Versa tube is fully customizable. It's a 30x30 with a 16 ft pitch. I ordered my building with the door opening on the side. They also delivered the building for me to build. A word of caution it is overwhelming to put a building of large size together, and when I noticed that I could not/ had a hard time in TN to find someone to build it for a reasonable cost. But the Versa tube building is really Nice!
I've only watched this one video of yours. Now subscribed. You are a class act. Helped me make my steel building decision. A retired contractor, 71 and shallow pockets, steel decisions can be tricky. Not now. Thanks. Will be watching from now on with great interest. Thanks.
I appreciate it a lot. Mostly gettin called a class act … but subscribing is a serious help to the channel, so thank you. I am glad it’s helpful. I would encourage you to read the comments on the video. I had a great experience with Carolina ( and I am in no way sponsored by either). But it seemed that people that have contracted with them more recently have had trouble. This building was installed in 2015-2016. Installed on time and had held up great. Best of luck on getting yours up and running soon
I will read the comments...... In the 1970s I lived in Salisbury, NC and loved the pace of life and open spaces. For the last 30 + years I've been in a 110 yr old suburban Philly twin on just about 2600 sq ft of land. Looking forward to buying 4 acres in the Poconos and getting my pace of life back to normal. @@betweenthesharksgarage
This video is so helpful. I have the same dilemma on my property. I have an existing building with the same footprint. my building has a wooden substructure that absorbs too much headspace for my liking. Based on your video and information, I believe my best option would be to take the existing building down, add to my existing 20x20 slab, with another 20x20 slab, and then contact Carolina carport to complete the project. My goal was to have an enclosed woodshop with an open barbeque shed connected. Thanks for the information. I have been considering both companies and I have the same design problem. Thank you much.
Glad to help. Its a big investment and just from what you wrote that sounds like the best solution, especially if aren't in love with the existing building. good luck
Thanks for letting everyone know I could not seem to find that as an option when I ordered in December. it is possible because I was ordering a frame only kit because I knew I could get my siding faster if I purchased it locally.
I love the looks of how it came out, it has kind of an old time shop look so many of the new buildings are too industrial looking for my liking, really cool 👍
Thanks brother. This video really helped me make the decision. My skill level is like a 2 when it comes to working on anything construction related. I was dreading the pain, frustration, and tears I knew I would experience with Versatube, but at the same time I couldn't fork out $20k for a local company to build me a standard metal building. I was going to suck it up and prepare for many nights and weekends of hardship. When I saw Alan's Factory Outlet I thought it was some cheap gimmick. This video has me ready to click the purchase button. Gotta get my shop bad built first :) Much thanks again
I just subscribed to your channel, I have a chopped 47 ford and a 53 Chevy COE, they need a home, not a new home but a building, your video was the most thorough about these building plus that Lincoln and chevy look real good sitting there.
Thanks for your opinions.Just wanted a decent carport with back panel and posable sides. But I think I'll do neither company shown here as to reading all the comments. Just curious though if me ordering through a supplier for the siding would be cheaper than by a company that installs the whole thing for me???
in my experiance cheaper, but the savings were not nearly worth it when you factor in the labor it takes to install. Per the comments it seems that carolina has gone down hill over the years reguarding customer service.... however if i were to do this again i would use a full service company, hands down
Thank you for this video. I was leaning towards versatube, but if Carolina carports can deliver and install in my area, I’m in NY, I’m going to give them a shot.
I tried to be fair. The versatube building is holding up fine and was done in a little over a week, but it was very hard work. But... I got it done months earlier than carolina could do it....plus the would not attach to the existing building ... gotta do what you gotta do
@@betweenthesharksgarage yeah that's my issue, I've contacted like 15 metal building companies, none will attach to my current building. I'm on my own for this one.
One thing that a lot of people do not realize, a lot of the carport/garage kit companies do not service certain parts of the country. I am in one of those locations. None of the garage/carport companies that offer assembly service my area . If I were to put up a metal building, my only option is Versatube.
I have both buildings Carolina took about 6 month to show up this was prior to covid. Versa tube came in 2 week but yes you have to install it yourself. I like Carolina better but your time frame could make the difference.
I think you just mailed it for me. I have to have this build done before winter. It's a "shop", but it's better than spending another winter in a camper. I already have the insulation and windows and wood stove. Just need the shell, and I need it quick. Thankfully I have a tractor and bucket to lift rafters for me. Thanks for the input.
What about the bracing in the upper corners? I've looked at similar buildings locally (they all seem to use the same designs), and they're just held in by two machine screws at each end, which will be in shear during a high wind event. Seems like they should be fastened better.
Not exactly sure about the engineering of that but the sleeves fit pretty tight together. So you really would need a directly vertical lift to get them out. While shearing the screws at the same time. I would expect that under very very heavy wind conditions. The nailing schedule on the roof panels would fail first and it would roll open like a sardine can rather than tearing the framing structure apart, or lifting it like sail. We do have some pretty substantial storms in the southeast nothing compared to Midwest weather, but whatever the math or luck is, is holding up
Great video! Very informative. I live in Arizona. I agree, the Carolina looks like the better option with the design, ceiling height, cost and the no brainer part - that they erect it as part of the cost. Does Carolina ship and install all over the US, or only the east coast?
thanks man... i have no stake in any of these companies but it seems in my research that alans, Carolina and carports and more all sell a similar if not identical product. maybe one of them is in your area if Carolina doesn't deliver there... but they might too
Nice video! I have a new building like your Carolina building, though mine is from a TX company. Looks like identical sheet metal. Do you know how to buy a small amount of the sheet metal? A contractor dinged one of mine. Home Depot wants me to buy a minimum of 10 panels when I only need about a 3ft section.
You got to do some diligent googling… When I built my extension I had to order the sheet metal and I found three suppliers/manufacturers in my area and got quotes. Search for metal roofing manufacturers
@betweenthesharksgarage They are easy to find. The hard part is finding someone who will sell one small panel. I may have found one from Menards. Hard to tell for sure if the color is right, but for $30 I'm giving it a shot.
well... yes... versatube calls that their "pinnacle series" and Carolina has a vertical roof option. However they are additional cost option. It seems to me that the majority of manufactures use the 5 rib roofing as a structural component to tie the "trusses" together. So the vertical roof requires extra framing structure to catch the 3' Ribbed panels as the trusses are spaced every 5'. In addition you need a ridge cap where as with the horizontal roofing the piece at the ridge folds over both sides. Personally the horizontal roof may be slightly less advantageous when it comes to watershed, however the stuctural gains are immense. i think that taking advantage of the fact that the 5 rib roofing is very strong in the horizontal orientation is the way to go.
No I don’t think it needs to be welded. If I am being totally honest it was for my sanity. It requires driving many hundreds of screws and the screws they supply are cheap coated screws so one out of three would not self drill. So I had to predrill… it was a pain. I knew I could weld it well and it was faster. It was so exhausting to put up I knew then and there I would never take it apart to move it. The savings would not be with the labor in my mind
Glad to see it completed. Yeah, not sure why Versa Tube or Carolina doesn't offer a 'side drive in' option on the rake wall. I wanted to be able to store 3 old Packard parts cars in the dry so I ended up going with another company that I understand outsources to Carolina Carport. I went with the 24x25 with the gable ends open, but I see that would not work in connecting your situation. Is that a '50's Merc?
both do everything they are supposed to... keep things dry.. keep leaves from piling up on stuff. they have both survived heavy thunderstorms and light snow we get here in the southease
After watching the video, I wanted to make sure you said that with Carolina, the cost of the foundation (about 19:00 into video) was included with the price (the cost for setting up the concrete pad)? I've been looking to do a garage and am trying to come up with costs. Thanks
no sorry, it was indeed not included. Concrete costs are significant and vary greatly depending on your location and the codes associated with footing depths etc ... I had a contractor pour the concrete as I ordered the building to fit
When you price a monolithic pad with footers, you will pass out. Probably double what the building cost. Put it on the ground, add rock or ROC and come back later when inflation comes down or pour the pad yourself in sections as you go. My suggestions l, which nobody ever listens to, especially my children. lol
I have no issues with condensation in either building despite high humidity and common 25 degree temperature changes in a day. Not sure why... maybe because they both have vapor barriers? Maybe because neither building is well sealed? The carolina building allows air in at the corners and the soffits as the installers did not install anything to close the v grooves in the sheet metal at the ends of the building. not sure if this is common practice to leave them open, maybe it helps keep it stable... dont know
GET AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER, ONE THAT U CAN ADJUST THE VOLUME ON SO U CAN HEAR THE VIDEO. I PURCHASED THE HART RADIO FROM WALMART, $5O + ANOTHER $40 TO $90 FOR A 20V 1.5 OR 4.0AH BATTERY. I CAN HEAR ALL VIDEOS JUST FINE. YA, ITS A BIT OF EXPENSE, YET I CAN ALWAYS TAKE THE RADIO OUTSIDE OR IN THE SHOP, LISTEN TO ANY STATION THAT I CAN PICKUP, EITHER AM/FM/WEATHER/ OR OFF MY TABLET/CELLPHONE/LAPTOP, VIA BLUETOOTH.
I contracted with carolina last june. Its now january. When i call, the salesman no longer works there and they hang up on me. I would just like my down payment back and i will do something else
Avoid Carolina carports at all cost! They are a scam company and you will have problems if you actually get a building. I am still waiting 2 years later to get a building. They have excuses upon excuses for not getting your builing.
Look at reviews on them. They stole $7000 from us. They didn't give the correct foundation specifications and lied several times about doing so. Even when giving them proof, they denied doing so and stopped communicating altogether. The salesman blames the manufacturer, which are not related companies. The installers are 3rd party and only put up what they are given. In my case that was nothing. What they wanted to supply would not work because all toilet and shower drains would have ended up in the wall. We tried to work with them with no luck at all.
Versa tube is fully customizable. It's a 30x30 with a 16 ft pitch. I ordered my building with the door opening on the side. They also delivered the building for me to build. A word of caution it is overwhelming to put a building of large size together, and when I noticed that I could not/ had a hard time in TN to find someone to build it for a reasonable cost. But the Versa tube building is really Nice!
Thank you for the information and your opinion and being open. I'm in the market and this is a big help and opens my eyes.
I am glad it helps out. Thanks for watching and subscribing. It really helps out
I've only watched this one video of yours. Now subscribed. You are a class act. Helped me make my steel building decision. A retired contractor, 71 and shallow pockets, steel decisions can be tricky. Not now. Thanks. Will be watching from now on with great interest. Thanks.
I appreciate it a lot. Mostly gettin called a class act … but subscribing is a serious help to the channel, so thank you. I am glad it’s helpful. I would encourage you to read the comments on the video. I had a great experience with Carolina ( and I am in no way sponsored by either). But it seemed that people that have contracted with them more recently have had trouble. This building was installed in 2015-2016. Installed on time and had held up great. Best of luck on getting yours up and running soon
I will read the comments......
In the 1970s I lived in Salisbury, NC and loved the pace of life and open spaces. For the last 30 + years I've been in a 110 yr old suburban Philly twin on just about 2600 sq ft of land. Looking forward to buying 4 acres in the Poconos and getting my pace of life back to normal.
@@betweenthesharksgarage
Thanks for the great video! It will save me from taking on more of a task than I can handle!
I can’t believe no one mentioned this guys hair. That’s some hair right there.!!!
This video is so helpful. I have the same dilemma on my property. I have an existing building with the same footprint. my building has a wooden substructure that absorbs too much headspace for my liking. Based on your video and information, I believe my best option would be to take the existing building down, add to my existing 20x20 slab, with another 20x20 slab, and then contact Carolina carport to complete the project. My goal was to have an enclosed woodshop with an open barbeque shed connected. Thanks for the information. I have been considering both companies and I have the same design problem. Thank you much.
Glad to help. Its a big investment and just from what you wrote that sounds like the best solution, especially if aren't in love with the existing building. good luck
Versa tube will allow you to place doors on the side I have a 40x40x12 building from them. And I have the Frontier Series 2x4 tubing
Thanks for letting everyone know
I could not seem to find that as an option when I ordered in December.
it is possible because I was ordering a frame only kit because I knew I could get my siding faster if I purchased it locally.
I love the looks of how it came out, it has kind of an old time shop look so many of the new buildings are too industrial looking for my liking, really cool 👍
Thanks man. It’s serving me well so far.. full of old time shop junk
Thanks brother. This video really helped me make the decision. My skill level is like a 2 when it comes to working on anything construction related. I was dreading the pain, frustration, and tears I knew I would experience with Versatube, but at the same time I couldn't fork out $20k for a local company to build me a standard metal building. I was going to suck it up and prepare for many nights and weekends of hardship. When I saw Alan's Factory Outlet I thought it was some cheap gimmick. This video has me ready to click the purchase button. Gotta get my shop bad built first :) Much thanks again
I am glad it helps. I have had a lot of fun working in the buildings... working on them and forking over the big money is less fun
Thanks for sharing your thought processes. VERY Helpful to me for making a proper decision.
Thanks for taking the time to comment I am glad it helped.
I just subscribed to your channel, I have a chopped 47 ford and a 53 Chevy COE, they need a home, not a new home but a building, your video was the most thorough about these building plus that Lincoln and chevy look real good sitting there.
thanks for subscribing. always loved the fat fendered fords . I am glad i built it.. it helps a lot, but man was it not fun
Thanks for your opinions.Just wanted a decent carport with back panel and posable sides. But I think I'll do neither company shown here as to reading all the comments. Just curious though if me ordering through a supplier for the siding would be cheaper than by a company that installs the whole thing for me???
in my experiance cheaper, but the savings were not nearly worth it when you factor in the labor it takes to install. Per the comments it seems that carolina has gone down hill over the years reguarding customer service.... however if i were to do this again i would use a full service company, hands down
Thank you for this video. I was leaning towards versatube, but if Carolina carports can deliver and install in my area, I’m in NY, I’m going to give them a shot.
Glad it helped out...cheers
Depending on where in n.y you are there is a Carolina carport dealer in my area and they are on point .
@@yaknowwhothis5102 Ulster County
Dude… Thanks for your time!
Yes sir. Thanks for the comment. Hope it helped
I'm in the same boat as you were. I need to extend my current building, was about to pull the trigger on the versatube till I saw this.
I tried to be fair. The versatube building is holding up fine and was done in a little over a week, but it was very hard work. But... I got it done months earlier than carolina could do it....plus the would not attach to the existing building ... gotta do what you gotta do
@@betweenthesharksgarage yeah that's my issue, I've contacted like 15 metal building companies, none will attach to my current building. I'm on my own for this one.
Great video. And comparison
One thing that a lot of people do not realize, a lot of the carport/garage kit companies do not service certain parts of the country. I am in one of those locations. None of the garage/carport companies that offer assembly service my area . If I were to put up a metal building, my only option is Versatube.
and in that case... its the right choice. the combination of factors i had also lead me to a versatube building
I have both buildings Carolina took about 6 month to show up this was prior to covid. Versa tube came in 2 week but yes you have to install it yourself. I like Carolina better but your time frame could make the difference.
I think you just mailed it for me. I have to have this build done before winter. It's a "shop", but it's better than spending another winter in a camper. I already have the insulation and windows and wood stove. Just need the shell, and I need it quick. Thankfully I have a tractor and bucket to lift rafters for me. Thanks for the input.
@@kevindouglas8768hey Kevin did you ever end up ordering something?
To add to a building in my area, you have to have Engineered and stamped drawings, and a permit, or no Dice !
Carolina carports actually does manufacture their own sheet metal for their metal buildings! (Roof and sides)
Interesting thanks for the info
@@betweenthesharksgarageyes I confirmed this today, they mfg all in house
What about the bracing in the upper corners? I've looked at similar buildings locally (they all seem to use the same designs), and they're just held in by two machine screws at each end, which will be in shear during a high wind event. Seems like they should be fastened better.
Not exactly sure about the engineering of that but the sleeves fit pretty tight together. So you really would need a directly vertical lift to get them out. While shearing the screws at the same time. I would expect that under very very heavy wind conditions. The nailing schedule on the roof panels would fail first and it would roll open like a sardine can rather than tearing the framing structure apart, or lifting it like sail.
We do have some pretty substantial storms in the southeast nothing compared to Midwest weather, but whatever the math or luck is, is holding up
Very helpful. Thanks man.
Thanks for watching, glad it helped
Very helpful video. Thanks buddy!
happy to hear it helped out.
Great video! Very informative. I live in Arizona. I agree, the Carolina looks like the better option with the design, ceiling height, cost and the no brainer part - that they erect it as part of the cost. Does Carolina ship and install all over the US, or only the east coast?
thanks man... i have no stake in any of these companies but it seems in my research that alans, Carolina and carports and more all sell a similar if not identical product. maybe one of them is in your area if Carolina doesn't deliver there... but they might too
Nice video! I have a new building like your Carolina building, though mine is from a TX company. Looks like identical sheet metal. Do you know how to buy a small amount of the sheet metal? A contractor dinged one of mine. Home Depot wants me to buy a minimum of 10 panels when I only need about a 3ft section.
You got to do some diligent googling…
When I built my extension I had to order the sheet metal and I found three suppliers/manufacturers in my area and got quotes.
Search for metal roofing manufacturers
@betweenthesharksgarage They are easy to find. The hard part is finding someone who will sell one small panel. I may have found one from Menards. Hard to tell for sure if the color is right, but for $30 I'm giving it a shot.
Love this video
Do they have an option that allows the roof panels to run the right direction?
well... yes... versatube calls that their "pinnacle series" and Carolina has a vertical roof option. However they are additional cost option. It seems to me that the majority of manufactures use the 5 rib roofing as a structural component to tie the "trusses" together. So the vertical roof requires extra framing structure to catch the 3' Ribbed panels as the trusses are spaced every 5'. In addition you need a ridge cap where as with the horizontal roofing the piece at the ridge folds over both sides. Personally the horizontal roof may be slightly less advantageous when it comes to watershed, however the stuctural gains are immense. i think that taking advantage of the fact that the 5 rib roofing is very strong in the horizontal orientation is the way to go.
The smaller the Versa Tube building, the less the play in the joints matter.
Do you think that welding the pieces together vs using the sheet metal screws is a better idea or does the building need to flex????
No I don’t think it needs to be welded. If I am being totally honest it was for my sanity. It requires driving many hundreds of screws and the screws they supply are cheap coated screws so one out of three would not self drill. So I had to predrill… it was a pain. I knew I could weld it well and it was faster. It was so exhausting to put up I knew then and there I would never take it apart to move it. The savings would not be with the labor in my mind
Glad to see it completed. Yeah, not sure why Versa Tube or Carolina doesn't offer a 'side drive in' option on the rake wall. I wanted to be able to store 3 old Packard parts cars in the dry so I ended up going with another company that I understand outsources to Carolina Carport. I went with the 24x25 with the gable ends open, but I see that would not work in connecting your situation. Is that a '50's Merc?
Thanks man. I have the 54 chevy and the 47 merc tucked in the versatube part. old packards you say? that sounds fun
VersaTube definitely allows for "side drive-in" with our custom buildings.
Does it cover what you wanted to do? Please let me know. I like the carport better. That is what I'll be looking for
both do everything they are supposed to... keep things dry.. keep leaves from piling up on stuff. they have both survived heavy thunderstorms and light snow we get here in the southease
After watching the video, I wanted to make sure you said that with Carolina, the cost of the foundation (about 19:00 into video) was included with the price (the cost for setting up the concrete pad)? I've been looking to do a garage and am trying to come up with costs. Thanks
no sorry, it was indeed not included. Concrete costs are significant and vary greatly depending on your location and the codes associated with footing depths etc ... I had a contractor pour the concrete as I ordered the building to fit
When you price a monolithic pad with footers, you will pass out. Probably double what the building cost. Put it on the ground, add rock or ROC and come back later when inflation comes down or pour the pad yourself in sections as you go. My suggestions l, which nobody ever listens to, especially my children. lol
I noticed your Carolina carport garage doesn't have any insulation. Do you have any issues with condensation?
I have no issues with condensation in either building despite high humidity and common 25 degree temperature changes in a day. Not sure why... maybe because they both have vapor barriers? Maybe because neither building is well sealed? The carolina building allows air in at the corners and the soffits as the installers did not install anything to close the v grooves in the sheet metal at the ends of the building. not sure if this is common practice to leave them open, maybe it helps keep it stable... dont know
Good info
Thanks man
Caroline is a nice product They both worked out for you
They really did both work out. The space is great. Both are good products but the value of the carolina building is pretty incredible
Caroline carport 60 day delivery and they require 3’ clearance all the around the pad they wanted me to tore down my fence….
I think they have gotten wayyyyy more particular
Huh 😂 couldn't hear ya .👂
Cell phone's and tablets volume isn't loud enough ON NONE of my devices ☹️☹️😢
GET AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER, ONE THAT U CAN ADJUST THE VOLUME ON SO U CAN HEAR THE VIDEO. I PURCHASED THE HART RADIO FROM WALMART, $5O + ANOTHER $40 TO $90 FOR A 20V 1.5 OR 4.0AH BATTERY. I CAN HEAR ALL VIDEOS JUST FINE. YA, ITS A BIT OF EXPENSE, YET I CAN ALWAYS TAKE THE RADIO OUTSIDE OR IN THE SHOP, LISTEN TO ANY STATION THAT I CAN PICKUP, EITHER AM/FM/WEATHER/ OR OFF MY TABLET/CELLPHONE/LAPTOP, VIA BLUETOOTH.
I contracted with carolina last june. Its now january. When i call, the salesman no longer works there and they hang up on me. I would just like my down payment back and i will do something else
I am hearing that a lot in the comments lately. But I got my building 8 years ago now. I had no issues but it sure seems like things have changed
Does it snow in your area?
no its really not a concern where I live
Love the review but you did say it's was a DYI project
Yea man. There are several videos on the channel is the whole process.
No way the Carolina was $2784 with labor??? WHAT? Sounds wrong
Well if you are in NY, NY or Il you are out of luck with Carolina Carports. They no longer service those states.
That would be NY, NJ & IL
I have no experience with these companies... but it seems like carport and more and alan's sell a very similar product to Carolina
Avoid Carolina carports at all cost! They are a scam company and you will have problems if you actually get a building. I am still waiting 2 years later to get a building. They have excuses upon excuses for not getting your builing.
Interesting not my experience with thine but it seems like a lot has changed in the last 8 years
Look at reviews on them. They stole $7000 from us. They didn't give the correct foundation specifications and lied several times about doing so. Even when giving them proof, they denied doing so and stopped communicating altogether. The salesman blames the manufacturer, which are not related companies. The installers are 3rd party and only put up what they are given. In my case that was nothing. What they wanted to supply would not work because all toilet and shower drains would have ended up in the wall. We tried to work with them with no luck at all.