I appreciate that you take the time to do things the right way and aren't happy with it being "just ok" You spent a lot of time on this project and you would never be truly happy with it if it wasn't right. Nice job as always!
I have installed a great deal of LP Smartside. The geiko gauges are great as a helper or second hand, but I always cut a spacer block and hold the next piece up with the spacer block to nail. Works like a champ. Also, the 1” overlap is the bare minimum. We always overlap 2” for a 6” reveal and we make damn sure we nail just above the 2” line so the siding has the absolute most support for wind load but you can’t see the nails. You will be surprised the difference between a 1” nail overlap and a 2” nail overlap. We also use an 8 ft level and constantly check each lap horizontally to make sure we stay level adjusting as needed. Also, you’re supposed to paint all cut ends per the instructions and if you’re in a hot climate with direct sunlight it will shrink (I have it on a building currently painted “iron ore” sherwin williams so really dark, in direct sunlight in 100 degrees and the gaps have opened up needing touchup paint). Therefore in hot climates I recommend a slightly closer gap than the recommended 3/16” for butt joints. Too close though and it will buckle. Regardless, I love the stuff especially over hardie which is way too brittle. The trim is also designed to be installed over the lap, but I hated that look and the holes it created for spiders. I like how you butted the siding against the trim that’s how we do it. Must better finished look in our opinion.
Never installed siding before in my life, but I may be redoing my shed in the next couple of years. Your comment is exactly why I love Builder/DIYer's UA-cam! Your experience and small tips are something that I would've never thought of until it's probably too late! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Just come across your channel and spent a fair amount of time watching this shed build. Great job! All us every-mens out there just wing it 85% of the time and its nice to see someone build with the same amount of imperfection that ive come to expect in life
Brad, I am amazed at your exceptionally well thoughtout; well designed and well built shed to date! I love how you are teaching us DIYer's to embrace and learn from our minor mistakes! I cannot wait until your next episode including a ramp; maybe adding some Receptacles and lights, too? Well done, Brad!
25:20 - 25:23 LOL, Love it. Keep up with the projects and showing all aspects - especially, mistakes were made. Makes me feel a little better about my own errors.
This turned out beautiful. I really like the textured OSB boards. It's nice to follow along as you learn how to do things, and explaining your mistakes probably saves a lot of headaches for people! Also, that Bambi clip was DARK 😆
You did a great job on your shed. I did one years ago after looking at the prebuilt ones and how crappy they are constructed. I built a much more stout and 3 times cheaper shed and its still looking good 15 years later.
That shed looks amazing, Brad. You make a lot of really hard work look easy. I wish half the attention you gave to your shed would be given to the average Australian home during construction.
Another great video. I'd use my first cut front siding board as a straight edge to draw level guide lines. Putting holes in one of the worst spots for a hole -- at the top of each piece of siding is something I avoid. A piece of tape over each hole would be a fix. For gauging the placement of your small siding pieces between the windows -- a straight edge or string line hooked on your window trim, at the bottom edge of each of the side pieces would connect the dots. Flashing over your siding below your blocking and below your windows would also be good. It's not common practice, but I often find rot there. Caulk doesn't cut it. Z Flashing there acts just like the lap of your siding boards.
Taking your queues from Kyle and Travis? I approve. (been following both of them for a few years now, and learn everything I can from them) This is looking amazing. Some wiring, insulation, and interior paneling, and you have a shed.
@Fix This Build That, You need to learn from the New Zealanders on how they do their corner pieces for Siding. That way, you don't need to caulk those corners in the future.
I laughed so hard, when you filmed the doe, because as soon as you said "Bambi", I said "bang" only to see that the next few frames you made that exact joke. 😂
Dude good work. Looks awesome! Love the attention to detail. There are some parts of this series where I would have said “screw it”. Proud of you for not doing that
At minimum, I wish he had done a thermal break on the walls and roof. I have an R-3 thermal break on my 40‘ x 40‘ shop for the walls in the roof. That is the cheapest thermal brake that you can buy, and it’s making such a difference despite that my shop is currently NOT insulated. 😅😙👍 IDK what building zone he is in but my area is very mild and if he has harsher weather than I do then I’d recommend at least a R-6 thermal break. I just stumbled onto this video from my feed and these are the dimensions of the shed that I’m actually working on. I thought it would be interesting to see what he was doing. Thank you!
Only recommendation would be black caulk considering your trim color is so dark. If there is any shifting and the paint cracks, the white caulk will be exposed.
Use that “stick” to level your starter piece. That first one sets the precedent. Also chalk a line ( level line) half way and 3/4 of the way up the wall and measure to those lines in 3 - 4 different spots, and they should match up at every point you measured from…. At. Least that’s what I think 🤔
BRAD : why not on bottom row. Cut it the inch shorter so it’s uniform as rest of layers above it and you could use the cut off inch scrap to kick out that bottom row
Great video as always and very timely since I’m about to build a lean-to on my home and will use some of your building techniques - did you etch/sand the metal trim pieces before primer coating them???
omg you did the siding the hard way. there's a jig that holds the 2nd and all subsequent boards the proper (whatever you set it to) distance above the previous one. don't remember the name of it.
Looks fantastic, Brad! Curious if you painted/sealed the bottoms of the trim pieces that rests on the gravel? Water will definitely run down and wick up through the bottom and cause rot if not sealed. Ask me how I know! lol
can't figure out how to search the comments, so sorry if this has been asked, but do the plans talk about what kind of siding you used? i know it's wood composite but brand?
Please ignore this if I am being foolish (and I haven’t seen the rest yet) but… hasn’t the nails(&chalkline) impaired the waterproof integrity of the barrier membrane?
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Love how you show your measuring mistakes. I do that all the time. Feel a little better about myself. Lol
Me too. 🤪
I appreciate that you take the time to do things the right way and aren't happy with it being "just ok" You spent a lot of time on this project and you would never be truly happy with it if it wasn't right. Nice job as always!
I appreciate that!
I have installed a great deal of LP Smartside. The geiko gauges are great as a helper or second hand, but I always cut a spacer block and hold the next piece up with the spacer block to nail. Works like a champ. Also, the 1” overlap is the bare minimum. We always overlap 2” for a 6” reveal and we make damn sure we nail just above the 2” line so the siding has the absolute most support for wind load but you can’t see the nails. You will be surprised the difference between a 1” nail overlap and a 2” nail overlap. We also use an 8 ft level and constantly check each lap horizontally to make sure we stay level adjusting as needed. Also, you’re supposed to paint all cut ends per the instructions and if you’re in a hot climate with direct sunlight it will shrink (I have it on a building currently painted “iron ore” sherwin williams so really dark, in direct sunlight in 100 degrees and the gaps have opened up needing touchup paint). Therefore in hot climates I recommend a slightly closer gap than the recommended 3/16” for butt joints. Too close though and it will buckle. Regardless, I love the stuff especially over hardie which is way too brittle. The trim is also designed to be installed over the lap, but I hated that look and the holes it created for spiders. I like how you butted the siding against the trim that’s how we do it. Must better finished look in our opinion.
Never installed siding before in my life, but I may be redoing my shed in the next couple of years. Your comment is exactly why I love Builder/DIYer's UA-cam! Your experience and small tips are something that I would've never thought of until it's probably too late! Thank you for sharing your experience!
When the music matches the nailer at 13:08... nice work!
16:25 wasted “from your mom” joke. The shed looks awesome. Love how you show mistakes and what you did to remedy the situation. Great job
its not the mistakes you make it's your (one's) ability to deal with them properly that makes the craftsman
Came out awesome, dude! Nice work, I know the proud feeling of looking at it in all of its finished glory
It's like the little baby brother of the camphouse shed 😂
All the fireflies in 14:00 looked absolutely amazing
You mean the fake fireflies??
Just come across your channel and spent a fair amount of time watching this shed build. Great job! All us every-mens out there just wing it 85% of the time and its nice to see someone build with the same amount of imperfection that ive come to expect in life
Brad, I am amazed at your exceptionally well thoughtout; well designed and well built shed to date!
I love how you are teaching us DIYer's to embrace and learn from our minor mistakes!
I cannot wait until your next episode including a ramp; maybe adding some Receptacles and lights, too?
Well done, Brad!
Editing on this one is stellar. Grats on the build!
Thanks!
🤣🤣the joy in your face after finishing the first side of siding with the airless sprayer 🤣🤣
25:20 - 25:23 LOL, Love it. Keep up with the projects and showing all aspects - especially, mistakes were made. Makes me feel a little better about my own errors.
Awesome, don’t mean to be critical but the flashing goes to bare wood and paper over it, then you can skip the taping! 1:31
This has been a great series with excellent detail. Appreciate your sharing your knowledge.
wow that view with the deer! you are blessed. I would love a view like that!
It really is!
I like the nail shots matching the rhythm of the background music
Shed came out great! Thanks for taking us along for the build!
This turned out beautiful. I really like the textured OSB boards.
It's nice to follow along as you learn how to do things, and explaining your mistakes probably saves a lot of headaches for people!
Also, that Bambi clip was DARK 😆
That turned out SOOOO nice Brad......great job as usual!!! Thanks for all the tips and tricks along the way.
hey Brad, great shed and build. Now for the inside. Need some of your great innovation to store stuff.
Great choice of color looking sharp there Brad
Great video series Brad the shed looks amazing. Thanks for sharing the hole build
Nice job. Love your videos. I hope you are getting back to the video schedule you used to do.
Add a decorative piece of trim to cover up the short coming on the siding at the top it will also hide the nails on the top course.
You did a great job on your shed. I did one years ago after looking at the prebuilt ones and how crappy they are constructed. I built a much more stout and 3 times cheaper shed and its still looking good 15 years later.
Great work (shed and video) Brad! The video is so relatable! Thanks for sharing this project!
I dig how you matched the nailer to the beat of the music when you first started on the z trim
Good job Bud, it came out awesome!
thank you!
DIY = so nice because you do it twice. Cool video Brad!
Really came out nicely. Well done!
wow great vid man! looking forward to the cost and total project detail video!
Thank you SO MUCH for timing some of your nail-gun sounds to the music.
Attaboy!!!!
You finally finished your baby!!!!
It took a long time, but it will helpful for a looooong time.
Wow! Way cool! Thanks for sharing! Brad! 👌👍
Thanks for watching!
Loved the video and that Bambi moment...just about spit my coffee all over my monitor LOL.
OMG I've never seen so many lightning bugs - AWESOME!!!!!
That shed looks amazing, Brad. You make a lot of really hard work look easy.
I wish half the attention you gave to your shed would be given to the average Australian home during construction.
Love how you show your measuring mistakes.
Dang. More Force Ghost Deer. 😆 Great to see you back at it.
yes sir!
Another great video. I'd use my first cut front siding board as a straight edge to draw level guide lines. Putting holes in one of the worst spots for a hole -- at the top of each piece of siding is something I avoid. A piece of tape over each hole would be a fix. For gauging the placement of your small siding pieces between the windows -- a straight edge or string line hooked on your window trim, at the bottom edge of each of the side pieces would connect the dots. Flashing over your siding below your blocking and below your windows would also be good. It's not common practice, but I often find rot there. Caulk doesn't cut it. Z Flashing there acts just like the lap of your siding boards.
20:16 Has anyone ever said you may have more caulk than you need :) Looks great!
Great job Brad!
Great work, thanks for sharing it. I'm looking forward to the price breakdown.
Taking your queues from Kyle and Travis? I approve. (been following both of them for a few years now, and learn everything I can from them)
This is looking amazing. Some wiring, insulation, and interior paneling, and you have a shed.
kudos for the RR shout out
5:17 For a minute there I thought you were sporting a TC top from TC Tuggers! 😂🤣
Love this. It would be perfect for a LEGO making/display hideout xD
Great job, as expected!
@Fix This Build That, You need to learn from the New Zealanders on how they do their corner pieces for Siding. That way, you don't need to caulk those corners in the future.
Looks amazing.
Been waiting for this one because im using your videos as reference haha
Looks great! The bambi joke alone was enough for a thumbs up.
I laughed so hard, when you filmed the doe, because as soon as you said "Bambi", I said "bang" only to see that the next few frames you made that exact joke. 😂
😛
I think a lot of us thought the same thing hahaha
This looks nearly *Exactly* like the shed in my backyard, except mine has vents on the side and is larger. We painted our's white with soft blue trim.
The Bambi edit had me dying haha so awesome
just like Bambis mom
"It's always better to have more caulk than you need" would be a great T-shirt
Teriffic shed build Brad. Now I am wondering if and how you are going to finish off the interior. 👍👍
thanks, Steve! I've got some ideas, but it also needs to stay open for a bit for some other things to come :)
Looks awesome. Great job.
A laser level works great for the layout.
Dude good work. Looks awesome! Love the attention to detail. There are some parts of this series where I would have said “screw it”. Proud of you for not doing that
kudos for keeping your mistakes in, well done!!
At minimum, I wish he had done a thermal break on the walls and roof. I have an R-3 thermal break on my 40‘ x 40‘ shop for the walls in the roof. That is the cheapest thermal brake that you can buy, and it’s making such a difference despite that my shop is currently NOT insulated. 😅😙👍
IDK what building zone he is in but my area is very mild and if he has harsher weather than I do then I’d recommend at least a R-6 thermal break. I just stumbled onto this video from my feed and these are the dimensions of the shed that I’m actually working on. I thought it would be interesting to see what he was doing. Thank you!
Top job
Thanks!
That’s a nice shed
That Bambi edit was brutal
Perfect timing, beautiful shed, got to love having that gravel base..also, you chose the right music, got the name of the last song? Great job👍
I got it now, thanks
Thanks for showing the build and all your learnings. Any idea what the whole thing cost you all in?
check out the total build video, he has all of the cost breakdowns.
Inspiring bro
Thanks! 💪
Interesting. Good tips.
Awesome 👊🏼
What type/size of nails did you use for the siding? Is that a brad nail gun?
Very nice!
Thanks!
@ 25:21, Harsh. 😂😂😂😂
Only recommendation would be black caulk considering your trim color is so dark. If there is any shifting and the paint cracks, the white caulk will be exposed.
What pneumatic nail guns do you recommend for this shed build? Awesome video, planning to pick up your set of plans👍. Thanks
The Bambi edit was crazy
Use that “stick” to level your starter piece. That first one sets the precedent.
Also chalk a line ( level line) half way and 3/4 of the way up the wall and measure to those lines in 3 - 4 different spots, and they should match up at every point you measured from….
At. Least that’s what I think 🤔
great tips
What colors did you use? Looks great!
Is it ok to use 2 in framing nails for the siding or does it require a siding nailer?
the bambi ref goes CRAZY
BRAD : why not on bottom row. Cut it the inch shorter so it’s uniform as rest of layers above it and you could use the cut off inch scrap to kick out that bottom row
You need to get a friend that has a break. Makes it a lot easier to make flashings 😊
The Bambi clip was crazy 😂
How did you paint the trim after spraying the walls?
I bought a story stick from Woodpeckers to use for my dresser build, you just gave me another purpose for it.
Great video as always and very timely since I’m about to build a lean-to on my home and will use some of your building techniques - did you etch/sand the metal trim pieces before primer coating them???
I wouldn't call that overbuilt, just done very well. Attention to detail is always appreciated!
Rule of thumb with gecko gauges is normally to check for level every 3-5 rows, I didn’t see a level come out at all
Being a good joiner is not being right every time, its how well you can hide your mistakes.
omg you did the siding the hard way. there's a jig that holds the 2nd and all subsequent boards the proper (whatever you set it to) distance above the previous one. don't remember the name of it.
Looks fantastic, Brad! Curious if you painted/sealed the bottoms of the trim pieces that rests on the gravel? Water will definitely run down and wick up through the bottom and cause rot if not sealed. Ask me how I know! lol
Yep, they are painted on the underside
Nice to see it finished forgot you was building this 😂 love the colour too 👌
Brad, Great job. Thanks for taking your time. Makes all of us that work, seem normal. All jobs take longer than planned.
can't figure out how to search the comments, so sorry if this has been asked, but do the plans talk about what kind of siding you used? i know it's wood composite but brand?
It's done ba-by!
Great job mistakes being made make feel better about my own
Please ignore this if I am being foolish (and I haven’t seen the rest yet) but… hasn’t the nails(&chalkline) impaired the waterproof integrity of the barrier membrane?
Good job