Month: June 2018

Why A Metal Building?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, Customer Builds, News/Press

You are already setting yourself up with many opportunities if you’re thinking about getting a metal structure. Small or large, our units certainly do more than protect your vehicles. The creative uses are limitless.

 

Read below to get inspired.

 

Animal Housing

• Weather can be very damaging, not just to cars and other valuables, but also to pets. Thus, metal structures can be used to provide protection for your dogs, horses, ponies, chickens, and other livestock during hot or cold climates.

 

Entertainment

A building will keep you covered from the rain and sun. Enjoy yourself with no worries.

Every child has dreamed of having their own real-life playhouse. Metal structures are a great idea to make those dreams come true since they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

For those who like to stay fit, you can convert your building into your personal workout area or weight room.

 

Selling Booth

If you plan on establishing a place to sell your products, but don’t have any room in your home, a metal shed will come in very useful. It will protect your valuables permanently. You won’t have the hassle of moving your goods daily.

 

Stay Green

A carport can also be converted into a greenhouse. We can customize a building by using skylights as transparent siding where sunlight can shine through onto your prospering plants.

 

Oversized Equipment

Because we customize buildings, we give you the opportunity to cover anything you wish. From RV’s to tractors, carports will protect and shield your large equipment.

 

Additional Storage

Don’t have room in your garage or don’t own one? A metal building is the perfect solution. You can store animal feed, extend your food pantry, or simply use it to store your bikes and tools. You can also use it as a place to work on your creative projects.

 

The uses of our carports range greatly, and the good thing is you can change what you want to use it for at any moment. Call us now and let one of our experts help you design that metal building for your unique needs. Don’t forget to ask about our financing options available.

 

Expand Your Horizons

Posted on June 27, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, Customer Builds, Product Reviews, Steel Structures

Still looking to purchase a metal building? Don’t let the busy season discourage you from securing an excellent price on the garage or workshop that you need. Whether you want to shelter vehicles from the sun or safeguard equipment and valuables, American Steel Carports is your best choice.

 

Fully vertical siding units offer some of the greatest protection available and also have the advantage of being insulated with our R-value 16. You’ll have a cool dry structure in the summer and a warm dry structure in the winter. Take a look at this 20’W x 31’L x 9’H fully vertical metal building installed in West Virginia:

 

The building comes with two (2) 10’ x 8’ roll-up doors (one on each end), a 36” x 80” walk-in door, roof insulation, and concrete anchors.

 

All of our metal buildings can be customized to meet your needs and expectations. We like to share our customers’ creations to inspire new ideas and ensure satisfaction with finished products. Maybe you’ve been thinking about installing something similar to our example but in a different size. We’ve got you covered. Our team members will be happy to provide you with a quick quote on the metal building that suits your exact needs. Give us a call now to speak with a representative, and don’t forget to ask about our affordable financing options. Want to see our buildings in person? Call us now and ask for your local dealer!

Warranties That Make The Grade

Posted on June 26, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, News/Press

Have you ever heard those scary stories from a neighbor or friend about a carport structure collapsing or even completely blowing away? This sure can be intimidating. There are many ways, however, for you to protect your structure and ensure that it is “built to last.”

 

American Steel Carports certifies all of its steel structures and offers a one-year, four-season workmanship warranty* on your steel buildings. Unbelievably, that is just the standard warranty. Pretty great, huh? Our engineers have a plan in place to certify all of your building needs. From basic carports to our triple-wide steel warehouses, be assured that we can offer you the best warranties available and assist you with any information that you need.

 

Did you know that, when you upgrade your building’s frame from our standard 2.5”, 14-gauge galvanized steel to our 2¼”, 12-gauge steel material, your one-year standard warranty will be combined with a 20-year limited warranty** on frame rusting? That sounds expensive, you say. American Steel, however, offers its customers the best of the best at a price that still meets most budgets. Our 12-gauge price options vary depending on the unit’s size and, in most cases, are very similar in cost. Be sure to compare the differences when placing your order.

 

Do you get a lot of snow? No worries—American Steel has you covered. For heavier snow-load capacities, customers can purchase additional truss and bracing. You also have the ability to choose from a variety of roof options, such as the A-frame vertical or the A-frame horizontal. Our engineers know just what it takes to ensure that your unit has the proper snow load to meet your city code.

 

They don’t call Chicago the windy city for nothing. For those customers who live in high-wind areas, American Steel offers several anchoring options, including (but not limited to) mobile home, asphalt, and cement anchors. No matter where you are located, be sure to ask about our 90 mph wind warranty.*** Our sales team will help you to determine which type of anchoring system you need. Is your area not very windy at all? Still, you don’t want to be blown away! American Steel will hold it down, as all of our units come with our standard rebar anchors at no additional charge. It’s important to note that warranties are not available with our rebar anchors as they are considered pins.

 

Needless to say, American Steel Carports makes the grade, scoring 100% when it comes to offering its customers the quality and protection that they deserve. Be sure to explore all of your warranty options with one of our educated sales reps. At American Steel, your visions are unbounded and will surely be “built to last.”

 

Check our Features Page for more information on our Warranties

 

*Four-season workmanship warranty: American Steel warrants for a period of 1 year from the date of complete installation against defects in workmanship, assuming normal user care and maintenance. See contract for more details.

**12-gauge tubing: 2-1/4” 20-year limited warranty on rust throughout framing, assuming normal user care and maintenance. See contract for more details.

***90 mph wind warranty: Valid with a qualifying anchoring system. See contract for more details.

The Perfect Custom Unit for You

Posted on June 25, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, Customer Builds, Steel Structures

If you’re looking for a metal building capable enough to protect your belongings resist harsh weather conditions, customizable for your special needs, and most importantly engineer-certified, then you’ve come to the right place! At American Steel Carports we pride ourselves in providing metal buildings that are versatile, strong, and built to last for many years. With more than 20 years of experience, we’ve grown to know how to provide solutions for our dynamic clients.

 

Steel buildings can be used for quite a number of different purposes. In general, they all share one thing in common—they’re certified to protect your valuables. So, when choosing a company to trust with your valuables, you must choose carefully. Keep in mind the variety of options we offer. Remember that we give you a year workmanship warranty, allowing your building to go through all four seasons to ensure that your metal building is still standing strong.

 

Take a look at this custom 24’W x 51’L x 10’H metal unit installed in Pennsylvania:

 

 

This customer decided to get two (2) 10’x10’ openings (no door) for his own personal use. Know that, our buildings are exclusively designed to meet no other than your expectations and requirements.

 

Looking for something similar? Perhaps the exact same design? Contact us TODAY and let one of our team members give you a quick quote. Don’t forget to visit our blogs page for recent buildings installed or click here.

A Small Metal Unit for You

Posted on June 20, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, Customer Builds

When it comes to big metal buildings, American Steel Carports leads the way by going as wide as 80’! Not to mention that we don’t have any limits if we’re talking about a building’s length.

 

But what about small buildings? Mini-storages? Small carports? The answer is that American Steel Carports is also here to save the day!

 

Our small metal units are built to last—and, most importantly, they’re engineer-certified! Whether you’re looking for a simple storage unit for your belongings or a standard carport for your vehicle, we will be there to ensure your building’s successful installation. Take this 18’W x 21’L x 8’H metal building as an example:

 

 

This metal building has a vertical roof, an 8’x7′ roll-up door, 36×80 walk-in door, and a small opening for the little vent. This building could be used as a garage for a city vehicle or as your personal storage. Your toys deserve some protection too, right?

 

Give us now and let one of our experts help you place your order today! Remember that we can always adjust the size, width, and height of the building according to your needs and specifications. The metal building you’ve been waiting for is just one call away!

Insulation: What you Need to Know

Posted on June 19, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, News/Press, Questions

Are you planning to get a metal building in the future? Have you considered insulating it? Perhaps insulation doesn’t seem like a huge deal for you, but it’s the best choice for those who want to keep their valuables at room temperature. American Steel Carports offers insulation for your metal building that provides your metal unit with thermal, radiation, and vapor barriers; combining these benefits means that that you will have a cool, dry structure in the summer and a warm, dry structure in the winter.

 

However, there are some things that you might need to know before opting to insulate your metal building. Our insulation:

 

• Has an R-Value of 16.

• Offers radiation and vapor barriers.

• Is great for heat, condensation, and cold.

• Comes with reflective aluminum foil on each side of a 5mm closed-cell polyethylene foam center.

 

Our insulation is ICC-ES recognized and Energy Star-qualified due to the following characteristics:

 

• It has a classification A for fire retardant, slow flame propagation material.

• It doesn’t leak when fastened.

• It’s waterproof.It has two aluminum faces that reflect radiation and heat.

• It offers thermal insulation.

• It retains its thickness over time.

 

Restrictions: Insulation can only be applied on buildings with Vertical siding; even if you only want to insulate the roof of your metal structure, it must be an A-Frame Vertical roof.

 

You might be wondering why insulation can only be added to vertical buildings. The simple answer is that the extra material used on vertical sides helps to support the insulation, preventing it from coming down or getting saggy. Horizontal siding or roofs wouldn’t be able to hold the insulation correctly due to the lack of material.

 

Now you’ve learned about our insulation and all the benefits we offer. If you’re definitely sure about getting a metal building with insulation, give us a call! Let one of our experts help you create that metal building of your dreams. And don’t forget to ask about what financing options are available for you.

Need Some Shade for Your Livestock?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, Customer Builds, Steel Structures

If you own a farm with livestock, you know the importance of providing a shaded area to protect them from intense heat. Some farms might have soil rich enough in nutrients to increase the chances of trees growing there. But like us, trees can take 30 years to be fully grown, and not only that, a tree must be able to be establish itself with the area; and keep in mind the harsh conditions the tree might be exposed to.

 

A more beneficial option might be to install a multipurpose metal building that can protect your livestock as well as your belongings, such as farm equipment, from unpredictable weather. American Steel Carports specializes in the production of custom metal buildings to fit our customers’ needs and priorities.

 

When it comes to the length of our buildings, there’s no limit. Take a look at this 18′W × 61′L × 7′H building:

 

• A-Frame Vertical Roof

• 3′ Horizontal Sides

• Mobile Home Anchors

 

 

Side note: We highly recommend our customers opt for a vertical roof once the length of the building passes 30 feet. This will prevent future leaks, due to the sheet panels running from the peak of the building toward the eaves.

 

If you have questions about any of our metal buildings, feel free to contact us! Let one of our experts help you customize that metal building of your dreams. Remember, all our buildings are engineer certified! Don’t forget to ask about our financing options.

3- Bay Vertical Garage

Posted on June 18, 2018 by - A-Frame Vertical, ASI, Buildings, Custom, Garage, Workshop

Still debating about getting a brand-new metal workshop for your toys? Don’t know exactly what you’re looking for? You still have enough time to place your order or get help finding the right building for you.

Our metal workshops offer the protection, versatility, and durability that you need. We’re proud to say that all of our metal units are engineer-certified! This means that you won’t have to worry about your metal building not been able to withstand whatever is thrown at it.

It’s extremely recommendable to visit your local building department to get a permit before purchasing your metal unit; the local building department will tell you the exact requirements for your area. Whether your metal building needs to hold over 40 PSF snow loads or withstand winds of over 90 mph, Carport Kingdom will certify it.

This 30’W x 51’L x 12’H metal workshop is a perfect example of what we can do:

  • Fully Vertical
  • 3 – 10’x10′ Roll-Up Doors (on the side)
  • 36″x80″ Walk-In Door (on the side)

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Because this metal workshop is fully vertical, it allows natural elements such as dirt, water, and snow to slide off without the need for constant maintenance. Also, having your roll-up doors on the side can give you plenty of advantages when it comes to this type of building, since it’s cheaper to grow in length than in width.

You can customize your metal building, too! Give us a call and ask to speak with one of our sales representatives. The metal workshop of your dreams could be one call away!

Looking for a different style? Call us, and we will help you customize the metal building that suits you best. Financing available!

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

Big Enough Plus Additional Space!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by - ASI, Blog, Customer Builds, Product Reviews, Steel Structures

American Steel Carports provides customized metal buildings that will fulfill your special needs and expectations. Whether you’re planning on storing your vehicles, heavy machinery, or any of your belongings that might need protection from the harsh weather, American Steel Carports will have what you need! And with so many different designs, sizes, and colors to choose from, you can add your own personal touch!

 

When you’re planning to put up a metal unit, the first thing we always recommend is to know the size that you want. This will allow you to play around with measurements; whether we’re increasing length or width, it’s best to have additional space. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you need an extremely wide building to park your vehicles. Lean-tos are a smart option if you want to extend the width protection of your building for a lower price. Here is a clearer representation of what we’re talking about:

 

• 54’W x 31’L x 12’/8’H

• 30’W x 31’L x 12’H (center unit) 14-Gauge

• A-Frame Vertical Roof

• Horizontal Sides

• Horizontal End

• Gable End

• 45 Degree Cuts

• 2 – 12’W x 31’L x 10’/8’H Lean-Tos

• A-Frame Vertical Roof

 

 

 

This metal building, more like an agricultural barn, is 54’ wide due to both lean-tos that are connected side to side. This is what we’re talking about when we refer to extending the width of your building in a smarter way.

 

 

*It’s recommended to keep lean-tos under 12’ wide. Once a lean-to overpasses 12’ wide, additional support and material will need to be added for an additional price. *

 

Want something similar to this metal barn? Need to adjust its size? Give us a call and let one of our experts help you customize that metal barn that you’ve been wanting. All of our metal barns are custom-made to satisfy nothing but your needs, and all of the buildings that we post are live creations of our customers.

 

Want to see our buildings in person? Give us a call and ask for your local dealer! And when you call, don’t forget to ask about our available financing options.