Fabric Structure Buyer's Guide

Fabric buildings, also known poly buildings, are an economical and portable alternative to costly permanent construction. Fabric structures have been commonly used in commercial applications for years and TekSupply makes them more economical than ever! All of our buildings come with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and can often be constructed in 1-3 days using common tools. ClearSpan buildings are manufacture in the USA and each unit is built to order. Can't find exactly what you need? Contact us with your requirements and we will work with you to create a custom building.

For structures larger than 45' wide, we recommend ClearSpan Fabric Structures International Inc.
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Common Fabric Structure Applications:

How structurally sound are these tension fabric buildings?

We offer some of the most durable, temporary and permanent tension fabric buildings in the industry. Our fabric buildings are manufactured in the USA using the highest quality materials, such as Allied Gatorshield® galvanized steel, heavy-duty, rip-stop polyethylene cover material and quality assembly hardware. Each building is hand-manufactured and built-to-order, ensuring attention to detail and quality. We offer standard four foot rafter spacing on most buildings. Three foot rafter spacing is also available (at an additional charge) for high snowfall regions. Most snow will slide easily off the smooth surface. Each building should be securely anchored to the ground to prevent injury or damage in high wind areas.

What keeps the wind from blowing my building away?

ClearSpan™ has engineered an exclusive anchoring system that will ensure your building does not move. Anchoring systems are available for all types of foundations, from concrete to dirt.

How many anchors do I need to secure my building?

For safety and longevity, it is recommended that you anchor each rafter of your building. At minimum, we recommend the following formula to calculate required anchors:

Length of building ÷ Rafter Spacing of building + 1 × 2

For high wind locations, please contact us.

How do I anchor my fabric building to the ground?

We offer a few different anchoring systems to accommodate varying surfaces. Buildings can be built on pavement, concrete, wood, gravel or any other ground surface. For concrete, pavement and wood, we have a mounting foot that can be securely anchored to that surface using the appropriate fasteners. If the building is to be mounted on gravel, grass or dirt, you can use our auger-style anchors or our ground anchor kits. For the most secure, high wind application we recommend one anchor per rafter, per side. Unless specified, ground anchors are sold separately.

How much snow can my building withstand?

ClearSpan™ structures are very sturdy and capable of withstanding winter months in high snowfall areas. Most snow easily slides off the cover's smooth surface. In the event of buildup, the snow can be easily removed by tapping on the building's ceiling from the inside. For additional safety, most of our buildings are available for purchase with additional rafters. Rafter spacing can be increased from every 4' to every 3' for an additional cost.

Will the sun affect the life span of my building?

ClearSpan's industry leading 12.5 oz., 24 mil cover material comes with an exclusive 15-year warranty and is enhanced with UV-resistant properties.

What is the cover material made of? What colors are available?

ClearSpan's temporary buildings offer a 7.5 to 12.5 oz. rip-stop polyethylene cover. The rip-stop cover has a cross weave that stops a rip from progressing any further. Most of our covers can be special ordered with a flame-retardant rating — contact us for special pricing. ClearSpan's 12.5 oz. covers come with a 15-year exclusive warranty and their 10 oz. covers come with a 7-year exclusive warranty. The following colors are available in 12.5 and 10 oz. fabric:

Click on any of the colors for a "Virtual Swatch".

Green

White

Gray

Tan

Do you make custom size fabric structures?

Our knowledgeable sales team will be happy to work with you to create a building to meet your application needs. Either contact us, click on the Live help button below, or call our toll-free number today!

What is the framework made of?

ClearSpan uses only the highest quality 14 to 17 gauge (1.315" to 3.5" OD) Allied Gatorshield® galvanized steel. This steel tubing offers four layers of protection against rust and corrosion.

What are my door options?

Most of our smaller buildings offer a double-zippered roll-up door with Velcro straps. As you go up in size, some buildings offer larger or multiple doors. We offer solid end panels, steel roll-up doors and various soft roll-up options. Our sales team will be happy to work with you to determine the application that best serves your needs. We also carry optional vents for increased air circulation in barns, stables and pens.

How difficult is it to build my building?

Most ClearSpan™ buildings can be assembled with simple tools over a weekend. No special tools are required. All required hardware and detailed instructions are included. If you ever need help, we're only a toll-free phone call away. Most instructions are available for viewing on our web site as well!

Will I have to obtain a permit to erect my building or pay property tax?

The temporary nature of fabric buildings usually excludes them from building permit requirements and tax obligations. It is however always best to check with your local regulations prior to building.

Can I move my building after I've built it?

Most of our buildings can be easily moved after they've been constructed.

How long will my building take to get after I place my order?

Our buildings are made to order by ClearSpan in the USA and depending on the time of year, manufacturing for most buildings can take 7 to 21 business days. Please take this into account when purchasing. If you have an immediate need, we might have a building ready for immediate shipment. Please check with your sales associate to see if expedited/rush service is available.

How will you ship my building to me?

Due to the weight and size of our buildings, they are shipped truck freight. Shipping is calculated by weight and destination.

What if I need a building that is over 45' in width?

TekSupply recommends our partner ClearSpan Fabric Structures International Inc. ClearSpan manufactures warehouses, factories, commerical and industry structures up to 200 ft wide.

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