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Rodents can chew through spray foam and find a way into your house around any pipes or electrical wires. Better way is to partially stuff the holes with steel wool which rodents will not chew and then insulate with spray foam.

POV: You're watching this in 2024 as a 19 year old praying you can afford this when you move out.

As a Tuff Shed contractor who builds these buildings i would say you did a great job pointing out the issues a new owner should be prepared for and what to be thinking ahead about when finishing them out.

Coming from a former Water Restoration Manager with two certifications from the IICRC, you should not need dehumidifiers. If you have a/c, whether it be a main unit, window units or split units then that system will dehumidify your home. An air conditioner is literally a dehumidifier. Just make sure (especially with spilt units) all of your rooms are open to the main air space, leave doors open during the day or install passthrough vents into the main area or area where the a/c is. You can check the humidity just in case but you won't even start having any form of mold growth until 55% humidity. Of course you still need the bathroom vents or a window in there. If for some reason you were to need a dehu, one unit would be more than plenty. Vent hoods are just for convenience of not having smoke/steam all in your kitchen, not at all needed to control humidity levels. You may be concerned about humidity in the winter since you are not running your a/c, don't worry. The colder the air the less humidity, we dried some houses in the colder months by just opening a window to the colder air, yes it really was that simple. Utilize your vents to expell normal bathroom moisture and you should be just fine.

Guys and Gals, PLEASE GET A DEHUMIDIFIER!!! As a full time RV camper in about 275 sq ft, it has been critical! It shocks and amazes me how ofter we emptied the 3 gallon reservoir in ours. Mold is dangerous and extremely invasive. Sa glad this was one of his top 7 issues.

Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzfaq.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

This list perfectly converts over to Shipping Container homes or cabins. This list also converts over perfectly to DIY Tiny House builds. A video like this is like gold in the bank if you listen.

In regards to the Dehumidifiers. Keep in mind that this is basically Distilled Water. So if you have water storage tanks with basic filtration for potable water or plants that require distilled water such as carnivorous or orchids. Save this water. It is also great for cooking, but if your house is super dusty, or you dusted recently, there is likely alittle dust in the water. Run it through a brita filter and it will barely affect your filter, if at all. :)

I dont even own or have a shed but im still watching this video , because i know it might help me out in the Future.

I used to buy old houses and flip them for a profit. ALWAYS hire licensed plumbers and electricians. There's a reason it takes seven years as journeyman to become a professional plumber or electrician.

Closed cell is more dense and has a higher R value, and it helps sturdy up anything, especially if you do metal roof and siding... a firend did 2 inches of closed cell then went over with open cell, it helped to make it more cost efficient. Also consider doing spray foam underneath to help keep out critters

we just bought a 16x30 and this information is gold SIR!! blessings from Springtown Texas

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! My son is about to make me a shed to home and he thought, Oh heck, we can do this. Well, we’ll be using your experience and the 7 mistakes guide to make my shed to home. I’m so glad I was looking for ideas and found you guys. Happy, happy living to you and your family. Thanks again.

My wife and I watch your videos to learn. We are building a tiny home out of a 16x12 shed that was on our property when we bought it. Great information. Thank you!

These are GREAT tips, and not just for shed builds. Moisture control, dead wood, quality insulation, and sealing with silicone and or spray foam are great tips for regular home renovation and construction. I prefer Rockwool insulation for moisture, bug, and fire protection to open or closed cell foam, but that’s a personal preference.

I used to work for banker insulation in ABQ NM and you are spot on with your theories for spray foam. Absolutely correct with not needing attic blocks before spraying. You only need that with an attic that has overhangs. Open cell in primary living spaces and closed cell under house.

I love how stressed out you get and bring the camera close 😂🤣😂🤣.... Oh and the Dave Ramsay Knowledge References were on point 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Awesome content mate. I will definitely pass this on to my son who's just bought a really cool shed out in Kentucky and hopes to have it livable by the time he gets married next year. So, thanks for that and cheers.

Use that dehumidifier water! It's great for watering plants, etc. Repurpose that :)

I am about to purchase a shed home, my contractor and I built his mother in-law a shed home 15 years ago and it was beautiful, so it's really nice to see these homes being built. I'm also glad this gentleman is helping me through the hardest parts of building our new shed home because it can be hard when your doing it own your own. I'm also thankful for my husband works for Home Depot as well so I just want to thank you all for the information in helping us get it done. So God Bless you all and hopefully soon I will be posting us building our new shed home. Thank you God for our new home🙏🙏🙏🙂

You made some VERY good points and some VERY important ones too.....thank you for sharing that

Thank you, I am unlikely to build a tiny house where I live but yours looks so much more livable and practical than quite a few I've seen!

thank you! seriously. each one was helpful. the whole ridge vent thing was confusing. we had planned to use spray foam but "someone" insisted we needed ridge vents...so another recommendation is to make sure you're hiring reliable, experienced and knowledgeable contractors, we had such a problem with this...didn't do enough research beforehand. thanks again! and again!

This was an important video. I was in a rush and did not do enough research on foundation. Now im stuck on blocks sitting on uneven dirt and I will have to fix that issue before going further in my construction because the wind feels like it's going to blow me over. I got too caught up on the inside construction and forgot the fundamental basics of building is having a good foundation. Live and learn! Did you guys tie down your shed?

Great presentation! My hubby does mold inspections in NYS and was pleasantly surprised to hear your emphasis on moisture control. Also, the only issue with the closed cell foam under the house is if you have a water event on the first floor and water gets trapped between the foam and wood flooring. That closed cell foam is a bitch to remove.

Well done! Over the years of making budgets at work, I learned to multiply the time estimates by 3 (i.e. 300%) and the cost by 2 (i.e. 200%, instead of 120%). I think it's better to grossly overestimate the costs and the timelines so that you are pleasantly surprised instead of getting caught flat-footed. Just my 2¢.

I've pretty much turned my house into a shed.

Good information...BTW, I highly recommend using flashing over windows and doors and using window wrap if possible to prevent leaks

As a woman who had two homes built and was around daily and assisted husband with an old farmhouse remodel but don't really know beans about "construction lingo" I really understood what you were talking about when you compared it to how a "real" house is built. WOW! You explain things so well so that the beginner can really compare the difference between the two types of buildings. Thanks so much.

Interesting comment about plumbing. Your drains are so important. We built three cabins, and one has problems with overflowing. I got help from my uncle that was a retired contractor. He really helped on plumbing.

This video ended up in my recommendations and I loved it! I am a fellow dave ramsey follower, trying to save up to build my own house. Got a long way to go, but I'm learning all I can in the meantime. Thank you for sharing your journey.

You inspired me to build my shed. Unfortunately I ordered my lumber from Lowes and got complete junk. They failed to pick it up as well. My dream is mostly ruined but I will try and salvage what I have. I'm going to Home Depot from for future lumber.

Closed cell spray foam is waterproof and much more efficient. You need less of it to do the same R value. But it is more expensive.

Excellent video, Beau. When we were building the house out at Medina Lake we started to figure in a 33% Fubar Factor. That's half again as much as what you are talking about with your 20 to 25% but we found that depending on what Gary was building it came up sometimes to that 33%. Some items did not cost as much and we were pleasantly surprised but as you have found out on your own that when you get in over your head you have to go back and redo a situation. It took many years for my dearly beloved, late, hard-headed husband to learn to call in for help if he needed it. He was routinely in over his head. Good idea to call in the contractors when you need to. At some later date you can probably go in and put in proper piers for your pier and beam foundation, but you're going to need to get some jacks to keep the house level, and it's going to be some hot, hot work digging under that house to pour the concrete pillars. People from the northern part of the country probably are not familiar with that type of foundation because they all have cellars. The good thing about that type of foundation is that if you happen to have a busted pipe it's much easier to go under and repair the plumbing. Good luck with the rest of your build, and hope that you and Kelly will have a blessed weekend. P.S. I wish we had had spray foam available for the Medina Lake House. We built it during the years of 1983 to 1986 so that product was not available until much later. We had to use the Owens Corning fiberglass cotton candy pink foam insulation going from an R6 to an R 23 years or so is what I think we put in the ceiling up in the attic. We did put that same kind of insulation under the house since we had a pier and beam foundation after the first winter we lived in it because that was the year that San Antonio got 12 to 18 in of snow and our part of the Hill Country. 18 to 24 inches of snow. When we put on a room addition in 1998 to 2000 they were starting to get the spray foam to go in around the cracks around windows, but they still did not have the large quantities that you can use in the walls. all they had was that paper stuff that you could blow in and it would never fill in between the studs. 8

I can agree with the spray foam being very toxic mainly when it's wet and off gassing. I would recommend letting it off gas before you seal it behind walls possibly up to 2 weeks to a month of letting fresh air in all the doors and windows open to off gas it. I would even put fans all over the place to move the air inside also.

We had our entire 40' X 64' x 20' tall post frame building spray foamed by professional company in our area. It was money well spent since we built a house that is 25' x 40' (2 story) inside of the building. Our power bill even in the heat of the summer is never more than $30 a month. We use the sun in the winter and close the blinds in the summer and have stained concrete floors on the lower level which helps tremendously with keeping the cooling and heating cost down. Spray foam is hands-down the best insulation.

Great vid, but I would have appreciated some examples of the “Dead Wood” topic and what you did before and after.

Beautiful job, guy!!! You did a great job pointing out the many things that are involved in converting a shed into a home. There's a lot of aspects to it that are critical to establishing a safe and comfortable living space. Thanks so much for taking the time to address the important issues one needs to aware of.

Thanks for making this video! Setting up a shed/cabin on some family property soon, and have been pondering details of the build. The suggestion about attic space and moisture issues is a big help.

Great info. I need to know this before buying shed. The part about moisture & spray foam insulation was especially important- well rather it's something I wasn't much aware of why it's needed. Thanks for sharing.

I wil save these suggestions for my guest shed dwelling👍! Thanks

Excellent! I found this to be very helpful. I am just in the planning stages I cant afford to make any mistakes that I would have to repair down the road. I have been told by a few people the spray Insulation is just a waste of money, I thought it would be a perfect savings in the long run. I want a perfectly sealed home. I was also told there was no need for ventilation since my shed to home is only 20' x 20'.

So many good points, all in one video that I'm saving this. Add in flashing around windows, doors and vents and you have a near perfect structure. Sealed up tight with moisture control and strong R value is how Norwegian plus houses are build, they costs a bit more, but since they hardly need energy to heat them.... Seal the building and as he said waiter and critters will find a way it there is a way. This video takes the same points and applies them to an idea that good for any structure you are planing to live in. So listen and learn people, this is pure knowlegde gold.

The window spray foam stays soft and pliable. I used it in my 1977 GMC motor home. In that application I needed the flexibility due to the road vibrations and expansion coefficients of the aluminum panels and glass. Compared to a steel sided shed, it's nearly the same. But in the shed I used foam panels guided into place with the window spray foam. A closed cell under flooring mat(1-8 thick) was used to seal off any air leaks and give the wooden members room to breath. Later plywood used to cover walls and ceilings...

I loved your take on the critters in the country 😀 if you never live in the country you have no idea how many bugs & mice exist, and you are right if your building is not sealed up tight, they will find their way in in droves.

This is great! I’m planning on building a shed/barn for my home! fingers crossed I can be mortgage and debt free in my 40s!

Thank you so much for this very informative video. Budget wise I am considering getting a shed n covert it in a living quarter. Your video will help me a lot in my ambitious project. Many thanks.

Oh you was so helpful I'm doing a 10×16 for my son to live in and I was looking at spray foam

While humidity isn’t as much of an issue here in New Mexico, proper ventilation is still important. We have big issues with dry rot, which can be just as destructive. That and it May 18th, and it is already 92 degrees today, and sunny. Air conditioner for a shed conversion is gonna be a must. Thanks for the advice. I am in the planning phase. I have the floor plan figured out, for the most part, but I want a sun porch attached to it like my first home. That space was my favorite room in the house, and I used it for all kinds of different things. It had windows with screens which keep bugs, moisture, and temperatures out, but they could be opened creating a cross breeze. We used no other space more than that space.

Great video, man. I've been watching these conversions for a while and people make it look so easy. Thanks for pointing out the hidden problems.

I think you've done a great job with this list.I've been wanting to do the house from shed thing for a while.And I'm more determined now than ever. My husband and I have the property,now,just need the home.Thank you

We just built a house and was thinking about spray foam but most pest companies would not recommend it because they found that the termites find their way in and they usually can’t detect the damage until it is too late. Usually they eat up top instead of the bottom.

New subscriber here. I plan on doing what you're doing in the near future. I'm a retired single guy so I don't need a lot of amenities. Thanks for the good tips.

I haven't read all comments, so in case no one has responded about the venting in your "moisture control" info... the vents are needed for the crawl space as well (under the floors) purchase vents with the open & close options. Keep open during summer to keep dry by the air flow and closed during winter months so the pipes don't freeze. Also if you have humidifiers just know they hinder your HVAC system, "the reason for ventilation above and below.... 😊Happy Homesteading 🏡

It looks nice, thank you for taking us through the conversion and anchor and finish process. So to anybody looking to do this, say you're going to buy an 18 x 50 shed for conversion, you'll need the land whatever $ that is, let's say 50 grand, then the shed say $25,000 - 40,000 - then you need to double that price up to around a 100,000 grand to finish the total package, plumbing, elec, flooring, appliances, windows, doors, extras, A/C etc, all of it.

Regarding "ridge vent" or other roof venting: one of the reasons that roofs are vented is so that the shingles will last longer. Unvented composition shingles will last half as long as a properly vented roof. (experience: property storm adjuster for 21 years - I've seen a lot of roofs;) If the shingle can't be properly vented, it may be smart to consider a different roofing material like metal. Great channel! Any tips for shed to house in NW Montana?

Very well laid out. Just an FYI on foundations. Some places require full foundations. With yours, the concrete blocks are great. Just should have done it differently. I'd suggest forming out a concrete footer, for strength and soil movement, then put packed 1/4 minus gravel inside of it. And make sure that you have good drainage around it. Great advice on electric & plumbing! On your # 2 "increase", add the words over-run, or extra for unexpected budget expenses.

I am 73 years old. I sold my 3/2/2 in dallas texas. I need something about 900 sq ft not over a 1000sqft. I have looked at tiny homes, mobile homes, manufactored homes, cob homes, earthship homes, spanish cement homes that keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Shed homes seem to be more economically sound. I love container gardening, herbs, spices, seasonings. Can you give some tips for a 73 old woman by herself?

Just ran into your channel and I feel that I am not the only one in a money crunch who needs a home !! I'm new like I said and subscribed/liked and will certainly have tons of stupid questions. Thanks !!

This was my first video of yours that I have seen and I found it to be extremely educational and me and my wife are wanting to put houses like this on our property with where our house is to have a couple guest homes and what you have stated here was extremely beneficial to me and I appreciate it and I’m following you now and I subscribe to your channel so that I can see future videos! Thank you sir I truly appreciate your words of wisdom! 👏👍🏻

The ingredients in spray foam typically include isocyanate and polyol, with a smattering of blowing agent and additives like toxic flame retardants. The polyol, which is mixed with isocyanate to form polyurethane is, in general, a relatively harmless alcohol compound and is primarily added for greenwashing PR reasons as it can be made with soy and other natural oils. Isocyanate often comes from methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), and the manufacturing of MDI includes such ingredients as benzene, chlorine compounds and formaldehyde. This combination of chemicals emits a disturbing concoction of dioxins and furans, carcinogens, bio-accumulative toxicants, and endocrine disruptors. That MDI is one of the chemical ingredients that are mixed on the jobsite which, together, react to create the final spray foam product. Read between the lines here - a freshly trained spray foam installer is suddenly assuming the role of a chemical engineer and spraying stuff in the place you will soon live. That should give anyone cause for concern, as MDI is a known allergen and sensitizing toxicant. Don't just take our word for it, here's what the EPA has to say about the human health implications: “Diisocyanates are well known dermal and inhalation sensitizers in the workplace and have been documented to cause asthma, lung damage and, in severe cases, fatal reactions." The catalyst for the reaction/curing is often an amine compound or lead naphthenate. Lead naphthenate may also have effects on the central nervous system and kidneys and it is advised that pregnant women avoid exposure. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the CDC, states: “It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment." More info here: www.ecohome.net/guides/3650/is-spray-foam-insulation-good-or-toxic-dangerous-in-homes/

Thank you for your video. I have been looking at it and trying to do it here in California country, not the city, and the cost is too much. A guy down the street built a barn and it cost him 30K in permit fees before he got started to build. He wanted to build a little in-law house but the fee were 100K. Very sad as state & local government just get in the way even if you want to do things the right way. I understand why people move out of Calif.

Thank you for these tips and insights. These are things I had not thought of. Now I am more prepared for when I am ready.

When you feel good you uplift your life, and you uplift the world.

Love the idea of Spray Foam for my TinyWrap around Porch Cabin!

Thank you so much. I want to put a shed to make a little home on my 1 acre on a river. I realize from your video I need to do A LOT more research.

Here I am in the foothills of Colorado with 3 humidifiers running watching you pour gallons of water out of a dehumidifier lol. Good stuff

Love the breakdown of the what's and whys. Thanks for creating such a useful video.

Hey! Spray foam sales rep here. The main difference in open and closed cell spray foam is basically cost and acoustical insulation. Closed cell checks the box and outperforms open cell in every single category except for acoustical insulation and cost. You also want to make sure you get a TRUE 2lb closed cell spray foam that is backed with a lifetime warranty. There are a lot of companies out there that do not have their foam certified in the US and it is not properly regulated, and they can get away with limited warranties and not applying the foam properly. I can't tell you how many nightmare scenarios I handle where the foam is peeling off of people's attic roof decks and wreaks of fish due to it being off ratio. The only reason why spray foam isn't more popular is due to its crazy price, which, as you said in the video, is still worth it's money and it does pay for itself in energy savings in the long run, many times over. It also never needs to be replaced or bothered again once it's installed. Before fiberglass, buildings were insulated with all sorts of materials; newspapers, straw, etc. Fiberglass outperforms those forms, but I can promise you, it's not by much.

Yes, good advice. Especially when lots of people are doing tiny houses off grid.

My Dad used spray foam insulation for my Grandma’s shed house & it is the best insulated home ever. Her utility bill is amazing. I am planning to start my home process in the near future & I will definitely be using the same insulation.

New fan of Dave Ramsey before subbing to you I liked how you included his way of thinking in the video

Open cell is low density and cheap but not water proof so holds water. Closed cell is high density more expensive but water proof. Great video thanks 👍👍👍

Thanks the more I hear the more I learn.

the most impressive venting I saw, was by a bug guy, it put a second roof on, and used the 1.5" gap, to vent. So, the attic was sealed, and the venting happened thru the 1.5" space, which was sealed with hardware cloth, along the eves, and up to a ridge vent.

Just found this video today but looking at the date of release I'd say y'all were way ahead of the rona curve. Good on you and love what you guys are doing! Thanks for the info.

i can personally say on the foam factor . That if you want to be cost-efficient you can do 1in of close cell for moisture Barrier and better building structure . and Over the close cell you can do a R-11 fiberglass.

In regards to the differences of spray foam and moisture...check out Matt Risinger's channel. He is a professional contractor and has several detailed videos on the subject. Open cell foam absorbs water and retains it for a long period of time if there is no airflow. If you spray foam straight to the underside of your roof and have a roof leak...it could be months and months before you ever realize it.

Great video! So much great info. You guys have come along way from those first videos, thanks for sharing the journey.

Thanks for all the tips! Im looking at doing a conversion with a 16x40 cabin once we purchase this farm we are looking at right now. Its a quick an inexpensive method, especially if you can do the work yourself. I agree with what you said about subbing out the electrical. While i think plumbing is pretty easy to do, I would say if you are a person who has NO experience with plumbing, sub that out too. Also, for a lot of counties, your building permit will require inspections for each step and those are two key inspections you need to pass to move forward with getting your permanent power supply. Dont play around with those things and mess them up, is my recommendation.

That is a FANTASTIC video!!! I had already thought of several of those things but not all of them. I am converting a pole barn into a house in northern Florida. The cement and beam foundation, the spray foam, roof overlap, contractors, are all things I have already thought about. But you did touch on things I had not thought of. I am also making my "over pay" budget 50%. And if I do not use it I can have it for later use (or for a hamburger). Keep up the GREAT WORK you do.

12:55 on the ridge vents point: The purpose for ridge vents is to keep an attic the same temperature as the outside so your roof remains cold in the winter time to prevent the inside heat from heating the roof and thawing the snow that is laying on your roof in certain areas and the water from the thawing snow freezing to your roof and causing "ice dams". If you live in an area that normally gets snow, you want your roof to be the same temperature as the outside air. If you insulated your roof, with any type of insulation to create a conditioned air space and no attic, then you should have used Styrofoam baffles (very cheap from lowes) stapled to the underside of your roof in between the rafters. This gives the underside of your roof the airflow it needs to remain cold and not thaw the snow during winter and causing ice dams on your roof. Your roof will need replaced in 5 to 10 years if you didn't use the baffles. If you live in the southern part of the US that doesn't have snow or ice to worry about, then you probably don't have to worry about this problem (I live in a snow/ice area).

okay, i'm confused. first you say ventilation & dehumidifiers then you say use spray foam to seal the house like a terrarium. i see the point both ways but i think the house needs to have breathability (a lot of it)... some middle ground. so what have you found to be the balancing point?

Boy oh boy ....this is fabulous from you. I will soon begin my tiny home. Have studied for about 2 yrs. the clever ' this '. . . the clever that . . ways of interior decor / exterior paint , rain gutters, ya da ya da. Just now, doing due diligence research of avoidance mistakes . YOU are a true humanitarian in your gift of heads up friendship advise. HUGE thanks and many happy returns to you and your family. Mountains of Az. LIVING. DECEMBER 2020

I have the same 33 quart dehumidifier. I’ve had it three years and never turn it off. I set mine to 60. It comes on at 60 and I dump it almost daily. I totally agree on dehumidifier.

hahaha we know all about critters getting cozy in the insulation... Great tips Beau! Makes me want a shed as a house 😂😂

Thank you for sharing what you have learned with all of us. Very informative. ~Heather

closed cell makes is the best to get apparently Open cell foam has tiny cells which are not completely closed. The open cells are filled with air and this affects the way the foam feels and performs. Closed cell foam has cells which are sealed off so air doesn't get inside the structure at all.

So helpful.Got a shed/cabin coming Friday.This will save me tons.Thank you very much.

Depending on what type of mini-split you got I believe they have a dry mode you can run them on

If you run a wood-burning stove in the winter or whenever it's cold it will not only be almost free energy it will keep your house dry as well.

This is real good advice. Most folks can do a little some only with help other are okay. But, most do not have the knowledge or experience to take on a full home build. My husband has been doing every thing since he can remember. I started taking on project early also, with his construction background and a a lot of aptitude we can do most things. We have done a completed a full Reno of a 1903 rented for years and then empty for several. We did the plumbing, electrical, dry wall, new windows, moved walls, put in tile, added an addition put in a new kitchen and more. We build a barn, fences, electric and water to both. But even we had limits, had the siding and insulation done by pros. Also, called the pros for the roof even tho they were minor it is really steep and slate. And again when the 30 + feet tall that was next to the house began to show signs of decay we also called the pros. This info is great advice. Know your limits ask friends you know that have the knowledge for advice and or help. But, know your limits, but don't be afraid to try some things on your own after you have done the research. When in doubt look it up be sure to do it right the first time. Good luck to all the newbies. Budget more then the 20% and double you time. If you think it will be a 6 months it will be 1 year or more to finish.

Closed cell foam is designed to expand to about 1″ of thickness when sprayed. With each inch offering an r-value of 7, multiple applications can be applied to achieve higher total r-values. Open cell foam is designed to expand to 3″ of thickness, meaning only one application is possible in most standard walls.

Love the advice and Dave Ramsey references.

thanks for all the tips, I think for me, I should not try to convert a shed into a tiny home...you've saved me a lot of money, time, and tears :)

hey man just stumbled over you video. just finshed up a 1000sf apt in the back of a pole barn and i had it sprayfoamed. i did open cell in it and honestly it wasnt but about a $1000 more than fiberglass. the hvac units hardly ever run even at the coldest nights of the year. money well spent imo. what brought me here was i had an old farm house on a piece of property and just got a 14x40 building like yours but it has log siding. looking at ideas how to finish out a small house that is efficient. you did a great job on this one

Perfect video. Love the baby. This has been the most informative video that I NEEDED to see. Not all the glitz and glam but the nitty gritty important things nobody wants to hear but this was so exciting to FINALLY get the boring information I needed thank you thank you

Open cell foam blocks wind and slows temperature migration. Closed cell foam blocks sound. (footsteps)

Love all the ideas and things to avoid with this video. My wife and I have been talking about doing a shed more for a year or so now and I CAN NOT tell you the amount of times that I told her that we were going to do spray foam and I was stoked when you said alot of people wish they would have done the spray foam.