• Metal Building Siding Options

    Metal, Stucco, Wood and Faux Stone

Siding Options for Steel Buildings

Deciding which components and customization options will be included in your metal building system comes down to a mix a both functional and aesthetic appeal. For example, the windows you add to your building add architectural detail while also provide useful ventilation for the space. The same considerations apply when you determine what type of siding or combination of siding materials will make up the perimeter walls of your building. Below we will explore the most common and trending siding choices, but be sure to visit our photo gallery to see popular color schemes applied to our siding options.

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Corrugated Metal Siding

Our 26 gauge metal siding is by far the most popular siding option. It offers easy installation and can host a variety of colors. More importantly, our 26 gauge metal sheeting is the strongest in the industry and has been known to endure some of the most powerful storms in recent history.

Visit our success stories page to see testimonials from General Steel building owners who’s buildings survived hurricanes Katrina in Mississippi, Maria in Puerto Rico and Sandy in New Jersey.

Color Choices
26 Gauge Steel Building Siding

Faux Stone, Rock and Brick Siding

We understand that for some customers the traditional look of a metal building does not fit the landscape or sometimes even some municipal requirements. Therefore, we developed a way to give your steel building the look of stone, rock or brick for a fraction of the cost.

GenStone for Metal Buildings

General Steel is the only metal building company who can offer GenStone as part of your building package. GenStone is cast from real rock, stone and brick to ensure an authentic look and feel. Each panel is hand painted with 12 coats of premium exterior paint, can be installed by anyone with basic carpentry skills and offers an R-Value of 3.6 per inch.

Your Project Coordinator at General Steel can provide an estimate for GenStone along with other components. From there you can decide to install this siding when you erect the building or upgrade your building at a later time.

Already Own a Building?

If you purchased a commercial property or own an existing steel building, GenStone can be ordered through major box retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. If you need help determining how many panels and other accessories you need to complete your GenStone project, click the link below to contact GenStone’s support team directly.

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GenStone Siding for Metal Buildings

Stucco, Masonry Brick and Shiplap Wood Siding

If you have room in your budget or if required by local ordinances, you may want to consider a less traditional siding option for your building. Some non-traditional siding alternatives include multiple stucco applications, shiplap wood and masonry work such as brick and concrete block walls. Lets explore these alternate siding choices and how each one can be accommodated by your building system.

Stucco Siding Options

Many of our most impressive projects such as the First Council Casino building in Oklahoma and Gleam Car Wash building in Colorado feature stucco walls rather than metal siding. Outlined below are the three ways you can achieve a stucco look on your building in order of most affordable to most expensive.

  1. Stucco Flex: This economical option utilizes a spray on stucco that provides the look of stucco for budget conscious projects. It can be applied directly over the corrugated metal siding or over foam boards if you are looking for a flat look.
  2. Insulated Stucco Panels: Provide a generous insulation R-Value in addition to a rugged stucco finish. These panels install like typical building siding and are available in the same variety of colors.
  3. Traditional Stucco: If you opt for a stucco finish common on residential structures, your building walls can be left open for construction by others. This option sometimes requires a spandrel beam which can increase cost.

If you’re after masonry brick walls for your building, that can be accomplished in the same way as the third stucco option above.

Stucco Panels and GenStone Siding

Blending Siding Options

The Crossfit fitness center pictured above features both insulated stucco panels as well as GenStone stacked stone siding. Combining siding materials like this creates a compelling mix of textures as well as a professional appearance for businesses who rely upon curb appeal to attract customers.

Wood Siding on Steel Buildings

As we’ve established, you do not have to settle for ordinary metal siding on your building. In fact, you can even gain the majority of the advantages prefab buildings provide while also having the look of a more traditional wooden structure. Shiplap siding can be applied to prefab buildings similarly to traditional stucco, we simply leave the perimeter open for construction by others.

Shiplap Siding for Metal Buildings

Planning is Key

Your metal building system can be designed to host virtually any siding imaginable, but it is important to let us know up front how you plan to finish the exterior walls of your building. That way, we can deliver an accurate price and work with you to decide what will fit into your budget.

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