Storage Building Alternatives
Storage Building Alternatives: Let’s look at storage buildings in a different way. The need for storage is well documented. There can be little doubt about that. There are other options to the standard type of backyard storage building, and I think we should take a look at those options.
Garage
There is always the family garage. The garage is almost always the default storage method. In fact, in an unscientific study I have conducted over the years, a full garage is the number 1 reason given for buying a storage shed, to begin with. The garage was built to house an automobile, and eventually, no matter how cluttered it becomes, someone will want to park in it. There is bad weather to be avoided, safety to be considered, and just plain old convenience as well.
Public storage
If you don’t want to store things in your garage, and you don’t want to consider buying a utility building, there is always public storage or self-storage as it is often called. Public storage is a system whereby you store your goods in a small unit next to a bunch of other small units in a complex of units and pay someone to keep it for you. You usually pay monthly. You will drive back and forth to get anything you need or to add to the pile. You will either continue to pay rent throughout your life, move your stored items to a final destination, or stop paying and your stuff can show up on an episode of “Storage Wars”!
Storage containers
This is a variation on storage buildings, but with less in the way of aesthetic appeal. Storage containers are large rectangular metal containers resembling a boxcar. They are strong and can be secured easily. They are also heavy, bulky, unattractive and better suited to commercial than residential uses, and like public storage, they are usually rented.
Get rid of your stuff
You could, of course, get rid of your stuff, thus eliminating the need for storage space altogether. In some cases, this might be the right solution. Cutting down on the amount of stuff you need to store is probably a good idea no matter what storage solution you choose, but this is not always possible or practical. We offer some suggestions on lightening your storage load here.
Let’s get real about storage
The reality is, you probably need storage space, and in most cases, the best solution to your storage problem is a portable storage building. Portable buildings can be attractive, convenient and durable, and can decrease the cost of storage over time.
You can buy a wood or wood product portable building and have it placed on your site.
You can have a steel prebuilt building placed on your site.
There may, however, be a better option and that is a steel building built on your site.
Steel buildings are a great value.
Steel buildings of the modern type have a great warranty for good reason. They last many years without rust through, or other damage and may last a lifetime or more with the proper care. The prices are low, and the quality is high and that equals value!
Steel buildings offer amazing variety.
Steel buildings can be built in a wide variety of pre-engineered, pre-planned variations, or even custom designed to your specifications! They can be shops, garages, barns, or anything else you can imagine. There are even enough color variations that you can match the color to almost anything on your property!
How to buy a steel building
It is easy to buy steel buildings for placement on your property, we have a simple form that will offer you design options, including the varieties of material, configurations, and even the color options and the prices are great! To learn more, or get started on designing and financing your building just follow the prompts in the easy to follow form below: