If you’re looking to buy an outdoor storage shed or a typical garden shed for some extra space, Signature Builders offers pre-made storage buildings for all your needs. In this guide, we’ll talk about storage sheds, the benefits of buying and having one, and different types of outdoor storage solutions that would fit your needs.
What Are Storage Sheds?
Storage sheds (or garden sheds) are portable storage building solutions that are specifically designed to expand your storage options.
An outdoor shed is a weather-resistant, enclosed structure with plenty of space and shelving to store all your personal belongings, as well as your garden tools, your lawnmower, and other items and objects that would otherwise clutter your garage; the typical homeowner’s primary storage unit.
These storage solutions protect the aforementioned items from the elements and extreme weather conditions while also providing plenty of organizational space for you to organize your belongings for adequate storage.
Given the right size, sheds are incredibly versatile structures that often house more than just your lawn mower and tools. They’re great as a tool shed, but can double as an animal shelter in an emergency, a chicken coop, a dog kennel, or even a garage.
Benefits of Having a Storage Shed
Storage sheds offer a wide range of different benefits that can make a homeowner’s life much more comfortable by simply providing additional storage and organizational space. Some of those benefits are listed below:
- Protection from weather: Storage sheds are made of water-resistant materials. This makes them suitable for storing items that need protection from the elements. Just make sure that you buy or build a structure that addresses your storage needs.
- Increased property value: By buying or building a dedicated storage unit for your home, you increase your property’s value, especially as it frees up your garage. You can also decorate your shed further to make it more appealing to potential buyers in case you ever want to sell your property.
- Increased curb appeal: Storage sheds are perfect storage units for dealing with a cluttered yard. By investing in an outdoor shed, you’re keeping your yard free of clutter and nicely organized, which helps boost your property’s curb appeal.
Different Types of Storage Sheds
Storage sheds often come in different shed sizes and shapes, and they’re typically made of different materials. For example, metals sheds are relatively affordable, easy to fabricate, and easy to transport. The metal is usually galvanized for weather protection, but it’s not uncommon for it to have vinyl coating.
Plastic sheds are somewhat pricier, as they’re made from high-quality plastics with embedded steel mesh and a heavy-duty metal frame. These are heavier compared to typical metal sheds, and more difficult to transport.
However, they come with the added benefit of easier customization, allowing you to add carports, double doors, doors with transom windows, suncast, and shelving for vertical storage space and expanded storage capacity.
Wood storage sheds are the priciest type, and they’re often sold as prefab shed kits, which makes assembly easier. They often come with decorative sidewalls and shingle roofing and are assembled on-site. The downside is that they require more craftsmen for assembly, but with adequate maintenance, they’ll provide aesthetics and function for a lifetime.
Why Work With Signature Builders?
If you’re looking to buy a prefabricated storage shed, Signature Builders offers sheds of varying sizes and storage capacities. We also build high-quality barn-style gambrel sheds, garages, gazebos, cabins, and other custom buildings.