Checking the Different Styles of Two-Story Storage Sheds
Are you thinking about adding a storage shed in your backyard, but are worried about all extra space you would need to accommodate that? Don’t worry about it, because you could easily invest in a two-story storage shed or barn. It will not only double the storage space but provide you with a better aesthetic feature on your property as well. The good news is that there are different styles of two-story storage sheds, which allow you to buy the perfect one for your property.
Traditionally two-story storage sheds come in the barn roof or A-frame style, with double doors, a ladder, windows, and is prefabbed. At Keen’s Buildings, we also provide custom designs and styles for two-story storage sheds, to provide you with most options for the layout you want. We can design single-wide or double-wide storage sheds, or a modular model that offers excellent space saving. There are a lot of different types of two-story storage sheds, and we are going to try and cover the most commonly used ones.
So, here are the different styles of two-story storage sheds that you can purchase and install on your property:
1. Gable:
The gable style is the most common and popular styles of two-story storage sheds in the market. They come with a traditional roof with an even or unbroken pitch and sloping sections that join to create a triangle. This unique style is common on most properties and is generally used for playhouses, workshops, offices, and backyard sheds.
2. Quaker:
The quaker-style storage shed is common in the northern part of the country, and what is unique about this style is that the roof is longer at the rear, and shorter at the front, but still manages to hover on the edge of the front wall. It provides a finished look, and it is preferred mainly for its visual aesthetic, instead of the storage space. If you want to increase your property value, then the quaker-style is good.
3. Barn:
One of the most common styles of two-story storage sheds is the barn style, which presents an old-school look on your property. Barn sheds are huge and come with a lot of space to store all manners of goods and tools. You can choose between different styles in barn sheds, which include Dutch barns, gambrel, and colonial.
4. Dormer:
The Dormer style of two-story storage shed comes with a peaked roof, and what makes it unique is that it has a third gable right above the front door. It is also called the Victorian dormer, which features a peak on the front wall, and another short peak near the main peak.
5. Lean To:
The lean-to style of two-story storage sheds is one of the simplest designs and comes with a sloping roof. You can also have it constructed with an existing structure, which is one of the main benefits that this style offers.
6. Potting:
If you want to use your two-story storage shed for storing gardening supplies and tools, then the potting style is the best choice. These sheds also come with oversized windows, skylights, and a workbench.
