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

November 19, 2018/in A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Agricultural, Barn, Blog, Buildings, Customer Builds, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

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.

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30’ x 51’ x 12’ Workshop

November 14, 2018/in A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Steel Structures, Workshop /by clickgiant

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.

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24′ x 41′ x 15′ Metal Workshop

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

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.

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12’ x 16’ x 7’ Mini Storage

November 7, 2018/in A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Buildings, Spotlight, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

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

November 5, 2018/in ACI, Blog, Informative, Lifestyle, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

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.

 

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Standard 30’ x 26’ x 9’ Triple Wide

November 5, 2018/in ACI, Blog, Buildings, Carports, RV Carports, Standard, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

If you have constantly left your vehicles out in the open, exposing them to the sun or natural elements, you know this can be damaging in the long term. Protecting your vehicles or belongings shouldn’t be considered another expense: instead, think of it more as an investment. If you’re thinking about getting a carport, then you’re on the right track! Due to their durability, low maintenance, weather resistance, and sturdiness, metal buildings are now considered a superior type of outdoor building. And if you want all of this for a reasonable price, then American Carports is the company you should call!

With more than 20 years of experience in this field, our group of professionals knows exactly how to deliver a great experience—on everything from the simplest carport installed outside of your house to the most complex warehouse exclusively designed to meet your needs and expectations.

But since we’re talking about saving money today, we’re going to go for the simple stuff.

We must say that is up to our customers to add extra features and different options in order to make their carports or metal buildings more appealing to the eye. Now, is that necessary? This depends on what features you want to add. Some windows, for example, might be beneficial for illumination during the daytime. A couple of garage doors might be needed if you have multiple vehicles that you need to protect. You see? Each scenario is completely different, depending on our needs.

Maybe this 30’W x 26’L x 9’H partially enclosed carport might suit your needs:

  • Standard Roof
  • 14-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • (1) Full Side
  • (1) Full End

Remember that everything we do is custom made, and all we want is for our customers to be happy with their investment. You can create yours, too! Give us a call today at (866) 471-8761 to speak with one of our experts and get a FREE quote! Don’t forget to ask about our financing options. And remember that we’re now offering rent-to-own in all of our service areas.

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Partially Enclosed RV Cover

October 31, 2018/in ACI, Blog, Buildings, Customer Builds, Informative, Standard, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

Looking for an RV cover?

A camper or a trailer can be a beneficial investment, especially if you use it as a home away from home. However, we need to make sure that we protect our investments so that they last for a really long time. The sun is the number-one element that can damage our RVs. That’s why a metal RV cover is the best option for you!

Some of our customers think it’s expensive to purchase a metal RV cover since they believe that they need to pour a concrete pad on their land to secure the structure to the ground. That can be done, but only if it’s what our customers really want. There’s no need to pour a concrete pad for your metal RV cover if you don’t want to since we can anchor the unit to the ground as long as it’s leveled.

For example, look at this metal RV cover installed on the ground:

  • 24’W x 31’L x 12’H
  • 14-Gauge
  • Standard Roof
  • 3′ Side & 9′ Side
  • Horizontal End

With our mobile home anchors, your metal building can be secured directly to the ground. If you want additional protection, furthermore, you can add our 90-mph wind warranty when you purchase all the anchors needed.

The only way to ensure that your RV is fully protected, however, is to make sure that it’s shielded by a metal structure like a carport or garage. Lucky for you, we sell both! If you don’t have one, then there’s not much you can do to make sure that your RV won’t be damaged.

Give us a call and let our experts help you place your order today!

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices. *
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The Four Types of Doors We Offer

October 30, 2018/in ACI, Blog, Informative, Lifestyle, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

American Carports, Inc. has come a long way since the beginning; we now know that details are very important. From color options to reinforcement and ventilation features, we strive to always satisfy your needs. Thanks to this, you now have the opportunity to decide what kind of door you want. Not only does this give your unit more flexibility, but it will also enhance the overall look of your carport.

Since our customers have a multitude of door options to choose from, you will need to give us more information, from the color to the type and size. If you find yourself with a handful of questions, continue reading ‒ and remember that we’re here to help.

The four types of doors we offer are:

  • Walk-In
  • Heavy Duty Walk-In
  • Overhead
  • Roll-Up

 


Standard
Walk-In & Heavy-Duty Walk-In

Convenient and lightweight, these economical 20-gauge doors are essential for those who are looking for an “easy come, easy go” option. Choose from a 36” x 72”, 36” x 80”, or double 72” x 72” door. Though these doors are basic, they deliver more than you bargained for, especially if you upgrade to our heavy duty walk-in. There is no threshold located at the bottom of these doors, making it easy for those who use wheelchairs to enter and exit the building. We offer two sizes: 36” wide by 84” tall and 48” wide by 84” tall. Apart from the different frames, they are reversible and insulated. If extra security and additional strength are what you’re looking for, consider investing in our Heavy Duty Walk-In door.

Remember:

  • There is a $75 fee for installing doors on vertical sides.
  • There is no extra cost for doors installed on horizontal sides.
  • Heavy Duty Walk-In doors must be installed on concrete foundations.

Overhead

Our Overhead doors, also known as Sectional doors, are ideal for those who want to add a residential look to their building. Choose from our standard option, which doesn’t come insulated or with windows, or upgrade to glass windows and insulation. We also offer embossed panel designs: colonial and ranch. Select from white, almond, taupe, and brown color options. Our Overhead doors are larger than our mobile doors but are easy to open. What makes them different from a Roll-Up door? A Roll-Up door uses a chain to roll up, whereas an Overhead wraps up in sections, like a garage door.

Roll-Up

Not looking to spend much on a large door? Although they serve the same purpose as Overhead doors, these are great for those who want something economical and simple.

We offer 3 types of Roll-Ups:

  • Model 650 Mini
  • Model 2000 Commercial
  • Model 2500 Commercial

Keep in mind that our 6’ x 7’ to 10’ x 10’ sizes are considered mini. Anything above 10’ x 10’ comes with a chain hoist. There is also no outside latch on Roll-Up doors, meaning a Walk-In door is required to open the Roll-Up from the inside.

On top of this information, do you know that you can change the color of your roll-up doors for an additional price? Click here to look at all of the colors we have available to give your building that special touch.

Now that you know about the four different types of doors we offer, you can see that there are many different ways for you to customize your metal building. Remember, we’re here to meet your needs and specifications. Give us a call now for a quick quote and let one of our experts help you build that metal building of your dreams!

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How Would This Barn Look in your Property?

October 29, 2018/in A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Agricultural, Blog, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

Our metal ag barns offer the protection you need for your livestock, farm equipment, and/or any other belongings that you want to store inside. Aside from the protection we offer, we give you the freedom to customize your metal barn as much as you want it. Here is a perfect example of what our metal barns look, and with the right features added, you can customize it the way you want it to satisfy your needs:

This Ag Barn has 3 sections connected together with any custom size you desire. On this one, a 24’W x 31’L x 12’H A-Frame Vertical (middle unit) comes with 2 (two) horizontal ends, 1 (one) 12’x12′ Roll-Up Door, 1 (one) 36×80 service door, and 2 (two) skylights. Along with two lean-to’s connected on both sides are 12’W x 31’L x 10’/8’H A-frame Vertical units. With 10’ high on the inside coming down to 8’ on the outside, gives you plenty of space to use these two storage sections for your car or even a garden shed to store all your landscaping equipment. With both outside walls closed giving you a fully enclosed secured building. 2 (two) 9×7 Roll-Up Garage Doors, a total of 5 (five) 30×30 windows, and 2 (two) vents.

Am I limited on where I want windows, openings or service doors placed?

Absolutely not! Get creative and place them wherever you feel most comfortable. We are here to let you choose how you want your building and making sure you are fully satisfied. You will not be limited to however many things you want to add to your building. Please be aware that American Carports does not offer vents, customer provided the vents for installers to place them.

Can I get insulated garage doors or insulated building?

With many garage door sizes to choose from, get our Overhead Garage Door (roll-up doors are not insulated). As well as getting your building either fully insulated or just the roof insulated! Trying to keep the inside at a controlled temperature or condensation off the roof? Ask to get just the roof insulated and we will do the work!

I’m interested, what’s my next step?

With many options to choose from, create the metal building you been dreaming for! If it’s to store your investments on the farm like this Ag Barn building or to having a man’s cave on one side and protecting your toys on the other while having some space in the middle to be used for your shop. Get with one of our representatives today by calling us at 866-730-9865. Or come see us in California at 1415 Clay St, Colusa, CA 95932. For any other state give us a call for your quote.

 

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

 

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Live in the North? You’d better watch out for the Snow!

October 24, 2018/in A-Frame Vertical, ACI, Blog, Custom, Informative, Lifestyle, Steel Structures /by clickgiant

Vertical siding buildings are the most recommended when it comes to states that get a considerable amount of snow. The vertical roof allows natural elements like snow, water, dirt, leaves, and dust to slide off easily without the need for constant maintenance, unlike other roof styles. And if the vertical roof can give you all that, imagine having vertical sides! It would definitely make your metal garage maintenance-free!

Another cool feature that we offer is our overhead doors. These doors create more of a residential look, and they can actually be connected to a garage opener. Please be aware that American Carports does not offer that type of service: we would only provide the installation of your metal building and the overhead door.

This 18’W x 26’L x 10’H metal garage is a perfect example of a fully vertical (a.k.a., maintenance-free) building:

  • 16’x7′ Overhead door
  • 4 – 30″x30″ Windows (2 on the back end, 2 on the side)
  • 36″x80″ Walk-In Door (on the side)

There are many ways to customize your metal garage! Before making a purchase, though, it’s recommended that all of our customers talk with their local building departments to get the necessary permits. Remember that not all states and counties are the same: some might require additional plans or calculations, while others would take the generic plans. Also, know that our generic plans come free when you place your order with us.

Give us a call and let one of our experts help you build that garage of your dreams! Does your area have a higher snow load? Let our experts know, and we’ll work with your requirements until we meet them. Want to see our buildings in person? Call us and ask for your local dealer! And don’t forget to ask about our financing options.

 

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*
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