With the heavy gauge rafters and columns, a steel building is structurally strong and allows for more headroom and clearance under the rafters due to design. Are you thinking about putting a car hoist in? If so a steel building is ideal for you. The extra clearance is important as most townships have a maximum height which is measured to the midpoint of the roof. With a steel building, you can gain those extra needed couple feet.
One important item to keep in mind is to be careful on the design and ensure that you design your steel building a bit larger than needed. Quite a few of our customers have told us after the fact that they were surprised how quickly they filled their new garage and wish they had built it larger.
Prestige Steel Buildings will supply you with all the needed engineered drawings to apply for your permit.
To-do list when thinking about building a steel garage
– contact the planning department and confirm sizes and heights allowed on your property
– confirm the paperwork requirements needed to apply for the permit
– don’t purchase a building until the township confirms it meets all requirements for your property
– Confirm what insulation is required to meet township requirements
There are numerous high-pressure sales tactics used by brokers in the steel building industry. Ensure you take your time to price buildings rather than give your credit card for a deposit over the phone for a supposed “canceled building that is on sale”.
It is always best to work with a contractor on your steel building even if you decided to install it on your own. They sell the same buildings and get the same pricing as brokers and are experienced and can give advice when you need help.
Originally posted 2021-07-14 17:35:10.
