This book is Awesome! I love the Lean-To-Shed the most (page 98). The plan th-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR is to attach it to the back of my brick house. I also like how they walk you through the many different steps of construction, which is important for the less experienced like me.
This is one of the best videos I have seen on building the base structure for a shed. I have been wanting to do this for a while but have had reservations. This video actually gives the tips and explanations I have been needing. Thank you. Now I need your series on walls and roofing.
i agree the supply and material list from *mysecretblueprints. com* is so valuable and well thought out i dont know what I would do without it for our new shed
If you use joist hangers and screw them in to the pencil marks you make for the joists you just slip the floor joist in the hangers, no need for clamp and wood. Floors walls roof rafters are all on 16" centers, why would you need a plan for a simple structure like a shed?
i just found *mysecretblueprints. com* and the plans on there are so amazingly laid out and well thought i don’t know what I would do without them now
Thank you for sharing. I am planning on building a tiny home next to my traditional home so I have a quiet place to work, but I've never built any living spaces before, so I didn't know where to begin. This is a great starting point, & I am already feeling much more comfortable with the process. Thank you.
I like your videos. Clear, concise, no nonsense, no misinformation. Just good, to the point accurate content from a skilled and experienced handyman. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you, Jon, & thank you, Christine, for your comments. I am a 69.5 years old gal who has everything purchased for a tall gambrel gambrel roofed 10' x 20' shed. I am so thankful to Jon for his one person instructions. I will be putting a lot of weight on the floor of this shed, so I am using 2' x 8" for the rim and joists. I am seriously considering putting a 2' x 8" x 20' in the middle & the joists will be cut into shorter pieces with more FL code required hurricane hardware
I have a sloped concrete pad that I am building a shed. This is the only video I could find with the concept of trying to get the floor framing level. Also great tricks and ideas when working by yourself. I also liked the pace and clarity of the video for someone following for the first time.
One of the best videos I've watched, you do a great job of explaining not only the "how" but "why" you are doing a certain step and then actually showing that in close-up. So many videos that demonstrate building a wooden base are 5 mins and show the prepared ground, tell you the steps and show you the end result. Not at all helpful if you've never done it before. I will be building a base myself in the near future and due to the extortionate labour costs, will be doing most of it on my own, so your tips were very helpful.
Thank you so much!!!! I love the way you filled the space under the platform to keep critters out! You recycled materials and insulated without using toxic foam or itchy fiberglass!!!
Great video by a great teacher.Didn't know much about building a shed but after watching this video I felt confident enough to replicate what he did and used it as a lower level deck.Thanks.
Since I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, you explained this well for me. I thank you for that. I can see how this is the basics of a solid, level floor for a building.
woww. clearest instruction i've ever heard and he even spent half a second to explain the reason to use a washer! because i was definitely wondering. ...
I like the tips you shared. The 2x4 clamped ledge for setting the joists is a real keeper. Backfilling the air-gap under the shed is an interesting approach for keeping out the critters.
Thank you Jon. There are those that do and those that teach and it is a rare thing when a person can do both. I am lucky that you can. I am 63 and only once attempted building a chock pen. ( which on completion sagged gracefully to the ground ) Now, with renewed confidence and a belief in you, I will build a tool shed. Being female it may be a disadvantage, but hey, it is going to be more fun than knitting.
So glad to get explanations about what "sixteen on center" and the like mean - helps to know also WHY something goes there and not simply THAT something goes where it does. Thanks for that!
Just found your site and man am I glad. I recently bought 8 acres of land and am wanting to build my retirement cabin there. I have help with experience but I don't want to be totally ignorant to how things are done. Thanks for the posts! Chuck
Hi Jon, I have been thinking about converting a shed that i have on a holiday property into a more comfortable livable dwelling. and every time i looked into it i had a information overload and started to doubt my capacity to do the job. but this video has made all the textual info make sense. so thank you
I built an 8 x 12 shed about 6 months ago. It came out pretty nice, but i wish I would have seen your series while I was in the process......some simple and functional ideas for the construction process......nice job !
Hey Greg go check out *mysecretblueprints. com* ; those plans are priceless and helped so much with building our new shed. everything was laid out perfectly
If I could add a few items: 1) Joist hangers, not deck screws should be used to set the joists, if they are not supported by a beam. Screws have little shear strength and should not be used for this purpose. 2) That is a very long span for a single 2x6. I would suggest doubling the outer 2x6's and also adding more piers. 3) If you want to seal the foundation to keep critters out, I would suggest installing a moisture barrier on the ground first and then venting on your aprons. Thanks for your time and effort in putting together your video. You have many, very useful suggestions and ideas we can all learn from.
Thanks so much for going to the trouble of filming all this. Really useful. I'm about to build a summer house 3.5 metres by 6.5 metres with an extended roof over decking for our four young children and the only thing I needed help with was the base. Superb video and dialogue. I'll have this video on as I build!!! Regards Will (Sussex, UK)
You are very good at explaining things! I'm planning on building an art studio in the backyard, and your video gives me hope that I can pull it off! Thanks!!
A good way to find if the frame is square - to save walking from corner to corner a few times - is the 3, 4, 5 method. Measuring 3 foot up one side and 4 foot along the other side. Measure the length of the angle between your two marks and if it's 5 foot you know you have a perfect right angle.
I generally snap a chalk line at 4' - 1/2" and lay a straight run of decking along the line and straighten and square everything off the decking as I lay it, assuming of course that the rim joist is straight.
While doing a 3, 4, 5 or 6, 8, 10 is sometimes useful, measuring diagonals is way more accurate. On a structure this size (not even that big), if you use 3,4,5 and it is off by a 1/16th, which most people would call good, that could be almost an inch measuring diagonals.
Great video, I have just built a workshop in the uk, made from scrap, old roof timbers and pallets, i pressure washed all the wood, de,nailed it and thoroughly coated everything in old engine oil, diesel, petrol, bitumen, you name it, nothing went to waste. However I did have to buy the plywood for the floor and roof, I made everything of 24'' centers with a leg every two foot square a bit overkill but it needed to be solid for the weight it will carry. The ground was uneven but every post sits on a brick well off the ground, the roof overhangs by two feet and all drip rails are below the edges of the base by at least an inch, so it better last a 100 years!!! I never boxed it in though, I prefer the air to circulate around it, and most rodents would eat through it anyway, but the mice don't cause any harm, i figured that if they were happy underneath and didn't like the taste of old engine oil, we would get along fine :)
Great video thank you! Really liked the tips about using roof cement as an extra protection against wood rot, and using a 2x4 and clamp to rest floor joists on when working solo
thank you for taking the time out to show the mastery of building, I use to cut lawns for a living but i never took the time to learn how to build things, great video man.
Excellant tutorial .. my garden falls just as yours does and I am most grateful for your time and knowledge on the construction of your base .... thank you 👍😀
I always look forward to when Jon Peters posts a new video. I love his approach and he is very good at demonstrating techniques. He is in the top 3 of all the woodworkers on You Tube in my opinion. Skillful and down-to-earth in his approach. Thanks for these great videos Jon!
Nevermind, I spotted the answer lower down in the comments! For others who are wondering: The shed's enormous weight keeps it on the footings, or you can use shed tie downs per Jon.
I came across your video and decided to take a look. I have to say it was a great one, you have a Skill and no one can ever take that away from you. Thanks for Sharing!!
Your videos are very informative and well made, I've watched the majority of your videos tonight and really enjoyed them. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule and sharing your expertise with all your subscribers and viewers. Not too many people are willing to do what you've done. Again thanks and best wishes to you and your family.
This is one of the most helpful videos I've viewed on the subject. You obviously thought out your presentation from the point-of-view of a novice. Thanks!
my mom and i picked out one of the plans for our new workbench from *mysecretblueprints. com* they had so many to choose from and each had a list for tools, supplies and step by step videos for us
Wow, great video. Saved for later. I was in the mind frame to take my shed down (it was here when we bought the house 10 years ago) and build a more "secure" shed to keep animals out. Great tip about the masonry and apron on the sides.
To repeat Steve Linquist...clamping a 2x4 to the bottom of the frame to set your joists. Why hasn't anyone done that???? So simple. So effective! Love it.
It's a nice idea to fill the underside so that animals will not use it as a home. However it will not allow proper air flow under the building. It could hold moisture causing rot and mold. I suggest using small sq hole fencing. Just need to make sure it's placed deep enough in ground that animals can't dig under it easily. Also if grass or weeds grow thru it you will have to remove them so they don't stop air flow.
i agree the supply and material list from *mysecretblueprints. com* is so valuable and well thought out i don’t know what I would do without it for our new workbench
In the UK we have rats (nothing like what you have in the states - mole rats; Horror!) and I've taken to making brick edging, fill it with broken bricks (rats can't eat through them) and cover and level with concrete. Then I put a raised outline of bricks and single bricks all with damp proof course (DPC) on top, then the wooden frame. This stops both rodents and damp rising while allowing an air layer for insulation and damp balancing. What I've found is rats eat through walls where you can't get to them - so, screw on thin sheet steel. Being flat they can't get a purchase on it and never get through. Make sure this steel curtain comes half way down the exposed bricks so that water doesn't drop onto your timber and compromise the DPC. Lastly, mix bitumen with white spirit and apply liberally - this both soaks into the wood and brick plus disguises the steel while adding long lasting weather proofing.
Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is an awesome exclusive guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical success with it.?
I think you could probably have simply covered the top of the base with thick chew proof wire netting ? which would prevent any rodents chewing into the floor of the shed . Otherwise , if rodents get underneath the shed, they aren't really a problem as long as they can't chew a way in from underneath ?
This was great, thanks, I've been looking for "how high should a shed be off the ground?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (do a google search ) ? It is a good one of a kind product for building better sheds and woodworking minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
I don't know if it is just me but... There is something about him I can't seem to put my finger on. I have seen it before in 2 other people, but I can't seem to put it to words. lol. What ever it is, it draws you in practically hypnotizing you as you hang on every word he says. I could listen to him talk for hours. Time to binge watch all his videos lol. -P.S. This was an very helpful video! I'm more than likely going to build a multilevel shed in the future and this will come in very handy.
Some good ideas here but two major issues not shown are your joist hangers and your unsupported span. Deck screws don't have the tensile strength to support that kind of weight on their own. Also, 16 feet is far too long of a span unsupported for a 2x6. 10 feet is even getting pretty bouncy. Unless I missed it you didn't talk about anchoring your posts to the concrete pylons so the building doesn't get blown off the foundation.
saw the same thing bout the span new to this he never mentioned if it mattered at what height you attach the 2x6 to the posts is it good as long as its off the ground
Good pick up Ken. He is obviously not a builder but a handy amateur with not nearly enough knowledge. Not only is the unsupported span too long, and the decking screws into the end grain bad practice its dangerous. the end grain is not strong enough to support the load, its a floor after all. Filling the void and closing it in creates damp problems and the shed will start to smell and get moldy. He should learn how to set out too, but then he isn't a tradesman so I wont be too critical, his system did work, but only because he was strong enough to lift the frame and replace it.
I'm not a builder, either--just an engineer--and I agree with Ken & Lloyd about the poor connections of the joists to the "beams". If joists are not resting ON a beam, they need to be attached to the face of a beam using proper hangers. It's 2018 now, and NO-ONE should be building any structure that a person can stand on (e.g., deck, porch, shed floor, etc.) using the techniques shown here. Notably, the technique of supporting a beam by attachment to the side of a post (instead of direct bearing on the top of the post) is generally frowned upon, and violates most building codes.
You have some interesting ideas that I might consider on my next build. Ideally sheds I have raised with open air below but your idea of taking that space up seems interesting. I agree 100% with pressure treated on the ground area for a longer term lifespan.
Fantastic explanation! Very easily understood, and clear, easy to follow demonstrations. I'm going to use this video to help me build a tent platform. Cheers.
Another idea, instead of a treated (say a wolmanized plank) piece of wood, is to use one of the new manufactured boards made from recycled plastics. They never degrade or are eaten by insects.
Thank you for doing this video. I'm preparing to build myself a greenhouse on a slight hillside and am doing all my research ahead of time. This explained exactly what I need to do which also helps me know what to buy when I head to Home Depot.
Very well put together video, there was a lot of tips that we sometimes take for granted that is very beneficial to someone that is looking for guidance. I dont know how many times I have seen guys trying to set joists by themselves and not using a temp support as you showed in this video. Good info followed with good explanations.
I liked and subscribed to the very first video I found posted by you. You are an excellent teacher. You explain the details for us the newbies and demonstrated how to do it too. Wow. I could not ask for more. Thank you so much!.
Nice project! Here is an idea that could save a few bucks. By installing an epdm (synthetic rubber) ground cover as a vapor barrier you could use regular lumber. You can get all you want for free from commercial roofing contractors when they tear off an old epdm system. It would just go into a landfill costing them to dump it. Bring the crew a round of beers at the end of the day and you will likely get a lifetime supply!
hi! thanks so much, you make it look like even I can do this! never tried before, but if I can picture something in my mind, then I can attack it for real, shalom n GOD BLESS
Thank you so much for posting, I am going to be making a 12 x 16 Work/Storage shed. This is probably the foundation I am going to use rather then using all cement.
I enjoyed your video. I'm sure you already know but you might want to mention that there're grades of treated lumber such as: -non ground contact, ground contact, fresh water, salt water. Generally local lumber yards or mills (not big box DIY stores) will carry 2x material treated for ground contact. Treated 2 x material sold at Home Depot or Lowes is usually not rated for "ground contact". I live in the coastal area of North Carolina and painting post that are in or in contact with the ground with a sealer like roofing cement would be a bad idea. The wood needs to breathe and allow any moisture to escape; perhaps it's different in New England.
8:04 Alternatively tack a piece of 3/4" material to the belt (the frame) and hook your tape on that--now you can quickly mark at the red indicators along your tape without having to 'measure' back 3/4" each time. Less chance of mistakes although truthfully it doesn't matter excepting on those joists where the sheeting is joined.
Or drive a nail into the first layout mark (after back setting 3/4"), then hook your tape on the nail for the rest of the layout. All the other marks can be made exactly on the red layout on your tape. Personally, I find it easier and quicker to simply back set 3/4" on each mark.
Hey great tips for a novice to work on their own. I used your frame method to square up the foundation for a treehouse tower on the side of a hill. Thanks for your inspiring video. Dave
I like laying down 6 mil vapor barrier then a thin layer of sand then crushed gravel, to help keep the inside dry. To check why, try laying a sheet of clear plastic on the ground on a sunny day, and look at all the condensation. Best to keep that away from your frame. Could use 6x6 PT vertical posts, notch them and use end-cut solution to make the frame supports stronger and prolong the life (delay rot).
Thank you very much for the video. All of the little tips you added, like the shelf for the joists, the measurements, how to level and close up shots were very helpful for a new builder like myself. I am going to give it a try! =)
This book is Awesome! I love the Lean-To-Shed the most (page 98). The plan th-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR is to attach it to the back of my brick house. I also like how they walk you through the many different steps of construction, which is important for the less experienced like me.
This is one of the best videos I have seen on building the base structure for a shed. I have been wanting to do this for a while but have had reservations. This video actually gives the tips and explanations I have been needing. Thank you. Now I need your series on walls and roofing.
The 2x4 and clamp trick for the one person floor joist installation and leveling was awesome. Little tips and tricks like those are invaluable!
Thanks Steve
i agree the supply and material list from *mysecretblueprints. com* is so valuable and well thought out i dont know what I would do without it for our new shed
my buddy told me about *mysecretblueprints. com* they have a few great plans in there for a new shed
If you use joist hangers and screw them in to the pencil marks you make for the joists you just slip the floor joist in the hangers, no need for clamp and wood. Floors walls roof rafters are all on 16" centers, why would you need a plan for a simple structure like a shed?
i just found *mysecretblueprints. com* and the plans on there are so amazingly laid out and well thought i don’t know what I would do without them now
This is the best video I've found that explains the process step by step. Great job and thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing. I am planning on building a tiny home next to my traditional home so I have a quiet place to work, but I've never built any living spaces before, so I didn't know where to begin. This is a great starting point, & I am already feeling much more comfortable with the process. Thank you.
I like your videos. Clear, concise, no nonsense, no misinformation. Just good, to the point accurate content from a skilled and experienced handyman. Thanks!
Just found your channel, I am a 58yr.old DIYer grandmother. I love to build.
Awesome! Thank you, Jon, & thank you, Christine, for your comments. I am a 69.5 years old gal who has everything purchased for a tall gambrel gambrel roofed 10' x 20' shed. I am so thankful to Jon for his one person instructions. I will be putting a lot of weight on the floor of this shed, so I am using 2' x 8" for the rim and joists. I am seriously considering putting a 2' x 8" x 20' in the middle & the joists will be cut into shorter pieces with more FL code required hurricane hardware
9yrs on and still getting views and likes, testament to a good clear video, cheers from the England 🏴
I have a sloped concrete pad that I am building a shed. This is the only video I could find with the concept of trying to get the floor framing level. Also great tricks and ideas when working by yourself. I also liked the pace and clarity of the video for someone following for the first time.
One of the best videos I've watched, you do a great job of explaining not only the "how" but "why" you are doing a certain step and then actually showing that in close-up. So many videos that demonstrate building a wooden base are 5 mins and show the prepared ground, tell you the steps and show you the end result. Not at all helpful if you've never done it before. I will be building a base myself in the near future and due to the extortionate labour costs, will be doing most of it on my own, so your tips were very helpful.
Thank you so much!!!! I love the way you filled the space under the platform to keep critters out! You recycled materials and insulated without using toxic foam or itchy fiberglass!!!
Great video by a great teacher.Didn't know much about building a shed but after watching this video I felt confident enough to replicate what he did and used it as a lower level deck.Thanks.
Since I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, you explained this well for me. I thank you for that. I can see how this is the basics of a solid, level floor for a building.
woww. clearest instruction i've ever heard and he even spent half a second to explain the reason to use a washer! because i was definitely wondering. ...
Man I have looked at this video many times. You are a smart dude
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I like how you show how to do things when it's just one person! Some days you can't get any help on some projects. Very helpful.
I like the tips you shared. The 2x4 clamped ledge for setting the joists is a real keeper. Backfilling the air-gap under the shed is an interesting approach for keeping out the critters.
Thank you Jon. There are those that do and those that teach and it is a rare thing when a person can do both. I am lucky that you can. I am 63 and only once attempted building a chock pen. ( which on completion sagged gracefully to the ground ) Now, with renewed confidence and a belief in you, I will build a tool shed. Being female it may be a disadvantage, but hey, it is going to be more fun than knitting.
So glad to get explanations about what "sixteen on center" and the like mean - helps to know also WHY something goes there and not simply THAT something goes where it does. Thanks for that!
Just found your site and man am I glad. I recently bought 8 acres of land and am wanting to build my retirement cabin there. I have help with experience but I don't want to be totally ignorant to how things are done. Thanks for the posts! Chuck
Thanks Jon! I'm stalling on a shed project for my buddy because I didn't know how I would level on his broken concrete driveway. Now I know.
Hi Jon,
I have been thinking about converting a shed that i have on a holiday property into a more comfortable livable dwelling. and every time i looked into it i had a information overload and started to doubt my capacity to do the job. but this video has made all the textual info make sense. so thank you
Thanks for the video. the Clamping a 2x4 to make a ledge is such a clever hack and will save me a ton of time on my build. That's worth a sub for me!
This is the best video I Have seen for putting in a foundation.
I built an 8 x 12 shed about 6 months ago. It came out pretty nice, but i wish I would have seen your series while I was in the process......some simple and functional ideas for the construction process......nice job !
+fieldagent59 is in the forest thanks!
Why would ANYONE give this a thumbs down? This video is extremely helpful!
Jon, I sure enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to do the explainer on how you did your foundation. Great ideas.
Thanks Todd
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Couldn't be any clearer - thank you. Really useful.
Thanks
Hey Greg go check out *mysecretblueprints. com* ; those plans are priceless and helped so much with building our new shed. everything was laid out perfectly
Jon, Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks.
If I could add a few items: 1) Joist hangers, not deck screws should be used to set the joists, if they are not supported by a beam. Screws have little shear strength and should not be used for this purpose. 2) That is a very long span for a single 2x6. I would suggest doubling the outer 2x6's and also adding more piers. 3) If you want to seal the foundation to keep critters out, I would suggest installing a moisture barrier on the ground first and then venting on your aprons. Thanks for your time and effort in putting together your video. You have many, very useful suggestions and ideas we can all learn from.
I’m a total newbie and this video is suuuper helpful. Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much for going to the trouble of filming all this. Really useful. I'm about to build a summer house 3.5 metres by 6.5 metres with an extended roof over decking for our four young children and the only thing I needed help with was the base. Superb video and dialogue. I'll have this video on as I build!!!
Regards
Will
(Sussex, UK)
You are very good at explaining things! I'm planning on building an art studio in the backyard, and your video gives me hope that I can pull it off! Thanks!!
A good way to find if the frame is square - to save walking from corner to corner a few times - is the 3, 4, 5 method. Measuring 3 foot up one side and 4 foot along the other side. Measure the length of the angle between your two marks and if it's 5 foot you know you have a perfect right angle.
The 3, 4, 5 method will not work unless the rim joists are perfectly straight. Corner to corner is the proper method in this case, in my opinion.
6, 8 and 10 method works also.
I generally snap a chalk line at 4' - 1/2" and lay a straight run of decking along the line and straighten and square everything off the decking as I lay it, assuming of course that the rim joist is straight.
Diagonals are the fastest, the simplest, and the most accurate. No other method meets these 3 criteria. And it works on ANY rectangle.
While doing a 3, 4, 5 or 6, 8, 10 is sometimes useful, measuring diagonals is way more accurate. On a structure this size (not even that big), if you use 3,4,5 and it is off by a 1/16th, which most people would call good, that could be almost an inch measuring diagonals.
John you are a excellent instructor Well done
Great video, I have just built a workshop in the uk, made from scrap, old roof timbers and pallets, i pressure washed all the wood, de,nailed it and thoroughly coated everything in old engine oil, diesel, petrol, bitumen, you name it, nothing went to waste. However I did have to buy the plywood for the floor and roof, I made everything of 24'' centers with a leg every two foot square a bit overkill but it needed to be solid for the weight it will carry. The ground was uneven but every post sits on a brick well off the ground, the roof overhangs by two feet and all drip rails are below the edges of the base by at least an inch, so it better last a 100 years!!! I never boxed it in though, I prefer the air to circulate around it, and most rodents would eat through it anyway, but the mice don't cause any harm, i figured that if they were happy underneath and didn't like the taste of old engine oil, we would get along fine :)
Great video thank you! Really liked the tips about using roof cement as an extra protection against wood rot, and using a 2x4 and clamp to rest floor joists on when working solo
thank you for taking the time out to show the mastery of building, I use to cut lawns for a living but i never took the time to learn how to build things, great video man.
You are doing an excellent job of describing the steps. You earned yourself a new subscriber today.
Excellant tutorial .. my garden falls just as yours does and I am most grateful for your time and knowledge on the construction of your base .... thank you 👍😀
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I always look forward to when Jon Peters posts a new video. I love his approach and he is very good at demonstrating techniques. He is in the top 3 of all the woodworkers on You Tube in my opinion. Skillful and down-to-earth in his approach. Thanks for these great videos Jon!
Excellent explanations for those of us who are not skilled carpenters or build similar projects on a routine basis.
Nevermind, I spotted the answer lower down in the comments!
For others who are wondering: The shed's enormous weight keeps it on the footings, or you can use shed tie downs per Jon.
This is one of the most useful vids that I have watched in some time!
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Very good knowledgeable information. Specially the stud markings. Thank you
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I came across your video and decided to take a look. I have to say it was a great one, you have a Skill and no one can ever take that away from you. Thanks for Sharing!!
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Your videos are very informative and well made, I've watched the majority of your videos tonight and really enjoyed them. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule and sharing your expertise with all your subscribers and viewers. Not too many people are willing to do what you've done. Again thanks and best wishes to you and your family.
DIY tips for working on your own was great, thanks Jon.
I have been thinking of buying a shed this spring but after seeing this video I just might build my own. 👍
This is very clearly presented and extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!
The video was very helpful. My first time building anything.
very helpful. i was just tink how can to level my shed base. this video was best
Really helpful this is my favorite video on construction 10 star out of 10.
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This is one of the most helpful videos I've viewed on the subject. You obviously thought out your presentation from the point-of-view of a novice. Thanks!
my mom and i picked out one of the plans for our new workbench from *mysecretblueprints. com* they had so many to choose from and each had a list for tools, supplies and step by step videos for us
Wow, great video. Saved for later. I was in the mind frame to take my shed down (it was here when we bought the house 10 years ago) and build a more "secure" shed to keep animals out. Great tip about the masonry and apron on the sides.
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A good basic video with all kinds of good building tips and tricks.
To repeat Steve Linquist...clamping a 2x4 to the bottom of the frame to set your joists. Why hasn't anyone done that???? So simple. So effective! Love it.
One of the best videos I have seen on this subject...if not the best...thanks a lot!
It's a nice idea to fill the underside so that animals will not use it as a home. However it will not allow proper air flow under the building. It could hold moisture causing rot and mold. I suggest using small sq hole fencing. Just need to make sure it's placed deep enough in ground that animals can't dig under it easily. Also if grass or weeds grow thru it you will have to remove them so they don't stop air flow.
Great video. Very helpful and well done. Thank you!
Thank you
i agree the supply and material list from *mysecretblueprints. com* is so valuable and well thought out i don’t know what I would do without it for our new workbench
This is so brilliant. I'm getting ready to build a shed, and couldn't for the life of me figure how to square and level.
Great ideas , thanks for sharing . Please ignore any dislike to this great and smart work
In the UK we have rats (nothing like what you have in the states - mole rats; Horror!) and I've taken to making brick edging, fill it with broken bricks (rats can't eat through them) and cover and level with concrete. Then I put a raised outline of bricks and single bricks all with damp proof course (DPC) on top, then the wooden frame. This stops both rodents and damp rising while allowing an air layer for insulation and damp balancing.
What I've found is rats eat through walls where you can't get to them - so, screw on thin sheet steel. Being flat they can't get a purchase on it and never get through. Make sure this steel curtain comes half way down the exposed bricks so that water doesn't drop onto your timber and compromise the DPC. Lastly, mix bitumen with white spirit and apply liberally - this both soaks into the wood and brick plus disguises the steel while adding long lasting weather proofing.
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I realize this video is old, but I would love to see some photos of how you built the #ratBarrier. I'm having trouble visualizing what you described.
I think you could probably have simply covered the top of the base with thick chew proof wire netting ? which would prevent any rodents chewing into the floor of the shed . Otherwise , if rodents get underneath the shed, they aren't really a problem as long as they can't chew a way in from underneath ?
@@erichepperle5902 How about just covering the base with thick , chew proof wire ?
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I could listen to him talk for hours. Time to binge watch all his videos lol.
-P.S. This was an very helpful video! I'm more than likely going to build a multilevel shed in the future and this will come in very handy.
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Some good ideas here but two major issues not shown are your joist hangers and your unsupported span. Deck screws don't have the tensile strength to support that kind of weight on their own. Also, 16 feet is far too long of a span unsupported for a 2x6. 10 feet is even getting pretty bouncy. Unless I missed it you didn't talk about anchoring your posts to the concrete pylons so the building doesn't get blown off the foundation.
saw the same thing bout the span new to this he never mentioned if it mattered at what height you attach the 2x6 to the posts is it good as long as its off the ground
WhatIsKenDoing distance to ground depends on location; some places it would be, but not places with termites, etc...
Good pick up Ken. He is obviously not a builder but a handy amateur with not nearly enough knowledge. Not only is the unsupported span too long, and the decking screws into the end grain bad practice its dangerous. the end grain is not strong enough to support the load, its a floor after all. Filling the void and closing it in creates damp problems and the shed will start to smell and get moldy. He should learn how to set out too, but then he isn't a tradesman so I wont be too critical, his system did work, but only because he was strong enough to lift the frame and replace it.
I'm not a builder, either--just an engineer--and I agree with Ken & Lloyd about the poor connections of the joists to the "beams". If joists are not resting ON a beam, they need to be attached to the face of a beam using proper hangers. It's 2018 now, and NO-ONE should be building any structure that a person can stand on (e.g., deck, porch, shed floor, etc.) using the techniques shown here. Notably, the technique of supporting a beam by attachment to the side of a post (instead of direct bearing on the top of the post) is generally frowned upon, and violates most building codes.
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Thank you for sharing this! 👍🏽Good to have a video on building the foundation.
You have some interesting ideas that I might consider on my next build. Ideally sheds I have raised with open air below but your idea of taking that space up seems interesting. I agree 100% with pressure treated on the ground area for a longer term lifespan.
Fantastic explanation! Very easily understood, and clear, easy to follow demonstrations. I'm going to use this video to help me build a tent platform. Cheers.
Another idea, instead of a treated (say a wolmanized plank) piece of wood, is to use one of the new manufactured boards made from recycled plastics. They never degrade or are eaten by insects.
is there a name for that so I can ask around and find that material?
@@AnxiousCowboy Solid vinyl, cement board, those are a couple.
Great video. What a smart guy - I learned a lot of tricks!
Great info Jon. You have helped me to build a wood storage rack and now a chicken coop. Both are perfectly square. Thanks!!
Thank you for doing this video. I'm preparing to build myself a greenhouse on a slight hillside and am doing all my research ahead of time. This explained exactly what I need to do which also helps me know what to buy when I head to Home Depot.
Very well put together video, there was a lot of tips that we sometimes take for granted that is very beneficial to someone that is looking for guidance. I dont know how many times I have seen guys trying to set joists by themselves and not using a temp support as you showed in this video. Good info followed with good explanations.
I liked and subscribed to the very first video I found posted by you. You are an excellent teacher. You explain the details for us the newbies and demonstrated how to do it too. Wow. I could not ask for more. Thank you so much!.
Thanks!
LOVE the information you provided! VERY detailed and explanatory!! Thank you! 👏👏👏💪
i like that you locked corners with a plywood, also great idea the roofing cement..
leveling i used a clear hose...
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Hey man your videos are awesome 👍. Easy to follow. Keep making good videos just the way you're doing them. Your amazing.
Great ideas and presentation.
Thank you kindly 🤙
great tip on floor joists and masonry blocks for critters. !
Nice project! Here is an idea that could save a few bucks. By installing an epdm (synthetic rubber) ground cover as a vapor barrier you could use regular lumber. You can get all you want for free from commercial roofing contractors when they tear off an old epdm system. It would just go into a landfill costing them to dump it. Bring the crew a round of beers at the end of the day and you will likely get a lifetime supply!
good info. im going to build a platform for an outside bird aviary on unlevel ground. this info will sure help me with some ideas to start up with.
Brilliant video loads of useful tips many thanks
Summer house build commences tomorrow!
Awesome...thanks Simon
Clear audio and steady camera work ! well done..
Great! Thank you so much, we are wanting to build a studio and your videos help with all the "little" things one only learns by mistakes....
Thanks for sharing the tricks of the trade, very useful, thinking of constructing my first stand alone room to supplement my trailer.
hi! thanks so much, you make it look like even I can do this! never tried before, but if I can picture something in my mind, then I can attack it for real, shalom n GOD BLESS
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Great Video Jon. Its a good thing your doing helping out us newbies!
Thanks! This seems to be easier than other ways I have seen. Very doable
Thank you so much for posting, I am going to be making a 12 x 16 Work/Storage shed. This is probably the foundation I am going to use rather then using all cement.
I enjoyed your video. I'm sure you already know but you might want to mention that there're grades of treated lumber such as: -non ground contact, ground contact, fresh water, salt water. Generally local lumber yards or mills (not big box DIY stores) will carry 2x material treated for ground contact. Treated 2 x material sold at Home Depot or Lowes is usually not rated for "ground contact". I live in the coastal area of North Carolina and painting post that are in or in contact with the ground with a sealer like roofing cement would be a bad idea. The wood needs to breathe and allow any moisture to escape; perhaps it's different in New England.
8:04 Alternatively tack a piece of 3/4" material to the belt (the frame) and hook your tape on that--now you can quickly mark at the red indicators along your tape without having to 'measure' back 3/4" each time. Less chance of mistakes although truthfully it doesn't matter excepting on those joists where the sheeting is joined.
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Or drive a nail into the first layout mark (after back setting 3/4"), then hook your tape on the nail for the rest of the layout. All the other marks can be made exactly on the red layout on your tape. Personally, I find it easier and quicker to simply back set 3/4" on each mark.
Thanks jon for making this easy for newbies!
i'm going to build a small house so I can cool down in or relax when I get angry or something. thanks for the tips :)
John nice work on the video!- super clear and easy to follow- thanks again!!
Hey great tips for a novice to work on their own. I used your frame method to square up the foundation for a treehouse tower on the side of a hill. Thanks for your inspiring video. Dave
Very nicely done. Very helpful. Thanks.
Mr. Jon Pete ....ur amazing with building! keep up the great work! So easy to understand!
I like laying down 6 mil vapor barrier then a thin layer of sand then crushed gravel, to help keep the inside dry. To check why, try laying a sheet of clear plastic on the ground on a sunny day, and look at all the condensation. Best to keep that away from your frame.
Could use 6x6 PT vertical posts, notch them and use end-cut solution to make the frame supports stronger and prolong the life (delay rot).
great video. very good idea by using the 2x4 as a shelf to hang 2x6
Thank you very much for the video. All of the little tips you added, like the shelf for the joists, the measurements, how to level and close up shots were very helpful for a new builder like myself. I am going to give it a try! =)