Emerlin… A Tribute to Our Past and a Guide to Our Future

Founded in 1979 by Merlin Miller, a Mennonite pastor with a passion for woodworking, what began as Colonial Barns & Sheds has transformed into Emerlin Custom Storage Sheds & Outdoor Buildings. Our new name and brand are truly representative of all parts of our business, from its early beginnings to where it is now headed into 2025 and beyond.

Not only does it pay homage to our founders, Merlin and Linda, but it also symbolizes a history of integrity, family roots, and a commitment to local service. Our journey started with a commitment to Christian values, focusing on serving an underserved need for on-site storage solutions. Merlin balanced his roles as a pastor and missionary with his business, embedding these core values into the very foundation of our operations.

Recognizing changes in language and design preferences, we rebranded in 2024. The name “Emerlin” serves as a guide to the future of our business, offering a new opportunity to expand into new markets and introduce new offerings under a united new brand that exudes feelings of strength, durability, and commitment. The design of our logo, from the foundation of powerful rooted letters to the roof-line above the ‘M’, encapsulates this ethos.

We specialize in custom structures, offering high-quality storage buildings that have made us one of the most respected Class A Contractors in Virginia and North Carolina. Our meticulous attention to detail in every product is the cornerstone of our reputation and growth.

Experience the legacy of quality and service with Emerlin, where every shed and outdoor building tells a story of faith, community, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking innovation.

Built for Your Life, and All the Things that Come With it

Our new brand descriptor, Custom Storage Sheds & Outdoor Buildings, that accompanies the new brand communicates exactly what we’ve done up until now and what we continue to do, while also opening the door for future product offerings in the custom outdoor building space.

The Emerlin Advantage

Benefits of On-Site Shed Builders:

Less Invasive – Your landscaping is protected, and you won’t have to worry about tire tracks from delivery vehicles. Also, trees and fences that can obstruct the delivery of a storage building are not an issue because we are on-site shed builders. Building on-site on your lot is backyard-friendly and is more flexible than pre-assembled delivery. Construction takes about a day, depending on the size of your building. Our friendly, professional crew will arrive on-site first thing in the morning, work quickly and efficiently, and will not leave a mess when they’re done.

Placement – Building on site means we can fit your building exactly where you want it and ensure that it’s perfectly level.

Foundation – Our building methods meet the building code requirements of your city or county.

Flooring – A storage building is only as good as its floor. We use pressure-treated runners that vary in size, based on the building dimensions. Pressure-treated floor joists placed 16″ apart are covered with 3/4″ plywood. Our floor system will easily support large garden tractors or heavy appliances and will last for many years.

When you want a storage shed built on site – remember your local builders at Emerlin Custom Storage Sheds & Outdoor Buildings!

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