Quaker

Same silhouette — same offset peak with the deep front overhang — but the Classic Quaker adds our premium trim package: 1×6 Miratec fascia, 1×3 corner trim, wider gable overhangs, and Classic vents. Functionally identical buildings; visually the Classic Quaker reads more like a permanent outbuilding than a shed. Most buyers placing the building in the back of the property pick the Quaker. Buyers placing it where it’s visible from the street or driveway typically step up to Classic.

Roughly 24–30" of overhang depending on size, which is enough to cover the doorway during a quick rain and keep mud off the threshold but not enough to stand under like a covered porch. Customers who want a usable sheltered space (kayak rack, firewood, a bench) typically size up to 12×16 or larger so the overhang scales proportionally. The overhang is also the reason this model handles snow load well — water doesn’t pool against the front wall.

10×16 (starting at $4,410 in LP SmartSide) is the runaway favorite — the offset peak gives the front facade a tall, presentable look that doesn’t feel like a basic storage box, and the footprint fits a riding mower with workbench space behind it. Front-of-property buyers often go 10×12 to keep it tighter; tradesperson buyers go 12×20 or larger for tools-plus-truck-bed-cargo storage.

Yes — standard Quaker doors are a 6-foot-wide double-door opening that handles every consumer-grade lawn tractor (John Deere E-series, Cub Cadet XT-series, Husqvarna YTH) plus most zero-turns up to a 48" deck. For commercial mowers, compact tractors with attachments, or Kubota BX-series, send us the deck width and we’ll spec a 7-foot or 8-foot opening at no upcharge on most sizes.

Yes — every Quaker through 12×40 is built fully assembled at our Parkesburg, PA shop and delivered on a low-profile trailer. Your access path needs to be at least 2 feet wider than the structure — so a 10-ft Quaker needs 12 ft of clearance, a 12-ft needs 14 ft. Once on-site, our shed mule lifts the structure off the trailer and positions it exactly where you want it. The building itself determines the opening you need. The front overhang also adds about 2 feet to the overall transit length vs. an A-Frame Workshop, which is worth flagging if your driveway has a tight turn at the end. Mention any pinch points on your quote and we’ll work out the route.

It depends on the size and your township. Most municipalities in PA, NJ, DE, and MD allow accessory structures under 200 sq ft (10×20 or smaller) without a permit, though setbacks from property lines still apply. A 12×24 or larger Quaker usually needs a zoning permit. The offset peak roof can also occasionally trip an HOA architectural review even when the township doesn’t require a permit — worth a quick call to both before ordering.