Metal Building FAQs

 A: We offer custom metal buildings, carports and garages, barns Rv covers and workshops,commercial, agricultural,equipment sheds and  barndominium-style shells . We can manufacture any building to meet your determined need and to the look and style that you prefer. 

Direct Southern Metal takes safety very seriously and follows all necessary safety protocols during installation. All team members are trained and certified to ensure a safe work environment.

A: The Order Process begins through one of our professional sales personnel which will guide you through the design, customization and ordering process. 

Once  the order is taken by one of our personnel it is sent to us to check the order for any corrections needed. If we determine that the order needs corrections the customer will be notified, either by the dealer or by  us. Sometimes these corrections may require a new order form and signed approval by the customer due to changes in building or price. If the order is approved it then goes to our scheduling queue, in this stage you  will receive a call from one of our in house reps to go over your order and installation time. (installation is weather permitted).

Materials are gathered at our shop and sent out for installation by one of our capable crews.

 A: Our current lead time for installation is currently 4-6 weeks at most,  for most of our coverage area. Please keep in mind that installation is  weather permitted, as long as the weather and installation site is  prepared and ready to go.  

 A: We recommend for your site to be anywhere within a level tolerance of  1-3″. We recommend you to prep your site before installation if your site does not meet this requirement, doing so will save you money by  avoiding any delays or restocking fees.  

 All Concrete Pads are Recommended to pour 2” wider on all sides. Units  12’×20′ need to have 12’4”x20’4” Concrete Pad.  The recommended depth of  your concrete pad and other general ideal concrete guidance will vary  depending on your area. Be sure to check with your local permitting  office to ensure you are within their guidelines for your concrete pad  and structure. 

 Depending on what you plan to use the building for and the size of your  building, you may need to obtain a building permit from your local permitting office. At DSM we will make sure to build your building to meet your local building codes, be sure to specify on your order any code requirements to ensure that the pricing is correct and  that we meet your building requirements.