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A custom metal building is a pre-fabricated structure custom-made to your exact requirements and specifications.

Our manufacturers metal buildings are 100% custom engineered to your requirements for size, roof style, functionality, and look.

Customized for Safety.  When constructing a new building, it's essential to prioritize safety by ensuring it meets or exceeds local codes for wind, snow, and seismic loads. These code compliance measures are carefully adhered to ensure the longevity and durability of the structure. Although not visible to the naked eye, they are the most critical customization for safety and security.

Tailored Dimensions. Each building is manufactured to the exact dimensions you specify and are available in the following sizes:
Widths: from 30 ft to 200 ft
Lengths: from 40 ft to 500+ ft
Heights: from 8 ft to 30 ft

Multiple Roof Styles. Most kits are shipped with gable profiles with either a 1:12 or 2:12 pitch, with the chance to increase this to 6:12. Our second most popular option is the single slope available in pitches from 1/2:12 to 4:12.

Other available roof styles include monitor and gambrel, popular choices for farm storage, and, more recently, barn homes & barndominiums.

Customized for Functionality. Access and walk doors fitted and positioned precisely where you need them… select from several popular door types. Add sheltered spaces such as porches and patios, or add extra covered outdoor storage space with the addition of a lean-to. Again, all of these structural upgrades are customized to your requirements.

Custom Designs. Customize the exterior of your building to match existing structures, blend into the environment, or match your company brand.

Add a custom color scheme and mix and match paint choices for walls, roofing, siding, and trim with over 100 available combinations.

Kit packages come with commercial-grade metal exterior panels, but you can opt to swap these out for architectural siding, insulated panels, and more.

Get precisely the building you need in terms of both form and function. From the dimensions and shape to the color and finish of the exterior, our dealers will work with you to create a solution that is tailored to your exact specifications.

Some of the key benefits custom steel buildings provide.

Custom-engineered and manufactured. Our custom steel buildings are made to be durable, functional, and long-lasting, with warranties of 30+ years. Each PEMB is manufactured to meet or exceed your local building code requirements, even in the harshest and most unpredictable environments.

Customized plans & layouts. No need to hire an architect. All the packages supplied by our vetted distributors include free designing and configuration consultation as part of your kit package.

Customized for functionality. Unlike off-the-shelf steel structures sold online and at big box stores, our steel frame buildings are manufactured to meet your specific needs, whether you need a second-level, oversized entryway or any other customization option.

Our vendors also have a range of roof styles, including traditional pitched to arched Quonset buildings.

Service. Your chosen supplier will work closely with you throughout the configuration process, ensuring you get the ideal solution.

In addition to our custom buildings, we also have a range of standard metal buildings for those who prefer a more basic look. These products are still built to the same high-quality standards as our custom buildings.

Please note. You are not obligated to purchase upgrades such as doors, windows, roofing, and siding materials from your chosen vendor. You can order a standard package with the desired number and dimensions of framed openings, and you then finish the building with materials sourced by you, your designer, or your architect.

Some typical building customizations by end-use can include:

Barns

• Roof styles: gable, gambrel, and monitor profiles.
• Doors: overhead, sliding, and hydraulic.
• Decorative: weather vanes and cupolas.
• Lighting: translucent skylight panels.

Garage/Shops

• Roofing: traditional gable or single slope for a modern look.
• Door choices: overhead and roll-up.
• Functional: insulation, gutters, and downspouts.
• Shade & cover: overhangs and lean-tos for additional covered carport parking.

Homes

• Roof profiles: traditional gable, the single slope for a contemporary look, or monitor for barn-style houses.
• Door selections: virtually any, including sliding, architectural, and more
• Aesthetic enhancements: exterior facade panels - stock or architectural metal siding and roofing, custom color combinations.
• Functional: insulation, gutters, and downspouts.
• Lighting: large windows positioned where you need them.
• Structural: overhangs for porches, covered deck areas, and patios. Add a lean-to for attached carport parking spaces.

See our custom metal buildings with living quarters page for sample configurations and layouts.

Warehousing & Storage Facilities

• Roofing: traditional gable or single slope are the most common choices.
• Doors: overhead, roll-up, and personnel.
• Structural: overhangs, lean-to office spaces, and covered entryways.

For inspiration, see our custom metal building designs and custom metal building floor plans.

BuildingsGuide works with some of the best metal building suppliers in North America, allowing you to pick a quality partner for your project quickly.

Once you request a quote, we match you with four suitable vendors based on your location and requirements. Before selecting a company, you may want to consider the following.

Price alone should not be the deciding factor. Custom steel buildings are a significant investment in both time and money. It is essential not to settle for the first or the cheapest manufacturer you come across. Take the time to research and shop around to find at least three quotes from manufacturers you trust and feel are best suited for the job.

While cost is important, do not decide solely based on the lowest offer you receive. You will need to be sure that your building is manufactured to meet all local codes and is backed by a solid warranty for the framing, siding, and roofing materials.

Check reviews and references. When choosing a PEMB manufacturer, conducting thorough research is critical. Reading online reviews and requesting references are effective ways to gather information. Ask detailed questions about their past projects and experience, such as the size and scope of projects, completion time, issues faced, and customer satisfaction.

Shipping Points. Most distributors will ship from multiple locations throughout the country, but you should verify the closest shipping point to your intended job site. This will have a bearing on what you pay for delivery costs. Although this will probably not be a deal breaker, it is something to consider before placing your order.

Here are some questions you might want to ask prior to placing your order:

• How long have you been in business
• Do you specialize in custom steel buildings?
• Are your buildings certified to meet my local code?
• What is included in your base package?
• Can you let me have a price list for your customization options?
• What is included in the final quote, and what is not included?
• What type of warranty is provided?
• Are stamped engineered drawings included in the package?
• Do you provide a construction manual?
• Is shipping included in the final price?
• Will we be required to have lifting equipment to offload the building? If so, what type?

Typically a custom-made steel building will run anywhere from $15 to $25 per square foot for the base kit package. Customization selections such as doors, windows, and insulation can add anywhere from 10% to 30% to the final cost.

For more details, see our metal building prices page.