2022 Aug/Sept Edition Archives | Garage, Shed, & Carport Builder

Benefits of Insulated Garage Doors

by GSCB Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Business & Sales & Financing Advice, Doors, Garages, Heating, Insulating, Moisture Control | 0

By Dave Krzyzak Many homeowners may not realize that insulated garage doors are on the market, so...

Tube Building: Reed’s Metals Lays It Out For You

by Linda Schmid | Aug 10, 2022 | Framing | 0

Tubing has long been used to build carports, but interestingly, people are finding more uses for it. Tubing is rated Schedule 2, so it can be used for residential building, and recently Reed’s Metals has seen that there is interest in using tubing for small residential buildings. Why, you may ask, but there are many benefits to building with tubing.

Tiny Homes…A Big Idea

by Linda Schmid | Aug 10, 2022 | Design | 0

The demand for tiny homes is exploding, with the industry expected to reach $3 billion by 2025. Here’s why: Decades of under building have left the country with too few homes, especially as millennials enter their peak home buying years and drive demand higher. Match this with the trends of the wage gap of housing now costing 6-8 times the average wage and you have yourself a recipe for the housing crisis. But that’s changing.

The Evolution of a New Shed Paint Color Palette

by Linda Schmid | Aug 9, 2022 | Finishing | 0

Dark colors continue to trend as a popular choice for both homes and sheds. From the PPG Aquacron® shed color portfolio, PPG1011-7 Onyx creates impactful schemes when paired with PPG1007-1 Willow Springs on trim.

Get Building On the Express

by Linda Schmid | Aug 9, 2022 | Business Profiles | 0

In 2014, it wasn’t common to be an online-only dealer of sheds and other structures. Neil Osborne, co-owner of Express Carport, recalls friends in Asheville trying to recruit him while he was out in Los Angeles.

Plywood vs.
Engineered Wood

by GSCB Staff | Aug 9, 2022 | Panels & Siding, Sheds, Trim | 0

For years, builders have been sourcing plywood for their outdoor structures. Its ability to be used for everything from shed flooring and walls to furniture makes it a convenient option—but it isn’t the only option. Despite plywood being top-of-mind for many builders, engineered wood products boast a greater value when it comes to outdoor structures.

Fastening Cladding

by Linda Schmid | Aug 9, 2022 | Fasteners & Adhesives, Panels & Siding | 0

Builders work with cladding all the time; most every building features some type of cladding. When you work with something that frequently, you tend to work out the kinks and most builders are happy with the cladding they use…most of the time, at least. However, in trying to solve a challenge, builders can sometimes get caught up in a routine that does not solve the root problem.

Zoning and Codes for Garages

by Linda Schmid | Aug 9, 2022 | Design | 0

You prepare and follow detailed plans when building or modifying a garage for a customer. Homeowners should do the same before finalizing a custom-built or standard garage addition or upgrade to their house. Zoning laws, code requirements and permits are on the books for your customers to follow. Attached or detached garage, you should familiarize yourself with building codes for that municipality before clients decide on size, design, and use. You prepare and follow detailed plans when building or modifying a garage for a customer. Homeowners should do the same before finalizing a custom-built or standard garage addition or upgrade to their house. Zoning laws, code requirements and permits are on the books for your customers to follow. Attached or detached garage, you should familiarize yourself with building codes for that municipality before clients decide on size, design, and use.

Customizing the Classic Garage

by GSCB Staff | Aug 5, 2022 | Garages | 0

When building a custom garage or overhauling an existing one, clients want the attention to detail, craftsmanship, and components to match the quality of what they will be parking or working on in there or the unique belongings stored inside.