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Insights from Sandstorm
A few things we’ve learned in 20-plus years of building shops, ag buildings, and engineered structures across the Prairies.
Why Most Prairie Shops Are Cold (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve spent a winter in a shop that won’t hold heat, you already know the problem. Here’s what we’ve learned about building shops that actually stay warm in February.
Cellulose vs Spray Foam vs Fiberglass: An Honest Look at Shop Insulation
Every builder recommends whatever they happen to install. We install cellulose, and here’s the honest comparison anyway.
Cold, Insulated, or Heated: What Does Your Building Actually Need?
Not every building needs to be warm. Some just need to be dry. How to choose on purpose, including the middle option most people don’t know exists.
How to Heat a Shop Without Burning Through Propane
The heater is the second decision, not the first. How to keep a shop warm in January without the propane truck becoming a regular visitor.
Post Frame vs Stick Frame vs Engineered: Which One Is Right For Your Project?
Every builder says their type of frame is the best one. We build all three, so here’s an honest look at which one actually fits which job.
What Size Shop Do You Actually Need? A Planning Guide for Alberta and Saskatchewan
The most common regret we hear from shop owners isn’t about cost or build quality. It’s about size. Here’s how to size a shop for the next 30 years, not the next 3.
Site Prep 101: What to Handle Before the Crew Shows Up
Good site prep is invisible on the finished building and obvious when it’s skipped. What to think through before the first post goes in.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Shop on the Prairies?
The crew on site is the fast part. Permits, concrete, and build slots are what set the calendar. Here’s the real timeline, and when to start if you want to be warm by January.
Seven Mistakes People Make on Their First Shop Build
After 20-plus years, the regrets we hear are surprisingly consistent. Here’s the list so your first build can skip it.
Shouses and Barndominiums on the Prairies: What to Know Before You Build One
A shouse is not just a shop with a bed in it. What changes when someone lives in the building, and how to plan one right from the first drawing.
What Happens After You Submit a Quote Request
What actually happens on our end after you hit submit, what helps us quote faster, and what a quote does and doesn’t commit you to.