How do you build a windproof shed?

Select a Sturdy Material You don't want your shed to blow away at the first gust of wind. Heavy metal for your walls and roof will keep it in place. Sturdy lumber will also do the trick if you prefer wood. Make sure it's reinforced to your foundation with anchors, bolts, and ties.

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Building a shed to stand against the extreme winds and rain of a hurricane can be a daunting challenge. Here are a few tips when crafting your hurricane-proof storage shed.

Building Tips for a Hurricane-Proof Storage Shed

Set a Strong Foundation

The first and most crucial step in building a hurricane-proof storage shed is laying a steady foundation to keep it grounded. Concrete slabs or piers will be the best options. Slabs will need reinforcement to stand against winds, and piers are beneficial in flood-heavy areas.

Select a Sturdy Material

You don’t want your shed to blow away at the first gust of wind. Heavy metal for your walls and roof will keep it in place. Sturdy lumber will also do the trick if you prefer wood. Make sure it’s reinforced to your foundation with anchors, bolts, and ties.

Choose a Durable Roof Design

Roofs with a broken-up surface area will be able to withstand stronger winds. Gable or hip roof styles are popular and help achieve this goal. Make sure there isn’t too steep of an overhang. This can cause uplift, which is wind that has the capability of picking up your roof from its walls. Hurricane shutters are usually made from steel and are permanently attached to windows or doors. They can be cranked out at a moment’s notice to protect the most vulnerable parts of your storage shed. It’s a cheap way to hurricane-proof glass or other fragile areas.

Consider a Premade Model

Deciding what kind of hurricane-proof storage shed to invest in can be difficult. There are a lot of steps and features needed to ensure your shed is hurricane-ready. Fortunately, Superior Sheds has experience with Florida weather. We know what types of sheds can withstand the elements, and our Bungalow, Cabana, Country Inn and Double-Wide models are sturdy, versatile, and weather-resistant.

Your Superior Hurricane-Proof Storage Shed Supplier

From garages and carports to gazebos and sheds, Superior Sheds provides a variety of options for spacious outdoor living and storage. Our experienced staff can help you design and install the perfect structure to fit your every need. For more information on the body, roof, trim, and colors we carry, contact us via email or by phone at 1-877-439-7433.

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When it works well, a driveway with a gravel walkway or mulched plant display right next to it looks great. The gravel provides a great transition from the hardness of the driveway to the organic softness of the lawn. When used as a walkway, the gravel also provides a clean surface that doesn’t retain rainwater or gush runoff during rain or irrigation.

There’s just one catch with this design: gravel does not like to stay put. Before long, your paved driveway has bits of gravel coming in from the side. Without sweeping them back every week or so, the time comes when your driveway is essentially covered with your walkway, and your walkway is made of dirt. How can you stop this from happening without going through endless labor?

POUR ON TO THE RESCUE

With Pour On, you don’t have to get rid of your gravel features to eliminate the problem of loose rocks ending up on your hard surfaces. Instead, just use Pour On and it’ll hold the aggregate in position for years. Even better, it will do this without destroying the pathways current permeability. When it rains, any puddles will soon sink into the ground. Runoff will also be minimal – if there is any at all. Pour On doesn’t just keep your gravel in place – it retains its natural look. While the treatment may shine for a few days after your application, the initial layer will soon weather off and expose the gravel’s natural finish. Meanwhile, the subsurface will remain strong. To learn more about Pour On and where it works best, just contact us. We’ll be glad to discuss your projects with you.

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