Quonset Huts Basics

Do your homework to get a quonset steel building up and running ASAP

When you think of metal quonset buildings, you most likely think of quonset hut kits, and how quickly you can get the building up and running. But there are other considerations that come into play long before your kit is delivered to you. It's easy to find quonset style steel buildings for sale, but preparing the way for a quonset hut on your land can be a little more challenging.

While quonset buildings are indeed a relatively quick fix for extra space, there are some things you need to keep in mind: metal quonset buildings are commercial buildings that require permits and land preparation; and assembly does take time and forethought.

1. Meet both zoning and building requirements for quonset buildings.

2. Prepare your land to support a quonset steel building.

3. Gird up for assembling your quonset.

Have your permits in order before you call the quonset hut manufacturers

Even if you're adding a quonset building to your own land, you have to make sure that the land is zoned to permit quonset huts. The size, shape, and even how many doors you have on your quonset are dictated by local zoning ordinances. Separately, you need to know the building codes so that the quonset steel building you purchase meets requirements for wind, snow, earthquakes and other dangers.

Prepare a place for steel quonsets

Land preparation for a steel quonset building varies according to your situation. Do you need to clear, grade, and level the land, or do you just need to hire a team to dig a foundation? Site prep should begin as soon as you choose your quonset building.

Build your quonset

It's one of the main quonset huts basics: assembling your metal quonset building. Basic instructions on assembly will come from your manufacturer, but don't be afraid to ask the dealer for more information when you need it. And be sure to check your quonset hut kit when it arrives to make sure no parts are missing.

• There are quonset huts for sale from many different manufacturers. Make sure you choose on that offers plenty of customer service after the sale, when you are dealing with assembly and maintenance. Don't purchase from a strictly-sales organization that won't be there for you once the sale is made.

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