Question 1

What types of buildings does Apex offer?

Accepted Answer

Apex offers storage sheds, garages, workshops, portable horse barns and run-in shelters, custom buildings, outdoor-living structures, and steel buildings. You can choose an in-stock building for the fastest path or work with Apex on a custom configuration. The best starting point is how you plan to use the space, what must fit inside, and where it will be placed.

Question 2

What shed sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

Apex sheds are available from 8×10 through 16×40, with custom sizes available for projects that need a different footprint. Popular sizes include 10×16, 12×20, and 12×24. Consider what you need to store now, door clearance, walking room, future needs, and the usable space on your property before choosing.

Question 3

Should I choose an in-stock or custom building?

Accepted Answer

Choose in-stock when speed and a ready-made configuration are your priorities; choose custom when size, layout, appearance, or purpose needs to be tailored. In-stock buildings may be available for delivery in 1–2 weeks. Custom sheds and barns are typically ready in 4–6 weeks, although timing can change with the project and current production schedule.

Question 4

What size horse stall do I need?

Accepted Answer

A 10×10 or 10×12 stall can suit one average-sized horse; Apex recommends considering a 12×12 stall for larger breeds. The right setup also depends on the horse, turnout routine, tack storage, gates, ventilation, and how the barn will be used. Talk with Apex about your animals and management plan before ordering.

Question 5

Do my horses need a stall barn or a run-in shelter?

Accepted Answer

Run-in shelters provide voluntary protection for pasture-kept horses, while stall barns are better when horses need individual containment and management. Your climate, herd dynamics, feeding routine, veterinary needs, and available pasture should guide the choice. Apex offers open run-ins, gated shelters, tack-room combinations, stall barns, and double-wide configurations.

Question 6

Can I customize an Apex shed or barn?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can customize the size, style, colors, roofing, doors, windows, layout, and available accessories for your building. Available choices vary by building family. Share how you intend to use the space so the team can help prioritize access, storage, light, ventilation, animal features, or workspace needs.

Question 7

How does the 3D shed builder work?

Accepted Answer

The 3D builder lets you select a shed style, size, colors, doors, windows, and options while viewing the design and current configuration pricing. When you submit or share the design, Apex can review the configuration with you and help confirm details before the order moves forward.

Question 8

Can I add electricity to my shed?

Accepted Answer

Electrical packages with outlets, lighting, and wiring may be planned into the building during the design stage. Connection to your property’s power source must be completed in accordance with local requirements by an appropriately licensed professional. Discuss electrical needs before the building is ordered.

Question 9

What is LP SmartSide siding?

Accepted Answer

LP SmartSide is an engineered-wood siding treated for protection against fungal decay, termites, and weather exposure. It is standard on Apex painted sheds and carries the manufacturer’s 5/50-year limited warranty: five years of labor-and-material coverage followed by prorated substrate coverage through year 50. Refer to the written warranty for full terms.

Question 10

What payment options does Apex offer?

Accepted Answer

Apex offers rent-to-own, traditional financing for qualified applicants, and outright purchase by cash, check, cashier’s check, or major credit card. The right option depends on whether you prioritize a simple approval path, a potentially lower monthly payment, or the lowest total purchase cost.

Question 11

What credit score do I need for rent-to-own?

Accepted Answer

No credit check is required for the Apex rent-to-own program; the primary qualification is a verifiable source of income. Program availability and final terms are determined by the rent-to-own provider. An Apex team member can help you understand the application steps.

Question 12

What is the difference between rent-to-own and traditional financing?

Accepted Answer

Rent-to-own uses income verification without a credit check; traditional financing uses a credit application and may offer qualified buyers longer terms and lower rates. With rent-to-own, ownership transfers after the agreement is completed. A financed or cash purchase provides immediate ownership, subject to the lender’s terms when financing is used.

Question 13

Can I pay off a rent-to-own building early?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NewFound Rentals offers early-purchase discounts with no prepayment penalty. Contact the provider for the current payoff amount and discount available under your agreement. Terms can vary, so the written agreement controls.

Question 14

Will a traditional financing application affect my credit score?

Accepted Answer

Backyard Finance uses a soft credit pull for the initial application, which does not affect your credit score. Approval, rates, terms, and any later credit steps are determined by the lender. Review the lender’s disclosures before submitting an application.

Question 15

Is there a fee for paying by credit card?

Accepted Answer

Apex does not add a processing fee when a building is purchased with a major credit card. Apex also accepts cash, personal checks, and cashier’s checks for outright purchases. Confirm payment timing and any provider-specific requirements with the team.

Question 16

Where does Apex deliver?

Accepted Answer

Apex serves KY, TN, IN, OH, IL, with free delivery on sheds and horse barns within 100 miles of Irvington, Kentucky. Delivery availability and fees outside the included radius depend on the destination and building. Play sets and deer blinds have different delivery terms; contact Apex with your address for a specific answer.

Question 17

How long does delivery take?

Accepted Answer

Most in-stock sheds and horse barns can be delivered in 1–2 weeks; custom orders are typically ready in 4–6 weeks. Actual timing depends on the building, customization, production schedule, site readiness, weather, and route. Apex will provide project-specific timing during the order process.

Question 18

How are portable buildings delivered and placed?

Accepted Answer

Apex transports the assembled building on a specialized trailer, then uses delivery equipment—including a maneuverable Mule when appropriate—to position and level it on the prepared site. The route, turns, slope, overhead clearance, ground condition, and final working space all affect placement. Share photos and measurements when access may be tight.

Question 19

What foundation does Apex recommend for a shed?

Accepted Answer

Apex recommends a level pad with 4–6 inches of crushed limestone, finished at least 2 feet wider and 2 feet longer than the shed. Choose a location that drains water away from the building and complete the compacted pad before delivery. Tiny houses and cabins may use an optional sonotube foundation; unusual sites need project-specific guidance.

Question 20

Do I need a concrete foundation?

Accepted Answer

Not for a typical portable Apex shed. A properly prepared crushed-limestone pad is the standard recommendation. Foundation needs can change with the building type, intended use, local code, soil, slope, and drainage. Contact Apex before preparing a slab or an unusual foundation.

Question 21

How much access does the delivery team need?

Accepted Answer

Access depends on the building dimensions, delivery equipment, turns, slope, overhead obstacles, and firmness of the route, so there is no single clearance number for every delivery. Measure gates, driveway edges, low branches, wires, eaves, fences, septic areas, and the final approach. Send Apex measurements and photos before delivery when anything is close or uncertain.

Question 22

What happens if the ground is wet on delivery day?

Accepted Answer

Soft, saturated, snowy, or otherwise unsafe conditions may require a different route or a rescheduled delivery. The goal is to protect your property, building, equipment, and crew. Apex will help determine the safest next step based on conditions at the site.

Question 23

Do I need a permit for a portable shed or horse barn?

Accepted Answer

Permit and zoning requirements vary by address; portable status does not guarantee that a building is exempt. Before ordering or preparing the site, ask the authorities responsible for your property about permits, setbacks, easements, utilities, and HOA restrictions.

Question 24

What warranties come with an Apex shed?

Accepted Answer

Apex sheds include a 7-year workmanship warranty, a 40-year limited metal-roof warranty, and the LP SmartSide 5/50-year limited siding warranty where applicable. Each warranty covers different materials, periods, and conditions. Your quote and warranty documents provide the controlling terms for the exact building and components you purchase.

Question 25

Can a portable horse barn be moved later?

Accepted Answer

Single-wide Apex horse barns include pull hooks for repositioning; double-wide barns are considered semi-permanent and do not include pull hooks. Any move should account for the structure, route, ground conditions, and appropriate equipment. Ask Apex for guidance before attempting to relocate a building.

Question 26

Who should I contact for help after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Call Apex service at (270) 580-6060 for help with an existing building; call sales at (270) 515-9358 for a new project or order question. Have your name, building details, and photos ready when relevant. That information helps the team understand the question and respond more efficiently.

Know before you build.

In-stock: often 1–2 weeks. Custom: typically 4–6 weeks.

Not for rent-to-own. It uses income verification, not a credit check.

A level 4–6 inch crushed-limestone pad, at least 2 feet wider and longer.

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Know before you build.

In-stock: often 1–2 weeks. Custom: typically 4–6 weeks.

Not for rent-to-own. It uses income verification, not a credit check.

A level 4–6 inch crushed-limestone pad, at least 2 feet wider and longer.

Find the answer that moves you forward.

01Choosing a buildingWhat types of buildings does Apex offer?Apex offers storage sheds, garages, workshops, portable horse barns and run-in shelters, custom buildings, outdoor-living structures, and steel buildings.

02Choosing a buildingWhat shed sizes are available?Apex sheds are available from 8×10 through 16×40, with custom sizes available for projects that need a different footprint.

03Choosing a buildingShould I choose an in-stock or custom building?Choose in-stock when speed and a ready-made configuration are your priorities; choose custom when size, layout, appearance, or purpose needs to be tailored.

04Choosing a buildingWhat size horse stall do I need?A 10×10 or 10×12 stall can suit one average-sized horse; Apex recommends considering a 12×12 stall for larger breeds.

05Choosing a buildingDo my horses need a stall barn or a run-in shelter?Run-in shelters provide voluntary protection for pasture-kept horses, while stall barns are better when horses need individual containment and management.

06Options & customizationCan I customize an Apex shed or barn?Yes. You can customize the size, style, colors, roofing, doors, windows, layout, and available accessories for your building.

07Options & customizationHow does the 3D shed builder work?The 3D builder lets you select a shed style, size, colors, doors, windows, and options while viewing the design and current configuration pricing.

08Options & customizationCan I add electricity to my shed?Electrical packages with outlets, lighting, and wiring may be planned into the building during the design stage.

09Options & customizationWhat is LP SmartSide siding?LP SmartSide is an engineered-wood siding treated for protection against fungal decay, termites, and weather exposure.

10Pricing & financingWhat payment options does Apex offer?Apex offers rent-to-own, traditional financing for qualified applicants, and outright purchase by cash, check, cashier’s check, or major credit card.

11Pricing & financingWhat credit score do I need for rent-to-own?No credit check is required for the Apex rent-to-own program; the primary qualification is a verifiable source of income.

12Pricing & financingWhat is the difference between rent-to-own and traditional financing?Rent-to-own uses income verification without a credit check; traditional financing uses a credit application and may offer qualified buyers longer terms and lower rates.

13Pricing & financingCan I pay off a rent-to-own building early?Yes. NewFound Rentals offers early-purchase discounts with no prepayment penalty.

14Pricing & financingWill a traditional financing application affect my credit score?Backyard Finance uses a soft credit pull for the initial application, which does not affect your credit score.

15Pricing & financingIs there a fee for paying by credit card?Apex does not add a processing fee when a building is purchased with a major credit card.

16Site prep & deliveryWhere does Apex deliver?Apex serves KY, TN, IN, OH, IL, with free delivery on sheds and horse barns within 100 miles of Irvington, Kentucky.

17Site prep & deliveryHow long does delivery take?Most in-stock sheds and horse barns can be delivered in 1–2 weeks; custom orders are typically ready in 4–6 weeks.

18Site prep & deliveryHow are portable buildings delivered and placed?Apex transports the assembled building on a specialized trailer, then uses delivery equipment—including a maneuverable Mule when appropriate—to position and level it on the prepared site.

19Site prep & deliveryWhat foundation does Apex recommend for a shed?Apex recommends a level pad with 4–6 inches of crushed limestone, finished at least 2 feet wider and 2 feet longer than the shed.

20Site prep & deliveryDo I need a concrete foundation?Not for a typical portable Apex shed. A properly prepared crushed-limestone pad is the standard recommendation.

21Site prep & deliveryHow much access does the delivery team need?Access depends on the building dimensions, delivery equipment, turns, slope, overhead obstacles, and firmness of the route, so there is no single clearance number for every delivery.

22Site prep & deliveryWhat happens if the ground is wet on delivery day?Soft, saturated, snowy, or otherwise unsafe conditions may require a different route or a rescheduled delivery.

23Warranty & ownershipDo I need a permit for a portable shed or horse barn?Permit and zoning requirements vary by address; portable status does not guarantee that a building is exempt.

24Warranty & ownershipWhat warranties come with an Apex shed?Apex sheds include a 7-year workmanship warranty, a 40-year limited metal-roof warranty, and the LP SmartSide 5/50-year limited siding warranty where applicable.

25Warranty & ownershipCan a portable horse barn be moved later?Single-wide Apex horse barns include pull hooks for repositioning; double-wide barns are considered semi-permanent and do not include pull hooks.