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What’s the Difference between Types of Steel Buildings?

Keens Buildings 18x21 Double Carport 6If you are looking to purchase a metal or steel building in the near future, it would do you a great deal of good, if you knew about the difference between types of steel buildings and metal structures. They are known by different names throughout the country, and in some cases, it can lead to confusion when you are ordering a steel building or metal structure. You may come across words like an awning, lean-to, garage, carport, car cover, barn, or combo-unit, and they can baffle you.

Fortunately for you, we are going to cover the main differences between types of steel buildings and metal structures, so that you don’t get confused when looking at storage and parking options.

Basic definitions

First of all, we will start with basic definitions for metal structures, so that you have a general idea about what each type of building means.

1.    Carport, Awning, Car Cover, Shed:

These are generic terms, which define either a fully enclosed structure with windows and doors or a simple roof. When you order a carport, you should know that it only offers a simple roof, and you can add metal on the sides. You can also get a 3-sided carport if you want. See examples of carports by visiting our carports section.

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2.    Garage:

This will be similar to a carport, with the only difference being that it will be fully enclosed, and will also have a door. There are also roll-up garage doors, and you can install this structure with insulation, windows, and house doors. Our garage section has many different designs and installations.

3.    Lean-to:

The lean-to sounds funny, but is very effective, and acts as an additional roof that is connected to a garage or a carport. It is shorter than the main structure, and can either be attached to one or both sides of the structure. You can also have lean-tos that are fully and partially enclosed with windows, and doors.

4.    A Barn:

A barn is similar to a lean-to, and can be attached to a garage or a carport. You can choose to have a fully open or fully enclosed barn, depending on your requirements, and there is also the option of adding additional rooms to it as well.

5.    Combo Unit:

The combo unit is basically a carport that has a fully enclosed utility room attached to it. These utility rooms are similar in width to the carport, and can also be installed with insulation, windows, garage doors, and house doors.

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6.    RV Cover:

The RV cover is just like a carport, with the only difference being that it has trailer legs. RV covers are generally all, and maybe from 12 feet to 14 feet high. You can also choose to add additional posts to double the strength of the RV cover.

These were some of the different names of metal structures and steel buildings that you can choose to buy from Keen’s Buildings. It is important that you know the differences between them so that you can avoid confusion and make an informed decision.

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Checking the Different Styles of Two-Story Storage Sheds

 

Are you thinking about adding a storage shed in your backyard, but are worried about all extra space you would need to accommodate that? Don’t worry about it, because you could easily invest in a two-story storage shed or barn. It will not only double the storage space but provide you with a better aesthetic feature on your property as well. The good news is that there are different styles of two-story storage sheds, which allow you to buy the perfect one for your property.

Traditionally two-story storage sheds come in the barn roof or A-frame style, with double doors, a ladder, windows, and is prefabbed. At Keen’s Buildings, we also provide custom designs and styles for two-story storage sheds, to provide you with most options for the layout you want. We can design single-wide or double-wide storage sheds, or a modular model that offers excellent space saving. There are a lot of different types of two-story storage sheds, and we are going to try and cover the most commonly used ones.

So, here are the different styles of two-story storage sheds that you can purchase and install on your property:

1.   Gable:

The gable style is the most common and popular styles of two-story storage sheds in the market. They come with a traditional roof with an even or unbroken pitch and sloping sections that join to create a triangle. This unique style is common on most properties and is generally used for playhouses, workshops, offices, and backyard sheds.

2.   Quaker:

The quaker-style storage shed is common in the northern part of the country, and what is unique about this style is that the roof is longer at the rear, and shorter at the front, but still manages to hover on the edge of the front wall. It provides a finished look, and it is preferred mainly for its visual aesthetic, instead of the storage space. If you want to increase your property value, then the quaker-style is good.

3.   Barn:

One of the most common styles of two-story storage sheds is the barn style, which presents an old-school look on your property. Barn sheds are huge and come with a lot of space to store all manners of goods and tools. You can choose between different styles in barn sheds, which include Dutch barns, gambrel, and colonial.

4.   Dormer:

The Dormer style of two-story storage shed comes with a peaked roof, and what makes it unique is that it has a third gable right above the front door. It is also called the Victorian dormer, which features a peak on the front wall, and another short peak near the main peak.

5.   Lean To:

The lean-to style of two-story storage sheds is one of the simplest designs and comes with a sloping roof. You can also have it constructed with an existing structure, which is one of the main benefits that this style offers.

6.   Potting:

If you want to use your two-story storage shed for storing gardening supplies and tools, then the potting style is the best choice. These sheds also come with oversized windows, skylights, and a workbench.