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History of Sheds
Sheds have been used in one form or another by almost every society throughout history. From the ancient Romans to the Founding Fathers of the USA, people have enjoyed the usefulness of these underrated structures for centuries. Over the years they have only increased in their agency and versatility.

Like many Old English words, the origin of the term “shed” is not entirely clear. Old English spellings include versions of shedde, shadde, and shad which are derived from an Old Teutonic word meaning “separation” or “division.” The Anglo-Saxons sometimes used the word shud meaning “cover.” There is also speculation that “shed” may be a form of the word “shade” which is certainly plausible.
A shed from the early 1900's
 
Much like the name, the purpose of sheds has changed some over time. They began as a place to store tools and equipment that were deemed too dirty or too large to bring inside a home (and this is still one of their most popular functions). Some sheds were used to store food like grain and barley, or to harbor farm animals in the absence of a stable or barn. Other sheds found themselves protecting plants in a similar fashion to modern greenhouses. In more recent history, people started using sheds to store supplies such as gasoline, pesticides, or herbicides that are not suitable for indoor storage around children and pets. Many individuals utilize sheds for general-purpose storage to reduce the clutter in their home, attic, basement, or garage.
 

10' x 14' SmartSide Deluxe Estate Shed
In today’s world these structures provide a special place for numerous activities... a dedicated area for hobbies of all kinds, a home gym for a convenient workout, a storage vault for a vintage car, a backyard clubhouse for kids, a secure staging area for hunting or fishing gear, a winter home for a lawn mower, a summer home for a snowmobile, an all-year-round home for a golf cart, and so much more.

We aim to build our sheds with adaptability in mind. Featuring the best contemporary materials with numerous siding and roof styles, and a huge variety of customization options available in our Design Wizard, it is safe to say that our sheds are well above average.

We hope you will consider adding one of these enduring and versatile structures to your home today.
 


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