Your Guide to Building a Commercial Quonset Hut

Your Guide to Building a Commercial Quonset Hut

Consider a Commercial Quonset Hut for your business. A Quonset hut is a prefabricated structure composed of a series of arches, typically made from corrugated steel. They are known for their versatility and reliability but are also popular due to their affordability, which is why they are suitable for a wide variety of applications. Quonset huts, or simply just ‘Quonsets’, boast a clear-span interior space, which means that they can be customized to fit your needs, whether you need office space, warehouse space, or even manufacturing space.

commercial quonset hut steel building
commercial quonset hut steel building

One benefit that makes Quonset huts so appealing to businesses is that they are easy to construct. The components of a Quonset are pre-cut and drilled, which means that they can be easily assembled on-site. As a result, you won’t need to hire a team of professional contractors to build your Quonset, eliminating high labour costs.

It is easy to assemble your Quonset hut even if you don’t have any construction experience. If you’re thinking about building your prefabricated Quonset hut yourself, be sure to use the following guide on how to do so:

How to Build a Quonset Hut Yourself

The following is a step-by-step guide on how you can build a Quonset without any professional help:

  • Planning: The first step is to create a plan for your Quonset. You’ll need to decide on the size of the hut, its purpose, and where you’ll be placing it. You’ll need to draw up a floor plan that includes the interior and exterior details. Finally, you’ll need to establish a budget for your project.
  • Preparing the Foundation: Because Quonset huts are built out of metal, heavy excavation work won’t be needed. As such, a slab foundation will often suffice. If you’re planning a large Quonset hut, you may need extra reinforcement. You’ll want to speak with the factory engineers for advice.

  • Flooring: Generally speaking, Quonsets utilize concrete flooring. If you want to have something different such as tile or laminate, you will need to have it installed.
  • Assemble the Arches: This step is where the DIY process for constructing your Quonset really comes into play. The pre-measured, pre-drilled panels are loosely bolted together on the ground. These connected pieces form the arches for your structure.
  • Raise the Arches: After the arches are assembled, you’ll have to raise them. Make sure to tighten each nut, bolt, and screw individually.
  • Repeat Steps 4 & 5: Follow steps 4 and 5 until each arch is assembled and raised. Everything should be properly secured.
  • Installing Endwalls: Once the arches are raised and secured, your framework will be complete. At this point, you can begin installing the end walls.
  • Installing Insulation: After you’ve installed the end walls, you can insulate your structure. At Future Buildings, we carry insulation that is perfectly sized to fit your steel building.

  • Finishing Touch: To complete your Quonset, put the finishing touches on your building. This includes finishing all interior and exterior work, such as installing lighting, bringing in equipment, and more.

Things to Consider When Buying a Quonset Hut

Even though assembling a Quonset hut is easy, you’ll still want to think about whether a Quonset meets your unique needs before making a purchase. The following are a few questions you should be sure to ask when determining what type of building will suit your business best:

  • Is a Quonset right for you? The traditional aesthetic doesn’t suit everyone. However, the durability, resistance to damage, usable space, and affordability of a Quonset may make it the perfect solution for your business needs.
  • How will you use the building? Quonsets are very versatile in how you can use them. They can be used for both residential and commercial purposes. For example, they are commonly used for airport hangars, production facilities, barns, storage, garages, sheds, and even homes.

  • What size building do you need? Our Quonsets can be customized to be as wide as 125 feet. Because of the way they are constructed, they can be as long as you need them to be.
  • What’s your budget? There are a lot of factors that determine how much a Quonset hut costs, including how big you need it to be and what kind of features you want to add. However, because you don’t need to pay for professional labour to assemble it, a Quonset is often more affordable than other types of building options.

  • What are your load requirements? When deciding on what type of building you want, it’s important to take load requirements into consideration. If you live in an area that experiences heavy snowfall, you’ll want to make sure your building can withstand the weight. In this case, a steel Quonset building is one of your best options.
  • Who is going to build it? Although you could hire a construction crew, if you’re building a prefabricated Quonset, you could do without one. However, if your Quonset hut is extremely large, you may need professional help, especially if you don’t have any additional hands to help out.
  • What’s your deadline? If you need to get your building up and running as quickly as possible, then a Quonset is a good option as assembly can be completed within a few days Additionally, there won’t be any delays gathering materials since everything is prefabricated and delivered to you.

Use of Quonset Huts for Different Businesses

Because of the clear-span open space of a Quonset , you can use it for any type of business need. Quonsets have been used for all types of businesses, from office spaces and warehouses to restaurants and storefronts.

Low Construction Cost

Because the components of a Quonset are prefabricated and assembly can be done quickly without professional help, you can keep your construction costs low. This can be essential if you’re working with a limited budget.

Long-Term Investment

Quonset huts are extremely durable and resistant to the elements, fire, and pests. They also require no long-term maintenance, making them a fantastic investment for your business. At Future Buildings, our prefabricated metal building kits are manufactured from Galvalume Plus™ Steel, and are built to withstand the harshest weather conditions, including strong winds, heavy snow, and even fire.

Galvalume Plus™ Steel is known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, which ensures that your steel building  remains in excellent condition for decades. In fact, Future Buildings offers a 50-year warranty against rust perforation on all their metal buildings.

The high-quality steel used in these metal building systems is sourced directly from ArcelorMittal Dofasco, ensuring consistent quality and optimal pricing. This commitment to quality materials means that customers can trust in the long-term performance and reliability of their metal building system. Read more about Galvalume Plus™ Steel at their website here.

Contact Us to Get a Quonset Hut for Your Business

We have several different Quonset hut styles to choose from. We have a wide range of different types of DIY metal buildings available, from residential garages to container covers, that can be customized to your specific needs. You can check out all our building styles below.

Steel Building Styles

Additionally, you can further customize your Quonset hut with a wide range of features, from windows and doors to vents and insulation.

If you think that a Quonset hut will satisfy the building needs of your business, then be sure to visit us online to request a quote or call us at 1-800-668-5111 today.

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