About Atlas Shed - East Bay Custom Shed Builder
Building Quality Sheds the Right Way
At Atlas Shed, we believe a well-built storage shed starts with quality materials, sound construction practices, and attention to detail. Our mission is simple: design and build attractive, durable storage sheds that provide long-term value for homeowners throughout the East Bay.
With decades of experience in residential construction, our team focuses on the building fundamentals that matter most—strong foundations, durable framing, quality siding, and practical designs that stand up to everyday use. We take pride in delivering custom storage solutions tailored to the needs of each customer and property.
We build sheds with:
• Foundation (included in the quote, as it should be!)
• Heavy duty floors built according to code. We use CDX plywood for the floor sheeting. We do not use or recommend OSB sheeting, which tends to rapidly deteriorate when exposed to moisture.
•Walls built to residential construction best practices; 16″ O.C. (on center) studs, double top-plates, fastened according to IRC (International Residential Code), just like your home!
• Engineered roof trusses (although ridge beams are strong, they cost more and are overkill)
• Optional Features allowing customized appointments tailored to your unique shed.
• None of the restrictions, common with other shed builders, leading to increased cost, or even unavailability.
• Simple and attractive designs.
At Atlas Shed, we take pride in delivering products you can depend on. So, get an Atlas Shed and experience how good dependability feels! We believe the key to a long-lasting shed is the source. For that reason, we follow the construction industry best building practices. All materials are hand-selected and evaluated for quality.
Look For This In a Quality Shed
- A beefy, heavy duty floor that will not rot:
- Use Heartwood Grade Redwood. This will handle just about any load and will not rot.
- Use CDX Plywood instead of OSB. OSB is prone to swelling around the edges if it ever gets wet.
- Look for 16" O.C. (on center) studs
- Required by most sidings.
- Increases structure stability.
- The shed should be well-designed, but not OVER-DESIGNED.
- Why add additional expense for no reason?
- Un-insulated storage sheds don't need the added expense of dual pane windows. Single pane windows are fine.
- Ridge beams are strong, but they cost more. Properly built trusses will more than do the job.
- Elaborate trims and overhangs add expense and aren't typically needed on a storage shed.
Who is Atlas Shed?
TOM HECHMER
I'm an "old" construction specialist guy with more than thirty years of experience in the field. I've worn all the different hats possible in residential construction, from entry-level framer, to crew leader, to project manager. I've worked for residential builders, built estates as a private developer, first on the West Side of Los Angeles, and, since 2008, here in the Bay Area. In 2022, I teamed up with an "old" IT guy, Roy Green, to build high quality sheds. Roy's vision for high quality customer service and simple solid products neatly aligned with my own. With my background in Residential Construction, we made improvements to an already good looking shed, taking it to the next level. Roy had set up the tech, I agreed to deliver the product. Roy has moved on to other interests, I continue the reputation.
Why Homeowners Choose Atlas Shed
Choosing the right shed builder is about more than finding the lowest price. Homeowners throughout the East Bay choose Atlas Shed because we focus on:
- Quality construction practices
- Durable building materials
- Custom design flexibility
- Honest communication
- Personalized customer service
- Long-term value
Every shed is built with the goal of providing dependable storage and an attractive addition to your property.
Next Steps
Let's Talk About Your Shed Project! Contact us today and discover how Atlas Shed can create a durable, attractive storage solution designed specifically for your property.