Build a Dream Shed in Your Massachusetts Backyard That Looks Great and Lasts for Years to Come
What’s not to love about Massachusetts? From incredible food to great sports teams, cities, and seashores, there’s something for just about anyone and everyone. Living in The Bay State feels like a dream come true for many, and by adding your own custom shed to your property, you can create your own personal escape to enhance your lifestyle.
Today, we’re going to cover some essential basic pieces of information about building sheds in the state that Bostonians proudly call home. From climate, soil, and shed style ideas, we have you covered!
Climate
The state has a humid continental climate. On average, it experiences 40 inches of rain along the coasts and 50 inches across its western half with 25 to 80 inches of heavy snowfalls in the winter.
16X20 Cohasset with transom window, cedar clapboard and vertical cedar siding, and ramp
If you’re building a shed in Massachusetts, some weather-friendly custom features to consider include:
- Insulated flooring, doors, and windows for the cold months
- Weather-tight PVC corners and durable siding to keep the water out
- Weather-resistant, premium-quality woods
- High-quality shingles to prevent the risk of leaks
- Utility connections for fans, heaters, and AC units
With the right weather protection in place, you can ensure that your dream shed lasts for seasons to come.
Massachusetts Soil Conditions
A large amount of Massachusetts soil is sandy loam. Depending on your soil and the size of your building, you may consider building your shed on a firm concrete foundation. This will help it stand tall and strong long-term and better resist any intense weather events.
Design Ideas for Your Own Massachusetts Shed
Nautical Appeal for Your Coastal Home
Live near the shores or want to bring a piece of your favorite vacation spot home with you? Inspired by Massachusetts’s rich nautical history, The Cape Ann seamlessly blends a simple and elegant design with durable functionality. Perfect for adding a breath of fresh air to small spaces, it makes an ideal storage shed, pool house, or personal escape.
8X16 Cape Ann with custom weathervane and cupola, shutters, and vinyl siding
Enhanced Outdoor Entertainment
When the weather warms up, nothing beats an outdoor gathering with your loved ones. Bring your backyard to life with The Nantucket! With an overhanging roof, built-in granite countertop, and large serving window, your home will quickly become everyone’s favorite new hangout spot.
18×16 Nantucket with additional wall height, 6′ overhang with porch columns, 3×8 bar opening with custom serving window and an 8′ granite bar top, 15-lite double doors, and vinyl siding
A Mini Home Away from Home
Sometimes, we just want to get away from our usual routine and enjoy a moment alone in our own personal escape. The Hampton brings the comforts of home to an entirely new space. With plenty of windows, a farmer’s porch, and a cozy home-shaped design, it makes for the perfect she-shed/mancave/personal escape, stand-alone office, or studio.
8X12 Hampton with custom weathervane and cupola, 9-Lite doors, ramp, and composite decking on porch
For the Traditionalist at Heart
Massachusetts is full of historic and modern buildings designed in a traditional New England style. Want your shed to add to your home’s unique story? The Lexington pays homage to the comfort and elegance of traditional New England architecture with plenty of space for just about any purpose!
14X20 Lexington with cedar shingle siding and a 5′ patio door
The Ultimate Multipurpose Shed
Want a dream shed that can handle just about anything? The Cohasset’s sturdy, no-nonsense design, beautiful barn doors, and plentiful floor space make it a perfect option for someone who likes to do a little bit of everything. Add room partitions or storage lofts to make even more use of your new multipurpose space!
14X16 Cohasset with transom window, flower boxes, pine board and batten siding, and ramp
For the Lovers of the Outdoors
Massachusetts’s eastern coastline is known for its breathtaking beauty, but there’s also plenty of natural inland wonder to the west! Bring the rustic charm of rural New England to your own backyard with The Brunswick in beautiful pine or cedar natural-wood siding. Its generous extra headroom makes it perfect for storage, gardening, or your own custom hangout space.
12X20 Brunswick with pine siding and ramp
Design Your Own Dream Massachusetts Shed Today
Since 1962, we’ve been helping our Massachusetts neighbors bring their visions to life by offering customs sheds built with the highest quality materials and the strictest quality standards. To get started on your own project, check out our Shedview tool and create your own dream shed!
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