Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Screven Fork? A metal garage might be the solution! It gives you enclosed space without adding onto your house or existing building. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout Liberty, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 68.9 miles from Screven Fork.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Delivery to Screven Fork is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
No explicit sqft exemption found published on the county page. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Liberty County/the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission (LCPC) has one. Needs direct confirmation.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not independently pulled from a district-by-district table — Liberty County's Unified Development Ordinance (administered by the LCPC) sets zoning-district dimensional standards including accessory-structure setbacks, but the specific side/rear foot figures need to be pulled from the primary UDO PDF.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Coastal Georgia — Georgia Dept. of Insurance/Safety Fire places Liberty County in Wind Zone 2. Secondary sources put ASCE 7 ultimate design wind speeds for coastal GA counties like Liberty in the general 130-140 mph range. Exact figure depends on ASCE 7 edition/exposure/risk category and distance from the coast, and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
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 |
84
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Liberty County
Before a metal garage goes up in Screven Fork, check with Liberty County Building & Licensing Department (issues permits for unincorporated Liberty County except the City of Hinesville, which has its own Department of Inspections) — Liberty's cutoff for requiring a building permit is No explicit sqft exemption found published on the county page. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Liberty County/the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission (LCPC) has one. Needs direct confirmation. square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not independently pulled from a district-by-district table — Liberty County's Unified Development Ordinance (administered by the LCPC) sets zoning-district dimensional standards including accessory-structure setbacks, but the specific side/rear foot figures need to be pulled from the primary UDO PDF. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Screven Fork
Residents in Screven Fork are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 68.9 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 Liberty County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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.
What can I keep in a metal garage?
Cars and trucks are obvious, but metal garages can also hold lawn equipment, tools, recreational gear and general storage. Larger buildings can leave room for work areas, too. Make a list of what you intend to keep inside before choosing the building size. It's easy to underestimate how quickly floor space disappears.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Screven Fork is Not independently pulled from a district-by-district table — Liberty County's Unified Development Ordinance (administered by the LCPC) sets zoning-district dimensional standards including accessory-structure setbacks, but the specific side/rear foot figures need to be pulled from the primary UDO PDF., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Liberty County Building & Licensing Department (issues permits for unincorporated Liberty County except the City of Hinesville, which has its own Department of Inspections). 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 Screven Fork?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 68.9 miles from Screven Fork. The company serves residents throughout Liberty, including communities such as Limerick, Halfmoon Landing, Sunbury and Seabrook. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Screven Fork area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Screven Fork?
Current delivery time to Screven Fork 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 Screven Fork 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.
Can I put a metal garage beside my house?
You may be able to, but don't assume every open spot on the property is buildable. Liberty County Building & Licensing Department (issues permits for unincorporated Liberty County except the City of Hinesville, which has its own Department of Inspections) has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not independently pulled from a district-by-district table — Liberty County's Unified Development Ordinance (administered by the LCPC) sets zoning-district dimensional standards including accessory-structure setbacks, but the specific side/rear foot figures need to be pulled from the primary UDO PDF.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
How much extra room should I allow around my vehicles?
Don't measure a car and make the garage barely wider than the vehicle. You need enough room to open the doors, get in and out, walk around it and reach anything stored nearby. With two vehicles, remember the space between them too. Adding a little breathing room during planning can make a big difference once you use the garage every day.
Definitions
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
Screven Fork, Liberty County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Liberty County Building & Licensing Department (issues permits for unincorporated Liberty County except the City of Hinesville, which has its own Department of Inspections)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.libertycountyga.gov/211/Building-Licensing
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- No explicit sqft exemption found published on the county page. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Liberty County/the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission (LCPC) has one. Needs direct confirmation.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not independently pulled from a district-by-district table — Liberty County's Unified Development Ordinance (administered by the LCPC) sets zoning-district dimensional standards including accessory-structure setbacks, but the specific side/rear foot figures need to be pulled from the primary UDO PDF.
- Wind Load Zone
- Coastal Georgia — Georgia Dept. of Insurance/Safety Fire places Liberty County in Wind Zone 2. Secondary sources put ASCE 7 ultimate design wind speeds for coastal GA counties like Liberty in the general 130-140 mph range. Exact figure depends on ASCE 7 edition/exposure/risk category and distance from the coast, and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
- Coastal
- 1
- Drive Miles
- 68.9
- Drive Minutes
- 84
- Nearby Towns
- Limerick, Halfmoon Landing, Sunbury, Seabrook
- 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
Benton Metal Depot manufactures metal products in Statesboro and has served residential, agricultural and commercial customers since 2004. For someone building a garage in Screven Fork, that means working with a regional metal supplier rather than trying to piece the project together from unrelated sources. The garage package can be quoted around the specifications of the project.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Screven Fork?
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://www.libertycountyga.gov/211/Building-Licensing (2026)
- Georgia adoption of 2024 IRC with GA Amendments (statewide baseline); Liberty County UDO referenced at https://thelcpc.org/zoning/ — specific threshold not located in accessible text (2026)
- Liberty County Unified Development Ordinance (LCPC), referenced at https://thelcpc.org/zoning/ — primary PDF needs direct retrieval/verification (2026)
- https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/manufactured-housing/wind-zones (primary: lists Liberty among the 6 GA Wind Zone 2 coastal counties) — mph range aggregated from homenation.com/blog/complete-guide-to-georgia-wind-zones and windload.solutions (2026)
- Given/client spec — Liberty County is a coastal Georgia county; confirmed independently by its Wind Zone 2 listing at https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/manufactured-housing/wind-zones (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)
