Factory Built Guard Booths, Guard Houses and Cooling Rooms
KABTech’s guard shack structures are comfortable and attractive and can last for years.
We Design and Build to Your Layout
- Size and layout: To accommodate a specific number of employees who will work in the building at one time or a type of equipment or use of space.
- Functionality: A variety of custom features can be incorporated into your booth to support your requirements.
- Level of Security: Inclement weather area, ballistic rated construction or other deterrents can be included to address the location requirements.
- Aesthetics: To match or blend with the neighboring architecture.
Our guard houses, guard shacks, and security booths are built and shipped for immediate use. We design and build these portable buildings according to your location’s code requirements and factors like seismic activity and inclement weather.
We build ticket booths, guard shacks, and cooling rooms using the finest material and can be customized for portable or modular in-plant or outdoor use.
You Can Use Our Factory Built Buildings As:
- Guard Booths & Guard Shacks
- Gate Houses & Rail Car Unloading Observation Offices
- Ticket Booths & Parking Lot Security Booths
- Grounds Officer Booths
- Indoor or Outdoor Cooling Booths and More
Raise Guard Houses & Security Shacks
KABTech’s two-story buildings allow you to take full advantage of unused space in your facility.
Our stackable, factory-manufactured multi-purpose buildings can be easily reassembled using cranes or forklifts.
Your guard shack is made with materials that eliminate costly mezzanine decking or superstructures.
We also provide steel bollard posts and safety guards to protect your guard booths. In addition to guard shacks, consider our wire mesh partitions and enclosures, which offer plentiful storage space and reliable security.
Every prefabricated building adheres to all applicable fire prevention rules and Building Safety Commission IC 22-15-4-2.
Our security shack and security guard house constructions come in all shapes and sizes:
Guard House/Guard Shack Specifications
KABTech supplies many types of prefabricated guard house buildings and security guard shack structures. Below are the main specifications for our guard buildings. For more specifications, download and read our Full Guard House/Guard Shack Specifications document.
Improve storage capacity and safety for security personnel by installing wire security cages inside your guard shacks or guard houses.
Main Guard Shacks/Houses Specifications
| Modular Building (Guard Shack/House) Construction Materials | Aluminum, Steel, Wood |
| Maximum Modular Structure Size | 40′ x 40′ |
| Standard Sizes | Length: 8′ to 40′ Width: 8′ to 14′ |
| Ceiling Height | 7′ to 10′ |
| Modular Building (Guard Shack/House) Weight | 1,200 lbs to 14,000 lbs |
| Standard Window Size | 46″ x 27″ |
| Standard Door Size | 36″ x 80″ |
| Testing Capabilities | FSP Test, V50 Test |
| Lead Time | 3 to 4 weeks from the time of order |
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Standard Guard Shacks/Houses Specifications
| Standard Features | 1/8″ Industrial Floor Tile, Complete Floor and Roof System, Diffused Lighting, Heavy Duty Vinyl Wall Covering, Interior Receptacles, and More |
| Standard Options | Acoustical Accordion Doors, Exhaust Fans, Heating and Air Conditioning, Hydraulic Door Closers, Sprinklers, Steel Doors, And More |
| Perimeter Frame | Perimeter tubular 2″ x 6″ frame members (13 ga.) with structural steel “C” channel 2″ x 8″ set perpendicular to and inletted into side tubular bars. Channels are utilized as forkliftable slots for handling. All frame parts are coated with corrosion-resistant (black) paint. |
| Metal Weather Shield | Galvanized steel construction. The shield covers the entire floor assembly and is located between the frame and underside of floor joists. |
| Floor Joists | Joists are nominal 2 x 4 (1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″) spaced in a lateral configuration, 12″ O.C. Lumber is #2 SPF or better. |
| Floor Insulation | Fiberglass batt-type insulation between floor joists is R-11 and fills any voids. |
| Floor Decking | 3/4″ thick A.P.A rated plywood is fastened securely to floor joists with glue and ring shank nails (spaced approximately 4″ O.C.). All seams are sanded smooth and filled as necessary. |
| Floor Covering | Vinyl composition floor tile 1/8″ thick 12″ x 12″ squares are laid on the floor utilizing waterproof tile adhesive. Pattern full depth of the tile. |
| Wall Studs | Studs are nominal 2 x 4 (1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″) space 16″ O.C. Lumber is S.P.F. stud grade or better. The top plate is nominal 2 x 4 (1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″) fastened securely to studs. The bottom plate is nominal 2 x 4 (1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″) fastened securely to studs. |
| Wall Insulation | Fiberglass batt-type insulation between studs is R-11 and fills any voids. With sheathing, the total R-value is R-14. |
| Interior Wall Covering | 1/2″ thick gypsum board with laminated vinyl covering is fastened to the inside of the studs with wide crown staples and gypsum adhesive; the material has a class ‘A’ flame spread rating. 4″ vinyl base cover. |
| Exterior Sheathing | Under steel siding, structural sheathing is secured to the entire exterior, per the manufacturer’s recommendations. The sheathing is 1/8” structural thermo-ply. |
| Roof Framing | Rafters are nominal 2 x 4 (1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″) spaced in lateral configuration 16″ O.C. Lumber is #2 SPF or better. |
| Interior Ceiling | The ceiling material is 1/2″ gypsum with a white stucco pre-finish fastened securely to roof rafters with wide crown staples and screws. The material has a class ‘A’ flame spread rating. |
| Roof Insulation | Fiberglass batt-type insulation between roof rafters is R-11 and fills any voids. |
| Exterior Roof Sheathing | The top side of the rafters has 7/16″ sheathing fastened to the roof rafters. Covered entirely with a four mil. Polyvinyl vapor barrier. |
| Roof Covering | 30 ga. Galvanized steel construction. Roof metal covers the entire roof assembly. |
| Exterior Siding | Galvanized steel siding is 29 ga. It is a pre-finished (on both sides) commercial type with appropriate top and bottom trim fasteners securely to studs. Seven standard colors are available with a 40-year guarantee. |
| Windows | Windows are fixed glass (picture) type, double-insulated glazing with vinyl extrusion around the perimeter. They are secured in place with a silicone-based sealant. The glazing is double 1/8″. Sliding windows are optional. |
| Exterior Doors | Doors are sandwich-type construction with 0.019 aluminum on both faces and an interior core of foam and wood perimeter. A welded aluminum extrusion surrounds the assembly, which is, in turn, pre-hung in an aluminum frame equipped with heavy-duty metal hinges. The door lite is fixed tempered glass single-pane. A heavy-duty door closure is included. |
| Full Depth Fork Pockets | All sizes 2 1/2″ x 8″ structural ‘C’ channel (3 1/2″ x 7″ opening). |
| Interior Light Fixtures | All light fixtures are 4′-0″ (four-foot) T8 twin tubes with an acrylic wrap-around type diffuser cover. |
| Interior Ceiling Height | The dimension from the finished floor surface to the finished ceiling surface is 7′-0″ (seven feet). 8′ optional with 2 x 4 wall studs and R-11 insulation. The total R-value is R-14 with sheathing. |
| Electrical Service Panel | The pre-wire service entrance panel is equipped with a 60-amp main breaker, a 15-amp breaker (for lights), an additional 20-amp breaker (for receptacles), and any additional breakers necessary. The entrance conduit is through the exterior wall for ease of hook-up. All electric components are UL-listed and wired to the National Electrical Code. Standard service is 240/120V, single-phase, 60 cycles. |
Why Choose KABTech?
Because We Provide Exceptional Quality, Service, and Value.
We bring nearly four decades of expertise in providing custom constructions and solutions for office and industrial facilities. Our history has allowed us to develop the processes for building the highest-quality guard shacks, booths, and more. With KABTech, you’ll be able to:
- Create portable buildings with modular designs
- Experience fast lead times
- Enjoy expert support at every step of the build
Ready to get started? Talk to KABTech today.
