Tim Carter demonstrates how to create the correct spacing for piers for a DIY shed. You have to keep in mind where the floor joists will be so you don't put a pier under a joist. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click […]
Tim Carter demonstrates how to place the concrete piers for his DIY shed. You have to take into consideration how the posts and hold-down anchors will rest on top of the pier. Both must have solid bearing and not be at the edge of the concrete. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and […]
Shed Foundation Layout Video Tim Carter demonstrates how to layout a foundation for a DIY shed. The outer dimensions of this shed will be exactly 16 feet wide and 24 feet deep. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED […]
Tim Carter demonstrates how a laser level sensor works while trying to get ground level for the shed building. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: https://www.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds GARDEN SHEDS: https://www.askthebuilder.com/garden-sheds SHED RAMPS: https://www.askthebuilder.com/shed-ramps/ ACTUAL […]
Tim Carter talks about how easy it is to rent an excavator to use for leveling ground and digging holes for a DIY shed. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: https://www.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds GARDEN SHEDS: […]
Tim Carter demonstrates in his DIY shed project how to level the ground. Making the ground level before you start helps make the project go faster. Level ground also helps to make adjustments so the drainage around the shed is good and there's no ponding water. You can level the ground by hand or used […]
Tim Carter demonstrates how to get things level while building a shed using a modern laser level and a traditional optical builder's transit.
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