50x100 Metal building

A pre-engineered 50 x 100 metal building is among the most versatile commercial structures on the market. With 5,000 sq ft of clear-span space, it’s perfect for various uses, including modern warehousing, storage facilities, commercial auto shops, and even a tall garage. Each building is custom-engineered to meet your local building codes, and its bolt-up design ensures a fast and economical construction process.

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Popular building products

Here are some of our most popular standard height options for our 50 x 100 building kit products. Please be aware that a two-foot gap is required from the eave to the top of the tallest door (e.g. a 10′ door will require a 12′ eave height).

For floor plans and layout ideas, see our sample metal building plans.

Steel Building kit feature

All 50 x 100 steel buildings start as a base building package that includes all the primary and secondary framing, roof, and wall sheeting. You can then customize this structure to function as a garage, warehouse, or storage facility by adding doors, skylights, internal rooms, and other features to meet your specific requirements.

Metal Building Kit 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

I-Beam framing

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

Custom options:

Doors – “Choose overhead doors, rollup, sliding, or bifold doors for your metal garage or building.

Roof profile & pitch – 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 in your garage.

Items not included:

  • Permits
  • Foundation
  • Installation
  • Insulation
  • Interior build out

How much does a 50 x 100 steel buildings cost?

The average turnkey cost of building a 50×100 metal building ranges from $125,000 to $200,000, including the cost of the steel building kit kit ($85,000), the concrete slab foundation ($29,000), and construction ($37,000). If you’re building a storage facility or a garage, additional costs to consider include doors, windows, and insulation. The final cost depends on the location, local labor rates, and the complexity of the design.

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Item Square Foot Cost
Building kit package
$15-$20
Foundations
$3-$9
Construction
$5 – $10
Interior Finishing
$10-$50+

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Common Questions

Total construction times will vary depending on the location of the building, the complexity of the design, and other factors. As a general rule, simple 5,000 sq ft steel buildings can be constructed in approximately three to six weeks once the site has been cleared and leveled, whether the structure is intended for storage or other purposes.

Typical construction costs for red iron steel buildings can range from $5 to $10 per square foot, giving an average erection cost of $37,500. These costs vary depending on local labor rates, the complexity of the building, and the price of local materials such as concrete.

The average cost for a 50 x 100 concrete slab for steel buildings is $30,000. Generally, a 4-inch thick slab will cost between $3 and $9 per square foot (on average nationwide) for both the materials and labor. The final cost will mostly depend on the location of your building, as prices vary across the country.

A four-inch thick 50 x 100 slab foundation will require approx. 62 cubic yards of concrete and a six-inch foundation will need approx. 93 cubic yards.

A 50×100 steel building takes up the equivalent of approximately 0.115 acres. This type of structure typically features a sturdy frame to support its size and function. There are about 8 plots of 50 x 100 steel buildings in an acre. Another way to calculate this is by converting the plot size to square feet, which is 5,000 square feet, and then dividing by the number of square feet in an acre, which is 43,560 square feet. These buildings are often used for storage, providing a versatile solution for various needs.

Other building features offered by our suppliers with a similar footprint include:

All building kit packages are custom engineered to your specifications and are available in any size from 30 feet wide up to 200 feet wide. Building lengths are unlimited and increase in increments of either 20 feet or 25 feet depending on the bay spacing you oipt for. If you any questions or inquiries, please email us.

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