Sheds

Shed are sold with finished on the outside but unfinished on the interior where you can see the interior studs. No matter where you purchase a shed, if you are considering converting it, it’s vital to have a high-quality shed. After all, you will be doing more than storing a lawnmower in there!

But how do you know what to look for? For starters, that means 2×4 construction, a strong floor, good venting, and quality, insulated doors and windows. The 2×4 construction is critical. Not only because it provides excellent strength, but it also allows you to use standard insulation.

Unfortunately, so many sheds on the market are created with 1×2’s or 1×3’s. They also use weaker materials such as pressboard. These cheaper sheds simply won’t hold up over time. Check out the big items like flooring, walls, roof, siding, and spacing and size of floor joists and wall studs. And make sure the shed company has been in business for at least a decade. There are many, many shed start-ups in North Carolina. Go with someone that is trusted in the business and has the experience and even the warranties to back up their product.

in North Carolina, we would recommend Liberty Sheds. They are a North Carolina company that builds its sheds locally with what really are the best products in the market. There is also a wide variety of siding choices like the modern Board and Batten style. Bonus! You can even design your shed online so you can visualize how you want your shed to look.

One thing is for sure, find a shed that is built to last and built with quality materials. There is nothing worse than spending the time, energy and effort of finishing it out only to have it fall apart in a few years

In addition to the aesthetic design, you will want to work with a shed company that offers upgrades to your shed such as insulated egress windows and drywall corners to help you meet home requirements. Also make sure your shed company offers certified, engineered drawings for their sheds. Below is a list of shed upgrade items you can ask for. Taking care of these things on the initial build will move the process along faster and easier.

Shed delivery is also an important part of the overall shed experience. Below are tips on planning for a smooth shed delivery.

The Basics

In addition to shed standard features, consider the following upgrades.

  • Insulated Egress Windows

  • Pre-Hung Insulated Doors

  • Transom Dormers

  • Hurricane Ties on Rafters

  • Collar Ties in Rafters

  • Drywall 3-Member Corners

  • 12” OC Floor Joists

  • House wrap under Siding

  • Interior Wall Height Studs

  • Tar Paper under Shingles

  • Ridge Vent

Delivery

The foundation is literally, the foundation of the project so it’s vital to plan this part properly.

Most shed companies will deliver a pre-built shed, up to 14’ wide, to your location for free (based on mileage). A few shed companies will even build the shed on-site with sizes up to 16x60, typically with surcharges for that option.

So what will the shed be placed upon? Your local municipality may require poured concrete footings, poured piers, and/or a foundation wall to create a crawl space, seal plates, a center beam, tie downs, underpinning, etc. None of these are included as a part of the shed company’s delivery service.

When you get the foundation requirements, it is good to work with the shed company to ensure they are aware of that plan. You can expect the shed company to block the building and raise it 2ft - 3 ft off the ground. They may have a slight charge for blocks if you don’t have them on hand.

Depending on the size of the building and the foundation, you may be required to hire a crane to put the building in place. While this is an additional cost to consider, this process is quite normal and to be expected for larger units.