Complete DIY Shed Build | Classic 8x12

[@EverydayShed]

Download Build Plans: b4f066-7b.myshopify.com/products/classic-8x12-shed-build-plans SketchUp 3D Models: b4f066-7b.myshopify.com/products/classic-8x12-shed-sketchup-files Complete List Of Materials Used: homedepot.sjv.io/nLMKZ9 Favorite Shed Building Tools: www.amazon.com/shop/everydayhomerepairs/list/1YZ4NA4JO1GNY?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.

[@Hickson19]

one of the best shed videos anywhere. very well done.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@StevenCohen-s4y]

Your video is amazing. Your explanation of material to be used and little tricks to working alone are excellent!

[@EverydayShed]

Thank you very much!

[@matth.4932]

You earned my like, my comment, my subscribe and my respect! One of the best shed videos I have seen and you are a true master and extremely smart. Thank you!

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks so much and welcome to the channel 🙌

[@patnd5c68]

Good morning! I've always been interested in seeing how people build things. Very often, you see different people build pretty much the same thing, but differently. You can always learn something, even if it's how not to do something. :) I just wanted to compliment you on this video. It's apparent that you know what you're doing when it comes to building. Your construction looks solid and your techniques appear to result in a strong building which will be there for a while. Moreover, your video production is very, very good. The audio is good quality, easy to understand without any noise (like the wind, which we hear all too often in construction or other outdoor videos). The video is also of very good quality. The shots are well composed, in-focus (you'd be surprised, but lots of folks seem to mess that up), well lit, and steady. There's also good graphics to clearly illustrate certain points. You take the time to show what you're doing in pretty good detail and explain it very well. Additionally, you've taken the time and made the effort to provide a materials list and drawings to help someone "follow in your footsteps" should they choose to build their own shed. I'd say that yours is one of the very best I've seen on KZbin. After studying television broadcast production in college, and working seven years in public access tv, I think I what it takes to tell a story using tv. Any home improvement show on commercial television would be lucky to have put together something as well done as yours. Well, well done! Keep up the good work!

[@EverydayShed]

Thank you for the feedback. I have alot plans for the channel futures. I hope to continue getting better at this and being able sharing what I learned with everyone. Your comment and viewers like yourself makes me continue to make these videos. Thanks you again! 👍

[@thefrankperspective4247]

This is a great introductory “class” for building. A be-all-end-all? Of course not, but this is one hell of a ramp up.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks the feedback. We are excited to continue to put out new designs and help more homeowners take on a DIY shed build 👍

[@faceformers]

This was the most helpful and well explained shed building video! Thank you! I can do this 🤩

[@marknichols7861]

A remarkably thorough video on the process and techniques. Well done. I’ve built 4 shops on my property using similar methods and have to say your instructions are great!

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks so much for the feedback.

[@LogHewer]

Wonderful video, brother! Thank you for all your help. It is a great value to the homeowner.

[@EverydayShed]

You bet!I just hope to encourage people to build more. Thanks for watching.

[@archerpro137]

Amazing way to create this type of video. You hit the nail on the head.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@Michael-uo8sg]

This is by far the best shed video I've watched. I am now a subscriber and will continue to follow you. This size (8X12) is exactly what I was looking for. Great instruction and I will be ordering the plan soon. Thank you...

[@EverydayShed]

Thank you!!!

[@craigbuckley4832]

Great job, I found this video very helpful. I found A lot of useful tips & tricks to make this job of doing my own shed a lot easier. Thank you. 👍👍👍💯

[@edgararcega3046]

Very nice. Appreciate this video. Your a great teacher

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks so much!

[@Triple-threats-u8c]

Great video. Pretty straight forward. Nice

[@EverydayShed]

👍

[@BrianJR01]

This is the perfect shed for me, nice classic design while maximizing space. I just bought the plans and I cant wait to start building. I'll be following your videos all along the way. 😊

[@EverydayShed]

That is great to hear!!! Please send us feedback on your build. Looking forward hearing from you.

[@familyfam4115]

Thank you for teaching and showing all of us DIY how to build a shed from beginning to end. Im getting ready to build a 8X8 shed after moving the plastic shed to another space

[@EverydayShed]

Nice, don't forget to checkout our 8x8 build if it would help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHupkqqEn7t0Y9k

[@CharlieBravo157]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I'm a pretty handy guy but my experience is with high-tolerance metals, not wood. I've always been afraid to build even a small structure because of how little ability seems to transfer between those two worlds but you've inspired me to build my own shed. You're great, keep these videos coming!

[@EverydayShed]

You can do it... good luck!

[@benkoops1924]

I will send this video to my neighbor to build the same shed for me to set up a work cottage

[@dianeladico1769]

We really enjoyed the video. You're such a good teacher-from practical tips to why a certain thing is done. Learning the 'why' is important. I only have one suggestion. If you're in a area that has animals that dig, for us that's groundhogs and chipmunks, I would suggest laying down a barrier under the foundation first. It's much easier to do it before than to try to add it after. If you've ever had to evict a groundhog, it can be troublesome and expensive. There are more 'permanent' methods but they're frowned upon in the suburbs. For larger animals 2"x4" welded wire fencing laid over the whole area under the shed and extending out as far as your excavation works. Connect the strips with wire so it's a continuous sheet. Chipmunks would require 1/2" hardware cloth. It's an added expense but if they get under there and dig out a den it more than pays for itself in time, money and aggravation. Speaking from long, frustrating experience here. Very happy to have found your channel. I'm learning a lot and it's entertaining to boot.

[@EverydayShed]

For sure!!! 100% recommend some barrier right underneath the shed. Actually, that is a great video idea. Thanks.

[@dianeladico1769]

@@EverydayShed There are many options that work, these are just the two I used. So far, no digging. In some cases an L shape leading away from the foundation all the way around is enough. These typically have to extend about a foot away from the foundation and are just attached at the base. You know better than anyone how each project is unique so the solutions are always different.

[@JarettSisk]

If others are interested in building a shed, I would personally go with a 7/ 12 pitch or maybe less instead of the 9/12. I ended up going with 9/12, and roofing ended up being quite difficult as I couldnt comfortably stand on this steep of a pitch. Ended up needing to use roof brackets, and it easily took me 2x longer to roof it than it wouldve with a more manageable pitch. Also, dont forget to consider the facia before installing drip edge. Aside from that, great vid! Thanks for the guidance!

[@EverydayShed]

I could not agree more... this pitch was pretty steep, and yes, the lower pitch you design the easier it is to build... And, I know, I forgot to include the facia footage in the buid.. thanks for watching!!

[@DM-xu9yw]

Great builder. Thanks for explaining why you use the things you use. I can switch to better nails

[@EverydayShed]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@dano9176]

Thank you for this. I'm planning an 8x12 build on a sled just like this with the addition of a man door on the window side opposite from the barn doors.

[@EverydayShed]

Best of luck on the project, sounds like a fun one 👍

[@riverdog8796]

Well made and easy to follow. Why did you not turn plywood using 3 full sheets? No cuts and eliminate middle joint. Theres no contraction issues and would have added a degree of rigidity with less work.

[@baierjmeeroian5698]

Nice just very nice video

[@EverydayShed]

Great! i'm glad yall enjoyed.

[@beckyspencer402]

thanks! Very informative

[@EverydayShed]

Great!!! I am glad you liked it! 🎉

[@gregL1209]

Great tutorial, thank you! I have a 12x8 concrete slab that I was going to use as my floor. Will this be okay or do you advise against this and go with the wood floor? Any pros and cons?

[@EverydayShed]

You should. concrete is better, but costly

[@melaniebmorgan]

I am new to building and I have been watching all the videos I can find! I really appreciate watching the step by step process you have here! I have a concern about having the area underneath open to critters. We have venemous snakes in our area and I do not want to see an open space where they might hide. My plan is to do the skids like you have here, but fill the area between the skids with more gravel until the area is level with the top of the skids. Then, I start your process building the floor frame on top of that. I am supposed to use skids per my HOA requirements just in case a future owner wants to remove the shed. Does that all make sense? I am curious what thoughts you have about that. Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

[@EverydayShed]

Yes! .... as far as the opening underneath the shed, the bigger the opening the less chance of small animals finding shelter, however if you are still concerned and want to block it off, i suggest chicken wire around the front and back. The goal is to keep the area underneath well ventilated to prevent moisture build up.... and good luck on your build.

[@elmasdan]

Just wondering why there are no gable vents? How are you venting this shed?

[@Huiando]

Great video. Weeds are not going to grow under the shed. There is no light. But moisture will deteriorate your floor if you don't put a vapor barrier. So what you really put in there is a vapor barrier.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Huiando]

If you noticed (at 29:58) he had a split in the end of the 2x4 at the bottom corner of the wall. If you want to avoid it always pre-drill on the ends of the board. No need to pre-drill elsewhere, just on the ends.

[@mikesantoro2184]

I have a question, when siding, your using Dewalt coil siding nails. Is that the Dewalt Roofing gun or is that a special Dewalt siding gun? Does the Dewalt siding nails work in the roofing gun? Thank you in advance.

[@thesammyb4522]

Video skipped facia install. Somehow, the drip edge which was installed prior ended up outside the facia. is the problem on my end or is that not in the video? If not, why wouldn’t you install the facia befor the drip edge? Thanks and the video is very helpful. I am building mine now.

[@EverydayShed]

100% right. Make sure facia goes first before drip edge. I ended up pulling the drip edge to install the facial and needed to install a new drip edge. Lesson learned for me!!

[@thesammyb4522]

@@EverydayShed thanks for clarification. I have facia and drip edge installed now. Shingles next

[@jasonspencer8055]

Great build! How long are the wall studs?

[@EverydayShed]

92 and 5/8.. standard lumber size walls. Check out our plans

[@syedfaraz4065]

what size trim are you using to cover those end of rafters ?

[@EverydayShed]

1x6, really pricey in my opinion. 😢check out our plans and materials list for more help.

[@syedfaraz4065]

@@EverydayShed thank you! do the drip edge goes flush with rafters or you leave some space for trim ?

[@qkranarchist3015]

I wish math class would have used practical math use like building a shed roof than just all formulas. I actually learned marh here. Thanks. (Well, I've watched the videos multipe times 😅 and buying the plans. No need to gamble.).

[@EverydayShed]

Awesome, thanks for the support!

[@PirloKurgs]

If I want a 12x16 foot shed but with this style, is it difficult to extend its width and length? Thanks for the help!

[@EverydayShed]

Similar build style, but if you go any wider than 8 feet I would recommend adding a bottom cord to keep the rafter from opening up.

[@PirloKurgs]

@@EverydayShed Thank u so much.

[@MAGAMAN]

If you are going to use screws for framing, you wan to use something like Simpson Strong-Tie, Strong-Drive SDWS Framing Screws. These are rated for the shear forces in framing, the Grip Rite are not. Grip rite are barely good enough to use for crappy wood working projects.

[@EverydayShed]

Great tip! I'm going to start talking more about the hardware, there are alot people asking. Thanks for this one!

[@MAGAMAN]

@@EverydayShed It's probably not a huge problem for a small shed, but if you get caught using the Grip Rite screws on your home you can get hit with fines and even made to tear out everything because of code violations. Honestly, I don't think they should be allowed to call these screws Construction Screws because they are not. They are just wood screws.

[@MonadicMind]

Thank you! Do you or anyone else know how to find out the maximum measurements in a state for a shed that is not taxed on property taxes?

[@spirahsass]

Past a certain size you need to get a permit in most towns

[@EverydayShed]

There are few things to consider and they do vary by jurisdiction. One is that being built on skids it makes them a "portable building" for my county, portable buildings are not taxed. Also, if you add permanent utility like plumbing, then they can be taxed. As far as size, same thing here, it varies, but for my county, anything less than 120sqft does not require permit. So we can build up to a 10x12 no problem.

[@joe1280]

Why not use a ridge board? Any difference?

[@EverydayShed]

It's more for simplicity. We will continue to put out more videos with different designs. Using a ridge board is one of them. Thanks for watching.

[@mojomaster01]

Great Video, but why do you stagger to shingles like that and have all that overhang instead of staggering it to that the 3rd strip doesn't have overhang? Is that just a preference or function? I'm not familiar with building anything before.

[@EverydayShed]

is just for speed, once you have 6-7 rows stacked, it goes faster, you can for sure do only 2 at time. it's just a personal preference. Thanks for watching...

[@mojomaster01]

@@EverydayShed ah ok, thanks for the tip!

[@mojomaster01]

@@EverydayShed Another question for you, it looks like you were using a roofing nailer for the LP Smartside panels. Has that worked out well? Did you have to use a different kind of nail for siding as opposed to roofing?

[@VicsGarage71]

Why not use a ridge board for your rafters?

[@EverydayShed]

It is a different design, this one is cheaper and faster. I do have a plan to make a video comparing both for pros and cons... Thanks for watching.

[@tegridyfarms9972]

Did you install a fascia board? If so, I think the tutorial is missing that part.

[@EverydayShed]

Yes, I missed recording the facia part. I am going to make a video just talking about facias. Thanks for watching.

[@wilfredoguevara9069]

HI. from where did you get 3,487 Can someone explain please?

[@EverydayShed]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfGfoumftZ6rcksi=CLI2gzmp4NIKtdpY&t=86

[@tercola8756]

Great video my friend! I'm considering building a 10x12 shed with a friend but neither one of us have done this before. Would you be interested in working with us on building it? I would like to learn and you seem like an awesome teacher. I would pay for all the materials and you would be paid accordingly of course for your time and effort as well.

[@EverydayShed]

I would love to help. We have a 10x14 full build coming out in few weeks. Stay tunned.

[@tercola8756]

@@EverydayShed Where are you located at?

[@TurboMountTV]

LP states shed windows should be attached to 2X4 frame, not over the Smart Siding. And if you are using the common LP Smart Siding 38 Series that is sold in Home Depot as per the link here you have to use double nailing on on combined seams, not single nail as shown here.

[@MegaTapdog]

Blah blah, works fine either way, I’ve done both ways for many years, doesn’t matter trouble maker.

[@TurboMountTV]

​@@MegaTapdogSo repeating INSTRUCTIONS from the actual MANUFACTURER of the product is being a "trouble maker"... got it.

[@EverydayShed]

Good point.

[@kennickel2542]

If he window flange is on the 2x4 frame, the LP would be proud of the window. Does that complicate the installation of the window trim?

[@maggiejackson6233]

I had no idea that you can cut rebar 😅

[@AuthenticOrigins]

If its personal i think its worth doing all that' work ,but if its just for sale ,people won't pay much for sheds, meny of client's i have they don't want to spend much .good video thought. 😂

[@EverydayShed]

Agree 100% ... This is a build focused on homeowners and diyers working on the weekends. A mass produce shed will a different approach. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Milwaukee307]

that math wrecked me, i hate math lol

[@MrEchskech]

All of a sudden you have fascia boards underneath your roof flashing? Great video but dang, that's a big adjustment.

[@EverydayShed]

I did miss videoing that part. And yes, you need to add them before your drip edge.

[@markp2865]

I don't like the latch on the door, since the wind could close the door while I am inside the shed and lock me in! I would use a traditional door knob. Great video otherwise!

[@EverydayShed]

Yes, this is NOT the best. I ended up making a new one, kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5O6oYpnnJyIna8

[@michaelfahim5878]

Do you have plans on a 12x16 shed?

[@EverydayShed]

Sure do 👍 everydayshed.com/8x12-shed-build-plan/

[@jamestacular]

The front door being closed on a slope tho 😬

[@sgnt9337]

Needs a ramp.

[@EverydayShed]

Yes, we will build a ramp eventually.

[@thedoc3325]

Nicely explained and done.

[@EverydayShed]

Glad you enjoyed it!