Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Are you repairing equipment, working on vehicles or simply need a place for hobbies and projects? A metal shop building gives you a workspace that's separate from the house. Benton Metal Depot supplies workshop packages to residents in Fendig and surrounding communities, with 7 colors available and a lead time of 1 to 2 weeks.
Key Points
- ◦Plan enough moving room around workbenches, tools and equipment to work comfortably.
- ◦Workshop customers can choose from 7 available colors.
- ◦Decide on the final building dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Door size and placement should account for the largest equipment you expect to move into the shop.
- ◦The current setback for a workshop in Fendig is Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts..
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland/near-coastal Georgia (Nahunta) — roughly 115-125 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C); Brantley County sits just inland of the coastal GA counties (Camden/Glynn) so its mapped speed is likely somewhat lower than the ~130 mph coastal band but higher than deep-interior GA. NOT a verified figure; 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 |
135
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Brantley County
A workshop may fit on the property without fitting the local building rules. If you're planning a shop in Fendig, start by checking with Brantley County Planning & Building Department. The permit requirement applies once the building exceeds Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256). square feet, and the current setback is Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts.. Getting those answers early gives you a better idea of how much of the property is actually available for the building before site preparation starts.
Delivery to Fendig
The workshop and the site should be ready for each other at roughly the same time. Residents in Fendig are looking at 1 to 2 weeks from Statesboro. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 90.3 miles away. Make sure any required permitting and site work are accounted for before the workshop reaches the delivery stage.
Representative product photo — a Brantley County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How tall should my metal shop building be?
Think about what's going through the doors and what will happen inside. Taller vehicles, equipment, lifts or overhead storage can all affect the height you need. Don't choose wall height based only on how the building looks from outside. Make sure the interior clearance works with both your current equipment and anything you're likely to add later.
How many workshop colors can I choose from?
There are currently 7 colors available for metal shop buildings. Color can be purely a matter of preference, or you may want the shop to coordinate with your home, barn or another building already on the property. It's worth looking at the available finishes before finalizing the exterior rather than treating color as a last-minute decision.
Do I need a permit for a workshop in Fendig?
The requirements in Fendig are handled by Brantley County Planning & Building Department. Currently, a permit is required once the building exceeds Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256). square feet. Other local rules can affect the building location as well, so check the requirements before pouring concrete or doing permanent site work. It's easier to change the plan before the property has been prepared.
Can I use a metal shop building for working on cars and trucks?
A metal shop building can be planned for vehicle work, but think carefully about the interior dimensions and the moving room. You'll need enough space for the vehicle, open doors, tools and room to move around while you're working. The overhead door also needs to accommodate the vehicles or equipment you expect to bring inside.
What should I do before pouring a slab for my workshop?
Finalize the building dimensions and confirm the local requirements first. You don't want to discover after the concrete is down that the slab is the wrong size or the shop is sitting too close to a property line. Check the requirements with Brantley County Planning & Building Department and coordinate the concrete dimensions with the specifications for your actual building.
How close can I build my workshop to the property line?
The current setback in Fendig is Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts., subject to the requirements of Brantley County Planning & Building Department and your particular property. That distance can affect where the shop fits, especially on a smaller lot. Confirm the setback before marking the final location so you don't design the rest of the site around a spot that can't be used.
What kind of panels are used on Benton metal workshops?
Benton's metal shop buildings use 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures. panels. The panel specification is worth checking when you're comparing workshops because the metal roofing and siding make up the exterior envelope of the structure. Benton manufactures metal building products in Statesboro and can quote the materials based on the specifications of the workshop you want to get.
What size metal shop building do I need?
Start with your largest equipment and work backward from there. Add space for workbenches, toolboxes, shelving and clear walking areas. If vehicles or machinery will be worked on inside, allow room around them rather than just enough space to park them. It's also smart to plan for tools or equipment you may add later.
Definitions
- ◦ Ventilation
- The movement of air into and out of the workshop to help manage heat, moisture, fumes or airborne material produced by certain types of work.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A poured concrete surface that can serve as the shop floor and part of the building's foundation system when the design calls for one.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- The slope of the roof, expressed by how much it rises over a given horizontal distance.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- A large door that opens upward and is commonly used for vehicle, machinery or equipment access.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open interior space between the building's exterior supports without columns interrupting the work area.
- ◦ Panel Gauge
- A measurement associated with the thickness of sheet metal.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A standard entry door for people, so the larger equipment or vehicle door doesn't have to be opened every time someone enters.
- ◦ Setback
- The minimum distance the workshop must remain from a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Lead Time
- The period between ordering or finalizing the shop package and the point when it is ready for the next stage.
- ◦ Insulation
- Material used to reduce heat transfer through the building envelope and help control interior conditions.
Fendig, Brantley County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Brantley County Planning & Building Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://brantleycounty-ga.gov/planning--building
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland/near-coastal Georgia (Nahunta) — roughly 115-125 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C); Brantley County sits just inland of the coastal GA counties (Camden/Glynn) so its mapped speed is likely somewhat lower than the ~130 mph coastal band but higher than deep-interior GA. NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 90.3
- Drive Minutes
- 135
- Nearby Towns
- Hortense, O Neal, Needmore, Popwellville
- 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 has manufactured metal products in Statesboro since 2004 and works with homeowners, contractors and property owners throughout the region. For someone planning a workshop in Fendig, that means the building package can be based on the actual size, panel specifications and materials the project calls for instead of trying to piece those components together separately.
Ready to talk through your workshops project in Fendig?
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 workshops specifically. (2026)
- https://brantleycounty-ga.gov/planning--building (2026)
- Land Use Ordinance for Brantley County, Georgia (adopted 9/8/2016), https://www.sgrc.us/documents/localgovernmentservices/development/4ad60d41e5b8542a349de9376b720273.pdf — needs direct lookup of the district table (2026)
- General ASCE 7 range inferred from proximity to coastal Georgia counties (aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Brantley County is inland Georgia (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)
