Rural Shed Construction - Determining the Best Placement

9 December 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

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Rural sheds are not exclusively used for farms. In recent years, more and more homeowners are finding these structures a must-have for their properties due to their versatility. From a home office to storage for your equipment, there are an array of ways that you can utilise your shed. However, if you want to make the most of this structure, you need to ensure that is at the best location possible. And picking out a site is not as simple as choosing an area on your lot that seems spacious. If you are deliberating on having a rural shed constructed on your yard, here are several tips that will help you establish the best placement for it. 

Keep a turning circle in mind

The most typical mistake people make when embarking on shed construction is forgetting to account for a turning circle. A turning circle refers to the space available for you to steer your vehicles to and away from your shed comfortably. And if you intend to use your shed as a storage room for vehicles such as trailers, boats or even a caravan, then there should be wide enough space for you to manoeuvre these vehicles into the structure.

Consider the incline of your property

The second thing to have in mind when deliberating on the placement of your rural shed is the incline on site you are contemplating for construction. Notably, the installation of concrete footings and slabs is exponentially more expensive on a slop than it is on level ground. Therefore, if you have a tight budget for your rural shed construction, it is advisable to lean toward level ground rather than a site that is on a slope.

Be aware of council regulations

You may be under the assumption that as long as the construction project you are engaging in is on your property, then you will not have to answer to anybody, but you will be mistaken. There are a number of council regulations that you need to ensure are met before construction, or you risk having your shed being demolished. For instance, it is essential to take note of any council regulations regarding zoning when you are contemplating the placement of the shed. Furthermore, it is also critical to ensure that the intended use of the rural shed is not violating council regulations. Lastly, you should be aware of any easements or boundaries that could restrict the placement of your rural shed.