You've done all the planning and research. Compared prices, features
and options and carefully chosen Horizon Structures to supply
your new building. You've gotten your permits, prepared your site
and placed your order. The delivery date is fast approaching and
you're wondering just what to expect when the big day arrives...
Horizon Structures uses an F550-type truck (for buildings under
40') or a tractor trailer (for buildings over 40'). Our trailers
range from 24' - 48' in size giving us to flexibility to transport
several buildings together or a single building up to 50' long.
Many customers are amazed to see that It takes only one
of our professional, experienced drivers to unload your barn,
shed or garage.
- Building arrives at your property
- Driver backs up to your prepared site
- The trailer is raised, using a hydraulic system, to enable
the building to slide off the back.
- Using a winch, built in to the trailer, the driver moves
the building about 1/3 down the length of the trailer so that
the end is resting on the ground.
- Next the driver slowly pulls forward allowing the rest
of the building to slide off the trailer and into position.
- In the event that the building needs to be aligned or re-positioned,
our trailers come equipped with a platform on the back. With
the back of the building on the ground and the front resting
on this platform, the building can be shifted up to 2' to
the left or to the right before being placed completely on
the ground.
- After the building leaves the trailer, our driver's final
step is to make sure the building is level and to shim corners
as needed.
- Finally, all doors and windows are checked to make sure
they operate properly and are not stuck or jammed due to the
building being off level or any twisting of the building during
set-up.
- Be sure your site is accessible.
- Provide a suitably prepared
site with access over a driveway or across, relatively
level, solid ground.
- Provide adequate clearance around any trees, plantings
or other structures on the property.
- Note: If we can drive straight onto your property,
any fence opening or gate needs to be...
- 12' wide for 10' wide buildings
- 14' wide for 12' wide buildings.
- Fences or gates 8' or higher, add 2' extra.
- Overhead clearance should to be 14'.
- 50' to 60' minimum drive-away area from the end of the
shed after it comes off the end of the trailer. This should
be as level as possible from pad site to ground level.
If you are in doubt regarding your site accessibility, please
call us to discuss your property layout. You can also take digital
pictures of your property and email them, along with your phone
number to: info@horizonstructures.com.
Dave Zook, the owner ofHorizon Structures and experienced delivery
driver himself, will call you to discuss the aspects of your
property and determine the best course of action for delivery.
Since our deliveries take us in many directions, we may
be able to set up an on-site inspection. Please call 1-800-447-4337
to find out when we might be in your area. |
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