Structural Frames vs. Open Web Trusses
In this three-part series, we are going to break-down the structural integrity of tension fabric buildings, reviewing structural frames vs. open web trusses, fabric panel cladding vs. monocovers, and...
Greatest Hits: 10 Remarkable Legacy Buildings
In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we decided to take a look back at some of the buildings that were real turning points for us and for the industry. It’s easy to look through a bunch of our...
Innovative Warehouse Buildings for Modern Operations
If you think a warehouse is simply a place to store stuff, it’s time to think again. Today’s warehouses must be so much more. A good warehouse will be operationally streamlined, logically designed,...
Legacy's Fabric Buildings: Enhancing Mining Facilities Operations
Legacy’s tension fabric structures are natural mining material storage, but there’s a lot of other ways to use our buildings in a mine’s operation. Our unique combination of solid steel beams and...
Are Tension Fabric Structures Green?
In the 10 years that Legacy Building Solutions has been creating our buildings, many of the innovations we have incorporated into our structures are quite environmentally sustainable. Almost all raw...
Are All Fabric Structures the Same? A Primer
To those of us who eat, sleep and breathe fabric structures, the answer to this is an obvious “no.” If you are just beginning to investigate the topic, however, it isn’t as clear cut.
Legacy is featured in Airport Improvement Magazine
Ontario International Airport and two of Legacy's cargo buildings are featured in the latest issue of Airport Improvement Magazine (May/June). The article reports on the needs of the airport for more...
Tension Fabric Structures 101
Welcome to class. If you’ve looked through the syllabus, you will already know we are going to investigate the ins and outs of Tension Fabric Structures. Your regular instructor would typically begin...
Military Buildings: PVC-Clad Structures for Defense Operations
Key Takeaways " \n \n Solid steel I-beam frames span up to 300 feet without interior columns, supporting cranes, hoists, and heavy equipment. \n \n \n ExxoTec™ PVC cladding carries a 25-year warranty...
Dry Bulk Magazine: 5 Commodity Storage Challenges
Our own Paul Smith published an article in Dry Bulk Magazine in March. In it he examines five storage challenges in the dry bulk industry and how a tension fabric building can address those issues....
How to Start Your Next Athletic Facility
It’s time to start planning your next athletic facility, and there are some things you should consider. We at Legacy have been building a lot of athletic complexes lately and there are a lot more on...
Three Design Criteria for Your Equestrian Arena
Building an equestrian facility is one of the biggest investments you'll make. If it goes wrong, your horses might struggle in poorly ventilated spaces, deal with stress-induced behavioral problems,...
We Don’t Use the T Word Very Often
When we talk to people about what we build, they, more than likely, think we build something else. They think we manufacture and build The "T" Word.
Fabric Building Foundation Factors and Types Explained
Every building depends on a strong foundation, and tension fabric structures are no exception. A well-designed foundation improves safety, durability, and long-term performance, and it protects your...
Custom Engineered Tension Fabric Structures for Collateral Loads
One of the benefits we often mention when we are talking about tension fabric structures is the strength of our solid steel frames. That’s important because a lot of our clients like to hang stuff...