Many Uses of Utility Buildings
When investing in a utility building, you expect it to perform flawlessly in the application for which you ordered it. With steel utility buildings from Garage Buildings, you can have peace-of-mind that yours will do just that. Below, we’ve listed a few examples of what you can use your utility building for, putting the versatility of these structures on full display.
- Gardening – Spades, fertilizer, riding mowers, and more can all be conveniently stored in your metal utility structure.
- Off-Season – Whether you’re storing your snowboard or your beach chairs, a utility building is the perfect place to keep your seasonal items when they’re not needed.
- Clutter – Give yourself more living space by moving some of your clutter to your utility building and organizing it properly.
- Workshop – What better place to embrace your craft than in its own dedicated utility building?
- Equipment – From seldom-used tools to agricultural necessities, a steel utility structure gives you the perfect place to store, maintain, and repair your various pieces of equipment.
Customization Options for Utility Buildings
Having control over everything from key structural elements to small, detail-oriented aspects of your utility building is paramount to ensuring it serves you well. Whether you’re customizing it to fit a very specific application or tweaking the appearance to fit your preferences, Garage Buildings facilitates the customization of your metal utility structure.
- Size – Whether you require the bare minimum or a large-scale project, Garage Buildings can customize the size of your utility building to accommodate.
- Roof Styles – Choose from regular, A-frame horizontal, or vertical roof designs.
- 12- and 14-Gauge Galvanized Framing – Dictate the strength of your building by choosing between 12- and 14-gauge galvanized framing.
- Anchors – Because they quite literally keep your building where you want it, it’s important to choose the right anchor for your circumstances. Garage Buildings offer several to ensure you can!
- Doors and Windows – Whether you need only one walk-in door or a plethora of doors and windows of multiple varieties, Garage Buildings has you covered.
- Colors – Garage Buildings has a large selection of colors to ensure your utility building looks just like you imagined it would.
Barn Red
White
Vintage Burgundy
True Burgundy
Tan
Slate Blue
Sandstone
P Grey
Evergreen
Earth Brown
Clay
Black
Cardinal Red
Beige
Roof Styles of Utility Buildings
Outfitting your steel utility building with the right roof is key to it facilitating your needs. From the aesthetic differences between styles to the strength advantages some hold over others, each has its unique benefits.
Regular Roof
This classic roof design features horizontal panels that keep costs down. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly roof that is perfect for mild climates, a regular roof is your answer.
A-Frame Horizontal Roof
Horizontal roof panels keep costs low, while additional framing and bracing make A-frame horizontal roofs stronger than their regular roof counterparts.
Vertical Roof
This roof style abandons horizontal panels in favor of vertical panels. This switch makes the roof much stronger and adds significantly to its weight-bearing ability, making vertical roofs ideal for inclement weather.
While the excitement of ordering and installing your metal utility building can be overwhelming, it’s important to take a deep breath and consider a few key things prior to the installation of your building.
- Building Permits – Many areas have a building permit requirements that must be met before the installation of your metal utility building can take place. Check with local authorities, then apply for and receive the necessary permits before beginning installation. Failure to do so can result in serious consequences.
- Site Preparation – Once you’ve secured the right permits and gotten the go-ahead for your new utility building, you’ll need to ensure that your selected site is properly prepared. This can mean different things depending on your location and the site, but some general rules are to clear the site of any possible obstructions and properly level it.
There are many variables that factor into utility building prices. From the size of the building to the location of the installation site, every detail and customization matters!
To save some money, customers can opt for a utility building kit. These kits from Garage Buildings include all of the components necessary to install your building in a DIY fashion.
By offering the highest-quality utility buildings and best customer service in the industry, Garage Buildings has established itself as the go-to dealer of metal utility structures in the United States. No matter what your utility building needs may be, Garage Buildings can help. Simply call today on +1 (888) 234-0475.