Sutherlands shed kits?

BobReeves · Apr 30, 2017

Anyone here bought a loafing shed kit from Sutherlands? I'm getting quite a collection of tractor implements that would be a lot better preserved if they were under some sort of shelter. Thinking of buying a 13 X 36 loafing shed kit and having a friend help me build it. Link may show what I am referring to. About a grand cheaper than I can have one built on sight.

What do you guys think?
Poke Here

rustyfarmall · Apr 30, 2017

I was considering something similar, but decided against it due to the extreme wind we have been experiencing lately. Looks to me like a building of that nature would catch a lot of wind.

Goose · Apr 30, 2017

It would have to be securely anchored.

I built something similar once with a lower roof for a hog shelter. I faced it south so the hogs would have protection in the winter. The first strong spring wind from the south flipped it over.

Fortunately, I was between batches of hogs at the time.

JD Seller · Apr 30, 2017

Look at some of James Howell's posts. He and Nancy have similar shelters/sheds they have built. You can build the same thing with post set in the ground for less than the kit will cost you. The post being set will help the building stay put in the wind and you do not have rail to back over to get your implements into the shed.

rustyfarmall · Apr 30, 2017

(quoted from post at 07:20:12 04/30/17) Anyone here bought a loafing shed kit from Sutherlands? I'm getting quite a collection of tractor implements that would be a lot better preserved if they were under some sort of shelter. Thinking of buying a 13 X 36 loafing shed kit and having a friend help me build it. Link may show what I am referring to. About a grand cheaper than I can have one built on sight.

What do you guys think?
Poke Here

I noticed that the link took me to the Maryville, Missouri Sutherlands store. If you are in that area, have you checked out Northwest Custom Builders? they are located in Bethany. They built a very nice large garage for my neighbor, and I had them work up a bid for me on a 48'x18'x10 open front shed. The bid was very reasonable and attractive.

Andy Martin · Apr 30, 2017

I have found I can buy better materials for about the same price to build myself.

Hay hay hay · Apr 30, 2017

I had the same dilemma to find storage for equipment. I looked at many options for run in sheds like you are looking at, but in the end opted for the little metal prefab garage shed (like you see everywhere). Mine is 21x20. Cost about $1200. THEY erected it in a couple hours, anchored with screw anchors. pull thru is handy. Sided down to 6ft, so blow in rain is minimal. Not very pretty but it works.

I use it for sq baler, rotary mowers, and empty wagons. We get up to 40MPH winds, no problem so far.

420 sq. ft vs 468 sq ft. Less money and a lot less effort on my part.

BobReeves · Apr 30, 2017

Think the link takes you to the closest store to your location, when I click the link it takes me to the Tulsa store.

BobReeves · Apr 30, 2017

A carport was my first thought and they are really inexpensive, problem is I really do have a good place to put another one. Probably should say a place the wife would approve of... I can put the shed in the tree line out of her sight.

BobReeves · Apr 30, 2017

The Sutherland shed is built like a pole barn, poles are buried 4 feet into the ground. We have wind issues also right now my weather station is reporting 26 MPH sustained with 32 MPH gusts. I have two carports closed in on 3 sides anchored with trailer tie downs and so far so good but they are both full of tractors and lawn mowers.

Not trying to discount any of you guys advice just explaining what some may not know about the Sutherland kits. They are not built the same as a portable building.

rustyfarmall · Apr 30, 2017

Several things stop me from the do-it-yourself building projects. I do not own a tractor that will operate a post hole digger, so I would need to rent one. I do not own a rig to lift the trusses into place, so there is another rental. Friends are all as old as me, so they aren't much help, and sons and sons in law are all too busy with their own lives and families. Best option for me is to just hire a contractor to build it for me.

BobReeves · Apr 30, 2017

Found a really great thread on another forum with pictures of the build.
Loafing Shed

504 · Apr 30, 2017

In my area you can have one built cheaper than the kits and no labor. Of course there is a pole barn builder that has been in business for decades, that everyone seems to like. Their concrete cracks and heaves, and they forget to use any re-bar,but they are $500.00 cheaper than anyone else here.(40X30X12) And no, I did not have them build mine,I just looked at some of their work.

Hay hay hay · Apr 30, 2017

I certainly understand the approval process. That is why mine is on the back 40.

I suggest you also carefully consider roof pitch, overhangs and siding color. All very important aesthetically.

Been there. Made that mistake.

mj · Apr 30, 2017

I was told by an 'old-timer' in this area that had a lot of experience in this sort of building to 'look around the country at the way sheds that are still standing are built (talking about one-slope, 'shed' roofs). They all have a 'drop' on the high end (like the opening end for access for tractors, implements, etc.) that seems to create an 'eddy' and makes the uplift on the roof much less.' I have since seen several new buildings without this feature that had their roofs blown off shortly after they were built. :shock: Rather than 'plow new ground' I have subscribed to his observation to this day.

Blackhole49 · May 1, 2017

I built the back barn in 2002 (when I was 48) with my 13 and 16 year old sons as my only help. Did all the work by hand and had the building (30x48x12) completed in 10 days. The hardest job was setting the trusses. I ended up with a total of +-$12,000.00 in it including cement, electrical and natural gas heat. At the time, contractors were talking $30,000.00 to do it.

Traditional Farmer · May 1, 2017

I had a carport put up a few years ago to store my garden tractor collection(some of it anyway) 20ft wide,40ft long,9ft tall closed back end,closed sides open front about $3,200
installed on my pad.

rustyfarmall · May 1, 2017

(quoted from post at 20:41:29 04/30/17)
I was told by an 'old-timer' in this area that had a lot of experience in this sort of building to 'look around the country at the way sheds that are still standing are built (talking about one-slope, 'shed' roofs). They all have a 'drop' on the high end (like the opening end for access for tractors, implements, etc.) that seems to create an 'eddy' and makes the uplift on the roof much less.' I have since seen several new buildings without this feature that had their roofs blown off shortly after they were built. :shock: Rather than 'plow new ground' I have subscribed to his observation to this day.

Looking around the country here, I don't think I have ever seen a single slope, shed roof type of building anywhere. Not an old one. Not even a new one. I'm sure there is a very good reason for that.

caterpillar guy · May 2, 2017

The wind will blow almost as much rain and snow in as if it sat out. If you are going to do it either put doors on the open side or build a regular building with 4 walls,then put a door or opening on that.

jim buford · May 2, 2017

I have built over the last 50 years mono and gable roof buildings for myself and have never had one blown away or the top blown off. I use hurricane anchors on the rafters and on open sheds I always position slightly away from prevailing southwest winds. I usually place them with a slight southeast direction. I use plenty of bracing as well. All this time I have lived in a tornado area and high winds are quite common especially in the Spring and Summer.

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