5 REASONS WHY STEEL AIRPLANE HANGARS ARE A BETTER OPTION

Anyone who is an aeronautics buff knows there's no such thing as a small investment when it comes to aircraft. Even the simplest and smallest of aircrafts require thousands of dollars to build, not to mention the time, energy and labor involved in maintaining them. Steel airplane hangars make an ideal space to store, protect and work on your investment for years to come.

Steel airplane hangars are quick to erect, easy to maintain and can be expanded when you need more square footage. Plus, their ability to provide clear span construction - without any posts or beams to navigate - make them your wing tips' first choice for housing

Here are some of the reasons why aviation enthusiasts, investors and airplane owners are choosing prefabricated steel-framed buildings for their airplane hangars.

1  INCOMPARABLE SIZE FOR THE PRICE
A small airplane isn't all that small when it comes right down to it. You need a building that has a clear wing span with enough room left over for you to maneuver, for tool benches and a workshop, for extra toys and perhaps even the overflow of your family or business's storage needs. Your steel building plans can be designed to meet the requirements of any plane - small, medium or large - and tall enough to accommodate the tail height. With a steel framed building, you can enjoy clear span dimensions of up to 300-feet wide and 60-feet tall. If you need more space, you can simply add more and the internal infrastructure to support your addition will be minimal when compared with other construction methods. Best of all, this can all be done for a fraction of the price of a traditional wood framed building.

2  QUICK ASSEMBLY
Your airplane hangar can be assembled in a matter of days or weeks depending on your schedule. Unlike more traditional buildings, where many of the components are measured, cut and assembled on site, prefabricated metal airplane hangars have been pre-welded, drilled and punched at the factory. Your parts come ready to be assembled with a complete set of plans. Expedited building time means extra labor savings for you. All you need to do is pour the concrete ahead of time and schedule a meeting with your local building department to ensure the plans executed by the manufacturer will meet code regulations. Your manufacturer will be happy to assist with any modifications that may be needed.

3  FLEXIBILITY
Manufacturers understand that federal, state and local building requirements have much to do with the type of building you erect as well as its exterior aesthetics. For that reason, we have plans for a wide range of hangars to meet your particular needs and local building regulations. Your hangar can be designed and built to suit your personal preferences, whether you plan on building your own plane inside of it or will be moving in a new purchase. You will have options in regards to building configurations, as well as door options - including bi-fold, bi-parting, hydraulic and stacking doors. If built to plan, the hangar will pass all of your building inspections while simultaneously ensuring your aircraft's space clearing needs will be met. With most models, you will be able to store more than one aircraft under a single roof.

4  DURABILITY
Your job is to worry about your aircraft, not the building it is housed in. Steel buildings are one of the most durable building options on the market. When you purchase a high-quality hangar model you can practically back burner the idea of regular building maintenance. Consider that your adequately coated roofing and siding materials are good for two or more decades. Most metal building components require little to no maintenance over the course of their lifetime.

Your job is to work closely with your manufacturer's representatives to find the additional components that will make your building as durable as possible for your geographic location. This may mean a cool metal roof or one that is designed to shed water. You might consider door models that can handle the wind speeds in your area. If your building is built-to-plan and sealed well, you will have an aircraft hangar that will last for generations.

5  AESTHETICS
If you are erecting your airplane hangar within city limits or on a private piece of property, odds are that aesthetics matter. Your steel hangar can be painted to match the architectural palette in the community around you and you can also discuss roofing and siding options that will meet local building codes or your own personal tastes.

Interested in constructing a steel airplane hangar for business or pleasure? Contact a representative at Whirlwind Steel and learn more about why steel is the best building choice to protect one of your biggest lifetime investments.


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