Most builders have a standby window that they add into almost any shed to provide some amount of natural lighting, perhaps ventilation, and certainly an aesthetic that mimics the main house on the lot. But now’s the time to get familiar with all of your options, as homeowners are increasingly[Read More…]
Past Issues
Roseburg Names New Managers, Director
Roseburg Forest Products named three people to new leadership roles in January. Tony Ramm has been promoted to general manager of plywood, Steve Courtney will join the Roseburg team as the director of solid wood resource procurement, and Phil Odom has been named business manager for plywood and lumber business[Read More…]
Builder Welcomes New Year with Auction, Giveaway
Helmuth Builders in Virginia is willing to try some unique ways to market and sell its sheds. To kick off 2018, Helmuth held its first-ever Shed Auction & Giveaway. The company says more than 120 folks braved the cold New Year’s Day temperatures, along with 100 online bidders, for a[Read More…]
Flexible and Attentive
Jim White has found success in selling portable buildings. His business, based in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has grown to three divisions in about 23 years, with more growth on the way. “The portable storage building business has been good to our family, and we enjoy all aspects of the business,” he[Read More…]
Forest Regeneration Efforts Making an Impact in Southern Sweden
Södra, Sweden’s largest forest-owner association, reports that the volume of hardwood in southern Swedish forests has risen by nearly 106 million cubic feet per year since 1993. This means there are about 120 million more hardwoods in Götaland now than 25 years ago, based on Sweden National Forest Inventory data.[Read More…]
Reclaiming and Reusing Windows for Sheds
Shed builders have many options when it comes to windows for their portable buildings. Most often, new windows made of aluminum or vinyl are the choice. However, builders can refurbish used, antique windows for a unique look to a shed. That’s what Dustin Hirschfeld, owner of Backyard Custom Construction in[Read More…]
Roseburg Reorganizes Marketing, National Accounts Structure
Roseburg says it has reorganized its marketing and national accounts structure in anticipation of the upcoming retirement of Mark McLean, who currently serves as director of both functions for the company. Instead of replacing McLean upon his retirement in spring 2018, the company has opted to reassign his responsibilities, effective[Read More…]
Dog Kennel Business Gets an Online Facelift
Dog lovers who want to create the perfect outdoor dog kennel for their dogs, now have a new view of what is possible. Bird-in-Hand Pet Structures of Willow Street, Pennsylvania, launched their new Dog Kennel website to help people from around the United States find a perfect home for their[Read More…]
MiraTEC® Trim Expands in Canada
JELD-WEN reports that it has a new Canadian distribution partner for MiraTEC® Trim—Nicholson and Cates Limited Building Products. Nicholson and Cates Limited is known in the Ontario building supply industry for their dedication to providing premium quality, innovative products and exceptional service. “Combining the industry expertise of the Nicholson and[Read More…]
The Big Shed Show: Yes, It Was Big!
It was called The Big Shed Show. And, yes, it was big. The shed industry, from builders to suppliers, came together September 28 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to share ideas, learn about products, and, ultimately, grow the business. Capital Forest Products in Annapolis, Maryland, and Union Grove Lumber in Harmony, North[Read More…]
