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Alan's Factory Outlet has free delivery and installation to 21 states on carports, garages and metal buildings. Served 100,000+ customers for over 23 years.

Luray, VA
Joined November 2009
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🎉October Video Drawing Winner! 🎉 We built this 24'x20'x9' vertical roof garage with a pewter gray roof & trim and barn red sides. Use our 3D builder to bring your vision to life today!
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🎉October Photo Drawing Winner! 🎉 We built this 20'x20'x8' boxed eave carport with a white roof and trim. Use our 3D builder to bring your vision to life today!
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Cars below, hangout above. 🛠 Picture a workshop, a hobby space, or storage up top while the vehicles stay parked underneath. Plan your leg height first, then design yours online. #GarageLoft #ManCave #WorkshopGoals #GarageStorage #DreamGarage
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Who said a metal garage has to look like a box? 👀 With the right colors, doors, and windows, it can even match the look of your home! Build your way and get the kind of garage that makes neighbors slow down to look at. Design yours online today with our 3D builder. #ModernGarage #GarageGoals #HomeExterior #DreamGarage #CustomMetalGarage
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Canopy or carport? A fabric cover works for a weekend. A metal carport works for years. See how the two compare before you buy. #MetalCarports #CarportVsCanopy #ProtectYourVehicle #CustomCarport #AlansFactoryOutlet
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Every build starts with a person, not a template. Kyle told us what he needed, and we made it happen. Design yours online, with free delivery and installation in our service states. #MetalBuildings #CustomMetalGarage #TractorStorage
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Need more covered storage without giving up a big section of the yard? A lean-to shed can make use of space alongside an existing structure while giving you room for lawn equipment, tools, firewood, ATVs, trailers, or even a covered workspace. It’s a relatively simple idea, but choosing between a lean-to and a freestanding shed depends on how much flexibility, space, and access you need. We break down the pros, uses, and planning considerations in our guide. #LeanToShed #OutdoorStorage #ShedIdeas #BackyardProjects #HomeImprovement #StorageSolutions #MetalBuildings
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Hip roof or gable roof? The better fit depends on more than looks. Hip roofs slope on all four sides and can offer an advantage in high-wind residential construction, while gable roofs are simpler, typically more cost-effective, and offer more usable interior space. For metal buildings, though, the full engineered system (including framing, anchoring, bracing, and certified wind and snow ratings) matters more than roof shape alone. See how the two compare, plus which metal building roof styles make sense for different uses. #MetalBuildings #RoofStyles #GableRoof #BuildingDesign #GarageIdeas
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Need more usable space at home? Before thinking about an addition, it may be worth looking at the square footage you already have. A garage can potentially become a home office, workout space, media room, workshop, studio, or something entirely different. The right conversion starts with a good idea and a realistic plan for the space. Check out these garage conversion ideas. #GarageConversion #HomeImprovement #HomeDesign #GarageIdeas #HomeRenovation #DIYProjects #HomeProjects
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If your tractor is one of the biggest investments on your property, where you store it matters. A good tractor shed has to account for more than the machine. Attachments, loaders, turning space, door width, and future equipment all factor into how much room you actually need. A shed that feels spacious on paper can get tight quickly once the equipment moves in. Check out our full guide to learn more about what to consider when planning tractor storage. #TractorStorage #FarmEquipment #Agriculture #EquipmentStorage #FarmLife #MetalBuildings #RuralLiving
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🎉September Photo Drawing Winner! 🎉 We built this 18'x25'x10' Vertical Roof Garage with: Vertical siding Two-tone (earth brown roof & trim, clay) Use our 3D builder to bring your vision to life today!
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One structure, two jobs: garage bays for your vehicles and tools, real living space under the same roof 🏡 Side-by-side or stacked two-story, from a 30×40 studio setup to a full 60×80 RV garage + home wing, we help you design the layout that fits your land and your life. Start yours free online. #GarageHouse #MetalBuildings #CustomSteelBuildings #BuiltToLast
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Same foundation. Same roof. Double the space. 📐 Our two-story metal buildings let you stack a workshop, garage, or storage below and a full living space, office, or man cave above, no extra land required. Sidewalls up to 20 ft. make it possible. Design yours free online. #TwoStoryShed #MetalBuildings #StorageSolutions #CustomSheds #WorkshopGoals #SteelBuildings
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When your new building turns heads for all the right reasons 😎 This one's officially the talk of the neighborhood: built strong, built to last, and built by Alan's. Ready for compliments on your own build? Design it free online. Link in bio. #MetalBuildings #SteelStrong #CurbAppeal #MetalGarage #HomeUpgrade
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Your garage might be more valuable than you think. Our analysis of 1,680 recently sold eBay listings found that common items sitting in the average American garage could add up to an estimated $5,035 in resale value, with bikes accounting for more than half of it. And clearing things out could solve another problem: 36% of Americans say garage clutter keeps them from parking their car inside. Before you donate or toss what’s gathering dust, it might be worth checking what people are actually paying for it. #GarageOrganization #GarageCleanout #Decluttering #HomeOrganization #Resale #GarageSale #SpringCleaning
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🎉August Video Drawing Winner! 🎉 We built this 24x25x10 Vertical Roof Garage with: 16x8 Garage Door Tan Sides Cardinal Red Roof Use our 3D builder to bring your vision to life today!
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🎉August Photo Drawing Winner! 🎉 We built this 22x30x12 Vertical Roof Seneca Barn with: 10x10 Garage Door Fiberglass 36x80 Walk-In Door 12x30x9 Vertical Roof Lean To White Roof Sides Black Trim Use our 3D builder to bring your vision to life today!
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Your motorcycle deserves better. A dedicated metal motorcycle shed can provide your bike with weather protection, lockable storage, and enough room for gear, tools, or even a workbench. And because the building can be customized by size, doors, windows, roof style, and other features, you can create a setup around the way you actually ride and work on your bike. Because sometimes the best motorcycle accessory isn’t on the bike, it’s where you keep it. #MotorcycleStorage #MotorcycleLife #MotorcycleOwners #MotorcycleShed #MotorcycleGear #BikeLife
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Pole barn or metal building? The cheapest-looking option on paper isn’t always the cheapest finished project. Pole barns can make plenty of sense for experienced DIY builders, but labor can account for a significant portion of the total project cost when you hire the work out. Metal building plans take a different approach, with the structure engineered as a prefab system and more of the project defined upfront. Before choosing, compare more than the material price: think labor, installation, design flexibility, durability, and how you’ll actually use the building. #BuildingPlans #DIYBuilding
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That monthly RV storage bill adds up faster than you think. Covered storage can run anywhere from roughly $45–$200 a month, depending on the facility and location. Over several years, that can turn into thousands spent just to park your RV. Building covered storage on your own property gives you another option, while also helping protect your RV from sun, rain, and hail. So, which makes more sense for you: keep renting the space or build your own? Check out our guide for a full cost comparison. #RVStorage #RVLife #RVCarport #RVProtection #MotorHomeLife #RVGarage #MetalCarport #RVOwners
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