How to build a shed ramp

Our doors have a 60" opening, so these measurements are specific for our door openings.

[@madlion8435]

By far the simplest and best video I've seen on how I should build my ramp for my shed. Straight to the point and you broke it down very nicely.

[@mattp9932]

Great. Ty. This is the best how to video on KZbin. No bs talking for ten minutes. Throw things around. Works perfect. You are a good man

[@mattmcshane2079]

By far the best shed ramp video on you-tube ! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@yellow7233]

This is the best video on KZbin for building a ramp. Thanks to you and your quick & to the point video, I was able to build my ramp today!

[@Carlex314]

One of the best shed ramp videos i've seen. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidwmcinturff]

Just did this to mine after watching this. It was by far the easiest way to do a ramp but i think my circular saw skills could definitely be improved 😂.

[@deandresparks5444]

"Absolutely Amazing" I just purchased a shed today & started searching to purchase a ramp. This video popped up & now I'm waiting in anticipation for my shed delivery & building this ramp!!! 👍🏾🪚🔨👍🏾

[@thomaskrahling9979]

We followed this video and we were able to replace our shed ramp with a new one. It was perfect. Thanks for posting this video.

[@tonyp35]

This is the best shed ramp video I've seen so far. Thank you for your help!

[@shootsnscores-cja]

Used this video to help me build a new ramp for my elderly mother-in-law and it turned out great. Thanks for the great instructional video.

[@willbuffaloe6594]

Good video. I like the straight forward, simple approach. No need to go crazy calculations and figures with this method and works great! I installed a ramp on my shed yesterday and it went very smoothly and is solid as a rock! Thanks for the video.

[@tttlllccctttlllccc4723]

This is by far the best video on how to do this. Thank you

[@solelyreviewsbytishastarr1394]

I was looking for something’s simple and easy - you didn’t disappoint! Great video I’m going to try it this weekend 😊

[@josec.5123]

I've seen several shed ramp building videos. This is exactly what I was looking for. You made it simple and easy for anyone to make. The material list at the beginning is a great help, also. Great job!

[@carlosramirez5079]

Great video, I’m looking to do a ramp and you show me how to make the angle cuts no one shows. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@zimm1gre]

This works so well because the ground at the bottom of his ramp is level with his shed floor. If the ground was not level at the base of the ramp you will have to spend time making it level. Otherwise great video.

[@Nettie_lou]

Can't believe how you made this project so easily. Will give it a try!

[@wer1984bird]

Glad to see your saw does the same as mine. Good looking ramp

[@kentshrader6616]

Viewed several KZbin videos on building one of these ramps. You have made it so simple. Thanks, especially, for showing a simple way of determining the angles!!

[@Firekillernmp]

Awesome straight to the point and easy to follow thanks

[@stevefogle6027]

Excellent job explaining how to make the angle of the ramp. You save me from ruining a lot of boards. Thanks! God bless...

[@flapwheat]

Thanks very much for showing me the quick, easy way to establish the angles for the stringers!

[@johnwells7155]

Awesome man. You just gave me the confidence boost that I needed to do this on my own!

[@kurtcostanzo8926]

Awesome video! Was able to get my ramp on the same exact building knocked out quick! Thanks so much!

[@TishaRicks]

I am sending you a VURTUAL HUUUUUG! 🤗🤗 Thanks so much for sharing this video. You were very clear on what to do and made it look sooooo easy. After watching this video, I AM EXTREMELY CONFIDENT IN KNOWING THAT I CAN BUILD MY OWN GARAGE SHED RAMP. Thanks again!

[@69Sirchuck]

This video makes the most sense to me. Just bought all my wood and about to get to it. Thank you for sharing!

[@DiannaAtherton]

Straight and to the point. Your instructions made me a really nice and sturdy ramp for my new rider mower.

[@jfc650]

Washed several videos about hot to build the ramp. Your the best !👍👍

[@moconno1]

Thank you. Excellent how to👍

[@shadricosuave]

Best shed ramp video I've seen. Everyone else's are good as well but they are overkill and overbuilt. I needed something quick like this that will last a while. Only change I'd make is pressure treated wood and maybe one more joist. But this is going to last a long time and the scribe concept was great

[@KatrinaWhitlock-i6u]

You made that look so easy

[@user-ov5kx7ki4v]

thanks for sharing. Made the angle calculation easy peasy

[@richarddifonzo773]

Your video is great, so much easier to build my ramp than I imagined. I used your Lumber list exactly. The only difference for me was I used joist hangers as I only have a finish nailer and small compressor, and the hangers made that part of the work easy for me. The way you used the 2x6 to mark that angle was brilliant. Thank you

[@willbuffaloe6594]

Yes, I used joist hangers too. I was using screws too and joist hanger made it a bit easier for me.

[@momtaxi18]

Where can I get joist hangers?

[@michaelsa892]

Wow you made that look so easy

[@codybear93]

Thank you!! Great video

[@messianicjewPhd2023]

Really nice job but missing one very important thing...the foundation underneath the wood ramp. There should have been around 2" of gravel under it. It keeps the wood from rotting and for the weight of a riding lawn mower for longevity, use four boards instead of only three.

[@robertpowell7073]

Hi, thanks for the comment. I didn’t post this video, but that’s me doing the build. Gravel underneath certainly wouldn’t hurt. But, I’ve been doing them this way for two decades, and more to the point, I’ve got hundreds currently under warranty, and I’m comfortable with the way I’ve shown here. Obviously anything on KZbin should be considered with caution and make sure you do it the way you think is best. The main reason I made this video was to show how to get the angles on the joists. Hopefully people have found that helpful and they can modify any of the rest to best suit their needs.

[@TishaRicks]

@@robertpowell7073…Mr. Powell, YOU DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB SIR SHOWING US HOW TO BUILD A RAMP FOR OURSELVES. AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO, I ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN AND FEEL COMFORTABLE IN BUILDING MY VERY OWN RAMP FOR MY GARAGE SHED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING! PLEASE SHARE MORE IF YOU FEEL LEAD TO SHARE. HAVE A GOOD ONE! OH SOME PEOPLE ALWAYS GOT NEGATIVE THINGS TO SAY AND LOVE POINTING OUT WHAT THEY THINK ARE FLAWS IN WHAT OTHERS DO, BUT I LOVE HOW YOU RESPONDED TO THIS ONE IN PARTICULAR. 🙄🙄😁🤷🏾‍♀️

[@momtaxi18]

How do you know how short it can be and what size nails did you use? Also, did you use any screws?

[@jimmyplank6924]

great video. any chance you do one for some steps for shed as well? thanks

[@ronnielewis1862]

Love your doors i never saw that style hinge??Great job😊😊

[@captainedc]

Nice but I believe your usually better off having a FREE STANDING ramp you can move if needed for several reasons. One is if you need to work on it or do landscaping around it. The other is it cannot eventually fail and you and your tractor go flying.

[@johnnywriight]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@reviewerm7566]

This is the best tutorial!

[@mwilliams2343]

Nice and simple 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks

[@manningoutten4494]

that's simple and efficient as well nice job

[@agodwin2011]

Great video what type nail gun did you use and size of nails. I got to build one on my building.. Thanks

[@MyronNoland]

This guy attacks the job with authority. He knows what to do and does it. No scratching his head or fiddle fartin around.

[@user-lx6jt5qs8i]

good job!! Thanks!!👍🙂

[@tlanc1283]

Could this be done with 2x4s for header and 5 2x4 joists as well and still be strong enough for same type riding mower?

[@turk-fq7xn]

Bro you are the best

What did you use the 2x6x12 and 2x6x8 for on your material list?

[@justtisha]

Best video on how to build a ramp! What kind of nails did he use?

[@kevingeorge1059]

Where did you get your metal piece to protect your floor edge?

[@datrill1000]

Nice I’ve seen many videos where they suggest not letting the wood touch the soil/grass cause it can rot faster. Are you concerned about that? Your angles were easy and to the point thank you!!!

[@Firekillernmp]

I thought the same would be easy enough to put some blocks down first and then do the same thing he did to get the angles. I will do doing it like that for sure

[@timfleenor3705]

Look for treated lumber that's rated for ground contact...... Or just dig it out and use cap blocks for it to rest on.

[@CriticalDynamicsSTG]

What angle and size framing nails are you using?

[@Mark19766]

What if the ground doesn’t level out in front of the shed say it’s 6 inches or 8 inches higher on one side than the other? Would this method still work by scribing the bottom line with a template of a scrap piece of wood?

[@Toasty_Woasty]

You would want to level out the ground by digging and/or filling. One you have a level surface you can use rocks to help water drain.

[@raddad2040]

How do you do this if you have a metal shed and the door entry is metal paneling?

[@DemePoole]

To this day, he is still checking the fit.

[@renee2005]

Awesome🥰💯

[@anderslindegard3982]

Awesome video! Helped A TON. One Q: Where did you get the (idk if this is what it's called) "tread plate"? Looking for that exact piece to protect the edge of the flooring a little bit. TIA!

[@carolinayardbarns2612]

That is a diamond plate threshold, where we get them they only sell them in bulk, but I looked around on google and amazon and I saw a few that look like are sold individually

[@montehyler]

Great video! One question: How did you know how long to make the stringers before you marked out for the angle cuts? Thanks!

[@robertpowell7073]

Six feet is just the standard we use. Actually it can be a challenge to know how long your ramp needs to be. If you think it might be too steep, it probably will be.

[@momtaxi18]

How would I measure to seal of the sides? Please post a video

[@momtaxi18]

@robertpowell7073

[@STSwhisperer]

Nice video. Then someone drives up the ramp with flip flops on. Lol!

[@eddieperez180]

Can someone break down material list better. ?

[@Krish_Nathan]

Just brilliant.thank you, especially for explaining how to work out the angles. Warm regards.

[@gsquaredmke]

Using this easy tutorial this weekend to build my shed ramp. Where did you get the diamond plate threshold guard?

[@momtaxi18]

What is the that?

[@gsquaredmke]

@@momtaxi18 it's the piece of metal at the top of the ramp that protects the wood shed floor when you are moving things in and out of the shed, or driving a lawnmower up the ramp.

[@travelingfacelessoldlady1105]

Love your way compared to the other videos. But my door hangs lower n I have to cut off the bottom of my door I don’t see any other way ????!

[@carolinayardbarns2612]

We have had to do that before as well

[@anthonyjohnson-dd1ln]

Hold the boat, mark one, cut it and check it to each one on layout. Then adjust. Then cut all at once. Pattern

[@carolinayardbarns2612]

Yes in this case that could have worked because there was no side to side slope. Often times each one has to be cut to slightly different pitch.

[@fivepointslo8893]

Question. And maybe a dumb one. But did you just use standard woods screws or deck screws to secure the ledger board to the shed? And how long? Thank you.

[@carolinayardbarns2612]

It is attached with 3" galvanized framing nails, and a lot of them.

[@fivepointslo8893]

@@carolinayardbarns2612 thank you so much. One more question. How much mating surface do you think is needed for the ledger to the joist? I believe my door hangs a little lower than the one in your video. Thank you.

[@fivepointslo8893]

@carolinayardbarns2612 sorry last one. My yard has a slight slope.left to right. Do you think I would be fine cutting each stringer and the appropriate angle to match the slope, or should I dig the ground and level it. Thanks again

[@Jerdejong14]

Hello, what is the purpose of the ledger board? Can't the joists be attached right to the shed, without the ledger?

[@robertpowell7073]

Hi, the ledger board is necessary in this instance so that the joists have full bearing. You can see that the bottom of the ledger hangs down lower than the shed joists. If the shed joists were larger then the ledger wouldn’t be necessary.

[@Jerdejong14]

@@robertpowell7073 Makes sense, thanks!

[@user-ob7rj2zy2g]

Or you could it right and screw down the decking... Not as cool as a nail gun

[@srose40]

Is that treated lumber?

[@carolinayardbarns2612]

That is definitely treated lumber

[@tomt9543]

Be sure you get treated lumber rated for ground contact. Not all treated wood is!

[@carolinayardbarns2612]

@@tomt9543 We only build our ramps with treated lumber