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Customizing Your SCC Steel Building: Understanding Kit Upgrades & Add-Ons
One of the biggest advantages of an SCC steel building kit is freedom.
Freedom to design.
Freedom to customize.
Freedom to build on your timeline, your budget, and your vision.
But with that flexibility comes an important thing every buyer should understand upfront:
Certain elements are intentionally optional upgrades, not standard components of the base kit.
That’s not a limitation — it’s what makes SCC kits so powerful.
Let’s break down what’s included, what’s optional, and how upgrades like doors, windows, and wood accents unlock nearly unlimited design potential.
What an SCC Kit Is Designed to Do
At its core, an SCC kit delivers the structural backbone of your building:
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Engineered steel framing
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Roof and wall steel panels
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Trim, fasteners, and hardware
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Stamped engineering drawings for your location
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Code-compliant structural design
This is the part of the build that must be right — engineered, precise, and built to last decades.
Everything beyond that is where customization begins.
Doors: Designed to Fit Your Use, Not a One-Size-Fits-All
Doors are one of the most common upgrades — and for good reason.
Why doors are optional:
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Every project has different access needs
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Agricultural, residential, storage, and commercial buildings all require different door types
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Sizes, styles, and functions vary dramatically
Popular door upgrades include:
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Roll-up or overhead garage doors
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Sliding barn doors
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Insulated doors
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Glass or storefront doors
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Man doors with panic hardware or security features
By leaving doors as an upgrade, SCC allows you to select exactly what works for how you’ll use the building, not what’s cheapest to bundle.
Windows: Light, Layout & Lifestyle Choices
Windows define how a building feels, and how it functions.
Why windows are customizable:
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Placement depends on floor plan, views, and interior layout
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Energy efficiency requirements vary by region
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Natural light needs differ between workshops, homes, and barns
Common window upgrades:
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Residential-style windows
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High-efficiency or insulated units
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Clerestory or accent windows
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Custom sizing and placement
This flexibility lets you design around your land, your views, and your lifestyle, instead of being locked into a preset package.
Wood Beams & Wood Pillars: Where Steel Meets Warmth
Steel provides the strength.
Wood brings the character.
Many SCC customers choose to add wood beams or wood porch pillars to soften the industrial look and create warmth, especially for homes, barndominiums, and cabins.
Why wood elements are optional:
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They’re aesthetic, not structural requirements
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Sourcing can be local, reclaimed, or custom
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Installation timing varies by build schedule
Popular wood additions:
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Cedar or timber porch posts
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Interior exposed beams
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Decorative trusses
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Structural-look overlays
This DIY-friendly approach gives you control over style, cost, and sourcing without compromising the steel structure underneath.
Wood Overlays & Accents: Pure Custom Potential
Wood overlays are one of the easiest ways to personalize a steel building.
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Gable accents
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Entryway features
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Porch ceilings
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Interior feature walls
Because overlays are not part of the core steel kit, you can:
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Add them during construction or later
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Choose finishes that match your region
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Replace or refresh them over time
Steel lasts decades. Your aesthetic can evolve.
Why SCC Designs Kits This Way (On Purpose)
Some companies bundle everything and charge you for things you may not want or need.
SCC takes a smarter approach:
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Engineer the structure correctly
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Leave design choices in your hands
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Support DIY and phased builds
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Allow customization without re-engineering the core
This approach:
- Keeps base costs predictable
- Reduces wasted materials
- Supports owner-builders
- Encourages creativity
- Works for homes, shops, barns, and businesses alike
Think of Your SCC Kit as a Platform, Not a Finished Product
Your SCC kit is the foundation — the part that must be engineered, code-compliant, and structurally sound.
From there, you can:
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Build simple or build bold
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Add upgrades now or later
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Source locally or custom
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Match your aesthetic perfectly
That’s not missing pieces.
That’s intentional design freedom.
The Bottom Line
Doors, windows, wood beams, pillars, and overlays aren’t exclusions: they’re opportunities.
Opportunities to:
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Customize without compromise
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Build at your own pace
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Control your budget
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Create a space that looks and lives exactly how you want
At SCC, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter buildings.
We believe in steel-strong foundations, and limitless potential on top of them.
Want help choosing upgrades or planning your build?
Explore the SCC Learning Center for guides on customization, inclusions, and smart build decisions, or reach out to our team to talk through your options.
