How to Build a Shed - Framing

[@GrooverErn]

Thanks for creating these tutorials, lovely calm and clear guidance.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad you like them!

[@barryirby8609]

I too have spent many hours watching Norm and had the good fortune to meet him. He was scheduled to go on as a speaker in about an hour at a home builders show and they parked him back stage alone. I spotted him there all alone and dragged up a chair and kept him company. I doubt he remembers it as clearly as I do but if he does I hope its a favorable recollection. Having framed many houses and a number of sheds in the US and now building furniture I find your process a wonderful combination of construction framing and cabinet making. Thanks for posting. And, I am concerned about the black plastic sheet under the OSB. Fearful it will trap moisture (rising damp) and rot the frame. Hope you used pressure treated lumber.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Barry, Well done for meeting Norm. That sub frame will be fine. It is pressure treated, there is some ventilation below and the weed stop layer has holes in it. I did the same on my old shed which is still in good order after 33 years. Cheers. Peter

[@darz3]

Thanks Peter, enjoying this series

[@paultay23]

By...I wish i had the tenacity and skills you have Peter, that is going to be one hell of a shed when its finished. 👍👍

[@MrPatdeeee]

Amen, amen and AMEN!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

My old shed (at the old house - we have moved) had lasted 33 years and had no sign of any problems. I want this one to last at least as long ! Cheers. Peter

[@ricos1497]

@@NewBritWorkshop By that time you'll be nearing retirement age...

[@rodgerq]

It's always great getting materials delivered for a project 😁😁

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Rodger, Yes, and then the excitement begins. Cheers. Peter

[@MrPatdeeee]

Ya know what? I do believe this shed is going to be "Absolutely Spot-On", Yep, as the sun comes up in the marnin! Our Mr Peter Parfitt does not let a single thing go buy that it is not square. Aint' that dandy? Whoeeee! NONE finer! Caint' wait for the next episode. I will make sure I stay tuned to this channel.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Pat, The next video will take a little while as we are in the process of moving our kit from the old house which has finally sold. It may be 2 to 3 weeks from now. Cheers. Peter

[@Cradley684]

Great so far shear perfection, have a nice day and Stay Safe !!! .

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Brian, Brilliant - many thanks. Peter

[@easyyards3154]

Quality as always Peter. I can tell you're an engineer😄. I've trained my apprentices over the years to spot them... Oh and the ex-military officiers. If we see the flowers and the grass standing to attention or the home owner in a boiler suit with an engineer square and a set of feeler gauges in their top pocket we know to up our game. 😉

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I love it - a bit of fun and humour helps to lift all of our spirits - well done. Oh, and you are right on every count. Cheers. Peter

[@HolisticHealthEducation]

That is some well thought out and neat work done there!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks. Peter

[@garyhorton6652]

Peter, I believe your shed is going to be built more accurate than my Swiss Watch! Nice work!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Gary, I know what you mean. I very nearly put all the timber through my planer to get everything to precise sizes but the lock-down would have made getting rid of so much planer shavings very difficult. I might then have had something closer to your Swiss watch !! Cheers. Peter

[@hokipokist]

How amusing! I started building a home workshop a few days ago, too.

[@rickmartin9833]

Fantastic job Peter...

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Rick, Many thanks. Peter

[@davidatkins8753]

A true professional as always.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, I wish - Cheers. Peter

[@mikehindley3]

lovely series this, peter. should be a very solid unit

[@danlynch1154]

Well done Peter.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Dan, Many thanks. Peter

[@MINGLE2008]

Hi Peter as usual a very interesting project very well explained. I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for your advice. I bought the saw as you suggested and waiting for the arrival. I also purchase from faskit the sliding door. Thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Christopher, Excellent news and many thanks for your support. Cheers. Peter

[@antonoat]

It's always nice watching someone else do all the work, lol. I know you don't really consider it work it's a very worthwhile project and one I'm sure many of us would enjoy! Love your meticulous planning as always! Tony.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tony, I am not that good - I got the wood order wrong ! Cheers. Peter

[@jlmfoy365]

Hi Peter, I wonder how many people have been influenced by Norm Abram over the years, I certainly was. Although I tread a different path nowadays as I only use hand tools ( no room for power tools ) Regards Jim.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jim, I have the greatest respect for Norm. I had to work away from the family for 5 years and only going home for weekends. Watching Norm on PBS helped me keep my sanity. Cheers. Peter

[@raymondmalone9721]

Looking good 👍

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Raymond, Many thanks. Peter

[@andrew5860]

Hi Peter, another great video (is “video” the correct term nowadays - showing my age) can I please ask length and diameter of the screws you used on this and did you drill pilot holes beforehand?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Andrew, I used 6 mm Spax with lengths of 80, 100 and 120 mm. At the time that I was buying all the materials Axminster had the best price for Spax screws. I drilled a 6 mm hole through one piece but no pilot hole in the receiving piece. Softwood like this is unlikely to split and it makes a stronger joint to avoid piloting. The decsion on length is made such that at least 30 mm of screw goes into the receiving piece. Peter

[@deadhead1140]

Working on my own currently. Curious as to why you wrapped your base frame in plastic? Not seen that done before.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I wanted a very good damp proof barrier under the cheap and cheerful Sterling board floor. Peter

[@andrewschannel3635]

Hi peter, Is that treated timber? Is it just pine, or is there something better that can be used outside? Andrew

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Andrew, It is pressure treated soft wood. Before putting the featherboard on I have it a coat of Sadolin. Peter

[@koffibanan3099]

Really nice job. Enjoy watching it. Just a question, the trusses aren't those a bit overkill for this size of span? The rafters don't look like they would bend under their own weight, or are there more considerations for this design? I know, no kill like overkill and I like it myself, I'm just trying to learn and understand as much as I can about roofing, before I start my own project :) All the best, from Belgium!

[@ricos1497]

In his spare time, Peter likes do pull ups on them to keep himself in shape

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Koffi, Take a look at all the sheds in your area. Those with a pitched roof will almost always have a sag in the middle. I have over engineered the design a bit but there will never be any sag at all. And, as hard as it was, I have already done a couple of chin-ups ! Cheers. Peter

[@koffibanan3099]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks for the explanation Peter! And good luck with the workout routine :)

[@CastlesMadeOf...]

Hi Peter, I think you have answered my question from the previous vid about airflow!. How about the timber used for your frame, was this treated or just standard? I know your floor frame was but this is lighter in colour and does not look like treated timber. Thanks 👍

[@NewBritWorkshop]

All of the timber, except the door and door frame, are treated. I also put on a generous coat of Sadolin on both sides of all of the featherboard before it was fixed. Peter

[@MikeMcRoberts]

@@NewBritWorkshop What is the timber you used for the frame please?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I think it is probably European Redwood or Spruce - it is the cheap and cheerful stuff from the wood yard. Peter

[@terrycraig2292]

Why did you not make the shed much bigger. You have the room. Was it the cost or what you are going to use the shed for??

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Terry, Cost is a factor but I am just trying to store the garden kit, a very old mower and the step ladders. I think the final cost is going to be about £800 which does not include the roofing. Cheers. Peter

[@terrycraig2292]

@@NewBritWorkshop OK Peter. The cost is about the same as a Galvanized shed, same size, here in Western Australia. Our ants would eat your shed in no time!!!!

[@SteveZodiac777]

Nice work Peter - I'm just wondering whose missing a couple of traffic cones! Seeing you build the shed I feel something of a waster having bought an 8x6 gardening shed myself! Was there something in particular that led you to decide to build your own from scratch? How cost effective in terms of materials do you reckon this approach is? Good luck with the remaining tasks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Darrel, You get what you pay for and this 2 m by 3 m shed will be in the region of £800 to £900 but to buy one of this standard would be difficult unless you get one bespoke. Then the cost, for the same size, would be £1,700 to £2,300. I would expect my shed to last 30 to 40 years with very little maintenance. A DIY shop shed would not last much more than 7 years. Peter

[@SteveZodiac777]

@@NewBritWorkshop Hi Peter - thanks for getting back and sharing your costings. I've been thinking of acquiring a second shed so I'll be watching the rest of this series with extra interest! Best, Darrel

[@telsaw892]

Beautifully made Peter and perfect timing as I will be building my own shed in the next few weeks. I think I may take the easier option and go for a flat roof though. I was thinking 8' x 6'. What size is yours?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tel, Do try and avoid a flat roof if you can. I know that it is slightly more complicated but it will last longer and look nicer. My new shed is about 2 m by 3 m. Cheers. Peter

[@1966apc]

I'm surprised that you haven't used any noggins. Any particular reason for that?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I did say that they will come later so that they can be coordinated with the internal shelving - I am doing some of them this afternoon. Peter

[@dunes7]

@@NewBritWorkshop Do you want somebody to pop around and give you a hand? :)

[@1966apc]

@@NewBritWorkshop Now I feel daft. I obviously wasn't paying attention. Thanks, Peter.

[@PMA85H]

I assume "sloppy roof stuff" is a technical term or jargon :-)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Joseph, Yes, slopey roof, wiggly bits and fixing whatsits are all part of the highly technical jargon used in engineering - I suspect I could get a job at Rolls Royce ! Cheers. Peter

[@garvielloken3929]

@@NewBritWorkshop Hahahaahaah!

[@annekelive]

Recently came across your channel, think it’s great. Do you have an engineering background?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Super. Yes, I have an engineering background although in latter years it went from telecoms to mechanical ! Cheers. Peter

[@usaf4dbt]

Niffy plus 10!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, That is very generous. Many thanks. Peter

[@georgeblair5070]

I now have an image in my head of a car nose down inside a workman's ditch outside your house because someone nicked a couple of cones!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi George, That sounds like one of my dreams except I tend to be the one in the car ! Take care. Peter

[@garvielloken3929]

at 9:20 how did you get those birdmouth thingy joint so crisp? - any tutorial on bird mouths in general

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Garviel, They are not as crisp as you might think but I did take care. I did them on the bandsaw and scribed the two lines from the first, carefully produced, sample. Peter

[@hogthrob]

Where did you get those waste side material supports (traffic cones)? I thought it was just drunken teenagers that collected those!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

At the old house I had to use cones when cutting the hedge on the road side of the property. I bought a set of 5 from Screwfix quite a while ago and they are as good now as they were when I bought them. Peter

[@johnpower2692]

Liking the project. But I would have liked to have seen at least some detailed footage of you erecting the frame, and fastening the floor - especially in light of how the first 10 mins of the video were a bit overly pedantic in explaining how you made the frame. Seems like you just lost interest in filming half-way through!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi John, I was up against the weather ! Peter

[@philipgeddes6838]

K

[@f4akq]

It's not raining and it's sunny, have you moved out of england?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I would love to be in The Netherlands but no, we are still in England and we do get a bit of sun from time to time. Cheers. Peter

[@garvielloken3929]

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!