Framing A Garage Alone | One Man Build | How To | MY DIY

[@nextlevelbricks7334]

I am just impressed that this all held together without a single nail!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@nextlevelbricks7334]

@@MyDIYAdventures but in all seriousness great editing, and proud of you to tackle this project on your own. Im trying to decide if I should attempt building my garage (with help) or hire people, currently I have a 21x21 concrete pad already poured. A hold back for me is i live in a place where it snows at times, and I think I need to build a concrete skirt around the pad above the snow line before building my framing. Will refer back to this video once I have the skirting complete

[@devariomoore9258]

😂😂😂

[@85wmr]

😄

[@Ionevenknow361]

😂😂😂 best comment here 😂😂😂😂

[@uncommonsense5876]

Pro tip..., pound wood stake 4 to 5 feet outside each section, screw that 2x4 on one end laid down towards inside there, then you raise it gripper clamp it in place upright n level. Easy easy to adjust on the fly. Done several like this. Love building stuff..

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That’s a good idea, but I’ve always just nailed up all the walls and then plumbed them in after.

[@pacadet]

This is an excellent video! I'm looking at buying a house here soon, and while it has an integrated two-car already, I would like a detached garage to have for a long-term project car and all of my tools, plus a small office since I work from home. This actually makes it look do-able. I'd love to be able to put a lift in there, but that obviously also involves making it significantly taller than you did. Either way, this gives me some ideas!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Here’s a playlist of a garage that was built to have a lift in it…this was way more of a project that I wanted to do alone though! kzbin.info/aero/PLhCJj4xH2v-e1u8BRGhqcsE_GkQ4DJ3AD

[@jasonswift8918]

Love it! All need is desire, common sense, and persistence. I salute you.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you!

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

Crikey. You could have used a friend or two. Very impressive. My hat is off to you.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I built this garage for the contractor I get most of my jobs through. I ditched my helpers about 3 years ago because they were terrible! Working alone is hard work, but I’ve got a pretty good rhythm down now and I truly enjoy it!👍👍👍

[@matojxr1]

What if i have no friends?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Then you build things like I do!👍

[@darkknight2260]

Maybe this guy is a Introvert or has trust issues with people, but great job

[@vlainic]

I love this...i kind of like working al9ne too, cause it makes you think of every step and actually figure stuff out in a handy way to do it😄 great job

[@richbrede4088]

I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video the way you did. This is the editing style that I like. Liked and subscribed for sure. Now to see what else you’ve posted. Thanks!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you for watching! Good luck with the rest of the content here…it’s not as good 😂

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Amazon links to tools I use (they help support the channel): Paslode framing gun amzn.to/3pPDOKW Makita circular saw amzn.to/31OEwjO Dewalt 20v cordless kit amzn.to/3EP6XMB

[@christophergriffith3420]

This guy is BAD @$$!! I'm totally thinking about doing the same for a gym space

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That’s gonna be an awesome gym!

[@waterhb]

BIG MAN, YOU ARE SO GREAT

[@SquareOneForge]

Seeing the rafters hung like this was super helpful. I was trying to figure out how the heck I was going to get the 2x12 rough cut rafters up. The cheater is a great assistant

[@MyDIYAdventures]

You’ve already got your ridge and your walls set…you’ve got the hard part done!👍

[@jamosgarage9006]

Great work. I helped build my last garage, and plan on building my next garage alone.

[@NicolasKeeton]

You doing this in 3 days alone is impressive.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks! It’s brutal work, but I’ve got a pretty good system at this point👍

[@jsd1od]

3 days? Wow!! Really impressive.

[@patpatpat999]

3 days multiplied by ME factor. Should be done in a month.

[@richfrommontreald.3869]

Wow great job Im planning this summer to build a double garage detached from the house I have minimum skill but I will try do it It those kind of video they make me learn more Thanks bro 🇨🇦

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Take your time and plan ahead and you can build a garage easily! There’s a zillion other KZbin videos out there to watch👍

[@richfrommontreald.3869]

@@MyDIYAdventures thank you very much my friend 🙏 Take care

[@brandonramjattan6302]

Great job!!!! I used to build houses but never done it alone, always had someone to assist. Great confidence!! One word of advice for a next project or just as an FYI, lay the plywood sheeting horizontally instead of vertical and stagger the joints. Yes, this would take more time as you have to cut sheets in half but its definitely worth it. With doing so, you would gain more strength and less movement later on.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I do that when the walls are taller than 8’. I have several other videos showing that👍

[@ikeramsey9009]

No doubt. Well done

[@nickday3541]

Bloody heck that was impressive!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@thebristowsfamilyadventure2715]

Man, I thought I was good at working alone! This takes it to a new level!! Nice work! Curious what that cost to build, I want to do one similar in the backyard.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I built this for a contractor, so I’m not sure what it cost…but my guess would be $20,000+ for the finished product.

[@powerzone7146]

@@MyDIYAdventures how much this cost all the wood you got here with concrete floor?

[@h.guzman3085]

Respect to you Sr!!!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Haha! Thanks!

[@frankv.2681]

Dude, you are legend! Great job 👍

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Haha! Thanks!👍👍👍

[@charlesborrall3790]

Skilled and patient.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you!

[@nzhuntahr]

job well done....AWESOME

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!!!

[@charlottepickett6876]

You mad it look so easy. I think I can do this! Good job!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

If you’ve built anything before, you can build a garage!

[@guydesnoyers8417]

Your math must be solid - it looked like every angle was spot on. How did you get osb sheets onto the roof alone??

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Obviously I left a lot of steps out, like all the measuring before cutting rafters or gable studs. As for the OSB, if you notice after I got the first course on, I nailed blocks on the roof and I stack the OSB there.

[@dailydrivendiecast]

It is a bitch getting osb on the roof solo!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Yea, my shoulder agrees!

[@44godson]

Great job 🔨

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@jakei5033]

This dude is the truth

[@MyDIYAdventures]

What dude???😳

[@butcherbutcher9780]

Great video, loved it.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@davidrobins4025]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you! I make framing videos whenever I can, they do well on KZbin 👍

[@geraldpratt5252]

Nice build! Great process and skills

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you! I’ve developed a decent system over the years.

[@realone2462]

Aye I need to see where u put the nails lol, thanks for the video we about to do our own

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@hadassahisrael2022]

Great job

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you!

[@checkm8418]

You my friend are a bad a**. Great job.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Ha! I don’t know about all of that, but thanks!

[@lexylu5280]

Phenomenal job

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@lexylu5280]

@@MyDIYAdventures you welcome

[@grahamnostalgia1]

Very impressive!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you!

[@lamarrboyd]

Hey what was the full measurements u used for that garage

[@MyDIYAdventures]

24x24

[@reneeg8563]

Hi, tks for your video.👍 HOW and When did you place the footing screws for timber frame to sit on there? ANYONE knows? Thanks.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The concrete guys install J bolts when they are finishing the slab.

[@reneeg8563]

@@MyDIYAdventures 🙏👍

[@0987__]

Props to you man. Mad respect, I’m hoping to build a garage in the next year or 2. How much did you pay for materials?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I was just labor for a contractor on this, but probably around $10k for the framing materials.

[@0987__]

@@MyDIYAdventures good to know thank you

[@willyum1208]

And foundation?

[@MaggersGarage]

How do you make sure no water enters and it doesnt rot? It seems that you used no insulation, right? Great work!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The garage did get finished, I just didn’t do that part.

[@vachibal3553]

Could you be able to put Garage door rough framing dimensions , including Header’s dimensions, please ??

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The door opening is 16’x7’ It has a double 2x12 header with 1/2” OSB sandwiched between to make it 3 1/2” wide. The header is sitting on double Jack studs on either side of the door. If the door header is bearing the weight of a roof or floor structure, the header needs to be an engineered beam like an LVL.

[@MarkVanatter]

What are your wall dimensions for your headers

[@nobullshiit5682]

great job

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you!

[@mikeso5963]

good job. where are you? what are the sizes of rafter and ridge board?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m in the Midwest…rafters are 2x8 and the ridge is 2x10

[@neg9801]

You make it look easy damn it now i gotta try

[@MyDIYAdventures]

It’s not terribly hard, but keep in mind I’ve been doing framing for 25+ years.

[@neg9801]

@@MyDIYAdventures Any tips for a first time DIYer on this particular project?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Get some helpers if ya can!

[@bennyc6694]

Stellar job! How much lumber did you end up using for this? I am looking to build myself one with gravel floor so I can restore my vehicles. Great video and good work!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I used all the lumber, duh!😂 Actually, I don’t have a material list in front of me…it’s just a run of the mill 24x24 garage.

[@polykneezion3614]

This is awesome. Quick question. Are those bolts at the base of the concrete to secure the wood frames (sides) in place?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Yeah, by code it needs to be bolted down.

[@polykneezion3614]

@@MyDIYAdventures I’m about to be a new home owner lol, was wondering what do you mean by code? Like certain parts/pieces? I think it’s cool build stuff on your own and say you did that! 💯

[@polykneezion3614]

Oh by code you mean by like law? Lol I sound like a noob haha

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Building codes, the rules that dang government makes us follow😂

[@polykneezion3614]

@@MyDIYAdventures Ah ok, thank you for your responses, I’m subscribing to you, I think I’ll start off with a LEGO garage first 😳😭😂

[@The-Constantine]

Hi, thanks for this great video. What size of lumber did you use for the rafters? I am about to start building garage.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

They were 2x8x14’

[@The-Constantine]

@@MyDIYAdventures Thank you!

[@smileyestime7997]

I really appreciated this clip great work! What size is the garage door?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

16’x7’ just a standard size door

[@smileyestime7997]

You’re awesome man thank you!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@GodzillaMX007]

I need u to come to my house and convert my 2 door garage into one :) Nice job!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Only if you live down the street!

[@GodzillaMX007]

@@MyDIYAdventures lol! I Wish. Someone wanted to charge me 7k to convert my 2 door ton1 door garage. I'm located in San Antonio...you?

[@serniet]

Mind me asking what was the cost roughly for slab, and wood materials? Thinking of building one but need to save some money.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I don’t know the breakdown of cost, but I know garages usually run about $50/ft for everything, including all labor.

[@kevingalindo1]

Killer videos man. Roughly what’s lumber cost for a 24x24? I know it’s up and down but any rough numbers ? Thanks for the content! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@MyDIYAdventures]

$8-10k I would think.

[@Braderlinger]

Do you need to put a string line on that ridge to keep it straight or does it stay straight when installing the rafters?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The rafters keep it straight

[@stevecunningham6821]

Where do you get your building plans? I need to build a 24x40 2-car garage and am having trouble finding the plan I need.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The contractor I built this for has a bunch of plans that we use just to get the permits, then we wing it LOL

[@vjtakeshi]

Wonderful.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks!

[@feysaludconcarolina-faitha3184]

Hi! excellent job! did you do the concrete floor?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

No, I didn’t…that’s above my pay grade LOL

[@kentotherow2093]

Does the osb sit on the slab or hang over, and vinyl siding...

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Most of the time it hangs over because the slab dimension is the same as the framing, so the OSB adds 1/2” all the way around.

[@NaoShouaFamily]

How much all this cost bro? Great job

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The contractor I built this for charges around $40-$50 per square foot for the whole thing.

[@MrFz1rider]

Do you have to put anything under the bottom stud where it sits on the cement ?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

There is a pressure treated bottom plate on all the walls, and a foam sill gasket between the concrete and the plate.

[@chriscreek8577]

If you added a "0", i may be able to complete this in "30" days..Great job,and skills.I'm not there yet,not even close!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

It takes time, but you’ll get there!

[@2thankyou4watching]

how much did this cost & what were all the tools you used to do it?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I framed this for a contractor, it was about $30k for the complete garage. Besides the usual hand tools, I basically just used a nail gun and a saw.

[@2thankyou4watching]

@@MyDIYAdventures Thanks for the info.

[@beanieweenie9543]

Did you cut birds mouths on your rafters where they sit down on the side walls or just put them up as is?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

They always get a birdsmouth Rafter Layout | Use A Framing Square Correctly | How To | MY DIY kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5Cme2Cni7lgn8U

[@ianubc]

Great job. What was the cost of this?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I just framed this for a contractor so I’m not sure, but probably $20,000+ total.

[@ianubc]

@@MyDIYAdventures thanks for the answer!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@John.Paulis]

So if you have a 16ft opening do you use an 18 ft header?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Yeah, 16’9” was the overall measurement for this one.

[@tala3586]

Just wondering how you managed to keep the wall frames upright without screwing them to each other or on the ground?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I mail a 2x4 on as a prop and lean it out.

[@sidsmith4832]

About how much in materials did it cost. Think about building my own. Working on driveway is getting old

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I was just the labor on this, so I didn’t buy the lumber. I would guess this could be about $10,000 in material though.

[@veteransforequality7347]

How much for all the materials, including the poured concrete

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I just framed this for a contractor, but my guess is that the total build was near $30k

[@herbertmartin4320]

That header is it sandwiched 2x material? Or engineered

[@MyDIYAdventures]

General rule of thumb, gable wall headers are 2-2x12 with OSB between, eave wall headers are LVLs

[@kevins2033]

What size of ceiling joists did you need to clear span that 24? Also, did they seem pretty solid or was there a little bounce?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

They were 2x6x24s 48” on center, but they’re only considered “cross ties” because they aren’t big enough to hold an actual ceiling. I think they would need to be 2x12s on every rafter just to hold drywall.

[@kevins2033]

Wall ties with a king post. That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification. Keep up the good work and make sure you take care of your back!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

My back has held up all these years, but as for my knees and shoulders, well….

[@anacondajoe1491]

somebody need to make a "build a little house" edit of this video lol. it would be just like in red dead redemption 2

[@lexylu5280]

Where are you from love your videos you should have some help

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m from the Midwest, and I got rid of all my help! They got in the way! LOL

[@designsinorbit]

Can I do the concrete work too?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

If you’re comfortable with it!

[@urcookin]

If you’re good at concrete. My dad and I did a similar one years ago. But had the slab poured by professionals. At least they’ll grade and give you a level base making your job much easier.

[@passion830217]

Hello, based on my observation, is your ridge board 2 by 8 and the roof rafters 2 by 6? Thanks!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

2x10 and 2x8

[@passion830217]

@@MyDIYAdventures I appreciate your reply! Thanks!

[@passion830217]

@@MyDIYAdventures It looks like your ceiling joists/rafter ties are one-piece (24 feet long). Are they also 2 by 8 or 2 by 6? Where can we get one-piece 24 feet of lumber? I know Home Depot and Lowe's only sell lumbers no more than 16 feet. Thanks!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

These came from Carter Lumber, you’d probably have to find a dedicated lumber yard for those. If you’re in the Midwest, Menards should be able to get them also.

[@passion830217]

@@MyDIYAdventures Yes, we have Menards in my location. Do you mind letting me know whether you used 2 by 8 or 2 by 6 for the 24 feet span? Thanks!

[@Frankfurter420]

I'm looking to do something somewhat similar. I noticed this was more during the pandemic, were the materials expensive at the time? How much did the whole frame cost?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The contractor I built this for charges about $45/sq foot for a complete garage…keep in mind that includes all the labor also, so you could save money doing some of it yourself.

[@h7opolo]

i need to do this. i need a garage and to prove how competent i really am to the slanderous naysayers.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Go for it! Prove those naysayers wrong!👍

[@kalebluther187]

are your joists 1 board or did you tie 2 together?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

One board on this job, but sometimes they are two overlapped boards because long lengths aren’t always available.

[@bertveldhuizen8699]

Not criticizing you, but seeing you build your walls in eight foot sections wouldn't it be stronger to put the sheating horizontal and overlap them?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Vertical sheets on an 8’ wall allow for full perimeter nailing. If the wall is over 8’, then I lay them horizontally.

[@titihernad9539]

How you measure and cut rafters, ?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Here ya go: Rafter Layout | Use A Framing Square Correctly | How To | MY DIY kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5Cme2Cni7lgn8U

[@robin4650]

Nice build! Watching from the Netherlands.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Wow! The Netherlands! Thanks for watching!!!

[@ritchie1950]

I'm watching from Sweden 😊 thanks for the video, it helped me estimate how long it takes to frame a garage 👍

[@MyDIYAdventures]

It only takes 6 minutes!😂

[@ritchie1950]

@@MyDIYAdventures hey I'm superman so I do it in 3 minutes 😂

[@MyDIYAdventures]

3 minutes?!?!?! Challenge accepted!😂

[@jakebarnier5188]

How much was all the lumber?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Honestly I’m not sure, I was just the framer for a contractor on this one.

[@KichigaiUsagi]

Works great....until the first GUST of wind.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Are you suggesting the garage is going to blow over???😂

[@kingrahman4172]

Are you working in Ottawa?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Canada? No

[@corndawgz]

how much was it for the concrete 24 x24

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m not sure, I was just the framer on this job, sorry.

[@daniellamarre5048]

Respect !

[@motardaholic7445]

how much did this cost? For all materials and concrete

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The contractor charges about $50/sq ft

[@MaximumImpactGames]

What did this run you in materials?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Not sure…I built this for a contractor, he supplied the lumber.

[@DetachedGarage]

YESSSS

[@deananddone]

Awesome. Why get a Helper when you can do it yourself

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Because I’m getting too old for this!😂

[@lorenzojames6074]

To have a back later in life .... everybody need a back

[@x2d778]

Do you need a license or approved of the city to built a garage.?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The big city where I do most of my work requires a contractor’s license to apply for building permits, the suburban cities here do not require a license to pull permits. Some of the rural areas around here don’t care what you do at all LOL

[@x2d778]

@@MyDIYAdventures i want to built my dream garage too. Thank you for the information.

[@wcman007]

How much did the materials cost you ?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I was just the labor for a contractor, so I'm not sure what material cost was.

[@wcman007]

@@MyDIYAdventures alright thanks anyways

[@ryanwright6924]

Great work. If I may, too much time spent on BS like raising the walls, attaching OSB and no focus on some of the most important lessons: I'd be curious to know how you got the ridgeline set and first set of rafters nailed in w/o a second set of hands? You skip ahead and don't show any detail on the difficult parts.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I have other videos that address some of those things…and I’m always making more!👍

[@davidcraft3002]

Awesome

[@menteses123]

QM2 ?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Huh?

[@amurican35]

Estimated total cost?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The contractor I built this for charges around $40-$50 per foot for the whole thing.

[@escstudios2068]

What about painting it. Or treating the wood. With anti termite liquid treatment.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That’s just OSB on the walls, by code it can’t be painted.

[@JoseHernandez-ki4vz]

Una pregunta cómo cuánto sele tiene que invertir ha un garaje así

[@MyDIYAdventures]

About $30k

[@zedone8253]

How much did jt cost

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m not sure, I built this for a contractor so I was just the labor. This was built in the spring though, so material cost has definitely come down since then.

[@mandhandnobqp]

@@MyDIYAdventures estimate ?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’d guess 22-26 thousand for everything, from concrete to electrical.

[@mandhandnobqp]

@@MyDIYAdventures 👍🏽

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jsd1od]

What did that build cost

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I was just framing this for a contractor, but I think the whole thing cost about $30k

[@jsd1od]

hellava job man. thanks

[@maroonburgundy5720]

How come the garage has no door? I would think that protecting cars from thieves is equally important as protecting them from the elements: sun, snow, hails, rain, and falling debris.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Because the door goes on after the vinyl siding…

[@maroonburgundy5720]

@@MyDIYAdventures Okay, got it.

[@Streetstories_]

Excelente

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Gracias!

[@bandzoshawty]

How much did everything cost?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I built this for a contractor, for the whole finished garage it was probably almost $30k

[@markgary2813]

I want To know how much it cost

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Approximately $50/ft for the complete garage.

[@JonathanGlueckert]

Holy Moly = you sir are a bad-a!!!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Thanks, but I’m just a dude doing a job.

[@terryharleyrides6109]

That’s what I’m talking about,....

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That’s what I’m sayin!

[@justindurham3075]

Total cost?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Around $50/ft for the total garage build.