Metal Shelters and Metal Carports Shelters Defined

We classify our metal shelters or metal carport carports as units that are designed to cover a 24' wide to 40' wide clear-span. As a general rule, most tubular-frame building manufacturers in the United States refer to their 24' wide units and up as 'clear-span' units. While these units start at 24' wide, we always recommend that the customer consider 30' wide units and wider for larger canopy applications, giving ample space to the customer. Here are a few photos of just some of of metal carports shelters that we offer:

What Metal Shelter and Steel Shelter Styles Are Available?

Roof Styles - We offer our metal carport shelters in our three roof systems. Only the BEST Vertical Roof System is available in units wider than 30'. Here are our roof systems:

What Options are Available for Metal Shelters Carports?

• Length - Units can be built as long as you need. Standard lengths are 21' Long, 26' Long, 31' Long, 36' Long, 41' long and increase in 5' increments. tall as you need but the side height cannot exceed the width of the unit.
• Side Height - In most areas, we offer side heights up to 14' tall.
• Certification - Depending on your state or local code requirements, some units can be purchased as non-certified. For those areas that require building permits, certified is the only option. Certification means that the unit is built to withstand the wind and snow load requirements specified by your state/local building codes. All units 30' wide and wider are certified.
• Side Walls - You have the option of leaving the side wall(s) open, adding 18" wide panel, 36" wide panel, 72" wide panel, or closing the side wall to the ground.
• End Walls - You have the open of leaving the ends open, placing a gable in the end wall, placing an extended gable in the end wall, or closing the end wall to the ground.

How are the Metal and Steel Shelters Utilized?

Our clear-span metal carport shelters have a variety of practical uses. Customers utilize them for automobile shelters, boat storage, agricultural equipment storage storage, park picnic shelters, livestock feed shelters and much more. We always recommend a unit 30' or wider if you plan on enclosing the side walls. Side height is another consideration. Our metal carport shelters can be enclosed later to create a fully enclosed garage. Most garage doors are 7' tall so we recommend at least a side height of 8' and 9' is better if you plan on enclosing the unit later.  Other uses for these clear-span metal shelters are for farm animals, patio covers, large equipment shelters, picnic shelters, and feed shelters/barns. They are more most often used for shelters for agricultural or commercial applications.

How Do I Get a Steel or Metal Shelter?

Our process for ordering our products is simple and straightforward. Whether you are making your purchase in the online store or working with one of our experienced Building Specialists, the process is the same. 

Once you have selected the shelter that fits your needs, a small down payment is required to get your order started. For orders less than $1500.00, a down payment of 12% is required. For orders between $1500.00 and $3999.00, a down payment of 12% is required. For orders over $4000.00, a down payment of 15% is required. For very large and highly customized structures, a larger down payment may be required.

Payment Information

• In order to expedite your order, we accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal. 
• We can accept Personal Checks and Money Orders but expect those payment types to delay your order 5-10 days for the mail and for them to clear the bank.
• For businesses and government entities, we can accept purchase orders upon credit approval.