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Why Customization Matters for Storage Sheds and Garages

Why Customization Matters for Storage Sheds and Garages

When adding a storage shed, garage, or other custom metal building to your property, choosing a custom-built option can make…

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5 Benefits of Investing in a Commercial-Grade Carport for Your Business

5 Benefits of Investing in a Commercial-Grade Carport for Your Business

As a business owner, you've probably got a lot on your plate—from managing day-to-day operations to keeping your assets in…

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Tips for Preparing Your Portable Building for Fall & Winter

Tips for Preparing Your Portable Building for Fall & Winter

As the seasons change, it is important to prepare your portable building to withstand the cooler months ahead. At Portable…

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Understanding Local Building Codes & Permits for Custom Structures in SC

Understanding Local Building Codes & Permits for Custom Structures in SC

Planning to build a custom shed, garage, or other structure can be exciting, but if you’re in South Carolina, you…

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Design Your Dream Cabin with Portable Buildings of Ravenel

Design Your Dream Cabin with Portable Buildings of Ravenel

Are you dreaming of escaping to a cozy cabin nestled in the woods or perched beside a serene lake? With…

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Essential Maintenance Tips for Your Portable Building

Essential Maintenance Tips for Your Portable Building

Portable buildings offer convenient, versatile solutions for various needs, from additional office space to secure storage. At Portable Buildings of…

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Top 7 Creative Uses for a Backyard Shed

Top 7 Creative Uses for a Backyard Shed

Backyard sheds are often underestimated and designated as storage spaces for tools, equipment, and seasonal items. However, with some creativity…

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Inside Graceland Buildings: Exploring Exceptional Features and Craftsmanship

Inside Graceland Buildings: Exploring Exceptional Features and Craftsmanship

When you step into a Graceland Building, you're stepping into a world of unparalleled craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Each detail,…

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Tips for Insulating & Winterizing Portable Buildings Charleston, SC

Tips for Insulating & Winterizing Portable Buildings Charleston, SC

As we step into fall and the chilly winds of winter start to approach, ensuring that your portable building remains…

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The Role of Carports in Protecting Your Investments

The Role of Carports in Protecting Your Investments

In today's fast-paced world, where we rely on our vehicles for daily commuting and leisure activities, protecting these investments is…

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Transform Your Workspace with a Graceland Portable Building

Transform Your Workspace with a Graceland Portable Building

In today's ever-evolving work landscape, having a functional and flexible workspace is crucial. Whether you're running a small business, working…

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Embracing Mobility: Unveiling the Advantages of Portable Buildings

Embracing Mobility: Unveiling the Advantages of Portable Buildings

In an era characterized by rapid changes, the adaptability and flexibility offered by portable buildings have emerged as invaluable assets…

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Carport vs. Portable Buildings in Charleston, SC: Which Is Right for You?

Carport vs. Portable Buildings in Charleston, SC: Which Is Right for You?

When it comes to sheltering your vehicles and equipment or creating additional covered space on your property, two popular options…

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Shelter in Style: The Benefits of Having a Carport in South Carolina

Shelter in Style: The Benefits of Having a Carport in South Carolina

South Carolina’s warm and inviting climate beckons residents to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. However, the scorching sun and unpredictable…

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Unleash Your Imagination: Create Your Dream Space with Ravenel Buildings’ Portable Buildings 3D Builder

Unleash Your Imagination: Create Your Dream Space with Ravenel Buildings’ Portable Buildings 3D Builder

Are you in need of a versatile and customizable space that can adapt to your ever-changing needs? Look no further…

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Protect Your Vehicle and Enhance Your Home: Invest in a Carport from Ravenel This Summer

Protect Your Vehicle and Enhance Your Home: Invest in a Carport from Ravenel This Summer

Summer is a time for outdoor activities, relaxation, and making memories with family and friends. It’s also a great time…

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6 Surprising Ways to Put a Portable Shed to Use

6 Surprising Ways to Put a Portable Shed to Use

Portable sheds have been popular for quite some time now, but did you know that they can be used for…

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Add Equity in 2023 by Building a Carport

Add Equity in 2023 by Building a Carport

As we head into a new year with the cost of living soaring, many will be looking for ways to…

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Cut Costs By Closing Up Your Storage Unit and Investing in an Outdoor Shed for 2023

Cut Costs By Closing Up Your Storage Unit and Investing in an Outdoor Shed for 2023

As we head into a new year with the cost of living soaring, many will be looking for ways to…

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Reasons to Treat Yourself to a Carport for the Holidays

Reasons to Treat Yourself to a Carport for the Holidays

As we head into the holiday season, a lot of us will spend a ton of time shopping around to…

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5 Unexpected and Unique Ways to Repurpose Your Backyard Shed

5 Unexpected and Unique Ways to Repurpose Your Backyard Shed

If your backyard shed is looking more like a rundown eyesore, don’t tear it down! A storage shed might be…

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Should You Google “Metal Garages Near Me” Or Go Wooden?

Should You Google “Metal Garages Near Me” Or Go Wooden?

When it comes to adding room for storage or housing your vehicles from the storm, a garage is something that…

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Things to Look for When Searching for Carports for Sale

Things to Look for When Searching for Carports for Sale

A carport is a luxury upgrade that doesn’t cost as much and isn’t nearly as much of a headache as…

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Take Cover From the Heat – The Best Uses for Your Carport

Take Cover From the Heat – The Best Uses for Your Carport

As the summer keeps heating up and not cooling down, even at night, many are wishing they had a place…

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A Utility Shed Doesn’t Have to Be All Utilitarian!

A Utility Shed Doesn’t Have to Be All Utilitarian!

Just because something bears a name, that name doesn’t necessarily define it! When it comes to utility sheds, they can…

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Garage Versus Carport – Which One is Better for Your Needs?

Garage Versus Carport – Which One is Better for Your Needs?

As the red-hot real estate market continues, many in the Charleston area are losing hope and considering the prospects of…

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Get Out of the Heat: Four Ways to Make Your Shed a New Hangout Place

Get Out of the Heat: Four Ways to Make Your Shed a New Hangout Place

As we head into spring and summer, we will all be searching for a cool place to hang out –…

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Five Ways to Spruce Up Your Storage Shed for Spring

Five Ways to Spruce Up Your Storage Shed for Spring

Just because it is called a shed doesn’t mean that you don’t want it to be pretty. Your garden shed…

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Is Wood or Metal A Better Choice for Your Garage?

Is Wood or Metal A Better Choice for Your Garage?

Due to the tepid conditions of the South Carolina region, a garage is not always a must for your vehicle,…

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The Quality of Your Carport Matters – Four Things to Look for

The Quality of Your Carport Matters – Four Things to Look for

As we roll into 2022, many will commit to cleaning things up for the new year. If you have been…

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Forget the Gym and Build Your Own Workout Facility for 2022!

Forget the Gym and Build Your Own Workout Facility for 2022!

If there was one thing that really fell by the wayside during the pandemic, it was going to the gym…

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Give Your Guy What He’s Always Wanted – A Man Cave!

Give Your Guy What He’s Always Wanted – A Man Cave!

With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us are feeling a renewed sense of hope that things will return to…

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He Versus She Sheds – Designing for the Sexes

He Versus She Sheds – Designing for the Sexes

If there is one thing that COVID has taught most adults, it’s that we need a space close to home…

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Don’t Simply Google “Metal Garages Near Me” – Three Reasons to Choose Us!

Don’t Simply Google “Metal Garages Near Me” – Three Reasons to Choose Us!

As the summer turns to fall, all of that yard equipment will need to be put away until next year.…

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Why the 150 MPH Wind Rating for Graceland Buildings is Important!

Why the 150 MPH Wind Rating for Graceland Buildings is Important!

With spring and summer in South Carolina comes the potential for tropical storms and hurricanes. If you are going to…

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The Importance of Building Codes

The Importance of Building Codes

At Portable Buildings by Ravenel, we adhere strictly to building codes for all our sheds and outbuildings. For someone outside…

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Garage or Carport – Which One Makes More Cents?

Garage or Carport – Which One Makes More Cents?

If you are outgrowing your available storage space, a carport or a garage is a great way to add space…

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Rent to Own Sheds or Pay Outright – Which Makes More Cents?

Rent to Own Sheds or Pay Outright – Which Makes More Cents?

There is no denying that as Americans, we tend to acquire lots of “things.” If you're having a hard time…

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Portable Storage Sheds or Storage Units – Which is Better for Your Situation?

Portable Storage Sheds or Storage Units – Which is Better for Your Situation?

One of the biggest problems that many homeowners have is finding enough space to house all of their stuff. From…

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Metal or Wood Carport? The Advantages and Disadvantages to Both

Metal or Wood Carport? The Advantages and Disadvantages to Both

Carports are an excellent way to keep your vehicles and toys safe from inclement weather without building a garage. They…

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Should You Buy a Used Utility Shed or Go for New?

Should You Buy a Used Utility Shed or Go for New?

With the new year upon us, many are starting to clean up and clear out. If you are looking for…

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Buy Yourself the Gift That Keeps Giving – 5 Things to Look for in a Carport Building Company

Buy Yourself the Gift That Keeps Giving – 5 Things to Look for in a Carport Building Company

Although this year has been longer than any other in recent history, the holidays have still snuck-up on us. If…

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Top Five Things Portable Buildings are Most Useful for

Top Five Things Portable Buildings are Most Useful for

As the cold weather rushes into the area, you might be rushing to find a space to store all of…

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Storage Sheds – A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place

Storage Sheds – A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place

Hurricane season has definitely hit the Charleston, SC area. And this year we have already seen our fair share of…

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How to Choose the Right Carport for Your Needs

How to Choose the Right Carport for Your Needs

For many homeowners in the South Carolina area, building a carport is just as useful and less expensive than a…

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Considerations to Make When Buying a Shed

Considerations to Make When Buying a Shed

When you think of an outdoor shed, the first thing that comes to mind is a place to house your…

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Unique and Creative Uses for Metal Storage Buildings

Unique and Creative Uses for Metal Storage Buildings

When you think of metal storage buildings, you probably think of landscape equipment, bikes, and tools. But today’s metal storage…

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How do Graceland Buildings Stack up Against Their Competition?

How do Graceland Buildings Stack up Against Their Competition?

If you are looking to purchase a portable storage building, then you might be wondering what Graceland Buildings have to…

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Get Organized Before the Spring Landscaping Needs to be Done!

Get Organized Before the Spring Landscaping Needs to be Done!

Although winter is still in full swing, spring is right around the corner. And in the South what that means…

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Metal Sheds: Are Metal Storage Buildings in Charleston SC Good for Extra Storage?

Metal Sheds: Are Metal Storage Buildings in Charleston SC Good for Extra Storage?

Although we don’t like to admit it, we live in a consumer-based society, where acquiring more and more “things,” is…

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Give Your Spouse the Gift of Shelter for the Holidays With a Metal Carport

Give Your Spouse the Gift of Shelter for the Holidays With a Metal Carport

Can you even believe that the holidays are already here? If you have someone special on your holiday list who…

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10×16 Side Lofted Barn

10×16 Side Lofted Barn Leader in storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 10×16 Description: Features Black metal roof, 72″ double wood…

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8×16 Garden Shed brown

8×16 Garden Shed For the leader in garages, sheds and lofted barns for sale charleston sc Dimensions: 8×16 Description: Features…

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10×16 Utility Shed

10×16 Utility Shed Leader in garden sheds and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 10×16 Description: SOLD!! Features Black metal roof,…

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What to Look for When Choosing Your Graceland Storage Building Dealer

What to Look for When Choosing Your Graceland Storage Building Dealer

Limited on storage and your cup runneth over? A perfect solution might be to build a Graceland storage building. A…

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Four Great Ideas for Your Backyard Shed

Four Great Ideas for Your Backyard Shed

Do you ever feel like you are on an episode of the show Hoarder? It is easy to accumulate things…

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10×16 Side Lofted Barn – SS emerald roof

10×16 Side Lofted Barn Leader in storage buildings in Charleston SC Dimensions: 10×16 Description: SOLD!! Features Emerald metal roof, 72″…

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8×12 Utility Shed

8×12 Utility Shed Leader in storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 8×12 Description: Features Charcoal metal roof, 72″ double wood doors,…

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14×40 Corner Porch Cabin

14×40 Corner Porch Cabin Leader in cabins and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 14×40 Description: Features Black metal roof, 9-lite…

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10×16 Garage olive

10×16 Garage Leader in utility sheds and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 10×16 Description:Features Black metal roof, 8′ roll-up doors,…

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12×20 Lofted Barn Garage urethane

12×20 Lofted Barn Garage Leader in sheds and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 12×20 Description: SOLD!! But, we can order one…

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12×32 Garage

12×32 Garage Leader in sheds and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 12×32 Description: Features Burnished Slate metal roof, 9′ roll-up…

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10×16 Side Lofted Barn Graphite

10×16 Side Lofted Barn Leader in sheds and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 10×16 Description: Features Galvalume metal roof, 72″…

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16×40 Garden Shed

16×40 Garden Shed For the leader in cabins and storage sheds for sale charleston sc Dimensions: 16×40 Description: Features Black…

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10×16 Urban Shed

10×16 Urban Shed For the leader in sheds and barns for sale charleston sc Dimensions: 10×16 Description: New Style!! Our 10×16…

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12×10 Garden Shed

12×10 Garden Shed Leader in garden sheds and storage buildings Charleston SC Dimensions: 12×10 Description: Features Black metal roof, 72″…

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5 Reasons You Need a Carport in Charleston, SC

5 Reasons You Need a Carport in Charleston, SC

Although the weather in the South is not as punishing as it can be in other areas of the country,…

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The Advantages of Metal Carports in Charleston, SC

The Advantages of Metal Carports in Charleston, SC

Although Charleston is one of the most amazing places on earth, it doesn’t have a whole lot of “real estate”.…

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10 Reasons to Choose a Graceland Portable Building

10 Reasons to Choose a Graceland Portable Building

10 Reasons to Choose a Graceland Portable Building If you are looking for additional storage space at your home or…

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Sample Building

16×40 Garage Dimensions: 16×40 Description: Features Galvalume metal roof, 9' roll-up door, 9-Lite entry door, (2) 2×3 windows, radiant barrier…

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8×12 Garden Shed

8×12 Garden Shed Need a functional and well designed storage building to give you more space at home? Dimensions: 8×12…

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