| Today's modern metal storage buildings are no longer | | | | your steel building easy and fun. From simple |
| dilapidated backyard shacks. With construction | | | | construction to elaborate details, customize your |
| innovation, your new storage structure can be as | | | | metal building to meet your style and storage needs. |
| sophisticated as your home or business. Store tools, | | | | Today's steel construction is so advanced and |
| equipment, or documents. A metal building can keep | | | | attractive, you won't want to call it a shed. Choose |
| cars, boats, or airplanes safe from the elements. | | | | the custom size you need. Buildings can be small for |
| Keep your belongings secure by storing on your own | | | | garden tools and the lawn mower, or big enough for |
| property and not in an expensive self-storage unit. | | | | an airplane hangar. It can even function for agricultural |
| Metal buildings are usually made of steel and built in | | | | and industrial uses. |
| arch frame or rigid-frame style. Steel is a combination | | | | Are you the handy type? There are many steel |
| of iron and carbon. Carbon is added in varying | | | | building kits for you to choose. The kits make it easy |
| amounts for strength. Steel is a practical building | | | | to finish building in a weekend. First, pour a simple |
| material because it is durable in all types of weather | | | | foundation with materials found at your local |
| but still lightweight. It is an ideal material for storage | | | | hardware store. Next, bolt the precut pieces |
| buildings because it is also fire-resistant. | | | | together and raise them to stand on the foundation. |
| Arch framed buildings are a very simple construction | | | | There are predrilled holes to make the process even |
| of metal ribs, interlocked to form an arch, with | | | | easier. Finish by putting up the sides and door. You |
| paneled end walls. These are a quick and economic | | | | can save money on labor costs and finish your |
| choice, but the semi-circle shape of the assembly | | | | building in a few days. |
| limits storage. Rigid-frame has a steel skeleton | | | | Metal storage buildings are a worthwhile investment. |
| framing with a paneled roof and walls. This allows | | | | They cost roughly $15-30 per square foot, depending |
| more room but is not as easy to build as arch | | | | on the amount of detail. Self-storage units cost up |
| framed buildings. | | | | from $50 to $300 per month, and may also charge a |
| Steel is a better alternative to wood storage buildings | | | | deposit and require insurance. Also, access to a |
| due to the durability. Steel is galvanized, so it won't | | | | self-storage unit may be limited to business hours and |
| rust or rot. It is pest-proof and does not require | | | | there may be no security on premises other than |
| treating for termites. Steel will not warp, expand, or | | | | your unit's lock. |
| settle. There is even optional insulation for added | | | | Before you purchase your metal storage building, |
| protection from the temperature. You can feel | | | | learn the building codes in your area and comply with |
| secure storing important documents and delicate | | | | neighborhood association rules. Many people choose a |
| items such as antiques in a steel building. Not to | | | | general contractor or broker to ensure knowledge of |
| mention low maintenance and no painting required, | | | | local laws. Lastly, get your deal and warranty in |
| and many metal building manufacturers issue | | | | writing. |
| warranties with their buildings, covering up to 25 | | | | After completing your new metal building, the final |
| years or longer. | | | | step is to move in! |
| Dozens of styles, colors, and sizes make choosing | | | | |