Tornado, Hurricane & Snow Protection From The Storm With Quonsets

There is no such thing as a “tornado-proof” or “hurricane-proof” building; however, steel Quonset huts can withstand some of the most severe tornadoes and hurricanes around.

Owners of prefabricated Quonset huts have survived disasters thanks to the unique engineering properties of arch-style buildings. While a typical building can succumb to wind or the impact of debris from hurricanes and tornadoes, the durability of Quonset huts can.  As proof of this SteelMaster buildings have been tested and achieved the highest possible disaster rating for hurricanes with HVHZ certification.

Quonset Advantages:

• HVHZ Certified
• Florida Product Approved
• Up to 190 MPH winds or higher
• High steel tensile strength (82K – 65K KSI)
• Thick, commercial grade steel

Every year, over a million fires occur all across the United States causing over $11.6 billion in losses, and thousands of injuries and deaths. Which is why many people choose the unmatched protection of owning a Quonset hut for fire-related disasters. Steel Quonsets are considered Type II (non-combustible) buildings giving you peace of mind should a wildfire threaten your building.

Quonset Advantages:

• Type II non-combustible building material
• Can withstand 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit
• Galvalume Plus coating

Because Quonset building walls and roof are all one piece they can better absorb seismic waves should your building be in an earthquake. Quonset hut kits’ engineering naturally makes them superior in earthquake resistance compared to buildings with separated walls and roofs.

Quonset Advantages:

• IRC Level E building
• Arch design absorbs waves
• Bolt tensile strength (76K PSI)