What a great business concept. Customer gets a lot for his money. Keeping things very simple. I'm sure in the future you'll make improvements (like joist hangers or anything else that might be more durable), but wow!!! Really simple business concept!!! All the best to you!!!
Considering this video implied you would be parking riding lawn mowers, 4 wheelers etc, I would have preferred Joist Hangers with a a beam supported down the center to re enforce the floor, plus notched 4x4 so the floor system can rest in it. But that does cost extra money and I'm sure they would gladly do it. Customer have to be aware to ask for things like that. With all that being said. Great Build!
Nice work. A tip is to use a router with a flush trim bit to make the job much more efficient and cleaner in a single pass with cutting out windows, panels that’s too long, etc. instead of the sawzall/reciprocating saw. 👍
I disagree completely. Routers make a huge mess throwing debris everywhere, including at the operator making it more hazardous, especially for newer employees. I am currently retired from 55 years in construction. A little bit of carelessness by an inexperienced operator and the router can take off.
For cutting out a window opening, it's not need. The opening will be covered by the window and silicon caulk. No one will ever see it. The reciprocating saw is much quicker and safer especially with new employees. Even a trim router can get away from you and take out a finger or hand real quick.
You have a good idea! I am a retired contractor and did residential and commercial work.I did some prefab work as you do and it sure speeds up the job. I enjoyed your video it makes me feel good to see young people doing construction work!
Yea I kept waiting to see some notched 4x4s put on to support the joists and it never happened. Not only asking a lot of the fasteners in holding, but the wood too. With vibration and pressure, eventually those fastener holes may widen out just from the high PSI on the wood at the contact points. Notching boards and 4x4 not only spreads the PSI out, but good compressing the entire joist or 4x4 takes a ton (probably literally tons) more force than shearing those lags or tearing out the board. Underbuilt and easily avoided, especially when you could pre-fab/notch the ends of those 4x4s at your shop too.
Haha fair enough. Beau says they build the walls in 2 hours and it's done for efficiency on site, as well as quality control. All in all they'd have had this finished by 4pm. We're trying to show how to build a shed, but also give an insight into how Beau has created a business that allows him to build 100+ sheds a year. It's a business that any handy DIYer can get into.
@@Buildtuff I think that it is a nice business idea. There was no mention of price although Its a big factor when clients want to hire a contractor to build something. I build my own 8x12 shed back in 2014 with a metal roof and vinyl siding exterior so I can appreciate the work and craftmanship involved in building these projects.
The shed foundation needs to rest on top of the 4x4 posts. Mounting those 2x6 boards to the side of the posts is not going to be stable long term. Wood shrinks and expands. The fasteners eventually wobble out the holes and the weight of the shed causes the 2x6s to more. The only to to stop that is for the 4x4 post being notched on one side so the 2x6s actually rests on the posts.
@@gporr7004 Might seem like all the weight is on the screws but think about the flooring and sill plate/walls on top of the 4x4s. Everything tied together would make it tough for the 2x6 to sink down and 4x4s go up. Either way though I agree not a fan of just side lags on the 2x6s. Much better to notch the 4x4.
@@JanitorIsBack "i saw this problem in the thumbnail, screws are not load bearing" I came here to say this- terrible design, won't last. Also, not using pressure treated wood for foundation? That foundation will only last 10 years.
No joist hangers or hold downs on the rafters? No flashing around door and window? Drip caps at headers? Ramp not pressure treated nor on block where it touches the ground? Otherwise a good system
Detail? First off not much support with 4x4 inside the corners. Better lying the rim joist on top. Second what about joist hangers for support as well?
Foundation nailed to the side of 4x4's that rest on blocks that are resting on crushed rock that is resting on top of grass ? Sinkage for sure in months. Nice looking shed though.
Yepp... You will probably save some money but depending of what kind of profit they are taking it might not be worth it. They do the walls and stuff at their own place with jigs, fixtures and good machines I recon so they can probably produce 10 walls before you are even finished with the detailed planning and buying the woods =) .. So it is totally possible they sell this total package at a price that it is not worth doing it by yourself.. Depending on what you make at your job as well I guess.
Notice how nothing is resting ON the posts, but has the entire structure simply nailed to the side of the post. Don't jump for joy in there, or it will probably fall apart. The rest may be fine, but the deck it's built on is pretty low strength construction. My advice is for the builder to check out some videos on deck construction to learn how to get started on the right foot. From there, it looks pretty good.
Agreed. Even though it's just a storage shed, people tend to pack them with all sorts of stuff (hence the need for the second shed at this location). 1) dig proper footings (54" frost line in this region). 2) notch your posts 3) consult the joist span tables for 2x6 lumber by wood species (@ 16" centers, 2x6 max span for southern pine is 9' (this floor will bounce and eventually sag). 4) at least lay down some ground cloth under the structure, but preferably remove grass, lay ground cloth and cover with gravel.
Consider a design with direct support for that outer frame. Particularly important in more humid environments where the lumber may be more prone to decay.
TuffBlocks have been ICC-ES certified to perform comfortably up to 125F and are UV stabilized to handle extreme direct sunlight. We've sold millions of units in climates such as Florida, Texas and Northern Australia without a single failure to date.
Im a DIY guy. If this was my shed, the Rim joists would be sitting on top of notched out 6x6 posts which sit on tuff blocks which sit on concrete pads. But hey, to each his own.
This is a very fair point and something we've heard a lot. 3/8 lags have a shear strength of between 3000-4000 lbs per lag, so once 3 or so are used then this is more than enough for the weight of this small shed. But you can't go wrong with notching the posts and resting the joists on top like you mentioned.
We might have a video you'll find interesting! Chris Hume created a mini backyard office in a similar vein: ua-cam.com/video/2WOIIaLHJ1w/v-deo.htmlsi=p97M7vHbRI9iE0jo It doesn't quite have the kitchen or bathroom though haha. You could certainly extend it out, and create a larger version to fit those. He did install an HVAC unit though. There's 2 parts to Chris' video with the foundation and the walls/roof part split up.
How many toughblocks to support a shed that size? I only ever saw them at the corners, and along one length but not the other, in the video. My intuition wants to say there had to be more than that, but I don't know enough about support for something this size. I am curious as I am going to be putting up a shed foundation similar to this soon and might consider them as an option.
There are a couple ways you can go about this. Either placing foundations on the joists themselves and supporting them in line with the allowable spans. Or you can use load bearing end joists and then run the joists across. You might want to consider using joist hangers in this process as you can then significantly cut down on the number of blocks needed. Chris Hume made a great video for us demonstrating this exact layout for his backyard office build: ua-cam.com/video/2WOIIaLHJ1w/v-deo.htmlsi=vuFGFszopbEpTa7o
Good question. Beau has used duckbill earth anchors in opposite corners that attach to the subframe and keep it tied down in extreme weather events. You can always use more heavy duty anchors and use more of them for reassurance such as these: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJY5SCCR They're fairly cheap and easy to install, so using 6 or 8 throughout the subframe would go a long way to making sure the shed resists uplift in high winds.
Hurricane anchors like the ones used in this video will keep the structure tied down to the ground in the event of high winds. Saying that, a tornado is a completely different animal. But hurricane anchors will definitely mitigate the vast majority of situations.
This is a grest video if people wznt to buildbtheir own sheds etc, my only issue were the subtitles as they were in the way of some of the main features of tnis video, best regards from Australia
3/8 lag bolts have a shear strength of between roughly 3000-4000 lbs each. So once you use a number of them on each post then it's more than enough for a small shed like this. Saying that, it can't hurt to notch the posts and have the joist rest on the notched section. Like you said, you'd want this for a larger shed which is typically what Beau would do for those types of projects.
The shear strength of the bolt in this application is not relevant. The bolt will pull through the wood post well before the bolts shear strength. For a 3/8 lag bolt embedded in a non-treated 4x4 wood post, the shear load is about 500 pounds.
@@johnmurtagh2356 I'm also concerned about the rapid corrosion of the supposedly "approved" bolts and screws used in the latest pressure treated lumber. That's why I'm reverting to all stainless, or, at least, stainless steel lag bolts in the most critical areas. Getting back to those small lag bolts in 4x4 integrity, I just think something a bit heavier should be used for the highest degree of strength. I prefer round concrete pads myself. In any case, there is more than one "right" way to do things, and the combined wisdom of us all will yield the best results. :)
I'm thinking that in reality, this job actually took a couple of days to put together, considering that a lot of the work was done before arriving to the build site. I could put together a shed like this if all my walls and doors were pre-constructed and my roof rafters already pre-cut. Entertaining video, just the same. And I appreciate the entrepreneur spirit of this young man.
Fair point. There's probably 2 hours of prep work with constructing the walls in the shop. But considering a lot of these are done bulk then it really cuts down the time. Plus they finished by 2pm so still well within a typical work day.
Great system, just curious as to why the floor frame didn’t sit on the posts rather than having screws hold up the weight? That and the lack of joist hangers would have made this shed indestructible.
Good point. 3/8 lags have a sheer strength of 3000-4000 lbs each. So with 3 on each post that's more than enough to hold the weight. But you can't go wrong with notching the posts and for larger sheds it's definitely something you'll want to do.
Things that are missing Proper footing. Heck even a slab on grade is better. A good crew can dig, prep, and pour a 4" slab in a day, build on it the next day. Weed block. Not needed if you do a slab on grade. Joist hangers, rim bearing on posts, exterior rated subfloor, t1-11 is not a sheer panel.
@@tyroneshoelace4872 3/8 lags have a sheer strength of 3000-4000 lbs each. With 3 in each corner that's a lot of strength. Saying that, you can go wrong notching the 4x4 posts and having the joists rest on them.
Homes have been built for years without joist hangers and no issues, my house was built in 1945 without joist hangers on floor framing, no sagging yet. I built a shed 9’ x 12’ in 2014 without joist hangers for the floor and it is still rock solid and level. I agree they are good insurance but not needed.
@@msk3905 ultimately, the density of the lumber holds the nails in place, be it nails through the rim joist into the floor joists or nails holding the joist hangers on. Simpson had and ingenious strategy to work their products into the building code and the thought process of almost every builder out there. Great business plan.
The floors always sag, specially because of weather changes, specially humidity, which is why a concrete pad is the best. Now if you live in Arizona then it should be ok lol.
Haha I can tell at 3:23 that bro is not a tool snob with those Hobo Freight Pittsburgh levels. Guy is running what seems to be a successful business and even he knows it's not about the brand of tool, it's the operator using the tools. Looks like he capitalized off of learning to build a shed in high-school shop class and immediately got into the shed building business with his buddies as soon as they graduated. Smart kid. Only thing is, I would've tampered, aggregated, and added additional tough blocks throughout the middle section of the subfloor system, especially being that it only appears to framed with 2x6s and they can only span so much before needing support. Personally, I would've framed the subfloor with 2x10 boards shed or not with additional foundation supports throughout the middle. That's just me though. Or I would've went with pouring a slab all together depending on my mood.
Generally, a 3/8-inch lag screw made from a common steel grade can have a shear strength in the range of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. So they're surprisingly strong. Once you use multiple lags then this ensures the load rating will be more than enough for the shed's weight. For larger sheds though it's common to notch the posts and have the joists sat on the notched section. This is good practice regardless, and we have many videos on our channel demonstrating this.
They left out a major step in the Pythagoras theorem....You have to find the square root of C. That's how 3, 4, 5 works or any other set of numbers. So you 3 square = 9 + 4 squared = 16 which equals 25 but it's not squared like the formula....it's the square root of 25 which is 5.
I have a couple of thoughts on how to improve this product. One after you have built the deck frame why not cement four to six post in the ground on the inside of the frame to anchor the structure? You can still do everything the same and it’s not much more work for a superior anchor. Number two your trusses are ugly. Why not use a joint that will keep it all flush and flat over just nailing a 2X4 across the truss? Small structure it would not take much effort and would look a lot better. Can be done with a domino joiner. Just a couple of things I would do. I can tell you take pride in your work and the structure looks good.
3/8 lag screws have a sheer strength of between 3000-4000 lbs each. Once you use 3 of them in one corner then you're providing an immense amount of support. Saying that, it's a good idea to notch the posts.
Lowe's sell a variety of sheds, but you won't get one that's tailored to your needs. Pre-fab sheds still need assembling with a foundation in place and often are made from lower quality materials. They can still be good value for money, but all in all Beau offer a custom service and you don't have to worry at all about construction.
should put some skirting around the bottom would help finish it off but all in all great stuff love seeing young guys doing their own thing not glued to minecraft or something stupid
Bit of a risk to have the full weight of the walls, roof and contents hanging on the shear strength of lag bolts but hey, no joist hangers either so I guess all good
For a 3/8-inch lag screw in wood, the shear strength is typically around 1,200 to 1,400 pounds per screw in softwoods, but this can vary based on wood density. So once 3 are used, this load bearing capacity is more than enough. Saying that, it can't hurt to notch the posts and have the outer frame resting vertically on the post itself. For smaller sheds like this, lag screws are used but for larger sheds then it's typical to notch the posts.
@@Buildtuff If you notch the posts you are literally turning them into a 2x3. I also Mentioned the rainfall elsewhere. But that will have an effect on the Shed long term. You guys do a nice job and it's a nice product.
Good shout, joist hangers would be a great addition to the subframe. In fact we have a very similar project for a backyard shed which uses joist hangers for the subframe: ua-cam.com/video/2WOIIaLHJ1w/v-deo.htmlsi=w7rQFYszYdijCmsy
OSB is not only strong and durable but also offers good moisture resistance, making it excellent for structural applications like subflooring and sheathing. Its engineered composition ensures uniformity and strength, essential for supporting loads and withstanding stress. Plus, if you're concerned about aesthetics, OSB serves as a solid base onto which you can install more decorative surface materials.
critter screeing buried 2' deep around the perimeter durring the construction is advisable, unless you make it on skids and can move it aorund the yard.
What a great business concept. Customer gets a lot for his money. Keeping things very simple. I'm sure in the future you'll make improvements (like joist hangers or anything else that might be more durable), but wow!!! Really simple business concept!!!
All the best to you!!!
"simple" sure is the word ?
Considering this video implied you would be parking riding lawn mowers, 4 wheelers etc, I would have preferred Joist Hangers with a a beam supported down the center to re enforce the floor, plus notched 4x4 so the floor system can rest in it. But that does cost extra money and I'm sure they would gladly do it. Customer have to be aware to ask for things like that. With all that being said. Great Build!
Congratulations to this young hard working man and his crew, you have found your niche ❤️nice shed.
Experience is the best teacher you’ll learn soon enough about what hold up and what doesnt. That is a very nice looking shed!
Nice work. A tip is to use a router with a flush trim bit to make the job much more efficient and cleaner in a single pass with cutting out windows, panels that’s too long, etc. instead of the sawzall/reciprocating saw. 👍
Thanks for the tip!
I was definitely surprised to see he wasn't using one
Haha I just messaged them on Instagram telling them this
I disagree completely. Routers make a huge mess throwing debris everywhere, including at the operator making it more hazardous, especially for newer employees. I am currently retired from 55 years in construction. A little bit of carelessness by an inexperienced operator and the router can take off.
For cutting out a window opening, it's not need. The opening will be covered by the window and silicon caulk. No one will ever see it. The reciprocating saw is much quicker and safer especially with new employees. Even a trim router can get away from you and take out a finger or hand real quick.
You have a good idea! I am a retired contractor and did residential and commercial work.I did some prefab work as you do and it sure speeds up the job. I enjoyed your video it makes me feel good to see young people doing construction work!
GRK'S are great structural fasteners, but I would still knotch the 4X4's for rim joists to rest on on them Great job fellas
Yea I kept waiting to see some notched 4x4s put on to support the joists and it never happened. Not only asking a lot of the fasteners in holding, but the wood too. With vibration and pressure, eventually those fastener holes may widen out just from the high PSI on the wood at the contact points. Notching boards and 4x4 not only spreads the PSI out, but good compressing the entire joist or 4x4 takes a ton (probably literally tons) more force than shearing those lags or tearing out the board. Underbuilt and easily avoided, especially when you could pre-fab/notch the ends of those 4x4s at your shop too.
This guy is in my Facebook group where we all took the same course to learn how to build these sheds! lol. Small world
It’s called the internet 😂
What group and course?
This has got to be inspirational for those who are considering a small business of their own.
Tip: When building a shed in one day, prebuild as much as possible in the days before the one day you are going to build.
Haha fair enough. Beau says they build the walls in 2 hours and it's done for efficiency on site, as well as quality control. All in all they'd have had this finished by 4pm. We're trying to show how to build a shed, but also give an insight into how Beau has created a business that allows him to build 100+ sheds a year. It's a business that any handy DIYer can get into.
😂😂
And don’t bother with any actual foundations: earth anchors are fine
@@Buildtuff I think that it is a nice business idea. There was no mention of price although Its a big factor when clients want to hire a contractor to build something. I build my own 8x12 shed back in 2014 with a metal roof and vinyl siding exterior so I can appreciate the work and craftmanship involved in building these projects.
How can you say that when it’s building a shed in one day?
Great job, I'm a builder of sheds in Tennessee and been thinking of trying this flooring system.
Great to hear, thanks for considering TuffBlock.
Where in TN? I need another shed, looking around for a builder...
The shed foundation needs to rest on top of the 4x4 posts. Mounting those 2x6 boards to the side of the posts is not going to be stable long term. Wood shrinks and expands. The fasteners eventually wobble out the holes and the weight of the shed causes the 2x6s to more. The only to to stop that is for the 4x4 post being notched on one side so the 2x6s actually rests on the posts.
100%. This isn’t pro grade. These are thrown together quick. Gotta put the rim joist on top of the 4X4s. All the weight is on the screws.
@@gporr7004 Might seem like all the weight is on the screws but think about the flooring and sill plate/walls on top of the 4x4s. Everything tied together would make it tough for the 2x6 to sink down and 4x4s go up. Either way though I agree not a fan of just side lags on the 2x6s. Much better to notch the 4x4.
i saw this problem in the thumbnail, screws are not load bearing
it is a sponsored video which why they are just using those tuffblocks
@@JanitorIsBack "i saw this problem in the thumbnail, screws are not load bearing"
I came here to say this- terrible design, won't last. Also, not using pressure treated wood for foundation? That foundation will only last 10 years.
No joist hangers or hold downs on the rafters? No flashing around door and window? Drip caps at headers? Ramp not pressure treated nor on block where it touches the ground? Otherwise a good system
Great job. I love all the pre work and having a “system” in place.
Great job Beau! Your sheds are always top notch. Love the attention to detail.
Detail? First off not much support with 4x4 inside the corners. Better lying the rim joist on top. Second what about joist hangers for support as well?
So good US Boy. Strong Wind is coming ,you will fly away with your Carport .
Foundation nailed to the side of 4x4's that rest on blocks that are resting on crushed rock that is resting on top of grass ? Sinkage for sure in months. Nice looking shed though.
Frost line in Fargo (where they are based out of) is 54"..........digging to proper depth turns a one day build into a 3 day project.
No footings below the frost line to prevent heaves? No treated lumber to prevent wood deterioration?
Frost line in that region is 54".......there goes his "built in a day" marketing campaign.
@@driveman6490 Built in one day….gone in one winter.
very nice concept, I would do something about the gap between earth and shed. wild life could nest there.
After watching this now I can build my own square shed, no help needed. 😁
Yepp... You will probably save some money but depending of what kind of profit they are taking it might not be worth it. They do the walls and stuff at their own place with jigs, fixtures and good machines I recon so they can probably produce 10 walls before you are even finished with the detailed planning and buying the woods =) .. So it is totally possible they sell this total package at a price that it is not worth doing it by yourself.. Depending on what you make at your job as well I guess.
I had a custom shed built, I made sure that the frame and the floor got the thicker and upgraded pressure treated lumber. Also, I'll plywood, no OSB.
Looks good, doing it everyday makes it easy
Good job bro 3 words imma give you in advice keep in ur head. Never Give Up these words will keep you going in life
great to see young business owners
Awesome! If you were in my area I would definitely hire you to do my shed!!
Nice video. If I’m looking for long term concrete pad can’t be beat.
Nice work guys but leaving the turf in place under the raised shed is going to allow heavy weed expansion and varmit nesting under your shed!
Fantastic innovation and great team and boss. Thanks Beau.
Notice how nothing is resting ON the posts, but has the entire structure simply nailed to the side of the post. Don't jump for joy in there, or it will probably fall apart. The rest may be fine, but the deck it's built on is pretty low strength construction.
My advice is for the builder to check out some videos on deck construction to learn how to get started on the right foot. From there, it looks pretty good.
Agreed. Even though it's just a storage shed, people tend to pack them with all sorts of stuff (hence the need for the second shed at this location).
1) dig proper footings (54" frost line in this region).
2) notch your posts
3) consult the joist span tables for 2x6 lumber by wood species (@ 16" centers, 2x6 max span for southern pine is 9' (this floor will bounce and eventually sag).
4) at least lay down some ground cloth under the structure, but preferably remove grass, lay ground cloth and cover with gravel.
@@driveman6490 Yeah I mean how hard is it to dig out sq ft of sod?
Great to hear you want to come to NC!
Ooh. NICE toughbuilt tool boxes!
one issue is that all the weight is essentially sitting on just the lags that tie into the 4x4s and you’re gonna have possums living under it
Consider a design with direct support for that outer frame. Particularly important in more humid environments where the lumber may be more prone to decay.
Need joist hangers. Will droop over time. Everything else is great!
The deck should sit on top of the 4X4s. This isn’t pro grade at all. It’s a quick throw together job
Come on down to Florida!! Good stuff, love the method!
My problem with the tough blocks is the Texas 100+ temperature,how long till they get brittle and start cracking?
TuffBlocks have been ICC-ES certified to perform comfortably up to 125F and are UV stabilized to handle extreme direct sunlight. We've sold millions of units in climates such as Florida, Texas and Northern Australia without a single failure to date.
Im a DIY guy. If this was my shed, the Rim joists would be sitting on top of notched out 6x6 posts which sit on tuff blocks which sit on concrete pads. But hey, to each his own.
This is a very fair point and something we've heard a lot. 3/8 lags have a shear strength of between 3000-4000 lbs per lag, so once 3 or so are used then this is more than enough for the weight of this small shed. But you can't go wrong with notching the posts and resting the joists on top like you mentioned.
@@Buildtuff But those aren't 3/8 lag screws. They look like TimberLok structural screws, which have a shear strength of 940 lbf.
Insanely Great !
Great video. Picked up some great tips
Why no joist hangers ?
It's great to see young men doing something constructive for a change...
I would throw in some insulation, a cot, Bathroom and kitchen and I have a tiny home. Probably a Mitsubishi HVAC unit. Solar panels and a power wall
We might have a video you'll find interesting! Chris Hume created a mini backyard office in a similar vein:
ua-cam.com/video/2WOIIaLHJ1w/v-deo.htmlsi=p97M7vHbRI9iE0jo
It doesn't quite have the kitchen or bathroom though haha. You could certainly extend it out, and create a larger version to fit those. He did install an HVAC unit though. There's 2 parts to Chris' video with the foundation and the walls/roof part split up.
This was awesome I live in Ellendale North Dakota
The floor joist tape is very expensive.
WE use a caulk gun and some rubberized rooof sealant cut to a wide swath :)))
How many toughblocks to support a shed that size? I only ever saw them at the corners, and along one length but not the other, in the video. My intuition wants to say there had to be more than that, but I don't know enough about support for something this size. I am curious as I am going to be putting up a shed foundation similar to this soon and might consider them as an option.
There are a couple ways you can go about this. Either placing foundations on the joists themselves and supporting them in line with the allowable spans. Or you can use load bearing end joists and then run the joists across. You might want to consider using joist hangers in this process as you can then significantly cut down on the number of blocks needed. Chris Hume made a great video for us demonstrating this exact layout for his backyard office build:
ua-cam.com/video/2WOIIaLHJ1w/v-deo.htmlsi=vuFGFszopbEpTa7o
I just built a shed. Wish I knew about this. Way better than my shed. Oh I started it last Spring. It’s Fall 2025.
tuff shed already does this.
nice job, question can this be modified for the State of Florida to withstand a hurricane, also what about permits and inspections
Good question. Beau has used duckbill earth anchors in opposite corners that attach to the subframe and keep it tied down in extreme weather events. You can always use more heavy duty anchors and use more of them for reassurance such as these:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJY5SCCR
They're fairly cheap and easy to install, so using 6 or 8 throughout the subframe would go a long way to making sure the shed resists uplift in high winds.
that was pretty hot. I think I would be happy building sheds
Now I understand why tornados can easily destroy whole villages. Best regards from Germany. 😊
Hurricane anchors like the ones used in this video will keep the structure tied down to the ground in the event of high winds. Saying that, a tornado is a completely different animal. But hurricane anchors will definitely mitigate the vast majority of situations.
what about the bottom of the shed? does something get put there to keep debris and rodents out?
go down western north carolina and build a few, that ought to get the charlotte nc going quickly
This is a grest video if people wznt to buildbtheir own sheds etc, my only issue were the subtitles as they were in the way of some of the main features of tnis video, best regards from Australia
Thanks for the feedback. You should be able to disable subtitles in UA-cam.
Inches are mentioned all the time but they measure with a meter with the milimeter scale🙂
Ayo shoutout to those StackTech boxes in the background 😂
Remove sod and loam until you hit gravel. Then stone on the gravel. Loam turns into mush especially when thawing.
Why not joist hangers?
I like a concrete pad to stop the grass and weeds from rotting the bottom/less maintenance.
Foundation not on top of 4x4 thats going to fail. Just shoulder the 4x4 under the joinst.
Using your head to save your back. Well done.
How durable are those 4x4 legs with those lag bolts? I would prefer something notched, or a bit more substantial, especially with a large shed.
3/8 lag bolts have a shear strength of between roughly 3000-4000 lbs each. So once you use a number of them on each post then it's more than enough for a small shed like this. Saying that, it can't hurt to notch the posts and have the joist rest on the notched section. Like you said, you'd want this for a larger shed which is typically what Beau would do for those types of projects.
@@Buildtuff Thank you for that good input. :)
The shear strength of the bolt in this application is not relevant. The bolt will pull through the wood post well before the bolts shear strength. For a 3/8 lag bolt embedded in a non-treated 4x4 wood post, the shear load is about 500 pounds.
@@johnmurtagh2356 I'm also concerned about the rapid corrosion of the supposedly "approved" bolts and screws used in the latest pressure treated lumber. That's why I'm reverting to all stainless, or, at least, stainless steel lag bolts in the most critical areas. Getting back to those small lag bolts in 4x4 integrity, I just think something a bit heavier should be used for the highest degree of strength. I prefer round concrete pads myself. In any case, there is more than one "right" way to do things, and the combined wisdom of us all will yield the best results. :)
Why no joist hangars? Mowers can be heavy.
Well Done.
Good luck after a few good winters.....
Think of Ikea! Make the Shed modern!!! I love everything so far but definitely missing the tech simple stylish
Excellent Video, Like them to come to Nova Scotia Canada and build me a shed.
I'm thinking that in reality, this job actually took a couple of days to put together, considering that a lot of the work was done before arriving to the build site. I could put together a shed like this if all my walls and doors were pre-constructed and my roof rafters already pre-cut. Entertaining video, just the same. And I appreciate the entrepreneur spirit of this young man.
Fair point. There's probably 2 hours of prep work with constructing the walls in the shop. But considering a lot of these are done bulk then it really cuts down the time. Plus they finished by 2pm so still well within a typical work day.
It's just like a prefab Amish shed. The only difference is he's putting corner post inverter Post in and setting it on post platforms.
Great system, just curious as to why the floor frame didn’t sit on the posts rather than having screws hold up the weight? That and the lack of joist hangers would have made this shed indestructible.
Good point. 3/8 lags have a sheer strength of 3000-4000 lbs each. So with 3 on each post that's more than enough to hold the weight. But you can't go wrong with notching the posts and for larger sheds it's definitely something you'll want to do.
@ thanks for your reply, that information is very helpful. Take care
How soon till you are building in Charlotte NC?
Beau is there now, and I'm pretty confident he's already started some shed projects. Worth reaching out to them to find out.
As you may or may not KNow we get about 60 inches of rain on the east coast. You Might want to use a bigger eave...
Things that are missing
Proper footing. Heck even a slab on grade is better. A good crew can dig, prep, and pour a 4" slab in a day, build on it the next day.
Weed block. Not needed if you do a slab on grade.
Joist hangers, rim bearing on posts, exterior rated subfloor, t1-11 is not a sheer panel.
So the entire structure is resting on a few screws at the corners?
@@tyroneshoelace4872 3/8 lags have a sheer strength of 3000-4000 lbs each. With 3 in each corner that's a lot of strength. Saying that, you can go wrong notching the 4x4 posts and having the joists rest on them.
I like how the subtitles block the view of almost the entire installation.
Great build and design, but no Joist hangers? That floor over time with weight will sag! Screws alone are not enough.....
Homes have been built for years without joist hangers and no issues, my house was built in 1945 without joist hangers on floor framing, no sagging yet. I built a shed 9’ x 12’ in 2014 without joist hangers for the floor and it is still rock solid and level. I agree they are good insurance but not needed.
@@msk3905 ultimately, the density of the lumber holds the nails in place, be it nails through the rim joist into the floor joists or nails holding the joist hangers on. Simpson had and ingenious strategy to work their products into the building code and the thought process of almost every builder out there. Great business plan.
The floors always sag, specially because of weather changes, specially humidity, which is why a concrete pad is the best. Now if you live in Arizona then it should be ok lol.
And Dad and I built two sheds fifty years ago. A used nails, no joist hangers. No sag at all.
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Haha I can tell at 3:23 that bro is not a tool snob with those Hobo Freight Pittsburgh levels. Guy is running what seems to be a successful business and even he knows it's not about the brand of tool, it's the operator using the tools. Looks like he capitalized off of learning to build a shed in high-school shop class and immediately got into the shed building business with his buddies as soon as they graduated. Smart kid. Only thing is, I would've tampered, aggregated, and added additional tough blocks throughout the middle section of the subfloor system, especially being that it only appears to framed with 2x6s and they can only span so much before needing support. Personally, I would've framed the subfloor with 2x10 boards shed or not with additional foundation supports throughout the middle. That's just me though. Or I would've went with pouring a slab all together depending on my mood.
What is the shear strength of the lag screws you used to secure the base frame to the 4x4s?
Generally, a 3/8-inch lag screw made from a common steel grade can have a shear strength in the range of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. So they're surprisingly strong. Once you use multiple lags then this ensures the load rating will be more than enough for the shed's weight. For larger sheds though it's common to notch the posts and have the joists sat on the notched section. This is good practice regardless, and we have many videos on our channel demonstrating this.
@@Buildtuff Thanks for the reply. I had no idea lags screws are that strong, great to know for future projects. Enjoyed the video, very informative!
They left out a major step in the Pythagoras theorem....You have to find the square root of C. That's how 3, 4, 5 works or any other set of numbers. So you 3 square = 9 + 4 squared = 16 which equals 25 but it's not squared like the formula....it's the square root of 25 which is 5.
I have a couple of thoughts on how to improve this product. One after you have built the deck frame why not cement four to six post in the ground on the inside of the frame to anchor the structure? You can still do everything the same and it’s not much more work for a superior anchor. Number two your trusses are ugly. Why not use a joint that will keep it all flush and flat over just nailing a 2X4 across the truss? Small structure it would not take much effort and would look a lot better. Can be done with a domino joiner. Just a couple of things I would do. I can tell you take pride in your work and the structure looks good.
Open one here in Tucson, Arizona
Posts should be notched so the load is not shearing the fixings
I don't know how those screwed on legs pass code or hold up?
3/8 lag screws have a sheer strength of between 3000-4000 lbs each. Once you use 3 of them in one corner then you're providing an immense amount of support. Saying that, it's a good idea to notch the posts.
@Buildtuff is the only way to do it.
I build mine in two years...
Persistence!
So I can go,to Lowes and have a shed delivered w/o the work. 12 :00 ad for SquareShed
Lowe's sell a variety of sheds, but you won't get one that's tailored to your needs. Pre-fab sheds still need assembling with a foundation in place and often are made from lower quality materials. They can still be good value for money, but all in all Beau offer a custom service and you don't have to worry at all about construction.
I wish you were in Northern Va
A really good promo vid.
should put some skirting around the bottom would help finish it off but all in all great stuff love seeing young guys doing their own thing not glued to minecraft or something stupid
10:15 Have you thought of using a router to cut the windows and vents? It would be much easier.
Bit of a risk to have the full weight of the walls, roof and contents hanging on the shear strength of lag bolts but hey, no joist hangers either so I guess all good
For a 3/8-inch lag screw in wood, the shear strength is typically around 1,200 to 1,400 pounds per screw in softwoods, but this can vary based on wood density. So once 3 are used, this load bearing capacity is more than enough. Saying that, it can't hurt to notch the posts and have the outer frame resting vertically on the post itself. For smaller sheds like this, lag screws are used but for larger sheds then it's typical to notch the posts.
@@Buildtuff If you notch the posts you are literally turning them into a 2x3. I also Mentioned the rainfall elsewhere. But that will have an effect on the Shed long term. You guys do a nice job and it's a nice product.
Why not use screws and joist hangers on the floor joint ?
Good shout, joist hangers would be a great addition to the subframe. In fact we have a very similar project for a backyard shed which uses joist hangers for the subframe:
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Two sheds! 😃
(Old Monty Python sketch) 😁
does this company aquire the proper permits before building?
Yes they wait until they get permits before starting construction.
You lost me with the OSB floor.
OSB is not only strong and durable but also offers good moisture resistance, making it excellent for structural applications like subflooring and sheathing. Its engineered composition ensures uniformity and strength, essential for supporting loads and withstanding stress. Plus, if you're concerned about aesthetics, OSB serves as a solid base onto which you can install more decorative surface materials.
nice vid. thanks
Would like hurricane ties and joist hangers to pass code in my area
Yeah, a fence is not gonna stop someone from putting in a prebuilt shed. If it's not concrete and brick it's easy to takedown and put back up.
I would like just that floor in my backyard
There are loads of floating deck build videos on our channel if that's what you're looking for.
I would support this but something about NORTH DAKOTA says not to for me. BUt I love this and definitely need this.
Shouldn't the bottom perimeter joice be secured with lag bolts.
critter screeing buried 2' deep around the perimeter durring the construction is advisable, unless you make it on skids and can move it aorund the yard.
Awesome build but remind them to wear safety glasses!