Steel Plant Nursery & Lean-To in Paonia, Colorado
Metal Building Outlet supplied this steel building and lean-to for a plant nursery in Paonia, Colorado, in October 2023.
Used for agricultural purposes, this metal building and attached open-air lean-to serve as a versatile hub for nursery operations. The enclosed building’s spacious interior can accommodate gardening tools, potting supplies and other equipment, while the lean-to extension provides additional covered space, allowing for sheltered work areas or the storage of large planters.
Patina Green in color with a Carlsbad Canyon-colored roof panels and Burnished Slate trim, the building and lean-to blend well with their natural surroundings. The enclosed agricultural building also features R-19 faced insulation in its roof and R-13 faced insulation in its walls, making it ideal for all-season use.
Beyond their structural benefits, the metal building and lean-to addition are sustainable, generating less construction waste and requiring less maintenance than many alternatives.
Building Information and Special Features
Width | Bldg. A: 20’; Bldg. B: 15’ |
Length | Bldg. A: 40’; Bldg. B: 40’ |
Height | Bldg. A: 13’/18’; Bldg. B: 12’/15’9” |
Roof Pitch | Bldg. A: 3:12; Bldg. B: 3:12 |
Roof Sheeting | 26 Gauge |
Wall Sheeting | 26 Gauge |
Wind Speed | 115 MPH |
Snow Load | 21 PSF |
Doors | (2) 3’x7′ walk doors; (1) 8’x7′ overhead door |
County | Delta County |
A small, scenic town in west-central Colorado, Paonia sits about 10 miles northwest of Hotchkiss and about 150 miles southwest of Denver.
