Building an airplane hangar requires not only design and functionality considerations, but also detailed planning based on different geographical locations and usage requirements. For example, when building a hangar in a cold area, heating equipment needs to be designed, while in a hot and humid location, the focus needs to be on the hangar’s cooling and ventilation system. In addition, the cost difference in system functionality between a single-use hangar and a multi-use hangar can be significant. Some hangar owners may even design their hangars to store multiple items with future resale value in mind. In this article, we will discuss the costs and advantages of aluminum hangar tents in light of their features.
Cost Modeling of Aluminum Hangar Tents
When calculating the construction cost of a small aircraft hangar, the design of customized features and detailed planning for specific uses should be ignored for the time being, starting with the simplest building structure. An aluminum hangar tent typically has the following basic cost components:
Land Cost
The price of purchasing or leasing land depends on factors such as its location, land quality, development potential, additional amenities, and government taxes. For example, land that is close to a city, flat and wide, with good drainage and fertile soil is more expensive. If you already have land, the cost of building a small hangar will be significantly lower.
Material Costs
Aluminum hangar tents have significant cost advantages due to their unique material properties:
- Aluminum Alloy Structure: Compared to traditional wood or metal structures, aluminum alloy materials offer greater strength and durability, while being lighter in weight and easier to transport and install. Initial material costs are moderate, but maintenance costs are lower in the long run.
- PVC tarpaulin: Standard walls and roofs are made of PVC tarpaulin, which has good flame-retardant properties (Class B1) and is a hard-to-burn material, i.e., it is automatically extinguished within 3 seconds after an open flame leaves. This material is not only durable, but also effective against the natural environment.
Logistics and Transportation Costs
The material of aluminum hangar tent is lightweight and easy to transport, so the logistics cost is relatively low. This cost can be further reduced by purchasing materials from local suppliers as much as possible and determining the most efficient transportation routes.
Advantages of Aluminum Hangar Tent
Cost Effectiveness
Compared with traditional fixed buildings, aluminum alloy hangar tents not only have lower construction costs, but also do not require complex approval processes and foundation construction. The base of the tent is fixed in a way that can be dismantled and reassembled repeatedly, which reduces the difficulty of on-site construction and shortens the construction time.
Flexibility
Aluminum hangar tent can be expanded or reduced according to the needs of enterprises, easy to dismantle and set up, strong adaptability, and can be easily set up in ordinary grass, concrete and other ground conditions. In addition, there are no pillars inside the tent, so the site is highly utilized, making it easy for forklifts and trucks to enter and exit.
Safety
Aluminum hangar tent adopts German design specification (solid construction standard), which has better wind resistance and snow resistance. The standard wall and roof are made of PVC tarpaulin, and the flame retardant level of the material is B1, which is a hard-to-burn material, i.e., it is automatically extinguished within 3 seconds after the open fire leaves.
Rapid Deployment
When the enterprise develops rapidly or encounters peak season period, the traditional fixed warehouse may not be able to respond to the demand change in time. An aluminum alloy hangar tent, on the other hand, can be quickly erected to address short-term storage needs and quickly disassembled and moved to another location for continued use when no longer needed.
Conclusion
In summary, aluminum hangar tents are the ideal choice for many companies when choosing an aircraft storage solution due to their cost-effectiveness, flexibility, security, and environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. Whether used as a temporary or long-term storage facility, aluminum hangar tents can effectively help companies respond to changing market demands while reducing operating costs and enhancing competitiveness. If you need help, you can contact KENTEN and we will utilize our extensive experience to provide you with cost-effective and high-quality building solutions.
