Frequently Asked Questions – And Answers – About Our Hangars

Q. Are the hangars constructed on a concrete slab?
A. Yes, 4 inches thick reinforced with steel rebar.

Q. Will any portion of the slab be showing?
A. Yes, about 2 inches to ensure positive drainage away from building.

Q. Will landscaping come up to the skin?
A. Yes, a 2 foot wide area around the exterior will have washed gravel and grass from there out.

Q. How energy efficient is the hangar?
A. The building will be constructed using the most efficient insulation available. The ceiling is rated at R-50 value. The exterior walls are 6½ inches thick insultated to a R-24 value at 40° F. The hangar doors contain 4 inches of polyurethane insulation.

Q. What kind of heating system is used?
A. Radiant in-floor heat or forced air are your options. Radiant, in-floor heat is the cleanest, most efficient, and most comfortable heating system available and the safest to hangar an airplane that is made of composite materials.

Q. What are the estimated energy costs per year?
A. It depends on where you set the thermostat and how often you open the main hangar door. We're calculating an estimate and will get back to you with an average figure..

Q. What features make Bozeman Hangars from Rocky Mountain Aviation Group better than the others?
A. HydroSwing™ doors provide the seal on these doors when closed is the best in the industry). the doors open and close quickly making sure that the heat loss in the winter is kept to a minimum. Radiant floor heat is the most efficient way to heat a building. The concrete and objects are heated to a constant temp instead of heating the air with a forced air system.

Q. What about electrical outlets?
A. There will be 4 duplex receptacles and 4 GFCI recepacles per hangar.

Q. What kind of lighting comes standard with Bozeman Hangars?
A. 9 F-Bay Flourescent light fixtures with T5 lamps, bathroom sconce, and 1 bath light/fan per unit.

Contact us today to get more information on your Bozeman Hangar!