Advantages of investing in prefabricated warehouses
Prefabricated warehouses are consolidating as the ideal option for companies seeking fast, economical, and space-efficient solutions, undoubtedly an alternative to conventional warehouses.
In this article, we are going to explore the advantages of investing in prefabricated warehouses, their applications, and why they are becoming the preferred choice for many companies.
At Okatent, we offer you the best prefabricated warehouse options tailored to your needs.
What are prefabricated warehouses?
Prefabricated warehouses are metal structures built from prefabricated modules with a tensioned textile roof. These constructions adapt to different needs and sizes, and can reach widths of up to 60 meters and heights of 12 meters, although there are also more compact versions for specific uses.
This modular construction allows for a much faster and more efficient production process. In additionn they are easier to install and 100% personalizables 100% customizable compared to traditional concrete warehouses.
Types of prefabricated warehouses
There different types of prefabricated warehouses that adapt to various needs and sectors and serve as an alternative to conventional warehouses, offering spacious and customized areas suitable for different types of industrial activities.
Below, we detail the different types available at Okatent and their main advantages:
| Type of Warehouse | Description | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
Easy Tent |
Economic pavilion with a simple profile and lightweight structure. | -Quick installation. -Reduced cost. – Ideal for temporary projects due to its easy assembly, disassembly, and transport. – Soluciones financieras disponibles. |
AustralTent |
Pavilion with a modular structure and standard profiles. | -High customization. -Efficient production. – Most manufactured model by Okatent due to its versatility and ability to adapt to any space. |
Mega Tent |
Large-scale pavilion with an aluminum lattice profile. | -Large-span frames. -Construction that stands out for its presence and design. -Ideal for covering anything from a gigafactory to multiple padel courts, thanks to its flexible use. |
Wood Line |
Modular pavilion with a laminated wood structure. | -Sustainable material with FSC certification. -Good thermal and acoustic insulation. -Especially suitable for cradle-to-cradle projects, due to its focus on comfort and sustainability. |
If you want to learn more about Wood Line prefabricated wooden and tensioned fabric pavilions, we invite you to read our article: Modular Wooden Pavilions, where we explain the advantages of wood compared to other materials and the positive impact of these structures on the environment.
Prefabricated modular structures
Prefabricated warehouses offer a series of advantages that make them more appealing compared to traditional concrete constructions:
- Open and well-lit interiors Designed with structures that have no central pillars, facilitating smoother circulation of machinery and personnel. Additionally, the warehouse roof allows natural light to enter, creating a more comfortable environment and contributing to reduced electricity consumption.
- Fast construction:
Prefabricated warehouses can be assembled in a much shorter time than concrete ones. This means your company can start operating in the new space much sooner. - Cost savings: Thanks to their modular manufacturing and shorter construction time, prefabricated warehouses are usually more economical than traditional constructions. They also require less maintenance throughout their lifespan.
- Flexibility and adaptability: Prefabricated warehouses can be easily expanded or modified according to business needs, without the costly remodeling work required by concrete warehouses.
- Low environmental impact: Building prefabricated warehouses generates less waste and has a lower environmental impact than traditional constructions. Furthermore, the structures are mainly made of aluminum, a highly recyclable material, which helps reduce waste and promotes sustainability throughout the warehouse’s lifecycle.
- Reduced foundation requirements: In many cases, prefabricated warehouses do not require as elaborate a foundation as concrete ones, significantly reducing costs and site preparation time.
At Okatent, our demountable warehouses can accompany you wherever you need them, allowing you to use the pavilion in the location of your choice. They are also easy to transport and maintain their structural integrity in subsequent assemblies.
Main uses of prefabricated warehouses
Prefabricated warehouses are used across a wide variety of sectors as they offer an efficient and versatile solution for storing and distributing raw materials, machinery, or other products from different industries. As mentioned earlier, these industrial pavilions are easy to transport and can be relocated to any space without losing structural integrity.
Some of the most common uses include:
Use of prefabricated warehouses for storage and logistics
As a company grows, so do its needs, including the logistical capacity to store stock, increase productivity, or simply house machinery or other products. In this context, prefabricated warehouses offer an efficient and flexible solution to optimize space.
If you are interested in this type of prefabricated pavilion, don’t miss our blog expand space with demountable warehouses.
We also completed a logistics warehouse project for Volkswagen Navarra where we installed three modular pavilions to improve the production capacity of electric cars.
Use of prefabricated warehouses for hangars and aviation
Prefabricated warehouses are also a prominent option in the aviation industry. These prefabricated hangars, in addition to being maintenance-free, allow for safe and cost-effective use. Although they are manufactured as modular structures, they can be installed permanently for long-term use.
Learn more about the hangars for aircraft and helicopter hangars.
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Use of prefabricated warehouses for sports and leisure
Prefabricated warehouses are also an excellent solution for the sports and leisure sector. These modular structures provide a large covered space for practicing sports and recreational activities such as padel, football, tennis, and more.
Thanks to their versatile and open design, they allow the creation of large sports facilities with the possibility of including changing rooms, stands, and other amenities.
Don’t miss some of our featured projects:
- Pavilion for padel championships: This vaulted pavilion was installed in Milan to cover the facilities of this padel club.
- Pavilion for double padel courts:For this double courtin Woluwe (Belgium), we designed a pressurized fabric pavilion with a side skirt to block light glare and prevent players from being dazzled.
- Pavilion to cover a tennis club: This pavilion for a tennis club in Antwerp is one of the largest in Europe.
Learn more about our sports covers that adapt to all types of sports.
Use of prefabricated warehouses for industry and production
Prefabricated warehouses are an ideal solution for industrial companies that require large and adaptable spaces for activities such as manufacturing, assembly, and storage. These modular structures allow companies to maximize operational efficiency and respond quickly to changing market demands.
At Okatent, we have carried out a variety of industrial projects, among which we highlight:
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