Wood as a construction medium predates every other known material. Our early ancestors harvested their surrounding wood resources and became home builders. As a low-priced, long-lasting medium, wood is the preferred construction material. Wood is strong, and as a renewal resource, is environmentally friendly. It's flexible in design and easy to shape. All this makes wood the number one choice for sheds construction. Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering wood for your shed plans.
Wood is all about versatility. It varies in density from soft (e.g., pine) to hard (e.g., walnut) and is generally priced accordingly. Some woods are prized for their hardness and beauty, and are used almost exclusively for sculpture and fine furniture due to their price (e.g., teak and koa). The opportunity to mix and match different wood types is nearly endless.
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Wood has enough strength to construct large storage structures and the versatility to build small storage sheds. Once erected, wood buildings can be easily modified and adapted for needed use. For example, more than a few barns have been converted to living quarters, and medium sized garden sheds have been refurbished as workshop space.
Wood offers several important benefits. First, it does a good job of keeping moisture at bay, especially if it's treated or painted. This is obviously important for wood storage sheds that have the primary function of protecting their contents from the elements.
Second, because wood is highly adaptable, it responds well to visual change (e.g., paint or stain) or for adding accent features (e.g., fancy molding or latticework). This allows the builder to easily match newer structures to existing buildings. A good example is finishing a lean-to storage shed with the same siding, roofing material, and paint. This is not a good with constructions of vinyl, plastic or metal.
Wood storage sheds are one of the least expensive ways to protect valued property, including yard equipment, ATVs, clothing, yard toys, collectibles, or anything else that would otherwise add to the clutter in the home, garage or yard areas. A tightly built wood storage shed can protect its content for many years with periodic maintenance of surface areas.
The Beauty of Wood Storage Sheds
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