Incredibly satisfying work to watch you are so meticulous and consistent!! Thank you for taking the time to record this project I've learned a lot watching this video.
It seems either frost or heavy rain would move the blocks and twist your floor. Do you not have any of these in your climate? Does it not matter because it's just a shed? Would you be able to correct that by adjusting the blocks with a jack?
We have a lot of snow, and temperatures sometimes drop below -22F(-30C) during the winter. I just added a video on how the foundation looks after 2 years of harsh weather. ruclips.net/video/1jf2_5KlEms/видео.html
@@plasticinehouse9547 Thank you for this follow up! As someone looking to set up a shed in my own yard, I really wanted to know which level of depth would be of greatest value. Sure, it's not 20 years of use, but considering the shed is only rated for 10, it looks like I'll be all set.
I plan to purchase a 7x7 or 10x7, haven't decided, and I want to build a foundation for it to sit on. I've seen videos where they just use the wood without the concrete stabilizers. Would this method work as well for attaching a shed onto it? Also, I didn't see whether you actually nail or screw the boards together. Is it safe to just firmly sit them in the blocks without screw out back reinforcement?
Great Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (do a google search)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my old buddy Taylor at very last got great results with it.
@@BoomShalakazam Thanks for your help, one more question, is it possible to lay insulation under the floor boards with this method? Or would I need to build another frame above the base?
And do not forget to add some sort of Sheet Metal on the Frame before you place the Plywood so Mice, Rats and Other Critters can Not chew their way up through the floor...
Wish i had seen this before my prefab shed was delivered . The guy delivering it did a crappy job deliverying it with his mule . I saw the 4x4 concrete block holders like that when i picked up block for the shed . He could have just put the skids ontop of them with the mule It is a garden cottage style shed 10x16
I am surprised the spacing of those 2x's would pass code. It wouldn't pass inspection in my county especially if you don't even screw the boards together.
This is a how not to video. The ground underneath is not level and when it rains water can pool up under a certain part of the shed and rot out the floor faster and possibly get whatever you have store in the shed wet. The whole area under this shed and between the first shed should be graded so water runs away from underneath. This one the water will collect between the two sheds
These things suck and need to be banned. Here's why: 1) They will heave with frost. 2) If you use a 4x4 post inside of one, it will wobble around making building anything very difficult. 3) They are not secure from wind uplift. 4) It is near impossible to get them level, plumb AND square. It's a major PITA and you will find yourself picking up and setting the blocks 100 times, killing your back. As much as digging holes and setting concrete sucks, I find it much easier than using these deck blocks. And concrete is much more secure.
I bought a property that had a shed built what looks to be the exact same way that is at least 15 years old. Solid enough still to hold a riding lawn mower and other junk.
Incredibly satisfying work to watch you are so meticulous and consistent!! Thank you for taking the time to record this project I've learned a lot watching this video.
Probably the best and simplistic video ive watched so far. Usually they get so confusing with narrations and back and forth measurements. Thank you🙂
This is the video I was looking for!, Thank you sir
Exactly what I was looking for. New subscriber now!
Very good video! Thank you for the help! Exactly what I was looking for.
Wow so what I needed for foundation of shed plus I need an anchor shed kit ! Exceptional kindness to help others! Thank you!
Used ur video to fix my deck thanks brother
How much gravel do do you put down under the block ?
Watched this by the campfire out back.... ty 😊
great idea and great job
It seems either frost or heavy rain would move the blocks and twist your floor. Do you not have any of these in your climate? Does it not matter because it's just a shed? Would you be able to correct that by adjusting the blocks with a jack?
How would you correct this then?
We have a lot of snow, and temperatures sometimes drop below -22F(-30C) during the winter.
I just added a video on how the foundation looks after 2 years of harsh weather.
ruclips.net/video/1jf2_5KlEms/видео.html
@@plasticinehouse9547 Thank you for this follow up! As someone looking to set up a shed in my own yard, I really wanted to know which level of depth would be of greatest value. Sure, it's not 20 years of use, but considering the shed is only rated for 10, it looks like I'll be all set.
I made a deck extension with these 10 years ago in northern Ohio and haven't had a single problem.
I plan to purchase a 7x7 or 10x7, haven't decided, and I want to build a foundation for it to sit on. I've seen videos where they just use the wood without the concrete stabilizers. Would this method work as well for attaching a shed onto it? Also, I didn't see whether you actually nail or screw the boards together. Is it safe to just firmly sit them in the blocks without screw out back reinforcement?
Does the type of gravel matter?
Where do you get these deck blocks from?
Lowes or Home Depot, they’re called concrete blocks 7”x11”x11
Very good
Looks great! random question but could us use the tuffblocks instead of deck blocks to do this?
what good are the rocks? don't they sink into the ground just like the block?
Would reptiles or other creatures find/build home underneath it? How do you deal with that?
May they be
sharp gravel will stop most of them. an out door cat will take care of the rest. :)
Tell me about that pneumatic impact driver please.
Thanks mate, just what I was after. Cheers
Great Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (do a google search)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my old buddy Taylor at very last got great results with it.
thx 4 the tips sir
How long did this take?
Would the wind topple it?
Is that 6 x 2 inch wood you use for the base?
yes it is
@@BoomShalakazam Thanks for your help, one more question, is it possible to lay insulation under the floor boards with this method? Or would I need to build another frame above the base?
@@MotorsportUK2009 That's a question I cannot awnser tho 😅
@@MotorsportUK2009 did you ever get an answer? I'd like to insulate mine also.
Did you start at the lowest point? I forget how much you dig out towards the end… cool vid👍🏼👍🏼
And do not forget to add some sort of Sheet Metal on the Frame before you place the Plywood so Mice, Rats and Other Critters can Not chew their way up through the floor...
Nice work. Tool shed?
4:10 When your wife comes out to supervise.
Deck blocks leave an excellent space for animal habitat rats mice skunks etc.
I think that's probably why he added all that gravel
Wish i had seen this before my prefab shed was delivered . The guy delivering it did a crappy job deliverying it with his mule . I saw the 4x4 concrete block holders like that when i picked up block for the shed . He could have just put the skids ontop of them with the mule It is a garden cottage style shed 10x16
What size of deck concrete blocks are you using?
If you build something like this in GA you will have all kind of snakes living under that shed
@3:15 I hate when that happens!
LOL seriously
Whoever made this video, is a psychologist. They knew I would click this.
Building a 4 x 8 shed. Can I use 2 x 4 to build the floor?
I'd use at least a 2x6 on the floor studs and band boards.
How to Build a Shed Foundation with Deck Blocks
I am surprised the spacing of those 2x's would pass code. It wouldn't pass inspection in my county especially if you don't even screw the boards together.
thats a ton of work for such a little shed
It would be useful if you narrated over the video to explain. This is less of a "how to" and is rather just watching.
this is actually more for experienced carpenters. i understood everything. if u need help lemme kno ill explain
I like it just like it is. I learned a lot watching this.
I like this style better than the 20min videos with the person talking for 15min and showing the work for 5
You xan see exactly what he's doing this is a simple project
This is a far better format. I don’t want to hear talking for 25 minutes and actual work for 35 seconds
Why does he not talk?
This is a how not to video. The ground underneath is not level and when it rains water can pool up under a certain part of the shed and rot out the floor faster and possibly get whatever you have store in the shed wet. The whole area under this shed and between the first shed should be graded so water runs away from underneath. This one the water will collect between the two sheds
The soil is sand. no issues with water. Pressure-treated wood (joists, floor plywood) has no contact with the soil
These things suck and need to be banned. Here's why:
1) They will heave with frost.
2) If you use a 4x4 post inside of one, it will wobble around making building anything very difficult.
3) They are not secure from wind uplift.
4) It is near impossible to get them level, plumb AND square. It's a major PITA and you will find yourself picking up and setting the blocks 100 times, killing your back.
As much as digging holes and setting concrete sucks, I find it much easier than using these deck blocks. And concrete is much more secure.
no speakkkkeeee
This is a watch me, not how to video. 😂😂😂
Pretty hard to take a guy wearing sneakers seriously.
This is all so wrong…buddy, don’t encourage ppl to do it this way, this will end poorly
Why? Explain
Please
Constructive criticism is ok, but only if you say what’s so wrong, otherwise it’s useless. It looks fine to me for a small lightweight shed.
I bought a property that had a shed built what looks to be the exact same way that is at least 15 years old. Solid enough still to hold a riding lawn mower and other junk.
WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN RAIN ROTH THIS 2X 4 ? I DONT THINK THIS LASTS AT ALL !