Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
If you're shopping for a metal garage in Mershon, don't start with the building size. Instead, you should start with what you're planning to put inside it. A pickup, two cars and a workbench all need different amounts of room. Benton Metal Depot supplies garage packages for residential, agricultural and commercial properties throughout Pierce.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Mershon is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 78 miles from Mershon.
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is The county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance states accessory buildings/uses must comply with front, side, and rear yard requirements set per-district in a dimensional table, but specific numeric setbacks could not be extracted from the ordinance PDF in this research pass. Verify against the primary PDF before publishing a specific number..
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found. No explicit sqft exemption is published on the county's Building Permits page. Needs direct confirmation with Pierce County Planning & Codes (912-449-2022) or a manual review of the county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance PDF.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
The county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance states accessory buildings/uses must comply with front, side, and rear yard requirements set per-district in a dimensional table, but specific numeric setbacks could not be extracted from the ordinance PDF in this research pass. Verify against the primary PDF before publishing a specific number.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Southeast Georgia coastal plain — roughly 120-135 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7/IBC edition Pierce 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 |
120
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Pierce County
Pierce treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under Not found. No explicit sqft exemption is published on the county's Building Permits page. Needs direct confirmation with Pierce County Planning & Codes (912-449-2022) or a manual review of the county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance PDF. square feet, Pierce County Planning & Codes Department typically doesn't require a full permit, but the The county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance states accessory buildings/uses must comply with front, side, and rear yard requirements set per-district in a dimensional table, but specific numeric setbacks could not be extracted from the ordinance PDF in this research pass. Verify against the primary PDF before publishing a specific number. setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Mershon
Current delivery time to Mershon is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Bristol, Coffee, Trudie and Aspinwall. Before delivery gets close, make sure you've handled the local permits and any site preparation needed for your particular garage.
Representative product photo — a Pierce 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 Mershon, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
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.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Mershon?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Pierce County Planning & Codes Department. The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds Not found. No explicit sqft exemption is published on the county's Building Permits page. Needs direct confirmation with Pierce County Planning & Codes (912-449-2022) or a manual review of the county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance PDF. square feet. Check before doing any permanent site work. There may be other requirements tied to your property as well, so getting an answer early can save you from having to change plans later.
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
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 Pierce County Planning & Codes Department. 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.
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 Mershon 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 Mershon?
Current delivery time to Mershon 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 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.
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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
Mershon, Pierce County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Pierce County Planning & Codes Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://piercecountyga.gov/building-permits/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found. No explicit sqft exemption is published on the county's Building Permits page. Needs direct confirmation with Pierce County Planning & Codes (912-449-2022) or a manual review of the county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance PDF.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- The county's Zoning/Land Use Ordinance states accessory buildings/uses must comply with front, side, and rear yard requirements set per-district in a dimensional table, but specific numeric setbacks could not be extracted from the ordinance PDF in this research pass. Verify against the primary PDF before publishing a specific number.
- Wind Load Zone
- Southeast Georgia coastal plain — roughly 120-135 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7/IBC edition Pierce County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 78
- Drive Minutes
- 120
- Nearby Towns
- Bristol, Coffee, Trudie, Aspinwall
- 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 Mershon, 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 Mershon?
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://piercecountyga.gov/contact-planning-and-codes/ (2026)
- https://piercecountyga.gov/building-permits/ (2026)
- https://piercecountyga.gov/building-permits/ and https://piercecountyga.gov/ZONING-GLAND-USE-ORDINANCE.pdf (2026)
- https://piercecountyga.gov/ZONING-GLAND-USE-ORDINANCE.pdf (2026)
- General ASCE 7 southeast-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Pierce County is inland (~40-50 miles from the Atlantic) 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)
