Installing Siding the [easy] Way // DIY Workshop Build

[@leviteapparel]

😂 My friend you have developed a technique that will help me on my next built. Yes, just like you I would love to acquire land and build a shop on it for my t shirt shop. The technique I'm talking about is you staple on top. Then you go to the bottom last.❤ Love it smart.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Samcraftcom]

That is so awesome! I would love to learn more about sublimation someday too.

[@quenemoend]

You do a great job. Enjoy your youth cause when you’re in your 80’s everything gets a lot harder to get done.

[@armidaperez5360]

Dang Sam your killing It.. You REALLY want to get that shop done👍

[@AntonPavlas]

Watching you do all that work makes my back hurt :)

[@Kuebix]

please don't retire your youtube. I've learned so much from you. ☺

[@thomasfreeman7770]

The radiant barrier definitely helps for heating and cooling , but a trade off at least at my home is that it effects TV,radio and cellphone signals. It acts like a faraday cage.

[@Samcraftcom]

Very interesting... I wouldn't have thought of that!

[@SandraCrockett]

You're knocking it out of the park! Doing it by yourself!

[@denisewilson8367]

Keep going at the pace you are doing it now and you'll be done before you realize it. Looking great, Sam!

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Great video, nicely edited, good solid explanations which are super helpful for someone like me, an old guy building his own retirement home.

[@sandracunningham2689]

I was so excited to see the walls going up. I hope you will enlist help for the roof if you need it. You are doing an amazing job You deserve a Samcraft sign for your new building. Sam I have a shed from T111 and it still looks like new after 30 years.

[@scottbyrd2157]

Great job Sam! You’re getting there. I can tell your about the details. Don’t forget to bring the wrap inside the window seal. Don’t want that problem in the future. Hope your trusses come in soon! As a retired firefighter would say “We never trust a truss!” Lol! Be careful bud!

[@Z-Bart]

You did well with that house wrap by yourself. Anytime I want it to get windy...I always grab a 9x300' roll of house wrap. Lol.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Sam's getting it done again today. Sure is looking amazing. Keep up the great work. You'll be done before you know it.

[@kenmoore800]

This would be a perfect time to spray paint the walls on the outside,should only take a couple hours with an airless sprayer no taping anything would make it easier

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

The hammer tacker is a life saver (and hand saver) on house wrap and poly! Looks like you're rocking along. A little hint, if you can, use your truck bed for a mobile work platform. It's great to get you height to work and it's a very good, stable platform to set up a ladder for extra height. You can park it alongside or back it up to the wall.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Next time, from the work shop. Today was finished in the workshop. Great job y'all.

[@TheGypsyNurse_]

I like the way that boy gets out there and helps his daddy. Teaching him early

[@RonInAVan]

I’ve watched them guys put that stuff up before they are super fast at it, Sam I agree you need a hammer stapler for that job 😂 I also think Home Depot should be paying you for all the free advertisement of their products. Shop is looking so nice, I can’t wait to get started on mine. Be safe 👍🏻

[@mablemullen5190]

Looking great Sam,you’re “the Man!!

[@11290slk]

Not sure where you're located or if you even have inspections, but in many / most localities t1-11 siding is not "code" for corner bracing for that large of a structure (hint - use steel strap diagonal bracing in the wall corners and then install the siding). Corner bracing should continue through the top plate. Location would determine which code is followed.

[@mikewatson4644]

Nice job. I used the LP SmartSide but without the reflective covering on the inside (I don't think it was available then) 9 years ago when I built a 36' x 32' garage. It looks just like the day we put it up and painted it. Very pleased with it. It has stood up to hail storms, thunder storms and blizzards without a mark on it. Hope your trusses come in soon. Thanks for bringing us along on the build. Stay safe putting the trusses up

[@estellaknox9285]

Sam you are killing it with the shop

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks! I have the goal of being moved in before the end of the year... hustle hustle! :)

[@skrtskit1521]

Very good presentation as always. You are a great instructor!!! 💕💕🎶🎶

[@melanieeaton3344]

Thank you so much for educating me on building a structure. You are a good teacher.

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

Doing great, wouldn't it be nice if we all could move as fast as that overdrive video. Love your channel, both of them, Hi to Angela and the boys.

[@TheCookster64]

Kick'n butt, sir! We couldn't get away with that up here in Yankee territory. Smart to wrap it the way you did. Here in the North we have to wrap it on the inside.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and working on your shed

[@deborahlehman8617]

Sam I see you going up and down that ladder watch out for your feet so you don’t get them sore again!!

[@connieverbeck1110]

Impressive one man show. Great progress!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Coming along nicely! Congrats on the progress.

[@jafleetwood9714]

Good to be picky, I had a said contractor not picky enough putting our siding like that up and it created issues, needless to say noticeable until fixed. They used nails on ours that started popping out all over my near 4,000 square foot house, what alot of work fixing that. I'm real pick too so, it now looks nice after i spent a summer fixing it.

[@sooome9294]

Recommanded your video today to someone I know, he built a storage tub shelf for me and he is as thourely as you are. We talked about how you squared up your building. Hope he will follow you. Can't wait to see the finish of this building.

[@Samcraftcom]

Wow, thanks! :)

[@valeriebostick1913]

It’s looking so nice great job 🇬🇧😊

[@leattaslone1800]

Great job Sam! I love the house wrap! That’s a big building!

[@c0rnd0g_19]

I did 3' tar paper on an 8 x 12 shed by myself and had a much harder time with it than you did with this 9' roll!!

[@rikertvonfulton16]

Ok I haven't seen the wrap that goes directly on the studs only the kind that goes over the plywood.

[@TacTechMic]

The wrap, if used, would need to go under that siding, as it’s a finish siding, unlike OSB. Good job

[@bobk3840]

Sam, looks good. You need a pneumatic stapler!

[@naysworld]

You are completely awesome!!!!

[@judyherman1249]

Will having your insulation up against the plastic wrap cause it it sweat or get moist to the point of mold setting in?

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Sam Angela & boys,it looks awesome Sam.WOW you are getting so much done on your shop!👍

[@jessepowell2008]

Hello from Indiana. I like your video on building your work shop. You are doing a great job. Can't wait to see the trusses go up. Keep up the good work.

[@wadetyler5056]

Most manufactured homes use this siding, it is very robust and keeps the weight down as well.

[@marcbarash6045]

Good Job so far

[@marthabartel604]

I know it took you hours but it looks so great, but your stapler is a game changer. That goods on the place of honor trophy wall.

[@Samcraftcom]

It sure is!!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Looks good Sam. Have you thought about what you are going to do on the in side walls or ceiling? Just wondering. How about lasers. Are you going to get more or just keep the ones you have. I think eventually you will need to upgrade one just for speed alone. Are you going to put your cnc in the shop. I have been missing those videos also. Keep up the hard work 😃

[@Samcraftcom]

A bigger shop demands bigger lasers! :) Glad you got to see me! :D

[@dustup2249]

This tiny shop build has become a career. Those piers will have rotted by the time you push the on button of your laser engraver.

[@danmooney7192]

You should tack the siding on with the screws and then nail it off when you have the panels where you want them.

[@mlm7598]

Looking great Sam! That is the siding we have on our garage and home as well and it has held up for over 30 years now. A good proper paint job will do wonders as well to keep it fresh and new looking over the years. Excited for you to get in and start doing your jobs. Excited to see that process more as well. Still using my wood products I got from Samscraft and they are awesome and using the little multi colored bowl for snacks on the table while watching tv etc.......excellent are all the products I've gotten from you and Angela. Now you both will have your work shops and there will be no stopping you. Great Job! Great video. Blessing for a wonderful Holiday for all of you!

[@Samcraftcom]

Aww, thank you so much! I really look forward to having the space to return to being able to make such things again. :)

[@jeffdannenbaum2159]

Looks great! Can't wait to see finished shop!

[@lindaleach7954]

You are amazing! You did that all by yourself and made it look so easy. But I'm sure it was more difficult than you made it look!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@ronmarine6984]

Your work shop looks really great, it’s giving me a lot ideas for my next construction job

[@karenphillips6801]

Great job!😊

[@ctapson4374]

Great progress!!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@harlincolkmire933]

You do awesome work I enjoy watching you build thanks for sharing.

[@jafleetwood9714]

Well you made the vapor barrier single handedly look easy 😊. Nice tips for any ypu hung it tne way you do. I'm going to be doing alot of what I can with my son my next tiny home and get excited for all tbe TIPS and knowledge on why things are done in a particular way. Alot of sights you sit and wonder, they don't explain.

[@JimG31547]

Sam, Shop is sure taking shape and looking good. Wish you were in middle Tennessee and not East as I would sure come and help you.

[@darleneclark6098]

Well dang! You made that look so easy. Hubby and I struggled with the half rolls of tyvek lol and I guess that composite T1-11 is way lighter than the one we used, or your just a super hero 😂😂. Anyway I guess we know what we're using on our new chicken coop. Great job as always

[@Samcraftcom]

It's at least half the weight of the T1-11! I'll never use the other stuff if I can help it. :)

[@darleneclark6098]

@@Samcraftcom we looked at it for the house, but decided we wanted the extra strength and weight of the 3/4 plywood T1-11. But for our buildings, I'd would totally use it.

[@chucklenz9011]

Looks good and I’m amazed that a man of your size moves like a cat, or at least like a much younger man when I was your age I weighed in at a hefty 297. After many years my legs and heart said slow down or die. I started on a sensible diet and within 2 years I was at 200 lbs. and my legs and heart said thank you. I’ve been at this weight and a little heavier but I’m on my next journey to 170-175. I’m now 82 and I know I can attain this new goal and hopefully get to my next age goal of 94-95. I never would have made it to this age and playing golf twice a week plus exercising twice weekly if I hadn’t started loosing weight. I’d like to see you live as long as me.

[@doncc6080]

Awesome for doing it by yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deborahplyler6528]

Your building for work shop is looking so nice .

[@tonygough8713]

Good job Sam, thanks for another good video. Take care.

[@magnusltd]

Fantastic!

[@Almost_Made_It]

I’m still in the process of watching this series, but would you say that (except for the siding method) this process would be just as good for a cabin/off grid house as it would be for this workshop?

[@jamesharless5357]

Looks great!👍🏻

[@TheGypsyNurse_]

Nice teachings

[@AlbertBrabazon]

Sam nice job, looking great.

[@lugnutzz75]

Nice looking work and really taking shape.

[@markduggan3451]

Great video again.

[@PegAMurphy]

looks great Sam

[@verajamieson8020]

Good job Sam.🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🇮🇪☘️👏👏

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Looks great Sam! If you haven’t already purchased your insulation, consider Rockwool. The cost is way more but it is a great insulator! I used it on my shop here in Virginia and in the summer months I don’t have to use the air conditioning until it gets really hot. The same applies in the winter. Your initial cost is more but in a long run the utility costs are a lot less.

[@jlathem56]

It's looking great!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great Job Sam! Love it!,

[@davidwilken3584]

If you don’t have one now consider getting a paint sprayer to paint your workshop. Painting with a roller and a brush is a giant pain in the butt as the wood grain pattern tends to leave open voids even though you believe you did a great job.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Looking good Sam!

[@tomowens2720]

Sam you did an admirable job wrangling that house wrap. Good on ya. Best to have hung 9' panels despite any cost increase. They would have tied the walls firmly to the rim joists. I hope for your sake the county doesnt require inspections.

[@lindamaskus5142]

You don't think he's already checked that out? LOLOL

[@timcritz3194]

The LP smart panel is a good product. I have it on a 2 car garage on my property and will use it again. Hope your tractor lifts high enough to place the trusses or are you renting a bucket lift ?

[@nancej100]

Nice work 👏

[@mikepetitt9624]

Looks great Sam! I hope you get your trusses soon!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks Mike!!

[@pawsnazzy01]

It looks so nice.

[@sharonromer6606]

Looking good👍🤗

[@ericekman]

How thick Is that LP sheathing? 3/8? Thanks for this series!

[@watahyahknow]

that type of siding might work on youre mobile home too as for the housewrap , not sure if its needed but theres another stapletool that put a small round plastic piece under the staple preventing the staple from tearing through the housewrap , think i seen diy different use it before its a little more cumbersome to use but should help the housewrap stay on place during windy conditions untill you slap the siding over it as for using a bottom to place the panels on , maibe use a piece of known straight metal angle , either that use use round pucks that you put on the bottom using a level to get them right , the round pucks only have a small contact surface for the panel to rest on so its less likely to seesaw or wobble on a high spot or a slanted placed piece of wood block if you use two under each panel and can be eazily made with a holesaw , takes a bit more work to level tham acros the whole length of the shop though

[@jeanettedavis4633]

Great job.

[@lynnobrien9429]

Looking really good so far. what did you use to nail in smart panels?

[@filjohn81]

Are you going to use a crane to set each roof truss? If not it may be hard to load them on one side and slide in place with the ties already in place.

[@steveferguson1232]

Seeing the walls go up is a milestone. If I may ask how do you plan on getting trusses up to the top. Will the company bring a crane to help with these? You are a testament to hard work and I admire that about you and Angela and you are already instilling it into the boys. Great work Sam

[@Samcraftcom]

They'll get carried inside and picked up into place one by one.. by me. :) Each truss is not that heavy, maybe 80 lbs. max.

[@newtlab]

And in which country are you building that building?

[@cliff5240]

I have that same stapler, it works great but I have a terrible aim :)

[@jafleetwood9714]

Did you put flashing at the bottom?

[@markcurtis1824]

Nice

[@Screamingpinesfarm]

by not using the siding from top plate to bottom plate. all your hardwork and then you blow it. best use 9ft to catch the rim board all the way top plate, helps stop the side to side racking.

[@sammcgee180]

nice job

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

I would have ran the siding panels at the bottom of the rim band. As is, you do not have much stud to top plate to tie together with your sheathing. As is, the trusses are anchored to the top plate by the brackets, and the top plate isn't anchored very well.

[@darrylreynolds3912]

I understand this is just a shop and not a house, but I have never seen house wrap go up before plywood siding.

[@deborahberklite5380]

When you get done will you tell viewers a total on how much it cost to build?

[@Reillyspringstexasredirt]

What are the trusses costing per truss?

[@tracyboyd4867]

😊

[@donaldcollins8551]

How come you're panels aren't going all the way to the top.

[@jkholley1118]

Curious, why didnt you put the t111 over the rim joist? It helps lock the walls to the floor and you have a gap on top anyways, so you have to use z strip flashing to fill in.