I did the same thing about 20 years ago but I had a Japanese neighbor who taught me all about yakisugi or shou sugi ban. He first told me to go out and get a discount on their bent wood piles. We will straighten the wood in less than a month, which he did. Next, he ordered me to char all my posts and covered them with two coats of cheap roofing tar. Then we lightly charred the rest of the wood. He said, "your posts are now water proof and when you are done, the entire shed will be both rot and bug proof for ever". Next, he said, "if you can cover it with sheets of copper, your ABB will last forever. And if you use glass cloth covered wiring and Pex plumbing, you won't have plumbing or electrical issues for 70 years.
Agreed however if he wants to enjoy his golden time, perhaps brush up on the ladder safety. Really lifting a board while standing on top of step ladder. 😮
I'm 68 frikken years old and just threw a 8x16 shed together by myself and there is no problem standing a sheathed (T-111 siding) 16 ft wall up.... and I built my 4 trusses on the floor inside and used white corrugated fiberglass panels for decades of hassle free daylight roofing... good job...
Great build and practical advice. A lot of DIY videos are overly complicated or missing vital information. This one is direct and simple to follow. Great job and keep it up!
Thank you for this. We were looking for a storage solution and considered buying a pre-built structure. After examining one unit, it became obvious that this is something we can do ourselves.
THANK YOU....THANK YOU... Thank You. This old gal will be building her workshop like this! I wondered how I was going to do this myself but your methods are fantastic!
Absolute best building videos I’ve seen because of the simplicity, forethought, and practicality. You are the “work smarter” master. Thank you for filming it!
This was such a wonderful video to watch. Thank you for posting this. I finished up a shed last year and I was living vicariously through you while watching your video drinking a nice cup of coffee. Few tips, use some liquid nails next time you lay down OSB for flooring to prevent creaking. Someone commented below about the shear strength of screws so nails or structural screws would last a bit longer and wouldn't snap due to movement (expansion contraction). There is nothing that says you can't add a few here or there for longevity. Lastly, putting a header over the door would have been quick and would have helped distribute the load from the ceiling. But, hey, it's an outdoor workshop, not a luxury home, so my comments are just suggestions for future builds and in no way meant to criticize. I think you did a wonderful job on the structure and you will get a lot of use and enjoyment out of it. Please invest in a taller ladder so we can watch more of your videos, you're quite an entertainer.
I’m looking to build a shed at our cabin and miraculously came across your video. What a perfect build! It will fit in with my budget as well. Thank you for adding the material list. Enjoy your new building!!!
Thank you for sharing a fine tutorial on building a basic framed structure. I helped my son with a project like this...and today I would need his help to do this!
Perfect timing on my part to watch this video. My next project is my workshop. The pre-built prices and build on site prices are outrageous, so I'm constructing my own. Your video (I'll go watch the other nine) summary is perfect. Nothing left out. The size is just what I needed to. Thanks again!
Great job on every detail including adjustments. Your video was very clear to understand because as you were explaining you were also showing the item you were working on. Nice. God Bless. .
I liked your direct no BS approach to building and explaining what you were doing. I learned a few things about spacing too like how your ply didnt need to be cut to fit. nice job!!
I love that you did good planning to make the assembly smooth and easy. I see so much wasted materials and effort on TH-cam that I hope others take note
I am getting ready to build a similar building. I liked your method of starting the structure. It was very simple, yet effective. I think I will try it that way also. Thanks
This did my heart good. As a 62 year who’s always done things completely alone, one must figure out ways to get a job done. Is it to code? Is it perfect? Who cares? Does it work and look good? That’s all that matters. Standing on the “This Is Not A Step” thing on a ladder? Of COURSE! How else are you supposed to reach things. Doing things “on the fly” because it makes sense to YOU, why, that’s what creativity is all about. Nicely done sir. 👏 Lol and as you’re building I’m adding things up in my head and I always try to do things as cheaply as possible and I’m thinking, “yea, with lumber prices these days, that’s AT LEAST $1,000”. I’m not very good at estimating costs of things and am annoyed every time it costs me more. Anyway, I’ll be doing this at some point. Thank you.
Because the shed is under 144 sq ft , I didn’t need a permit. Would have required floor insulation and a few other things if it was to be inspected. I’m confident it will be enjoyed for many years 😎. Thanks for the kind words , enjoy your build .
It's Awesome that you didn't fall off that ladder of yours, Mr. Kevin. Please stay safe. Just because things have to get done it doesn't mean you can't stop and think about your safety.
Very nice video. Just a couple of things to change, to have support you should have trimmer studs for the door and window with a header. When installing the plywood on the roof stagger the plywood. First run is great the second run set the sheet centered on the roof and put the 4’ sheet on either side so the roof is solid.
Thank you! Perfect timing. I am planning a similar project and will have to do it mostly alone as you did. Your approach will work great for what I have in mind. Great shed and great video.
Thank you so much for this. Really helpful comments throughout, identifying the materials (including the fasteners) and explaining why you made certain decisions. I really love the dry concrete idea!
I am beginning to think i can do this. Thank you for your clear concise directions. You make it look easy and doable! I like how you also implement practical ideas like taking the plywood all the way down to cover the bottom. Really good video!
Once the 2x4's are placed across the ceiling tying the rafters in to form a triangular truss, add a 2x6 on the top of the 2x4's parallel to the ridge board and add a triangular piece of 2x4 at each end of the shed tying in the ends of the shed. This will add shear strength sideways to the roof structure.
The brevity of your video is very much appreciated. Appreciated the clarity and detail provided. You were quick to your points👍, concise and didn't waste time. Thank you sir.
Pretty neat! An option to caulking the seam would be to use 'Z' channel at the top of the bottom plywood, then the channel and then the top plywood. You do end up being able to see a small strip so it might not be as aestetic, but it does a good job keeping the water out.
Really nice job on the shed but one thing to be aware of is that desking screws do not have a lot of shear resistance and are not supposed to be used in metal ties nor in shear on residential construction. My own opinion is they are fine for a shed but if it was going to have a heavily loaded loft or other large weights in it the person should consider using the approved fasteners anywhere that is exposed to large amounts of shear.
Posts are load bearing - wouldn’t the floor box rest on top of them instead of screwing beside? And with 6 posts, could have ran a beam down the center of the joists to prevent any sag in the floor!
If you live where you have to follow a building code, there are more than a few issues raised by this project. Screws in shear exposure, orientation of sheathing materials, are just the tip of the problems.
Most of those code issues do not apply to sheds. Typically sheds below a certain size are exempt from permitting and inspection. Look at some of the really cheap big box store’s sheds. They are really skimpy on materials.
Awesome video, it has inspired me to do my own build this summer. I don't mean to sound critical, but this is mostly a safety tip, the perimeter skirt or what some call rim, needs to seat directly on the top of the posts so that the entire weight of the building transfers directly to the ground. By screwing the rim on the face of the posts you ultimately have the entire weight of the building relying exclusively on the few deck screws which are not structural and with time will rust and likely break off with parts of the build also falling down. You can correct this easily by attaching a piece of treated dimensional lumber (2x4 or 2x6 whatever you got) vertically right against each post and under the existing rim, and sitting on the concrete base of the post, if there is hardly any concrete base around the post you will need to rely on strength of structural screws to hold the building weight and withstand the test of time, just screw the treated lumber under the rim with some Simson Strong screws ,they are cheap and now days are sold at the home Depot . This is a simple correction that can save from a future catastrophe. Other than that you did a fantastic job and the cabin looks beautiful.
To each his own. Since this is to be a work shop rather than storage, I would for sure insulate the floor, so my feet don't get cold with the air blowing underneath. Also, I would have at least put a coat of primer ( paint even better ) on the underside of the floor to help prevent plywood bowing from moisture. Good job installing wind ties on the rafters. I think you are going to have problems with the metal unsupported that far out. The wind is likely to bend it up. And snow may bow it down. The smarter way would have been to cut first and put the rough end at the top where it gets covered by the ridge cap. And for sure you need to do something resembling a header over the door. The rafters are likely to cause that single 2 X 4 to sag making an ugly place in your roof. But your cornice work might prevent that.
Thanks for the pointers. I might add the metal is very thick unlike regular roofing metal. It was from a carport kit to be used for walls. No snow to speak of in western North Carolina, maybe a few inches. Thanks for watching
I too built a small shed next my 1908 farm house, central Indiana. Duplicated the exterior to match the farm house. My first endeavor, 12 x 16 storage / work shop with a higher pitch with loft. Loved it, my little get away spot. Regretted not having power or plumbing, or insulation. Was super proud of it as you are with yours.
I've watched dozens of shed building videos all winter and this design and video is the best I've seen. definitely going to copy this for my new cabin !
Nicely done for under $2k, built many of these of various sizes for a retail lumber yard, still I picked up a few tips from your project. One suggestion: don’t know if your in any type of snow zone but I’d support the low end of the metal roof-even if you’re not-the wind may eventually give you some grief.
@@kevinscamera5574 I have a 24x 28 ft garage, two story with a metal roof. Live on a large lake in Texas Hill Country, lots of windy weather. My garage roof has no overhang like your shed and fascia board full length along roof edge. The wind has very little to catch on my roof but still it backs out little by little all the screws several rows up the roof slope.
Great Job! I appreciated your tips like potting an end board to hold the roof sheathing as you put it up.i never knew about the dry cement method on the posts. -Tom
This is AMAZING !! I never knew about the dry pouring of the concrete for posts, and the ground moisture being enough! I will give this build a go this month !!
Nice work, sir. Lots of great pointers for working alone in case I ever tackle that new shed I'd like to build. I built a 8x8 pool house shed years back but seems like I forgot everything I did!
Nice video. I just built one myself. I do things considerably differently but that's ok. I didn't enjoy seeing you standing on top of that ladder placing the rafters but that's ok too. Thank you for your video and I will subscribe and check out your other stuff.
Several years ago, in a location known for heavy winds, Habitat for Humanity built 2 houses very near each other. One house was framed up with nails and the other framed up using screws. When a high velocity wind came through the house framed with nails survived while many of the screws broke in the other house. Since that time specifications for screws "might be" different, but I don't know that. One more thing that non-professional builders might not know is that wherever pressure treated lumber (treated against termites etc.) the nails should be galvanized. I'm told that the chemicals used for insect treatment will quickly corrode common nails.
Hey what a great video. You have given me more inspiration to continue to be a handyman and to keep building things, I'm 33 years old, and sometimes doubt what I do for a living...but wow, your video reminded me I love building things!
That’s awesome!! I love building stuff too . There are few around who do handyman work , a great way to make a living and working by yourself makes you very creative. Glad you found the channel , thanks
You probably want to plan for a shed that has the same ratio of dimensions as a 4x8 sheet of plywood(unless space is a concern). There is a good bit of waste in a 10x14 shed. It would be better as 12x16. This means your subfloor and walls use whole sheets. 12x16 would be 16 2x12's cut to make 11 floor joists and 5 for your band board so you have almost no waste, along with 6 sheets of subfloor with zero waste. Then you figure wall studs at 7'6" to allow the sheathing an extra 6" of overlap to cover your band board. Remember, every square foot you cut off a board is money, usable space, and time wasted.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This 10x14 had very little waste. 14’ boards are available here.10’ also. The 4’wide plywood splits evenly. Rafters were 8’
Try this sometime: stand your walls and set your rafters, then jam your wall plywood up under the rafters and nail it only across the top plate. Then rack your wall over by one hand and shoot down the first sheet of ply when it falls plumb along the corner stud....wall is braced plumb and you can shoot the rest of the ply down.
@Kevin's Camera you can nail across the top of 3 or four sheets of ply then rack your wall and nail the first one down the long way. They will all fall.plumb.
Here in a couple months I should be moving into my fixer upper can’t wait to share those videos . Definitely subscribing to your channel to keep updated on the progress .
I think a double door in the end would be more useful for any type of shed this size. I also think a row of blocking down the middle would help distribute the load better and allow the use of that middle post you put in.
I would modify the size of front door to use this as a garage, lowering floor level, stub in some elec power , etc. The tarp on floor is a good alternative , or use any vapor barrier. Also put a vent fan in the rear gable, Led strip lts. Roof must make this thing look good.
Mister, my dad was a vigorous go-getter like you, who fell from a ladder and absolutely destroyed himself. It ruined the last 20 years of his life. He was as nimble as a goat and it was a fall from "only" 6'. It's the ribs that get it. @kevinscamera5574
Well that was 20 minutes well spent for me. Thank you for sharing your project and your tips along the way. I really appreciated your way of communicating the why's and what for's. I will be using this as a base for my own plan going forward. Cheers.
Very helpful video: learned a few tricks. Loved the bit where you nearly decapitated the dog with a length of wood. One or two slightly scary moments reaching way out off the ladder!
I did the same thing about 20 years ago but I had a Japanese neighbor who taught me all about yakisugi or shou sugi ban. He first told me to go out and get a discount on their bent wood piles. We will straighten the wood in less than a month, which he did. Next, he ordered me to char all my posts and covered them with two coats of cheap roofing tar. Then we lightly charred the rest of the wood. He said, "your posts are now water proof and when you are done, the entire shed will be both rot and bug proof for ever". Next, he said, "if you can cover it with sheets of copper, your ABB will last forever. And if you use glass cloth covered wiring and Pex plumbing, you won't have plumbing or electrical issues for 70 years.
That’s amazing. Your blessed to have someone share that knowledge with you .👍👍👍
And thanks for watching 😎
Interesting. I'd like to see some examples of old buildings made this way to see how they held up
How did it held up after all these years?
Great job your showing everyone that us older men still have many skills and can still get it down.
Absolutely!
@@kevinscamera5574 😊
Agreed however if he wants to enjoy his golden time, perhaps brush up on the ladder safety. Really lifting a board while standing on top of step ladder. 😮
Church this is for me.
I nearly wept considering guys like this sharing experience. 61 me 🎉 this week, ❤out to you.
I'm 68 frikken years old and just threw a 8x16 shed together by myself and there is no problem standing a sheathed (T-111 siding) 16 ft wall up.... and I built my 4 trusses on the floor inside and used white corrugated fiberglass panels for decades of hassle free daylight roofing... good job...
Sounds great, bet it’s an awesome shed . Thanks for your input and thanks for watching
This is one of the BEST cabin build videos. Tarping the floor! You can just slice it out later. Genius. 👍🏻
Thanks , we appreciate your kindness !
Great Job, I was a GM for Tuff Shed for 10 years, started as a builder so I built a ton of sheds. You made it look simple!
Thanks friend
That was one of the BEST build videos I've watched... You kept it very simple and sensible.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words
Great build and practical advice. A lot of DIY videos are overly complicated or missing vital information. This one is direct and simple to follow. Great job and keep it up!
Thank you ,appreciate the kind words
Thank you for this. We were looking for a storage solution and considered buying a pre-built structure. After examining one unit, it became obvious that this is something we can do ourselves.
You certainly can 😁
I'm a young female doctor and I'll love to do that myself it was very simple, yet effective. I think I will try it that way also.
Doctor: Choose pressure treated lumber for the poles going into the ground. They will last decades. Untreated wont.
@@chuckdavis5300, I appreciate all the tips that I can get.
THANK YOU....THANK YOU... Thank You. This old gal will be building her workshop like this! I wondered how I was going to do this myself but your methods are fantastic!
Glad you liked it and I know you will enjoy your build 😎
I’m glad I’m not the only woman here that enjoys to watch and learn from these kind of informative videos.😉
This was one of the best videos I've ever seen on TH-cam.
This is one of the best compliments I’ve ever received. Thank you ,and thanks for watching
Absolute best building videos I’ve seen because of the simplicity, forethought, and practicality. You are the “work smarter” master. Thank you for filming it!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching 😎
Get a taller step ladder! I've seen to many accidents standing on top of them. Looks great!
You are right , thank you
pretty cool build ... mostly standard methods with your own design adaptations ... brilliant!
This was such a wonderful video to watch. Thank you for posting this. I finished up a shed last year and I was living vicariously through you while watching your video drinking a nice cup of coffee. Few tips, use some liquid nails next time you lay down OSB for flooring to prevent creaking. Someone commented below about the shear strength of screws so nails or structural screws would last a bit longer and wouldn't snap due to movement (expansion contraction). There is nothing that says you can't add a few here or there for longevity. Lastly, putting a header over the door would have been quick and would have helped distribute the load from the ceiling. But, hey, it's an outdoor workshop, not a luxury home, so my comments are just suggestions for future builds and in no way meant to criticize. I think you did a wonderful job on the structure and you will get a lot of use and enjoyment out of it. Please invest in a taller ladder so we can watch more of your videos, you're quite an entertainer.
Thanks for the tips , the kind words , and for watching 😁
I’m looking to build a shed at our cabin and miraculously came across your video. What a perfect build! It will fit in with my budget as well. Thank you for adding the material list. Enjoy your new building!!!
Thanks, enjoy your build 😎
You Sir, are an inspiration to the rest of us. Thank you!
Thank you, and you are welcome 🙂
Lots of good tips for when working alone. I can't believe how you handled the roof panels while on a ladder!
I worked alone as a handyman for years, I learned a few tricks, thanks for noticing. Thanks for watching 😎
You made this look so doable for those of us who have never done it. Thank you!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching 😁
Nice to see someone that builds the way that i do. Slow but sure and using every trick learned from a lifetime of experience.
Thanks for watching 😎
Thank you for sharing a fine tutorial on building a basic framed structure. I helped my son with a project like this...and today I would need his help to do this!
Thanks for watching
Perfect timing on my part to watch this video. My next project is my workshop. The pre-built prices and build on site prices are outrageous, so I'm constructing my own. Your video (I'll go watch the other nine) summary is perfect. Nothing left out. The size is just what I needed to. Thanks again!
That’s awesome, enjoy the build
Great job on every detail including adjustments. Your video was very clear to understand because as you were explaining you were also showing the item you were working on. Nice. God Bless. .
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching 😁
I liked your direct no BS approach to building and explaining what you were doing. I learned a few things about spacing too like how your ply didnt need to be cut to fit. nice job!!
Thanks , appreciate the positive feedback
Great build! One of the best and so well explained!
Thanks , I appreciate the kindness 😎
I love that you did good planning to make the assembly smooth and easy. I see so much wasted materials and effort on TH-cam that I hope others take note
Thanks, I agree I hate to see things get wasted. Thanks for watching.
I am getting ready to build a similar building. I liked your method of starting the structure. It was very simple, yet effective. I think I will try it that way also. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊
This did my heart good. As a 62 year who’s always done things completely alone, one must figure out ways to get a job done. Is it to code? Is it perfect? Who cares? Does it work and look good? That’s all that matters.
Standing on the “This Is Not A Step” thing on a ladder? Of COURSE! How else are you supposed to reach things.
Doing things “on the fly” because it makes sense to YOU, why, that’s what creativity is all about.
Nicely done sir. 👏
Lol and as you’re building I’m adding things up in my head and I always try to do things as cheaply as possible and I’m thinking, “yea, with lumber prices these days, that’s AT LEAST $1,000”. I’m not very good at estimating costs of things and am annoyed every time it costs me more.
Anyway, I’ll be doing this at some point.
Thank you.
Because the shed is under 144 sq ft , I didn’t need a permit. Would have required floor insulation and a few other things if it was to be inspected. I’m confident it will be enjoyed for many years 😎. Thanks for the kind words , enjoy your build .
It's Awesome that you didn't fall off that ladder of yours, Mr. Kevin. Please stay safe. Just because things have to get done it doesn't mean you can't stop and think about your safety.
I agree , time to exercise safety . Thanks for watching
That was the first thing I noticed. Falling off a ladder in one's later years is a death sentence. It's not worth the risk.
Im in england and love building my own sheds and workshops totally awsome made me want to build more. great job cheers ian
Thanks for watching I appreciate your kind words 😎
Very nice video. Just a couple of things to change, to have support you should have trimmer studs for the door and window with a header. When installing the plywood on the roof stagger the plywood. First run is great the second run set the sheet centered on the roof and put the 4’ sheet on either side so the roof is solid.
Thanks, good points 👍
@@kevinscamera5574 It is a Shed, Not a Homestead
Thanks for making this. I really appreciated all of the little tips and tricks to keep things simple and to save costs. Great work.
Thanks for watching 😎
Thank you! Perfect timing. I am planning a similar project and will have to do it mostly alone as you did. Your approach will work great for what I have in mind. Great shed and great video.
Thanks , have fun with your build
Thank you so much for this. Really helpful comments throughout, identifying the materials (including the fasteners) and explaining why you made certain decisions. I really love the dry concrete idea!
Glad it was helpful thanks for watching
I'm an old guy too, and I can do a lot, but man you are impressive.
Thanks Ken
I am beginning to think i can do this. Thank you for your clear concise directions. You make it look easy and doable! I like how you also implement practical ideas like taking the plywood all the way down to cover the bottom. Really good video!
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kindness and thanks for watching
Your video gives this 53 yr. old guy who's never built anything in his life some hope that maybe I can do it.
You certainly can , glad you like it .
Once the 2x4's are placed across the ceiling tying the rafters in to form a triangular truss, add a 2x6 on the top of the 2x4's parallel to the ridge board and add a triangular piece of 2x4 at each end of the shed tying in the ends of the shed. This will add shear strength sideways to the roof structure.
Appreciate that , thanks
The brevity of your video is very much appreciated.
Appreciated the clarity and detail provided.
You were quick to your points👍, concise and didn't waste time.
Thank you sir.
Thanks for the kind words 😁👍
Pretty neat! An option to caulking the seam would be to use 'Z' channel at the top of the bottom plywood, then the channel and then the top plywood. You do end up being able to see a small strip so it might not be as aestetic, but it does a good job keeping the water out.
Thanks for the tip
I was going to say this. It's the same stuff you'd use for T111 sheet siding at the gable ends.
I enjoyed watching the steps involved when you build your own building well done enjoy it.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great job. Thanks for sharing. Although you made me nervous when I saw you standing on top of the step ladder, LOL. Be safe. Nice shed.
Thanks 👍
Great tutorial video and beautiful shed. It would also make a wonderful camping cabin.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching
Gòod job I like the batten bored and the shakes on the outside.
Thanks 😊
I enjoyed watching the video. Slow, steady and methodical wins the race.
Thank you 😊
thank you for the knowledge. i got my own band-saw mill and now i can put a building up for basically the cost of nails and tin.
Very cool !
Really nice job on the shed but one thing to be aware of is that desking screws do not have a lot of shear resistance and are not supposed to be used in metal ties nor in shear on residential construction. My own opinion is they are fine for a shed but if it was going to have a heavily loaded loft or other large weights in it the person should consider using the approved fasteners anywhere that is exposed to large amounts of shear.
I appreciate the info thanks for the input
Posts are load bearing - wouldn’t the floor box rest on top of them instead of screwing beside? And with 6 posts, could have ran a beam down the center of the joists to prevent any sag in the floor!
If you live where you have to follow a building code, there are more than a few issues raised by this project. Screws in shear exposure, orientation of sheathing materials, are just the tip of the problems.
Most of those code issues do not apply to sheds. Typically sheds below a certain size are exempt from permitting and inspection. Look at some of the really cheap big box store’s sheds. They are really skimpy on materials.
Floor sheathing should be installed perpendicular to joist you don't run floor sheathing in different directions to save material .
Unless you want to, right ? Hey thanks for watching
Awesome video, it has inspired me to do my own build this summer. I don't mean to sound critical, but this is mostly a safety tip, the perimeter skirt or what some call rim, needs to seat directly on the top of the posts so that the entire weight of the building transfers directly to the ground. By screwing the rim on the face of the posts you ultimately have the entire weight of the building relying exclusively on the few deck screws which are not structural and with time will rust and likely break off with parts of the build also falling down. You can correct this easily by attaching a piece of treated dimensional lumber (2x4 or 2x6 whatever you got) vertically right against each post and under the existing rim, and sitting on the concrete base of the post, if there is hardly any concrete base around the post you will need to rely on strength of structural screws to hold the building weight and withstand the test of time, just screw the treated lumber under the rim with some Simson Strong screws ,they are cheap and now days are sold at the home Depot . This is a simple correction that can save from a future catastrophe. Other than that you did a fantastic job and the cabin looks beautiful.
Thanks for the tips. I also used lag bolts to support the deck screws. With the subfloor sitting directly on the posts. 😎
Nice building Boss, but you did scare me standing on top of that step ladder. There’s not many of you tough ones left. Thanks for the video.
I guess standing on top of the step ladder is a bad habit I picked up. I probably should be more careful. Good point , thanks for watching.
To each his own. Since this is to be a work shop rather than storage, I would for sure insulate the floor, so my feet don't get cold with the air blowing underneath. Also, I would have at least put a coat of primer ( paint even better ) on the underside of the floor to help prevent plywood bowing from moisture. Good job installing wind ties on the rafters. I think you are going to have problems with the metal unsupported that far out. The wind is likely to bend it up. And snow may bow it down. The smarter way would have been to cut first and put the rough end at the top where it gets covered by the ridge cap. And for sure you need to do something resembling a header over the door. The rafters are likely to cause that single 2 X 4 to sag making an ugly place in your roof. But your cornice work might prevent that.
Thanks for the pointers. I might add the metal is very thick unlike regular roofing metal. It was from a carport kit to be used for walls. No snow to speak of in western North Carolina, maybe a few inches. Thanks for watching
Great build. You had a good helper too.
Best helper ever , thanks for watching
I too built a small shed next my 1908 farm house, central Indiana. Duplicated the exterior to match the farm house. My first endeavor, 12 x 16 storage / work shop with a higher pitch with loft. Loved it, my little get away spot. Regretted not having power or plumbing, or insulation. Was super proud of it as you are with yours.
Thanks for watching 😊
Good planning and real passion.Built the traditional way .
One man army 😊
😎, thanks
Thanks for all of the tips. I going to save your video for a time when I build my new shed.
Enjoy your build, thanks for watching
I've watched dozens of shed building videos all winter and this design and video is the best I've seen. definitely going to copy this for my new cabin !
Wow , thanks . Have fun on the build ,😎
Perfect length and amount of explanation. Starting on a greenhouse soon and was able to pick up some pointers
Thanks for watching, enjoy your green house build
I love work.... I could watch it all day!! Thanks for this vid. I am thinking of building a shed and this was a no nonsense build, worth copying.
Thanks and thanks for watching 😁
Now you have me wanting to build another one for my place!
😁go for it , thanks for watching
I enjoyed your build and it turned out great! You had me worried standing on top of your ladder like that 😮😊
Thanks for watching 😁
Nicely done for under $2k, built many of these of various sizes for a retail lumber yard, still I picked up a few tips from your project. One suggestion: don’t know if your in any type of snow zone but I’d support the low end of the metal roof-even if you’re not-the wind may eventually give you some grief.
Good point , we might get a good snow every couple years but the wind blows like crazy. Thanks for watching
@@kevinscamera5574 I have a 24x 28 ft garage, two story with a metal roof. Live on a large lake in Texas Hill Country, lots of windy weather. My garage roof has no overhang like your shed and fascia board full length along roof edge. The wind has very little to catch on my roof but still it backs out little by little all the screws several rows up the roof slope.
Great Job! I appreciated your tips like potting an end board to hold the roof sheathing as you put it up.i never knew about the dry cement method on the posts. -Tom
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching
This is AMAZING !! I never knew about the dry pouring of the concrete for posts, and the ground moisture being enough! I will give this build a go this month !!
Pack it just like you would pack dirt. Enjoy your build and thanks for watching
I've always done it for fence posts and it's fine for a small pole building like this.
This could make a great small cabin also !
Totally agree
Legend! What a lovely man and an inspiration to others. Thankyou! 👏
Wow ! Thanks 😊
Nice work, sir. Lots of great pointers for working alone in case I ever tackle that new shed I'd like to build. I built a 8x8 pool house shed years back but seems like I forgot everything I did!
Thanks for the kind words, you start building something and it will all come back.😉
Great job! Came out sturdy and beautiful. Thanks for the ideas.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching
So enjoyed seeing you build this. I need to motivate myself to just get started on my build.
Thanks for watching, enjoy your build
Nice explanation video. I personally like joist hangers and screws. Call me paranoid. Also plenty of blocking makes it extra strong.
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Nice video. I just built one myself. I do things considerably differently but that's ok. I didn't enjoy seeing you standing on top of that ladder placing the rafters but that's ok too. Thank you for your video and I will subscribe and check out your other stuff.
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HOPE YOU'RE DOING GOOD. GREATLY APPRECIATED YA TAKING THE TIME.
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This was very satisfying watching you build this , great job . Looks good .
Thank you very much! And thanks for watching
I’m just loving the background music
Glad you like it , thanks for watching 😎
Several years ago, in a location known for heavy winds, Habitat for Humanity built 2 houses very near each other. One house was framed up with nails and the other framed up using screws. When a high velocity wind came through the house framed with nails survived while many of the screws broke in the other house. Since that time specifications for screws "might be" different, but I don't know that.
One more thing that non-professional builders might not know is that wherever pressure treated lumber (treated against termites etc.) the nails should be galvanized. I'm told that the chemicals used for insect treatment will quickly corrode common nails.
Thanks, I’ll keep an eye on it
Hey what a great video. You have given me more inspiration to continue to be a handyman and to keep building things, I'm 33 years old, and sometimes doubt what I do for a living...but wow, your video reminded me I love building things!
That’s awesome!! I love building stuff too . There are few around who do handyman work , a great way to make a living and working by yourself makes you very creative. Glad you found the channel , thanks
You said you doubt what you do for a living? Maybe you need to change jobs. Good luck if you do because you have to find something you like.
Best cabin building video I have ever seen. Jim in California
Thanks Jim, we certainly appreciate the kindness
Fantastic build for sure. Thank you for sharing. God bless
Very welcome , thanks for watching
Nice, I wish I could just use wood like that but the woodpeckers at my place would make Swiss Cheese of it in no time.
I’ll be fighting the carpenter bees
@@kevinscamera5574 I hate those little bums - they always borrow my tools and don't give them back.
Beautiful shed, I came looking for tips as I’m on with one, learned a lot, love the exterior battens 👍🏻
Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching
Beautiful shed, I' m going to build one just like it, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching and enjoy your build
You probably want to plan for a shed that has the same ratio of dimensions as a 4x8 sheet of plywood(unless space is a concern). There is a good bit of waste in a 10x14 shed. It would be better as 12x16. This means your subfloor and walls use whole sheets. 12x16 would be 16 2x12's cut to make 11 floor joists and 5 for your band board so you have almost no waste, along with 6 sheets of subfloor with zero waste. Then you figure wall studs at 7'6" to allow the sheathing an extra 6" of overlap to cover your band board. Remember, every square foot you cut off a board is money, usable space, and time wasted.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This 10x14 had very little waste. 14’ boards are available here.10’ also. The 4’wide plywood splits evenly. Rafters were 8’
The shed turned out great, nice job.!!!
Thanks 😎
Great video, always interesting to see different ways to do things with less help.
Thanks for watching
Try this sometime: stand your walls and set your rafters, then jam your wall plywood up under the rafters and nail it only across the top plate. Then rack your wall over by one hand and shoot down the first sheet of ply when it falls plumb along the corner stud....wall is braced plumb and you can shoot the rest of the ply down.
Get er done 👍 thanks for watching
@Kevin's Camera you can nail across the top of 3 or four sheets of ply then rack your wall and nail the first one down the long way. They will all fall.plumb.
I love that o
overhang--keep it!
Thanks , I’ll keep it 😁
Work hard but most importantly work safe , a lot of good tips I see here
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Here in a couple months I should be moving into my fixer upper can’t wait to share those videos . Definitely subscribing to your channel to keep updated on the progress .
Really enjoyed your video, easy to follow, practical and simple instructions. Thanks!
Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching
I think a double door in the end would be more useful for any type of shed this size. I also think a row of blocking down the middle would help distribute the load better and allow the use of that middle post you put in.
Thanks , i can feature that . Thanks for watching 😃
love your style! shed turned out great
Thanks for watching
Beautiful craftsmanship. New subscriber 👍
Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪 to you and your family and subscribers
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Good job..and really beautiful to hand made littel house❤❤❤
Thank you and thanks for watching
I would modify the size of front door to use this as a garage, lowering floor level, stub in some elec power , etc. The tarp on floor is a good alternative , or use any vapor barrier. Also put a vent fan in the rear gable, Led strip lts. Roof must make this thing look good.
Oh, might need heavier floor joists for a small car.
All good options, thanks for sharing your thoughts
Really like the way your building turned out looks really good
Thank you 😊
Only thing I do different with the dry pour I would put tar around the bottom post part last fifty to seventy-five percent longer
Good tip , thanks
Your ladder skills are legendary. I can tell you have experience 💪
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Mister, my dad was a vigorous go-getter like you, who fell from a ladder and absolutely destroyed himself. It ruined the last 20 years of his life. He was as nimble as a goat and it was a fall from "only" 6'. It's the ribs that get it. @kevinscamera5574
Great job 👏👏👏👏 I’d of cut the roof over hang down a bit just because the wind will love that extra over hang 😮. But great job 👍
Yea , I’m still thinking that over 🤔 thanks for watching
Beautiful shed!
Well done!
Thank you very much!
Well that was 20 minutes well spent for me. Thank you for sharing your project and your tips along the way. I really appreciated your way of communicating the why's and what for's. I will be using this as a base for my own plan going forward. Cheers.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching 👍
Good job! liked it when wife helped .
Thanks for watching 😁
yes enjoyed it
Very helpful video: learned a few tricks. Loved the bit where you nearly decapitated the dog with a length of wood. One or two slightly scary moments reaching way out off the ladder!
Yea the dog was lucky 😂 glad you liked it , thanks