How to build shed doors: How To Build A Shed ep 20

[@alexill]

Nice job sir

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@marcosguerra1136]

@@AmplifyDIY ⁰

[@owenhull4032]

Excellent videos concise helpful and NO loud music playing in the background! You did a wonderful job and are a real craftsman. Beautiful shed and a GREAT job!!

[@restassuredworship]

Way to be a nice guy and a good dad. Happy Fathers Day to you this weekend.

[@brianbrowning9580]

I am at the point where I am going to start my shed doors. Soooo glad I found your video beforehand. Thank you for taking the extra time to record it.

[@richard1991ish]

Same, this was thorough and clear. Looks great, well done!

[@TheMerc1118]

Just built a pair of doors just like your's. Made a few changes, but not much. I did use pocket screw joinery for the inner frame, primarily because the sheeting and trim keep it true and square . Thanks so much for the video. Did it all by myself, wish your son was around to give me a hand.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Having an extra set of hands on doors this heavy is really helpful. Glad yours turned out well!

[@sherryparker6880]

Really excellent video. As a beginner woodworker I felt you covered all aspects of building shed doors in a manner that I could easily understand and reproduce.

[@jtltet]

Have you had any problem with rain getting under the doors since there is a gap? Or did you add any type of threshold or weatherstripping?

[@AmplifyDIY]

No, I have not had any problem with water ingress at the lower gap of the doors. The overhang above helps a lot, and we don't have much driven rain here (i.e., rain that falls diagonally). However, if you live in an area that gets heavy rain or windy rain, then adding a door sweep (as well as a slight taper to the floor at the door thresholds if you are doing a concrete slab) is a good idea.

[@williamearl1662]

About to spruce up my steel shed and replace the sliding door. A couple of doors like you made will be perfect. Thanks for video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck with your build!

[@KhmerUSA999]

that was a great job. i keep watching over and over a few time.

[@ultrasupernectar]

I just finished my shed and found out they want 450 bucks for an outswing exterior 34" door at home depot, has to be custom ordered, so I was looking for a video just like this to help me make my own, this is perfect, I'll just make adjustments for just needing a single door and I have enough leftover siding and lumber to only have to buy the hinges and a couple clamps. thanks for posting this I learned a lot. I figured out how to do a roof this should be relatively fun and easy..

[@lewisbrown4008]

Finding your video really saved me when it came to building and installing my shed doors. Thank you so much!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@kevinanderson9461]

Thanks for the video. I'm about to get started working on my shed doors. I live in Texas so I got most of the shed done last December-March. Now I'm back on my December vacation, so I'm back at finishing up under the roof, above the walls and making a set of doors to close the shed up.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Nice! Best of luck to you with the project!

[@kasunbuddhika4]

very clean work, I am building mine now and just wanted to see how you made the door

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck with yours, Kasun!

[@venom1512]

What precision man. Great work. I'm glad your son helps you. 😊

[@tonyallemand222]

Helper looks very helpful. You are blessed.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Yes I am!

[@murrayskillestad7489]

Nice touch with the humor and gratitude! I also like how you include your son. I’m doing the same thing by building a garden shed in order to clear out my garage, in order to have more space for a wig shop!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wig shop! Cool!

[@Davearmstrong42]

I did what you did without the 2x4 frame and extra inner osb... they warped... thanks for the vid! Upgrading them tomorrow!

[@msingh5581]

I am same situation. My garage is full of junk which I don’t want to throw out.

[@cmichaelhoover8432]

I am building a shed over the well pump and pressure tank. I was looking for ideas on how to build the door and found your video. Thank you, I will use some of your ideas.

[@davidstevensasidewayslook8831]

I'm restoring/renovating a 60 year old brick plinth shed (I expect it would've been cheaper to knock it down but hey its a project!) looked around for some ideas bumped into your vid... cool

[@chriskauffman80]

Your explanation on figuring out the measurements helped me figure out how to fabricate my own shed doors. Thanks for your time making the video!

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm really glad it was helpful. Enjoy your new doors!

[@jcnme2020]

Excellent video Brother ! Just finished building One 8x18 shed and ready to start building 2 more

[@taildraggersn894cd]

well done. After viewing many shed door videos, I’m using yours as my model. Keep up the good work.

[@MidlifePrices]

Excellent video! Building my own 12'x24' shed now and wanted to build my own doors for around a 6' opening. Friends talked me out of it for looks and security. Based on this excellent instruction, I think I'll give it a go! Thanks so much!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Awesome! I love how my doors turned out, and they have held up really well to the changing seasons, etc. Good luck!

[@paulkern9380]

Thanks for the simple approach on mounting the doors & hinges. Our shed repair project turned into sooo much more effort than we expected (rebuilt the doors from scratch, replaced the bottom 18" of siding all the way around, so all that took us several weekends). Thanks to you video on hinges the last step went very smoothly.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@JohnnyApp1eseed]

I’m doing that now. My yard floods so water damage has caused erosion all the way around the bottom, and doors are completely rotted. I did the framing on the doors today but I did them wrong. I framed the wood the opposite way instead of laying them flat 🤦‍♂️

[@turkeycreekknives133]

So glad your son was working with you no one wants to work with there hands any more if at all I worked with lot of old guys learned so much now I’m the old guy but youngsters think they know every thing but can’t change a tire 🤬 no idea on who’s going to build houses are any thing else

[@billljones979]

1 min 35 sec in and that's all I needed buddy thx, great idea Lol I watch the whole thing and it's like great

[@valerietaylor4401]

Thanks so much for this video. We are currently building our shed to make room in the garage for my woodworking tools!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck! Getting a garage shop set up is SO satisfying. :)

[@AlexAutoDIY]

Amazing job! I just started building a shed in my backyard to clear out space from my garage. I did a 8x8 shed with a gambrel roof for more storage space. I'm almost done. I was looking for ideas for the doors and this video sure did help me out. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’m glad you found it useful!

[@timothyjerry2455]

A true craftsman. Great work.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

You can use the panels to square off the frame. No need to measure corners. Thanks for sharing! Nice job.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks for the tip!

[@terryking966]

Can you tell me where you got the door trim board's, l like the rough saw look that matches your panels.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Terry! The trim is a product from LP that I picked up at a local builder supply place. I don't think you'll find it in Lowes / Home Depot. Here is a link to the product: lpcorp.com/products/exterior/siding-trim/products/trim-fascia Good luck!

[@terryking966]

@@AmplifyDIY Thanks I checked at Menards and they have that trim their in 16' pieces, I'll have to flag that lol. It's going to look awesome 👌.

[@Winsuperx2]

Excellent video and craftsmanship

[@IrishDude3699]

This reminds me of working on Projects with my dad as a kid. Great video. Now I've got to build my dad a pair of shed doors. Thanks for the insight👍🏻

[@mule1991]

Me too, but the kid has to have "hands on" not just standing there listening unlike in the video.

[@Kenny_K2323]

I've been building a one sided lean to 6x20 on the side of our garage with the help of all my kids! (7,9,9,&17!) we are on to the doors then trim! SO EXCITED as well to gain ANY open garage space!! 😁

[@AmplifyDIY]

Awesome! Good luck finishing up the rest of your shed!

[@HeyItsMeDave]

I recently discovered that clamp trick on my own. So many years I could have used that trick!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great minds, amirite?

[@bryantrichardson8447]

looks good...if i could give u 1 bit of advice it would be to relocate your hinges so the head of the fastener isnt exposed

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@mycats7321]

Thank you for this. I want to make some smaller doors for a shed but this gave me a good idea of how to do it. I think I'll put low expansion spray foam on the inside empty spaces for insulation & paint the inside to waterproof it as well (since my doors will be going on a damp area).

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great ideas!

[@mryumish1287]

Best explanation I've seen, thanks for posting.

[@bryanjh73]

This video gave me exactly what I needed to know, on a locking handle option!

[@QBRX]

Good job. I'm building my shed with 6 ft walls cause I don't need all that height. I was surprised you put on the interior OSB, it makes the door that much heavier.

[@AmplifyDIY]

It does make it heavy, but it also allows me to mount anything I want anywhere on the inside of the door. These can be a good place to store light stuff without sacrificing wall space elsewhere - things like garden hoses, tie down straps, etc. thanks for watching!

[@devinparry1152]

Great video! One note is that those excellent security hinges are installed improperly with the screws exposed making them accessible to unscrew easily.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Devin. Good observation! Due to the design of my door frames with the trim overlapping the inner portion of the door frame, it would not have been possible to hang these hinges on the interior of the joint rather than the exterior of the joint. I did consider this during the design stages of this project, and ultimately decided that a) removing the doors from their hinges will be difficult because of how heavy they are (not impossible, sure, but easily a 2-person job) and b) I'm not storing any real high-value items in this shed. It's full of holiday decorations, camping gear, and lawn tools. Plus, I actually like the look of the hinges on the exterior. But your point is a great one: if you need higher security than I did, definitely re-think the door and jamb design to accommodate mounting hinges on the interior rather than exterior. Thanks for watching!

[@justinjones3803]

@@AmplifyDIY,awesome video first and foremost!! I'm almost finished my shed project, but I'm having issues with the shed doors and it looks like it's due to the since of the screw that came with a similar type of hinge. What size and type of screw did you use to fasten the hinges?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey Justin - I believe I used 3” deck screws that drove all the way into the studs framing the door opening. Good luck!

[@jorgegonzalez6795]

Wow!!! You sir did a very good job! Props. And thanks for the well explained video.

[@richardrobischon2551]

The doors look great and it is almost Identical to what I need to make. Thanks nice job.

[@williamperego7286]

Thanks for video! I'm building a smokehouse for sausage and hams and such. As I got to the point where I need to build the doors, I watched your video. It gave me some insight on how to do it!!! Thanks a bunch. William

[@chinhhuynh9713]

Thank you for the video and tip on the overlapping setup on the doors.

[@michaelbusby8426]

Where did you get your shed door handle? Great video and detail. I start doors this weekend.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Amazon: amzn.to/2XiAaen

[@michaelbusby8426]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@chazz27502]

CNt thank you enough. Building mine for the same reasons. I had to build two.

[@douglasflores1462]

I will follow everything like in the video, except the hinges position, which I want them hidden and not with the screws exposed

[@k.lamareyev4418]

Absolutely beautiful!. Have to go back and watch the full series!!

[@lit2010ny]

is that an AvE shirt? Fantastic, and thank you for the helpful video, I'm hoping to redo my current shed doors to something very similar to this summer.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Skookum as frig! Good luck with your shed doors!

[@jaykeller1]

nice job brother im rebuilding a shed and im going to use this video as a guide. bravo.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck!

[@aarongray503]

So basically I just need to measure the width of the opening. Subtract 1/4 from each side and the center? Also the same for the top and bottom I assume. This video is so helpful.

[@seancolp9212]

Thanks this helped clear up somethings for me. I am going to be building my own custom shed when the temp is not so hot outside (Probably in the early fall). I am designing it now and really looking forward to getting back into working with wood and building stuff.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Awesome, Sean! Good luck with your shed build this fall!

[@sailyn55]

Great video! I need to build doors for my basement and your video is the best I’ve seen.

[@Anthony3399]

That's such a nice shed I really want one like that.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can build your own!

[@Anthony3399]

@@AmplifyDIY Maybe one I will lol.

[@OU-812]

Nice job! You gave me some great tips for mine.

[@markwatts794]

Where did you get the door handle from? Looks good I am going to attempt this in the morning , Thanks

[@AmplifyDIY]

I grabbed them at either Lowes or Home Depot, but Amazon has them as well: amzn.to/2JgW4bf Good luck!

[@dapper-alien]

If you don't have pipe clamps, ratchet straps are also easy to use for squaring/leveling things up. Even works on walls when framing.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip, thank you!

[@dapper-alien]

great video! @@AmplifyDIY

[@austinertzinger5792]

Didn’t even think about it but that double door on both sides gave me a great idea, thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful! I love having full access to both ends of the shed.

[@austinertzinger5792]

AmplifyDIY yea, I’m getting ready to build a shed for my grandpas Harley and he can’t back it up well anymore because of the weight so I’ve been trying to figure something out and ur video just gave me the double doors idea

[@capnjan9835]

Really nice - Been very entertained, and the doors on my shed mimic pretty much what you built. I used a lot of Hardie-Plank so the things are probably twice as heavy as your doors, but they should be fine with the great long strap (T) hinges I'm using. Thanks! Well done.

[@rondeangelis7384]

Hi I see mixed reviews on the T-Handle lock kit. Any issues after 2 years of use? Thankx great job. Ready to install mine 👍

[@AmplifyDIY]

No complaints after a few years. Works great!

[@rondeangelis7384]

@@AmplifyDIY too many reviews.. u dont know if installed incorrectly, how they damaged keys etc...maybe different companies making same product thankx

[@prowlernfo]

Id really like to know how you put the latch on the left door and when you finished it was on the right.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Reeks - there are doors at *both* ends of this shed. On one end I put the latch on the left door, on the other it's on the right. Footage in this video is a mixture of both ends of the shed. :-)

[@prowlernfo]

@@AmplifyDIY Hahaha and thought it was magic. Regardless, this is how Im going to build mine thanks to your tutorial.

[@markeytube8581]

Where did you get the window above the doors? Or did you make it.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I made it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iVapV3o5mmsM0

[@jameshill9726]

Grade to see you showing your son how to do things the right way

[@sue3424]

Beautiful shed

[@jameswilliamson8050]

Brilliant video thank you for posting Starting doors tomorrow 👍

[@bulldogsandlife]

You video popped up perfectly...I’m at the same place and needed some inspiration and you nailed it.going to follow your instructions and give it a whirl.thank you

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck! I’d love to hear how your doors turn out!

[@bulldogsandlife]

Ok I’ll share a pic with you . I’ll do a before and after. I’m nervous but going to attack it! Worst case I need to buy more wood right! I’m very new to woodworking and my Dad and I built a lean to workshop for me. My door opening is 48 “ and is there anyway you can convert that to how you did the overlap? My math is HORRIBLE. I’ll go rewatch the beginning of vid and see if I get it . Which email address can send the pictures to . Thanks so much for sharing your video again. You tube definitely is my “university”.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can email me here: [e-mail]. I’ll help however I can. Good luck!

[@bulldogsandlife]

Oh my Gosh! You weren't kidding about having patience! I had to redo this doors 3 times because I just kept making it a tad too wide or way too thin. This is my first time attacking anything like this so its definitely learning lessons along the way. I learned to measure the top and bottom of the door frame because there was a difference of 3/4". Also need to learn how to make the doors square in the end. So I'm on the last leg of putting siding on so I hope to show you pics soon!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Fantastic! So glad to hear you are cranking through it! Doors are definitely one of the most frustrating things to build: as you've discovered, door frames are rarely square, stuff is usually wonky dimensions, and no matter how carefully you measure, things still have a tendency to come out juuuusst a little off. Nice work keeping at it, though! I can't wait to see the results!

[@nobodyspecial6513]

Got a question for you sir. Are the horizontal boards in the middle of the door necessary for stability? I got mine hung without putting them on trying to beat the snow. I kinda like the look without but will use if I need to. Thank you in advance

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey Random Guy - the horizontal board on the exterior is decorative only. The diagonal boards on the interior are meant to keep the doors from sagging. Good luck!

[@nobodyspecial6513]

@@AmplifyDIY thank you my friend

[@philipoien7562]

Use threaded pipe couplings to connect sections of pipe to extend the length of pipe clamps. A collection of 2 ft, 4 ft, and 10 ft by 3/4" diameter pipes with threaded couplings on one end give all sorts of length possibilities. I used 14 ft of pipe to hold square the 12 ft by 80 in side walls of my shed while I attached the siding.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip, Philip!

[@dylan123706]

Nice work! a couple pointers though.. Why is one exterior door finished with the panelling similar to the siding while the other door is just smooth finished? Also, those diagonal braces you installed are most functional if installed diagonally from bottom to top with the bottom side being the side close to the hinge. This prevents sagging well. Installing a diagonal brace from hinge corner at the top does not work nearly as well to hold up the weight of the door.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm not sure what you mean about the different finishes on the door - the exterior side of the doors (all 4 of them) are done with paneling/trim. The interior is smooth OSB (again, on all 4). Perhaps that was not clear in the video? As for the bracing: I agree, and if I ever build doors like these again I'll brace them internally that way. Thanks for watching!

[@dylan123706]

@@AmplifyDIY weird, if you pause the vid at 11.35 it looks like the left door is smooth

[@AmplifyDIY]

Huh. Must be a trick of the light/camera.

[@stevencastillo9332]

excellent work. Truly inspires me to take on more projects around the house. Thank you for sharing

[@gryhulk4943]

Nice video. I’m in the process of replacing my shed doors. The original ones, (not my build) the PO’ are rotting out from the bottom up. In my previous sheds, I painted all the wood with primer 360 degrees. I believe this prolongs the life of the wood by adding a layer of water protection once the sealer around the trim begins to loose some flexibility and cracks or pulls away from to wood allowing water to leak in. I did appreciate your steps of frame first, then panels and finally then trim. I was approaching my replacement doors with panels first. I’m going to change that to frame first. Much cheaper if you get the measurements wrong! One thought to the doors overlap where they close and come together. Where you have your .25” overlap, use the panels natural end cut to be the overlap when coming together. That will keep the vertical lines in the panels all gapped consistently from,left to right. It’s a much more noticeable line gap if you used the same panels as the doors and had to match the doors to the shed siding’s vertical lines.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good tip on lining up the siding so the gaps and vertical lines consistent. Thanks for watching!

[@danmckee2649]

Definitely doing mine like this. It will be nice with that overlap because you can put in a foam strip for a nice seal around the doors. That with some spray foam it'll be super nice to work in once I add an ac unit and run wiring out to it.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck, Dan!

[@depresionymas.9260]

Thank you very much am building the exact doors even the zise , I didnt know how to star,, And I was looking for a way to secure them in the middle while shut ,you just give me all the ideas thank you :)

[@deanvanoverbeke4970]

Great video. Inspiring for the new day's out there. I bet your son already has a wealth of knowledge!

[@VeronicaSilva-ek5hl]

What the top frame gas’s part I believe I need too bc the roof is slanted down a bit and the door won’t open out only inward bc of the roof

[@aragureghian724]

It looks fantastic! So sad here that it is way above my pay grade. I can see how having the right tools help a lot. Very nice and very pleasant.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I saved a lot of money building it myself, and watching for when materials were on sale or cheap on my local Craigslist. I also borrowed a bunch of tools to build this shed. You don't have to have all the best tools - you may be surprised what you can get done with basic hand tools. Thanks for watching!

[@mdeamicis]

Pretty good for not knowing how to do it. It's a lot easier to cut the sheet good to the size of the door. You are guaranteed one square corner and the rest is easy to get right. Then you screw thru the back into 1 inch thick trim boards that are on the front. you use the same trim on the wall and screw the hinges to the trim. To square the door you lay ot out on level ground and make the top flush and square with quarter inch gaps top and bottom, then screw 2x4s across a few inches from top to bottom to hold it square. Hang a 2x4 or whatever across the bottom of the opening with the top where you want the bottom of the door to sit. With hinges already on the door, screw it to the shed. Now you attach a trim board behind one side and you have that light gap you were worried about all covered. Much easier and much cheaper to build this way. You did an awesome job though.

[@hanabob23]

Now this make sense I like the way you explain detail and u show your work closely

[@Aha1Aha]

Great work, what is the handle called, I live in NZ try to find one of those Thanks for sharing

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Fanie - here in the US, those handles are common on garage doors. Here is the Amazon link from my video description - they likely are not available to ship to NZ, but maybe you can figure out something that is available in your are that matches: amzn.to/2JgW4bf Good luck!

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

That is a serious door.. Love it!! my favorite part--your son building it with you.. priceless!! I also learned a lot from this build.. well from watching you with this build.. curious if there is a weight limit on hinges? Is that how to buy them.. buy the weight they will be holding? I'm not sure how to know if I have correct hinges and often I just wing it on my projects. Tho I have never build a structure and doors where it would be important to know .. Thanks for the great video!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Colleen - thanks for the great feedback! Regarding hinges: yes, there are weight limits, and it's important to pay attention to them. The hinges I used in this video are pretty beefy - I believe they are rated for either 50 or 75 lbs each. I estimated the weight of each door to be somewhere between 75 and 100 lbs, so with 3 hinges I was well within the weight limits of the hinges. Thanks for watching!

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

@@AmplifyDIY Thank you, that is very helpful. have a great week!

[@johnelig7723]

I just had a Tuff Shed built, and looks great, but the double doors appear to have a 1/4" space around the frame, and wood is exposed. worried this will cause water damage, is there an easy way to weather strip the frame? thanks for your video

[@AmplifyDIY]

Both my local Lowes and Home Depot have a variety of different kinds of peel and stick weatherstripping in various thicknesses and lengths. I'd check there to see if they have something that will work. Good luck!

[@ronh9384]

Nice job on the doors and the shed looked great. Do you have the link for the part1 shed video? Thanks for your time and videos. Ron

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Ron, thanks for your kind words! Here is a link to the playlist of all 22 videos in my shed build series: kzbin.info/aero/PLYix1RK1u5Bn4w3XYbKwy4wPgo5vtDvfr

[@next0845]

Excellent job, enjoyed all the vids. You may want to swap out the hinge screws for nuts and bolts, because a thief can gain access by just undoing the hinge screws from the outside. The doors will lift away to reveal the goodies within.

[@AmplifyDIY]

This is a good point. Other folks have commented along the same lines, and it bears repeating: If you are going to store valuable stuff in your shed, go with hinges that can mount inside the door jamb rather than surface mount as I did in this video. I don't store any really valuable stuff in my shed, so if someone wants to mess with taking the hinges off and trying to move a door out of the way that weighs more than 100 lbs, they are welcome to my old lawnmower, sleeping bags, and holiday decorations. Thanks for watching!

[@terry2346]

I've got to make some new shed doors this summer. Think I will go with half laps at the corners of the doors. You would be surprised how easy they are to do! And very strong. Nice build! I think that you could have also saved some weight by using 1X4 instead of 2X4 for the basic frame. Has the weight of the doors been a problem at all for you or do you see an advantage to the 2X4 frame? Thanks for your reply!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Terry! The only time the weight has been an issue was during the install. I had to have my son help me carry them from the garage to the shed, and help with the install. You are right, these doors are heavy! But they are very strong, and don’t blow open or closed easily in a breeze. Going with 1x4 for the frame would likely save some weight, but the inner and outer skins are heavier than the inner frame by a long ways. I wanted these doors to be as strong as possible and not prone to warping, so I went with 2x4’s. Good luck with yours!

[@theoldman365]

Great job on the doors! I'm in the middle of residing a shed in my backyard with Hardieboard and I'm gonna have to replace the two wood doors at the front of it. Was going to install roll up doors, but they are wayyyyyy too expensive. Will follow the tips in your video :)

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey, Heath! I hope it all goes well for you. My doors have held up perfectly, and I love having options to open one, both, or at both ends of the shed. Good luck!

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

These are great doors, very heavy to be sure, beautiful shed, really a shame to call it a shed. I would call this an out building or storage building, it’s that nice. I have to make new doors on my high wall “barn” shed to replace the metal skinned standard doors. I have a few questions; 1. Did you consider making 1/2x1/2 lap joints for the 4 corners of the frames using pocket holes into the sides of the frame as opposed to the end caps? 2. Did you consider using cedar 2x4 over pine 2x4? (Cedar cuts down on the weight is why I’m asking), 3. I might have missed it, but did you add or have a “drip” trim header over the top of the doorways to prevent rain or moisture working its way between the trim and door panels? (I have one now, not sure if it is worth having one over the new doors), 4. Did you use any type of weather striping at the bottom and around the doors? (You have concrete flooring [nice] my shed is elevated and has 3/4” pressure treated plywood flooring, and we have little critters in the country that like to make their homes in warm sheds during the cold winters, so I need something to keep these little guys from coming in), 5. What was the thickness of the inner door panels? (I missed it, I think). Thoughts? Again, really beautiful out building.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Duane - great questions! 1) I didn't put a ton of thought into the specific joint construction. I'm sure lap joints would work just great. 2) In retrospect, probably cedar would have been a little better choice - not only because it is lighter, but also because it resists rot. 3) I did add a drip edge under the window, which is directly above the doors. I have not had any issues with moisture anywhere in this shed (er, outbuilding :-) but I'll keep my eye on it. If I do see any signs of water getting into the doors, I'll add another drip edge to the top of the upper door jamb. 4) I did not add any weather stripping around the doors or under them. I don't have much of a problem with critters anywhere in my yard or house, but again I'll keep my eye on it and add stripping / door sweeps as needed. 5) The inner door panels are 1/2" (er, 9/16"? 17/32" Whatever the closest common measurement is that is sold at big box stores) OSB. Strong, cheap, and readily available. Thanks for the questions - I'm happy to answer any others you may have. Good luck with your doors!

[@HarshaGadipudi]

Finally finished binge watching your episodes of making the shed from scratch! Take a bow in explaining everything in detail. Any ball park figure as to how much did the materials cost?

[@sorka95032]

It's about adding time as a deterrent. Still, if you fill the screw heads with jb weld, it will take so long to remove them that it'll be less time just to use a crow and mini sledge to pry the door open.

[@lowridingtrucks88]

How big is you shed and do you have a video or plans ? Beautiful work!👍

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi there! My shed is 8'x16', and I documented the entire construction in great detail. Here is a playlist with all the videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLYix1RK1u5Bn4w3XYbKwy4wPgo5vtDvfr As for plans, I bought some inexpensive plans from a popular website and modified them slightly for my build. There are LOTS more details on the individual videos of each phase of the build in the playlist linked above. Feel free to reach back out with any other questions. Thanks for watching!

[@totaldr4ma4l1fe]

absolutely awesome - great video, you take pride on the details.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@richarddicktaylor219]

Thanks, plenty to think about as I'm planning to build a new shed this summer.

[@notta3d]

That is a clean looking shed. Nice job.

[@dwayneburbridge3283]

Nice build! I would suggest you look at the Kreg system videos for how to better assemble the frame.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks for the tip! I've checked a few of the Kreg videos, but for future projects I'll be sure to check back. Thanks for watching!

[@MrCnAZ]

Nice work. Thanks for sharing the video. Very helpful.

[@AVHANDYMANPROFESIONALSERVICES]

Nice job brother, I'm going to use your idea for my new shed. Thank you

[@thomasc707]

thanks for the vid. i need doors to fit about 9 ft wide by 8 ft tall. im gonna give it a go. wish me luck.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck! Both Lowes and Home Depot in my area carry lumber and siding in sizes large enough to use my technique to build 9’ x 4’ doors. I’d love to hear how yours turn out!

[@thelsel348]

Is there anything you need to do to waterproof the door opening? Seems like any water that enters the top would ruin the OSB if it got on the back side of the door.

[@AmplifyDIY]

The roof overhang keeps the top of the doors out of direct rainfall, and I have not had any issues with even really heavy rain getting into the door gaps enough to get to the OSB. Having said that, if your setup is different, it’s a good idea to treat the OSB with a weather barrier. Something as simple as paint may be enough, or you may need to consider something like a deck drain or even plasti-dip if you have really intrusive water. Good luck!

[@thelsel348]

@@AmplifyDIY thanks. My door is not on the gable end so it will have some overhang. It's also not on the normal wind side either. I was using LP SmartSide panels which are OSB on the back. Wasn't sure if I needed to protect the edges in some way. I guess I'll just give them several coats of paint. That's what they recommend for the bottom drip edge too. Thanks again.

[@kristinlee9485]

Wow! Beautiful work. Great video 😊

[@gkalmancy]

Excellent job. Excellent video. Thanks for that.