Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
Like you, I’m always having to fix something or try and upgrade something really outdated around the house. If you’re interested in changing that old valve under your sink or scraping that popcorn ceiling you’re in the right place.
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. Below is 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. Those 14 foot 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 Needed 11 full 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 framing up Read More …