When you want to create a storage shed or a portable building, you have a few building materials to choose from at your local hardware store. One of the most cost-effective and convenient options is a metal shed, which you can make from raw materials or from a kit. From tiny garden sheds to versatile pole barns, here are the advantages of building with metal.

Why Choose Metal Buildings?

1. Durable

Metal is the strongest building material available for a shed. It can both support tons of weight and resist being knocked over or broken through. Most metal buildings are also weather-resistant. Aluminum and steel naturally resist corrosion, and you can buy coatings or pre-coated pieces to give the shed even more protection from the elements. Once you put it up, your shed will last for decades.

2. Versatile

Because of the way metal components are fastened together, they're easy to unfasten and rearrange when you need to. This means you can modify or enlarge metal buildings at will, easily expanding your storage space. Combine this with the wide variety of designs available and even the range of colors for coatings or paint, and you can create a metal shed or building suited to almost any purpose.

3. Portable

If you don't like where your shed is or need to move it seasonally, metal is your best option. Many metal sheds can be picked up in one piece and are durable enough to be transported that way on a truck or trailer. You can also disassemble the shed and easily reassemble it where you need it.

For building materials to create metal sheds, pole barns, and other buildings, visit Sentinel Lumber & Hardware in Ashland, MO. Serving Boone County for over 60 years, their portable buildings and wide range of yard and garden supplies make them the perfect choice for both homeowners and farmers throughout the area to get properties and outbuildings set up as needed. Call (573) 657-2164 or visit their website to learn more about their inventory.