Can I fully customize my steel
building to meet my needs?
Short Answer: Definitely! While customization options vary
between contractors, steel buildings are known for their versatility and
durability.
The steel
building industry is known for various qualities, one of which is the
versatility of the structures. Steel buildings are used for many different
reasons such as garages for vehicles, RV carports for recreational vehicles,
sheds for everyday storage solutions, carports for simple yet effective shelters,
steel workshops for work and personal use, and many more. The possibilities are
endless! A few ways you can customize your steel building include dimensions,
certain material, roof styles, siding orientation, walls and enclosures,
accessories, colors, and foundation.
Before
making changes to your building, we recommend checking in with your contractor
and letting them know what your needs are so they can help you find the most
ideal building for you!
Dimensions
In the steel
building industry, you will find standard sizes starting at 12’ wide x 20’ long
and can go up to sizes as large as 100’ wide and as long as your needs would
require (all varies by contractor). However, keep in mind that any buildings
32’ wide and above are engineered and manufactured with webbed trussing and
there is a notable jump in the price due to the additional material. Typical
standard sizes go up in increments of 2’ for the width and 5’ for the length,
for example a standard building size is a 24’ wide x 30’ long. However, you can
always customize your dimensions to a more specific size, such as 21’ wide x
37’ long.
Certain
materials
Certain
materials of your steel building can always be customized to meet your specific
needs. For example, if you feel like you may benefit from a thicker gauge
framework for a longer rust warranty, you can upgrade to the 12 gauge with a 20
year warranty! Or you may feel like a steel door rather than a vinyl door
offers your building more security, which is also always an option. Check in
with your contractor to see what features you can customize!
Roof
styles
There are
various different roof styles that are available for your steel building. While
the amount of roof options varies by contractor, these options can greatly
affect your pricing. Specific roof styles you will find at Midwest Steel
Carports, Inc. include the regular roof with horizontal panels and rounded
eves, the a-frame horizontal roof with horizontal panels and boxed eves, and
the a-frame vertical roof with vertical panels and boxed eves. The regular roof
is standard and at no additional cost, whereas the a-frame horizontal and the
a-frame vertical roof options are at extra costs due to an increase in the
amount of material being used. For more info on our roof options, click here.
Siding
orientation
Siding
orientation has a great deal to do with the appearance of your building. The option
of vertical siding can be considered when you would like your building to have
a different look than the standard horizontal sheeting or you would like the
siding to match the orientation of your existing buildings. Horizontal siding
is standard and is at no charge, whereas the vertical sheeting is at an
additional cost due to additional material being used on the framework.
Walls and
enclosures
Do you plan
on having your building open or fully enclosed with doors and accessories? This
is a question you’ll hear when receiving quotes for a steel building. Although
customization options vary among contractors, you can essentially have your
building all open with no siding, be partially enclosed with partial panels, or
be fully enclosed with sidewalls, doors, and accessories.
Accessories
Optional
accessories are essentially any factors that can be beneficial yet not required
for your structure. These factors can be considered when wanting to increase the
longevity, effectiveness, or functionality of your structure. Some optional
accessories you may be interested in include the following:
- Storage options
- Sealant packages
- Insulation
- Overhead doors
- CondenStop
- Upgraded accessories
- 1’ overhang
- Roof pitch
For more
info on these individual accessories, click here.
Colors
Contractors
offer a wide variety of color choices that can be mixed and matched any way you’d
like. While most colors are standard and are at no additional cost, some colors
can be at an additional cost. For example, Midwest Steel Carports, Inc. offers
20 color choices and one color, Copper Metallic, is at an additional cost.
Foundation
With steel
buildings, you have the ability to choose what you would like as the foundation
for your steel building. This can range from just level ground to a gravel pad
to a concrete slab. However, certain building sizes may require you to go with
a specific foundation. We recommend talking to your contractor and letting them
know what your plans are for your foundation so you can get proper guidance on
the next steps.
Midwest Steel Carports, Inc.
(877) 235-5210
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