For those with a Tuff Shed

[roll_the_dice]

Hi everyone...I am in the process of purchasing a shed. I have looked at having one built vs something like a tuff shed. I am fairly close to buying a tuff shed.

I am looking at doing a 10x12 for "dirty" work...media blasting, powder coating, etc.

Is the floor sturdy enough for a 60-80 gallon air compressor? For those that have purchased a tuff shed...any regrets? Any of the options worth it?

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

What is the floor?
I have a Heartland shed 10x12 that is around 20 years old.
Particle board floor.
Has had a 5hp 60 gal 220v compressor sitting on its original shipping pallet for the whole time, no issues

 

[roll_the_dice]

What is the floor?
I have a Heartland shed 10x12 that is around 20 years old.
Particle board floor.
Has had a 5hp 60 gal 220v compressor sitting on its original shipping pallet for the whole time, no issues

Thanks! According to the website it states

"Our floors are so innovative and durable, they set us apart. TUFF SHED revolutionized the shed industry by incorporating 2″x6″ hot-dipped galvanized steel floor joists, ensuring the building’s solid foundation for years to come.

We’ve added LP SmartFloor Plus, a sturdy 3/4″ thick tongue and groove material that’s treated to resist insect and moisture damage, and comes with a high-tech resin overlay that looks great, adds traction and eliminates splinters."

Thanks for the pic too...I didn't even think of leaving the compressor on the pallet. Makes perfect sense.

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Thanks for the pic too...I didn't even think of leaving the compressor on the pallet. Makes perfect sense.

I uploaded from an iPad and the pic auto rotated, couldn't figure out how to fix it. Yeah, the shipping pallet was convenient and the lazy way to do the install.

Sounds like their floor will be plenty strong enough.

 

[moon_tanner]

I have a 12x12 Rubbermaid. As long as you throw it on a solid base, it should be fine.

 

[Cato]

I've had a Tough Shed for a couple years now and am very happy with it. The best part was is was put up quick. A flat bed truck arrived and in a couple hours they had it assembled. I just use mine for garden storage and as far as upgrades, I got the vents and metal frame for the floor. I'm in Southern California so the metal floor wasn't really needed because it's pretty dry here, but I tend to over do things.

I'm confident the floor can hold an 80 gallon compressor just fine. I would just put 3/4 inch piece of plywood under it.

 

[Joe Reed]

I've had an 8x12 Tuff Shed for several years now - bought at Home Depot. It's rock solid. I hated buying one instead of building one myself but I'm glad I did. With the steel floor joists it'll outlive me. I also like the way the 4' door is built....with a galvanized steel framework sandwiched between the exterior siding and OSB interior panel. No sag at all. Still fits and closes like the day it was built...

 

[roll_the_dice]

Thanks for the info everyone. That was what I was hoping to hear. I would like to build my own also, but I have so many projects going on, I just don't have the time, so the quick build appealed to me as well. I am buying one from Home Depot also...they are having 10% off thru the end of the month and an additional 5% if I use my HD credit card...

I will be working in mine a decent amount, so I am going to add a window on each side along with the vents near roof line and the tall version so the walls are 8' tall...I will add a small loft for storage myself. I may do double doors...not sure yet.

I am restoring my 1965 Chevy C10 starting in a few weeks...can't wait.

 

[PoorOwner]

Just watch where the joist is. Easily when you look at the screws. The joists are like 2 foot apart. I would put wood down to span the joists. Which a vertical compressor has about a 26" footprint anyway.

The workers work in a rush to bang out these jobs. Make sure they shim properly and under enough places so the floor will wobble less.

Also, I found it pretty unbearable inside even if you open the door when the sun is on any part of it. (Was only using for storage so it wasn't a big deal). The next home I paid another company built, similar but this time I put in insulation and wall and it made a huge difference in a small shed.

 

[CSRPenFab]

I just had a 10x12 8' tall tuff she'd installed to store my garden and pool equipment. Good call on getting the 8' tall model. The door is then 6'7" high instead of the 6' on the normal 7' high model. I'm 6' tall and spading want to scalp myself each time I entered the shed.

The floor is plenty strong. I went with the upgraded coated floor.

 

[Perfectstranger]

All great ideas, yes the floor will be strong enough especially if you put an additional piece of 3/4 spanning the joists. I would also suggest looking at buying direct from Tuff Shed. The units sold thru HD aren't quite as nice. Depending on where you are there may be a local show room. They often have display units for sale.

 

[ckyle29]

I've had a 10X12 Tuff Shed for 10 years now. At one time, I had a Cub Cadet and two Hondas parked in there at the same time, and the floor has easily held up. When I needed to move it, I just jacked it up high enough to get some 4X4 posts under it to act as a sled and just pulled it with my truck. Even with the move, my doors work as good as the day it was installed.

 

[dougw181]

I have had a Tuff Shed for 13 years now and it is holding up great. It has a 3/4" OSB floor over a metal frame and is shows no signs of warping. I have custom made pallet racking loaded with heavy totes and camping equipment
and it still looks like it did from day one. I would definitely buy another one
if I ever move. They are worth the investment.

 

[roll_the_dice]

Wow, thanks everyone. Great ideas about the extra 3/4 plywood on the floor to beef it up under the compressor. Will definitely do that.

I also like the idea of putting insulation in the walls...being in south GA, the heat and humidity can get stupid hot. I have a large fan my dad made back in the 50's/60's that still works perfectly that I will use. I also have a small portable a/c unit I will use on scorching days. And although we don't get super cold in the winter, I do custom carbon fiber work that requires 2 part epoxy that needs decent temperature to cure right...I will be adding a heater to hang from the rafters.

Here some pictures of the fan...It was made out of a spare motor and a cast iron oil drum lid for the base. I have it in my garage now. I used it this weekend when I did a brake job on our car...that fan will move some air!

 

[CSRPenFab]

All great ideas, yes the floor will be strong enough especially if you put an additional piece of 3/4 spanning the joists. I would also suggest looking at buying direct from Tuff Shed. The units sold thru HD aren't quite as nice. Depending on where you are there may be a local show room. They often have display units for sale.

I have a Tuff Shed dealer/showroom very close to my house, yet I went with Home Depot on my recent 10x12. I priced it both ways, and the Home Depot deal was a better bargain since they were throwing in "3 free upgrades". I went with the coated floor, architectural shingle upgrade, and two vents.

Tuff Shed direct had the coated floor standard, but their price was about $400 higher. They also have the reflective foil siding standard, but I wasn't concerned about that in my application. Shop both and see what's the better deal.

When the time came to have the shed built, I still dealt directly with my local Tuff Shed showroom via my Home Depot contact. They were also able to reduce my 10x12 to a 9x12 due to some space issues. No charge for the size change and they actually refunded some of the price.

 

[roll_the_dice]

OK, I ordered my Tuff Shed today! Thanks for everyone's input! I ordered the 10x12 with 8 foot walls and the 6 1/2 roof pitch.. Double door, transom light above door and two 3x3 windows along with vents near the roof pitch.

I am going to level the ground and put pavers on the ground so it is perfectly level and looks a little nicer than sitting in the dirt...probably not necessary, but I will like it better.

I also looked at 60 gallon Quincy 5HP 2 stage compressors today...very nice compressor!

I am going to add a loft after I get it for storage above. No need to pay someone to do that! They have about a 2 week backlog, so now the hard part comes..waiting!

 

[Mamootaz]

Thank you guys for all the feedback, thinking to order 10x14 shed from these guys

 

[driftpin]

No location for you? It will help people to know where you are, when they answer/comment.

Look at a Lark steel-frame building if you are in the southeast. larkbuilders.com You can order it without a floor if you are going to install it on a slab.

Thank you guys for all the feedback, thinking to order 10x14 shed from these guys