One of the easiest ways to increase usable space on your property is to invest in a shed or garage. Since these structures are meant to be permanent and need to be sound, it’s a big purchasing decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly and requires careful thought during the process. Here are four considerations you’ll need to make when buying a shed or garage.
1. What You’re Storing.
The first consideration you’ll need to make when buying a shed or garage is what you’re planning to store inside. The most common type of shed is a garden shed, which is a rather small structure and is used to house gardening and lawn care equipment, but sheds and garages can be used to store anything you don’t want to keep in your home. All of the other considerations you’re going to need to make are based on what you’re planning to store.
2. What Type of Material You’re Looking For.
Once you know what you’re going to store in the shed or garage, you need to think about what type of material the structure should be constructed out of. The most common materials are wood, metal, and resin (or plastic). Wood is a popular choice for its aesthetic value, but for larger and more enduring structures, metal and resin are good choices.
3. Size and Dimensions.
Once you know what you’re storing and what material you’re looking for, you need to think about the size and dimensions of the structure. Custom sheds and garages can be built to pretty much any specifications, so these are a good choice for anyone looking for a very specific size. Not opting for a custom shed might mean that you’ll have too little or too much space to work with.
4. What Kind of Foundation You’ll Need.
Once you know the size, dimensions, and material of the shed or garage, you’ll need to think about what kind of foundation the structure is going to need. A home owner cannot just place a shed or garage anywhere and expect the structure to endure and not fall to ruin without having the proper foundation for it. This usually involves pouring some sort of concrete slab for the structure to sit atop.
Are you in the process of buying a shed or garage? What are some things you’re thinking about? Feel free to share with us in the comments section.