{"id":7501,"date":"2020-06-01T16:49:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T16:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=7501"},"modified":"2024-05-31T11:48:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T11:48:18","slug":"comparing-barns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/comparing-barns\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing Barns"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are trying to find the right barn, until we can build our workshop. Another post compares the ones we can order through Home Depot. Carolina Storage Solutions is about 3 miles from us, so we are comparing what we can get there.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve decided it is going to be a barn. There just seems to be much more storage for the footprint.<\/p>\n

Carolina Storage Solutions has three kinds of barns; LP Smart Lofted Barns, Metal Lofted Barns and PT Lofted Barns, made with Pressure Treated wood siding.<\/p>\n

\"8x12
8\u00d712 Lofted Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PT Lofted Barns<\/h2>\n

There aren\u2019t as many of the barns with Pressure Treated wood siding out on display. They don\u2019t cost more. This 8\u2032 x 12\u2032 is $2,525. Made with the Smart Siding or Metal, it would be $2,795.<\/p>\n

LP Smart Lofted Barns<\/h2>\n

LP Smart Lofted Barns are made with LP SmartSide Siding. The siding has a 50 year warranty.<\/p>\n

LP Smart Lofted Barns are made with LP SmartSide Siding. The siding has a 50 year warranty.<\/p>\n

LP SmartSideis treated engineered wood made by Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. It is textured to look like wood.<\/p>\n

LP SmartSide panel siding is a product that\u2019s more durable, stable and consistent than traditional wood panels. It\u2019s easy to recommend for light commercial, shed and residential applications that require a premium look and the toughness to combat extreme weather.<\/p>\n

www.homedepot.com\/p\/LP-SmartSide-SmartSide-48-in-x-96-in-Strand-Panel-Siding<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"10x16
10\u00d716 Lofted Barn with Double Doors and Shutters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They come in a lot of different sizes and options. They all come standard with double doors, two lofts and one window. You can get a metal roof or shingle roof.<\/p>\n

This one is 10\u2032 x 16\u2032. It has a metal roof and lots of extra windows.<\/p>\n

\"10x16
10\u00d716 Lofted Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Inside
Inside the 10\u00d716 Lofted Barn \u2013 10\u2032 3-tier shelves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10\u2032 x 16\u2032 Smart Lofted Barn with\u00a0 Side Entry. Extras are; four more windows for five total, 3 pairs of shutters, double workbench and 10\u2032 3-tier shelves.<\/p>\n

\"Windows,
Double workbench and loft in a barn at Carolina Storage Solutions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This shows three windows and the double workbench. The loft is included in all the lofted barns.<\/p>\n

\"8x12
8\u00d712 Lofted Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are a lot of the Metal and LP Smart Siding Barns to look at.<\/p>\n

\"Large
Large Lofted Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"These
These barns are not as high<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m not sure what the story is with these. They are shorter than everything else. They aren\u2019t what we are looking for, so I never asked.<\/p>\n

\"These
These barns are not as high<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can see more of the barns we are comparing here: Comparing 12 x 12 Sheds and Barns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"10x12
10\u00d712 Metal Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Metal Lofted Barns<\/h2>\n

Metal Lofted Barns are the same price as the LP Smart Lofted Barns.<\/p>\n

\"10x12
10\u00d712 Metal Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are a lot of them on display to look at.<\/p>\n

\"10x12
10\u00d712 Metal Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They look a lot like the LP Smart Barns.<\/p>\n

\"10x16
10\u00d716 Metal Lofted Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"10x20
10\u00d720 Metal Lofted Barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Differences<\/h2>\n
\"Metal
Metal Shed hinge on left
Vinyl Shed hinge on right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the biggest differences between all the barns is the hinges.<\/p>\n

\"Barn
Barn Door Style Hinge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can also get different doors.<\/p>\n

\"10x16
10\u00d716 Metal Lofted Barn with Roll-up Door<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are trying to find the right barn, until we can build our workshop. Another post compares the ones we can order through Home Depot. Carolina Storage Solutions is about 3 miles from us, so we are comparing what we can get there. 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