Which Structure Do You Need?

Design any of these in the 3D Design Center above to see how each fits your property — enter your zip code for real-time pricing.

Options & Upgrades Available In Iowa

• 12-gauge steel frame upgrade from the standard 14-gauge frame, for added durability.
• Additional leg or wall height beyond the standard height on most structures.
• Panels down the side to block wind-driven rain and debris.
• Insulation to help manage indoor temperatures on enclosed buildings.
• Windows, walk-in doors, and roll-up doors sized and placed to fit your structure.
• 14 color choices for the roof, walls, and trim.
• Higher wind or snow rating to meet local Iowa building codes.
• Optional ground installation anchors for certified installation without an existing slab.

Available options vary by structure type — the 3D Design Center above will show what's available for the structure you're designing.

Hundreds Of Ways To Build Yours

Here's the fun part: with 10 standard widths (12' to 30' in 2' steps), 3 roof styles (Regular, Boxed Eave, and Vertical Roof), and 14 color choices for the roof, walls, and trim, a single product line alone gives you 10 × 3 × 14 = 420 combinations — before you even touch length, leg height, or any of the options above. Add in our four core product lines — carports, fully enclosed buildings, combo units, and RV covers — and you're looking at well over 1,600 real configurations, each one buildable and priceable in the 3D Design Center above. However you want to cover, park, or store it, there's a real combination built exactly for that — not a one-size-fits-all box.

Metal Carports & Buildings Built For Iowa Weather

Iowa is one of the few states where a thunderstorm can do hurricane-scale damage. Derechos — the long-track straight-line windstorms Iowans know all too well — can push gusts past 100 MPH across half the state in a single afternoon, and the same warm months bring hail and tornadoes with them. Then winter flips the problem: snow load, ice, and months of freeze-thaw that work on every seam, seal, and shingle of whatever's left outside from November to March.

A metal carport, metal building, or combo unit gives Iowa property owners a permanent, certified structure engineered for exactly these conditions. Every structure is built on galvanized steel framing — standard 14-gauge, with a 12-gauge upgrade available — and certified to a standard of 140 MPH wind and 25 PSF snow load, with upgraded ratings available to 170 MPH / 65 PSF where local codes require them. That certification is what keeps your structure anchored when severe weather hits, instead of becoming storm debris.

For homeowners, that means a vehicle that isn't taking June hail on the hood or carrying a foot of January snow, and a boat or camper that isn't fading in the sun between weekends at the lake. A fully enclosed metal garage or steel building takes it further — secure, dry storage rated for real snow load, with none of the scraping, painting, and re-shingling a wood outbuilding demands after a few Iowa winters.

For businesses and farms, the stakes are higher — a contractor's fleet, a planter and grain cart parked between seasons, or hog-operation equipment is real capital sitting outside, and one derecho can take out all of it in an hour. A wide-span or commercial steel structure delivers the same certified protection at machine-shed scale, with clear-span room for combines, sprayers, and grain wagons.

Every metal structure in Iowa is delivered and professionally installed at no extra charge within our service area, backed by financing and rent-to-own for homeowners and businesses alike. Design and price your carport, building, RV cover, or combo unit in the 3D Design Center above, or call 1-800-324-5315 to talk through what fits your property — residential or commercial.

Certified Steel Structures: Wind & Snow Load Ratings

Standard certification is 140 MPH wind / 25 PSF snow load, with upgrades available to 170 MPH / 65 PSF for high-wind and heavy-snow areas. Certification is based on installation over concrete with a proper footing, or on the use of optional ground installation anchors into a suitable surface. Certified engineered drawings are available when your county requires them for a building permit — just tell us your job-site address when you order. Generic prints are available in most areas at no charge. Some areas require plans that are not free; paid plans are completed by the engineering team and price will vary.

*Additional labor and equipment charges apply for legs 12' and higher, or for structures over 30' wide.

Financing & Rent-To-Own

We've partnered with major lenders to offer financing options with fast online approval. Landowners and homeowners can also rent to own any structure we sell — contact us for terms. Ordering requires a deposit of no more than 20%; in most cases the balance is due after installation. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal, and debit cards.

Delivered & Installed In Iowa

We service Iowa, including:

— along with many other cities and towns in Iowa. We deliver and install in 37 states total — outside Iowa, call 1-800-324-5315 for a free quote if your installation will be in another state.

Pricing, permit requirements, and lead time vary by area within the state — call 1-800-324-5315 to confirm availability at your specific address.

Iowa FAQs

*Prices are subject to change without notice and vary by state; see the product listing for pricing in your area. Local sales taxes apply. Free delivery, installation, and anchoring to your level ground or concrete slab. Additional labor/equipment charges apply for legs 12' and higher, or structures over 30' wide. Certification is based on concrete installation with a proper footing or the use of optional ground installation anchors into a suitable surface. Deposit amount varies by manufacturer, region, and configuration. Warranty varies by manufacturer and region. Images are for illustration purposes only.