Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
One mistake people make when planning a garage is sizing it for what they own today. If you're building your garage in Emerson Park, think about storage, door clearance, work space and what might be added later. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages for residents throughout Ware and the surrounding area.
Key Points
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 98.9 miles from Emerson Park.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Delivery to Emerson Park is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not explicitly published on the county's Planning & Codes page. A 200 sq ft threshold is common across several nearby GA counties (confirmed directly for Wayne and Burke) — but that has NOT been confirmed as unincorporated Ware County's own adopted rule. Confirm directly with Ware County Planning & Codes (912-490-4379).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found with specific numbers. The county's zoning ordinance exists as a PDF but its accessory-structure setback table could not be extracted as text in this pass. Needs a manual review of the primary PDF or direct confirmation with Planning & Codes.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Southeast Georgia coastal plain (Waycross area, ~55-65 miles from the Atlantic) — roughly 115-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition 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 |
148
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Ware County
Before a metal garage goes up in Emerson Park, check with Ware County Planning & Codes Department — Ware's cutoff for requiring a building permit is Not explicitly published on the county's Planning & Codes page. A 200 sq ft threshold is common across several nearby GA counties (confirmed directly for Wayne and Burke) — but that has NOT been confirmed as unincorporated Ware County's own adopted rule. Confirm directly with Ware County Planning & Codes (912-490-4379). square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not found with specific numbers. The county's zoning ordinance exists as a PDF but its accessory-structure setback table could not be extracted as text in this pass. Needs a manual review of the primary PDF or direct confirmation with Planning & Codes. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Emerson Park
Metal garage delivery to Emerson Park can take about 1 to 2 weeks. Use that time to take care of permits and get the site ready if work is needed beforehand. If you're hiring someone for grading or concrete, coordinate those jobs around the delivery schedule instead of trying to squeeze everything in at the last minute.
Representative product photo — a Ware County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Emerson Park?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 98.9 miles from Emerson Park. The company serves residents throughout Ware, including communities such as Bolen, Waresboro, Dixie Union and Skullhead. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Emerson Park area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Emerson Park is Not found with specific numbers. The county's zoning ordinance exists as a PDF but its accessory-structure setback table could not be extracted as text in this pass. Needs a manual review of the primary PDF or direct confirmation with Planning & Codes., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Ware County Planning & Codes Department. 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.
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 Ware 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 Emerson Park 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 Emerson Park, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Emerson Park?
Current delivery time to Emerson Park 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.
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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Wall Panel
- Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
Emerson Park, Ware County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Ware County Planning & Codes Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.warecountyga.gov/department-nodes/planning-codes
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not explicitly published on the county's Planning & Codes page. A 200 sq ft threshold is common across several nearby GA counties (confirmed directly for Wayne and Burke) — but that has NOT been confirmed as unincorporated Ware County's own adopted rule. Confirm directly with Ware County Planning & Codes (912-490-4379).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found with specific numbers. The county's zoning ordinance exists as a PDF but its accessory-structure setback table could not be extracted as text in this pass. Needs a manual review of the primary PDF or direct confirmation with Planning & Codes.
- Wind Load Zone
- Southeast Georgia coastal plain (Waycross area, ~55-65 miles from the Atlantic) — roughly 115-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 98.9
- Drive Minutes
- 148
- Nearby Towns
- Bolen, Waresboro, Dixie Union, Skullhead
- 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 Emerson Park, 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 Emerson Park?
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.warecountyga.gov/department-nodes/planning-codes (2026)
- https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63d5ca60103cc0d24935804f/6a04892b6f4197158d50f3ea_2026-05-WARE-COUNTY-ZONING-ORDINANCE-ARTICLES-3-THRU-12.pdf (2026)
- General ASCE 7 southeast-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Ware County is inland (Waycross area) 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)
