Quonset Huts: The Smart Choice for School Athletic Facilities

Steel Quonset buildings are becoming a popular choice for school athletic facilities. When traditional construction costs more and requires maintenance, these prefabricated structures offer a game-changing solution for high schools and universities seeking versatile spaces to train and compete. We’ll explore why more institutions are choosing these innovative athletic buildings over conventional construction.

Cost Efficient & Longer Lasting Buildings

Every school is on some sort of budget and building a building from scratch that meets all the code requirements can be costly. Quonsets offer institutions that need space to practice and train a cheaper alternative to stick or brick buildings.

• Cheaper to build: Prefab Quonsets are quicker and easier to build, so they cost less to construct than a traditional building.
• Cost-effective temperature regulation: Quonsets made with commercial-grade steel and organic Galvalume Plus coating, like SteelMaster’s, are Energy Star-rated and can be outfitted with insulation and HVAC if needed.
• No maintenance: Unlike traditional athletic facilities, Quonsets require no regular maintenance and can withstand hurricane-force winds, there are no upkeep costs that need to be budgeted for.

More Space, More Uses

With no interior walls needed for support, Quonsets lets coaches plan and customize the athletic facility for their sport. This also allows Quonset buildings to be multi-purpose facilities, perfect for a range of practice and sporting activities. The high ceilings of Quonsets also make them a practical and versatile choice. Quonsets have been used for a variety of athletic buildings:

• Weight rooms
• Batting cages
• Indoor soccer
• Gym & training facility
• Pole vault practice facility

Additionally, Quonsets can be elongated by two foot increments so it’s easy to expand a building. So as athletic programs grow, the Quonset can grow alongside with it.

Keeps Valuable Equipment Secure

Heavy-duty steel buildings will help prevent unauthorized entry and securely store all your practice and sporting equipment while providing a safe place to practice. Steel service doors, secure overhead doors, and windows placed out of reach are all available features for Quonsets, making them even more secure. Add to that that they include a 50-year warranty and they become the obvious choice. Ultimately, preserving the equipment leads to a better experience for athletes without worrying about its availability for training sessions, delays, or cancellations caused by lost or damaged items.