ASK THE ENGINEER: WHAT MAKES EXXOTEC™ FABRIC SUPERIOR?
In this blog series “Answers from the Engineer”, our fabric structure experts answer questions related to our exclusive ExxoTec™ fabric.
Advantages of Tension Fabric Structures (5)
Why Rigid Frame Structures Support Heavier Loads
The benefits of staying flexible have been celebrated by everyone from celebrities to sports stars, but in our business, there are times when being rigid is the best solution. In fact, when it comes...
Attention Contractors, Fabric Structures Have Evolved
If the last year has taught us anything, it taught us to think differently about how to operate a business when many of your assumptions are blown out of the water.
Rigid Frame Structures vs Inflatable Sports Domes
Air-supported fabric structures—also known as sports domes or sports bubbles—are a tempting solution for indoor sports arenas. Bubbles are available with a large free-span area and at a lower price...
A Clean Design Slate
This article from Waste Advantage Magazine examines the facets and features of fabric buildings for waste facilities. Written by our own Matt VanScoyoc, it looks at the longevity and practicality of...
Innovative Fabric Buildings for Mining Industry
The world of mining is unique and making fabric structures for mining projects is the kind of challenge that Legacy loves to work on. Fabric buildings are a good match for mining operations because...
Is Corrosion Protection the Next Frontier for a Dry Storage Building?
In this article from Dry Bulk Magazine, we talk about hot-dipped galvanized steel versus epoxy-coated steel when it comes to the frames of fabric structures. We examine a salt-fog test we did to test...
Dry Fertilizer Storage Buildings: Why Choose Fabric Structures?
As the Ag industry changes, the nature of fertilizer storage has to keep up with the changes. For example, with larger machinery in the fields, crops go in faster and earlier. That changes the...
Building Value into Sports Facilities
In this article in Civil & Structural Engineer Magazine, the authors look at creating cost effective structures with a different approach to the traditional fabric building. The new generation of...