Agricultural Metal Buildings

Large covered livestock pen filled with black cattle in a rural area.

Protecting your farm equipment with an agricultural metal building is important whenyou’ve made an investment in something so expensive and there is nothing that can do it better than a metal building designed for your particular usage.  At Gatorback Carports we have a design team that works on large buildings every day.  We can generate…

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Gatorback Carports Concrete Foundation Specifications

Large metal agricultural building with a tractor outside on a sunny day.

Concrete foundation specifications are specific for every building in relation to the width, length, height, weight of the building, zoning, location and more.  Your concrete specs will vary depending upon your location and weather patterns.  The following are examples of common concrete foundations. We suggest using a 12 inch by 12-inch footer around the entire…

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Steel Garage save 50%

A wooden play carport with two closed doors on a sunny day.

If you wanted to save 50% or more on your next garage then build it with steel.  In this article we will look at two similar built buildings one garage made of wood, and the other made of steel.  We will view each building for its attractiveness, and performance features and determine if the savings…

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How to Determine Concrete Pad Size

A metal carport with a gravel base and a transparent side panel.

Concrete Pad Sizes Suggested on Metal Garages There are two very important aspects when building a concrete pad for your garage please be sure to review both in this article.  We will look at the following in this article. 1. Optional Brick Ledge installation on concrete pad (not available for use or approved by management …

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Why RV Enthusiast Own RV Carport Covers

A white and green shed with a curved door in a grassy yard.

 Why All Serious RV Enthusiast Own RV Carport Covers or Garages   If your considering purchasing an RV Carport to protect your motor home then you know that an RV can be a hefty, but well worth it, investment.  This article will share the advantages of purchasing an RV Cover and help you with that…

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Pre- Engineered Metal Buildings Wave Of The Future

A gray metal carport with a white door and open front, set on a concrete slab.

 Pre- Engineered Metal Buildings Wave Of The Future   There was a day when metal building structures were limited to a small portion of the market such as industrial facilities, or with airplane hangars.  Today’s technological advances have made these buildings affordable for the home owner, small business, or farm.  Because pre-engineered metal buildings are…

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Custom Design Your Metal Building Endless Possibilities

Metal garage with a red roof and large doors in a wooded area.

 Custom Design Your Metal Building Endless Possibilities   Our drafting team is busy creating custom metal building designs every day, and often without any charges to our customers. You’ll  have a variety of options to choose from when creating your metal building, garage, barn, or large metal structure. From the type of building you want…

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Why You Should Insulate Your Metal Building

A white pavilion with green trim under a blue sky with clouds.

  When it comes to insulating metal buildings you want to make sure you have the most effective product to maintain the temperature inside at a comfortable level where you can function without the extreme changes that make using your structure less enjoyable.  Buildings with metal panel exteriors transfer heat.  We use radiant barrier insulation…

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Pole Barns

Rusty red car door panel leaning against a fence outdoors.

  Are you seeking a barn with a width ranging from 26′ to 50 feet or more?   We build metal pole barns over 200′ long and 54′ wide to 84′ wide for your equine use, livestock, farming equipment, and auto’s. The variations you may choose to build your barn are 1000’s and you may…

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