Can I update an older building in a historic county seat with metal?
Metal roofing and siding come in many colors and can refresh an older structure. If your building is in a historic district, ask the town about any approvals before you start.[2]
Shelby County seat since 1826
Steel buildings near the Columbiana courthouse square
Columbiana has been the Shelby County seat since the 1820s and keeps a small-city feel. RBC Buildings in Blountsville serves this part of the county.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Columbiana.
Practical questions from Columbiana owners
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
What building suits cropland around Columbiana?
Farm owners often use steel for equipment sheds, hay storage and shops. The right size and layout depend on your operation.[3]
Is a steel building right for a small business near the square?
Steel can serve offices, shops and storage, and the frame is engineered for your layout. Ask the town and county about what is allowed on your parcel.[2]
How do I see how a color will look on my building?
The RBC color visualizer lets you try roofing and siding colors on a sample building. It helps you decide before you talk to us.[2]
A county seat with deep history
The settlement was chosen as county seat in 1826 and renamed Columbiana on January 13, 1832, then incorporated on December 5, 1837. The marble courthouse built from 1905 to 1908 still serves the county, and the 1854 courthouse now holds the Shelby County Museum and Archives.[2]
Section 41 of the 1901 Alabama constitution protects Columbiana's status by requiring a public vote to move the county seat. A town with that much history often has older buildings, and metal roofing and siding are common ways owners update them.[2]
Columbiana in brief
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The 2020 Census counted 4,462 people in Columbiana.[2]
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The city covers 17.4 square miles along Alabama State Route 25, about 25 miles southeast of Birmingham.[2]
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The C.B. Churchill foundry operated here from 1862 until Union forces destroyed it during Wilson's Raid on March 31, 1865.[2]
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Governor Robert J. Bentley, who served from 2011 to 2017, was born in Columbiana.[2]
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Shelby County has grown soybeans as its leading crop since about 1990, ahead of cotton.[3]
Talk with RBC about Columbiana
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a farm building, shop or roof near Columbiana. We will answer plainly and make no promises we cannot keep.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.