I also totally gutted my house to the rafters and to the studs and rebuilt it. Electrical, plumbing, everything. Would anyone be interested in watching that? Thumbs up if you are and I will upload.
I know this is a few years old but thank you for sharing. I am hesitant in attempting something like this but your breakdown is inspirational. Great job!
Nice job! I just built a 30x40 garage with ten foot ceilings. Slab heat, office, utility room with toilet, sink, and washer and dryer. I buried the utilities, did all the plumbing and electrical (200 amp panel). I had three friends help with the slab and flipping up the trusses, but that's it. I sheeted it and roofed it alone. All in the winter in Minnesota, while struggling in the cold. I've got about a month of work to go. Satisfaction is a good thing.
thestelz1 it is code. You can buy trusses that are pre engineered in many sizes. It's a no brainer. look into it. I just bought 30 footers in Minnesota. They come pre engineered with snow load. He's fine.
Roger, I'd really like to know what this 30x40 project (including slab heat and finishing, etc) is going to cost you. I'd like to build something just like this in about 5 years. Any figures, I'd love you hear! Thank you sir. - Your Wisconsin Neighbor
I just got a price of $10k for 30x40 and that’s with me doing the formwork, reinforcement and pex. They supply concrete and labor, 5000# mix power trowled. That’s about $7000 for the redimix, $3000 for labor and they also are pitching to a central drain gutter.
Nice job, Hunter B. As a DIY'er when I have time, I always enjoy seeing other people's projects. In addition to the money saved, there is a sense of pride in doing it yourself. I have built (GC'd myself) two houses, and saved $35/sf on one and $45/sf on the other by cutting out the mark ups on material and eliminating waste. For the things I planned to do myself, tile, trim, interior doors, I was always able to find someone willing to do it for a couple of hundred dollars and half a day. Heck, it would take me a half a day to find one of my buddies! The money was NOT saved by poor workmanship nor design as I draw my own plans and do the design, and city inspector and myself kept eyes on each stage. I'm detail oriented and a little anal about certain aspects of construction that most full-time GC's would let go thinking the owner does not know any better. Again, nice job and thanks for posting.
Awesome build. Great idea about having no windows, besides the weather conditions that you have you also gain space inside for racks or shelves or almost anything. Thank you for sharing
if you live in a wet area, windows are good to help bring fresh air in and avoid mold groth. I hate windows in garages so thieves cant break them or see whats inside. out of sight out of mind. My rental property garage though gets damp, fan runs 24/7, garage always closed, wish i had a window to bring in fresh air
I plan on doing this exact same build only smaller. 20x30 maybe. I built a 20x10 she’d just like this for practice. But on concrete posts and raised off the ground to keep water away. Then I wrapped it in roofing paper after the plywood. Then put wood siding on after that. The rafters are 2x8 beam with 2x8 ribs. And plywood plus regular home roofing to match my house. No windows. Keeps the thief’s in my area out. Next mission to build just like this. Thanks!
Older video, this is by far the best I've seen on a garage build, you did a excellent job building your garage, you explained everything step-by-step, I know this video has helped alot of people, I hope you and your family 👪 enjoy your shop, good luck, SUBSCRIBED.
18 grand, wow talk about a good investment. I'm sure your property is worth much more now. Plus banks like wood homes/shops more than the steel buildings and manufactured homes. Great video Hunter B
Jonny kosak 18 k cost of materials. Was that everything (foundation, wood, nails, doors, shingles, insulation, electric, etc.) and your time? If not what would be that cost vs. your average contractors labor cost & his total cost to me. I'm asking because I'm thinking about buying a 1200 square foot steel garage for 6700 and stick framing my front and back. I'm thinking it will go up faster and they are providing the engineering prints I need for permitting. My inspector says it will pass as is. Still I'm considering stick framing myself. If the time, cost, permitting process, etc is going to work out the the same or less in the end. Your advice would be helpfully. Also how long do you expect before there is any maitantance with you garage. 10 years? (roof, paint, etc)?
RantZ_IE Actually it's hard to get a new construction loan to build a steel home or garage. I know insurance prefers steel and that there are some financial institutions that will work with steel shops/garages. Homes are tough. Which I hope that's not a home. No Windows?
Nice job on a pretty good sized project. I'm getting started on a smaller version and this gives me more ideas and energy to get started. That looks like beautiful country. Thanks.
Not a bad job, I've been building garages and sheds for three years now. Just myself and my coworker can frame and sheet in a 16x20 from 8am-12pm. The nail guns are surely a time saver.
Hunter B You'd be surprised actually, If I'm correct my provence has the highest unemployed rate at the moment and this was still a great year for us, My boss is thinking about selling his company and my coworker and I are thinking of taking it over, Winter is the worse time for us. Once the snow starts to melt the orders seem to start pouring in, At least here it does.
Hunter B Both, If the site is to tight to get into then we built it on the customers property. If not, We build them at our shop and deliver them with our 2ton, We have a Case mini loader that goes on the bed of the truck, And the barn goes on our trailer. We also have custom made wheels designed to go underneath one end of the shed so that we are able to drive them around with the loader and drop it exactly where they want it. It's a fun job, Every building is different. We build our own doors and rafters aswell.
smashingstuff09 That's awesome. I am a Respiratory Therapist at a hospital so I work 7 12 hour shifts in a row, then have 7 off. I would like to get something on my days off when my son is a little older. Something like that might fit the bill.
My 20x34 shop, i did myself. With trusses. 5/8" plywood. Double door Jambs, headers. Fun job, i used a hammer and nails. I had No staple gun. Been up since 1999.
Gary Balanesi I want to build this size double door garage but Im a DYI kind of person so my question is about how many I guess 2x4’s did you use for each wall
@@louvanicamiller2057 what i did was get a book from the library. Framing.. 16" centers, windows?, I liked doing it. 5/8" sheets of plywood. Get a couple of units of 2x4s, to start. I do blocking studs with 2x4s, i also Get wood at builds that are throwing stuff out. I made 30" width for Workbenches inside. I did everything with a hammer and nails. I had $12,000 for lot and building. $5300 for lot, 6700 for concrete Foundation and wood for building. A ka tight wad.. But i like it. 14 ft metal door roll up door. Gary
It seems as if you forgot to dress up the roof: frame in the overhangs, install drip edge, fascia and soffits. And of course, proper ventilation. When I built my 22x30 garage, I went with 11.5 ft tall ceilings (to stay within code restrictions for the city), 18’x10’ garage door, I added usb sheathing as the ceiling inside, 100amp electrical, concrete foundation, floor and about 40ft driveway. Total material cost was little over $14k.
Kansas resident here as well! Looking to build another outbuilding/garage for a crossfit gym and a place to park some farm equipment. I breezed through this video and am excited to watch it in depth. This is my next big project that will be for 2019.
Lol when I started out in construction we nailed everything by hand omg it sucked up around 1984 we went to all Air!!!! But to this very day I can break a man's neck with 1 hand!!!!! These young guy don't understand just how strong old timers are!!!!!!
Best diy simplified video on youtube. Thank you. My plans are to build this and live in it until my house is built. Then have this as my garage afterwards.
Only thing I must say based on the many buildings I've done over the years: shingles are not cheap nor easy.....generally a metal roof is faster, cheaper, easier in most cases, depending on style/type of course...
Great video, I really like the way you did as a slide show, at first I didn't think that I would like a slide show but after first few minutes I really started to appreciate it and that was because of how well you narrated. Also the price breakdown was awesome. thanks for the video.
Should add at least a 2X4 as rake under that plywood hanging out beyond the gable end before installing roofing. That plywood ( OSB ) will fail prematurely. Since wind is a big concern there, you will need this to keep the wind from causing it to flop and work loose. Also recommend either a ridge vent or turbine vents. Just having the eaves open is not enough to protect the roof.
Nice job I did a similar one at my house because the wife didn't let me keep my tools there so she told to build my own garage two weeks later wen she came back home I did but mine had the one big/long door garage and the look on her face was priceless lol
Job well done Hunter! Very informative. As a DIYer, I try and learn as much as I can to be more self sufficient. I definitely would need someone with more experience to pour a slab that size. This vid gives me hope, thanks for sharing!
I first started watching this video in 2017 and thought of it as a useful guide for my garage. It's funny how the costs have changed so drastically. I still have not finished my garage. All I have completed is my foundation and that cost me $13K alone. Project started December 2021. I live is South Texas too.
Looks good, doing it yourself is always better than hiring it out. I helped a buddy of mine throw up a 24x28, it took us 6 Saturdays. The big difference was he had his walls at 10' and getting the trusses swung was more of a challenge. Tips 1. Purchase a Paslode framing nailer, they run off of propane gas cartridges and rechargeable batteries. No hoses to worry about, Just slap a some nails in it and go. 2. Trim, Spend a bit more and purchase pvc trim. I replaced a 55' of fascia and soffit last summer that had rotted and allowed water in. I went back with PVC fascia, the stuff work great and easy to use. 3. OSB while cheaper is heavier than plywood.
your right about installing shingles...to a point. On a 4.5" pitch using architectural shingles like you did, it is simple. But try a 3-tab on a 12/12, not a good feeling when your not a professional.
I hope nobody listens to this idiot. Here are the trusses I used. Certified by the Truss Plate Institution and designed to hold 62 pounds per square feet. Educate yourself "expert" Lol.... www.menards.com/main/building-materials/trusses-i-joists-engineered-lumber/roof-trusses/32-4-12-residential-truss/p-1444448765110-c-5658.htm?tid=-2922345231424368710&ipos=74
Fully assembled, clear span 62 pounds per square foot total load Designed for 2' on center spacing Pictures are for illustrational purposes only, actual lumber and web pattern may vary.
I have not used the other siding but I have Hardiboard on my house front, on the front of the porch that is. We kept having problems with the wood siding rotting out, on the north corner and would spread across the west front. Finally took out the wood for the last time and replaced it with Hardiboard, that was about 15 years ago and the Hardiboard still looks brand new. We primered and painted both sides of the Hardiboard before we installed it. I liked that I could cut it with a skill saw with carbide tipped blades and use roofing nails. Very good video and you did a tip top job.
Don't get me wrong, Hardy makes a great product. I personally like the smart siding better because of how much hail we get out here. Not to mention how many times I had to beat nails in with a hammer. I have seen hardy break doing that.
Congrats. Thanks for sharing. I live in CA where if you yawn and stretch out your arms you can touch both your and your neighbor's house. Amazing job especially for building solo.
Hand nailing isn't as bad as you think. A little practice, the radio, and before long, your in the grove, and you'll just bang it out. Love my Hitachi air framer, but its not so bad to go old school once and a while,.. hell..... I'll even take out the handsaw and push a few cuts. Its the first way we built this Great Country,.. AMERICA great work man, looks real good!
Amazing work, I have done many remodels and flips and I'm about to embark on building my first house. Your video is very informative especially when you talked about the installation of trusses.
Lots of really great information. You're right, I'm planning on building a garage next summer and the idea of doing the trusses had me concerned the most and now I'm not nearly as scared about it. Thanks for sharing all your tips and insights!
It's no big deal at all. They are actually a lot lighter than I expected. Ideally, you want 3 people and 3 ladders but it can be done with 2 in a pinch like I did.
Good job man. That’s what makes you happy and be able to feel like a man. Plus the ol’lady respects you a little more and ya get to hear her brag to friends and family every now and again!!!
thestelz1 since the rafters were engineered and delivered as such I am quite sure you are mistaken in your comment. spans greater than 30' can be accomodated without center support. have seen it. maybe get educated before posting a negative comment.
Excellent job. Good video. You did not need to shoot actual video because your pics and commentary did the job. Love the job you did, proud of you buddy. Great job. Thanks. The Armed Mariner
Great info man, straight to the point most videos i've watched had to digest all of the ppls stories vs yours was very clear and then straight to pricing.
I think you did an outstanding job, I have two Big sheds. One is 18x20 that I had a professional install and another one that is 14x14, that was done by some worker guys. I like them both, but would trade them for a structure your size. Having done this by yourself pretty much so, I don't know why anyone would give this a thumbs down..., but hey, always got those that are just not capable to see and appreciate others efforts. Great Job!!!!
Jay, have you ever driven through Kansas? We used to live in Colorado, back home was South Carolina, so we took annual trips home........Kansas and Missouri were the longest, windiest, boringest and sometimes most fascinating portions of the annual or semi annual trips......particularly when we caught a storm brewing. To see that storm for hours, HOURS, as you approached it, then to wonder why you didn't have the good sense to camp down for the night to endure it, rather than being enough an idiot to try to drive through it, NEVER knowing where the tornadoes were. Be young, be foolish, be happy??? I NEVER could figure out WHY people would want to live in Windy Assed Kansas, all 400 east west miles of it.
Wow what a great job! You hustled big time, I'm not sure I could pull such long days. Couldn't agree more on buying nail guns, they save your arm from wear and tear. Only thing I might add is a bit more overhang on each end, but that's for me in a bit rainier of a climate.
Well done. I've just finished my 3d building I did myself on my farm -- each one progressively larger starting with a little 8' x 12' shed which I used as my "OJT" trainer. The last one was 30' x 50' with two 10'x10' rolling slider doors. Now I'm thinking, wow, that's too small already. It's never big enough.
am closing in my 25x25x10 carport-and it's my first real construction project. doing all the work myself and like dude says, putting on the 1/2 inch plywood is a beast I'm 64 years old and feeling every last second of those years.
@@huntemall219 I used 3/4 for the decking on my shed-thank God I only had to move them from the truck to the floor space and not lift them around Anyway-I'm a rookie at this stuff so can you explain what is the purpose of the (3) stakes in the ground with a board nailed at an angle (about 45%) from the stake to the sides of the garage door openings?
not a matter of hating but rather doing it all the right way....but basically a good job, don't try to do this work for professional people...just sayin!
Good job, and thanks for the informative video/pics. I am currently building a 18x28 garage in Los Angeles Cal. All my framing and wall sheathing is complete, I tried to purchase pre-built roof trusses but everyone I contacted said I need professional drawings ($3,400.) from a contractor in order to purchase, so I built the two end trusses, and now I’m building the center pieces, I need 9 pcs. not counting the ends, way to much work for this old guy, although I have done everything on my own so far, now everything has slowed to a snails pace…sure wish I could have bought them finished 😩
Very true...I usually get shitty about people getting knit picky but when my boss told me to grab twelve sheets of plywood and I grabbed osb he was pissed lol.
Josh Ramirez ...you can call the moon a star but it is still a moon. There is a correct term for everything because each type of product has a different application. For me (and opinions are like you know what so everyone has one) I never use OSB in any project. It really is just crap. Plywood is what you want. And on the roof you should use tongue in groove plywood. This guy did a great job...no argument there.
@@keithcannon3682 Yea. Plywood is also twice the cost. It is better than osb but i have never had a problem with osb at all so i don't see the reason for the extra money.
Great job on the build.. At one point in the video you said something about the distance of the studs if you would have used 2×6 so I just thought I should clarify it for you incase you were unaware. Studs, no matter the size of the stud must always maintain 16in apart when they are supporting a load. Greater loads requires greater studs, aka 2 or 3 story houses. Only a none load bearing walls can have the studs set at 24in.
Those roof truss ties are awesome when working alone. Makes installing the trusses easy. Next time I decide to do a garage I'm having my Roof Trusses premade in a jig. I saved zero money by doing them myself last time.
Loved the video being a female and loving to build everything myself this video by far made thing so understanding thank you.... Congratulations on the new family member
Great effort really nice job. Credit to you would love to have a shed that size. It is rewarding to know you saved a few quid but it's even more rewarding to look and know you built it yourself.
You're cool with the unfinished rafter ends and the potential for wind lifting, warping, and water wicking? Beyond that, nice build. SImple is the absolute best way. Leave the fancy shit to guys with a 15-person crew and big budgets. I love a solid DIY build.
They are painted. Have had no water problems or wind problems despite having storms with 90 mph winds. Over 4 years and still looks brand new. Thanks for the comment tough guy.
Great job and a super building, but know how it is, I just can't resist arm chair quarterbacking the project. The ONLY thing I see that I would have done differently is box in the overhangs. Anyone who knows anything at all about building structures would be proud of this building. A job well done.
Yea, I understand where you are coming from. I thought about it and honestly if I would have had more time and help I would have but you know how it is when you are trying to get something done. Thanks for the comment.
Good job, I built a 24'X24' cabin with a cathedral ceiling by myself in 4 1/2 months, I did have a guy help me set 2 of the 3 beams for the roof and another guy help me put the 8 4X12X5/8 drywall on the ceiling Beams were 24 feet long 5 1/8" X 12 1/8".
Damn that's a fast build! My shed took me like over a year. I have videos of it if curious. Job and weather were the biggest factors, I was not able to work on it multiple days straight. It's my dream to buy land in an unorganized township so I can build something like this, maybe even a house. In the city I was only allowed to make my shed 100 sqft so it limited my options, and they have all sorts of easement rules.
Cost of materials: 17k
Satisfaction of a job well done by yourself: Priceless!
Good job.
17K is the actual cost of THIS project, or just your best guess from your own experience?
Thats how much Hunter B said it was at the end of the vid
he's gonna put hardwood support in the middle of the building... and there will be around five of them... happy?
0Myles0 EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE, Thanks for uploading it. Take care.
where is your building thesteiz1
I also totally gutted my house to the rafters and to the studs and rebuilt it. Electrical, plumbing, everything. Would anyone be interested in watching that? Thumbs up if you are and I will upload.
doooo itttt
Mr2twenty2 Thanks man, I will get to it very soon.
Go for it that would be awesome
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There you go fellas.
Hunter B ya
I know this is a few years old but thank you for sharing. I am hesitant in attempting something like this but your breakdown is inspirational. Great job!
Thanks man. Its still going strong.
Nice job! I just built a 30x40 garage with ten foot ceilings. Slab heat, office, utility room with toilet, sink, and washer and dryer. I buried the utilities, did all the plumbing and electrical (200 amp panel). I had three friends help with the slab and flipping up the trusses, but that's it. I sheeted it and roofed it alone. All in the winter in Minnesota, while struggling in the cold. I've got about a month of work to go. Satisfaction is a good thing.
make sure you post pics. we love to see.
thestelz1 it is code. You can buy trusses that are pre engineered in many sizes. It's a no brainer. look into it. I just bought 30 footers in Minnesota. They come pre engineered with snow load. He's fine.
Roger, I'd really like to know what this 30x40 project (including slab heat and finishing, etc) is going to cost you. I'd like to build something just like this in about 5 years. Any figures, I'd love you hear! Thank you sir. - Your Wisconsin Neighbor
I just got a price of $10k for 30x40 and that’s with me doing the formwork, reinforcement and pex. They supply concrete and labor, 5000# mix power trowled. That’s about $7000 for the redimix, $3000 for labor and they also are pitching to a central drain gutter.
Is this the Shawn Kemp from Concord HS in Elkhart?
good job, man
thanks for sharing!
hope your garage serves you and your kid well for decades
Well, at least one of us graduated from man school. Looks like a very successful project...thank you for sharing.
Nice job, Hunter B. As a DIY'er when I have time, I always enjoy seeing other people's projects. In addition to the money saved, there is a sense of pride in doing it yourself. I have built (GC'd myself) two houses, and saved $35/sf on one and $45/sf on the other by cutting out the mark ups on material and eliminating waste. For the things I planned to do myself, tile, trim, interior doors, I was always able to find someone willing to do it for a couple of hundred dollars and half a day. Heck, it would take me a half a day to find one of my buddies! The money was NOT saved by poor workmanship nor design as I draw my own plans and do the design, and city inspector and myself kept eyes on each stage. I'm detail oriented and a little anal about certain aspects of construction that most full-time GC's would let go thinking the owner does not know any better.
Again, nice job and thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing this. This gives me a good direction to go when I'm ready to build my garage.
No problem. That was the goal!
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Awesome build. Great idea about having no windows, besides the weather conditions that you have you also gain space inside for racks or shelves or almost anything. Thank you for sharing
Good point.
if you live in a wet area, windows are good to help bring fresh air in and avoid mold groth. I hate windows in garages so thieves cant break them or see whats inside. out of sight out of mind. My rental property garage though gets damp, fan runs 24/7, garage always closed, wish i had a window to bring in fresh air
super nice garage!!! I'm building one in the spring with no building experience seeing videos like this really help and calm the nerves. thank you!
Rock on.
how high are the walls 9 or 10 foot?
They are 8 feet. I don't plan on having anything tall in there. If I buy something that tall in the future, I will just build another one.
I plan on doing this exact same build only smaller. 20x30 maybe. I built a 20x10 she’d just like this for practice. But on concrete posts and raised off the ground to keep water away. Then I wrapped it in roofing paper after the plywood. Then put wood siding on after that. The rafters are 2x8 beam with 2x8 ribs. And plywood plus regular home roofing to match my house. No windows. Keeps the thief’s in my area out.
Next mission to build just like this. Thanks!
Older video, this is by far the best I've seen on a garage build, you did a excellent job building your garage, you explained everything step-by-step, I know this video has helped alot of people, I hope you and your family 👪 enjoy your shop, good luck, SUBSCRIBED.
Thanks bro.
18 grand, wow talk about a good investment. I'm sure your property is worth much more now. Plus banks like wood homes/shops more than the steel buildings and manufactured homes. Great video Hunter B
Jonny Wadster why is that?
I don't know where you live be around here banks would much prefer a steel built home over wood.
Banks and insurance companies both prefer steel.
Jonny kosak
18 k cost of materials. Was that everything (foundation, wood, nails, doors, shingles, insulation, electric, etc.) and your time? If not what would be that cost vs. your average contractors labor cost & his total cost to me.
I'm asking because I'm thinking about buying a 1200 square foot steel garage for 6700 and stick framing my front and back.
I'm thinking it will go up faster and they are providing the engineering prints I need for permitting. My inspector says it will pass as is.
Still I'm considering stick framing myself. If the time, cost, permitting process, etc is going to work out the the same or less in the end.
Your advice would be helpfully.
Also how long do you expect before there is any maitantance with you garage. 10 years? (roof, paint, etc)?
RantZ_IE
Actually it's hard to get a new construction loan to build a steel home or garage. I know insurance prefers steel and that there are some financial institutions that will work with steel shops/garages.
Homes are tough. Which I hope that's not a home. No Windows?
Nice job on a pretty good sized project. I'm getting started on a smaller version and this gives me more ideas and energy to get started. That looks like beautiful country. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing, especially the cost breakdown and recommendations on materials. Great stuff.
No problem. I was always curious and couldn't find that much information on a total so I decided to make this one to give everyone a general idea.
Fantastic job....I'm in Las Vegas in 2021.....lumber prices are crazy.....I'm going to wait until prices get back to normal.
I dont blame you. Dimensional lumber isn't too bad. Its the osb that gets you.
Not a bad job, I've been building garages and sheds for three years now. Just myself and my coworker can frame and sheet in a 16x20 from 8am-12pm. The nail guns are surely a time saver.
No doubt. I would love to do it for a living but I'm not sure I could get enough business.
Hunter B You'd be surprised actually, If I'm correct my provence has the highest unemployed rate at the moment and this was still a great year for us, My boss is thinking about selling his company and my coworker and I are thinking of taking it over, Winter is the worse time for us. Once the snow starts to melt the orders seem to start pouring in, At least here it does.
smashingstuff09 Do you guys build on site or transfer?
Hunter B Both, If the site is to tight to get into then we built it on the customers property. If not, We build them at our shop and deliver them with our 2ton, We have a Case mini loader that goes on the bed of the truck, And the barn goes on our trailer. We also have custom made wheels designed to go underneath one end of the shed so that we are able to drive them around with the loader and drop it exactly where they want it. It's a fun job, Every building is different. We build our own doors and rafters aswell.
smashingstuff09 That's awesome. I am a Respiratory Therapist at a hospital so I work 7 12 hour shifts in a row, then have 7 off. I would like to get something on my days off when my son is a little older. Something like that might fit the bill.
My 20x34 shop, i did myself. With trusses. 5/8" plywood. Double door
Jambs, headers. Fun job, i used a hammer and nails. I had No staple gun. Been up since 1999.
Gary Balanesi I want to build this size double door garage but Im a DYI kind of person so my question is about how many I guess 2x4’s did you use for each wall
@@louvanicamiller2057 what i did was get a book from the library. Framing..
16" centers, windows?, I liked doing it. 5/8" sheets of plywood. Get a couple of units of 2x4s, to start. I do blocking studs with 2x4s, i also
Get wood at builds that are throwing stuff out. I made 30" width for
Workbenches inside. I did everything with a hammer and nails.
I had $12,000 for lot and building. $5300 for lot, 6700 for concrete
Foundation and wood for building. A ka tight wad..
But i like it. 14 ft metal door roll up door. Gary
It seems as if you forgot to dress up the roof: frame in the overhangs, install drip edge, fascia and soffits. And of course, proper ventilation.
When I built my 22x30 garage, I went with 11.5 ft tall ceilings (to stay within code restrictions for the city), 18’x10’ garage door, I added usb sheathing as the ceiling inside, 100amp electrical, concrete foundation, floor and about 40ft driveway. Total material cost was little over $14k.
I did do the drip edge. Didn't really care to do soffits and fascia. I did paint the trusses and have had absolutely no problems.
Great job bud! Concrats on the garage and your newborn baby. Life is good.
2nd time overseas and I'm watching your video again. Great job, I'm in Kansas as well now so I know the wind sucks!
+Steve Davis Thanks bro
Steve Davis thank you for your services'
Josh Ramirez you're welcome brother 🤘
Kansas resident here as well! Looking to build another outbuilding/garage for a crossfit gym and a place to park some farm equipment. I breezed through this video and am excited to watch it in depth. This is my next big project that will be for 2019.
Be safe bro. Thank you. Salute.
Lol when I started out in construction we nailed everything by hand omg it sucked up around 1984 we went to all Air!!!! But to this very day I can break a man's neck with 1 hand!!!!! These young guy don't understand just how strong old timers are!!!!!!
Yea. I've been building cattle fence by hand and it def gives you a workout.
Sweat Equity in the yin yang. I put a 1,500 foot extension on my house now to do a 50x40 shop, thanks for the video.
Best diy simplified video on youtube. Thank you. My plans are to build this and live in it until my house is built. Then have this as my garage afterwards.
Hell..... yes....
nice. i like how you explain step by step
I appreciate that!
Hunter , I am planning to build the same as yours how much did the materials cost you?
Ibrahim ole nagol With the concrete, it was about 17k. Without the concrete, about 7k
How much did that helper cost you? Lol.
Just about $280.
Great overview!! This really helped us 'SEE' the real way to go and avoid dropping $40K. Thank you. !!!
Only thing I must say based on the many buildings I've done over the years: shingles are not cheap nor easy.....generally a metal roof is faster, cheaper, easier in most cases, depending on style/type of course...
Also metal last a lot longer. and can be pressure washed.
Great video, I really like the way you did as a slide show, at first I didn't think that I would like a slide show but after first few minutes I really started to appreciate it and that was because of how well you narrated. Also the price breakdown was awesome. thanks for the video.
Your my hero and when i grow up I want a garage just like yours. Seriously though nice garage....😎
*you're
JO umm no lol
JO he spelt it correctly
Should add at least a 2X4 as rake under that plywood hanging out beyond the gable end before installing roofing. That plywood ( OSB ) will fail prematurely. Since wind is a big concern there, you will need this to keep the wind from causing it to flop and work loose. Also recommend either a ridge vent or turbine vents. Just having the eaves open is not enough to protect the roof.
Nice job I did a similar one at my house because the wife didn't let me keep my tools there so she told to build my own garage two weeks later wen she came back home I did but mine had the one big/long door garage and the look on her face was priceless lol
How's the divorce? :)
turdsandwicher what divorce?
Job well done Hunter! Very informative. As a DIYer, I try and learn as much as I can to be more self sufficient. I definitely would need someone with more experience to pour a slab that size. This vid gives me hope, thanks for sharing!
That’s why he mentions having a professional pour the slab, which is what he did lol
Dang Kansas wind. Been there done that. Lol Awesome Job Hunter B.
Thanks!
I first started watching this video in 2017 and thought of it as a useful guide for my garage. It's funny how the costs have changed so drastically. I still have not finished my garage. All I have completed is my foundation and that cost me $13K alone. Project started December 2021. I live is South Texas too.
Wow. I know. Its crazy.
This is a nice garage man. Me and my crew (about 5 guys) can knock one of these out in a 2 days, only cuz it has to be inspected
Looks good, doing it yourself is always better than hiring it out. I helped a buddy of mine throw up a 24x28, it took us 6 Saturdays. The big difference was he had his walls at 10' and getting the trusses swung was more of a challenge.
Tips
1. Purchase a Paslode framing nailer, they run off of propane gas cartridges and rechargeable batteries. No hoses to worry about, Just slap a some nails in it and go.
2. Trim, Spend a bit more and purchase pvc trim. I replaced a 55' of fascia and soffit last summer that had rotted and allowed water in. I went back with PVC fascia, the stuff work great and easy to use.
3. OSB while cheaper is heavier than plywood.
Great job! very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Well done. The Geco (sp) gauge made my siding job a one man project. Best investment I've made for doing siding.
No doubt man. They are def a little more expensive than they should be but you can't argue with the functionality.
your right about installing shingles...to a point. On a 4.5" pitch using architectural shingles like you did, it is simple. But try a 3-tab on a 12/12, not a good feeling when your not a professional.
Looks good. Side benefit to saving money is you can say you did it and have people say wow.
Heck yea
Also I woulda recommended 2 foot eves keeps so much weather and sun off your building.
I'm looking to build a garage at my home in Georgia and judging from your video your project came out perfect. Well done!
Thank you.
If you live in the south, and its 100 degrees outside, you hire a roofer haha
You did a great job with limited help from a good hard worker. Congratulations.
For someone who’s not in construction it is a great job👍
+Carlos. Thank you bud.
I hope nobody listens to this idiot. Here are the trusses I used. Certified by the Truss Plate Institution and designed to hold 62 pounds per square feet. Educate yourself "expert" Lol.... www.menards.com/main/building-materials/trusses-i-joists-engineered-lumber/roof-trusses/32-4-12-residential-truss/p-1444448765110-c-5658.htm?tid=-2922345231424368710&ipos=74
Fully assembled, clear span
62 pounds per square foot total load
Designed for 2' on center spacing
Pictures are for illustrational purposes only, actual lumber and web pattern may vary.
@thestelz1
What's your credentials? If you don't have any, you don't have room to speak...
Hunter, I built a 30x40 back in 1986 and also by myself and i did the trusses the same as you and never had any problem! Great job !!!!!!!!!!
I have not used the other siding but I have Hardiboard on my house front, on the front of the porch that is. We kept having problems with the wood siding rotting out, on the north corner and would spread across the west front. Finally took out the wood for the last time and replaced it with Hardiboard, that was about 15 years ago and the Hardiboard still looks brand new. We primered and painted both sides of the Hardiboard before we installed it. I liked that I could cut it with a skill saw with carbide tipped blades and use roofing nails. Very good video and you did a tip top job.
Don't get me wrong, Hardy makes a great product. I personally like the smart siding better because of how much hail we get out here. Not to mention how many times I had to beat nails in with a hammer. I have seen hardy break doing that.
Thank you for this video.. very inspirational
Congrats. Thanks for sharing. I live in CA where if you yawn and stretch out your arms you can touch both your and your neighbor's house. Amazing job especially for building solo.
That sucks man. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that.
Hand nailing isn't as bad as you think. A little practice, the radio, and before long, your in the grove, and you'll just bang it out. Love my Hitachi air framer, but its not so bad to go old school once and a while,.. hell..... I'll even take out the handsaw and push a few cuts. Its the first way we built this Great Country,.. AMERICA great work man, looks real good!
Amazing work, I have done many remodels and flips and I'm about to embark on building my first house. Your video is very informative especially when you talked about the installation of trusses.
Thanks bro.
wow...$17G....i could live in that and be happy!!
Heck yea. Basically my home away from home.
$17,300 That's a nice garage you have there. Price breakdown begins at 17 minutes. Thanks for the video.
I'm 5' 7" and I sheathed my 24x24 roof with ¾ by myself. Not that bad.
Hunter thank you for sharing the video. Great job, I am amazed you pulled that off in 2 weeks time, very impressive.
12 days?! What a beast
I love it bro.
Lots of really great information. You're right, I'm planning on building a garage next summer and the idea of doing the trusses had me concerned the most and now I'm not nearly as scared about it. Thanks for sharing all your tips and insights!
It's no big deal at all. They are actually a lot lighter than I expected. Ideally, you want 3 people and 3 ladders but it can be done with 2 in a pinch like I did.
Yup , Sherwin-Williams is THE best paint !!
Their road striping paint is horrible though!!
LOL, you made me bust a gut with "windy-ass-kansas". Thanks, I appreciate your knowledge transfer. You've made a subscriber out of me.
Make it yourself thanks to woodprix plans. I think it's the best way to learn how to build it in the cheapest way.
These plans are good to me too
12 days. Simply impressive. That's the same mentality I have. I don't stop when tired I stop when I'm done.
Some mistakes! where is the fascia board before you laid the roof sheathing/shingles etc? Where is the soffit work at and fly rafters?
Welding video
He also should have used 2x6's instead of 2x4's for the outer walls.
Good job man. That’s what makes you happy and be able to feel like a man. Plus the ol’lady respects you a little more and ya get to hear her brag to friends and family every now and again!!!
wonderful video! I dream of building a good barn/garage but it seems so overwhelming.
It's not too bad... Just have to make it about 1 small piece at a time.
thestelz1 your a damn fool.
thestelz1 since the rafters were engineered and delivered as such I am quite sure you are mistaken in your comment. spans greater than 30' can be accomodated without center support. have seen it. maybe get educated before posting a negative comment.
Excellent job. Good video. You did not need to shoot actual video because your pics and commentary did the job. Love the job you did, proud of you buddy. Great job. Thanks. The Armed Mariner
Thanks man. I really appreciate that.
my dream build just need to save up for it.
Simple plan and determination. Great job Hunter B.!!! Thanks man
Damn fine job!!!
Great info man, straight to the point most videos i've watched had to digest all of the ppls stories vs yours was very clear and then straight to pricing.
Great job!
I think you did an outstanding job, I have two Big sheds. One is 18x20 that I had a professional install and another one that is 14x14, that was done by some worker guys. I like them both, but would trade them for a structure your size.
Having done this by yourself pretty much so, I don't know why anyone would give this a thumbs down..., but hey, always got those that are just not capable to see and appreciate others efforts.
Great Job!!!!
Thanks man. I think people like to nitpick and that's ok. There are some things I could have done better. Especially if I had some help.
nice job. i like your address, Windy Ass, Kansas. :)
Jay, have you ever driven through Kansas? We used to live in Colorado, back home was South Carolina, so we took annual trips home........Kansas and Missouri were the longest, windiest, boringest and sometimes most fascinating portions of the annual or semi annual trips......particularly when we caught a storm brewing. To see that storm for hours, HOURS, as you approached it, then to wonder why you didn't have the good sense to camp down for the night to endure it, rather than being enough an idiot to try to drive through it, NEVER knowing where the tornadoes were.
Be young, be foolish, be happy???
I NEVER could figure out WHY people would want to live in Windy Assed Kansas, all 400 east west miles of it.
Wow what a great job! You hustled big time, I'm not sure I could pull such long days. Couldn't agree more on buying nail guns, they save your arm from wear and tear. Only thing I might add is a bit more overhang on each end, but that's for me in a bit rainier of a climate.
Yea, I kinda skimped on the overhang. It doesn't bother me but ideally I would have went with a 2 foot overhang but I just did 1 foot.
Cool you can make a house out of that ...im checking in on that ..
What have you found?
Well done. I've just finished my 3d building I did myself on my farm -- each one progressively larger starting with a little 8' x 12' shed which I used as my "OJT" trainer. The last one was 30' x 50' with two 10'x10' rolling slider doors. Now I'm thinking, wow, that's too small already. It's never big enough.
Nice job. I was expecting ceiling height in garage to be taller (room for lifts etc)?
Nah, I don't have any plans for anything like that. I don't particularly like to do mechanical work. I will if I have to but try to avoid it.
OK, I thought you were a farmer. Did not know. thanks and best wishes...
Bobby Shah Nah. Farming is too expensive. Lol
am closing in my 25x25x10 carport-and it's my first real construction project. doing all the work myself and like dude says, putting on the 1/2 inch plywood is a beast
I'm 64 years old and feeling every last second of those years.
Absolutely. 3/4 is even worse.
@@huntemall219 I used 3/4 for the decking on my shed-thank God I only had to move them from the truck to the floor space and not lift them around
Anyway-I'm a rookie at this stuff so can you explain what is the purpose of the (3) stakes in the ground with a board nailed at an angle (about 45%) from the stake to the sides of the garage door openings?
Those were just to brace the wall while I put on the trusses and roofing.
Who are these people that give thumbs down to good videos?
Haters I guess...
Haters gonna hate.
Builders gonna build.
not a matter of hating but rather doing it all the right way....but basically a good job, don't try to do this work for professional people...just sayin!
Hillary voters
Good job, and thanks for the informative video/pics.
I am currently building a 18x28 garage in Los Angeles Cal.
All my framing and wall sheathing is complete, I tried to purchase pre-built roof trusses but everyone I contacted said I need professional drawings ($3,400.) from a contractor in order to purchase, so I built the two end trusses, and now I’m building the center pieces, I need 9 pcs. not counting the ends, way to much work for this old guy, although I have done everything on my own so far,
now everything has slowed to a snails pace…sure wish I could have bought them finished 😩
Ha, i have the same ringer, thought i got a text.
thanks for sharing brother, Awesome job done. I will deff be saving this video for when I'm ready to build my garage.
Thanks man.
That's not plywood it osb. They are different.
Very true...I usually get shitty about people getting knit picky but when my boss told me to grab twelve sheets of plywood and I grabbed osb he was pissed lol.
Just used to calling it plywood as almost everyone does.
Are you like me? I'll use plywood all day long, but no matter WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE GLUE, I won't use scrap.
Josh Ramirez ...you can call the moon a star but it is still a moon.
There is a correct term for everything because each type of product has a different application.
For me (and opinions are like you know what so everyone has one) I never use OSB in any project. It really is just crap.
Plywood is what you want. And on the roof you should use tongue in groove plywood.
This guy did a great job...no argument there.
@@keithcannon3682 Yea. Plywood is also twice the cost. It is better than osb but i have never had a problem with osb at all so i don't see the reason for the extra money.
Great job on the build.. At one point in the video you said something about the distance of the studs if you would have used 2×6 so I just thought I should clarify it for you incase you were unaware.
Studs, no matter the size of the stud must always maintain 16in apart when they are supporting a load. Greater loads requires greater studs, aka 2 or 3 story houses. Only a none load bearing walls can have the studs set at 24in.
Check out Matt Risinger. He goes over a lot of new building techniques that challenge the norms of the business today.
GOOD JOB /
Thanks
Those roof truss ties are awesome when working alone. Makes installing the trusses easy. Next time I decide to do a garage I'm having my Roof Trusses premade in a jig. I saved zero money by doing them myself last time.
I bought instruction from woodprix and I build it very very cheap.
haha love the window comment at the beginning --- good job man
This time I'll use WoodPrix instructions to make it by myself.
Job well done, Hunter. It is definitely the largest baby nursery I've ever seen, but you can be proud of it. Lol
nice job - very inspirational! congrats on the baby too!
Loved the video being a female and loving to build everything myself this video by far made thing so understanding thank you.... Congratulations on the new family member
Awesome build man...should throw some 1x4 on for fascia... Would complete the look and save them rafter tails in years down the road.
I actually plan on doing that. Sometimes, I just get lazy.... Gotta get on it.
Great effort really nice job. Credit to you would love to have a shed that size. It is rewarding to know you saved a few quid but it's even more rewarding to look and know you built it yourself.
For sure!
you did a wonderful job yourself. I will follow all your advice.
You're cool with the unfinished rafter ends and the potential for wind lifting, warping, and water wicking? Beyond that, nice build. SImple is the absolute best way. Leave the fancy shit to guys with a 15-person crew and big budgets. I love a solid DIY build.
They are painted. Have had no water problems or wind problems despite having storms with 90 mph winds. Over 4 years and still looks brand new. Thanks for the comment tough guy.
Respect. Props to you sir---awesome job!
Nice Job. I bet you would be shocked at todays materials costs for the same garage/shop.
Oh man. I couldn't imagine today. Helpfully prices are coming down.
Great job and a super building, but know how it is, I just can't resist arm chair quarterbacking the project. The ONLY thing I see that I would have done differently is box in the overhangs.
Anyone who knows anything at all about building structures would be proud of this building. A job well done.
Yea, I understand where you are coming from. I thought about it and honestly if I would have had more time and help I would have but you know how it is when you are trying to get something done. Thanks for the comment.
Good job, I built a 24'X24' cabin with a cathedral ceiling by myself in 4 1/2 months, I did have a guy help me set 2 of the 3 beams for the roof and another guy help me put the 8 4X12X5/8 drywall on the ceiling Beams were 24 feet long 5 1/8" X 12 1/8".
Awesome. I love it. Can't wait to do another big project. Just hate the property taxes that come along with it.
Thanks for posting your video. Congratulations on the baby.
Damn that's a fast build! My shed took me like over a year. I have videos of it if curious. Job and weather were the biggest factors, I was not able to work on it multiple days straight. It's my dream to buy land in an unorganized township so I can build something like this, maybe even a house. In the city I was only allowed to make my shed 100 sqft so it limited my options, and they have all sorts of easement rules.