Building Options & Upgrades

You shouldn't have to change your plans to fit a pre-designed building. Start with the width, length and height you need, then build from there. Here's what you can add and how to decide.

Garage Doors

The Right Access Makes a Difference

Door placement and sizing completely change how usable a building is. Whether you're parking everyday vehicles, storing an RV, moving equipment or creating multiple work bays, we'll help you think through door width, height and placement before the design is finalized. Many buildings can take multiple roll-up doors to create separate bays, including side-entry doors on the gable end.

Walk-In Doors

Easy Everyday Access

You shouldn't have to raise a garage door every time you walk into your building. A standard or upgraded steel walk-in door gives you convenient daily access while the larger doors stay closed — better for security, heating and cooling, and keeping the weather out.

Windows

Add Natural Light

Windows are a simple addition that make a garage or workshop feel considerably more open. Place them around work areas, offices, or anywhere you'd like natural light without leaving a garage door open. Common sizes include 30" x 30" and 30" x 36".

Lean-Tos

Add Covered Space Without Closing Everything In

A lean-to is one of the easiest ways to increase usable area. Use it for extra vehicle parking, equipment storage, outdoor workspace, firewood, trailers, or simply a covered area to enjoy outside. Lean-tos also give larger buildings a more finished, distinctive look — most barns are built with one on each side.

Insulation

Make Your Building More Comfortable

Planning to spend real time inside? Double bubble acts as a moisture and radiant barrier and cuts down on condensation. 2" fiberglass is a temperature-retention insulation and is the better choice if you'll be heating or cooling the space year-round.

Double bubble and 2 inch fiberglass insulation options for metal buildings

Vertical Siding

Upgrade the Look — and the Wall System

Vertical siding gives a clean, traditional appearance and changes how the wall panels are supported. Additional horizontal framing is installed between the building's main legs to provide attachment points for the vertically oriented panels. It's an excellent option if you want a more finished look or plan to make heavy use of the interior walls. Vertical roofs also shed water, snow and debris better than horizontal panels.

Wainscot

Two-Tone Style

Wainscot combines two siding colors for a more customized exterior. Match the lower section to your roof or trim, create contrast, or simply give the building a more finished appearance. It's a small design choice that completely changes how a building looks from the road.

Colors

Make It Match Your Property

Your steel building doesn't have to look like an industrial warehouse. Coordinate the roof, siding, trim, doors and optional wainscot to complement your home, business or surrounding property — traditional and understated, or contrast with darker trim and roofing.

Your Garage. Your Layout. Your Colors.

Build something that fits your property instead of settling for something that almost works. Still deciding? Read the FAQ or the site prep guide.

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