Building Features

  All of the shingles used on Cook buildings are grade “A” shingles that carry a 40-year manufacturer’s limited warranty. 

 2×4 trusses are placed 24″ on center and gusseted to add strength to the roof system to keep it from sagging from the weight of snow and ice. 

 7/16″ oriented strand board (OSB) is used for roof decking because it is manufactured with heat resistant glues that prevent delamination and warping. 

  An aluminum drip edge prevents water damage to roof decking from siphoning of water along the edge of the shingles.

A ridge vent protects contents from damage caused by excessive heat.

 Our Metal Roofing Systems are constructed with 29-gauge steel and come with a 40-year manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty on the paint. They also include 2 X 4 gusseted trusses for increased support against excess weight. A Cook metal roof is an attractive alternative to a shingled roof. 

At Cook we exclusively use LP SmartSide® siding. You have   the choice between two different siding styles: Lap Siding or Panel Siding.   This siding enhances the aesthetics and strength of the building while   virtually eliminating the possibility of de-lamination common to traditional   plywood siding products. Panel siding is 19/32″ thick in 4’ x 8’ sheets with   grooves that run vertically at 24” on-center with double studs. Our lap   siding option is 1/2″ thick manufactured in strips and hung horizontally at   16” on-center with single studs. The durability stays the same, you just have   to choose which look you like best.

The 2 x 8 top wall plates (in barns and lofted barn models) are notched to allow the siding to be placed into the framing, rather than nailing the siding to the sidewall frame. This technique increases the strength and durability of the building and creates a better seal against the effects of weather. Note: Utility buildings have 2 x 4 top plate with box soffit.

  Ring shank coated nails are used throughout the sidewall construction of our shed. These fasteners provide maximum holding strength against swelling and contracting caused by changes in weather or humidity.

 Hurricane straps are included in most areas, providing superior protection from damage due to high winds. These Cook warehouses are engineered and tested to withstand wind gusts of up to 160 mph.

 

  Our 2 x 4 wall studs are placed 24″ on center with Double Studs put where the siding meets. This technique provides a larger nailing surface and prevents separation and gaps at the siding seams.