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Pest-Proofing Your Steel Shed: Tips to Keep in Mind

September 29, 2021 by Steve Polston

A steel shed is an ideal storage space for all your tools, equipment and other important items. However, it can be appealing to wildlife, especially mice, rats and certain insects. Once they move into your steel shed, they can damage your belongings, spread diseases and deteriorate the materials and components of the whole structure. As the local source of pre-engineered steel buildings, we recommend these tips to keep small critters out of your shed.

Seal the Area Around the Foundation

If the shed is installed directly on top of bare soil, rodents and other small critters can get inside by burrowing through the dirt. Thus, the base should be surrounded by wire mesh to prevent them from moving inside. Installing a shed on top of a concrete foundation slab, however, creates a tightly sealed seam around the base of the walls, effectively keeping mice and rats out.

Patch Up Gaps and Cracks

Even when the base of the shed’s walls are tightly sealed, be sure to check the other areas for gaps and cracks where pests could enter. Seal doors and windows with foam weatherstripping to close up gaps that could let insects or mice into the building.

Use Pest Deterrents

An example of a pest deterrent includes strong-scented natural oils like peppermint and cedar. These can be applied around the metal shed or near fencing equipment. Repellents that utilize sound and light are likewise popular, although they are not always effective in preventing larger insects or pests. Traps can also be used, providing far better results than rat poison and other poisonous baits.

Get Rid of Food Sources

One of the reasons why mice, rats and insects enter your shed is because of the smell of food. If you have sacks of dog food or other food sources stored inside, consider relocating them. It is a simple but effective method of keeping pests out.

Metal Warehouse Inc. is the go-to source of metal construction products, including frames for red iron steel buildings and metal carport kits. Give us a call at (903) 465-6699, or fill out our contact form to request a quote.

Why Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings Offer First-Rate Safety

December 15, 2020 by Steve Polston

When adding a structure to your home or commercial property, you should make safety one of your top priorities. After all, it’s important that you want to be in a building that doesn’t feel like it would topple or sway under the slightest breeze. That’s why we recommend steel pre-engineered buildings.

What to Consider When Choosing Your Steel Building Site

November 2, 2020 by Steve Polston

You may be focused mostly on how your metal structure will be designed and constructed, but you’ll also need to consider the place where it will be built. This is especially important if you want to avoid problems down the road.

Why Steel Is the Material of Choice for Storage Facilities

October 15, 2020 by Steve Polston

When designing a self-storage facility, it’s important to choose a material that balances durability with aesthetic appeal and maintenance needs. Steel happens to check all those boxes, which is why it’s the material of choice for self-storage facilities.

We discuss the advantages of using steel in storage facilities in detail below:

Wind-Protective Design Techniques for Metal Buildings

October 2, 2020 by Steve Polston

It’s important to consider local climate conditions when planning steel buildings. Yes, steel buildings are known for their durability and buildings up-to code should be able to withstand straight-line wind speeds of up to 90 mph. However, they’ll still require extra support if, for instance, strong winds frequently blow through the area.