On Brindlee Mountain

Metal buildings for Arab, the town that got its name by mistake

Arab is one of the closest towns on our list to the Blountsville office. It sits up on Brindlee Mountain, where homes and small farms share the ridge.

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We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Arab.

A mountaintop town with an odd name

Arab was started in the 1840s as Thompson's Village. When a son of the founder sent in three name choices, Arad, Ink and Bird, the Postal Service recorded the name as Arab in 1882, and the town incorporated in 1892.^[2]

The city lies on Brindlee Mountain at about 1,040 feet, on the Tennessee Valley Divide, and it reaches into both Marshall and Cullman counties. Many properties up here are home lots and small acreage, which can suit barndominiums, shops and garages. How a building fits depends on your land and your plans.^[2]

A dark metal commercial shop building beside a field — A finished RBC building

Arab, fact by fact

Arab had 8,461 residents in the 2020 Census.^[2]
The city covers about 13.5 square miles, with U.S. Route 231 running north and south and State Route 69 crossing the business district.^[2]
The city runs its own electric cooperative and water works, and it has paid police and fire departments.^[2]
Arab is served by its own school system, Arab City Schools.^[2]
The town is on lists of unusual American place names because of its postal mix-up.^[2]

Questions from up on Brindlee Mountain

General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.

Is a barndominium a good idea on a hilltop lot near Arab?

Some owners like a barndominium for a home with a large shop beneath one roof. Slope, drainage and utilities on a mountain lot all matter, so plan those with the design.^[2]

Residential metal buildings

How close is Arab to the RBC office?

Arab is one of the closer towns we serve, and the drive to Blountsville is shown on this page. You are welcome to call or stop in to talk through a project.^[2]

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Which part of Arab might call for a separate permit check?

Arab reaches into two counties, Marshall and Cullman, so check with the city or the right county office for your parcel. That simple step avoids surprises.^[2]

FAQ

Can I preview roof colors before I choose?

Yes, RBC offers a color visualizer so you can see how metal roofing and siding look together. It is a handy way to talk through choices at home.^[2]

Color visualizer

How RBC fits Arab properties

Home and shop in one A barndominium can combine living space and a workshop on a mountaintop lot. Garage or small pole barn Pole barns scaled to your budget suit small acreage around town. New metal roof Metal roofing and siding can refresh a home, shop or barn.

An open metal-roofed pole shelter with a tractor underneath

A pole building with a metal roof and wood framed stall bays

Stop by or give us a call about Arab

Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a building for your property in Arab. We will take it one question at a time, no promises.

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Sources

Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.