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A Guide to Designing Your Horse Barn with a Barn Kit
Steel BuildingsSep 29, 20225 min read

A Guide to Designing Your Horse Barn with a Barn Kit

Horse Barn Kits: An Introduction No matter how you cut it, one of the most expensive aspects of owning horses is keeping them safe and sheltered. In fact, the need for horse stabling is in such demand that its given rise to a multi-million dollar commercial stable industry. If you don’t want to waste time

Your Complete Guide to 2-Car Garage Dimensions
Metal GarageSep 28, 20226 min read

Your Complete Guide to 2-Car Garage Dimensions

Metal garages have become a highly popular way of protecting vehicles and equipment from the elements. They’re strong, cost-effective, and can outlast almost any stick-built structure. But choosing the right garage for your needs might be challenging for those unfamiliar with the design and installation process. There are several types of garages, including those built

Metal Buildings in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Steel BuildingsAug 30, 20224 min read

Metal Buildings in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry

The Automotive Manufacturing Industry Today For decades, the automobile industry has been one of the most prominent fixtures of the US economy. It’s such an inseparable part of our livelihood that annual automobile sales are often used as a rough gauge on the health of the American economy. But in recent years, many of the

Getting the Most Energy Efficient Warehouse Solutions
Metal WarehousesAug 18, 20225 min read

Getting the Most Energy Efficient Warehouse Solutions

When you want to get the best warehouse solution for your needs, then steel is the only solution that makes sense. From supporting a wide range of needs and applications, steel warehouses are some of the most versatile solutions for consumers across the country. If you own an agricultural business, then a steel warehouse is

How a Steel Carport or Garage Can Improve Your Gas Mileage
Metal GarageJul 28, 20225 min read

How a Steel Carport or Garage Can Improve Your Gas Mileage

Gas Prices Since April, gas prices have soared to nearly double the national yearly average, going so far as topping off at a record high of $5 in mid-June. Spurred on by a perfect storm of post-pandemic travel numbers, incoming vacation season, and major world events in the east, the average price per gallon has

The Ultimate Guide to Renovating and Installing Prefab Metal Buildings for the Summer
Steel StructureJul 22, 20225 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Renovating and Installing Prefab Metal Buildings for the Summer

The summer months are upon us! And now that the sun’s out and the temperatures are rising, it’s the perfect time to start your next outdoor project. And what better project is there than renovating or installing your own prefab metal building? These versatile steel structures work for a vast number of purposes. From providing

Inspecting, Cleaning, and Repairing Your Custom Metal Building
News & UpdatesJun 30, 20226 min read

Inspecting, Cleaning, and Repairing Your Custom Metal Building

Most people might think that the journey is finished once you purchase a custom metal building. But, in truth, it’s just the beginning of a lifetime of ownership! These versatile structures are designed to provide years of service with minimal maintenance needs. However, you’ll still want to take several measures to ensure your structure stands

The Ultimate Steel Carport Installation Site Measurement Guide
News & UpdatesJun 28, 20225 min read

The Ultimate Steel Carport Installation Site Measurement Guide

Measure Twice, Build Once… and For All Purchasing a new prefab steel carport is a significant investment. And with any such investment, it pays to do the necessary research. By performing this due diligence, you’ll avoid many headaches throughout the installation process. And one of the first steps will be to determine just how big

Modern Design, Modern Functionality: How Prefab Metal Buildings Are on the Cutting Edge of Construction
Custom Steel BuildingMay 30, 20225 min read

Modern Design, Modern Functionality: How Prefab Metal Buildings Are on the Cutting Edge of Construction

If you’ve ever owned a prefab metal building, you already know they’re incredibly useful tools for protecting vehicles, valuables, and equipment. They’re so useful that they’ve long moved away from simple backyard sheds and equipment buildings into commercial and industrial structures. Customers trust metal buildings for their strength, flexibility, and long lifespan, no matter the

Metal Garages Protect Your Belongings from Severe Spring Weather
Metal GarageApr 27, 20225 min read

Metal Garages Protect Your Belongings from Severe Spring Weather

Metal Garages and Spring Spring has arrived! And along with the return of flowers, green grass, birds, and an abundance of nature’s beauty, come rain showers, storms, and volatile weather patterns! These weather events tend to ramp up as the season approaches and can spawn enormous thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and even tornados and hurricanes

Metal vs. Wood for Your Iowa Garage
Steel BuildingsMar 15, 20225 min read

Metal vs. Wood for Your Iowa Garage

Iowa is well known for agriculture, art, and roadside attractions. Its tough independence is lauded in the famous lyrics of Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man”, where a chorus of townspeople urge everyone, “You ought to give Iowa a try!” However, this beautiful state of farming communities is often plagued by natural disasters. Tornadoes, floods, and

Can Metal Buildings Withstand Oklahoma Earthquakes
Steel BuildingsMar 8, 20223 min read

Can Metal Buildings Withstand Oklahoma Earthquakes?

Oklahoma & Earthquakes Until the most recent decade, Oklahoma experienced very few earthquakes. However, due to an economic boom, driven by the waste-water disposal process known as “fracking”, ancient fault lines deep beneath the state have been significantly disturbed. In 2015, Oklahoma seismologists recorded over 880 earthquakes over a 3.0 magnitude. The record-breaking 5.8 event,

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