Steel Building Types
Canadian-made steel buildings engineered for the country's toughest climates. Pick the building that fits your work, and every frame is designed for your site's snow and wind loads, with stamped drawings for your permit.
Steel Building Types for Every Use
Tower Steel delivers pre-engineered steel structures for homes, farms and businesses across Canada. Filter by what the building is for, then open a type to see sizes, options and recent projects.
8 building types
Aircraft Hangars
Private, flight school and commercial aircraft
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Common Sizes by Building Type
Sizes are width × length in feet. Every size can be changed, and clear-span frames keep the floor open for parking, racking or shop equipment.
| Building type | Best for | Popular starting sizes (ft) | Kit eave heights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garages | Vehicles, tools and year-round storage | 30×30, 30×40, 30×50, 40×60 | 10–18 ft |
| Truck Garages | Fleets, service trucks and heavy equipment | 30×40, 40×60, 50×80, 60×100 | 16 ft |
| Workshops | Trades, repair bays and fabrication | 30×40, 30×50, 40×60, 50×80 | 12–18 ft |
| Warehouses | Racking, storage and distribution | 40×80, 50×100, 60×120, 80×150 | 18 ft |
| Industrial | Manufacturing, production and processing | 40×80, 50×100, 60×100, 80×120 | Set by process |
| Commercial | Retail, office and mixed-use shells | 30×60, 40×60, 40×80, 50×100 | 16 ft |
| Farm Buildings | Equipment, hay, grain and livestock | 30×50, 40×60, 60×120, 100×200 | 16 ft |
| Aircraft Hangars | Private, flight school and commercial aircraft | 50×60, 60×80, 80×100, 100×100 | 18 ft |
Eave heights shown are those of our standard kits. Custom heights are engineered to suit your doors, equipment and racking.
Designed for Your Site, Not a Catalogue
Your structure is designed for local snow and wind loads. In Ontario, those loads come from the Ontario Building Code design data for your municipality, so a building in Sudbury and one in Windsor are engineered differently.
Tell us the use and location
Share the building type, approximate size, doors and your postal code.
We engineer it for your site
Frames are designed for your snow, wind and seismic loads, and you get stamped structural and foundation drawings for your permit.
Fabricated and delivered
Components arrive pre-drilled and labelled, ready to bolt together on your foundation.
Options and Upgrades
- Overhead doors, walk doors and windows sized to your vehicles and tools
- Insulation packages and thermal breaks to control condensation
- Louvers, fans and ridge vents for airflow
- Skylights and translucent panels for natural light
- Mezzanines, offices, washrooms and storage rooms
- Durable coatings and corrosion-aware details for long service life
What to Expect Before You Build
Budgets vary by span, height, openings, finishes and site conditions. We give you a transparent quote, stamped engineering and a clear schedule from design to delivery.
Planning range for an engineered package in Ontario. Foundation and interior finishing are extra. See the Ontario pricing guide.
Typical for small commercial or farm projects, depending on permits and site conditions.
Structural and foundation drawings support your application. See the Ontario permit guide.
Steel Building Types FAQs
What are the most common steel building types in Ontario?
Warehouses and agricultural buildings are among the most common, followed by workshops, truck garages and commercial buildings.
How long does a steel building project take?
Most small commercial or farm projects take 8 to 12 weeks from design to completion, depending on permits and site conditions.
Are steel buildings engineered for Ontario snow loads?
Yes. Each building is engineered for the snow and wind loads the Ontario Building Code sets for its exact location.
Can I expand my building later?
Yes, if expansion is planned in the original framing layout and site plan.
How much does a steel building cost?
It depends on the type, size, height, openings and options you choose. Request a free quote for a price based on your project.
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Send your size, use and postal code. Our team confirms loads, door sizes and options, then prepares drawings for your permit.