Building styles

Metal sheds

A metal shed is a compact enclosed steel building for tools, mowers, and garden gear — the job a wood shed used to do, without rot, warping, or insects. Carport.com sheds use the same 14-gauge American frames and 29-gauge panels as our garages, just sized as a backyard unit (walk-in or a small roll-up). Three roof styles, colors that can match the house, free delivery and installation on a level site. Kits if you want to assemble. Typically 20–40% less than a comparable wood shed once you count maintenance you will not do.

  • No wood rot
  • Free delivery & install
  • Walk-in or roll-up
  • Kits available

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The photo set is small by design — most sheds are custom-sized in the builder. Use a photo as a starting footprint, then set width, door, and color. Need a porch or a lean-to off a carport? We build those too.

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Metal shed guide

Why steel sheds replaced a lot of wood ones

A backyard shed fails from water and bugs, not from “not enough 2x4s.” Galvanized steel does not rot, cup, or feed carpenter ants. Carport.com does not sell a thin big-box utility shed: it is the same framed building as a small garage, which is why a roll-up and a walk-in both fit, and why certification is available if the HOA or county treats it as a structure.

Shed vs. storage vs. garage

  • Shed — backyard scale, tools and mowers, often a walk-in.
  • Storage building — same idea at garage or commercial size.
  • Garage — vehicles, taller doors, workshop layout.
  • A carport with a lean-to shed attached is another common backyard plan.

Doors, colors, HOA

  • Walk-in for people; a garage door if a riding mower or ATV lives inside.
  • Roof, wall, and trim colors to sit next to the house.
  • Ask the HOA or county about height, setback, and whether a permit applies — we can certify.
  • Anchor to a pad or augers for wind; we install on a level site.

Three roofs (same as the rest of the line)

  1. Regular — arched, horizontal panels.
  2. A-frame (boxed-eave) — classic shed gable.
  3. Vertical — vertical panels; best snow and rain shedding.

Product details

Frame
14-gauge galvanized American steel standard; 12-gauge upgrade for heavier wind or snow
Sheeting
29-gauge roof and wall panels
Roof pitch
3/12 on Regular, A-frame (boxed-eave), and Vertical
Clearance
Set by leg height, not peak roof height
Install
Free delivery and professional installation on a level site in 40+ states. About 30 days typical. Deposit holds the order; balance due at delivery.
Warranty
20-year rust-through frame warranty; certified wind/snow packages available

Metal shed vs. wood shed

Wood looks familiar and is easy to hang pegboard on. It also absorbs water, needs stain, and attracts insects. A Carport.com metal shed is a small steel building: 14-gauge frame, 29-gauge panels, 20-year rust-through frame warranty. If you outgrow it, you wanted a storage building or a garage — not a second wood kit.

Great uses for a steel shed

  • Garden and tool shed
  • Mower and ATV storage
  • Potting or hobby room
  • Pump, pool, or generator cover
  • Kids’ play storage (lockable)
  • Small animal shelter

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Metal shed questions

What is a metal shed?

An enclosed steel backyard building for tools, equipment, and storage. Carport.com sheds use the same 14-gauge American frames and 29-gauge sheeting as our garages, not light big-box utility panels.

Metal shed vs. wood shed?

Wood needs ongoing finish work and can rot or attract insects. Steel does not. Our sheds are often 20–40% less than a comparable wood building once you stop paying to maintain it. You can still line the interior if you want pegboard.

Metal shed vs. metal garage?

Scale and typical door. A shed is backyard storage with a walk-in or a small roll-up. A garage is sized and door-packaged for cars. If a truck will live inside, you want a garage.

What sizes do you build?

Custom. Photos in this category are starting points (for example 18×21). Set width, length, and leg height in the designer so a mower or shelves actually fit. Clearance is leg height, not the peak.

Do I need a permit or HOA approval?

Many HOAs regulate sheds by height, color, and setback. Some counties require a permit above a square-footage trigger. Certification is available. Check before you pour a pad.

Is installation included?

Yes — free delivery and professional installation on a level site in 40+ states. About 30 days typical. Kits if you assemble.

Can I get a shed kit?

Yes. Same steel, you assemble. Useful when the yard is not level enough for our crew. Call (855) 227-7678.

How do I get a shed price?

Designer or catalog photo, priced to your ZIP. Or call.