The surface of the ramp whether it may be the surface of the wood, steel or concrete, rain and other factors may cause your ramp to become slippery thus increasing the risk of accidents. To prevent this, using rubberized flooring or anti slip paint can help decrease this risk. Galvanized wire or fabricated metal sheets with smooth spikes can also help increase the slip resistance of your ramp. Dry wood is preferable as they are less prone to water damages and doesn t break or snap off easily. You should also choose only quality shed roofing materials to ensure that they will be able to guarantee you that they will be able to withstand any harsh weather, plus many of these quality materials have warranties, like the 20 year shingles. Build a Steel Shed and Other Types of Storage Structures As the country has experienced a boom in its population and as our needs have increased, many of us has decided that the most practical solution in providing more space for our homestead is to create outdoor storage space. Aside from the outdoor kitchen and dining areas, outdoor storage structures or sheds has also increased in popularities. Don t worry about the old look of recycled materials, a can of paint and a headful of creativity can make any shed look stunningly beautiful and brand new. Determine the size of the shed you will need. If you don t have much to store, you don t really need a huge shed, the smaller the shed you create the less materials you will need, which means less cost. A lean to shed, unlike the typical storage shed is a structure that is built beside your existing home or other structures, like your garage. Instead of having to build a whole new structure with four walls, you will already use one side of the wall of your present structure as the fourth side and just have to build three walls to complete your shed. The location of your firewood shed is one of the most important decision you should make It should be in an area where water does not pool around the shed, yet it should be near your home so that it would be easy for you to get firewood whenever you need it. You certainly wouldn t want to walk far just to get some when it s raining hard or there is heavy snowfall.