Quonset Sheds

Quonsets provide a huge array of benefits that are well suited for sheds. A few of the main ones are:

Installation - As you can see by now, there is an almost immediate saving if you complete your installation as part of your own DIY project. There is then no need to pay for any large work crew nor their equipment. As a DIY you can reduce your construction cost by almost 50%.

Custom Sizing - Get a shed that's perfectly customized for your storage needs. Widths start at 18 feet and lengths at 20 feet. From there, the sky's the limit.

Time - As your quonset shed can be up and running within a few days, then it means that you can get on with other important stuff. However if you were constructing a traditional building - it would of course take a few months, plus weather, plus man-power issues, all of which can impact on time and also your running cost. Remember you also have other important things to do.

Energy Savings - As you make use of your quonset shed, once you have done your insulation, then you save money in energy costs. There can be a consistency in temperature, even in the harshest of conditions.

Insurance - Because your quonset shed is a sturdy structure and is also considered quite secure, then your liabilities can be reduced. A quick check with your local insurance company can also highlight that the contents are safe and secure from the elements as well as from any possible vandals.

Maintenance - The maintenance of the quonset shed is significantly lower than any of the traditionally built structures. Just ask any of our reputable contractors. As such these structures have been in use since the World Wars, and, with the use of technology have been modified and are still highly recommended. Added to this is there is very low maintenance as there is no warping nor termite infestation of the structure. Added to this, there is no need to worry about molds, nor water or moisture impact on the integrity of the structure.

Firstly the quonset shed is made of metal. This adds to its durability and once the building is installed as per manufacturer directions then it will withstand difficult weather. The best way to protect your investment is with a quonset shed. The traditionally built wood-frame buildings are quite vulnerable to heavy wind loads, snow loads, flooding and more. In a wood-frame building, if the wind finds its way in during extreme conditions this increases the potential for collapse. This happens since the air pressure inside and that outside the wood building are two different pressures it is cause for collapse or for the roof to lift off.

However in a quonset shed building, and its design, allows for an evenly distributed wind load. The pressure is transferred to the bottom of each arch, reducing any chances of the roof blowing off. Further to this, there is no separate roof, as each steel arch is bolted together. The overlap and this also ensures reinforcement of the shed. Therefore the contents in the shed are considered safe.

As long as you follow the assembly instructions and requirements, you can easily have your quonset shed up in just a few days. There is no need to hire any large construction crews but it  can simply be done with a small team, minimal equipment and even considered as a DIY project. Of course the time and process depends on the size of the quonset shed and the location where the building is being erected.

Furthermore to help our clients along, we carefully engineer the quonsets to make the construction process easy. The hardest bit is to ensure that your foundation is set and ready.

You have a lot of things to check, but here are a few of them to keep in mind:

• Check all of the building dimensions
• Foundation check and double check
• Verify your building kit contents - rebars etc
• Check with your local building authorities to make sure that you meet the requirements
• Assemble your arches and secure to the concrete foundation
• Install the panels as per instructions, secure for weather proofing as well
• Seal the panels at the overlapping points, as this adds to weather protection as well
• How about some insulation for temperature consistency and energy efficiency
• Consider adding some color by painting and this helps seal as well