Steel aircraft hangars are a type of structure used to store airliners. These structures offer several advantages over traditional hangars. In addition, you do not need to build or maintain a hangar daily. There is no need for underground storage areas or expensive concrete walls. With so many advantages, it is no surprise that many manufacturers are producing steel hangars. 

However, even with all the different types of steel available, you should never assume that your airplane hangers will be able to handle heavy planes efficiently and quickly. Instead, you must gain knowledge and experience through occasional inspections and standard maintenance checks until you have dedicated yourself to producing an efficient and productive steel hangar operation.

How Are Our Steel Hangars Built?

The first step toward building a steel hangar is determining the necessary materials. Many types of steel are generally used in hangars, but some are more suitable than others. The most common materials used in steel hangars include steel, fiberglass, and wood. Fiberglass and wood are both good options for building a hangar, but fiberglass is more durable and flexible than wood. 

The second important step toward building a steel hangar is to select the right location for the hangar. The location of your hangar is crucial because it affects how your structure performs. It is the location where you will store your materials, what types of work will take place there, and what will be the visual and physical barrier between the materials and the work area. Your location also has a significant impact on the visibility of your structure. 

If your hangar is located near the construction site, you will want to invest in at least an open space or some other public space to avoid being visible to all the workers. On the other hand, if your hangar is located in a controlled environment, you will definitely want to see anything happening in the area around you. Given these two examples, you can see why construction and maintenance are the key areas where you should aim to succeed.

Benefits of Using Steel Hangars

• Strong Structures

Hangars use steel instead of other materials because they are much stronger than other materials. This makes hangars both more reliable and less likely to be affected by structural defects. 

• Safeguards Work

Like all construction materials, steel is guaranteed not to cause any structural defects in your hangar. This protects your workers who might otherwise be subject to workers’ unions, who might bar them from working on the project if they are not happy with how their jobs are being done. 

• No-op Measures

One of the benefits of using steel is that there are no-op measures. This means no special tools or equipment are needed to operate your hangar. All you will need is a hammer, a hammer crusher, a hammer for sawing, a chisel, and some nails.

• Risk-Free

Most construction materials are haulable and subject to wear and tear. When these materials are stored and used appropriately, they are unlikely to lose their luster or transparency. This applies even when the weather is cold and dark. 

If you are building the structures of airplane hangers from scratch, you will want to thoroughly clean the materials before use. This is especially important when working with steel because it has a high melting point and is subject to corrosion. It is also known to rust if left alone occasionally. You should clean your materials at least once a month and once per season.