U-Series · U200 YardBox
Utility · Storage · Commercial

20' × 20' × 10' Cold-Formed Utility Building

The U200 YardBox is a compact, enclosed utility building sized for contractor yards, equipment pads, and small commercial sites that need secure storage for tools, parts, and small equipment right at the point of work.

Cold-formed commercial building IBC-based design Compact yard footprint
ForgeFab U200 YardBox 20x20 metal utility storage building
Example configuration shown. Dimensions, openings, and loads can be adjusted to match your project.
Intended Use
How This Building is Typically Used

The U200 YardBox is designed as a general-purpose utility and storage building for commercial yards, jobsite laydown areas, and infrastructure or utility sites. It works well for storing tools, consumables, small equipment, and spare parts where a simple, durable enclosure is needed close to work operations.

Use it as a yard box, small equipment shed, or secure storage room on water, wastewater, or industrial sites. Custom configurations and solutions are available to match your specific needs.

Technical Overview
Specs, Openings, and Design Criteria
Basic Building Specs
  • Plan Size: 20' wide × 20' long
  • Eave Height: 10'
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Pitch: 3:12 (example)
  • Framing: Cold-formed steel
  • Intended Use: Utility / storage
Dimensions and framing details can be adjusted to meet project-specific requirements.
Standard Openings (Configurable)
  • 1 × Overhead / roll-up or sectional door (example: 10' × 8')
  • 1 × Personnel door (example: 3'0" × 7'0")
  • Window(s) optional based on project
  • Door locations can be mirrored or shifted on the wall
Door and window count, sizes, and locations are adjusted during design and submittals.
Loads & Design Criteria
  • Code Basis: IBC 2021 (example)
  • Risk Category: II (typical commercial)
  • Exposure Category: Based on site (B, C, or D)
  • Design Wind Speed: per project location
  • Roof Snow / collateral load: per project requirements
Final loads and criteria are confirmed during engineering based on the site address and project documentation.
Envelope & Materials
  • Roof Panels: 26 ga metal panels (profile per project)
  • Wall Panels: 26 ga metal panels in selected color
  • Trim Package: Color-matched, commercial detail set
  • Fasteners & accessories included per scope
Color options, panel profiles, and insulation packages are selected during the quote and submittal process.
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