Arch style buildings, known as Quonset huts,
were so-called for the town of Quonset, Rhode Island where they
were developed by the military during World War II for quick,
easily erected, portable shelters to house soldiers and battle supplies
in remote locations throughout the world. The engineering
behind this steel building type during the war was the creation
of a cheap, easy to assemble, sturdy design that unskilled
people could quickly build. These characteristics are still what
makes the Arch style buildings one of the most popular and widely sold
steel building type today. Arch style buildings are the cost effective choice in
the steel building industry giving the owner the most versatile
bang for his buck. There are four types of Arch style metal
buildings on
the market today. Many metal building manufacturers refer
to them as the P, S, A, and Q models.
P Model
The P model has straight side walls and a pitched roof
allowing for higher interior ceilings.
Since it is the most aesthetically pleasing model, it is commonly purchased for use as a residential steel garage.
This model typically ranges in widths from 14 to 30 feet wide
with unlimited lengths.
S Model
The S model has straight side walls and a rounded roof.
It is available in widths from 16 to 50 feet making it popular
with commercial shops and small business owners.
Q Model
The Q model is the classic Quonset Hut. It has completely rounded
sides and roof panels which make it resemble a tin can cut in half.
This type of Quonset has widths ranging from 20 to 200 feet
making it a popular model with farmers for hay and livestock
storage.
Noted for its versatility, low cost and ease of assembly, the Quonset Hut is
the the top selling steel building today. CLICK HERE to for a quote on a Quonset Hut
from a reputable metal building supplier.
