Storage Shed Kits Made of Lumber

Included

• Usually, a storage shed kit includes everything you need to assemble the kit. In the case of a lumber based kit, this means all the wood you need to frame and sheet the shed, the door, windows and a selection of hardware to finish and assemble the shed. Roofing material is not always provided so that the owner may have the option of roofing the shed in whatever fashion he desires, which is important for people who want to match existing roofs in the yard.

Foundation

• You need to have an appropriate foundation for building your storage shed kit. This is the one thing that doesn't come with the kit that you have to prepare beforehand. Look into the foundation requirements for your particular kit before you purchase it, so you can establish the correct type of foundation. Some call for an on-grade foundations that can be built out of concrete blocks or lumber skids. Others require a permanent foundation such as a concrete slab. In all cases, having a foundation that is as level as possible is important.

Anchors

• If you live in an area where extreme weather is a concern, go a step beyond simply building your shed on a concrete foundation. Some shed manufacturers also sell kits designed to anchor the sheds firmly to a concrete foundation. These require that you drill into the concrete and install permanent anchors that keep your shed from blowing away in the event that it is subjected to storm-force winds.

Wood Benefits

• There are three main types of prefabricated shed kits that are available on the market. Wood, vinyl and metal sheds are the primary types on the market. One of the benefits of wood is that you can paint it to match the other buildings in your yard. Unlike metal sheds, rust is not a factor you have to contend with when you build with wood. Wood sheds are also heavier than vinyl products, which helps them stand up better over time.