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Metal Building Kit Self-Installation So, you’ve decided to install your own custom metal building. Smart choice! At Carport Central, we partner with the best manufacturers and install teams, and we install almost anywhere within the continental United States. But admittedly, building installation is tougher for us to schedule in the winter due to the availability of install crews. For that and other reasons, you may simply opt to install a…

Looking for a practical, durable, and also customizable building solution? You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better solution than an engineered steel building! What’s better about steel as a construction material? Practically everything! Steel is amazingly strong, durable, reliable, and cost-effective. It stands up to weather threats better than wood, plus the steel is naturally inflammable, pest-resistant, and easier to maintain. There’s honestly no downside to a modern steel structure!…

Metal homes aren’t a new idea; they’ve actually been around for well over a century. But steel-framed homes continue to become more popular all across America today, and for good reason. What makes a steel home a better choice? We’ll explore that topic in more detail with this blog; keep reading to learn more! Reasons to Build a Home with Steel Why consider building a home from steel components, as…

  If you could snap your fingers and travel back to early 20th century America, you’d be hard-pressed to find a barn, storage shed, or other outbuildings that weren’t made of wood. Why wood? A lot of it came down to the fact that America still had plenty of trees, wood was readily available, and it was relatively easy to work with. Essentially, wood was popular for reasons of familiarity and…

  Campers are a significant investment that needs protection when they’re not out on the road, and that’s one of the primary building applications this homeowner had in mind for this custom barn building. The 14’ tall, enclosed center section is plenty big enough for accommodating a camper or RV, with room left over to spare. Plus, it’s accessible by a large roll-up garage door in the front, as well…