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One of the most asked questions I get from DIY-types is "Why spend the money to build a wood storage shed?"
To me, this question is easy to answer.
Sure, the initial cost of a wood shed is higher than for metal or plastic sheds, but the value for the money cannot be beat.
Wood Storage Sheds are more durable.
With some periodic maintenance, wood storage sheds will last a lifetime. Paint or stain and roof shingles are pretty much it. Staining may be needed within 5 years, painting 7-10 years and roofing in 15 years. That and keeping an eye out for termites is about it and your shed will serve you for many years.
Wood Storage Sheds are customizable
Metal sheds and plastic sheds come as they are in the catalog. They are pre-fabricated and then delivered to you. What you see is what you get. A wood shed can be built however you need it. Draw the plans up yourself, or better yet, get a set of shed plans and modify them as needed.
Wood Storage Sheds blend in
What better way to make your backyard shed look like a design element than to build and paint it to match your house? Metal sheds have an industrial look that does not fit most homes and plastic sheds are not paintable, so these options will stand out in your backyard. A wood shed will look like it belongs there.
There you have it. Three reasons why wood storage sheds are the best bet for your backyard. Do it correctly and the results will be amazing. A custom-built shed that will look great and last for a long time while seamlessly fitting in with its surroundings.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wood Storage Sheds - The Perfect Choice
You are finally ready to take the step of adding a backyard shed. Now you have to decide which building material to use. After looking at your options, you have decided that wood storage sheds are the best fit. A very good choice. Wood storage sheds are ideally suited to meet all of your possible storage needs and look great while doing it.
First, wood offers superior durability and is suitable for all climates and weather. Wind, rain, snow, sun, heat, cold...wood handles all of these well. Simply paint or stain the wood and install roof shingles and your shed is ready. Metal sheds are susceptible to corrosion and they can be dented rather easily. Plastic/vinyl sheds fade over time due to sunlight exposure.
Second, plans for wood storage sheds are customizable. There are thousands of standard shed designs and one of those may fit your needs perfectly. However, if your backyard shed needs to be different, you can modify the shed plans to meet what you need today and in the future.
A big customizability advantage that wood storage sheds have over metal or plastic ones is that you can add on. Should you find that your storage needs have outgrown your existing wood shed, you can just add on to the original one to create the space needed. This will mean a second shed building project, but the result will be a larger shed that looks like it was always there. If you have a metal shed or a plastic shed and you need more space, you either tear down the existing shed and buy a larger one (if you can), or you erect a second shed. Which one of these options do you think will look better in your backyard?
Last, but not least, wood storage sheds can be built to look like your house. In the future, if you change the paint color and/or change the roof shingles, you can add a couple hours to that project and make your shed look the same. Having a backyard shed that matches the design and look of the house creates a seamless designer look that can add value to your home. Plastic and metal sheds are extremely limited in their ability to do this.
The key to a successful shed building project is getting the right shed plans. There are many choices to be found, but they are not all equal. When picking out your plans, make sure you get thorough instructions, clear drawings and a complete materials list. If you have these three items, you have what you need to be successful completing your project.
Whatever your shed storage needs may be, you cannot go wrong with using wood as your building material. The durability, customization and flexibility of wood storage sheds cannot be beat by other types of sheds. With the number of shed blueprints available, you are certain to find the design that is perfect for your needs.
For more help on this subject, please visit MyWoodStorageSheds.com
First, wood offers superior durability and is suitable for all climates and weather. Wind, rain, snow, sun, heat, cold...wood handles all of these well. Simply paint or stain the wood and install roof shingles and your shed is ready. Metal sheds are susceptible to corrosion and they can be dented rather easily. Plastic/vinyl sheds fade over time due to sunlight exposure.
Second, plans for wood storage sheds are customizable. There are thousands of standard shed designs and one of those may fit your needs perfectly. However, if your backyard shed needs to be different, you can modify the shed plans to meet what you need today and in the future.
A big customizability advantage that wood storage sheds have over metal or plastic ones is that you can add on. Should you find that your storage needs have outgrown your existing wood shed, you can just add on to the original one to create the space needed. This will mean a second shed building project, but the result will be a larger shed that looks like it was always there. If you have a metal shed or a plastic shed and you need more space, you either tear down the existing shed and buy a larger one (if you can), or you erect a second shed. Which one of these options do you think will look better in your backyard?
Last, but not least, wood storage sheds can be built to look like your house. In the future, if you change the paint color and/or change the roof shingles, you can add a couple hours to that project and make your shed look the same. Having a backyard shed that matches the design and look of the house creates a seamless designer look that can add value to your home. Plastic and metal sheds are extremely limited in their ability to do this.
The key to a successful shed building project is getting the right shed plans. There are many choices to be found, but they are not all equal. When picking out your plans, make sure you get thorough instructions, clear drawings and a complete materials list. If you have these three items, you have what you need to be successful completing your project.
Whatever your shed storage needs may be, you cannot go wrong with using wood as your building material. The durability, customization and flexibility of wood storage sheds cannot be beat by other types of sheds. With the number of shed blueprints available, you are certain to find the design that is perfect for your needs.
For more help on this subject, please visit MyWoodStorageSheds.com
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