IS THIS THE BEST VALUE GARDEN BUILDING IN THE COUNTRY!?

[@chrisgregson5706]

All the negative comments no doubt come from those that earn their living constructing garden offices. The prices are often ridiculous. I looked at all the options 8 years ago. In the end bought a high end shed 10ft by 8ft for £900. Insulated it for a few hundred quid, ran the electrics in for not much. I reckon my total spend was less that £2000. It has a desk, arm chair, drinks cabinet, TV and is toasty warm in the UK winter with a small log burner. Still going strong 8 years later. Don't be seduced by the adverts. A bit of time and basic DIY skills, you can do it for a lot less.

[@Mandylove999]

I have done a quick price up for a 5 x 4 square shed / workshop and £3000 or thereabouts would make a sound building that is easy on the eye

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Nice one Steve 👍 great studio build now you have room to work mate will pop over this week and See you

[@karlbull]

I’m in financial trouble, I live on my own with my dog in a 1 bed flat, thinking of selling and doing this in my mums garden to live! This is really helpful sir thank you

[@twwoody813]

Hope you are ok 😊

[@cupra2Jock.]

Dunno if you have already done this but just watch the neighbours don't grass you up. You will have 2 years (roughly) of replies and appeals until your forced out (unless you actually turn it into a livable space with proper planning permission.

[@mrshaneyt43]

My girlfriends new build house has exactly the same problem with the bay windows . Open onto the 2 full length windows ever side so I put one of those spring door stops ever side . This looks really cool and look forward to the next steps 👍

[@snagger2810]

Would like to see another video in 2 years to see how it's lasting. Vapour barrier with no battens on whitewood. £6000 is cheap for a reason. Lots of corners cut.

[@PersianMotorcycle]

amigo the best woods always will damage and can be repaired too, in this case, if I want to have a summer house absolutely pay a good price to not have any headaches in a couple of years

[@DudeStuff]

Check out how the shed looks a year on after several storms and the inside finished off 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@andrewlaming]

Yep hows that going to work if insulated with no ventilation behind the cladding? You get what you pay for!

[@snagger2810]

@@DudeStuff it's only been one winter buddy. Trust me it's not going to last. This is coming from someone who does this for a living properly. I hope it does but it won't. Membrane and battons go together for a reason. Good luck to you though pal.

[@JusGoody]

I built mine in 2023 and it’s holding up well. Let me know what you think: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3O1p5x3q6aJpNksi=9i-d7ijjsuosIOdx

[@percybrown]

Decking oil will be good for the outside, soaks in rather than layers on top, water repellent in an hour, no peel. Easy to reapply ( I do my cabin annually), just make sure the wood it clean and dry. Been using Screwfix no nonsense decking oil for last six year 5L tins - other brands available of course. Cheers.

[@DudeStuff]

Check out how this shed looks now! After several storms, snow etc... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@davidlyon0407]

I build these myself for my clients and the quality of this one is definitely not to the standard of a professional garden room. The timber thickness aren’t no where near what’s required for this size of building. Looks great from a distance but the lesser quality will start to prove its toll over time especially the timber exterior, the sheet board flooring and foundation. Other than that i hope it does the job well enough for what you intend! 😁

[@surfinchemist1]

Its cheap for a reason, but cheap does not = great value. If it was a storage shed fine, but why spend all that money on windows and bifold doors if the structure is popsicle sticks. Looks like untreated C16 2x3s, no sheathing other than some thin ship lap, no proper headers. I'm from the states originally and learned to frame there where code would be a minimum 2x8 header for that bifold. The cladding doesn't look like its on counter battens which puts the structural studs at risk for rot. Barely any air gap between the floor and concrete pad which is also inviting rot. Doesn't even look like the minimum of 50mm. My current build is a bit bigger (about 500sq ft), but LESS fenestration on the front wall. I built with C24 2x4s 600OC, 11mm OSB sheathing under cladding/battens, and noggins and the engineer barely passed the racking calculations (we'll be adding internal walls eventually which will give us plenty of safety factor). This build definitely wouldn't pass the new Part L regs for insulation either. Even with 70mm Celotex in the walls and the 25mm air gap they want insulated drywall to pass. We had do do 90mm inbetween rafters and 90mm over rafter for the roof. We had to go 140mm cele and vapour barrier in the floor.

[@bensmith3613]

The rubber roof isn't even bonded! Few tacks around the facia with a 4x1 fixed to it. It's shit

[@leegr3732]

For all the negatives out there, not everyone has 20 plus k to spend on a garden building, or would want to, yes there will be sacrifices with cheaper options like longevity etc but the guys happy, who cares, had an even cheaper version for 10 years now, still solid and watertight

[@rafafederer832]

Can’t believe the boy dared walk on the roof. Looks alright from a distance. More of a Lightweight shed than a garden room

[@MMD-z6z]

Looks like 12mm or 16mm cladding, and base was crazy flimsy (3x2 studs best case and thin ply)... The shocker is how the main wall is holding those two windows, door and especially bifolds lol... Dont even want to get started on roof (rubber lining saved him but it will get damp being a cold roof - condensation). They put few 3x2s on sides and top of bifold

[@Dave64track]

Wow what a great office and work space it looks fantastic plenty of space to do bike builds.👍

[@DudeStuff]

Check out how the shed looks a year on after several storms and the inside finished off 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@benhorwood3921]

Happy for you Steve some more good builds to come

[@sandiehawkins5886]

Used the same company 4 and half years ago for my 22X12 and my building is still perfect ! Lovely company to deal with and great friendly lads who installed 5*

[@DudeStuff]

Fantastic to hear Sandie! 😊

[@BilalAhmad-bb6ps]

Guys what's the dimension of the timber on the floor under the osb board. Need to know what clearance it has thanks.

[@Bigdave-m2s]

​@@DudeStuff did you go for shiplap or something else?

[@tonymcfeisty2478]

it looks like shiplap, I think Log lap looks better for garden rooms, it also looks like untreated shiplap, you can buy pressure treated for not much more than untreated, other things i would consider changing, larger 3x2, or even 4x2 timbers for the frame, to allow for decent thickness of wall insulation, larger roof timbers, osb line the outside, then vapour barrier on that, then cladding on top of that. an alternative floor I've seen used and would consider is a single course of engineering brick with the frame built on this, recessed back the thickness of your exterior osb, dpm over concrete and lipped over brick, so it isolates the brick from the frame, insulation direct on the concrete to just top of brick, then floating floor on this, this does need a flat level concrete pad though. I'd probably also put a warm roof on,@@Bigdave-m2s

[@tonyross7376]

That is perfect for a workshop/ chill out space.👍

[@rickroche583]

That is amazing thanks for sharing. What is the internal height? I am thinking of something similar....

[@davidmcmullen8517]

Without knowing the price i cant say if its a good deal but it looks good. Easy enough to do a few upgrades yourself, first thing I would do is glue that rubber roof down before it blows off as seen that happen and add guttering to take water away from building, you will see what I mean when it pours down 👍

[@neutron-man]

Nice!! Happy for ya!

[@garethclough8496]

Looks good and I'm sorry but that's where the positive comments end, I have been building sheds, summerhouses and garden rooms for around 10 years now and I'm afraid the quality just isn't there, but you get what you pay for. My main concern though is your safety with those 6x2s above your head, from what I can see on the video they are just up there with screw and hope, at the very least get yourself some 4x4 posts underneath the ends of it ASAP, or I'd hate to see what happens when it has a few inches of snow on top of it!!

[@DudeStuff]

Thanks Gareth probably will do that cheers

[@mirola73]

Self build is cheaper, especially using pallets and 2nd hand windows, but you have to be willing to do the work and source all materials yourself. Going to build a 12 by 12 feet one soon.

[@amiryoutubechannel1590]

It’s really nice and cool, it’s good for the summer and family and friends

[@DudeStuff]

Check out how the shed looks a year on after several storms and the inside finished off 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@TheCod3r]

There are a tonne of things wrong with this building. IMO, it isn't going to last more than a couple of years before it starts sagging and rotting. The floor has no DPC so the damp will travel up through the pad and into the flooring joists, if you can even call them joists. The exterior walls are using, from what I can see, 2x1 battons, not 4x2 framing timber. The roof pretty much the same. There's barely any structural integrity in the building at all. Sorry but to anyone considering this, don't. It's a waste of money and you'll regret it. Sprry to the OP, but there's no way you should be recommending this. You could build this yourself to a far better standard for < £5k

[@DudeStuff]

2 years old no rot or sagging!

[@TheCod3r]

@DudeStuff I guess you were counting down the days for 2 years huh 😏

[@DudeStuff]

@TheCod3r stayed up all night just incase it collapsed 😄

[@TheCod3r]

@@DudeStuff wouldn't surprise me

[@sally6457]

If you sell something with a firestone rubber roof membrane, it should be fitted properly according to the manufacturers guidelines. Not just nailed round the edge, Joists and lintels should have solid uprights supprting them, the roof should have storm ties or truss clips, there should be some kind of wind bracing. Overall it looks a good kit, but could benefit from a bit more time spent doing things properly and a few extra timbers,

[@tonymcfeisty2478]

and use the proper edge trims, it's not hard to fit a rubber roof membrane to a pent roof correctly if you do your research, from the snapshot installation, my guess is that this was installed nothing like properly. The end supports between the floor panels, where the front and back panels meet in the centre, while needed to stop the floor sagging between the 'joists' at the sheet end is going to stop off the cross ventilation on that floor, possibly accelerating any rot through moisture build up, not much of a way around this when constructing such a large building in prefab sections and with sheet materials, .

[@iangough7659]

Good value for money. Need to careful of the underneath of the floor for rotting ( would have been good to have it black jacked), not sure of the anchoring down , another top sill plate across the wall panels would have given great rigidity . However size wise is superb . Enjoy it

[@the_evolution_of_me]

didn't they glue the rubber down? and no barrier/gap between the timber floor joists and the slab?

[@the_evolution_of_me]

is that 6x2 seated on the vertical studs or hung? sure will sag. Tyvek for an upgrade! Tyvek is standard. The dude walked on that roof as well! nuts. As a shed perhaps is ok but not a living space. A restrictor on the french doors should have been though of by installer.

[@russcurrie72]

that looks the business Steve 👍

[@mraidymaddful]

You might want to think about insulating and lining it. Then perhaps get a small wood burner to burn scrap wood. It's surprising how cold an unheated/uninsulated structure can get. But you have definitely got yourself a great little man cave there Dude. A few finishing touches and it'll be sorted......

[@TheJayddub]

+1 for the woodburner. -1 for the scrap wood though, unless you get on REALLY well with all your neighbours (and local council)!

[@peterhodgkinson5095]

or you can get a Tilley paraffin heater

[@protospha]

I'd be pretty unhappy with having a next door neighbour with a wood burner going. Solar panels are what are needed for heating, and you CAN get rid of your scrap wood in ways other than in a wood burner

[@mariasnell6868]

Looks great proper space for your builds and such.

[@davidkennethcourt7093]

Hi just watched this video and really convinced about using this company. How is it holding up after two years of use? Thanks

[@leeallen7426]

Cracking mate. A few neg comments on here. But for the money, i think your winning. Could it be improved? Yes, but that's like everything. Keep it well treated and maintained. It will last. Great video. New subscribers right here. 👍👍👍👍

[@rozsymc]

6k spent doing this DIY properly would of been pretty decent, watching a few videos would of taught you most you need to know, for a company this is pretty bad, give a year before floor will rot, no damp separation, no decent air flow. opening timbers should be double the thickness they are, no header will mean the roof will sag on that ali frame and doors won’t open, rubber roof will stretch and contract in the heat/cold cycle, if the wind doesn’t rip it the birds will, that really needs mechanical fixing, glue or bars, pretty misleading company hope you kept the guarantee, you will need it

[@DudeStuff]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@SteveNinetyski]

I agree for the most part. I don't however, agree with your use of "of" instead of "have"

[@jp6975]

I did think that there is very little, if any, damp protection but then thought... this was a massively speeded up video and they just didn't show a lot of the details. They must have insulated properly and must have bonded the roof and must have put in proper damp protection. Then again... maybe not

[@WillGiven-g6j]

Just curious as i'm about to go get some quotes for a snooker room at the bottom of the garden. Did the shed price include the concrete base? I know prices have gone up since this video, so just wondering? If not do you remember the ballpark figure for the base> Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@ArmouredKat]

Look forward to it Dude.

[@Gebox68]

Did they not glue the rubber roofing down?

[@mikexhejghdlfbrjshfjfvs3624]

I enjoyed watching this video. Please can you post another one with the final stages/completion and/or what it looks like now?

[@Henjoseph]

Tell you what good on you that looks fantastic 👍Great watching your channel grow. Keep up the great content.

[@Kevin-dl1nv]

Man that's looking awesome

[@kristopherscott8729]

I build these everyday for a living. Yeah a lot could have been done to make it’s stronger such as maybe using at least true 2x3’s and not 70x38 and 100% using at least 2x4 for the roof joist and even at that over that span they wouldn’t be suitable. But they guy seems to know what he’s bought and he’s happy with it and end of the day that’s all that matters I suppose. But 100% ply line the interior mate for the strength at least as shiplap tends to deteriorate a lot quicker than other variations of cladding.

[@zark1950]

Does one need permission from the council for this

[@andyorritt2472]

Ignore all the negative comments, me and my dad build a similar structure for his workshops having milling and lathes in. The building is still sound after over 10years. Only thing that has needed repairs is the roof layer needed replacing but that is it. Can the window be turned 180 so it opens the other way so the door handle will come nowhere near then

[@ianmangham4570]

Bloody smashing place, I'd live in it ,wheelie bin outside for a bath 🛁 and a bbq 👌 👍 😀 🇬🇧

[@DudeStuff]

Check out how the shed looks a year on after several storms and the inside finished off 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@can-I-fix-it]

Only suggestion maybe fit some guttering. Superb garden room.

[@mitchelllgreenhowe5455]

Great shed you got there I’m a window fabricator and you get door stops that fit on the top of your doors stops wind catching the door and breaking your window go to a local window company they will sorte you out ten minute job can’t wait to see what you start building in there😄👍

[@natmol1595]

Its a beautiful thing ! 👍

[@earlofnythe]

Stick a door stop on the frame, at the top or bottom of the frame itself, of the smaller central door. That way you won't need to screw into anything and it'll always keep the 2 doors apart, whether it's open or shut

[@barmouthbridge8772]

no adhesive on the Firestone membrane connection with the roof panels. no upright support of any note under the makeshift 2 6x2's. no proper lintels over the doors or windows. don't be putting anything heavy on that roof.

[@thepracticalsurveyor]

When does the structure arrive?

[@eldoradocraftsman3733]

Very nice. Regarding that window which could hit the door, I’d be inclined to block it up. It looks at bit too busy with the different doors And windows. Then a nice downlight on the wall instead. Just a thought.

[@SPEXWISE]

How about fitting a stopper to the top corner of the door itself so that, whether the window is open or closed, the stopper will always contact a point along the window frame before the handle hits it. Cool build, its gonna be a great space when it's finished.

[@ap_111s4]

Surprised they didn’t glue the roof membrane down, had experience of high winds lifting a large rubber roof

[@jezd8431]

That's why they were cheaper 🙈

[@denseljosephs9500]

I've wanted to do the same in my garden for years.

[@djatixofficialdnb]

This is what i need for me music studio at end of my garden.

[@stevieboy826]

The neighbours will love you I am sure, that building will be a noisy as hell.

[@Mandylove999]

I’d be happy with that, i can always add and modify as i go along to improve longevity, im in my sixties, you have to ask if it will outlive me or visa versa, it won’t be much good to me if I’m brown bread 😎🤔

[@DudeStuff]

@Mandylove999 😄 sure you and the shed would be fine lol. Mines fully fitted out inside now and over 2 years old still going strong through storms etc

[@Truegeeza]

You done an amazing job brother - pleasure to watch the whole build - great work !

[@DudeStuff]

Thanks! Check out how the shed looks a year on after several storms and the inside finished off 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@R.-.]

4:39 Stating the obvious, but if you want to stay warm in Winter those gaps between the wall and ceiling joists are intended to be filled with insulation boards.

[@chapman9230]

I think not the roof. It is insulated above so it is a warm roof.

[@boggybigpants9462]

That looks well good mate …perfect for your show to grow 👍🇬🇧

[@jasjps]

Looks awesome mate ...

[@bernardknott1270]

Hi Steve your gonna get the critics on here saying how bad these buildings are but I always say if your not happy with the building improvise make it better and add what you think to make it a better building rather than find any faults.

[@DudeStuff]

Check out how the shed looks a year on after several storms and the inside finished off 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbUqWibrb2BhdEsi=IJ44BUOW-Bh_Lnhb

[@shazman15]

Great video! Just to check what’s the installation like overall and also how did you finish off the walls on the inside? I’m thinking of ordering this and making a tv room - do you think it will be suitable all year round for family use? Much appreciated.

[@DudeStuff]

@@shazman15 there's more videos showing how we did the inside on my channel 😊

[@shazman15]

@@DudeStuffyup just saw it!! Looks awesome. Love the flooring also.

[@chapman9230]

It looks a bit flimsy to me. I see from the ebay advert that all timber is tanalised. Is that the case in your experience? I assume you are not using creosote but something else, I will be interested to see how well the treatment takes on tanalised timber. I would like to know the internal height. I am planning a mini gym with running machine for which you need a good height.

[@DudeStuff]

I would measure it but it fell down 😉

[@actiondefence]

​@@DudeStuff 😂😂😂

[@R.-.]

Some people live in those things you know.

[@paul-sm3wh]

Bro I pretty much live in my bivvy let alone a shed 👍🏻💪🏻✊🏻

[@andrewclark9515]

Surely that floor will rot as it’s just laid straight onto a concrete slab ?

[@stephen4865]

Looks great so far mate 👍

[@andrewclemmit2042]

I would need extra support for the roof but its nice enjoy.

[@jmfogsy]

No gutter on the back run off is going to rot your floor out no air flow too dry out underneath.

[@ss-sh6nb]

Looking good mate

[@london_james]

Did they glue the roof down?

[@martynstevenson474]

How do you go about insulating the floor ?

[@BenJandrell]

A ramped decking might be handy for bikes to roll in and out. Nice build!

[@gongatots4115]

Looks nice but I'd imagine your floor will last less than 6 years sat on the concrete pad.

[@its_marc]

Nice job that 👍

[@kentapiuk5459]

Excellent Job, please send a link where I can buy this product😊. Many Thanks

[@kevinhillary8386]

Proper Mancave Dude

[@ZipClipChannel]

roof's not got the generic 5 degree angle, puddle gonna form in the middle...

[@smartnothard2400]

Can’t you turn the middle window the other way around? That way it opens onto the bi folding door and almost makes the openings symmetrical. The doors won’t open onto it either. Sick build just like your bikes and I’m sure it will be up there with the best KZbin garden workshops 👌

[@smartnothard2400]

Like how you can flip most fridge doors I mean, to open the other way….

[@KavanOBrien]

Wow looks really nice.

[@ttherealmikemonster]

is it perfect? yes garden places grow like the person and the garden.

[@antonywilde8496]

Looks 👌. Id live in that lol. Are you going to insulate and board it out. You could partition it 2 make 2 rooms so you have a big workshop space and a review room in the smaller space . Xl bully gave the look of approval lol

[@southerncomfortuk]

What a great channel you have. I’m off to get a conversion kit for my bike… didn’t even know that was possible 🙏

[@robertpaget809]

Quick question the base is about an inch off the concrete pad and the pad is way bigger so how you gonna stop the water from riding underneath and rotting those thin batten frame timbers out Cheap roof cheap timbers and the concrete will do most of the damage as the floor will rot out within 10 years

[@DudeStuff]

The shed covers a large percentage of the base and has full guttering now into a 350 litre water tank it doesn't get that wet tbh. There's also a channel gap about an inch in front of the shed so no garden water runs down onto it

[@dewi9246]

Thinking of doing something similar. What's it like after 10 months?

[@AcousticNRG]

Where are the rubber roof liners from Sir

[@harvey92sahota]

Did you get planning for this

[@stephendonkin5497]

Looks well Steve 👌

[@roydodd4694]

❤❤video thanks 😊😊

[@LITTLEEXPERIMENTCHANNEL1]

It would be really interesting to see a solar build on this. I'll be all over that.

[@fffffffggggg11111]

Looks class

[@robintaylor3860]

a limiting stop chain anchored at header and top of door should be both affordable and look great in a simplicity and cheeky sort of way. you know bro a quick and timeless solution. and in case of any unforeseen circumstances like a strong winds and such, a small rubber bumper at the base of the door kicker is a cheep backup.

[@Adamcrudge]

i am thinking of buying one of these the same size and insulating it to keep warm.. Has it been ok ? thanks adam

[@pmcg97]

Looks great 👍, would it not have been better to leave access to the rear of the shed for maintenance ? 🔨

[@DudeStuff]

I can walk around the entire back of the shed no problem. Already painted the rear of shed in place

[@pmcg97]

You're ok then

[@markjewell911]

2x6x2 for that roof! that roof will sag under its own weight before the snow settles on it i think. apart from that its cool

[@ronnieminer349]

An inspiring book with lots of ideas for a variety of garden buildings The instructions are detailed and clear with plenty of photos. As a beginner kzbin.infoUgkxBE-xSmFU7PIaMFUmmhnFxE035s5svtxeI was looking for a manual that would walk me through the basics with detailed instructions and this book does just that. The book caters to both the beginner and more experienced DIY enthusiast with builds varying in complexity, from straightforward projects such as the one we've completed, to more ambitious builds. Absolutely on trend, with instructions on how to install solar panels, green roofs and sweet chestnut shakes - It's given me lots of ideas for future projects!

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Wish I had the space, looks the absolute business.

[@grossi46]

Dude that looks the mutts nuts 👌👌

[@MrEdwardsno8]

Top job 👍

[@Bigdave-m2s]

How much did it end up costing all in

[@joshs7809]

Not sure if I’d be worried about the floor and damp coming through as it’s not insulated

[@rejects101]

Great job, really nice buidling.

[@billienomates1606]

Can you do a vid on how you are going to creosote the back of the shed! A very nice work space, looking forward to the internal finishing. Did they use adhesive under the rubber roof covering, it looked from the vid they just layed it on the roof and nailed the edges.

[@KAISERDJG]

i think this is one of those get it up and make it look good for 6 months sort of jobbies, no adhesive, no structural support, no proper floor support ( those boards will sag over time between the runners and being sat on concrete can get wet over and over) , hopefully the wood is all treated but even then no ability for maintenance for protective reasons. 10k for it to last 5 years and done. insulation, fixtures and fitting will end this running near 18/20k all in. i built my workshop like a pole barn from solid oak 3m sleepers and scaffolding boards with the floor raised up and a large opaque purpose made plastic roof for less than 12k and it'll still be there when im dead because of the materials used. things might look good but in reality this is just a oversized cheap shed with a couple windows and doors.

[@Bob-bo8ik]

Does it snow there?

[@michaeldines6851]

What price for the lot, start to completion ?

[@3litepker]

Can you do an honest review of it now it has been over a year?

[@DudeStuff]

I've done videos since of it finished off inside. Generally still very happy

[@tine8849]

Having watched a few scratch build videos I think doing that would be beyond me but I think I could possibly get something like this and modify, strengthen and improve it enough to make it nice enough.

[@DudeStuff]

That's what I've done. If you have 20+k to spend on one fair enough but I love mine so far.

[@George.Coleman]

Wood outdoor structures in England 🫣😵🥺😖😓😡💀