Manufacturers Of Portable Storage Buildings
Portable storage buildings are transportable storage units that are commonly used for the temporary storage of different items such as household goods, appliances, agricultural products, gardening tools, foods and building materials. These buildings can also be used temporarily to house people after a disaster such as flood and earthquake. Portable storage buildings may also referred to as temporary storage units. Portable storage buildings can be a container, shed-like container, temporary building structure, or other portable structures.
There are several manufacturers and providers of a portable storage building in the United States. Atlas Building Systems, founded in 1981, is a leading manufacturer of portable storage buildings, garages, barns, outdoor kitchens and other structures. The company says that its portable buildings are of high quality, carefully designed, long lasting, attractive and cheaper as compared to other comparable portable buildings. Atlas Building Systems uses Louisiana Pacific (LP) panels that engineered utilizing advanced siding technology. LP’s smart guard process uses zinc borate in order to resist fungal decay and termites. Meanwhile, Fountain Buildings provides portable outdoor storage buildings, portable garages, sheds and barns that suit the needs of its customers. Among the features of Fountain Buildings’ storage buildings include pressure treated windows and wood, and vinyl siding. The company offers its customers the option to buy on-site or built to suit the customers’ needs.
According to its web site, Morgan Portable Buildings uses state-of-the-art techniques to offer high quality products. The company uses truss plates and rigid frame construction to manufacture strong and durable portable buildings. The company brags that it offers a 40 year warranty for its portable structures. Morgan Portable Buildings offers options to its customers. Its portable structures could have a wooden or steel siding. Roofs can be made of composite shingles or enameled steel. Its buildings could be paneled, insulated, wired for electricity, and already fitted for plumbing. The company also offers steel storage buildings. Its all-steel structures are made of galvanized steel frames, rust resistant fasteners, and strong steel siding. These steel structures are available with or without floors.
Another manufacturer of portable steel structures is SteelMaster Buildings LLC. Its steel storage buildings range from 20 feet to 150 feet in width. The company says that its storage buildings are manufactured with heavy gauge, commercial grade steel. The structures are also mill coated with Galvalume Plus steel coating to provide a dry coated and maintenance free finish. SteelMaster Buildings offers a 30 year warranty for its products.
There are several factors to be considered when selecting portable storage buildings. Because these portable structures could be expensive, customers should first consider durability. A long lasting portable storage building could save lots of money and time from buying a new one from time to time. Customers should also find a structure that suits their needs. Steel based structures are generally recommended when storing heavy materials. Wooden based structures are preferred by some customers for aesthetic purposes. Customers should also know if a building permit is needed before erecting portable storage units to avoid legal problems.
