About this video: a 40x60 red iron metal building kit up in 5 days
In this 0:36 video, a Toro red iron 40x60 metal building kit goes up in time-lapse on a farm in Ontario, Canada, from the bare slab to blue walls, white trim and two large roll-up doors. Three local contractors put it up in 5 days with little more than a scissor lift, and it was engineered for extremely heavy snow loads and high winds.
It's a Toro red iron steel building, used here to store expensive farm machinery. See more agricultural buildings and equipment storage buildings. Toro doesn't install buildings: every kit is engineered for bolt-together assembly, and this one was put up by local contractors.
- Up in 5 days. Three local contractors and a scissor lift, from slab to finished building.
- Built for Ontario snow and wind. Engineered for extremely heavy snow loads and high winds.
- Two large roll-up doors. Sized for tractors, trucks and RVs.
Key moments in the video
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- Columns and walls go upThe red iron columns go up from 0:02, and the blue wall panels start going on at 0:10.
- Door framing and roofThe framing for the two large roll-up doors starts at 0:13, and the roof panels go on from 0:20.
What's on screen (this video has no narration)
0:02 The red iron columns start going up on the concrete slab.
0:10 Blue wall panels start going on.
0:13 Framing for the two large roll-up door openings begins.
0:20 Roof panels start going on, with the crew working from a scissor lift.
0:27 The building is nearly finished: blue walls, white trim and two large door openings.
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The building in this video
A 40x60 Toro red iron steel building, 2,400 sq ft, for storing farm machinery in Ontario, Canada.
Up in 5 days
3 local contractors and a scissor liftThree local contractors put the building up in 5 days, with minimal equipment beyond a scissor lift. Toro's drawings and bolt-together red iron frame kept the build moving fast.
Built for the farm
Heavy snow, high wind, big doorsThe owner needed somewhere to store expensive farm machinery. The building was engineered for extremely heavy Ontario snow loads and high winds, with two large roll-up doors sized for tractors, trucks and RVs.
Every Toro building is engineered in-house for your site's snow, wind and seismic loads and comes with engineer-stamped drawings. Buildings are made in 30+ manufacturing facilities certified to standards including CSA A660, CWB, AISC and AWS D1.1. Engineering is led by Noah Sinclair, our in-house structural engineer.
Questions about 40x60 metal building kits
Still unsure? Price your building and a building specialist will walk you through it.
How long does it take to put up a 40x60 metal building?
This 40x60 red iron building went up in 5 days, with three local contractors and minimal equipment beyond a scissor lift. Your timing depends on your crew, equipment and site.
Can a metal building handle heavy Ontario snow?
Yes. This building was engineered for extremely heavy snow loads and high winds at its Ontario site. Every Toro building is engineered for the snow, wind and seismic loads where it will stand.
Can a 40x60 fit tractors, trucks and RVs?
Yes. This one has two large roll-up doors sized for tractors, trucks and RVs. Toro engineers the framed openings to your sizes, and most customers buy the doors themselves from a local supplier.
How big is a 40x60 metal building?
A 40x60 metal building gives you 2,400 sq ft. Toro designs every building to the width, length and height you need.
Does Toro supply the foundation?
No. Toro provides the structural reactions for every building, so a local contractor can build the foundation to spec. Anchor bolts are an add-on for red iron buildings.
How much does a 40x60 metal building kit cost?
Toro steel building kits start at $19 USD per sq ft in the U.S. and $26 CAD per sq ft in Canada. Your site's loads and codes, along with size, framing system, openings and options, have a big impact on the final price, so reach out for pricing on your specific building.
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