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30’ x 31’ x 10’ Slate Blue Metal Building

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Is blue your favorite color? If so, this beautiful slate blue garage might be perfect for you. It comes with a roll-up door that can be locked from the outside, as well as a walk-in-door on the side that can also be locked to ensure that all your valuables are safe. This cozy country-style building can be used to keep your equipment safe from the weather or as a storage unit to free up extra space inside your home. Remember that our experts can customize any building that you buy to meet your personal needs, and they’ll still be engineer- certified so they are extremely durable as well.

  • 30’ Wide x 30’ Base Rail Length (31’ Roof length due to 6’ Overhang on each Side)
  • 12 Gauge Steel (Comes with a 20-year Rust Warranty)
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof Style (Most Durable and Best for Rain and Snow Fall-Off)
  • Horizontal Sides
  • Horizontal Ends
  • 10’x 10’ Roll-Up Door on the End Wall
  • 2 – 36”x 80” Walk-In Door on Sidewall

There are many different ways that you could use this metal building. What would you use it for? Let us know in the comments section below.

Want to know the price of this unit? Give us a call at (866) 730-9865 to speak with our experts regarding this metal building. Remember that all of our units are custom made to satisfy your needs and preferences. The color choice is also yours – and we offer 13 different colors to choose from at no additional cost! Live in a windy city? Consider upgrading your rebar anchors to our mobile home, asphalt, and concrete anchors for our 90-mph wind warranty.

Standard vs. Triple Wide vs. Wide Span

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A metal building will always be a metal building, no matter what – aside from all of the customization we offer, such as enclosing your carport.

A metal carport is the main foundation of your metal garage. If you really think about it, the base and the roof are what make it a metal carport, so all we are doing is enclosing your carport and adding the openings or frame outs for the roll-up door that you want. The same goes for our agricultural buildings. The center unit is a metal carport, which is just adjacent to the lean-tos (also called wings); from then on, we just enclose the sides or ends according to your special needs. Interesting, isn’t it? However, the size of the structure is what will categorize your metal building or metal carport as a standard, triple wide, or wide span unit.

Standard Units

The confusion starts when the word “standard” comes in to play. On one of our metal buildings, this mostly refers to a particular roof style. It’s called standard because this roof option is included in the base price, unlike our other roof styles, which come with an additional price. However, in the carport industry vocabulary, “standard” is also a categorization of all metal units ranging from 12’ to 24’ in width. You might be thinking, aren’t your units categorized as carports or garages? Yes, technically – but that’s after the product is completed, and those subcategories are mainly just options. Another point to add is that there is no such thing as a limitation when it comes to length for standard units. Even a 12’ wide building can be 100’ long! But when it comes to height, there are a few restrictions that will apply. For example, the leg height of your metal building cannot exceed the width (e.g., 12’W x 31’L x 14’H). Why? Because your building will NOT be stable.

Triple Wide Units

This type of metal building ranges from 26’ to 30’ in width. These are big buildings that are typically used casually for workshops. Because of the size, is recommended to opt for our 12-gauge galvanized tubing (a.k.a. heavy duty). Aside from their size, these metal units still follow the same procedure and customization options regarding roof style, vertical sides or ends, roll-up doors, openings, and being installed on the ground or a concrete slab. As mention earlier, triple wide units don’t have a limit when it comes to length, and since the width starts at 26’, there are no restrictions when it comes to leg height taller than 12’. This type of building might be the one for you if you’re looking for something big, but also affordable without limitations. However, when it comes to even bigger units, things do change – which brings us to our last topic.

Wide Span Units

Now we’re talking about some big, big units. This type of huge metal unit ranges from 32’ to 80’ in width! Yes, we’re talking warehouse size! Let’s leave the size comparison to the side for a moment, shall we? The first thing you will notice about these big metal units is the siding. ALL of our wide span units run fully vertical, which means that they don’t allow a standard roof or horizontal siding. Another big change that you will notice is that our wide span units MUST be installed on concrete pads, concrete footings, or concrete piers. This is due to the size and weight of the unit. If this kind of metal unit is installed on the ground, due to the weight on all of its components, it will sink and won’t be sturdy. If you want to read a complete description of wide span units for more information, click here.

 

Now you know the difference between our categories of metal buildings. We hope this has enlightened you. If this definitely changed your mind and helped you figure out exactly what you want for your property, feel free to contact us today and let one of our sales representatives assist you with any questions or concerns!

24’ x 46’ x 12’ Steel Workshop

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Steel can be the best type of material to go with if you’re trying to build a metal workshop to secure all of your toys. Steel is resistant, versatile, strong, and, most importantly, affordable. When you combine these 4 factors, you get a steel building that will stand sturdy against anything Mother Nature throws at it. When you choose American Carports, you’re choosing an engineer-certified structure—and with 20 years of experience in this field, we know how to make our buildings last for a really long time.

All of our steel buildings can be used for different purposes. We can shape the size and style according to what you’re looking for. Take a look at this multipurpose 24’W x 46’L x 12’H steel building used as a workshop:

  • A-Frame Horizontal Roof
  • 14-Guage Galvanized Tubing
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • Walk-In Door
  • 2 – Windows
  • 3 – 10’x10’ Roll-Up Doors (2 on the side)

You can store all of your valuable toys in a building like this to keep them safe from the natural elements. Please be aware that American Carports does not offer any concrete services; all we provide is the delivery and installation of the steel building.

Like what you see? Give us a call and ask to speak with one of our sales representatives for pricing on this steel workshop. Remember that we can customize any metal building you see according to your needs. And with over 13 different colors to choose from, you can add your own personal touch! Want to see our buildings in person? Ask for your local dealer! Don’t forget to ask about our financing options as well.

Generic vs. Specific Plans & Calculations:

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So you’ve decided on the perfect carport/metal building and you’re ready to place an order. What should you do next? American Steel Carports recommends that ALL customers or future customers get familiar with their city codes. You wouldn’t want to install a building only to have it tagged for noncompliance or for not pulling a permit. Although not all cities and counties require permitting, you should always check to be 100% sure that your building will be allowed. Sometimes the requirements are simple (being a certain distance from a fence or a certain size). Some permitting could require you to meet wind or snow loads, though.

 

The following will explain the types of plans/drawings that some counties or cities might require before installation:

 

  • Generic Plans are available for certain areas and certain sizes of buildings (ask your sales rep. to see if your building qualifies) at no additional cost. Generic plans are specific to width size only and will not state the name or address of the installation. These plans can be requested after the order is placed and take 7-10 business days to be sent out AFTER the order is received.
  • Site-Specific Plans are made per order at an additional cost. These plans include the name and address of installation for your future building as well as snow and wind requirements and info on how the material is installed and its construction elements. Specific plans must be paid for when the order is placed. They take between 10-14 business days to be sent out AFTER the order is received. Specific plans can be requested (but are not always required) with our Calculations, which also come at an additional cost. Calculations include the stress and strains or forces and displacements of your metal structure. Specific plans can be requested on their own, but Calculations can only be requested as an addition to Specific Plans.

 

Make sure you ask for or purchase the correct set when placing your order.

12’ x 21’ x 8’ Storage Unit

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Limited in space? Want a small unit to protect your garden tools? Maybe one that will store your basic tools and keep them safe from the natural elements? No worries! American Steel Carports is here to provide you with high quality and sturdy metal buildings that are built to last for a really long time! With 20 years in business, we know how to deliver a smooth customer experience!

We offer a wide variety of designs and building styles for you to choose from, ranging from mini-storages to wide warehouses. As we previously mentioned, if you’re limited on space in your property, we can find you the perfect metal building despite that. You could be thinking that a mini-storage would be perfect for your needs; as a matter of fact, you might be right! The only downside of our mini-storages is that they can only go as tall as 7’. So, what happens if you need something taller than 7’? Take a look at this 12’W x 21’L x 8’H storage unit:

  • 12-Guage Galvanized Tubing
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 9′ x 7′ Roll-Up Door
  • Walk-In Door

If this is something that you might be interested in getting for your property, feel free to give us a call at (866) 730-9865 to speak with one of our representatives for pricing. Remember that all of our metal buildings are custom made – so you’re more than welcome to base your own ideas off of this unit and change the color choice or even the dimensions to satisfy your needs! Call us now and get a FREE personalized quote today! And don’t forget to ask about our rent-to-own and other financing options!

18’ x 21’ x 8’ Storage Unit

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Are you limited in space? Do you want to keep your garden tools safe? Need an affordable storage unit? If the answer is yes to any or all of these questions, you’ve come to the right place! American Carports offers long-lasting metal structures that will keep all your belongings protected at all times from the weather and other natural elements.

The sizes of our metal structures range from 12’ in width up to 60’. So, if you’re limited in space, we can definitely work with something small that will fit your needs. Maybe you’re looking for a simple storage unit to keep your garden tools and even small tractor safe from the rain, dust, sunlight, and/or snow. Perhaps you just want to store your vehicle. No matter what scenario best describes your situation, American Carports is here to meet your needs and expectations.

Take a look at this 18’W x 21’L x 8’H storage unit:

  • 12 Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 9′ x 7′ Roll-Up Door
  • 36″ x 80″ Walk-In Door

Simple and compact, this unit is perfect for a small vehicle. Remember that we can customize all of our metal units according to your needs and preferences. Perhaps you like the design of this unit, but you don’t like the color choices. No worries – with 13 different colors to choose from at no additional price, you can add your own personal touch.

What would you use this metal unit for? Let us know in the comments below. Don’t forget to give us a call at 866-471-8761 to speak with one of the experts regarding the price of this metal building. Ask for our Rent-to-Own and financing options!

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30’ x 51’x 10’ Fully Vertical Workshop

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When people hear the word custom, their first thought is often more money or having to pay the custom price due to extra material needed. That might be true, depending on the number of extra features you might need, or this may not apply to you at all. When we say the word custom, we’re talking about your chance to come up with your own design, or simply base your design on another one that you’ve seen before. That’s the first definition of custom. The second definition is when you go over the top by ordering something like 40’ wide x 150’ long x 16’ tall: now that’s is definitely a custom building that might need additional material for reinforcement and will be needed to be placed on a concrete slab for stability reasons. If you’re up for a challenge like that, we are too! But this would fit the scenario where you will have to pay a custom price.

Let us show you what we consider a custom unit, without needing additional features to be all that custom. This 30’W x 51’L x 10’H fully vertical workshop is the go-to option for many customers who are looking to protect their belongings:

  • 12-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • 3 – 10′ x 8′ Openings
  • 7 – Windows (5 on the side, 2 on the ends)
  • 36″ x 80″ Walk-In Door (on the side)
  • 8′ x 7′ Roll-Up Door (back end)
  • Fully Insulated

As you can see, the dimensions on this workshop are still under our triple-wide units. One of the reasons that this metal workshop might come off as expensive is the vertical siding. This vertical siding is highly recommended to areas where it snows frequently. However, if you reside in an area that rarely gets snow, then the horizontal siding will be more than enough for you. One thing to note is that due to the length of this unit, we highly suggest sticking with the vertical roof to avoid leaks in the future.

Feel inspired? Give us a call now for pricing on this metal building and let one of our experts help you customize this workshop according to your needs and preferences. Don’t forget to ask about our available financing options!

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24’ x 36’ x 8’ Partially Enclosed Carport

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If you’re in the market for a durable and versatile metal structure to provide protection, you’ve come to the right place! American Carports offers a wide variety of designs and sizes, letting you customize your metal building according to your needs and preferences. And with more than 20 years in business, we know exactly how to deliver a great customer experience!

Most of the buildings we show you are live examples from customers who decided to put their trust and ideas in our hands with high expectations. And of course, the outcome of their ideas is always excellent.

This time, we want to introduce a very interesting building. Measuring 24’W x 36’L x 8’H, this three-sided metal building was exclusively designed for farm purposes:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 3 Sided Unit
  • 2 – 36″ x 80″ Walk-In Door
  • 9′ x 7′ Roll-Up Door (on the side)
  • Front Gable

This is definitely a unique type of building. What would you use this metal building for? Follow us on social media to join the conversation.

Too many doors for you? Want to enclose this unit completely? The choice is completely yours! Give us a call today and let one of our experts help you customize the best metal building for your needs for the right price! Is this size too small for you, but you like the whole concept? Call us now! Let’s get you started with a FREE quote when you speak with our experts. And don’t forget to ask about our Rent-To-Own and any available financing options.

18’ x 41’ x 15’ Fully Enclosed RV Cover

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Let’s talk about RV covers. There are three basic kinds of covers that you can choose from. The first method is just a simple roof. This method is one of the most economical, though you’ll have to consider that you’re only protecting your RV from the sunlight, rain, and other natural elements. The second method is to have partial sides. The most common option is 3 feet of enclosure on the sides, but it’s also possible to have full sides. The last method is a full enclosure with a convenient roll-up door to get your RV in and out with no problem.

This option is appealing because it offers the most protection, but it can be tricky because getting the dimensions correct is crucial. The first thing we would recommend is to measure your RV. If you’re fully enclosing it, you also have to make sure that you have enough space on the sides in order for you to be able to get in and out without hitting the door on the building, so be sure to add additional clearances. The height of your RV is extremely important! If you’ll have a roll-up door on your enclosure, you have to make sure that there is enough room above your RV for the door when it’s open. Also, keep in mind that the leg height of the enclosure needs to be 1’ taller than door height.

Here is an example of an 18’W x 41’L x 15’H Enclosed RV Cover:

  • 12-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 12′ x 14′ Roll-Up Door
  • 36″ x 80″ Walk-In Door (on the side)

Maybe the size of this cover will be enough for your RV. Keep in mind that we can make adjustments according to your needs and preferences. Whether you need your RV enclosure to be longer, shorter, wider or taller, our experts will be here to assist you with anything that you need.

Give us a call now at 866-471-8761 and ask to speak with one of our sales representatives for even more information or pricing on this metal building. If you’d like to follow us on social media, you can see pictures of new units installed each week! Don’t like the color of this unit? We have 13 different colors for our customers to choose from at no additional charge. Call us now for your customized quote: your future RV cover might be one call away!

Weather Delays

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In this business, the longer it takes to complete a project, the more time it’ll be before the next one can get started. Setting back the completion date isn’t something most contractors want to do, but sometimes it’s inevitable. However, it is possible to plan for delays so that they’re less detrimental to the project and its timeline. Checking with your local building department or code enforcement for local codes can expedite the process too.

Setbacks are often caused by factors outside a contractor’s control. For instance, weather conditions can affect a construction timeline. Depending on the location, spring can bring rainy weather and be followed by the dry heat of summer. Fall and winter can bring cooler temperatures, snow, and ice. Each of these can be harmful to materials and machinery and can cause safety hazards to workers on site.

Any sort of outdoor work is made more difficult by rain, and rainy and wet conditions are a frequent reason for contractors to request additional time on a project. Rain can cause myriad problems for people working on construction. Mud can be not only a nuisance but a safety hazard for anyone driving off a muddy site or for drivers who must share the road with an excessively muddy vehicle. But this can be avoided by using gravel or rock as a base and properly grading the land ahead of time.

Thunderstorms can cause even more damage to a site. And they often come with high winds that can disorganize a job site at best and destroy materials at worst. The hail that accompanies thunderstorms creates another major concern, as it has been known to dent and even break materials like sheet metal and glass.

Spring’s showers might dry up when the summer months come around, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any more risks for the work site. Hot and dry weather brings its own set of problems. Extreme heat can cause health problems to workers, and if they seek relief by removing protections like hard hats and safety glasses, they could put themselves at risk of injury.

Autumn and winter bring cold weather that can have a negative impact as well. The equipment finance advisor noted that mortar and grout can be most affected by cold weather. When they get too cold, they cannot properly absorb moisture, and this makes them weaker and less resistant to water.

Cold weather affects workers too. They need to wear additional layers when working outdoors, and these layers restrict their movement and their ability to handle items carefully. Muscles and joints are also less flexible when cold, which could put workers at greater risk of injury.

Inclement weather can’t be avoided or prevented. In most cases, though, it can be predicted with fair accuracy. If you know that your site is at risk of any of these adverse weather conditions, take precautions to protect your equipment, materials, site, and workers

Mobile Mini also provides mobile offices. These can be used as a place for contractors to store important information about the site, or as a refuge for employees to escape the hot sun or the cold air.

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