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We’ve talked before about how cold-formed steel is really a perfect building material and how there are specific codes and standards in place to counter the risk for how light-gauge steel buildings are engineered and constructed in general. But you should also know that it doesn’t just stop there. You’re probably already aware that steel structures make perfect carports, garages, barns, storage sheds, workshops, and warehouses. Even so, those aren’t…

Modern metal buildings are built to a higher standard Need a building permit because you are considering having a metal building installed on your property? That’s a great call! Light-gauge steel is a wonderful construction material that can be used for a wide range of building applications. There are also specific engineering and design guidelines that metal structures follow, much as would expect for any type of building.   Depending…

What is a Utility Building? So, what is a utility building, anyway? It’s a fair question because the definition has changed over the years. A couple of generations ago, utility building was used to refer to buildings used by utility companies to house stationary equipment for phone, power, water, and sewer services. During the same time period, a utility storage shed was understood to mean any backyard building used for…

What Are Carports Good For? A carport is a carport, right? Yes, but a carport can also be so much more than just a carport! Traditionally, carports were designed for protecting vehicles, and also for keeping passengers dry and safe while entering and exiting their vehicles. And to be sure, carports are still great for that for serving that purpose! But that’s not all you can do with a carport.…

Enter the Creaky, Creepy, Little Outdoor Backyard Shed Small backyard sheds are fine for keeping lawn and garden items like rakes, shovels, hoses, and simple tools. My dad sent me to fetch stuff like that from our little aluminum shed out back countless times when I was a kid. It was a creaky little shed with sliding doors that were hard to open and made an awful screech whenever you…