The standard size is 20 x 48 feet (d), but there are some quonsets that are two or three times longer. They can
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be assembled in 8-foot sections.
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The joints between the panels are covered with the T-shaped metal strip, but when plywood is used for the floor,
the edges and joints are protected by an H-shaped metal strip (d).
The wall panels are fastened in place with double-headed scaffold nails or bolts (c). The bolts fasten two pane
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together along the vertical edge.
The floor consists of flooring, joists, and girders (a). Also, it may have a finish floor or the floor may be of
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concrete.
The brace rods are used to square the end bays (b) of the building. They run diagonally from the top of one
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column to the bottom of the adjoining column.
When aluminum panel are placed on a steel frame a separator must be used because direct contact of the two
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metals results in corrosion (b).
The glazing clips (d) hold the glass in place while putty is applied. They fit between the edge of the glass and the
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frame. Use a screwdriver to install these clips.
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