms, Smaller Pergolas, Easy Deck Builds are all I watch now. I love it. The easier someone makes it look the better, and no endless talking everything to the point with examples, like how you make your videos. Thank you love watching your example videos and hope you keep making more. ❤ from USA
Hello everyone, I hope you like the narration. It's not easy, but I will hopefully get better at it :) Feel free to ask any questions if anything is unclear.
This is how they make houses garages etc in USA/Canada..... using 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 lumber ( 5 x 10 cm, 5 x 15 cm )... simple and quick. With a proper insulation and exterior protection, these houses are much better for living than concrete/brick houses. They do not last thousands of years, but are easily built, cheaper, and easily modified..... this is MY PERSONAL opinion so anyone who do not agree should restrain from starting a sort of argument/debate on this subject. Dieter you did a great job !!!!!!
Thanks for this information. I have limited space at home and my grandchildren took over my garage and I used to work in my driveway for about 5 years. Last week I had masons make a 12’X15’ slab in my backyard which will be my future outdoor shed/workshop/man cave/kids fun zone. Lost likely the grandchildren will take over this area also. I might invest in a cordless nail gun, I still have a box full of hitachi nails and hitachi air powered nail gun. Thanks again for this.
Dieter, that was fabulous! Your very pleasant guitar accompaniment to this simple and clever build was perfect. a LOT could be done with this simple, portable shed: one could put canvas on the walls and roof for some rainproof covering-- still keeping it portable. Or, as you said, put it on a foundation and clad it permanently. Cheap and very simple, what's not to like? Thanks for sharing that!
Very nicd shed, Dieter. I find that musicians usually excel at most other things besides music! I have played music on piano and strings for over 50 years and love to build things too. Thanks for sharing!
Great guitar accompanying the build, you are quite talented. I had saved money to replace my old shed with a new one this summer but as usual something went wrong elsewhere and it will have to be put off until next year. Your video gave me some great ideas as to how to shore up my old shed until I can replace it hopefully next summer. I can't tear it down because it is "grandfathered" as an existing building but if I can keep it upright and looking reasonably sturdy I can replace it next summer it over a long weekend and the city can't do anything about it. I had bought decking material to replace a goodly portion of the front porch but it turns out the handyman was lying and just wanted a job and was really angry that I had bought my own decking and walked away. I had my brother come out and double check my test of jumping up and down on the old decking and it didn't even bounce. My bother laughed at my rudimentary test but assured me the decking was fine with the exception of one board that has a slight crack that is only about 12 inches where it was nailed in along the length. I may just fill it in with epoxy and leave it for now as I plan to restain it. So now I have all this decking material sitting around since last summer. If I follow your method I can take the old shed apart when I have the cash and still have decking material that is long enough to replace decking elsewhere. Thank you very much for a great video. You've provided me with a solution to two separate issues.
Great Job in Using some 5/4 Decking Board to Build a Shed. There is always a Deal to Purchase these 5/4 Decking Boards at Home Depot. The Prices on the Decking Boards are a lot cheaper than 2x6 and they are Pressure-treated also. And also using the New Decking Board Style Screws is just like using Nails. Just need to Reinforce the Walls with some Cross Pieces and Double the Roof Rafters to Support Our Winter Snow Up Here in Canada.
Wow, that's very impressive. A couple things went through my mind at first. First was how much space was being wasted having such a small shed by using decking boards with the thickness of the walls and that was soon obliterated. Second was why are you building it in your workshop around one of your tools and how were you going to move it and that, too, was soon obliterated. Such a great build. Some great techniques involved there that prove how easy that can be while being efficient as well. While I'm looking to build a permanent shed in my garden I was intrigued by the build itself and I'm so glad I've watched the entire video.
Hi An interesting build, and a well illustrated video. Can you please tell us the total quantity of material needed? How many boards, at what length? Thanks and yep like the guitar music too :)
Thank you for sharing a super helpful, excellent design, like someone else said it was modules easy to move around for one person to build it's the design I'm looking for, excellent guitar work as well
Just what I was looking for, to keep most snow off cords of wood and kindling - will build against shed. Like the canvas idea if we want more coverage.
Before starting to build the house, I will take your shed model for my temporary one which will be used as a working place. Nice job you did. Same material dimensions where I live and for a good price. Thank you!
Yes the guitar is really good .. There are so many cuts to do and so much wood to buy But beautifully done. I was looking to see how to make a nice little glamping house
My overall impression is that wherever you live your wood is better quality than what I can easily get at Lowe's. I am going to mimic your build with treated 2x6 , put down some 4x4s so i can attach the shed to them for a permanent build
I loved video, Great work. Here in the states, the big-box-stores, some of the preassembled sheds they're selling use 2"×2"s for the 'studs', and the corner braces get 2"×3"s😮. I stepped inside one of them (a 12'×12' model.). I felt sure that if was of a mind to do so, I would have little trouble kicking the back wall straight off of the thing. Not to mention I could build 2 of them the same size, and use real 2"×4"s, have faith they wouldn't blow down in a strong thunderstorm.
Question: If you did make this permanent, would you have preferred to use nails instead of screws, especially as they are much stronger than screws. Good video - good idea. Thanks.
oh my this is so simple. I use to work building only the walls for 5th wheel campers so have basics of it. Im 64 disabled but not totally but wanted to make a small storage shed since they want so much money for them nowdays. I have only 2x4's however would this work the same or do I have to use decking? decking is $5.75 each here now and I have plenty of 2x4's ON ssi so can't spend a lot
I plan on doing the same type of modular build for a shed to be installed in a remote location on a piece of lake property Build it in my garage in modular sections
Just to clarify: This was used as a temporarily work shed, so that's why there are no sheating on the walls, simple roof, and no foundation. However, it would work fine as a regular shed if you add sheating, a metal roof and a good foundation. Some people comment that this is 2x6 and not decking boards, which is completely wrong. These are close to 1x5, and they are pressure treated decking boards. These are the cheapest decking boards available here where I live, and they're half the price of 2x4's. This may of course not be the case other places in the world. The point was to use the cheapest lumber I could find to prove that you necessarily don't need "construction" lumber to make a shed. Finally, the shed is still standing, and have been through some heavy winds and rain without any problems. I'm soon taking it down for the winter.
Thanks so much for this very clever elegant design. Portable! Fantastic!!
Don’t worry man. Everybody is a pro the internet. I think it’s a good idea.
Good stuff. Two thumbs up!
Should Retitle the video as " temporarily work shed "
Looking again, this is strong enough to be a permanent building and easily fastened to a wood foundation. Two more thumbs up!
As Mark Twain said, "I love work. I could watch it all day." In other words, this was a great video!
LOL
Good work Dieter. Saved me time and gave me the education I needed for my project.
Thank you. Really appreciate it. Good luck with your project.
I’m following your lead I just did the same thing. Thank you Sean and Dieter.
The ease at which he built those wall frames just proves to me how I over-complicate things. I'll be using Dieter's style going foward.
me 2
I love this modular approach. Certainly quick and efficient. Your guitar playing is very beautiful too.
so, excellent..I saved this one..I am 72yo female..and I am gonna do this build..lov from south alabama.10/3/23 MAKING SHED BUILDING GREAT AGAIN.
That is awesome. Hope I'm still able to build stuff at 72. Good luck!
I often start with a simple idea then overbuild the heck out of it then get annoyed when it all gets too complicated 😂 Thanks for the video showing that simple is best ❤
Thanks! Done that several times too :)
i grew up as a auto mechanic by trade and can fix just about anything the not a Duracell battery but now drive big rigs (hate it), now i brought a old house which i had torn down and plan to rebuild a tiny home on very very soon, you clip gave me a great idea to pre build and take it apart to set up on site... thanks for the spark bud... great stuff!!!!
Thanks, sounds great :)
I love watching your videos. I am learning all things wood, for home diy projects and small Sheds, Bunkies, Mini Garden Rooms, Smaller Pergolas, Easy Deck Builds are all I watch now. I love it. The easier someone makes it look the better, and no endless talking everything to the point with examples, like how you make your videos. Thank you love watching your example videos and hope you keep making more. ❤ from USA
Hello everyone, I hope you like the narration. It's not easy, but I will hopefully get better at it :) Feel free to ask any questions if anything is unclear.
it is absolutely fine
Nope, love it. Inspirational, especially on a Saturday morning
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Wonderful video, would you have a plan sheet available for use?
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Really enjoyed the narration. I like the way you simplify the birds mouth cuts
Thank you very much! It's hard to narrate, but I hopefully get better at it
I admire you work. But as a guitarist of fifty years, I admire your playing even more.
Thank you!
This is how they make houses garages etc in USA/Canada..... using 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 lumber ( 5 x 10 cm, 5 x 15 cm )... simple and quick. With a proper insulation and exterior protection, these houses are much better for living than concrete/brick houses. They do not last thousands of years, but are easily built, cheaper, and easily modified..... this is MY PERSONAL opinion so anyone who do not agree should restrain from starting a sort of argument/debate on this subject. Dieter you did a great job !!!!!!
That was amazing especially prebuilt and fitting inside your van. That’s 10 extra bonus points 😉
Thanks!
The modular system works very well. It is especially good for someone who works alone.
I really like the simplicty and modularity of this approach! Good video.
Great to hear!
Literally the first video after looking through dozens that shows me how to square. Thank you!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You were straight to the piint and made it very simple. Plus, your guitar playing in the background is a lovely touch. ❤❤❤
Carpentry is the most rewarding profession / hobby you can imagine.
Good stuff! Love the guitar playing. Burlington Bill here, singer songwriter of Sailing to Freedom here on you tube.
Dieter, you’re a talented woodworker and a talented guitarist. I’m so jealous!
Thanks for this information. I have limited space at home and my grandchildren took over my garage and I used to work in my driveway for about 5 years. Last week I had masons make a 12’X15’ slab in my backyard which will be my future outdoor shed/workshop/man cave/kids fun zone. Lost likely the grandchildren will take over this area also. I might invest in a cordless nail gun, I still have a box full of hitachi nails and hitachi air powered nail gun. Thanks again for this.
Yes, I use a cordless nail gun to keep my kids away from my work space and it works great.
Dieter, that was fabulous! Your very pleasant guitar accompaniment to this simple and clever build was perfect. a LOT could be done with this simple, portable shed: one could put canvas on the walls and roof for some rainproof covering-- still keeping it portable. Or, as you said, put it on a foundation and clad it permanently. Cheap and very simple, what's not to like? Thanks for sharing that!
Glad you liked it!
Very nicd shed, Dieter. I find that musicians usually excel at most other things besides music! I have played music on piano and strings for over 50 years and love to build things too. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much!
Beautiful guitar playing. And a nice shed design. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Thank you too!
Great guitar accompanying the build, you are quite talented. I had saved money to replace my old shed with a new one this summer but as usual something went wrong elsewhere and it will have to be put off until next year. Your video gave me some great ideas as to how to shore up my old shed until I can replace it hopefully next summer. I can't tear it down because it is "grandfathered" as an existing building but if I can keep it upright and looking reasonably sturdy I can replace it next summer it over a long weekend and the city can't do anything about it.
I had bought decking material to replace a goodly portion of the front porch but it turns out the handyman was lying and just wanted a job and was really angry that I had bought my own decking and walked away. I had my brother come out and double check my test of jumping up and down on the old decking and it didn't even bounce. My bother laughed at my rudimentary test but assured me the decking was fine with the exception of one board that has a slight crack that is only about 12 inches where it was nailed in along the length. I may just fill it in with epoxy and leave it for now as I plan to restain it. So now I have all this decking material sitting around since last summer. If I follow your method I can take the old shed apart when I have the cash and still have decking material that is long enough to replace decking elsewhere. Thank you very much for a great video. You've provided me with a solution to two separate issues.
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I love working with wood, and you make it a lot easier than what really is. Thank you for this talented demonstration!!
Thanks, it also helps that I can edit out mistakes ;)
Great Job in Using some 5/4 Decking Board to Build a Shed. There is always a Deal to Purchase these 5/4 Decking Boards at Home Depot. The Prices on the Decking Boards are a lot cheaper than 2x6 and they are Pressure-treated also. And also using the New Decking Board Style Screws is just like using Nails. Just need to Reinforce the Walls with some Cross Pieces and Double the Roof Rafters to Support Our Winter Snow Up Here in Canada.
Thanks!
Thanks a million. I appreciate it!
This is so nice to watch. Relaxing, inspiring and educational. And I love the beautiful guitar playing! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for clarifying. Those of us who get it appreciate this, thanks.
I'm planning on building a simple shed to cover an outdoor bar and your build made it very doable and not too complicated. Thanks!!
Great to hear!
Wow, that's very impressive. A couple things went through my mind at first.
First was how much space was being wasted having such a small shed by using decking boards with the thickness of the walls and that was soon obliterated.
Second was why are you building it in your workshop around one of your tools and how were you going to move it and that, too, was soon obliterated.
Such a great build. Some great techniques involved there that prove how easy that can be while being efficient as well. While I'm looking to build a permanent shed in my garden I was intrigued by the build itself and I'm so glad I've watched the entire video.
Hi An interesting build, and a well illustrated video. Can you please tell us the total quantity of material needed? How many boards, at what length? Thanks and yep like the guitar music too :)
quantity and lengths shown in first few seconds at start
10 minute video and a 3 second final reveal. Brutal.
DIETER, IS VERY EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING. ENJOYED YOUR GUITAR SOLO, ALSO.
Thank You, appreciate it
whoa, you're a talented clasical guitar player. Much like your carpentry work. Meticulous ! 👌
Dieter, you’re one talented person!, thank you and be safe.
I like how you added the bird sounds. Like they were laughing at you for the birds mouth. 👍👍
Thank you for sharing a super helpful, excellent design, like someone else said it was modules easy to move around for one person to build it's the design I'm looking for, excellent guitar work as well
Thank You
Great work. Love the guitar as well. The tune at 6.32 is very reminiscent of Nick Drake
You are truly gifted both with your woodworking and guitar- best wishes!
Just what I was looking for, to keep most snow off cords of wood and kindling - will build against shed. Like the canvas idea if we want more coverage.
Great work! Pro-tip for future reference, though: speed square. Makes the rafter cuts a snap!
Dieter, you are multi-talented! You can even edit videos well. Thanks for sharing your design.
You are quite talented, construction and music-wise!!
Quite genious to build this like removable modules! And lovely guitar playing too.
Many thanks!
Excellent video , and guitar playing. Nice design of a simple shed.
Great Skills as a Musician and as a Carpenter. Bravo, My Brother.
Peace and Health to you and Yours.
like the music thank you Dieter and your building skills are awesome too , hello from Australia ; )
Before starting to build the house, I will take your shed model for my temporary one which will be used as a working place. Nice job you did. Same material dimensions where I live and for a good price. Thank you!
Nice, I did not take down this shed for the winter and it's still fine. Been through some snow and bad weather so I guss it holds up well.
Could I get a copy of the music used in the video? Id love to just play it. So relaxing. Good for my anxiety and stress ❤
Sorry but I don't have the rights to it other than the one I'm playing which is public domain. It's Andante op. 241 no. 5 by Carulli
@@DieterSchneider ok thank you
I used to play that guitar piece! Thanks for the video and inspiration!
Lovely job and lovely nylon strung guitar too. I also both play and make so much appreciated 🙂
Thank you kindly! Sounds great :)
Nice job D eiter! And nice guitar playing too :)
Nice work. the guitar playing is very good. Soothing.
Framing! Excellent carpenter and made it easy.
Thanks!
Yes the guitar is really good .. There are so many cuts to do
and so much wood to buy But beautifully done.
I was looking to see how to make a nice little glamping house
Great build. And- awesome guitar playing!! Thanks for sharing!
I like it, I didn't see this particular shed on your web page.
Amazing build so simple. Is there anywhere to see cut list etc.
Brilliant! And also at the end of the day if the carpentry business goes down you can still earn money as a musician 😀
My overall impression is that wherever you live your wood is better quality than what I can easily get at Lowe's. I am going to mimic your build with treated 2x6 , put down some 4x4s so i can attach the shed to them for a permanent build
It will be rock solid with 2x6
I loved video, Great work. Here in the states, the big-box-stores, some of the preassembled sheds they're selling use 2"×2"s for the 'studs', and the corner braces get 2"×3"s😮. I stepped inside one of them (a 12'×12' model.). I felt sure that if was of a mind to do so, I would have little trouble kicking the back wall straight off of the thing. Not to mention I could build 2 of them the same size, and use real 2"×4"s, have faith they wouldn't blow down in a strong thunderstorm.
Very efficient. You did a great job. Nice guitar work also . It fit well with your demeaner. Thanks for posting.
Thank you
Nice build and impressive guitar!
Thanks a lot!
_Super Simple and Smart_ 👌🏼
Takk for dette! Har kjøpt inn en liten mengde 28 x 120 mm i dag, og planen er permanent men flyttbart vedskjul. 😊
I like how for a busy man like myself i can build the shelter and put things under a roof and do the walls later
I was wondering about the guitar… That’s very good!
Really enjoyed your video and guitar playing as well! Thank you
Thank you very much!
If the high side faced South you could make this a winter greenhouse. Glaze the South side and cover the inside with reflective mylar sheeting.
I really like the build and guitar music. Excellent work. :)
Great skills; musical and carpentry!
Love the background music you chose as opposed to annoying ear battering music
Question: If you did make this permanent, would you have preferred to use nails instead of screws, especially as they are much stronger than screws. Good video - good idea. Thanks.
Maybe, but mainly because it's cheaper.
I'm planning to build a small modular chicken coop. This video provides great inspiration!
Great to hear!
oh my this is so simple. I use to work building only the walls for 5th wheel campers so have basics of it. Im 64 disabled but not totally but wanted to make a small storage shed since they want so much money for them nowdays. I have only 2x4's however would this work the same or do I have to use decking? decking is $5.75 each here now and I have plenty of 2x4's
ON ssi so can't spend a lot
thanks, 2x4 works fine
Ty for another option on building a shed
Excellent post, thank you for sharing.
I like!! You are a good guitar accompanist, too!!
That is a fantastic build and fantastic guitar playing as well.. thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
Your videos are great, please do more builds
Great wood and guitar skills
Could you add a materials list? Please?😊
Simple and non-over engineered woodworking.
Excellent shed, excellent guitar!
Both the shed and the music = awesome ❤
I enjoyed the GUITAR MUSIC so much
Nice! What kind of saw is that?
Hi dieter, do you have any measurements please. Great video 👏
awesome video: thanks for the instructions and entertaining guitar playing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the guitar playing!
What tool did you use after the saw when cutting the top of the diagonal board? Thx 🙏
Always use framing wood. Decking boards curl and split over time,not to mention shrinkage
I plan on doing the same type of modular build
for a shed to be installed in a remote location on a piece of lake property
Build it in my garage in modular sections
Terrific list, Charles. Thank you
Loved every second of this video.
Was your first audio song the instrumental version of hallelujah?
nice guitar work, man!