VersaTube steel structures are available in a wide range of colors, lengths, widths and heights. Utilizing 2" x 3" and 2" x 4"
rectangular steel framing. Our
building kits are properly designed to
shelter your camper, vehicle, fifth wheel, equipment, boat, car, RV or travel trailer. Our
storage buildings will fit even the tallest of motor homes. VersaTube
buildings can be used as
equine loafing sheds, hay storage shelters or horse shelters. Steel steel building kits make great
travel trailer shelters, fifth wheel covers or
metal awnings for automobiles. VersaTube buildings are a stronger alternative compared to
canvas buildings or
canvas covers.
Steel buildings are much stronger then
aluminum. Metal
building kits and shelters are a much better alternative to wood
pole barns for obvious reasons.
VersaTube's pre engineered building kits are designed to meet even the harshest snow and wind load conditions. Your personal VersaTube representative/dealer can offer you the right building kit reinforced as necessary to meet the requirements of your local building department. VersaTube can make obtaining a building permit easier with our complete engineering packages.
Our competitors will take your 10% to 12% non-refundable deposit then provide you with a photocopy of very generic plans. Most building departments will not accept copies of engineered plans. So, if you are certain you need a building permit, then VersaTube is the right building for your needs.
About VersaTube Steel Buildings
VersaTube offers metal buildings for both residential and commercial use nationwide. Our building kits come in a variety of lengths, widths and heights. VersaTube steel building kits can reach sidewall heights up 16' tall, widths up to 52' wide, and our steel building kits can be built to unlimited lengths. We offer completely enclosed steel building kits as an economical building option. Some prefer to enclose three sides of our steel buildings, while others prefer to only enclose the sidewalls. We also offer gable enclosure kits to close off just the peak on the gable ends of our steel building kits.
Steel Buildings Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the price for the steel building kit include shipping?
VersaTube buildings can be quoted with shipping to the following states. ALABAMA, AL, ARIZONA, AZ, ARKANSAS, AR, CALIFORNIA, CA, COLORADO, CO, CONNECTICUT, CT, DELAWARE, DE, FLORIDA, FL, GEORGIA, GA, IDAHO, ID, ILLINOIS, IL, INDIANA, IN, IOWA, IA, KANSAS, KS, KENTUCKY, KY, LOUISIANA, LA, MAINE, ME, MARYLAND, MD, MASSACHUSETTS, MA, MICHIGAN, MI, MINNESOTA, MN, MISSISSIPPI, MS, MISSOURI, MO, MONTANA, MT, NEBRASKA, NE, NEVADA, NV, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NH, NEW JERSEY, NJ, NEW MEXICO, NM, NEW YORK, NY, NORTH CAROLINA, NC, NORTH DAKOTA, ND, OHIO, OH, OKLAHOMA, OK, OREGON, OR, PENNSYLVANIA, PA, RHODE ISLAND, RI, SOUTH CAROLINA, SC, SOUTH DAKOTA, SD, TENNESSEE, TN, TEXAS, TX, UTAH, UT, VERMONT, VT, VIRGINIA, VA, WASHINGTON, WA, WEST VIRGINIA, WV, WISCONSIN, WI, WYOMING, WY,
2. The second most frequently asked question about the installation of your metal building kit: "How long before my building is installed?"
VersaTube structures, when sold and supplied by an authorized VersaTube Building Systems Dealer, are generally erected within a month. Delivery dates are determined by the dealer, based on current work load and customer requirements.
3. Do your metal building prices reflect recent cost reductions on steel?
Yes, they do.
4. What gauge/thickness of steel is utilized for the framing components?
VersaTube is proud to offer steel tubing made in the U.S.A. with gauges that range from 15 to 12 gauge depending size and configuration. Should you have an unusual load requirement, your dealer will be able to properly configure the design of your building to meet these needs.
5. Can I have my building custom sized?
Yes. Our VersaTube Building System allows for any size building or RV garage to be built up to 52' wide, 16' sidewall and unlimited length.
6. How many colors does VersaTube offer for buildings?
VersaTube offers sheet metal in nine standard colors and we will gladly search for colors outside our color chart.
7. Do you offer do-it-yourself building kits that are easy enough for the average person to build?
Want to save some money? VersaTube offers premier do-it-yourself building kits. Most VersaTube dealers offer kits and they are also available at most Home Centers such as Lowe's, Menards, Home Depot and Sutherlands. We have a detailed step-by-step assembly manual to help you every step of the way. Our Slip Fit connections allow us to produce a building kit that is easy to get home and easier to assemble. Your dealer is readily available to assist you. You may call our hot line for assistance at 800-900-7222.
VersaTube competitors only offer DIY building kits in some instances. When our competitors do provide you a DIY building kit, they usually just deduct 5% from the installed price. Worst of all, most of our competitors do not offer assembly instructions. Most will not provide customer support should their customers need it during assembly. It is always smart to check with the Better Business Bureau to be assured you are making the right choice concerning your buying decision.
8. Do I have to pay sales tax for my RV garage or car garage?
VersaTube follows state and federal laws on sales tax. We do not charge taxes to the federal government, state government or any organization on products for resale with a valid Tax Exemption Number.
9. Does VersaTube crush bend or mandrel bend building posts?
VersaTube uses a proprietary method when mandrel-bending side posts. VersaTube mandrel bends maintain the integrity and strength of the steel building framing. Some models offered utilize single point compression bending.
10. Why square and rectangular tubing?
VersaTube utilizes shaped tubing for 2 reasons. One, buildings built with square or rectangular tubing are significantly stronger that those using round tubing. The flat surface on shaped tubing provides for easier assembly when applying screws and sheet metal panels.
11. How does VersaTube deliver buildings to residential customers?
VersaTube steel building kits are conveniently packaged and shipped on 40" x 120" pallets. Even the largest steel canopies can be delivered by any major shipping company using a standard pallet jack and lift gate.
12. What is the warranty for our metal steel building kits?
VersaTube buildings are backed by The VersaTube Product Pledge and limited 20-year frame warranty.
Our competitors only offer a warranty on upgraded buildings with heavier framing and cost considerably more.
13. What is the gauge and size of the sheet metal?
VersaTube offers standard 29 gauge sheet metal and 26 gauge as an upgrade.
14. How do I prepare the ground where my building or RV garage will be built?
Buildings can be built on a number of flat surfaces following the anchoring procedures provided in the installation manual.
15. Do I need a building permit to build a metal building?
VersaTube recommends checking your local building codes before constructing a building.
16. Can VersaTube buildings be built and then completely enclosed with additional materials at a later date?
The VersaTube Building System is designed for this exact purpose. Additional sections can be added and your building can even be enclosed at a later date without issue.
17. What height is usually required for a RV garage?
Most RV garage kits we sell are 14' x 40' x 12' and easily fit a motor home with an air conditioner underneath.
18. Can a VersaTube steel awning be attached to an existing structure?
Yes, but attaching to an existing structure will require additional engineering.
19. How can I be assured that an authorized dealer installs my VersaTube building?
VersaTube certifies each and every building dealer listed in our dealer locater. To find an authorized VersaTube contractor, click the dealer locater button on the top right of this page.
20. Do you offer live customer support at a corporate level?
Yes, our customer service hot line fields calls Mon-Fri from 8AM to 5PM
21. Can you install a building on a boat dock to make a boat slip cover?
Authorized VersaTube dealers can install our buildings as boat slips covers at their discretion.
22. What is the standard width of a garage building?
The building industry generally refers to an 24-foot building as a double car garage. VersaTube offers double car garage kits in both an 20' and 24' wide configuration. For two large vehicles, we recommend a 24' x 24' building. For two small vehicles, an 20' x 20' building may do the job.
Steel Building Construction Questions
23. How is my building assembled?
You will find a link to our building assembly manual in the top section of this page.
24. What kind of concrete foundation do you recommend for a metal building?
We feature detailed concrete foundation plans in our building assembly manual.
25. What size steel buildings require truss braces?
Generally our standard steel building does not require truss braces in widths narrower then 20' wide unless you have higher snow and wind load requirements. Most steel buildings 20' wide and wider require truss braces to meet local wind and snow load requirements.
26. What is the roof pitch of VersaTube steel buildings?
VersaTube offer buildings in a 3:12 roof pitch.
27. What is the on center spacing of the frame trusses?
Snow and wind load conditions dictate the required on center spacing of a building:
VersaTube 12' to 20' wide buildings are 5' on center.
VersaTube 24' to 30' wide buildings are 4' or 5" on center
VersaTube Contractors Series 2" x 4" framing allows for buildings wider than 30'.
28. Can a VersaTube building be mounted to a wood floor or deck?
Yes, as long as it is properly designed to carry the additional weight of the building as well as the snow and wind load.
29. Does VersaTube offer a steel building with roof eaves?
Yes. Our buildings and RV garages come in many different styles. The Summit Series building and the Frontier Series building have the A-Frame style look.
30. How long does it take to assemble a VersaTube building?
Standard metal buildings range from 12' wide to 52' wide and take 6 - 48 hours to assemble. Adding sidewalls, a front or back to your building adds to the assembly time.
31. How tall will building or storage building peak height be?
Here is the formula to calculate peak height (((Width / 2) x 3) / 12) + sidewall height
32. How close can a building be to another structure, building or fence?
It is important to leave enough room to work around the perimeter of the metal building for assembly purposes. We also recommend checking your local building codes.
33. How wide are the sheet metal panels and can I order extra rows to enclose my building?
The sheet metal panels VersaTube offers are 3' wide and extra rows can be ordered to provide extra coverage down the side of the metal building.
Steel Building Anchoring Questions
34. How are VersaTube buildings anchored to a concrete slab?
VersaTube buildings use common 7" concrete anchor bolts that are installed using a hammer drill.
35. How is my metal building anchored to asphalt or dirt?
It is extremely important to carefully and firmly anchor VersaTube buildings. For exact instructions, refer to our building assembly manual. To properly anchor in asphalt, postholes must be created with our rebar building anchors set in concrete.
36. Can a VersaTube metal building be anchored to a wood deck?
We recommend using lag bolts through the pre-punched holes in the steel building base rails then screwed down into the wood surface for a secure hold.
Steel Building Ordering Questions
37. Is financing available?
Our metal buildings can be financed through credit accounts with mass merchants. Some of our dealers also offer financing. See our Dealer Locater to find a dealer near you.
38. What forms of payment does VersaTube accept?
Our buildings can be purchase with cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, money order, debit card, personal check, and business check or by PO (purchase order) to pre-qualified customers.
39. How do I order a VersaTube steel building?
See our Dealer Locater and in cases where a building dealer is not located in your proximity, give us a call 800-900-7222.
