Suggestion: next time when cementing posts into the ground add more concrete above the ground level and slope the concrete like a cone away from the post; so water/runoff goes away from the post/dirts surface area around the bottom of the posts. It prevents the base of the post from rotting out quicker than it should.
Again I enjoyed your work and the memories. Peter and I built a Pergola similar. But our upright were in cement filled tall plant pots. Simply because we couldn't touch the house walls or dig because of pipes. We live in Rochdale Council housing. But we had grapes growing over. Now we're old, you stir up the memories of 2 wouldn't be DEFEATED old folks. Thank you
Yes, Barry! I actually waited quite a while to post this because I really wanted to see it in the snow. You can tell at the beginning of the video we are wearing short sleeves and by the end it is snowing. 😁😁 thanks for checking it out!
Wow, you did a fantastic job. And again, I learned something new. The Woodlife Coppercoat. It should be used on posts for privacy fences before putting the post into the concrete. Always teaching us something new. Again, great job. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.
Awesome to hear! I actually never heard of the copper coat stuff before doing this job, so I learned something new too. Always learning! Thanks for watching!
I'm glad that you remembered to say "and we're going to do it right now". I noticed you treated the cherry log sections that went in the ground. How does cherry wood do untreated in the elements? As good as redwood or cedar? I also noticed that the roof supports were put on after the entire roof was completed. Why not put those one once the frame was on? The lean to looks great. May need one on my property for storing trailers.
Hey, Jim! Didn't want to disappoint you by forgetting my catch phrase haha. I am honestly not sure how cherry will do over time but I do know it is a nice dense hard wood so I have high hopes it will last a long time. No real reason for when we added the supports... the metal brackets (hurricane ties) and angled supports were kind of the cherry on top to make everything more solid. Hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 👍
Awesome! I love how you incorporated the cherry trees! I never thought to do something like that. It gives the build a really authentic look and keeps it in sync with all the nature around it. Really well done!
Really nice. Here in Florida I plan to build something like that using steel posts and will build a back fence to support it. Since we don't get snow I think I can get away with 2x4 rafters and 2x6 beams if I only make it 8' deep with 2' overhang in the front.
Many others questioned the poles in ground. If you would have used a 1' high piece of Sonotube concrete form at the top of the post hole, and then sloped the concrete to the post at top of the tube,. You would have added years to the post. You never want the top of the concrete to be below grade. Your setup will channel water between post and concrete. This could be fixed in the summer.
I have a similar situation in the UP of Michigan. But I don’t like the concept, because it seems like this simple roof would be a great wing in a high wind. Blockage of airflow at the margins of the roof would seem like a good idea.
Love your videos. I'm always happy when you uploaded new content. Nice idea combine reclaimed wood from the wild 😜 I like working outside and build this type off construction when you don't need to think a lot all the time. Perfect dining it hanging out with a friend!
Thank you for that! Happy to hear you are enjoying my content! And yes this one was great to not have to think to much. It was nice. Thanks for watching!
This is on my list of things to do once the weather breaks in the spring. How did you make the birds mouth cuts look so easy? It looked like you didn't really have to measure them....just trace them out. Thats the only thing i'm nervous about with the upcoming build.
Seriously, this looks like some straight up honest work. Nicely done! With the current cost of lumber and such, was it still reasonably priced to purchase the lumber? PS: Glad you didn't forget the "Right now..." I was about to complain :)
😁 I didn’t want to disappoint you by forgetting my line! It was not bad with lumber prices starting to come down. The roofing was a bit pricey but honestly probably comparable to normal roofing all said and done. Thanks for watching!
Hey, Tim! That is just how it worked out with the lengths of the material. If we wanted to we could cut the ends of the rafters to make it a little more pretty but they are PT so they will be fine. Probably not worth the effort. Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video!
Hey! As I said at the end of the video, we didn't have any real plans, we kind of built as we went. I would love to help but I am booked solid with my own projects! Thanks for watching!
Hey! I wish I could say it was 😁. Maybe in the future... keep your ears open. I am sure I will say something in the description about it. Thanks for watching as always!!
Yeah maybe sides in the future... As long as it protects it from the bulk of a storm. Especially rain. It will be nice to work on something underneath without getting wet! Thanks for checking it out!
I am shocked to see you using pressure treated wood for the rafters. That seams like a waste of money. They won't see that much weather. Regular lumber would have been cheaper. But it was another great video.
Using a feld tree for the upright supports versus just buying a pair of six-by-six treated posts seams risky to me. Especially after placing the tree trunks into concrete, that will make it much harder to replace them if they rot out in a few years.
Perhaps... 🤷🏻♂️. We will see how it goes. I have high hopes. I love the look of the trees and was happy we gave them a purpose after mother nature knocked them down.
I love when people use pressure treated lumber for roofing that doesn't need to be pressure treated, but use random wood for beams that are in the ground. :)
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Suggestion: next time when cementing posts into the ground add more concrete above the ground level and slope the concrete like a cone away from the post; so water/runoff goes away from the post/dirts surface area around the bottom of the posts. It prevents the base of the post from rotting out quicker than it should.
I like how you used trees for posts. Fits in with the Homestead.
Yes! I think it gives it a really nice look! Thanks for checking out the video!
The chickens on fast motion are a hoot 😆😆
"We came up with a plan, and just kinda built it as we went..." This is sooo me. 😁
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Again I enjoyed your work and the memories. Peter and I built a Pergola similar.
But our upright were in cement filled tall plant pots. Simply because we couldn't touch the house walls or dig because of pipes.
We live in Rochdale Council housing. But we had grapes growing over.
Now we're old, you stir up the memories of 2 wouldn't be DEFEATED old folks.
Thank you
As usual, you are an overachiever and do a spectacular job on each project. Wish you were my handyman.
Thank you! 😁😁
This is what I’m talkin about. Awesome job on this.
Build three sides and a set of front barn doors next spring and it will be great for next winter. 0:01
Love that the uprights are trunks of fallen trees. Makes it all look more rustic and less pristine.
Awesome build, more working and less talking, video has nice tempo and perfect selection of background music,
That turned out nice , the snow is beautiful .
Yes, Barry! I actually waited quite a while to post this because I really wanted to see it in the snow. You can tell at the beginning of the video we are wearing short sleeves and by the end it is snowing. 😁😁 thanks for checking it out!
Loved it. Exactly what I needed for chickens. Just wish i had a machine and that drill"bit" for digging the holes ...
Those pesky chickens are cute, love how the trees were used. 😊
😁 thanks, Lynsey!
Great job, Mr. Fixer and friend. 👍
Thanks, Jennifer! 😁👍
Perfect Work!👍. 8:26 How beautiful the clouds are swimming!
Yes i was happy I captured that. Kind of mesmerizing to watch. Thanks for stopping by!!
We need a building just like this. Thanks for showing us how.
Hope we were able to give you some tips! Thanks for watching, Becki!
Wow, you did a fantastic job. And again, I learned something new. The Woodlife Coppercoat. It should be used on posts for privacy fences before putting the post into the concrete. Always teaching us something new. Again, great job. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.
Awesome to hear! I actually never heard of the copper coat stuff before doing this job, so I learned something new too. Always learning! Thanks for watching!
Glad you repurposed the trees lost in the storm . 👍
Yes, they did not go to waste! Had plenty to pick from 😮😔
Me too and they add character
I'm glad that you remembered to say "and we're going to do it right now". I noticed you treated the cherry log sections that went in the ground. How does cherry wood do untreated in the elements? As good as redwood or cedar? I also noticed that the roof supports were put on after the entire roof was completed. Why not put those one once the frame was on?
The lean to looks great. May need one on my property for storing trailers.
Hey, Jim! Didn't want to disappoint you by forgetting my catch phrase haha. I am honestly not sure how cherry will do over time but I do know it is a nice dense hard wood so I have high hopes it will last a long time. No real reason for when we added the supports... the metal brackets (hurricane ties) and angled supports were kind of the cherry on top to make everything more solid. Hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 👍
Matt. You can do anything!
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I’m impressed what all they did with Rioby tools ,great job guys !
First video I looked at for building my own free-standing lean-to and this was spot on. Thanks for taking the time to video your project!
Great music, and video quality. You guys did an awesome job 👏
Great to hear! Thank you!
Awesome! I love how you incorporated the cherry trees! I never thought to do something like that. It gives the build a really authentic look and keeps it in sync with all the nature around it. Really well done!
Thank you, Jaime! I agree, I think the cherry trees gives it a very nice look! Thanks for checking it out!
Your a good friend
Great video. I am going to build one of these for my horse. Thank you
Nice lean to! Love that snow. Missing the North 😔
Thanks! Yeah, a lot of people complain about the snow around here. I love it. Thanks for checking out the video!
way good process , way great little cover on your property. good job.
What are the overall dimensions ?
What is the height of the tall timber poles vs the short timber poles? Thanks
My exact style I’m looking to emulate
Thanks 🙏
Really nice. Here in Florida I plan to build something like that using steel posts and will build a back fence to support it. Since we don't get snow I think I can get away with 2x4 rafters and 2x6 beams if I only make it 8' deep with 2' overhang in the front.
I’m glad “you did it right now”
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Good job I have to build one myself. 12x12 Simple construction practices. Got to get in the dry and shade. Good vid
like how yall showed how to level the post on top
Many others questioned the poles in ground. If you would have used a 1' high piece of Sonotube concrete form at the top of the post hole, and then sloped the concrete to the post at top of the tube,. You would have added years to the post. You never want the top of the concrete to be below grade. Your setup will channel water between post and concrete. This could be fixed in the summer.
Thanks for the feedback
I love the chicken was trying to help😂🐔
😂 I know right!? They are so funny!
Great use of fallen timber. Awesome job as always. 😀👌👍
Thanks, Carrie! I appreciate it! And thanks for being a loyal follower! 😁😁
@@TheFixerHomeRepair 😉👍
Good work. Turned out really nice! Thanks for sharing - gives me good ideas.
So many awesome projects on your channel! Super satisfying result
I have a similar situation in the UP of Michigan. But I don’t like the concept, because it seems like this simple roof would be a great wing in a high wind. Blockage of airflow at the margins of the roof would seem like a good idea.
Really fun to watch. Keep it up brother!
I would have used longer posts and put them at least three feet deep. That will reduce the possibility of a windstorm turning the roof into a kite.
Great job
Thanks! 😀👍
Nice job; I plan on building one of these just a little bigger for my 2 tractors. I get some useful tips from the video; Thanks.
Great job guys and terrific job I learned alot. And I’m off to build my own
Very nice, looks like a fun and practical project.
Looks good
Thanks, Suzan!
Great teamwork and looking good.
Thanks.j
Thanks, Tommy!
Nice video, good work. Thank you.
Thank YOU for watching!
Very cool 👍🏼 and loving that tractor
Great neighborhood work. Sides and doors mayby later.
Yes maybe! Thanks for watching!
Love your videos. I'm always happy when you uploaded new content. Nice idea combine reclaimed wood from the wild 😜 I like working outside and build this type off construction when you don't need to think a lot all the time. Perfect dining it hanging out with a friend!
Thank you for that! Happy to hear you are enjoying my content! And yes this one was great to not have to think to much. It was nice. Thanks for watching!
Hello The Fixer, thanks for this amazing job.
Question: what is the size of the lean to pe barn?
Thanks you made this project so simple.
This is amazing, I love it.
Sweet!
Thanks for checking it out, Jaime! 😁👍
Man i like your voice. You should do radio.
Or Podcast
Thank you! 😁 I actually was part of a podcast for a little bit... maybe do another one in the future. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair We have a concrete mixer, you too?
It's the perfect shelter
Thanks, Jodi!
Looks so cool.
Nice Build, coming from the lake effect area of indiana, I've had enough snow for ten lifetimes lol.
Mr Fixit, that is awesome job well done!👍 You gave me a lot of ideas 💡 Now I can’t wait for spring. I’m going to get to work myself! Thanks
Awesome! Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Do you have to double up on that timber on the ends ?
Fantastic. Love it
Awesome to hear, Nancy! Thanks!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!!!
Happy New Year!
I would have been devastated if you didn't say 'and we're going to do it..... RIGHT NOW!" : )
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How do you find it works without putting down Roofing felt first?? Do you have a condensation issue at times?
Loved it!
NICE JOB!!
Thanks, Tinno!!
素晴らしいですね！you’re great! I’m checking your video from Japan ;)
Hi what is the size of this shelter
Great job
U guys done great
Thanks, L B! I appreciate it!!
Really like it, great job
Awesome to hear, Chris! Thanks for watching!
Good work!
Thanks, Terry!
This is on my list of things to do once the weather breaks in the spring. How did you make the birds mouth cuts look so easy? It looked like you didn't really have to measure them....just trace them out. Thats the only thing i'm nervous about with the upcoming build.
Same, wish I could figure this part out
Did you use 1x4 strapping for the roof?
Seriously, this looks like some straight up honest work. Nicely done! With the current cost of lumber and such, was it still reasonably priced to purchase the lumber?
PS: Glad you didn't forget the "Right now..." I was about to complain :)
😁 I didn’t want to disappoint you by forgetting my line! It was not bad with lumber prices starting to come down. The roofing was a bit pricey but honestly probably comparable to normal roofing all said and done. Thanks for watching!
Nice post.👍🏼
Thank you!!
Good job, when are you going to CT and help me out?
😁 Thanks for watching. If I am ever in CT and am bored I will let you know! 😉😁
Never saw the square. Looks great though.
How wide is it?
Thanks
Any plans to close it in on 3 sides for added protection??
Maybe… that is up to Kevin. I am sure you will know if it happens! Thanks for watching!
How far apart is each rafter?
Great Work. Will there be sides put on it in the future?
Maybe!!
Where did you purchase the paneling?
Hey, Brandon! We got the panels at Lowe’s. Thanks for checking out the video!
I was wondering why your metal roof on the low end didn’t overlap your 2X6s?
Hey, Tim! That is just how it worked out with the lengths of the material. If we wanted to we could cut the ends of the rafters to make it a little more pretty but they are PT so they will be fine. Probably not worth the effort. Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video!
I need one and I’m NE. Can you help me or do you have plans for this project?
Hey! As I said at the end of the video, we didn't have any real plans, we kind of built as we went. I would love to help but I am booked solid with my own projects! Thanks for watching!
Is this your music FIXER?
Hey! I wish I could say it was 😁. Maybe in the future... keep your ears open. I am sure I will say something in the description about it. Thanks for watching as always!!
The chickens want the worms you dig up
Yes they probably thought we were doing all this work just for them haha.
Your trolls actually showed up on site for this build 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
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Lumber build due to snow
grinder cuts will rust. buy you a nibbler
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No sides? Especially in the north west. Massachusetts gets the worst storms. I live in the north east. We do pretty good too.
Yeah maybe sides in the future... As long as it protects it from the bulk of a storm. Especially rain. It will be nice to work on something underneath without getting wet! Thanks for checking it out!
I am shocked to see you using pressure treated wood for the rafters. That seams like a waste of money. They won't see that much weather. Regular lumber would have been cheaper. But it was another great video.
To me its not homesteadin if your using power tools
Yeah I get that. That is why I titled it homestead “style”. 😁
Gonna have to thumbs down you on this one. Voice over 100%. Just kidding on the thumbs down.
Using a feld tree for the upright supports versus just buying a pair of six-by-six treated posts seams risky to me. Especially after placing the tree trunks into concrete, that will make it much harder to replace them if they rot out in a few years.
Perhaps... 🤷🏻♂️. We will see how it goes. I have high hopes. I love the look of the trees and was happy we gave them a purpose after mother nature knocked them down.
I love when people use pressure treated lumber for roofing that doesn't need to be pressure treated, but use random wood for beams that are in the ground. :)
Looks good