How To Frame a Shed | Ask This Old House

In this video, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor and Mark McCullough how to frame walls while rebuilding Mark’s chicken coop.

In Mark McCullough's backyard, general contractor Tom Silva is getting to work on the framing. After installing oversized pressure-treated lumber around the perimeter of the foundation, Tom explains how to layout framing for fast, efficient, and accurate work. He also explains how to build inside corners and the different types of studs in a wall. With the entire crew on hand to help, the team makes and lifts the walls into place to create the structure of the chicken barn.

Skill: ⅗
Cost: $300 to $500 in framing material, varying by size
Time: A weekend

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C.R. O’Neill Company provided expert assistance with this segment in Lexington, MA.

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How To Frame a Shed | Ask This Old House

[saratogakellys]

"Roof leaks a little now. But, we'll fix that."

Tommy total genius and comic relief. Simply the best. Bet ya he signs autographs even when he is putting gas in his vehicle. Rock star status for sure.

[PJJ]

Very cool seeing almost the full roster working together.. wonder where norm is.. and will always miss roger

[naveensk]

Good to see the entire crew of “ask this old house” in the same project, you are the best in building…👏👏👏

[salvadorsepulveda]

Always great to see co-workers all pitching in together ❤ Blessings

[peehandshihtzu]

It's amazing how different regions have very different looking PT lumber. It's brownish here in Washington where I'm at and my buddy in Michigan tells me theirs is greenish. Meanwhile wherever this was filmed it looks like normal wood tone. Nice coop! Happy chickens! :)

[harneyhomeservice]

Nice to see that the whole crew came to help mark rebuild. Shows how much of a family they are.

[michaelscionti]

This is rad, seeing the whole crew working together on this.

[TheUltimateAcres]

I love bingeing on your episodes. I was raised watching #ThisOldHouse since 5yrs old and my grown sons were raised on this show as well. #Great job and #Keepupthegreatwork #ILoveThisOldHouse 💪🏿😍❤

[bosse]

So good to see the crew coming together and helping each other. Heartwarming.

[cherylmartin]

Roof leaks a little.. but we'll fix that! Good one Tommy! I do like the in lay support

[ALAPINO]

Almost the full recent roster.

I hope Norm and Roger are doing well.

[gabrielarriaga]

Great seeing you all woking on this project!!!

[stevec]

Good to see all masters come together for this project.

[Guardducks]

One problem Tommy 3/4" ply in between would make you to thick your 2x4s are 3 1/2" unless you have real 2x4 lumber. Only thing missing was Roger.

[andrewk-majordochomerepair]

Awesome teamwork of professional "family"

[injustifiiable]

I’ll always have an affinity for these guys and this show. True tradesmen.

[JoseHernandez-tckl]

Wow it’s nice seeing the whole group working to help each other.

[dandennis]

Should use 1/2” ply at the header as a 2x is 1-1/2” doubled is 3” and a 2x4 is 3-1/2”.

[robertgarcia]

From Steve Garcia, I wish you guys from" this old house" could help me build a den to my house 🏠. I want two of the walls to have big, big windows. I've been watching your show for 40 years. I LOVE YOUR SHOW.

[mking]

Cool that you all would do that for Mr Mark