Northern New England · Steel building planning
Building in snow country?Start with a clear plan.
Your location. Your equipment. Your budget. Talk with Jodi about Quonset and straightwall steel buildings, and the snow-load questions to resolve before choosing your building package.
Call Jodi: 612-804-8874
A conversation with Jodi, not a call center.National Sales Director, Legacy Steel Buildings
Maine · New Hampshire · Vermont
- Plan for your location
- Start with the actual building site, not a one-size-fits-all snow rating.
- 30-year warranty
- Rust-through coverage. Ask for written terms, conditions and exclusions.
- Your budget in mind
- Compare building options and clarify the total project scope before ordering.
Before you choose a kit
The right questions.
Before the first snowfall.
Planning a new garage, workshop or equipment building in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont? Start by gathering the information needed for a site-specific building discussion, rather than choosing from a generic snow-load claim.
- Your actual site. Share the town, ZIP code and site address. Ask your local building department which code and design requirements apply to your planned use.
- The building design. Ask how the roof profile, building dimensions, nearby structures and potential snow drifting need to be addressed in the engineering.
- The whole project. Clarify the foundation, connections, installation instructions and maintenance requirements, not just the advertised building kit.
A generic snow rating is not a site-specific design. Confirm the applicable requirements and engineering documents before ordering. This page is buying guidance, not a structural assessment.
Quonset & straightwall options
Snow planning.
Still your choice of style.
Compare the classic Q Series rounded arch with S and P Series straightwall options. Tell Jodi what needs to fit inside, how you will use the walls and where you need access. Ask how each option fits your project requirements and budget.
- Q Series
- Classic rounded arch
- S Series
- Straight walls, curved roof
- P Series
- Straight walls, pitched roof
- A Series
- Peaked-roof option
A clearer path to your building
Know your options.
Know your next steps.
You do not need to arrive with a finished plan. Start with your questions and work through the buying decisions with Jodi.
Describe your project
Share your location, intended use, approximate dimensions and budget. Include the height and width of equipment that needs to fit.
Compare the right options
Talk through Quonset and straightwall profiles, usable space, openings and local design requirements. Ask what changes the building price.
Review before you order
Request an itemized written quote. Confirm what is included, who handles each part of the project and what happens after purchase.
What affects the price?
Building dimensions, design requirements, wall and roof profile, doors and other openings, and delivery can change your quote. Compare packages with the same scope, not just the headline price.
Plan beyond the building kit
Ask whether engineering, permits, site preparation, foundations, unloading and installation are included or separately arranged. Confirm the applicable warranty terms and delivery timing in writing.
Jodi helps you navigate building choices. Do not assume a kit quote includes turnkey construction, permit handling or installation. Clarify the responsibilities for your specific project.
Talk through your options: 612-804-8874 →
Meet your point of contact
Building knowledge.
A personal connection.
Jodi Kelly · National Sales Director, Legacy Steel Buildings
Jodi grew up on a farm and ranch in South Dakota, spending much of her life in and around Quonset huts and agricultural buildings. That background is part of what drew her to Legacy Steel Buildings.
Her role is to help you find the right building for your needs. Start with your questions, even if you have not settled on a size or style.
More about Jodi →Bring what you know
A useful first conversation.
No finished plan required.
Where will you build?
Town, ZIP code and site address, plus any requirements already provided by your local building department.
What needs protection?
Describe the vehicles, equipment or work area and the clear space needed around them.
What is your timeline?
Share your target date. Confirm engineering, approvals, site work and delivery timing before making commitments.
Useful questions
Clear answers.
Before you commit.
Start here, then talk through the specifics of your building with Jodi.
There is no single snow-load number for all of Northern New England. Confirm the requirements for your specific site and intended use with your local building department and the responsible design professional. Ask which engineering documents are included with your quote.
No. Do not choose a building solely because of its roof shape. Ask how the selected design addresses the applicable loads and follow the project-specific installation and maintenance instructions.
Yes. The S Series pairs straight walls with a curved roof, and the P Series pairs straight walls with a pitched roof. The Q Series has the classic rounded arch. Discuss usable space, openings and the applicable design requirements with Jodi.
Dimensions, project-specific design requirements, wall and roof profile, openings and delivery can affect the price. Request an itemized quote and separate the building package from site preparation, foundations and installation costs.
The Galvalume steel has a 30-year rust-through warranty. Ask Jodi for the written terms, conditions and exclusions that apply to your building. Do not assume this covers storm damage, leaks or installation workmanship.
Start with Jodi for building-selection guidance. Before ordering, confirm in writing who is responsible for engineering, permits, site preparation, foundations, unloading and installation. Do not assume those services are included in the kit price.
Your site. Your building. Your next step.
Let’s plan your snow-country building.
Bring your location, your intended use and your questions. Jodi can help you compare Quonset and straightwall options and clarify the next buying steps.
Call Jodi: 612-804-8874Prefer to write? Text Jodi or send an email.