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50x80 Metal building
Looking for a cost-effective, maintenance-free storage solution that’s built to last? Our bolt-up 50′ x 80′ steel I-beam buildings are made from American steel and are engineered to meet all local building codes for snow, wind, and seismic loads.
You can easily customize the building to meet your specific needs, thanks to a wide range of configuration options. With 4,000 square feet of clear-span floor space and an unobstructed overhead area provided by the trussless roof design, you benefit from maximum usable space.
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- Made in USA
- Solid Steel
- 30 Yr Warranty
- Custom Engineered
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Popular products
Here are some of our most popular standard height options for our 50×80 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.
Building Kit Features
Our 50 x 80 metal building kits are ideal for those looking for a basic structure. The kit comes with pre-drilled primary steel I-beam framing and secondary framing, pre-painted PBR metal wall and roof panels, and all the necessary fasteners and sealants. You then customize this steel kit to suit your intended application by adding framed openings for doors and windows – sized and positioned to your specifications.
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 (Frame, Garage etc.):
Doors – Choose overhead doors, rollup, sliding or bifold doors.
Roof profile & pitch – Adjust the gable 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.
Items not included:
- Permits
- Foundation
- Installation
- Insulation
- Interior build out
How much does a 50x80 Steel building cost?
The installed cost of a 50×80 steel building averages $108,000-$160,000. This includes the building kit, priced at $18-$22 per square foot, the foundation ($4-$8/sq ft), and construction costs ($5-$10/sq ft). Remember to factor in additional expenses like doors, windows, and insulation.
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 40×80 metal building price estimate, see our metal building prices page.
| Item | Square Foot Cost |
|---|---|
|
Building kit (shell) |
$18-$22 |
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Foundations |
$4-$8 |
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Construction |
$5 – $10
|
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Interior Finishing |
$10-$100 |
Common Questions
How many square feet is a 50x80 building?
A 50×80 steel building offers 4,000 square feet of unobstructed floor space, providing a clear view for various applications such as commercial storage, flexible warehouse use, or even as modern residential buildings.
What roof profiles & pitches are available for a 50x80 building?
Standard 50×80 steel building kit packages are shipped with either a gable or single-slope (shed roof) roof profile with either a 2:12 or 1:12 pitch. For an additional cost the pitch on both these profiles is available as a 2:12 to 6:12 pitch. Alternate profiles also include monitor style and gambre style most commonly used in agricultural applications.
How much does a 50x80 concrete slab cost?
For a standard 4″ thick concrete slab you can expect to pay approx. $20,000. Alternatively, for a commercial 6″ slab you should budget for approximately $28,000. These prices are based on a national average of $4 to $8 per square foot.
What other similar building sizes do you offer?
Our suppliers offer the following sized buildings with similar square footage to the 50×80 model:
- 40×60 metal building kit package
- 40×80 metal building kit package and the
- 50×100 steel building kit package
What is a 50x80 red iron building?
Red Iron buildings are pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) with a red oxide paint coating to protect against corrosion. The term ‘red iron’ is commonly used to describe PEMB buildings due to the color of the red oxide paint applied to the the metal framing.
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