PE Fabric Versus a Legacy ExxoTec™ Building
Polyethylene (PE) fabric has been used for years as a structural cladding material. It is lightweight (but strong), durable, and reliable when installed under proper tension. PE tension fabric...
Tension Fabric Structures (3)
New Material Technologies Make Tension Fabric Buildings Desirable
When you need a lightweight, inexpensive storage building that is fast and easy to erect, monocover buildings can be very useful. However, they generally do not meet building codes for permanent...
Durable Fabric Building Construction
As manufacturing businesses grow, they need more space to house equipment and product, and they need it fast. Conventional, monocover fabric buildings are economical and simple to construct. However,...
Why Your Next Industrial Structure Should Be Fabric
Our President/CEO, Ben Fox, recently spoke with engineering.com about the benefits of fabric structures for industrial use.
Getting the Most ROI on Bulk Commodity Storage
Fabric is no stranger to the bulk commodity industry. Fabric has been established as a cost-effective option for corrosive bulk commodities such as frac sand, fertilizer, and salt. However, what if...
Advantages of Fabric Buildings for Public Works
Caring for critical infrastructures such as roads and bridges, equipment, and other resources is a big task for those working in local, state, and national government agencies. Entrusted with...
Reliable Cold Storage Options for Oil and Gas Storage
Rising global demand, volatile prices, and geopolitical events force the oil and gas industry to reduce costs. Meanwhile, optimizing performance and improving environmental efforts has never been...
Optimize Energy Costs with Tension Fabric Buildings
The short answer? Yes. Naturally you will want a little more context than that, as there is a lot that makes a building function; just like there is a lot to consider when choosing the building that...
How Legacy Building Solutions Mitigates Supply Chain Issues in 2022
As we reach the end of the first quarter of 2022, “supply chain issues” are a popular topic. Supply chain issues, which are loosely defined as problems with manufacturers having access to the...
Durability and Longevity: How Long Do Fabric Buildings Last?
The engineering behind a Legacy fabric building is essentially equal to its metal equivalent; the only significant difference is that one uses fabric cladding rather than metal. The technology...