Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
Before we can get to installing the corrugated steel siding on the shed, we need to make sure what we’re installing it on is flat and that J channel and drip flashing is installed. This article is meant to be complimentary to the video below. Leveling Furring Strips on Exterior Walls The furring strips are Read More …
In this article we’ll take a look at the different steps necessary to install a outswing double door that does not have a new construction fin, some tips for painting the door and necessary finishing touches. I had a hard time finding material on how to do this install. Throughout this article you’ll see videos Read More …
I just thought I would give you a quick update on what we plan on doing for the door for the modern work shed, or maybe tiny home (hahaha). The video below goes over some of the reasons we’re going with a prehung door. Quite frankly the real reason is time. I talked about some Read More …
We’re going to finish up the upper sections of the side walls, and you’ll see how we’re going to adjust for the thickness of the rigid insulation that will go on the exterior of the walls. Read More …
In this part we’re going to finish up the roof. We’re going to make and install the fascia. Once that’s done we can install the roof felt and then the shingles. Our roof is considered a low angled roof. We’ll look at the different way the roof felt needs to be installed. Lastly, the roof Read More …
This part of the build diverges a little from what you’d consider a normal shed. We’re going to insulate this roof like it was a tiny house. You’ll learn about unvented roofs, figuring out how much rigid foam you need and some tips to make sure your insulated roof sheathing panels go smooth. Read More …
Now that the walls are rigid from the structural sheathing we’re going to tackle the framing the roof. We’re going to use 2×8 lumber to make the roof frame. You’ll see how a speed square and hand saw is your best friend when it comes to cutting the birds-mouths for the rafters. Read More …
In this article we’ll look at how we installed the sheathing on the modern work shed build. You’ll see what materials are needed, tips for a successful install and some of the tricks I figured out along the way to help. Our video is a good place to start. Materials Read More …
In the previous articles we built the foundation, framed the floor and put flooring on the frame. Now we’ll frame up the walls, raise the them and lock everything in place with some top plates. There is a lot involved but we’ll take it one step at a time, and you’ll see that Read More …
After you have the floor frame built, it’s time to move on to putting some flooring on. We’ll look at the small difference between using tongue and groove and regular panels. After that we’ll go over basic installation procedures. Below is the video on how we installed the flooring on our frame. Read More …