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Carport vs Garage

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.

A Unique Building for Your Unique Needs

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!

Go Big with this 40’ x 101’ x 20’ Metal Structure

Looking for your next big project? Are you ready for a full-capacity warehouse on your land? Do the installation and delivery come included?

Metal structures are becoming very popular in the market due to their affordability, easy care, and flexibility of customization. You’ll not only be saving money when purchasing one of these sturdy structures, but you’ll also be acquiring an engineer-certified metal structure that will suit all of your needs and expectations. Units that range from 32’ to 80’are called wide spans, and because of their size, they can only be installed on a concrete pad. Learn more about everything you need to know about our wide spans.

One interesting fact about our metal structures is that we have absolutely no limit when it comes to length. If you think 100’ long is way out of our range, think again (lol). One live example is this 40’W x 101’L x 20’H structure:

  • Fully Vertical
  • 20 – 3×12 Skylights
  • 36×84 Heavy-Duty
  • 4 – 12’x14′ Roll-Up Doors

This unit could be the inspiration for your future warehouse. What would you do with a unit this big? Let us know in the comments below.

Remember that all of the metal units that we’ve shown in our blogs are nothing but live examples from customers who came up with those designs or got inspired by a different type of source. Whatever you want to create, we will help you design it and build that metal structure to meet nothing but your needs and specifications.

Feel inspired by this building? Want to change its color? How about a different size? Give us a call now and let one of our experts help you customize your unit however you want.

Insulation: What You Need to Know

Are you planning to get a metal building in the future? Have you considered insulating it? Perhaps insulation doesn’t seem like a huge deal for you, but it’s the best choice for those who want to keep their valuables at room temperature. American Carports offers insulation for your metal building that provides your metal unit with thermal, radiation, and vapor barriers; combining these benefits means that that you will have a cool, dry structure in the summer and a warm, dry structure in the winter.

However, there are some things that you might need to know before opting to insulate your metal building. Our insulation:

  • Has an R-Value of 16.
  • Offers radiation and vapor barriers.
  • Is great for heat, condensation, and cold.
  • Comes with reflective aluminum foil on each side of a 5mm closed-cell polyethylene foam center.

Our insulation is ICC-ES recognized and Energy Star-qualified due to the following characteristics:

 

  • It has a classification A for fire retardant, slow flame propagation material.
  • It doesn’t leak when fastened.
  • It’s waterproof. It has two aluminum faces that reflect radiation and heat.
  • It offers thermal insulation.
  • It retains its thickness over time.

Restrictions: Insulation can only be applied on buildings with Vertical siding; even if you only want to insulate the roof of your metal structure, it must be an A-Frame Vertical roof.

You might be wondering why insulation can only be added to vertical buildings. The simple answer is that the extra material used on vertical sides helps to support the insulation, preventing it from coming down or getting saggy. Horizontal siding or roofs wouldn’t be able to hold the insulation correctly due to the lack of material.

Now you’ve learned about our insulation and all the benefits we offer. If you’re definitely sure about getting a metal building with insulation, give us a call! Let one of our experts help you create that metal building of your dreams. And don’t forget to ask about what financing options are available for you.

42x26x12 10/8 Agricultural Wonder

Stand in awe of this strong, dependable, captivating agricultural barn style unit! Constructed

to meet your every need, our agricultural barns are built to the highest standards, bar none.

From housing your equipment, machinery, and everything in between, our agricultural units are

Built to last. Don’t let imitators fool you with their “competitive prices”, by using subpar material!

 

This unit was built with only the best and finest 12 Gauge Galvanized Steel Tubing for the frame, to prevent rust and corrosion for many years to come, carried with our 20-year rust warranty to back it up!

Need it bigger? Need more options, or less? Not a problem! Our Agricultural Units are fully customizable in many different options! This specific unit features the following:

  • 12 Gauge Galvanized Steel Tubing
  • (Main Unit) 18x26x12
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • (1) 10’x10’ Roll-up door – on the main unit
  • Vertical End Walls
  • (2) Skylights
  • (2) Lean-To’s 12x26x10/8
  • Vertical Siding and End Walls
  • (2) 8’x6’ Roll up doors
  • (4) Skylights
  • (4) 30”x30” Windows
  • (1) Heavy-Duty Walk in Door
  • Concrete Anchors

Don’t wait another second! Call us today at 866-730-9865 and let one of our highly trained Sales

Representatives assist you in building and customizing your agricultural unit to meet your needs

Today! Don’t forget to ask about our financing options!

30’ x 51’x 10’ Fully Vertical 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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Live in the North? You’d better watch out for the Snow!

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.*

So Many Options to Enhance Your Metal Building

American Carports takes pride in ensuring our customers’ satisfaction when purchasing metal buildings. From the moment you speak to one of our sales representatives, we want to understand your ideas and make sure they come true. No matter how complicated your building might seem, we will take care of you by meeting all of your needs and expectations once our highly skilled installers build your metal unit.

Fully vertical metal buildings offer the ultimate protection against the natural elements, allowing debris to slide off easily to give you the maintenance-free experience. Also, when a meta building is fully vertical, you can opt to add our insulation (R Value 16) for an additional price. You see? You’re not just purchasing any metal building, you’re making an investment to fully protect your belongings.

Did you know that you can also get colored screws?

Yes! If you want no sign of screws on your metal building, you can upgrade to colored screws for an additional price.

Take a look at this 26’W x 31’L x 9’H fully vertical unit with two 10’ x 8’ overhead doors, a 10’ x 8’ roll-up door, colored screws, and a 36” x 80” walk-in door:

*NOTE: Please be aware that this customer is using his own insulation. By doing this, you will void all warranties with American Carports that your building might have. *

You can customize your own metal building, too! Let one of our experts help you create that metal building that you’ve always wanted. And don’t forget to ask about our financing options. Want to see our buildings in person? Ask for your local dealer!

We got You Covered!

Still debating about getting a brand-new metal workshop for your toys? Don’t know exactly what you’re looking for? Get the right help in finding the right building for you.

Our metal workshops offer the protection, versatility, and durability that you need. We’re proud to say that all of our metal units are engineer-certified! This means that you won’t have to worry about your metal building not been able to withstand whatever is thrown at it.

It’s extremely recommendable to visit your local building department to get a permit before purchasing your metal unit; the local building department will tell you the exact requirements for your area. Whether your metal building needs to hold over 40 PSF snow loads or withstand winds of over 90 mph, American Carports will certify it.

This 30’W x 51’L x 12’H metal workshop is a perfect example of what we can do:

  • Fully Vertical
  • 3 – 10’x10′ Roll-Up Doors (on the side) .
  • 36″x80″ Walk-In Door (on the side)

Because this metal workshop is fully vertical, it allows natural elements such as dirt, water, and snow to slide off without the need for constant maintenance. Also, having your roll-up doors on the side can give you plenty of advantages when it comes to this type of building, since it’s cheaper to grow in length than in width.

You can customize your metal building, too! Give us a call and ask to speak with one of our sales representatives. The metal workshop of your dreams could be one call away!

Looking for a different style? Call us, and we will help you customize the metal building that suits you best. Financing available!

 

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