About this building
This 12×12 modular scale booth was made for a recycling drop-off depot in View Royal, near Victoria. At 12′ x 12′ (144 sq/ft), it has corrugated Galvalume siding, custom grey and blue panels, a steel door, a sliding window on each wall and clerestory windows for daylight. The building was built in a shop and shipped by trailer and BC Ferries, so it arrived ready for a quick set-up beside the scale.
Framed in the shop
The booth was framed and sheathed indoors, where the weather doesn’t slow the work. The shop photos show the OSB-sheathed frame, the roof beams and the window openings.
Wrap, windows and insulation
Once the shell was closed in, house wrap went on and the windows were set. Insulation and wiring went into the wall cavities before the birch veneer and pine ceiling were installed.
Shipped by trailer and ferry
The booth travelled on a trailer behind a pickup truck. It crossed to Vancouver Island on BC Ferries and was delivered nearly complete.
The finished scale booth
On site, the booth sits on cribbing beside a concrete scale pad. A blue steel door, sliding windows on every side and a band of clerestory glass give the operator a clear view of the yard.
Inside the booth
Inside, birch veneer walls and a pine ceiling make the small room warm and bright. A sliding window on each wall gives views of the scale, and an electrical panel sits beside the door.
| Location | View Royal (Victoria), British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Size | 12′ x 12′ (144 sq/ft) |
| Overhangs | Front 18″; sides 12″ |
| Siding | Custom Hardie panel and corrugated Galvalume |
| Roof | Standing seam Galvalume |
| Ceiling, walls and floor | Pine tongue-and-groove ceiling; birch veneer walls; vinyl plank floor |
| Door | 36″ steel |
| Windows | Clerestory and custom sliding windows |
| Power and heat | Yes, with an electrical panel inside |
| Customization | Siding |
More photos
The photos below show the walls, door, windows and vents up close.
What to plan before ordering a scale booth
A scale booth is small, but a few choices decide how well it works.
- Sightlines: sliding windows on each wall let the operator see trucks, the scale and the yard.
- Placement: set the booth beside the scale so the operator can see the platform and the display.
- Power and heat: a small panel and a heater keep staff comfortable and run a computer or scale display.
- Siding: corrugated metal is tough, and painted panels can match your brand colours.
- Permits: a booth that staff work in is usually treated as a building, not a shed. Check with your municipality.
Frequently asked questions
How big is this scale booth?
It’s 12 feet by 12 feet, which is 144 sq/ft (about 13.4 m²).
What is it made of?
The walls are framed and sheathed, then finished with custom Hardie panels and corrugated Galvalume. Inside, it has birch veneer walls and a pine tongue-and-groove ceiling.
How was it delivered?
It was built in a shop, then moved on a trailer and a BC Ferries sailing to View Royal.
Do you need a permit for a scale booth?
Usually yes, because staff work in it. A building like this is treated differently from a storage shed, and zoning rules apply. See the Shed Rules by City and Maximum Shed Size Without a Permit guides, then check with your municipality.
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