How to affordably clad an outbuilding

[@blindbug]

When a lot of folks would have just razed the out buildings and/or left it to rot (like the previous owners), you keep putting in the effort to turn it into a great looking (and more importantly usable) asset! Love watching these videos! Great work!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you.

[@FGUK1973]

Fixing and re-using them was the best way to go on this project. Saved money and hassle this way too, probably.

[@pofor10]

😊

[@josephdocherty5977]

You are a very smart guy love watching ::I do things almost excact y like herself exelent

[@josephdocherty5977]

Oh lol I’m Joe

[@susanhillier5635]

Stuart it really is a complete joy watching a professional at work. I’m sure your channel will keep growing, if someone finds you, they are bound to keep watching. Great job, well done

[@leewood729]

Some years ago, when I was mixing up a wheelbarrow of concrete for a garden project, one of my neighbours - a builder - gave me this bit of advice; but a squirt of washing up liquid in with the wet concrete and it makes it a lot easier to mix evenly. :)

[@barneysdad9193]

I've been told that and did it whenever I did any concreting but I've since been told that in the long term that deteriorates the concrete quicker.

[@nathanshaw1644]

It adds air to the mix so makes it easier to work. No good for setting posts but a bricky may use it in a pinch. It can apparently cause mortar to blow. There are proper products that should be used instead of fairy

[@lawriethurston5460]

Brilliant Stuart, fantastic job

[@ProperDIY]

Many thanks!

[@KR-ze6oh]

You are fast becoming my favourite diy channel. keep up the great work

[@SimonBurke-ny2qr]

I am a bit of an handy man my self probably because I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years and I love how you make things look so neat and simple , thank you

[@bluecurlygirl]

Fabulous job. It looks so good and so secure now. Love the cladding. Really well done. Thanks for this.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@yuriilukkumbure7416]

Your videos are so calming and reassuring Stuart. I guess it’s knowing there are people out there doing things right with proper thought and planning 🙏🏽

[@JockeSwedenGeek]

The best thing of the week is when you release a new video, Stuart. You remind me a lot of my late dad, and seeing you explain stuff with your English sarcasm and dry humor makes me remember all the handyman stuff he taught me as well. Thanks again for a brilliant channel. A great match between a civil engineer's mind and the carpenter's touch!

[@jonasvaleisa]

One thing I noticed throughout many of your videos - you are almost always pre-drilling before fastening wood screws. I think in some cases this is overkill. For instance, for this cladding - I would simply use another method: you can drive a screw in reverse on high speed, and then screw as usual. This does not work 100% in all situations, but for cladding and decking it definitely does. And it saves you carrying two tools all the time! Anyway, I really enjoy watching your videos, such a high skill and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!

[@YG811]

Really enjoyed this video, and I am going to use this idea to clad an old wooden shed I made in a rush 6 years ago. Thanks

[@Mike35858]

Great job, thanks for breaking the pricing down.

[@alanthompson2814]

Hiya Stuart. Great Video. I want to replace an old rotting garage door and surround,and you have given me inspiration now to complete the project. Thank you.

[@jim99ful]

I like how you didn't make the mistake of following the 'out of level' sides

[@ProperDIY]

I made sure they were both within a couple of mm's

[@keithenglish3776]

Another solid and well constructed job to go with a the usual well made vid.

[@mrnormski9005]

Really enjoying these outbuilding videos. When I saw you treating the foot of the posts that went into.the ground, reminded me of when me & the old man had a large allotment & we would stand any posts to go in the ground in a bucket containing a creosote, diesel & Jay's fluid mix for a couple of days prior to use, couldn't use that mix today but those posts a still standing 😂

[@paulgreen9979]

Nice. The timbers will weather in nicely over time, and i love the fact you applied the door panels on vertically… brilliant as usual.

[@edwardhammock24]

I love these vids. I work with civil structural engineers at Atkins and hear 'fair bit of wind loading' all the time!! 🙂

[@anthonyalbuquerque9321]

Stuart Never disappoints brilliant stuff as always 😊

[@andyc972]

Good to have you back Stuart, and another interesting project ! That came out looking great, and just in the nick of time for the changing seasons. That extra dry storage will certainly come in handy ! As always excellent technical content with some handy tips and a I bit of Dad humour for good measure, thanks !

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks Andy

[@sirmalus5153]

When that small ladder wobbled with you on the top platform, that was when i realised that my own habit of using bigger ladders to avoid that problem has probably payed off over the years safety wise. When I haven't been able to avoid using the top platform, i have always had someone hold the ladder for me, or tie it off somehow. Good video though and you made the whole thing look easy for the DIY minded among us.

[@ianjones7394]

What a great job. Makes your outbuilding even more useful. Always find your videos interesting and informative.

[@Quaker521]

Fantastic job Stuart, it looks brilliant. Well done.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richardphillips3303]

Another great project there and my guess on the cost was over double so very impressed! Thanks for sharing your expertise 🙂

[@stephanmurphy909]

Beautiful job shows what can be done not breaking bank well done

[@SprocketN]

Very nice, it does look great. I have a chicken run with one side open to the prevailing wind, so the rain blows in and makes their food soggy. Meaning I often throw away half a feeder’s worth of chicken food porridge. You have convinced me that a feather edge panel will be a nice looking solution to shielding the feeder.

[@BlockABoots]

Makes it looks so effortless 👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

thanks

[@paulp96275]

Well done Stuart a fanbloodytastic job and at a very reasonable cost 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you Paul

[@OorOaksey]

What a brilliant job Stuart, as usual you make it look so easy by yourself. I wish I had a building to try this look out Lol

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

It looks fantastic

[@niwty]

Very nice job Stuart and may I add very nice editing too. You make your videos really enjoyable to watch and I’m sure it doesn’t go unnoticed that it’s your enthusiasm and energy that shines through these things too. I’m sure I’m not alone in sometimes thinking “god, I wish I hadn’t started this” when doing a job but you never seem to suffer this “dilemma”. If you do you hide it very well so fair play to you. Your final comment made me laugh too. I was thinking throughout this whole build “he’s gonna need lights next” (I’m a sparky so I would wouldn’t I?😉) When you closed the door and said it I let out such a chuckle my wife wondered what I was watching! All the best to you and yours. 👍

[@KM-uz1sc]

Love your videos, you are an inspiration. You promised a new video every Friday, remember 😊

[@newbeginnings8566]

Fill the holes with concrete then when dry/hard use a galvanized post holder bolted into the concrete footing. Then fit post into the galvanized holder... That way the post won't rot and it will be easier to replace..

[@michaelbarlow3686]

Great Video Stuart

[@SteveSeadog]

Great job and well put-together vid. You are my go-to resource when I need to do anything remotely DIY.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@tuesboomer1623]

Looks great, reasonably secure considering the shed's purpose, and didn't break the bank! Nice!

[@garymeston9019]

Hi Stuart, my comment isn't linked to this video but probably the first video you did. It was about painting skirting boards and not the carpet. Well I have to say I've just finished painting my skirtings and I dropped on you video so followed you instructions. What a ball ache laying the tape, but the results were amazing, not a single drop of paint on the the carpets. Thank you for your informative videos, keep up the good work and I'll keep subscribed.

[@Dodgy1]

You are a clever bloke Stu, love it, keep er lit my friend

[@geoffbuys5838]

Thank you. I enjoyed watching the build, gave me a few ideas.

[@brucewilson1958]

I live in Iowa, USA Midwest. Lots of farms and out buildings. Many have sliding shed doors on top metal rails. Really work well.

[@tureq85]

love the video and love the craftsmanship!!

[@DiHandley]

You really are very very good at this DIY stuff. You’re fast becoming my ‘go-to’ reference channel. 👍🇦🇺

[@ProperDIY]

Well thank you David

[@judyking9171]

A very smart job; as a smallholder I should think that black galvanised with yorkshire boarding above might work out slightly cheaper, allow some light in and make the shed a little more secure in high winds. I understand your desire to produce something that your neighbours will like and I'm sure you'll be very successful.

[@andrewedwards417]

Nice guy Stuart. Nice results!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Watching this after a long day in my tiny woodshop and has me all exited to go out and do some more DIY-ing 😄You're a bad influence, Stuart!

[@ProperDIY]

I'm sorry about that!

[@c.a.g.1977]

@@ProperDIY Nah, don't worry about it, it'll keep the mrs happy if I get some things done around the house 😀

[@andynightingale7335]

He's certainly an inspiration! A top man. 👍

[@c.a.g.1977]

@@andynightingale7335 and to think he only started KZbin in 2021!

[@qwertytwerty7293]

Looks nice. I’d have been tempted to use corrugated sheets for the cladding. Good place to store stuff now.

[@DianneCarrington]

Stuart, I learned so much about framing and the order of items, as well as tips on how to make members level, and plumb in this video. It was great and your explanations and camera work enhance the learning process. It looks classy. Thank you.

[@Dohzer21]

Love this channel! This is the first video I’ve watched and it’s excellent. Great info, straightforward friendly approach and perfect amount of detail ! Subscribed!!

[@Jetpac74]

Great video Stuart. It turned out really well - you now have a nice dry workshop closer to your Paddock Projects. Fantastic content as always.

[@storm-sf5rj]

Well done Stuart that looks great, and you made it look so easy 😊

[@emielhoffer]

Awesome result, Stuart! Something to be proud of.

[@dontuno]

I just seem to stumble upon your videos and when I do I'm hooked! Makes we want to get back into the swing of things and "find" a project. Many thanks for the videos and excellent presentations.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Beautiful job ( as always ) Stuart 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@jasoncharlton]

Great job on the cladding

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidsnuggs7623]

Great job would look nice painted black just finished something similar

[@ProperDIY]

Yes, I think it needs to be darker - black would be good.

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh gosh Stuart, that really looks super, well done to you. Take care

[@somewhereelse3813]

Brilliant, great to see design, build and costings. Looks really good too 👌

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@gercito17]

Top Man Stuart,brilliant job 👍🏼

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@njconnelly-traynor8772]

Loved the video. Always very clear, well explained and entertaining! Thanks.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnwalsh6844]

It looks awesome. Nice job.

[@raminybhatti5740]

Absolutely killed it as usual 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tobyjugg6202]

Sound job !!!!! Cost effective and will provide exactly what you need. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cuebj]

Superb job - looks great and obviously very well made too. SDS drill with a long fat bit is good for breaking up loose concrete like that post hole then use the digger to scoop up loose material

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

That turned out very nice. I like it.

[@mandyleeson1]

Great job Stuart, it looks grand.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant work and vlog. Amazing transformation. Funny how you do work which leads to more work, pardon the pun but you're getting to the light at the end of the tunnel with this project. Hope all is well, take care

[@nikkion2140]

Fantastic result. Thanks

[@obinnantombizodwanwafor605]

Love your videos. The detail and commentary

[@juliejephcote]

What a cracking job love your videos that looks really good 👍

[@johnclose2323]

Good work. You can get a hex nut driver for your drill to drive in those coach bolts and also nuts and bolts. Saves using a ratchet

[@markthomas1291]

Great. Lovely Video.....But....In my Opinion you missed a Trick which I used on my Shed build....I fitted a Sliding Door...Gives more space inside the shed . In your particular case with the amount of wall area you have you could have even fitted a double Barn Door giving you a larger opening and given you more natural light when open....Sliding Door gear On screwfix start from £54....Just an idea....All the best...You are a great help to us DIYers...

[@terrytopliss9506]

Nice job Stuart,makes it look like it’s always been there.👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@brannanbenjamin]

Love your videos! It’s hard to believe, but one of the most daunting things to me for these types of projects (and something I never see on YT), is the cleanup! What do you do with a mostly empty wheelbarrow of concrete!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. Wherever I live I always have a corner of the garden that lends itself to a small washout are either fro concrete or plaster.

[@stephb8178]

Awesome job, like it.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaellacaria910]

Great job, really like your feather edge cladding, my first thought would’ve been to put them side by side. Overlapping not only looks better but also has no gasps. I liked your video and subscribed.

[@DjGiluk]

Great job Stuart 👏🏻👏🏻 it’s coming together nicely 👌🏻👌🏻

[@ian_morg]

Looks fab! I built my whole shed this way in lockdown 😎👍🏻

[@tonycornelia]

Lovely job, and very well explained👏

[@bingtag]

Friday Night, good glass of red and latest Proper DiY video, Perfect. Keep up the good work mate

[@ProperDIY]

Sounds like a great combination to me!

[@dajones24431219]

I always learn something from watching your videos Stuart whereas a lot of your projects are way out of my league and capability i always enjoy especially your sense of humour 👍

[@crazykittenvideos855]

Great job! I have a feather edge shed that I need to give a new floor to. With some TLC in the spring and some fancy paint I reckon it could look pretty good. Thanks for the inspiration!! Always love your videos 😁

[@dougsaunders8109]

Looks good, cheaper than I thought it would be too! 👍🏻

[@simoping]

Love your content Sir... thanks.. inspires me to do more

[@howarddavies3744]

When I set posts on my plot, I also paint them with pitch but in addition I heat-shrink plastic collars (made from op and tailed pop bottles) across the air/ground interface where rot occurs. I've found it gives my posts years more life in the ground. I also use a spacer to set the distance of my featherboards and just check with a level every fifth board to keep it looking OK.

[@Saxondog]

I would have extended the concrete base to take a bottom plate sitting on a damp course membrane. If I can avoid sitting timbers in soil I will do. But hey, we all have our way of doing things.

[@howarddavies3744]

@@Saxondog I agree with all you've said, my plot is on private land owned by another so concrete was not an option. When building my shed I ensured it was on a concrete base with 2 courses of brickwork + DPC before I added any wood. I hope I offered a different alternative that many may not have considered.

[@manceconomist]

I don't know if it makes any difference but I staple a strip of dpc to the bottom parts of the uprights which are in contact with the gravel boards. The gravel boards will stay wet most of the time in winter if touching the ground. My theory is the dpc prevents/reduces the moisture of the normally wet gravel boards travelling to the uprights.

[@steved8038]

Looks really good ,interesting and informative Thank you

[@Gerry2210]

Great looking job Stuart, I very much enjoy watching your various build’s, thanks.

[@cal6747]

Smashing project, well done, 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me.

[@arthurmckelvey3892]

Another excellent video - enjoyable to watch, educational and a source of encouragement to have a go! I wondered at the beginning whether you would be using your laser level to line up the cladding to ensure it ran level a cross the structure but good old spirit level + tape measure did the job. Well done and look forward to the next episode.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it! I was going to but sometimes I get comments about using the laser level so I went traditional for a change.

[@cybercdh]

Made that look easy!

[@lafamillecarrington]

Nice job - and I think it fits in really well.

[@samdub]

Another great video with tips well explained! I think for lighting you should think about doing a small solar and battery storage set up, which would make for a good video too!!

[@spongefactory]

Looks great Stuart 👍

[@basher875]

An excellent job again 👍

[@scottcarlton3416]

Was thinking at end about how dark it was when you said “ I think I’ll have to put some lights in here” 😂

[@bikerchrisukk]

Very nicely done 👍

[@veronicawhite398]

Always inspiring! Thankyou.

[@dhewitt2514]

Nice, looks good that

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Nice nobo sketch!! 😉

[@Stu1982]

Proper job mate!! Excellent video again

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you Stuart