Are there “green” building materials available for storage sheds?
Dunlap: There are green shingles made out of recycled tires and other materials. Oriented strand boards make good flooring and roof decking. Nabors: There are some out there. HardiePlank, as I mentioned, is one type of green material we regularly use. Frenchak: There are some, like fiberboards for roofing or sheathing, but they are very expensive. It’s not really practical on a small structure. How should homeowners determine the best size/scale and location for the structure? Dunlap: Nothing less than 10-by-10, otherwise there’s no room. Build it a little bigger than you think you’ll need. Location-wise, it’s more convenient to be close to the home. Nabors: It depends on their needs and how much room they have, but I wouldn’t go smaller than 10-by-10. Frenchak: A lot of it has to do with what your homeowners association will allow. They want things not to exceed certain sizes or infringe on easements or setbacks. What kind of roofing and wall material homeowners use? Dunlap: Metal roo
