Compare Temporary Building Types

Temporary buildings

for short-term use where insulation is not required

Insulation

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Bare minimum
You get very little insulation due to the PVC fabric roof. Expensive to heat and cool

Applications

Non-sensitive product storage

Terms

Rent or buy Rent on the most flexible terms available for weeks, months or years
Buy new or whenever you want while renting

Construction time

Fast They are fast to erect and fast to dismantle

Availability

In Stock
Available as a stock item in a huge variety of sizes

Initial costs

Very low With very short supply times and most flexible rental options this is the fastest and cheapest way to increase your space

Added costs

Expensive maintenanceExpensive to heat and cool. Potential for on-going maintenance issues / costs (electric roof inflation pumps). No Maintenance costs when hiring as it’s the responsibility of the company who supply it.

Security

Low security
The combination of PVC fabric roof and 0.7mm or 40mm steel cladding makes these easier to break into.

Fire rating

No building regulations fire ratings This is due to the use of aluminium for the main frame elements combined with the PVC fabric roof covers. There is a level of fire retardancy but not sufficient to meet boundary conditions or fire ratings for the building regulations.

Surface Requirements

Any surface
Can be secured to literally any ground surface (using either bolts or spikes). Will even stand on sloping or uneven ground due to the flexibility of the PVC roof system.

Specification

PVC fabric roof, aluminium frame, and steel wall cladding
Single or twin-layer (air insulated) PVC roof options
Aluminium building frame
0.7mm - 40mm insulated steel wall cladding

Full Specification

Semi-permanent buildings

for all uses where insulation is required

Insulation

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To suit your application and budget
From minimal to L2-compliant cladding

Applications

Suitable for all applications

Terms

Rent or buy Supplied on pre-determined hire agreements and supplied brand new for sale with buy-back options
Buy new or whenever you want while renting

Construction time

Quick They are still relatively fast to erect and fast to dismantle

Availability

Bespoke construction
Made to order in a wide variety of sizes

Initial costs

Ecconomical A rental option keeps costs down

Added costs

Extremely cost-effectiveExtremely cost-effective, but ongoing heating and cooling costs are dependant upon the building specification.

Security

Improved and full security
As secure as any other conventional building with steel roof.

Fire rating

Full with steel roofNot fire rated with PVC roof option

Surface Requirements

Level tarmac plus "pads"or concrete base
Requires a level concrete pad or base (if the surface is tarmac, concrete 'landing pads' may be required dependent on geology)

Specification

PVC fabric or steel roof with steel frame and wall cladding
Single or twin-layer (air insulated) PVC roof options OR 0.7mm - 120mm insulated steel roof
Steel box profile frame
0.7mm - 120mm insulated steel wall cladding.

Full Specification

Permanent steel buildings

for long-term permanent use

Insulation

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The Best
Thicker L2-compliant steel cladding further improves insulation

Applications

Suitable for all applications

Terms

Purchase only Manufactured in any size up to 12m high at the eves, and with up to 25m span to your bespoke requirements

Construction time

Longer Takes much longer to obtain permissions from local authorities than a temporary building

Availability

Bespoke constuction
Made to order to exact specification

Initial costs

Less than conventional building More expensive to install

Added costs

Extremely cost-effective Extremely cost-effective to heat and cool. Cost-effective lighting due to clear roof panels for natural daylight. Added costs of applying for all necessary permissions and new building warrant.

Security

Full security
As secure as any other conventional building

Fire rating

Full fire rating All steel construction gives full fire rating

Surface Requirements

Level tarmac plus "pads"or concrete base
Requires a level concrete pad or base (if the surface is tarmac, concrete 'landing pads' may be required dependent on geology)

Specification

Steel roof, frame and wall cladding
0.7mm - 120mm insulated steel roof
Steel building frame
0.7mm - 120mm insulated steel wall cladding

Full Specification

Clear span buildings

for when maximum VOLUME really matters

Insulation

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To suit your application and budget
From minimal to L2-compliant cladding

Applications

Suitable for all applications

Terms

Purchase only Manufactured in any size up to 12m high at the eaves, up to 60m span, and infinite length to your bespoke requirements.

Construction time

Depends on roof specification Time is dependant on the size and roof, but similar to semi-permanent and interim buildings.

Availability

Bespoke constuction
Made to order to exact specification

Initial costs

Depends on roof Great value for volume

Added costs

Extremely cost-effectiveExtremely cost-effective for covering large areas, but ongoing heating and cooling costs are dependent upon the building specification.

Security

Improved and full security
As secure as any other conventional building with steel roof.

Fire rating

Full with steel roof Not fire rated with PVC roof option

Surface Requirements

Level tarmac plus "pads"or concrete base
Requires a level concrete pad or base (if the surface is tarmac, concrete 'landing pads' may be required dependent on geology)

Specification

PVC fabric or steel roof with steel frame and wall cladding
Single or twin-layer (air insulated) PVC roof options, or
0.7mm - 120mm insulated steel roof.
Steel box profile frame
0.7mm - 120mm insulated steel wall cladding

Full Specification