Category Archives: Steel Building Kits
DIY Metal Building Kits
Steel buildings are the perfect options for so many projects and while Worldwide does offer contractors able to build them for you, you may be asking for other options. Perhaps you don’t want to worry about contractors. Or, maybe you just want to save some money. Whatever the reason, there is another option available to you.
For all the do-it-yourselfers in need of a strong, reliable structure, Worldwide Steel Buildings offers a selection of fully customizable building kits to satisfy both residential and commercial needs. They are easy to assemble and can save you a lot of money. When it comes to what you can build with these kits, the possibilities are endless.
Residential Solutions
Do you find yourself spending hours searching for your tools in a crowded and cluttered garage? Perhaps you have property and want to build a new home. Whatever the project if it’s more space you need, then a DIY metal building kit is the answer. These kits can be used to construct spacious workshops, an indoor swimming pool, and even entire houses. Our customers have even used these kits to build storage for their trailers, guest houses, and “man caves”. Yes even she sheds . All of Worldwide’s options for customization make great projects like these possible.
Commercial Solutions
Our metal building kits go beyond providing space at home. These kits are also ideal for any business in need of a warehouse, office, hangar, and more. By choosing steel over wood, and constructing your building yourself, your business will save a lot of money. Building material won’t rot in the years to come. Unlike wooden structures, steel is wind, moisture, and pest resistant. In fact, Worldwide Steel Buildings offers a 50-year structural warranty on buildings!
Why Choose to DIY?
Beyond loving a good weekend project, the benefits of choosing to take the DIY route seem endless. To start, you’ll be saving a lot of money on labor and the kits are very easy to assemble. Not to mention, the project will be completed on your own time and you won’t have to wait around for a contractor. You will even save money insuring your building since steel is so much more reliable than other materials. Your steel building will be fully customized with options for features like self supporting overhangs, half truss or even a second floor mezzanine. Even roof designs and exteriors can be customized. From a simple a 30 x 40 garage or something extremely customized Worldwide can walk you through the complete process to get the DIY building kit you need and want.
What’s Included?
Everything! When you choose to go DIY, Everything to assemble your building is included, the only other thing you will need is to have you concrete piers or foundation poored and anchor bolts. It’s all included from the framing for your windows and doors to the final trim, even foam closure to seal up the building. The only things you will need are simple common tools, ladders, a way to move the materials and left easy manageable trusses.
Financing Options
In addition to saving money just by purchasing a DIY kit instead of hiring contractors to do the job, Worldwide Steel Buildings also offers financing options. With no upfront fees or repayment penalties, these financing options can make your dream building a reality. Check them out HERE.
Customize Your Dream Metal Building
A metal building is a smart and economical way to protect many of your valuables and increase your property’s value. Whether you are a small business looking for additional storage space, or an individual seeking to build that dream workshop or garage, a metal building can accommodate anything from an office, warehouse or the space to store all those important items you want to protect. Need a new mancave? How about a place to store extra vehicles or RV? A metal building can do all of that and more.
Many Options to Enhance Your Life
- Office
Steel buildings are far more advanced than you may think. Prefab steel buildings have windows, doors and stylish designs customized to your needs, so this makes them ideal for a home office. Instead of taking up home living space or having to rent an office, a prefab steel building can easily be built on your property. This gives you plenty of room for a comfortable office for both you and your clients. Ranging from small sheds 12’ wide to large clearspan buildings up to 100’ wide, you will be able to fit yourself and your growing business. Each Worldwide building is easy to add on to for future expansion.
- Workshop
A workshop can be very practical. It doesn’t matter if it’s for wood working, a place to work on your cars, or just a hobby, having a workshop grants you the safe space and storage you need to work on your craft. Not only is this convenient, it’s safe as well. With an entirely separate workshop you can safely store your project with your tools and any specialty items you use. Your workshop can be customized to match your home or be a stand alone with its own look.
- Garage
Whether you’re looking for a single car garage or a garage large enough to hold your car collection, a steel garage building goes up fast and easy with unmatched strength. With a prefab steel building you can easily customize your door placements and exterior look. A metal garage gives you the style and function you need and the strength to handle what mother nature throws at it. Build a steel framed garage and you will not only improve your property value, but also have peace of mind.
- Guest House
We all need that extra space in our home. What if you had the land to actually put an affordable guest house on your property? Do you have an elderly family member who needs a little more attention? What about a child who is old enough to need their own privacy? Are you avid entertainers and want a place your visitors can stay for the evening? A beautiful guest house can solve all of your problems.
Worldwide Steel Buildings Have You Covered
A Worldwide metal building is the perfect solution for any one or multiple car garage, storage shed, boat and even your home. With color choices and many accessory options available, you can create a unique addition to your home and gain peace of mind knowing your possessions are protected. We are the top choice for constructing a new metal workshop or garage building. When building with steel it will save you time on construction, money on high-priced contractors, energy costs and future maintenance fees as the steel lasts longer than any other building material! Worldwide offers the easiest DIY building kits available on the market.
50-Year Warranty & DIY Friendly
Worldwide Steel Buildings has manufactured steel buildings for over 30 years. We offer a 50-year warranty on our buildings. We design our steel building kits for DIYers and send thorough, easy to follow instructions for assembly. Our support team is also available to you from time of order until you put in the last bolt. If you’re interested in making your next project with one of our steel building kits, click the 3D link to check out our 3D building designer tool to draft your building.
We pride ourselves on offering quality products at reasonable prices, along with our excellent customer service. Our skilled, professional staff will ensure your product is of the highest standards. At Worldwide Steel Buildings, we guarantee our customer satisfaction
The Steel Building Process – One Client’s Real Life Experience
I live in northern Kansas and I needed a building built. I had a 40-50 year old machine shed that had been converted into a pole barn on the property. The people we bought the property from had added a concrete floor. The building was an absolute piece of junk. It only had one garage door in it. It was rusted and dated. I looked into painting it and got several quotes, but the painting costs were outrageous. The cost to paint it was going to be $13,700 due to the rotting and the condition of the siding. The cost for the new building was $14,200.
Finding a Company
I looked at pole barns and other steel buildings and read some of the testimonials. I called 8-9 different companies. To be honest, when I called to talk to some others, they transferred me around. I left messages places and never got responses. Many of them never bothered to even call back.
Choosing Worldwide Steel
When I reached Derek at Worldwide Steel, he was extremely easy to talk to, answered all of my questions, and gave me quotes. He sent me brochures, I looked at the quality and different things. It was pretty evident right from the beginning that he was customer service oriented. I felt very comfortable with Derek. He followed up several times and we talked over the course of maybe a month and a half before I figured out what I wanted for sure. He walked me through the process and the warranty was excellent.
The Storage Garage
I bought a 30×56 building because I already had the pre-existing concrete pad from the old barn. It’s a garage – three full garage doors plus a toy door for bringing in the lawn mower, ranger, etc. I will be using it for equipment storage – a boat and two vehicles.
The Construction
I originally had a local contractor take down the old building and do some concrete work. The contractor gave me a ridiculously low price to build out new building as well. When I called Worldwide to talk with them about the contractor’s plan, they were able to give me helpful tips and explain to me exactly what needs to be done as far as the construction of the new building. They also got me in touch with a contractor who could go through the process seamlessly.
Instead of trying to build it myself, I hired a contracting crew that was recommended by Worldwide Steel and is one of their number one contractors. I was extremely pleased with them. They came out and built it in five days. They worked with the insulation company and were very professional. They did a super job!
Changes along the Way
Worldwide Steel is extremely customer oriented. From day one, when I finally decided the size of my building, they sent me blueprints for the building based on what I had told them I was hoping to get from the building. I could email and call and was able to completely customize and revise the blueprints with the help of worldwide employees.
Communication Was Key to a Seamless Job
Anytime I had questions, anytime I would call, I never talked to anyone from Worldwide who wasn’t overly helpful. From the littlest question to the receptionist, it didn’t matter who I was talking to or what I was asking. I had no hiccups along the way. I added the insulation package per the salesman’s suggestion and I have been extremely happy with it. The tiny issue that I ran into with the insulation company not sending enough insulation was immediately handled by Worldwide Steel and only postponed the whole process by half a day. The contractor didn’t charge extra for the additional time since it
wasn’t my fault. I’ve stayed in touch with our sales rep since then and have bragged continuously about how easy the process was and how seamlessly the project went.
Worldwide Steel’s Customer Service Is Amazing
Worldwide will build you whatever you want. You give them what you want and you can either put it up yourself or hire one of their exceptional contractors to take care of the job for you. Derek has obviously never pressured us. I can’t emphasize the customer service level enough.
My One Regret
I wish I could say more. We just love the building. The only thing that I regret was that we didn’t include the mezzanine for additional storage. I would recommend that to anybody. Much better warranty than anything else and I was impressed from the very beginning.
If you’re planning on building a garage, shed, large barn, or other structure, make sure to call Worldwide Steel first. We’ll make it painless. Call and talk to one our helpful salespeople at (800) 825-0316 or contact us online. We’ll make sure your steel building is exactly what you wanted!
How Do You Build a Steel Garage 900 Miles from Civilization?
At Worldwide Steel Buildings, we are proud of our processes that make building a steel structure of any kind, anywhere, as painless and streamlined as possible. However, for one of our customers, timing, communication and follow through were of utmost importance. Here is his experience in his words:
A Challenging Location to Build a Steel Building
For most people, any undertaking of a construction project requires major consideration with regard to time money and frustration. Most would prefer to leave these challenges up to a general contractor and in the end, enjoy all the rewards and just write the check.
Our situation in Juneau has additional considerations. First, we live in a remote community 900 miles away from major shipping ports and access is by boat or plane only. Along with our geographical location, we live in a rainforest that receives approx. 120 inches of rain yearly and annual snowfall that can reach 200 inches. All of this provides for approximately 5 months of sensible building time in a calendar year, so a commitment to a timeline and follow through is essential.
Expectations Were Set Low Due to Previous Experiences
Having lived here for 30-plus years has demonstrated that even the best of companies and corporations from the lower forty eight have and are unable to overcome the many challenges that Juneau presents. And for them to oversell and under execute is more often the norm rather than the exception.
All that said, to maintain control of all factors, I decided to be my own general contractor, designer and banker. And with the help from my lovely assistant and wife Pamela, would construct and build our new garage. I knew what I wanted, where I wanted it and how much I could spend.
(Our 3D Building Designer tool helps you get started on the design of your steel building project!)
Worldwide Steel Was Great from the First Contact
After a year of research and planning, I sent out emails to over a dozen steel building providers. This email contained what I would consider a comprehensive list of details and overview of my project. For comparison’s sake, I was patient and waited for many to respond. Perhaps comparison is the wrong term, for it was more of a contrast as replies came in.
Right from the start, Worldwide steel and more specifically, Mr. John Turner, immediately responded, providing information, answering questions, going over options and discussing details. The information Mr. Turner provided seemed to be more confirmed, confident and backed by firsthand knowledge and industry experience than did others who replied.
Communication Was Convenient
In short order, I knew exactly who he was, what he did and how he could help me with our project. Although there was a three hour time difference, Mr. Turner gave me multiple points of contact: email, phone numbers, etc., and I was encouraged to reach out at any time, after hours and on weekends. Other companies literally took months to return any reply, or deferred me to someone else, or someone would have someone else call me back, or sent me to an automated voicemail tree.
The Construction Process Was Seamless
After deciding to go with Worldwide Steel, John and the team at Worldwide put together a seamless chain of events and efforts from architects, engineers, logistics, shipping departments, finalizing plan details and setting up time schedules, as well as providing necessary plans, documentation, and certifications needed for the local permitting process.
At Worldwide I had one contact, John Turner with a direct line, who always answered the phone or called me back within minutes. But more importantly, John was always in line and up to date with the specifics of my project and its progress. I never felt as if my little garage got lost in the day-to-day shuffle of people being too busy to take the time.
My Steel Garage Is On Schedule and Under Budget
As a result of John and the many others at Worldwide, my little garage has become a reality. We are currently on schedule and under budget working on interior and final details. We are able to look back on this project and experience in a positive light (the wife and I are still talking to each other).
If an honest and truthful recommendation based on deeds, performance and proven abilities was ever deserved, well, my hat’s off to Mr. John Turner and the team from Worldwide Steel. Good job!
See more steel buildings our customers have built on our testimonials page.
If you have a steel building in your future, trust the experienced team at Worldwide Steel Buildings. Call us at (800) 825-0316.
Metal Building Kit Financing
If you’re looking for a way to add storage space or additional living space to your current property, metal building kits make expanding and renovating easier than ever, with fully-developed kits that take the complication out of construction.
Every building kit is equipped with everything you need to bring your building to life, and you also get support from our own building specialists to ensure that you are finding a building that is the best fit for your property and your budget.
Metal Buildings That Are Easy to Build and Easy to Afford
Oftentimes, you need to invest in your structure before the money will follow, and that is why financing options are available to those who meet basic criteria. Whether you are in the agricultural industry or are looking to warehouse parts, it is important to your personal and corporate financial success that you have the space you need when you need it.
This is why Worldwide Steel Buildings is happy to offer financing services that can help you make your dreams a reality and allow you to build when you need it.
How to Qualify for Financing
Financing for a metal building kit is easy to get. There are no upfront fees, no prepayment penalties, and no appraisal required. Unlike with many other contracting agencies, equity is not required for metal building kit financing.
What Kind of Metal Building Kit Will You Finance?
We offer a wide variety of steel and metal buildings from garages and workshops to airplane hangars to horse arenas.
Our most popular size is 40’ x 60’, which is perfect for mini-storage buildings, hobby shops, man-caves and more.
You can choose the size that fits your needs. See our steel building kits page to see different types of buildings, the assembly process, and the tools and equipment needed to complete your project.
Did You Say Customize?
Worldwide Steel buildings are extremely versatile. You can choose from over 42 million variations of designs and add-ons. With our available building accessories, you can customize everything from the dimensions, colors, and exterior finish, to adding lofts, cupolas, skylights, and more.
Once it’s built you can completely customize the inside by adding a living space, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. There really is no limit to what you can do with a steel building!
For more information about metal building kits contact us, or start designing your building with our online 3D Building Designer Tool by clicking the image below.
Uses and Add-Ons for Steel Buildings
At Worldwide Steel Buildings, we’re used to surprising our customers with bells and whistles they never thought were possible in a steel building. If you thought steel buildings were big metal boxes with little opportunity for customization, you’re in for a big surprise. Take a look at some of these options you get when you construct a steel building with Worldwide Steel:
Add a Mezzanine
Imagine a balcony above the main space of your steel building. It’s possible in a Worldwide Steel building. Use it for extra storage in your workshop, an office in your garage, or a cool game room in your man cave. Our mezzanine bar joist system lets you easily add a loft anywhere. No matter what you use it for, it’s a great way to provide extra space without increasing the building’s footprint.
Skylights Let the Sun Shine In
If you thought a steel building was destined to rely on only man-made light, think again. Natural sunlight is completely possible with skylights. Enjoy all the benefits of sunlight in your home, woodshop, or garage. Go ahead, make some vitamin D!
Insulation Keeps You Warm & Cozy
Steel buildings may seem cold, but in reality, they are as warm and cozy as you want to make them. We can install insulation in any steel building, no matter what you’re using it for. Many people build homes and enjoy a snug home with no drafts and low energy bills.
Modified Roof Designs Keep It Interesting
Contrary to popular belief, not all steel buildings look alike. You have plenty of roof styles to choose from including single slope, asymmetrical, and gabled. You can even add a cupola! Check out your options with our 3D Building Designer.
Choose from Many Different Exterior Facades
Does your steel building have to look like steel building from the outside? Absolutely not. Besides being able to customize the look of your steel building with a wide range of many colors, you can also completely change the facade by choosing brick, stucco, concrete, or wood. A steel building doesn’t have to look like a steel building. Check out these exterior finishes. You can customize it to look like whatever you want! Add cupolas, overhangs, gutters and downspouts, Dutch doors and more.
A Beautiful Steel Building That Will Last for Decades
Considering the durability of a steel building vs. wooden structures (our buildings come with a 50-year structural warranty), and the ease of assembly, investing in a steel building makes a lot of sense.
So, if aesthetics were holding you back, plow ahead and build the structure of your dreams with a steel building from Worldwide Steel!
If you have questions, give us a call at (888) 211-9524 and one of our friendly representatives will be happy to answer them for you or download our Steel Building Info Guide for more information. Just click on the image below:
6 Reasons Why Choosing a Steel Building Will Boost Your ROI
A new building is much more than a structure. It’s a solution to your storage or housing problem, and an investment in your property. Steel buildings return a lot more on your investment than utility. A steel building will save you money for the life of the building.
1. Steel Buildings Have Longevity
Steel building roofs last a long time. We make our roofs from tough, U.S. manufactured steel. They are pre-treated to withstand the harshest of weather. The typical shingled roof has a life expectancy of around two decades. A metal roof has a minimum life expectancy of over 40 years. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors estimates metal roofs have a life expectancy up to 80 years.
2. Steel Structures Are Low Maintenance
Our steel is pre-treated at the factory to be rust and corrosion resistant. Metal walls, roofs, and beams maintain their structural integrity through the toughest of elements. Our buildings have withstood decades of rain, heat, and snow.
3. Steel Buildings Grow with Your Needs
Metal buildings are easy to expand. If you outgrow your building, you can order additional material to add onto your building. The expansions can be installed with minimal disruption to your business.
4. Steel Structures Are Easily Insulated
Steel buildings can be insulated and fitted with HVAC systems. An insulated building will save you money on your energy bill and keeps people comfortable. If you choose a low-profile roof and an energy-saving color, you will save even more money.
5. It Costs Less to Insure a Steel Building
Steel buildings cost less to insure than buildings made from other materials. Steel isn’t combustible, has a long lifespan, and can easily be reinforced.
6. Steel Structures Are Wind, Pest & Moisture Resistant
Our steel buildings are built to last. The steel is corrosion and rust resistant. Pest infestation of steel is unheard of, they simply don’t find steel tasty. Steel is moisture resistant, while wood will rot.
50-Year Warranty & DIY Friendly
Worldwide Steel Buildings has manufactured steel buildings for over 30 years. We offer a 50-year warranty on our buildings. We design our steel building kits for DIYers and send thorough instructions. Our support team is also available to you until you put in the last bolt. If you’re interested in making your next project with one of our steel kits, click the button below to check out our 3D building designer tool to draft our your building.
If you are planning on investing in a new commercial building or are planning a custom home, give Worldwide Steel Buildings a call at (888) 211-9524. We’d be happy to answer any and all of your questions you may have!
Build a Remarkable Home With Residential Steel Building Kits
How would you like a strong, long-lasting, and completely custom-made home? A home that is built from materials strong enough to protect your family from the harshest weather and secure them from intruders. Worldwide Steel Buildings makes it possible to build a home out of a steel building kit while giving you all of these features and more.
Steel Framed Residential Steel Building Homes
Our steel framed residential buildings are just as rugged and tough as our commercial buildings. However, they can be customized to look as elegant as you want. In short, you’ll have complete control over the structure, feel, and look of your home.
Related Read: Make Your Steel House a Home with Customized Options from Worldwide Steel
Want to try it before you buy it? Go ahead and design your house right now! Jump over to our 3-D designer and create the type of home you want. Afterward, use our exterior color picker to choose your colors.
The Worldwide Steel Difference
Our residential steel building kits were designed with the DIY-er in mind, or if you don’t want to do it yourself, you can choose to work with a local contractor. Check out just a few ways our buildings are a cut above the competition:
- Made from recycled steel in the United States
- Designed to meet your local building codes
- Designed to withstand harsh weather
- Shipped directly from our factory
- Buildings arrive with pre-welded trusses
- Include 16-gauge door frames
- MIG welded steel
- Dipped in rust preventing primer
And one other thing, try asking your local custom home builder if he’ll give you a 50-year warranty on a wood frame house. Didn’t go for it? Don’t worry! We have a 50-year warranty on all of our buildings including residential homes. We also offer financing options for both residential and commercial steel buildings.
Who We Are at Worldwide Steel Buildings
Worldwide Steel Buildings has over 100 years of building experience and are a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential steel buildings. We have satisfied and continue to satisfy returning customers all over the world thanks to our unparalleled customer service. We are with you from choosing a building to putting in the last bolt.
Learn how you can have a long-lasting home built to your exact specifications. Call Worldwide Steel at (800) 825-0316 and talk to our experts. You’ll be surprised how close you are to having your own one-of-a-kind home.
[Infographic] Steel Building Kits: A Solution to Your Crowded Garage Shop
Have you been dreaming of building your own workshop or garage? Well, what’s stopping you?! Whether it’s time, money, or you simply haven’t found what you’re looking for, the experts at Worldwide Steel Buildings are determined to help you find a solution.
Check out the infographic below and see just how easy it can be to get out of your cluttered garage and into your dream workspace with a DIY steel building kit from Worldwide Steel Buildings.
Want to try it before you buy it? Click the button below and take advantage of our FREE 3D Building Designer!
Top 10 Features Every Guy’s Dream Garage Should Have
Do you want more than just a sheltered space for your car? What if you could completely customize your garage to fit your every need? Now you can with Worldwide Steel Buildings.
If you’ve been wanting to transform your garage, make sure you get exactly what you’ve been looking for. To get the ideas flowing, we’re showing you the top 10 features every guy’s dream garage should have.
Want to try it before you buy it? Click here and try out our free 3D Building Designer!
1. Add Windows
Is your current garage dark, dreary, and depressing? Let the light in with a few windows. Adding windows or skylights will make your building look custom and will offer awesome natural lighting.
2. Fix Up Your Flooring
Concrete may seem like the manly choice, but why not amp it up a bit? Adding an epoxy coating to your garage floor is an easy way to turn boring concrete into a work of art that’s also durable.
Related Read: The Perfect, Easy-to-Assemble Steel Building Kit for Every DIY Guy
3. Wash Off with a Sink
What happens in the garage should stay in the garage! If you’re constantly being nagged to stop tracking your grease and grime into your family’s kitchen, adding a sink to your garage can make it stop. The ability to wash up where you work will not only keep your garage a cleaner space, but your wife will thank you.
4. Stock Up On Storage
The garage is the top place for clutter to accumulate, but the right storage can help. Add cabinets and a few matching shelves and hooks to allow access to everyday tools while eliminating the eyesore of built up junk.
5. Power Up with Electricity
If you’re not wired for electricity, you’re wasting tons of potential in that space. Add outlets in convenient spaces to expand the opportunity for future electrical needs. Not to mention, without electricity you can’t have these awesome features below…
6. Turn It Up with Audio/Sound
Who says the garage can’t double as a man cave? Install a sound system and flat screen television. Enjoy the big game with the boys, or make DIY jobs a breeze by streaming instructional videos, right in your workshop.
7. Lock It Down with Security
You’ve invested in some really cool stuff, but make sure you protect it! Don’t forget to add the garage to your security system and install security sensors on your new doors and windows. If you want to further control who has the keys to your castle, consider adding a keypad lock to your door with your own personalized security code.
8. Workbench
Near your new storage solution, install a workbench. Don’t forget to make it fully functional with a vise and electrical outlets for all of your favorite power tools.
Related Read: All You’ll Need to Build Your Steel Garage Kit: Your Toolbox + These 4 Tools
9. Man Lighting
Who needs mood lighting when you can have man lighting? Windows may improve natural lighting conditions, but some special projects require special lighting. Add high-quality LED overhead lighting and dimmers for more lighting options.
10. Keep Your Cool
Working on a project, or having your buddies over to enjoy your new digs, means you will need refreshments. The same reasoning for the sink, what happens in the garage stays in the garage, applies here. Forget about trips back and forth to the kitchen! Install a refrigerator and keep your refreshments right where they belong.
Getting the custom garage of your dreams is easier than it seems. Call us today for more information (888) 339-6201 or contact us online! We’ll help you find the best steel building kit to meet all of your dream garage needs.
