The Smart Mechanic's Guide To Metal Garage Kits
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Consideration of the term ‘mechanic’ must be made for both commercial AND residential sectors. While it may seem a bit odd to some to think of a mechanic working out of a ‘home’ environment, it has become fairly commonplace to see well-appointed garages among auto hobbyists, car collectors, and independent entrepreneurial enterprises (e.g., auto mechanics) within non-commercial areas.

 

Then again, innovation in steel construction best practices have made the metal garage kit one that can handle a wide array of jobs. These types of kits have been around for some time. However, they have been improving over time, offering more with each passing iteration. Much of the influence has come from the layman consumer looking for as much bang for his/her buck. However, few innovations in garage kits can claim no influence from mechanics. It is their hands-on approach that makes these kits particularly user-friendly.

 

But even the best mechanic needs to plan out his/her most IDEAL garage configuration. This bears consideration of the major advantages that a metal garage kit brings to the table.

 

For example:

 

Budget-Friendly — Metal garage kits cost less than traditional builds. If you go the DIY route for installation, the cost is lower still.

 

Customization — If you’re trying to tie it in to the trim of an existing building on the property, you can get a customized look for your kit

 

Safety — Steel construction means durability and strength, something that’s of consequence for someone in an area prone to more extreme weather

 

Environmental Stewardship — Metal garage kits are an environmentally-sound option as they are recyclable. They can last decades, repairs & replacement are almost a non-issue. Plus, materials can be recycled.

 

Getting To Work Quicker — Because of its construction, a metal garage kit can be erected quicker, something getting harder to do as supply chain kinks continue to upend new construction.

 

To be fair, a metal garage kit and a traditional garage are not the same thing. Then again, the kit is not trying to be that, a distinction that is important to keep in mind when considering going the kit route. What’s more, when all is said and done, a metal garage kit is only as good as the manufacturer/supplier behind it. 

 

Few things are as problematic as an inexperienced manufacturing/supply partner when you want quality. Steel construction is not the same from company to company, so you’ll need to do some research. Here at Mueller, Inc., we have been in metal fabrication for 90 years. We know that you don’t have all of the answers regarding your next project. But click here today, and we will use our expertise to help you find the right metal garage kit solution for you.