How to Build a Lean-To | Step By Step!!

Step by step how to build a lean to shed on an existing structure!
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  • @zachdobbs7810
    @zachdobbs7810 Жыл бұрын

    Gonna be honest I didn't expect such a good video from a dude in flip flops and capris but I'll be bookmarking this for my future lean to project because there's a lot of good info to take in and I'll need to watch it more than once.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being open minded!!lol...i had my pants pulled up so i wouldnt get mud on them....but the flops there is no denying!!! Thank you for watching Zach

  • @hillbilly71

    @hillbilly71

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't drop your razor knife

  • @Kyle-ev4fk

    @Kyle-ev4fk

    2 ай бұрын

    You forgot the douchebag jawline beard

  • @jordanperez8245
    @jordanperez8245 Жыл бұрын

    Great work man. Looks great. I love seeing how you interact with your employees. I’m so used to seeing the boss yelling and cursing at his employees. You speak to them calm and with respect and did a heck of a job. Keep up the good work. Love the video.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful comments!! We try our best to always be that way, however, if i am in a bad mood, its probably my cousins who hear it the most!!!Thank you for watching and the comment!!!

  • @TheGorf
    @TheGorf Жыл бұрын

    This is the kind of video I wish I could find all the time. When I thought "I wonder what it takes to build a lean-to onto my shop" and find a video of this quality. Perfect length, perfectly explained, great quality. No life story, no long dumb introduction, just the good stuff. Thanks!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Our main goal shooting the video was making sure that anyone could actually build their own lean-to off of the information given!!!Thank you for watching and for the comment. We have more DIY decks,roofs, and shed coming soon

  • @sorandom209

    @sorandom209

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@firstnforemost7283mmbfmm on kcmbbm😊nkv😊 😊

  • @sorandom209

    @sorandom209

    10 ай бұрын

    N😮m

  • @EdurtreG
    @EdurtreG Жыл бұрын

    Great crew, superior dog 😂

  • @LucasCobb
    @LucasCobb Жыл бұрын

    The quality of the production on this video is top notch. Also very informative and easy to digest information - thanks.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, for the great comment and for watching

  • @virginiabeck6776
    @virginiabeck677616 күн бұрын

    Great instructional step by step with material list! It might be a good idea to fill the holes in the ground with a layer of large gravel rocks so the posts can shed any water that can accumulate in the posts over the years and cause rotten posts. I built huge deck when I was 22 and thanks to Bob Villa lol... showing this method, it still stands today and I'm 58. No rotten posts. This is the best video out there today sir. Thank you!

  • @clintpowell5434
    @clintpowell54346 ай бұрын

    How did you attach the ledger board. Im wanting to install a lean to on my building. The frame of my building is 2 ¹/² " square tubing. Im unsure on the best was to tie into it. My tin on the side wall is running horizontal like this one.

  • @JC-fv2wo
    @JC-fv2wo Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Definitely saving this one for my summer project.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you watching our video!! And an extra thank you for the comment, it really helps youtube show the video more!

  • @joseortiz5965
    @joseortiz5965 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Ty for the information.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! Thank you for watching. make sure to check out some of our other Diy videos as well as our wedding venue series as every video has some good information in them that pertain to all construction!!!!

  • @RamxRamx-fw3gm
    @RamxRamx-fw3gm Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful shed! Awesome work.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @chrisunderhill8853
    @chrisunderhill8853 Жыл бұрын

    I have mad respect for a boss who is willing to get up and dirty with the boys and not some one that just barks orders.. great work on the build!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris for watching and commenting!!! when i started this company i wanted to do things a little differently than how i was done by other bosses. that was to include pay,saying thank you for their time away from their families and vactaion pay(which is un heard of for construction workers where im from). i think we are accomplishing those things and thats why i have such good people working with me. One of the hardest things to do we've dicovered is being a consistent part of all the crews day each day as we grow. Filming a complete video without interference is also super hard. I do love building and actually being with the guys lets them know that i know what they go through and lets us connect on a level much more personal than if you are making money or not! Hopefully we can continue to grow in experience and execution to bring quality videos on a regular schedule. Thanks again for watching

  • @chrisunderhill8853

    @chrisunderhill8853

    Жыл бұрын

    @@firstnforemost7283 well you nailed it! God bless you, and your family. If I still lived out there I would look you up. Definitely the kind of company I would want to have work done by,or work for. Cheers brother keep it up it will pay off for sure!

  • @winstondavis2802
    @winstondavis28024 ай бұрын

    Great video!!

  • @johnatlblog5286
    @johnatlblog5286 Жыл бұрын

    Looking great!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks John!!! thank you for watching

  • @RockPolitics
    @RockPolitics Жыл бұрын

    Wow... I am about to build this EXACT structure, and I've been looking for this video. I don't usually subscribe to any channel before I watch a few more videos, but I'm making an exception. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching sir!!! we have more DIY episodes coming soon. our deck video should be uploaded by thursday. if you have something specific that you are looking for just shoot us an email and we will try to shoot it and if we cant we will try to help as much as possible! thanx again!!!

  • @FundsInTheSun
    @FundsInTheSun3 ай бұрын

    One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen. Appreciate ya!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words! We appreciate your feedback and wish you a wonderful day as well. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.

  • @TheCarolinacadmanOutdoors
    @TheCarolinacadmanOutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Great video, touched on all the key points. Thanks!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and the great comment. I

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in Darlington Sc, are you in North carolina or South?

  • @TheCarolinacadmanOutdoors

    @TheCarolinacadmanOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    @@firstnforemost7283 North Carolina, Southport, on the coast between Wilmington NC, and Myrtle Beach Sc.

  • @BrandonONeal1
    @BrandonONeal1 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    you're welcome sir, thank you for watching

  • @johnoswald6192
    @johnoswald6192 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great and very clear instructions. Thanks! I'll be doing this exact thing too.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching John! let me know if you have any questions thoughout your build I'd be glad to help!!!

  • @littlemissblueyes100
    @littlemissblueyes100 Жыл бұрын

    Great instructions and awesome respect for your crew!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Amanda!!!! Keep on the the lookout for our "Chapel" build uploading next week!!

  • @dantheman9852
    @dantheman9852 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I really think that lean-to is built better than the prefabricated building it's being attacked to lol.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dan, i do believe so as well. i get attacked a lot on here about how poorly i built it, people saying it won't last. Yet, its still there and since been closed in and looks wonderful still. In fa t ive been contacted by the same homeowner to build one on the other side as well!!!!

  • @Jawnaldino
    @Jawnaldino Жыл бұрын

    Brother bear rocking them slides! Love the vid

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @beardpapa7306
    @beardpapa7306 Жыл бұрын

    Proper footwear and some manly pants. Them pants are Purty!!!😂😂

  • @oliverevans5000
    @oliverevans5000 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow Thank you sir! Thank you for watching!!!!

  • @shootinon3
    @shootinon3 Жыл бұрын

    Well I learned something. Thanks

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Tom! make sure to check out our wedding chapel series part 1!!!!

  • @marcusmazza2255
    @marcusmazza2255 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! Thank you

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you very much and greatly appreciate the comment!!!

  • @hades78933
    @hades789333 ай бұрын

    Great video , very easy to understand .Thanks again.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment😊

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You,for Your professionalism.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you very much, and thank you for watching our video!!! the amount of views on this video is almost unbelievable, and has well surpassed our expectations!!! filming and the whole youtube channel is much more work than i had expected. i have a massive amount of help from our videographer, who is actually much more than that, we are learning more amd more everyday!! planning and scheduling is really the hardest thing to accomplish, because the other crews and builders do not wait just because we are set! thank for your kind comments and i hope you check out our Chapel build series and many more that we have in editing phase right now!!! have a great weekend

  • @Jb-uy5zx
    @Jb-uy5zx7 ай бұрын

    Cool. Looks pretty easy thank you.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    6 ай бұрын

    You bet!

  • @Blue-Dog
    @Blue-Dog Жыл бұрын

    Aussie lady cabinetmaker here. Sweet job and respect for teaching others valuable skills. Ytube algorithm was kind sending me down the rabbit hole in your direction. Wish more ppl took the time to teach good building practices.❤

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    wow!!!thank you for the kind words, they are greatly appreciated! And thank you for the comment as well! Have a great day!!!!!

  • @darrenmcadam2318
    @darrenmcadam231811 ай бұрын

    Great video this is exactly what I need really enjoyed the 4 footed helper lol

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    lol!!glad we could help a little. thank you for watching

  • @ItsMeScareCro
    @ItsMeScareCro Жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you scarecro!!! thanks for watching!!

  • @charlottepatterson4576
    @charlottepatterson4576 Жыл бұрын

    Super video! Awesome instructions!👏

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!!

  • @CynicalDad81
    @CynicalDad81 Жыл бұрын

    Very well built with the notched in beam!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much sir!! Thank you for watching!!

  • @chrisurban7939
    @chrisurban7939 Жыл бұрын

    Very high quality video. clear and concise

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you very much, we owe it to our videographer for sure!!!! thank you for watching our video!!!

  • @roycarr1118
    @roycarr1118 Жыл бұрын

    Exactly the video I was looking for! Great job, great crew! Thanks!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Roy!!!!

  • @MikeL-vu7jo
    @MikeL-vu7jo Жыл бұрын

    well built

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you very much sir!!! thank you for watching our video!!!

  • @dco956
    @dco9566 ай бұрын

    Great detail design & build.....looks perfect

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @wynott5128
    @wynott512811 ай бұрын

    Love the working slides though I was the only one have done so many projects in slides!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    i got to have in the truck with me every day!!!

  • @mattjones3490
    @mattjones34909 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this valuable video. I was considering different options to free up much needed space in my shop and this looks to be the best option for my needs. I also appreciate that you lead and treat your team with respect. Its great that your team works "with" you rather than "for" you.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    6 ай бұрын

    thank you so much!! i appreciate the kind comments, have a great day. if you build something please show us!!!

  • @garylashley6640
    @garylashley6640 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video and a big thanks for all the details

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, i tried to make it a point to give enough details so anyone can actually complete their own lean-to. i hope you enjoyed the video and check out our deck and ceramic tile DIY's as well!!!

  • @Soladaddy
    @Soladaddy Жыл бұрын

    Good detailed info.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for watching and subscribing!!!i just sent you a subscribe as well! thanks for the comment as well!!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    i meant for watching lol i dont know if you subscribed!!!

  • @adventureswithedna
    @adventureswithedna9 ай бұрын

    This was a great video. Looking for something for my channel to keep Edna and tools. This video is perfect for what I was thinking of building!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @rainofglory6957
    @rainofglory6957 Жыл бұрын

    Love the dog 😂

  • @charleslane1086
    @charleslane1086 Жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you TEACH

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Charles for the gracious comment!!Thank you for watching as well! make sure to check out our other DIY videos, ceramic tile is coming soon

  • @jimcasso407
    @jimcasso40710 ай бұрын

    Dude wears slides while managing his crew, filming for KZread, climbing ladders and cutting up post beams. Total boss!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you for the view and especially the comment!!!!

  • @doyrayburn2668
    @doyrayburn2668 Жыл бұрын

    Good vid.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Doy, and thanks for watching as well!!!!

  • @routerider9542
    @routerider954211 ай бұрын

    Very well done video.Thanks.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you very much!!! have a great day!!!

  • @israelfuentes8797
    @israelfuentes8797 Жыл бұрын

    Great quality videos 🔥

  • @maynardwaynehughes6914

    @maynardwaynehughes6914

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!!!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @Sony72604
    @Sony7260411 ай бұрын

    👏 great job

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you very much!!and super thanks for the comment!!!

  • @Pete.Ty1
    @Pete.Ty1 Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍 Very informative thanks

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pete!! And thank you for the view and comment!!!!!be sure to check out our DIY deck and ceramic videos in the DIY playlists!!!

  • @ETC_RAMZ_
    @ETC_RAMZ_ Жыл бұрын

    Good video!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! thanks for watching!!!

  • @tweakerkid
    @tweakerkid11 ай бұрын

    Teaching and working, great combination, real life skills

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the great comment!!!!

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent637711 ай бұрын

    [again, thank you for you're helpful video]👍

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    8 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! thank you for watching

  • @LanceMosher
    @LanceMosher2 ай бұрын

    1:30 Are the 4x4s the only lumber that needs to be treated?

  • @ItsMrMcFly
    @ItsMrMcFlyАй бұрын

    I’m thinking about doing this above my deck and was curious if it’s loud underneath the metal roof and if so what can I do to lessen the sound? Best video I’ve seen on a lean to. Great freakin job man.

  • @derekgemzala5886
    @derekgemzala58867 ай бұрын

    Nice safety Boots dude !!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    6 ай бұрын

    Always!

  • @richardbrookins5406
    @richardbrookins5406 Жыл бұрын

    I will echo the comments regarding the quality of both the information and the videography for being complete, easy to understand, with excellent shots of important tips elements of the build. Suscribed!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing. Have a great day.

  • @shadyfieldhomestead1974
    @shadyfieldhomestead19746 ай бұрын

    One more question. Do you recommend some type of moisture tape when attaching a lean to roof to the shed? I'll be using treated 4x4 post that will run along side the shed as close as i can get them. I am wondering about putting moisture construction tape in between the post and the shed? Also, would I be better off having a metal roof with just framed in roof or using OSB and putting shingles? On the other roof I recently built I used plywood and shingled the roof. I am wondering which is more cost effective? I'm also thinking just putting up a metal roof will cut down on the amount of time

  • @spicystarfruit
    @spicystarfruit2 ай бұрын

    Great video you’re gonna blow up

  • @sandrarichardson2713
    @sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!! I love videos like this and have not seen one give so much explanation of details. Wonderful!!! I am wanting to do something on a little smaller scale to the side of my house...one story, asbestos roofing. My question is...should the pitch of the lean-to be equal to the pitch of the roof in order for water run-off from the roof to not wash backwards onto the wall of the house during a downpour if the lean-to roof pitch is too shallow? That was pretty horrible stated and hope you can decipher what in the world I just asked. Thanks so much. Jesus bless.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching Miss Sandra!!!! you do not have to make your new roof the same pitch as the house. You pitch should ideally be steeper than 12 degrees. A 4/12 pitch which is close to 19 degrees is required if using asphalt shingles. As far as the blowing rain, there is a way to cut Z flashing against the existing structure along with silicone that will protect you from blowing rain!!!

  • @NewsThatMatterUsa
    @NewsThatMatterUsa2 ай бұрын

    It’s best to stack all sheets together on saw horses . Measure your screw hole marks and pre drill all sheets in one pass together . Your screw holes will always line up this way and be perfectly uniform once installed

  • @LisaDapprich1
    @LisaDapprich15 ай бұрын

    I'm trying to decide between doing a lean to like this or having a separate structure built. What was your cost on materials for this?

  • @motonoob4k
    @motonoob4k Жыл бұрын

    I got a build for ya. Tri-level home’s basement side door (sub level) with concrete exterior staircase. I’m building a lean-to greenhouse to cover and enclose the staircase. I like to see your take on it. Good video.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    my mom lives in a house with that exact scenario! and the drain is in the center at the bottom of the stairs. i think thats a great idea, you'll be rerouting the rain entirely and not even letting it get to that area.. As a matter of fact the house we built the lean-to on has that situation as well. except its not a tri-level home. i built a roof over that for him when i built his addition! I'll see if i can show it to you! thanks for watching and commenting as well!!!

  • @mikechristopher9278
    @mikechristopher9278 Жыл бұрын

    Great job easy to follow step by step and well detailed instructions

  • @maynardwaynehughes6914

    @maynardwaynehughes6914

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @TaylorsAuthenticTraditions
    @TaylorsAuthenticTraditionsАй бұрын

    How does one match what you built here but on a higher barn? The client only wants it half of the hiegh of the existing barn. How do i flash the ledger board to prevent wayer from running down the walls to the interior? This eill be installed onto western metal ehich has a higjer rib than standard pro rib metal. Also, do i install a double ledger, one on the interior and one on the exterior? Last question, where you bird mouth notched your rafters, can one skip the notching and make the end of the rafter where it meets the beam board flush at the top and still have an effective install? Thank you for the awesome video. Well wxecuted and explained Honestly, probably the best i have ever seen!

  • @pprspanishgoats
    @pprspanishgoats11 ай бұрын

    Very helpful. Love the construction site slides! That’s exactly how I roll.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    im glad you liked it and definitely how i role!!!!nothing more comfortable to me!!!thank you for the comment. have a great day!!!

  • @flat6fever680
    @flat6fever680 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video. One of the only structural based videos that I have been able to comprehend. You have a great way of educating. Thanks for that. I need this exact structure on the same side of my pole barn.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!!what an awesome comment. when i came up with the idea for this video,i researched other videos, and i felt there just wasnt enough explanation to actually complete a build like this. So for you to say that is super awesome!. Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch our video!!! I hope you have a great day.

  • @flat6fever680

    @flat6fever680

    Жыл бұрын

    @@firstnforemost7283 you’re very welcome and I’ll check out and like your other videos when I get a sec.

  • @jander4514

    @jander4514

    Жыл бұрын

    @@firstnforemost7283 I agree. You are a great teacher. Very well explained and easy to follow. Not long winded, to the point. You know your stuff man, keep it up bro!

  • @Tavpanda
    @Tavpanda8 ай бұрын

    Subscribed by 3:13 once I heard your Spanglish ain’t half bad! 😂

  • @DominyHomeemail
    @DominyHomeemail2 ай бұрын

    just me, but I would have trimmed a couple inches off the first piece of tin to make the lean-to roof line up with the main structure roof. all in all, very good video.

  • @douglasferguson4711
    @douglasferguson4711 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I want to do the exact same but enclose it.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great!!! closing in a lean-to make a great shed or garage. our build your own shed series final videos will be up soon, if you would like to see those as well. Thank you for watching!!!!

  • @brettgormus3455
    @brettgormus34558 ай бұрын

    Rockin the flippy floppy’s, safety first lol

  • @coplock6689
    @coplock6689 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Thanks for sharing. Is there a certain pitch or angle that the lean to has to have?? The ledger board is higher up than the exterior braces. How do you figure that height?? Sorry for the question, but I don't know how that part works when building one of these.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Coplock for watching!!! And for the comment. I would recommend at least a 12°-15° pitch. That would also depend on where you live as well. As far as beam height relative to the ledger can be seen by using a line level,a level with a straight board the length of the building or a transom. Ideally you would have 3inches of fall per foot of length. You can work from the beam or the legder whichever of the two you are most confident in, install that first. If you install the ledger first, multiply 3 inches times the length of the span. So let's say your span is 12 feet long. You would then hook the top of the ledger and mark down 36" and place a nail or screw or a mark with your pencil is fine as well. Then from that mark use a string line or chalk line with a three inch line level attached to it from your mark towards the posts. Pull the line tight and mark one post when the level is centered. From there you can then run the same line level from that post to the other posts. That mark would then be the top of your beam minus the thickness of your rafter. So if your rafter was a 2x6 you would subtract and additional 5 inches or 4 1/2 (to leave a nice bird's mouth). And then make your notches for you beam from there downwards..... If you have your beam set first because thats more comfortable for you, then run a stringline towards the building from the top of your beam and when level place a mark on the existing structure.from there measure upwards the 36 inches plus the thickness of you rafter and mark that as the top of you ledger, and pop a line across the direction of your ledger. Sorry for the long response but im glad you asked, thats what we are here for!!! If you have any more queztions feel free to ask anytime. Thank you for taking your time to write us. Make sure to check oit our DIY deck video and DIY ceramic tile as well. Have a great day sir!!!

  • @donhammond1452
    @donhammond1452 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! You explain it so well. How deep did you set the posts? Do you prefer dry concrete mix, then add water, or mix then pour?

  • @heymakerphd1982

    @heymakerphd1982

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm curious, how do you keep yellowjackets from building nests under the original eaves and the new roof? How long does it take for the concrete mix to be totally activated?

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks Don! 1. we set the posts 24 inches deep. 2. i prefer mixed concrete if strength is my main priority, however dry packed is easier and all that was necessary for this job!!! @heymaker thanks for the comment and questions!!! 1. bees and wasps are definitely a battle, especially where a building is barely used. but the best way is to completely close off the fascia. i actually did a newsletter on this exact problem that goes up on my community tab this friday the 9th of june 2. the concrete will be cured in approximately 24 hours

  • @Sweet_meet_pete
    @Sweet_meet_pete2 ай бұрын

    what methods are used to set the height of the 6x6 post. Or should i ask how to know at what depth to make the hole

  • @Mickey.SilverStaXXX
    @Mickey.SilverStaXXX Жыл бұрын

    I'm getting ready to do this on my pole barn. Question: What do you do when the steel siding is oriented the other direction (ribs vertical)? I was thinking of using 3/4 plywood spacers between the ribs to set the ledger on top of the ribs so there's no gap.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, sir!!! Yes, I would fill in between the ribs to prevent bending the current sheets inwards for sure. Thank you for watching. And if you run into any trouble during your build feel free to reach out i would love to see photos too!!!

  • @Ugot2BkddnMe

    @Ugot2BkddnMe

    Жыл бұрын

    I've started my Lean To addition, 15 x 30, to my existing pole barn. I'm using spacers, as you mentioned, and my ledger board is bolted to the existing 6"x6" barn posts while using lag bolts between the post. (so far, so good)

  • @samyelkhazendar6062
    @samyelkhazendar60629 күн бұрын

    It will never pass inspection in Canada you have to add 2. Pieces of 2x6 post against the wall to carry the load and four 1 inch thread rods with nuts between the 2x8 and wall

  • @andrewjohnson6839
    @andrewjohnson68394 ай бұрын

    Got to ask at the middle 6x6 post. Why does it look like only one of the 2x8's is bolted and not the otherside? That's my only question because I'm building one myself and your video is so far the best video to watch and learn

  • @hillbillyfranks
    @hillbillyfranks10 ай бұрын

    Just subscribe to you You did a nice job on that Enjoy it and I'll be watching more have a good and safe day

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    6 ай бұрын

    thank you very much for the comment!!

  • @zacharygracey2407
    @zacharygracey240710 ай бұрын

    The flip flops are killing me 😂

  • @aprox23
    @aprox23 Жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't it be better to put the post on concrete blocks instead burying them in the ground to prevent the wood from rotting? Nice video btw.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    yes it definitely would be better. i built this lean-to for a builder i work for and he couldnt decide on what type of floor he was going to lay i.e stamped concrete or pavers. so he told me to do it as i did!!! ideally a metal bracket attached to concrete or anything keeping the post at least 1 in above the surface would be great!

  • @thehamms3
    @thehamms3 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Wish I could find lumber that looked that good around me! Did you only put two screws per metal stud for the ledger board? What do you mean "screw on both sides of the ledger break? I thought I should drill and bolt the ledger threw each metal stud but rather not! I'm building 50'x12'

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Ed! yes i did add two screws per metal stud. the ledger break was the 2x6 against the existing metal building. The studs on the metal building were 2 1/2" wide, so i marked 1 1/4" to find the center of the stud, and cut the board to that mark. then continued to the end with the next piece. Being that the both boards now "shared" the stud and the joint it allowed me two install two screws into the same stud and thus supporting where the first ledger stopped and the second ledger started. A 50'x12' building is big building, if you have any questions during your build feel free to send an email with pictures and I'd be glad to help at anytime!!!!

  • @shadyfieldhomestead1974
    @shadyfieldhomestead197411 ай бұрын

    I’m building a roof of the shed like you are, but it’s for a chicken run. Now I planned on taking it from the shed and attaching it to the privacy fence instead of installing post like you did. Our shed is a big shed that anchored with large augers, the kind you might find single or double wide trailers. Now is that a bad idea, should I run a couple of post up against the fence to where the roof isn’t attached to the fence?

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    great question!! depending on the spacing between the posts of your fence, you may be able install a beam from post to post on your existing fence that could suffice just fine. these typs of roof designs with metal panels have a very low weight per sq. foot . thank you for the comment and for watching!!! have a great day.

  • @ItsRaybaybay
    @ItsRaybaybayАй бұрын

    My guy wearing Hurley slides lol. Business up top summer time at the bottom.

  • @aprox23
    @aprox23 Жыл бұрын

    I love metal roofs.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    on our wedding chapel series that just uploaded we installed a standing seam metal roof that we just shot a week ago. unfortunately the ridge vent wasnt delivered on the first order so itll be a couple weeks before that series continues!!! beautiful decks and stained glass windows will be installed next two episodes!!

  • @tristanharris4384
    @tristanharris4384 Жыл бұрын

    My father in law had a concrete business that all he could find to work was Mexicans… he taught them the trade, then they left and started competing against him on bids😂. It got to the point he just had to stop. He wasn’t mad at them because it’s hard work and he respected them. After he died they all came to his funerals, and anytime I need any work done they are quick to come and help.

  • @rockyloveless5993

    @rockyloveless5993

    7 ай бұрын

    If someone learns a trade, he or she will never be out of work.

  • @zephyrguzman6462

    @zephyrguzman6462

    7 ай бұрын

    Mexicans are one of the only labor willing ppl out there

  • @JehmYo
    @JehmYo10 ай бұрын

    Good video, my favorite part is if you wanna see more DIY projects just like this one... As there are 5 other people doing the work... lol But good instruction.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    10 ай бұрын

    lol...i get it..we only had 5 hours to shoot so i have to do what is necessary for time and the guys' hours but it was an ironic statement, depending on POV!!!! Thank you for watching and especially the comment!

  • @blessnorthamerica7919
    @blessnorthamerica79197 ай бұрын

    How come the roof has no slope?

  • @aaronblackford981
    @aaronblackford981Ай бұрын

    Honest question I just came up with as I never thought about. Rafter jumpers as I call you. How many where a cup by %. I know stupid question but I may consider it on my next dyi

  • @RamxRamx-fw3gm
    @RamxRamx-fw3gm Жыл бұрын

    Looks like there should be a slant on the roof for water drain purposes

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    This guy wanted a real flat roof because thats where he plans to hang deer for skinning and park his side-by-side. ideally you would need a pitch of atleast 15 degrees.

  • @lacihalasz
    @lacihalasz6 ай бұрын

    That wood beam should be insulated with some old oil at least... It will be rooten...

  • @naiyang888
    @naiyang8889 күн бұрын

    Step one: hire a construction crew.

  • @Theferg1
    @Theferg1 Жыл бұрын

    Great info and video!! Let me ask instead of pouring concrete around the 6x6 post could not just dig a two by two foot by 2 ft hole. Fill it full of concrete and then put the post on top of it after the concrete drys? That away the concrete don't eat the post away?

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely you can, you could also wrap the post in vynil at the bottom and the concrete will not eat through the vynil. Thank you for watching!!!!

  • @chrispratt7315
    @chrispratt73156 ай бұрын

    I like the video I do a lot of this work but was seeing if there was new or different ways of doing this for at home but man… put some shoes/boots on 😂 I almost couldn’t keep watching seeing those Sandals lol

  • @victorwilliams4403
    @victorwilliams44035 ай бұрын

    Nice video, but why have an entire team, and use so much material just to build such a simple shed? To me 2 to 3 persons was enough to build this.

  • @rdoehrman
    @rdoehrman2 ай бұрын

    What screws did you use going into the ledger and how do you know what to go into?

  • @papascruffy
    @papascruffy Жыл бұрын

    I need to build something like this over my patio and deck that run together but I need to attach from the slope side, only have 8' in height to the overhang and told I need to go up on the roof and attach above the outside wall to make sure I have enough room for the proper slop and plenty of head room on the outside beam. Going out 20' running 50'. Any insight would be appreciated!

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    You were told correctly. Going up the roof a little ways will provide you with a better slope while being able to raise the beam up high enough to not feel crowded. being that you are going 20' out i would recommend you go 6 feet up the roof to get at least a 3/12 pitch. you will have to flash the gables to ensure no water enters but i think you will appreciate the look you end up with. if you want send me some pictures of your area or any questions and I'll do what i can to help. Ask anything at all, I'd be glad to help!!! we are on facebook as well @firstnforemost and my email is firstnforemost2022@gmail.com. Thank you for watching

  • @evilxt420
    @evilxt4209 ай бұрын

    Hello. Great video! I want to put something similar up on my deck. Maybe you can help me with a few questions…. How much weight can the roof hold and what metal panels did you use? I live in New Jersey so there will be heavy wet snow and ice on it. Thank you…

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    8 ай бұрын

    great question and thank you for watching. the metal roof panels were purchased at a local hardware store and are consistent in thickness with normal building materials if not thicker than most metal roofing on new residential homes in my area. Being that you have expected snow load i would pour concrete footings to about 4 inches above ground and "beef" up the sub-frame of the roof to help with the potential load. the metal will withstand the snow load but a subframe built at 16" on center with 2 foot on center spacing on perlin blocking will give you all the strength you need to build a long lasting lean-to, even in New Jersey!!!!

  • @junkvista61
    @junkvista6110 ай бұрын

    Thanks for great video as I plan to do the same thing for my carport. Please help me to calculate the tilt of the carport's roof, I need it has tilt of 28 degree with the high end is 8 feet high so what is the height of lower end to get 28 degree tilt with the 7"6' span between the posts. Your help is greatly appreciated.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped, thank you for watching!!

  • @secrandell
    @secrandell Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing the video. I see that you screwed the header over the metal in the outside. It will be difficult down the road to remove in case of damage, or putting in a window or door. I have this same issue, so I’ll be cutting the metal and adding flashing for rain and moisture.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    yes sir absolutely! Thank you for watching the video

  • @ricklawrence3662

    @ricklawrence3662

    10 ай бұрын

    @@firstnforemost7283 Excellent video, detail, and interaction with the guys! My question or concern is also with attaching the ledger board to the exterior metal of the existing structure. Is there any concern about moisture getting trapped or getting into the existing structure? I live in the upper mid-west with rain, snow, and all sorts of freezing moisture, is there a need to somehow seal between the ledger board and the exterior siding of the existing structure? Thank You!

  • @hillbilly71
    @hillbilly71 Жыл бұрын

    Bushradical is pretty good for idea's.

  • @firstnforemost7283

    @firstnforemost7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, i will check that out!!!