40x60 Metal Home (2024)

FAQs

How much does it cost to build a 40x60 metal home? ›

The average installed cost of a 40x60 metal building is $57,000 to $92,000. This includes an average cost for the steel building kit package at $48,000, the concrete slab foundation at $14,000, and construction at $18,000. Your budget should also consider doors, windows, and insulation if necessary.

The short answer is that metal buildings tend to be cheaper depending on a range of factors like the building size, building codes, loads (wind, seismic, snow, etc), design, and accessories. However, the odds of a metal building being cheaper than a wood building goes up fast the larger the building in question.

A 40x60 metal building makes for a good-sized shop house. It can be configured as a single-story shop home (2-bed) with half shop and half living quarters of 1,200 square feet each or as a 2-story, 3-bed home with 1,200 sq ft of workspace.

40x60 Steel Building

Our most popular size, the 40x60 metal building gives you 2,400 square feet of open space.

$14,400 – $19,200

Some resources state that the national average is $5 per square foot, while others have an average price of $6 or $8 per square foot. If you want a more accurate estimate of costs, call a few local contractors to gather some estimates. Ask for a ballpark estimate on a 40×60 slab.

Noise – The use of metal in the construction process can lead to increased noise levels, which may be a problem for those working or living close to the building. Fire resistance – Steel-framed buildings are not as fire-resistant as traditional concrete structures.

Steel buildings are more durable than wood, and more resistant to water damage. Steel will not warp or expand like wood does, and it does not rot, so it will be less likely to attract fungus. Termites and other insects who eat wood will also steer clear of a steel home.

Common questions. how many cars can fit in a 40' x 60' garage? A garage measuring 40 feet by 60 feet has a floor space of 2,400 square feet, which can store up to six cars or trucks comfortably.

A 40x60 metal building can be configured as a 2,400 square foot single-story or as a large 4,800 square foot two-story home.

What is a good size metal building? ›

The most popular steel building sizes are:

30 x 40. 40 x 60. 50 x 100. 60 x 80.

Average 40x60 pole barn cost

A 40x60 pole barn costs $24,000 to $72,000 for the kit alone or $36,000 to $96,000 installed, not including the land, site prep, or a concrete foundation. Pole barn kit prices are $10 to $30 per square foot, while labor to build the barn costs $5 to $10 per square foot.

At $18-$25 per square foot, a 40'x60', or 2,400 square-foot base steel building, is going to cost somewhere between about $43,200 and $60,000. At $18-$25 per square foot, a 60'x80', or 4,800 square-foot base steel building, is going to cost somewhere between about $86,400 and $120,000.

For several reasons, prefabricated steel buildings cost less than concrete block and brick walls, yet steel provides more strength and durability and lower maintenance. Unlike brick and mortar or concrete block wall structures, a prefab steel building includes the roof.

A 40x60 pole barn costs $24,000 to $72,000 for the kit alone or $36,000 to $96,000 installed, not including the land, site prep, or a concrete foundation. Pole barn kit prices are $10 to $30 per square foot, while labor to build the barn costs $5 to $10 per square foot.

Metal building home vs.

A metal building home with basic finishes is typically cheaper than a traditional home build costing $100 to $200 per square foot. A metal building is durable, low maintenance, and faster to build than a traditional home.