Tag: Carport

30’ x 51’x 10’ Fully Vertical Workshop

Posted on December 3, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Custom, Customer Builds, Steel Structures, Workshop

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

Posted on November 28, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Customer Builds, Lifestyle, Steel Structures

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

Posted on November 26, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Custom, Customer Builds, Our Specialty, RV Carports, Steel Structures

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

Posted on November 20, 2018 by - ACI, Blog, Informative, Lifestyle, Questions, Steel Structures

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.

It’s Never Too Late to Get the Protection You Need

Posted on November 19, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Agricultural, Barn, Blog, Buildings, Customer Builds, Steel Structures

The year is practically over – just one more month, and we’ll be transitioning into 2019. How crazy does that sound? Overall, we felt like this year went by really fast. And because it’s almost the end of the year, there might be some cut-off dates, depending on where you live. But don’t worry, this can also mean more time for you to get your site ready for installation.

Although most of the units we install go on concrete, that doesn’t mean that your unit cannot go on the regular ground. But we also want to be clear that all units overpassing 30’ in width (wide spans) must go on a concrete slab.

Please review our cut-off dates by clicking here.

If you have to wait until spring, this gives you plenty of time to get started on your plans for your future metal building. This could also mean that you can save even more money and get everything prepared by the time we come to install your unit. If you think about it, once you have your metal unit installed, you won’t have to worry about it anymore. Let us tease you by showing an agricultural building (an ag barn) that’s 48’W x 31’L x 12/7’H:

  • 24’W x 31’L x 12’H (Main Unit)
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 14-Guage Galvanized Tubing
  • 2 – Extended Gables
  • 2 – 12’W x 31’L x 9’/7’H Lean-Tos
  • Vertical Roof
  • 10’x7′ Frame Out (Opening)
  • Gable End

What would you use this ag barn for? Let us know and give us call at (866) 471-8761 to speak with one of our sales representatives and ask for pricing! Remember that all of our metal units are custom made to meet your needs and expectations. Don’t like the color choice? You can always pick and choose to make your metal building stand out from the rest with 13 different colors to choose from at no additional price.

30’ x 51’ x 12’ Workshop

Posted on November 14, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Steel Structures, Workshop

Metal buildings offer a great advantage thanks to their versatility. Aside from strength, durability, and a low price, they offer the ultimate protection for your valuable possessions. With our range of sizes, styles, and colors, you can visualize your future metal building with the help of a few buildings that have been recently installed. That’s exactly what we’re going to do right now: give you an idea of what your future metal workshop could look like.

Most of the buildings posted in our blogs are recently installed buildings from real customers. Some of them have a lot of customization, and others stick with a simple and basic building. Which one do you prefer? It’s your choice, and it’s good to know all types of styles that we offer. Take a look at this 30’W x 51’L x 12’H workshop:

SPECS:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 3 – 10′ x 10′ Roll-Up Doors (on the side)
  • Walk-In Door

This unit is not fully customized, but it definitely has a few attributes that you might need in the future. One of them is the garage doors going to the side of the building. Keep in mind that it is cheaper to increase the length of a building than the width. If this is something that catches your eye and you want to know the price, contact us now!

With 13 different colors and many different styles to choose from, American Carports is your best choice! We offer nothing but engineer-certified metal structures that are built to last! Give us a call today for a FREE quote! We will work with your desired dimensions and features to meet all of your needs. And don’t forget to ask about our financing options.

24′ x 41′ x 15′ Metal Workshop

Posted on November 12, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Custom, Customer Builds, Lifestyle, Our Specialty, Steel Structures

Do you know that the tallest you can go in any of our metal buildings is 20’? There are certain restrictions that can apply when getting a building over 12’ in height, however, such as that the leg height cannot overpass the width of the building (for stability). Many of our customers often assume that we cannot go taller than 12’ due to the standard dimensions on our flyers. But don’t let the numbers fool you—we can certainly go tall. We do want to let our customers know that once a building overpasses 12’ in height, extra labor/equipment will be required.

Aside from that important information, take a look at his 24’W x 41’L x 15’H metal workshop:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 12′ x 13.5′ Roll-Up Door (front end)
  • 8′ x 8′ Roll-Up Door (front end)
  • 36″ x 80″ Walk-In Door (left side)
  • 4 – 3′ x 8′ Skylights

Outstanding, isn’t it? Now, you might be thinking, what am I going to store in something this tall? Well, metal buildings of this height can be used for many purposes. For example, if you’re looking to protect your RV, but you don’t want the typical cover, this enclosed building can definitely provide the shade and protection you need. You can also use this building as your workshop to work on your big toys; these are just a few options to give you an idea of the endless ways that you can use this metal building.

You can always customize the size, color, and features of any of our metal buildings displayed in our blogs and social media. All you need to do is give us a call and let one of our experts help you find and price the right metal building for your specific needs! Don’t forget that we now offer Rent-To-Own in all of our service areas. Give us a call at (866) 471-8761 for more information.

12’ x 16’ x 7’ Mini Storage

Posted on November 7, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Spotlight, Steel Structures

Have you ever thought about how much stuff we actually have in our homes? They say that you don’t really know how much stuff you have until it’s time to move out. If you think about it, there are belongings that we can’t just simply get rid of but that still take up space, like paperwork that might not be useful at that moment, but will be crucial at some point. What about our garden tools? There’s so much that can be stored.

However, what if you don’t have enough space for a metal building on your property? That’s when things get tricky—but you don’t have to worry: that’s why there are mini-storages.

Mini-storages are the best addition to your property when space is limited and all you need is to keep your belongings safe and protected. American Carports offers mini-storages for your special needs with many different sizes and options.

Take a look at this 12’W x 16’L x 7’H mini-storage, for example:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 6’x6′ Roll-Up Door
  • Wood Floor

Customization is another feature that we offer in our metal structures. As we mentioned before, all of our metal buildings are designed to meet your special needs and expectations. You can start planning now by giving us a call at (866) 471-8761 for a quick customized quote. Remember that all of our mini-storage buildings come with a ¾” pressure-treated wood floor.

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Protecting your Investments Year-Round

Posted on November 5, 2018 by - ACI, Blog, Informative, Lifestyle, Steel Structures

In the summer months, they are all over the highway, weaving in and out of lanes, onto the shoulders, across the center lines, and nearly into the ditch. Clearly, many people sitting behind wheels of large recreational vehicles are not used to driving 40-foot boxes on wheels, even without wind. Their poor driving skills are most obvious when they try to negotiate the most basic right and left turns.

Driving skills aside, have you ever wondered how much those gas-guzzling behemoths cost, especially since the average price of a passenger car has surpassed $31,000? In 2018, the average cost of a new recreation vehicle is around $135,500. Depending on the options, prices can range into the millions.

It’s unfortunate that having money to burn doesn’t mean having the skill to actually drive an RV safely! Regardless of this, given the size of their investments, owners of RVs want them to look good as long as possible, hopefully until they’re paid off. After all, who wants to drive around in a vehicle that looks like it belongs to Cousin Eddie? Not driving it would defeat its purpose, but owners at least want assurance that they can keep their six-wheeled monstrosities safe when they’re off the road.

Most people don’t own barns or garages large enough to house a 40- or 50-foot RV, so the most practical way to protect it from the elements is with a prefabricated metal building or metal RV carport. Although steel buildings are colloquially referred to as metal carports, they are available in sizes large enough to accommodate the biggest RVs. It’s also good to know that these carports are affordable. This makes them excellent options for owners of boats, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles who don’t want to pay for offsite storage. The bottom line is that anyone looking to shelter their expensive vehicles from snow, ice, rain, and sun can get durable protection without spending thousands of dollars.

Although metal carport prices vary, even the largest, most deluxe metal RV port will be considerably cheaper than rented storage space. Owners will know to be happier knowing that their vehicles are safe and sound on their own premises.

f you live in an area with lots of adverse and unpredictable weather conditions, then you know how important it is to plan ahead and protect your vehicles during the winter months. If you haven’t made these preparations yet, you might want to buy a carport.

For example, hail, which is often not covered by car insurance, can be especially damaging to cars. In more than half the cases in which hail destroys the structural integrity of a car, the damages are not repaired. With the help of carport installers, however, you can ensure that your vehicle is not harmed by Mother Nature.

In particular, metal carports made of galvanized steel can be effective in multiple environments, from industrial settings to coastal areas. People who specifically near the ocean and own boats will find that these structures can protect their property well throughout the year.

An additional benefit of a steel carport is that it can be recycled in perpetuity without losing its strength or sustainability over the years. You can protect your prized possessions while being environmentally responsible.

When you choose a company to help you install your carport, you will want to base your decision on who can get the job done in a timely manner with the highest quality materials. When it comes to protecting your property from the elements, it’s important to make sure that you have peace of mind and can go about your day during a nasty storm without worrying about the physical state of your vehicle.