FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time frame to get a shed?

The time schedule for your SHEDSPAN shed project will typically be as below. However this may change depending on workload and the project scope.

- Order to certified engineering documentation: 1-2 weeks

- Approval to manufacture, to delivery of materials: 4-6 weeks

- Overall order to kit delivery: 5-8 weeks.

What is a good location for my new shed?

Pick a naturally level site to minimise the earthworks required and a site that isn’t subject to flooding, not too close to trees, power lines, or underground services. Consider access to power & water etc. if required for your shed. Depending on your intended shed use, you may wish to locate it in a centralised location to reduce transport of machinery/fertilizer/hay/chemical etc. or you may want it near your other infrastructure to serve as a service/operations hub.

What do I need to do before by shed can be built?

Before your shed can be built, you will need to prepare a pad for the shed to go on. Additionally, your local council may have regulatory requirements to be approved prior to construction.

Why should I choose a SHEDSPAN shed?

SHEDSPAN sheds are manufactured from 100% BlueScope Steel. We design and engineer our sheds to suit site-specific factors.

We don’t compromise quality for price. We use heavier steel sections & brackets to ensure your investment passes the test of time.

We stand by our mantra of “Tough Sheds Assembled Easy”. All our connections & buildings are designed by our experienced, practical team, who consider ease of construction as a priority.

What differentiates SHEDSPAN from other shed offerings?

We’re a “family” of passionate “shed people”, not a corporate team.

Our close relationship with engineers allows us to offer larger spans & bay sizes than most other suppliers.

We offer the following features: Cantilevered Eave Extensions, Mezzanine Floors, Column Removals, Partition Walls.

What do I need for a good shed pad?

A good shed pad is level, compacted, and has at least 3m of extra prepared pad area around the shed. For a good, long lasting shed pad you would normally need to have 300mm or more of compacted gravel on top of the levelled natural ground. If the gravel/sand is dry it will require wetting down to help it compact properly. It is good for the finished height of the pad to be slightly proud of the surrounding area so that water flows away from the shed and avoids pooling/flooding in & around the shed.

What height should I choose?

We have seen a trend of sheds being built higher to accommodate larger machinery & equipment. Please ensure you confirm the height of your current machinery / equipment & also consider any potential upgrades or new machines.

Typically we see heights of around 6-7.5m for workshop & machinery sheds.

Do you have standard spans or stock sheds?

We custom build every shed, however there are some spans & sizes that are more cost-effective than others. Our designs tend to be most cost-effective with bay widths of 6m, and you can build as many bays as required to achieve your desired length.

What are wind regions and what do they mean for my shed?

There are 4 major wind regions in Australia. Your site location determines what region and therefore what level of engineering is required in your design. We design sheds to suit all Australian wind regions.

How do I future proof my shed?

If you intend to make future additions to your building, it is always more cost effective to include them initially. However, we understand this is not always realistic, so the next best approach is to think ahead and adapt the initial design to work in with future planned additions.