John Brady Sheds
2986 State Route 23 Rte
NewfoundlandNJ07435
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* Doghouses
* Barns
* Custom Built Solid Pine Sheds
* Pool Cabanas
* All Built On Site
* Doghouses
* Barns
* Custom Built Solid Pine Sheds
* Pool Cabanas
* All Built On Site
Member Reviews
There are better builders out there...:
If I could give two and half stars, I would. Working with Kevin before any ground breaking, he was very knowledgeable about his craft. We worked together to come up with a great plan for a replacement shed with some great updates.
Fast forward to the build day and all went well, until some build details came up. Having to be at work myself, my wife was home and inquired about certain things. She was met with some harsh words and a brash attitude, making her feel like her questions were "not worthy" since she wasn't in the business. Her father, a contractor brought up some valid points of concern via pictures and phone calls to her, none of which were addressed, only met with criticism again since she wasn't a shed builder. So, what things were wrong/missing?
It's a 12x14 shed with a loft to get a mental picture.
-It's missing rafters, which are critical in roof support.
-No vertical support anywhere in the structure (aside from each corner) for load bearing. I specifically asked that the walls be strong enough to mount tire racks for two sets of wheels. Now that the shed is complete, I do not feel its sturdy enough to handle the weight of these without the walls being pulled in.
-Screening mesh was used for soffit vents, which is susceptible to animal/insect damage.
-No roof deck paper between the plywood and shingles.
-No drip edge at the edges of the roof to remove the water from the roof area.
-The paper wrap under the vinyl siding should have gone on before the windows were installed, and wrapped inside the openings. Instead, the windows were all installed, then the wrap put on, in segments, up to the edges of the windows, lacking the proper rain/moisture barrier for a long lasting building.
-The rafters do not have a seat cut to sit on the top plate. To this day, I do not know how those are being held up/supported.
-We specified a white door. A natural door was installed and we had to paint it ourselves. Not a deal breaker, but when I'm paying $8,000 for a shed, the details count.
-I wanted a transom window installed above the door for added lighting inside. I was told that I would have to source and purchase the window. Again, small detail, but a 15 minute search on Amazon had it at my door within 3 days.
While the shed does look nice, I have my doubts of its longevity. Our old shed was 30+ years old and was damaged, although repairable, due to a fallen tree, hence the replacement. I was excited to have a new building installed, but I wish I did a bit more homework and research before signing a contract with John Brady Sheds.
I regret not being more involved in the build and bringing up these points while it was being built. I tried to get in touch after it was all done and paid for with a question about the siding color for a paint match. That was months ago. I haven't heard back from him yet. I have a feeling that since we were questioning some of his building practices, Kevin was happy to be done, paid, and out the door.
We expected better.
Fast forward to the build day and all went well, until some build details came up. Having to be at work myself, my wife was home and inquired about certain things. She was met with some harsh words and a brash attitude, making her feel like her questions were "not worthy" since she wasn't in the business. Her father, a contractor brought up some valid points of concern via pictures and phone calls to her, none of which were addressed, only met with criticism again since she wasn't a shed builder. So, what things were wrong/missing?
It's a 12x14 shed with a loft to get a mental picture.
-It's missing rafters, which are critical in roof support.
-No vertical support anywhere in the structure (aside from each corner) for load bearing. I specifically asked that the walls be strong enough to mount tire racks for two sets of wheels. Now that the shed is complete, I do not feel its sturdy enough to handle the weight of these without the walls being pulled in.
-Screening mesh was used for soffit vents, which is susceptible to animal/insect damage.
-No roof deck paper between the plywood and shingles.
-No drip edge at the edges of the roof to remove the water from the roof area.
-The paper wrap under the vinyl siding should have gone on before the windows were installed, and wrapped inside the openings. Instead, the windows were all installed, then the wrap put on, in segments, up to the edges of the windows, lacking the proper rain/moisture barrier for a long lasting building.
-The rafters do not have a seat cut to sit on the top plate. To this day, I do not know how those are being held up/supported.
-We specified a white door. A natural door was installed and we had to paint it ourselves. Not a deal breaker, but when I'm paying $8,000 for a shed, the details count.
-I wanted a transom window installed above the door for added lighting inside. I was told that I would have to source and purchase the window. Again, small detail, but a 15 minute search on Amazon had it at my door within 3 days.
While the shed does look nice, I have my doubts of its longevity. Our old shed was 30+ years old and was damaged, although repairable, due to a fallen tree, hence the replacement. I was excited to have a new building installed, but I wish I did a bit more homework and research before signing a contract with John Brady Sheds.
I regret not being more involved in the build and bringing up these points while it was being built. I tried to get in touch after it was all done and paid for with a question about the siding color for a paint match. That was months ago. I haven't heard back from him yet. I have a feeling that since we were questioning some of his building practices, Kevin was happy to be done, paid, and out the door.
We expected better.
