Opening the Door to Fabric
If you don't automatically think "fabric structure" when you are contemplating a new building, you have some catching up to do. This article in ReNew Canada summarizes the changes that have taken...
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Critical Factors to Consider for Long Span Fabric Structures
By definition, everything Legacy builds is a long span structure and part of the broader family of long span structures. Long span generally refers to the width of the building and the span of the...
Fabric Buildings vs Steel Buildings: A Comparative Analysis
Fabric buildings and metal buildings have a lot in common. Legacy buildings, for example, are built with solid steel tapered I-beam frames—just like the pre-engineered metal buildings.
Durability of Tension Fabric Structures in Extreme Weather
The weather has been in the news a lot lately, and we get a lot of questions about tension fabric structures when it comes to wind, storms, snow and even seismic conditions. Traditional structures...
Considering a Fabric Building? Key Factors to Consider
In terms of big projects, buying a building is right up there. There’s a lot to think about, lots of moving pieces, and a lot of ways to go off track. When buyers go “off track”, they can end up...
Tired of the Dog Days Yet? Fabric is Cool.
This is traditionally the period of summer when folks are getting a bit tired of the heat of the summer and looking forward to some autumn relief. This summer has been particularly long and hot, and...
Top 10 Reasons for Choosing Legacy’s PVC-Based Fabrics
This article at Engineering.com examines the physical properties of our proprietary fabric, Exxotec. It discusses the layers of the fabric, how it's attached to the frames and its overall durability.
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.
Understanding the Differences: PVC vs PE Fabric
Legacy committed to a PVC architectural fabric, a proprietary cladding we call ExxoTec™, a few years back. Many other companies use polyethylene (PE) fabric, and it’s a good idea to know the...
Real Wind in the Real World
Our engineers and designers do a lot of work to make sure our buildings stand up to the elements—wind, snow and seismic activity. We often mark our buildings with wind ratings, saying they will stand...