Figure 2-8. Typical Examples of Sheds

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utilities. A shed is used for the storage of materials that

(2) Nonwarehouse storage facilities. These

require maximum ventilation or materials that do not

facilities have a roof but vary as to the number of walls

require complete protection from the weather. Figure 2-

and type of construction. Examples include-

8 shows some typical examples of sheds.

(a) Shed. A shed is a structure without

complete side and end walls. It may be equipped with

Figure 2-8. Typical Examples of Sheds

while other items requiring only minimum protection are

1. Most sheds are considered

left semiexposed. For example, tarpaulins maybe used

permanent structures since they are not readily

as side walls or pallets maybe positioned to form a

dismantled for relocation. However, some sheds are

protective wall. The use of pallets in this fashion, where

transitory in that some are prefabricated structures

feasible, serves a dual purpose since valuable storage

which can be dismantled for movement and reassembly.

space inside the shed will not be occupied by empty

2. There are various means by

pallets.

which items that are stored in sheds and which require

added protection from the weather may be protected

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