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Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you build your buildings on site or are they delivered complete?
- Do you sell kits so I can build it myself?
- What are some suggestions for preparing my site?
- Is a gravel base required?
- What are the delivery charges?
- Do you have buildings in stock ready for delivery?
- Are permits required?
- How important is a treated floor?
- Will the floor hold what I want to put in the building?
- Delivery time?
- Do you require a deposit on my order?
- Do you build your buildings on site or
are they delivered complete?
Buildings over 10' wide are built on site. 8 & 10 ' wide buildings can be delivered complete if the site has access at least as wide as the building. With our “delivery dollies” we can squeeze through tight spots, go across wet yards without damaging them. All we need is the width of the building and enough room to maneuver it into position without getting a truck in your yard.
- Do you sell kits so I can build it
myself?
No, we do not sell kits
- Site Preparation Suggestions:
- Remove 4" of sod 2' wider and 2' longer than building and fill with ¾" crushed stone.
- Build a level frame with 4x4’s on top of the ground and fill with ¾" crushed stone.
- Place 4x4’s the opposite direction of the skids on the building, 4' on center. Dig into ground to level.
- 4" thick concrete slab with thickened edge, 1" smaller than building. Siding will lap over concrete ¾". Ramps must also drop down 1" for door to swing. We will drill and put concrete anchors into the pad.
- Piers
- A level row of concrete block under each skid.
- Is a gravel base required?
No, it is not required, however it is better than blocking. It is more stable with freezing and thawing and keeps the moisture down better. If piers are used, no gravel or blocking is needed.
- What are the delivery charges?
Local Delivery ~ including set-up and leveling the building on the property ~ is $100.00; out-of-region and difficult-to-access sites will be quoted separately.
- Do you have buildings in stock ready for delivery?
Most of our buildings are made to order, so we don't stock a lot of buildings. Occasionally we do have display models available for quick delivery. Call me for what is currently being cleared.
- What about permits?
Our sheds are built, transported and remain on skids which deems them portable. In most municipalities, this eliminates the need for a building permit as they are not considered to be a permanent structure (i.e.: the shed can be moved).
- How important is a treated floor?
As long as the building is in a dry area and ventilation is adequate, the standard floor is sufficient unless treated floor is required by code. Treated plywood is only protected from rot, but not delamination in high moisture conditions. The 2x8 treated floor is recommended when the building is used as a garage for a vehicle or in high moisture situations.
- Will the floor hold what I want to put
in the building?
We usually say the floor will hold whatever you can get through the standard size doors.
- Delivery time
The average delivery date is approximately 2 – 3 weeks from time of order, depending on time of year.
- Deposit on order
A good old handshake is what I require upon ordering. Full payment is due upon delivery and satisfied installation