Complete shed build , save thousands $$

After releasing 9 videos documenting this DIY workshop/storage shed/ man cave . I compiled this complete start to finish video. Up here in the mountains of North Carolina , we never run out of projects. I totally enjoy building things as much as I enjoy finding deals on building materials. Use this step by step video as a guide for your DIY shed build. It took me 9 weekends to build at an enjoyable pace. Spent less than 2k for materials which saved me thousands. A smaller version from a pre built shed supplier was 6k , and to have a crew build it for you will cost around 10k.

DIY is the way to save go whenever possible
Wood needed
8 sheets 7/16 osb for roof
12 sheets 1/2” plywood for walls
5 sheets 3/4” osb subfloor
4 treated 4x6” posts cut in half
1 beam 2x6x16’
2 2x8x14’ treated floor band
12 2x8x10’ treated 2 for band and 10 for floor joists
2 2x4x14’. For wall plate
6 2x4x10’ for wall plate
60. 2x4x8’ wall studs
6 sheets 1/2” plywood or osb for gables
Approximately 100 sq ft cedar shakes (1 square)
50. 1x3x8’ battens
Door, window

Music used…

Nothing’s funnier than summer. iMovie
Summertime rain. iMovie
Hold onto your hat. Pixabay
The 20%joy Pixabay
Fried taters Pixabay
Banjo-romp. Pixabay
We can learn (from Acts of Kindness ) a cd I wrote and released in 2018 available on most digital sites and I actually have a few cds.

[robertblahnik]

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.

[jeffjones]

Great job your showing everyone that us older men still have many skills and can still get it down.

[tojo]

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...

[UltimateDiyer]

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!

[sloeryd]

You Sir, are an inspiration to the rest of us. Thank you!

[loubonaparte]

That was one of the BEST build videos I've watched... You kept it very simple and sensible.

[artchavez]

Great build! One of the best and so well explained!

[THEMAX]

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.

[jordanarmstrong]

Thanks for making this. I really appreciated all of the little tips and tricks to keep things simple and to save costs. Great work.

[ServiceTrek]

pretty cool build ... mostly standard methods with your own design adaptations ... brilliant!

[thisplaceisazoo]

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

[budman]

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!!!

[ericschwartz]

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!

[_Seagie]

This is one of the BEST cabin build videos. Tarping the floor! You can just slice it out later. Genius. 👍🏻

[jamesellsworth]

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!

[rondacarty]

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!

[victoriaman]

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!

[fathertime]

I enjoyed watching the steps involved when you build your own building well done enjoy it.

[drjohnson]

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.

[SandraVanLankvelt]

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. .