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Why buy a 40x60 metal building?
Design Flexibility. Steel building kits are infinitely customizable and can be tailored to any application, whether a basic 40 x 60 shop, an office warehouse, or a four-bedroom barndominium style family home. Bring your design ideas and floor plans and allow our suppliers to configure your building exactly how you need it.
Fast Occupancy. Due to their pre-engineered bolt-up design, prefab steel buildings can be assembled up to 30% faster than wood or concrete construction methods. No on-site cutting, forming, or welding is required.
Reduced Cost. You'll save money with our 40x60 steel building kits. They're built fast, so less labor costs and shorter financing loans. Almost no waste, easy maintenance, and 30-40 year warranties.
Highly Durable. Red iron buildings are manufactured from solid steel I-beam framing and are engineered to meet codes for wind, snow, and seismic activity at your job site.
A 40 x 60 metal building is a durable, economical & secure option suitable for the harshest environments.
- Fast build times
- Reduced construction costs
- Reduced insurance costs
- Fire resistance of steel
- Design flexibility
- Near zero maintenance
- Designed to meet local codes
- Long warranties (30-40 yrs)
- Flexibility of expansion
- Custom-made to your specs
- 100% clear span space
40x60 Steel Building Kit Features
Standard 40x60 building kits include all primary and secondary steel framing, PBR metal roof and wall panels, and all fasteners and sealants. You then decide how you want to customize the base building kit with door, window placement, and dimensions tailored to your specific needs.
- What's included
Building packages include:
- Steel I-Beam framing
- Steel roof & wall panels (26ga)
- Complete trim package
- Two framed door openings
- Foundation anchor bolt plans
- Engineer stamped plans
- Building kit delivery
- Installation instructions
- All bolts, flashing & sealants
- Features
Benefit from:
- Bolt-up construction
- Trussless roof design
- Clearspan widths to 300'
- Certified to 160 MPH wind
- Certified to 110 PSF snow
- 30+ year warranty
- Fast, free delivery
- Fast build time
- Customization
Custom options:
Doors - Choose overhead doors, rollup, sliding or bifold doors.
- Adjust the gable roof pitch or select a single-slope, gambrel, or monitor profile
Insulation - Opt for vinyl-faced fiberglass, spray foam, or insulated metal panels (IMPs).
Structural upgrades - Add porches, overhangs, a carport lean-to, or a mezzanine for loft storage.
- Exclusions
Items not included:
- Permits
- Foundation
- Installation
- Insulation
- Interior build out
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Popular 40x60 Metal Building Applications
Pre-engineered steel building kits are extremely versatile. They can be used for virtually any application once configured for the intended end use. You get to choose the roof profile, door sizes, placement, and style to suit your intended end use. Detailed below are some of the most popular end uses for a 40 by 60 metal building.
The large clear-span framing of a 40'x60' building with 2,400 sq ft of workspace offers many layout options suitable for a wide variety of applications. This popular size offers durability, construction economy, and fast deployment. View our most popular configurations.40' x 60'
Our 40' x 60' garages are a versatile solution for oversized garaging. It offers 2,400 sq ft for a 6-car garage plus 900 sq ft for storage/workspace. Alternatively, it can store up to twelve regular-sized vehicles. You can also add a carport for extra covered parking or create office and bathroom space. Check out our sample designs and layouts.40' x 60' Garages (6 to 12 cars)
With 2,400 square feet of space, a 40x60 metal building with living quarters can be easily configured as a one-story, three-bedroom home with open-concept living spaces. Alternatively, as a two-story home, there is sufficient space for five bedrooms and large living quarters with an attached three-car garage. View sample designs and floor plans for 40x60 homes.Metal Building Homes (3-5 beds)
At 2,400 square feet, a 40x60 metal building can be configured as a single-story, two-bedroom or two-story, three-bedroom shop house. Both options offer an expansive 1,200 square feet of clear-span workshop space. View our most popular configurations.
A 40x60 steel building is ideal for a light industrial operation or expanding e-commerce business. The 2,400 sq ft of clear-span floor space is easily configured to suit your storage needs best. All warehouses are custom manufactured, with loading doors, walk doors, and windows positioned where required.2,400 Sq Ft Warehouse
A 40 x 60 metal barn kit is a popular option for both commercial and hobby farms to accommodate livestock, crops, and machinery. The expansive 2,400 sq ft of unobstructed space can easily be configured into separate areas with the addition of doors on any wall. Increase the height to 18 feet for additional storage by adding a mezzanine loft space.40x60 Barns
Prefab 40x60 steel buildings with 2,400 square feet of column-free space are ideal for durable, low-maintenance horse stables. With this amount of floor space, you can accommodate up to eight horses in standard 10x10 stalls. View our sample 6-stall layout.40x60 Barn (6 horse stall)
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How much does a 40x60 metal building cost?
The average installed cost of a 40x60 metal buildingis $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.
These costs vary depending on the location of the building site, local labor costs, and the complexity of the building's design. Please use our quote request form for accurate written quotes from four competing suppliers, or for a quick 40x60 metal building priceestimate, see our metal building prices page.
| Build Item | Square Foot Cost |
|---|---|
| Building kit (shell) | $15-$25 |
| Foundation | $4-$8 |
| Construction | $5-$10 |
| Interior Finishing | $10-$100+ |
Common Questions
- How many square feet is a 40x60 building?
A 40x60 building has 1,200 square feet of usable floor space.
To find the square footage of a building, you multiply its length by its width. In this case, you have a building with dimensions of 60 feet (length) by 40 feet (width).
To put this into perspective, a 40x60 building has sufficient space to store up to twelve cars or could seat approximately 200 people or store up to 300 pallets of merchandise (stacked two high).
- How much does a 40x60 concrete slab cost?
An installed 40x60 concrete slab (4 inch thick) will typically cost between $9,600 and $19,200. A 4 inch slab will usually cost between $4 and $8 per square foot (depending on your location) for materials and labor.
- How many yards of concrete are required for a 40x60 slab?
A typical 4 inch slab will require 29.63 cubic yards of concrete, and a 6 inch slab will require 44.44 cubic yards of concrete.
- What roof pitches are available for 40x60 building kits?
All 40x60 steel building kits come with a standard 2:12 roof pitch, but you can also get shallower 1:12 and steeper 4:12 pitches as an option.
Some suppliers can even provide custom roof pitches of 5:12 and 6:12.
- What size heat pump is needed for a 40x60 building?
As a rule of thumb, you will need approx. 30 BTUs of heat output per 1 sq. ft. of space. So, a 40x60x14 building will require around 126,000 BTUs and a 40x60x16 building will require around 144,000 BTUs.
Factors such as local climate, insulation, and the interior height of the structure must be considered.
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- What does it cost to insulate a 40x60 building?
Insulation costs vary from coast to coast, but an average cost to insulate a 40x60x16 metal building would be between $2,200 and $5,800 for 3 inch thick (R-11) fiberglass insulation for both the walls and roof installed by a professional crew.
- What is the diagonal measurement of 40' x 60' building?
The diagonal measurement of a 40' x 60' building is approximately 72.11 feet.
You can use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the diagonal length of a rectangle, such as a 40x60 building. In this case, the two sides of the rectangle are 40 feet and 60 feet. So, the diagonal length can be found as follows:
Diagonal length^2 = Length^2 + Width^2
Further Reading
How to build a 40' x 60' metal building
Get an overview of the planning, design, and installation process for a typical 40x60 steel building construction project; with links to other resources.
Metal building roofs
A guide to roofing options with details on roof panels, profiles, pitches, and styles. Learn about gable, gambrel, and shed roofs to find the best solution for your new build.
Pole barn Vs metal building
Discover which option is best for your needs with a look at each construction method and cost breakdown, along with the pros and cons for each.
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