Guest Contribution
New Jersey is a state that has entered a building boom recently. The latest stats from 2016 indicate that in the largest boroughs the number of building permits issued has risen drastically.
We ask Paul Farmer ofhttps://www.woodtex.com/ why we might be seeing an increase. Paul has spent years working with Wood Tex to provide well-built, customized outbuildings in people’s homes for many years and he now operates on a nationwide scale.
So why are timber outbuildings becoming more popular?
A Huge Increase in Jersey
Let’s take a look at the numbers issued by the state for thenumber of building permits issued in 2016. In Atlantic 966 were issued and in Bergen 2,584 were issued.
Yet compare this to thenumber of building permits issued in 2015 and we can see that only 353 were issued in Atlantic and 1,213 were issued in Bergen.
There are a number of reasons for this, Paul says, but he credits the rise in working from home and the need for brand new home offices for providing a productive workspace.
The Increase in the Number of People Working From Home
Paul explains that working from home has become more desirable as working habits have changed and businesses look to reduce their real estate costs. Remote working arrangements have been proven to benefit both companies and employees.
It’s why we have seen a115% rise in the number of people working from home over the last decade, and Paul says that this trend is only going to continue.
It should come as no great shock to see demand for timber outbuildings in Jersey increasing.
Why Storage is Another Reason Behind the Increase in Outbuilding Usage
The fact is that New Jersey is the6th most expensive state to buy a home. And right now house prices still haven’t got back to where they were before the recession.
People are increasingly turning to timber outbuildings as a means to expand the amount of storage space they have without upgrading to a bigger home.
Timber outbuildings are a quick and affordable fix to the need for more space.
Timber Outbuildings Last
Paul explains that timber outbuildings are some of the most popular outbuildings sold from Woodtex.
A well-built timber outbuilding is designed to last. There’s no reason why a maintained timber structure can’t last for more than 25 years before any major work needs to be done; ignoring the potential for extreme weather patterns.
This is why Paul always recommends consulting a professional. Avoid trying to build it yourself or you will experience problems faster.
Last Word – Are You Building an Outbuilding in New Jersey?
If you are planning on applying for a building permit in New Jersey, consider enlisting the help of a professional first.
They will be able to walk you through the application process and determine whether you even need a permit to build your outbuilding of choice in the first place.
Do you have any plans to build a timber outbuilding on your property?