What is a Quonset building?
This term simply refers to lightweight structures made from galvanized steel that use arch construction. In short, they are prefabricated metal buildings that can fulfill a wide variety of purposes. Learn more about Quonset Hut buildings, the variety of uses they fulfill, and where you can find the best options for your storage or living needs.
Manufactured in 1941
Quonset huts were first manufactured in 1941 by the United States Navy as all-purpose, lightweight buildings that shipped anywhere and could be assembled easily and quickly. They served as aircraft hangars, prefab garages, and military bases and had many other uses.
Anywhere from 150,000 to 170,000 of these huts were manufactured during World War II, after which the surplus was sold to the public. The earliest models used a standard size and shape structure, but over the years, they have taken on many different forms and today can be truly customized to suit any storage needs you might have.
Benefits of Quonset Hut Buildings
These buildings use a time-tested, tried-and-true architectural method: the arch. This allows them to be constructed without the need for trusses, support beams, or pillars, which means they allow for maximized space inside. You’ll be able to use every square foot for your purposes. They are also made from heavy-gauge steel and coated in Galvalume Plus™, an advanced alloy of zinc and aluminum, which creates unparalleled durability against the elements, as well as outstanding heat reflectivity to maintain the interior temperature of the Quonset Hut buildings.
This means that no matter what the weather might be — heat, ice, snow, rain or wind — your steel arch structure will stand up to whatever the environment has to offer. It’s corrosion-resistant so it will stand the test of time for many years of use. The structures are also economical, as they assemble quickly and carry a low cost as compared to traditional buildings.
Different Uses of Quonsets
There are a variety of uses for steel Quonset structures. They can serve agricultural purposes as barns, they can function as garages for extra vehicles or they can serve as aircraft hangars. Steel buildings can be used as container covers or as storage for RVs, equipment, tools or anything else you like. They can serve as a workshop or warehouse. They can even be used to live in residential housing.
Your Customizable Quonset Hut Solution
One of the best things about choosing a Quonset arch building for your needs is that every aspect of them is customizable. If you need a shed for your backyard, there is a prefab steel buildings to meet your needs. If you need a vast airplane hangar, a building can be erected to suit as many planes as you like. From warehouses to workshops, from garages to homes, arch buildings are the ideal solution. Check out the many building options Metal Pro™ has available, and get in touch with us for more information about steel buildings today.
