Building Guide:
An enclosed metal garage is a detached metal building that can be added to almost any property to provide homeowners with an inexpensive yet effective way to shield valuable property from the harsh elements. Galvanized steel garages are not only an affordable option but also an earth-friendly one. Steel is a recyclable element, which offers sustainability and needs less maintenance over time. If you are looking for an affordable metal garage, you have certainly come to the right place. Explore all of our metal garage options below or call for more detail!
What to Consider When Buying:
.Primary Use:
.Location:
Before installation, make sure you have a perfect place for the Garage/Commercial Structure. All of our metal buildings for sale need a level space for installation.
.Weather:
Where you live definitely dictates what metal building will suit your specific needs. If you simply need sun and rain protection, you can make a decision based on that. But if you live in a part of the country that sees heavy snowfall, or high winds, then that needs to be taken into account.
.Certification:
Many local building regulations also require that the metal carports be certified when installed. Certifications are required to make sure the custom-built metal buildings can withstand a specific amount of wind and snow. A local inspector will review the build site and the building plans to make sure the structure is sound.
.Style:
We want you to love your Garage! While customization starts with filling your specific need, you do have aesthetic choices to make, ranging from roof style to color. Ultimately, you can have a metal garage built to protect your vehicles, but one that perfectly complements your home, too.
When it comes to Garages, the options are almost limitless. One way to narrow down those options right off the bat is by focusing on what vehicles you’d like covered. We have single- and double-car garages. For RV garages, we can add 14' x 14' commercial roll-up doors. Read more about the different size metal buildings we offer and some of the customization options below.
Roof Style:
A-Frame Vertical Roof
Vertical Roof: The vertical roof is our best roof and is Recommended for areas with heavy snow load and rainfall. The ribs on the panels run from the peak of the roof towards the eaves. The advantage of the vertical roof is that water, snow, and debris are directed towards the sides of the unit. We also recommend that all buildings longer than 31’ use a vertical style roof.
. When going over 31' Long on a unit it is recommended to with a vertical roof, as units over 31' long will have a seam in the middle of the roof on a Standard Or A-Frame Horizontal. The Vertical Style Roof is will remove the seam and potential leaking down the road.
A-Frame Horizontal Roof (Boxed Eave)
Boxed Eave Style: This is an A-Frame style horizontal roof. The ribs on the panels run horizontally with the building. This is more economical since it does not have the hat-channel pieces that need to be installed with a vertical roof. Suitable for areas that have some heavy winds but don’t get much snow or heavy rains.
Standard Roof (Regular)
Regular Style (Standard): This roof style is the most economical. The Standard (Regular) Style Roof has rounded sides. The panels run horizontally from front to back and has a 6" eve on front and back of the structure. This roof style is great if you live in an area without heavy winds and rains. Perfect to protect your cars from sunshine and damage from exposure to the sun.
Roof Notes
. The Frame Length is 1' shorter than Roof Length
- Both the Vertical and Horizontal Roofs have a 6" overhang all around the unit. The Regular Style Roof has a 6" overhang on the front and back.
Example (12' Wide x 21' Long Carport, Physical Footprint 12' Wide x 20' Long)
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. Our Roofs have approximately a 3/12 pitch. The roof pitch varies a little depending on the width of the unit and a custom pitch can be built upon request at an additional cost.
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Gauge of the Frame:
14 Gauge Frame: Standard
The 14 gauge is 2.½’’x 2.½’’ in diameter rectangular tubing and comes standard. It is the most economical option.
12 Gauge Frame:
The 12 Gauge is 2.25’’ x 2.25’’ in diameter rectangular tubing. It is thicker and stronger than the 14 gauge and provides higher snow load and wind speed ratings.
. Comes with a 20-Year Rust-through Warranty
Recommended For
. Heavy Snow Load & Wind Speed Areas
. Units over 8' High
. Units over 18' Wide
Width:
Our Metal Buildings come in a wide range of standards, starting at 12′ and going all the way up to 60′. While a width of 12′ will provide protection for a single vehicle, you’ll need a width of at least 26′ to cover three. And, for larger trucks and tractors, this could stretch to 40′.
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Single and Double Wide:12’,18’,20’,22’, and 24’ Wide
Triple Wide: 26’, 28’, and 30’ Wide
Extra Wide: 32’,34’,36’,38’, and 40’ Wide
- All units over 30' must be installed on cement
Width Guide
12' - Single Car, Truck, and RV
18' - Two Compact Cars
20' - Two Midsized Cars
22' - Two Full or Oversized Cars or Trucks
24' - Two Full or Oversized Cars or Trucks
26' - Three Midsized Cars or Trucks
Length:
With length, the number of vehicles matters, but there are other questions, too: Do you need additional storage? Are you only storing cars? Are you planning on a boat purchase in the future? Once you know the answers to these questions, the right length will be clear.
The industry standard lengths for prefabricated carports are 21’,26’,31’,36’,41’ and up in 5’ increments.
Notes & Tips
. The Base Rail is 1’ shorter than the roof length
Example (12x21 Carport, Physical Foot Print 12x20)
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. Units over 31’ long will have a seam in the middle of the roof on Standard or A-Frame Styles (horizontal panels). The Vertical Style Roof is highly recommended which can avoid seams and potential leaking down the road.
Side Height:
Steel building height is measured by the side height, meaning the height on the sides of the structure, not from the very top point of the roof to the ground. The standard option offered on metal carports is 6’ height with the height requirements increasing to 8’ for any structure 32’ or wider. Our Carports start at 6’ high and go up to 16’ high. Please note any unit over 12’ does require a forklift to install and extra materials to build.
Notes & Tips
. Our Roofs have approximately a 3/12 pitch. The roof pitch varies a little depending on the width of the unit and a custom pitch can be built upon request at an additional cost.
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. Unit over 12’ does require a forklift to install and extra materials to build.
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. When installing a Roll-Up Door please note:
- When installing a roll-up door on the ends of the metal building (Front or Back) the height of the structure must be afoot higher than the roll-up door
Example:
8' Wide x 7' High requires an 8' high or higher building
When installing a roll-up door on the sides of the metal building the height of the structure must be two feet higher than the roll-up door
Example:
8' Wide x 7' High requires a 9' high or higher building
This ensures that the headers have enough space for proper install
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Additional Options:
Walk-In Doors: Walk-in doors are a great addition and can always be added later. We offer two sizes of walk-in doors 32" x 72" or 36" x 80".
Sizes and looks may vary depending on location
Windows: Let natural light into your garage. Standard windows start off at 30" x 30" and move up to 36" x 36"
Sizes and looks may vary depending on location
Roll-Up Doors:
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Standard:
6' Wide x 7' High
8' Wide x 7' High
9' Wide x 7' High
10' Wide x 8' High
10' Wide x 10' High
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Commerical:
10' Wide x 12' High
12' Wide x 12' High
14' Wide x 12' High
14' Wide x 14' High
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Insulation: Insulation is essential if you plan on storing classic cars and temperature-sensitive vehicles in your garage. We offer Two-sided reflecting metalized film with
polyethylene woven reinforcement.
Skylights: Skylights are another great way to let in natural light into your building. We offer two sizes, 10' Long x 3' Wide or 12' Long x 3' Wide.
Vertical Roof is required to install skylights
Bows & Trusses: extra bows and trusses can be added to your custom metal carport or RV carport to make it stronger.
Bows and trusses are another option to add strength and stability to your metal carport. Bows and Trusses are the structural supports that fit inside the roof of the structure and along the sides to better support and stabilize the metal carport design. If you live in an area of heavy snow or intense weather, you should consider adding the additional strength to your metal building. All of the metal carports for sale up to 24’ wide will include a bow, and all units wider than 24’ have a truss.
Anchors: Very important option, and can vary depending on your installation type.
Carports and RV covers can be anchored to concrete slabs, poured asphalt, or to solid ground. To learn more about the different anchor types and ways in which our installation team anchors your structures, Click Anchors for more information.