Ultimate Steel Structure Buyer's Guide

Welcome to the Ultimate Carport and Metal Building Buyer’s Guide. This page has a collection of articles for people currently in the shopping and research phase of their metal building or metal carport project. We have taken great care in carefully crafting these articles to help our customers make informed decisions on what structures they’re going to buy, what features they offer, and why some things might not be worth it for them in certain areas. Our goal is never to charge you the highest dollar we can and run. We want you to be happy with your decision to choose The Carport Co. and tell your friends and families about us.

All articles on this page apply to the following structure types:

  • Carports
  • Garages
  • Sheds
  • Lean-tos and free standing lean-tos
  • Commercial buildings
  • Custom structures

If you would like to see something covered that we haven’t already, you can visit our Contact page and submit a request. We are constantly searching for new ideas, so please reach out!

We’ve put a lot of time into crafting this page, and we hope you find it helpful. If you have questions not answered in any of the articles, you can call a member of The Carport Co. team at (317) 300-4190, or email us at [email protected]

Metal Structure Buyer's Guide Articles

Example photo of wood framing in A-frame configuration. The structure appears to be a house. The photo is used to showcase the benefits and drawbacks of metal vs wood framing.

Metal vs. Wood Framing

Are you torn between steel frame and wood frame buildings? The Carport Co. provides you with a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision. Explore the unmatched durability, safety features, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility of steel frame constructions. Discover why steel is the superior choice for your project.

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Free Resources to Use During Your Purchasing Journey

The Carport Co. team has taken a lot of time to create helpful tools for our customers to use. If you’d like to see some of these tools, please visit our Resources page. Resources on our site include:

  • Pricing brochures
  • Warranty information
  • Snow and wind load requirements
  • Lead time maps
  • Internal processes after ordering