A List of Reasons You Haven't Thought Of For a Storage Shed

After a particularly snowy winter in parts of the northeast, adding out buildings to your property to avoid snow issues next winter may be on your summer agenda. Of course, that means finding the buildings that meet your needs and enhance your property value.

An Amish shed may be exactly what you are looking for. Maybe you have young children that you'd like to give a small bus stop shelter so that when the weather is rainy or cold, but school is still in session, your children are protected from the elements while they wait for the school bus.

Maybe you need a pool house with separate changing areas for male and female guests. Or, maybe you'd like a sun room that can convert into a guest room for when your other-in-law is in town.

Whatever your extra space needs, choosing an Amish shed means quality construction and a three-year warranty. More than that, it means you can customize the design of your new out building to enhance the value of your property and comply with home owners associations or the local township.

Many people hear the word shed and immediately think of a thin steel building with a wooden floor, but out buildings can be so much more! Whatever you need extra space for, from storing your tools to having a place to work on crafts, an out building lets you add more room without the hassle of remodeling or construction on your house.

Contact us to discuss what an out building means to you and what your family needs. We can custom design the space you need.

Garden Sheds: She-Shed or Man Cave?

Almost every parent out there knows that sometimes the house can be a little too small to provide mom and dad with the getaway they need. Whether mom needs a "She-Shed" for her hobbies or dad needs a "man cave" to read or watch a ballgame, an Amish-built shed can be the perfect answer.

As the trend for small spaces is on the rise, using a storage shed as a getaway is becoming more an more popular.  Since additions can be costly, many people have chosen to forgo the traditional craft room or den, we have found that our "man caves" as they are called on the website, are becoming more an more of a hit. But these "man caves" aren't just for men. We have women use them for craft rooms, painting studios, or potting sheds, as well. 

A garden shed (turned hobby shed) is a quick and customizable solution if you're looking for a little extra space out back. No longer is the shed just an outbuilding intended for tool storage or housing the car. When you look at a custom-built shed, you can opt to create an unexpected getaway for you and a guest or two.

These wood frame structures are built to your specifications and then delivered to your prepared building site, ready to handle whatever your family needs. Your imagination is the limit to what you can do with one of our prefab sheds. These buildings can be designed to have electricity and plumbing added, making them more of a little cabin in the backyard.

Of course, you can still use your garden shed as a potting shed to start flowers and vegetables for the garden. You can even use it as shelter for your backyard chickens or your dog. But, really, why not use it for a little space of your own.

To design you prefect she-shed or man cave, contact us.

Storage Sheds: Plan for Storing Your Summer Fun

In early summer many people are not thinking about where they will put the lawn furniture, mower and grill when the summer is over, but it is the perfect time to plan ahead for the fall.

A shed, built on site or brought to you complete, offers a unique way to comply with whatever requirements your community or home owners' association has for out buildings. These custom-built storage sheds can be tailored to meet your specific lot requirements and your storage needs.

For many people,  keeping the lawn furniture and basic tools dry and accessible is the most basic requirement of their storage shed. But those with an eye to increasing the value of their property or keeping the neighbors happy also want something that looks good. Functional is nice. Functional and aesthetically pleasing is better.

With a custom-built storage shed, home owners can tailor the building to their design tastes and their needs. Maybe you need easy access to the lawn mower and snow blower, with overhead storage for your children's bikes, sleds and scooters. Maybe you'd prefer a shed that can double as a potting shed for spring vegetables. With a custom design, your shed can be created specifically with your family in mind.

Another advantage of these Amish-built sheds is that they are made of wood, not pre-fabricated metal sure to rust its first winter.  Your shed can be constructed on site if you have an off the beaten path spot intend for it or it can be delivered completed and ready to go.

To start designing your custom-built storage shed, contact us with its intended purpose. From there, our designers work with you to create the storage shed you need.

Advantages of Amish Firewood Sheds

Perhaps you use a fireplace or wood stove to heat your home, or parts of your home, during cold months. It’s imperative to keep firewood in good, burning condition. Maybe you need a little extra storage space without taking up a lot of room or money. Amish firewood sheds are attractive, sturdy little buildings that have several advantages.

Coverage

Moist wood makes for a low heat, overly smoky, short burning fire. These fires are difficult to start, keep going, and create a fast build-up of dangerous creosote. Keeping wood covered without smothering it ensures it will remain dry and mold free. Firewood sheds protect wood from rain and snow. This means dry wood is always at the ready and your fires are as efficient as possible. You don’t have to worry about shaking off snow from the top layer of wood, or sifting through soaked pieces to find the dry ones.

Airflow

Airflow is important in a stack of firewood in order to prevent mold and rot, keep wood dry, and continue the drying process for wood that’s not quite seasoned. When firewood sits directly on the ground, the moisture has the potential to rot and mold the bottom rows. Firewood sheds keep stacks of wood off the ground. Additionally, the open front, along with proper stacking, allows air to flow around and through the firewood, adding extra protection against moisture.

Diverse Uses

It’s a good idea to fill your firewood shed in the spring so that the wood is all ready for those cold autumn and winter days. However, there are many alternative uses for firewood sheds other than storing wood. A firewood shed can also serve as a work space for activities such as gardening. It’s good for not only storing garden supplies, but also creating a planting area that is shielded from the sun or harsh breezes. Additionally, a firewood shed, meant for storing wood, houses almost anything else. You can use it for riding lawnmowers, landscaping tools, sports equipment, bicycles, patio furniture cushions and umbrellas, and so much more.

With a firewood shed, you can protect your wood from the elements year round, so that when you need a cozy fire, you’ll have one. Without taking up a lot of space, a firewood shed will serve your storage needs, be it for wood, tools, or anything else.

For more information about Amish firewood sheds, or to discuss if they’re right for your needs, pleasecontact us.

Star Gazer Garden Sheds Take Your Love of Astronomy to the Next Level

Do you get your telescope out every time Venus makes an appearance in the night sky? Do you mark meteor showers on your calendar? Are you constantly reminding people that Pluto isn't considered a planet anymore? If you love tracking the night sky, or just enjoy teaching your children about the solar system, we know of a fun way for you to invest in your passion.

You don't have to only enjoy looking at the stars on warm summer nights. If you're tired of taking a trek to an observatory every time you want to catch a cool astronomical event when it's too chilly, snowy or damp outside, there is another way. You can have a star gazer garden shed installed in your back yard.

Sky sheds offer a roll off rooftop, so you can leave all of your equipment set up and ready to go, roll the roof off when you're ready to observe the night sky, and roll it back in place when you're done. Your equipment can stay safely in place ready to go for the next time you want to enjoy the celestial wonder. 

Sky sheds are also perfect for photographers who specialize in photographing the sky. The sheds can be wired for electricity so you have outlets to power your equipment.

If you are teaching your children to love science and astronomy you can start hosting some really stellar sleepovers in your observatory shed during meteor showers. 

For more information on how an affordable garden shed can make your astronomy hobby much more fun and accessible, please contact us.

Backyard Trends: The Pub Shed, or Man Cave Shed

Want to be the talk of the neighborhood? The place where all the parents want to hang out? Look no further than your backyard storage shed. There's a new trend going around: the Pub Shed and gives you an excuse to have friends over all year long.

Many owners of pub sheds have running water and electricity along with fittings that may be found in a licensed hostelry. A selection of beers in the fridge or even on tap, a TV to watch the game, and friends to go with it...all the comforts of a traditional pub. Some go for the a stately look, while other go for simpler modern decor l

A Pub Shed is simply a storage or garden shed which has been turned into a gathering place behind your home. The great thing about a Pub Shed is the versatility. They can range from plain-Jane with tools still hanging on the walls to a great meeting place with a TV, bar and, if you're getting adventurous a tap, or an espresso machine!

You could clean out that old tool shed in the back, install drywall, French doors, windows, lights, and all your bar supplies and you've got your own version the new man-cave. 

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Or you could have an affordable professionally built shed fully assembled and delivered right to your backyard. Want to revamp your current shed? Make it your next family DIY project! If this is a family affair, add a freezer for some ice cream to sweeten the deal. You know what? That sounds good to me, too!

So what are you waiting for? You pick the beverages to stock, you set your own closing time, and when it's closing time you can retire about 20 ft. from your house. Sounds like a win/win to us.. Contact us to learn about your options and to find out soon yo can have your very own backyard Pub Shed.

Why Amish Construction Just Makes Sense For Sheds

When you decide to improve your home with a shed to increase your storage or add to the enjoyment of your favorite hobbies, you are investing in your quality of life.

You have plenty of options when it comes to sheds. You can certainly find a pre-built modular style shed, or you can buy an Amish shed, built by hand, with materials that are made to last. With an Amish built shed you can expect heirloom quality, using traditional construction methods that  have stood the test of time.

If you are considering an Amish shed, there are a few things you will want to look for before finalizing a shed purchase.

• Do they offer a written guarantee? A company that builds quality sheds should stand behind their work.
• Will they allow you to come see the construction process firsthand?  Even if you don't actually want to see your shed being built, it's nice to know the option exists, because it shows the company you are buying a shed from has nothing to hide.
• How long have they been in business? You should try to find a company that has been in business for at least 20 years. A long history in business means that satisfied customers have been referring friends and family members which is helping grow the business.

Stoltzfus Structures employees between 30 and 40 Amish carpenters to make our sheds the way they have been made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for centuries. Please contact us to find out why our sheds are the best in the business.