Shed manufacturers need to make sure every piece of lumber is measured and cut properly, reducing waste as much as possible.
Building and Construction
Q&A: Doors, Windows, and Other Products
Justin Burnett, sales representative for MIDCO Building Products answers questions about shed doors and other accessories
Tools of the Trade
Shed Builder Magazine wanted to know what those go-to tools are for shed builders around the country. So we asked, and you answered.
Inventions, Innovation, and Automation
The types of automation equipment offered are as varied as the types of businesses in the shed-building industry—and so are the benefits builders can gain from automation.
Low-Pressure, Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Foam as an insulator, vapor barrier, R-value attainer, and safely manufacturing a healthy, strong, and comfortable building.
Q&A: Windows and Accessories
What sets one shed apart from another? For customers looking to make a shed their own, windows and accessories add a personal, unique touch. Shed Builder Magazine communicated with Thomas Slack, a partner in Shed Windows and More in Longs, South Carolina, about shed windows and accessories, and the business, since the company “provides everything you need to build a portable building except the wood.”
Tips to Creating an Aspirational Shed
While the trend of aspirational sheds continues to grow, many homeowners may be looking for an outdoor structure that fits their unique vision. Whether the goal is transforming a shed into a creative outlet, unique getaway, or dedicated work space, there are special factors to consider to ensure a successful build.
Go Big with Barns
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen says 30,000 new consumer products hit the market each year and over 90 percent of them fail. That’s staggering odds when launching a new product that costs tens of thousands of dollars. Scaling your backyard shed business to offer large buildings like two-story garages[Read More…]
The Do’s and Don’ts of an Alternative-Use Shed Install
It’s always interesting to hear how customers are re-imagining sheds and using them for unique purposes. She sheds, man caves, and hobby sheds have exploded in popularity in recent years, and we’re seeing that these alternative-use sheds are becoming even more sophisticated as customers are treating them as true extensions[Read More…]
Log Cabin Kits
David Schrock, owner of Back Country Optics in Missouri, is one of those lucky people whose professional calling came knocking on his door. Twenty-two years ago, Schrock began working for his brother’s log cabin supply company, which he bought two years later. The business sold stains, fasteners and offered custom[Read More…]
