5-32. Any other problems you encounter when
raised above the ground to insure dryness and to prevent
repairing prefabricated buildings can be solved by using
mildew and the entrance of insects. The use of
the information you have learned about other types of
continuous screened openings, such as ridge vents and
buildings. We will therefore move on to the discussion
floor level vents, provides as much ventilation as possible
of construction of prefabricated buildings for temperate,
consistent with the shelter that is required. Overhanging
tropic, and arctic regions.
eaves shield these openings from the direct rays of the
sun and afford some protection during rainstorms. For
protection against termites, all wood members touching
6.
Construction of Prefabricated Buildings for
ground surfaces are covered with a metal shield.
Temperate, Tropic, and Arctic Regions
Standard prefabricated buildings are designed to resist
normal wind forces. However, in areas where high wind
6-1. Prefabricated buildings are constructed and
velocities occur, all buildings should be anchored by
standardized for use in Temperate, Tropic, and Arctic
cables or guys rather than by modifying the buildings
regions. This is done to save time and material, as well
themselves.
as to simplify erection.
6-4. Construction for Arctic Regions. The extremes
6-2. Construction for Temperate Regions. All of
of Arctic weather will require modification of the
the prefabricated buildings discussed in sections 1 and 2
standard prefabricated building normally used in a
in this chapter were constructed for use in temperate
temperate climate. Two major modifications include the
regions. No special factors are needed for standard
use of floors that are of double thickness and of walls
prefab buildings for temperate climates. The construction
and roofs that are insulated. Heat is supplied by
plans for a temperate climate specify minimum
individual stoves or heaters. The door and window
requirements.
The floors can be earth, wood, or
openings are small-only large enough to provide adequate
concrete, depending upon the purpose of the building.
ventilation and passage. The roof framing is designed for
6-3. Construction for Tropic Regions. The floor plans
snow loads of 15 pounds per square foot. When it is
for prefabricated buildings for tropical climates are made to
impossible to clear heavier snow from these roofs, the
provide as much air circulation as possible. Most buildings
roof framing must be strengthened.
designed for tropical climates have wood floors, which are
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