Barn-style sheds have always been popular for one big reason: they give you a lot of usable space in a relatively simple backyard building.
But not all barn sheds are built the same.
One option that can make a surprisingly big difference is the height of the sidewalls. At Alpine Portable Buildings, our Barn with 6-foot sidewalls gives you more usable wall space, more flexibility inside, and that classic barn roofline people love.
If you’re trying to decide between a traditional low-wall barn and a barn with taller sidewalls, here’s why those extra feet matter.
More Usable Space Along the Walls
The biggest advantage is simple: you can use more of the building.
With 6-foot sidewalls, shelving, storage racks, pegboard and workbenches can be placed farther out toward the sides of the shed. You aren’t dealing with the roof slope as quickly as you would in a barn with shorter walls.
That can make a big difference if you’re storing things like:
- Lawn and garden equipment
- Bicycles
- Tools and toolboxes
- Holiday decorations
- Storage totes
- Camping and outdoor equipment
- Household overflow
Sometimes you don’t necessarily need a bigger shed. You just need to make better use of the space you already have.
A Great Barn for Adding a Loft
One of our favorite things about a barn-style shed is the opportunity for overhead storage.
A loft can get boxes, seasonal decorations and things you don’t use every day up off the floor. That leaves the main floor open for larger items such as lawn equipment, tools or a work area.
Depending on the size of the building and how you plan to use it, Alpine offers different loft configurations. That’s one of the reasons we like talking with customers about what they’re actually going to put inside the shed before they choose their options.
Storage Shed — Or Something More?
Not everybody buying a backyard shed today is simply looking for a place to put a lawn mower.
We’ve seen people use sheds for workshops, hobby spaces, craft areas and all kinds of other practical purposes.
The taller sidewalls of the 6-foot Barn give you more flexibility if your plans involve shelves, a workbench or organized wall storage.
And plans change.
You may buy a shed today because the garage is overflowing. A few years from now, you may decide that same building would make a pretty nice little workshop.
Having usable space gives you options.
Built in Your Backyard
Alpine Portable Buildings builds wood sheds on-site in backyards throughout the Greater Houston area.
That means we don’t have to bring a completely assembled building through your backyard. Your shed is constructed on your property, making on-site construction particularly useful for fenced yards and locations where access for a prebuilt building may be difficult.
Our sheds are built with practical everyday use in mind, including 16-inch-on-center wall framing, 12-inch-on-center floor joists and a 3/4-inch plywood floor.
Make Your Barn Your Own
The building itself is only the beginning.
Depending on what you need, you can customize your Alpine shed with different doors, windows, loft arrangements, workbenches and other options.
You can see custom options here
Is a 6-Foot Sidewall Barn Right for You?
If you want the traditional look of a barn but also want plenty of practical, usable interior space, a Barn with 6-foot sidewalls is worth considering.
The easiest way to choose is to think about what you’re going to put inside—not just today, but a few years from now.
Sometimes a little extra wall height can make a shed a whole lot more useful.
Alpine Portable Buildings builds backyard sheds on-site throughout Greater Houston. Contact us if you’d like help choosing a size, style or options for your backyard.