Can you install a shed in the winter?

It may seem counterintuitive, but winter weather could be just the time for building a shed, especially in areas with milder climates. By getting started now, you could avoid potential delays once the unpredictable rainy season hits in spring. Ensure your shed materials stand up to a wintertime installation.

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Spring is synonymous with tackling outdoor home renovations. The days are longer, the weather is fairer and we’re eager to get outside. Winter may not be the season homeowners traditionally consider for a backyard shed-building project, but there are several reasons why now is the time to get started—so you can actually enjoy your backyard addition come spring and summertime.

Potential for a Faster and Less Expensive Project

Since winter is the off-season for construction, there’s a good chance your shed dreams will become a reality more quickly if you’re employing a professional. At the first sign of spring, construction enters its busiest time of year. If you’re fortunate enough to work with your top choice during peak season, you may be competing for their attention while they juggle a demanding workload. As a bonus, some professionals may have more competitive pricing, reducing labor costs due to lower demand. It may seem counterintuitive, but winter weather could be just the time for building a shed, especially in areas with milder climates. By getting started now, you could avoid potential delays once the unpredictable rainy season hits in spring. Ensure your shed materials stand up to a wintertime installation. LP® SmartSide® products are ideal because they incorporate SmartGuard Treated Wood Strand Technology, which protects against the elements. However, before you embark on your build, ensure the ground is not frozen, which could cause foundational issues later.

Unique Wintertime Hobby

If you’re planning to tackle the shed build yourself, this could be just the hobby to distract you during the stir-crazy winter months. Or, if you’re hiring a professional, the collaborative planning process could also do the trick. Whether you plan to use your shed as a gardening storage unit, workshop or entertaining spot, start now and you’ll be enjoying the space once warmer weather arrives.

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How thick is 14ga steel?

.07812 inches For example, a 14 gauge stainless steel is . 07812 inches thick.

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Guide to Material Thickness – Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, & Brass

What are sheet metal gauges?

Gauges are used to measure the material thickness of a sheet of metal. These units are neither standard of metric and are completely independent of those typical measurement systems. Keeping a gauge conversion chart nearby is an easy way to determine the actual thickness of a sheet of metal in inches or millimeters. For example, a 14 gauge stainless steel is .07812 inches thick. The gauge number 14 holds no relevance to the actual measurements. It is important to know that the gauge thicknesses also vary depending on the type of sheet metal being referenced. Take for instance 12-gauge thickness across the material types listed below; stainless steel is 0.105″ thick, aluminum is 0.080″, copper is 0.108″, and brass is 0.081″.

Thickness Chart

Thickness is expressed in inches

This table is for reference only and it is highly recommended that you check with a local supplier to establish what actual thickness values are used in your particular location. here If you’d like Meta Fab to quote your next metal project, please submit your RFQ You can use any number of calipers to measure the material thickness or a handy thickness gauge like the one pictured below.

Thickness Guage Tools

Find calipers and other measurement tools and devices here.

If you have any questions about the material thickness or plate sizes, please contact our sales team at sales@metafab.com. They will be more than happy to answer any questions and get you started on your next project.