Variel, a. s.

RS utility sheds

RS utility sheds are mainly used as covers for gas transmission regulator stations. The use of utility sheds is ideal everywhere where, for technical or economic reasons, it is necessary to find an operative solution for quickly making installed equipment operational (for example, this significantly simplifies the building permit process). Installing equipment into a utility shed also makes economic sense – it is less expensive than building a brick structure.

The materials used to manufacture RS utility sheds ensure sufficient protection, with the lifetime of the structure often being longer than the service life of the technology installed inside it and considering that the structure does not require special maintenance. RS utility sheds come standard without floors or electrical installation, and predominantly provide the installed equipment with protection from the elements and unauthorised manipulation.

The estimated lifetime of the structure is at least 30 years (the first sheds of this type, RSL, were manufactured in the early 1970s and continue to serve their purpose well). For the entire lifetime of the product, minor additional equipment and construction adaptations can be carried out on it.

The construction of the sheds complies with current environmental demands and all parts have been designed in accordance with legal norms and the relevant safety, hygiene and fire prevention regulations.

BASIC PRODUCT SERIES

RS utility sheds are manufactured in three basic designs:

RSL – fibreglass panel shell, fibreglass roof.
RSC – cement-bonded particle board shell, sheet metal, concrete roof tile or shingle roof.
RSP – sheet metal shell, sheet metal, concrete roof tile or shingle roof.

The sheds can be equipped with lightning conductors and eaves troughs. A base panel with a larmier for installing an outdoor electricity distributor can be attached to the side wall.

RS UTILITY SHED MANIPULATION AND INSTALLATION

RS utility sheds are transported on standard trucks that have the corresponding lifting ability. They can be moved with the attachment points on the bottom frame of the shed using a fork lift or crane. The structure is installed on a prepared firm surface which is not included in the supply.

STANDARD DESIGN OF RSL UTILITY SHEDS

These are structures that feature a steel construction and fibreglass shell and roof. The fibreglass shell ensures these structures will have a very long lifetime with minimal maintenance requirements.

The construction is comprised of a base frame welded out of closed steel cross-sections. Vertical thin-wall section ridges are attached to this and end at the peripheral frame. A partition grate made of thin-wall steel U sections is between the vertical ridges (side walls). This side wall design makes it possible to add any soundproofing insulation in case excessive sound pollution is found after the shed is placed on the technology directly at the site.

Shell. The shell of the structure is made up of fibreglass panels on the side walls.

Gate. The front and back walls are comprised of a double-door fibreglass gate. The gate can be secured in the open position and locked using a patented lock. Laminated timber for attaching assembly shelves are on the left gate door.

The roof is made of fibreglass and is in the shape of a low pyramid with a small chimney for ventilation. The roof construction is sandwiched and has 30 mm of thermal insulation (insulation prevents condensation on the roof in case of changes of temperature, thus reducing the risk of condensed moisture dripping onto the installed equipment).

Surface treatment. The exterior gel-coated side of the fibreglass parts is produced in RAL colours according to the client’s request. The steel structure is painted. The shell of the structure can be finished with plaster, wood panelling or another type of construction material so that the shed’s appearance fits in with the surroundings where it will be installed as best as possible.

STANDARD DESIGN OF RS UTILITY SHEDS

These are fire-resistant structures that feature a light steel construction, side walls made of cement-bonded particle board panels, galvanised sheet metal gates and a sheet metal, concrete roof tile or shingle roof.

Shell. The shell of the structure is made up of cement-bonded particle board panels on the side walls.

Gate. The front and back walls are comprised of a double-door gate with a shiny, galvanised metal frame and 1.5 mm thick galvanised metal panelling. As with the side walls, the gate is also equipped with a partition grate that will make it possible for the structure to be sufficiently soundproofed. The gate can be secured in the open position and locked using a patented lock.

The roof is skillion or ridge shaped. Skillion roofs are manufactured out of smooth galvanised sheet metal or painted galvanised sheet metal sections. Ridge roofs are made up of a galvanised metal frame with concrete roof tile or asphalt shingles. The roof is designed so that it would be possible to add sound insulation later by inserting insulation panels between the upper frame of the shed and the roof construction.

Surface treatment. The shed construction is galvanised. The structure’s shell can be finished with a coat of smooth paint or large-grain plaster in RAL colours. The gates are coated with polyurethane paint in any RAL colour.

STANDARD DESIGN OF RSP UTILITY SHEDS

These are fire-resistant structures that feature a light steel construction, side walls made of galvanised sheet metal, galvanised sheet metal gates and a sheet metal, concrete roof tile or shingle roof.

Shell. The shorter side walls of the structure have a shell made of 1.5 mm thick galvanised sheet metal.

	Exterior dimensions (mm)							Weight (kg)
	W	W1	L	L1	L2	H	H1	Weight (kg)
RSL 1/2	1,060	1,200	2,060	1,500	2,130	2,300	2,000	390
RSL 2/3	1,910	2,070	2,980	2,420	3,070	2,435	2,135	630
RSL 2.4/3.5	2,310	2,470	3,480	2,920	3,580	2,850	2,195	890
RSC 1/2	1,060	1,130	2,060	1,950	2,120	2,140	2,035	450
RSC 2/3	1,910	2,105	2,980	2,420	3,275	2,920	2,200	1,350
RSC 2.4/3.5	2,300	2,282	3,540	2,560	3,526	2,450	2,200	1,150
RSP 1/2	1,060	1,130	2,060	1,950	2,120	2,280	2,036	400
RSP 2/3	1,910	2,095	2,980	2,420	3,275	2,920	2,200	1,100
RSP 2.4/3.5	2,300	2,282	3,540	2,560	3,526	2,450	2,200	1,015