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I answered some basic questions about construction on this start to finish video.

[@rds990]

You make an outstanding video. You should make more. Your music, speech patterns and production are terrific. Nice work. Way too often folks who have no business making videos try to do it. You have the gift !

[@kenskarpentry]

Thank you

[@jamesmorrison7847]

Nice work! Very efficient building methods. I'd like to see more of how you finish it out with electrical, heating, insulation, and the rear deck addition. I would call this a "Carriage house" as opposed to a garage. This would be a nice way to add a rental apartment to a residential home site. Thanks

[@kc2themusic715]

Kens crew does good work, I sould know been a union carpenter for 32yrs. First time that I watched. The sugestions and coments are inquisitive , I am shur they would like a little more feed back than just a; / Thanks.

[@BonnieLeah]

wow that is beautiful.. . I wouldn't put in the garage door, I would add two sets of French patio doors instead and then I would absolutely LIVE IN THIS building... wow..

[@FLYfishing62]

I like how you prefab everything possible in your shop ahead of time, even made your own trusses.

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@deedeldeedle]

Watching this reminds me of working with my grand pa. We built two gambrel roofed style barns. Great job and Thank you for the memories.

[@holgerlunter9984]

i was looking for a good video like this for a while now . Really great solution for a living space with a big garage. Great work !

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice

[@kendrairvin5673]

I must say it was quite enjoyable and somewhat relaxing watching it all come together. Great Job!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@briantuma1502]

Sweet apartment. That’s going to be a cozy space.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@shawnhasty7480]

My wife and I are looking to build something of that nature. Your video is very well done thanks for sharing.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@11148420]

Very nice. Like the way you work and the finished product first class!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@dllehman142]

I have done similar buildings here in Virginia. Always had to have the monolithic slab footing turn down to frost depth (32”) . Wish we could make our own trusses here too. Nice job. Thanks for posting.

[@dennisdecosta4480]

So beautiful Ken🤗 U just keep producing Gods shelters beautiful plane and simply Gorgeous U are Gods Carpenter 👍🏽

[@kenskarpentry]

Wow! Thank you

[@carolewarner101]

Wow, you boys got that up PDQ! Nice job too. That'll make a nice little apartment or guest house for someone!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@miket485]

I used to sell Tuff Shed's, this was very enjoyable watching this. I am ready to move in.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha nice

[@RedDFilm]

When I was framing we would sheet the outside walls before standing them up - faster easier ...

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks true. A couple things for me. 1. The weight...I don’t have the same muscles from 20 years ago. :). 2. Sometimes there’s a slight variation in the concrete so the sheathed wall doesn’t sit flat.

[@lancewingfield2563]

Really efficient and smart work. I enjoy watching good carpenters at work.

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@tigergreg8]

I want to see what it looks like when it's totally completed.

[@buzzer51]

Nice recap on the build Ken, turned out great.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@knatt405]

Nice work & old school was making it look easier than it actually is.

[@bobdinovo6889]

I would be proud to own that. And it would be my tiny home. Great job!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@metalb0087]

man you guys make it look so simple, great work! and damn id love something like that just a bit bigger

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice

[@williamb834]

The older guy is worth every penny you are paying him

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha. My son does a lot of off camera behind the scenes stuff that he doesn’t get credit for.

[@rickeyman2215]

I always enjoy your video's. Good job boy!

[@tammy707]

That ladder hoist is the best. I’ll have to see if we can rent one. We’re thinking about building a garage w an apartment on top. Thank you for this video. We’re wanting to put a bedroom downstairs in the workshop and you mentioned using different products. This will be our “up north” get away so, you also mentioned how you have the windows high up for when your not there in hopes for a less break in. Love how you mentioned that as well. I did enjoy it! Michigan

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@anytractorman]

Nice work Ken, looks ike you do fine work! I'm a finish carpenter in Ct. Nobody does good square work anymore. It's a lost art now.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@saltydog8244]

Morning. This is a nice garage with efficiency apartment above. Lots of light as well. Won’t feel closed in. Thanks for my daily dose. Enjoy your coffee.

[@kenskarpentry]

Good morning. In the shop now sipping coffee as well. Have a nice weekend

[@erikcable1755]

California Union carpenter here...back in the day wall bangers were paid by the sq foot to stand walls...the bone yard would pre cut a header package,the bone would drop a load in front of the slab,1 man would pound the nails/no nail gun back than.Paid 22.00 bucks per Garage/took me 2 hours...

[@ryandury]

Fantastic. I love how quickly things came together having done most of your framing beforehand.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@cindyp5132]

This is great!! But I'd love to see it done inside... Thinking of adding a garage with an apartment for my Mother above it. Thanks for sharing, I'll take a look at your other videos. ps... Many of us are contemplating the same idea for our parents if you could keep us in mind as you build more.

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@ericparra9264]

Awesome work... Fine craftmanship

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@Rod7355]

Great work Ken. What is the cost if you don’t mind me asking just for the shell like it is now

[@Flowing23]

it looks beautiful, great work.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thank you very much!

[@borderwave2]

Keep them coming Ken. Hello and best wishes from Richmond, VA

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching. Hey I’ve been to Richmond before.

[@Donnie9by5]

Love there’s no waste on a 4x8 sheet with a little math and thinking ahead!

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes definitely

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

You guys are fast! I’ve seen people take over a year to build the same thing!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@bustersmith5569]

That really looks nice !! Awesome job !!

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@dukeman7595]

Excellent job. You guys have it down to a science, thanks for posting..

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

pretty much exactly what i'm looking for. I'm in SW Missouri so i know you are not going to come out and build me one, but i would love to see you do a video on suggestions on how to select a contractor for such kind of buildings- what to ask, how to determine a rough but fair cost, any other due diligence you suggest, etc. That would be extremely helpful.

[@metaspencer]

Nice to see this part of the build. Cool video and it looks like a good business you have there

[@jonathanemocling3826]

Ken you folks done a beautiful job! Dang hard to find good, honest, and skillful works. I feel the contractor here ( Hawaii) always subcontracting there jobs and they do horrible job.and over priced. You folks are awesome!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@leotimtom6637]

You should have put some insulation between wooden planks and concrete foundation. Concrete is cold and on warm air will create humidity which will be accumulated by wood.

[@kenskarpentry]

We staple sill seal to the pressure treated bottom plate before we tip it up.

[@jacquelinenavarrete3927]

This is terrific and even come with little extra bonus small department

[@kevinritchie9227]

Id love for you guys to build a garage for me. But, alas, Delaware is a tad more than 60 miles from you! lol I really like how down to earth you seem and how you explain what you are doing.

[@kenskarpentry]

Bummer thanks

[@timb329]

This is awesome. Love the budget too!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@kevinperry3699]

Nice Job, great project and video!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@KevinGarlough]

Thanks for the video. I am starting the thinking process of doing a 24' deep by 30' wide detached garage with an ADU above. I'll have a separate dedicated entrance for the ADU. I just haven't decided if I go a simple gable or perhaps a clerestory roof design.

[@RtowerIII]

excellent video, well made and narrated, beautiful job and smooth build. new sub

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@johntalley7326]

Very nice. I live in tornado country and do not know if the attachment of the walls to the foundation will pass around here. But, if not, they can be modified. Nice vid and nice job.

[@rodfair5698]

You get the distinct impression that those guys have worked together before.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@jwholp]

seal up those garage doors, no gaps greater then 1/4" keep out the rodents, your friendly exterminator.

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

Exciting to build new places . I can almost smell the wood

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@colinblankenship2401]

Nice build. Thanks for sharing.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@OldManBadly]

My only thought is if you intend to have a deck off the back, would it not be better to have the access stairs to go via the deck rather than inside? It would give a little more floor space and leave the entire garage area seperate, particularly good if the garage and the apartment are rented out separately or used by different people. if I understand correctly, that would mean turning some other area into an egress, right?

[@rivertontenant3914]

Can you put the square footage (size), cost of the kit, and how long in the notes? This will help us.

[@samdiamond7642]

It's a time capsule great video remember when OSB was $8 a sheet !

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes for sure

[@camping_with_tywan]

This channel is amazing 👏

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@alanfaulkner6329]

Lovely looking building mate.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@codobod9047]

Loved this video and build, would like to have something like this in the UK.

[@kenskarpentry]

It makes a nice cottage

[@codobod9047]

@@kenskarpentry Definitely

[@brianhof7599]

I’d like to see a similar building built with Zip-Sheath product and maybe hardyboard siding vs. vinyl. Obviously, I’d like to see how it was finished. Insulation, plumbing, finish carpentry on the stairs. Very nice job.

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@Twoholesofman]

I would love to be able to work on a crew with a guy like you learning all the finer points of the trade.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@simongrech773]

@@kenskarpentry I would love to built with same layout. How hard it is to get prints for this kinda building? Thank you!

[@kingslender1874]

I respect the fact that u share the price. Well done.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@johnm1133]

How do you stop the wall from tipping over at 8:52? Is it just having a firm grip or is there some clever trick to that?

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. We toenail the wall to the floor like a piano hinge then tip it up

[@rayhindle642]

Liked and subscribed......You do some really nice builds. Ray H ( From England U.K. )

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@MrBugman2525]

Very good craftmanship

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@beaubroshomesconstruction7295]

Hey Ken, My first time commenting. Love watching your videos, the length of your videos are perfect for a morning coffee and your content is precise and to the point, NO DRAMA, just a little humor now and then, thanks for that. I have many questions but that would take all morning and 10 cups of coffee. I don't know if you have a video of your tool trailer? if not, do you think it could be of any value or maybe just entertainment? Any how, great work, and have a great day. Stay safe.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching. I’ll try to work my trailer into a video

[@fredaxmear1121]

These guys are obviously professionals.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@AndersenNorth]

I can't understand the thumbs down on any of your video's. Great work!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@Birtyfurry]

thtas os pretty and gorgeouss! loving the roof design too!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@sandercurtis1847]

Nicely done, have you ever used a router with a pilot bit instead of a reciprocating saw to remove the sheathing from the window openings?

[@kenskarpentry]

I haven’t

[@johna1160]

Would've liked seeing some of the siding and roofing going on, and garage door install in a "start to finish" video.

[@MrPhotodoc]

I built a similar barn with stick for 1st floor and post/beam second floor/third floor. A little movement upstairs but so far held up even in high winds.

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice

[@TheEnd-eg6wq]

The very last thing you should do is put the railing on the stairs, you will need every inch of clearance to get appliances and furniture up that staircase.

[@noahbody2514]

Well done build and video 👍👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@chodge8366]

6:00 2 young guys on 1 side. 1 older guy on the other. “No problem”. says the older guy. I wish I could be in that great of shape when i get his age.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@teedub68]

What do you think the garage would cost in today's materials prices?

[@gavins9021]

you can tell these guys have done this before, nice work

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@stuartbrock7586]

I love that ladder hoist, it's money!

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@karlhungus545]

If 2x6 you could have used 24" on center and saved some cash, not to mention it allows better insulating.

[@jesikebiking]

Not your typical barn style but one with style

[@kenskarpentry]

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[@OgDj2024]

Would’ve been nice to see the finished product, inside and out

[@eddie054]

I'd like to live there but have a pole to slide down into the garage. These guys work smart. How did he get up there at 12:46?

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha. We just use ladders

[@aevoss]

Great job and inspiring. Looking to do something similar here in LA county, CA.

[@kenskarpentry]

Oh nice

[@jefferyholland]

Nice spacious garage with living space. Looks like the headroom on the landing is a bit tight .

[@Stevesbe]

Have you tried the zip system i used it on the last couple houses we built and it's really nice. Their osb sheeting holds up wil against moisture. I had some scrape laying on the ground outside for almost 2 years inthe weather i couldn't believe they were still in good shape. It's only 6 more a sheet then regular osb and i hate wrapping in tyvek

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I have used it on one job

[@loooploop1513]

Love the scenery

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@ClassXIRoads]

Nice build , A team that has obviously worked together awhile, If this was going to be my place I think I would opt for outside stairs to entry off the back deck and do away with the loss of floor space in the garage..Just me

[@gregb7595]

I saw no use of a level for plum and perfect walls....just curious. I saw one of your guys just eyeballing it. Otherwise, enjoyed it. I would do 9 ft ceilings top and bottom. How much would that add to costs? Thank you.

[@kenskarpentry]

We definitely use a level as we put the sheathing on. We rough plumb by eye just to get all the walls in position.

[@tykellerman6384]

Nice build and video🤠👍🔨

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@Camerons16]

Got a general price for material to get just this far with no interior?

[@numberpirate]

Cool I just noticed your in VT. I am in South Burlington.

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice. Stay safe

[@johnspencer1145]

Great video thanks ken stay safe 👍🏻

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks you too

[@patrickknapp5867]

I noticed you didn't wrap the second floor on one side, mind letting me know why that wasn't done? Btw amazing build. Looks great. Real quick and nice

[@kenskarpentry]

We eventually wrapped it. Thanks for watching

[@BaconDanish]

Beautiful put together. Love the style. Stay safe mate.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks you too

[@mackendw]

That is some is beautiful country!

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes it is.

[@davidrobins4025]

Nice job. Thanks for the video.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching.

[@chrisaspinwall2348]

Ken just subscribed after coming over from Lumnah Acres. Watching in UK. No damp proof course under the concrete slab? Would be required by UK building regulations. Very interesting so see how other folks do things. Great work and attention to detail.

[@AutoDIY]

Man I wish I could hire you, you and your team are fantastic.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@Draculord666]

Love this space, I'd love to build something similar!

[@dwightnelson3482]

Awesome work but no tie off?? You make it look easy for your age hats off to u!