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Exquisite Coverage

Are you looking for exquisite coverage for your tractors, RV and vehicles?  This building would be perfect to park your investments after a hard day of work. The high part fits an RV or tractor, protecting them from the heat of the sun, heavy winds, and torrential downpours. Additionally, you’ll have a spot on each side to store your other vehicles. This unit has an open front to let in natural sunlight and fresh spring air. It also has a 36 X 80 walk-in door for rear access. You can always add windows, add a bigger door, or make any other changes that would make this the perfect workshop for you!

Features include:

  • 14’ W x 41’ L x 12’H (main unit)
  • (2) 11’W x 41’L x 10’/8’H Lean-Tos
  • 12G Steel Tubing (20yr. rust warranty)
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends (vertical is also available)
  • 36”x 80” walk-in door

Ask about our 90-mph wind warranty to protect your building from Mother Nature! Remember that all of our metal buildings are custom built per order. If you like the building we’ve featured above, we can start with these specifications, but if you want to make a few additions or change the dimensions of this building, then our experts will make sure to listen to all of your needs and find a way to give you what you’re looking for.

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2019 Johnson County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair

American Steel Carports recently had the opportunity to attend the 2019 Johnson County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair. As a locally-based company, it is extremely important to us to support our local community as often as possible. We especially appreciate the chance to support the kids and young adults in the community because they are our future generation. It was truly our pleasure to donate a check to the Johnson County Livestock and Agricultural Association, and it was great to be there in person to support and congratulate these youth on all their hard work.

Most people do not realize how much hard work, time, and money goes into raising these animals in order to show them at a livestock show. These Future Farmers of America (FFA) students are entirely responsible for buying the animals and taking care of them. Some of their responsibilities include fencing, feeding, watering, cleaning troughs, grooming, cleaning pens, and observing the animals daily to watch for sickness and disease. FFA projects help our kids learn basic life skills that will eventually help them become better citizens by teaching them responsibility and helping them set goals, all while teaching them the knowledge of livestock production.

While showing support on behalf of American Steel Carports, I was able to interact with the FFA students and their livestock. These FFA students compete in 12 different divisions with animals such as chickens, goats, lamb, cows, turkeys, pigs, and rabbits. The goats were my personal favorite. As I was talking to one of the students, she introduced me to her goat, Ranger. He was so sweet and loving, but very hungry. Ranger tried to eat everything he saw, including my fingers. It was so sweet to watch Ranger interact with his owner. There was a bond there that really opened my eyes to these kids and raising their livestock.

It was our pleasure to donate to the Johnson County Livestock & Agricultural Association (JCLAA) because of all they do for the kids of this community. This association gives out over $28,000 in scholarships every year to the students who participate to further their education. This scholarship money helps them protect their current assets as well as invest in future ones.

Like JCLAA, American Steel Carports wants to protect our customers’ current and future assets by not only donating to this community, but also by building strong, durable, versatile, and engineer certified buildings. We proudly provide loafing sheds, agriculture barns, and storage units that protect their precious livestock through every season. It was our pleasure to attend the Johnson County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair. We hope to see them again next year.

 

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2019

Get Ready for the Fun!

It’s that time of the year again. The annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo starts this Friday, January 18th! Did you know that we have proudly supported the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo for 7 years now? We truly see the value in serving the agriculture community nationwide. This event serves as an opportunity to meet and greet so many of you that play a fundamental role in the success of this nation. Don’t forget to visit us at the Exhibition Hall and look for the American Steel Carports’ Big Red Barn. For the past 7 years, we have provided our Stock Show clients Agricultural barns and loafing sheds for their livestock and storage solutions for feed and supplies. So, come on by and say hi!

We will be giving out koozies, pens, stress balls, and more! Also, we’ll be answering any questions you may have regarding any aspect of our metal structures.

The Stock Show will be from January 18th – February 9th so get your tickets NOW! Visit www.fwssr.com/ for more information and don’t forget to come see your favorite steel manufacturer! Just be in the look for American Steel Carports’ BIG RED BARN at the exhibition hall!

Take a picture next to the big red barn, share it on social media using the #ASCIBigRedBarn and show it to us to get a FREE mug!  See ya’ll there.

 

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What is a Carport, and What Are the Benefits of Investing in One?

Have you ever wondered exactly what a carport is? According to Merriam-Webster, it’s a shelter for a car that has open sides and is usually attached to the side of a building. The attention-getter here is “shelter for a car.”

What Type of Protection Can a Carport Offer?

If look at our vehicles, we can ask first of all, what do we want to protect them from? The number one kind of protection is against UV exposure. As you know, sunlight can be extremely damaging to vehicles. In addition, rain can be a problem if don’t want to get wet the moment you get out of your vehicle. Snow is annoying when it gets inside vehicles and when you’re in a hurry but your windshield is completely covered in it. Dirt might not seem like a big deal, but a carport can definitely keep your vehicle clean for a longer time.

See how convenient a metal carport can be? Although a carport can be made of many materials, particularly the roof, American Steel Carports will provide you with galvanized steel construction.

What does that mean?

Galvanized steel carports effectively resist rust, corrosion, and chipping. We offer two both 12- and 14-gauge, with a one-year workmanship on both a 20-year warranty on rust-through of the framing for 12-gauge (heavy-duty) offering. Both are capable of resisting winds of up to 90 mph if you purchase the required anchors, and are certified for 30 PSF snow loads. These metal carports ensure reliable protection and versatility.

Why versatile?

The basic structure of all our metal buildings is indeed a carport. But when you take a regular carport and add an enclosure, roll-up doors, and windows, it’s no longer called a carport. It’s now just a metal garage. And when you have a metal garage and add a two lean-tos on each side, it’s no longer longer a garage but an agricultural metal barn. And going back to our original carport, if we make it 14 feet tall and enclose the sides but leave both ends open, it’s now called an RV cover.

Do you see how everything relates? Well, now you know what the word carport means, how everything else is based on carports, and some of the benefits they offer. Place your trust in a company that has been in this industry for twenty years, a company that knows how to deliver a great experience when it comes to installation. Don’t trust just any company: put your trust in American Steel Carports! Give us a call now and let one of our experts help you with any questions or concerns you have. Don’t forget to check out our products page for more pictures and information.

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Standard Barns With a Modern Look

When we say that our metal buildings are versatile, we’re not kidding! We can take the design of a building and transform it completely into your own personal structure. With twenty years of experience in the carport industry, we build all our metal structures to last for many years.

This next agricultural building might surprise you, since it doesn’t look like a typical barn, and the standard roof and lean-tos can be misleading because the roof curves on the sides, unlike in our A-Frames. The connections on both lean-tos makes them look astonishing, and the color combination stands out from the background.

Main unit: 30’W x 51’L x 12’H (12-Gauge), full horizontal sides & ends, a 10’x10 Roll-up door, (2) walk-in doors, (4) windows, and (2) 12’W x 51’L x 8’H Lean-Tos. 

If this kind of building is something you might be interested on, you’re on the right place! We offer a great variety of sizes, designs, and color combinations to suit your preferences.

Please keep in mind that our customer decided to pour a concrete slab to place this building; this isn’t required. As long as your land is level, we can anchor the building with mobile home anchors and add our 90-mph wind warranty, which is completely optional.

Don’t wait too long and give us a call to speak with one of our representatives! We can help you envision the metal building that you’re looking for at the right price. Don’t forget to ask about our financing options!

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The Right Building for Your Farm Needs

The country life is pretty, with fresh air, silence, and greenery everywhere giving you a peaceful vibe without the noise of city streets. That doesn’t mean the city is a bad thing—there are pros and cons to each. And when it comes to protecting investments such as your brand-new vehicle or tractor, it doesn’t matter where you live; you want to get the best protection at the right price! That’s where American Steel Carports comes in, to give you the best prices for your metal carport or garage. Versatile, strong, built to last, our slogan says it all!

When we say that our metal buildings are versatile, we’re not kidding! We can take the design of a building and transform it completely into your own personal structure. With twenty years of experience in our field, we build all our metal structures to last for many years. Remember, our metal buildings are built to meet precisely the needs and preferences you bring to us.

This next fully vertical agricultural building might be the perfect match for your farm needs, the color combination stands out from the background providing you with style and resistance. Since the barn is completely vertical, you have the advantage to insulate it.

If this kind of building is something you might be interested on, you’ve come to the right place! We offer a great variety of sizes, designs, and color combinations to suit your preferences.

Please keep in mind that our customer decided to pour a concrete slab to place this building; this isn’t required. As long as your land is level, we can anchor the building with mobile home anchors and add our 90-mph wind warranty (also totally optional).

Did you know our concrete anchors are INCLUDED?

If you’re planning to have a metal building on a concrete pad, our concrete anchors will be included, which means that our 90-mph wind warranty will be included too! Be aware that some restrictions apply: if your concrete pad is the same size as the frame of the unit, we will have to include “L” brackets to anchor the building without chipping the edges of the slab.

Don’t wait too long and give us a call to speak with one of our representatives! We can help you envision the metal building that you’re looking for at the right price. Don’t forget to ask about our financing options!

 

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Lighting & Metal Buildings

Are you worried that your metal building might attract lightning? We’ve all been there. Fortunately, I’ve got good news and great news.

Here’s the deal:

The common myth is that out of all types of structures, metal buildings are the most prone to lightning strikes. In other words, metal buildings and metal roofs are basically lightning magnets. Makes sense, right?

Wrong.

A ton of other crazy myths are also still floating around—including that being outside in a lightning storm is safe as long as you’re not wearing metal jewelry and that wearing metal cleats or carrying something with metal makes you more prone to getting struck by lightning.

Also wrong.

I bet you’re thinking, “OK, but then what is lightning really attracted to?”

Long story short, lightning is not actually attracted to specific materials. Lightning can strike anything. Overall, “lightning occurs on too large of a scale to be influenced by small objects on the ground, including metal objects.”

That’s the good news.

Ready for the great news?

Because metal buildings are not especially prone to lightning strikes, you can easily take precautions to ensure that you and your steel structures are safe!

Most people know that counting the seconds between the flash of lightning and the following crash of thunder gives the approximate number of miles between you and the storm.

So, instead of worrying that lightning may have it in for you or your building, here’s what you need to know:

As it turns out, steel is not a lightning magnet! Lightning does not care about the small amount of metal that you might be wearing or carrying.

Instead, lightning is most attracted to targets that are higher off of the ground.

On the slight chance that a steel building or roof is struck by lightning, both are less likely than other types of building and roofing materials to spark a fire. A metal building and roof will usually survive a lightning strike with minimal damage.

In fact, a properly grounded metal building actually creates a more secure way for lightning to travel. Should your metal roof or building be grounded? The answer is a definite yes!

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Why a Metal Roof?

Metal roof systems have always been known for their long lives, but exactly how long they last has been a subject of debate.

According to a 2014 study conducted by the Metal Construction Association and the Zinc Aluminum Coaters Association, the projected service life for GALVALUME® standing-seam roof systems is a minimum of 60 years. This is the longest service life of any commonly used roof system on the market. Interestingly, this was calculated using a conservative estimate of the expected lifespan of the butyl sealant used in laps, flashings, and penetrations. In a 2015 study, the National Coil Coating Association reviewed data on pre-painted PVDF fluoropolymer metal panels subjected to exposure testing in South Florida. They concluded it was reasonable to project a minimum service life of 40 years for these.

As with any roofing material, proper design, detailing, installation, and maintenance are critical to achieving the best performance and service life. However, all roof systems, including metal ones, eventually need to be replaced or re-covered. What happens then?

As a roofing professional, building owners will turn to you for advice on whether to replace or re-cover their existing metal roof systems. When considering the re-cover option, there are several elements to keep in mind to maximize the longevity of the new roof system.

Replace vs. Re-cover

There are two types of metal roof system: structural and nonstructural. Structural systems’ panel profiles can generally carry significant wind and snow loads over framing members spaced at intervals up to 5 feet. Structural panels are typically characterized by significant rib dimensions to provide the necessary strength, and they are used in metal building system applications. Nonstructural metal roof systems require a structural deck or substrate to support the new roof and loads. This article focuses on structural systems because these are more common.

According to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association’s historical shipment data, there are billions of square feet of structural metal roofing currently on buildings that are more than 40 years old.

The advantage of replacing a roof system is that it allows vinyl-faced insulation, which may have deteriorated over time, to be removed and replaced. However, this can present some challenges, as the process also exposes the building and its contents to the elements, and this exposure can be prolonged if other structural elements must be added.

The advantage of re-covering a roof is that the original materials can remain in place to protect the interior during installation of the new materials, allowing the building’s normal operations to continue. Re-covering takes full advantage of the existing insulation with the option of easily adding more, increasing the building’s energy efficiency. Keeping the original roof system in place also provides a safer work surface than open framing for the workers installing the new system. In addition, re-covering reduces landfill waste and the need for a large laydown area for temporary storage of old roofing materials. All these factors can lead to a lower cost for re-covering than for replacement.

Many conventional roof systems have inherent excess capacity because their structural systems are not amenable to optimization. However, metal roof and metal building systems can be highly optimized for design load requirements so that materials can be used more efficiently. Because of this, the materials used during a re-cover installation must be lightweight (less than 3 pounds per square foot) so structural modifications are not needed or are kept to a minimum to carry the added roofing materials.

 

  1. Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., P.E., is director of research and engineering for the Metal Building Manufacturers Association;

Vincent E. Sagan, P.E., is senior staff engineer for the Metal Building Manufacturers Association;

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History of Barns

Since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the barn has been a staple image in the American consciousness.  These structures represent tradition and security and encourage feelings of closeness to the lands that house them as well as the communities that build them. Over the centuries, the barn has remained an iconic feature of farms everywhere. Although the world of agriculture has changed and evolved into a multimillion-dollar business, the barn still serves the same purpose.

Then

Barns were added onto the land when farmers needed housing for livestock or storage for grain and crops. Materials for these structures were usually made out of timbers from the trees on the farms. Using mortise and tenon joints, woodworkers would join these pieces of timber by connecting them at 90-degree angles. Although this construction process was simple, it was also quite durable and strong.

After the mid to late 19th century, timber buildings were replaced by “truss-framed” or “plank-framed” barns. The invention of steam-powered sawmills allowed farmers to affordably buy dimensional lumber. The joints for this type of lumber were connected with bolts or machine-cut nails.

When people think about these old historic barns, they often think of structures covered with red paint. Historians have theorized that this color choice was popular because it was the cheapest and most readily available, which was due to the fact that the ferric oxide needed to create red paint was similarly inexpensive and common. The downside of this type of barn was that the combination of lumber, flammable paint, and hay-filled interiors caused fires that were almost always considered total losses to the farms.

Now

Traditional wooden barns are still constructed all over the world; however, steel has quickly become the material of choice. There are several reasons why this type of building has grown increasingly popular over the years.

Steel barns provide the option of easily adding additional space as your farm continues to grow.

Steel barns are built to withstand the forces of nature: snow, rain, wind, fire, and even earthquakes.

Steel barns eliminate the problem of wood-eating pests such as termites.

Steel barns do not require the costly maintenance necessary for preserving traditional wooden structures. Additionally, the construction materials are less expensive than traditional wood, making steel barns the most cost-effective option.

Whether you love the nostalgia of the traditional American barn or the beauty and strength of a steel agricultural building, this great country has the history for both. From the seaside farms in the East Hamptons to the organic ones in California, these buildings will always be part of our great American history.

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