Q: HOW CAN I FIND THE BUILDING REGULATIONS IN MY AREA?

Tips: - Make a quick call to your local building department (sometimes this information is available through their website) QUESTION TO ASK YOUR TOWN'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1. How large of a shed can I build before I need a building permit? 2. How close can I build the shed to the property line? 3. Are there any height restrictions? 4. What information is required to pull a building permit? Will I need: Pictures of the proposed shed? Construction Specs?

Q: WILL THE SHED BE DELIVERED FULLY ASSEMBLED OR BUILT ONSITE?

All our structures are built onsite by local craftsmen. - Your builder will order a package of lumber which will be delivered to your place often the morning of the scheduled construction. Your builder will process the lumber and build the shed onsite.

Question 1

HOW DO I PLACE A SHED ORDER?

Accepted Answer

1. Easily design a shed with our online shed design tool 2. Schedule a virtual consultation to confirm and finalize your design and place a deposit. 3. A local Urban Sheds builder will contact you to schedule construction. 4. Your shed will be built according to plan. (You can make any change orders directly with the builder) 5. Final payment is due on completion.

Question 2

HOW CAN I DETERMINE WHAT SHED SIZE IS BEST FOR ME?

Accepted Answer

How much space would be sufficient?
Tips:
- make a list of things that would go in the shed
- think about having sufficient space to walk in the shed with everything in it
- consider the possibility of installing shelving or a loft
​- see pics below to help visualize your space   80 sq ft      120 sq ft      200 sq ft

Question 3

HOW CAN I FIND THE BUILDING REGULATIONS IN MY AREA?

Accepted Answer

Tips:
​- Make a quick call to your local building department (sometimes this information is available through their website)   QUESTION TO ASK YOUR TOWN'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1. How large of a shed can I build before I need a building permit? 2. How close can I build the shed to the property line? 3. Are there any height restrictions? 4. What information is required to pull a building permit? Will I need: Pictures of the proposed shed? Construction Specs?

Question 4

WHAT TYPES OF MATERIALS DO YOU USE IN CONSTRUCTION?

Accepted Answer

- Our shed siding options are LP Smartside or Western Red Cedar. https://lpcorp.com/resources/product-literature/brochures-sales-sheets/lp-smartside-durability-brochure   - We use rot resistant lumber for the floor.   - We use 25yr or greater shingles for the roof.

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE CONSTRUCTION SPECS

Accepted Answer

​Structural Elements (30 Yr. Structural Warranty see here)
Construction:
- Wall framing (16" O.C.)
- Roof framing (16" O.C.)
- Headers Above Doors
- Double top plate on walls
- Pressure treated floor system

Roof:
- 1/2" roof sheeting
- Asphalt shingles (25yr- 3 Tab or 30yr - Architectural)
- Aluminum drip edge around full roof perimeter

Windows:
- Vinyl or Aluminum

Siding Options:
- T1-11 LP Smartside (50yr warranty)
- 8" Lap Siding LP Smartside (50yr warranty)
- Western Red Cedar - Tongue and Groove

Hardware:
- Galvanized, Powder coated or Stainless Steel

Question 6

WHAT TYPE OF FOUNDATION SHOULD MY SHED HAVE?

Accepted Answer

For a shed to remain structurally sound over a long period of time it needs to have a solid base. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, but some of the most common are: 1. cement blocks  2. stone pad 3. concrete slab   Learn more in our buyers guide

Question 7

DO YOU OFFER FINANCING?

Accepted Answer

We offer a number of financing options through Greensky Financing.   Easily apply here   Greensky Credit Application

Question 8

CAN URBAN SHEDS TEAR DOWN AND DISPOSE OF MY OLD SHED?

Accepted Answer

Yes we would be glad to help you with that.   You can get a demolition quote here.

Question 9

IS MY DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your deposit is 100% refundable, minus any bank fees and other cost incured.   Feel free to put your deposit down early and get a place in the schedule while you work out the details of your shed such as colors and layout.

Question 10

WILL THE SHED BE DELIVERED FULLY ASSEMBLED OR BUILT ONSITE?

Accepted Answer

All our structures are built onsite by local craftsmen.   ​- Your builder will order a package of lumber which will be delivered to your place often the morning of the scheduled construction. Your builder will process the lumber and build the shed onsite.