ABC Sheds Blog

How much does an industrial shed cost?

If you’re planning to build an industrial shed, the construction cost is likely a critical factor in your decision. 

From the size of the shed to the location, many variables can affect the overall cost of your industrial building. However, understanding the average cost per square metre can provide a good indication of what to expect. 

Roller doors vs sliding doors – which is better?

For most farm sheds and industrial buildings, door access is crucial. To keep your operations running smoothly, and the costs low, you need to choose a low-maintenance option to improve efficiency, durability and security.

The question is – are roller doors or sliding doors better?

What’s the difference between BMT and TCT cladding?

When building a steel shed, you need to have full confidence in its strength, durability, and engineering. That’s why there is such a range of metrics and terminology in the industry to measure material strength and quality.

Two common terms used to describe steel cladding are Base Metal Thickness (BMT) and Total Coated Thickness (TCT). While they sometimes get confused, these are two separate measurements and must be used with care.

A guide to warehouse construction in Australia

Investing in a warehouse could be one of the best decisions you ever make for your business. Warehouses provide a functional and affordable workspace solution allowing you to protect goods, machinery and stock, and keep supply chains running smoothly. Because of this, the convenience, efficiency and lasting investment of a commercial warehouse is a great way to expand your business.

What’s the most economical shed height?

Choosing the right height for a farm shed or industrial building is a critical decision, and can be quite daunting if you’re building a shed for the first time. Once a shed is built, it’s very difficult to adjust the height to suit your needs, so getting it right at the design stage is imperative. You’ll need to consider not only the shed’s purpose but also accessibility, storage capacity, local restrictions and more before finalising your shed plans. That’s why we’ve written this blog to give you a helpful guide to choosing a shed height that suits your needs. Learn more about choosing the most appropriate height for your future shed or industrial building.

A custom commercial shed in Moss Vale

Many of our customers come to us in need of a custom building solution to meet a range of different requirements. Whether they require a commercial shed for extra storage or perhaps they’ve moved locations and require a new building to run operations out of, there are a wide range of commercial shed projects we end up working on.

Nick Gubbins from Gubbins Home, Timber & Hardware approached us as he was in need of a bespoke shed for his hardware store in Moss Vale. He needed something that allowed for greater storage while also incorporating an office area and loading dock. Read on to find out more about the work we did for Nick, and the custom solution we supplied.

What are the NSW commercial building requirements?

If you’re looking to construct a commercial or industrial building, there are important things to consider before you get started. While you should always seek out the guidance of a professional before you start on a commercial or industrial building project, there are some basic things that need to be followed when planning out your project.

In this blog we’ve covered new industrial building requirements for the New South Wales area. Read on to find out what you need to consider before you start your project.

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