I shopped for barns today.

[Terri]

OK, I REALLY looked at Tuff Sheds! But, what is the difference?

I am SERIOUSLY considering a 10' x 12' building, with extra windows that can be opened and vents up high. Chickens can live at one end and have an opening for their run, I can start my seedlings under the windows, and have room to store feed.

This is smaller than most barns, but since we cannot have goats or any large livestock at all, I think this Tuff Shed will work fine.

I WAS going to build one, but I cannot build anything that would look as good as this. I can make something functional, yes, but it always looks amataurish. And, by the time you add in 4 insulated windows, I am not sure that there would be much of a savings.

Any thoughts on the matter?

[Alice In TX/MO]

Is there a web site?

OK, found it....

http://www.tuffshed.com/

Go with a bigger building....the biggest your pocket book can stand. Don't forget you will need some sort of foundation.

[End of the Road]

http://www.tuffshed.com/

[Terri]

They say I will not need a foundation for a 10' x 12' building because they build it on top of a metal frame. On a larger one yes, but not on a 10' by 12'.

And, I am disabled. I am not getting stronger: I am getting weaker. I THINK my needs will decrease, not increase. So I looked at a building that was a little larger than what I need now, and I think that I will let that be big enough.

[Rockin'B]

I say go for it. If it will do what you want and you won't be expanding your needs, do it and enjoy it!

A person could build one for less money, but being disabled makes that a moot question, I'm guessing?

[fordy]

....................I's also consider having some of those relatively inexpensive cameras installed with some flourscent lights that you can activate when you detect unexplained noises at night . Atleast you'll beable too see the critters trying to steal your eggs , etc . Hearing noises and not Knowing what is transpiring would be very frustrating in your particular situation . , fordy...

[CGUARDSMAN]

I have a 10x16 derksen built buiding with loft and i still wish i would have went larger make sure you are getting one that will fit your future needs!

[Beeman]

Those are nice looking buildings. I was in a bind at 1 time and had a 12x16 built by a local carpenter, I should have bought a prebuilt like you're looking at, it would have been a better designed and constructed building. I see many beautiful buildings transported like this every day and it would be nice to have one.

[Alice In TX/MO]

Looks good. Keep it painted so the siding doesn't deteriorate. I like the galvanized flooring joists, but I would put it up on blocks or something to keep it out of the moisture.

Wish there was a dealer closer to me so I could go look at them!

[Windy in Kansas]

Where I live in Kansas there are good reasons to own a shed below 120²'.

First off for a unit that small I don't even need a city building permit.
Second, and I'm not sure on this, a building that small isn't taxed.

I asked about where measurements were taken for the 120²', whether it was the foot print of the building or overhanging eves, and here it was the footprint.

Since I can't readily put up a screen fence without many restrictions I'm thinking of putting up a long narrow shed to shield me from one neighbor's prying eyes.

[DW]

We have two and are happy with both. The larger one my husband built the floor as in heavy duty. It is next to dog pen and has a opening to their house & another place for the cats. We insulated and can heat that part in winter. the top of these areas is a great workbench. The other one is my "back porch" out the back door. We put it on blocks b/c we have termites. Eventually this is where I'm putting a small freezer. It now is storage w/shelves. If we ever do add on the back porch, this can be moved somewhere else for storage. What is really great about these are they are up and ready in one day. We chose where/what kind of door, the way it opened...they were easy to deal with.

[gccrook]

Originally Posted by Windy in Kansas

Where I live in Kansas there are good reasons to own a shed below 120²'.

First off for a unit that small I don't even need a city building permit.
Second, and I'm not sure on this, a building that small isn't taxed.

I asked about where measurements were taken for the 120²', whether it was the foot print of the building or overhanging eves, and here it was the footprint.

Since I can't readily put up a screen fence without many restrictions I'm thinking of putting up a long narrow shed to shield me from one neighbor's prying eyes.

A guy near me put up a 10X12 2 story shed, so he wouldn't need a permit, and it wouldn't be taxed. Looks a little strange, but works for him.

[just_sawing]

Being in Middle TN I can't really help you but I own a sawmill and furnish kits (I call them patterns) to build with.
A 12X12 mini on steriods that has 2x6 inside construction
1" board and batten on the out side
Full 6'11 inside headspace and a 5'+ loft that has 1" floor and 2X6 joist
Steel roof
Gambrill style with the rafters precut.
The only cutting of 2 by are 90 degree cuts.
I charge $1500 for this and you can build it in a weekend pretty easy with the instructions alittle construction adhesive and nails.
I not even trying to sell you one but I figure that there are probably others like me that do this.

[2horses]

Hi Terri! I just had a 10 X 16 Tuff Shed built this past Friday, and I couldn't be happier with it. Yes, I could have built it myself for less, but I agree there are times when it's just nice to pay someone else to do a job and do it well. My shed was built in about 6 hours, and they did put the floor frame up on concrete blocks. They were very careful to get it level and build it right. I bought mine through Home Depot, and added a 12' ridge vent and a 2 X 3 window. I chose to leave mine unpainted, which cost less, but you can save even more time and energy by buying it prepainted.

Good luck and I don't think you'll be sorry if you do go with Tuff Shed. Just make sure, as others have said, that you get it big enough. I've never looked my available storage space and wished there were less of it!!! 10 X 12 will get small fast.

Pam <---------------- will get busy painting as soon as the weather allows

[Terri]

I probably COULD put up a building from scratch with the kids help, but I am not certain that I could keep up with the house and yard at the same time. And, the first good garden I have had in a few years is starting to produce! Exciting!

I just froze a half gallon of green beans and many more will join them! The success of this garden is a big reason why I want a place to start seedlings! With chickens and a space heater to warm the building, insulated windows, and a big weed barrier in the garden, I am thinking about farmers markets again! (I USED to sell there, before I got sick)!

Just sawing, I have noticed what you were up to and it is tempting but TOO far away! Any ideas where in the yellow pages a gent like you could be found?