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- July 24th, 2010
Why won't my shed Doors close?
I receive at least 40-50 calls per year from people who have a shed 15,20,30 or more years old which is in decent shape however the doors are sagging, won't close properly or just plain don't work.
Here are some simple steps to try and eliminate your door issues:
Take a 4' level and place in the middle of the shed floor. Make sure it is level front to back and right to left. If your storage shed is even a little bit out of level it can cause the shed doors to stick/rub. Using pressure treated, steel, concrete or composite shims re-level the shed. I sugg...
- December 10th, 2009
When is the best time to purchase your storage shed?
This is a popular question and the answer may vary however speaking from experience there are more than 1 "best times" to purchase a shed.
Here are some suggestions which may help you plan your shed purchase.
Home shows and fairs - The reason is competition. There are typically several vendors fighting for your business. Although they may have differences in quality invariably they have all dropped their price. Display models may also be priced even lower than a custom order so if you can be flexible with colors and door placement ...
- May 12th, 2010
A cupola is one of the most popular storage shed accessories.
Whether it be for added ventilation or simply curb appeal selecting the proper size cupola for your shed or barn is important. The following information will help you determine what size cupola you need for your outbuilding.
This guide to sizing your cupola is for storage sheds and relatively small barns however, much of this information can be used for larger buildings. If you would like our educated opinion on a size for a larger structure please feel free to comment here or send us an email and it would be our pleasure to ass...
- July 30th, 2009
A firm, level base is important to the longevity of your storage shed. In our storage shed buyers guide we discuss site preparation but I am going to go a little more in depth here.
If you don't feel you can tackle the site preparation you can opt to hire a local landscape contractor.
Crushed Stone Base
The crushed stone base is now the most widely accepted site preparation for sheds under 400 square feet. For over 18 years we have been recommending this type of site preparation and within the past 2 years more and more towns and municipalities have begun to catch on and recommend th...
- August 13th, 2009
I have to admit that most of the sheds I sell are relatively boring. I'm not referring to the layout as door and window placement is important with regard to the functionality of the shed. I am talking about color schemes.
The majority of the customers I speak with each day are interested in matching the color scheme of their home. Of course this is completely logical. I mean it only makes sense to match the color scheme of your house so your shed doesn't stand out like a sore thumb. On the other hand there are a handful of customers who go completely nuts with their color scheme. Believe m...
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