It is amazing how many people think building a wood barn is very easy until they actually get down to doing it, that’s when the calls start coming in to the professionals and usually that is after they have made a mess of things. In this FAQ we attempt to give answers to some of the questions that have arisen through our 25 years of experience. What is the first step I should take before I build a storage barn? You need to consider the size you would like to have and what it would look like in the space you have available for the barn. Many times people have started off building a barn only to find out it is too small for the intended purpose and it is back to the drawing board. Also you need to consider what it will look like, a poorly constructed barn will just be a sore sight in your yard and in no time you will be breaking it down. What type of materials should be used? I believe you would like your structure to remain standing for a long time so you should go for the most durable wood that will
withstand the weather and an attacks. If you are dealing with experts they will always be able to pick out the best wood for you to use for whatever barn you would like to build. Would I need a permit to put up a barn? It may depend on where you are, different towns will have different laws on permits, some towns may consider structures of certain sizes exempted from acquiring permits but it is best to contact the experts or your local authority to confirm if you need one. How can I tell you will do a good job? A company does not survive for 25 years doing shoddy work, our clients can tell you about the work we do and you can even look at samples just to be sure. How much will it cost? The price varies according to the design, size and a number of other factors however for a general price range you can check out our rate card . Do you build on site? Yes we are able to build on site but in most cases we do most of the work at the workshop and then assemble on site. Do you do delivery? Waterloo Structures deliver and install in the states of Maryland DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware New Jersey and Virginia. Is there any site specification? Yes you will need to have a leveled site that is accessible to our trucks especially if we are simply delivering built structures. For more information on this you can read our site requirements.
Where can I get ideas for designs? The internet is a good place to start and our website would be the first recommendation. You can also look at what other people have built and make a choice. The main thing is you will have to look at that barn everyday so it is best to imagine what you would like to have in your yard and then share that idea with the architect who will draw it and we will bring it to life. We hope this FAQ has been helpful to you and if there are any more questions you may have that have not been answered in here, please contact us. http://www.waterloostructures.net/StorageSheds.php Â