An industrial shed for your business is not like a shed you buy for your residential property, as an industrial shed will need to be stronger so it can withstand the occasional errant forklift driver, and it may also need to accommodate actual workers inside, rather than just being used for storage. This is why you may need to shop for different features when looking for an industrial shed versus one for your residence. Note a few of those features here so you know what to look for when you're in the market for a commercial or industrial shed.
1. Ventilation
Even if you use your industrial shed for storage, workers will typically be in and out of the shed more often than you might be in and out of your residential shed. You also want to protect the items you have stored inside from moisture, heat and the like. This is why ventilation that is built into your industrial shed is so important; you don't want to assume you can just add fans to the ceiling after the shed is installed; instead, you want to ensure you have adequate wiring in the shed to accommodate heavy-duty fans, that the windows open easily and that there are other such ventilating features in the shed itself.
2. Material
You may assume that aluminium is the best choice for an industrial shed, and since aluminium is very lightweight, you may also assume that it may not need a concrete pad under it or much bracing. However, this can also mean it may tip or even blow away in a strong storm! A thin aluminium shed may not rust or corrode, but it can also be easily damaged by an errant forklift or other such impact.
Note, too, that the chemicals and other products you use in production may affect one material more than another. In many cases, galvanized steel will be stronger and more durable than aluminium, and may hold up better against exposure to different chemicals.
3. Size
A larger industrial shed can be good for accommodating the storage you need for your facility, but be sure to note whether there is enough space for swing-out doors on your property. Also, you need to ensure you choose a shed that is large enough and that has a tall enough door to accommodate delivery vehicles, if necessary; this means standard panel trucks and other such vehicles that might arrive to your facility, and not just your own vehicles. This can make loading and unloading of your materials much easier.
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