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14 | SUNDAY , MARCH 24 , 2024 | THE RECORD
GREAT AMERICAN HOME & GARDEN REFRESH
What questions to ask before you invest in a storage building
Richard Mize
The Oklahoman USA TODAY NETWORK
It sounds simple , but like most home-improvement ideas , building or installing a storage building out back can get complicated . After 40-plus years Denver-based Tuff Shed Inc . has a few questions you need answered before you start .
Brandon Clark , a rep for Tuff Shed OKC in Oklahoma City , said this is what you need to know first .
Know how you ' ll get an outbuilding back there . " What kind of access do you have ? Some sheds must be delivered built , which may require fence removal to get equipment and the shed in your yard . Others are built on-site and only require a regular fence gate for access ."
Know your local permitting requirements . " Most municipalities require permitting for sheds . Requirements vary from city to city . Some require all sheds and others have size and / or height thresholds that if exceeded require permits . The cost varies . Ask your company if they provide permitting services ."
Know your home owners association ' s guidelines ." Many of our neighborhoods have an HOA that may or may not have specific guidelines for sheds . Ask your company what they provide in order to submit your shed details for HOA review ."
Other questions to ask
" Be open about the project and what you are looking for , and ask questions . Tell the company what your plans for
use are and what you would like to see in your new shed . There are many styles , uses , and options to choose from , many of which customers may not know about . Most have a floor and some kind of base but they can also be mounted to concrete , some without a base / floor . Depending on the use , concrete may be recommended or required ."
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