http://metalbuilding.findzz.com Rants about prefabricated buildings Fri, 08 May 2009 11:12:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lightweight prefabricated structures made of galvanized iron and semicircular arched ribs are called quonset huts. The quonset hut design is based on the Nissen hut that was developed by the Navy. Quionset huts were named after the place where they were first manufactured, Quonset Point. Quonset huts do not require ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/05/08/what-are-quonset-huts/ Constructors got the idea of making Quonset huts after they were successfully used in World War II, these new structures were cheap and easy to build as compared to a masonry and concrete building. The idea came from military hangars used to safeguard plane and other important assets. These could ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/05/07/an-introduction-to-quonset-huts/ Metal buildings conform to the ideology of sustainable architecture because they are durable and can be recycled. Metal buildings come in a variety of aesthetically appealing designs. Most metal buildings come with warranties against chipping cracking peeling and blistering. Metal buildings are fire proof and termite proof. ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/05/05/metal-buildings-need-low-maintenance/ Whether you need to construct a warehouse or a garden shed, metal buildings could be just what you are looking for. Unlike wood, steel will not rot and can withstand elemental challenges such as wind and seismic activity. A well constructed metal building is also virtually maintenance free ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/04/24/metal-buildings-are-a-good-green-alternative-for-construction-projects/ Quonset hut simply refers to semi cylindrical structures of lightweight metal. The most common form of Quonset Hut is made from iron or stainless steel which is covered with a relatively less reactive metal to protect iron from getting converted into rust which is further bent to give a semicircular ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/04/23/advantages-of-metal-buildings/ Steel buildings are a great option for commercial, institutional or agricultural needs. There are many reasons why steel buildings are a great option for builders, even in the case of residential construction. Some of the benefits of steel buildings ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/04/11/steel-buildings-attractive-and-affordable/ Quonset huts are basically the semi cylindrical metallic structure which are very light in weight. The cross section of the surface is semi circular, which is basically a sheet of iron or other popular alloys of iron and are further coated with a layer of Zinc or Tin, as the ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/03/22/quonset-huts-and-its-applications/ Metal buildings can withstand the worst kinds of weather, including hurricanes. The benefits of a metal building far outweigh those of a wooden building.Metal buildings use corrugated sheetings that add a lot of strength to the building.The corrugated sheeting uses for metal buildings adds a great deal of strength to ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/03/17/why-metal-buildings-instead-of-wood/ Many consumers are feeling the pinch of the current economic downturn. Retirement and investment accounts have taken a nose dive and unemployment has increased. Adding fuel to the fire, banks have made their guidelines for lending much stricter. It all equates small business owners and consumers having less disposable income ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/03/02/the-benefits-of-steel-buildings/ One of the main uses of a metal garage is for parking your car in and keeping it protected from the elements. It has many other uses aside from this obvious one however. A storage space for tools and garden tools is also an ideal use for a metal garage. ... http://metalbuilding.findzz.com/2009/02/28/metal-garage-benefits/