Hills of north Jefferson County
Metal buildings for Clay, high ground north of Birmingham
Clay is a city of about ten thousand people on higher ground in northeastern Jefferson County. RBC Buildings serves the area from our Blountsville office.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Clay.
A church older than the state
Clay is home to Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church, described as the oldest church in Jefferson County, with a congregation dating to 1806. Scots-American settlers began it, and that long history shows this was farm and settler country well before suburbs arrived.[2]
The city covers about 11 square miles at an elevation near 1,014 feet. People in a city like this often think about equipment sheds, garages and workshops alongside their homes.[2]
Clay by the numbers and dates
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Clay had 10,291 residents in the 2020 Census.[2]
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Clay incorporated on June 6, 2000, having been a census-designated place before that.[2]
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The city has a total area of 11.34 square miles and sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.[2]
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An EF3 tornado on January 23, 2012 damaged or destroyed 231 homes and businesses in Clay.[2]
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The census count in Clay moved from 10,987 in 1990 to 4,947 in 2000 and 9,708 in 2010, reflecting boundary changes after incorporation.[2]
What Clay landowners ask
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Does a hilltop property in Clay change how I plan a metal building?
Higher ground can mean more wind exposure and more slope to work with. Site preparation and engineering matter more on such land, and our buildings are designed by experienced engineering professionals. Tell us about your site and we can discuss options.[2]
I have a few acres in Clay. What kind of barn makes sense?
Many people with a few acres choose a pole barn scaled to their budget, either for equipment, hay or animals. The right size depends on how you will use it. We are glad to talk it over.[2]
Can I build a horse shelter or small stable near my home?
Some owners in rural parts of the county build stalls and a tack room in steel. Check with the county permitting office about your parcel first. Then we can talk about layout and materials.[2]
Is it worth looking at roofing that holds up better after a storm?
An EF3 tornado on January 23, 2012 damaged or destroyed 231 homes and businesses in the area. Metal roofing is one option, and it depends on your structure and budget. Ask us about materials and trim.[2]
Talk through your Clay property
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a barn, shop or roof in Clay. There is no pressure, only a plain conversation about your land.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.