Recently, metal storage buildings have been growing in popularity. The average homeowner can find many uses for them, such as freeing up room in the garage for their autos. Typically, such sheds are used to provide secure storage for garden tools, mowers, and camping equipment.
Most of the backyard sheds are small or medium sized units used either for additional storage or to create a work shop. However, you can also find metal buildings large enough to store a plane, boat, or recreational vehicle. You can even find models the size of a barn if you need that much space.
The purchase of a kit is an economical method of adding a storage unit to the yard. Most of the styles purchased for backyard use require two people less than a day to assemble. This excludes time spent on leveling the ground, building a floor, or pouring a concrete slab for a foundation.
If you choose to purchase a kit, do not attempt to assemble it on a windy day. It is best if you have a floor for the building. A concrete slab works best, but you can also construct a wooden floor or purchase a separate flooring kit for the building. At absolute minimum, the ground should be cleared on all debris and the dirt smoothed and packed.
Well drained, firm, level ground is needed for successful construction in future steel buildings. You will find it challenging if not impossible to properly fit all of the components together otherwise. The most common problems with this scenario involve roofs that cannot be placed into position or walls that are crooked. Even if, somehow, you manage to get the building assembled, the doors will usually not work properly.
As assembly progresses, stop often to check that everything is level and even. If you let the walls go out of square, you will have numerous problems. The other walls and the roof supports will not line up correctly. Be sure to keep all components properly aligned as you work. Wait until construction is complete before anchoring the building, unless the manufacturer states otherwise.
Before you begin the assembly of the future steel buildings, read the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Assemble any tools you will need. Verify that all of the parts listed in the directions are included in the kit. If there are any missing items, contact the retailer and do not proceed without the parts.
Be sure that you use the weather stripping supplied with your kit. Double check to make sure that it is adhering properly. If the weather stripping fails, your building may leak. In addition to damaging the contents of the shed, water can eventually lead to corrosion of the shed itself.
For those who plan to use the building for garden tools, a ramp before the door is often a good idea. This lets you roll heavy items such as a mower, edger, or tiller into place without the need to lift the weight. You might also consider the use of a solar panel to provide the power for lighting the interior if you like.
Proper maintenance will keep metal storage buildings in great shape for many years. The doors should be lubricated every six to twelve months with silicone spray so they open and close easily. If snow or leaves are allowed to build up on the roof, it can sag or rust, so keep it clear. Repair scratches as soon as you find them by cleaning the area and then touching up with a dab of paint to avoid rust. Tighten any loose bolts or screws immediately.
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This post was written by Adriana Noton on April 22, 2010
