Choosing the right barn company to manufacture and build your barn is one of the most important aspects of getting exactly what you want for your new structure. Unless you’re looking for a generic structure, working with a barn company which can offer customized solutions will prove to be essential in terms of getting the best results. These options can include:

* Color options – A variety of color options will allow you match or blend your barn with your home or other nearby buildings.

* Style options – Like color options, style options provide the opportunity for your new barn to complement surrounding structures.

* Roof options – Roof options give you the opportunity to extend the style of the building while providing additional structural support for areas where severe weather may be present. High winds, snowfall accumulations, and ice buildup can all prove damaging to structures which aren’t prepared for them.

* Sidewall height options – These choices provided by your barn company will allow you to build a barn to your specifications and needs including accommodations for storage and other uses.    

Your barn company should be able to certify its structures when local or state regulations require it. Be sure that the company you deal with can certify wind speed as well as snow/ice load ratings with a stamp of approval from an engineer. While barns used for agricultural purposes do not require certification, not being able to provide structure certification can prove to be a big problem if local ordinances require it.

Lastly, be sure to deal with a barn company that manufactures the product and do your best to avoid retailers or dealers that operate as re-sellers of structures manufactured by others. Going directly to a manufacturer will give you better prices, a full range of customization options, and much better customer support. Dealing directly with a manufacturer can also present more financing options at a lower cost than many retailers. Manufacturers often come out with financing promotions, zero down payment options, and interest free programs which can keep your expenses at a minimum while allowing customization options to give you the barn you want.  

Carport Empire provides shipping and installation in all 48 states in the continental U.S. with great prices and a full range of customization options. To work with a barn company that can help you build the exact structure for your needs,  call (800) 985 7678.

Chances are your independent style is evidenced in the choosing of your home and its colors, interior and exterior, and your carport, garage or storage building should be no different. At Carport Empire, we believe there’s no reason that utility structures shouldn’t also be stylish. That’s why we offer an array of color options for you to choose from.

In the taps across the top of our website, you’ll see a link marked “Color Charts.” By clicking this link, you’ll see a photo of one of our enclosed garages with a pass-through covered carport. The side panels, roof and trim all are white, but scroll down and you’ll see two rows of color blocks, one for the side panels and one for trim. Click on a color block and you’ll see the colors in the photo change. This interactive section helps you visualize what your custom colored metal carport, enclosed garage or metal storage building will look like.

Want a traditional barn look? Barn red side panels with white trim evoke a nostalgic, rural feel. Or, choose colors that match the exterior and trim of your home. Unless you plan to insulate your enclosed garage or metal storage building, you may want to consider a lighter color for your side panels, so as to reflect the sun’s rays. Darker colored panels will soak in the sun’s rays, raising the temperatures inside your enclosed garage or storage building.

Don’t see the colors you in mind on our color chart? In our next blog, we’ll give you tips on painting your new carport, enclosed garage or storage building. Please note, however, that the actual colors of your structure may differ slightly from what you see on your computer monitor due to color differences in monitors and graphics processors.

Got a question about color options for your steel carport, enclose garage or steel storage building? Feel free to contact Carport Empire and talk with one of our friendly representatives today. Reach us via our convenient online email form or call us at 888-985-7678.