When you make large purchases, months or years down the road, you always think about what you could’ve done differently to that item to make it just that much better. Well, we have a few upgrades for your metal building, and it’s not too late for them.
There are so many options available to take your metal garage, barn, or carport to the next level.
Add Insulation to Your Garage or Barn
One great upgrade to consider is adding insulation. We offer three major types of metal building insulation:
- Double Bubble
- 2″ Fiberglass
- Woven R17
Double bubble insulation is the cheaper option and offers more of a moisture barrier while being about 5/16″ thick. Woven insulation is a little more expensive and offers more temperature control while being about ¾” thick.
It’s always a great precautionary measure to have the extra layers. Ask your building specialists if these are available in your area and the different benefits of these insulations.
Find the Best Size for Your Needs
The biggest regret we get from customers is that they didn’t go large enough with their building. Although there are standard sizes for specific needs, we always find a way to get more stuff and can always use more space to store it all. While standard sizes on the brochures are available from 12′ wide to 70′ wide and 20′ long to 50′ long, custom sizes are also available.
You’re not required to adhere to brochure sizing and can customize the width and length of your building to fit your needs.
Make Your Building Sturdier With 12-Gauge Framing
12-gauge framing is a great upgrade for any steel structure. When buying your structure, you may have had it quoted with 14-gauge framing. It’s not too late for an upgrade, and this is one you may need.
12-gauge framing is heavier, thicker, and stronger than your standard 14-gauge frame, making your structure stronger and even longer-lasting. The warranty typically increases as well.
Improve Aesthetics With Dutch Openings
Dutch openings, or 45° angle frame-outs, are a great alternative to your standard square frame-outs. Dutch openings don’t change the structural stability, but they do look much better than the standard.
Add Vertical Siding To Help Fight the Elements
Typically, vertical siding is a great upgrade because it’s more weather resistant than the standard horizontal paneling. Vertical siding has corrugations running up and down instead of side to side. This allows for any dirt or water to come off the barn or garage faster and easier.
Also, when you upgrade your building with vertical siding, you get additional “purlins” inside the building that aid in the structural integrity.
Add Wainscoting or “Two-Tone” Siding
Wainscoting, also known as “two-tone,” is another great visual upgrade that lets you add more color and offers a higher curb appeal for your steel barn or metal garage.
If your sides and end panels are horizontal, you can take advantage of this upgrade at no cost. Vertical sides can also be upgraded to include wainscoting for an additional cost.
Improve Durability & Style With Gable Ends
While gable ends serve a great cosmetic purpose, they also add side-to-side strength due to the additional frame support and steel panels. Though gable ends are only offered on carports or open lean-to’s, they help tremendously to keep the sun off your vehicles.
For more upgrade options, contact one of our building specialists today at 888-551-2156.
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.
