Stora Enso Wood Products division will re-open its classic planed line at its Varkaus sawmill in Finland this April, the company reports. The planing line was closed in January 2013 due to decreasing demand, but the combination of the new laminated veneer lumber (LVL) production and the planing opens up[Read More…]
Matt Poe
Matt Poe is the Editor of Shed Business Journal, previously of Shed Builder Magazine.
Working Harmoniously Together, Part 2
Joseph Miller has been involved in construction most of his life. His father was a brick and stone mason in Virginia Beach, training his four sons (there are also two daughters) in the masonry business. As the sons got older and were ready to take on more responsibility, Miller, the[Read More…]
DeWalt Introduces Sledge Hammers and Axes
Tool manufacturer DeWalt has introduced a new line of seven ExoCore™ Sledge Hammers and three Axes all featuring carbon fiber composite handles for durability, overstrike protection, and light tool weight. These are the first-ever DeWalt sledge hammers and axes, according to the company. Available in 6-, 8-, and 12-pound versions[Read More…]
Reader Question: Shed Tie Downs
In every industry, no matter if you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you have questions—that includes shed builders. Recently, a builder posted a question on Facebook and we thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if fellow shed builders could offer their experiences in answer to the question for[Read More…]
Better Barns Opens All Steel Super Center
Better Barns, a shed builder in Oklahoma, has opened an All Steel Super Center, the company reports. “We have been selling carports and other metal structures for years,” says Tyler Mayhan, general manager of Better Barns. “We switched to All Steel about a year ago and have been working on[Read More…]
PPG Introduces Coatings for Sheds, Barns, Other Portable Buildings
PPG recently introduced PPG Aquacron® 200 and 100 coatings, which are designed exclusively to meet the unique challenges facing shed and barn manufacturers, according to the company. PPG Aquacron 200 waterborne acrylic urethane enamels deliver a high-end, rustic aesthetic, and excellent substrate protection. They are available in both solid and[Read More…]
The Pros and Cons of Metal Shed Roofs
Providing sheds in the Dakotas, 605 Sheds prefers using metal for its roofs on all of its portable storage buildings. Yes, we can do shingled roofs as well as anybody else; however, there are reasons that we like using metal roofs in our service area. Following are what we see[Read More…]
Univest Corp. Supports Educational Improvement Projects, Scholarships
Univest Corp., which offers banking, insurance, and investment solutions, made contributions to educational organizations in Lancaster, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania in February, the company reports. In Lancaster County, Univest awarded $62,500 to twelve educational organizations. The company awarded $43,389 to six educational organizations in Chester and Delaware[Read More…]
North Country Storage Barns Updates Website
North Country Storage Barns in Upstate New York unveiled a new website at the beginning of March. The new site features a fresh look and improved functionality. The company says shed buyers can take a closer look at individual shed and modular cabin styles, along with finding quick information on[Read More…]
PPG Showcases Prefinish Coatings for Building Materials at 2018 LBM Expo
PPG exhibited its broad portfolio of factory-applied primers, finishes, and stains at the 2018 Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) Expo, a Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) event, the company reports. The annual conference was held at the Rhode Island Convention Center February 14-16. PPG showcased machine-applied coatings, which it says[Read More…]
