Metal Storage Building | Can Build On-Site | UPB

Tips for Choosing the Right-Sized Metal Storage Building

Choosing the right portable metal buildings depends on how you plan to use them now and what you may want to store later. A little extra space goes a long way, especially if you plan to add shelving, workbenches, or larger equipment over time.

Start by making a quick list of what you want to store inside, things like lawn equipment, tools, seasonal items, ATVs, motorcycles, or household overflow. Then consider how you want to access those items. If you need room to walk around equipment, open doors fully, or pull items out without rearranging everything.

Sizes and Prices

View our list of building sizes and prices below.
All builds over 16×52 in Mississippi and 16×56 in Texas have to be built on site.

6″

6×6

^$1,479

6×8

^$ 1,818

6×10

^$ 2,277

6×12

^$ 2,730

8″

8×6

^$2,050

8×8

^$ 2,416

8×10

^$ 2,890

8×12

^$ 3,199

8×14

^$ 3,729

8×16

^$ 4,054

8×20

^$ 4,986

8×24

^$ 5,923

10″

10×10

^$3,822

10×12

^$ 4,002

10×14

^$ 4,466

10×16

^$ 4,687

10×18

^$ 5,444

10×20

^$ 5,799

10×24

^$ 6,783

10×26

^$ 7,777

10×28

^$ 7,777

10×30

^$ 8,436

10×32

^$ 8,792

12″

12×12

^$5,269

12×14

^$ 6,108

12×16

^$ 6,623

12×18

^$ 7,061

12×20

^$ 7,432

12×24

^$ 8,076

12×26

^$ 8,673

12×28

^$ 8,967

12×30

^$ 9,878

12×32

^$ 10,506

14″

14×14

^$7,061

14×16

^$ 8,029

14×18

^$ 8,611

14×20

^$ 8,967

14×24

^$ 9,997

14×28

^$ 10,630

14×30

^$ 10,450

14×32

^$ 11,578

16″

16×16

^$9,224

16×20

^$ 10,290

16×24

^$ 12,237

16×28

^$ 13,076

16×30

^$ 13,627

16×32

^$ 14,096

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Quality Exterior Paint by Sherwin Williams

The paint we use is a high-quality exterior paint designed by Sherwin Williams.

Paint Colors

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* If a customer wishes for a custom paint color, they must provide us a color code from Sherwin Williams. There will be a $150 fee for this service.

Quality Metal Building Options

All metal buildings come standard with 29 gauge, Lifetime Warranty Metal. (See chart for colors available) Metal may be upgraded to 26 gauge but upgrade fees will apply. * Extra fees that apply below.

NOTE: Metallic Copper assumes an additional $125 upgrade charge.

Metal Roofing Colors

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Quality High Performance Stain Colors

All urethane-stained buildings are sprayed with a high-quality urethane stain. The urethane stain is a specialty product which was designed only for use on the LP Smart Panel siding and trim and has a projected life expectancy of 15-20 years.

Urethane Stain Colors

Quality Architectural Shingles

Our high quality shingles are 30 year architectural shingle style.

Shingle Roofing Colors

Our Extra Priced Options

We compliment our portable buildings with extra priced options specifically for all of our high quality buildings. Whether Doors, Exterior, Windows, Electrical to Interior options – we have all the options to make your building exactly like you want it.

Doors

All buildings have optional doors to choose from.

Custom Height

Raise 48″ Door to 7′ (only available on buildings with 8′ wall heights)

Custom Height

Raise Double Door to 7′ (only available on buildings with 8′ wall heights)

Garage Door

Add 6′ Roll-up Door

Garage Door

Add 9′ Panel Door With Hardware and Windows (Wood Buildings Only)

Garage Door

Add 9′ Roll-up Door

Garage Door

Change Angles on Top of Door Frame to a Square Door Frame

Garage Door

Add 6′ Panel Door With Hardware and Windows (Wood Buildings Only)

Metal Door (Shop Built)

Add 36″ Single

Metal Door (Shop Built)

Add 48″ Single

Metal Door (Shop Built)

Add Double Doors

Pre-Hung 9 Light Walk-in Door

Add

Pre-Hung Solid Walk-in Door

Add

Transom Door (Wood Buildings Only)

Add 36″ Single

Transom Door (Wood Buildings Only)

Add 48″ Single

Transom Door (Wood Buildings Only)

Add Double Doors

Wooden Door

Add 36″ Single

Wooden Door

Add 48″ Single

Wooden Doors

Add Double Doors

Exterior

We offer a variety of exterior options to meet your specific requirements. Review our extensive set of options below and contact us or one of our dealers for information on how this can help you with your specific design.

5% of Building Base Cost

26-Gauge Metal Upgrade – For Roof

5% of Building Base Cost

26-Gauge Metal Upgrade – Siding & Trim (Only For Metal Buildings)

2X6 Adult Ladder

3rd Color Option – for 1-9Lite Door or 1Solid Walk-in Door (Add Color to Notes and Floor Plan)

3rd Color Option for Double Wooden Doors (List Color in Notes and on Floor Plan)

3rd Color Option for One 36″ or 48″ Wooden Door (List Color in Notes and on Floor Plan)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Door and 2 Windows BLACK PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows CHESTNUT BROWN PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows GP CREAM PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows HUNTER GREEN PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows JAMESTOWN RED PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows RONKS GRAY PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows URETHANE-STAIN CHESTNUT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows URETHANE-STAIN DRIFTWOOD)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows URETHANE-STAIN NATURE WALK)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows WHITE PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option (1 Doors and 2 Windows MOUNTAIN RED PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option (1 Doors and 2 Windows NAVAJO WHITE PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option for Multiple Items, more than 1 Door and 2 Windows ($35 per Item, Enter the amount of Items that get the 3rd Color into Quantity)

5% of Building Base Cost

6/12 Roof Pitch – for 14′ or 16′ Wide (Mississippi Only)

5% of Building Base Cost

7/12 Roof Pitch (not available for 14′ or 16′ Wide in MS)

8′ Walls

Upgrade for 8′ wide UT or SUT Building (Wooden Buildings Only)

8% of Building Base Cost

8′ walls – Upgrade for Metal Lofted Building (not available in MS for anything over 10′ wide)

7% of Building Base Cost

8′ Walls – Upgrade for Metal Utility Building (Not For Use on Metal Lofted)

3% of Building Base Cost

8′ walls – Upgrade for Wooden Lofted Building (not available in MS for anything over 10′ wide)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 15 Lite (No 8′ Wide Buildings, must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 20 Lite (No 8′ Wide Buildings, must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 25 Lite (Must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 30 Lite (Must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Custom Paint Color

Service Fee

Custom Shingles

Service Fee

Deadwood and Additional Framing

8′ or 10′ Wide Buildings

Deadwood and Additional Framing

Add to 12” Wide Buildings

Deadwood and Additional Framing

Add to 14′ or 16′ Wide Buildings

Deadwood and Additional Framing

Add to 18′ Wide Buildings

2.5% of Building Base Cost

Floor Joists – Upgrade from 16″ on/Center to 12″ On/Center

Frameout For A/C Unit

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

Frameout For Garage Door

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

Frameout For House Door

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

Frameout For Window

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

33% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package for 8′ or 10′ Wide Building

30% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package on 12′ Wide Building

27% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package on 14′ or 16′ Wide Building

24% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package on 18′ Wide Building

2% of Building Base Cost

OSB – Upgrade regular OSB on Roof to Radiant Barrier OSB

Overhangs

Upgrade to 6″ on the Gable Ends

Porch

Upgrade to 6′ Porch (Regular Cabins Only)

Porch

Upgrade to 8′ Porch (Regular Cabins Only)

Ridge Vent

Add 4′ Section (Shingles Only)

Shutters

Add a Set (1 Set Per Window)

2% of Building Base Cost

Synthetic Felt Paper for Shingled Roofs

3% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add Onto 8′ or 10′ Wide Building

2.5% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add to 12′ Wide Building

2% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add to 14′ or 16′ Wide Building

1.5% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add to 18′ Wide Building

Tie-Down Strap and Anchor

Add One

Trim – Change Angled Trim Around Doors and Windows to Square Trim

6% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add Onto 8′ or 10′ Wide Building

4.5% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add to 12′ Wide Building

3.5% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add to 14′ or 16′ Wide Building

3% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add to 18′ Buildings

Electrical

Looking to have your portable building already wired? We offer several electrical optional packages to choose from. Contact us or one of our dealers for information on how this can help you with your specific usage.

Breaker Box – 100 AMP

Use for 10 Drops or Less

Breaker Box – 200 AMP

Use for Anything 11 Drops or More

Ceiling Fan Drop

Electrical Package

10 Drops with 100 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

15 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

20 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

25 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

30 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

5 Drops With 100 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Light Drop

For Exterior Light

Light Drop

For Interior Light

Light Fixture

Add a 4 Ft. LED Shop Light

Light Fixture

Add one Exterior Wall Lantern

Light Switch

1 Switch in Box

Light Switch

2 Switches in Box

Light Switch

3 Switches in Box

Light Switch

3 Way Switch

Light Switch

4 Switches in Box

Light Switch

4 Way Switch

Outlet

110 Outlet (Standard)

Outlet

220 Outlet (Must Specify What the Outlet Will be Used for)

Outlet

Exterior 110 Outlet

Outlet

GFCI (For Areas Exposed to Moisture, Kitchen, Bathrooms)

Interior

We offer simple upgrades to complete build out models. Contact us or one of our dealers for information on what level of interior options you desire.

Double Shelves

8′

Double Shelves

Add 10′

Double Shelves

Add 12′

Double Shelves

Add 14′

Double Shelves

Add 16′

Double Shelves

Add 20′

3% of Building Base Cost

Flooring – Upgrade from regular 5/8″ Flooring to 3/4″ Legacy Flooring (Garages already include 3/4″ Legacy Flooring)

Individual 5′ Ramp Section

Individual 6′ Ramp Section

7.5% of Building Base Cost

Insulation and Plastic under the Floor

22% of Building Base Cost

Insulation In Walls and Roof – 8′ and 10′ Wide

19% of Building Base Cost

Insulation in Walls and Roof – for 12′ wide

17% of Building Base Cost

Insulation In Walls and Roof – for 14′ or 16′ Wide

15% of Building Base Cost

Insulation In Walls and Roof – for 18′ wide

Interior walls

Per Linear Ft (Enter Total Combined Length of Walls to Quantity)

Loft

Add 4′ in 8′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 10′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 12′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 14′ wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 16′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to a 18′ Wide

4% of Building Base Cost

Loft – Upgrade Loft Floor from OSB to 3/4″ Legacy Flooring.

3.5% of Building Base Cost

Loft – Upgrade Loft Floor from OSB to 5/8″ Pro-Shed Flooring.

Stairs with Handrail

Stairs with Landing and Handrail

Threshold and 5′ Ramps for 48″ Door

Threshold and 5′ Ramps for Double Doors

Threshold and 6′ Ramps for 48″ Door

Threshold and 6′ Ramps for Double Doors

Threshold for 6′ Garage Door with 5′ long ramps

Threshold for 6′ Garage Door with 6′ long ramps

Threshold for 9′ Garage Door with 5′ long ramps

Threshold for 9′ Garage Door with 6′ long ramps

11% of Building Base Cost

Walls – Upgrade from 2X4s to 2X6s – 8′ or 10′ Wide

9% of Building Base Cost

Walls – Upgrade from 2X4s to 2X6s – For 12′ Wide

7.5% of Building Base Cost

Walls – Upgrade from 2X4s to 2X6s – For 14′ or 16′ Wide

2.5% of Order Sub-total

Walls – Upgrade Studs from 24″ On/Center to 16″ On/Center – Metal Buildings

Workbench

8′

Workbench

Add 10′

Workbench

Add 12′

Workbench

Add 14′

Workbench

Add 16′

Workbench

Add 20′

Windows

We offer several window options for your portable building. You can see our options below. Contact us or one of our dealers for information on what window option best fits your build.

14X21 Playhouse Window

Bronze Windows

Add 2X3 Bronze Window

Bronze Windows

Add 3X3 Bronze Window

Bronze Windows

Add Bronze Transom Window (29″ 5 Lite)

Horizontal Sliding Window

2X3

Horizontal Sliding Window

3X3

Standard Window

Add 2X3

Standard Window

Add 3X3

Thermal Pane Window

Add 2X3

Thermal Pane Window

Add 3X3

Thermal Pane Window

Add 3X4

Thermal Pane Window

Add 3X5

Transom Window

Add 29″

Transom Window

Add 35″

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About United Portable Buildings

United Portable Buildings offers durable, customizable structures built for real-life storage and utility needs. Whether you need extra room for tools, equipment, seasonal items, or a dedicated workspace, UPB makes it easy to explore options and connect with a nearby dealer.

Many buildings can be designed around your specific goals, including size, paint options, and upgrades. Customers can also use tools such as 3D shed design and instant online pricing to visualize the right setup before moving forward.

One standout benefit is the ability to build on-site, helping many customers get the space they need without complicated logistics. United Portable Buildings also offers fast quotes, warranty coverage, and flexible purchasing options, including financing and rent-to-own.

FAQ

What is a metal storage building used for?

This type of building is a versatile structure that can be used for equipment storage, lawn tools, motorcycles, seasonal items, or household overflow. Many customers also use portable metal buildings as dedicated hobby areas or storage spaces.

What sizes are available for metal utility buildings?

These utility sheds are available in a range of sizes, from compact options for basic storage to larger buildings that can handle bigger equipment. The best size depends on what you plan to store and how much open floor space you want for walking paths, shelving, and easy access to your items.

Are portable metal buildings a good choice for long-term storage?

Yes. Portable buildings can be a great long-term solution for dependable, enclosed storage. They’re built to help protect your equipment and belongings, and many customers choose metal buildings because they’re durable and low-maintenance.

Can United Portable Buildings build my metal storage building on-site?

Yes. United Portable Buildings is known for on-site construction, a convenient option for customers who want storage buildings built directly on their property. A local dealer can confirm availability and help you plan the best setup for your location.

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