The Summertown Advantage
What sets Summertown Metals apart is our commitment to making the building process simple, honest, and personal. We offer high-quality materials at competitive prices, expert design support, and a streamlined experience that empowers you to build with confidence. From first sketch to final delivery, we’re here to guide you every step of the way—because we believe your dream project deserves a partner you can trust.
At Summertown Metals, you don’t have to choose between premium materials and a fair price. We source high-quality products with care and pass the savings on to you, giving you the best value in the market without cutting corners. It’s how we make the American Dream more accessible—one build at a time.
At Summertown Metals, you don’t have to choose between premium materials and a fair price. We source high-quality products with care and pass the savings on to you, giving you the best value in the market without cutting corners. It’s how we make the American Dream more accessible—one build at a time.
Our lumber meets the highest industry standards meaning it’s denser, straighter, and more uniform, resulting in super load-bearing capacity and a stronger frame resistant to warping.
Our lumber goes through rigorous processing to ensure fewer knots and flaws, providing a more reliable and longer-lasting structure that does the job - beautifully.
Our lumber is fully treated for above-ground and ground-contact exposure, protecting it from decay, insects, and moisture.
Our metal meets the highest industry standards for thickness, tensile strength, and flatness, making it structurally sound and more reliable under stress with less risk of dents, bending, or buckling.
Our painted panels feature AkzoNobel’s industry-leading coatings—crafted with over 200 years of expertise to maintain vibrant color and resist chalking even in the harshest sun and weather.
With painted metal covered by AkzoNobel’s limited lifetime warranty and galvalume backed by a 25-year rust-through warranty, you can feel confident your building is protected by finishes made to endure.
With UL 790 and UL 2218 classifications, your standing seam, tuff-rib, or PBR metal roofing system has been rigorously tested to withstand fire and hail. This means you can count on durable, long-term protection, knowing your roof is prepared for the unexpected and designed to endure.
Choosing UL 2218 Class 4 metal roofing can help you lower your insurance premiums. Many insurance providers offer discounts for properties with impact-resistant roofing, turning your investment in a stronger roof into ongoing savings for your home, farm, or business.
UL classifications make it easier to meet local and state building codes, helping your project move forward without unnecessary delays. When your roofing is backed by recognized safety and performance standards, inspections are smoother, and code compliance is simpler from the start.
Our panels undergo rigorous testing for wind shear strength and are engineered with a 9" screw pattern to reduce uplift in high winds. This ensures tighter, more secure panels that offer enhanced storm protection.
Closer spacing minimizes the flex and movement of metal panels over time, which reduces wear, squeaks, and creaking often caused by thermal expansion or strong gusts.
A tighter pattern distributes the load more evenly across the structure, reducing stress on individual screws and helping prevent premature loosening, leaks, or damage.
Our knee-braced steel trusses feature minimum 1/8" thick steel, and our wood trusses use 2x6 top and bottom chords—exceeding industry standards with unmatched strength, rigidity, and load-bearing power.
We don’t just build trusses—we fortify them. Every truss includes hurricane clips and joist hangers as standard, locking your structure together with industrial-grade precision and reliability.
Engineered to withstand high winds, shifting weather, and extreme conditions, our trusses are crafted to protect what matters most—because you don’t get a second chance in a storm.
Not only are our in-ground posts pressure treated, but we also use stronger .60 CCA (copper chrome arsenate) ground-contact treated lumber for our bottom bands to protect your building above-ground.
With solid corner bracing and head lock screws, your building resists twisting and shifting, keeping walls square and aligned through years of use and weather challenges.
From purlins to girts, you don’t have to worry about the structural integrity of your building being compromised because of our competitive prices. We never sacrifice quality and we don’t upcharge for it.
Rust-resistant and built for the long haul, our galvanized lag bolts ensure a durable, lasting connection that won’t degrade—so your structure stays secure, year after year.
Each post rests on wide, high-strength 16" composite footer pads that spread out the weight—helping prevent settling and keeping your building level and stable over time.
Galvanized lag bolts are driven through the post and into the concrete to form a locked-in connection—firmly anchoring the post to resist uplift and lateral forces. These bolts meet engineering requirements, ensuring the post can’t slide out in high winds.
Our lumber meets the highest industry standards meaning it’s denser, straighter, and more uniform, resulting in super load-bearing capacity and a stronger frame resistant to warping.
Our lumber goes through rigorous processing to ensure fewer knots and flaws, providing a more reliable and longer-lasting structure that does the job - beautifully.
Our lumber is fully treated for above-ground and ground-contact exposure, protecting it from decay, insects, and moisture.
Our metal meets the highest industry standards for thickness, tensile strength, and flatness, making it structurally sound and more reliable under stress with less risk of dents, bending, or buckling.
Our painted panels feature AkzoNobel’s industry-leading coatings—crafted with over 200 years of expertise to maintain vibrant color and resist chalking even in the harshest sun and weather.
With painted metal covered by AkzoNobel’s limited lifetime warranty and galvalume backed by a 25-year rust-through warranty, you can feel confident your building is protected by finishes made to endure.
With UL 790 and UL 2218 classifications, your standing seam, tuff-rib, or PBR metal roofing system has been rigorously tested to withstand fire and hail. This means you can count on durable, long-term protection, knowing your roof is prepared for the unexpected and designed to endure.
Choosing UL 2218 Class 4 metal roofing can help you lower your insurance premiums. Many insurance providers offer discounts for properties with impact-resistant roofing, turning your investment in a stronger roof into ongoing savings for your home, farm, or business.
UL classifications make it easier to meet local and state building codes, helping your project move forward without unnecessary delays. When your roofing is backed by recognized safety and performance standards, inspections are smoother, and code compliance is simpler from the start.
Our 2x6 exterior walls are made with spruce and provide increased structural integrity while allowing for deeper insulation, helping your home stay stronger, quieter, and more energy efficient year-round.
Thicker wall cavities mean better temperature control in every season—keeping heat out in the summer and warmth in during the winter.
Stronger framing reduces the risk of warping or shifting over time, giving you a home that holds up as well as it lives in.
With 5-inch open cell spray foam insulation, your home is fully encapsulated—sealing gaps and cracks to create a consistent indoor environment.
By reducing air leakage, your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard, helping cut energy costs while maintaining comfort.
Spray foam also helps control moisture and reduce outside noise, adding another layer of everyday livability.
Monolithic slab construction with turn-down edges and rebar-reinforced footings creates a stronger, more unified base—eliminating crawl spaces and reducing the risk of long-term structural issues.
Without the vulnerabilities of traditional foundations, your home is better protected against mold, mildew, and damp conditions.
A single-pour slab provides a solid, uniform base that resists settling and simplifies long-term upkeep.
Solid wood cabinets provide lasting durability and a timeless look that holds up through years of daily wear.
Dovetailed drawer boxes and soft-close hardware add strength, smooth operation, and a premium feel you’ll notice every day.
Finished with high-quality coatings from Sherwin-Williams, your cabinets are designed to maintain their beauty through years of use.
Cypress timber framing combines natural resistance to rot, decay, and insects with the strength and character of a timeless porch structure—delivering long-term durability and a warm, high-end look that elevates your home’s exterior.
Tongue and groove 2x6 porch ceilings are designed to accommodate natural wood movement maintaining a clean, finished appearance without gaps or exposing roof metal over time.
Our porches and garage doors are stepped down below the metal siding to help prevent water from running back into the home, adding long-term protection through intentional design details.
We put relationships first, and it shows. From your first phone call to final delivery, you’ll experience a level of care and communication that’s rare in this industry. Our customer service is driven by respect, reliability, and a commitment to putting your needs at the center of everything we do.
We put relationships first, and it shows. From your first phone call to final delivery, you’ll experience a level of care and communication that’s rare in this industry. Our customer service is driven by respect, reliability, and a commitment to putting your needs at the center of everything we do.
Whether you’re building a pole barn or barndominium or even ordering wholesale materials, you’ll have a dedicated representative from our team of experts as your primary point of contact to ensure your project meets our quality standards and your expectations. They coordinate timelines, communicate with contractors, and make sure every detail stays on track—so you don’t have to.Â
Summertown Metals vets every contractor we partner with. We look for quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and efficiency. Our network of crews are known for not just breaking ground, but hitting the ground running—often completing jobs in impressively short timeframes once construction begins.Â
You’re not just buying materials; you’re gaining a partner. Our experienced team walks with you through every step, offering honest guidance, clear answers, and design support to help you make informed decisions with confidence. We believe an educated customer is an empowered one.Â
You’re not just buying materials; you’re gaining a partner. Our experienced team walks with you through every step, offering honest guidance, clear answers, and design support to help you make informed decisions with confidence. We believe an educated customer is an empowered one.Â
At Summertown Metals, we’re folks just like you—salt-of-the-earth Southern Americans who were raised on front porch stories, Sunday suppers, and cornbread made by women who never needed a recipe. We believe in hard work, straight talk, and doing right by people. Around here, we still wave at our neighbors and call you by name. So come tell us about that dream you’ve been thinking on—we’re here to listen, and we’d be honored to help you build it.
Whether you’re not sure which building is right for you, you’re looking to tweak one of our kits, or you have a completely custom idea in mind—we’re here to help. Our Building Specialists will work with you to create a plan that fits your vision and your budget. Get started with a custom quote today.