Custom Metal Buildings With Lean-To
Looking to expand your workspace or storage? A lean-to adds a covered area built with high-quality materials for ultimate durability — ideal for extra storage, keeping equipment dry, parking smaller vehicles, or creating a sheltered workspace right beside your main building.
What Is a Metal Building with a Lean-to Carport?
As shown in the image, it can include garage roll-up doors, side entry doors, windows, and open or enclosed sides, offering customizable storage and shelter options.
Advantages of Lean-to Metal Carports
Lean-to metal carports offer added coverage, flexible design options, and cost-effective protection for your vehicles and belongings.
Convenient Access
Open-sided lean-tos provide quick access to vehicles, equipment, and storage, making them ideal for frequently used items.
Cost-Effective Solution
Lean-tos offer an affordable way to expand covered space while maintaining durability and long-term value.
Customizable Design
From size adjustments to enclosed sections, lean-to structures can be tailored to fit different needs and property layouts.
Weather Protection
Built with strong materials, they shield your assets from sun, rain, and wind, keeping them safe year-round.
How to Customize Your Metal Building With a Lean-To
Adding a lean-to is one of the simplest ways to expand the function and footprint of your metal building. Follow these steps to customize your metal building with a lean-to.
STEP 1
Choose Your Type of Lean-To Structure
There are several options to choose from.
Carolina Barn
The Carolina Barn features a tall center section with shorter lean-tos on one or both sides. You can keep each section open, fully enclosed, or partially closed. If you enclose the main area, you’ve got a classic barn look!
It’s a great option if you need space for an RV, motorhome, or tractor, plus room for cars, trucks, or smaller vehicles.
For the best fit, the main section should be at least three feet taller than the lean-to.
Horse Barn
The Horse Barn style features a roof with curved edges, making it a more affordable choice compared to other barn designs. The main section should stand at least three feet taller than the lean-tos on each side. Just like the Carolina Barn, you can leave sections open, fully enclosed, or partially closed.
Seneca Barn
The Seneca Barn has a continuous roof with a 3:12 pitch. This ratio means the lean-to is always shorter than the main section. For example, with a 12-foot lean-to, the side height will be 3 feet lower than the main building. With an 8-foot lean-to, it will be 2 feet lower.
STEP 2
Customize Your Metal Building<
Our 3D Builder tool lets you customize your metal building exactly how you want it. Choose the specs and roof style (including regular, boxed eave, and vertical roof options), add lean-tos, doors, windows, and enclosed sides, and pick your colors. When you’re finished, you’ll get a detailed quote for your design.
STEP 3
Get Your Permit
Make sure to review your local regulations to find out if a building permit is needed, and get approval in advance so your installation can be completed on time.
STEP 4
Prepare Your Space
Level the ground and lay a gravel or concrete foundation to prep your site. After that, your custom metal building with a lean-to will be delivered and installed free of charge by our building specialists!
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Customer service was top notch! Love the new building. Contractors that set it up were well trained and did an amazing job
Perfect building perfect customer service and this is my 3rd structure they have built for me. Love them!
This will be my third carport from Allen's and as always the experience is always perfect!!
This is the 4th building I've ordered from you so far. Always been extremely pleased. Have no reason to think this time will be any different. You guys always do a AWESOME job!!
This business and site is awesome! You get to customize your carport or garage via computer, tablet, or phone! It's very user friendly! You just have to know what you want, take your time, and select what you like & want!
Easy navigation on website. Loved the customization feature. Exceptional quality of product & installation.
We were so excited to finally purchase and have a new carport installed. The entire experience was better than we could have imagined and it looks great!!
Love the site. Easy to use and design carport and see what we are getting. Was able to design my carport to my specific design and see what it would look like. Was able to add just the things I needed and nothing else. Loved using the site. If I ever need another shelter, will order from Alan's again.
Very straightforward. Selected the model, color, size and options online. Made the downpayment. Be sure that the site is ready as per their specifications and the install will go smoothly.
I loved the interface and being able to build what I wanted and see a price as I went along. That’s what sold me, if I couldn’t see the upfront price I would have gone somewhere else.
Excellent and clear quick responses to all questions. The 3-D display makes it easy to create the right building. And reasonable in cost as well. Thanks..
I love dealing with pros and you definitely fit that category. It nice to have an easy time of it and a turn key job. Thanks for the work you do. Randy Crenshaw
Uou make it so easy to do this online. It is fantastic! I love the options on these things and the ability to add sides or ends at a later time if desired.
My order was handled in a professional manner. Delivery and construction was earlier than anticipated. Construction crew were professional and very efficient with their time. I would definitely recommend Alan Factory Outlet for a quality product and professional installation.
Easy ordering online,installers did an excellent job,very impressed with build quality, sturdiness and overall purchase experience.
Easy to use, witnessed an installation in Montvale Va yesterday. Very impressed with the crew and product.
I am happy with the product and installation. It was quick and painless and looks and performs great
My son recommended your business since he was very happy when you did his carport. The web site is easy to understand.
From the 3D builder to a very good customer service rep over the phone this was by far the easiest time I’ve had ordering a structure
I greatly appreciate the functionality of this site. Making changes to the design and seeing them reflected in the finished product is a game changer.
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Customize Yours NowFrequently Asked Questions
A lean-to is an easy way to add covered space to a steel building. It’s attached to an existing wall or structure by sloped rafters. Some lean-tos are free-standing, but most are used to add storage space or shelter for vehicles, tools, or livestock.
In most areas, a 12-foot lean-to is the widest option we offer.
Yes! Your lean-tos don’t have to be the same width, length, or height. You can mix and match sizes to fit your building needs.
If you’re not sure what will work best, give us a call at 1-800-488-6903 and we’ll be happy to help!
Unfortunately, we can only install a lean-to at the same time as the main building. If you already have a structure and want to add a lean-to later, you’d need to DIY one separately or purchase a lean-to kit from another provider.
We deliver lean-to barns in several states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and more.
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