What Makes Steel Structures America the #1 Choice for Pole Buildings in the Northwest
In this video, hear directly from one of the owners of Steel Structures America. He shares how the company shifted away from the race to the bottom on price—choosing instead to “race to the top on quality,” customer service, and options.
Key points:
– “We’ve tried to identify all the issues with pole buildings,” including pulling wood out of the ground and upgrading materials
– All steel is made in America; all wood is sourced in Washington
– A focus on durability, performance, and making the buildings more attractive
– Features like overhead door canopies, timber trusses, wood-grain prints, and steel profiles that replicate lap siding and board-and-bat
– Helping customers who know exactly what they want—or aren’t sure what they need yet
– A second-generation family story built on “blood, sweat and tears, the daily grind, the endless pursuit of perfection”
Also covered: how projects have evolved from basic “30 by 40 no overhangs” into fully customized builds, and why every structure is shaped by listening first and solving real needs—not just selling a product.
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Woodworker’s Dream Shop with RV Storage Built Fast in Rathdrum Idaho (Project 13818)
After years building sets for shows like Star Trek and Dexter, this Idaho woodworker knew exactly what he needed: space for his RV, his boat, and a full-blown woodworking setup.
Steel Structures America made it happen with a custom metal shop in Rathdrum featuring twin 16’ doors, barnwood wainscoting, covered awnings, and precision construction—completed in just three weeks from start to finish.
🛠 Custom-built for RV and boat storage
🪚 Designed for hands-on woodworking
🏗 Built fast by SSA’s experienced Idaho crews
📍 Rathdrum, ID
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Home Builder Shares Honest Experience Working with SSA | Custom Post-Frame Shop (Project 14191)
What’s it like to build with Steel Structures America? In this video, a builder, Stam Structures, shares his firsthand experience during a custom post-frame shop build—and why SSA stood out from the start.
From detailed communication and scheduling transparency to on-site support in freezing conditions, this story highlights what makes SSA different. Whether you're building a shop, garage, or barndominium, having a reliable, responsive team matters—and this builder breaks down how SSA delivered.
- Real feedback from a builder on-site
- Coordinated effort between SSA crews and other subs
- Consistent communication from start to finish
Steel Structures America has completed over 14,000 post-frame buildings across the Northwest—including Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, and Colorado. We build year-round and are proud to be the #1 contractor for post-frame structures in the region.
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“Better Than I Dreamed” – His 40x60 Shop Build in Idaho (Project 13443)
After years of dreaming, sketching, and planning, this homeowner brought his vision to life with a custom 40x60 shop built by Steel Structures America in Rathdrum, Idaho. Project 13443 is the kind of build that speaks for itself—simple, smart, and fully tailored to how he lives and works.
From the black steel exterior and stone accents that match the house, to the oversized garage doors and finished concrete floor, every detail was thought through. Inside, the space is insulated and comfortable year-round, with plenty of room for woodworking, welding, hunting gear, reloading, and vehicles. There's even a lofted mancave up top—complete with stairs and a handrail—offering a place to relax after a long day.
The open lean-to adds extra covered space, while upgraded roof ventilation and a solid PermaColumn foundation ensure this shop is built to last. SSA made the process easy, coordinating experienced local crews and delivering a turnkey build that came in under budget.
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PermaColumn's, Price, & Customer Service | Custom Shop in CDA (Project 13815)
When this customer needed a shop built near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, he compared several builders before choosing Steel Structures America.
The decision came down to two key factors:
✔️ Competitive pricing
✔️ The availability of PermaColumns
“We didn’t really want to bury wood in the ground, and Steel Structures had the option not to.”
Beyond materials and pricing, exceptional customer service made the difference. Craig and Jan made the process easy, responsive, and focused on the customer’s satisfaction:
“It’s been hard to find people who are really responsive to customer satisfaction… Craig and Jan were great. You really felt like your satisfaction was important to them.”
Steel Structures America delivered the quality build he was looking for — and a customer experience that stood out.
Project Details – Project 13815:
📍 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID
🏗️ Scope: Custom shop build with PermaColumns
🛠️ Features: No wood buried in concrete, strong focus on customer service and communication
Learn more about this project at https://www.steelstructuresamerica.com/projects/13815-40-x-80-x-16-barnwood-metal-pole-barn-in-couer-dalene-id/
Steel Structures America specializes in custom shops, garages, and pole buildings across Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, and Colorado.
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Steel Shop Built for Winter Storage & Trail Access | 40x60 Shop + Lean-To Athol, ID (Project 13254)
This custom 40′ x 60′ x 16′ steel workshop in Athol, Idaho was designed to keep equipment protected and ready to go year-round—especially through harsh winters.
The owner uses the space to store an Airstream, boat, Yukon, utility trailer, and snowmobiles—while a full-length 12′ x 60′ x 11′ lean-to adds even more covered outdoor storage.
“The idea was to have somewhere to keep everything safe through the winter.”
Just 2 miles from a major trailhead, the location is perfect for outdoor access: “We’re ready to go up into the Coeur d’Alenes right from here.”
Plans for the space include shelving along the walls and a future bathroom install using water from an on-site well: “In the back corner… that’s where there will be a bathroom coming in.”
Project Details – Project 13254:
📍 Location: Athol, ID
📐 Size: 40′ x 60′ x 16′ with 12′ x 60′ x 11′ lean-to
🛠️ Features:
- 16′ x 12′ Therma-Tech overhead door in Cor-Ten® finish
- Burnished Slate Crinkle corrugated siding
- Matte Black Tuff Rib roof
- Black Crinkle trim, wainscot, and corners
- Built on PermaColumns
- Full-length lean-to
- Interior shelving and bathroom planned
- 2 miles from Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District trailhead
🔗 Learn more about this project:
https://www.steelstructuresamerica.com/projects/13254-40x60x16-metal-workshop-with-12x60x11-lean-to-in-athol-id/
📞 Or call us at (800) 833-9997 to talk with our team.
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Customer Interview | 40x60x16 Metal Workshop with Lean-To | Athol, ID (Project 13254)
This customer wanted one place to store his Airstream, snowmobiles, and weekend gear—after years of having it scattered across friends’ fields and relatives’ yards.
“I had my stuff scattered everywhere… I just wanted a bigger space to store things in.”
Working with Steel Structures America, he and his wife collaborated on a custom design that included unique features like corrugated siding and a front door that will develop a natural patina over time.
“The corrugated siding is a little unusual… the front door’s going to patina out—it’ll be a pretty striking piece.”
But the biggest win? The entire build was low-stress and required almost no oversight:
“It was so hands-off. I could come here in the morning, be gone all day, and the job was getting done correctly.”
After the project was finished, a minor concern about condensation popped up—but SSA’s owner personally showed up within 24 hours to check it out and explain the cause.
“He was here within 24 hours… once the building had heat, it cleared up in a day. No issues whatsoever.”
Project Info – Project 13254:
📍 Location: Athol, ID
🏗️ Structure: 40′ x 60′ x 16′ shop with 12′ x 60′ x 11′ lean-to
🎯 Use: Secure, consolidated storage for outdoor equipment and vehicles
🛠️ Features:
- Burnished Slate Crinkle corrugated siding
- Matte Black Tuff Rib roof
- Therma-Tech overhead door (16′ x 12′, Cor-Ten®)
- Perma-Columns
- Future bathroom and shelving
- Direct access to nearby trails
🔗 See more on this project:
https://www.steelstructuresamerica.com/projects/13254-40x60x16-metal-workshop-with-12x60x11-lean-to-in-athol-id/
📞 Or call (800) 833-9997 to talk with our team.
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Why This Customer Chose Barnwood Metal Siding | Custom Garage Build in Bayview, ID (Project 13775)
In this video, a Bayview, Idaho homeowner shares why she chose barnwood-style metal siding for her garage build. Originally set on a different design, she spotted the siding during a visit to the Steel Structures America shop and decided to make the change.
“We literally had signed a contract for something else.”
She liked how the barnwood finish worked with the look of her nearby log cabin and appreciated that it didn’t have the typical metal building appearance.
“It really does look like wood. It does not look like metal. And I love that.”
She also wanted the garage to stand out visually and chose black accents for contrast.
“I love black, and I thought it would really stand out.”
Project Details – Project 13775:
📍 Location: Bayview, ID
📐 Size: 28′ x 28′ x 18′
Features:
- One 18′ x 7′ overhead garage door
- Barnwood-style metal siding (exclusive to Metal America)
- 6′ black wainscot
- Black roof, soffits, and corners
🔗 Learn more about this project:
https://www.steelstructuresamerica.com/projects/13775-28-x-28-x-18-metal-sided-garage-in-bayview-id/
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From Napkin Sketch to Dream Shop: SSA Built It in 90 Days
After meeting with multiple builders, this customer chose Steel Structures America for their expertise, straightforward pricing, and speed. SSA’s estimator sketched the layout on a napkin—and just 90 days later, the shop was up. Even through a stretch of 100-degree days, the crew showed up daily and got it done.
Now the space is home to a growing car collection, including a fully restored $120,000 right-hand-drive Mini Cooper. It’s also a personal gym, stays cool even on the hottest evenings, and will eventually include a rental apartment upstairs.
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