Layout & Flow
Plan clear tool zones, rolling workbenches, and forklift aisles. Add framed openings for future bays or enclosed rooms.
Work ZonesFuture BaysForklift Aisles
Metal Buildings Guide
Workshop Buildings
Tool-friendly steel workshops with open spans, mezzanine options, and door layouts for trucks or equipment. Engineer for your local wind, snow, and seismic loads from day one.
Frames & Structure
Cold-formed is efficient for small/medium shops; red iron fits tall openings, bridge cranes, or long spans.
Cold-FormedRed IronBridge Crane
Doors & Access
Use sectional or roll-up doors sized for vehicles/equipment. Add man doors and windows; verify wind ratings where required.
SectionalRoll-UpMan Doors
Comfort & Safety
Insulation and ventilation reduce condensation and improve comfort. Coordinate electrical, dust collection, and lighting early.
InsulationVentilationLighting
Popular Sizes
Footprints that Work
24×30 • 30×40 • 40×60. Extend length in 10′ bays; consider 12–16′ eaves for lifts and mezzanines.
Heights & Doors
Clearances
Eave 12–16′ typical. Doors 10×10 to 12×14. Verify opener clearance and mezzanine headroom.
Codes & Loads
Engineer It Right
Design wind speed & exposure, ground snow, seismic, and risk category must match your building department’s requirements.
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. Lay out doors, work zones, mezzanines, and electrical/dust collection.
- 4. Specify insulation, ventilation, and slab details (vapor barrier, control 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 electrical specs vary by jurisdiction.