As we reflect back on the 2015 lumber market, sources say it was “business as usual.” As always, no one can put any reasoning to the majority of the market movements, whether up or down. What we do know for sure is the market will continue to ebb and flow[Read More…]
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More Than a Shed
Several years ago, Spencer Gibb was introduced to Tuff Shed. The introduction began a long-standing relationship with Tuff Shed. Over the years Gibb has turned to Tuff Shed for several projects including his own home. But his first interaction with Tuff Shed didn’t include purchasing a building of his own.[Read More…]
The Back Door: Historic Shed
Historic Shed in Brooksville, Florida, was approached by a homeowner in Palm Harbor to design and build a custom shed to serve as both storage and a covered family bar seating area. The result was the pictured shed with a covered porch that serves as a drink area. An interior wall divides[Read More…]
Keystone Launches Online Trade Show for American-Made Products
In June 2015 Keystone launched www.allamericanwholesalers.com, an online trade show solely for American-made products, the company announced in a press release. The company says that manufacturers are provided personalized profile pages, giving them an opportunity to showcase their full catalog, and new and seasonal products like never before. They can update their profile page with new products at[Read More…]
Lumber Market Report
Lumber supplier sources tell Shed Builder Magazine that the market had mixed reviews in the fall. Lumber sales slowed down a bit, according to sources, but the overall pricing moved up to finish out September and October with slight increases. Pressure-treated Southern yellow pine purchases were busy and seemed to be starting out very strong in[Read More…]
‘Best Attendance Ever’
More than 780 people, representing nearly 130 businesses, attended this year’s North American Shed Show in Statesville, North Carolina, on November 6. Attendees hailed from 29 states and Canada. “The 2015 North American Shed Show was the best attendance we ever had,” says Mo Lunsford, president and CEO of Union Grove[Read More…]
Q&A: Quality Control, Service, and Growth
You can build the best sheds around, but if you don’t sell them, you won’t be in business very long. Ulrich Barn Builders in Cleburne, Texas, uses the “corporate store” model to move its structures from the lot to the customer’s back yard. We spent some time with CEO Jonathan[Read More…]
Coming in 2017: The Big Shed Show
Union Grove Lumber’s North American Shed Show and Capital Forest Products’ International Shed Manufacturers Expo will be combining forces in 2017, say Mo Lunsford of Union Grove and Tom Merkert from Capital Forest. Called The Big Shed Show, the event will take place September 28-29, 2017, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, at The James Bruce Center. “This joint effort is[Read More…]
More than a Salesperson
Ken Alderson has led an interesting life. He’s done many things that most folks don’t get to do: be a NASA Solar System Ambassador, a well-known Elvis impersonator, and even being on the Board of Directors for Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers. According to Tuff Shed, Alderson is best known for his[Read More…]
Attempt to Assess Sheds for Property Taxes Defeated
A bill in Pennsylvania, HB 912, that could have allowed assessment offices across the state to tax “buildings on properties,” which could include sheds and perhaps dog houses that are not permanently attached to the land, was defeated earlier this year. The bill was defeated 41-154. Shed owners concerned by[Read More…]
