Atkinson Fertilizer
The Rundown
Nebraska farmers rely on a steady supply of fertilizer to keep crops healthy and increase yields. Serving local farmers by providing high-quality dry fertilizer blends has led to steady growth for a local fertilizer supplier.
Feature Details
- 200 ft x 280 ft (56,000 sq ft)
- Enclosed, exposure C, 35# snowload, seismic A, full exposure, 90 mph windload
- Solid steel frames hot dip galvanized to ASTM A123 standards
- 28 oz ExxoTec™ Elite PVC fabric – white with gray trim
- ARV-2000 roof vents
- 18-in overhangs with mesh soffit for ventilation
- Multiple doorway openings for personnel & equipment
- Solid steel bracing rods
- Pier and curb foundation with CIP concrete stem walls
- Installed by Legacy crews
Industry
Bulk Commodity
Size
56,000 sq ft
Location
Atkinson, NE
Year
2017
Testimonials
Legacy has superior installation value.
Having designed the mechanical and electrical systems, as well as structural foundations for these types of buildings, we find that a Legacy fabric structure has superior insulation value compared to a pre-engineered metal structure with the same ‘R’ value of insulation.
We were very impressed by their engineering team.
By today's standards, the buildings we're designing are of world-class caliber in the U.S. and Canada. Legacy offered several features that put them at the top of the list. They are unique among fabric buildings in that they build on a rigid steel frame. Everything looked good, from the eave and ridge ventilation system to the method for installing fabric panels. Combined with material delivery times and the time to construct, Legacy seemed like the perfect choice for our application. "The whole design is very efficient for our operations. Flexibility is key, especially when the building is a 'first of its kind' for the industry. We had one design change after the whole plan was in place, to widen our trapeze in the structure that supports the conveyor, and Legacy was able to make that change without any problem. The conveyor system fits and operates just as it was designed. "Legacy knew our schedule and saved us over 30 days of downtime. They stood the frames for the entire fabric structure in a single day, and everything - conveyors, electrical, fabric - was completed within five weeks of them coming to the site. It was a Herculean effort on Legacy's part. It was fantastic. They have a very passionate team, from top to bottom. In all respects, from design to pricing to production, Legacy is one of the best building contractors I've ever worked with. I look forward to working with them again.
The building allowed us to get everything we wanted for the price we could afford.
We are really happy with everything it’s provided for our community, including the lifestyle changes. We attracted 30 new kids to our school, which is really big for our town. And we feel that building is one of the main reasons for it. The building allowed us to get everything we wanted for the price we could afford.
