A metal lofted barn near Ocala gives you the classic barn shape with overhead loft storage on both ends and a metal exterior that shrugs off Florida sun and rain. Sandalwood Shed’s & More sizes it, prices it all in, and delivers and sets it on your property in Marion, Sumter, Citrus, Lake, Alachua, or Levy County. Free delivery and setup within 50 miles of Belleview. You tell us what you are storing, and we point you to the right size and floor. Build and price yours online and a local team takes it from there.
You want the look of a barn, the storage of a loft, and an outside skin you will not be repainting every few years. That is what a metal-sided lofted barn does. You should not have to wade through gauge charts from an out of town kit company to get one that holds up here. We walk you through it in plain words, set it on a treated floor built for Florida, and stand behind what we deliver.
A storage building should make your life simpler, not turn into another pile you have to dig through. Plenty of folks buy a flat-roof shed, fill the floor in a season, and then have nowhere to put the holiday bins, the ladders, or the gear they only reach for twice a year. A barn roof with real loft space fixes that, but only if the building is sized right and built to last in our weather. Here is what usually sits underneath the search:
We get it. A barn is a real investment, and ordering one sight unseen from a company three states away leaves you holding all the risk. That is not how we work. Sandalwood is veteran-owned, female-owned, and family-run, right here in Belleview. We have delivered around 200 buildings, and we carry zero repossessions on our lot, which is rare in this business. Joe has been building for 30 years, so when you ask whether a 12 wide or a 14 wide fits your yard, you get a builder’s answer, not a sales script.
We handle the sizing, the loft layout, the color match, the delivery, and the setup, and we are a phone call away if something needs attention later. Our metal-sided buildings come through trusted regional suppliers, and we set each one for Florida.
Not ready to buy? Stop by the lot in Belleview and we will walk the barns with you, no pressure.
This is the barn shape you picture: a tall gambrel roof that gives you headroom down the middle and loft shelves built into both ends, wrapped in a metal exterior instead of wood siding. You get the storage of a barn and an outside skin that holds its color and stands up to sun, rain, and humidity with very little upkeep.
Want the wood-sided version instead? See the wood lofted barn shed. Need plain tough storage without the loft? Look at the metal-sided utility building.
A metal lofted barn is only as good as how it is sized, built, and set on your property. Here is how buying from a local team compares to ordering a kit from out of town.
Yes. Unlike a steel building that sits on a poured slab, our metal-sided lofted barn is wood-framed with a metal exterior and rides on a treated LP ProStruct floor built for Florida moisture and termites. That means it can sit on level ground or piers without you pouring concrete first, which keeps the project simpler and the cost down. We level the setup as part of delivery. If you are weighing a metal-sided building against a true steel building, read the honest breakdown in our wood versus metal guide.
Most barn-style buildings come in a few standard widths with lengths that grow to match your storage. A smaller barn handles yard tools, bikes, and seasonal bins up in the lofts. A larger one gives you a real workshop floor with overhead storage on both ends. Rather than guess, tell us what is going inside and roughly how much floor you want to keep open, and we will point you to the size that fits your lot and your budget. If a smaller barn does the job, we will say so.
It depends on size and where you sit. In unincorporated Marion County a small shed of 160 square feet or less is generally permit-exempt, while larger buildings and city limits in Ocala, Belleview, and Dunnellon can have different rules. Setbacks, zoning, and HOA limits still apply. We do not pull the permit for you, but we will tell you straight what your size likely needs and point you to permitting help.
1. Tell us what it is for. Lawn gear, a workshop, hobby-farm storage, or overflow for the house. That answer drives the size and the loft layout.
2. We size, match, and price it all in. We confirm the right width, length, and floor, match the color, and quote it with delivery and setup included.
3. We deliver, set it, and stand behind it. Our crew levels and sets it on your property, and we are here after the sale. All-in pricing, free delivery and setup within 50 miles, and no hidden fees. If a smaller or simpler building fits you better, we will tell you.
It is a barn-style storage building with a tall gambrel roof and overhead loft shelves on both ends, wrapped in a metal exterior instead of wood siding. You get the loft storage of a barn with an outside skin that holds its color and needs very little upkeep. It rides on a treated wood floor, so it does not need a concrete slab.
Price depends on the width, length, loft layout, doors and windows, and any upgrades. We give you an all-in number with free delivery and setup included within 50 miles of Belleview, so there are no surprise fees. Build and price yours to see real options for your size.
Yes. It rides on a treated LP ProStruct floor built for Florida moisture and termites, so it can sit on level ground or piers without a poured slab. We level the setup as part of delivery.
The barn roof creates overhead loft space on both gable ends. That keeps your floor open for larger items while bins, totes, and seasonal gear go up top. We confirm the usable loft depth for the size you choose.
Yes. Delivery and professional setup are included free within 50 miles of Belleview, and our crew levels and sets the building on your property. Custom factory orders can deliver farther out. You do not coordinate a separate install crew.
A metal-sided lofted barn is wood-framed with a metal exterior and sits on a treated wood floor, common for backyard storage and workshops. A steel building is a steel-framed structure that sits on a slab or level ground, common for garages and commercial use. We help you pick based on use and budget.
The mower and the workbench have the floor, the seasonal bins are up in the lofts, and the barn still looks sharp after the next Florida summer because the metal skin and the treated floor were built for it. That is the goal, and it starts with one easy step. When you know what you are storing, we will get you the right one. Build and price it online, or call and we will take it from there.
