I have a lack of storage space for items typically found in a garage or storage shed. My garage is a combination of storage and my workshop. That means no room for parking of vehicles in the garage except for the tractor and my motorcycle.
I'd like to get storage to house all the non-shop equipment, and the motorcycle and tractor, leaving room in the garage for my wife's car which can be easily moved out when work is going on in the shop.
We have had some ice storms recently and fallen trees have taken out my 12 by 12 metal storage shed which compounds the problem.
I have considered replacing the existing metal 12 by 12 with either a metal or wood storage "kit" available for purchase and I'm going to upgrade to 14 by 16 or 14 by 20.
There are "kits" available which have pre-cut lumber and panels and of course the metal replacement is a kit any way you look at it.
I'd prefer a wood kit over a metal one just for durability sake. The metal units in this size range are a bit on the "cheesy" side if you know what I mean. Most metal sheds have a snow rating of 10 to 20 lbs PSF, whereas the wood kits are typically rated in the 30 to 40 lbs PSF range.
Do any of you have any experience with such an endeavor?
Any recommendations on brand, tips, tricks or advice would be appreciated as I am going to do this myself over the summer months.
I'd like to get storage to house all the non-shop equipment, and the motorcycle and tractor, leaving room in the garage for my wife's car which can be easily moved out when work is going on in the shop.
We have had some ice storms recently and fallen trees have taken out my 12 by 12 metal storage shed which compounds the problem.
I have considered replacing the existing metal 12 by 12 with either a metal or wood storage "kit" available for purchase and I'm going to upgrade to 14 by 16 or 14 by 20.
There are "kits" available which have pre-cut lumber and panels and of course the metal replacement is a kit any way you look at it.
I'd prefer a wood kit over a metal one just for durability sake. The metal units in this size range are a bit on the "cheesy" side if you know what I mean. Most metal sheds have a snow rating of 10 to 20 lbs PSF, whereas the wood kits are typically rated in the 30 to 40 lbs PSF range.
Do any of you have any experience with such an endeavor?
Any recommendations on brand, tips, tricks or advice would be appreciated as I am going to do this myself over the summer months.