Starts at 8 × 8Smallest size regularly built
Focused storage for limited yard spaceCustom Mini
Custom Mini
Barns
Choose a Mini Barn when a limited yard needs a dedicated place for garden tools, a mower or small lawn equipment, bikes, and patio or seasonal items.
260-768-7989Limited-Yard FitFocused outdoor storage
Everyday EquipmentTools, mower, bikes, and gear
Custom DetailsCompare access and materials
Compact Storage With a Clear JobKeep Yard Essentials
Keep Yard Essentials
Together.
A Mini Barn suits shoppers with limited yard space and a focused storage list. Starting at the regularly built 8 × 8 size, it can organize garden tools, a mower or small lawn equipment, bikes, patio pieces, and seasonal items.
Compare size and door placement against the actual items you move. If your list points to a larger building, compare an A-Frame for a straightforward residential-gable profile or a Gambrel Barn for classic barn styling and a larger storage plan.
Start with what needs a home.
Focused storage for a smaller yardYour Mini Barn in Three Simple Steps
List what needs to fit, choose your building details, and prepare the site for delivery.
Build Your Storage List
List the garden tools, mower or small lawn equipment, bikes, and seasonal items you want inside, then consider how each item moves through the door.
Choose and Build
Choose a size starting at the regularly built 8 × 8, plus doors, windows, siding, roofing, and colors; your Mini Barn is then built in the Shipshewana shop.
Prepare for Delivery
Prepare the site, then Slabaugh’s delivers and places your finished Mini Barn.
Custom buildings typically take approximately 2–4 weeks. Free delivery is available within 20 miles of the Shipshewana shop; contact Glen for delivery details outside that area.
What Belongs in a Mini Barn?
Use the storage list below to decide whether this focused footprint matches what needs to leave the yard, patio, or garage.
Garden Tools
Keep rakes, shovels, pots, and garden supplies together.
Mower & Lawn Equipment
Store a mower and other small equipment used around the yard.
Bikes & Toys
Give bicycles, helmets, and outdoor toys a consistent home.
Patio Items
Move cushions, furniture, and outdoor accessories out of the way.
Seasonal Items
Organize decorations and items that rotate through the year.
Household Overflow
Gather sturdy, bulky belongings that do not need living-area space.
Family-Owned Since 1995Built Start to Finish
Built Start to Finish
in Shipshewana.
Family-owned since 1995, Slabaugh’s completes each building start to finish in one Shipshewana shop. Glen stays personally involved throughout the process.
Premium-Grade 2 × 4 Framing
Walls use premium-grade 2 × 4 lumber at 16 inches on center, and custom trusses use premium-grade 2 × 4 lumber.
Plywood—No OSB or Pressed Board
Plywood is used in the floor system and wherever sheet materials are required; OSB and pressed board are not used.
Three-Coat Exterior Finish
Paint or stain receives three coats before delivery. Choose a metal or shingle roof.
Exterior Material Warranties
Coverage depends on your selections: barn paint includes a 15-year fade warranty; siding and trim, a 50-year warranty; shingles, a lifetime warranty; and metal roofing, a 40-year finish warranty. Ask Glen which coverage applies.
One Compact Example, Many Ideas
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Mini Barn FAQs
Check Storage, Size, and Delivery.
Review what fits, which details can be customized, the regularly built starting size, material choices, and nearby delivery before requesting an estimate.
Browse all frequently asked questionsWhat can I store in a Mini Barn?
A Mini Barn can organize lawn and garden tools, seasonal decorations, outdoor furniture, bicycles, toys, and household overflow.
Can a Mini Barn be customized?
Yes. You can choose size within portable-building limits, layout, door and window placement, siding, roofing, and custom colors.
What is the smallest size Slabaugh’s regularly builds?
The smallest building Slabaugh’s regularly constructs is 8 × 8 feet.
Does a Mini Barn use OSB?
No. Slabaugh’s uses premium lumber and plywood and does not use OSB or other pressed-board products.
Is Mini Barn delivery free nearby?
Free delivery is available within 20 miles of the Shipshewana shop. Contact Slabaugh’s for details outside that area.
Have a focused storage list?
Plan Your Custom Mini Barn.
Tell Glen what needs to fit and how much yard space is available so you can compare the right size, access, and exterior choices.