Utility Shed Virtual Tour

We add a durable aluminum plate to the threshold of every Cook building to provide additional protection against daily wear and tear.

Our 2 x 4 wall studs are placed 24″ on center with Double Studs put where the siding meets. This technique provides a larger nailing surface and prevents separation and gaps at the siding seams.

We use Storm Chains to prevent potential damage caused by high winds.

Contact rated floor joists are placed 16″ on center and covered with 5/8″ LP ProStruct flooring to provide added strength. This decking prevents the floor system from sagging under the weight of heavy possessions.

All of the shingles used on Cook buildings are grade “A” shingles that carry a 30-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

7/16″ oriented strand board (OSB) is used for roof decking because it is manufactured with heat resistant glues that prevent delamination and warping.

Our locking door handle provides enhanced security for your items and works despite the possible settling of your Cook shed.

2×4 trusses are placed 24″ on center and gusseted to add strength to the roof system to keep it from sagging from the weight of snow and ice.

Our exclusive 19/32″ LP Smartside Shallow Groove Siding enhances the aesthetic value of Cook buildings while retaining strength and integrity. Using Shallow Groove Siding significantly reduces the possibility of delamination.

Two adjustable tension rods are installed on every door to prevent warping as the shed is exposed to the elements over the years.

Every door is installed with three heavy duty 6″ zinc plated hinges to provide maximum strength and durability.

All of the shingles used on Cook buildings are grade “A” shingles that carry a 30-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

We use of the highest rated lumber for direct ground contact for the entire floor system including skids, floor joists, and decking. This enables Cook to extend a lifetime warranty against decay or termite damage on every own of our sheds.

Ring shank coated nails are used throughout the sidewall construction of our shed. These fasteners provide maximum holding strength against swelling and contracting caused by changes in weather or humidity.

The 2 x 8 top wall plates (in barns and lofted barn models) are notched to allow the siding to be placed into the framing, rather than nailing the siding to the sidewall frame to increase the strength and durability of the building and create a better seal against the effects of weather.

Venting the roof at its peak along the ridge provides superior ventilation. This technique helps prevent damage to shingles and your stored property that may be caused by excessive heat.

The 4 x 6 pressure treated floor skids are notched so the floor joists can be recessed into the skid. This provides added strength and durability and allows for movement without damage. (Note: 8 foot wide buildings have 2 skids and 10 and 12 foot wide buildings have 4 skids each).

Pulling blocks are installed with holes drilled at each end of the centermost skids. These blocks help prevent damage if a building needs to be moved.