Growing Pains

Customer Journey with the Korb Family Spring Hill, Kansas

A large, gray metal building with a sloped roof, featuring two windows, a white door, and a white garage door. The structure sits on a dirt foundation under a clear blue sky.

“We had year long delays with the county permits, but once we were ready to roll, Tanner was on it and Larry pulled it all together for us during the install process”
~Mark

Mark and Judy are in the process of building a new home along side their new steel garage shop. They need more space for their multi-car family plus their classic car collection. Mark was introduced to Worldwide by a friend and once the communication started, he knew it was the best choice for building his new garage shop.

Primary Framework

A person stands inside a partially constructed metal frame building on a snowy day. Construction tools and a ladder are scattered around the site, with clouded skies in the background.

Solid steel columns and solid steel trusses create the strongest type of structure available on the market. Builders have the option to utilize metal or wood to finish out the secondary framework.

A metal frame of a large building under construction stands on a snow-covered ground. Several ladders and a red lift are nearby, and leafless trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Secondary Framework

Roof purlins and wall girts are the secondary framework that wrap around the columns and over the trusses. Wind rods are also added for strength.

A large metal frame structure under construction on a snowy ground, with a clear sky in the background. The steel beams form the outline of a building, and some construction materials are scattered around the site.

After the columns and trusses have been set and joined together with bolts, the secondary framing is now ready to be installed. Mark also included eave extensions in his build which require additional roof components. Then he chose to utilize metal for his secondary framing material, which makes his new garage shop an all steel and metal structure.

A modern black metal building with wooden accents featuring three large garage doors. The structure has a welcoming entrance with a wooden frame and concrete driveway. The sky is cloudy, suggesting an overcast day.

Mezzanine System

Mezzanine kits are bolted directly to your columns. You can order your columns with pre-punched bolt holes for a mezzanine system to be installed during your build, or afterwards if you are planning to add your mezzanine at a later date. Either way, you have the flexibility you need to customize the process to your design specifications..

A view of a building under construction, showing the metal framework of a roof against a clear blue sky. The frame is composed of steel beams, creating a geometric pattern. Sparse trees are visible in the background.

When you add a steel mezzanine to your building kit, you are increasing the usefulness of your interior space by adding a second floor within the same building footprint. Your mezzanine joists can be set at any height for steel floors that have high load-bearing weight capacity.

The Outer Shell

Construction trends are calling for economical, weather-resistant structures. People are starting to understand there is more durability and strength provided with steel and metal framework with the utilization of low maintenance materials that won’t rot, mildew or attract insects like wood.

A steel frame structure under construction, featuring a pitched roof design and partially completed walls. Two workers are visible on a lift in the foreground, while a house is seen in the background. The sky is clear and blue.

Mark’s building is 40 ft. wide x 60 ft. long with 14 ft. sidewalls. He chose metal roofing and metal siding with a wainscot to complete the look of his maintenance-free building that will provide a long lasting outer shell of the structure for decades to come.

A large, gray metal warehouse, Ref#020732, with a pitched roof is set on a grassy field. The hybrid building features a small door and two windows on its side, while the front has multiple tall sliding doors. A cloudy sky looms in the background.

Construction workers are on a metal roof of a partially built structure. One worker operates a JCB telehandler, lifting another worker on a platform. The sky is clear, indicating good weather.

The Inner Shell

“We plan on adding spray foam insulation at some point, but we have no plans to create climate control. Our overhead door placement will hopefully provide a natural air flow through the building.”
~Mark

A large industrial metal wall with red support beams and horizontal panels. An orange portable heater is on the concrete floor near some fabric. The wall extends to a high ceiling with diagonal braces.

Spacious open-plan living area with white walls and a high ceiling. Features brown leather sofas, a kitchen island with a marble pattern, hanging lights, large windows, and dining table. Decor includes plants and minimal shelving.

The versatility of a steel building is that your interior finishing elements are a blank canvas for complete customization. You can encase your framing, or leave it exposed for an industrial look. You can create just about any design style from the ceilings to the walls as well as the flooring.

Highly Recommended

“Tanner and Larry were great to work with. All of our new neighbors plan to build a shop on their new property as well and I will be handing out Worldwide Steel business cards to all of them!”
~Mark

A large, rectangular metal building stands under a clear blue sky. It has a high, white roll-up door at the front and two small windows on either side. The ground around it is mostly bare earth, with some grass and trees in the background.

Our building design experts are available to answer any questions you may have about your garage shop project. Call us at # 800-825-0316 or visit us online at WorldwideSteelBuildings.com for more information.