To get started we’ll need
- unobstructed access to your building’s placement site – or we can build on site.
- A building site that’s no more than 3’ out of level.
Getting ready for your new building
There’s nothing to do if we can place the building on a properly drained gravel, crushed stone, cement or paved surface.
If not:
- Select a location free, all year round, from standing water (puddles that lie for more than a week).
- Remove organic material in the area where the building will be, an area two feet wider and longer than your building.
- Lay down an 8 -12” deep bed of crushed stone and tamp it.
OR – have us put your building on blocks
- Select a location free, all year round, from standing water (puddles that lie for more than a week).
- Purchase hollow core concrete blocks 8 x 8 x 16” or 4 x 8 x 16” solid concrete blocks (the latter available from our driver at $6.00 + tax each).
- You’ll need one block for every 6′ of building times the number of skids under your building. Eight and ten foot wide buildings have two skids, wider buildings have four skids. You may need extra blocks if your site isn’t level.
- Our people will place the blocks and level the building for you. That’s it.
Buildings over 161 square feet
Building Permits
Planning Departments will be looking for a building permit for sheds or buildings over 161 square feet. No problem.
Most departments are very familiar with our engineer approved buildings. For $50 + tax we’ll provide you engineer stamped drawings for your permit application. All you need to do is submit the permit application, the engineer stamped drawings and a hand drawn layout of your property showing your current buildings and where you would like your new building.
Ontario Building Code 2012 requires tie downs
If you’ve applied for a building permit inspectors will almost certainly require tie downs. Don’t worry, we have you covered.
Our people can install tie downs for you
at a rate of $100 + tax per tie down pair, one pair required for approximately each six feet of building length. If you suspect bedrock or significant obstructions please let us know before we come with your building.
DIY
If you decide to install tie downs yourself, here are sources Old Hickory Buildings North Bay & Mattawa have found.
The products have not been reviewed by Old Hickory Buildings engineers.
Duckbill anchors can be found on Amazon. Duckbill anchor tie downs are installed by driving them into the ground. https://tinyurl.com/ym4seqcn
1/2″ x 36″ steel rod for driving duckbill anchors available at Rona (untested) http://tinyurl.com/yofzogqm
Lag bolts and washers to secure tie down cables to the buildings skids can be found at Canadian Tire. https://tinyurl.com/28hb4f2y
If your building is on rock, cement or pavement
If you own a hammer drill, or are familiar with its operation you should have no problem anchoring your structure. If not, it might be a good idea to consult a friend who does – or we can take care of the tie down installation for you at a rate of $100/hour + tax and materials.
If you would like us to do the tie downs please let our driver know when he calls to schedule delivery.
” A hammer drill is designed to drill holes into brick, concrete, other masonry, and even rock.
A hammer drill uses a particular type of drill bit designed specifically for these tough materials.”
– Bob Vila, “this Old House” https://tinyurl.com/2atxf9gb
Thank you for considering an Old Hickory Building. Regardless of building size or design, we’ll provide you the information and support you need to make your building purchase and installation an easy process.
– Michael Fricker
Old Hickory Buildings North Bay and Mattawa
Old Hickory Buildings of Canada Authorized Dealer
Mattawa area