Shed moving and transportation has become a booming business all on its own in recent years. There’s good reason for that. Not only does the growth follow the increasing demand for sheds that go well beyond what the big box stores offer, but shed moving is itself a significant challenge.[Read More…]
Past Issues
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…]
RTO Metrics Report
“All organizations are perfectly designed to get the results they are now getting. If we want different results, we must change the way we do things.” — Tom Northup, author of Five Hidden Mistakes CEOs Make: How to Unlock the Secrets that Drive Growth and Profitability It is a simple[Read More…]
Lumber Prices Making History
Lumber prices are making history. Why? Let’s take a look at the reasons and what the future holds. As we offered in previous columns, improving macro-economic forces, supply disruptions, unexpected natural disasters, and unresolved trade policy with Canadian tariffs added to market volatility. With certainty in regard to lumber tariffs[Read More…]
Slow Down to Go Faster
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe said, “Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” How true this statement is. It seems that we live in a world filled with distractions and forces that are pulling us in a million directions, keeping us from focusing[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…]
