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All of Our Shelters Are Built to Withstand Extreme Weather Conditions.
Our shelters come standard with wind and snow load ratings engineered to withstand the toughest environments the U.S. Government can place them — anywhere in the world.
Reiff Manufacturing transports shelters and airport system components — including precision-engineered antenna covers — to customers around the world. Our shelters are operating nationally in all 50 states with over 500 in Alaska and internationally in Vietnam, Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and throughout North America. We also supply antenna covers supporting ILS, VOR, and other critical navigational systems across the United States, Canada, Brazil, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Turkey, and many other countries.
From Black Hawk helicopters and C-130 cargo aircraft to ocean container ships, barges, and over-the-road trucking — we deliver wherever your project demands. No matter how remote the location or how complex the logistics, Reiff Manufacturing ensures you receive one of the highest-quality shelters and antenna covers available — built to perform anywhere in the world.
Reiff Manufacturing has produced thousands of shelters— with more than 500 deployed in Alaska alone, operating in some of the most extreme environments the Federal Government can require.
Our shelters have been transported by Black Hawk helicopters, Boeing heavy-lift helicopters, and C-130 Hercules aircraft into remote locations where durability is not optional — it is mission critical.
When conditions are harsh, access is limited, and failure is not acceptable, our shelters perform.
Every Reiff shelter is built to meet or exceed demanding structural standards:
Reiff Manufacturing transports shelters and airport system components — including precision-engineered antenna covers — to customers around the world.
Our shelters are deployed in Vietnam, Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and throughout North America. Our antenna covers support ILS, VOR, and other critical navigational systems across the United States, Canada, Brazil, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Turkey, and many other international locations.
From Black Hawk helicopters and C-130 cargo aircraft to ocean container ships, barges, and over-the-road trucking — we deliver wherever your project demands.
No matter how remote the site or complex the logistics, we ensure your shelter or antenna cover arrives ready for installation and long-term performance.
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Reiff has many options available for your shelter needs. Many shelter manufacturers simply produce basic shelters and you have to equip your shelter the way you need it. We can offer solutions that include but are not limited to wave guide entries, cable trays, work tables (static and fold down), windows, cabinets, bulkheads, heavy duty electrical requirements, sinks, and many other options.
Laboratory applications available including sinks, countertops, living quarters, beds, plumbing, toilet, windows, and many other options available.
The Reiff Shelter is built differently than most shelter manufacturers. Reiff Manufacturing goes well beyond a standard shoebox method of construction.
Smooth Inner gelcoat layer, 1/8” fiberglass inner wall, class 1 fire retardant resin, textured smooth, inner wall with metal or wood framework on 24” centers and structural foam insulation and 3/4” Plywood OSB wall backing for easy hanging. 1/8” fiberglass external layer, gelcoated with urethane clear coat exterior for durability and ease of cleaning. Floor construction is wood or metal framing on 16” centers, ¾” T&G subflooring with 1/8” fiberglass floor, gray with clear coat for ease of cleaning (texture included for non-skid surface). Shelter exterior gelcoated with your choice of color; urethane clear coat for UV durability and ease of cleaning. C4x6.25 lb powder coated steel channel skid for lifting/anchoring shelter to foundation.
The clear coat method is identical to the method used by car manufacturers to increase the life of automobile paint. Very few if any shelter manufacturers clear coat their product for ease of cleaning and durability of color.
The floor structure is framed in using true 2x6 floor joists on 16" center. Additional joists can be added for increased floor tolerance. The floor bottom (shelter bottom) is covered with a minimum 3/16" fiberglass with 10 oz knit fiberglass around corners and edges for extra sealing and support. The floor surface is also 1/8" fiberglass, gelcoated gray, and urethane clear coated for appearance and ease of cleaning.
A 4" channel steel skid is welded in an "H" frame construction. Number of "H" sections is determined by the size of shelter. The skid is powder coated, not merely painted, with 2000 PSI bond strength powder coating. We DO NOT lag screw the skid to the floor. The skid is bolted to steel L-brackets in the 2x6 framework of the floor using Grade 5 Stainless Steel hardware. Carriage bolts are welded to the L-brackets for additional hold on the floor.
The shelter structure is laminated on to the floor structure with minimum 1/4" fiberglass. The final structure is a strong and rigid one-piece unit, with extreme weather tolerances, engineering tested and FAA Approved.
As a result of the methods above shaped by years of improvements, our shelter is of the highest quality available. In addition, we can expedite your shelter production to help you meet your deadlines while still satisfying your budget. We know what it takes to make the best shelter.
This is an 8x8 Shelter that was shipped to King Cove, Alaska. Before the shelter could be anchored to it's foundation, it was hit by a 150 mph wind. The wind knocked the shelter on it's side, caused it to slide 300 feet down a street, and hit a cut tree stump. Aside from the puncture in the corner from the tree stump and the scratches from sliding, the shelter was undamaged. The door opened perfectly as before, and nothing inside the shelter was damaged or even distorted, save the glass fluorescent lights.
The scratches and punctures in the shelter were easily repaired, and it currently sits at King Cove, Alaska and will stay in perfect condition for decades to come. Our shelters are rated at 250 mph wind load, 90 psf snow load, and are certified for Seismic Zone 4. Be assured that our shelters are certified and tested in the real world to handle all of the stress you can throw at them.
Built to withstand the toughest environments, anywhere in the world.
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