Fabric Structure Installation

One of the benefits of a shelter solution from Fortress Fabric Structures is fast, easy installation. All welding, drilling, fabrication, and other manufacturing steps have been completed at the factory, so installation often does not require special tools or skilled labor. Your tensioned fabric shelter can be mounted on almost any surface.

• Concrete - Shelters are anchored using anchor bolts set in epoxy cement.

• Asphalt or soil - Shelters are typically anchored using helical piles.

• Ballast - For short term applications or in areas where ground penetration is to be avoided, shelters are anchored using ballast, typically large concrete blocks set just inside the fabric perimeter.

• Sea Containers - Shelters for remote locations are often mounted on sea containers. We can provide the containers for shipping, which can then be used for on-site secure storage. Containers typically must be modified to meet structural requirements for permanent fabric structure installation.

• Helical Anchors and Stem Walls - For these applications, shelter frames are designed with custom base plates for mounting the shelter securely.

We offer three fabric structure installation options: 

• Turnkey Installation - We provide an experienced crew and equipment to install your building. This insures installation to Fortress standards, completion on schedule and a fixed price for the project. This is often the best solution for large or mobile shelters.

• Tech Rep Service - Fortress provides an experienced installer who guides the Customer’s crew in the shelter erection process. This service typically accelerates the installation process faster than a Self Installation, while ensuring the proper installation of the fabric cover panels. This option is often the lowest cost solution when the customer has a capable contractor or crew available.

• Self Installation - Customer installs the shelter using detailed drawings provided by Fortress Fabric Structures. All welding, drilling, and other manufacturing steps are done at the factory. This is appropriate for smaller shelters when the Customer has capable staff or an experienced local contractor.