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Complete Fabric Building Specifications for Durable, High-Performance Structures

Fabric Building Specifications for Durable, High-Performance Structures

When we tell folks we make fabric buildings, they often get this puzzled look on their faces and ask “what kind of fabric?”. Sometimes, the more we explain, the more questions it prompts. That’s good...

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Not all fabric building endwalls are the same

Architectural Features of Fabric Building Endwalls

In this three-part series, we are breaking down the structural integrity of tension fabric buildings. Part one took us through structural frames v. open web trusses and part two highlighted the...

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Panels vs Monocovers - Fabric Building

Fabric: Panels versus Monocovers

In this three part series, we are breaking down the structural integrity of tension fabric buildings. In part one, we looked at structural frames vs. open web trusses. If you missed it, you can check...

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Structural Frames vs. Open Web Trusses

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...

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10 years in business, Legacy Buildings, Top 10 Buildings, Tension Fabric Structures, Fabric Buildings

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...

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Fabric Structures for Warehousing

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,...

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mining operations, mining facilities, mining structures by Legacy Building Solutions

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...

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environmentally sustainable - Green Buildings - Tension Fabric

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...

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Are All Fabric Structures the Same?- Legacy Building Solutions

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.

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Ontario Airport Cargo Storage Facility

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...

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Tension Fabric Buildings - Tension Fabric Structures

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...

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Military Buildings -  Tension Fabric Hangars by Legacy Building Solutions

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...

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Bulk/Commodity Storage Solutions - Tension Fabric Building - Legacy Building Solutions

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....

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Fox Creek Multiplex Tension Fabric Building - Legacy Building Solutions

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...

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Three design criteria for your equestrian riding arena

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,...

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