Garages

When a metal garage shopper asks about 1-car garage dimensions, it usually means one of two things: You have a single vehicle you need to protect. You have some designated items you need to shelter and store within the space offered by a typical single-car garage.   Of course, it could also be both/and. Perhaps you have a car or truck you need to park, and you also have a…

The Need for Detached Garages The majority of new home construction going up in America comes with attached garages included. That shouldn’t be surprising, since over 9 out of 10 U.S. households report owning one or more vehicles. Even so, the demand for adding a detached garage is still on the rise. Why is that? One reason is that many families have multiple vehicles to park. Another key driver is…

Metal Buildings Are Tough; Steel Buildings Are Even Tougher Wood isn’t the only way to frame or cover a building these days; in fact, it isn’t even the best way. Metal construction offers a long list of advantages over stick builds, starting with the fact that metal is more moisture-resistant, pest-resistant, and fire-resistant. But which material makes the most sense when you’re shopping for metal buildings for sale? Aluminum can…

Steel buildings are better than stick builds Metal buildings have been around for centuries, and cold-formed steel construction in particular can be traced back to the mid-1800s. Steel structures have been demonstrated to be superior to other forms of construction in many ways. Modern steel-framed metal structures are more durable, more versatile, more resistant to weather, fire, & pests, and completely customizable. And professionally engineered metal building kits are more…

Metal Barn Buildings At one time, nearly all agricultural buildings were made out of wood. But that time has come and gone. Thanks to concerns over deforestation, rising lumber costs, and other factors, more and more farms and ranches are making the switch to steel-building construction. Not only are metal barns less expensive, but they last longer with fewer maintenance needs. Steel structures are also naturally incombustible, impervious to termites…