12 x 20 Cottage with 10′ Deck
This is a classic Loafing Shed, not the type used on a farm, but used when your spouse has put you in time out. What is unique about this building is the customer had us extend the deck out to 10′ so they could have 200 sq. feet of usable area for a grill or chairs. Something tells me this time out shed will be well visited. Note the double doors on the end, perfect for storing your lawn equipment. It also affords you easy access for items that are to large to fit (without skinned knuckles) through a standard entry door. We chose not to name this shed the Toil Shed, instead, we call it the Loafing shed so when you want to take it easy, you can. The double doors and extended deck are nice added options. Great loafing area. Buildings tend to rot from the ground up, not ours. We use pressure treated siding that guards against rot and termites. After the treatment, the siding is kiln dried so it does not shrink or warp. You may notice lines in the siding, these quickly fade and you can stain or paint. If you choose not to, it just fades over time and takes on that old cottage look. Consider the landscaping possibilities you can add to enhance the look of your building. At Old Bob’s, we don’t sell buildings, we sell dreams. Yes, I really did write the last sentence. Chuckles from Old Bob
12 x 16 Loafing Shed With Dutch Door
These two photos were taken less than a week after construction. The customer is planning to use this as a work area for her hobby of bead jewelry and unique windchimes among other crafts. She hopes to make this the job of her dreams by creating art and actually making a living. With the building being in use all year round she has added heat and air-conditioning. When she has the exterior stained and the interior decorated she promises to send photos for our site. The adding of the dutch door really makes this building stand out.
16 x 24 Loafing Shed
This picture was taken about a month after construction. The customer had it wired for a fully functional wood shop 110/220 and recreation/loafing area. I plan to visit again after it has the handmade wood gutter added to the front and the building is painted, the porch will be left natural. I hope to have some interior photo’s in the near future. This was a fun project.
12 x 18 Carriage House Project
No, this is not a stilt house waiting for the backwaters. It is a 12 x 18 Carriage House built on a slope. Less than a week old, the owners have not had a chance to blend it into their landscape. The building is sound, exceeds building codes and will, believe it or not, blend in with the rest of the setting by the end of the year. I have seen their yard and house and it is my professional opinion that I will benefit from the owners creativity. I hope to update with their progress as time permits. Thank you for your support. Old Bob
12′ x 18′ Polaris
What happens to a building over time that is used for storage? As a rule they rot from the ground up. The floor according to Indiana code must be made of pressure treated wood for this very reason. Building since 1975 we have seen more siding failures than floor failures. It is not code, yet but we choose to use treated wood siding.
Contrary to popular belief, treated wood can be stained or painted. It is not advised to paint a treated wood deck, nor is it advisable to paint any large horizontal structure. Why? Water stands on the surface. The pooling magnifies the sun and eventually breaks down the paint. As a rule, it is best not to paint any exterior horizontal surfaces for this very reason. Hence the myth of not being able to paint treated wood. This building will not fall down, rot or be eaten by termites.
12 x 16 Mini Garage with 8′ X 7′ door. Overall height 12′6″
The Tiki Hut that Could
In the early spring, a storm caused an old pine tree to fall across a 10 x 12 carriage house we built twelve years ago. The customer called me and explained what happened and said the building did not appear damaged other than a crack in the drywall ceiling. The barn stopped the tree from crushing the neighbors car parked near the privacy fence to the right. The car was moved before this photo was taken. After the tree was removed, the owner had to patch the roof and adjust some of the thatch he had covered the roof with. Other than that, he is now back to enjoying his Carriage house modified into a Tiki golf lounge. We don’t build buildings at Old Bob’s, we build dreams. Long lasting and sturdy dreams as the photos document. Thanks Steve, for sharing your photos, and keep enjoying your Tiki Hut.
Kind Regards, Old Bob
