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…]
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Consumer Protection for the Rent-to-Own Shed Consumer
Barn and shed companies that offer rent-to-own on sheds, gazebos, and other backyard products are commonplace in many communities. Most of these businesses offer low monthly payments and the option to purchase the product at the end of the contract or after some other specified time. Other incentives may include[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…]
Navigating Shed Transportation Hurdles
Building a topnotch shed is one thing—getting it to the project site is another challenge altogether. And what about those shed builders who do such a fantastic job with the end product that the homeowners want to take it with them when they move? For these on-the-go professionals, it takes[Read More…]
Rent-To-Own (Part 2)
It might seem the business of rent-to-own (RTO) sheds would be straightforward, especially since credit checks of renters are not performed nor is there any collateral involved to secure the transaction. But, just like so many things in life, the business of RTO is complex and is impacted by many[Read More…]
Customer Returns
A question we are frequently asked is when sheds can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). There are a number of sections in the Consumer Protection Act that allow consumers to return a shed to the suppliers, but what is important to note is that there is no[Read More…]
Q&A: Necessity is the Mother of Invention
James and Steve Borntrager started building sheds in 2000. One thing quickly became clear: Delivering sheds could be quite a challenge. There were many obstacles to get over and around, but there wasn’t a tool for the job. That led to the creation of one of the standards in shed[Read More…]
