Custom Buildings

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There’s no better time to build your own custom metal shelter than prior to the start of the busy season. With 20 years in this field, American Steel Carports know exactly how to deliver a great experience when it comes to our custom metal structures.
Our structures are highly customizable, and it is important to consider all the factors throughout the whole process. One of the main advantages of steel structures is the ability to change their size and style to satisfy your needs. Our buildings are also pleasing to the eye. You can choose which gauge, color, and design you want to make your structure. Depending on what best suits your needs, you can decide whether you want a completely enclosed space or a partially open space, it’s all your choice.

The carports are long lasting and extremely durable. It’s time to show off the building of your dreams. For that reason, now we have a better way to design the building of your dreams with no confusion. You can design the building in a more convenient way. We suggest using our online builder in order to get an idea of the building you’re looking for.
Steel Carports is offering you the ultimate protection for your vehicle(s) or any equipment you might have sitting outside. Whether you’re looking to keep your vehicle or all of your materials out of direct UV light, ice, snow, rain, or dust, our metal buildings will stand strong against any natural element! Since we’re talking about custom metal carports, take a look at this 20’W x 31’L x 8’H custom carport that we recently installed:

Specs:
• 20’W x 31’L x 8’H
• AFV
• 14 Gauge
• 10 ft enclosed sides
• 2 ends
• 30×30 windows
• 36×80 WID
• 9×7 RUD
• Frame outs 4
• Texas cuts 4

 

Beautiful, isn’t it? The first thing you might notice about this carport is the special cuts made in all the openings. They’re called 45-degree cuts, better known as “Texas Cuts.” They do come with an additional price, but they definitely make a difference. Even if you have a garage door in your metal building, you can still add these openings to give it your own personal touch.

Feel inspired by this carport? Give us a call now at 866-471-8761 to talk to one of our experts! Remember that all our metal buildings are custom built per order. If you like the building above, we can go from there. However, if you want to make a few additions or change the dimensions of this building, our experts will make sure to fit in all your needs until we design and develop what you’re looking for.

Single, Double, or Triple

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Buying a carport can be as easy as counting one, two, three, or like we would say here at American Carports, single, double, or triple. Deciding on the best option that will fit your needs can sometimes be difficult, with American Steel Carports you shouldn’t have to struggle, we have professionals that can assist you through the whole process, from start to finish. Picking the right carport is perhaps the most important decision you will make in the entire buying process.

The first thing you need to decide when buying a metal carport is how the carport will be used. Consider how much space you’ll need to properly protect your belongings from all the different weather conditions the world can throw your way. It’s always better to have extra space rather than not enough. Also, it’s good to be sure to think about the future, maybe you plan to acquire additional vehicles that may need some extra storage.

Single Carports – Single carports range from 12 feet wide and are ideal for most single vehicles. A factor you might want to put in mind is height, our standard height is 6 feet which might be just enough for some cars. However, if you’re planning to use a single carport to store a larger vehicle like an SUV, trailer, RV, or even a motorhome, you may want to go up a size as it may be difficult to maneuver a large vehicle into a tight space.

Double Carports – Double carports range anywhere from 18 to 24 feet wide. Of course, a two-car carport is for storing two cars or a larger recreational vehicle or boat. As many vehicles might differ in size, it’s always best to make sure you measure the vehicle to be sure when getting your carport. After all it’s going to be way cheaper getting it right the first time.

Triple Carports – Triple carports generally range from 26 to 30 feet wide and provide just enough space for storing up to three vehicles. When you work with American Steel Carports, you can certainly opt for structures even bigger than that if you’d like more space!

 

It might seem complicated or even stressful, but here at American Steel we’ve made it easy for all our customers. You can use our online Build & Price Tool, you will be able to adjust the dimensions of your desired building, select your preferred add-ons, view a 3-D rendering of your creation, and get an instant quote right there and then.

Metal Garage + Lean To

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What is a Lean-to?

Were you looking for a building that can not only meet your carport needs but also can be used as a garage. This sort of structure has it’s own genuine name because of the fact that it is one of our clients top choices. The name of this type of building is a Lean-to building. A Lean-to can be described as a structure that slopes off to one direction. It has a fully enclosed part from the building and an open area. It provides you with the best of both worlds between a carport and a garage. Another more affordable choice is a utility, but their is a difference between these two. The difference between a Lean-to and a utility is how they are priced. The utility carport is priced as one building while a Lean-to building is charged as two separate units. They are very identical but the preference is yours!

As much as these buildings  seem to be customized, you can always add walls to enclose some of the other sides, change the color, make it taller, and change many more features to make it the building YOU want. Not only are they built your way but they are also built to fit your needs. These buildings can serve numerous of your purposes, starting from just protecting your car as to making it a party room or even a local for your business.

The size of this building can definitely accommodate to almost anything you can think of, and the open space is open for any possibility. To top it off ! Keep in mind that all our buildings are engineer-certified and guaranteed to stand strong against according to your specified weather.

 

This example of a Lean-to building has the following specs:

20’W x 31’L x 10’H

12 gauge

A frame vertical roof.

2 ends.

2 sides.

Connection fee.

Lean to 10x21x8/7’6” (end wall).

2 windows 30×30.

2 RUd 10×8 (side).

2 WID 36×80.

 

Curious about the price of this building? Call us now to speak with one of our representatives for your customized quote, and don’t forget to ask about our convenient financing options. Looking for a different size? Want to insulate this building? Love the size, but not the color? Call us now at (866) 730-9865 and let one of our experts help you find the best metal building within your budget!

Carport vs Garage

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If you’re only worried about sun, hail, or snow ruining your car’s paint job, a simple carport can do the job perfectly, but a garage can do a lot more. The full coverage is great for keeping your tools and other things safe as well. Both carports and garages come with benefits as well as disadvantages, and in the end the decision is all yours!

    Carports

A carport is a fully-open or semi-covered steel structure that attaches to your home or stands freely anywhere on your property. The number one reason to choose a carport instead of a garage is that it’s the more affordable way to protect your vehicles. But just because a carport is less expensive than a garage doesn’t mean it can’t look amazing, especially here with American Carports. We have a variety of details you can customize for your building, so you can make sure that your carport suits you perfectly. Other advantages that a carport has that a garage wouldn’t would be that they are much quicker and easier to build.

Parking your car in a carport will keep weather conditions from destroying its paint so quickly, and can also save it from blowing tree branches and hail during bad storms. The roof of a carport will also intercept falling tree sap.

A carport also has some disadvantages. An open structure like a carport isn’t very secure. A carport can’t protect your vehicles from animals or people, so all your belongings might be at risk for damage. Also, you can’t be completely protected from wind, rain and sun rays.

     Garages

Unlike a carport, a garage is a completely enclosed structure with walls, roofing, and an entrance that can be closed. A garage offers you more coverage, concealment, and protection for your vehicles, boats, or materials. Because a garage has four walls, it provides complete protection from sun, hail, rain and wind. Plus, it keeps animals out. With good door locks, your garage will be a secure place to store not only your cars but household overflow, tools and lawn equipment.

If your family grows and you need the space for an extra room, you might be able to convert your garage into “livable” space in the future. You can buy all kinds of shelves, cabinets, drawers and hooks designed specifically for garages, which typically are large enough for your parked cars plus some work and storage space.

The main disadvantage with a garage is the price, but with all the protection provided, it really might be worth it. Another disadvantage can be getting the permit for your unit. Since the building is fully enclosed, it requires more safety necessities. For that reason you would have to check with your city’s permits office for all of the rules and regulations.

 

Considering these differences, it’s really up to you to decide what you’re looking for. Hopefully we’ve helped you decide. You can definitely get started by calling today to speak with one of our sales representatives for a FREE quote! We will work with you until we find the perfect metal building for your needs. And we can always provide a free sketch along with your quote to help you visualize your project to the fullest. Don’t forget to ask about our financing options. We are now offering rent-to-own in all our service areas.

You Envision it and We’ll Build it

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Are you in the market for a perfect garage? Know exactly what you want? If you have your ideas together, and all you need is to transform your building into a reality, then American Carports is your go-to option. With over 20 years of experience in the carport industry, we know exactly how to deliver long-lasting metal buildings that are engineer-certified.

If you are interested in something flashy yet functional, or just want to impress your friends, this is the one we recommend for you. With this western design and beautiful color scheme, it is quite hard to beat. If you need somewhere to relax or detail your hot rods this is the one for you. This 24’W x 61’L x 10’H is a very functional unit with two car entry doors and 1 standard door (All on the same side wall). There is also a small office over by the heavy-duty walk-in door:

  • 24’W x 61’L x 10’H
  • 14-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • Fully Vertical
  • (1) 48″ x 84″ Heavy-Duty Walk-in Door (Same Side)
  • (1) 15’10 x 7’11 Frame Out (Same Side)
  • (1) 8’10 x 7’11 Frame Out (Same Side)
  • (9) Windows (All Around Unit)

NOTE: we do not offer doors like the 2 car entry ones, but we can do a frame out. This customer special-ordered his own doors & installed them at their own expense, so keep that in mind as you’re considering your options.  This unit comes with 2 frame outs: 15’10×7’11 F/O and 8’10×7’11. (The cute dog is not included!)

Have a different idea? Perhaps you’re looking to make your building taller, for your bigger toys? Then give us a call at 866-471-8761 and get your personalized quote today for FREE! Want to see our buildings in person? Call us now and ask for your local dealer. We’re now offering rent-to-own in all our service areas too. Talk to one of our experts and get your order started!

A Unique Building for Your Unique Needs

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Steel structures have been an important part of many peoples’ lives for many years. American Carports offer steel structures with unparalleled sturdiness, versatility, and protection. You’ll be able to customize and transform any steel structure according to your needs and expectations.

If you are looking for something to cover your driveway, detail your vehicles, or even use as a workshop, this beauty right here is for you. It is a 29’W x 61’L x 10’H A-Frame Vertical unit. This one is a fully vertical unit with two 18’x9′ Frame Outs with Trim, as well as a single 36×80 Frame Out on the front end. This unit’s main color is Quaker Gray with White Trim and a White roof. This building will be able to accommodate anything in your daily life.

  • 29’10″W x 61’L x 10’H A-Frame Vertical
  • 12-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • 2 Sides (Vertical)
  • 2 Ends (Vertical)
  • 2 18×9 Frame Outs (1 Each End)
  • 1 36×80 Frame Out (End)
  • Colored Screws

An unusual aspect of this unit is the width of the structure; we want to work with your specific measurements and give you exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for something similar to this unit, give us a call! Let one of our experts help you build that perfect metal building for your needs. And don’t forget to ask about our financing options!

14’ Tall Carport for Your RV

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So, what happens when your RV is more than 12’ tall? No need to panic: American Carports specializes in different sizes of metal carports, including ones that surpass the numbers in our flyers. We list the standard sizes that most customers usually get, but we can go outside the box if that’s what our customers want.

What if you just want a rooftop for your RV and nothing else? Well, we can absolutely do that. This type of tall structure doesn’t have to be all custom, with sides, ends, and additions if you don’t want to. You can keep it as simple as possible. This 30’W x 41’L x 14’H is an example of a triple-wide carport with only a vertical roof:

Remember that all our metal buildings are engineer-certified, and they come with a one-year workmanship warranty, allowing our buildings to go through all four seasons with ease. When you upgrade to our 12-gauge galvanized tubing, you also get a 20-year warranty on rust through of framing.

Are you inspired by this carport? Give us a call TODAY! We can customize any metal structure to FIT your specific needs with custom options available. You can add walk-in doors, roll-up doors, close building sides, insulation and more. Talk with our experts, and they’ll assist you with getting the best building of your choice. Delivery and installation are included on your level land or concrete pad.

The Limit Does Not Exist

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When we say that we can custom your buildings according to your needs, we are not kidding! (lol) In fact, we want to make sure that your ideas, match with our design; and in order to make sure that we’re all in the same page, we can always provide a sketch for visual purposes to make sure we’re picturing the exact same way as you are. If this grabs your attention, then American Carports is your best choice when it comes to custom units.

With American Carports, we want to give you the freedom to let your ideas flow. From 80’ wide buildings, up to 20’ in height. What about length? As the title suggests, American Carports doesn’t know a limit in length. Many of the different features you can add to your building includes frame outs, roll-up doors, overhead doors, 45° cuts, windows, walk-in doors, insulation, and many more options.

Today we want to present you a unique Utility building, as you know, this type of units offers you the special 2 for 1 combo. Giving you storing space for your belongings and the rest of it, a carport for your vehicle(s). However, this Utility building is something else. Measuring 24’W x 81’L x 9’H with 15’ of storage, this is something else:

This masterpiece features (14) 7’x8’ Openings, (1) 9’x7’ Roll-up door and (1) extended gable end. Giving you a whole other picture of what you can do with a utility building this big. What would you use this big boy for? Let us know in comments below.

The use of this building was not specified, but this can definitely work for recreational purposes. Regardless of the use, you can give to this unit, we can help you make it into a reality. Call us now to know the price of this unit or give us a call to speak with one of our experts. Interested in a different design? Want to change the dimensions of this one? Give us a call! We will provide you with a FREE quote. Don’t forget to ask for your local dealer

Openings Coming at you Sideways

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American Carports is number one in the carport industry. Our 20 years in the field can speak for themselves, and you can see our expertise by simply looking at the many different steel structures that we’ve provided for our customers throughout the years. What sets us apart with that we make your needs our priority and make your ideas a reality with our metal buildings.

Most customers who live up north prefer to add additional trusses to reinforce their metal buildings against the snow or very strong winds. We can definitely do that, to secure your investment and make your metal structure last for many years, resisting the natural elements.

Then people who have more moderate weather and don’t have to worry about severe snow storms usually like to remove the trusses for more openings.

Here’s an example of removing trusses for openings instead:

This 22’W x 51’L x 12’H comes fully equipped with (8) 10’x9’ frame outs with 45° cuts , and (2) 18’ x 13’ openings with 45° cuts (front and back ends).

Our goal is to exceed your expectations and make your ideas become reality. The best part about our metal buildings is that they’re all engineer-certified, the installation and delivery are INCLUDED in the price, and we work with the best local installers to provide excellent service. What better company to trust than American Carports? Call us now and let one of the experts help you get started with a FREE quote. Don’t forget to ask about our financing options available!

Let’s Accommodate Your Special Needs

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A utility carport is a unique design that combines a carport and an enclosed storage area in one unit, making it the perfect example of storage with an open space. This type of metal structure can fulfill several needs – and when it’s designed with an A-frame style roof, this building has the aesthetics to match your house. Keep in mind that, with the right features, we can also convert it to a unique design that will make you stand out from your neighbors.

This 18’W x 36’ x 10’H is one live example of a utility building converted into something amazing:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Gable End
  • 15′ Carport
  • 20′ Enclosure
  • (2) – 15′ Headers
  • (2) – 8’x8′ Roll-Up Doors
  • 6′ x 7′ Roll-Up Door (on the side)
  • Walk-In Door (on the side)

This particular building comes with a 20’ enclosure (a garage), and the rest of the space (15’) is just the carport, with 15’ headers on the side. With the two (2) roll-up doors in the building and with the enclosure and the carport, you can keep your vehicles protected from the natural elements. You could even use the whole structure as a workshop.

With 13 different colors to choose from at no additional cost, you can add your own personal touch to enhance your metal building or make it match your house. Do you like the design, but need a different size? Call us now! Let one of our experts help you customize the perfect metal building to suit your needs! Remember that delivery and installation are INCLUDED on your level land or concrete pad. Don’t forget to ask about our 90-mph wind warranty.

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