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Learn to build your own shed with step-by-step guidance on foundations, framing, siding, roofing, doors, painting, and more. Free online course by iCreatables.
Welcome to "How to build a Shed," a meticulously designed professional course crafted to empower aspiring builders and construction enthusiasts. Within a concise duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes, this course walks you through the systematic process of shed construction, offering a comprehensive yet accessible guide tailor-made for the construction subcategory.
This in-depth course kicks off with the foundational aspects of building a shed. In "How to Build A Shed - Part 1 - The Shed Foundation," you'll be introduced to the critical initial steps of shed construction, focusing on establishing a solid foundation. Moving forward, "How To Build A Shed - Part 2 Floor Framing" explores the intricacies of floor framing, ensuring a stable base for your shed structure.
"How To Build A Shed - Part 3 - Install Floor Sheeting" seamlessly guides you through the process of securely installing the floor sheeting, setting the stage for the subsequent steps. The course then transitions to the roofing phase, with "How To Build A Shed - Part 4 - Building Roof Rafters," where you'll learn the essentials of constructing roof rafters, a crucial component for ensuring your shed's integrity.
Wall framing is an essential part of shed construction, and "How To Build A Shed - Part 5 - Wall Framing" provides you with meticulous instructions to frame the walls accurately. Following this, "How To Build A Shed - Part 6 - Install Shed Siding" focuses on the installation of shed siding, offering tips and techniques for achieving a professional finish.
Roof framing is addressed once more in "How To Build A Shed - Part 7 - Shed Roof Framing," where advanced techniques for framing shed roofs are explored in detail. "How To Build A Shed - Part 8 - Exterior Trim Install" then takes you step-by-step through the installation of exterior trim, ensuring a polished look for your shed.
The course also dedicates ample attention to the roofing material in "How To Build A Shed - Part 9 - Install Asphalt Shingles On Shed Roof," guiding you on how to lay down asphalt shingles adeptly. Practical entry solutions are provided in "How To Build A Shed - Part 10 - Shed Door Building," covering essential tips on constructing sturdy shed doors.
For the finishing touches, "How To Build A Shed - Part 11 - How To Paint A Shed" offers comprehensive instructions on painting your shed to weatherproof and beautify it. Additionally, the course diversifies by including segments such as "How To Pour A Concrete Slab For Your Storage Shed Floor" and "How To Layout Shed Walls On Concrete and Drill Wall Bottom Plates," ensuring even the most intricate details are covered.
"How To Frame Shed Walls on Concrete Slab With Anchor Bolts" continues the advanced detailing, followed by engaging segments such as "How To Build A Backyard Shed Timelapse," presenting the entire construction process in an engaging timelapse format. Several design-specific plans are included, such as the "12 x 16 Shed Plans Build - Dormer Shed Design," "16 x 16 Shed Plans Build - Gambrel Shed Design," and "10x16 Dormer Shed Plans Build," catering to varied architectural preferences.
This comprehensive yet concise course is a must-attend for anyone seeking to master the art of shed construction. Whether you're a novice builder or an experienced craftsman, "How to build a Shed" equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete a shed that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Video class: How to Build A Shed - Part 1 - The Shed Foundation
0h03m
Exercise: What is the first step in building a wood rail foundation for a storage shed?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 2 Floor Framing
0h04m
Exercise: What is the purpose of placing layout marks at 16 and three quarters inches on the rim joist boards when building a shed floor?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 3 - Install Floor Sheeting
0h06m
Exercise: What is the purpose of marking the joists under the groove edge of the floor sheeting?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 4 - Building Roof Rafters
0h07m
Exercise: What is the purpose of using the first rafter as a template when constructing roof rafters for a shed?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 5 - Wall Framing
0h09m
Exercise: What is the purpose of using a double top plate when building shed walls?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 6 - Install Shed Siding
0h06m
Exercise: What purpose does the Z flashing serve when installing siding on the gable ends of a shed?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 7 - Shed Roof Framing
0h07m
Exercise: What is the purpose of marking the rafter locations at 24 inches on center during the shed roof installation process?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 8 - Exterior Trim Install
0h07m
Exercise: What is one important step when installing fascia on a shed roof?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 9 - Install Asphalt Shingles On Shed Roof
0h09m
Exercise: What is a key step to ensure that the first row of shingles properly adheres without exposing nail heads?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 10 - Shed Door Building
0h06m
Exercise: What should be used to attach all components when building and installing a shed door?
Video class: How To Build A Shed - Part 11 - How To Paint A Shed
0h06m
Exercise: What is the first step before you start painting a shed?
Video class: How To Pour A Concrete Slab For Your Storage Shed Floor
0h12m
Exercise: What is the role of rebar in the process of pouring a concrete slab for a shed?
Video class: How To Layout Shed Walls On Concrete and Drill Wall Bottom Plates.
0h04m
Exercise: What is the first step in marking the shed wall locations on the slab?
Video class: How To Frame Shed Walls on Concrete Slab With Anchor Bolts
0h05m
Exercise: What is the purpose of marking the locations for wall studs when framing shed walls?
Video class: How To Build A Backyard Shed Timelapse
0h03m
Video class: 12 x 16 Shed Plans Build - Dormer Shed Design
0h01m
Exercise: What is crucial to consider when selecting a location to build a shed?
Video class: 16 x 16 Shed Plans Build - Gambrel Shed Design
0h00m
Exercise: What is the first step in building a shed?
Video class: 10x16 Dormer Shed Plans Build
0h01m
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