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Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Georgia-Based Shed Builder, Oakland Structures, Joins ShedHub
WAYNESBORO, GA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 / / -- Oakland Structures, a Georgia-based manufacturer of custom portable buildings, has joined ShedHub, an online platform that connects shed buyers with manufacturers and dealers across the United States. Founded in 2008 by Ryan Keller, Oakland Structures manufactures storage buildings at its facility in Burke County. The company builds a range of structures including A-frame sheds, garages, barns, cottage-style buildings, porch models, carriage houses, playhouses, and gazebos. Each structure is built to order by in-house craftsmen using pressure-treated lumber and LP® SmartSide® with SilverTech® siding. Roofing options include 30-year architectural shingles and 29-gauge metal panels. Standard construction includes pressure-treated 4x4 runners, floor joists spaced 12 inches on center, and LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing, which is designed to reduce attic temperatures by as much as 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Customers may choose from a range of siding and color options, including an upgrade to James Hardie® siding and 16 standard paint colors. All buildings are primed and painted using Madison Premium Paint, a 100% acrylic latex product. Oakland Structures also provides a rent-to-own (RTO) program with 24-, 36-, and 48-month terms. The program does not require a credit check or loan approval. Customers may purchase the building at any time during the rental period without penalty. Delivery is included for locations within 25 miles. A Liability Damage Waiver (LDW) may be included in rental agreements and, if the account remains in good standing, can release customers from responsibility for damages caused by fire, flood, or other natural disasters. The company includes a five-year manufacturer's warranty on its buildings. Roofing warranties extend to 30 years for shingles and 40 years for metal. Oakland Structures delivers all buildings using its own transport team and maintains dealer locations in Rock Hill, South Carolina; Statesboro, Georgia; Baxley, Georgia; Eastman, Georgia; Hiltonia, Georgia; and Keysville, Georgia. Owner Ryan Keller said the company's mission has remained consistent since its founding: to provide portable buildings built with care, at a competitive price. 'We strive to exceed customer expectations and support our dealers by being responsive and committed to quality,' Keller said. To view their listings on ShedHub, visit About Oakland Structures Oakland Structures is a manufacturer of portable storage buildings based in Burke County, Georgia. Founded in 2008 by Ryan Keller, the company specializes in custom-built sheds, garages, barns, and other outbuildings designed to meet residential and commercial storage needs. Oakland Structures constructs each building using pressure-treated materials and offers options such as architectural shingles, and radiant barrier sheathing. The company delivers its own buildings and maintains a network of dealer locations in Georgia and South Carolina. About ShedHub ShedHub is an online marketplace that connects buyers with shed manufacturers and dealers across the United States. The platform enables customers to browse portable buildings and provide information such as size, style, location, price and other specifications, and contact sellers directly. The company works with independent builders and multi-location dealers to expand access to locally made sheds and portable structures. Oakland Structures Oakland Structures +1 706-554-5135 [email protected] Visit us on social media: Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thrive West Central presented with $5,000,000
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local program that helps pave the way for new home development in the region receives a financial boost. Vigo Count Commissioners and the Vigo County Council presented $5 million to Thrive West Central on Wednesday. The money, which comes from American Rescue Plan Act funds, will support Thrive West Central's Homes for the Future program. 'This funding has just been instrumental,' said Ryan Keller, Thrive West Central CEO. 'This $5 million addition to the $5 million with the City of Terre Haute, as well as the Wabash River's RDA $1.8 million, that we initially got a seed funding. All of that funding has been instrumental in really getting the housing market reset here in Vigo County and throughout the West Central Indiana region.' The Homes for the Future program offers incentives to homebuilders and developers to build new housing in the region. It offers homebuilders and developers funding to help offset project costs upon the completion of each home built. 'They've been working on this for the last year, handing out grants,' said Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard. 'We've seen a large increase in housing in the city and in the county, and it's doing just what we would have hoped it would do.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vigo County leaders, new homeowners celebrate completion of home program
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The successful completion of the Southard Homes Infill Project #1 was celebrated Monday by community leaders, marking a major milestone in the region's Homes for the FutureProgram. The event brought together Thrive West Central, in partnership with Southard Homes, LLC, the Wabash River Regional Development Authority (RDA), the City of Terre Haute, and Vigo County to recognize the addition of 15 new, energy-efficient, single-family homes on previously vacant lots throughout the City of Terre Haute. Developed by Billy Southard of Southard Homes, LLC, each home includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and ranges from 1,100 to 1,200 square feet. All 15 homes have been sold, with new homeowners already moved in. 'This project is a testament to the power of local and regional collaboration,' said Ryan Keller, CEO of Thrive West Central. 'Through the Homes for the Future Program, we are not only addressing our region's housing needs—we're investing in families, neighborhoods, and the long-term vitality of Terre Haute. These 15 homes are just the beginning.' The project was made possible by funding from READI 1.0 and reflected the shared commitment of local, regional, and state partners—including the Wabash River RDA, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Mayor Brandon Sakbun, Vigo County Commissioners and both the City and County Councils. Bill Rennels of the Wabash River Regional Development Authority (RDA) emphasized the broader vision: 'This is what regional investment is all about—turning vacant lots into thriving neighborhoods and funding dreams that lead to real, tangible progress. We're proud to support projects like this that breathe new life into our communities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thrive celebrates completion of housing project
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — There was a celebration Tuesday, for the completion of a new housing project in Terre Haute. Thrive West Central and the City of Terre Haute, presented over $77,000 to Wallace Building Contractors. The builder constructed eight homes on College Street through Thrive's Homes for the Future Program. Thrive West Central celebrates new housing development Assisted through funding from the city's ARPA funds, this money will help the builder offset infrastructure costs. That fund is used as an incentive for homebuilders and developers to construct new homes in the area. 'This is a phenomenal program. I think we're up to 288 housing units created here within the city of Terre Haute alone and that is somewhere around a $66 million private sector investment into our community and throughout the year of 2025 and 2026, we will continue to see those numbers just escalate,' said Ryan Keller CEO of Thrive West Central. Officials also say all eight homes built in this project are already sold. The first home is complete in Brazil as part of Thrive's Homes for the Future project Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
