Questions and Answers for Handy Home Products Columbia 12 ft. x 12 ft. Wood Storage Building Kit

A:  Hi hendog, the Homedepot.com does offer installation services for many items (including select sheds) on Homedepot.com. Please visit the Custom Shed Installation Services portion of the Homedepot.com at the link provided below to begin to view what options there are available for you and this particular project. We are not able to provide a price for this project as all projects and customers are different. The Home Services phone number is provided to you so that you may speak with a representative as well at the link below. Thanks for shopping Home Depot! http://www.homedepot.com/services/shed-installation/

A:  No, this product is not designed for a gable wall.

A:  Installation is not included with this model. This model is a Do-It-Yourself kit. Everything is pre-cut and ready for assembly.

A:  Wind speeds can vary based on how the shed is put together. For more specific information please contact Handy Home Products directly at 1-800-221-1849.

A:  In Cass County, Northern Minnesota Near the town of Remer I have a two acre wooded plot. The county told me that I could build a shed up to 150 square feet, NO permit needed. I don't know if that's Minnesota wide or just my county. A 12x12 shed is144 square feet.

A:  Yes, I do need a building permit

A:  Most likely, check with your City Hall

A:  It is up to the customer to research if a building permit is needed in your location; it is also up to the customer to obtain the permit, if needed.

A:  Pressure treated 4x4 runners are recommended to go under the building opposite the direction of the floor joists.

A:  No. It arrives as a large bundle 4' X 8' X 30 inches on a skid. When you open up the cardboard and plastic wrapping. You will see it is made up of wood pieces cut to size. This includes all of the needed hardware and fasteners to assemble the shed in well marked packages. The instructions are pretty good but with great drawings. The boards are coded and are shown that way in the instructions with total of each item needed for assembly of that section of the building. If you have some experience building with a tape measure, hammer, level and drill you should be able to assemble it.

A:  No. This shed is in kit form. Everything is pre-cut and ready-to-assemble. Installation instructions are included inside the packaging.

A:  Definitely not, it took 2 guys 3 days to have it up without finish details.