How To Build A Garage - ULTIMATE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

In this video, I will show you how to build a garage. I also go over the cost and how long it took to build this garage. In this step by step guide for beginners, I show how to build the garage walls, headers, roof and much more! This informative video walks you through the process of constructing a detached garage from start to finish. Get ready to acquire valuable skills and knowledge as we demonstrate each crucial aspect of the construction process. Watch now and learn how to build a detached garage! Here is the link to part 2 of this video • How To Build A Garage ... . This is part 5 of Garage Build Series. Checkout this playlist to watch the other videos Build A Garage Playlist • Build A Garage
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
How To Install Sill Plates 01:10
How To Layout A Wall 03:54
How To Build Header And Jacks 10:30
How To Nail A Wall Together 15:31
How To Stand And Brace Walls 18:53
How To Build A Header With 2x12s 21:20
How To Install Wall Sheathing 24:07
How To Build LVL Garage Header 31:31
How To Set Posts On Concrete 35:00
Setting 26’ LVL Beam 39:26
How To Straighten Walls 40:59
How To Prep Gable Trusses 45:49
How To Place Truss Layout On Walls 52:03
How To Install Hurricane Ties 54:08
How To Setup A String line For Truss Setting 57:23
How To Set Trusses 59:43
How To Install Subfloor 1:02:00
How To Install Roof Sheathing 1:02:42
Cost and Time Breakdown 01:09:17
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[@CubanRider]

My man, this video was a beast. The craftsmanship, the eloquence, the safety precautions and PPE, this is truly top of the chart KZbin content. Thank you for taking the time, you've got another subscriber and a hopeful future builder.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I put a lot of time into videos to try to make them full and complete. Everybody has their own spin on content, but I like to keep mine straight to the point. Good luck with your future homebuilding career. Thanks for watching!

[@CubanRider]

​@@TheExcellentLaborer very much enjoyed the straight to the point theme. The explanation is one thing, but stopping to set-up the camera every time and editing an hour+ video, it takes a bunch of time and coordination. Great job!

[@savannahharris7524]

My 5 year old son has been interested in learning about "pipes and wiring" because he says he wants to build houses when he grows up. Now when he's allowed to have screen time he only wants to watch your channel. So thanks for providing quality educational content for my 5 year old! Because of your channel, my husband and brothers have an assistant studying up in his spare time. 😆

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad your son is enjoying my channel. Good luck and I wish your family the best!

[@newsletterman]

Eastern Ontario Canada here. Been quoted 80-120 k Canadian to build a 24x26 garage. 5/12 roof, vinyl siding and tin roof. No interior finishing or electrical. This video has me thinking I'll build it myself!

[@colinduquette]

Look into the 3 car garage kit from home hardware / building centre. A few months ago I was quoted 18k materials no concrete or electrical or labour, a lot less than I thought it would be honestly 8’ wall 16” o/c stick frame style framing

[@kevinkeelan354]

I thought you could build a house for that in canada?

[@Odinhaus]

I don’t know about Canada, but here in TX, if you’re looking at a simple 1 story, 2 stall garage, you’re looking at around $12k USD in materials (if you already have the slab).

[@ianringelberg817]

Fellow Canadian. My costs are $50k for a 30X30 now. Ain’t cheap.

[@newsletterman]

@@ianringelberg817 thanks. That helps the bidding process with contractors.

[@RT20558]

Thank you for adding the timestamps with descriptions and such a well prepared presentation and instructional video.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. He is much easier to navigate the video that way and get all the information you need. I hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@albertsalas9154]

45k views and only 1.2k likes..?? Cmon guys like the video. This is great content 👏 👌 👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for this comment. It is interesting how much time it takes to create a video like this. I am thankful for viewers like you that appreciate it. Stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@Giaier_Designs]

Josh, I so appreciate these videos. I just finished my dream garage and used your video as a guide to do it. Ill enjoy my garage the rest of my life and your video showed me I could do it. Thanks man.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That is so cool! I’m glad I could help you with your project. It should serve you well for years to come. Thanks for being a subscriber and watching my content!

[@benryan9466]

You are without a doubt the GOLD standard of your profession. Well done ❤️🇺🇸

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your comment. Take care!

[@jonnyc8200]

You have some serious skills man!

[@dennisrobbins458]

Thank you so much for making this video, I will be watching it over and over again.

[@CCNA911]

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your knowledge!!

[@tinaknutsen]

My son learned how to do concrete work through Job Corps. His first job out of Job Corps was for the city. He worked 8 years and never learned concrete stamping. I feel like a blessed lucky mom. Him and his construction buddies came over and did a backyard patio and walkway to my greenhouse. Took them one weekend to do. My oldest son is a roofer and he did the porch roof and some nice railings. It really added an extra room to enjoy in my rainy state. I just found your channel and I am binge watching. I am a professional painter so it’s nice to help each other and friends with your skills. I will be learning a lot of new skills from you! I am sharing your channel with my friends and family. Thank you for helping people to learn to do specific projects for their needs and everything involved.

[@vitalhoma2553]

Thank you for going into detail not many people show this much information about the building

[@jimmason5738]

I like how you explain everything.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you, Jim! Good luck with your projects!

[@TheDesertRat31]

Dude, Josh... you are the man! This step by step is terrific. I had a detatched garage built a few years ago. 20×24 was all i could afford since it had yo be brick siding to match our house. I wish it was bigger (of course). My first step will be to get an engineer to write so plans to build up thecattic space to yse as a second story built to floor load specs. After that, if I need it, i want to extend the length another 20 ft. Thus series will hrlp me get that done. Again, thanks for taking the time to film and post your projects.

[@MrSrtman18]

Thank you for this! Im just getting a pad ready for a 28”x40” garage for myself. So much to learn, so much to do. Trenching in lines next week i hope, form and pour soon after. Thanks again for the help! If youre in northern wisconsin anyone, i can use the help.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That’s going to be a nice garage! After sitting down, you’ll have plenty of workspace. Yes you’re definitely getting a good start on it doing the pad first. I thanks a lot for watching, and I will be posting videos on this project for the next couple months. Stay tuned!

[@raynoone9514]

Josh, The videos are very informative. when you get tired of being The Excellent Laborer you can become The Excellent Teacher. Your videos could and would be great teaching aides for any high school/community college beginner construction trade courses.

[@duaneplakmeyer8449]

Amazing Video. I'm tackling my garage project next summer. Will definitely watch this a couple more times during that process. Thanks

[@user-zh4sh4hf8z]

Just want to say, good stuff, Josh. 'Been enjoying learning about building/construction from your videos. (It started w/ your deck-building vids which helped me build my own.) Keep up the good work and videos coming! Cheers!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Great to hear!

[@danielperez-wu6qq]

Great job man, I am getting ready to start a nice 3 car garage, and some of your tips really helped.

[@darinblackburn6023]

Came across your channel today. I'm really enjoying it. I love this type of work. Very educational.

[@williamnotaro470]

Just finished my bathroom tiling job couldn’t have done any of it without your assistance👍🤘 i’ve been binging your channel and the only thing I could say, is you’re an absolute boss! you’ve saved me an estimated $10,000 since I’ve been watching between electric carpentry and now my bathroom and I could only say thank you!! there’s not even a close second to your skill set and I really appreciate it. Keep making videos and I’ll keep watching.

[@victorfernandez915]

Very professional and perfect construction, beautiful

[@HenkSneev]

This is an excellent video! Really detailed, but no fluff or nonsense, tons of great info. Looking forward to watching the whole series.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I try to keep my video straightforward and to the point. You will enjoy the series. Check it out!

[@kallan2255]

Great video. You are a very effective communicator.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Pure Gold, what a beast of a video. Nice work Josh 👊

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that Scott! As you probably noticed, it took a couple of days to make 😄. Thanks for stopping by!

[@zoubtube]

outstanding job with the video. thanks for the efforts

[@jerkyjake6271]

Saw that you posted this and I made breakfast just so I could watch it and enjoy my weekend, thank you for the education

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Great! Let me know what you think of it. I hope you find it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@Mechanized2k]

You are a machine! Learning a ton of things. thanks.

[@artofcanna]

Great video!! Thanks💯

[@JB-zx8oe]

VERY PROFESSINAL..i like

[@wxggkj]

I am a Chinese manufacturer, mainly producing all kinds of integrated houses. You can visit our factory. We have 4 factories. I hope it helps.

[@balloney2175]

I love the explanations at the same time showing how it works, Kudos!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I try to make my videos as comprehensive as possible. I appreciate you watching. Good luck with your project!

[@balloney2175]

@@TheExcellentLaborer You are most welcome! I'm a fan!

[@MikeNewman-ru2mj]

Great Video very clear directions ty

[@WvMnts]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative. I was thinking about building a new garage. After watching your video I’ll buy a prefab metal garage .

[@marcialrojas2304]

Good work 👏 and thanks To explain step-by-step

[@ericjohnson5465]

Got my walls stood up and needed to know if I should apply sheathing before or after straightening the walls. This video covered all those questions! Thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I could help! Be sure to stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@shaniaa9287]

I could build my own house if I wanted, just by watching this video . Just awesome ❤ thank you so very much. 👍❤❣️❣️❣️

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad you said that because this is the same idea when it comes to building a house. If you can build a garage, there is a good chance. One could build a house. A lot of similarities. Thanks for watching!

[@shaniaa9287]

@TheExcellentLaborer I recently changed a cartridge in my tubshower because of a leak. First I tried the spout. Learned a lot like set s crew and adapter. Then watched a video for the cartridge because the spout didn't fix it. Learned seats and springs and strapwrench. I much more confident about doing DIY, even if I'm already retired. It's actually quite fun for me. Your videos though ate stellar 👌👍✌️❣️

[@arbinnunez109]

This guy is great very informative

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I really do appreciate that. Thanks a lot!

[@rhondaberg5644]

Amazing work! Very informative video.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! It was a multi day project but it seems to have turned out nice! Thanks for watching!

[@gholakata4404]

Great! Very informative with nice details!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@walterwalters3069]

Amazing video! Thanks a lot!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you, you are welcome!

[@robertlaxdal8133]

Excellent video

[@matteberry58]

The railing looks great

[@LaJotaFranco]

Great video! Really enjoyed it

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad you liked it. I appreciate you watching! Be sure to stay tuned for more!

[@DubYaJsWorld]

That was awesome and comprehensive! Im currently building my garage, im still at concrete but wull be at framing by the end of the month. This video will definitely be of reference to me when I get there!! Thanks fkr for filming this series.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I always wanted to make a video series building a whole garage. I tried to put in as much detail as I could making the series. I’m actually still publishing videos finishing this garage. Stay tuned!

[@DubYaJsWorld]

@@TheExcellentLaborer absolutely. Thank you

[@JB-zx8oe]

great video... i like very much

[@JB-zx8oe]

video has professional content... i like advance tab...

[@drewphilip]

Cute toy drill; perfect for use without washer

[@davidharrison3074]

As always, so much great information on this project. Boy o wish i had help many years ago when I built a 2.5 car garage for my sister in Texas. After having all the cement work done and ready to build, it was all me. I didn't need to use a lvl beam on this project. When it came to settling the trusses, i just cradled them and swung them in place after I got my gable ends done and a stringer board across to plumb and fasten the trusses. Sheeting the roof and installing shake shingles to keep it looking like the house was a great project as well. The okd attached garage, i yhen made that an office area for her. All in all it was a wonderful project and glad I could help my sister out. Again, thanks for your wonderful information and glad I could understand everything you did on this build. Great job Josh 🔨👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh, very good! We set trusses by hand very often with my father when I was young. We actually never did use a crane until I started building as an adult. It’s so much easier using a crane, but will cost a little more! This one will look similar to my house when it is done as well. I hope all of your projects are going well for you, David. I always enjoy seeing your comments. Stay tuned for the next part of the series!

[@dmark6699]

Excellent video's Josh.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for this comment! Good luck with your project!

[@MarcelS-yz1gf]

Fantastic work!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you so much!

[@MarcelS-yz1gf]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I learning alot from your video's! I am planning building the same construction, also a garage only much smaller. For just one car and a storage/working room here in the Netherlands. You have a fan on the other side from the ocean 😀

[@av1204]

amazing work.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you so much!

[@lasthope106]

Josh, you are amazing. Im doing my first flip house and really needed a guideline on an attached garage. This video will help me with a lot of aspects, but do you have a specific one for a smaller and attached garage? Thank you so much. Your content is just a different class.

[@bigtime37ja]

Excellent video sir.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@nicholaspatterson9275]

"My dream" lol is to just have a dry place to work. "My goal" is to have a dry place to work! Thanks for the video, great content!!

[@SteeveCrown]

Good building engineering principles applied!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that Steeve. Thanks for watching!

[@brianb7388]

great video. if you don't own a transit and don't want to buy one a laser level or even a water level (almost free) would work perfectly for transfering the height of the garage to the outside beam. The water level is both easy and fast.

[@brucemartini2288]

sharing a tip I thought up and use: when cutting dimensional lumber, and to soften sharp corners slightly, and remove burrs, for clean look, I scrape corners on concrete surface, (grinding stone)

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Awesome

[@user-ex9kh3hy8c]

very good video

[@prestonpalmer2663]

thank you!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@garyring8306]

why do you place a sil plate and not just make the sil as the bottom plate of the wall? is it code or is there an advantage to this? i see it making a weaker less anchored wall to the foundation bolts. the offset of the wall to allow the sheeting to be flush with the sil plate. what i have seen and have been told is place the framing flush to the foundation and the sheathing goes out past the foundation to allow water run down to drip off outside of the foundation and not allowed to wick back up into the sil plate and foundation/slab allowing rot to occur. just asking?

[@marcusjames3035]

So one detail I’ve started seeing with custom home builders is that they lay a bead of caulking down before applying the sill sealer and then again on top of the sill sealer before laying the bottom plate. Apparently it is an additional layer of protection against them pests bugs. I did it like that at my shop

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

A bead of caulk before the sill sealer would definitely add a layer of protection. I know after the weight of the walls and roof is pressing down on it, it should be a very good seal regardless. I hope everything is going good for you, Marcus. Good luck with your projects!

[@shaniaa9287]

Great video . Thanks so much for taking the time❤

[@jamesadams893]

Boy I'm glad I chanced upon this video cause nowhere else on the internet could I find any videos showing me this kind of construction

[@abel4776]

Matt Risinger

[@kriswong3792]

If you do this use acoustical caulk or maybe Lexel (if you are rich) as it won’t dry out or crack.

[@mtametrocards]

Awesome!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for this comment!

[@lorenzomatias3499]

Nice job!!👍👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you so much!

[@lorenzomatias3499]

@@TheExcellentLaborer you are wellcome.

[@MrAJTheriault]

Unbelievable quality.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I do put a lot of effort into these videos to keep the quality up. Thanks for noticing! Good luck with your project!

[@larbrophy617]

very good

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@HoshoLegacy]

your accent is simply delightful

[@a-ok]

A great video with so much quality information. The only detail that I found odd was offsetting your pressure treated sill plate and not lapping your sheathing onto it. I’m sure it’s fine jn most weather zones but in my seismic zone this wouldn’t be acceptable. You need that connection to secure your walls to the foundation. Those bolts are doing a great job holding that plate down, but now the whole garage is being held down by nails through the bottom plate.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! Yes, like I mentioned, I will go through with galvanized nails to secure the walls down to the sill plate. Also, if you angle the nails, it will help keep it held down, compared to nailing it down straight. Appreciate you watching. Good luck with your project.

[@bugtusslealien3931]

​@@TheExcellentLaborerI guess in your part it's acceptable, many places no. Cheap insurance.

[@Edumath96]

I love your videos . Where are located at ? I will love to learn this job from you please

[@FikretCekic]

In nyc you'll be hard pressed to find a builder that knows any proper terminology , let alone building something properly. Gable, facia, truss, overhang, headers etc loool. I just wonder what the price difference would be. Currently in looking for a properly built 16x16 workshop. Thanks and great work!

[@piezoman79]

Not sure if anyone’s ever mentioned it, but it’s a good idea to add a second nut to each sill plate anchors to make sure it doesn’t come loose. Those things are notorious for either not being installed properly to begin with or coming loose over time

[@booguwu4540]

I throw away those cheap washers Simpson includes with their j-bolts. I'll spend the extra $10 for a box of heavy galvanized thick fender washers and lock washers from Fastenal.

[@dc-wp8oc]

Josh, did you buy a plan, or did you draw it yourself? Just wondering how you calculated sizes for the headers especially the LVLs and how you came up with truss design? Is there a tax advantage to having the garage detached from the house?

[@honestabe7349]

Why does the plywood not run horizontally across the wall studs?

[@shaunlavoie6183]

I love you upper floor for storage! Wish i had done that. What criteria do you use to determine your roof pitch? I just went 4/12. Where i live, truss builders will actually sheet your gable ends and drop the gables as well so your over hang blocks actually attach to the truss in from the gable and go over top the gable end because they are dropped the thickness of a 2x4. Cost me extra though but made it so much easier. Do they do this where you are?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

When it comes to roof pitch it’s typically a cosmetic preference. The other thing I look at is the amount of headroom I want for storage if I have room trusses just like the garage you see here. Where I am building you cannot do less than a 4/12. That is awesome. They give you that option! I actually have never asked, and they have never told me about that. I might ask them on the next build I do just out of curiosity. Thanks a lot for your input. Good luck with your project!

[@James-cn9no]

Any chance the blueprints for this garage can be obtained? I need to build a garage and would be great to have the plans and videos together.

[@Halfwheelhell]

I don't understand: if your sill plate and bottom plate were not offset by 1/2" the plywood sheathing would still allow for a nice transition, and allow the sheathing to lock the sill to the bottom plate together (both get nailed off). not sure if this is common practice, the offset, but it will also be visible from inside (assuming no drywall in garage). It feels like the plywood should just go over the sill plate to me, if there is no particular reason for this detail.

[@fuegoman45]

One suggestion. When building those headers out of 2x12’s use rigid foam insulation to fill those extra voids instead of OSB.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for the input! Take care!

[@duckiegirlie]

Just me over here learning how to do stuff so I can do it in my own tiny house someday.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I hope this helps you on your tiny house! Good luck with your project!

[@jaydollar140]

Nice video! Is it cheaper to build an attached garage ? Any issues?

[@cameronj4620]

How did you get the two bottom sill plates to line up if you had the non PT offset by 1/2"? Was the PT sill plate dimensional?

[@zhuroy3419]

Hello，boss Do you have any extra pebble clay vinyl siding? Can I have two? Thank you very much

[@Fiddler90s]

Thank you for an amazing informative video! quick question if you dont mind please: should all Sill plates be 2x6 or is the 2x4 enough? Thank you!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

If you were doing 2 x 4 walls, then 2 x 4 sill plates will work just fine. I hope that helps!

[@user-rv6lq9di5z]

New to this whole process….located in US. How can I get the automated garage designer - permit drawings from? Is this a program I have to buy? And if so, where can I buy it? Thanks in advance for your help! This video was exactly what I was looking for.

[@Dozelton]

Does sheathing placement affect structural integrity on 9 foot wall? For instance the 8 foot piece of sheathing comes just slightly above the lvl header

[@philrollins4137]

Josh why did you leave a 1/2 inch at end of floor sill at corner when you started?

[@ScottieBMan]

Great work, those LVL are not cheap! Not easy to work with either!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that! They will definitely test your skills. It’s always nice you see them installed. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

[@johnadams247]

I want to build a 30x40 house...is there a lot of difference as far as layout of studs and trusses and windows? And yeh, outstanding information for a beginner like me.

[@user-xp9dm8du5j]

Hey Josh I am new to your channel. I like your videos. And could you do a video on installing duct work in a Water heater system. Please and thank you.

[@Melicoy]

GDoor trimmer should you add some type of gasket where it meet finished concrete? Thank you for the great video. I subscribed.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Once the trim board is on, I usually caulk to avoid a lot of water from going underneath of the trimmer. Of course, I’m sure, so I’m still gets back there, but I’ve never had an issue. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickwasp]

When I build my window headers, if the loads allow, I try to leave some space for insulation so you don’t get a thermal bridge.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh yes, I have seen that done before. Our climate really isn’t that extreme here to worry about that. Thanks for your input!

[@supradaytona9576]

wow

[@christopherbrooks5206]

So my block work for my garage is exactly 16 wide for my 16x8 garage door . Building 9ft walls.. so do I have to cut off 1.5 inches each side for a rough opening 16ft 3inches? Thanks

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Check with your garage door manufacture, but most garage doors rough opening is the actual dimensions. For instance, my garage door will be 16 foot wide and 8 foot tall. And that is exactly what my rough opening will be after it is trimmed out and everything. In your case, it sounds like you might have to build the walls on each side of the flush with the block opening. I hope that helps!

[@edgarcastillo2945]

Maybe it's different in your state, but we are required to bolt both seal plates together.

[@bandit7519]

Every one use truss now what happened to common rafters and I do the same with my sil plate instead of measuring I set it in place on top and hit with hammer

[@rtim5982]

How do i come and work for you. I understand the whole idea about diy. So impressed with your skills, ready to spend me time with you. As humans we always built things. so inspiring. hope you have time to respond.

[@muttBunch]

44:46, ugh, is that a hornet, please tell me "no" lol

[@playtimewitholivia1877]

if doing trusses on 24 inch centers should always use 5/8 osb maybe half inch but I like 5/8 over 24 centers. if I'm doing 16 inch on center then 7/16 is absolutely acceptable. just saying how we do things in the north east

[@embededfabrication4482]

use your speed square as a guide to saw the end of the board square

[@markferguson6635]

Why two bottom plates can’t the wall be built with just the treated bottom plate?