We’re Building Our Dream Workshop

We are SO EXCITED about this MASSIVE project! This has been 8 years in the making, with the last few years in the works, and we are finally starting the build for our dream pole barn workshop! It is wild that we are building this shop on our own 5 acres from the ground up. As you can imagine, this project will take some time, so enjoy this very exciting series!
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[@chuckdavis7681]

Kudos to Dad for helping. A willing set of hands is such a blessing. A lot of Dads would just say "nope, not helping."

[@Woodbrew]

Pops is always on deck to help out! 🙏🏻

[@Utoobhero]

Dad’s Always Help! Fathers, not so much!

[@Utoobhero]

Don’t they have an extension for the auger? So it goes deeper?

[@howardcrane5902]

Sorry you’ve had that experience. My father and friends fathers always help out.

[@CoastDudeDesign]

@@WoodbrewPops’ hands are “proven hands…”

[@Woodbrew]

I will address any questions about this kit in next weeks video, so ask away:) The short version is this kit comes from Backwoods Building out of Chipley, FL. It is a 30x48x12 Pole barn Ag roof kit with a few upgrades like 26ga steel. The kit costs about $5000 and includes everything you need minus concrete. They can engineer these buildings to the highest FL wind ratings and the wind rating/if you need it engineered can change the price. In our case we spent about $1000 on concrete for a 150mph wind rating and weren't required to do any other modifications. Freight is another charge and depends on how far you are. The entire crew over at Backwoods have been incredible to work with and were super patient answering my 8000 questions. I asked them if they'd be willing to offer a coupon to our viewers and they graciously are giving anyone $250 off this kit if you mention Woodbrew. Give them a call and they can usually quote you quickly. bit.ly/backwoods-buildings

[@autiemuse]

Great info - check your dictionary- I think you meant graciously not gratuitously?

[@Woodbrew]

😅 autocorrect

[@PastelCreationsByKatrina]

@@Woodbrewhi will you be finishing the shower?

[@beeleywood7796]

Looking good. As a Dad myself I feel your Dads pride when a son and daughter-in-law do such good work

[@Woodbrew]

🧡

[@luim0924]

You are blessed to have dad helping you! Congratulations on your start! Can't imagine how exciting this is for you both. Blessings on the little one! ❤

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you so much!

[@brucemartin5510]

I'd like to take a stab at explaining the wood rot/drainage question. (At risk of a repeat). Even though the gravel is 4 ft down, it must be at the bottom in order to drain the water away from the post. If it was not there, it would not take much water to fill the gap between the post and the concrete. Treated lumber can be quite wet as purchased. As it dries it will shrink away from the concrete and create a slight gap. As I said, it won't take much water to fill that gap if it can't drain out the bottom. As oxygen, water, and wood all meet at ground level, that's where rot will begin, not at the bottom. I hope this helps.

[@leonafaryna7617]

You guys are awesome 😎 your Dad is a star ⭐, just like my Dad was! You are blessed 😘

[@johnbellrose9165]

I just love that little mixer

[@ninabooker2904]

Love ❤ your channel , production quality is excellent, drone shots, good script quality, informative, friendly, good music, and entertaining. Happy that your dream shop is finally underway. Looking forward to the babies arrival 🥹😍😘 please take time for yourselves when the baby arrives, you don’t need to fret about us. Let us know when the baby comes, we can watch your old videos to keep the algorithm going on your channel until you have time and energy for new content. Sending prayer and love 💕 from Indiana. 🌻

[@Woodbrew]

AWW Thank you so much:)

[@curtfatherree7474]

Seeing this reminds me of the addition I put on my barn a few years ago.

[@scottrussell4706]

Just found you guys yesterday, I’m currently binge watching y’all lol. Wholesome video, reminds me of Goonzquad, just all home improvement videos.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Great start! 👍👏❤😍🥰✨ Thanks, Pops! You are not old! You are young! 😀

[@Woodbrew]

The best! Thanks so much!

[@Riverview12313]

Thank God for pops!!❤😊

[@Livthescrewball]

I know your backyard is going to look so good so keep working hard on it, it will be worth it! I think your belt was such a good idea, and I understand how hard it is to get those materials in America so the fact you got all of them from America is so impressive!!! 💗💗💗

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you! We are so excited to get the design finalized and get them in peoples hands:)

[@Hagan415]

Right on Pops! Good man 💪🏻

[@Woodbrew]

❤️❤️

[@scottweinbrecht2143]

Lookin good!!! Dads are very valuable!! my 4 daughters will agree, LOL!!

[@zuhoerlady]

Perfect timing for a new video to feel better, just watching you ❤

[@Woodbrew]

♥♥

[@MattKleinschmidt]

From what I understand about the post/rot question. Most of the rot happens around the ground level where the post is exposed to standing water/oxygen. You go down deep with the hole to help with structural support, water drainage, and the freezing. As water down there freezes and thaws, it will push the concrete and post up, eventually taking things out of square/plumb. So you have to go below the frost line to fully anchor things.

[@Woodbrew]

We don't have a frost line, the ground never freezes here so that isn't an issue. The rot happens where moisture and oxygen hang out, so keep that combination away from the post and you will prolong the life. That shouldn't be an issue for us once this building is closed in and properly graded.

[@MattKleinschmidt]

Yeah, building code is obviously different depending where you live. Frost line for me is 36 inches. But in the South its probably just a couple inches if anything. IIRC, it's only zero in like southern Florida. Regardless, the other things still probably apply, structural support and drainage. In addition to pitching concrete on an angle away from the post, they make rot prevention sleeves that can slide over the post and help with the moisture. They also make a treatment sealant you can use, hell, I've even seen people put Flex Seal on that part of the post to help prevent rot.

[@mikeymad]

Congrats on getting approvals - and for breaking ground - looking forward to the progress. - cheers

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you thank you!

[@mikepetitt9624]

Guys….wow that looks great! I know exactly how you feel!My shop I. Had to wait close to 4 years to get mine and the day finally came this last weekend for me to move in all my tools an begin getting things set up! You are doing a great job!

[@chelseamcclung1637]

Good ‘ole Pops! ❤️💪🏻

[@harleyprocell3864]

Pops is a true hero !

[@Woodbrew]

Yes he is:)

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Well done to 'Pops' helping you with the start of building your workshop. 🙂nz*

[@timothybaker8234]

A word from my experience. For these critical long measurements keep using the same tape measure. The long ones can vary and react differently to the tension you apply to it..

[@Woodbrew]

1000% 🤣

[@johnkirby6547]

Congrats on getting started 👏 You're doing a great job, work at your pace and it will get done right.

[@TimeAfterTym]

It is a great thing to see the two of you building your dream. It is obvious that you’re secure in your love; not even expecting a baby slows you guys down. I’m retired from this year from teaching, and I am preparing to move to Tennessee to start my dream which involves Tractors. I think I would’ve rather had your courage and energy to work with Tractors at your age. You two should be proud. I just returned from visiting my in-laws in enterprise Alabama. Are you guys anywhere near Enterprise Alabama? It was so hot there last week. Keep up the great work and keep publishing the great videos.

[@Kkuts37]

You both work soo hard, and deserve all the things! Congratulations !!😊

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you:)

[@Charles-xq6mr]

Great job!! Fun watch!! Have a great day kids!!

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you 🤗

[@wolfpacva]

That belt looks great.

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Y'all! 😃👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@Savagegent19]

I’m excited about the belt, I have a desantis belt that I’ve worn every day since the end of 2020 and I’ve had to repair it twice in 6months.

[@dashandcox]

Just came across your channel a few days ago and watched the teardrop camper series last night and it was brilliant one of the best things I've watched on KZbin, I just had to subscribe, all the best from the UK 🇬🇧

[@melindam4841]

You guys will handle it! I know you guys will keep doing big things and we are all glad to get to come along for the adventure.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Great job guys. An interesting channel I’m going to enjoy following.

[@krystalcase7667]

Never heard the term “dead nuts” before but I’m definitely using it now 😂

[@RafaelPesso]

❤ The music is always on point

[@jbratt]

Even though it took a lot more work I think you will like location of that shop better than where you originally wanted it. Good luck and I’ll be tuning in. Thanks!

[@Woodbrew]

This spot allows us to have the option to expand in the future if we ever needed to, so yes I think we will like it here😄

[@seangrey3505]

I'm looking at the same kit just saw an ad on Facebook and the price is more than fair. I am thinking about the same one you did also I'll be watching closely

[@patriciam9157]

Appreciate the detailed explanations on the why you are doing things - nice to learn along the way.

[@Woodbrew]

You bet!

[@jjcampbell009]

Congratulations. You're building your dream piece-by-piece!

[@jerryartates2883]

Congratulations on your start. Paps is always a helping hands. Great bonding too! Happy for you guys. ❤

[@Woodbrew]

Thanks!

[@judybesse4058]

Amazed how much knowledge you have at such a young age....

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you:) It's from doing many projects like this one:)

[@jasonculinarycoppadgett]

Congrats, I know you all will appreciate it once it’s done

[@AleeshaDIY]

So excited to see this come to fruition!

[@MichelleBack-cb9zb]

U guys need to put a shade sail over ur pool. Also u guys r doing a great job on ur on buildings on ur property. Would love to have a tour of ur Beautiful home 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jepcozenith40]

DABBSSON! We got Dabbsson here!

[@RealOutdoorLiving]

Great job so far! Can’t wait to see the finished product of it all. We are trying to build cabins and garages and are documenting it all on our channel. You guys help give us some ideas on what we should to make our builds better.

[@guybowers9094]

How exciting that you get to start this project. Really looking forward to all the videos that will come along with it. Congrats guys

[@Woodbrew]

Thanks so much!

[@Zogg1281]

Next time you use your concrete mixer, either:- - Bring the pallet ALL the way to the top of the mixer so you can flip a bag off the pallet straight into the top of the mixer. Or - Rase the pallet up by about 0.5-1ft and have a board you can slide the bag of concrete straight from the pallet into the mixer. Maybe put some of that metal sheet you used to cover the wood piles on top of the board so it's nice and slippery for the bag to slide down. I've got chronic back problems and have learnt that if something is heavy it's always best to find a way to move it without having to lift it. Work smarter not harder 😊

[@joellacecil7474]

Just love y’all❤

[@Woodbrew]

❤️❤️

[@charlesmoman]

The problem with posts is that typical rotting happens within 6 inches or so from the soil level. Some use a rubberized wrap that is basically melted around the post a couple of inches above and a foot or so below. I am building a 20x24 picnic pavilion and I am avoiding the rotting issue by using sonotubes and pouring concrete in them. Then I will use post bases by Simpson to mount the 6x6 treated posts and then end up slightly above the concrete and not affected by the concrete - which is an issue too. Good luck and blessings!

[@Woodbrew]

We were unable to use the brackets because of the extreme uplift engineering requirements for our area. None of the available brackets or Permacolumn type products met the strength requirements without substantial rebar structures and massive footings. No one builds them like that where we live. Most of the country has 60-80mph requirements and posts sat much closer together for snow load. We are 12ft post spacing with a minimum wind rating of 150mph. Trust me, we had a structural engineer try to modify the plans to use this method and it was extremely impractical. These posts we are using are not the stuff you find at a home center. They have 50 year warranties and I can tell you from experience, these types of buildings aren't the ones on the ground after hurricanes which pose significant more of a threat to us than having rot 50-80 years from now in these posts.

[@Robertbush-s7t]

You are right most of the time it rots at the ground level that is why we protect it

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Thanks, Pops!

[@kengroves49]

Thanks for the video

[@scottmorris4914]

congrats guys. That next big step. mY suggestion/opinion, I would keep it at the height you have. If you have it, use it. Its hard to add, vs not using it at all. you can also build a second floor, although low scaling, for storage.

[@Woodbrew]

Weighing out the options of it’ll look ridiculous if it’s higher than the house😅🤣

[@Livthescrewball]

28 seconds ago is crazyyyyyyyy. Anyways love you guys!! You guys inspire me ❤❤❤

[@Woodbrew]

Appreciate you hopping on here so quick!🤗

[@valeriehill6382]

You guys are amazing - well done 👍

[@Woodbrew]

Thank you:)

[@DLRTraynorCoberly]

Have no idea what you just said about compacted soil, hurricane area, uneven….love your hole diggy thingy

[@maz_mtb3266]

Keep tall...nothing better than having space for overhead storage!

[@daviddarnell8898]

Wood soaks up moisture from the ends. So keeping the post from sitting in and absorbing water that will rise up in the wood to where you can get rot, is good. Thus rocks to allow the water to drain away.

[@Woodbrew]

This makes the most sense of any explanation I have heard.

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Such detail. Nice work.

[@Woodbrew]

Thanks glad you enjoy my long talks😅

[@Incaensio]

Yay!!

[@trentc7329]

I would do all that manual post hole digging after dark. Use the sponsor battery pack to set up a light, spray on some deet and dig.

[@Woodbrew]

Not a bad idea😅

[@redrockroger]

Regarding setting any kinds of posts, a VERY helpful too is a PostRite tool. Attaches to a post with an elastic strap and has levels in every direction. No more going back and forth between sides with a long level. No having to hold the tool on the post. There are many different manufacturers of such a tool and they are very cheap, less than $10 up to $40 depending on features and quality.

[@Woodbrew]

These are cool, but not very accurate since they are so short. Any variation in the post over that short distance can cause a 16ft post to be way off.

[@TimeAfterTym]

The cellulose in the wood absorbs the moisture at 4 feet under, and you really don’t need oxygen since some of the interior parts of the cellulose get washed away. Think it more as a wet rot than a dry rot. The part I’m not sure about is whether the oxygen can come for a breakdown of the moisture with the inherent electricity in the Earth is the charge moves from one resistance level to the other resistance level.

[@chuckdavis7681]

The end grain of the posts will wick water up and could get to the oxygen level. Also, as soil dries out, or the wood dries out and shrinks, you may get air down to the bottom. It's a cheap insurance policy.

[@howardcrane5902]

Posts rot.

[@puddintame9989]

I am betting that POP doesn't think he is an "old guy". Old is in the eye of the beholder. :-) Great job everyone.

[@markhudspeth8503]

Dad’s gonna need… A Rib Eyed Steak an taters ❤

[@Woodbrew]

Oh he’ll get one for sure hahah🤣

[@debradoucet8847]

❤❤❤❤

[@louisnemick1939]

I thank God that your father is able to help you guys.

[@Woodbrew]

We are too!

[@GibClark]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻2 old farts just finished a 30x60 metal truss with a 10x10 bump out on the middle of the one 60' side. Quite a work out lol. We opted for the wet set anchors to keep posts out of the ground.

[@Woodbrew]

Nice! Unfortunately we were not able to use the normal wet set brackets in our area due to wind load requirements.

[@WilliamOrtscheid-t5u]

Make sure put mice strips on bottom of metal on out side walls other wise mice come in

[@HagiWoodworks]

Occidental sells a hammer sleeve and it’s well worth the money

[@adbellable]

partial pressure of o2 in h2o?

[@johnsturtevant9351]

Tell the BD to - well you get my drift. I understand laws, safety etc.. but some of the regulations need to be reduced overall. We we do with our land should be our business for the most part.

[@Klingon2468]

Dam son, you'll work hard.

[@Woodbrew]

💪

[@chriscrone3620]

You might want to raise post so not sitting on bare dirt. The new treated post will rot sitting on dirt. You are better off to pour sonatubes with Simpson post anchors to post.

[@Woodbrew]

We were unable to do this because of the extreme uplift engineering requirements for our area. None of the available brackets or Permacolumn type products met the strength requirements without substantial rebar structures and massive footings. No one builds them like that where we live. Most of the country has 60-80mph requirements and posts sat much closer together for snow load. We are 12ft post spacing with a minimum wind rating of 150mph. Trust me, we had a structural engineer try to modify the plans to use this method and it was extremely impractical. These posts we are using are not the stuff you find at a home center. They have 50 year warranties and I can tell you from experience, these types of buildings aren't the ones on the ground after hurricanes which pose significant more of a threat to us than having rot 50-80 years from now in these posts.

[@delandbrooks3291]

I'll bet Dad sleeps well after that. Leave it as tall as you can. You can never tell, someday you may want a lift for oil changes and maintenance.

[@jronmanbuilds]

How long do you think it will take to build the post frame shop?

[@Woodbrew]

Honestly no clue. I think the roof will take in total about 2 weeks to wrap up. We don't actually have the funds to close it in right now, which is why we went with a pole barn, and that will come in the future. Hopefully very soon.

[@heathmix3204]

Think twice before you cut down the height of the building. This about hanging things like shop heaters, and air cleaners. Add to that you could create space with a mezzanine and add to you storage. I have a shop only 2 feet shorter than yours, and I am putting in a mezz because I keep running into storage issues. Think like this it is better to have the space and not need it, then to want it and not have it.

[@pattiefleegal-wf2dc]

Are those buildings behind you yours?

[@bobbyleeper]

Are yall from around the grand bay area?

[@Cutiepie_8062]

Do you guys not need to get any permits to build?

[@Woodbrew]

We have a permit for this building.

[@MarkTEwing]

Concrete truck costs more, but much faster. Doing it cheaper and slower, BUT getting to do it with Pops… priceless! Do the math! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@johnbellrose9165]

The little concrete mixer is a cost saving piece of equipment

[@Woodbrew]

It is pretty sweet!

[@billgriffiths1685]

Just found you guys and had to Subb. I'm from London UK, what State you in?

[@randycook4364]

So the lesson here is to have the pool up and running first?

[@Woodbrew]

YES!

[@Roykolar]

Are you guys registered anywhere for your baby?

[@Woodbrew]

Yes, but absolutely no pressure!😅 Molly & Dylan's Baby Registry - www.babylist.com/list/baby-molly-strachan

[@markduggan3451]

You're going to owe your dad after this, I think the baby will have to be named after him, and he's going to have a load of cuddles.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Leave it tall…. You’ll end up outgrowing the space and you can always move upwards.

[@Woodbrew]

Yea we thought better of shortening it:)

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@Woodbrew y’all do what’s best for you, that was just my opinion.

[@quintoninman7412]

My brother and sister in Christ, if those poles EVER come out of the ground then I’d bet your house is gonna be missing too. Those heifers are in there permanently 😂

[@josephwolfinger7916]

I want a belt ASAP please

[@Woodbrew]

Working on it! Thank you:)

[@josephwolfinger7916]

@@Woodbrew I am looking forward to the shop build as well.

[@thejacobfromstateprison3886]

Just somethink I learned thorttle down before you shut a machine down to help with wear and tear on the machine

[@petedavies4796]

Good job Dad's there cause the amount of talking Dylan does it would never get built Lmao. Just joking think you 2 work great together can't wait to see the finished job.

[@Woodbrew]

😅😅

[@petedavies4796]

@@Woodbrew and the baby

[@mickshy]

I think it wet rot not dry rot

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[@kurty.1923]

its electric current in the groundwater that will ruin your posts not just water that has oxygen in it h2o lol

[@Woodbrew]

Interesting

[@Punkineddy]

There is oxygen in water H2O. 1-part Hydrogen, 2-part oxygen. By the way my compliments on your drive and education. Always pursue your dreams - mistakes and all...

[@MrKnotWright]

Work smarter, not harder, why not just drive the tractor right up to the mixer and slide the bags off onto the mixer? Hindsight being 20/20. Also don't cut the building down, consider the loft / storage space you'd be losing, also heat rises and with a good ridge vent, you could keep the shop cooler in the summer.

[@Woodbrew]

We did drive the tractor right up to it. Our tractor can only lift about 10 bags at a time and a pallet is 42, so there was lots of moving bags onto pallets and not so much into the mixer. The building will still be around the original 12ft height:)

[@MrKnotWright]

@@Woodbrew Dylan, I meant drive it RIGHT up to it, so you could have just slide the bag off the pallet and into the mixer, was referring to when the bag split, sorry sometimes I don't explain very well. Just passing along what I learned when setting miles and miles of privacy fencing around subdivisions.

[@cameronbarber3768]

They couldn't have really drove the tractor closer than they did without having the concrete over waist height which is hard on your back for sure

[@MrKnotWright]

@@cameronbarber3768 What I'm trying to say is that if they would have rested the pallet ontop or just above the mixing machine, then no lifting would have been involved, just slide the bag off the pallet and onto the mixing machine, those NO lifting involved.

[@cameronbarber3768]

@@MrKnotWright no matter what you're still going to have to move bags around. Sounds good in theory but wouldnt ever work out that way

[@anthonyvincent9990]

Dat, sum ded on measurine. Boy, I tel youu wat. ( for non country folk, ) that's some dead on measuring. Boy I tell you what.

[@Incaensio]

Ask yourself what composes water. Then you will find your answer of where the oxygen comes from

[@Woodbrew]

You had me there then I googled it and water is only 0.001% Oxygen