The WRONG Way to Flash Siding - Workshop Build 10

[@klmn19]

You know what I like about this build, Sam? You make a mistake, you call it out, admit it, own it and show us how you fixed it! Very real and huge value for the audience you're targeting - Sam-like humans who do make no-nos every now and then. ❤️

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!! LOL I can hear it now.. "welcome back sam-like humans". :) Seriously, thanks for the encouraging comment.

[@J.ArturoMartinez]

Should be a little gap between the top piece of panel and the Z galvanized metal.

[@lauralee140]

We’ve all been there, thanks for showing us how to fix it!

[@George-my4hi]

I've watched thousands of diy KZbin videos. This is the first KZbinr I've seen admit a mistake and fix it.

[@debbiemorgan-thompson5369]

A real man not only admits his mistakes, he fixes them! Appreciate your honesty! Remember your only human and make mistakes, just like all of us

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you :)

[@judycarter8199]

One step forward and two back-the kind of construction “dance” my husband and I do. 😉

[@merby8693]

Estimated time to do job: 1hr KZbin time to do job: 7:30 mins time lapse Actual time: 2 hours Actual KZbin time to do job: 3 hours (2hours to do the job 1 hour to move camera and explain process) We appreciate the extra effort to bring us footage on a regular basis.

[@Samcraftcom]

You're absolutely right!!!! :)

[@sschrybu]

You're lucky to have a good helper with that. I just discovered your channel.

[@kurtkohen6668]

I think the point of most coming here is you had the Get -up-and-Go attitude that many dont, thus they are looking at yet another channel to bolster them on. . So any faults or misses should be commented on with respect by people. I applaud you in your efforts in building, planning and doing this DIY for us. Thank you, sir

[@pablohernandez7460]

Dude I m watching this over in Spain, more than one year after you posted it! I ve seen almost all of them, you rock dude! You seem like a lovely, honest and straight forward person. Thank you for the tips and admitting mistakes, I m using all of it for my cabin. 🙂

[@dangrimes5078]

Do you use T1-11 in Spain?

[@chrisp.76]

Gotta love a man who can admit he was wrong! Way to go!

[@tobywesson6424]

Looks good. What I did with mine was I primed my T1-11 before I even hung it and cut it. 2 heavy coats. Yes it does drink it up. After that the paint took well

[@RickBolt]

Looks great Sam. Don’t let it get you down.

[@tomowens2720]

Hey Sam, there's not one of us who hasn't had brain farts from time to time. They are one of my skills. It was a pain to go back and retro fit but you've got a water tight sawdust ship now!

[@Samcraftcom]

Love it -- sawdust ship!

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

Looking good! Thanks for posting a video documenting an error...it makes me feel better as I had to cry uncle at a late of finishing my shop build... I wanted to finish it all myself but ended up having to hire someone. Good thing too as I could have caused myself some grief had my last step "gone well"!

[@joelbrown4110]

Good catch on the z-flashing. Don't forget to put vertical stud blocking behind the vertical flush butt joints of the gable siding. Sooner than later would be best as the smaller panels will start warping pretty quick.

[@mreric2712]

Primer never seemed important to me, until MDF, once I primed MDF and saw how much less pain It was it convinced me to always prime before I paint, even when it says it is primer and paint together.

[@tomowens2720]

You likely have this on your shop "to do" list but when I built my shop.....very much like yours, I installed a gable vent w/exhaust fan on both ends. They made a huge difference in keeping my shop comfortable. Not too expensive either. Just a thought sir.

[@Samcraftcom]

Oh yes, that is on my list to do before summer. :)

[@klmn19]

Do you see a value in having a fan with reverse airflow as well? So you can get air in but also pishboit when needed?

[@clydedecker765]

Glad you guys have the trailer move and septic handled... Now about that greenhouse and the soap shed. The shed for $400 - great... now about that green house, chicken ranch house, sheep shed, plant extraction and fence extraction, blah blah --- how ya doin??. Looking great .. considering how much work you're doing "off camera"!

[@Samcraftcom]

Hop over to the homestead channel for those updates. :) This channel is only woodworking/workshop stuff. :) kzbin.info

[@jezz3386]

Stop being so hard on yourself. Really appreciate you sharing your mistakes, it's always good to learn new things!

[@Samcraftcom]

I'll try. :)

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

When pouring from a 5gal bucket, pour with the spout at the top instead of the bottom. It'll splash less and usually flow easier. 👍

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks for the info!

[@rosegarcia5069]

Wow that was a lot of Work but well worth it.

[@peterbarlow8912]

We worked for years on a modern house clad in this sheathing/siding. Every other year we be back tearing out rotting panels and replacing them. You can’t really properly flash any penetrations. I recommend leaving an air gap above Z channel flashing so the next swath of panels don’t stand in the rain that perches on the horizontal part. You can also fir out the framing above so the the next swath just laps onto the lower siding.

[@grinpick]

I've worked with that kind of wood siding. Trying to tear it off after nailing it in place left me feeling like I was on a fool's errand. You almost always damage it. A less-thorough fix for your oversight: make sure the seam is open at least, say, a thirty-second (use an oscillating plunge blade if necessary) and work some good quality paintable caulk into the crack. You could use painter's tape to confine the caulk to a narrow strip. Not as good as the Z-flashing, admittedly, but much easier. Just a thought. Good videos.

[@tomm8188]

You’re killing me Sam! Cut a fresh piece! Lol

[@UneducatedGeologist]

Exactly 😂 - bust it out, put in flashing, spend $50 and put up new t1-11

[@rumpstatefiasco]

I find his methods RELATABLE.

[@TheCookster64]

Another reason to use self tapping exterior torx bit screws! Great video! As I mentioned in the previous video comments, if you left an overhang on the sides it probably wouldn't matter.

[@Ford33coupe]

You are fun to watch. Down to earth style. What you see is what you get. I like that!

[@totherevolution]

Another great video. Thanks to you and your wife.

[@danbailey96]

That’s the reason I mentioned it Sam …..I learned by mistakes over the years this was one of them. Someone mentioned an apron but over time the caulk degenerates and moisture infiltrates especially in the groves on T-1-11

[@JNewellworks]

Looks great Sam you and your wife make a great team.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

I appreciate that your videos are arriving just ahead of where I'm at in the process of building my shed. I also appreciate your using the paint sprayer, I was on the fence about using one on my shed.

[@Samcraftcom]

Hey, happy to help! :)

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great Sam and Angela! Looks great!

[@DBrownCo]

LOL I was watching that video and I said ohh he's not using z flashing. Then I thought you weren't done and cover the seem with apron. It's all good you figured it out.

[@malminstral]

Hi Sam, I look forward each time for one of your videos, just for the entertainment. I am very new to woodworking and I would love to build a shed like yours, it's not going to happen for many reasons, but I can sit back and watch you build yours. Thank you.

[@Samcraftcom]

Hey, thanks! I take that as a HUGE compliment and really appreciate it!

[@marksatterfield]

Do you put z flashing at the bottom of the lowest siding, where the siding has the dirt below it?

[@lucasoliver1907]

Loving the build series and how you keep it real. 👍

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍

[@rebeccawhite9395]

A REAL man admitting he is wrong....charming!

[@homezero]

Hey Sam, a while back you had a video where you had purchased two wrenches for the Carbide3D Router with, I believe dipped handles. I can't seem to find that video. Do you have that link handy? Please?

[@michaelsnell4034]

Just for your viewers. I helped friends build a couple small cottages to rent out by the night. They had t-111siding. They stained the underlapping and overlapping edges only before we nailed them up so that they would be sealed first, then they stained the rest after the walls were up.

[@jimdorsey1655]

In one of your packing videos you had some harbor freight storage bins that you replaced with some from home depot, I would like to know witch ones you use from home depot. Thanks. Jim.

[@Samcraftcom]

They're the HDX branded ones, black base, clear lid, orange latches. They come two in a pack for about $15 (last I bought them). I really like them the best!

[@jimdorsey1655]

@@Samcraftcom Thank you very much Sam!

[@freedombro]

Couldnt you bevel the top side of the sheet with a 45 degree cut go prevent water from going up ?

[@TheWoodHaven]

I've heard that it's better to install your Z flashing after you install your siding. The reason is because it lets you know how well your ring shank nails hold, it forces you to clean up the inside of your shop by moving stuff out of the way and it gets you out of painting the outside...Nice Job. Edit: At least some of the painting.

[@Samcraftcom]

Hahahaha you're terrible! :)

[@johnhowerton8241]

You could have taken a 1x4 and bevel the top about 25 degrees for water to drain off and caulked the seam.

[@gameingtv6557]

Bless your heart i hate when I do stuff in relize it to late

[@jeytex3161]

Sorry you had to go thru that. I was impressed that you were able to save that siding, great job! No expert here just a question. Would it been better to use a primer then a top coat? My siding was pre primed and the top coat was a breeze thus why I ask. Looking forward to your next video, keep up the good work!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks! Primer would have been best, yes.

[@stevedonalson5675]

Sam, you are not the only one that has done this. All I can say is,] I feel your pain…..literally!😩

[@Samcraftcom]

I appreciate the company! ;)

[@johnjohnson6475]

I've just always caulked the seam instead of using Z-Flashing and it worked okay, But that makes sense why you would use that. I'll probably start using it now that I watched this video. Thanks

[@75keg75]

Just wondering about moisture ingress. When ever I see play board builds they wrap everything in tyvek (or similar) membranes. Then apply cladding external. Here you’ve screwed directly to you frame and have just ply skin and paint. Also under the rafter there’s a void will you block oit and make air tight or will you keep open - atm it must be freezer like inside.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Nice job on the z flashing. You will not regret all the effort and work. Agree on the paint sprayer. I have done T 111 by hand. Not a fun task.

[@edscott2210]

You're the man Sam.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

On my new 12x24 shop, I used vinyl siding. My house is near 50 years old and it is covered with vinyl siding but originally, T-111. When I built my new shop last year, I used OSB sheathing. When the walls went down, under the wall seals, I used a heavy bead of constructive adhesive as well as the bottom of all OSB siding. This will keep the bugs out of the building. Your building looks nice although it will be like mine very quick. Too damn full. Space is a premium for sure.

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

Nice little house / shed building. 😊

[@marionmorrison3273]

Hi Sam, new here. Great job by the way as I have the same problem. Could you tell me what type of ladder you used in this video. Thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

I don't know if my model is still sold, but here it is. This is a very strong ladder! I've had it for about 4-5 years and used it a lot. I'm sure there's a newer model by now, but I'd highly recommend it! amzn.to/3PymzZZ

[@geraldcraig1438]

Sam don't put trim over the Z-flashing it will trap water. Even if you caulk it the caulking after a few years will crack and water will find its way under and start to rot the T-111.

[@Samcraftcom]

Good point!

[@mikevignoli6687]

Great video Sam! I am near some great hardware stores, but, no one has Z Flahing. I think I can use the old one. Your thought? Thanks!

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Keep moving forward Sam! 😎

[@chrisp.76]

It’s looking good!

[@mathieulariviere2558]

I use those every time I put up siding like that and did not even notice that you did not use it lol to error is human. I think that's how it said lol. Even the pros make mistakes no one is perfect keep up the great work

[@scottmorris4914]

What part of Tennessee are you in? What is closest town?

[@DaveGatton]

Looking good Sam. 👍🏻

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍

[@fracken1441]

Looking good Sam.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks 👍

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Man I Hate when that happens! Don’t feel bad Sam, I have three times the experience of most people because it takes me two times to get it wrong. Typically the third time is the charm. 🤣🛫

[@Samcraftcom]

Hahahaa I like that saying!

[@danbailey96]

If I was close Sam I have 4 handheld paint sprayer like you was using 2 graco professional airless spray systems and 2 hvlp spray units plus air guns and compressor units I haven’t used in years.

[@Samcraftcom]

Wow! :)

[@danbailey96]

@@Samcraftcom 55 years of contracting My old body doesn’t let me use them much now ..just buildings full of tools from my younger days lol

[@GoldenTails23]

I cant find the z flashing anywhere for this where did you buy it

[@MetalGuitar06]

Can’t use a peice of trim board and caulk the top?

[@simonkenton5927]

Already been mentioned but make sure that you paint the bottom and the top of all t 111 actually doesn't hurt paint all four inches when water is running down it will trip over the bottom Edge suck up inside it and your t11 will start to pull out from the bottom also includes some screws along with your ring shanks

[@neonpcmsplus]

Perhaps I am dense but what is the benefit of Z flash in this situation? Normally Z flash would be used over top sheathing and house wrap so if water got behind the siding it couldn't keep working it's way down, it would find it's way out. This siding is also the sheathing so there is no rain screen behind it. I suppose it would prevent wind driven rain from going into the structure.

[@Samcraftcom]

It helps to prevent water from going inside the wall at the seam of the two panels.

[@7th_CAV_Trooper]

Make sure to paint the bottom of the siding to keep rain splash from rotting it.

[@javaTL]

Where do you find the 3/8 Z-bar flashing?

[@Samcraftcom]

It was at our local big box hardware store.

[@javaTL]

@@Samcraftcom Dang! I can't find 3/8 z flashing anywhere 😭

[@reillyreau1]

I just butt the sheets up and insert an 8d nail between the sheets to create a small consistent gap. Then, I caulk that gap with a high-grade polyurethane-based caulking like Quad or DAP Amp. All sealed up, then prime and paint 2 coats. That flashing will create a ledge for water to sit. And it looks bad in multi-sheet installations, and you have to caulk the ends of the flashing anyway. Just fit your pieces accurately, leave a 1/16" gap for good caulk, and prime and paint well. . Sorry you had to go through all that.

[@RheaBrady]

Do you have a materials list from your workshop build? If you do can you please share, and if you have already shared just point me in the right direction. Thank you.

[@AlmostHomestead]

Nice work as usual Sam.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@jacklabloom635]

Paint looks good.

[@jesusislord2457]

🎉Yay you!🎉 You guys are knocking this job out of the park! No mention of moving your home? Aight den, I'll be here when you do. Tell those precious boys I said 👋 and I 💖 them. Same for you both too also.☮️💖🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱✝️🙌

[@Samcraftcom]

The house moving info is more for the Homestead channel than this one. :)

[@richsparkman9980]

A good reason to use screws instead of nails.

[@wendyburston3132]

Well done.

[@d8alot]

Amazon sells a baseboard puller that would have been ideal for this task.

[@toolsntruck941]

dead blow hammer and a beater block or a 2x6 as rat run sliding across the truss bottom cord would pop that gable siding like a spam can .sliding the 2x6 gives it a direct large blow enough out to slip a sawzall blade in and a few wedges and no damage to siding

[@notepid]

Hey, you got it fixed AND play with a new tool :) You should put that in the win column.

[@danholzer4626]

Sam it means nothing at this point but maybe vinyl siding may have been the better option? I dont know.

[@rodpotts2666]

The o pasload sunk them nails pretty good. Lol

[@Samcraftcom]

She sure did!!! :)

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

If you overhung the roof, you wouldn't need any z-flashing, as no rain would be able to get in there

[@hotbam37]

Thanks for mentioning that. I am building my shed now, roof is done and siding is up. Didn't know about this z-flashing issue. Luckily, I overhung the roof all the way around the building.

[@darleneclark6098]

We are all human Sam. The important thing is we all learn from mistakes. Yup brushing stinks. I'm doing all of ours by hand before we put them up. I do the seams first then roll it. Two coats for each. 14x70 mobile home. It's alot of work. I feel your pain my friends.

[@scoobydoo7346]

At least it was fixable and you didn't have to start from scratch. Better to realize early on.

[@Tim123-f2o]

might be alittle easier to paint the trim befor you put it up then you will just have to do a bit of touch up

[@Samcraftcom]

Oh yeah, I'm planning to do that. :)

[@myutube6422]

I suppose that you were regretting being so free with the nailing the first time.

[@Samcraftcom]

Sure was!!!!! But kept telling myself at least the rest of the siding apparently will never go anywhere. LOL

[@BB_Krypto]

My wife was watching greenacrehomestead because we fixing to completely remodel a double wide. And I thought to myself. I think I’ve seen that guy before. Went to your website. And saw the coasters. And thought man those look familiar. Then came and searched and yup it sure enough was you lol.

[@Samcraftcom]

Cool!!! I sure hope to be back into this realm soon... I miss my workshop time!

[@bestseedorchard1107]

Second mistake , failed to seal the back and edges, especially the bottom edge of the T1-11 including the bottom edge of the upper piece, it will soak up water and rot. that stuff is ok for desert but everywhere else it is temporary 5-15 years is all you will get.

[@mikewatson4644]

An oscillating tool with a blade that can cut nails would have made it easier and saved damaging the T-111. Measure where the nails are on the outside and mark on the inside, or just move the tool at an angle to find the next nail. Good catch and good job to fix the oversight. We all make mistakes and miss things. It's how we admit and fix that makes a difference. Stand up job.

[@Diggar72]

Dude that looks like it really sucked but as you said live and learn. Also just in case no one has told you you're one lucky guy to have a wife that loves you enough to paint your shop for you. She's a keeper for sure.

[@Samcraftcom]

I totally agree. :)

[@geyser3445]

When I have built sheds in the past, I always stain the exterior instead of painting. Never chips off and pretty much lasts forever.

[@adamr8628]

not necessary, just seal the seams. so you didn't make a mistake, but now you went and fixed it, so...... its all good now!

[@ushouldntjudgeme3683]

Be like Sam.

[@irafair3015]

You mean I'm not the only one that makes mistakes like that? 😁

[@Samcraftcom]

We are in great company! :)

[@johnnyholland8765]

Don't sweat it. We all screw up. If you aren't screwing up something from time to time you aren't doing anything. You fix it and move on simple as that. Bet you won't forget next time...

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

Paint will save that siding wood- maybe paint the inside to keep the dirt down -

[@richardroyles1423]

Does he go on the outside. LOL

[@gregsidel3557]

If you were to use screws instead of nails it would have been a lot easier And I don't know if it would have worked or not but why couldn't you took your circular saw and just made a cut and just slide the Peace in the cut See it slide it in And then put your screws back in

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@larrymiller9894]

OK Sam, where are you? you're leaving us hanging on the new shop. hope you are OK.

[@Samcraftcom]

I'm here still. :) The shop got dried in & painted then other things have taken precedence. BUT I'm working on the shop today and filming some stuff. Next video may just have to be "well, here's where I am" kind of video vs. a milestone task video. :)

[@larrymiller9894]

@@Samcraftcom still looking forward to your next video.

[@danieldavenport29er]

No primer

[@jameshorrocks2939]

We all make silly mistakes. Some of us make videos and have 5000 people telling them about it. The rest have rotten sheds.

[@Samcraftcom]

Good point...

[@marksullivan57]

Sam , I feel your pain.