What an amazing step by step guide. So good to see an honest DIYer passing on knowledge and experience and sharing when things go wrong. £2300 seemed expensive initially but when you see the quality you can't argue. Congratulations on completing a fantastic project
It's been interesting watching this from the start even though I don't have the space to do something like this myself. You've done an amazing job on it for £2.3k and no way would a pre fab be anywhere near as solid and good quality as what you have done. Thank you for sharing with us and I'm looking forward to more videos of you "pottering" away in there
Well done Des you have done a fab job, you have taken your time and done things properly, a man cave to be proud of !! I am in the middle of doing my own shed with block walls and an OSB & Felt roof and i just wanted to say thanks for the videos and the explanations they have really helped alot
brilliant build ive watched all episodes as i am planning my own build with the same dimensions 12x8. i have learned hell of a lot watching your videos thank you for taking the time to share with us mere mortals.
Thank you. Watched the whole project. Well done. I'm planning of doing one in the very near future. Some of your suggestions I will use. Stay blessed 🙏🏾
I've just completed the whole series and it's been a fantastic watch, thanks for doing the videos. If there is a shortage of screws in the UK then we know why!! I'm looking to build something similar (only for a spray booth) but this will be exactly how I build it so very useful. I had a workshop built for me (20' x 16') around 5 years ago and that cost me £2,500 and it was basically a shell with T&G on the exterior. I insulated it myself but looking at your videos, I may have messed up. I've used Wickes cheap T&G on the interior so I could be hiding all sorts of issues (It's lasted 5 years so can't be too bad). You've now picked up a new subscriber as it's good to see someone in the UK that I can relate to (rather than the US video where they have massive workshops). Many thanks.
Hiya Steve. Thanks for your great feedback and for your subscription. Really appreciate your support mate. I hope that you don't get any major issues with your workshop 'touch wood'. However, I am very confident about the way I've built and insulated mine so I know it can be relied upon. These things cost a small fortune to buy in kit form and to get someone to make. Also, they tend to be very basic - as you say, often times just a shell which need strengthening and upgrading to suit. Things have also become so much more expensive during the past couple of years and timber prices are sky high at the moment. To build the same thing now would cost me about another £1500. I've also put a couple of larger projects on the back burner because of this. Thanks once again for supporting the channel buddy. Have a great weekend in blighty. Best wishes, Des
Great video series. I loved every episode and have watched some over again. I’m starting my own shed project in March and can’t wait. I was going to make a concrete pad, but your suggestion of building the frame then setting in the blocks is great. So I’m going with that. I’ve been buying items when on sale. I’m going with the silver backed kingspan board for insulation. Floor using silver backed insulation board. Again thank you for all your great videos and taking the time to film all the steps. Stay safe and great message to all the hard working staff tackling the pandemic 😷. Cheers from Ireland.
Thanks so much for your valuable feedback buddy. Really appreciated. You sound very confident and it should turn out great. Stay safe and well my friend. Best wishes to you and yours, Des
Perfect conclusion that's the answer I was looking for, I can justify moving forward with similar project, I want electric and lighting so factor that in not going to be a million miles off of yours and also want a rustic, industrial, cabin feel going to rewatch your build again start building my spreadsheet of materials and plan the build process, thanks again
Hi Des, found your channel last night and have spent all today watching these vids. It was like a good book that I had to finish. By far the best series on building your own shed that I have seen. Been deliberating over the last few weeks to self build or buy ready made and now making a list of materials to go it alone. Last year during first lockdown made a bit of a temporary hut from some decking and joists covered with a sheet of DPM as I needed to store some items at short notice and it has lasted quite well and solved a problem short term but now the plan is to pull it down and replace with similar to yours. I will need to try and level the ground a bit as there is an 18 inch drop and that will be the hardest part. I might try to and enlist some help for that as I am 60 years young now and digging hard soil isn't much fun. Other than that I'm happy to do the rest myself. Thanks for the inspiration and taking the time to film and put all this info up for everyone. Good luck with your future projects. Thanks, Mick.
Just finished binge-watching your series Des, thank you for taking the time to make and share. Q - why sheet the exterior with OSB? I'm planning my build which is v similar to yours, but I am putting PIR insulation in the frame, then membrane on the exterior, plus battens and finally cladding. I will line the interior with OSB. The saving on exterior OSB will go towards the PIR.
So sorry for delay in responding, thought I'd already replied. Sorry. The outer osb isnt absolutely essential but i would highly recommend it. It will significantly beef up the structure by increasing rigidity; it will make the building far more secure against theft; it will also significantly improve insulation and reduce noise pollution, not to mention draughts. Obviously your choice buddy but i woyld definitely not omit it if you're going to do all that work and invest so much time. Hope this helps. Let me know what you decide to do and why. Take care, Des
Firstly thanks for this run of videos it’s been really interesting and helpful. I’ve recently moved into a property with a 21mm loglap 10ftx6ft summerhouse and I’m looking at insulating. Would I need to put up a moisture proof membrane in the cavities first then use the wool insulation and cover with another layer of membrane? Sorry if this has been asked before but couldn’t see an answer
Really enjoyed this whole series and the Q&A closed the project perfectly. Well done with it, enjoy. One thing I might suggest is using adjustable racking for you shelves. It is pretty cheap and a lot more future proof than fixed brackets. Back to the house renovation now! ;-) You sure earned that cuppa and biscuits!
Hello there and thanks for your continued support. The adjustable racking is a brilliant idea actually and one that I didn't even consider to be honest. I just went for el cheapo option and bought a box of 20 brackets from Screwfix for £20.00. Stay safe and well my friend, Des
@@21stcenturycaveman33 You might be pleasantly surprised how cheap adjustable racking is these days away from the big box stores like B&Q where it was last time I looked crazily expensive. In fact it probably isn't any more expensive than those brackets you bought. Worth looking into at least. I got some several years ago for my shed from Ironmongery Direct, I think it was the cheap Aspect range (from memory). It has been excellent and probably getting on for ten years later in a outside old coal shed it is still as good as the day I put it up. I cut MDF sheets down (well the man in B&Q did) for the shelves. One of my next jobs is to sort out storage in my garage and loft and I plan on using it again for that, it is very versatile.
Hi Des, I hope you are well. Another brilliant and informative video. I just had a few questions the first being around roof rafters. I am looking at building something similar. However the size is 5mx4m. I need the rafters to run over 5 meters so I can have an overhang for the Sofits. I don’t want to get 6x2 timbers as they will kill the roof height. Albeit only by 50mm. Could I use 2x 4x2 joined together with coach bolts? Will they be ok for that kind of span? Secondly the foundation- would u suggest putting dpc over the concrete blocks? Hope you can help. Many thanks.
Hello my friend. Im no structural engineer but i think securing the 2 x 4x2's together is a great idea and i would do the same thing myself. But also use noggins for additional strength and rigidity. Yes again to the dpc on the concrete blocks upon which the subframe will rest. Only other thing would be to insulate floor. As a minimum i would fit the shiny bubble wrap stuff to the underside of the floor. Tbis should make the floor noticeably warmer. Good luck with your project. Des
The cost is not an issue, as long as you are happy with the end result...Do you think you could buy a pre built unit of the same quality for £2300...Well done and enjoy using it...
Thanks very much. No way could I possibly have bought a similar unit for anywhere near the amount ti cost me to build. No way at all. Stay safe and well, Des
Hi Des couple of questions 1 when you measured for the 2.5m height was it from the actual grass or from the block the floor is on and question 2 is what angle did you use to cut the rafters on the over hang TIA
Hi Mark. The max 2.5m height MUST be from the ground (not the blocks). No idea what the angle was mate, it just looked about right to disperse water easily without it standing. It's not an exact science my friend - Best wishes, Des
The final cost isn’t that bad when you consider the cost of a ready made shed of a similar size and of course the quality of your shed far surpasses any of the peg shed. I really enjoyed watching you build it, the only thing I would have done differently is the roof I would have used a tin roof and I think your shed would last indefinitely.
Hello there. I did actually consider this option initially and would definitely consider it again on a similar project. I decided against because poorer insulation attributes, noisy in rain. But a great alternative nevertheless. Stay safe and well, Des
I have watched the whole series and I must admit it is what I was looking for. I am about to build something similar myself and your videos have been extremely helpful. I have one question regarding the inside damp course prior to putting up the Jeter al walls. You used black plastic, since I will be using insulation board with the foil backing would I need to do that?
Hello there and sorry for delay in response. If it's described as a 'vapour' panel then I would say no need for plastic waterproof membrane, providing you seal between the boards where they butt together. Your aim is to stop moisture getting past it' and into any insulation. Best wishes, Des
Just on more question for you, like you I will be putting a vapour barrier on the outside prior to osb then cladding. I fare say this could be used instead of the plastic that you used. I also want to say that your series of videos have been excellent. Your attention to detail followed by the explanations have helped me tremendously
I’ve wrapped my shed in the same waterproof breathable membrane stuff, as it’s already built, can I then wrap it in roofing felt without causing damp inside? Only want to do the back and sides. To make sure it’s waterproof and last 10-15 years ?
Hmm, that's an interesting one. You might get away with it as one side (the front side) will be left breathable. What about the roof? How is that finished? It's all about breathability (if that's a proper word). If there's reasonable ventilation in your shed it could work although I've never tried it myself. Just because it might be a little unconventional it doesn't mean that it wouldn't . ATB, Des
21st Century Caveman the roof is felted, I’m just wrapping back and one side the front will be left just painted so it looks nice. I store fabrics in it so need it dry. I will take a photo when finished xx thankyou for a reply xxx
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What an amazing step by step guide. So good to see an honest DIYer passing on knowledge and experience and sharing when things go wrong. £2300 seemed expensive initially but when you see the quality you can't argue. Congratulations on completing a fantastic project
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate your constructive feedback. Best wishes, Des
It's been interesting watching this from the start even though I don't have the space to do something like this myself. You've done an amazing job on it for £2.3k and no way would a pre fab be anywhere near as solid and good quality as what you have done. Thank you for sharing with us and I'm looking forward to more videos of you "pottering" away in there
Thanks so much for your support and kind words. Much pottering to come my friend. ATB, Des
Well done Des you have done a fab job, you have taken your time and done things properly, a man cave to be proud of !!
I am in the middle of doing my own shed with block walls and an OSB & Felt roof and i just wanted to say thanks for the videos and the explanations they have really helped alot
No problem at all my friend. Glad that these vids may have helped - that's the purpose behind it. Best wishes, Des
Loved watching the build that much I’ve watched it twice, this has inspired me to do my own. Thank you so much
Enjoyed watching this build, very well done and thanks for sharing! 👍👍
My pleasure. Hope you got something from it. Stay safe and well my friend, Des
brilliant build ive watched all episodes as i am planning my own build with the same dimensions 12x8. i have learned hell of a lot watching your videos thank you for taking the time to share with us mere mortals.
Glad I could help my friend! Best wishes, Des
Awesome watching you from start to finish. Really sparred me on to do this myself, so thank you! Will make a change from making tables and furniture.
Hey, that's wonderful feedback Mark . Thanks very much buddy. Take care, Des
Thank you. Watched the whole project. Well done. I'm planning of doing one in the very near future. Some of your suggestions I will use. Stay blessed 🙏🏾
thank you so much for your kind words my friend. Best of health and happiness to you and yours, Des
Watched the whole series over the last few weeks.
It's been very informative, particularly these follow up videos.
Thanks.
Great to hear! Thanks very much for your support, Des
I've just completed the whole series and it's been a fantastic watch, thanks for doing the videos. If there is a shortage of screws in the UK then we know why!! I'm looking to build something similar (only for a spray booth) but this will be exactly how I build it so very useful. I had a workshop built for me (20' x 16') around 5 years ago and that cost me £2,500 and it was basically a shell with T&G on the exterior. I insulated it myself but looking at your videos, I may have messed up. I've used Wickes cheap T&G on the interior so I could be hiding all sorts of issues (It's lasted 5 years so can't be too bad). You've now picked up a new subscriber as it's good to see someone in the UK that I can relate to (rather than the US video where they have massive workshops). Many thanks.
Hiya Steve. Thanks for your great feedback and for your subscription. Really appreciate your support mate. I hope that you don't get any major issues with your workshop 'touch wood'. However, I am very confident about the way I've built and insulated mine so I know it can be relied upon. These things cost a small fortune to buy in kit form and to get someone to make. Also, they tend to be very basic - as you say, often times just a shell which need strengthening and upgrading to suit. Things have also become so much more expensive during the past couple of years and timber prices are sky high at the moment. To build the same thing now would cost me about another £1500. I've also put a couple of larger projects on the back burner because of this. Thanks once again for supporting the channel buddy. Have a great weekend in blighty. Best wishes, Des
Great video series. I loved every episode and have watched some over again. I’m starting my own shed project in March and can’t wait. I was going to make a concrete pad, but your suggestion of building the frame then setting in the blocks is great. So I’m going with that. I’ve been buying items when on sale. I’m going with the silver backed kingspan board for insulation. Floor using silver backed insulation board. Again thank you for all your great videos and taking the time to film all the steps. Stay safe and great message to all the hard working staff tackling the pandemic 😷. Cheers from Ireland.
Thanks so much for your valuable feedback buddy. Really appreciated. You sound very confident and it should turn out great. Stay safe and well my friend. Best wishes to you and yours, Des
Perfect conclusion that's the answer I was looking for, I can justify moving forward with similar project, I want electric and lighting so factor that in not going to be a million miles off of yours and also want a rustic, industrial, cabin feel going to rewatch your build again start building my spreadsheet of materials and plan the build process, thanks again
Hello my friend. Glad it helped and I hope you learned as much from it as I did. Stay safe and well, Des
Hi Des, found your channel last night and have spent all today watching these vids. It was like a good book that I had to finish. By far the best series on building your own shed that I have seen. Been deliberating over the last few weeks to self build or buy ready made and now making a list of materials to go it alone. Last year during first lockdown made a bit of a temporary hut from some decking and joists covered with a sheet of DPM as I needed to store some items at short notice and it has lasted quite well and solved a problem short term but now the plan is to pull it down and replace with similar to yours.
I will need to try and level the ground a bit as there is an 18 inch drop and that will be the hardest part. I might try to and enlist some help for that as I am 60 years young now and digging hard soil isn't much fun. Other than that I'm happy to do the rest myself.
Thanks for the inspiration and taking the time to film and put all this info up for everyone.
Good luck with your future projects. Thanks, Mick.
Just finished binge-watching your series Des, thank you for taking the time to make and share. Q - why sheet the exterior with OSB? I'm planning my build which is v similar to yours, but I am putting PIR insulation in the frame, then membrane on the exterior, plus battens and finally cladding. I will line the interior with OSB. The saving on exterior OSB will go towards the PIR.
So sorry for delay in responding, thought I'd already replied. Sorry. The outer osb isnt absolutely essential but i would highly recommend it. It will significantly beef up the structure by increasing rigidity; it will make the building far more secure against theft; it will also significantly improve insulation and reduce noise pollution, not to mention draughts. Obviously your choice buddy but i woyld definitely not omit it if you're going to do all that work and invest so much time. Hope this helps. Let me know what you decide to do and why. Take care, Des
@@21stcenturycaveman33 Thanks Des, I am still working my way through my design. I will add another comment here when I start building.
Firstly thanks for this run of videos it’s been really interesting and helpful. I’ve recently moved into a property with a 21mm loglap 10ftx6ft summerhouse and I’m looking at insulating. Would I need to put up a moisture proof membrane in the cavities first then use the wool insulation and cover with another layer of membrane? Sorry if this has been asked before but couldn’t see an answer
Actually more interesting than I thought. Good job mate. Respect from Hertfordshire 👌🏻
Thanks Chris. Stay safe and well, Des
Really enjoyed this whole series and the Q&A closed the project perfectly. Well done with it, enjoy.
One thing I might suggest is using adjustable racking for you shelves. It is pretty cheap and a lot more future proof than fixed brackets.
Back to the house renovation now! ;-)
You sure earned that cuppa and biscuits!
Hello there and thanks for your continued support. The adjustable racking is a brilliant idea actually and one that I didn't even consider to be honest. I just went for el cheapo option and bought a box of 20 brackets from Screwfix for £20.00. Stay safe and well my friend, Des
@@21stcenturycaveman33 You might be pleasantly surprised how cheap adjustable racking is these days away from the big box stores like B&Q where it was last time I looked crazily expensive. In fact it probably isn't any more expensive than those brackets you bought. Worth looking into at least. I got some several years ago for my shed from Ironmongery Direct, I think it was the cheap Aspect range (from memory). It has been excellent and probably getting on for ten years later in a outside old coal shed it is still as good as the day I put it up. I cut MDF sheets down (well the man in B&Q did) for the shelves.
One of my next jobs is to sort out storage in my garage and loft and I plan on using it again for that, it is very versatile.
Hope I didn't miss this. How are you heating up the space? You said that you don't have electric permanently installed yet.
Hiya Alex. If I need heat or power I just run a 35m extension cable to it. No biggie. Will probably make it more permanent in near future. ATB, Des
Is that whiskey your drinking?? You seem to enjoy the sups!! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 I’m doing a shed at the moment and your videos are a great help!!
Hello my friend. Nope - hate whiskey. I was on the good stuff - H2O. Best wishes and thanks for dropping by. Des
Nice in depth review & like you say, you can buy a cheaper shed but it wouldn't be anywhere near or like what you have built.
That is very true my friend. Stay safe and well, Des
Hi Des, I hope you are well. Another brilliant and informative video. I just had a few questions the first being around roof rafters. I am looking at building something similar. However the size is 5mx4m. I need the rafters to run over 5 meters so I can have an overhang for the Sofits. I don’t want to get 6x2 timbers as they will kill the roof height. Albeit only by 50mm. Could I use 2x 4x2 joined together with coach bolts? Will they be ok for that kind of span?
Secondly the foundation- would u suggest putting dpc over the concrete blocks?
Hope you can help. Many thanks.
Hello my friend. Im no structural engineer but i think securing the 2 x 4x2's together is a great idea and i would do the same thing myself. But also use noggins for additional strength and rigidity. Yes again to the dpc on the concrete blocks upon which the subframe will rest. Only other thing would be to insulate floor. As a minimum i would fit the shiny bubble wrap stuff to the underside of the floor. Tbis should make the floor noticeably warmer. Good luck with your project. Des
@@21stcenturycaveman33 Brilliant. Thank you for your response Des. Keep up the good work!!
The cost is not an issue, as long as you are happy with the end result...Do you think you could buy a pre built unit of the same quality for £2300...Well done and enjoy using it...
Thanks very much. No way could I possibly have bought a similar unit for anywhere near the amount ti cost me to build. No way at all. Stay safe and well, Des
Another informative episode. Hope you enjoyed your buscuits. Take care.
Thank you. Stay safe and well, Des
Hi Des couple of questions 1 when you measured for the 2.5m height was it from the actual grass or from the block the floor is on and question 2 is what angle did you use to cut the rafters on the over hang TIA
Hi Mark. The max 2.5m height MUST be from the ground (not the blocks). No idea what the angle was mate, it just looked about right to disperse water easily without it standing. It's not an exact science my friend - Best wishes, Des
The final cost isn’t that bad when you consider the cost of a ready made shed of a similar size and of course the quality of your shed far surpasses any of the peg shed. I really enjoyed watching you build it, the only thing I would have done differently is the roof I would have used a tin roof and I think your shed would last indefinitely.
Hello there. I did actually consider this option initially and would definitely consider it again on a similar project. I decided against because poorer insulation attributes, noisy in rain. But a great alternative nevertheless. Stay safe and well, Des
I have watched the whole series and I must admit it is what I was looking for. I am about to build something similar myself and your videos have been extremely helpful. I have one question regarding the inside damp course prior to putting up the Jeter al walls. You used black plastic, since I will be using insulation board with the foil backing would I need to do that?
Hello there and sorry for delay in response. If it's described as a 'vapour' panel then I would say no need for plastic waterproof membrane, providing you seal between the boards where they butt together. Your aim is to stop moisture getting past it' and into any insulation. Best wishes, Des
Just on more question for you, like you I will be putting a vapour barrier on the outside prior to osb then cladding. I fare say this could be used instead of the plastic that you used. I also want to say that your series of videos have been excellent. Your attention to detail followed by the explanations have helped me tremendously
Nice nice video as always, i was wondering where you got your osb boards and timber from
Hello there and thanks for dropping by. I bought them from a local timber yard with free delivery. Stay safe and well, Des
Will you be making more videos and what will be the next projects
I’ve wrapped my shed in the same waterproof breathable membrane stuff, as it’s already built, can I then wrap it in roofing felt without causing damp inside? Only want to do the back and sides. To make sure it’s waterproof and last 10-15 years ?
Hmm, that's an interesting one. You might get away with it as one side (the front side) will be left breathable. What about the roof? How is that finished? It's all about breathability (if that's a proper word). If there's reasonable ventilation in your shed it could work although I've never tried it myself. Just because it might be a little unconventional it doesn't mean that it wouldn't . ATB, Des
21st Century Caveman the roof is felted, I’m just wrapping back and one side the front will be left just painted so it looks nice. I store fabrics in it so need it dry. I will take a photo when finished xx thankyou for a reply xxx
@@shirleyevans6461 Hiya Shirley. You'll probably be alright with that you know. Fingers crossed it works out for you and stays dry. ATB, Des
Where did you get your feather edge boards from please?
Hi there. Where are you based? Des
London
I'm in Nottingham
😂I’m a dunker too
lot of work
You live and learn - I bet you do it better, bigger and within budget next time you do it... That's just how it works (experience)
I honestly think you could have gone (25%) bigger with the shed and it would have cost you the same.
You're probably right actually. On reflection, i wish I'd have made it bigger. It's full to the brim as it is. But now i have the confidence. ATB, Des