How To Build An 8x12 Shed In 10 Easy Steps

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  • @alistairwilson2261
    @alistairwilson2261 5 лет назад +6

    fantastic clear instructions thank you you are obviously a master shedsman, gives ordinary DIYers like myself a lot of confidence.

  • @mrwdpkr5851
    @mrwdpkr5851 4 года назад +1

    This is my favorite shed design video so far . Thanks for sharing this .

  • @DaDaDo661
    @DaDaDo661 4 года назад +7

    Good video, love the way you say "tuba 4"

  • @CheapShedsDotCom
    @CheapShedsDotCom  11 лет назад +7

    Please visit my website for a complete cost estimate to build this shed in each of 21 sizes from 8x4 to 12x20. Including my projections on the cost and a downloadable cost estimate worksheet for your own calculations.
    www.cheapsheds.com/materials-list-cost-estimate/

  • @lauralynnedyer
    @lauralynnedyer 8 лет назад +3

    Love this video. I need to build a hot water room around the plumbing under my treehouse and didn't want a concrete floor. This looks like I can maneuver what I need to around the all the pipes. Thank you so much! Treehouse Wise Woman

  • @myothernewname
    @myothernewname 8 лет назад +4

    I have a 20x50ft slab the previous homeowners had put in before I bought the house. After watching this, I may have found something to cover some of it up.

  • @diywoodworkplans6120
    @diywoodworkplans6120 11 лет назад +3

    Excellent, been working with wood all my life and I still picked up some useful information here

  • @nlyons4085
    @nlyons4085 7 лет назад +5

    Chap makes it clear at the start that this is a brief run through and a more in depth video is on his website. That said, this remains a very comprehensive and detailed description. Enough so that it almost puts me off attempting it at all. Kinda hoped it would be a lot easier :(

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  7 лет назад +4

      That is good if it has put you off building a shed. It is too big of a project for many people. That is the advantage of doing this kind of research before you get started.

  • @bertramjonessr.6923
    @bertramjonessr.6923 8 лет назад +9

    the first gable with the sheets on was kinda heavy for me to pick up, so I built the rest of the walls with out the sheeting. I mostly work by myself so it was easier for me that way. My shed is 10 x 12 and so far is coming out very well.

  • @jamesoncross7494
    @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад +12

    Using 2x4's you should use 3 4x4's for skids underneath. It will be much stronger. You should also use pressure treated wood as well. The floor will get a lot of moister on it and it will rot out.

  • @portaadonai
    @portaadonai 10 лет назад +3

    Wish my grandpa was like you...

  • @skysharksingh
    @skysharksingh Год назад

    Fabulous video and much appreciated. Thank you

  • @30YOTexan
    @30YOTexan 5 лет назад +3

    What siding did you use? All 4'x8' siding I've researched, such as LP super siding 36 or78, specifically state installation needs to be on framing 16" on center if not using a sub material like OSB. Buckling will occur when 24" on center.

  • @David-yh5po
    @David-yh5po 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this video with us.

  • @lordrampage
    @lordrampage 10 лет назад +7

    THIS IS A REALLY EXCELLENT VIDEO ON ALL POINTS!!!

  • @CJ-ep7tg
    @CJ-ep7tg Год назад

    Thanks for the great videos! I bought your plans and am planning on building my shed next week. Can I make the sidewalls extend 8 inches down instead of 4 so it looks like the shed is flush with the ground? Or is there some engineering mistake I am missing?

  • @Texastriot1
    @Texastriot1 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you, great instructions and good voice. Very helpful

  • @Georged518
    @Georged518 6 лет назад +1

    Nicely done. Keep up the good work.

  • @chris3m98
    @chris3m98 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you, great instructions and good voice.

  • @xisotopex
    @xisotopex 3 месяца назад

    so if the floor is attached to the skids and all your joists are installed, how can you adjust anything if it isnt already square before all of that?

  • @kammhron
    @kammhron 11 лет назад

    Excellent video & plans ! Very nice quality sheds. Thanx

  • @kizunadragon9
    @kizunadragon9 6 лет назад +3

    Where I live anything on a poured concrete slab is considered a permanent structure and is taxable. So my only options for a base are wood or pavers and pavers are kind of a pain in the butt. Also when using a wood base don't forget your vapor barrier between the plywood and frame.

  • @dooo0000
    @dooo0000 Год назад

    That’s really easy, thank you 😂

  • @Irn-Drew
    @Irn-Drew 8 лет назад +2

    Oh wow! I have seen many videos on youtube explaining how to make a shed. The technique you used to create the door is pure genius! Just a quick question here. On other videos it says to make sure the foundation blocks line up with the edge of the shed. Here this is not the case. Is there any benefit doing it this way? Also if I were to have the door on the longer side and one window on the short side would the foundation need changed in any way?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  8 лет назад +2

      Lining the blocks up with the edge of the shed is just for looks. Where you put the blocks will depend on how you space the skids. And where you put the door and window has no effect on the foundation as long as it's build sturdy and firm.

    • @Irn-Drew
      @Irn-Drew 8 лет назад

      +CheapShedsDotCom Appreciate the info thanks! Already started building. Will share my progress. :)

  • @jessenovotny4183
    @jessenovotny4183 2 года назад

    what would you need to do differently if you wanted to make the roof taller with a steeper pitch?

  • @afghanj1381
    @afghanj1381 3 года назад

    Great video! How long should a project like this take?

  • @an5210
    @an5210 Год назад

    do I need treated 2x6 floor joists? these show untreated.

  • @drachenfeuer5042
    @drachenfeuer5042 4 года назад

    I’m building an 8x12 and have a load of beautiful 12 ft 2x6 pressure treated. Can I lay them the long way so I don’t cut up great 12 footers and how would that modify the perimeter joists and doubling up??? I have concrete block to support lengthwise

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  4 года назад

      Absolutely. It doesn't matter if you make your floor 8x12 or 12x8. The only difference is you will need shorter (8ft) and more skids (total of 3) when you run the (12ft) joists in the different direction. No need to double up on the perimeter joists.

  • @chevyvantravel9735
    @chevyvantravel9735 8 лет назад +2

    i love your explanations thank you. do you have anything on how to build a garage with a loft on top i have a small space to build and want to build up :)

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  8 лет назад +1

      +mimi taylor Your best option for a loft is something with a barn stye gambrel roof. There are plenty of videos on building those on this youtube channel, and more info on my website: CheapSheds.com.

  • @aliciarodriguez1007
    @aliciarodriguez1007 Год назад

    What size are the studs on the bottom

  • @CheapShedsDotCom
    @CheapShedsDotCom  11 лет назад

    If your skids need to be spliced just put a block or other support under the joint to carry the weight. Don't worry about securing them together. Or you can buy 2x4's and sandwich them together by offsetting the joint 3 to 4 ft.

    • @DK-yw2fr
      @DK-yw2fr 7 лет назад

      CheapShedsDotCom

  • @DingDong-mv2ue
    @DingDong-mv2ue 3 года назад

    Hi! Do you have 8’w X 12’L single door slope shed? Thanks!

  • @RyanTJohnson
    @RyanTJohnson 5 лет назад

    A better video could not be made.

  • @maxmoehoe9749
    @maxmoehoe9749 3 года назад

    Thanks mate.

  • @97fdexp
    @97fdexp 11 лет назад +2

    OK, thanks for your reply!

    • @ileardgz7691
      @ileardgz7691 4 года назад

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  • @knarfster
    @knarfster 9 лет назад +1

    Can the door on a 8x10 or 8x12 gable be located on the long side?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  9 лет назад

      Yes the door can be located on any side of the shed.

  • @Jescam187
    @Jescam187 6 лет назад

    So do I need to put a ridge? Like maybe a 2x8?

  • @chofitojoe
    @chofitojoe 9 лет назад

    Great video. Thanks

  • @ezkdf
    @ezkdf 11 лет назад

    Great video! Thank You!

  • @lduranceau8046
    @lduranceau8046 10 лет назад +1

    Hello, is the concrete slab built on top of a bed of gravel? Thanks.

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  10 лет назад

      A concrete slab will be built directly on the ground. Dig down about 6 inches around the edges to make them thicker, then fill and raise the middle about 2 inches and pour your slab about 4 inches thick. This will make it about 6 inches off the ground to allow for water to run around it, and allow 4 to 5 inches of wood to earth gap with 1 inch siding overhang.

    • @lduranceau8046
      @lduranceau8046 10 лет назад +2

      CheapShedsDotCom
      That's ok for places like Florida. But I live in Montreal Canada, where the winter temperatures sometime reach -40 below zero Celsius. I don't believe that the concrete slab can be built directly over the ground for this reason. quite simply,
      the ground under the concrete slab gets so frozen that the slab will eventually
      crack. This is why a layer of about 6" of compacted gravel is necessary UNDER the concrete slab. And that's not all. Rebarb is needed in the concrete slab as
      well. Extreme cold causes very bad things to happen.....

    • @jcking6785
      @jcking6785 4 года назад +1

      @@lduranceau8046
      If you knew all that, why did you even ask the question...?

  • @michaelgordon2860
    @michaelgordon2860 5 лет назад +1

    When its fully complete, what would be a rough estimate of the total cost of materials?

    • @eileenloves4802
      @eileenloves4802 4 года назад +1

      There would be no way to give an accurate estimate at what this would cost each person to build. He could share how much it cost him to build one, but it could end up being a very different price for you. I have worked at home depot in tennesse now for a year and I have seen 2x4's go for as little as $3 or up to over $6 and a sheet of 1/2 inch OSB go for $6 to $12 all depending on the time of year and supply. Lumber seems to be cheaper in the late spring and summer time. I imagine this goes for all big box stores. You may find cheaper prices at a local mill yard if you have access to one though.

  • @andyhome7503
    @andyhome7503 6 лет назад

    Awesome video,, oh my god!!!

  • @gabrielgonzales8163
    @gabrielgonzales8163 5 лет назад +1

    buenos videos construccion
    casas work#1

  • @markf.4063
    @markf.4063 9 лет назад +1

    Why not extend trusses out over the sides walls to support the "overhang" you create with the roof sheathing? Any "support" you get from the trim is minimal at best and over time I see the edges of that roof failing. Furthermore, by not framing that roof with the overhanging trusses you've eliminated any means of cross ventilation.

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  9 лет назад +2

      Mark F.This shed is meant to be as simple as possible. My other shed 3 plans offer up to 12 inches of overhang. In reality the roof sheeting can overhang several inches without failing. This is based on hundreds of actual sheds I've built over the last 25 years.

  • @DarrinJackson76
    @DarrinJackson76 10 лет назад

    I have an HOA, the shed cant be taller than the fence. Do you have any plans for 6foot sheds?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  10 лет назад

      Any of my shed plans can be made shorter. I'm also working on a single slope lean to style shed plans for a shorter shed.

  • @xLittleVinnie
    @xLittleVinnie 6 лет назад

    what is the roof pitch/slope on your sheds?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  6 лет назад

      The regular shed plans offer 3:12, 4:12, and 5:12 pitches. The Deluxe plans offer 6:12 and 12:12 pitches.

    • @REVerbtalk
      @REVerbtalk 5 лет назад

      Just look at your roof line of your home and you can determine pitch with simple measurements or your square... From there, you can go the same or lower on your shed to transfer the stylistics.... This is probably a 4-12 and I've seen 2-12's

  • @moneyrazor4021
    @moneyrazor4021 9 лет назад +35

    "nail everythinng" haha i already do playboy

    • @GlasGhost
      @GlasGhost 9 лет назад +1

      +money razor Don't forget he also said to "Glue it & Screw it"!

    • @__-iv6kc
      @__-iv6kc 7 лет назад

      money razor Hahaha good stuff

    • @henrydavison235
      @henrydavison235 5 лет назад

      B. B. Ok

  • @trianglbend9384
    @trianglbend9384 4 года назад

    plans available in metric?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  4 года назад

      I'm afraid not. I only have access to materials in ft and inches therefore I have used those measurements only.

    • @trianglbend9384
      @trianglbend9384 4 года назад

      ok. thx for your reply 😃

  • @DWMtukwila
    @DWMtukwila 5 лет назад

    How much money can I save? (roughly)

  • @97fdexp
    @97fdexp 11 лет назад

    What do you do if your shed has a length longer than you can buy pressure treated 4x4's for?

    • @kernwyette9832
      @kernwyette9832 5 лет назад

      Then it's no longer a shed lol
      ....
      .
      .
      .
      .double up on 2x4 I guess

  • @RVFreeDa
    @RVFreeDa 9 лет назад

    I have 10 pieces of 10x6x4 pieces of lumber a friend gave me. Where do you think is the best place to use them in building my shed?

    • @REVerbtalk
      @REVerbtalk 5 лет назад +1

      10 x 6 x 4? :-/ You mean 4 x 6 x 10? lol

    • @jimmysheets4758
      @jimmysheets4758 4 года назад

      @@REVerbtalk En Vogue what's it going to be all the songs come on son of a b****

  • @spiritbuu
    @spiritbuu 6 лет назад

    What is the material cost for all this?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  6 лет назад

      you can find a cost estimate on my website at www.cheapsheds.com.

    • @REVerbtalk
      @REVerbtalk 5 лет назад

      That's totally dependent on your build but for the basic simple cheapy weepy setup...
      96 sq ft
      Roughly 32 boards and account for the roof and waste so I'm sticking it at 48. I hoard studs hahaha.
      Prices based on Home depot
      (48) 2 x 4 = $85.92
      THREE(3) 4 x 4 x 8 = $9.00
      Plywood for the rood: $66.00
      Construction Screws(Exterior): $26.00 ... Don't use drywall screws, I can swear those are drywall screws he was using on this video excluding the roof
      Plywood w/ Siding Design. $60.00
      Concrete plates and foundation setup: $50.00(Aimmed a little high, I use a different setup)
      Misc lag bots and materials for the roof: $96.00
      I forgot to add the floor plywood so just attach 3 more and it's $27.00
      Total Project Cost Estimate: $419.92. These typically cost around that for the size and it's a matter of how designed you want to take it. Some 1x6's and maybe a build out for Soffit and fascia, hardware for the doors, extra material for the lower parts to cover the ground for your cats to rest under LOL.

  • @skobichevskii
    @skobichevskii 4 года назад

    why skids? cant you have pressure-treated floor joists?

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  4 года назад

      Pressure treated skids are the minimum protection if you live in a dry area. If you live in a wet area you will want more protection, like pressure treated floor joists and floor sheeting.

  • @mrsmilly12345
    @mrsmilly12345 11 лет назад

    do i need a permit to make one? i was told so

    • @affromma
      @affromma 10 лет назад

      every locale has different rules; visit yours on-line or call the Building Inspector's office.

  • @TiberiusStorm
    @TiberiusStorm 7 лет назад +1

    Is this too hard for a rank beginner?

  • @shaunsmith8386
    @shaunsmith8386 8 лет назад +5

    you don't explain the technique of working out the angles and the degree of the slope for the roof trusses

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  8 лет назад

      That information and all other dimensions are included in my plans. In addition I include a complete materials list and cost estimate worksheet to calculate the cost before you build.

  • @tobybruna7627
    @tobybruna7627 10 лет назад

    Is it 8ft high or 8ft wide please comment back

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  10 лет назад +2

      Toby Bruna This particular shed is 8 wide, 12 long and 7ft high sidewalls. But it's 8 ft tall in the center of the gable.

    • @jimmysheets4758
      @jimmysheets4758 4 года назад

      En Vogue what's it going to be all the songs

  • @robertryan1380
    @robertryan1380 5 лет назад

    tuba fours

  • @qdaddy357
    @qdaddy357 5 лет назад +2

    that is not how to properly install flashing at a corner!

  • @grahamgould792
    @grahamgould792 7 лет назад +1

    great video and information but I find it hard to listen to you as all I'm thinking is Robot!

    • @CheapShedsDotCom
      @CheapShedsDotCom  7 лет назад

      This is one of my earlier videos so I think I have improved over the years. As long as you are able to get through it, that is the most important thing.

  • @gilleshamel2258
    @gilleshamel2258 8 лет назад

    translate is french please

  • @randyscrafts8575
    @randyscrafts8575 2 года назад

    It's never easy or everyone would be doing it.

  • @twisthemp
    @twisthemp 5 лет назад

    Excellent video instructions, but boring to listen too....good job though

    • @mr.c6674
      @mr.c6674 5 лет назад

      Yeah, he should have cracked some jokes or something. That would have added value for the more simple minded folks that can't appreciate the value of free or low cost information.

  • @scottphillips2420
    @scottphillips2420 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Phil why have you never emailed me back i've tried to contact you like three different times, was this just a scam???

    • @davidrobinson3314
      @davidrobinson3314 5 месяцев назад

      this video was 11 years ago maybe that’s why