Metal & Iron Sheds
Iron and Metal Sheds Builder in Mumbai & Across India
Iron and metal sheds - steel-framed, clad in galvanised or pre-painted sheet, erected on site for storage and material handling. Contractor, supplier and erector since 1910, sized to your plot, eaves height and wind zone, across India.
Materials and Quality Specification
A metal shed uses hot-rolled steel sections for the main frame, cold-formed C or Z purlins for the roof grid, and galvanised or pre-painted steel sheet for roofing and cladding, fixed with self-drilling screws and EPDM sealing washers.
| Component | Typical specification | Function in the structure |
|---|---|---|
| Columns and rafters | Hot-rolled sections to IS 2062 (ISMB, ISMC) or built-up plate girders | Carry roof, wind and crane loads to the foundation |
| Roof trusses | Angle sections or square hollow sections to IS 4923 | Span the clear width and support the purlin grid |
| Purlins and girts | Cold-formed C or Z sections, 1.6 mm to 2.5 mm | Transfer sheet loads to rafters and columns |
| Roof sheeting | GI corrugated or trapezoidal profile, 0.45 mm to 0.60 mm | Weather covering and rainwater run-off |
| Wall cladding | Plain GI or pre-painted (PPGI) sheet, 0.45 mm to 0.50 mm |
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| Zinc coating | Z120 to Z275 (120–275 GSM) | Corrosion resistance over the service life |
| Surface finish | Hot-dip galvanising, or primer with enamel paint on MS members | Protects framing in humid and coastal locations |
| Fasteners | Self-drilling screws with EPDM washers | Watertight sheet-to-purlin fixing |
| Base connection | Anchor bolts into RCC pedestals | Transfers uplift and shear to the foundation |
Design follows IS 800 for steel construction, IS 875 for wind loading and IS 875 for imposed loads.
MS, GI or Pre-Painted Sheet: Which Covering Suits the Site?
Plain GI sheet suits storage yards and godowns, pre-painted GI suits factory buildings that need a finished appearance, and aluminium-zinc coated sheet suits coastal and high-humidity plant locations.
| Covering option | Coating | Common thickness | Well suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain GI corrugated sheet | Zinc, Z120–Z275 | 0.45–0.60 mm |
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| Pre-painted GI (PPGI) | Zinc plus polyester paint | 0.45–0.50 mm | Factory buildings, colour-matched plant elevations |
| Aluminium-zinc coated (Galvalume/PPGL) | Al-Zn alloy | 0.45–0.50 mm | Coastal sites, humid process areas |
| MS plate and sections | Primer and enamel paint | 2 mm and above |
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Material selection also decides which page fits your requirement. Sites specifying structural steel framing throughout are covered under MS and steel structure sheds, while sites specifying galvanised sheet as the primary covering are covered under GI sheet sheds.
Standard Spans, Bay Spacing and Sheet Thickness
Industrial sheds in India are commonly built at 9 m to 30 m clear span with 4 m to 6 m bay spacing, purlins at 1.2 m to 1.6 m centres, and roof sheet of 0.47 mm to 0.50 mm for standard duty.
| Parameter | Typical range | Governed by |
|---|---|---|
| Clear span | 9 m to 30 m | Column-free width the operation needs |
| Bay spacing | 4 m to 6 m | Rafter and purlin economy |
| Eaves height | 4 m to 12 m |
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| Roof slope | 1:10 to 1:5 | Rainfall intensity and drainage length |
| Purlin spacing | 1.2 m to 1.6 m | Sheet thickness and wind zone |
| Roof sheet thickness | 0.45 mm to 0.60 mm | Purlin spacing and design wind pressure |
Wind pressure is derived from the basic wind speed of the district under IS 875 Mumbai sites are designed at a basic wind speed of 44 m/s, so purlin spacing and fastener pitch are set tighter than in low-wind inland districts.
Iron & Metal Sheet Shed Structures: Core Benefits
Once erected, an iron shed gives a defined covered area that keeps materials, machinery and inventory under cover and organised, with the flexibility to extend the same structure as volumes grow.
- Organised covered storage
- Protection for stored assets
- Large covered footprints
- Cleaner site movement
- Extendable covered area
How Is a Metal Shed Built at Your Site?
Work moves through five stages: site survey, structural design and drawings, workshop fabrication, transport to site, and erection with sheeting. The programme is confirmed after the survey, once span, height and foundation conditions are fixed.
- Site survey
- Design and drawings
- Fabrication
- Transport and site preparation
- Erection and sheeting
Industries we serve
Core Industries: We Serve in Iron & Metal Sheds
We undertake iron shed and metal shed projects for manufacturing plants, warehouses, ports, infrastructure sites and process industries across India, sizing each structure to the material handled and the site conditions.
Key sectors we serve
Manufacturing and processing plants
Warehousing and distribution facilities
Infrastructure and construction projects
Cement and steel industry operations
Sugar and glass manufacturing units
Oil and gas sector requirements
Engineering and fabrication workshops
Ports, logistics and cargo handling facilities
Industrial material storage yards
Commercial and project-site applications
Why Choose Our Iron & Metal Shed Installations and Rental Services?
Shivji Valji Sheds Pvt. Ltd. has supplied and erected industrial covered structures since 1910. We hold single-point responsibility from site survey through erection and handover, for purchase and hire requirements alike.
| Trust signal | Detail |
|---|---|
| Serving industry since | 1910 |
| Role | Contractor, supplier and erector |
| Base | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Execution reach | Pan-India project sites |
| Scope handled |
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| Engagement models | Outright supply and erection, or shed on hire |
Our Core Service Areas
We undertake metal shed construction, installation and hire projects across India. Regular locations include
- Mumbai
- Navi Mumbai
- Thane
- Pune
- Jalandhar
- Bhopal
- Hyderabad
- Noida
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Kolkata
With other sites taken up based on project scope and site conditions.
Questions
FAQs
What factors should be considered before constructing a metal shed?
The size of the covered area, intended usage, storage requirements, equipment movement, site conditions, and project duration are some of the key factors that influence the design and construction of a metal shed. The structure is typically planned around operational requirements and available space.
Can a metal shed be customised for different industrial applications?
Yes. Steel metal sheds can be planned for warehousing, material storage, manufacturing support, equipment protection, project-site operations, and other industrial requirements. Depending on the application, the structure, layout, and covered area can be customised accordingly.
Does Shivji Valji & Co. provide temporary metal shed solutions?
Yes. We undertake temporary metal shed projects for storage, project-site operations, equipment protection, and other short-term requirements. The suitable solution depends on the project scope, duration, and operational needs.
Can large metal sheds be built for warehousing and storage requirements?
Yes. Large metal sheds can be developed for warehouses, storage yards, manufacturing facilities, logistics operations, and other applications that require substantial covered space.
What materials are commonly used in a metal shed structure?
Depending on the project requirements, a metal shed structure may incorporate structural framing systems, roofing components, and cladding materials designed to create durable covered spaces. The exact specifications vary based on the intended application and site conditions.
