Rural Alpha Sheds are great for storing tools that are not being used for your home. A shed has multiple uses. It can be used as a workshop, storage for your farm equipment and materials, or a combination of functions.
The shed that you need to build depends on your requirements. Alpha sheds are prefabricated and you can request a quote online, and they can also be altered later. If you have building experience, then you can build your own shed and save money. In other words, a DIY shed.
Erecting a shed is one challenging affair. It includes processes that need approval before the start of the construction. The Australian government has set standards for such structures. Even the components that you’ll use will be verified for compliance. Today, we’re looking at tips for building a rural shed that fits your needs.
Positioning the Shed
Consider the intended use of your farm sheds. Is it going to house large vehicles? Then you must have enough room for a turning circle in front of the shed. Is it going to be for storing boards and caravans? Then the front space needs to be larger.
Sheds that will house expensive farm equipment should feature a door that faces your home. Consider the hours of sunshine too. Don’t build it so high that it covers your crops.
Look at your property to see if there are significant humps, bumps, or sloping. Sheds built on the sloped ground might cost a little more than when built on level ground.
Solidify the Foundation
Most hay shed types need concrete slabs as their foundation. You should also plan for drainage by raising the slab. This way, water runs away from the farm shed. A Dingo Digger or a Bobcat is suitable for doing the job. It’s important to follow the safety instructions as accidents can cost you more money.
In case the location of the shed has a slope, the concrete pouring process will be a bigger one. That’s because you need to fill the extras on the downhill portion. Experts suggest building the flooring like a deck. In other words, use posts, footing, and a wood frame with a plywood covering. Don’t like the opening beneath the shed? Create a skirt on top of the space between the ground and the shed floor.
Erecting Your Rural Shed
Once your shed components arrive, the most important thing is to check if all the parts are complete first. Nothing’s worse than finding out that a part is missing while you’re in the middle of building the shed.
Begin by connecting the framework to the footings. Get one wall up at a time, bracing each one as necessary. At the same time, follow the instructions regarding bracers, stiffeners, and bolt tensions.
Does your shed feature a roller door? Leave this part until the end. It’s also a good time to inspect the frame before the cladding part. Afterwards, the guttering, plumbing, and electrical work can follow.
For sheds that are as big as double garages, you can do them on your own. Bigger ones may need an experienced builder.
No job is too big or small for our team at Alpha Industries. Call us today to know more about what sheds we can offer.
