1. Does the price for the metal buildings kits include shipping?
Garagebuildings.com metal buildings kits can be quoted with shipping to the following states. ALABAMA, AL, ARIZONA, AZ, ARKANSAS, AR, CALIFORNIA, CA, COLORADO, CO, CONNECTICUT, CT, DELAWARE, DE, FLORIDA, FL, GEORGIA, GA, IDAHO, ID, ILLINOIS, IL, INDIANA, IN, IOWA, IA, KANSAS, KS, KENTUCKY, KY, LOUISIANA, LA, MAINE, ME, MARYLAND, MD, MASSACHUSETTS, MA, MICHIGAN, MI, MINNESOTA, MN, MISSISSIPPI, MS, MISSOURI, MO, MONTANA, MT, NEBRASKA, NE, NEVADA, NV, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NH, NEW JERSEY, NJ, NEW MEXICO, NM, NEW YORK, NY, NORTH CAROLINA, NC, NORTH DAKOTA, ND, OHIO, OH, OKLAHOMA, OK, OREGON, OR, PENNSYLVANIA, PA, RHODE ISLAND, RI, SOUTH CAROLINA, SC, SOUTH DAKOTA, SD, TENNESSEE, TN, TEXAS, TX, UTAH, UT, VERMONT, VT, VIRGINIA, VA, WASHINGTON, WA, WEST VIRGINIA, WV, WISCONSIN, WI, WYOMING, WY.
2. The second most frequently asked question about the installation of your metal buildings kits: "How long before my metal buildings kit is installed?"
Garagebuildings.com structures, when sold and supplied by an authorized Garagebuildings.com Dealer are generally erected within a month. Delivery dates are determined by the dealer, based on current work load and customer requirements. Only if specified on your purchase order if erected has been included as this is an additional charge.
3. Do your metal buildings kits prices reflect recent cost reductions on steel?
Yes, they do.
4. What gauge/thickness of steel is utilized for the framing components?
Garagebuildings.com is proud to offer steel c-channel made in the U.S.A. with gauges that range from 16 to 12 gauges depending on size and configuration. Should you have an unusual load requirement, your dealer will be able to properly configure the design of your metal buildings kit to meet these needs.
5. Can I have my metal buildings kit custom sized?
Yes. Our Garagebuildings.com Building System allows for any size metal buildings kits or RV cover to be built we can manufacture up to 200' clear span and unlimited lengths Larger clear span buildings require different design.
6. How many colors does Garagebuildings.com offer for the sidewall and roof sheeting?
Garagebuildings.com offers 16 different colors and trims please see our color chart listed in the about us section above. Click here to see colors.
7. Do you offer do-it-yourself metal buildings kits that are easy enough for the average person to build?
Want to save some money? Build it yourself. Garagebuildings.com offers the premier do-it-yourself metal building kit. We have a detailed step-by-step assembly manual to help you every step of the way. Our sate of the art engineering and design had the average person in mind to erect our DIY buildings. Should you simply not have the time, your dealer is readily available to assist you or you may call our hot line for assistance at 800 818 2245 when assembling your metal buildings kit.
Some of Garagebuildings.com competitors only offer DIY metal buildings kits in some instances. When our competitors do provide you a DIY metal buildings kit, they typically deduct 5% from the installed price. Worst of all, most of our competitors do not offer assembly instructions. Most will not provide customer support should their customers need it during assembly. It is always smart to check with the Better Business Bureau to be assured you are making the right choice concerning your buying decision.
8. Do I have to pay sales tax for my RV cover or car port?
Garagebuildings.com follows state and federal laws on sales tax. We do not charge taxes to the federal government, state government or any organization on products for resale with a valid Tax Exemption Number.
Garagebuildings.com uses a patented design utilizing state of the art equipment and engineering thus saving you money on the purchase and time in the field during the erection process.
9. Why steel c-channel?
Garagebuildings.com utilizes shaped steel c-channel for 2 reasons. One, metal buildings kits built with steel c-channel are significantly stronger that those using square tubing Our 8" 10" and 12" c-channels are G-90 Galvanized steel the best there is.
10. How does Garagebuildings.com deliver metal buildings kits to residential customers?
Garagebuildings.com steel buildings are conveniently packaged and shipped on 45”w x 25’long. Even the largest steel buildings can be delivered by any major shipping company. We do not offer, nor do we have the capability to offload the building. Some smaller units may be offloaded by hand with several people. It is recommend, however to have a fork lift or some sort of equipment to offload. As with all manufacturers, it is the customer’s responsibility to offload. Garagebuildings.com traffic department will give you plenty of notice to prepare for paying the driver and offloading your new building.11. What is the warranty for your metal steel buildings?
Garagebuildings.com metal buildings kits are backed by the Garagebuildings.com Product Pledge and a 50-year limited frame warranty and a 40 year paint warranty. Our competitors only offer a warranty on upgraded metal buildings kits with heavier framing and cost considerably more.
12. What is the gauge and size of the metal roofing and metal siding?
Garagebuildings.com offers standard 29 gauge sheet metal and 26 gauge as an upgrade.
13. How do I prepare the ground where my metal buildings kits or RV cover will be built?
Steel metal buildings kits can be built on a number of flat surfaces following the anchoring procedures provided in the installation manual. The way to prepare the ground is to ensure there is a slight decline up to 4" to ensure that water will run off and run off the back gable end, not the front.
14. Do I need a building permit to build a metal buildings kit?
Garagebuildings.com recommends checking your local building codes before constructing a metal building kit.
15. What height is usually required for a motor home cover?
Most RV covers we sell are 20'x 40' x 12' and easily fit a motor home with an air conditioner underneath.
16. Can a Garagebuildings.com steel awning be attached to an existing structure?
Yes, but attaching to an existing structure will require additional engineering.
17. How can I be assured that an authorized dealer installs my Garagebuildings.com metal buildings kit?
Garagebuildings.com certifies each and every metal building kit dealer listed in our dealer locater. To find an authorized Garagebuildings.com contractor, click the dealer locater button on the top right of this page.
18. Do you offer live customer support at a corporate level?
Yes, our customer service hot line fields calls Mon-Fri from 8AM to 5PM EST. Click here to contact us.
19. What is the standard width of a double car garage?
The metal buildings kits industry generally refers to a 20' metal buildings kit as a double wide. Garagebuildings.com offers double wide units in 20’ wide configuration. For two large vehicles, we recommend at least a 20' x 30 metal building kit. For two small vehicles, 20' x 20' metal buildings kits may do the job.
20. How is my metal buildings kits assembled?
You will find a link to our metal buildings kits assembly manual in the top section of this page.
21. What kind of concrete foundation do you recommend for metal buildings kits?
We feature a suggested solution to your concrete however your local codes and soil conditions will determine what is actually necessary to make your Garagebuildings.com strong enough to withstand your local weather conditions. Garagebuildings.com does not design the foundation, any recommendations are only that, and may not be what is necessary to handle your loading conditions. A registered professional should be consulted prior to pouring any concrete for your building.
22. What size steel metal buildings kits require truss braces?
Generally our standard steel metal buildings kits do not require truss braces in widths narrower then 20' wide unless you have higher snow and wind load requirements. Most steel metal buildings kits 25’wide require and additional rafter brace for snow loads over 25 lbs/sq.ft to meet local wind and snow load requirements.
23. What is the roof pitch of Garagebuildings.com steel metal buildings kits?
Garagebuildings.com offer metal buildings kit sin a 2:12 roof pitch.
24. What is the on center spacing of the sidewall frames?
25. Can a Garagebuildings.com building be mounted to a wood floor or deck?
Yes, as long as it is properly designed to carry the additional weight of the metal buildings kits as well as the snow and wind load.
26. Does Garagebuildings.com offer metal building kits with roof eaves?
Yes. Our metal buildings kits and RV covers come in many different styles. The Craftsman Series metal buildings kits and the Weekender metal buildings kits have the A-Frame style look.
27. How long does it take to assemble a Garagebuildings.com metal building kit?
Standard metal building kits range from 16' wide to 50' wide and vary depending on the width and height and number of openings in the steel building. For instance to assemble a 20x20x10 building should not take longer than 2 days.
28. How tall will metal building kit or RV cover peak height be?
Here is the formula to calculate peak height ((Width / 2) x 3) / 12) + sidewall height
29. How close can a metal building kit be to another structure, building or fence?
It is important to leave enough room to work around the perimeter of the metal building kit for assembly purposes. We also recommend checking your local building codes.
30. How wide are the sheet metal panels and can I order extra rows to enclose my metal building kit?
The sheet metal panels Garagebuildings.com offers are 3' wide and extra rows can be ordered to provide extra coverage down the side of the metal building kit.
31. How are Garagebuildings.com metal building kits anchored to a concrete slab?
Garagebuildings.com metal building kits use common 7" concrete anchor bolts that are installed using a hammer drill.
32. How is my metal building kit anchored to asphalt or dirt?
It is extremely important to carefully and firmly anchor your Garagebuildings.com. For exact instructions, refer to our metal building kit assembly manual.
33. Can a Garagebuildings.com metal building kit be anchored to a wood deck?
We recommend using lag bolts through the pre-punched holes in the steel building kit column clips then screwed down into the wood surface for a secure hold. As always a professional should be consulted on any anchoring questions.
34. Is financing available?
Our metal buildings can be financed through credit accounts with mass merchants. Some of our dealers also offer financing. See our Dealer Builder Locater to find a dealer near you.
35. What forms of payment does Garagebuildings.com accept?
Our metal buildings can be purchase with cash, Visa, Master Card, Discover, money order, debit card, personal check, and business check or by PO (purchase order) to pre-qualified customers.
36. How do I order a Garagebuildings.com steel building?
See our Dealer Locater and in cases where a dealer is not located in your proximity, give us a call 800-818 2245