Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Ashintilly? 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 McIntosh, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦Benton serves Meridian, Ridgeville, Ardick and Carnigan and other communities around Ashintilly.
- ◦In Ashintilly, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603). square feet.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance..
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Coastal Georgia (Darien) — secondary sources commonly cite around 130 mph (ASCE 7-22, Risk Category II) for this stretch of coastal GA, consistent with Chatham/Glynn. NOT verified against a primary McIntosh County map; 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 |
110
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in McIntosh County
The permit question for a Ashintilly metal garage comes down to one number from McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office: Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603). square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep the Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance. setback in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Ashintilly
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Ashintilly is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 95.4 miles (110 minutes) from Benton Metal Depot in Statesboro. That gives you a general timeline for scheduling contractors, preparing the property and handling local permits before the building is due to arrive.
Representative product photo — a McIntosh County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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 Ashintilly, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Ashintilly?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 95.4 miles from Ashintilly. The company serves residents throughout McIntosh, including communities such as Meridian, Ridgeville, Ardick and Carnigan. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Ashintilly area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Ashintilly is Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office. 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.
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 Ashintilly 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.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Ashintilly?
Current delivery time to Ashintilly 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.
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 McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office. 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.
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.
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
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
Ashintilly, McIntosh County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/253/Building-Zoning
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance.
- Wind Load Zone
- Coastal Georgia (Darien) — secondary sources commonly cite around 130 mph (ASCE 7-22, Risk Category II) for this stretch of coastal GA, consistent with Chatham/Glynn. NOT verified against a primary McIntosh County map; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- 1
- Drive Miles
- 95.4
- Drive Minutes
- 110
- Nearby Towns
- Meridian, Ridgeville, Ardick, Carnigan
- 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 Ashintilly, 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 Ashintilly?
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.mcintoshcountyga.com/253/Building-Zoning (2026)
- https://mcintoshcountyga.com/DocumentCenter/View/771/Accessory-Permit (2026)
- McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance (2025), https://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/DocumentCenter/View/610/McIntosh-Zoning-Ordinance-2025-v1-Watermark (2026)
- Aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources — no primary McIntosh County wind map found (2026)
- Given/client spec — McIntosh County (Darien) is a coastal Georgia county (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)
