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Kauffman Structures: A Gold Standard for Outbuildings
If you are concerned about your clutter and feel the need to get organized., we’re here to help. It’s easy to buy cheap storage sheds that feel “slapped together” and degrade quickly, but will that meet your objectives? At Kauffman Structures, we’re not content with building a substandard outbuilding. We count it a privilege to work with people who care about quality and believe that a premium structure provides the best value in the end. for more info check out the page on how do I prepare for my shed.
Outbuilding Standards: Passion Speaks Louder than Words
We believe that you can “feel” the difference when walking into a quality building. Actually, quality among shed manufacturers is as much about what you can’t see as what you can. For example, in a Kauffman Quality Shed, you will not see exposed fasteners, nails coming through where they shouldn’t, or sunlight through the door gasket. From the painted siding to the door jam trim to the exposed wood on the inside, we believe you’ll appreciate the value of quality control and attention to detail in your Kauffman Building.
We use the same high standards for all the outbuildings we build including the storage sheds, livestock shelters, portable garages, cabin, and outdoor playhouses. We will assists you in every way we can. Think twice about purchasing a shed that will disappoint you and stick out like a sore thumb on your property, but don’t hesitate to take advantage of over 30 years of shed building experience to create the space you’ve been dreaming about.
Building Standards and Options for Kauffman Structures
Check out what Curtis, the owner of Kauffman Structures, has to say about the different building standards and options in the following videos. Watch as he goes over some of the different options like flooring, lumber, siding, and additional shed features.
Interior Specs
Floors:
2×4 joists spaced 16” on center, covered with 3/4″ tongue and groove flooring.
Interior Sidewalls:
2×4 studs spaced 16” on center
2×4″ Joists, 16″ on Center
Loft Option in a High Barn
Loft Option with an Extra Window
Work Bench Option
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Exterior Specs and Options
Exterior Sidewalls:
Standard Painted Siding or the options of LAP Siding or Cedar Siding
Standard Painted SmartSid
Vinyl LAP Siding
Cedar Siding
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Roof:
2×4 rafters spaced 24” on center, covered with 1⁄2” O.S.B. sheathing and 30-year asphalt shingles. Stock shingle colors are white, black, green, weathered wood, light or dark gray, and medium or dark brown. Metal Roofing material is also an option for your storage shed.
30 Year Guaranteed Asphalt Shingles
Metal Roof
2×4″ Rafters Spaced 24″ on Center
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Doors:
Reinforced double doors with decorative X patterns are standard on all buildings over 6’ wide. 48”x72” door openings are standard on 8’ wide buildings. 60”x72” openings are standard on larger buildings. 72”x72” openings optional. The door latch has a key lock.
Trim:
Corner and door trim is LP engineered wood, with excellent weather resistance.
Reinforced Double Door
30″ Single Door
Solid 36″ Insulated Door
36″ Insulated 9 Pane Door
Windows:
Kauffman Structures offers 4 window sizes: 18×23″, 18×36″, 24×27″ and 24×36″ Windows options for your storage shed.
18×23″ Window
18×36″ Window
24×27″ Window
24×36″ Window
Ramps and Roll Doors:
When you choose the Diamond Plate Ramp you get 4 size options: 4′, 5′, 6′, and 8′. The Wood Ramp comes in 4′, 5′, and 6′ size options. Rollup Door size options of 6×6½′ and 8×7′.
Diamond Plate Ramp
Wood Ramp
6’x6½′ Rollup Door
8’x7′ Rollup Door
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Other Exterior Options Not Pictured:
- Higher sidewalls
- Shutters
- Custom colors
- Lining and insulation
