Like many Santa Fe homeowners, you may find yourself needing more space – for your tools, outdoor gear, holiday decorations, or motorcycle. Storage sheds provide a customizable solution to reclaim room beyond your home’s walls. This article explores considerations for shed style, materials, placement and custom touches so you can confidently match storage to your needs.
Deciding What Kind of Shed You Need
Walk through your garage, basement, closets and patio storage areas. What constantly feels crammed or spills out? Gardening supplies, bikes, lounge furniture? Make a list and think through ideal dimensions for a shed to simplify each storage category. Common situations where Santa Fe homeowners add sheds:
- Expanding workshop space for hobbies/projects
- Stashing kid/pet gear strewn across the yard
- Getting holiday items out of the guest room
- Keeping yard tools from filling the garage
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Anticipating Weather and Security
Northern New Mexico weather can damage belongings or weaken shed structures without smart prevention. Think about risks like moisture warping wooden furniture, door seals leaking dust onto items, or thieves eyeing expensive bicycles. Discuss protective steps with your contractor like ventilation, structural integrity and longevity.
Blending into Historic Architecture
Will your property’s Historic District zoning shape allowable designs, dimensions or placement? Sometimes this needs to be considered and sometimes it’s a mute point. Research guidelines for components like siding, roof shape, windows, color and distance from existing buildings and property lines. Sometimes it’s not as important as you originally thing, it is a shed after all. And ZShed sells portable sheds at that. This makes permitting much simpler.
Considering Custom vs Prefab Shed
Prefab sheds offer value and shorten installation timelines. Is the ZShed simple model a good fit for you? Perhaps you’re looking for something that we offer or perhaps you’re looking for a more custom and rather complex solution. Consider the following.
- Historic style compliance
- Accommodating sloped or tight plots
- Enhanced weatherproofing
- Incorporating security features
- Flexible doorways and storage additions like shelves
- Matching important aesthetic details
Prioritizing Shed Placement
Sun patterns, drainage, existing trees and desired views shape placement. We’re certainly here to help. Think through carry items like long ladders, bikes or furniture into the shed when positioning doors.
Building a Lasting Structure
Choosing a company that’ll build something to last can save a lot of future headache. Whether choosing ZShed or another provider, remember to demand sturdy foundations, weather-hardy wood and durable composite exterior sheathing. Weather resistant floor framing can make all the difference. Then commit to regular upkeep. Sweep out leaves, check for pest intrusions, and touch-up paint when needed. Waterproofing and minor repairs prevent big headaches down the road.
With open communication about special priorities, proven contractors translate needs into long-lasting backyard solutions blending storage and beauty. Simply know your essentials and stay protected behind a welcoming door backed by a sturdy wall sustaining you through seasons of memories ahead.