Fabric Structures Offer Solutions to Port Storage Needs T
ension fabric buildings, or fabric structures, are rising in popularity in virtually every industry, and with good reason. In the shipping and port communities, they are especially well suited for warehousing and other storage needs. ClearSpan Fabric Structures is a leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings. ClearSpan offers durable, economical structures that can be custom designed to fit any type of port storage application. ClearSpan specialists guide customers through the process and communicate with inhouse design, engineering and manufacturing teams. The company is headquartered in South Windsor, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Dyersville, IA. All structures are made in the USA. To learn more, visit www.ClearSpan.com/ADIP. IP
Tension fabric buildings feature fast construction timelines, taking as little as three to five days to install.
Fabric buildings are durable and can withstand corrosive environments. They can be custom manufactured to meet the snow and wind load requirements of any location.
With minimal foundation requirements, the structures can be mounted on containers for high clearances, making them ideal for use as ship maintenance facilities.
Durable enough to serve as permanent facilities, cost-effective fabric buildings are also ideal for use as temporary facilities. They are easy to relocate from port to port, as storage needs change. Fabric structures are generally available in widths up to 300’ and in any length, and have no interior support posts to get in the way of equipment operations or storage systems. 18
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Abundant natural light filters through the covers of these buildings, limiting the need for daytime artificial lighting. With no interior lights needed during the day, users will experience reduced energy costs.
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