No one likes living in a place surrounded by scattered tools and stuff everywhere. A Slip-Up: When you built the house, you didn't leave room for extra stuff, thinking it wouldn't take much space…But now, look at the clutter. Unimaginable!
This is where we get that inner kick to invest in a fine-built custom storage shed.
Storage shed isn't just about solving the clutter and giving a specific space to each and every tool in your house, it's more about the practical aspect.
So how to find out if your custom shed is going to last TX’s furious weather and win the practical aspect or not?
Give this post a read and note all the essential features and aspects to consider when making an investment. If not, be ready for an expensive disappointment!
What Makes a Custom Storage Shed Truly Functional? Consider These 5 Features!
1) Foundation
If you want a confirmation on the durability and stability factor, ask the on-site shed builder nothing but about the Foundation.
Foundation can't be overlooked, it's famous for being the backbone of a storage shed for a reason. But what's its relation with durability and stability? A relationship, closer than you think!
We all know the durability and stability of a storage shed get weakened when problems like shifting, cracking, and water damage occur. Guess what? A robust foundation doesn't let the shed entertain any of the mentioned issues.
My Secret Advice
If you want to avoid cracking, consider Concrete Slabs. Reinforce them with steel or fiber, and you'll see them thrive even when Texas weather is full of rage.
2) Shed size
You shouldn't ask for a custom storage shed size based on the scattered material and tools you've in the house, as in the future it might get doubled and you'll regret having a small size.
The usual size for storing basic supplies is no more than 120 Sq feet. But if you think your future needs might get vast, you should consider a size larger than this. If you intend to store tools, garden stuff, and all the seasonal decoration items in it, a storage shed of 120 SQ feet might be insufficient.
Simply saying, both a small and a large size can be unsettling. A small shed can lead to a constantly cluttered and disorganized space overfilled with stuff, while a large one can overwhelm the whole backyard taking all space.
Note: Not all sizes are encouraged by the municipality, so consider checking the zoning laws of TX before deciding on any size.
3) Shed material
When it comes to shed material, choices are limited but completely reliable. You can choose between wood, metal, plastic/resin, and concrete.
All come with their own wins and woes. Let's look inside each material:
Wood
Confirms aesthetics
Validates ultimate versatility
Need a regular upkeep
Little Secret Advice
If you go for the treated wood option, you won't require much maintenance in the future. Why? Because pests hate treated wood, therefore there'll be nearly zero chances for decay, resulting in a storage shed living a long life.
Metal
Strong as its name is.
Time-Tested
Worried about fire? Metal isn't!
Termites? No entry!
Little Secret Advice
Don't try to be frugal and save money on the coat and color. You should properly coat your metal storage shed in order to make it corrosion-free.
Plastic/Resin
Ground finds plastic/resin sheds as light as a feather.
Always ready to irritate Tenacious TX’s weather with unmatchable holding power.
Doesn't require regular maintenance, just a few touch-ups needed every once in a year or so.
Little Secret Advice
If your main goal is to make it a long-term investment, consider choosing high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Reason: Unlike sensitive material, it is more than enough to keep eyes on the TX’s hot sun, without getting scared of it.
Concrete
Lifetime guaranteed
Are Careless about the weather, as they won't be affected.
Highly expensive
Don't fill the need of the creative spirits because of the limited customization options.
4) Budget
There's a good thing about a custom storage shed that it won't hurt the budget. Especially if you choose any skilled on-site shed builder, you'll find the shed more value-packed.
So for a thrifty solution, you must keep some important things in mind. Here they are:
Material Worth
If you've always loved wooden sheds and now you can't choose any other material, here's a minor setback you must know:
Wood is heavy on the pocket because it goes through a lot of treatments before using it in the building of your storage shed. On top of that, maintenance requirements might give you little mini-attacks every once in a while.
But these mini-attacks can be avoided, if you choose a responsible on-site shed builder for your structure, no matter whether the material is wood or what, you’ll get a shed that won't sting the budget.
Coming to the other materials including plastic and resin, they serve as a cost-effective solution without a doubt.
Shed Builders Will Charge!!!
Prefab sheds are no doubt more cost-effective as they can be easily installed without spending much on labor costs, but you'll have to compromise on the durability factor. Prefab promises less longevity compared to the on-site built sheds.
So, as for the on-site shed, you'll have to cover the costs that your on-site shed builder will demand.
5) Planning permission
TX has rules just like any other state. So before building a structure on TX’s tough ground, you better take a look at the building codes.
Can't take them for granted just because you're thinking your shed is small. Though states don't have any legal rules for small storage sheds, still it's advisable to get permission from the authorities to avoid legal trouble.
To give you a quick idea, most municipal authorities can trouble you about size and boundary limitations. You can't build any size and dimensioned shed while exceeding the property line limit. No Liberty here.
Why do People Prefer Custom Storage Sheds over the Prefab Ones?
A well-built custom storage shed can not just endure TX scorching days and last long, but can also ramp up your property value.
People always want value in a property and tell me if you were given the option to choose between a house without a storage shed vs a house with a well-built custom storage shed, which one would you choose? We know the answer already!
Bottom Line
Building a storage shed needs struggle, time, and money. No matter if you're into an on-site building solution or a prefab one, you'll be charged with time and money.
But if you choose a skilled on-site shed builder, you won't be charged anything but only the deserving bucks.
At SE Yard Solutions, we build sheds that feel just like a part of your home. Nothing ODD!
Reason includes the untiring dedication of our Shed-efficient team of on-site shed builder in Paradise, TX, ensuring your dreams won't trade off. We have a strong motto, consisting of three things:
Dream, Design, DONE!
Feast your eyes with our full-of-style Custom storage sheds, and opt for the one that hits all the right notes. Your unconfined dreams need a diligent builder. PING US FOR A QUOTE!
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