The Northwood wooden shed kit will make a very appealing addition to your backyard.
This shed kits unique design offers an overhang to help protect the doors from the elements.
Featuring a spacious loft for additional storage.
Sold in home centers in the US and Japan Best Barns has been producing quality building kits for 30 years.
Best Barns passes on additional savings to you because they work with a local home center nearest you providing material to finish your new
storage shed for professional results.
* shown with optional windows
** picture depicts (2) two single windows with shutters set side by side
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Home Delivery
Convenient home delivery is available anywhere in the lower 48 states.
This is called "curbside delivery" which will place the kit at the end of your driveway.
It is not the driver's responsibility to bring the product into your garage or yard.
Drivers do not assist in unpacking or cleanup.
The freight carrier will call to schedule an appointment during normal business hours.
Please provide a daytime phone number at check out. Someone will need to be present at the time of delivery.
A signature is required.
Inspect the merchandise before the driver departs. If you notice any damage, make sure the driver indicates
this on the delivery slip before you sign it.
General
Once you receive your new building begin by unpacking the pre-cut framing, doors and hardware.
You will also receive a detailed manual with step by step instructions. Each step is explained with clear instructions and
detailed line art and has been developed with the novice builder in mind.
Best Barns wood shed kit components fit easily into place with no special tools or skills required!
- Pre-cut roof trusses for fast and accurate assembly
- Pre-cut Wood Gussets
- Pre-cut wall framing
- Pre-cut exterior siding for an accurate fit
- Pre-cut roof sheathing
- Pre-cut trim for a perfect fit
- Pre-assembled door trim
- Technical Support - 7 days
- Satisfaction Guaranteed
All required hardware including door hinges, latch, nails, glue for gussets and
detailed instruction manual. Shingles and roof edge provided by owner.
Order with confidence. We take great pride in our wood shed kits. Product quality and satisfaction is out number one goal.
We use the highest grade of lumber from Sweden and Germany. These countries require a more stringent grading system than
US standards insuring only the best lumber is used in your shed kit.
Siding
Primed 3/8" wood siding, with vertical grooves, creates an attractive plank look.
Smart Panel, manufactured by Lousiana-Pacific, creates the visual beauty of real wood with the strength and
durability of an engineered product.
The siding is made from wood strands, pressed into a resin saturated substrate, superior to plywood.
A cedar texture is embossed into the substrate, free from knot holes and patches. Other features include:
- Primed, ready for paint color of your choice. Latex acrylic paint recommended.
- Treated with Composibor (from U.S. Borax) prevents fungal decay and insect damage.
- Backed with a 50 year limited warranty.
Loft
The Northwood model provides a 2nd level loft floor of OSB (oriented strand board) for those "where do I put it?" items.
Our Northwood includes a loft to provide additional storage without taking a lot of yard space.
A loft provides an ideal, out of the way area for storing seasonal decorations, small boxes,
chair cushions and smaller items.
A 4' deep loft floor is provided at each end of the building. Drawing shows a loft floor in a 10x10 building. The 14' long building will have 3 truss spaces between the loft floor.
Windows
Optional Item
Optional single hung windows with screens & decorative wood shutters.
Single hung windows 18" x 27" aluminum windows provide light and ventilation. Lockable frames are durable and easy to operate. Screens limit birds and insects. Decorative wood shutters are pre-assembled.
Decorative octagonal gable windows illuminate interiors, beautify exteriors.
Floor
Optional Floor
Our wood floor systems offer two designs that let you choose what is best suited for your needs.
The standard floor is best installed over and existing founcation, cement slab, blacktop or gravel base.
Bricks or patio stones can be used to level the 2x4 treated framing. The standard floor includes
treated 2x4's 16" o.c. and 5/8" OSB ( Oriented Strand Board ).
The deluxe floor includes 4x4 treated runners which gives support for the floor joists and
allows you to set the foundation directly on grass. By raising the foundation above the ground
the 4x4's provide for air flow which eliminates moisture. The deluxe floor includes 4x4 treated runners,
treated 2x4's 16" o.c. and 3/4" plywood.
Nails are included. Floor requires cutting and assembly. Floor sheathing is not treated.
Optional Pre-cut Treated Wood Ramp
Choose an optional pre-cut treated wood ramp system to pair with our Deluxe Floor System. This optional ramp is designed to match our Deluxe Floor to correctly match the height of the floor with runners.
Accessories
Optional Items
Optional 18" decorative cast iron brackets for porch overhang.
Purchased as a pair these brackets ship unpainted and will add to the appeal of your new shed kit.
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Below is information that your local permiting office may need prior to construction.
Please check with the permit office before purchasing.
Permit Documentation
Below is a sample instruction manual. This manual only contains partial information and shouldn't be used to construct this kit.
A full instruction manual will be provided when you purchase.
Sample Instructions
