Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
For some residents in New Lois, a metal garage means covered parking. For others, it's where the lawn equipment, tools and weekend projects end up. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout Berrien, so the building can be planned around the job it needs to do on your property.
Key Points
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Delivery to New Lois is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 164.5 miles from New Lois.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia — roughly 110-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Berrien County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Panel type/gauge |
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Drive time from Statesboro |
227
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Berrien County
The permit question for a New Lois metal garage comes down to one number from Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning): Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2). square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep the Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode. setback in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to New Lois
Residents in New Lois are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 164.5 miles away. Use that window to finish whatever needs to happen at the property first. Waiting until the garage is ready can create unnecessary delays if the site isn't.
Representative product photo — a Berrien County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to New Lois?
Current delivery time to New Lois is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. If your project also involves permitting, grading or concrete, don't wait to do those jobs until the garage is almost ready. Use the delivery window to get the property prepared, and base your schedule on the estimate given for your order.
Should I pour the concrete before ordering the garage?
Get the garage specifications nailed down first. You want to know the correct dimensions and make sure the planned location meets the rules for New Lois before putting permanent concrete in the ground. It's much easier to adjust a garage plan on paper than to deal with a slab that was poured in the wrong place or at the wrong size.
Are metal garages a good choice for Georgia?
Metal buildings are utilized throughout Georgia for garages, equipment storage and other residential, agricultural and commercial uses. The important thing is choosing a building appropriate for the project and location. If you're building in New Lois, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
What do I need to do to my property before the garage arrives?
First, decide exactly where the garage will go and check the permit and setback requirements with Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning). Then follow the site requirements for the garage you've selected. Any grading, concrete or other preparation should be based on the final building specifications. Don't prepare the site using rough dimensions if the building hasn't been finalized.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in New Lois is Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning). A setback controls how close the building can be to certain property boundaries. Check that distance before you settle on a location, especially when space on the lot is tight.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from New Lois?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 164.5 miles from New Lois. The company serves residents throughout Berrien, including communities such as Ray City, Teeterville, Lakeland and Allenville. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the New Lois area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
Can I use my metal garage as a workshop too?
Definitely! Just plan for the workshop before deciding on the garage size. A workbench, toolboxes, shelving and equipment can eat up a lot of floor space, especially when you're also parking a vehicle inside. Make sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably instead of trying to fit a workshop into whatever space happens to be left over.
Can my metal garage have windows and different doors?
The available configuration depends on the garage package, but doors and windows should be considered while you're planning the layout. Think about where vehicles will enter, where you want a regular walk door and whether natural light is needed inside. Making those decisions early helps you choose a layout that works instead of adding features wherever they'll fit.
Definitions
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
New Lois, Berrien County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://berriencountygeorgia.com/planning-and-zoning/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia — roughly 110-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Berrien County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 164.5
- Drive Minutes
- 227
- Nearby Towns
- Ray City, Teeterville, Lakeland, Allenville
- Delivery Weeks In Stock
- 1
- Delivery Weeks Custom
- 2
- Panel Type Gauge
- 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
- Color Count
- 7
Why Benton Metal Depot
Buying a garage isn't just a matter of picking a picture and choosing a size. You also have to think about what you're putting inside, where it will sit and what materials the project needs. Benton Metal Depot works with residents in New Lois and throughout the region to help them choose a garage package that will work well with whatever they need.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in New Lois?
Sources
- Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
- color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for metal garages. (2026)
- https://berriencountygeorgia.com/planning-and-zoning/ (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Berrien County is inland (south-central GA) and is not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
- Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
