The Benefits of Using Metal Buildings for Auto Repair

Auto repair shops need wide, open interiors with minimal or no interior columns so there’s enough space to move vehicles around and set up lifts and workstations. That’s why traditional construction methods using wood, brick, or load-bearing columns aren’t always the best fit.

That’s not the only challenge. If you’re starting a new auto repair shop or planning to expand, time is also critical. You want a building that goes up quickly so you can start serving customers and generating revenue. Steel construction makes that possible. Commercial metal building contractors can help streamline the entire process— from assembly to erection — so your shop is ready for business faster.

Here are just some of the many reasons why it’s practical to use prefab steel structures to build your auto repair facility:

More space

Prefabricated metal garages offer more usable space thanks to their clear-span designs, which eliminate the need for interior support walls. While larger workshops may still require a few columns, they’re far fewer than what you’d find in a typical wood or brick structure. Commercial metal building contractors can help you plan a layout that maximizes open floor space, making it easier to move around and work on multiple vehicles at once.

Sized for your needs

At Armstrong Steel, we customize pre-engineered steel buildings in any size to meet your length, height, and width requirements. This ensures a building that meets your exact needs and situation. Auto shops, for example, need enough headroom for hydraulic lifts and the technicians who work under the vehicles. In this case, we’ll make the structure sturdier and higher to support your operations while meeting local building codes.

Build faster, and open your business ASAP

Time is of the essence when building a new garage or workshop. As a business owner, you must quickly open your new building to maximize ROI. This is why many auto repair shops choose prefabricated metal buildings over traditional construction.

Ready to assemble and erect

Prefabricated steel buildings are quick and easy to assemble and erect, allowing you to open your auto repair shop as soon as possible. In contrast, traditional construction with wood and brick could take at least a few months, even for the simplest designs.

At Armstrong Steel, we supply detailed assembly drawings and anchor bolt patterns with your project. The major connections are pre-punched and ready to bolt together, eliminating extra steps like welding. Moreover, most components are already cut and numbered, allowing commercial metal building contractors to assemble your structure easily. We also provide a step-by-step erection guide to eliminate the guesswork from the process.

Erect the framing quickly

Fast framing is another advantage of pre-engineered metal buildings. We engineer and manufacture all the components in our factory so your commercial metal building contractors can assemble and erect the frame as soon as we deliver your kit to your location. With a steel garage, you can build 30% faster than conventional wood-frame construction without compromising quality.

Expand easily

Our metal buildings simplify future expansions with infinite length or width extensions. You can make the most of what you have instead of buying and building another steel auto repair workshop.

Wider openings

Auto repair shops need bigger doors to move vehicles and equipment with ease. Prefabricated metal buildings offer flexible layouts for this purpose, and you can maximize this with larger door openings. We can customize the size for rolling, overhead, or sliding doors and lifting mechanisms, ensuring a design that suits your needs and streamlines the shop’s operations.

Steel buildings are also easier to modify for larger door frames. Thanks to wider girt spacing in the wall framing (up to 90 inches in the center), commercial metal building contractors can install large door openings without compromising the structure. This gives you the space and access you need without unnecessary complications.

Protect your business from disasters

We use the best steel grades for metal buildings so they can withstand harsh weather and earthquakes. At Armstrong Steel, we follow local building codes, loads, and environmental conditions when engineering steel buildings. This is to provide a more durable construction and framing system that can survive seismic activity, heavy snowfall, and high winds.

Protection from fire and pests

Steel is non-combustible, which makes your auto repair shop much less vulnerable to fire. It doesn’t ignite easily and won’t fuel the spread of flames. For added protection, experienced commercial metal building contractors can install fire-rated components — such as roofing, walls, columns, and joints—to enhance your building’s overall fire resistance.

A steel garage also helps protect your investment from pests. Unlike wood, it isn’t vulnerable to termites or other wood-destroying insects. It’s also more resistant to moisture and rot, which means fewer long-term maintenance issues.

Lower energy costs

Rigid-frame steel garages are easier to insulate than wood-frame structures. With the right insulation, cool roofing materials, skylights, and proper ventilation, you can create a comfortable indoor environment while reducing energy use. This means lower heating and cooling bills—and a more efficient space overall.

Order a metal building for your auto repair business

Call 1-800-345-4610 or get a quote using this website. We will customize a prefabricated steel building kit for your auto repair shop. Our team at Armstrong Steel can also recommend reliable commercial metal building contractors to help you with your project.