Metal Garages

A two-car garage typically runs 22 to 24 feet wide by 25 to 30 feet long. Measure your largest vehicle and add 3 to 5 feet of clearance for doors and walking room. If you also want a workbench or shelving along one wall, step up to the 26 to 30 foot width normally used for three-car and workshop builds.

Cars and SUVs need 7 to 9 feet of height. RVs and boats need 12 to 14 feet. Large equipment needs 16 feet or more. Measure the tallest thing you plan to park and add 3 to 5 feet for clearance.

Yes. Enclosing an existing carport is one of the most common upgrades we do: panels, gable ends, and doors get added to the existing frame. It costs less than building a new structure from scratch, which is why we suggest planning for it up front if enclosure is anywhere on your roadmap.

Most buildings do require a building permit, but the requirement is set locally, so check with your county or city before you order. Ask your specialist about engineered drawings while you are at it, since permit offices usually want them along with your local wind and snow ratings.

The whole footprint has to be level within about 3 inches front to back and side to side, and it has to be square. "It looks flat" and "it slopes just a little" are the two assumptions that get installs postponed. Level under the building, sloped away around the building, so water runs off instead of pooling at the base.

Concrete slab is the strongest and most durable option, is easy to clean, and is the right call for garages, workshops, and commercial buildings. Gravel is affordable and drains well for carports, RV covers, and small storage, as long as it is compacted and level. An asphalt pad is smooth and stable and sits between the two on cost, though it is not as durable under heavy use.

Yes. Across all programs the overall approval rate is 95 percent. Rent-to-own requires no credit check at all: approval comes with a valid ID, leases run $1,200 to $30,000 over 24 to 72 months, and there is a 90 days same as cash option. Non-prime financing starts around a 550 score with fixed monthly payments and no early payoff penalty. Select lenders do not require you to own the property.

29-gauge steel carries up to a 20-year warranty against chipping and cracking. 26-gauge heavy-duty steel carries up to a 40-year warranty against fading and adds heavy-duty resistance to weather. Keep in mind that an improperly leveled site can void manufacturer warranties, which is one more reason site prep is worth getting right.

Our structures are engineered to withstand up to 90 PSF snow loads and 180 mph wind gusts, meeting or exceeding local building code requirements. The exact certification depends on your county, so your specialist will match the build to your local ratings.

Four things. Get the site level and square within 3 inches. Clear debris and vegetation so there is 3 ft. of level clearance around the perimeter, or 10 ft. if a lift is needed. Make sure there is a path in for a dually pickup and trailer totalling 55 to 70 feet. And call 811 to have every underground utility line under the footprint marked, which is free. Crews assemble the structure only; they do not grade, level, or excavate.

Yes, and expanding costs less than starting a new structure. Common additions are open or enclosed lean-tos on the sides, enclosing an open carport with panels and doors, insulation and HVAC, added electrical and lighting, and cupolas or awnings. Plan for whether the concrete slab or gravel pad needs to extend, and check whether the expansion needs its own permit.

With proper care, 40 to 50 years or more. Maintenance is light: walk around it twice a year and after any severe storm, keep the ground sloping away from the base, tighten loose fasteners, lubricate roll-up doors and hinges, rinse the panels, and touch up any paint chips or scratches right away so they do not turn into corrosion.