Advice on Storage Barns

[Dr.Midnight]

I am out of room in my garage, so I'm thinking about buying a storage to get the mowers, lawn tools, ladders, etc. out of the way. Does anyone have recommendations on what I should be looking for or what I should avoid when shopping for one of these barns? If there's a particular brand I should consider or a certain dealer I should visit, I'd love to hear that as well. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

 

[wingrider1800]

You may want to check with Miller Barns. They custom build mini barns and usually have a few in stock. I'm not sure how far they deliver but they're located in Washington County I think. They are nicer than the ones at the big box stores.

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

I once had this discussion with co-workers many years ago and advice I should have taken was what ever size you decide on double it. You have out grown your garage right? It is a fun do it yourself project.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

I once had this discussion with co-workers many years ago and advice I should have taken was what ever size you decide on double it. You have out grown your garage right? It is a fun do it yourself project.

I was going to apply gun safe logic to the storage barn problem and double what I think I needed. I'm sure it would fill up fast. As for my carpentry skills, let's just say I have room for improvement in that area. You should see me write a check though. I am amazing at that.

 

[wingrider1800]

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Metal sides means no future painting. White metal roof helps keep it cooler in summer.

Storage barns also activate the secret switch in your wife's brain to buy 87 more lawn decorations. These will fill up your barn every Fall.

 

[cburnworth]

1. If your were to build it yourself, 2x6 everything.
2. extend roof over the door area by about 4ft( keeps rain off door & saves floor from rotting.) (plus gives extra storage space)
3. Roll up door, I love it.
4. elevate entire shed and have a gravel base under it
5. Build a ramp
6. waterproof it all with oil based sealant( not thompsons)
7. build a u shaped loft space
8. Power is always a good option
9. interior lighting, because trying to use a light or headlamp to look for stuff sucks!!!
10. I second the build/buy bigger than you think you need( although expanding length is fairly easy)

 

[dudley0]

Not sure about Monroe County but here in Grant you can only go so big before you have to put pilings in, or some such. They hit you with a permit as well I think for any size shed.

I refuse to build a little shed for yard junk and have to go thru all that, so I am planning on at least a detached 3 car garage. Would rather do a pole barn, but not sure how much that will save money wise.

 

[jerrob]

1. If your were to build it yourself, 2x6 everything.
2. extend roof over the door area by about 4ft( keeps rain off door & saves floor from rotting.) (plus gives extra storage space)
3. Roll up door, I love it.
4. elevate entire shed and have a gravel base under it
5. Build a ramp
6. waterproof it all with oil based sealant( not thompsons)
7. build a u shaped loft space
8. Power is always a good option
9. interior lighting, because trying to use a light or headlamp to look for stuff sucks!!!
10. I second the build/buy bigger than you think you need( although expanding length is fairly easy)

Great list.
The only thing I'd add to this is exterior, motion detection lighting for security and when ya have to go out there after dark.

 

[Butch627]

Are you talking shed or barn, what kind of dimensions do you have in mind? The way I look at it shed for garden tractor and yard stuff, barn for boat and equipment. Storage only or work space? Heated? Sealed against animals? Plastic, metal, wood?

 

[04FXSTS]

When we moved from Hellinois I lost my workshop and ended up with an Amish built 12' X 16' "Lofted Garden Shed." It came with a double door front and two windows along with the upper storage area. Very nice with vinyl siding and metal roof with a color scheme that matches our house.
Put in power, insulated the walls, enclosed the area under the floor and put in plywood walls. Kerosene heater keeps me warm when I am out there so am happy with all. Jim.

 

[hammerd13]

I am out of room in my garage, so I'm thinking about buying a storage to get the mowers, lawn tools, ladders, etc. out of the way. Does anyone have recommendations on what I should be looking for or what I should avoid when shopping for one of these barns? If there's a particular brand I should consider or a certain dealer I should visit, I'd love to hear that as well. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

We bought a shed (carriage house style) from Recreation Unlimited a few years ago. It is perfect for our needs.

LOTS of options available. I finished the inside by adding shelving/storage, etc. Also added a ramp. It was built off-site and delivered complete and set in place on concrete pavers.

Amish Built Sheds - Recreation Unlimited

 

[dieselrealtor]

You may check with Monroe Co. to see if there are any restrictions. The City of Martinsville (Morgan Co.) has stated that anything over 200sf will require a building permit, which I have issue with seeing that it is not real property. If it is a temporary structure which is not attached to real property.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Are you talking shed or barn, what kind of dimensions do you have in mind? The way I look at it shed for garden tractor and yard stuff, barn for boat and equipment. Storage only or work space? Heated? Sealed against animals? Plastic, metal, wood?

This project is in the infancy stages, so I haven't worked out the details yet. I wanted to hear from some of the folks that have been down this road before me so I could maybe get an idea of what direction to go.

Thanks for the input so far everyone. It's exactly what I was hoping for.

 

[churchmouse]

We looked at several options and ended up stick building our shed. That was in the early 90's and it still stands strong. Used pressure treated materials. Screwed everything together. Over built the floor and set it on a gravel base on 4X4 runners. 3' deep shelves on the back wall increased storage and gave a place for the insanity that goes on between a womans ears when they see more space to fill with dumb ****.....
It is T-11 siding and has been re-painted twice in the time it has served.

 

[Jaybird1980]

This is the only solution and it's probably still to small.

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You're welcome.

 

[ancjr]

You may want to check with Miller Barns. They custom build mini barns and usually have a few in stock. I'm not sure how far they deliver but they're located in Washington County I think. They are nicer than the ones at the big box stores.

Good choice. They deliver anywhere as long as you pay the mileage.

 

[Cozy439]

I once had this discussion with co-workers many years ago and advice I should have taken was what ever size you decide on double it. You have out grown your garage right? It is a fun do it yourself project.

THIS!!!!!!!!! My dad built one, a few yrs later I built mine a little larger. I wish I had doubled the size of his. If you have the land for it... you will ALWAYS fill it.. and still wish you had more.

 

[dnurk]

Tagging for future reading.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

This is my current shed. Dad built it when he built our house and it's full. I'd love to have another one too. I thought I had a better pic, but can't find one. It has double doors on the left end.