With winter just around the corner, it’s time to think about preparing your property for the elements. Building a storage barn near your home will provide some great benefits that will make your life much easier all season long. Consider some of your options below to decide if you want to install one before that winter weather hits.

The Importance of Having a Storage Barn in the Winter Season

Why It’s Useful

A storage barn is a warm and secure place that will protect whatever is inside from the elements. Extreme cold temperatures and the moisture of winter weather can cause a lot of damage to items; for example, snow constantly piled up around a snowblower or generator will rust the metal parts. Many homeowners find that they need to move their belongings into the garage that they normally keep outside.

By securing your items in a utility shed, you’ll keep them safe while clearing out your garage to use for your car. Once you can park your car indoors, you won't have to scrape ice off your windshield in the morning or walk through cold, deep snowdrifts to get to the door.

How to Maximize the Space

Because storage barns stay relatively comfortable temperature-wise, you can use this area as a workshop shed in addition to storage. Add a workbench along the side of the shed and leave a spot clear to do your work. Store everything else out of the way: snowblowers, emergency generators, cars and more. Put the things you won’t use at the back of the shed – such as your lawn mower or your ATV – so you can have easy access to the things you’ll need to use this winter, like your snowblower.

All your belongings are an investment, so don’t leave them out to be damaged in the elements. Westby Builders has storage barns available at 12, 14, or 16 feet wide and up to 40 feet long in Westby, WI. They sell work benches along with their wood sheds to finish off your space. Their experts have served Vernon and La Crosse counties for more than 20 years, so you can trust you’ll get a high-quality result. Custom-design and price out your shed online or call their friendly staff at (608) 606-4660 with any questions.