Metal Warehouses
Metal buildings have long been a popular option for factories, manufacturing facilities, and industrial warehouses. And for a good reason! Steel structures can be built to almost any size, require very little maintenance, and can be built in a fraction of the time it would take to construct a similar-sized wooden building.
These building types are also built in a clear-span style, allowing them to be installed without load-bearing walls or columns. This design provides tons of unimpeded square footage that make them perfect for production lines, inventory storage, and protecting valuable equipment.
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- Customization
- Durability
- Flexibility & Versatility
- Low Maintenance
- Easy & Quick Assembly
- Cost-Efficiency
- Many Choices
Explore Top-Selling Metal Warehouses
We can’t wait to share the incredible versatility, durability, and affordability of metal buildings with you! Check the wide variety available in our inventory and the custom options at Liberty Metal Structures; you can find the building you deserve at a price you’ll love!
Roof Styles of Warehouse Buildings
The style of roof can dictate quite a bit about a structure and its strength. You will want to choose a roof style that best suits your needs and offers maximum protection within your budget. Below, we've outlined a few roof options and their benefits:
Vertical Roofs (Best)
Vertical roofs are some of the most durable roofing systems on the market. With this design, the roof panels are installed vertically and feature ridge caps and an added hat channel for additional strength. This roof type is a premium feature that tends to be more expensive than other options, yet it proves to be the most reliable and long-lasting option available.
A-Frame Horizontal Roofs (Better)
A-Frame roofs are one of the best ways to match your new building to an existing structure. These roofing types are designed to hold up to heavy winds while matching the aesthetic of your home. They can be installed with horizontal or vertical panels that slightly protrude on each side like the eaves on a house. This style is a great option for those wanting to emulate the style of a traditional home without breaking the bank in the process.
Regular Horizontal Roofs (Good)
This is one of the most economical roofing options. The roofing panels are arranged horizontally, serving the same purpose as other roofing choices but at a fraction of the cost. Regular roofing panels are perfect for customers that live in areas that don't experience high winds or extreme weather.
Types of Metal Warehouses
Most metal structures will look similar in shape and style, but that doesn’t mean they’re not without an abundance of differences! These building types are incredibly versatile and can be used in almost any residential, commercial, or industrial setting! Below, we’ll take a look at some of the many industries that benefit from using metal building:
Commercial Buildings
Commercial retail and office spaces are a great way to utilize the abundant square footage commercial warehouses offer. Businesses will always need ample room to house their inventory and office employees, and the design of these metal buildings provides the customization options that many industries need. The interiors can also quickly be finished with insulation, drywall, and lighting to transform them into a warm, inviting office environment or retail business.
Industrial Warehouses
Steel structures are a fantastic option for larger industrial businesses. These industries often require enormous amounts of open square footage to house their equipment, inventory, and personnel.
Agricultural Warehouses
The agriculture sector has greatly benefited from the use of metal buildings and warehouses in recent years. With larger plots, bigger yields, and the growing size of farming equipment, it’s no surprise that ample square footage and protection from pests and the elements are first and foremost in many farmer’s minds.
Distribution Centers
With the rise in e-commerce, distribution centers for online companies have become increasingly common parts of the commercial landscape. These companies require customized structures that offer plenty of room for storage and streamlined logistics. Metal warehouses are one of the most cost-effective options for businesses of this type and size.
Aviation
There aren't many building types that are up to the task of housing enormous airliners. But steel buildings are! Metal buildings are one of the only construction methods capable of providing the necessary room to protect and store larger commercial aircraft.
Different Uses for Metal Warehouses
Steel structures and metal warehouses are versatile and can function well in just about any type of setting. They’re great for:
Protecting Retail Goods
Metal buildings offer the room and customization many retail businesses require. They provide tons of clear square footage for products and inventory but can also be designed to suit almost any brand aesthetic.
Storing Livestock and Grain
Farmers will always need a cost-effective methodfor storing and protecting their animals. Metal buildings are a fantastic way to house livestock and keep them safe from the elements. This is why metal buildings have become the go-to choice for most new agriculture construction projects.
Workshops
Everyone has a hobby, but carving a treetrunk sculpture with a chainsaw in your living room is not always a safe, logical option. For types of jobs and hobbies that require plenty of space, metal structures are an excellent solution. These building types are fire-resistant, making them a perfect choice for welders, steel mills, glass blowers, and any task that requires the use of flammable equipment.
Large Vehicle Storage
Metal buildings function perfectly for storing large equipment or vehicles. You will see them often in the trucking industry, where companies require tons of open square footage to house and maintain semi-trucks. They're also prevalent in the shipping industry for the same reason.
Medical Facilities
Medical facilities are home to thousands of patients, doctors, and employees. Steel structures provide a sturdy, flexible design that can be catered to each facility's exact needs. Once finished with insulation, the interior of most metal buildings are indistinguishable from traditional structures and can function well as medical centers or rehab facilities.
Restaurants and Bakeries
Restaurants often need plentiful space for dining areas, bars, and kitchen equipment. Metal buildings offer an abundance of square footage and customization options that work with any aesthetic. For these reasons alone, steel structures have become a go-to option for many new restaurants.
Churches and Worship Centers
Churches have often picked prefabricated metal warehouses for their worship facilities due to the open floorplans, cost-efficiency, and customization potential they provide. They can easily be adapted to suit the needs of both small and large congregations, and they offer great expansion options should a church need to grow.
Fitness Facilities
Many fitness facilities require ample square footage for basketball courts, jogging tracks, and exercise equipment. And guess who has that in spades? Metal structures offer tons of room while remaining one of the fastest and most cost-effective construction options on the market.
The Sky is the Limit
As you’ve seen, there are a large number of industries that directly benefit from using metal warehouses, but the list doesn’t end here! Our metal warehouses are versatile enough to work in any residential, commercial, or industrial setting. The only limit is your budget and your imagination!
Popular Metal Warehouse Sizes
It's true that metal buildings can come in a significant number of sizes and prices to fit any budget. As well, all businesses are different and have various needs to function efficiently.
There are many different size options when it comes to metal warehouses. And the businesses that use these buildings are all vastly different in terms of size, scope, and industry. However, you'll notice that each of them have one thing in common: the need for lots of unobstructed, open square footage. Below, we’ve listed a few common building size options:
40x40
40’x40’ buildings are a terrific option for smaller retail businesses, automotive workshops, or breweries. They offer a generous amount of room and customization options while still maintaining a smaller footprint.
30x50
30’x50’ buildings make fantastic garages or maintenance buildings. Wide enough for several garage doors and plenty of space to house your lawn equipment and vehicles!
60x60
60’x60’ metal structures are large enough to accommodate restaurants, larger retail stores, and even trucking facilities.
40x80
40’x80’ buildings provide enough space for just about any purpose. They function as an excellent maintenance station for semis or recreational vehicles. Additionally, this building can effortlessly be broken up to perform in a commercial setting with plenty of room for retail and inventory space.
30x120
30’x120’ structures are large. This building size would be well-suited for numerous agricultural uses. It would also make a great automotive shop or garage, with lots of room for multiple service bays and space for vehicles, tools, and offices.
Design Your New Warehouse on Your Own time
We offer a fantastic resource for customers that want a real-time view of their building design. With our intuitive 3D Building Estimator, you can effortlessly design and customize your structure to meet your exact specifications. Change building sizes, adddoors and garage bays, pick out exciting colors, view trim options, and try many other custom features with ease!And when you’re done, our building specialists will take your design and turn it into a reality!
Customizing Your Warehouse
With metal buildings, the customization options are vast. You can easily tailor almost every facet of the building to suit your needs, from the panel colors down to the number of doors and windows you’ll require. Below, we’ve outlined some of the important customization options we offer:
Size
If you've ever seen the movie This Is Spinal Tap, you'll know that you need a clear idea of a project's dimensions before you start breaking ground. And whether you're building a model of Stonehenge or designing your new warehouse, you need to carefully consider the dimensions or you may end up with a product that's too small or too large.
Color
Choosing a good color scheme can transform an ordinary building into something exceptional. And with a large assortment of paneling and trim colors to choose from, you can make your new building really stand out! You can always go with traditional options like white, beige, or steel, or you can choose something with more vibrancy, like greens and blues.
Our color options may vary based on location. Check with our building specialists for a full view of our available colors!
Wainscoting
Wainscoting is a fantastic way to add a bit extra 'oomph' to a building project. With this customization option, you can break up the single color paneling found on most metal buildings and give it a bit more life. Choose between our wide range of colors and pick a color scheme that speaks to you!
Roof Styles
As we’ve mentioned previously, the style of roof you choose can dictate the strength, resiliency, and aesthetics of your new building. Selecting premium options like vertical roofing panels will allow water and debris to easily fall from your roof, saving you money each year that you don't have to hire gutter cleaners or pay for roof repairs.
Panels
Your paneling is the meat and potatoes of any construction project. It’s the first thing you’ll see and the one thing that will keep the weather from blowing you down. Our panels can be arranged both horizontally or vertically, depending on taste and budget.
Windows and Doors
This customization option is an important one! Depending on your business type, you may need plenty of doors for ample access. For trucking companies and warehouses, you will require several larger garage bay doors to accommodate your vehicles and larger equipment. Windows are also an essential aspect of your new building! The placement of your windows will have a massive impact on the amount of natural light that enters your building.
Gauges
The gauges of your framework, paneling, and roof will have a considerable effect on the strength of your structure. Our buildings are built to exceed wind, rain, snow, and seismic load ratings in most of the US, and depending on location and the severity of your region’s weather, you may need to opt for thicker gauges.
Certifications
As mentioned previously, your building will need to pass your area's local building certifications. Before breaking ground on your new structure, you'll want to contact your local building inspector to learn about the certifications your building will need to exceed.
Location
The location of your building is one of the most fundamental factors in the design process. For this process, you'll need to ensure that the building site is on level ground that rests above the water table and, if possible, in an area with abundant space for future expansion. For larger warehouses and commercial facilities, you'll most likely want to have a concrete foundation in place and fully cured before installation.
Installation
Your new building can be installed in a fraction of the time it would take to build other traditional stick-built structures. Depending on the size of your steel building, the installation process can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. Having the construction site primed and ready will increase the efficiency of installation and reduce overall build times.
Local Inspections
After you’ve installed your building, you will want to contact your local building inspector to arrange an inspection. Ensuring that your building is up to code will keep you, your employees, and your valuables safe.
The Advantages of Choosing Metal Warehouses Over Traditional Buildings
It's no secret that metal buildings have an incredible advantage over other construction methods. They're large, durable, and can be constructed far more quickly than wood or concrete structures. There's a reason every large hardware store and big-box chain exclusively uses metal buildings for their stores. It's the same reason metal buildings make up 80% of all new commercial construction. They're the most cost-effective building method available.
Important Factors When Installing a Warehouse
When you're designing your warehouse, several aspects of its installation will need special attention. Each of these fundamentals will have a massive effect on the type of building you'll need and the features you'll require. Some warehouses and businesses will need longer dimensions to account for large equipment and vehicles. Others may want a smaller space with lots of windows for a retail store. You'll want to consider your building's:
Length
The length of your building will greatly depend on your land size and what task you hope to accomplish.
Span
Like length, the span of your building will have a considerable effect on the available square footage.
Height
This part is especially important! Having plenty of vertical room will allow you to account for larger vehicles or manufacturing equipment.
Lighting
Regardless of your building's intended use, you'll need to see what you're doing! Windows will add a bit of natural light, but you will need to arrange the electrical installation and lighting.
Ventilation
All structures will need ventilation, but depending on your business type, you may need plenty of additional ventilation options.
Metal Warehouse Prices
The price for your new metal building can vary wildly depending on many circumstances.
Size
The size of your building will be one of the largest factors in the cost of your new building. Larger structures require more raw materials and longer installation times, which will increase your overall price.
Steel Prices
The price of steel can fluctuate depending on shipping costs, weather, and many other aspects. These can have a significant effect on the price of your new warehouse.
Certifications
As mentioned previously, the certifications your building will require will vary depending on your location and weather. Areas that see harsher climates and weather will most likely require heavier certifications in terms of wind, rain, and snow loads. These reinforcements will increase the price of your new building.
Geographic Location
Aside from certifications, the accessibility of your installation site will also factor into your building’s final price tag. If your build site is in an area with rugged terrain, it will increase your overall construction costs.
Liberty Metal Warehouse Kits
For smaller operations, experienced contractors may be interested in taking advantage of our premium metal building kits. These kits come with everything you’d find in our traditional metal buildings, but with the benefit of being able to install it on your own time.
Choose Liberty Metal Structures for Your New Warehouse Building
Liberty Metal Structures is proud to offer our customers a wide variety of metal warehouses for sale. These structures are strong, long-lasting, and perfectly suited for almost any residential, commercial, or industrial setting! They're also engineered to withstand extreme weather while providing an immense amount of clear, unimpeded square footage. Whether you need a smaller garage or an enormous prefab metal warehouse, we have the tools, skills, and experience to get the job done!
Our skilled team of building specialists are ready to help you design and install your new metal building. Give us a call today and let them guide you through the process, from concept to installation! The metal building of your dreams is only a click or a phone call away!