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Aug
28
2 car garage

Got two vehicles you need to protect and keep safe? A detached two-car garage can be a perfect solution. A metal garage is also an ideal place for storing lawn & garden equipment, tools, recreational equipment, and any number of items you no longer have room for inside your home.   But which 2-car garage dimensions make the most sense for you? That’s an important question to ask, and the answer you come…

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Aug
21
How Big Is a 1-Car Garage

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 few items you’d…

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What Does It Cost to Build a Barndominium

Can I Really Live in a Metal Barndominium? Yes, you really can! The metal barndominium concept continues to increase in popularity across the country, and Carport Central has helped to design, deliver, and install many of these metal building homes for customers all over. If you’re in the process of considering good residential construction solutions, a steel-framed home could be exactly what you’re looking for. And the cost to build a barndominium is…

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Jul
29

What Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage?

By Mark Hiatt   |   Posted In: Garages
What Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage

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 the storage space…

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You-Can’t-Beat-the-Strength-of-Steel-for-a-Tough-Building

Looking for a Tough Outdoor Building? It’s Hard to Beat Metal Metal buildings have been around for quite some time, but cold-formed steel construction has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years. What makes metal buildings superior to other forms of construction? All sorts of things, really. Unique properties of metal make these structures more durable, more versatile, and more weather-resistant, pest-resistant, and fire-resistant than comparable wooden structures. Light-gauge steel buildings are…

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Jun
29

What Does a Metal Building Warranty Cover?

By Jay Lara   |   Posted In: Garages
What Does a Metal Building

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 be used to…

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Jun
28

Financing Your Dream Metal Home

By Scott Kyles   |   Posted In: Metal Homes
metal homes

Three Most-Asked Questions About Metal Building Homes If you’re considering a barndominium for sale or other metal home possibility, congratulations on exploring a fantastic residential building solution! But we imagine you still have some questions. In order to help you make the most informed buying decision, let’s address three of the most common questions we get about metal homes here at Carport Central: 1. Are metal buildings worth it?2. Can a metal building…

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40x40x10-triple-garage-a

Is it a garage? Yes, and it comes with three roll-up door entrances for vehicle access. Is it a workshop? It certainly can be, and it also includes a convenient walk-in door, as well as two windows for letting in some natural light and air circulation.   With 1600 square feet of well-protected space, this 40’-wide commercial garage building can really be anything you want it to be. And Carport Central would be…

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May
30
Tips for Planning Your Perfect Batting Cage

Play Ball! Baseball season is back, and the boys of summer are just getting warmed up. Need a new batting cage for your ballpark? Looking to add some space where you can do some batting practice in your own backyard? We’ve got the 411 on some important things to keep in mind as you’re making plans for your custom batting cage. Important Considerations for a New Batting Cage If you’re looking to incorporate…

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24x31 Metal Garage with 12x31 Lean-To

How’d you like to have a versatile metal garage building with plenty of convenient access points, along with an extended lean-to on the side for even more open-air covered space? That’s exactly what this local NC customer needed, and Carport Central was happy to deliver! There’s a lot to like about this particular Install of the Week (IOTW). Here are just a few of specs and features of this custom 24’ x 31’…

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