4,000 sq ft · Clear-span

50x80 Steel Building

A 50' wide by 80' long pre-engineered steel building — 4,000 square feet of clear-span usable space. Ideal for trucking / fleet shop, small warehouse, riding arena.

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Pricing varies by location, design loads, configuration and options. Financing is available through third-party lenders.
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Best Uses

  • Trucking / fleet shop
  • Small warehouse
  • Riding arena
  • Auto body shop

Standard Configuration

Width
50'
Length
80'
Doors
Two 14x14 + man doors
Eave height
16'–18'
Wind rating
up to 170 mph
Snow rating
up to 90 psf

Realistic 50x80 layouts

Fleet maintenance shop

Two 14x16 drive-through bays, 18' eaves for Class 8 lifts, and a 20x50 parts and office block along one endwall.

Covered riding arena

Clear-span 50' width with 16' eaves, sliding end doors, and open eave vents for airflow.

What the price includes

A building package covers the engineered shell: primary frames, secondary framing, roof and wall panels, trim, fasteners, framed openings, and engineered drawings sealed where required. Freight is quoted by destination. It does not include the slab and footings, site work, erection labor, MEP, interior finishes, or permit fees.

At 4,000 sq ft, design wind speed, ground snow load, eave height, and door count are what move your final number. Request current package pricing and we will price the configuration with our manufacturing partners.

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Engineering & site notes

Wind, snow and seismic
Loads come from ASCE 7 as adopted by your jurisdiction, not from a national default. This footprint is commonly engineered for up to 170 mph wind and up to 90 psf snow, but your county sets the actual values.
Foundation
A local engineer designs the slab and footings from the anchor bolt and reaction drawings shipped with your package. Soils, frost depth, and the loads you put on the floor determine thickness and reinforcement.
Insulation
Banded blanket insulation is the value option; insulated metal panels and spray foam cost more and perform better. If the space will be heated or cooled, decide before ordering — the envelope strategy affects framing and trim details.
Expansion
50' is the practical threshold where clear-span framing starts driving cost noticeably; confirm whether a single interior column line is acceptable, because it can reduce steel weight substantially.
Delivery
Ships by flatbed from the plant serving your region. Your site needs firm access for tractor-trailers, and offloading is arranged with your crew in advance.

Add-ons & Upgrades

  • Insulation package (R-13 walls / R-19 roof) — from $2.10 / sq ft
  • Additional 10x10 roll-up door — from $1,850
  • Additional 12x12 roll-up door — from $2,650
  • Insulated 3'0 walk door — from $650
  • 3'0x4'0 double-pane window — from $475
  • Cupolas and ridge vents — from $780
  • Wainscot color (2-tone) — from $1,250
  • Lean-to attachment (10' wide) — from $4,900

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Let's talk about your 50x80 building.

Every great building starts with the right plan. Tell us about your project, and we'll review your goals, answer your questions, and prepare a customized building quote based on your specific needs—not a one-size-fits-all estimate.

From planning and permitting to engineering and manufacturing-partner coordination, we're here to help you make informed decisions before steel is ever ordered.

You'll receive honest guidance, transparent pricing, and a building proposal designed around your project, timeline, and budget.

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  • Transparent pricing
  • Direct coordination with our manufacturing partners
  • Planning and permitting support

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