No matter where you are in the U.S., you can expect some form of harsh weather: From hurricanes on the East Coast and tornadoes in the Midwest to heavy snow in the North, intense sun in the desert Southwest, and punishing winds on the West Coast.
If you’re debating between getting a metal building versus a wooden one, you may be wondering how well metal buildings stay protected against the elements.
At Bulldog Steel Structures, our metal buildings are expected to stand up to all types of weather conditions. Here’s how they fare in each.
Most Common Types of Bad Weather
High Winds
Depending on the season and the weather, high winds can be a concern almost anywhere in the country. With our durable 12- or 14-gauge steel frames and metal roofing and siding, our metal buildings from Bulldog Steel Structures can resist up to 170-mph winds.
Our metal barns, garages, and RV covers with vertical roofing options offer the best wind resistance, and all our buildings can be customized to meet the needs of your local weather, climate, and wind conditions.
Heavy Rain
Whether your area gets frequent downpours, steady rains, or heavy storms, our metal buildings are designed to channel rain safely down to the ground and away from the structure.
Our fully enclosed buildings like garages and barns offer the best protection against rain and wind, and our metal roofing provides long-term protection against the elements, protecting your valuables against rain, hail, snow, and more.
Good maintenance practices can also help protect your building from the rain, with annual inspections to catch problems like loose or corroded fasteners, loose siding or roofing panels, dents and dings, or storm damage.
Heavy Snow
Snow can be a huge concern for any building in the northern U.S. As it accumulates over the winter, it can get heavy, stressing rafters, beams, and roof decks.
While wood homes and wood pole barns can face catastrophic damage from high snow loads, they’re less of a concern with metal buildings like steel garages, shops, and barns.
At Bulldog Steel Structures, our metal buildings are designed to handle the snow loads in areas where they’ll be used, and metal buildings, in general, are stronger and more durable than wood-framed structures.
Salt Spray
For metal buildings on the East Coast, West Coast, or Gulf Coast, salt spray can be a major issue. As the winds blow over the open ocean, they can pick up salts that expose steel to accelerated corrosion.
At Bulldog Steel Structures, our buildings feature durable painted, galvanized, or powder-coated finishes for long-term resistance to and protection from rust and corrosion.
Our 12-gauge steel panels feature a full 20-year rust-through warranty, and our 14-gauge panels offer a 10-year rust-through warranty.
UV Exposure
The powerful sun and ultraviolet radiation in the desert southwest and elsewhere can deteriorate finishes and fade colors in only a few years. Add wind-blown sand, and it won’t take long for a new building to look tired and outdated.
At Bulldog Steel Structures, we provide durable finishes that can resist sun damage, UV rays, fading, and physical damage for many years. When your metal building starts to look worn, you can restore its looks with proper prep and a fresh coat of paint.
Durable Steel Buildings for Residential, Commercial, or Agricultural Applications
When you need a strong, versatile structure that will stand up to the worst weather in your area, choose a metal building from Bulldog Steel Structures.
We offer steel garages, barns, commercial buildings, RV covers, and custom buildings in a variety of configurations and styles, all of which can be customized to meet your needs.
All our products are made from U.S.-sourced steel, with delivery and installation included for most areas of the U.S.
To design your custom metal building, call Bulldog Steel Structures at (888) 551-2156 to get started or visit our steel building gallery for design inspiration.
Tools & Resources
Access a wide range of tools and resources to help you with your next project. From design guides to expert advice, we provide everything you need to make informed decisions and streamline your process. Explore our collection and start building with confidence today!
Metal Garage Pricing
A prefabricated metal garage is a great way to get the extra storage you need without the expense of a home addition.
Whether you’re looking to store your vehicles, yard equipment, recreational toys, or valuables, a metal garage provides the storage solutions you need for year-round protection of your belongings.
What Our Customers Are Saying
I would recommend bulldog steel highly. They are very professional and accommodating. Want to give special thanks to Randall Hall and also matt preslar. They were very accommodating and helping me fill out paperwork and handling things when a timely basis. The building we were very satisfied with and the installers also were very polite and had things done on a timely basis. Thanks again Randall and Matt you`ve got my five star rating
Shirley M.
Bulldog has been great to work with. They explained everything from beginning to end. I live in the mountains of New Mexico and the staff made sure that my garage had the right support needed for this area of the country. I would highly recommend them for anyone building a new carport or gaeage!
Bruce J.
Bryan Ordonez with Bulldog Buildings was great to work with. Every email or message I sent, he was quick to respond and I got what I wanted. I hate that we had to deal with material issues due to covid but he kept me up to date on issues and end dates. Love me 30x44 building.
Tony & Debbie S.
Good design tool on their website. Great customer service.
John S.
Have had nothing but a positive experience with Bulldog! Bryan was super helpful and still is after our install! He still responds super prompt and helpful. No complaints about our structure, as it looks amazing! Installers did a great job and picked up very nicely after they were done. Highly recommend!!
Kristie S.
I have now had my building in place for 3 months and I want to say that the whole team at Bulldog was very helpful throughout the entire process. My salesperson, Matthew, was extremely responsive. He was very helpful with the design phase, where we went back and forth with 3-4 different designs before settling on the perfect one. He always got back to me right away when I had a question. Although the delivery was delayed, understandable with the pandemic, he helped interface with Carolina Carports when I had delivery questions. So far I have no issues with the completed building. No leaks and all the doors are functioning perfectly. I would highly recommend using Bulldog for all your metal building needs.
Mike W.
Frank Rangel was very helpful and respectful. Also very understanding. I was pouring a concrete driveway and trying to put my down payment down. I may of got a little frustrated in the middle of it all. I could see the smile on Frank`s face the whole time! Thank you sir!
Jason M.
This is my second building from bulldog and I`m buying the same building , just different colors. They are great buildings that are strong and economical.
Parke H.
Excellent customer service during my order process, answered all my questions and they were very patient.
Jack D.
The website was very flexible and helped me customize my carport. The Bulldog staff was very prompt and helpful throughout the process.
Dale & Karen W.
Put up a RV cover for me on a concrete pad. Turned out great and the guys cleaned up after the work. Very satisfied. Would recommend these people.
Dan and Linda I.
I love my “She Shop.” It was amazingly easy. I sent an email, made 2 phones calls and it was done. The installation went even easier. Three guys showed up one day and finished the next. They were polite and cleaned up after themselves. My husband’s friends are all very impressed with the construction and materials used but were amazed at the reasonable price. I could not be more pleased. Thank you
DTheressa J.
I visited their website and used the 3D estimator and was able to see my building with doors, window placements, colors,and overall look. When you add or change any feature, including size, you can immediately see the result and change in price (if any). You can rotate the structure to see the overall look and framework. Once I placed my order, it was quickly and efficiently handled and the cost was lower than the estimate on the website The installers showed up early one morning and by noon the next day they had completed the structure. Everyone that comes by remarks on how nice it looks. I am very pleased with every aspect from ordering to installation.
David T.
Delivering & installing throughout the united states
Bulldog’s metal barns, garages, and carports are available for delivery and installation in most of the U.S. Whether you’re a homeowner in Maine, a rancher in Texas, or a small business owner in California, you’ll get to-your-door delivery and professional installation, so your building will be sturdy and reliable for years to come.
