Thursday, February 27, 2014

It's Car Wash Season -- Time to think about Revamping your Business



It's summer and people are doing a lot of driving. Whether they're heading out on a road trip to Border Ranges National Park and Brisbane or just going to the supermarket a lot to get supplies for the latest barbeque, they're going to eventually need their cars washed. Probably sooner if they visit a national park. You're hoping for a busy season at the car wash -- but what about the future? 

Your car wash may have been in business for years and whether you are doing pretty well or struggling, more business can't hurt, right? One of the best ways to attract more customers is to revamp your entire building for greater appeal and convenience. 


But a car wash is a car wash, right? How will changing it help?
 
True, the function of a car wash is to clean the outside and sometimes inside of vehicles. But no matter how good your business is at its job, people won't go there if they can't remember that it exists. By customising your building, outside and in, you can ensure that people sit up and take notice when they pass you by. Here are some of the advantages of a customised car wash. 

  1. Better Advertising- By choosing a more colourful building, and perhaps updating your logo and adding some bright neon signs, you can ensure that not only do people remember you, but they associate your name with something unique and worth checking out.
  2. Better Size- Perhaps your building has been a bit cramped for a while now. Cars are crowded into small spaces and every day your customers face long waits for your services. This won't help your company. Chances are, you'll lose business when people get impatient and leave. By remodelling your space, you can get the job done more quickly, as well as give customers more waiting room space and conveniences. Not to mention that larger break room for your employees. 
  3. Customised Design- Having a customised design will help you to organise your space more effectively and invest solely in the changes that you really want and need. For instance, if your current building is pretty new, but you were unprepared for the influx of fresh business, an addition might be your best option. On the other hand, if your old building is about to fall apart, but you have limited space in which to enlarge and replace it, a custom designs for shed structures can be easily created to match your aesthetic preferences and physical requirements. 

When trying to give your car wash business a boost, an update can work wonders. Pretty soon, you may even need to expand again!


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Monday, September 9, 2013

Choosing the Best Designs for Sheds



A lot of people want extra storage or living space on their property, but very few have the money or desire to move. Fortunately, having a custom-built shed can provide additional storage, a mother-in-law suite, and/or a spare office without costing a fortune. Even better, the building can be deconstructed and moved if necessary.

Of course, anyone who is considering this option must look at a lot of different designs for sheds. There are a variety of products on the market, including everything from basic storage units to sheds with multiple rooms, windows, and air conditioning. There are hundreds of possible designs for sheds, so it makes sense for a homeowner to pick one that will met all of his or her needs before beginning construction.



Start by thinking about how the shed will be used. Is it just going to hold items, or will it need to function as a separate living area? If it is just going to be used as storage, will it need to be climate controlled? Think about how big the doors should be in order to easily put in and take out items like lawn equipment and furniture. If the shed will provide additional living space, think about how it will be used and by whom. Will it require a kitchen and running water? At the very least, it will need to be heated and cooled.

Next, think about where the shed will be located on the property. There are a variety of designs that are meant to fit into narrow, short, or oddly-shaped spaces. Consider these options, and carefully measure out the space to ensure that the chosen design will fit.

The best company will offer completely customisable options for homeowners so that they can tailor the structure to their needs and the appearance of the existing buildings. With Fair Dinkum, people can decide what they need and where they need it, and make that idea into a reality.

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Add Some Style to Your Home with Our Carport Designs

A shed can be a welcomed attribute of both the residential and commercial property. However, the design is so important in the overall impact of the shed. Here are five things to consider when comparing different designs for sheds.
The Purpose

Designs for sheds are tailored to meet a need. With this in mind, do a quick examination of where the shed will stand. Knowing the space available will help to determine the size and style of the shed. With this information, a property owner is better equipped to peruse various design options.

The Site
Sheds can be modified to fit with the space available and even the lay of the land. Roof spans can be created to cover areas between existing buildings. Different roof pitches and styles can also be adopted to blend with neighbouring buildings, further enhancing the property’s appeal. Bay widths and lengths may also be used to fit the space. Finally, uneven land and even a sloping site can all be dealt with by simply adjusting the support frames accordingly. As shed designs can accommodate a variety of flooring options, most uneven sites can easily be tamed to host one.

Barns and Multi-Purpose Sheds
By providing the property with a shed that can store machinery or livestock, a barn is an ideal multi-purpose shed. It can provide a second story with additional storage, an office space or even staff lunch quarters. However, if the budget cannot accommodate such designs, then any of the single or the multi-car garage options may be a better choice. Garages can also be a more cost-effective choice for the modest budget.

Shade Awnings
Sheds can be further developed with the addition of carports or shade awnings. Carports are a popular way to provide additional cover for vehicles and to extend outdoor entertaining areas. They can be attached to the sides of a shed, a house or stand independently. They are a low-cost alternative and can also help to expand the designs of sheds when funds are tight.

Other Options
Shed designs can be individualised. Any shed can be fitted with skylights, windows and doors. Mezzanine flooring and stairs can make use of roof space too. Roller doors and sliding doors allow sheds to be opened to accommodate large vehicles and industrial needs. Bay widths can be adjusted or even blocked in. The sheds come in a variety of colours with matching trims and embellishments that make them a stunning feature for any property.

Selecting the right shed design is a matter of personal choice. With the ability to customise any design, a shed can be as unique as the individual creating it. When it comes to considering the design elements of a shed, the sky is the limit. It will greatly depend on the site, the budget and the reason a shed is required. Regardless of this, all sheds are designed by experts to provide a quality product that has been tried and tested for the Australian climate.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Picking the Best Designs for Sheds

The way a business designs its facilities and property definitely dictates how much use it gets out of them. When you're choosing your custom designs for sheds, you can't simply get caught up in what looks good. It's critical to follow our basic plan for picking the best options.

The first task to tackle is differentiation. Two shed structures that look the same from the outside can have completely different internal characteristics that change their usefulness. Features like multiple vehicle entry bays, offices, and livestock stalls are all common parts of our many designs for sheds. That's why we strongly advise our customers to look at plans and descriptions with a fine-toothed comb. Only after deciding what the new structure will be used for should you choose a specific model or design.

Another big factor is space. While this seems more obvious to figure out, it's important to remember that two equivalently sized floor plans aren't necessarily going to offer equal convenience. If you're just storing excess stock from one of your retail locations, for instance, you might not need as many square feet as you would for storing a fleet of corporate vehicles, even if you only had a few cars and trucks. Think about how much you have to do to work with and maintain the assets you want to house, and consider how much extra space these activities require. Also remember that different sizes of entryway make it easier to get things in and out, which can be important with long-term storage.

Finally, don't forget the consumer aspect. While many business owners purchase designs for sheds based on their utility alone, others use their facilities for retail consumer interaction, so they require fancier settings and internal fixtures. Designer add-ons like real wooden doors and historically compliant external modifications ensure that your building sets the right tone as well as providing ample space for the tasks you need to perform. Our happiest customers are the ones who consider all of these factors thoroughly before making a final selection.

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Friday, November 9, 2012

Customisable Designs for Sheds are Our Business



Whether for a single carport or an industrial workshop, Fair Dinkum Sheds engineers quality designs that stand the test of time. We know sheds and strive to provide a quality design and many styles that will make your next shed a dream come true.

We take great pride in our ability to offer you a shed design that is just what you are looking for and our team of experts use high-tech software that enables us to customise sheds to match your specific desires. Our company uses vertical cladding on most of our designs, which we offer in a range of popular colours and the galvanised steel frames have proven to be strong and extremely low-maintenance. At Fair Dinkum Sheds, we know that a shed is a serious investment, so we design structures that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional, adding value to your property.

When it comes to particular designs for sheds, we offer carports and garages that can be single or double-sized and can extend the structures to incorporate more bays, if you wish. There are several American Barn and Quaker Barn designs that incorporate specialised storage and additional space-saving features such as verandas, mezzanines, and extra carports. For those wanting something a little more contemporary, our monopitch/skillion roof garages are wonderful options for incorporating home studios, offices, and bungalows. There are many design choices for farm sheds, and all industrial requirements can be easily met--every one of our designs can be tailored to your exact needs with additional doors, windows, skylights, and security options.

Sheds provide workspaces, storage and even protection for a wide range of products, animals, and vehicles. Selecting the right shed for your needs requires careful consideration and we invite you to explore our product range. We are only too happy to assist you in making your selection and tailoring the design to meet your unique needs.

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