Military
Fabric Buildings for Military Bases—It’s All About Serving Those Who Serve
Military units need structures they can rely on, no matter the operating conditions. Legacy delivers buildings custom-designed to mat the exact specifications of our military customers.
Tents serve a purpose, but their utility is limited. The military approval process for traditional steel and brick-and-mortar construction is notoriously cumbersome. Our permanent fabric structures bridge the gap with solutions that fill a wide range of needs for every branch of the military, anywhere in the world–quickly. You get state-of-the-art engineering and all the features you want, with a lot less hassle. Our crews even travel the world to install our structures on bases.
The buildings themselves are both relocatable and expandable, if needed.
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Expedited Solutions - Get the Building You Need, Faster
Shelter is essential for troops and equipment. You need it now. For expeditionary ops, it’s not practical or safe to delay erecting vital structures. On base, you can wait a long time for your project to make it through the MILCON approval process–or you can take action by choosing a Legacy ExxoTec(™) fabric building.
Even though they are long-lasting permanent structures, our buildings qualify as relocatable (semi-permanent) under the DLA’s Tailored Logistics Support Program. So you can purchase directly from us that way or through the standard contracting process. This is an ideal solution.
We can typically design, manufacture, and install your building within six months to a year. And our buildings are effortlessly assembled by our expert installation team, who handle everything onsite for you.
Versatility
From overhead sunshades to fully enclosed and lined buildings, our high-quality fabric structures can stand alone or be attached to an existing brick-and-mortar building. They are ideally suited for:
- Hangars for any size of aircraft
- Vehicle storage and maintenance facilities
- Large area maintenance shelters (LAMS)
- Recreation and fitness centers
- Coverage for amphibious craft
- Dining facilities
- Retail stores
- Tool sheds
- Equipment storage
- Warehouses
- Troop billeting and command posts
- Guard shacks
No Compromises - 100% Custom Design
Military personnel, deployed or here at home, deserve the best. Our buildings are efficiently utilitarian, but that’s just the beginning. Each one is designed from scratch to your specs with the features you need and all the details that make your facility exactly right.
- Clear spans that exceed 300 feet allow any length and width without interior obstructions–big enough to cover a C5 or C17 on the ramp or accommodate any storage or warehouse needs
- Any style roof to any required height
- Any size or number of access points, door styles, etc. for vehicles, aircraft, and personnel
- Any options–mezzanine, offices, hanging loads, etc.
- Uninsulated, partially or fully insulated, and lined
Strength and Durability that Have Your Back
Our buildings are military-tough, reliably strong and durable to stand up to local conditions, anywhere in the world. They are weather-proof where the environment presents everyday challenges–temperature extremes, wind, humidity or salty coastal air. They are rated (and proven) to withstand derecho winds, hurricanes, heavy snow loads, and seismic activity.
What makes Legacy buildings so different? Our solid steel framework provides maximum strength with greater durability than hollow-tube framing or web trusses. Our proprietary EpoxxiShieldTM suite of coatings provides dramatically better corrosion protection than hot-dip galvanizing in any environment, for longer life with minimal maintenance.
With their structural and functional advantages, our fabric buildings are a superior choice for remote, off-grid locations.
Fabric is Naturally Better
Our industry-leading ExxoTecTM fabric is exceptionally rugged yet flexible to fend off potential damage from impacts and abrasion. It is inherently inert to corrosion and fire-retardent (meets aviation and marine fire safety construction standards including Berry compliance if needed). It is installed as a seamless envelope impervious to moisture, dust, sand, etc.
It provides a better working environment:
- Thermally non-conductive–indoor temperatures remain warmer in winter and cooler in summer even in uninsulated buildings
- Naturally brighter interior–uninsulated white fabric admits enough daylight through the roof and walls to create a pleasant, energy-saving environment
- Stress-free acoustics–our fabric doesn’t reverberate or transmit weather-related noise, people inside don’t need to shout to be heard, even in very large facilities
- Passive ventilation keeps air fresh and prevents indoor condensation
You can learn more about the benefits of fabric in this article from The Military Engineer.
Competitive Cost
Our fabric buildings offer a budget-friendly solution and can be installed quickly, ensuring troops have access to high-quality facilities without delay—an invaluable advantage. With fast construction, the benefits of durable fabric and framing, minimal maintenance, and a long lifespan, these buildings deliver lower operating costs and outstanding ROI over time.
Relocatable
Legacy fabric buildings are engineered as permanent structures. However, thanks to the way we construct them, they can also be relocated (or expanded) if needed.
Low Maintenance
The last thing any military unit or commander wants is building maintenance hassles that waste time and money. Our fabric buildings last many years and have little or no maintenance.
Our Process
Whether you have a complete building spec or just an idea in mind, our team will lead you through the design process with expertise and efficiency.
Our in-house engineering team leads the charge on creative solutions that benefit all project stakeholders—namely you.
Legacy is an end-to-end manufacturer, meaning your project will be built right on site in our 87,000 sq ft facility in St. Cloud, MN.
Now to the good stuff. Your installation benefits from our safe, effective process in one of two ways—your Legacy rep onsite with local crews or full install services.
Case Study
Aero Storage
96,000 sq ft Aircraft Assembly Hangar | Kansas
This aero storage facility features big doors, natural light, and clearspan space for equipment, with a removable door for oversized vehicles.
View Case StudyYMM Airport Garage and Tool Shed
4,540 sq ft Airport Tool Shed and Vehicle Maintenance Shop | YMM Airport – Fort McMurray, AB
After a fire destroyed support buildings, the Airport Commission partnered with Legacy Building Solutions to design and install two new structures.
View Case StudyCamp Lemonnier NEX
11,200 sq ft Military Retail Facility | Djibouti, Africa
In 2015, KBR chose Legacy for a flexible, relocatable structure at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, prioritizing quality, simplicity, and durability.
View Case StudyMontgomery Ventures Aviation Hangars
3,600 sq ft Military Aircraft Hangars | Nigeria
Three hangars, three designs—customized military projects showcase innovative and successful building solutions.
View Case StudyRota Naval Base
Two 10,000 sq ft Helicopter Repair Hangars
The Naval Air Base in Rota, Spain partnered with Legacy for two 10,000 sq ft aviation hangars
View Case StudyTestimonials
The extended life span of a Legacy building over competitors was also a main factor.
The finished interior was a key factor in ultimately choosing Legacy, as well as the simplicity of the solution and the relocatability. The extended life span of a Legacy building over competitors was also a main factor in choosing Legacy.
Legacy was one of the only companies that could construct to that height.
We needed a structure this big to be able to do maintenance inside, and we needed something we could erect quickly and meet all our requirements. Legacy was one of the only companies that could construct to that height.
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