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Concrete 3 ways to save

3 Ways to Save On Concrete

In this blog, we will discuss 3 ways to save you time and money. Follow the tips given before and after pouring your concrete. You will ensure the success of your project by using these methods. Give your concrete slab a finished look and avoid any future mistakes! Those 3 ways to save on concrete include saving on material, doing it yourself, and avoiding costly repairs.

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Supplier Spotlight ECHOtape

Supplier Spotlight: ECHOtape

ECHOtape is a reliable source for adhesive tape. Here at Midwest Steel, we use All-Weather Double-Sided Tape and Seaming Tape. We use these products on any building with our insulated radiant barrier.

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Keep Your Storage Building Cool This Summer

Keep Your Storage Building Cool This Summer

Warmer weather has arrived or is on its way to most regions! Your storage building is a stable, dependable, and cost-effective structure for storing personal items. Metal structures can withstand a wide range of weather conditions. The temperature of your building will change as the seasons change. While many of us prefer sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s important to maintain a consistent temperature in your storage building. Higher temperatures absorb and increase the heat in your metal building. This blog will go over methods such as ventilation, insulation, roof color, and landscape to keep your storage building cool this summer!

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Steel Door

Vinyl vs Steel Doors

Doors on your metal building are optional, but they are an important decision to make. This blog can assist you with your decision on which door to purchase. As a customer, the essential thing to remember is to choose the door that will work best for you!

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Shed with lean-to

How You Can Utilize Your Lean-To

Short description: There are numerous ways to use a Lean-to, and you may have been considering them. This blog will provide you with details on popular uses for your Lean-to. The benefits vary based on how you use your Lean-to area, so check out these ideas to make the most of your space!

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CORRUGATED PANEL ROOF INSTALLATION

Metal Roofing vs Asphalt Shingles

Metal roofing and asphalt shingles both offer a fair amount of pros and cons. A few pros to the metal roof include minimal maintenance and durability. On the other hand, a few pros to the asphalt shingles include affordability and installation ease. However, each option also comes with its list of cons. Cons for the metal roof can include exposed fasteners, whereas cons for shingles can include their durability.

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Benefits of Clear Panels

Clear panels are a very popular accessory that customers have been using for their metal buildings. Clear panels offer you a long list of benefits that range from affordability to built-in UV protection. Throughout this blog, we’ll help you understand if clear panels are a good option for your upcoming project!

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Ideal Building Size

Your Ideal Building Size

A common struggle customers have when looking into purchasing a building is understanding what size best suits their needs. Three things you should consider when deciding your building size include: code restrictions, storage & property.

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The Midwest Steel Difference

When you choose Midwest Steel Carports, Inc. you choose high-quality and an exceptional customer experience. To best serve our customers, we never sacrifice value; therefore, our pricing is not the lowest. However, we guarantee an overall industry-leading product and service that will continuously exceed your expectations.  Continue for value.

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BETTER

A-Frame Horizontal Roof

A-Frame Horizontal roofs give your structure a residential look. The sheet panels run from side to side and does not have purlins or ridge cap. The increase in price to upgrade to A-Frame Horizontal is the additional welding needed on your trusses (bows). An excellent option to keep your residential look for residential areas for a minimum upgrade costs.

BEST

A-Frame Vertical Roof

Known as the best choice for areas that experience extreme weather conditions, the vertical roof style is hands down the best choice for Michigan weather. The roof panels run from the pitch to the eaves causing heavy snows, rain, and natural elements to slide off the roof easily. In order to tie down the panels to the structure, we must add purlins or hat channels lengthwise making the structure more rigid. The finished look with special trim all around the roof and ridge cap makes this roof style the best option.

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