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.
Protecting this equipment helps it run more efficiently.
We didn’t have any experience with fabric buildings, but they were a cost-effective solution for our needs. Protecting this equipment helps it run more efficiently. So far the building is doing the job of providing protection for the new equipment.
The whole engineering phase with Legacy was excellent.
They were very responsive to our ideas and turned things around very quickly. Even the installation was fast—the whole building was erected in about seven days. The fabric roof allows a lot of natural light into the building, which is a big advantage on the operations floor, since it reduces our need for artificial lighting inside. It provides significant sheltering from rain, wind and cold. Even though we didn't have it insulated, it's still noticeably more comfortable inside during the winter. The structure actually provides more of a shading and cooling effect. The Legacy building has performed at or above expectations in many ways. And on top of its functionality within our process, it offers environmentally friendly features in its own right. It's a great system for our application.
