The Legacy Building Solutions Process

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    Proactive. Efficient. Effective.

    The Ultimate in Building Materials that Extend the Life of Your Investment

    All components of a Legacy building are fabricated at our 87,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in South Haven, Minnesota. We use the highest-quality materials and rigorously controlled processes to ensure the strength and longevity of the finished building. The rigid steel frame has unlimited design flexibility and uses proven engineering practices. The fabric cladding encases the building in a superior envelope for longer resistance to corrosion, ideal acoustics, expedited construction and more.

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    The Ultimate in Building Materials

    Solid Steel Frames

    Legacy designs, fabricates and installs buildings with solid steel, tapered, I-beams. The result is a structure with engineering certainty—a strong, durable frame that will last for decades. To design the frames, we use the same software that is standard in the metal building industry. Our drawings are, therefore, universally understood by engineers and contractors across the spectrum of the construction industry.

    The strength of our frames translates into additional options for our customers. Using solid steel, we can engineer beams that support additional loads such as conveyors, cranes, catwalks, HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, mezzanines, scoreboards, goal posts and more.

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    Customized

    Every building Legacy does is customized. We design, engineer, fabricate and install our structures in house, so every building begins as a blank slate. Do you need a building but aren’t sure if you can fit one into the footprint you own? Do you have a building that has a lot of added requirements such as cranes, conveyors, mezzanines, lean-tos or multiple roof heights? Maybe you just need something extra-big, both wide and long?

    Give our designers a challenge. They love it.

    We don’t do cookie cutter. We don’t do off-the-shelf. We tailor your building to your needs, simple as that. That simplicity, however, gives you a lot of options as a building owner. We can walk you through them. We think the finished design will impress you.

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    Our Crews

    Installation of Legacy’s tension fabric structures is a specialized process, and our structures have proprietary techniques that are essential to the success of the project.

    Our crews are trained in our patented installation techniques, as well as our strict safety standards, and they travel the world doing building after building. We also manufacture the materials for our structures, so our teams in the steel and fabric shops know exactly how to load the components onto the trucks so our crews can install them right away. Anyone who has worked construction knows how important it is to have excellent coordination.

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    EpoxxiShield™ - Next Generation Corrosion Protection

    Legacy Building Solution's exclusive EpoxxiShield™ finish provides the highest level of corrosion resistance and protection in the industry. Our frame finish packages range from a single coat of two-component polyamide epoxy paint for basic applications to a three-coat option for the ultimate in corrosion protection. 

     

    Corrosion Protection

    Our steel treatment process extends the life of a building frame by providing a continuous protective barrier from corrosion and other damage. Unlike hot-dipped galvanizing, which merely slows the corrosion process, EpoxxiShield™ provides a continuous barrier from corrosion and other damage. Our surface prep offers significant benefits: it helps to remove all rust, mill scale, and steel impurities to eliminate moisture and provide the ideal surface finish for securing a continuous and effective bond between the steel surfaces and epoxy paint. 

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    Frame Finish Options

    EpoxxiShield™ Standard

    Legacy's EpoxxiShield™ Standard package is available for applications requiring normal corrosion resistance. Options range from standard packages that include steel prep and one coat of epoxy to a two-component, high-build polyurethane. 

    EpoxxiShield™ COR

    EpoxxiShield™ COR is ideal for highly corrosive environments, including salt and fertilizer storage, and marine applications. All EpoxxiShield™ COR include a commercial or industrial blast surface cleaning for optimal surface adherence. COR packages offer customizable options of additional epoxy coatings, a layer of high-build polyurethane or a zinc-rich epoxy primer for optimal corrosion resistance. In all EpoxxiSheild™ COR applications, the insides of all tubes are sealed prior to the application of epoxy. 

    ExxoTec™ Fabric - The Next Level of Toughness

    Legacy’s preferred building material is our exclusive ExxoTec™ PVC fabric. Using ExxoTec™ helps our customers receive the best value in the fabric building industry, along with the service and commitment Legacy is known for. This tension fabric structure membrane is built to withstand harsh weather conditions for superior longevity. What’s more, with a fabric building skin from Legacy, you can be sure your structure will feature the aesthetic appeal you’re looking for. See what makes our fabric tension membrane buildings an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.

    ExxoTec™ is a premium PVC fabric with significantly better strength and performance charactersitics - available at a highly competitive price. ExxoTec™ fabric is exclusive to Legacy Building Solutions and available in 28 oz. ExxoTec™ Elite and 19 oz. ExxoTec™Pro.

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    Quality Built Into Every Step

    Legacy Building Solutions is committed to delivering quality structures and customer service to meet or exceed our client's expectations while focusing on continuous improvement in our processes and products. This is achieved through customer focus employee empowerment, training, and teamwork. Our company values integrity and honesty in all of our dealings with customers, vendors, and employees. 

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    Case Study

    Texas A&M University

    125,217 sq ft Indoor Track & Field Facility

    The R.A. "Murray" Fasken '38 Indoor Track features a tension fabric structure, combining modern aesthetics with top functionality for athletes and fans.

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    Texas A&M University

    Quebrada Blanca

    92,436 sq ft Copper Concentrate Storage Facility

    Quebrada Blanca Copper Storage Facility in Puerto Patache, Chile: 92,436 sq ft, seismic D-rated, with advanced ventilation and a 525.5-ton tripper platform.

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    Quebrada Blanca

    Custom Fabric Structures for Agriland FS Woodbine

    19,404 sq ft Fertilizer Storage Building | Woodbine, IA

    Discover Legacy's fabric building design for Agriland FS Woodbine's fertilizer storage. Download the case study to explore this innovative project!

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    Custom Fabric Structures for Agriland FS Woodbine

    Hull Coop

    18,900 sq ft Fertilizer Storage Facility | Hull, IA

    Hull Coop’s fabric building by Legacy delivers durable, weatherproof bulk storage, maximizing efficiency and protecting products from the elements.

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    Hull Coop

    Palm Meadows Training Center

    118,192 total sq ft horse barn pavilions

    Palm Meadows Training Center features Legacy’s custom tension fabric riding arena, offering durability, natural light, and optimal conditions for year-round training.

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    Palm Meadows Training Center

    Aviation Industry: Ontario Airport (ONT) Cargo Facilities

    126,320 sq ft Cargo Logistics Facilities | Ontario, CA

    With next-day delivery demand surging, ONT expands cargo facilities with two new buildings to support UPS and FedEx operations.

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    Aviation Industry: Ontario Airport (ONT) Cargo Facilities

    The Courts of McKinney

    47,125 sq ft Indoor Tennis Courts

    The Courts of McKinney is a 47,125 sq ft indoor tennis facility with six insulated courts, durable fabric cladding, ventilation, and year-round playability.

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    The Courts of McKinney

    Montgomery County Salt

    18,400 sq ft Municipal Salt Storage

    Legacy built a salt storage facility in Gaithersburg, MD, with a 21-ft wall and EpoxxiShield™ COR Pro finish to protect frames from salt corrosion.

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    Montgomery County Salt

    Castlen Steel

    158,000 sq ft Fertilizer Storage Buildings

    Two large fertilizer storage buildings, located along the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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    City of Beavercreek

    13,300 sq ft

    City of Beavercreek is a 13,300 sq ft municipal salt barn, located in Beavercreek, Ohio.

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    City of Beavercreek

    Custom Fabric Structures for Red Tail Ranch Equestrian Center

    30,800 sq ft Fully Enclosed Riding Arena

    Red Tail Ranch features a top-tier fabric riding arena by Legacy Building Solutions. Discover our custom design and build process today!

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    Custom Fabric Structures for Red Tail Ranch Equestrian Center

    Rota 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

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    Rota Naval Base

    SMM Scrap Metal Recycling

    21,975 sq ft Material Separation and Storage

    State regulations required a three-sided structure, but it was built fully enclosed with sidewall doors, allowing for future compliance if needs change.

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    SMM Scrap Metal Recycling

    Bethany Lutheran College

    66,800 sq ft Student Activities Center

    Experience Bethany Lutheran College's Student Activities Center, where sports and recreation thrive. Explore our facilities and vibrant campus environment.

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    Bethany Lutheran College

    The DeLong Company, Inc.

    69,600 sq ft DDGS Storage Facility

    The DeLong Company and Legacy built a 69,600-ft DDGS export facility, opening Wisconsin to new agricultural markets.

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    Clermont County

    12,600 sq ft

    The Clermont County facility is a 12,600 sq ft municipal salt storage building, located in Batavia, Ohio.

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    Clermont County

    Martin Luther College: Betty Kohn Fieldhouse

    36,000 sq ft College Fieldhouse

    Betty Kohn Fieldhouse | Explore Legacy's innovative fabric design and construction for sports and recreation at Martin Luther College.

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    Martin Luther College: Betty Kohn Fieldhouse

    Sports & Recreation: Rogers Tennis Club's Fabric Building Project

    48,000 sq ft Indoor Tennis Facility

    Explore the state-of-the-art indoor tennis facility at Rogers Tennis Club, meticulously constructed by Legacy for an exceptional tennis experience

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    Sports & Recreation: Rogers Tennis Club's Fabric Building Project

    River Cree Resort & Casino

    29,680 sq ft Multi-Purpose Casino and Entertainment Facility | Enoch, AB

    River Cree Casino's fabric structure offers superior acoustics and clear, multi-level spaces. Learn more about River Cree Resort and Casino here.

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    River Cree Resort & Casino

    Biomethane Production Office & Processing Building

    19,200 sq ft Biomethane Waste-to-Energy Production Building

    The Biomethane Facility features a tall peak for tipping trucks, a sealed envelope to contain odors, and clear-span space to store food waste for use.

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    Biomethane Production Office & Processing Building

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    Partnerships Equal Structural Integrity

    Whatever your industry, project, and desired application, the Legacy team of engineers will make your vision a reality. Start your project with the team who will finish strong—like our partnership.