Building the skids, joists and deck for our 16x24 building

[@rurallivingwithtyandlisa]

Many Thanks!… and Cheers to you too!

[@dannysulyma6273]

You've found a nice piece of earth to build on (weather seems alright too) . I'm looking forward to watching your build. Cheers from B.C.

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

Absolutely Awesome 🥳🥳🥳

[@NYTROeast]

Should have placed a shingle or some kind of resin paper between the block and the skid so the skid wouldn't have any wicking of moisture of groundwater coming up through the concert block to the skid

[@breathoffreshair7795]

Thanks!

[@JollyRoger-z7h]

How much moisture is really going to come up through those rocks in into that concrete block? I'm willing to bet none.

[@garbageman11000]

Hi Ty! I love your sheds and am looking at building a similar style shop; have you had any issues with condensation? Wonder if I should put underlayment under deck boards and same with roof? Thanks

[@tysmith2445]

Howdy! I haven't had any condensation issues...surprisingly. I'm on the coast, so it's pretty humid- but so far no issues in the building. For a more robust utility building, I would generally recommend always installing underlayment

[@garbageman11000]

@@tysmith2445 Awesome, thank you for the reply. I am also in a similar climate in Homer, Alaska. That is good to know

[@EpicGamer-ny1fu]

if you stagger the blocking it's easier to nail and you won't have to toenail one side

[@pshep123]

Think he wants to keep the distance at 4' so he can use them to nail off the subfloor.

[@JONNYROCKIT99]

Do you have a list of materials you used to build this? Would love to build one just like it.

[@rurallivingwithtyandlisa]

Hey Jonny- thanks for your comment… search “Jamaica Cottage Shop”… the build plans/materials list are available there. Thanks for watching!

[@codyholder8461]

Do the joist get secured to the skids or do they just float on top for the lifetime of the structure?

[@rurallivingwithtyandlisa]

Thanks for your question, Cody… the joists are toenailed to the skids.

[@jwoyton3]

Is the cinder block footers OK in places where it freezes?

[@breathoffreshair7795]

Hey! Im building my own place and this is what i know: in places where it freezes its most recommended to use cinder footers, buried below the frostline . Im in Florida so i dont have to use them but every tip ive seen stresses the urgency of using in snow conditions due to ground shifting from snow

[@kalebmartinson]

I don’t have audio while watching this so you may have mentioned it but what about insulation?