FAQs

The base price includes a turnkey solution for a fully functional, low-maintenance shed. The base includes pressure treated 2×6 joists with Advantech ¾” Subfloor. The walls are 6′ 6″ tall at the lowest point and are framed 16” on center with a double top plate. The standard siding is LP® Smartside with a base coat primer in a standard tan color.  The roof is a 5/12 pitch (22.6 degrees) with 30 year architectural shingles.  All sheds include a 3’ Wide Single Door or a 4’ wide double door.  All additional options and pricing is À la carte (only pay for the options you want).

Absolutely! Most sheds fail in the corners where water penetrates porous wood areas. We feel the no maintenance PVC trim is a must to prevent water intrusion and looks awesome! 

In general, we provide our standard design with some custom modifications. If you have a special feature like a specific door or window, we may be able to incorporate it for an additional fee. If you do require a complete custom design, we can provide some recommendations.

Almost every Rhode Island yard needs some leveling. That is included. If the high point to the low point across the shed footprint is 12 inches or less, we dig and trench as needed and set solid concrete blocks under the 2×6 joists spaced 16 inches on center. That is the standard Good foundation, and it is in the base price. If those blocks settle later, we relevel the shed at no charge. If the fall is more than 12 inches side to side or front to back, blocks alone are the wrong tool. We will look at the site and quote one of these: extra block courses or short 4×4 posts; 6×6 posts when the grade is steep (uncommon); a crushed-stone pad inside a timber frame; or a concrete slab or frost-depth piers through a contractor we refer, when the town or the grade requires it. Send a photo with a tape or level on the high and low corners if you want a number before we visit. The right base is the one that keeps the floor level. The wrong base is the one that looks cheap on day one and racks the doors by year three.

Our all inclusive pricing includes minor leveling but we request, when possible, that there be 3′ clearance around the shed from branches and shrubs. Also, high branches that would interfere with the roof of the shed should be cut. We can do minor cutting of branches and shrubs if required. 

Yes, we can build on existing slabs but cannot pour new concrete slabs or piers. We can refer you to a few concrete contractors.

Cities and towns in Rhode Island have varying permit and building code requirements that may be different or can change from time-to-time. Website links to your city or town can be found at: http://permits.ri.gov/. While the property owner is responsible for obtaining any required permits, we can assist by providing documents and drawings to support the effort.

No, we only build and assemble on-site.

Yes, Our Rhode Island Contractor Registration and Licensing Board number is: #GC-45251. http://www.crb.ri.gov/search/contractor-search.php. “Rhode Island Shed”

No, we do not have the equipment required to move or transport sheds.

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