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22×48 Welding & Fabrication Shop, rated for heavy-duty industrial loads.
Small fab shops use the 22×48 for a welding bay, plasma-cutting station, and a 22×48 sheet metal rack along the back wall. 12-gauge frame upgrade and 26-gauge walls handle hot work; framed openings let you add a future.
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- 1,056 sq ft enclosed
- 12 GA Frame
- 26 GA Walls
- Framed Openings
- 180 mph wind certified
- 65 psf snow load
- 20-year rust warranty
- Free delivery + install





See how 800 sq ft fits your workshop layout.
22 feet wide × 48 feet long. Side-load + walk-in, dust-collection ready. Small fab shops use the 22×48 for a welding bay, plasma-cutting station, and a 22×48 sheet metal rack along the back wall.
Workbench wall · Table saw / Center · Lumber / Material rack
Workbench wall at the front, table saw / center in the middle, lumber / material rack at the rear. Capacity: 1-person serious shop. 12-gauge frame upgrade and 26-gauge walls handle hot work; framed openings let you add a future exhaust fan or roll-up without cutting later.
Build your 22×48 Welding & Fabrication Shop in 3D.
Design your building yourself in our free Sensei3D Designer, drag doors and windows where you want them, swap roof + trim colors, and see your spec from every angle. Save your design and email it to yourself for later.
- Drag-and-drop doors, windows, walk-ins anywhere on the building
- 16 colors applied live to roof, walls, and trim, mix & match
- Interior + exterior views of your spec, with measurements
- Save your design and share it with your contractor or family
- Auto-syncs to quote, what you build is what we price
Everything in your Welding & Fabrication Shop.
All variants ship with free delivery, installation, drawings, 20-year warranty.
Welding & Fabrication Shop spec sheet.
How real buyers use Welding & Fabrication Shop.



22×48 Welding & Fabrication Shop, what makes it different.
Engineered for your county
Every 22×48 welding & fabrication shop is fabricated from American-rolled galvanized steel and engineered against the exact wind and snow loads your jurisdiction requires.
- Standard: 140 mph wind / 35 psf snow
- 12-ga upgrade: 180 mph / 65 psf
- Permit drawings stamped and emailed free
Construction details
The same materials commercial fabricators use, not residential-grade. Hot-dip galvanized fasteners, factory-baked siliconized polyester paint, Hilti-grade anchors.
- Frame: 14-ga (12-ga upgrade) galvanized tubing
- Panels: 29-ga G-90 (26-ga upgrade)
- Fasteners: #14 self-drilling with EPDM washer
Free delivery & install, really free
Regional-route delivery plus 1–2 day on-site installation by a certified crew, bundled into your headline price. No hidden unloading fees, fuel surcharges, or site-prep charges.
- $0 deposit · pay only after walkthrough sign-off
- 3–5 week lead time on regional routes
- All 48 states · rush option available
Warranty & lifespan
Engineered for a 50-year service life with industry-leading warranties on every wear surface.
- 20-yr rust-through warranty on frame & panels
- 40-yr paint warranty against fading + chalking
- 1-yr craftsmanship on installation
$0-down financing
Three financing paths to fit any credit situation. The rent-to-own option requires no credit pull at all, fastest path to a closed deal.
- RTO: $372/mo, no credit check, 36–60 mo
- Financing: 0% promo APR · 84 mo term
- Cash discount: 4% on $10K+ orders
Why 22×48?
1,056 sq ft sits in the sweet spot for residential and light-commercial, fits standard quarter-acre setbacks, comfortably below the 1,000 sq ft municipal threshold that triggers extra inspections.
- 22′ × 48′ footprint with 1,056 sq ft interior
- Permit-friendly in 96% of US counties
- Resale ROI $8,448–$12,672 added home value
Common questions from Welding & Fabrication Shop shoppers.
The questions our team hears every week. Click any to expand the short answer.
How thick is the steel on a Steel and Stud 22×48 metal building?
Standard frame: 14-gauge (1.5 mm) galvanized tubing. Optional 12-gauge upgrade (2.5 mm) for high-wind/snow zones. Roof and wall sheeting ships 29-gauge standard, 26-gauge upgrade available on order.
Does Steel and Stud deliver and install in my state?
Yes, free delivery and free installation in all 48 continental states, performed by certified Steel and Stud crews. Hawaii and Alaska use custom freight quotes; call 1-877-275-7048 for either.
What’s the typical lead time for a 22×48 building?
Standard: 3–5 weeks from order confirmation to install completion. Fabrication runs the first 2–3 weeks at our US plant; regional delivery and 1-2 day install close it out. Rush builds available for $345.
Can I finance a Steel and Stud building without a credit check?
Yes, Steel and Stud’s rent-to-own partner does not pull credit. Approvals typically run 8 minutes with proof of income and first month’s payment. 36–60 month terms, no early-payoff penalty.
What’s covered under the 20-year warranty?
Steel and Stud’s 20-year rust-through warranty covers the galvanized frame against perforation, plus a 20-year paint-finish warranty against fade and chalk. Workmanship on the install is warrantied for 1 year. Warranty transfers to the next owner on resale.
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Welding & Fabrication Shop questions, answered.
How much does a 22×48 welding & fabrication shop cost?
A 22×48 welding & fabrication shop from Steel and Stud starts at $17,850 with free delivery and free installation across all 48 states. Most buyers pick the rent-to-own option at about $372/month with $0 down and no credit check. Call 1-877-275-7048 for a same-day price lock.
Is delivery and installation included in the 22×48 welding & fabrication shop price?
Yes, every Steel and Stud welding & fabrication shop ships with free delivery + free installation by a certified crew, included in the listed price. Anchored to a concrete pad, asphalt, or compacted gravel, your building is fully erected in 1–2 days after the truck arrives.
Do I need a permit for a 22×48 welding & fabrication shop?
Almost always for 1,056+ sq ft enclosed buildings. Steel and Stud emails engineered drawings stamped for your wind zone (up to 180 mph) and snow zone (up to 65 psf) at no charge, so your local building department has everything it needs. Permit timing typically runs 2–6 weeks by jurisdiction.
How is a Steel and Stud welding & fabrication shop different from a wood-frame build?
Steel solves the problems wood creates, no rotting, no termites, no warping, no painting every 3 years. Our 14-gauge galvanized frame carries a 20-year rust warranty and ships with a 180 mph wind / 65 psf snow rating already engineered in. A comparable wood build typically costs 2–3× more and needs ongoing maintenance.
What foundation does a 22×48 welding & fabrication shop need?
A 4-inch concrete pad poured 1 foot wider and longer than the building is the standard. Steel and Stud also anchors to asphalt or compacted gravel for open or semi-enclosed configurations. A pad-pour bundle is offered at checkout if you don’t already have a slab.
How fast can I get a 22×48 welding & fabrication shop delivered?
Standard lead time is 3–5 weeks from order to install. Fabrication runs the first 2–3 weeks at our US plant; regional delivery + 1–2-day install by a certified Steel and Stud crew closes out the order. Rush builds are available, call 1-877-275-7048 for current capacity.
Can I finance a 22×48 welding & fabrication shop without a credit check?
Yes, Steel and Stud’s rent-to-own partner does not pull credit. Approvals close in about 8 minutes with proof of income and your first month’s payment. Terms run 36–60 months with no early-payoff penalty, and the monthly works out to roughly $372/month on a 22×48 welding & fabrication shop.
What warranty comes with the 22×48 welding & fabrication shop?
Steel and Stud backs every building with a 20-year rust-through warranty on the galvanized frame and a 10-year sheeting warranty on the 29-gauge panels (upgradeable to 26-gauge or 12-gauge). Workmanship on the install is warrantied for 1 year. Full warranty terms ship with your order packet.
Can I customize the 22×48 welding & fabrication shop in 3D before I order?
Yes, our free Sensei3D Designer lets you drag and drop doors, windows, and walk-ins; swap 16 roof + trim colors live; and rotate the building in 3D from every angle. No login required. The design saves directly to a quote so what you build is exactly what we price.
Will the 22×48 welding & fabrication shop handle heavy equipment and forklifts?
Standard 22×48 welding & fabrication shop ships rated for 35 psf live load on the floor (over concrete pad), and the 12-gauge frame upgrade supports trolley- and jib-crane mounts up to 1-ton capacity. Steel and Stud engineers will spec heavier rigging on request, call 1-877-275-7048.
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