A long stay of heavy equipment in outdoor conditions negatively affects the condition of the hull, rubber parts, and finishing elements. In addition, equipment outside the garage is much more susceptible to acts of vandalism and burglary.
What are steel structure garages and sandwich panels for heavy equipment?
Sandwich panels are slabs, in the form of rectangular or square elements, consisting of two outer and one heat-insulating layer inside.
The most popular insulation for garage panels is polystyrene foam. Also, mineral wool, polyurethane foam, polyisocyanurate foam, etc. can be used as fillers. Outside, a galvanized metal profile of any color is used. The panels are fastened together with locking joints. Depending on the area, sandwich panels can have a thickness of 50 to 120 (mm).
Garage set includes the following items:
metal frame of design dimensions;
sandwich panels;
doors (gate-sections), windows;
roofing material.
The whole set can be made independently or ordered from trusted manufacturers. The price includes project development, manufacturing of frame and cladding parts, delivery and installation at the construction site.
Advantages and disadvantages
Main advantage warm hangars from sandwich panels can be considered a high speed of construction, and this does not depend on the time of year. In addition, the purchase of panels will be much cheaper than buying brick or concrete. The panel garage for heavy equipment has excellent thermal insulation properties.
Other benefits:
the possibility of abandoning the usual foundation;
lightness and strength of the structure;
ease of installation;
a variety of colors and textures of the finishing material;
design mobility - it can be easily disassembled and transported to a new location.
Important! Sip panels are distinguished by their soundproofing properties. This can be important when building a structure in close proximity to residential buildings.
There are few disadvantages of sandwich panels:
gaps may appear - if the assembly technology is violated, this can cause the walls to freeze;
the lack of a foundation can cause the garage to collapse in strong gusts of wind.
Construction stages
The construction of a garage from sandwich panels consists of the following steps:
selection of a place for construction;
earthworks, site leveling;
building a foundation;
frame installation;
fixing plates;
gate installation;
installation of engineering communications.
Project
The project must take into account all the nuances of construction. First, you should decide on the complexity of the scheme of the future building. For example, you can study the plans of typical household buildings.
Structural schemes:
One-story. The building consists of a one-story room where equipment and maintenance materials are stored. It can be divided into several rooms using partitions.
Two-story. Such structures will be convenient for owners of car services. On the first floor there are boxes for repairs, on the second - administrative premises.
Foundation
The best option for a garage is a shallow slab foundation. A solid base has the following advantages:
in the future, floor arrangement will not be required;
structural stability;
ability to withstand high loads.
The construction of the slab base is carried out in the following order:
Training. Determination of the location of the garage, breakdown of the surface.
Excavation. Excavation of soil according to the marking to a given depth. Surface ramming.
Sand pillow. Layer 7–10 cm.
Gravel pillow. Layer 7–10 cm.
Formwork, installation of reinforcement.
Pouring concrete.
Also, the foundation can be tape, pile or pile-screw.
Frame installation
After the concrete has hardened, the installation of the frame begins. It is made of metal profile and wood. The first way is more preferable.
Installation steps:
Assembling and fixing the lower belt. Horizontalness is checked using the building level.
Fastening of vertical columns or pillars - at all corners and every 3 m.
Installation of racks at the place of installation of the gate.
Assembly of the upper belt.
The profile is fastened with bolted connections or by welding.
Panels are attached to the finished frame; when installing them, some rules should be observed:
Before installation, remove the film at the attachment points.
Remove the remaining film after completion of work.
With the horizontal method, the plates are laid from below, with the vertical method - from the corner of the frame.
With the horizontal method, the panel is mounted with the groove down. This provides water drainage during rain.
The correctness of the work should be controlled by the level.
All joints and corners are treated with sealant, applying it with a gun.
Before installing the roof elements, a support platform is mounted.
Shaped parts are installed after the walls and roof are assembled.
Gates
For large garages made of sandwich panels, lifting, folding structures are often used, less often swing gates. The power frame is mounted at the frame assembly stage, taking into account the places for placing the drives and their fixation.
Swing gates can be made from sandwich panels mounted on a frame of corners. Similarly, lifting and folding structures are created. Using the same panels for walls and gates will save money and reduce the weight of the leaves. This will reduce costs and drive requirements.
Finishing work
One of the main advantages of sandwich panels is their metal cladding. They are covered with a polymer composition during the manufacturing process. This allows you to extend the service life and maintain a pleasant appearance. Additional finishing work in this case will not be required both inside and outside.
Caring for the garage is also noticeably easier. To clean, simply rinse off the dirt with water. In case of contamination of the walls with paint, it is also easy to remove it with a special tool.
At the final stage, windows, gates, doors and partitions should be installed. The dimensions and number of these elements are determined at the design stage. Windows and gates are ordered from special companies, partitions can be assembled from the remains of panels.
What is the service life of a garage for heavy equipment made of metal structures and sandwich panels?
The service life of garages made of sandwich panels is about 45–50 years. Although the manufacturers of the works assure that this is only a guaranteed time. Galvanized steel used as a shell has high technical properties. Also, the metal is protected by a primer and a polymer coating.
Price for all stages of construction
Today, there are companies on the market not only producing sandwich panels, but also offering turnkey installation. For example, a building with a size of 8 × 10 m and a height of 4 m with a lifting gate will cost about 500 thousand rubles. rub.
The price of a sandwich panel is formed based on the characteristics of the heat insulator and finishing material. A 10 cm thick panel made of galvanized sheets will cost about 2,300 rubles. for 1 m2.
How can you save?
During the design phase, the following guidelines should be followed:
carefully plan cutting to reduce waste;
think over and draw the placement of each detail;
reduce the number of parts for the frame without violating the strength characteristics of the structure;
carefully seal the joints of the plates.
The above tips will help minimize costs and reduce assembly errors.
How long will it take for a building like this to pay off?
The payback of a garage for heavy equipment will depend on the specialization of the enterprise for which it is being built. It is reliably known that the construction of structures from sandwich panels is considered the fastest and lowest in terms of cost.
How long will the entire construction process take?
Provided that the foundation is available, the sandwich panel structure is assembled in a few days. Further, it will take a few more days to lay and connect the necessary utilities.
Sandwich panels allow you to mount a garage for heavy equipment in the shortest possible time without large expenses for a powerful foundation. The low thermal conductivity of the material will allow you to maintain the optimum temperature in the room without huge heating costs.
