How to affordably clad an outbuilding

Today I 'bite the bullet' and fully enclose my outbuilding for the winter so I can make it more watertight and secure now I am storing a lot more inside it.
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[@blindbug]

When a lot of folks would have just razed the out buildings and/or left it to rot (like the previous owners), you keep putting in the effort to turn it into a great looking (and more importantly usable) asset! Love watching these videos! Great work!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you.

[@FGUK1973]

Fixing and re-using them was the best way to go on this project. Saved money and hassle this way too, probably.

[@pofor10]

😊

[@josephdocherty5977]

You are a very smart guy love watching ::I do things almost excact y like herself exelent

[@josephdocherty5977]

Oh lol I’m Joe

[@susanhillier5635]

Stuart it really is a complete joy watching a professional at work. I’m sure your channel will keep growing, if someone finds you, they are bound to keep watching. Great job, well done

[@JockeSwedenGeek]

The best thing of the week is when you release a new video, Stuart. You remind me a lot of my late dad, and seeing you explain stuff with your English sarcasm and dry humor makes me remember all the handyman stuff he taught me as well. Thanks again for a brilliant channel. A great match between a civil engineer's mind and the carpenter's touch!

[@anthonyalbuquerque9321]

Stuart Never disappoints brilliant stuff as always 😊

[@Splits-man]

You really are very very good at this DIY stuff. You’re fast becoming my ‘go-to’ reference channel. 👍🇦🇺

[@ProperDIY]

Well thank you David

[@leewood729]

Some years ago, when I was mixing up a wheelbarrow of concrete for a garden project, one of my neighbours - a builder - gave me this bit of advice; but a squirt of washing up liquid in with the wet concrete and it makes it a lot easier to mix evenly. :)

[@barneysdad9193]

I've been told that and did it whenever I did any concreting but I've since been told that in the long term that deteriorates the concrete quicker.

[@lawriethurston5460]

Brilliant Stuart, fantastic job

[@ProperDIY]

Many thanks!

[@niwty]

Very nice job Stuart and may I add very nice editing too. You make your videos really enjoyable to watch and I’m sure it doesn’t go unnoticed that it’s your enthusiasm and energy that shines through these things too. I’m sure I’m not alone in sometimes thinking “god, I wish I hadn’t started this” when doing a job but you never seem to suffer this “dilemma”. If you do you hide it very well so fair play to you. Your final comment made me laugh too. I was thinking throughout this whole build “he’s gonna need lights next” (I’m a sparky so I would wouldn’t I?😉) When you closed the door and said it I let out such a chuckle my wife wondered what I was watching! All the best to you and yours. 👍

[@mrnormski9005]

Really enjoying these outbuilding videos. When I saw you treating the foot of the posts that went into.the ground, reminded me of when me & the old man had a large allotment & we would stand any posts to go in the ground in a bucket containing a creosote, diesel & Jay's fluid mix for a couple of days prior to use, couldn't use that mix today but those posts a still standing 😂

[@Mike35858]

Great job, thanks for breaking the pricing down.

[@jim99ful]

I like how you didn't make the mistake of following the 'out of level' sides

[@ProperDIY]

I made sure they were both within a couple of mm's

[@SimonBurke-ny2qr]

I am a bit of an handy man my self probably because I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years and I love how you make things look so neat and simple , thank you

[@emielhoffer]

Awesome result, Stuart! Something to be proud of.

[@yuriilukkumbure7416]

Your videos are so calming and reassuring Stuart. I guess it’s knowing there are people out there doing things right with proper thought and planning 🙏🏽

[@ianjones7394]

What a great job. Makes your outbuilding even more useful. Always find your videos interesting and informative.

[@Gerry2210]

Great looking job Stuart, I very much enjoy watching your various build’s, thanks.

[@DianneCarrington]

Stuart, I learned so much about framing and the order of items, as well as tips on how to make members level, and plumb in this video. It was great and your explanations and camera work enhance the learning process. It looks classy. Thank you.

[@Dohzer21]

Love this channel! This is the first video I’ve watched and it’s excellent. Great info, straightforward friendly approach and perfect amount of detail ! Subscribed!!

[@dontuno]

I just seem to stumble upon your videos and when I do I'm hooked! Makes we want to get back into the swing of things and "find" a project. Many thanks for the videos and excellent presentations.

[@Jetpac74]

Great video Stuart. It turned out really well - you now have a nice dry workshop closer to your Paddock Projects. Fantastic content as always.

[@DjGiluk]

Great job Stuart 👏🏻👏🏻 it’s coming together nicely 👌🏻👌🏻

[@tuesboomer1623]

Looks great, reasonably secure considering the shed's purpose, and didn't break the bank! Nice!

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

It looks fantastic

[@bluecurlygirl]

Fabulous job. It looks so good and so secure now. Love the cladding. Really well done. Thanks for this.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@storm-sf5rj]

Well done Stuart that looks great, and you made it look so easy 😊

[@tureq85]

love the video and love the craftsmanship!!

[@andyc972]

Good to have you back Stuart, and another interesting project ! That came out looking great, and just in the nick of time for the changing seasons. That extra dry storage will certainly come in handy ! As always excellent technical content with some handy tips and a I bit of Dad humour for good measure, thanks !

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks Andy

[@davecharlesworth8176]

Great job. Looks clean and tidy.

[@paulgreen9979]

Nice. The timbers will weather in nicely over time, and i love the fact you applied the door panels on vertically… brilliant as usual.

[@mandyleeson1]

Great job Stuart, it looks grand.

[@keithenglish3776]

Another solid and well constructed job to go with a the usual well made vid.

[@BlockABoots]

Makes it looks so effortless 👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

thanks

[@sirmalus5153]

When that small ladder wobbled with you on the top platform, that was when i realised that my own habit of using bigger ladders to avoid that problem has probably payed off over the years safety wise. When I haven't been able to avoid using the top platform, i have always had someone hold the ladder for me, or tie it off somehow. Good video though and you made the whole thing look easy for the DIY minded among us.

[@johnwalsh6844]

It looks awesome. Nice job.

[@richardphillips3303]

Another great project there and my guess on the cost was over double so very impressed! Thanks for sharing your expertise 🙂

[@ian_morg]

Looks fab! I built my whole shed this way in lockdown 😎👍🏻

[@njconnelly-traynor8772]

Loved the video. Always very clear, well explained and entertaining! Thanks.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raminybhatti5740]

Absolutely killed it as usual 👍🏻👍🏻

[@crazykittenvideos855]

Great job! I have a feather edge shed that I need to give a new floor to. With some TLC in the spring and some fancy paint I reckon it could look pretty good. Thanks for the inspiration!! Always love your videos 😁

[@lafamillecarrington]

Nice job - and I think it fits in really well.

[@SprocketN]

Very nice, it does look great. I have a chicken run with one side open to the prevailing wind, so the rain blows in and makes their food soggy. Meaning I often throw away half a feeder’s worth of chicken food porridge. You have convinced me that a feather edge panel will be a nice looking solution to shielding the feeder.

[@OorOaksey]

What a brilliant job Stuart, as usual you make it look so easy by yourself. I wish I had a building to try this look out Lol

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@geoffbuys5838]

Thank you. I enjoyed watching the build, gave me a few ideas.

[@andrewedwards417]

Nice guy Stuart. Nice results!

[@SteveSeadog]

Great job and well put-together vid. You are my go-to resource when I need to do anything remotely DIY.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@bikerchrisukk]

Very nicely done 👍

[@veronicawhite398]

Always inspiring! Thankyou.

[@Quaker521]

Fantastic job Stuart, it looks brilliant. Well done.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@juliejephcote]

What a cracking job love your videos that looks really good 👍

[@michaelbarlow3686]

Great Video Stuart

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh gosh Stuart, that really looks super, well done to you. Take care

[@tonycornelia]

Lovely job, and very well explained👏

[@KM-uz1sc]

Love your videos, you are an inspiration. You promised a new video every Friday, remember 😊

[@ohdfghjkcvbnm2545]

nicely done

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Great job as always, looks really smart.

[@dhewitt2514]

Nice, looks good that

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@nikkion2140]

Fantastic result. Thanks

[@Dodgy1]

You are a clever bloke Stu, love it, keep er lit my friend

[@somewhereelse3813]

Brilliant, great to see design, build and costings. Looks really good too 👌

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@jonasvaleisa]

One thing I noticed throughout many of your videos - you are almost always pre-drilling before fastening wood screws. I think in some cases this is overkill. For instance, for this cladding - I would simply use another method: you can drive a screw in reverse on high speed, and then screw as usual. This does not work 100% in all situations, but for cladding and decking it definitely does. And it saves you carrying two tools all the time! Anyway, I really enjoy watching your videos, such a high skill and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!

[@jasoncharlton]

Great job on the cladding

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@basher875]

An excellent job again 👍

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

That turned out very nice. I like it.

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Great job

[@davidhayes5382]

Fantastic video

[@paulp96275]

Well done Stuart a fanbloodytastic job and at a very reasonable cost 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you Paul

[@obinnantombizodwanwafor605]

Love your videos. The detail and commentary

[@edwardhammock24]

I love these vids. I work with civil structural engineers at Atkins and hear 'fair bit of wind loading' all the time!! 🙂

[@pip1723]

Great work looks good .

[@judyking9171]

A very smart job; as a smallholder I should think that black galvanised with yorkshire boarding above might work out slightly cheaper, allow some light in and make the shed a little more secure in high winds. I understand your desire to produce something that your neighbours will like and I'm sure you'll be very successful.

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Awesome mate, well done

[@stephanmurphy909]

Beautiful job shows what can be done not breaking bank well done

[@tobyjugg6202]

Sound job !!!!! Cost effective and will provide exactly what you need. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@steved8038]

Looks really good ,interesting and informative Thank you

[@qwertytwerty7293]

Looks nice. I’d have been tempted to use corrugated sheets for the cladding. Good place to store stuff now.

[@cuebj]

Superb job - looks great and obviously very well made too. SDS drill with a long fat bit is good for breaking up loose concrete like that post hole then use the digger to scoop up loose material

[@martinkenny9384]

Nice job

[@markhannan5167]

Looks great you always do a good job keep the videos coming

[@cybercdh]

Made that look easy!

[@RB-xg2vz]

Looks great

[@user-nl3yo6de9d]

Class job sir!

[@garymeston9019]

Hi Stuart, my comment isn't linked to this video but probably the first video you did. It was about painting skirting boards and not the carpet. Well I have to say I've just finished painting my skirtings and I dropped on you video so followed you instructions. What a ball ache laying the tape, but the results were amazing, not a single drop of paint on the the carpets. Thank you for your informative videos, keep up the good work and I'll keep subscribed.

[@spongefactory]

Looks great Stuart 👍

[@terrytopliss9506]

Nice job Stuart,makes it look like it’s always been there.👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant work and vlog. Amazing transformation. Funny how you do work which leads to more work, pardon the pun but you're getting to the light at the end of the tunnel with this project. Hope all is well, take care

[@michaellacaria910]

Great job, really like your feather edge cladding, my first thought would’ve been to put them side by side. Overlapping not only looks better but also has no gasps. I liked your video and subscribed.

[@stephb8178]

Awesome job, like it.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Je22345]

Nice work looks really good 👍👍👍

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Beautiful job ( as always ) Stuart 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@chrisdrake447]

Nice job!

[@simoping]

Love your content Sir... thanks.. inspires me to do more

[@paul-fk7de]

Wow that's amazing 👏

[@buildingsbyair]

nice job

[@dougsaunders8109]

Looks good, cheaper than I thought it would be too! 👍🏻

[@MrBuyerman]

Nice job.

[@alanjohnson8417]

Outstanding, subscribed! 👍

[@gercito17]

Top Man Stuart,brilliant job 👍🏼

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@videostarish]

I was all-set to say - "you'll need galvanized tie-down straps for that!." but went- ahhh... he's tying the roof to the foundations via posts... 👍👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Yep, it's not going anywhere

[@dajones24431219]

I always learn something from watching your videos Stuart whereas a lot of your projects are way out of my league and capability i always enjoy especially your sense of humour 👍

[@hywelcarlick9980]

Job well done! Looks good

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks