Workshop build Part 1. The Base

Hello and welcome to Badger Workshop. I have moved house and need a new workshop. This is part one of the build, making the base for the workshop.
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[@danitafunk9236]

Thank you for the inspiration from USA,,enjoyed watching!

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Excellent, well paced , well explained demonstration and thankfully no irritating music

[@steviemarchantswoodshop3279]

Awesome!!! I've always wanted to build my own shed, and it's great to see an English person building one, so I can hear the UK regulations and get the local info. Great job on the first weekend!!👍👍

[@MadTitanGamer]

Council slabs otherwise known as hernia slabs 😂 real back breakers. What I like about your videos is how down to earth they are making them easy for DIY ers to follow. Ive been in the trade for over 20 years and I’ve tried to do the same with my son who is competent enough to carry out most jobs. Nice build though and great channel 👍🏻

[@markmc2011]

Looks great Matt.I insulated mine as a last resort. So glad i did in both winter and summer. I also avoided putting a window on the south facing wall. Its never too warm in summer

[@Badgerworkshop]

Its so nice to be in a warm shop

[@keefykeef]

Those decking feet sound like a fantastic idea. I predict this will be your biggest series of videos ever!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Keith. Lets hope so

[@OmarRamirez-xz7eo]

Great job

[@theislandworkshop8453]

i had a bit of a problem in the past with just a sand mixture for slab bases like that. over time the rain washed away the sand and i started to get a bit of movement. looks great should be nice and warm, especially since you have moved to the north. haha

[@Badgerworkshop]

Being warm is key after my cold old workshop

[@errolkim1334]

Subscribed because I thought this was going to be shit but it wasnt it was the best example I've seen yet of a shed being knocked up without a concrete floor or dwarf walls

[@salauddinpolash2287]

Amazing idea

[@sumosprojects]

Clever little flooring holders being adjustable for levelling mate, bloody council regulations always suck but I think that you’ll love your new workshop Matt, go have a whiskey & relax 👍👍👍👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much. I look forward to a scotch in there

[@richsmart321]

decking levelling feet are a great idea. Could have done with those with a side shed I installed (unlevel ground)

[@canuslupis3343]

Looking forward to this series as this is something i’d like to achieve

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. It will be six parts

[@alanlake5220]

Yes you have given me some inspiration

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Those deck supports are great! Nice!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Yes they worked great

[@ketley1988]

Great videos mate! Keep it up 👍

[@carlinglis7705]

I've been thinking about building a workshop, probably about half the size of yours. This video has answered a lot of questions I had. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks for watching Carl. Good luck with your build.

[@amishpope]

Glad to see your progress. Gonna be a beautiful floor as the saw dust polishes it. Cheers

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Tim. I hope it will wear in nicely

[@BischBaschBosch]

Nice start Matt. Living the dream building your own workshop at home!! Lucky bugger.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Its been my dream for years

[@thesmallshed]

I'm jealous of all that space! Using the slabs should be fine, I used them with the deck levellers on part of my base and it's not moved, sometimes it's better to leave well compacted ground alone. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much. Yes I'm not worried about the slabs

[@bigpete4227]

You clearly thought this through. Nice!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Pete

[@michaelevans1658]

Look forward to the rest of the build Matt, I made my workshop only to extend it another 4 feet to park my machines in.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I already want it bigger

[@2wheelspy]

Good job mate. All the time more and more people are showing their workshop builds, which is great.

[@normanboyes4983]

Good start and progress especially in the time available.👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@Retro_Vintage_62]

Good luck in your new home !

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Same base as I did. Those old council slabs are bullet proof. Looks like it's going to be a really decent workshop mate can't wait for next episode.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much.

[@catalincata8990]

Excellent video content! Sorry for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (do a google search)? It is a smashing one off product for building better sheds and woodworking without the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend Sam after many years got astronomical success with it.

[@Jayw_1990]

Pre-drill your wood to avoid cracks, Mate. Also helps the sheer strength of the screw. Those plastic jacks are ingenious.

[@Badgerworkshop]

I used drill point screws

[@mrkrause3]

Love it …..!

Wheehee, new digs! Congrats, and I can't wait to see the rest!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@WaveCyclesCreative]

Looking like a thorough job Matt! Hope it serves you well!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@philwebb8049]

Matt, it's going to be great! Looking forward to next part buddy 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Phil. Next part on sun

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΠΙΤΣΙΟΥ]

I cant wait for the next episode . I am absolutely sure that its gonna be so nice as Shepherds hut . Glad to see you in a large project . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much. Its been a fun project

[@hebierob]

Nice Matt!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Henry

[@barryroberts6470]

Very nice Matt, you did alot in only a few hours work by yourself so well done for that, as for the new shop, i really like it so far and that is just the base ha ha ha, so i'm looking forward to the next load of episodes on this build. Barry (Wirral, ENG)

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much Barry. It has been a fun build.

[@jigsey.]

Excellent video Matt.... Looking forward to the build

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks, next part on sun

[@namelessgarrett3052]

Nice foundation.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@harkidodia2513]

Great start mate, like the way you work. I would have put some water resistant stain under the floorboards as well. But then I am a belts and braces kind of a diyer.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. They should stay very dry

[@tomfletcher2442]

Looks like it will be awesome, thanks for sharing

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much Tom

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

Great job! Inspires me. Hopefully i can build my new shop next summer or fall! 👌

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Good luck with your new shop

[@1957blaine]

Great Job looking forward to seeing the next episode

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@gb-jk7sx]

Great video for sleep help

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@raysmith1992]

Looking good, I used 8x4x18mm plywood sheets on my shed, nice, cheap and strong and does not warp. Wish I had thought of the insulation

[@Badgerworkshop]

Bet that works well. The insulation was not cheap but its work it

[@jeffforbes3772]

Looking good!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Jeff

[@HobbyPrints]

THE HYPE WAS REAL, PART 2 PLEASE

[@Badgerworkshop]

Will be out on Sunday

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Looking forward to the day you install the badgers! 🌲🦊🌲🥰

[@Badgerworkshop]

They cant wait to get on there

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Coming along nicely matt can't wait to see the next part good job mate

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Next part on sun

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

@@Badgerworkshop I shall look forward to watching it

[@Kahuna1239]

Thanks Matt. I've been really excited for this series of videos. Can't wait for the next one!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you for watching, next part on Sun

[@grumpyoldchuff]

Great start Matt, love the plastic levelers & floor boards, I've put a concrete base down to build a new goat house, so looking forward to seeing the rest of the series 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Chris. Next part will be Sunday

[@itwillbenicewhenitsfinished]

Brilliant

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks

[@ukconstruction]

Great video, loving the adjustable feet, well thought through too!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much Robin

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Thanks for sharing and bring me along!!!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you for watching

[@FennahMakes]

Wow that’s nice! Got yourself a lot of room there!!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Nice work. Having been in the same situation twice in the last year, I think the choice you made over.the base were sound. My floorboards were 15mm give a little bounce, in hindsight 19 would have been better with tools on wheels. Regarding permitted development it's worth saying that it runs out in year or two and renewal is subject to the government deciding to do so. Looking forward to the next video

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I don't not know that. Everyone better get their shops built quick

[@SMee67]

Sweet job, mate👍 I really like those adjustable leveling feet for the floor, what a brilliant idea👌 Can't wait for the next installment.

[@Badgerworkshop]

They are great, really speed the project up.

[@SMee67]

@@Badgerworkshop considering you're a one man team, speeding things up is a luxury.

[@iamneallyons4263]

@@Badgerworkshop are they pretty strong mate? or did you have any issues with any of them snapping/breaking??? im just about to build a shed for myself!

[@Badgerworkshop]

No problems at all

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great start! 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@tattyman4191]

Excellent video Mat. It's my dream to build my own workshop. I watched ragnbonebrowns one which was also really good. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Keep up the hard work.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Yes he did a great series.

[@TheNickHorton]

Already looking forward to this series 👍🏻

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@andywood1966]

Hi Matt, That's a great start to the new workshop, really looking forward to seeing the next stage of the build, as always you've done a great job.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Andrew. Sunday will be the next part

[@raymondmalone9721]

Loving how you are making it seem easy and achievable even for us novices. Can you give estimated costs at end of project please. Keep up great videos.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I will try and remember so give costs at the end. If I forget remind me.

[@jlsagely6892]

Cool. But one Texas thunderstorm and that shed would be in a the backyard two blocks away.

[@samphire]

Very nice, I was thinking oooo wood on wet slabs then you dropped those levelling plates, very nice. I hope you've put out some nuts and berries for the local badgers ;) The only thing I would have done extra would be to secure that insulation with a baton or something underneath just to make sure they don't drop down. Very nice though, roll on Part 2 :)

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much. Part two on Sunday.

[@MoonshineMetalworks]

Kingspan flooring!? You fancy bugger! looks like it's going to be a really nice workshop though mate, especially with that flooring.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Haha thanks you. I don't want to be cold this winter

[@christophersidaway]

Great video looking forward to the next one. Subscribed

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Christoper

[@1959ticktock]

Much planning and consideration there. I like the insulation. It will pay huge benefits over the years, I'm sure. How could you do all that initial work, and then leave it for a month? That would've been too much for me to bear.

[@Badgerworkshop]

I really wanted to get on with it but the house was a 5 hour drive away and I had lots on that month.

[@charlesarnold4963]

Badger Workshop where have you moved from and where to?

[@Badgerworkshop]

@@charlesarnold4963 From Hampshire to Durham

[@chriswilliams2771]

There's so many different ways people are building them

[@CasualDIY]

Great video Matt. Always wanted to build my own workshop but my garden is as big as your new workshop lol

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I have wanted to do it for years

[@sirenwoodworkcreations1265]

Lovely work! Starting mine soon. Gulp!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Good luck with your build

[@booyaa1851]

Love the vid, can’t wait to see more progress

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much Mark

[@101ckes]

Hi Mate. Great vid. You have inspired me to have a go and build my own 16x7 shed. I can’t seem to open the link for the levelling feet. Any chance you could include the link in the reply?

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Be hard pressed at the moment to build something like this due to the price of materials sky rocketing!

[@stephh82]

How deep did you dig your trench for your wiring. ?

[@andystevenson9133]

Dear Matt, are you able to give an estimate of how much this cost to make?

[@Badgerworkshop]

About £3500

[@andystevenson9133]

Thanks!

[@markcabaniuk6980]

How's your decking feet holding up after all this time?

[@Latbirget]

Hi again. Did you include your paving slabs and base frame in your 2.5 metre height? I find that bit confusing about the UK permitted development rules.

[@Badgerworkshop]

I measured it from ground level

[@knm4368]

nice info thanks but please wear safety glasses esp when nailing

[@alanjackson4646]

What happens when the weather washes away the sand under your concrete slabs ? Concrete dot and dab would have been better. Regards AJ

[@Latbirget]

Hello, what is the size of your wood for the base frame? Is it 2 x 4 inches?

[@Squats200]

How are the floor insulation panels kept in their place from underneath pls?

[@cracknelldavid]

How have you found the insulation? Is the shop warm with the small heater?

[@petershevlan2513]

I think the 2.5 height limit is to the eaves and not the apex of the roof. The max height for that is metres

[@petershevlan2513]

4 metres

[@Badgerworkshop]

Not if within 2m of boundary

[@charlesarnold4963]

Badger Workshop as he says the rules 2.5 m to the top most part if within 2 m of the boundary from 4 m if further away from the boundary. The building also has to be behind the front elevation of the original main house. What is not explained in any of the guidance documents that i have seen is where the ground reference level id from the new building. Any ideas?

[@SuperCanerat]

Interesting. I suspect it might be viewed with some suspicion given the slabs just being laid on the floor etc. But given the budget, time and other aspects I’m sure it’ll be more than adequate. Also the wonky cut on the jigsaw is very average. Good stuff though. Interesting to see how it comes along. I think it’ll be a high view count regardless.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks for watching

[@NicodemusatNite]

Are you using pressure treated wood for the floor?

[@barryspiers6956]

Excellent build, I’ve watched the whole series, well done mate. I’m in the process of planning building my workshop similar to yours but with a sloping roof. Could I ask where you purchased the levelling feet from please? The thought of building a full concrete base put me off a bit but those levellers mounted on concrete supports would be easy.

[@barryspiers6956]

Sorry, I see you have listed where you got them 🙄

[@alanmullock381]

The new Gin Palace starts to take shape!👍👍👍👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Alan. I will be having a gin in it soon

[@simontrevis8383]

Hi Matt, Great videos! I'm looking at building myself a shed/workshop & will be basing it on yours. Can I ask what size timbers you are using please. Apologies if you have mentioned it before.

[@nikolajweaver3822]

Hi Matt. I’m envious of your skills so wanted to do my own shed build. Looked though all the comments and I didn’t hear you mention it. For solely the materials, how much did it all cost overall? And did you favour any particular builders merchants? Many thanks and loving your vids

[@Badgerworkshop]

£3500. I mostly used Wickes

[@scottmclean6301]

Nice clear video. Did you consider osb board for the floor?

[@Badgerworkshop]

It would work fine but I wanted floor boards

[@willjones7682]

Great video. 1 question i have. is the insulation protected on the underneath? I apprechiate they are foiled backed but any heavy rain could cause water to splash up under the shed and on to/in to the insulation boards. or is this not necessary?

[@Badgerworkshop]

They are water proof

[@willjones7682]

amazing. thank you sir keep up the great work.

[@MattMakesMess]

I have a few questions:- 1. Was the sand necessary? 1a. Are you worried it will wash away? 2. Was it a conscious decision not to use noggins? 3. Was the glue necessary? 4. Should you have applied the tape over the joists too?

[@Badgerworkshop]

1. Yes to seat and level the slabs 1a. No 2. They make a structure rigid but the floor with do that 3. Not necessary but with stop boards squeaking 4. The tape is to seal up gaps

[@MattMakesMess]

@@Badgerworkshop Did you purposely make it reminiscent of a Shepherd's Hut?

[@Badgerworkshop]

I did indeed

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Matt great job so far , apart from friction what stops the insulation from getting pushed down when you tape it and would the wild west animals eat away at the bottom of the insulation or does the foil protect it ,keep up the good work , G

[@Badgerworkshop]

The sheets are in very tight and have no chance of falling down. The foil coating protects it

[@iancoxsey1321]

That would be my concern. We live in rural location and we've even had mice eat through plastic pipe fittings in the loft, so they would make short work of that Kingspan. I would have to board the underneath as well, which would also make fitting the insulation easier. I'm about to start my build in a few weeks time, which will be basically your shepherds hut design, but without the wheeled chasis. Good work!

[@scottmclean6301]

Are concerned the insulation will fall out bottom as there is nothing stopping this. Only ask as I want to do this

[@Badgerworkshop]

Im not. If you wanted add batons

[@martinmoser864]

What screws did you use Matt?

[@scottmclean4237]

How has your building stood after a year of settling? With the soft ground under the flags any sinkage issue?

[@Badgerworkshop]

No problems

[@icoleby]

Great video and nice shed. What spacing did you use for the plastic feet?

[@Badgerworkshop]

About every two feet

[@williamn01]

Any recommendations on a good compressor for a framing nailer that is silent well quiet at least on the lookout for one? Regards William

[@Badgerworkshop]

I just got a swan one from Axminster. 30ltr works great with the nailer. Not silent but much quieter than a normal one.

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

I came here to see the badgers

[@Badgerworkshop]

They only come out at night

[@tapper1971]

Hi matt!! Is your workshop hot in the summer? After the installation?

[@Badgerworkshop]

It keeps it cool

[@sumitpatel9647]

Hi, I am at the flooring stage of my summer house. Which flooring is this and where did you get it from?

[@Badgerworkshop]

www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-PTG-Timber-Floorboards---18mm-x-119mm-x-2400mm-Pack-of-5/p/120832

[@simontulip6559]

Hi, I will be getting bigger workshop aka shed but just wondered how many did you use of the adjustable feet Thanks

[@Badgerworkshop]

I can't remember how many. I had them about every 2 foot.

[@spyingonnextdoor]

Why do people watch this, including me. I already know how to build a workshop and have one but I still indulge.

[@carllake6954]

Lee B hahaha me too...& as I have built my own, with a concrete slab base I know he is doing this all wrong in my opinion, but that’s cause he’s trying to do it on the cheap!

[@weihuang969]

Why not use solid concrete as base? Faster and cheaper i think

[@Badgerworkshop]

If by that you mean slower and more expensive

[@weihuang969]

@@Badgerworkshop 👍