24x32 Garage Start to Finish, Walkthrough and Q&A | MY DIY 

I watched THREE guys take 7 days in great weather to frame and sheath my 24x24 garage. You, sir, are an amazing worker.

You are not just the "labor". You are a craftsman Very inspiring.

Knucklehead number three from Quebec, Canada here. Was planning a garage build in 2020 but got laid off from Air Canada due to pandemic etc ... had the whole thing drawn out in Solidworks and had permit in hand, then materials went through the roof. I got real discouraged and it feels like life's been on pause since 2020. But seeing this has re-ignited the spark. Also, I'm realizing that it seems so easy when you watch someone else do it, but I'm sure there are lot of details you're not showing that are just second nature to you now. Thanks for sharing, I just watched the whole thing front start to finish with a few beers and it really felt like I was sitting in a lawn chair over there with you.

Dude, you gotta give yourself some credit bro. You did this by yourself You didn't Even have no type of help. You are a Beast, bro. I watched this Video all the way to the end.

That is amazing for one man to do that entire job without any help. I'm impressed.

you dont know how inspiring this is to see you tackle this, especially on your own!!! YOU are the kingstud!!

3. This video is awesome! I've watched too many vids with the perfect elements and perfect materials involved but this video embodies the idea you can still get the same job done with the odds and oddball situations you can realistically run into. As a visual learner I appreciate you documenting everything you've done here brother, thank you!

I build a lot of things alone, and it’s very challenging at times. Even thought of making a friend so maybe I could get help every once and awhile. But that is almost as much of a pain as just doing it myself.

3 This was very helpful for me, I'm in the middle of a 24x30x10 garage build. Today is more rafters and this video gave me a little more confidence.

It's really cool to see other people work the way I do...by myself. I'd love to have a garage like that in my backyard. I'd want to make it out of metal and steel tho so it'll never burn to the ground.

Remarkable you did the whole thing by yourself. I'm in Awe!

3. You've blown me away! It would have taken me months to build that, and I would have needed helpers. Great video!

3 Nice work. I also work alone and can appreciate your knowledge and skill. Few people understand the physical endurance needed to to be a one man band.

One of the best video I've watched since doing construction by myself.

Love it. Great work. As a young man I remember doing stuff like that by myself. I look back now and think “How in the world did I ever accomplish that?”.

dude I came across your video and saw you built this Garage by yourself... you did a very nice job thumbs up! always nice to see videos that show Carpenters who know what they are doing.

Being fit helps, but what you are doing takes brain power too, and you sir have nailed that aspect. The first home I built by myself was 24' x 32' and I was able to special order 26' long 2" x 6" but not for ceiling rafters. My home was cathedral ceiling and the 2" x 6"'s were for roof rafters 16" on center laying on top of 3- 5 1/8" x 12 1/8" Gluelams - 24' long. I got most of my materials at now closed Wolahans Lumber. It took 4 1/2 months from 4th of July to November 20th in Higgins Lake MI 1990. It cost $26,000 for 4 bedroom, 1 bath, central HVAC & vinyl siding. It appraised for $78,000. I used a skill saw, a drill and hand tools. My greatest obstacle besides getting the 3 - 700lb beams up, was build 2 sheer walls 9 1/2' high on top of an 8' high wall to support the beams on the gable ends, using 5/8" 5 ply, by my self. Beam heights = 33", 5 1/2' & 9 1/2' above the top plate. Ridge is set back 8' from the front with a 5 1/2-12 pitch in front & 9 1/2-12 in the back (loft). Looking at the front, right 1/2 had a walk out bay window & left had a 12' x 8' screen porch and a 45 degree door in the corner opening up to a Kitchen/Livingroom and showcasing the loft staircase. From the foot of the stairs to the bay window was 22'. Designed on a Commodore 64, in a camper. I had a neighbor help me lift the 6 sheets of sheetrock 4' x 12' x 5/8"between the beams on the ceiling. I built a temp floor and used ladders, then added beaded stock and varnished beams and beaded, then removed temp floor. 32 years ago & I remember like it was yesterday.

3...We all know that you are a Beast. This solo build deserves a standing ovation. 😎👍🤙☝️

I have been planning a garage build for nearly 3 months. You do a hell of a job sir, love seeing the wins and boo-boos. Keeps it informative and entertaining.

Salute to you!!! I'm a DIY person and now with all the jobs I've done for myself and others I realize I can build an entire house. Not by myself but I could eliminate the contractors fees and save tons of money. I'm looking to move and do some new work indeed.

I love watching you do these builds. Very inspirational, creatively. I used to work for my cousin's construction business years ago and i liked it when he sent me out to do something by myself. Nothing on this scale, of course. It felt somewhat therapeutic working alone.

Watching you take on that job by yourself is inspiring to say the least. After watching your video, I have the confidence now that with hard work, dedication, planning, and taking my time, I can absolutely hire someone else to do that so I don't have to!

Wow what a beautiful home.. congrats Christian. U can finally see it coming together...

You are a true Carpenter !!!! A one man show.

I watched a guy in my neighborhood do this himself last year over the span of a few months. I enjoyed watching his progress every so often when I drove by but seeing this step by step from start to finish in a more detailed video is awesome. You sir are a beast. I would love to do something like this myself at some point. Just subscribed!

#3. I built a similar garage about 22 years ago now, only with prefabbed trusses. Funny thing was I got it covered in OSB and put a quick coat of paint on it, until I could side it in Spring. Well, 5 years later it still didn't have siding on it yet. I sold the place and 17 years later that garage is still up, with out siding and not even another coat of paint ! OSB is crazy stuff. BTW, great job and thanks for the vid. 👍

this is amazing i cant believe one person can do all of this work especially in the time it took you great job i hope to have a garage like this soon im clearing the land now

#3, I enjoyed your vidio. Have been in construction my entire life. At 73 it brought back a lot of memories. Job well done sir.

Great work! Unbelieve able, middle of the winter, during the snow, only one person without any help built 24x32 garage , real real hard working builder.

3 Thanks for posting this. Building in the snow is not for the faint of heart. Appreciate your videos

You the man! I'm 80 years old and if I lived closer to you, I would like to be your gofer on a job or two. Always interested in learning how to do whatever! All the best to you my frozen fingered friend!

You did a fantastic job. I’m a roofer that sees lots of hack framers. Your work is great! You did exactly what you were hired to do and did a quality job.

I watch pretty much all your builds, huge respect to you always going at it! 3 3 3 I’m 23 and broke my neck doing masonry last year, just getting back into things. Been planning a solo build 24x30x10 for a while when since I’ve been out hahah. Finally pulling the trigger. You’ve been a huge help and inspiration my man!! Keep up the hard work and great videos 🙌

Guys, much respect to this man. The fitness required to do this is crazy, trust me. If you arnt fit, this will make you fit. Good job man.

I'm so amazed that you have done this alone it's impressive and I've learnt loads thank you 😊

Would not have believed that one person was able to frame that garage. Thanks for posting the video. Awesome!!!

3. Really enjoy the explanations. Just watching you work I’m picking up on little tips to help my future project. Keep it up!

Damn dude built the ENTIRE build by himself! Friggin' AWESOME!

For one guy, a week battling the elements,... I would say you did a fantastic job! Framing is the one career in physical labor i have not yet tried, but seeing this economy, i may be building my own structures. Great job!!

I think it’s a nice job. I’m a retired welder and I just now learning how to do carpentry work. It’s the same thing as iron. It’s just a little bit more difficult. I think you’re doing a wonderful job.

AWESOME JOB Sir! Simply AMAZING YOU did this by yourself, GREAT JOB!!!

#3 Nice build. I built a 36 x 32 x 10 garage while working a full time job. Only help I had was with the concrete and setting the trusses in place. My wife helped hold some things while I nailed. She and my son-in-law handed me insulation and steel sheeting for the roof. I put in every nail and screw in the entire building. LP Smart Side for walls, steel for roof. Plans and materials from Menard's. I sure spent a lot more time doing it than you did on this project. Lot of satisfaction to look at it finished. Have watched several of you builds. Keep up the good work

Whenever you speed up your videos, it sounds like an F1 race track if you listen carefully. Keep up the great content! You make things look so simple and you break everything down properly!

3 - I admire you tenacity. You a better man than I, working in that kind if weather. I would have watched the wrap, had you included it. Thanks

3. Very nice job! I just finished a 10 X 12 shed in Estes Park, Colorado with 12/12 roof. Did all the work except for pouring concrete and little framing help to get the walls in place. My Dad told me NEVER to shingle but in spite of the roof steepness wasn't too bad. Looking at a garage with similar to your dimensions. Lost 10 pounds during summer on the shed project. With have to eat more for the garage. I am 78 years old and still cooking. Enjoyed your commentary. Pat

3 Wow, you are amazing to have done it all by yourself, great job. I am sooo inspired lol. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

I personally think you did an excellent job. Keep up the good work.

3- i built my own the same size but put my roll up door on the eve side. Took me a couple months. You did good!

3. Keep up the good work Brother. Nicely done in crummy weather. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

35 years of framing and I’m simply amazed at your incredible craftsmanship. Your skills are unparalleled. Until now I thought building a garage by myself was impossible. You have lifted the veil of uncertainty and propelled my career into a trajectory that will most assuredly make my family more successful. The way you stand walls is pure art. I don’t know where you came up with your genius level methods but I sir salute your efforts.

I dont know why is it that this brings me such peace. I wanna do one too. You amazing man :D

Thoroughly enjoyed this video from start to finish. You are an excellent craftsman!

The cold kills all of your motivation for the the day unless it the sun is bright which makes it warmer Ben it is. Nice job all the same it’s work love what you do

I did landscaping over summers during college and built gazebos, stone walls, fish ponds, etc... But it has been years since... I would love to build my mom a single car garage. Thank you for inspiring and sharing some of your process and knowledge. I am looking up the terms and concepts you use throughout the video. If you don't have a tutorial vid, it would be cool if you made one. By the way, throughout the video I noticed that you may be very hard and talk down to yourself... I hope you find a way to treat yourself with kindness. You are awesome.

this dude is a straight machine. i salute you sir

The collar ties are required to resits the horizontal thrust the rafters exert on the walls, tending to push them outward. The ridge board acts more like a nailer surface than an actual ridge beam. To be able to do without collar ties, you would have to design the ridge board as a beam, which would probably require a 4 x 12 or much bigger ridge beam. Here in California, where I write this from, holddowns or metal shearwall panels are generally required where the garage door openings go. Kudos for doing so much work all by yourself, and safely. I have not seen you bleed, yet, something that happens to me much more frequently than it should. Thank you for showing us a good example of how to do it.

You were amazing.could not believe that someone could do all that by themselves 😮

3. I enjoy watching these videos! Just built a 10x12 shed and hopefully will build myself a workshop soon. Thanks for the educational videos!

Great video. The garage you constructed is exactly what I need. Im sure all three of us agree..😅

#3. That's impressive in that weather! No way I would do that build in that weather,but then again I live in the South! Just found your channel, liking it alot and giving me alot of ideas!

3 - I r a true knucklehead - a 71 yr old fixin to build a 16 x 24 work shop and you are giving me all the confidence that I can pull it off. Really appreciate your discussions about minimum's and codes - where I live, we don't really have anything and when I checked with my county, they were more concerned about flood plain - go figure! keep up the videos really do enjoy.

3. I must be one of them knuckleheads u spoke about bro.. Great job especially as u were alone the whole time.. I wish I had those skills to be able to build on of these massive garages.. Mine is a scabby one car garage and I chucked everything out to make it my 16X10 workshop.. LMAO.. Not much space in there with all my tools but I'm finally getting it liveable.. Keep up the great work mater.. Watching here from Dublin, IRE.

great video. something about construction thats very inspiring especially when the builder knows what hes doing. Thanks and keep em coming.

I'm one of the 3 knuckle heads that stuck it out till the end. Pretty inspiring stuff. Didn't know it was logistically possible to frame something like this out by yourself. Pretty cool.

I've been promoted to No.3 - Usually I feel like No.6 (British joke) Glad you did this video, always inspiring. Right now in England the nights are drawing in, the last lie of heat is vanishing from the weather and I just finished the outdoor woodwork maintenance for the winter. Its good to know there is life in winter - we so often forget. Once you see one person dive in its a green light for the rest of us! :o) BTW, it always amazes me how America looks more like Britiain than Britain does.

I built alone myself in many cases, it take more time to complete but I know when it's don't it's correct, I noticed that a few code that you have are different than were I live, but that is to be expected, even though it is allowed I will not use OSB on my major projects, It's ok but what I seen turned me off, I still use 1/2" 5/8" and 3/4" CDX sides 1/2" and roof 5/8" - 3/4" the prices are insane but here's why? I've witness the real test, and OSB failed against CDX, I do like the way you Build as a one man crew mainly because you and I are a lot alike working by ourselves, some people questions why do I still use the old method installing wind bracing, 1"X"6 stretching from top plate to bottom plate, my answer is always the same, It' much stronger! also I install all plywood side ways on the walls except for the corners where I install them long ways, when we do it ourselves we get it done the way we prefer, you did a very nice job and kudos to you, I have only one concern in your case, those Tall trees in a bad storm looks a bit scary. Hey, sometime working this way can get to ya a bit, buy still we love it!.......... by the way you're a pretty cool Knucklehead, because I wouldn't dare start this job in January! I would have waited until Spring, cold and I don't get along. keep it up Tuff-Guy

3! You do good work. Really like watching and learning how other people work

Your Video popped up, I watched because it is interesting, enjoyable, and you are a Very Good Carpenter.. Thanks for keeping us entertained, doing a Great Job..

Your back wall may have bowed out when you set the diagonal brace on the ridge. Look back on you video if you care. Nice thing about wood is you can usually straighten things out like you did if it isn't too bad. This video brings back fond memories of when I used to be able to do this stuff. Much nicer sitting in my chair and watching someone else do the work! 😁

3. I'm pretty capable when it comes to working with my hands but there is no way id be able to knock that garage out solo in 10 days. Good job

Building that by yourself in the middle of winter very impressive job well done sir

#3 lol! not gonna lie, I’ve never built anything more than a chicken coop and have been toying with the idea of eventually building my own garage (with help of course) for you to do this by yourself in the middle of winter in the snow and in only 15 total days and 10 actual days of work…man I’m so impressed! Great video any hater comments are absolutely jealous of you! Thanks for posting it!

#3 lol I find it a little comical when people have issues with different codes. there are so many different climates an each require their own set of rules. here we are on a fault line and have heavy snow loads. 25% of the building requires extra nailing as well as h clips and strong ties. keep up the great work! I like your solutions to working by yourself

All the construction wood these days looks so spongy, not dense at all. Great job!

Have built several similar to this. 1) trusses are your friends 2) scaffolding on wheels is a VERY good friend.

What state are you in? Reminds me Indiana this year,wet and above normal temps.Just finished a big pole barn lean too and it was cold and wet,this week 67* one day for the high. I also have a Bosch Bulldog,great SDS! Use my Milwaukee cordless more but had the Bosch for years.

when i lift walls solo i do 16 ft sections 3 sheets centered . with kick out braces and a swivel stick into the headers when off centered .... or lift sawhorse height piched into the j bolts and reach back and slide the horse centered and let hold it ..align the bottom plate with j bolt holes and ratchet strap off your ladder rack sideways .i use those 3 inch wide ones from home depot ..left right list right thats with two straps spread wide and yes the wind has grab one before and my truck being close saved it.. if your working alone i can not tell you how handy one of them remote winches from harbor frieght saves my ass. i set beams roll trusses move lumber piles , awe your right about your cut and stack rafters for a garage !!!listen people its not a livable dwelling stop with code call outs .and im on scaffolding solo all the time it sucks .you have to have everything planned slack in your hose extra nails boards leaned up level hanging close and when you start going good your phone rings .and doing soffit it always rains or is windy and its worse than hanging lid thats inside on level floor

"3" Inspiring to say the least. Awesome job.. especially in that weather.

Nicely done! Thanks for taking me along! Ohh and i could be considered one of the three. Stuck around till the end!

Bonjour, très beau travail. Chez moi en Belgique les panneaux OSB sont avec des rainures languettes. 👍👍🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸

Any body who hasent framed in january has no place saying anything anyway.

3 I watched in wonder at all of the work that you accomplished. 👏👏👏

You make this incredibly labor intensive job look easy, very well done

3!! Great build, appreciate you sharing. Reminds me of framing in an Ohio winter. Plum, level, square & a string won't lie. Thx

Im sorry if anyone rips you. Your a one man band doing a hell of job. I remember my Dad and uncles doing this. Between building houses, roofing. God bless you

Made it through to the end. Impressive. Feeling inspired. Thanks for sharing.

Number 3 and yes I did enjoy watching it. Thanks for posting....

Dude, nice work. By yourself in January. By yourself in July sucks too. Good work

Wish i could have liked this 3 times... great build. Inspiring me to get mine built

Spax is the most sold and a renowned Brand for all types of screws here in Germany. Good work btw, I love how that garage turned out!

#3 Enjoyed the video. In my youth I enjoyed watching all of the houses being built in my neighborhood.

It took me Three lunches to watch this. Glad I did. Good job.

3! I enjoyed the video, in the middle of January, you da man!

3, I watched it all, very impressed by You Sir

Took 2 guys over 100 days to build my small 8x14ish porch this summer (supposed to take 10 work days). Wish there were more guys like you around.

Outstanding work.... especially for one guy....👍🏾 great work!!

3. . Yeah I sat thru all of this. Thinking of doing a DIY of some sort in the next year or so. Thanks

Videos like this remind me part of why i love living in Florida,... Good weather, Shitty cost of living.

Well. I doubt I am the 3rd any more, but this SO reminded me of when I built my house some 30 years ago :) It was my first building, and I learned a lot of how to do things better when I added a 2-story addition 15 years later.. The original was 24x24, but, i'm a single dude :) I have more than enough room now :) You did a fantastic job with the filming, and being so cold!! The entire video was enjoyable to watch from beginning to end (from my warm chair, here in Texas) :) I remember being able to pick up a full sheet of plywood and carrying it up the ladder for the roofing, and standing up the walls by myself HAHAHAHA Still living there to this day, and plan on being here until the end :)

Nice build, especially working during the winter.