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Guides on sizing, gauge, permits, foundations and what actually drives the price — written for the person deciding, not for a search engine. Everything here is about buildings we sell and install.
7 Uses for Metal Building Lean-tos
Extra Space, When You Need It Whether you’re already the proud owner of custom metal buildings and metal barns or looking into purchasing your first, there is a wide range of options to choose from to get the coverage and storage you need. One way of accomplishing this is with the addition of lean-tos. Lean-to
Steel Buildings for Community and Public Use
Metal Buildings for Public Projects Thanks to technological advances, metal buildings are used in more ways than ever. You’ll find them used for residential garages, commercial storefronts, warehouses, and just about everything in between. And one sector that’s especially benefiting from steel buildings is community and public spaces. Whether it’s a covered park area or
Metal Building Museums and Cultural Centers: Fusing Art, History, and Architecture
Metal Buildings, Museums, And Culture From churches to cultural centers and museums, metal buildings have significantly impacted people’s ability to design and build infrastructure for their needs. These buildings are extremely strong, versatile enough to work in any environment, and affordable enough to work with smaller budgets. And thanks to this extensive level of adaptability,
What Is a Good Size for a 2-Car Carport?
2- Car Carport Dimensions In most cases, a 2-car carport will range between 20’x20’ and 24’x24’. But this is not always the case! Steel carports are versatile enough that they can be offered in a wide range of size options and configurations. However, when you purchase one, you want to know that it’s large enough
Floor Plans for Your Commercial Metal Building Project: What You’ll Want to Know
There are few things more important for the feel and aesthetics of your commercial structure than its floorplan. An intelligent floor plan will not dictate how your structure looks; it will play a significant role in how you can use it. But where does one start when designing a floor plan for your commercial metal
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
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
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?
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,
Choose Metal Buildings To Help You Restore Old Cars
Nowadays, cars have become a symbol of modern society; it is nearly impossible to imagine our lives without one. Unfortunately, however, we tend to forget the critical past and the impact it left. Cars have been around for more than 150 years, and we have started taking their existence for granted. Restoring an older car
Why Metal Buildings Are Perfect for Flood Prone Areas in Texas
Why Texan Flood Areas Need Steel Buildings Flooding is something that we cannot control but has the ability to completely destroy an area with very little warning. In Texas there has been over $156 billion lost to flood damage over the years, and it may surprise you that more than 12% of the land in
Steel Barns for Hay Storage
We learned something fascinating recently. There’s no accurate count of how many horses exist in America. This is because the government does not consider them an essential part of daily life, such as dogs and cats might be. It’s incredible, because horses certainly seem like an important part of life, even if they are no
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