06/11/2026
🌪 A few weeks ago, a small tornado rolled through the Thomas Hill Lake area and left a trail of damage behind.
One neighboring carport didn’t fare too well. The wind picked it up, slammed it into a pole barn, snapped a utility pole in half, and eventually carried it into the trees.
After the power company got the new pole set, we came in to handle the building repairs.
✔ Replaced two roof panels
✔ Installed new corner trim
✔ Replaced damaged rake trim
It wasn’t a huge repair, but it’s a good reminder that building methods matter.
Steel carports and VersaTube-style structures can be a great economical option for the right situation. They’re affordable, quick to install, and serve a purpose.
But when it comes to standing up to Missouri wind, it’s tough to beat a structure built on pressure-treated posts set deep in concrete.
Every building has a job to do. The key is making sure it’s built for the conditions it’s likely to face.
Thankfully this one was repairable, and the property owner is back in good shape 👍