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Ordering Instructions

1. Talk with your local building or zoning officials to see whether you will be permitted to build on the site you have chosen. Ask if there are unusual local conditions such as high snow, wind or seismic loads. We cannot increase the design loads, so if local conditions exceed them it will not be possible to build our buildings on that site.
    
2. Obtain copies of all permit applications. Determine what, if any, technical information or drawings the building officials will require. In some cases, a printed copy of the specifications page will be sufficient. Frequently, floorplans and elevation drawings will be required. For an additional fee Shelter-Kit will provide a drawing package that will meet the requirements of most building departments and includes three sets of foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, frame plans and details, sections and specifications.
    
3. Make a detailed list of everything you want and need in your building. Include a description of its purpose and the amount you are prepared to spend. Arrange the items in the order of their importance: most important first, least important last, and so on. Spend as much time as necessary working on the list, refining it as your ideas change. This is a very important step in the planning process.
    
4. Check the specifications page to see what size buildings are available. Look at the galleries for examples of what others have done. Modify your list as necessary.
    
5. We have provided blank floorplans for our building kits. Print several copies (it may be necessary to set your printer to horizontal printing to get the entire plan on one sheet). Then using your list as a guide, draw in partitions, stairs, doors and windows. Do this several times, moving objects until you like the results. Don't forget to allow space for the thickness of walls.
    
6. Check your site to be sure the building you have chosen will fit, and that you have access where you need it. It may help to drive stakes at the corners of the building, and at door locations. Allow extra room on all sides of the building for construction. Using the price guides, estimate the cost of your Barn. If necessary, modify your design and drawing.
    
7. Mail or fax the final version to us. Be sure the sizes and types of doors and windows are indicated. We will check it to be sure it meets our design requirements, and tell you what the kit will cost. If required, drawing packages can be ordered at this time. Include the location (town and zip code) and we can estimate the shipping charge.
   
   Our address is:
   Shelter-Kit Incorporated
   22W Mill Street
   PO Box 1
   Tilton, NH 03276
   T: (603) 286-7611
   F: (603) 286-2839
    
8. Once your design is finalized and you have received a building permit, or are sure that one will be issued, print and complete an Order Form/Purchase Agreement (HTML) and send it to us with the 5% retainer. We will acknowledge receipt of your Order and Retainer by return mail. Your order will be placed in our production schedule and a Construction Manual will be sent to you. If you are unable to view or print the Order Form/Purchase Agreement or if you have any questions call, write, e mail or fax us.