Does Metal Building require a West Virginia permit?
Most substantial metal buildings in West Virginia requires a building permit. Most counties have its own permit regulations. City-specific permitting regulations may vary. Check with your local building and construction authority to learn more about specific regulations.
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Metal Frame Gauge

Metal buildings, barns, carports, garages and other structures from Carport1 are built with a metal frame using either 12-gauge or 14-gauge steel. Both of these options are premium metals which can withstand severe weather and wear or tear.
Gauge is the the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure. In the case of our all-metal buildings, steel gauge means the thickness and strength of the steel components of that structure. Hence, the thicker the framing, the greater strength and the value.
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14-gauge Framing
The 14-gauge steel frame from Carport1 measures 2 ½” x 2 ½” inches diameter. The 14 gauge frame tends to be more economical than the 12-gauge frame and has a lower tensile strength. So, metal carport or metal building kits with 14-gauge framing are cost-effective and are recommended in areas with a mild climate.
12 Gauge Framing
The 12-gauge steel frame measures 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” in diameter. It is thicker than the 14-gauge frame and is the strongest Carport1 option available for metal buildings. The 12-gauge framing features higher tensile strength and is more useful for the carports in the areas with heavy snows and winds.
Carport1 recommends that strong concrete foundations are used when constructing metal carports, buildings, barns and other structures in areas prone to tornadoes, hurricanes or hailstorms.
For the areas which receive heavy rainfall and snowfall, Carport1 recommends installing a 12-gauge metal frame and 26-gauge roof panels. For the areas with hot and humid temperature, installing a 14-gauge premium metal frames and 29-gauge roof panels should suffice.
Metal Building Color Options in West Virginia

Carport1 offers an excellent selection of colors from which you can choose and customize your metal building and carport. Customers can mix and match colors to create metal buildings and structures from Carport1 that not only fit your needs but blend beautifully on the property.
Carport1 offers the following colors for your new metal building:
- Pebble Beige
- Evergreen
- Pewter Gray
- Burgundy
- Tan
- Slate Blue
- Barn Red
- Sandstone
- Earth Brown
- Black
- White
- Clay
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How West Virginia Weather Affects the Metal Building You Choose

A critically important factor to consider when customizing your Carport1 Metal Garages or Carports in West Virginia is the local climate. Our steel structures are strong, sturdy and withstand heavy winds, rains and snow. Talk to our professionals to review the construction specifications and ensure that the Carport1 metal building you purchase suits your local weather.
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West Virginia has a very diverse climate throughout the state. That is because there are massive differences in elevations. The rugged topography of the state is where the name “The Mountain State” comes from. In general, WV is said to have a subtropical humid climate with hot, showery summers and cold winters. However, in higher altitudes, the summer temperatures may be lower but the winters are marked.
The state experiences very high levels of precipitation all around the year, whether as rainfall or snowfall. But, here also the topography of the state comes into play. Some areas of the state, like the western side of the Appalachian Mountains, receive very little precipitation because they lie in the ‘rain shadow’ created by those mountains. West Virginia does not face as many extremes of the weather as the other states in the country.
In fact, it is among the states that have the least chances of facing tornadoes. However, thunderstorms are common occurrences in the mountains. Violent local winds are also problems in some parts of the state.
So, when buying a metal carport or metal building in West Virginia, WV, you will have to keep the weather of your place in mind. A metal building suitable in one place may not be suitable in other, even within the same state. In most part though, a Vertical roof styled building is a safe bet to channel the heavy precipitation away from the building.
14-gauge tubular frames with 29-gauge metal sheet coverage will work well in areas that do not face severe wind or storms. However, you can upgrade to a 12-gauge frame in the higher altitudes or areas where the elements are a bit harsher.
Roof Styles Recommended for West Virginia Residents.
Carport1 offers three styles of strong and attractive roof design, all of which are permitted in West Virginia. When customizing your Carport1 steel building, carport, barn and other structure, consider which roof best fits your requirements for weather, use, property and protection. The style of the roof also determines the dead load and live load of the structure. Anyone in West Virginia can consider installing a metal building with either of these 3 roof styles.
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VERTICAL ROOF STYLE – BEST
Vertical roof style is an A-frame design that works best for harsh climate conditions, such as, heavy snowfall and torrential rain. The vertical roof panel allows snow and water to slide easily off the roof with zero residues. In vertical roof style, the panels on the roof are oriented in a vertical orientation along the width of the structure.
BOXED EAVE STYLE – BETTER
Boxed Eave style, also an A-frame design, is the roof style which has roof panels that are laid horizontally along the length of the carport. This is a more affordable than vertical roof styling. The roof style works best in the moderate climate with the occasional heavy winds or gust.
REGULAR – GOOD
Regular style roof is the most common and economical choice for carports and metal buildings. These metal roofs tend to be lighter than other roof styles. The corrugated ridges run from end to end and they work great in an area with mild weather. This roof style is perfect for protecting your vehicle from direct sunlight or mellow rain/snow.
Carports in West Virginia at the best price!
Carport1 supplies custom metal buildings, steel garages, barns, and other metal carports in West Virginia. Our all-metal buildings are engineer certified to meet most state, city, and county requirements.
Carport1 metal structures are built to last and meet or exceed the building code requirements in West Virginia.
You can specify your custom metal carport, steel garage, barn or other building with a clear-span width up to 60’. Side heights can be designed up to 14’ tall and the length can be adjusted to any length required.
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Regular Roof Metal Building Prices
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Boxed Eave Roof Metal Building Prices
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Vertical Roof Metal Building Prices
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Metal Buildings and Metal Carports in West Virginia Cities
West Virginia carport prices are listed for our metal carports and steel carports. Unlike some companies, we publish our metal carport prices and our prices include delivery and free installation. All of the West Virginia carport prices include galvanized steel framing with painted steel panels. Our West Virginia carport prices are valid for the entire state of West Virginia, which include Alderson, WV, Beckley, WV, Bluefield, WV, Bridgeport, WV, Charleston, WV, Clarksburg, WV, Dunbar, WV, Elkins, WV, Grafton, WV, Fairmont, WV, Huntington, WV, Martinsburg, WV, Morgantown, WV, Moundsville, WV, Parkersburg, WV, South Charleston, WV, Summersville, WV, Vienna, WV, Weirton, WV, Westover, WV, Wheeling, WV, Williamson, WV and other cities and town in the Mountain State!
Metal Buildings and Metal Carports in West Virginia Counties
If you don’t see a carport that meets your needs here, we can design and price a carport, garage, workshop, or barn just for you. Residents of West Virginia are sure to be pleased with the quality and workmanship of our products and you will also be pleased with our West Virginia carport prices!
For links to these county and city websites in West Virginia, visit State and Local Governments on the Net.
Barbour County – Philippi
Berkeley County – Martinsburg
Boone County – Madison
Braxton County – Sutton
Brooke County – Wellsburg
Cabell County – Huntington
Calhoun County – Grantsville
Clay County – Clay
Doddridge County – West Union
Fayette County – Fayetteville
Gilmer County – Glenville
Grant County – Petersburg
Greenbrier County – Lewisburg
Hampshire County – Romney
Hancock County – New Cumberland
Hardy County – Moorefield
Harrison County – Clarksburg
Jackson County – Ripley
Jefferson County – Charles Town
Kanawha County – Charleston
Lewis County – Weston
Lincoln County- Hamlin
Logan County – Logan
Marion County – Fairmont
Marshall County – Moundsville
Mason County – Point Pleasant
McDowell County – Welch
Mercer County – Princeton
Mineral County – Keyser
Mingo County – Williamson
Monongalia County – Morgantown
Monroe County – Union
Morgan County – Berkeley Springs
Nicholas County – Summersville
Ohio County – Wheeling
Pendleton County – Franklin
Pleasants County – St. Marys
Pocahontas County – Marlinton
Preston County – Kingwood
Putnam County – Winfield
Raleigh County – Beckley
Randolph County – Elkins
Ritchie County – Harrisville
Roane County – Spencer
Summers County – Hinton
Taylor County – Grafton
Tucker County – Parsons
Tyler County – Middlebourne
Upshur County – Buckhannon
Wayne County – Wayne
Webster County – Webster Springs
Wetzel County – New Martinsville
Wirt County – Elizabeth
Wood County – Parkersburg
Wyoming County – Pineville
Additional support

Gable ends
Gable ends are a design feature that increase coverage to your metal carport and building. Triangular in shape, Carport1's attractive all-metal sheet is tightly attached to the roof and provides additional structural support.
Metal carports and metal buildings with gable ends are recommended for many parts of West Virginia where harsh weather occurs. Ask about the Carport1 difference.

Panels
Carport1 offers optional all-steel panels on the sides of steel frames for added structural support and strength in our metal and steel carports, garages, barns, RV Covers and other structures. If you live in a section of West Virginia that encounters heavy wind and rain typical of tornadoes and hurricanes, we recommend adding panels to outdoor metal structures.
Bows and trusses
Carport1 uses architectural bows and trusses to strengthen and stabilize the roofs of its quality metal buildings. Generally, metal structure with a width size of 24 ft. will include a bow, and those wider than 24 ft. will feature a truss. These features are important for residents of West Virginia who experience heavy snowfall or heavy rain.
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Free Delivery and Installation of Carports in West Virginia

Delivery and installation of your metal and steel buildings, carports, garages, barns, RV Covers and other structures in West Virginia is free as long as the site is level and unobstructed. Our professional installation teams are committed to building structures on site that are sturdy, safe and perform as designed.
Carport1's dedicated and friendly customer service teams are available during business hours to assist you with the design, structure and options that fit your unique metal carport, barn, workshop, garage, RV shed and other structures.
Please call today to learn the best prices and sale offers in West Virginia.
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