Garage Buildings & Workshops

Homeowners

A metal garage building, pre-engineered from commercial-grade steel, gives plenty of space to shelter a car, truck, boat, or lawn maintenance equipment such as a riding lawnmower, from the elements.

Because prefabricated metal garage buildings are customizable, they can be crafted to any size so that there is plenty of room for multiple vehicles, with a doorway system wide enough and tall enough to accept the largest of vehicles.

In addition to steel garage buildings, homeowners can erect steel workshop buildings. Attempting to do woodworking or enjoy a man cave in an already crowded garage can be difficult. The solution is stand-alone metal workshop buildings.  As with a garage, metal workshop buildings can be built to any specification, and the interior is easily customizable as a workshop, a man cave or a she shed (or lady lair!).

There’s no need for a drab steel building if you’re a homeowner, or a business. Once the steel frame has been erected, the painted roof and wall panels are installed. These panels are formed from galvanized or Galvalume® coils. We use an industry proven silicone-polyester paint coating in the following colors:

•    Burnished slate
•    Evergreen
•    Arctic blue
•    Brick red
•    Sagebrush tan
•    Fox gray
•    Lightstone
•    Polar white

Our panels are available in a variety of designs as well, from “A” panels to “roof/wall panels to “reverse wall panels.” We also offer insulated panels if desired.

For more information on our paint standards and panel designs, go to our steel building design page.

Prefabricated steel garages and steel workshops can be erected in any region of the United States. They are suitable for every climate from mild winters and summers to the temperature extremes of the southwest or New England.

Valuable equipment such as cars and trucks need to be protected from the elements, but especially on the coasts where salt and rust can do real damage to their paint job if they are left neglected to the elements.

Storing vehicles and equipment in a steel garage also improves the appearance of one’s property, which is an added bonus.

Most businesses and homeowners can benefit from added room, and a custom-designed steel garage or steel workshop is the inexpensive solution to these needs.

Designing a successful metal shop building starts with understanding how you plan to use the space today while leaving room for future projects, vehicles, equipment, and storage. Planning the layout and building specifications early can help you create a workshop that remains useful as your hobbies and needs change.

When planning a personal metal shop building, consider:

• Clear ceiling heights that accommodate vehicle lifts, taller vehicles, boats, trailers, and other equipment you plan to store or work on.
• Overhead door sizing based on the vehicles, trailers, lawn equipment, or machinery entering the building.
• Open work areas with clear-span construction that provide room for workbenches, tools, vehicles, and equipment while allowing the layout to change over time.
• Office or finished areas that can provide space for a home office, hobby room, lounge, or other personal-use needs alongside the workshop.
• Mezzanine levels that can add storage space without taking away valuable floor area below.
• Electrical and utility planning for welders, compressors, vehicle lifts, power tools, lighting, and other equipment.
• Tool, parts, and equipment storage positioned around your work areas to keep frequently used items accessible and organized.
• Future expansion opportunities that leave room for additional vehicles, equipment, storage, or workspace as your needs grow.

Planning the building around your vehicles, hobbies, equipment, and property can help you get more practical use from the finished space. Businesses looking for standardized building packages can also explore our complete selection of Metal Building Kits.