When buying a metal garage, you’re likely to come across both prefab and stick-built garages. They’re similar, but have some significant differences between them.
A prefabricated metal garage is manufactured in a factory, and delivered and installed on-site on a concrete slab or a gravel foundation. They are made out of steel tube framing and steel panels for the roof and sides.
Stick-built garages are built on-site with wood framing by a local contractor.
Stick-Built Garage Benefits
- Stick-built garages can be attached to your house or built as a separate outbuilding
- Stick-built garages are easier to insulate, heat, and cool
- You can build it any way you want
- You can add a loft or apartment above the garage
Prefabricated Metal Garage Benefits
- Metal garages usually cost much less than stick-built garages
- Metal garages don’t have issues with termites or rot
- Metal garages are fire-proof
- Almost no material is wasted in the construction process
If you’re looking for an affordable detached garage, our fully-custom metal garages might be a perfect fit for you. Visit our home page for more information about the garages we offer in your area.
