Farmer Decides One Shed Is Not Enough
Dave, the owner, wanted a durable, worry-free farm shed, which is why he opted to have a Wick building constructed in 2007. Thirteen years went by before Dave decided he needed another building, one that would not only match the quality but also the appearance of the first.
“You can look at the first building in ‘07, and when they built this one in 2020, and the paint’s hardly even different,” says Dave.
As for Dave’s overall satisfaction with the result, he calls his newest building “great,” adding that “Wick’s been great to work with.”
What Makes The Project Special
No one wants a building they later regret is too small, especially one meant to store farm machinery. Dave initially planned for a 48-foot-wide building, but would that really be big enough?
Dave recalls, “I sat here one day and go, ‘Oh, my goodness, I wish it was 60′.”
Fortunately, he had a reliable, responsive builder to call when he changed his mind. “Boom. It was taken care of and I went wider,” says Dave.
For Dave, good communication is a must for any business endeavor. That’s why he appreciates the thorough way that Jeff Schwab, founder of Schwab Builders, has handled his building projects. Jeff has been a certified Wick builder since 1985.
Dave says both Schwab Builders and his Wick buildings have met his expectations for what matters most. “Cost is one thing, installation’s another, warranty’s another. And you have to weigh all that.”
When you’re a busy farmer, having quality storage buildings is a necessity. To get a quality building, components matter. Wick uses lumber that meets or exceeds machine graded specifications for all structural components, from trusses and columns to girts and purlins.
Additionally, all Wick pole barns include full-hard exterior steel, with 80,000 PSI hardness or better, resulting in fewer dents. That steel is also G-90 galvanized for better corrosion protection. Our paint is warrantied not to chip or crack for 40 years and comes in a spectrum of colors. Highlights of Dave’s farm buildings include raised lower chord trusses, a full interior lining with insulation, and exterior Wick steel with tan walls and brown roof and wainscoting.
There’s a reason Dave liked his first Wick building so much that he opted for another more than a dozen years later: They’re built to last—thanks to outstanding building components and to expert builders who make sure customers get what they need at a price they can afford. FBN
