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APPEARANCE OF
MATERIALS
Wondering about the appearance of a certain feature
of your Tuff Shed building? This information can
help you better understand why some components look
the way they do.
ROOFING NAILS
• It’s not a mistake that nails are poking through
the roof on the inside of your building. This is
necessary due to building codes requiring shingle
nails to “pierce the roof decking material” and does
not affect the performance of the roof.
GALVANIZED STEEL FLOOR JOISTS
• Most of our sheds include 16-gauge, hot-dipped
galvanized steel floor joists, which are designed to
be placed directly on any firm, level surface.
• Exposed Steel – These joists are designed to
withstand the elements and are exposed after
installation. Some customers prefer to cover the
steel with “skirting” made from siding. While we can
add a skirting, we don’t recommend it, since wood
siding material contacting the ground can wick up
moisture into the building.
• White “Chalking” on the Steel – This appearance is
normal and does not affect the performance of the
steel or the 40-year industry-rating on the
material.
• Small Rectangular Holes in the Steel – During
production, small vent holes are punched into the
steel. These holes allow for airflow beneath the
building.
LUMBER
• We use dimensional lumber for wall and roof
framing that has been dried, then stored in a
controlled environment (our factories) prior to
installation. It is unlikely that this wood will
have a uniform appearance, and may have blemishes or
“waning”. This is normal and will not affect the
structural integrity of the building.
WEATHERTIGHT or AIRTIGHT
• We strive to make the building weathertight. But
they are not airtight. Air and mice can infiltrate
your building as they can your home.
PAINT
• On many displays, we paint some interior surfaces
for appearance purposes only. On customer buildings,
the paint option only includes painting exterior
surfaces (siding and trim).
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