How To Build a Level Shed, tiny houses, barn foundation, platform by Jon Peters

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
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    I'm building a new storage shed for my lawn mower and gardening tools. I've noticed that most sheds tend to rot from the bottom up and are often home to ground hogs and skunks. Because of these issues I'm taking a little more time and effort to prevent that from happening to this shed by building a solid base and level foundation. Hope you find this video helpful
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  • @adriyo2
    @adriyo2 Год назад +197

    This book is Awesome! I love the Lean-To-Shed the most (page 98). The plan ruclips.net/user/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR is to attach it to the back of my brick house. I also like how they walk you through the many different steps of construction, which is important for the less experienced like me.

  • @matthewjohns5639
    @matthewjohns5639 7 лет назад +17

    This is one of the best videos I have seen on building the base structure for a shed. I have been wanting to do this for a while but have had reservations. This video actually gives the tips and explanations I have been needing. Thank you. Now I need your series on walls and roofing.

  • @linksl1
    @linksl1 9 лет назад +101

    The 2x4 and clamp trick for the one person floor joist installation and leveling was awesome. Little tips and tricks like those are invaluable!

    • @JonPetersArtHome
      @JonPetersArtHome  9 лет назад +2

      Thanks Steve

    • @maxdowd7097
      @maxdowd7097 9 лет назад

      i agree the supply and material list from *mysecretblueprints. com* is so valuable and well thought out i dont know what I would do without it for our new shed

    • @wandatrevor3001
      @wandatrevor3001 9 лет назад

      my buddy told me about *mysecretblueprints. com* they have a few great plans in there for a new shed

    • @gliss1404
      @gliss1404 9 лет назад +1

      If you use joist hangers and screw them in to the pencil marks you make for the joists you just slip the floor joist in the hangers, no need for clamp and wood. Floors walls roof rafters are all on 16" centers, why would you need a plan for a simple structure like a shed?

    • @brianblake5825
      @brianblake5825 9 лет назад

      i just found *mysecretblueprints. com* and the plans on there are so amazingly laid out and well thought i don’t know what I would do without them now

  • @fireballmalone1
    @fireballmalone1 9 лет назад +38

    This is the best video I've found that explains the process step by step. Great job and thanks for posting.

  • @xxxlambertixxx
    @xxxlambertixxx 9 лет назад +2

    Just found your channel, I am a 58yr.old DIYer grandmother. I love to build.

  • @Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr
    @Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr Год назад

    9yrs on and still getting views and likes, testament to a good clear video, cheers from the England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @DarkNight042
    @DarkNight042 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing. I am planning on building a tiny home next to my traditional home so I have a quiet place to work, but I've never built any living spaces before, so I didn't know where to begin. This is a great starting point, & I am already feeling much more comfortable with the process. Thank you.

  • @tylerk.7947
    @tylerk.7947 7 лет назад

    I like your videos. Clear, concise, no nonsense, no misinformation. Just good, to the point accurate content from a skilled and experienced handyman. Thanks!

  • @sandraj.howell8415
    @sandraj.howell8415 11 лет назад

    Awesome! Thank you, Jon, & thank you, Christine, for your comments. I am a 69.5 years old gal who has everything purchased for a tall gambrel gambrel roofed 10' x 20' shed. I am so thankful to Jon for his one person instructions. I will be putting a lot of weight on the floor of this shed, so I am using 2' x 8" for the rim and joists. I am seriously considering putting a 2' x 8" x 20' in the middle & the joists will be cut into shorter pieces with more FL code required hurricane hardware

  • @legendtwo
    @legendtwo 7 лет назад

    I always look forward to when Jon Peters posts a new video. I love his approach and he is very good at demonstrating techniques. He is in the top 3 of all the woodworkers on You Tube in my opinion. Skillful and down-to-earth in his approach. Thanks for these great videos Jon!

  • @hoffman4506
    @hoffman4506 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for going to the trouble of filming all this. Really useful. I'm about to build a summer house 3.5 metres by 6.5 metres with an extended roof over decking for our four young children and the only thing I needed help with was the base. Superb video and dialogue. I'll have this video on as I build!!!
    Regards
    Will
    (Sussex, UK)

  • @adanolivera4500
    @adanolivera4500 10 лет назад +1

    thank you for taking the time out to show the mastery of building, I use to cut lawns for a living but i never took the time to learn how to build things, great video man.

  • @christinesuth9876
    @christinesuth9876 11 лет назад

    Thank you Jon. There are those that do and those that teach and it is a rare thing when a person can do both. I am lucky that you can. I am 63 and only once attempted building a chock pen. ( which on completion sagged gracefully to the ground ) Now, with renewed confidence and a belief in you, I will build a tool shed. Being female it may be a disadvantage, but hey, it is going to be more fun than knitting.

  • @Chardavelli
    @Chardavelli 11 лет назад

    Just found your site and man am I glad. I recently bought 8 acres of land and am wanting to build my retirement cabin there. I have help with experience but I don't want to be totally ignorant to how things are done. Thanks for the posts! Chuck

  • @Emisanboo
    @Emisanboo 9 лет назад +2

    This is very clearly presented and extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 4 года назад

    Thank you for doing this video. I'm preparing to build myself a greenhouse on a slight hillside and am doing all my research ahead of time. This explained exactly what I need to do which also helps me know what to buy when I head to Home Depot.

  • @benkim860
    @benkim860 7 лет назад

    I have a sloped concrete pad that I am building a shed. This is the only video I could find with the concept of trying to get the floor framing level. Also great tricks and ideas when working by yourself. I also liked the pace and clarity of the video for someone following for the first time.

  • @debbieford8542
    @debbieford8542 6 лет назад

    One of the best videos I've watched, you do a great job of explaining not only the "how" but "why" you are doing a certain step and then actually showing that in close-up. So many videos that demonstrate building a wooden base are 5 mins and show the prepared ground, tell you the steps and show you the end result. Not at all helpful if you've never done it before. I will be building a base myself in the near future and due to the extortionate labour costs, will be doing most of it on my own, so your tips were very helpful.

  • @carlosrg68
    @carlosrg68 10 лет назад

    Since I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, you explained this well for me. I thank you for that. I can see how this is the basics of a solid, level floor for a building.

  • @RickSaffery
    @RickSaffery 7 лет назад +1

    I like the tips you shared. The 2x4 clamped ledge for setting the joists is a real keeper. Backfilling the air-gap under the shed is an interesting approach for keeping out the critters.

  • @donprincoify
    @donprincoify 6 лет назад

    Great video by a great teacher.Didn't know much about building a shed but after watching this video I felt confident enough to replicate what he did and used it as a lower level deck.Thanks.

  • @davehendren3380
    @davehendren3380 8 лет назад

    Hey great tips for a novice to work on their own. I used your frame method to square up the foundation for a treehouse tower on the side of a hill. Thanks for your inspiring video. Dave

  • @jhoss1580
    @jhoss1580 7 лет назад

    woww. clearest instruction i've ever heard and he even spent half a second to explain the reason to use a washer! because i was definitely wondering. ...

  • @MrSouthofBoston
    @MrSouthofBoston 11 лет назад

    Great info Jon. You have helped me to build a wood storage rack and now a chicken coop. Both are perfectly square. Thanks!!

  • @laurahappel9573
    @laurahappel9573 2 года назад

    Thank you so much!!!! I love the way you filled the space under the platform to keep critters out! You recycled materials and insulated without using toxic foam or itchy fiberglass!!!

  • @MrTaurusmagnus
    @MrTaurusmagnus 11 лет назад

    Thanks Jon! I'm stalling on a shed project for my buddy because I didn't know how I would level on his broken concrete driveway. Now I know.

  • @jeaninesatel8927
    @jeaninesatel8927 10 лет назад +2

    This is the best video I Have seen for putting in a foundation.

  • @princeofardir6263
    @princeofardir6263 5 лет назад +1

    You have some interesting ideas that I might consider on my next build. Ideally sheds I have raised with open air below but your idea of taking that space up seems interesting. I agree 100% with pressure treated on the ground area for a longer term lifespan.

  • @cherylhack2072
    @cherylhack2072 7 лет назад +1

    I came across your video and decided to take a look. I have to say it was a great one, you have a Skill and no one can ever take that away from you. Thanks for Sharing!!

  • @Nep1701
    @Nep1701 11 лет назад

    I like how you show how to do things when it's just one person! Some days you can't get any help on some projects. Very helpful.

  • @fradaw6013
    @fradaw6013 6 лет назад

    Fantastic explanation! Very easily understood, and clear, easy to follow demonstrations. I'm going to use this video to help me build a tent platform. Cheers.

  • @ericangermund
    @ericangermund 11 лет назад

    I have been thinking of buying a shed this spring but after seeing this video I just might build my own. 👍

  • @earthquakephotography7059
    @earthquakephotography7059 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video. the Clamping a 2x4 to make a ledge is such a clever hack and will save me a ton of time on my build. That's worth a sub for me!

  • @coreytk
    @coreytk 11 лет назад +1

    Great video thank you! Really liked the tips about using roof cement as an extra protection against wood rot, and using a 2x4 and clamp to rest floor joists on when working solo

  • @troels1979
    @troels1979 9 лет назад

    You are doing an excellent job of describing the steps. You earned yourself a new subscriber today.

  • @dominickdeflorio193
    @dominickdeflorio193 10 лет назад

    Very helpful, well thought out and easy to understand. Video is a great guide for setting up a basic foundation. Lots of great tips. Thank you!

  • @dkdk-pd1vn
    @dkdk-pd1vn 7 лет назад

    DIY tips for working on your own was great, thanks Jon.

  • @kathleensmithful
    @kathleensmithful 10 лет назад

    So glad to get explanations about what "sixteen on center" and the like mean - helps to know also WHY something goes there and not simply THAT something goes where it does. Thanks for that!

  • @harddriverecordingandfilmsNY
    @harddriverecordingandfilmsNY 8 лет назад

    Jon, thanks so much for the information. Your way here will work great for me when I use the 4x4 post blocks to support the decking. I live on a mountain of rock, so no digging here!

  • @MudBuddyHarrison
    @MudBuddyHarrison 11 лет назад

    Your videos are very informative and well made, I've watched the majority of your videos tonight and really enjoyed them. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule and sharing your expertise with all your subscribers and viewers. Not too many people are willing to do what you've done. Again thanks and best wishes to you and your family.

  • @cmchapman75
    @cmchapman75 11 лет назад

    You are awesome! I am going to building my own tiny home soon and I am leaning sooo many things from you! Great hints and tips!

  • @HillCountryPrepper
    @HillCountryPrepper 10 лет назад

    This is exactly the info I've been looking for. Thanks Jon!

  • @horseboyhunglow
    @horseboyhunglow 11 лет назад

    Hi Jon,
    I have been thinking about converting a shed that i have on a holiday property into a more comfortable livable dwelling. and every time i looked into it i had a information overload and started to doubt my capacity to do the job. but this video has made all the textual info make sense. so thank you

  • @iiidarkseediii
    @iiidarkseediii 11 лет назад +1

    You are very good at explaining things! I'm planning on building an art studio in the backyard, and your video gives me hope that I can pull it off! Thanks!!

  • @VetealaChingada
    @VetealaChingada 6 лет назад

    LOVE the information you provided! VERY detailed and explanatory!! Thank you! 👏👏👏💪

  • @hanksme3
    @hanksme3 8 лет назад

    John you are a excellent instructor Well done

  • @francesca333
    @francesca333 10 лет назад

    Great! Thank you so much, we are wanting to build a studio and your videos help with all the "little" things one only learns by mistakes....

  • @Elodea
    @Elodea 11 лет назад

    Excellent explanations for those of us who are not skilled carpenters or build similar projects on a routine basis.

  • @bobbieiler
    @bobbieiler 11 лет назад

    GREAT!!! I love the details and hints on how to do this by yourself.

  • @GABOCRU1
    @GABOCRU1 11 лет назад

    Great video. Very helpful in my plans for building a shed. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

  • @bigh2036
    @bigh2036 8 лет назад +5

    Man I have looked at this video many times. You are a smart dude

  • @thomastereszkiewicz2241
    @thomastereszkiewicz2241 7 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing the tricks of the trade, very useful, thinking of constructing my first stand alone room to supplement my trailer.

  • @SuperDelberto
    @SuperDelberto 9 лет назад +3

    Couldn't be any clearer - thank you. Really useful.

    • @JonPetersArtHome
      @JonPetersArtHome  9 лет назад

      Thanks

    • @michaelmanning6790
      @michaelmanning6790 9 лет назад

      Hey Greg go check out *mysecretblueprints. com* ; those plans are priceless and helped so much with building our new shed. everything was laid out perfectly

  • @ADONAIsays-so
    @ADONAIsays-so 7 лет назад +2

    This is one of the most useful vids that I have watched in some time!
    Thanks.

  • @rosewoodsteel6656
    @rosewoodsteel6656 2 года назад

    Jon, Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks.

    • @rosewoodsteel6656
      @rosewoodsteel6656 2 года назад

      If I could add a few items: 1) Joist hangers, not deck screws should be used to set the joists, if they are not supported by a beam. Screws have little shear strength and should not be used for this purpose. 2) That is a very long span for a single 2x6. I would suggest doubling the outer 2x6's and also adding more piers. 3) If you want to seal the foundation to keep critters out, I would suggest installing a moisture barrier on the ground first and then venting on your aprons. Thanks for your time and effort in putting together your video. You have many, very useful suggestions and ideas we can all learn from.

  • @robbio1100
    @robbio1100 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this! 👍🏽Good to have a video on building the foundation.

  • @toddbuhmiller
    @toddbuhmiller 9 лет назад +10

    Jon, I sure enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to do the explainer on how you did your foundation. Great ideas.

  • @fieldagent59isintheforest32
    @fieldagent59isintheforest32 6 лет назад +1

    I built an 8 x 12 shed about 6 months ago. It came out pretty nice, but i wish I would have seen your series while I was in the process......some simple and functional ideas for the construction process......nice job !

  • @guitarbam
    @guitarbam 4 года назад

    Wow, thank you for awesome VDO, lots of master tips and very easy to understand.
    Thanks a million sir!
    Fan from Thailand

  • @TiffanyLaw1000
    @TiffanyLaw1000 11 лет назад

    Thank you very much for the video. All of the little tips you added, like the shelf for the joists, the measurements, how to level and close up shots were very helpful for a new builder like myself. I am going to give it a try! =)

  • @aniawood
    @aniawood 2 года назад

    I’m a total newbie and this video is suuuper helpful. Thanks so much!!

  • @richardcucutahenriquez4436
    @richardcucutahenriquez4436 9 лет назад +2

    Very good knowledgeable information. Specially the stud markings. Thank you

  • @MrJabber22
    @MrJabber22 9 лет назад +1

    awesome video, very insightful!

  • @Penver
    @Penver 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you for a clear video of great tips.

  • @randybarrera
    @randybarrera 7 лет назад

    Great Video. I learned a lot. Can't wait to get started on my shed!

  • @kitsurubami
    @kitsurubami 10 лет назад +2

    NICE! i really liked this video. Thanks for making it!

  • @jano499
    @jano499 10 лет назад

    Great video! Thanks for the demo - It really clears up a lot of ambiguity about how to go from concrete tubes (which I've heard are a pain to get level) to a level set of rim joists.

    • @frederickhernandez880
      @frederickhernandez880 4 года назад

      Thank you Ryan for releasing a great product as this [ Check Details Here?> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. Most of the plans I have imagined in my mind are put down on your woodworking plans. This is more like a genius job. I love it!?

  • @GeorgeAllanPortraits
    @GeorgeAllanPortraits 6 лет назад

    Thanks Jon! Great information.. Very Helpful

  • @KingJamesVL
    @KingJamesVL 11 лет назад

    Great Video Jon. Its a good thing your doing helping out us newbies!

  • @MrTrucktortrailerman
    @MrTrucktortrailerman 11 лет назад

    Mr. Jon Pete ....ur amazing with building! keep up the great work! So easy to understand!

  • @sticklando
    @sticklando 6 лет назад

    Great stuff really well presented and easy to understand. Thankyou!

  • @dragooartworks
    @dragooartworks 9 лет назад +1

    Great video. What a smart guy - I learned a lot of tricks!

  • @MrzSweetNspicey09
    @MrzSweetNspicey09 11 лет назад

    The video was very helpful. My first time building anything.

  • @warrenlc57
    @warrenlc57 9 лет назад

    Why would ANYONE give this a thumbs down? This video is extremely helpful!

  • @TheRobertralph
    @TheRobertralph 11 лет назад

    Looking to build one myself and this was helpful. Looking forward to future videos!

  • @timbuckii8504
    @timbuckii8504 6 лет назад

    Great videos, Jon. Valuable info.

  • @abravlahsaens6704
    @abravlahsaens6704 9 лет назад +2

    Clear enough, a big Thanks Jon !

  • @hitwall
    @hitwall 10 лет назад

    John nice work on the video!- super clear and easy to follow- thanks again!!

  • @jackeroo75
    @jackeroo75 8 лет назад

    Thanks jon for making this easy for newbies!

  • @mralexdenny
    @mralexdenny 11 лет назад

    Clear audio and steady camera work ! well done..

  • @joenetherland712
    @joenetherland712 4 года назад

    I don't know if it is just me but... There is something about him I can't seem to put my finger on. I have seen it before in 2 other people, but I can't seem to put it to words. lol. What ever it is, it draws you in practically hypnotizing you as you hang on every word he says.
    I could listen to him talk for hours. Time to binge watch all his videos lol.
    -P.S. This was an very helpful video! I'm more than likely going to build a multilevel shed in the future and this will come in very handy.

    • @Hizenbird
      @Hizenbird 3 года назад

      It's possible you're gay. Nothing wrong with that...

  • @isommallory9473
    @isommallory9473 9 лет назад

    Wow, great video. Saved for later. I was in the mind frame to take my shed down (it was here when we bought the house 10 years ago) and build a more "secure" shed to keep animals out. Great tip about the masonry and apron on the sides.

  • @keiligh13
    @keiligh13 10 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this video!! I have been looking for a good one for a while now, and your's is really clear and professional!

  • @JLopez661
    @JLopez661 11 лет назад

    One of the best videos I have seen on this subject...if not the best...thanks a lot!

  • @frankfromupstateny3796
    @frankfromupstateny3796 10 лет назад

    Jon....great video...excellent tips.

  • @simonmercer9530
    @simonmercer9530 7 лет назад

    Brilliant video loads of useful tips many thanks
    Summer house build commences tomorrow!

  • @hellsbaby127
    @hellsbaby127 9 лет назад

    Great video, I have just built a workshop in the uk, made from scrap, old roof timbers and pallets, i pressure washed all the wood, de,nailed it and thoroughly coated everything in old engine oil, diesel, petrol, bitumen, you name it, nothing went to waste. However I did have to buy the plywood for the floor and roof, I made everything of 24'' centers with a leg every two foot square a bit overkill but it needed to be solid for the weight it will carry. The ground was uneven but every post sits on a brick well off the ground, the roof overhangs by two feet and all drip rails are below the edges of the base by at least an inch, so it better last a 100 years!!! I never boxed it in though, I prefer the air to circulate around it, and most rodents would eat through it anyway, but the mice don't cause any harm, i figured that if they were happy underneath and didn't like the taste of old engine oil, we would get along fine :)

  • @aoates2249
    @aoates2249 7 лет назад

    Excellant tutorial .. my garden falls just as yours does and I am most grateful for your time and knowledge on the construction of your base .... thank you 👍😀

  • @trouts4444
    @trouts4444 6 лет назад

    Very nicely done. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @CordwoodConstruction20
    @CordwoodConstruction20 9 лет назад

    A good basic video with all kinds of good building tips and tricks.

  • @dfwhomebuilder1520
    @dfwhomebuilder1520 10 лет назад

    Very well put together video, there was a lot of tips that we sometimes take for granted that is very beneficial to someone that is looking for guidance. I dont know how many times I have seen guys trying to set joists by themselves and not using a temp support as you showed in this video. Good info followed with good explanations.

  • @gregorcykf
    @gregorcykf Год назад

    This is so brilliant. I'm getting ready to build a shed, and couldn't for the life of me figure how to square and level.

  • @seanr3896
    @seanr3896 5 лет назад

    Very well explained! Bravo.

  • @christiandeleon526
    @christiandeleon526 7 лет назад

    Thank you for the details. Much appreciated.

  • @sitioteologico
    @sitioteologico 6 лет назад

    To repeat Steve Linquist...clamping a 2x4 to the bottom of the frame to set your joists. Why hasn't anyone done that???? So simple. So effective! Love it.

  • @Fraususemil
    @Fraususemil 10 лет назад

    Hi Jon Peters. You showed me a handful of VERY helpful how-to's which will surely spare me a lot of thinking and asking and doing things complicated. I totally agree with James Legra (hi James!). I will surely apply your advice as well, it was exactly what I was searching for. Huggies from over-the-ocean for this :)

  • @J5X7
    @J5X7 9 лет назад +2

    Really nicely presented, explained, and directed. Good job!

    • @JonPetersArtHome
      @JonPetersArtHome  9 лет назад +1

      Thanks

    • @jakejib1630
      @jakejib1630 9 лет назад

      I should have made a video of the wooden shed i built using *mysecretblueprints. com* plans. it came together in a jiffy and the material list was well laid out.

  • @KeyserSoseRulz
    @KeyserSoseRulz 7 лет назад +6

    I liked and subscribed to the very first video I found posted by you. You are an excellent teacher. You explain the details for us the newbies and demonstrated how to do it too. Wow. I could not ask for more. Thank you so much!.

  • @ortneybrown4320
    @ortneybrown4320 10 лет назад

    Great Video. I will use it for my own shed this fall

  • @tonymantana94
    @tonymantana94 11 лет назад

    Great video, I learned alot thanks...I will be looking for part 2.