As a contractor that does a lot of one person work I’d give you a couple of pieces of advice or points that have served me well for work like this: 1. Sheet good carriers can help a lot allowing you to easily carry 3/4” plywood of 5/8” drywall by yourself and along with that sheet clips which are simply folded metal that forms an H, you drop a couple on your previous sheet and simply drop your next sheet in, and they hold it while you nail/screw; and 2. Cellulose PVC for the bottom foot of your sheeting, it doesn’t rot, it’s water proof, and along with foam under your bottom plate and pressure treated lumber for the bottom plate, will ensure the structures you build will outlast you. I also like cellulose PVC for soffits and trim as you can get it in numerous colors, you never have to paint it, it doesn’t rot or leak, and there isn’t a bug around that likes making their homes in or with it.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the pointers! I appreciate your comment!

@wolfrichardson611

Жыл бұрын

@@weightbuilddig166 As a contractor as well, I second this advise.

@susanlin7778

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! ❤

@vince9486

5 ай бұрын

Giving yourself 4 inches of height above grade is ideal to avoid water issues at the slab.

@Mr.SuperDuper-idk

3 ай бұрын

As a DIYer on a shed every 20 years I don’t give a shit.

Legend is he is still waiting for his brother in law till this day.....

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Lol. He did show up. I just didn’t film him helping because it was just real brief.

@xslayerizedx

Жыл бұрын

He stopped over for the free pizza and beer , he ate , drank then wished Johnny Goodluck

@beilofiftyseven944

2 күн бұрын

😂

Thank you for bringing sanity to the world of KZread build videos. Elsewhere, you'll see people overbuild like crazy. For example, a small greenhouse built with concrete+rebar and 6x6 posts

@giles-df9yu

4 ай бұрын

Well I will have used pressure treated wood for the bottom and wood bolt them to the concrete

@weightbuilddig166

4 ай бұрын

@giles-df9yu yep I used pressure treated wood for the bottom plates too!

You'r a fast worker, and 2800. bucks, unbelievable. Good video.

Really well done! Impressive and inspiring that you did this yourself. Thank you for posting!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your welcome! Yeah I like doing it myself but there is times I do need another person like a helper helping me.

@FelixtheMetalcat

9 ай бұрын

I fully agree....it is nice to see something built like this that most of us can use on our property. Nothing over the top, just a solid well done product.

@weightbuilddig166

9 ай бұрын

@FelixtheMetalcat Thanks! I appreciate your comment

Awesome job. Really like how you built it just yourself. Shows a lot of dedication. 💪🏽

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Liked the tip about the pressure treated plywood strip at the base. Thanks for sharing.

@weightbuilddig166

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate both of your comments!

Simply amazing. The day i think i know everything is the day that i will stop learning

I'm thinking about doing a 16x24 shop/shed on gravel pad with treated skids. I plan to just scale up your build to those dimensions. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

@grant12bowling

21 күн бұрын

You could do gavel pad with concrete cinderblocks on the four corners and half way down the 24’ wall. That’s what I’m doing so I can park in it without having skids or plywood underneath the vehicle

Well done, well recorded, Thank you!!

Not too shabby! Might do this myself come this summer!

I’m 20 never built anything in my life but I’m convinced I could do this 😂

@dbnoho

2 ай бұрын

Once you realize, it’s a box. Cabinets. Box. Dresser. Box. Pretty much everything. House. Fence. Chair. Box. It gets easier. Just stick to basics and buy stuff to help. 16” framing tools etc.

@thejoshthat

2 ай бұрын

@@dbnoho totally! I, somewhat in jest, tell people I build rectangles! lmao

@thejoshthat

2 ай бұрын

I think anyone can! It's the tool usage and safety knowledge that is the usual concern. But just remember how crappy it would be to chop fingers off and don't do that. lol

@rl945

2 ай бұрын

My sentiment exactly after I had watched a documentary on Egyptian pyramids.

Loved the 80s music! I'm so impressed by what you were able to accomplish, by yourself!! Dude, without that second set of hands, the job is at least 5 times more difficult. You methodically made it work! Respect!

@weightbuilddig166

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like the music. Yeah this was a fun project I really enjoyed it!

Love the Ozzy chill music💪💪👍👍😁

Methodical, by the numbers. No unnecessary movements. No wasted energy. I hope the bad weather down there in Alabama didn't cause problems for you. Great job.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I know there was a couple tornadoes that touched down and did some damage in some areas but I haven’t seen the pictures of it.

Awesome! This is exactly what I’d like to do this summer. Thank you!!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

As a Union Carpenter Foreman, this looks amazing!!!!! Ain't gonna lie, that's a lot of hard work for 1 guy!!!!! Can't say I could do it!!!!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment! It was a lot of hard work.

Great job I’m proud of you God bless

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very nicely done. I'm looking at doing something very similar for a wood shop at my house. Thanks for this video

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful shed. Good lines and proportions. Nice job on the shed and the video!

@weightbuilddig166

10 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that

You make it look so easy. I am afraid of heights and xant even climb a ladder to hang christmas lights. Love carpenters.

@weightbuilddig166

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great job. Great vid, clear & straight to the point

@weightbuilddig166

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment!

That Big man can work..... good Job

Looks great love the Ozzy @11:30

nice work.....especially alone. I'm not being critical here but I am surprised the roof did not force the walls out of plumb with only one collar tie/ceiling joist. Glad I found your channel. I hope to see another video with the siding done. Thanks!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I did come back later and installed the ceiling joist. The shed is finished now I have two more videos showing the rest of the build.

Well done! 👍

Pro tip. Hit that bottom 4 1/2 with Henry's roofing tar. Roll it on both sides and the bottom with a wiz roller or a 9 inch. Works great on T-111 as well. Great video

i'm about to attempt the same. Never done it before. This will be a learning experience for me.

@weightbuilddig166

5 ай бұрын

You can do it.

@PP-gy8gg

3 ай бұрын

Good luck from Australia

Looks great!

Good video, soft music, clearly knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing, brother. Nice work. 💪🏻

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

Solid job, he put shear wall.... Smart...... He also is making the top boards 2x6 for extra strength.... SMART!

very straightward & cool design. Awesome job

@weightbuilddig166

8 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that!

Wow! Awesome Job on this project.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The treated plywood on the bottom is a great idea

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah I got that idea from a cool contractor probably 15 years ago. I really like it too.

Really nice job.

Great build with great music!👍

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Congratulations!!! Great job!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoyed this. thanks!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment!

Love the ozzy tune you got there putting on the roof! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks yeah I like it!

Well done, Sir.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Wow - awesome build. Good job, buddy!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice solid build! Liked the dimensions looks like it fit your property and space perfectly! Well done!

@weightbuilddig166

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it

the music is amazing. Nice work

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

This is exactly what I'm planning to build!! Except I'm thinking of concrete piers and plywood flooring. Looks very doable by myself as my kids are grown and moved off!

@weightbuilddig166

5 ай бұрын

Yep I did 95% of it by myself. If you decide to do it hope your build goes well.

Wow that's awesome

Thanks for the video good job

That looks so good

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

Great video!

We watching your back!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Lol.

thanks for showing this.. and posting the cost

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Very nice!

well done thanks for posting

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I like the way you used a level to guide your nail gun when aiming for the studs. I'll definitely be copying you with that.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah it very helpful and simple.

@MrDmorgan52

5 ай бұрын

That's a neat trick!!

Great video! Loved the Ozzy under the graveyard tune. Made for a relaxing video 😂

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Very cool comment! Thanks! Yeah the band is called Sweet Little Band. They did a good job with under the graveyard.

Kick ass job! Shed looks great! And thanks for the cost breakdown!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

One man army tossing those OSB sheets around

Nice building….I like the video. Thanks for sharing….

@weightbuilddig166

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment!

Looks great man!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice under the graveyard soundtrack

Nice clean job! Love the choice of music as well. Did you cut the rafters yourself? The grooves in top for your eaves? May do a building this spring

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like the music too. Yes I cut the rafters out. I cut the tails of the rafters down for a 2x4 facia. I should of went with 2x6 but it’s all good.

Nice build…and solid ozzy song on the video too!!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks great

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks really nice , wonderful wonderful :)

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very nice job

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

So nice

Man you did your thing congratulations. Awesome DiY video great work man 🎶

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Message from Chris ( Petra's Husband) really enjoyed your video and it was interesting to see what was involved as I want to renovate our shed on the side of our farm house.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. What are your plans for your shed renovation?

You made that look so easy

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Yeah i didn’t show all the time consuming stuff.

Great Job....👍

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

You give me hope! Great video!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that!

@stjbananas

Жыл бұрын

@Weight, Build, Dig! I bought a chunk of land on the side of our highest rainforest mountain, starting a small organic banana farm on it, and I am hours away from digging footings for my 12 x 16 "construction shed." I am building it small, and low profile with a flat roof and 8ft breakaway screened in back porch. ( hurricanes) I've never built any remote like this, and while I am up for the challenge I will be honest and admit that I am nonetheless a little intimated.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

@@stjbananas Very cool! Yeah you can do it! I always tell myself, If another man can do it, I can too. Just know that you will probably get frustrated, and even overwhelmed during the build. But just keep working at it, one day at a time and you will get it.

@stjbananas

Жыл бұрын

@Weight, Build, Dig! That's just the attitude I need to get her done !

You earned my respect and like and subscribe. You killed it brother! Very nice!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

Nice me and wife just watched this

9:20 I love the laughter at your own awful joke. Great build. You move really quick for a thicker guy.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think! Lol

awesome vidoe brother, love it from start to finish and now i have an idea of how i'm going to build mine.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it.

That's a nice shed

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great Job ! ....

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Killer job,I wish I was I knew how to do this

@weightbuilddig166

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great job for a diy guy inspiring other homeowners to do their own and cut over priced contractors out

Why are you crawling around with the nail gun ? LMAO. Thank you .Absolutely hilarious 🤣

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks your welcome!

good work!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Did a 8x12 with a concrete pad myself (biggest you can do without a permit) prices are more in Canada but if you have the ability it's easy to do yourself. Guys are charging $5500-6000 for the shed I built WITHOUT a concrete pad. I got a truck that delivers concrete by the yard and it was $550. $80 for crush and wire mesh. About 1600 in materials (2x4 wall, 2x8 roof rafters(flat angled roof) and LP smart panel siding) with a 5x7 steel roll up door.

Framers never go down on there knees.

Wow that's incredible man.. that is typically the price of a shed kit without floor, shingles, and siding

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Yeah when I got it completely finished it cost me a total $7000. Dollars

Inspiring man 🔥

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that!

Nice build my friend!!!!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Nice job

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I was going to buy a 10x16 for 8k. Then asked a construction guy and he said 5k. You made it look so easy!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice build. Gives me motivation I cam doit myself

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Howdy friend. I'm just west of you in MS, and that cost is about what we'd pay here, too. 2x4's have plummeted back to 2.85 apiece for 8-footers. That's a good-looking building. Nicely done.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate that. Yeah two years ago I was building my house and osb then was $35 a sheet. Now last month I paid $11.00 a sheet.

Looks real good but I think you need a little starter fluid at 11:06 and pump the gas a few more times😁

Very nice work and an inspiring project for us viewers. Thanks for posting. Could you estimate the number of hours it took you to do the frame and dry in carpentry?

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate your comment! Yeah sure! So all the framing and drying in part took me 75 to 80 hours. Thanks for watching!!

Em, danged ole dang old boards man.

!exellent video!!!!

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Appreciate your comment!

WOW!! I need you around my house. You make it look so easy. I am going back in forward on buy from my local imish building yard and paying around $10.000 or building myself. Looking to build A-frame 12x20

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah there’s a lot of work involved. I spent $7000. By the time I finished building my shed. So I understand the debate.

@rickgrinstead9585

Жыл бұрын

@@weightbuilddig166 $7000? You specifiy $2800 in the title. What's up with that?

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

@@rickgrinstead9585 The prices are reflecting the amount of money it took to get the building to that point.

Great build! Did you buy prefab joists/rafters/truss (not sure what they're called) or did you cut every single one?

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No I cut all the rafters out by hand. I just didn’t show all that.

@kristoferbrown8007

9 ай бұрын

​@@weightbuilddig166that is impressive. I like how you notched them.

I wish you hadn't skipped all the more involved aspects...the header, the gable end extensions and gable end vertical studs and setting the roof ridge board.

2:05 it would have been nice to see you put the anchor bolts in. Nice video man!!

If you are installing a metal roof, did you need the OSB there? 2x4 purlins across your rafters and then install the metal roof

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I could of done it that way, but I wanted to do it this way mainly keep noise down when it rains and better for insulation if I decide to that later on.

good

Would be helpful if you had a list of all the tools you used? Great video.

@weightbuilddig166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your suggestion. I’ll start doing that. On this job I used a hammer, 4’ level, framing nail gun, 3” nails, 2.5” nails, wedge anchor bolts, hurricane clips, skill saw, table saw, miter saw, cordless drill, speed square and 25” tape measure.