Building a ramp for a shed, how I did it.

A bit unconventional method of building a ramp for a shed, but it works. I wanted the strongest, most durable ramp I could create. This is what I wound up with. Enjoy.

[@MrFlatbeder]

You’re Dad reminds me of my grandpa. I sure do miss him. Great build by the way.

[@elizabethfarber7643]

Really appreciate your care in details and warnings for how to protect your ramp from rotting sooner than later. Since am a newby to all this it would have been nice to see how you actually figured the angle of the 2x6s and cutting them and showing how they looked, attaching the joist hangers and the supporting 2x4s between the stringers etc before you hopped to the 2x4 toppers as well as . However, not a criticism but a detailed-oriented person who wants to see it all :) Of course I watched a lot of other ramp builds but appreciate that this covers more a smart way to enjoy the ramp longer. I have a motorcycle I also store in my shed so having a beefy ledger board makes perfect sense. Thanks so much. I appreciate your accent as well -

[@KimRozell]

Thanks for writing. I just layed out the 2x6 runners, looked at the angle need, and cut in accordance to the rafter joists. Went from there. Still going strong! Walk on it every day ☺️.

[@scottlairdlaird]

I hope I can move around like that when I'm 91 years old God bless you folks

[@KimRozell]

Thanks. Dad is now 95 and slowing down, but still walking around.

[@johnnysewardjr3319]

Looks great

[@KimRozell]

Thank you. Works like a charm.

[@fortheearth]

Great instructions and video, thanks!

[@KimRozell]

Thank you

[@miaomiaojinglina1168]

your 91 years old father is great ! please say hello to him !!!

[@KimRozell]

I wish I could. He just passed away October 25th at age 95. But thank you so very much for the well wishes. It is greatly appreciated.

[@dblood8529]

It’s was cool seeing your 91 year old father moving around like that.

[@KimRozell]

Thank you. He is still getting around today at 93.

[@ronaldm309]

What did you use to fasten the back plate to the building?

[@joeallegra556]

Just curious. The concern for rot was addressed for the backplate rot. The screws specifically mentioned. What about the stringers actually placed in the ground. I know treated takes longer to rot. However it still rots. Landscaping ties are a perfect example. Otherwise that ramp will be steadfast for some time.

[@KimRozell]

Yes you are right. I put concrete squares under it. It has not moved, but the building has settled about 1/4". Having to modify it a little.

[@georgiaboyy2g]

How long did you make the ramp to make sure the lawn mower would make the break over from the ramp to the shed? My shed is about 18" off the ground.

[@KimRozell]

My shed is on a slight slope, it ranges from 14 inches to 17 inches. I used the full length of the 8 foot boards.

[@KimRozell]

One day start to finish. 18 inches is not bad. I find that the back-plane is working even better than I had hoped.

[@armandomartinez6718]

I had enough old shingles to cover my ramp with. Not only did it give me traction it also protected the wood.

[@KimRozell]

That is cool.

[@CoachVickiW]

great idea!!! and I have about 4 packs of shingles just laying there in MY shed!!!!

[@jason4547]

To properly sister ledger boards together, such as this. Construction adhesive should also be used.

[@KimRozell]

You are right, I didn't think of that. Thanks

[@KimRozell]

Thanks, wish I had thought of that at the time

[@fergferguson7370]

Nice over build Ralph ...but what if the pavers sink?

[@KimRozell]

I have not had that problem yet. Instead the building sank on the south end and made the door scrape the ramp just a bit. So far the ramp has not budged.

[@stevenc6256]

I really , really wish you would have showed us how to figure the angles for the angles at 4:45, at the top and end of the runners.

[@KimRozell]

I should have. I used standard ceiling joists hangers, which has a swivel to it. Made it so simple to angle the 2x6's toward the ground.

[@sendmedics]

NO ONE shows you that. This is the 8th video I’ve seen and none show that part. So frustrating.

[@stephenl7140]

@@sendmedics Going through all the videos now looking for that exact information. Know the frustration well!

[@melwill16]

Is your back plane attached to the shed? Or just standing against it?

[@KimRozell]

No, it is free standing. Weights enough to stand firm on it's own.

[@340rps]

Overkill on the ledger board , you basically built a carrying beam that could hold 10 times anything going in that shed. Your joists would give out before even with just one 2x8 back board.

[@KimRozell]

I do a lot of overkill projects. I just did not trust the 2x6" single board to hold hanger on to it. Seen some sheds sag that way. That was the reason for the overkill. But, hey, thanks!

[@jamesfagan7295]

The only real information needed from this video is how did you calculate the angles of the ramp...

[@KimRozell]

I just used the full length of the board, trimmed the end off. Simple. Works great too.

[@jamesfagan7295]

@@KimRozell Not to be dismissive but that's like - "How do you fuel a jet? Use the gas pump". how did you calculate the angles of the ramp - The technique or prosses used to determine the angle the board was cut to match up even with the shed opening and the angle the end of the board was cut at to make the board flush with the ground.

[@KimRozell]

I was not being a smart ellic about it, that really is how I did it. One end with a joist hanger and on the other end I eyeballed how much to cut off so it would be flush with the ground. The joist hanger allowed for flexibility. I put cement blocks under it for added support. Yes, I jack legged it. Weekend carpenter if you may. Not being dismissive at all. Just the truth.

[@CoachVickiW]

@@KimRozell On two other videos I liked, neither mentioned the joist HANGER, which adjusts for you, correct? I saw one that used a "Angle Finder" and I had never heard of that either. I was fixing to buy something I probably don't need. The joist hanger would be for each stringer board, correct?

[@KimRozell]

@@CoachVickiW The joist hanger can be found in any building supply company. It allows ceiling joists to be put into a house. They can also be used to manufacture a ramp for a small building.

[@sissymurphy9620]

why not put concrete block down at the back and waterproof the block so it does not wick water up into the block and use a drip edge against the back where you put the pressure treated wood .My building is a metal one with a roll up 5 foot wide opening and is 18 inch's off the ground

[@KimRozell]

Had not thought of that. Thanks for the idea.

[@scottbush1869]

So what happens when your blocks sink? Double or triple your joist, screw together, no sag. Your pads will sink and you WILL be back under there!

[@KimRozell]

So far no sinking. In fact the clay under the building swells during rain and makes the ramp move up about 5/32".

[@Alexander-dt8sk]

Do you mean double or triple the Header (i.e.the frame of the shed)?

[@tomgaffney740]

I think the biggest problem with you closing that area at ramp is cutting down on air movement to dry out bottom of shed. Which is the worst chance for rot. I built my own shed n I used all PT wood for the base n I still made sure that I have plenty of ventilation through bottom of the shed. I also fenced the open area with chicken wire to keep varmints from living under it.

[@KimRozell]

I am lucky so far, stays dry and holds up the riding lawnmower and me without an issues

[@tomgaffney740]

@@KimRozell Well thats good

[@rabakomaba4562]

Woodglut is a good solution for every woodworker.

[@KimRozell]

Good stuff

[@rabakomaba4562]

@@KimRozell Yeah 💛

[@TeamProsperity]

You should have built the shed for the ramp 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KimRozell]

Well I had a company build it for me, so the ramp was an after thought.

[@huskerpower1541]

Will you be driving a Sherman tank up that ramp?😒

[@KimRozell]

Just about! A 46 inch cut ridding lawn mower plus my weight comes in close. :-)

[@keithwalker3180]

400lbs??

[@KimRozell]

Yes, has held up very well

[@originalfallinggirl]

I like smoking cigarettes and watching your videos. I am JUST like you. I LOVE caulk.

[@KimRozell]

Glad you liked it

[@Rulusan]

or you can cut the bottom of the doors so that you don't have to drop the doors which is what I did.

[@KimRozell]

Yes you can. I did not want to due to the East Texas rains some times blow as hard as 60 MPH. Wanted to make sure it was water tight.

[@fergferguson7370]

What is wooomanize lumber?...400lbs? Come on jimmy

[@KimRozell]

It is treated lumber. I weighs a great deal more than regular lumber.

[@EdBook]

Kim Rozell, I suspect that he was referring to the non-standard enunciation of the English language. I wondered what a tubasix was and a few incomplete and run-together words. It’s lazy speech and not conducive to understanding by viewers.

[@jackskellington2342]

@@EdBook oh get on somewhere jackass... Plenty of viewers with any kind of construction knowledge know what Wolmanized® Lumber is.. And it's not called "lazy speech", ya dick. It's called an accent. If you don't like it, move on to another video or channel.. I myself don't have a problem understand that 2x6" said with an accent sounds like "toobasix"... Perhaps you should just understand a bit more instead of being critical of things. Have a wonderful day.

[@tomgaffney740]

@@EdBook It's how people in the south of the USA talk. Get over it!

[@EdBook]

@@jackskellington2342name-calling is never appropriate in public forums. Your comment shows exactly what kind of person you are.