Purchase & Delivery

Warranty Information:

Susquehanna Outdoors has a 5 Year Top to Bottom Warranty on our standard line of storage sheds and garages. The warranty covers structural areas including the floor, walls, roof, doors and windows. This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original owner and the original location the building was delivered to. Relocating or selling your structure will void the warranty. Your warranty may be voided if the structure is not placed on a properly prepared stone foundation. If used and maintained properly, Susquehanna Outdoors guarantees that your structure will remain structurally sound for many years. Normal wear and tear, fading of exterior siding, paint or stain, which is common of any outdoor product that is exposed to natural elements, is not covered under the warranty. Some settling may occur over time and you may need to use a jack to raise and relevel the shed if the doors start to rub or stick. You may also need to periodically paint, caulk and keep vegetation from growing around the edges of the structure which can cut off air circulation. Warranty does not cover damage caused by neglect, improper maintenance or acts of God.

Delivery & Site Preparation

1. What is our delivery area? We offer free delivery within 20 miles of Danville PA but can deliver anywhere in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states for an additional delivery fee.
2. Are our buildings built on site or delivered completely assembled? That depends on the size and style. The A-Frame, Cape Cod, Dutch, Quaker, Saltbox, Cottage & Carriage House styles are built at our shop and delivered finished and ready to use immediately. The Colonial Barn, Patriot Barn, Country Club and Two-Story Barns are partially built at our shop and completed on site after delivery; we deliver these styles without the roof on but with the 1^st floor and walls assembled. The roofing materials are shipped with the building and our crew assembles the roof on site after delivery.
3. How do I know if you can deliver to my site? Each delivery is unique, but the rule of thumb is the clearance between obstacles should be 2 feet more than the total width of your barn, and most barns require 14’ high clearance when on the trailer. If we can’t access your site with our delivery truck or mule, we can build your barn on site, although this will cost more.
4. What kind of equipment do we use for delivery? Your site needs to be accessible by our delivery truck which is a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a trailer that’s approximately 24 foot long. If we can’t access your site with our truck, we can use the Mule. The Mule is a piece of equipment that can place your shed on the pad without driving the truck and trailer to the pad.
5. What do you need to set the building on? A level site is required to set your building on, ideally a pad of stone 3 to 4 inches thick. It is very important that your shed pad is as level as possible as this helps to prevent the building from sagging or twisting and keeps the doors working properly. Please be aware that if the shed pad is not prepared properly your shed warranty could be voided. Cinder blocks or bricks are not recommended to set your building on. Most buildings will settle a little over time, and when placed on blocks your floor could start to sag and chances of the building shifting or the doors becoming misaligned are greatly increased.
6. How do I install the shed pad? We recommend setting your shed on a stone pad, 3 to 4 inches thick and using 1B or 2B stone, any small stone or gravel should work fine. The stone pad should be 1 foot larger than your shed on all sides; example: a 10×16 shed should have a 12×18 stone pad. A popular option for shed pads is to build a border around the perimeter to keep the stone in place. You can use pressure treated beams, railroad ties or rock borders. Buildings can also be set on a concrete pad, but if a stone pad is prepared properly it works very well and costs a lot less than a cement pad.

1. Do we install shed pads? Susquehanna Outdoors does not install shed pads, but we work with Burst Landscape Supply for this. Burst Landscape Supply is located next door to our Danville office, feel free to call them at 570-437-2400 or stop by their office. We have been working with them for years to install our shed pads, they have the experience and equipment needed to get the job done right. Their standard shed pad installation includes leveling your site using a laser level, installing 4’’ of stone and installing textile weed barrier under the stone (this prevents weeds from growing in stone pad, helps with erosion control and extends drainage life).
2. Access to the shed pad is the buyer’s responsibility: The buyer is responsible for removal of any tree branches, fences, or other obstacles that may hinder access to the site or damage your building during delivery and unloading. Driveways and gate openings need to be no less than 2′ wider than the base of the building, and most deliveries need at least 14′ high clearance. If crossing neighboring properties is necessary, please gain permission prior to delivery. Most deliveries are done with a four-wheel drive truck, but be aware that some of our buildings, especially horse barns and two-story barns, are very heavy and if crossing yards or fields the delivery truck may leave ruts or spin marks. If the site is too wet to deliver your building, please notify us no later than 6 hours before delivery. If the delivery truck is delayed more than one hour while delivering your building due to mud or inadequate access, there may be additional delivery fees. Susquehanna Outdoors and the delivery company are not responsible for property damage due to weather or inadequate access to your site.
3. Do I need a building permit? That is dependent on the building size and location, but for most portable structures there are no permits required. Some of the larger sizes and styles like our Colonial and Patriot Barns will more than likely require a zoning permit. It is your responsibility to contact your local township or code officer and to obtain any necessary permits. If a permit is required Susquehanna Outdoors can provide the drawings and information needed to apply for a permit, and we can also provide our contractor license number or insurance information as needed.