Sheds Glossary Greensburg PA

The following shed terms contain information on the different types of sheds, the materials used to make sheds, and the different features associated with sheds for yourGreensburg home. If you are interested in adding a shed to yourGreensburg home, consult the following shed glossary of terms.

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724-216-5254
505 Stirrup Drive
Greensburg, PA
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505 Stirrup Drive
Greensburg, PA
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113 S Market St
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608 31st St
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The following information was sourced from CSN Sheds.

Anchor Kit
Resembles tent stakes, but much more industrial. These typically range from a load capacity of 1500 lbs to 2500 lbs, depending on the manufacturer. Allows one to secure a shed to the ground to prevent from wind, weather, and theft.

Dome roof
Rounded roof top

Enamel coated steel
This consists of a double baked-on polyester enamel finish over galvanized steel. All of our enamel coated steel sheds come with a 12 year limited warranty.

Gable roof
This is the most common shed roof style, a triangular roof top with two vertical sides.

Gambrel roof
This style of roof is a typical barn roof with a flat top and sloped sides.

Hip roof
With this style of roof, there are no vertical edges. All sides of the roof top meet at the top. Usually a pyramidal shape, hipped roofs are great for extreme weather because it doesn't allow for snow build-up.

Lean-to shed
This shed style is beneficial in small spaces. It is designed to lean-up against a building or fence, leaving more space free.

Mansard roof
Flat roof

Polycarbonate
This form of plastic is popular to use in windows, tupperware, and other common items due to its translucent nature.

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
With the common name Vinyl, PVC is a popular form of plastic to use in outdoor storage and furniture. It has many benefits over standard metal structures. The color saturates through the vinyl, minimizing the appearance of scratches and discoloration. You never need to paint vinyl, only wash it occasionally.

Sliding door
Some sheds are offered with sliding doors. These are doors that glide on a track, option with double doors.

Vinyl
Also known as Polyvinyl chloride, vinyl is a popular form of plastic to use in outdoor storage and furniture. It has many benefits over standard metal structures. The color saturates throughthe vinyl, minimizing the appearance of scratches and discoloration. You never need to paint vinyl, only wash it occasionally.

Vinyl coated steel
It consists of Vinyl plastisol coating over galvanized steel. This material offers the same visual benefits of vinyl and the structural stability of steel. These sheds are resistant to scratching and fading. All of our vinyl coated steel sheds come with a 15 year limited warranty.

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724-216-5254
505 Stirrup Drive
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