| It is important to choose the location you want for your | | | | Once you have chosen the type of shed that you |
| shed and assess what size of shed will be best for | | | | want, the size, and the best location for your shed, it is |
| your property and your needs before ordering. The | | | | necessary to prepare the location. Start by staking out |
| first step you need to take is to consider how you will | | | | the exact location using stakes in each corner and |
| be using your shed. You will want a different location | | | | connecting them with a string to fully visualize how the |
| or style of shed depending on whether you will use it | | | | shed will look once installed. This will also allow you to |
| for garden tools, bicycles and other toys, or simply | | | | check for any obstructions such as trees, shrubs, |
| extra storage. Pay attention to the surrounding | | | | fences, large rocks, etc. Consult your shed installation |
| structures and foliage and choose a location that will | | | | manual for recommendation on proper sizing of the |
| add to a more balanced look. | | | | foundation. We recommend that you prepare an area |
| Decide on the size of outdoor shed that will best fit | | | | one foot larger than the size of your chosen shed to |
| your needs. Again, consider how your shed will be | | | | ensure proper fit and avoid any obstructions. |
| used and what you intend to store inside the shed and | | | | When choosing a location you may want to consider |
| how much room is needed for those items. Study | | | | proximity to water. You might need to be able to run a |
| traffic patterns in your backyard and how often you | | | | hose to it or, if more convenient, add plumbing. This is |
| will use the shed. Create a site plan of your property | | | | especially the case if the shed will be used for growing |
| to visualize the basic movements to and from your | | | | plants. Consider natural light, ventilation, and electricity. |
| home. | | | | Electric fans and vents are available as well as artificial |
| When considering shed placement, it is also important | | | | lighting. One major thing to remember as you consider |
| to look at it from a practical standpoint. For instance, it | | | | your shed's location is the different seasons that it will |
| is wise to position a storage shed close to where it's | | | | go through. In cold climates you may need to winterize |
| going to be needed most. Kids in particular will be more | | | | it, or maybe you'll use it to store the snow plow and |
| likely to put bicycles and other toys away if the | | | | might want to locate it close to the house and street. In |
| access to the shed is convenient. If you are planning | | | | the summer you might use it as a greenhouseor for |
| on purchasing a potting shed, you may want to position | | | | gardening and therefore might want it close to the |
| it next to your garden where it can receive as much | | | | garden. All of these considerations may have some |
| sunlight as possible. Aesthetics are also important. You | | | | impact on where you decide to place your shed. |
| may choose to highlight your structure by making it the | | | | Once you know exactly where your shedwill be, clear |
| center of attention or blend it into your landscape and | | | | the area of any debris, foliage, tree stumps, or old |
| make it less obvious or distracting. | | | | footings that may cause problems. Once you have |
| Be aware of permits or zoning restrictions that might | | | | done this use a board to pack down the ground and |
| apply. Check local laws and ordinances since there | | | | use a level to make sure the ground is as flat as |
| may be regulations governing how close the shed can | | | | possible with a very slight pitch towards the rear of |
| be built near any structure or property line. Choose a | | | | your property to facilitate water drainage. We also |
| flat, clear, and easily accessible location, but also look | | | | recommend filling the pad with two to four inches of |
| for opportunities for the surrounding foliage or | | | | crushed stone which aids in adequate drainage. This |
| structures to add to the aesthetic appeal of your | | | | will keep your shed dry and increase the life of your |
| property. Consider what direction you want the doors | | | | shed. If you are building a concrete floor, make sure |
| of your shed to face in order for it to be as | | | | you consult the installation instructions of your shed for |
| convenient and attractive as possible. | | | | recommendations on how thick to pour the concrete. |
| One last thing to consider is to look for a location that | | | | You should also check with you community building |
| will be easily accessible for the delivery driver. This will | | | | commission since there may be zoning regulations |
| avoid any difficulties in delivery with possible added | | | | detailing how the shed foundation should be |
| charges for having to bring the shed back to our shop, | | | | constructed. |
| and to make the setup process more convenient. | | | | |