All parents would do all that they can to keep their child safe and away from accidents, that s why, we childproof our home, keep debris out of our yards, remind them to be careful when playing and tell them to stay away from strangers. But it s also likely that we would forget to tell them to stay away from our shed. Many barn sheds utilize packed dirt flooring which can accommodate small heavy machineries. They also would require storage areas for animal feeds. Barn sheds are usually where expensive farming equipments are stored. So it is necessary that it is well secured and can be locked well. In some homes, the garden and tool shed is combined to save space. Make sure that you have sufficient space for your storage shed, allowing extra space around it and about a couple of feet away from your fence. Steer clear of trees that may act as a hindrance to your roof, or have falling branches and fruits that can damage it. Also, you need to check with your local planning and zoning commission about your plans and the dimensions of your brick shed. Cost Cutting Tips When You Build a Shed Its not uncommon to hear a homeowner complain about the mess they have in their attic and in their garage, sometimes iteven overflows to their very own living area. It seems that even though you have a big home, space is lacking. It s easy to understand why most homeowners would want to have a storage shed. Important Factors to Consider When Building a Shed Ramp A shed ramp is very critical to any shed that is used to store any small heavy machinery such as a lawn mower or a small tractor. A ramp will make it easier for you to bring in or take out your equipment. This is an essential part of any garden or barn shed and to ensure that it will work to your advantage you must build it correctly. But you also have to make sure that your roof design should conform to the building code in your area. After your application has been approved, you should now have your roof trusses fabricated, if you don t have the tools nor the skills to do this, most lumber yards can do this for you for a minimal fee.