Oaktree Sheds & Gazebos Extend the ‘Staycation’ – The SandPaper

Upgrading the backyard for the staycation just got easier with a new showroom opened in Manahawkin by an experienced company building bar sheds, pavilions, pool houses and more.

Oaktree Sheds & Gazebos, at 657 East Bay Ave., is a retail store with models of the quality sheds, gazebos and other products that build relaxation into the outdoor time families spend together.

In business for 35 years, the owners pride themselves on experience, quality, service and affordable pricing. Bob Albrecht owns and operates the family business with his wife, Linda, and sons Bobby and Connor.

The company still has its main showroom in Monroe Township on Route 33, but the Albrechts now live in Surf City, so the Manahawkin location is a plus for everyone.

With COVID-19 and people working from home, theyre wanting to update their backyards, said Linda Albrecht, who was showing customers around the store located on the west front side of the Manahawkin Mart shops.

Bar sheds have been very popular. Another item that has become more and more in demand is the poly furniture: Adirondack chairs, dining sets, bar sets, she said. Theyre very durable and hold up very well in the weather at the shore.

Bob Albrecht, a builder and carpenter by trade, started his business in 1985. He first operated a lawn service and saw the need for custom-built sheds and gazebos. Later he expanded the product line to outdoor bars and bar sheds, pool houses, pavilions, sunrooms, stand-alone garages, pergolas, playhouses, cabins, mini-barns, pet sheds, Adirondack chairs and other backyard specialty items.

In recent years, virtually all of the companys items are built with the legendary skill of Amish craftsmen. However, Albrecht designs and delivers every product himself. Larger projects, such as pavilions, will be built by an Amish crew right on the homeowners property.

We do a lot of custom items, Linda said; for instance, homeowners may request a varied placement of a shed window.

Property owners will be the ones to check on any required permits from the town, and the company can give advice. Then Oak Tree builds to specifications. The company has worked extensively in Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Ocean counties and as far south as Cape May County.

Albrecht guarantees every item he makes. Customer satisfaction is our first priority, Linda said.

The company uses all wood framing and sheathing no particle board. Wall studs and rafter beams are a standard 16 inches apart on center, while floor joists are all 12 inches apart on center. Sheds can be ordered in vinyl, cedar or T1-11 siding. Gazebos are available in wood or PVC.

Prices are extremely competitive, Linda said. Customers are given a price list up front that includes the cost of the finished product, shipping and delivery. There are no hidden fees.

Visit the showroom at 657 East Bay Ave. for an up-close look any day except Thursdays, view the website oaktreesheds.com, or phone 609-661-1299.

Were open throughout the fall at the Manahawkin showroom, and in the winter we take appointments.

One season prepares for enjoyment in another.

Weve done a lot of commercial jobs as well: beach lockers for Belmar, Spring Lake, Bradley Beach, beach cabanas for beach clubs in Monmouth County, benches on the boardwalk in Belmar.

Maria Scandale

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