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Ontario International Airport Legacy Project

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...

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epoxy painted steel vs galvanized steel - Epoxy vs HDG for corrosive environments

Epoxy Coated Steel vs HDG: Corrosion Protection Evaluation

For years, hot-dipped galvanizing (HDG) was the state-of-the-art for corrosion protection. It worked pretty well, and some folks still swear by it.

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ExxoTec PVC fabric - Exclusive to Legacy Building Solutions

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.

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Rigid steel framed tension fabric structures support large collateral loads

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...

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10 Things We Know For Sure About Tension Fabric Buildings

10 Things We Know For Sure About Tension Fabric Buildings

Ten years ago, Legacy Building Solutions began to reshape the future of how fabric buildings are designed, manufactured and installed. We bucked a few trends, contradicted some conventional wisdom...

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fabric grain storage building in North Dakota

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.

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Basin Electric

Fabric Buildings for Energy Operations

In addition to our friends in the aviation industry, companies in the oil and gas industry have faced the one of the toughest years in decades. As the economy begins to ramp up again, your...

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Tension Fabric building for sheet roc storage

Need a Building? Time to Consider Fabric

Has your contractor told you, “if you want to do major renovations on your house, better wait a year.” If you want to build new, there are similar or longer wait times.

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The Advantages of Rigid I-beam Fabric Buildings over Sports Domes, Inflatable Buildings, and Sports Bubbles

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...

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Building an indoor riding arena with tension fabric pavilions, ideal for equestrian sports and year-round use

Durable tension fabric pavilion riding arenas for year-round use

When you are in the market for a structure, you may not need the whole shebang—an insulated, enclosed space with HVAC and windows, doors, etc. You may only need some shelter from the elements, and...

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