If you consider adding a she-shed, man-cave, workshop, gardening, potting, or agriculture space, the options for stand-alone structures to fit your needs abound. Your imagination and necessity are the limits to creativity.
The “American” Barn Sheds (ABS) get their design name from the triple-garage layout familiar in so many countryside photos from the USofA. That classic style has been modernized in material and construction with wider/taller access, and useable space.
Yeah nah, the name “American” is just a model type. Never fear, it will be an Australian product. There will not be Americans on your property causing a disturbance and asking to see the manager. We love you, so we take the mickey American friends.
- The raised centre structure can facilitate a crane or hoist for larger repair services needed for agricultural equipment, tractors, Caravan, RV or Hot-rods.
- Door access designs can include steel roll-up security doors, garage doors, personnel access doors, or glass-panelled accordion windows opening space for entertaining, vehicular parking, livestock, or pet hotels.
- One of the sides could be an office or production kitchen for a home business. Environmentally controlled document storage space is never a bad idea.
- On the other hand, there could be exterior side access for multiple guest rooms, which would be ideal for family and mostly friends to visit.
- Retractable glass walls can slide open with a controllable aperture to adjust the feel of an entertainment space for various seasons.
- Installing glass or retractable roofing can provide an excellent greenhouse area for various levels of sustainable farming. Skylighting will open up the interior and eliminate lighting expenses.
- Ventilation and HVAC can meet any climate desire you have. Walk-in in freezers or refrigerators can accommodate huge storage. Some livestock need to be kept in a constant temperature range across all seasons. Installing a heat pump will save on electricity considerably as they use the environment for thermal energy, not electricity. You can install air handlers for zone control.
- Your car, ATV, or motorbike collection could be displayed with class and security by adding showroom garage doors. A vehicle lift and service bay would save regular service expenses.
- Pick up your permit and verify building codes in your specific municipality. Your builder should be licensed and certified by official bodies and industry standards.
Schedule an assessment of your property for construction and addition plans with professionals. They will have long-term industry relationships, frequent contact with local offices, and suppliers to make your project go smoothly.
The gadgets to accessorize the versatile space within an ABS can take you down a rabbit hole of accoutrements.
- Are you ready to kit out your vault behind a tool shelf? If you need a moment to collect yourself after that thought, I understand.
- A mini-bar is for a hotel in Bondi. Separate your entertainment area from your family space; build out the pub of your dreams and keep everyone out.
- The entertainment space you can construct could host an outdoor BBQ show on YouTube.
- A prepper’s long-term storage, or a canning and preserving space can stretch the food production from your greenhouse and extend life to provide controlled nutrition for your family.
Did I warn you about the rabbit hole? Throw in a bedroom and dunny; call it home.
