Wow! Thank you, James, for your video! I am 75 of age and hoping that I can do some of the work by myself. I did the floor frame yesterday and today I searched You Tube for a one-man video and there you were. I watched your video, I knew that I should watch it to learn some of the tips you used, to accomplish your one person build. Wow! Thank you for sharing! Great job! God bless!
@riparianlife977018 ай бұрын
Being able to use a magnetic screw holder changes everything.
@curtisroyston9363 ай бұрын
I love that the deer just seem to walk up and keep eating as if you are one of the herd 😊 Absolutely no fear or concern in their faces💛
@thumper629733 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video because I have to do mine by myself.. I'm grateful for you taking the time to help others like me.. never built a shed before..
@pioneerdj9093 жыл бұрын
Same. I won't have time to put up the walls today but I noticed how noisy and flimsy one sheet is. I like the trick where he temporarily screwed something to stop the panels from falling off the platform I don't have a floor kit so I'm just going to use scrap wood.
@xBettyjo3 жыл бұрын
I am a 53-year-old woman I start on The gables today and I've done this by myself. I duck tape the railing on the inside wall to get my screws started. you cannot do this by yourself on a windy day without something supporting the little walls because they will crumple over like foil. So today I'm going to see if I can put the roof on by myself.
@MsJhook Жыл бұрын
I've built three and I've learned something from your video thanks man
@willow7412 Жыл бұрын
What a beautifully done book kzbin.infoUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!
@donkimble14172 жыл бұрын
Best video on this specific shed I've seen so far.
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
Thanks. After my difficulties with the first, and the absence of a good tips video on the shed, I felt I needed to make this.
@aurim66012 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and all the tips you gave to us. I'm ready to get all tge extra supplies you recommend and start my shed. God bless
@checkmatenate Жыл бұрын
This build video Applies most to my situation. My backyard also has a slope to it and I am also interested in the ramp.
@ThomasMcRaeCopland Жыл бұрын
Great hints fella' I got my shed months ago! but ended up ill and had to get my gallbladder out so on the road to recovery, i Have watched a few videos on utube, your seems to be most informative regarding the change of screw, I have wrote all your data down regarding the screws, Thanks.
@mrbeegs9 ай бұрын
Replacing the cheap Phillips screws with longer head screws is the best idea ever, thanks
@riparianlife977019 ай бұрын
I drove one of the included screws, on the first of two sheds, then went to the hardware store.
@Emly1214 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the in-depth and detailed video! This will help out tremendously.
@riparianlife977014 ай бұрын
@@Emly121 Thanks. I didn't know it would be such a hit. I hope your kit hasn't been damaged in handling. Remember to save any damaged panels for the back.
@ellismeah81103 ай бұрын
Happy to say ive completed putting my 10ft x 8ft steel shed together, even had its rain test all good
@amoretante25773 ай бұрын
Exceptional is an understatment, thank you for sharing your experience and advice.
@Benjamanic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tip on the hardware! This is the biggest take-away from the video, as well as your advice on making things absolutely level. FOLLOW HIS ADVICE, VIEWERS!!! My shed was a hair off level because of settling, as well as about an inch off square. (Guess I like making things harder than they need to be.) It would have been physically impossible to get the thing put together if it wasn't for your recommendation. If paleontologists looked at my shed hundreds of years from now, they wouldn't consider us to be a very advanced civilization. But it's a shed and you can put things in it.
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could make your experience more pleasant, Ben. My first, 20 feet away, was an aggravating mess, and there was no good help on KZbin, so...
@needfaith50773 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for your video. Anyone can do anything. When they have a good teacher. Just one subjection. You should, get yourself a head cam. So you can feel more comfortable. To use both hands. God Bless.
@sunbladerr Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips. I happen to have about twenty little cabinet close magnets and eight spring hand clamps as helpers. Almost no wind today was a plus.
@bbowen17512 жыл бұрын
What a super video. Great tips on use for the floor frame, and changing out the screws. I have this same shed in a box (for over 1 year) can't find help to put it together. Someone wanted to charge $500 to put it together, that's close to what the shed cost! So gonna attempt this on my own. I have a wood base already built. Pretty good that you were able to do this while filming. Thanks!
@torontoraptors21072 жыл бұрын
I had mine done last week. No experience and was my first shed, i did it on my own. Has few errors(like few holes dont line up, so i just drilled holes. Lol!) and a very squeaking doors! Im trying to modify it with rollers/sliding door wheels. No luck on finding the right wheels/rollers so far-
@WerkToday4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I saw this. Big Thanks to Norm McDonald for making this video. I miss you on Saturday Night Live.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
I've been told many times, by many people, that I sound like Norm McDonald. I'm good with that.
@WerkToday4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 I love him!! Played Poker in CT with him and he's a cool dude..Norms voice and yours are very similar.. meant as complement.
@jeradk8163 жыл бұрын
Rip
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Know how sometimes, when a person dies, people get sad and cry and stuff? I want that. - Norm MacDonald
@dr.williamj.hopkins3216 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this video It was extremely helpful to me I purchased the larger screws and bolts as suggested before I started the project You are correct They made all the difference in the world!
@riparianlife97701 Жыл бұрын
It would be nice if the manufacturer figured that out.
@gregorystaiano16313 жыл бұрын
Great video - love those little changes n tricks to make it easier to assemble - thank you
@dporrasxtremeLS34 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks for All your Hard work!
@stingray4mesidewinderbandga4 жыл бұрын
I did the 10 by 12 by myself over the last 2 days. I used the screws it came with. For the ridge ones I put a large rock to hold it down while I put the nuts on and held them with a vise grips while i screwed it down.
@donfrank44292 жыл бұрын
I have 2 arrow10x14 to build. Thanks for the good ideas. I've built wood sheds , figured I can build everything at my new home less then a wooden shed right now. I will be building a wooden work shop later but need a few building to put gardening things in right now
@hydorah7 ай бұрын
I bought one of these off Ebay. Cheap Chinese crap from Guangzhou. Some parts of the instruction were a right old riddle, like the door runners / channels and door assembly of the doors. Got it all done using the supplied hardware did a few bits of redrilling where 3 or four parts met and holes didn't quite line. Up the floor frame is absolutely preposterous just like you I looked as it and thought: hell no. I wish they'd put that material cost into extra panel thickness! I'm keenly waiting for it to rain now as I want to see how waterproof I managed to make it. I used heavy polythene between the subfloor and floor of my shed to stop moisture evaporating up through my shed from the ground beneath. I already built mine then watched your vid after! Surprising how much time it takes to put these together but they are actually pretty solid if rather easy to dent!
@chofbrighton70142 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Good detailed, helpful information. This will save a good bit of time. Thank you!
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I made it because I needed it, and it didn't exist.
@russelldevane54342 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for the tips. Starting mine this weekend.
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
Get your fasteners and magnetic bits. If your holes aren't lining up, check square and level.
@joeanderson34233 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have a 6x8 unit to build in the next few days, Love the deer hanging out !
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
You passed the test! If you mentioned the deer, you actually watched it.
@joeanderson34233 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Yep all of it. Thanks for the tips and tricks. Duly noted.
@joeanderson34233 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 btw what exactly is the blue (?) flashing and where did you get it ?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
@@joeanderson3423 It's available at lumber yards.
@DarkTruth12 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on how you made this base.
@tomayrscotland68902 жыл бұрын
Hi James Guy! I am dreading my hut build? I have watched three diferent sheds getting built of that desighn. a Nice tip though with the larger bolts. I will have to get my base done just as good as the one you have done. A good job too. bye..
@brucecampbell61333 жыл бұрын
Helpful for big picture and details! Thanks for your great efforts to put this video together!
@shawngilbert51995 ай бұрын
James! This is the best video for these sheds that I've seen! I wish I found it before I finished my shed! lol Those short bolts and screws were a pain indeed.
@riparianlife977015 ай бұрын
@@shawngilbert5199 There are 4 locations in particular, where you have to put a machine screw through a seal, two ridge pieces, two roofing sheets, and the ridge beam, then try to get a nut on from beneath. Nearly impossible.
@LifeByJeff4 жыл бұрын
Built an 8×6 Arrow Shed by myself. First. It took about 12-13 hours. Best to go through parts list and create an order you like to avoid looking for pieces. Another tip. I used the floor frame with 3/4 in plywood. I drilled their frame into shed at edges because the little flimsy connections suck. Then screwed wood onto secure frame. Came out perfect with no squishing. You will have extra screws and nuts thankfully because theres a ton. Also, don't be afraid to drill your own holes if it doesn't quite line up. Instructions were very good and the product coems out sturdy.
@sunbladerr Жыл бұрын
Is there any source for the plastic washers?
@ProMachinist3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I just acquired the same shed all in pieces, it was used. It looks like a jigsaw puzzle at the moment. Andy 🇨🇦
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Wow, Andy. I can't imagine what a mess that must be!
@ProMachinist3 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Luckily, I found the manual on line. As long as all the pieces are there and with your video, we're good to go. Plan B is the shredder🤣
@timlanghans41894 жыл бұрын
thanks for an actual useful video with real tips
@moneywow1002 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this video. It's one of the best. I am just about to start this project and was thinking it may be possible to use the unused floor frame to reinforce the rest of the shed.
@dmoore3192 жыл бұрын
I recently assembled one of these sheds and it took me and my son a few days to include building the wood foundation. I would agree that it needs to be perfectly level for screws to align and longer screws are a good idea for certain areas. This needs to be something that Arrow improves on in the future. Have a drill handle because I had some screws that didn't quite line up even after having a perfectly square base. Because there are hundreds of screws it is highly recommended to have power tools just being careful not to overtighten. It seems flimsy and weak at first but the finished product is sturdy and attractive.
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
All my holes lined up on both sheds I built, and I didn't strip any screws, but I have a lot of background in metal fabrication.
@poochna92293 жыл бұрын
THIS WAS SO WELL DONE! I APPRECIATE THE TIPS/TRICKS.. I HV BN CONSIDERING PURCHASE OF AN ARROW 10x14; MAYB EVEN A 10x20; IF I CAN FIND ONE FOR TEMP LIVING IN THE FOREIGN COUNTRY I AM MOVING TO.THOUGH I HV PRICED A STEEL BLDG FROM CHINA DELIVERED FOR $6K. THIS SHEET METAL MAY DO AS A DWELLING UNTIL I AM ABLE TO BUILD A CEMENT BLOCK BLDG. THANKS FOR OPENING UP MY THOUGHTS FOR POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES. RESPECT, MargoKansas City
@robertbongianino99383 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. Well appreciated . Thank You .
@mojoje8191 Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in knowing how you installed your first Shed
@riparianlife97701 Жыл бұрын
My ancient dad helped me hold pieces up. I think it was the hardest thing he ever did.
LMAO.. im about to do a video on one.. and LITERALLY.. i had already planned the floor with the exact flashing like you did.. AWESOME VIDEO.. i subbed thanks you for the heads up on the TRUE floor dimensions
@sheilamontoya55464 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm preparing to get supplies for me shed. Still in box in garage
@Steve_Edberg3 жыл бұрын
At 17:04 I think your back wall beam is upside down. Not that it makes a difference but from what I read in my instruction book the open channel is supposed to face down.
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
The holes all lined up. I didn't need to poke any new ones. A lot of the parts are reversible.
@mikebadilla69703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help.I needed it.
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
After suffering through the first, I felt I had some tricks to share for my second.
@bklynwam2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tips on hardware upgrade. Any suggestions on using. OSB VS Pressure treated plywood vs regular plywood for floor.
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
If the shed and flashing work, it will never get wet. OSB is more consistent, in my opinion. Modern plywood sucks. Too many blows and irregularities.
@bklynwam2 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 thanks for your input.
@peterreusch59763 жыл бұрын
Thks for ur speedy Reply. Much Obliged
@Savage-cy5gv3 жыл бұрын
Great video brotha I appreciate all the useful information!
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
So are you going to build an Arrow shed?
@Savage-cy5gv3 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 yes I’m starting to build and wood foundation now.
@Savage-cy5gv3 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 so you built the foundation 142”x120” correct?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
@@Savage-cy5gv If you want to verify, replay that moment.
@Dakobah203 жыл бұрын
sweet im thinking about getting this shed, your video made it seem a lot easier than the manual
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
There are a hundred reasons not to, but they're so stinking cheap. I priced building it any other way, and was into it more for 3 walls than for a whole Arrow shed.
@Mike-2023 ай бұрын
What size flashing did you use? Looks great and flat. Mine came in a roll and had to bend it. Not a fan of how mine turned out.
@riparianlife977013 ай бұрын
@@Mike-202 I believe it was 6". It was readily available at the local lumberyard in 10' lengths.
@Mike-2023 ай бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 thank you
@EagleBrewing2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great video and tips. Do you need to put silicone anywhere? I was wondering about the roof ridge. Seems like water could get in there underneath. Tell me what you can and thanks ...
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
Only use silicone where the wall base and door track extrusions meet the flashing. It's wasted anywhere else.
@Thomas-nz4uh Жыл бұрын
What kind of screws did you use to screw your floor frame down with and would that be considered as anchoring? Any type of help would be appreciated.......
@riparianlife97701 Жыл бұрын
2" ceramic coated deck screws.
@Thomas-nz4uh Жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Thanks man.....
@samuraioodon Жыл бұрын
hello, hope you can reply to me. our previous owner has this shed in the backyard. i want to replace the roof. do you recall if those metal supports are enough to hold 1/2" plywood and then metal roofing?
@riparianlife97701 Жыл бұрын
Oh gosh, no. The shed is so incredibly flimsy, the included roof is about all it can hold up. Why don't you skin it with something light, like very thin Aluminum sheeting? Getting on it to attach anything is going to crush it instantly.
@rodneystevens53912 жыл бұрын
I want to purchase the Arrow 10X8 shed from lowes (LW108), the base is 121 inches (Front) and the width 92-3/4, if I'm using 2X6X10 (Front) for my rim joist and 2X6X8 for my floor joist how would I cut my lumber to build the base of the shed around my foundation floor? In other words I don't want to build my foundation and come up short when building my shed around it, by the way awesome job on yours........
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
I'll post an edit if anyone reports encountering a shed that runs long.
@checkeredflagfilms4 жыл бұрын
17:42 my instruction show those 'wall channels' flipped over and/or turn down so the channel is facing downwards. Probably doesn't make any difference but that's what my instructions show.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
I don't think it makes a difference.
@jdlech3 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Channel side up makes it harder to clean. Structurally - I think you're right.
@thaltowlt24733 жыл бұрын
I like the flashing idea. But is that aluminum coil and treated lumber? That aluminum coil will corrode if there is nothing between the two separating them.
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Painted steel flashing. No Aluminum anywhere.
@thaltowlt24733 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 nice!
@HoneyHollowHomestead Жыл бұрын
I wish I had seen this video before I started putting my shed together! Oh yeah, the hardware is a PAIN!!! I am still trying to figure out how I am going to get the last few screws in my last roof panel because I am just too short and I only have a 6' step ladder. May have to hire a tall skinny young man to finish it.
@anubis80863 жыл бұрын
Nice, nice!!! Wish me luck for I am going for it all by myself tomorrow March 1st 2021, my shed is smaller though 8x6, I took screenshots to follow the same exact steps. I think I can do it 😏🙄😏
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes!
@anubis80863 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 I couldn't finish, shame on me 😌, still missing the roof and the doors. Some holes were completely off but I'm a tough fighter LOL 😃 Thanks for your great advice, I bought the extra screws you've suggested and sir let me tell you excellent idea, thank you thank you! By the way no disrespect to other KZbinrs posting videos about building sheds, but your experience made a big difference!
@alex818152 жыл бұрын
How big should the foundation be ? Exactly 10x8 or slightly bigger
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
I don't know. My only experience is with the 10'x12' kit.
@alex818152 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 ok so for the 10x12 did you build it slightly bigger or exact
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
@@alex81815 1 It's in the video. 2 If you have a different-sized shed, it's irrelevant, as I've never even seen one, let alone measured it.
@johnrayfield97453 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and pointers on hardware etc. You make it look easy but I`m sure this isn’t your first rodeo.👍
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
It was my second. I made all the mistakes on the first 20 feet away.
@donfrank44292 жыл бұрын
I did put drip edge around the plywood before I put up the metal shed
@PrettyTubs3 жыл бұрын
I'm doing a terrible job on mine. I'm on roof panels some one hole will line up and the next hole right beside it doesn't come close. I got so frustrated, and it's about to storm. I just started sinking holes with self tappers.😭 I'm just gonna hope for the best and caulk the rest
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Yeah, any problems from the base up will multiply on the roof. I'm sorry you've had a rough time. 😔
@faimoney4 жыл бұрын
Just finished building one of these two days ago. It was a pain in the you know what. It took about 16 hours. The instruction manual isnt as clear as it should be in some of the steps. In some of the steps you are going to need two people. And also make sure its a nice cool day with no wind, it helps a lot.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
If you watch this video, you can see me building one alone in 8 hours. I had a phone recording video in one hand a lot of the time.
@russelldevane54342 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your screws and bolts?
@riparianlife977012 жыл бұрын
A True Value hardware store.
@md-hd2kl4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info , very good advice!!
@thivguru90493 жыл бұрын
hey James, would it be possible to install the door on the 6 feet side, thanks
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
No, the door header integrates with a gable.
@thivguru90493 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 thank you, just subscribed!
@davidkranser883911 ай бұрын
Went to Home Depot to buy suggested list of screws and guy wanted to know the lengths. Anyway any body can add that info please?
@rosy43413 жыл бұрын
What to do when the roof panels don’t match the holes like they don’t reach the center???
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
If the holes don't line up, the base isn't square or isn't flat. You need to square up, and maybe shim your base frame.
@carterscustomrods3 жыл бұрын
I use my impact driver for everything... except if I'm working with thin galvanized metal. The lack of a clutch can mess things up quick. Even with the newer Dewalt xr that has the 3 spd settings where the first speed gives an automatic torque option, ( it either doesn't give enough, or too much) it can become an issue. I like the hex head idea though. I just bought a ton of them in different sizes on Amazon prime day. The Hillman were all 70% off and I threw $120 at it to get pretty much everything I'll need for hardware, for the rest of my life. (I'm in Florida, so stainless is the only way. And if you buy a Wera Magnetizer for your bits, it'll make everything stick to your bits.) And a great tool is one of the cheap flexible extenders. They're like 12 inches long, but they do really well. Now with all that said, any way works. A cordless screw gun is the best since it's perfection in its clutch makes it a great tool for things like this, plus it's lightweight. All in all... great video. Nice to see someone else that switches out the horrible hardware. Lol
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
I spent so much time in manufacturing and construction, I'm able to finesse an impact very well.
@carterscustomrods3 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 hey... that's the best answer you could've given me.
@rockeystone35252 ай бұрын
I lost a arm 12 years ago and i use duck or gorilla tape to hold the screws in and then put the nuts on and tighten i like the clamps and stuff to to hold it together good job i haven't started mine yet im gonna watch your video i don't have a camera
@riparianlife977012 ай бұрын
@@rockeystone3525 I essentially shot this video with one hand while building the shed with another.
@rockeystone35252 ай бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 well wish me luck I’m gonna level out the soil and put the frame down and the floor kit and pore cement and level it out for my floor
@riparianlife977012 ай бұрын
@@rockeystone3525 Did you get hex head screws and a magnetic bit?
@dyflo58983 жыл бұрын
Do i need a permit of the city for this?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
I'd say you need to be careful not to locate it in a setback, and if you put in electricity with an appropriate extension cord, you won't need an electrical permit.
@sissymurphy9620 Жыл бұрын
I put one of those arrow sheds together just like that over 10 years ago and used rubber roofing washers instead of those plastic things and they have lasted better than those plastic things which I used some of them at the end because i ran out of the rubber roofing washers and used plastic ones that came with the kit . The plastic ones have broken . The cheap door roller guides have broken also The roof is rusting out and is brown with rust 10 years and it is mostly garbage
@tombouie4 жыл бұрын
Well Done, I'll going to put a wooden 4ft wooden wall around the floor/deck & put the steel shed on top. That's give me a 4ft attic space. Also insulate the inside with 1/2inch foam-broad sheets & put shelving all the way around the inside. Let me know what you think.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. How will you modify the door for the added height?
@tombouie4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 The pair of doors hang on top plastic sliders. I might just extend them down or do a flip up&down gate/ramp or something. Really I have got that far yet. But since it doesn't really cost that much more (ex: $, time, resources, etc) ; sheds should be 1&half to 2 stories and topped-off with solar panels too. Steel shell sheds are cheapest & easiest to raise up. Thks again www.lowes.com/pd/Arrow-Common-10-ft-x-14-ft-Interior-Dimensions-9-85-ft-x-13-125-ft-Lexington-Galvanized-Steel-Storage-Shed/1001417650
@jamesgeorge48743 жыл бұрын
This job was far more tedious, than difficult. I made a level pad out of crushed concrete, tamped flat, then staked down, wood floor as if 7/21 would double the price of project.
@RobertDJolliffII3 жыл бұрын
What size and length flashing did you use on floor edge? Also where did you buy it?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
6" galvanized steel flashing. I bought it at the lumber yard.
@RobertDJolliffII3 жыл бұрын
How did you secure flashing to floor?
@enlightenedillumination4 жыл бұрын
Put the 1/4 round on the back to prevent the rain catching effect
@hendrexfan91 Жыл бұрын
Good video😊
@russelltmobley82623 жыл бұрын
thank you!!! very helpful
@ralphdhall4 жыл бұрын
Great base info, especially the alteration you made to the base on the 12' length to fit the shed more exactly. Will you tell me the Arrow model that you bought? Thanks.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
10x12
@baldwinpat81234 жыл бұрын
just ordered the *WoodBlueprints. Com* guide for step-by-step videos and different plans to. BUILD A SHED. they have some awesome plans in there
@chrisl36423 жыл бұрын
S22
@robertkoernke5884 жыл бұрын
Is the Edge-Trim & Caps just for looks? That the guy in the video didn't put on. I ask, because we couldn't figure out that step in our instructions. Then moved on and finished.
@LifeByJeff4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
I left the edge trim off because I want pine needles to clear off instead of getting caught and piling up.
@LifeByJeff4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Are talking about purple strips? They're just a safety thing. Everyting else I attached.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
@@LifeByJeff I'm talking about attaching the angle edging at the bottom edges of the roof panels. I didn't, because they'd catch leaves.
@LifeByJeff4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Gotcha. Makes sense.
@ldppilon94593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. One question I have is I noticed you mention #10 screws whereas the manual states #8 are the holes bug enough for #10 or have they changed the screw size in the newest model? I am building an 8x10. I pulled the instructions for the size you refer to and it says #8. Should I therefore get #8 screws?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
#10. The included screws are some metric size in between.
@TheFlamingEyeball4 жыл бұрын
Even with the flashing around the shed floor, do you find that rain water makes it's way under the edge via the lip all around the shed? I built a platform very similar, then the first rain, the water comes under the sides because of the platform that sticks out all around the sides. No leaks in the roof or sides, but a lot of water from under the edge. Do you have the same issue?
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
I siliconed the shed to the deck, and it hasn't leaked.
@Gatewayuser2004 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with miner after building it. I ran a heavy bead of caulking around the bottom outside edge of the frame rails. It seems to have fixed it.
@CarbonDeposits3 жыл бұрын
Sir can you tell me how big the box is that the pieces come in? And what kind of flashing did you use?
@CarbonDeposits3 жыл бұрын
@jamesguyphotography
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
The box dimensions and weight should be available online at the Arrow website. For flashing, I used 6" galvanized, painted angle.
@SVMSICE4 жыл бұрын
Did you screw down your base frame before you started putting on the corners?
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the slow reply. Yes, I screwed it down first thing.
@SVMSICE4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 thank you. I already set the shed up now though lol. That’s what I did too. I figured I could take the screws out if I needed to adjust it for some reason. I also used the longer screws and bolts like you did, that was a big help. The build went alright, the hardest part was getting the edge screws into the roof panels on the last side I started from. The holes were just not lining up, I had to really pull and manipulate the panels but I got it in the end. Thank you for the video and tips.
@jimmyp79994 жыл бұрын
FYI. Zinc coated screws will rust outside, and very quickly. They should be covered with silicone calk immediately after the project is finished.
@dougs73672 жыл бұрын
Or you can also paint the roof (or spot paint the screw heads with spray paint/rustoleum)) or cover the roof with rubber roof sealant like they use on Rv's
@scottcutler28183 жыл бұрын
Could you put the door on the other side?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
The door can only be on an end.
@danielrivera32203 жыл бұрын
what were the dimensions of your foundation?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
120" wide, 142" long for a 10' x 12' Arrow shed.
@Workaholic-2Ай бұрын
What are you using for the foundation
@riparianlife97701Ай бұрын
@@Workaholic-2 OSB on pressure treated frame on concrete pier blocks.
@Workaholic-2Ай бұрын
Did you put anything under concrete blocks ??
@Workaholic-2Ай бұрын
I really appreciate you going through and showing all the other screws you used. I know it’s going to help out a lot! This such a great vid. I do have a question though you think these screws would also work for other 10x12 steel galvanized sheds DIY. There are so many out there. I do have a Lowe’s that sells the arrow brand sheds so I might pick it up instead of ordering just in case of shipping Damage to the house.
@Doctrtony4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the boxes of machine screws?
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
True Value Hardware.
@andrewdavitz68733 жыл бұрын
I am going to be building one of these over the next couple of weeks with my father in law. Can you tell me how you did the base? The wood lengths and the metal edge you added? How did you put the base together?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
I placed 8 pier blocks on grade. I framed the floor with 2x6 pressure treated, screwed together with 3" deck screws. The floor can be 3/4" plywood or OSB. The metal edging is galvanized 6"X6" steel.
@andrewdavitz68733 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 so did you basically make a 12x12 square (using 2 2x6’s on each side) then frame the middle with a bunch of the 2x6’s for support?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
@@andrewdavitz6873 I built the 10'x12' model.
@andrewdavitz68733 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 yea, I have the same model. I’ve just never framed a floor before. So I’m trying to get an idea of how the framing actually worked. You said to use 2x6’s, but did you use a longer piece of wood for the left and right side and then a slightly shorter piece of wood at the front and back? Or did you just put (2) 2x6’s for the edge of the framing?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
@@andrewdavitz6873 I went 24" on center, with the boards running the short way.
@twentym63433 жыл бұрын
I need somebody to install for me , How much ???
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Run a Craigslist ad.
@deeh33484 жыл бұрын
I am planning to buy the arrow 8x6 sheds, on the manual it shows 266pcs of #8Ax5/6 screws, do you think I should still get the 10x3/8 as you recommended?
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
Yes. Hex head screws driven with a magnetic socket in a cordless drill or impact driver will vastly improve the experience. Match the count in your manual.
@tygould24744 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks for sharing. What type of flashing/drip edge did you use for the foundation?
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
It's anodized 6" steel.
@tygould24744 жыл бұрын
Docktor Jim sorry to be a pest, but I was just curious if screwing down floor frame to the foundation before shed was complete caused any issues? I only ask because I started on my frame tonight and the instructions state to hold off until shed is fully erected.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
@@tygould2474 The reason they say to hold off is that if your foundation isn't dead flat and square, you will need to pry your base frame up and down to get the holes to line up. If your floor is flat, screw it down.
@xpelon209x3 жыл бұрын
I have a 8x6 arrow elite shed. I'm having trouble with the roof panel holes aligning. Would prying up on the base help?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
Yes. That's all you can do. See if you have a low corner. You can lift it by the corners fairly easily.
@xpelon209x3 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Thanks! I'm going to add shims as needed.
@JLThisisMe4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had seen this video a few days back, before I had installed all the wall panels, as per the instructions.
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
THAT'S WHY I MADE THE VIDEO! The instructions were maddening.
@JLThisisMe4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Yeah, mine are compounded by a missing part as well (the liner for the gables.)
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
@@JLThisisMe By liner, you mean the plastic seal? I didn't even use mine, as the whole shed is so far from airtight.
@JLThisisMe4 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 it’s the plastic purple insulation that covers the sharp edges of the gables
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
@@JLThisisMe You don't need it.
@victorlinares313 жыл бұрын
How long do you think it will take 2 people to build the 10x12 shed? Thank you
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
No more than 8 hours if you have hex head screws, an electric driver, and a flat floor.
@joedyer17854 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
I hope it helped.
@checkeredflagfilms4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim, thanks for the very helpful post. I built a 10x10 probably 30years ago and I'm about to do a 10x12. With the old one...which by the way, the roof is rusting quite badly, I did a gravel/sand/road base foundation and it worked out fine. I'm going to do the same with this one and I'll use the floor kit laid down on several countersunk cement blocks for support. I don't really recall but I believe I can put together the floor kit get it level then surround the base pieces then proceed with the walls, roof, etc...as you did. Does that make sense?
@riparianlife977014 жыл бұрын
Yes, you'll build the floor frame first. Keep a flat bar handy to raise the shed a bit to get the holes to line up.
@user-kr9mh5oi1q3 жыл бұрын
The company should pay you for this video
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard from them.
@survivingsilverbay47342 жыл бұрын
LIVE FROM NEW YORK,ITS SATURDAY NIGHT!
@gailtaylor16368 ай бұрын
BTDT once. Never again. If building a good floor like yours might as well just spend twice as much on lumber and have it all wood, I have a 10x10 wooden shed. Going to add 12 feet to back and change to gambrel style roof (for loft space). Think will be able to do it for 900ish dollars. Been gathering wood for year or so. Next month I start assembling.
@gailtaylor16368 ай бұрын
Forgot to mention, all of your advice is spot on tho. If I were doing another, I would build footish tall walls to set shed on. They too low for me. Made my head hurt!🤕
@thecrittergitter75767 ай бұрын
OSB plywood is not a match for damp conditions. The moisture coming from underneath is going deteriorate the flooring in about 5 yrs. or less depending on exposure to rain water.
@riparianlife977017 ай бұрын
The OSB won't ever get wet. Spend $200 a sheet on marine plywood is you want. If the floor of your shed is wet, your shed isn't shedding.
@edwardwebb56363 жыл бұрын
Do you have a substitute you’d recommend for the 300 #10 3/8 hex head sheet metal screws? They seem uncommon in some locations
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
The length or the size? You can go a little bit longer. I wouldn"t go over 1/2", because they'll scratch you and your stuff when inside.
@edwardwebb56363 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 went with 1/2 ones on Amazon - thanks The Hillman Group 35106 Hex Washer Head Sheet Metal Screw 10 x 1/2 100-Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B00G5QFV9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H8CNR2TAFH5047GX9DMD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
@@edwardwebb5636 Yep! Make sure you have a magnetic driver.
@edwardwebb56363 жыл бұрын
@@riparianlife97701 Yes sir already ordered off amazon. Did you opt for the tool hanger accessory model no. TH100?
@riparianlife977013 жыл бұрын
@@edwardwebb5636 No, we are using the sheds to store large items.