Metal Buildings
Boxed eave (A-Frame) metal buildings offer a residential look at a mid-range price. Learn why this popular roof style is the sweet spot between economy and premium.
What Is a Boxed Eave Building? A boxed eave building features a traditional A-frame (peaked) roofline with horizontal panels. The roof meets the walls at a clean, boxed angle rather than a curve, giving the building a residential appearance similar to a conventional house or garage roof. The Middle Ground Boxed eave sits between our economy regular roof and our premium vertical roof in both price and performance. It costs more than a regular roof but less than a vertical roof, and it sheds water better than a regular roof (thanks to the steeper A-frame pitch) while not quite matching the vertical roof's superior water and snow management. Why Choose Boxed Eave? Residential Appearance The A-frame roofline is the most familiar and residential-looking option. If your metal building will be visible from the street or sits near your home, the boxed eave style blends in better than a regular or vertical roof. The trim on both sides and ends completes the clean, finished look. Better Weather Performance Than Regular The steeper roof pitch of an A-frame allows rain to run off more efficiently than the rounded regular roof style. While horizontal panels still create some resistance to…