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Laminated Wood Arch Quonset Style

6,000 cubic yard facility with overhead door

 

 

 

Interior of arch structure. Note "boxed in " and protected arch connections at top of concrete wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior of arch building. Note cross-bracing on roof and presence of ventilation unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior side wall. Note unprotected arch connections to top of coated concrete wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This page last updated on 1/9/13

funding, policy and law

• Municipalities that are required to have a storage building
• DEP Rule on Sand/Salt Storage (Off site)
• Law changes relating to deadlines, funding, and number setting
• Priority 3 Towns waiting for State funds
• Priority 4 Towns waiting for state funds
• Priority 5 Towns waiting for state funds
• Policy on Engineering Firm Costs
• Updated Deadlines
  
  

facilities construction and policy

• Hiring an Engineering Firm
• Checklist for hiring an Architect or Engineer
• Can a Town build a Joint Facility with another town or MaineDOT?
• Basic Process of Constructing a Building
• Eligible Expenses for a Facility
• Capacity of Rectangular Facilities
• Advantages to storing salt under cover
• Types of Buildings

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