| If your business requires more equipment than | | | | with any number and size of doors and |
| you have garage space, setting up a metal | | | | windows. Generally closed metal garages must |
| garage is a tidy, practical way to hold tools | | | | be set up on a concrete pad. |
| and vehicles for any kind of work. And for | | | | |
| hobbies, a metal garage can be can be | | | | Aesthetic Considerations |
| configured as a pool house or a pottery | | | | |
| workshop, for example. Freestanding metal | | | | For an absolutely utilitarian building, any |
| garages can be as small as a shed for a | | | | color, any finish, any roof style will do. |
| lawnmower or big enough to serve as a fire | | | | However, metal garage kits and builders offer |
| station. | | | | a range of styles and colors that do not |
| | | | necessarily cost extra, and will look more |
| Selecting Your Building | | | | pleasing in your landscape. |
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| Depending on your needs, there are many kinds | | | | Metal garages can be made in the shape of a |
| of metal garage to choose from. | | | | barn, complete with red sides and white trim. |
| | | | People who use a steel building as a pool |
| In a mild climate, for example, a | | | | house, for example, generally pick a flatter |
| freestanding carport might be the best place | | | | roof with a large, shady overhang. If the |
| to store your vehicles. Carports can be made | | | | lot is small and looks are a big |
| tall enough to accommodate motor homes and | | | | consideration, some people even put tiles or |
| boats. On a tight lot, a custom-sized | | | | shingles on the roof of a metal garage to |
| carport is ideal because it takes up no more | | | | make it look more domestic. |
| room than is necessary. And the supports of | | | | |
| a carport are anchored into the ground, so | | | | Steel buildings also come in a range of |
| there is no need to pour a concrete | | | | colors, more pleasing than plain off-white |
| foundation; a nice gravel pad is all you | | | | with off-white trim. Builders can select |
| need. | | | | materials that match your house or other |
| | | | outbuildings. Some homeowners even put up |
| For people who need to store tools and | | | | facing of wood to make sure the garage blends |
| movable equipment, or live in places with a | | | | in with the house and the rest of the |
| harsh climate, a closed metal garage is a | | | | landscape. So, even for people who enjoy a |
| better idea. It comes with the security of | | | | manicured landscape, a metal garage can fit |
| locked doors and protection from all the | | | | in. |
| elements. Steel garages can be configured | | | | |