Merit Portable Buildings adds inventory to ShedHub marketplace

Merit Portable Buildings, a Florida dealer of sheds, garages and cabins, has listed its inventory on ShedHub to make its buildings easier to find online. The move gives shoppers more ways to compare Florida-built portable structures, customize options and connect with the dealer.

Why it matters: - Merit Portable Buildings now has another online sales channel for reaching shoppers who start their search on the web. - ShedHub users gain access to more Florida-built sheds, garages and cabins in one place. - The listing can reduce the need for shoppers to visit multiple dealer lots or browse several websites.

What happened: - Merit Portable Buildings of LaBelle, Florida, listed its inventory on ShedHub, an online marketplace for sheds and portable buildings. - The dealer sells South Country Sheds and offers Florida-built sheds, garages and cabins. - The new listings let shoppers browse Merit Portable Buildings inventory, review individual structures and contact the seller through ShedHub. - The marketplace announcement included a direct listing link: Merit Portable Buildings on ShedHub.

The details: - Shed styles listed on ShedHub include the Side Gable Lofted Shed, Side Gable Shed, Side Lofted Barn Shed, Gable Lofted Shed, Gable A-Frame Shed, Lofted Barn Shed, Single Slope Shed and Studio Shed. - Larger structures include the Gable Garage, Lofted Gable Garage and Lofted Barn Garage. - Cabin options include the Lofted Barn Cabin, Gable Cabin and Lofted Gable Cabin. - The buildings are designed for backyard storage, lawn and garden equipment, tools, recreational gear and other property needs. - Merit Portable Buildings says its buildings are hurricane-rated and built to withstand winds up to 160 mph. - Construction features include TECHNOply synthetic roof underlayment and a pressure-treated joist and skid system designed to help prevent rot. - Buildings also include over-the-door flashing intended to help prevent water leakage. - Each building comes with a 10-Year Limited Warranty, subject to applicable terms and conditions. - Free delivery and setup is available within 175 odometer miles from the lot, subject to delivery requirements. - Standard setup includes one trip to the delivery location, leveling and anchoring. - Four-inch flat solid concrete blocks are included in the standard setup. - Customers can buy additional stacked blocks if needed. - Anchoring includes the minimum number of anchors required based on the size of the building purchased. - Merit Portable Buildings offers 21 paint colors, including Riehl Green, Quaker Tan, Jamestown Red, Bora Bora Shore and Navajo White. - A 3D building configurator lets customers visualize and customize a shed before purchase. - Rent-to-own and financing programs are available, with terms, eligibility requirements and payment amounts varying by program and building.

Between the lines: - ShedHub is positioning itself as a single place where shoppers can compare inventory and connect with nearby dealers. - Merit Portable Buildings is using the marketplace to reach customers earlier in the buying process, while they are still comparing options online. - The free setup package, included blocks and anchoring may help the dealer stand out against competitors that charge separately for those services.

What's next: - Shoppers can use ShedHub to browse Merit Portable Buildings inventory and contact the dealer when they find a match. - Merit Portable Buildings is likely to use the marketplace as an ongoing digital sales channel alongside its lot sales and customization tools. - Consumers interested in ownership alternatives can explore the dealer’s rent-to-own and financing options.

The bottom line: - Merit Portable Buildings is betting that wider online distribution and easier comparison shopping will help move more portable buildings in Florida and beyond.