Helping Grow & Shape TheMetal Building & CarportIndustries Since 2001
The driving force behind the industry's leading brands, connecting customers with top-tier metal building suppliers.
Real World Innovation
For over 25 years, our founder has been at the forefront of the online metal building industry, developing and operating the web's most popular websites for the metal building & carport industries since the begining.
Our portfolio spans everything from The Metal Building Marketplace™ to our patent-pending TubeGrip™ Products, and Metal Building stores.
Industry Leaders
Trusted Nationwide
Quality Focused
Innovation Driven
Our Journey Through Time
25 years of innovation, growth, and industry leadership in the metal building sector.
2025
Founded TubeGrip™ Products
We founded TubeGrip™ Products, launching a line of patent-pending accessories for metal buildings. This marked our return to product innovation, solving real-world storage and organization challenges.
We founded TubeGrip™ Products, launching a line of patent-pending accessories for metal buildings. This marked our return to product innovation, solving real-world storage and organization challenges.
2023
Acquired MetalBuilding.com
MetalBuilding.com was acquired, giving us the flagship name in the industry. This domain became the cornerstone of our digital building network.
MetalBuilding.com was acquired, giving us the flagship name in the industry. This domain became the cornerstone of our digital building network.
2022
Acquired BuildingPermits.com
We acquired BuildingPermits.com, entering the compliance and construction services space. It broadened our ecosystem beyond just selling structures.
We acquired BuildingPermits.com, entering the compliance and construction services space. It broadened our ecosystem beyond just selling structures.
2021
Acquired Clearspans.com
We acquired Clearspans.com, expanding into large-span building solutions. This domain positioned us to capture the heavy-structure market.
We acquired Clearspans.com, expanding into large-span building solutions. This domain positioned us to capture the heavy-structure market.
2019
Exited Carolina Sheds
We successfully exited Carolina Sheds, the leading Southeast US retailer for Old Hickory Buildings & Sheds, and shifted our focus to our expanding national ventures.
We successfully exited Carolina Sheds, the leading Southeast US retailer for Old Hickory Buildings & Sheds, and shifted our focus to our expanding national ventures.
2018
Opened SHED.com of Wilkes
A second retail location opened in Wilkes, further expanding the footprint of SHED.com. The brand continued to scale as a regional powerhouse.
A second retail location opened in Wilkes, further expanding the footprint of SHED.com. The brand continued to scale as a regional powerhouse.
2017
Rebrand to SHED.com of Eden
We rebranded Carolina Sheds to SHED.com of Eden, unifying our brand identity. This created stronger name recognition and continuity.
We rebranded Carolina Sheds to SHED.com of Eden, unifying our brand identity. This created stronger name recognition and continuity.
2016
Founded Carolina Sheds
Carolina Sheds opened as a regional dealership brand. It offered customers across the Carolinas localized service backed by national expertise.
Carolina Sheds opened as a regional dealership brand. It offered customers across the Carolinas localized service backed by national expertise.
2015
Founded SHED.com
We launched SHED.com, expanding into storage solutions. It quickly became a household name in the online shed marketplace.
We launched SHED.com, expanding into storage solutions. It quickly became a household name in the online shed marketplace.
2014
HeatAbsorber Panels
We tested experimental HeatAbsorber panels designed to capture solar energy. Though an R&D venture, it showed our commitment to innovation across industries.
We tested experimental HeatAbsorber panels designed to capture solar energy. Though an R&D venture, it showed our commitment to innovation across industries.
2013
Founded Trailers.com
Trailers.com joined the portfolio, building a national hub for trailer sales. It carried forward our mission to digitize and streamline niche industries.
Trailers.com joined the portfolio, building a national hub for trailer sales. It carried forward our mission to digitize and streamline niche industries.
2012
US Patent Issued
We were issued a U.S. patent for a computerized system that tracks geographic relevance of website listings with data and graphics. This technology helped localize online retail at scale.
We were issued a U.S. patent for a computerized system that tracks geographic relevance of website listings with data and graphics. This technology helped localize online retail at scale.
2010
Started Barns.com
Barns.com launched, expanding into agricultural storage and livestock structures. It brought simple online ordering to a new market segment.
Barns.com launched, expanding into agricultural storage and livestock structures. It brought simple online ordering to a new market segment.
2007
DuroSteel Kits
We developed affordable imported steel carport kits through DuroSteel. This global sourcing expanded the reach of metal shelters across America.
We developed affordable imported steel carport kits through DuroSteel. This global sourcing expanded the reach of metal shelters across America.
2006
QuickCanopies Founded
QuickCanopies made affordable pop-up covers available online for under $999. The brand became a go-to for families, events, and budget-conscious buyers.
QuickCanopies made affordable pop-up covers available online for under $999. The brand became a go-to for families, events, and budget-conscious buyers.
2005
EZ Pay Steel Structures
We launched EZ Pay Steel Structures, a licensed mortgage brokerage designed to make financing metal buildings simple. This opened access for thousands of new customers.
We launched EZ Pay Steel Structures, a licensed mortgage brokerage designed to make financing metal buildings simple. This opened access for thousands of new customers.
2004
Weather Blocker Invention
We invented the Weather Blocker, a simple but powerful sunshade side for carports. It improved comfort and usability, proving that small innovations can transform customer experience.
We invented the Weather Blocker, a simple but powerful sunshade side for carports. It improved comfort and usability, proving that small innovations can transform customer experience.
2003
First Web-Based Carport Configurator
We introduced the first-ever 3D configurator for carports and garages. This interactive tool let buyers visualize their building online before ordering—a breakthrough for the industry.
We introduced the first-ever 3D configurator for carports and garages. This interactive tool let buyers visualize their building online before ordering—a breakthrough for the industry.
2002
VersaTube Partnership
We became one of the first drop-ship internet dealers for VersaTube Building Systems. Customers could now order customized building kits delivered right to their door.
We became one of the first drop-ship internet dealers for VersaTube Building Systems. Customers could now order customized building kits delivered right to their door.
2001
Founded Carports.com
Carports.com launched as one of the first nationwide online carport retailers. It quickly became a trusted source, pioneering convenience in an industry that had barely touched the web.
Carports.com launched as one of the first nationwide online carport retailers. It quickly became a trusted source, pioneering convenience in an industry that had barely touched the web.
2000
Company Founded
We began with a simple idea: bringing carport sales into the digital age. By blending traditional manufacturing with emerging internet marketing, we helped customers find affordable shelter solutions faster than ever.
We began with a simple idea: bringing carport sales into the digital age. By blending traditional manufacturing with emerging internet marketing, we helped customers find affordable shelter solutions faster than ever.
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Our team is here to support you across all Metal Building Brands products and services, whether you're shopping for a structure on Metal Building Marketplace™, reviewing a supplier, or need help with products like TubeGrip™ or WeatherBlocker™, or our special formulated Metal Cleaner. Whatever platform or service you're using, we're here to help.
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