Workshop RecommendedDesigned for practical workspaces
Workshop function with distinctive characterCustom Quaker
Custom Quaker
Barns
Choose a Quaker for a workshop-ready shed with a recognizable offset roofline, useful storage and loft potential, and more character than a simpler A-frame.
260-768-7989Practical StorageOrganize tools and equipment
Loft PotentialUse overhead space wisely
Offset RooflineRecognizable Quaker character
For Workshops With More CharacterChoose Quaker
Choose Quaker
When Work Comes First.
The Quaker’s recognizable offset roofline gives it more distinctive character than the simpler A-frame. Choose it when you want a shed that looks different without giving up practical storage.
Slabaugh’s recommends the Quaker for workshops. Its practical interior also supports everyday storage and useful loft potential. If you prefer a simpler workshop profile, compare our A-Frame Sheds.
A clear choice for work, tools, and character.
Character built in ShipshewanaYour Quaker Barn in Three Simple Steps
Tell Glen how you want to work and store, then choose the details that fit your plans.
Plan Your Workshop
Share how you will work, what you will store, and which openings you want.
Build Your Quaker
Your offset-roof Quaker is built from start to finish in the Shipshewana shop.
Deliver Your Barn
Your completed building is delivered to your prepared property.
Custom buildings typically take approximately two to four weeks. Free delivery is available within 20 miles of the Shipshewana shop; contact Slabaugh’s for delivery details outside that area.
What a Quaker Barn Does Best
Choose it for hands-on work first, then use floor and loft areas to keep gear organized.
Dedicated Workshop
Set up benches, tools, and project zones in a company-recommended workshop style.
Creative Studio
Plan doors and windows around making, art supplies, and focused work.
Lawn & Garden
Keep mowers, outdoor tools, planters, and seasonal supplies together.
Loft Organization
Move less-used items overhead to preserve useful floor area below.
Tool Storage
Give power tools, hand tools, and equipment an organized home.
Hobby Space
Create a separate place for collections, sewing, repairs, or quiet projects.
Know What You Are BuyingPremium Materials.
Premium Materials.
Personal Involvement.
Family-owned since 1995, Slabaugh’s builds every Quaker Barn from start to finish in one Shipshewana shop, with Glen personally involved in each project.
2 × 4 Framing & Trusses
Walls use premium-grade 2 × 4 lumber spaced 16 inches on center, and custom trusses use premium-grade 2 × 4 lumber.
Plywood—Never OSB
Plywood is used in the floor system and wherever sheet material is required—never OSB or pressed board.
Finish & Roofing Choices
Painted or stained finishes receive three coats before delivery, and you can choose metal or shingle roofing.
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.
Explore the Possibilities
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Quaker Barn FAQs
Compare Before You Choose.
Review common questions about Quaker uses, customization, materials, and delivery before requesting your estimate.
Browse all frequently asked questionsWhat is a Quaker barn well suited for?
Quaker barns are especially useful for workshops, general storage, lawn and garden equipment, studios, hobbies, and organized overhead storage.
Does a Quaker barn offer useful storage space?
Yes. Quaker is one of the styles Slabaugh’s recommends when usable storage and overhead loft space are priorities.
Can I customize a Quaker barn’s appearance?
Yes. Choose vinyl or wood siding, metal or shingle roofing, custom colors, and the placement of doors and windows.
Does Slabaugh’s use OSB in Quaker barns?
No. Slabaugh’s uses premium lumber and plywood and does not use OSB or other pressed-board products.
Is free delivery available for a Quaker barn?
Free delivery is available within 20 miles of the Shipshewana shop. Contact Slabaugh’s for details beyond that area.
Ready for a workshop with character?
Plan Your Quaker Barn With Glen.
Tell us how you plan to work and store. Glen will help you choose the details and prepare a free estimate.