Why Steel for Garages?
Fast build, straight walls, and wide door options. Steel frames deliver precise alignment for roll-up or sectional doors and make future expansion easy.
Fast BuildStraight & TrueFuture Expansion
Metal Buildings Guide
Garage Buildings
Plan a single-bay or multi-bay steel garage with the right door heights, clearances, and code loads. Choose cold-formed for compact budgets or red iron for bigger spans and taller openings.
Frame Choices
Cold-Formed: efficient for small/medium footprints. Red Iron: ideal for tall openings, cranes, or large open spans. Both are engineered to code.
Cold-FormedRed IronEngineered
Door & Opening Options
Roll-up or sectional doors, man doors, windows, and framed openings for future bays. Choose wind-rated doors in coastal/high-wind regions.
Roll-UpSectionalFramed Openings
Comfort & Protection
Insulation reduces condensation and protects tools/vehicles. Add vapor barriers, ridge vents, and skylights for light and airflow.
InsulationVapor BarrierVentilation
Popular Sizes
Footprints that Work
20×25 • 24×30 • 30×40 • 40×60. Add length in 5' or 10' bays. Taller eaves for lifts or RV storage.
Heights & Doors
Clearances
Eave height 10–16'. Common doors 8×8, 10×10, 12×12+. Verify vehicle and opener clearances.
Codes & Loads
Engineer It Right
Wind speed & exposure, ground snow, seismic, and risk category must be verified with your local building department.
Next Steps
- 1. Run CodeSmart™ to note wind, snow, and seismic for your address.
- 2. Choose frame type (cold-formed vs red iron) and target size/eave height.
- 3. Select door sizes/locations and any windows or framed openings.
- 4. Plan insulation, ventilation, and slab details (vapor barrier, joints).
- 5. Verify with your local building department, then request a quote from the supplier recommended by CodeSmart™.
Always verify loads and code requirements through your local building department before ordering. Door wind ratings and hardware may vary by jurisdiction.