The hut is based on the british nissen hut that was mass produced during world war i.
Quonset hut clear roof.
While both design types offer clear span framing quonset huts and other steel arch buildings only offer clear spans up to 80 feet.
They served as aircraft hangars prefab garages military bases and had many other uses.
Steelmaster s metal roof systems have been used for patio covers barns retail locations and homes.
You can repair your quonset hut s corrugated metal roof with a metal patch.
By definition a quonset hut is a pre fabricated lightweight metal structure in a semi half circle shape.
This calculator will calculate a half circle or less shaped building and will provide results for the arc length of the roof the roof area and the area of the two walls in square feet.
Quonset hut buildings were first manufactured by the us navy.
Whether you re looking for a garage workshop storage building barn or more arch style steel quonset hut kits can meet your needs and are a great investment.
Rigid frame structures can allow up to 300 feet of clear span space offering a completely column free interior.
Today s structures are durable but not entirely impervious to damage which can cause water leakage.
Quonset huts has been around for a while.