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Posted 01/31/10
You should give prefabricated metal buildings a look if you are considering an expansion of your workshop or storage space. Prefabricated metal buildings are adaptable to just about any use, plus they are easy to assemble, dont break the bank and are made from materials strong enough to withstand any extreme weather condition.An S series prefabricated metal building can fit the bill nicely if a fairly large amount of workshop or garage space is what you need. The high sidewalls, rounded roof and beamless support characteristic of this design make it quite popular for use as garages, workshops and storage buildings. S series prefabricated metal building kits come large enough to house an RV or boat or an 18 wheeler, if you drive truck for a living. Fire departments even use them for their fire stations. Commercial and industrial shop owners like the S series prefabricated metal building for its capacity to house small manufacturing operations.
Check out the P series of prefabricated metal buildings if you are looking for smaller, more personal space. The P series design offers high sidewalls and arched roof ideal for housing your car or backyard workshop and can be customized to match your homes exterior. Some people even use them as guest cottages, believe it or not. The A series prefabricated metal building varies slightly from the P series in that its roof is constructed to a 4 to 12 pitch to resist buildup in heavy snow and wind areas.
Then, there is the Q series prefabricated metal building that is modeled after the Quonset huts that were used during World War II. Quonset huts were originally developed to house troops and equipment in the field and proved so popular that returning servicemen purchased the surplus huts for their post war housing. Universities also purchased some of the surplus for overflow student housing.
Prefabricated metal buildings are surprisingly easy to put together. Kits come with an easy to follow manual of instructions for completion of your prefabricated metal building in less than a week. Laying the foundation is the longest step in the process. Once your concrete floor or concrete beam supports are in place, the rest is a matter of putting together the beams, rafters and metal sides and roof and customizing your building with doors, windows, wiring and insulation.