Over the past few decades, steel carports and buildings have grown in popularity. Today’s economic climate and the concerted effort on the part of homeowners and the construction industry to adopt more environmentally sensitive products and methods make steel carports and steel buildings even more desirable.

Metal and steel construction is becoming an increasingly popular choice for warehouses, churches, gyms, community centers, schools, retail outlets, sports and riding arenas, livestock barns, storage facilities, airplane hangars, even homes. And Realtors nationwide say that a steel carport can significantly boost your property’s value.

Quality carports of any type construction are property value boosters. They offer homeowners protection for their cars, trucks, RVs, boats and other vehicles, whether an enclosed carport or open carport configuration. Enclosed steel carports can be used in an endless variety of fashions, from simple storage buildings to decorated kids’ playrooms, professionally outfitted automotive and wood workshops to decked-out man caves. With the right insulation and soundproofing, you can even turn your enclosed steel carport into a working music recording and mixing studio.

Steel carports by Keen’s Buildings are constructed with heavy-duty 29-gauge standard steel panels and 14-gauge standard steel tubular framing. We use steel because it’s durable, environmentally friendly, attractive and economical. A certified steel carport is guaranteed to withstand heavy snow loads and wind speeds of 110mph and 130mph to meet all city, county and state building code and permitting requirements. It’s not at the mercy of wood boring pests like termites, and it’s resistant to mold and mildew growth. And at the end of its usable life, it’s 100% recyclable.

Steel carports are cost effective, too. On average, building a steel carport will cost you 40% to 50% less than more conventional construction materials and methods. Despite the savings, installation of an open or enclosed steel carport will increase your property’s resale value and prompt a quicker sale, according to Realtors.

To learn more about all the benefits of an expertly installed steel carport, contact Keen’s Buildings at 386-364-7995 or via our convenient, online contact form.

When preparing the site for your new portable enclosed garage, carport or storage building from Keen’s Portable Buildings, there are a few things you can do beforehand that will make professional installation easier, quicker and more affordable.

First, it’s critical to know the location of any underground wire, gas lines or utility lines. If the site you choose for your new portable enclosed garage, carport or storage building does have any of these, extra safety precautions are in order, and you may have to choose a different site if the potential for danger warrants. Please remember that Keen’s Portable Buildings is not responsible for any damages that may occur if our professional installers are unaware of buried objects.

For quicker installation, please level the ground where you want your portable enclosed garage, carport or storage building to stand. If needed, our crew can dig a base rail into the ground for an extra labor charge. Our installers also can adjust the legs up or down two to three inches on the bottom rail of your carport or steel garage if your site is not completely level.

Keen’s Portable Buildings also can install your new portable enclosed garage, carport or storage building on a concrete slab, stem wall or paved black top. When pouring a concrete slab, keep in mind that the frame for your unit will always be one foot shorter than the roof in length. This will help keep rain and snow from coming into the open ends. Also, know that while we can not bolt any steel building directly to any home or building, we will place it as close as possible.

Our friendly associates and professional installers can answer any other questions you may have about preparing the site for your new portable enclosed garage, carport or storage building. Call us today at 386-364-7995.

Important documents, Grandma’s antique armoire, family photos – These are all things that anyone would want to save and protect. To make sure your favorite memories and critical documents are safe for years to come, consider a metal shed, storage building or garage from Keen’s Portable Buildings.

There are multiple safety advantages to metal structures. They are highly resistant to damage by exposure to the sun, snow and rain and resulting moisture damage, such as mold. Certified metal sheds, storage buildings, garages are guaranteed to meet city, county and state permitting and code regulations and can be engineered to withstand heavy snow loads and, because metal sways, wind speeds of 110 mph, 130 mph and 150 mph. Steel and metal also are resistant to fire damage and pests such as termites.

Keen’s Portable Buildings offers metal sheds, metal storage buildings and metal garages in dozens of different sizes, configurations, roof styles and colors to fit your specific needs and match your home’s style. Financing is available and damaged credit is no problem. Professional installation is no extra charge and can be completed within days. Call Keen’s Portable Buildings at 386-364-7995 to find out how you can affordably and effectively protect all your family’s most important and beloved items.

In today’s economy, it’s a buyer’s market. To ensure you get the top resale value for your home, consider adding a carport or steel shed, storage building or garage by Keen’s Portable Buildings.

Small properties that lack room for large garages can still offer protection of vehicles and boats from the sun, rain and snow, plus tree sap and falling leaves and branches, via an open carport. Carports by Keen’s Portable Buildings or its sister company, Carport Empire, come in single carport, double carport and triple carport sizes and in a range of colors and roof styles to match your home. Open carports also can be enclosed with roll-up doors for protection from thieves and vandals, and can be configured for access from the front, back or sides.

An enclosed steel garage, steel shed or steel storage building by Keen’s Portable Buildings/Carport Empire adds even more value to your property. Not only does an enclosed garage offer more protection for your vehicles, but garages, sheds and storage buildings can be out fitted as laundry rooms, workshops, even playhouses for your children.

Call Keen’s Portable Buildings today at 1-386-364-7995 to learn more about affordable, effective ways to boost your home’s resale value with a quality carport, steel garage, shed or storage building.

Purchase a custom carport or metal building that is going to fit your needs. Stop searching to carport kits that are one-size-fits-all and contact us about having a carport or metal building that is customized designed to fit your needs. We can customize carport to many widths and lengths, from extra wide carports and double carports and triple carports to boat carports and RV carports. Keen’s Portable Buildings also offers a vast selection of sizes for any of our metal buildings, storage sheds, and enclosed garages. If you need the extra space in a garage for additional storage or lawn and yard equipment our custom sized garages or storage buildings are probably what you are looking for.  We also offer certified and uncertified options for all of our custom carports and metal buildings. Contact us today for more information about a customized carport, gazebo, metal building, or enclosed garage to fit your needs, and don’t forget to ask about our financing options.

Keen’s Portable Buildings is announcing our new website dedicated to boats and personal watercrafts, Boat Carports Direct! This will be a specialized website dedicated to just the boating community. We still give you access to our regular style carports, storage buildings, and steel garages; but this site will soon have more information and offers just for boat covers and water sport and watercraft carports! Our new boat carport website will also every size watercraft cover that you need, perfect for anything from metal covers and steel storage buildings for a Personal WaterCraft (PCW) or Jet Ski, to carports for Fishing Boats, Bass Boats, Ski Boats, Bowriders, Pontoons and Powerboats. Protecting your boat or personal watercraft from damaging sun and harsh weather conditions has never been easier than the purchase and installation a metal boat cover from Boat Carports Direct. We also have financing available to help you get the metal boat cover or watercraft storage building; call us today at 1-386-364-7995 and ask about our Interest Free Accounts. Keen’s Buildings and Boat Carports Direct have what you need to keep your boat, personal watercraft, or other investments covered.

Keen’s Portable Buildings is proud to announce the release of our new Motorhome Carport website, RV Carports Direct! As one of the largest steel building and carport dealers in the US, we have released this specialized website dedicated to RV Covers and Motor Home Carports. We still offer all of our regular size carports, metal storage buildings, and portable shelters, and enclosed steel garages but we will soon be adding more information and offers just for the RV and motorhome community! Our new motor home carport website will have what you need, perfect for anything from carports for Class A motorhomes, Class B motorhomes, & Class C motorhomes to metal RV covers for fifth wheel trailers, Travel trailers and Pop-up Trailers. Buying a RV carport from us is a great way to help shield your Recreational Vehicle from sun damage, inclement weather conditions, and the birds. We also are proud to offer our new financing center that is available to help you get the RV carport or steel building that you need with no money down financing available for up to 84 months or call us at 1-386-364-7995 and ask about our Interest Free Accounts. Keen’s Buildings and RV Carports Direct have what you need to keep your motorhome, travel trailer, camper or other investments covered.

Our steel buildings, steel garages and metal storage sheds are built using the latest steel-based materials with state-of-the-art technology in engineering to meet all of your state, county or local building requirements for wind speed or snow load certification. All steel buildings, steel garages and storage sheds installed by Keen’ Portable Buildings are engineered to withstand nature’s harshest elements. Upon customer request, we can provide you with our engineer’s stamp of approval for steel building plans with rated wind loads of 110 mph, 130 mph or 150 mph.

Welcome to the Keen’s Portable Buildings News and Blog section of our website. Here we will provide the latest news about Keen’s Buildings, updates about the carport and steel building industry, and informational articles and discussions about tubular buildings; including enclosed garages, steel storage buildings, Gazebos, and carports. We will also supply the latest news and events from Carport Empire and Keen’s Buildings.