Winter is just around the corner, and it’s time to prepare your property. One of the most important tasks to take care of is storing your seasonal spring and summer items in a secure location where they’ll be safe and ready to access come spring. If your garage is already full enough, or you use the space for other purposes like a workshop or studio, you may need to explore other options. Many homeowners choose to add storage buildings, particularly lofted barns, to their properties for this purpose. 

Why Keep Your Summer Items in a Lofted Barn?

1. Convenient

In addition to a lower floor, these storage buildings have an elevated area perfect for storing seasonal items, including lawn and patio furniture, gardening tools and supplies, swimming pool equipment, bikes, canoes, and kayaks, you won’t need until next summer. That way, you can still get to what you need on the bottom level, such as a lawn mower or snow blower, without moving items around.

2. Customizable

Lofted barns can be purchased in a variety of sizes, from a small 8-by-8 foot unit to a larger 16-by-40 foot structure, to suit your property size and the items you plan to store. But you can also maximize the floor space inside the storage building by adding shelving or workbench, which are ideal for keeping tools, containers, and other small objects that could get lost in the shuffle of larger items.

3. Safe

Lofted barns prevent you from keeping lawn equipment or patio furniture in your yard, where it’s subject to snow, ice, and rain all winter. They function the same way as garages in terms of security, as they’re built with sturdy shingle or metal roofs and locks. If you choose a barn made of wood, it will come pressure-treated to ward off termites and fungi.

To learn more about lofted barns or schedule an installation on your property, get in touch with Westby Builders in Vernon County, WI. Old Hickory has supplied storage buildings for more than 20 years, and offer both practicality and charm. Their products come with a five-year warranty, and they’ll provide free delivery and setup. Call (608) 606-4660 to get started today, and visit their website to see examples of their work.