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The Strength Behind Aluminum Storage Buildings

The word aluminum can come off rather cheap. One might think of soda cans, and they might think that a building built out of the same materials in a soda can will just just crumble. That’s absolutely false. The aluminum buildings built by Keens Buildings are very strong. They’re not built with a cheap aluminum that’s just skin deep. These materials are literally made to last.  You can count on Keens Buildings to not sell you anything cheap or weak. We really do care about the satisfaction of our customers and you can really see when you work with one of our staff members.

The other myth about aluminum storage buildings is the fact that they might rust. We understand this concern, no one wants to purchase a building that will just be rusted out over time. Our aluminum buildings are rust-free, yep, no rust whatsoever.  We’ve been in business for many years now and we know our buildings are rust free. Sadly, many other companies that sell aluminum storage buildings are so focused on profit, they tend to have cheaper metals and their buildings will rust out, but with Keens Buildings, they won’t.

With no rust, and much strength, aluminum storage buildings are worth the investment. The reason why is because they will last the test of time. Just see for yourself!

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How to Spot Quality Sheds

Once you’ve made the decision to install a shed, there are a number of elements that deserve close inspection to make sure you are getting a high quality structure that will stand up to the rigors of harsh weather and years of use. You need to rely on your shed to protect your valuable possession from heat, light, rain, snow, and more. We understand a shed can be an investment, so you need to make sure you’re investing in something that will last.

So how do you spot a quality shed? How do you know the structure you’re putting up is really going to last? There are a few things you should consider to make sure you get the kind of storage shed you really need.

Materials – It all starts with the materials. It won’t matter how many braces, screws, and 2x4s you put into the shed if the materials you use are second-rate. All wood should be treated to resist moisture and warping, and the steel should be solid, reliable, and rust resistant.

Structural Integrity – What is holding the shed together? Are the components connected by nails or screws? How far apart are the studs spaced? Your shed can take a beating over the years, so you need to know that it has a sound design and will stand up to even the harshest conditions.

The Floor – If you choose a wood floor, it should be pressure treated and sealed so any moisture that gets inside won’t cause it to warp or rot.

The Walls – In a wood structure, the studs should be placed just like they are in a house. The 2x4s should be spaced at regular intervals and provide enough support to hold up the exterior plywood. In steel sheds, the structure may be designed differently, so you just need to make sure that it is solid and stable enough for the job.

The Roof – Just like the walls, there needs to be sufficient rafters to anchor the plywood roof and prevent warping and sagging over the years. The types of shingles you use are also important. You should make sure they are rated to last for 25 years or more.

The Exterior – Siding is about more than just appearance. This is a critical part of the shed that helps keep out the elements. The siding should keep out moisture and heat, and, if possible, match the look of the rest of your home. (Yes, there is definitely still an aesthetic element to this.) Vinyl siding is easier to clean and maintain than wood, but you go with wood you need to make sure it was properly treated to withstand the weather.

The Doors – Your doors should be solid, lockable, and durable. If they begin to sag or deform over the years, it will get extremely inconvenient to use them down the road.

A lot of elements have to come together to create a strong, reliable shed, so as you look through the many options, be sure you consider it from every angle. We want to help you get the one that will safely hold all your valuable items for years to come, which is why we only use the highest quality materials and construction.

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The Difference Between a Shed and A Storage Building

Sheds are perfect for storage, and that’s one of their main purposes. The question then might be asked, what is the difference between a storage building and a shed? A shed to a certain degree is a storage building, after all it is a building, and it does store things. There’s a very strong difference though, and it’s important to know the difference.

The Differences

Size– Sheds are usually smaller, although there are some storage buildings that are smaller than some sheds but for the most part, you can notice that storage buildings will usually be bigger.

Design- Storage buildings look like actual buildings where someone can have an office in if they wanted.  Sheds look like they’re just designed to store things. Storage buildings will usually have more windows, and a roof that looks like a real building. The doors can be very different as well.

Purposes- Both the sheds and storage buildings do a great job storing objects.  Storage buildings have more space so they can store more.  Storage buildings can do many other things if you want to be creative.

There are other things different about how they’re built. Each storage shed and storage building can be completely different. These differences don’t apply to all. However, you should have an idea now on the difference.

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Metal Storage Buildings and Their Many Uses

Metal storage buildings come in multiple shapes and sizes to house and support several different uses. Perfect for cold weather as well as hot weather, metal garages are made from thin aluminum, galvanized steel or corrugated iron attached to sturdy metal frames. This makes them ideal for literally hundreds of uses in different climates and perfect for households as well as businesses.

For Households

Many households purchase metal storage buildings to create extra space in a home, a garage and within a yard. Metal sheds are often used as garages for cars and motorized vehicles and can easily turned into a place to work on and store project cars. Metal buildings from Keens Portable Buildings can be custom created to fit motorhomes, cars, trucks, boats and smaller vehicles like motorcycles, four-wheelers and off road automobiles. In fact, each space for motorized vehicles can have its own custom steel garage door, making these motorized vehicles accessible while freeing up yard, garage and driveway space.

Steel garages are also used as work and storage areas for all sorts of hobbies. Many people use smaller metal garages as garden sheds or as a place to spread out tools or hobby parts. Some metal storage building owners use their metal garages as wood working shops, model train building areas and as storage places for outdoor sporting equipment such as bicycles, skis and wakeboards.

Metal storage buildings also work wonderfully as a play area for children. Doubling as a toy play and storage area, steel garages also give children their own person clubhouse that can be customized with climate control for all season play. Boys can spread out Legos and girls setup continuous Barbie towns that are out of the way, keep mom happy and are in a safe and clean metal storage building.

For Businesses

Instead of renting a storage unit and paying a monthly fee, many business owners purchase steel garages to house items to be rented out, seasonal displays and overflow business inventory. These units are ideal for the storage of office and home furniture, pool equipment, cleaning supplies or any other business need as they can come in several different sizes to accommodate different sizing needs. These metal storage buildings also come with climate control and security options to provide business owners with the peace of mind that temperature-sensitive items are safe and expensive items are secure and being monitored through camera.

Businesses with large scale needs such as a storage and work space for company vehicles or for manufacturing also purchase industrial metal storage buildings. These steel garages are ideal because they allow business owners and workspace without the high cost of rent and utilities.

Many Uses

Metal storage buildings have several uses, each more convenient than the last. Whether used to store a boat, as a woodworking shed or as a children’s clubhouse, metal garages and storage buildings from Keen’s supply customers with the best variety and customizable metal sheds.

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Why You Might Want to Customize Your Metal Storage Building

Metal storage buildings can be customized when you go through KeensBuildings.com. We know the importance of fulfilling all of your storage needs. One thing to understand about metal storage buildings is we can make them very tall and very wide. Your metal storage building can be built to cover your motor home, along with your 5 cars. It’s just vital to break down everything that you think would be perfect for your metal storage building. Then you may want to envision it in your head. From that point you’ll want to consult with a Keens Buildings Rep.  Once you discuss things with a keensbuilding rep, you’ll be shocked that it usually doesn’t cost as much to add on another section of your metal storage building.

This is the wonderful reason on why KeensBuildings.com is the best place to buy a metal storage building. We really do care that we get it right the first time. We want to be honest with you, we want you to be so satisfied when you buy from us that you’ll recommend us to your friends. If none of your friends buy, we know you might maybe another product of ours, like a portable storage building in the future. The point is, our number one goal is to make you happy with your investment into a metal storage building. Don’t be afraid to contact us today, we would love to work with you.

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10 Ways to Use a Storage Shed

Over the years KeensBuildings.com has figured out how to make a storage shed very secure and strong. Preventing theft is very important to us. Now a storage shed isn’t a safe where you would keep thousands of dollars, however for some of your equipment, it’s probably the best place for it.

Here’s a breakdown of some things you might want to consider for your storage shed:

–Food Storage or Pet Food Storage, instead of using garage space, which most people do, a shed is great for food or water storage. It doesn’t have to be food storage for an emergency either, this can be regular items in the pantry that just takes up so much space, like flour or sugar. You probably have a few items in your kitchen right now you would want moved.

–Hunting Gear Storage, this is very important. We all like to treat all of our gear with respect. However, it can get old just sitting around the closet or in your garage. A storage shed can be a great place to store your hunting gear.

–Sports Equipment, if you have kids that play sports, they can rack up a ton of equipment over the years. Having it sitting around the garage can get annoying. Storage sheds work very well when it comes to storing all of the sports equipment. They even work well for golf clubs.

–Books, storage sheds can also store those old books out of the way that you don’t want to throw out.

-Yard & Lawn Equipment, probably the most used for storage sheds. Storage sheds work perfect for the lawnmower though. It takes up a lot of space in the garage and storage sheds are already out near the lawn, it can create a nice convenience as well.

–Car Parts & Mechanical tools, sometime the garage just isn’t big enough for all of your car equipment and mechanical tools. Storage sheds can be built to have the right amount of space for your mechanical equipment.

–Household supplies, it’s nice having some of your supplies all in one spot. Even though underneath the kitchen sink you might store a lot of cleaning supplies. Having an area set aside that has all of your toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and even trash bags is a great way to use your storage shed.

–Pool Supplies, storage sheds are perfect for pool cleaning supplies. If you have a pool but no shed, we would strongly recommend a storage shed just for your pool. It’s a great place to hide the pool toys as well.

–Holiday Stuff, yep, Christmas presents are so easy to hide from the kids when it’s in a storage shed. It can get old going to the basement to store all of your Christmas lights, Halloween decor, and 4th of July decor as well. Storage sheds are perfect when it comes to storing all of your holiday stuff.

-Closet Junk,  sometimes you buy too much stuff in life and you don’t like it hanging around the house. Storage sheds are perfect for eliminating junk from the house that you’re not ready to throw out.

Now do you see why you might want to get one of those beautiful storage sheds from KeensBuildings?

 

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The Advantages of a Portable Building

Having a portable building can be beneficial for a variety of different occasions ranging from a temporary area for cargo to hosting a party with many guests. There are many different styles of portable buildings to choose from that cater to your individual taste as well as options such as renting which allow for you to own a portable building for a small period of time. Portable buildings have an infinite amount of possibilities in which they can be used for. Hosting a party, for example, can be a pain when there is simply no place to put all of your food and condiments out for guests to take.

If you have a portable building, you can quickly set the building up in time for the party and put all of your food products and stationary in there, making it convenient and more upscale for guests. An even better indirect benefit from this is that your food will be protected from any outside contaminants or bugs, proving to be even more impressive to the guests. Portable buildings are especially good for storage as well.

During the winter, for example, you may want to store logs of wood in your backyard to use during very cold weather if you have a fireplace. Without a portable building, keeping wood outside can be detrimental and lead to rotting of the wood, bug infestations, inconvenience due to rain and much more. With a simple portable building you can set up a wood storing area during the winter to keep your wood protected and then simply remove it when warmer weather comes around to free up space again in your backyard.

Investing in a portable building is also easier than ever with many different options available from a complete purchase to a specified period of rental time. If you feel as if you are someone who can relate to the use of a portable building for seasonal cargo, for example, than purchasing a portable building at full price would be suitable for you. If you feel as if you can relate more with the occasional party example than simply renting a building for a small period of time will save you loads of cash and unnecessary stress.

Finally, portable buildings are great in the fact that they are not permanent and can easily be dismantled and changed. If you ever grow tired of your portable building or want to redesign your yard and perhaps purchase a more aesthetically pleasing building, you have the option to do so. Stationary buildings are cemented into the ground and can prove extremely arduous and stressful when it comes to redesign or movement. Stationary buildings completely take away your freedom to change or move the structure at your leisure and as such are much more complicated to deal with. Overall, investing in a portable building can have many benefits that are guaranteed to please the investor. The potential usage of these buildings is almost unlimited and gives the owner complete control over how they wish to use their building.

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RV Carports For Sale That Are Affordable

An RV or a motor home can be very costly. It is important to keep them protected from every type of weather. The hot sun beating down on them is not real good either. Covering these or keeping them stored inside can help to protect them. A carport is a good solution to the problems of the weather. It is able to keep the paint from peeling. Nobody wants to have to pay for costly repairs that occurred from it sitting in storage. The problem with the damage is that it is not noticed right away when the motor homes are being stored.

There are many different sizes of these RV carports that can be purchased. It is good to have a variety available because there are many different sizes of RV’s and motor homes. It is going to keep the paint from fading from the sun exposure. Extreme cold temperatures are also bad for these. Insulation is going to be put in some of these but not always. This can help them from being exposed to extreme temperatures whether it is hot or cold. A lot of people that own a motor home will have it stored more than they are using it.

It is important to give it as much protection as possible when it is being stored. This is going to put the homeowner at ease knowing that it is being protected even though they do not have a big garage to put it in. Even though these will not be protected from every angle when using a carport like this, it does give it enough protection so that it is not going to get damaged as easily. Having one that is large enough will also be important. If one end is sticking out the end, the end that is not covered is liable to get damaged from hail, sun exposure and items that are blown by the wind.

A concrete slab can be put under them but it does not have to have one. In areas that have soft ground can benefit from doing this because the RV is not going to sink into mud or get stuck in it easily. It is often hard to know whether someone should do this or not when they are considering a building of this type. If somebody has more than on RV to store, they can take advantage of using one that can store more than one. Other items are able to be stored in these carports as well. It is good protection from rain, snow, sleet and hail. These are also going to block some of the wind. This is a big benefit for a lot of reasons. Everybody that has an RV or a motor home needs to provide some type of protection for it.

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Questions You Need To Ask Yourself When Buying a Custom Metal Garage

When buying a metal garage it’s important to ask yourself many questions before you make your purchase.  With these questions, it’s important to talk to a representative here at KeensBuildings.com. The reason for each question is to understand all of your basic needs now for a metal garage and all of your future needs for your metal garage. With the understanding of all of your needs, a KeensBuilding representative will be able to give you the correct consultation that will lead to a successful purchasing decision. You don’t want to invest your time and money into the wrong garage. With KeensBuildings.com we can make the perfect customized metal garage to fit all of your needs, to make your investment a successful one.

Here’s a list of questions you need to consider:

1. What are all of the objects, equipment, or vehicles that you want stored in this garage today? Is it just for the boat? or would you possibly want to park your truck in the garage during certain seasons or nights? Write down a list of everything that you want stored in the garage, it pays off to really know. Know the sizes, you want to make sure you have the right amount of space created in the garage door to have for the object to move in and out of.

2. In the future do you think you’ll have anything you want stored in the garage, that won’t be stored today? Do you plan on buying a motor home? do you possibly want to get an extra car? Anything? Maybe a gym? It’s vital to understand if your garage will need more space at a future time. Future choices need to factor into the decision made today.

3. Outside of the equipment and vehicles, how much space or walking space do you want? Is this going to be a tight squeeze? or do you want room to make it a spacious place to possibly have a relaxing area? It’s important to really understand all of the metrics and to question yourself on the real size and space you want to have once you have all of the equipment in.

4. What’s the strength that you’re looking for? How many years do you want this building to last? Are you close to a beach area that may be affected by hurricane? Keensbuildings are built to withstand 130 mph winds, making them the strongest metal garages.

5. How good do you want to metal garage to look? Are looks important? Do you want it to have a specific style or theme that might match your area or home? It’s important to understand colors, and the look.

The most important thing to understand is KeensBuildings metal steel garages are fully customized to meet all of your needs. We want to satisfy the needs you have now and potential future needs that might come about. The recommendation now is to get in contact with us for more help.

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5 Reasons Why Sheds are Worth the Buy

Outdoor storage sheds may seem like they’re not important or even worth the purchase.  Sheds however can do a lot more than just store things.  There are 5 reasons on why outdoor storage sheds are important.

Here’s a breakdown of each reason:

1. Protect Assets– Yes, If the shed is built well, like our sheds at keensbuildings.com you’ll notice that anything stored in the shed will be protected from the external forces mother nature can bring. Over time you’ll pay a lot of money for tools and equipment that you’ll use around your house. This will protect equipment from rusting and all other sorts of external damage the equipment can face. With a keensbuilding shed you’ll be able to protect everything stored in it.  Our sheds are very tough, strong, and long lasting, making it an investment that overtime can carry a return by just protecting all of your equipment.

2. More added interior space– With all of the clutter we tend to purchase these days, it can be very annoying to have clutter all around the house. Sheds can clear up the clutter with the extra storage space.  This is actually very mentally clearing and it will benefit the mind emotionally. More space is always a beautiful thing!

3. Make your home or business look great- Here at keens buildings we actually try to make our sheds look great. We know looks aren’t everything but they can add value to the look of your home or business.  Sheds can then help your real estate just look great.  For example, if you have a lot of equipment in your garage and if that was all moved to the shed, it will make your garage look great and of course our sheds will make your house look great.

4.Organization- At Keens we have big outdoor storage sheds. These work miracles with organization. Our 12×24 shed is a great example… it’s huge and with all of this space, you can organize all of your stuff so well. Whether if it’s for office storage, or equipment storage, this will be the best out storage investment you’ll ever make.

5. Portability –  Besides the amazing amount of added space, storage sheds can be portable. No need to fear your next move. This shed can be your lifetime real estate with its easy ability to move.

All of these benefits are just reasons on why it might actually be worth the buy the next time you get frustrated when you know you need extra added space around.