Composting Facility > 50,000 sq ft.
Fortress Fabric Structures Advantages
A different kind of Customer Experience - In the world of large Tension Fabric Structures, your needs are as unique as you are. Fortress models its business on providing a concierge purchasing process for each Customer. We specialize in working with each Customer to evaluate their process and helping them design a shelter to meet those needs with an eye to future evolution as well as todays’ cost control.
We are not the least expensive shelter out there. Just the best at meeting your actual needs.
Heavier, Stronger Frames - Our heavier frames allow for 20′ truss spacing, which means fewer components, more floor space and quicker erection time. Wider spacing also means that if footings are required, there are fewer of them, resulting in further savings.
Stronger connections - All connections are made with galvanized A325 structural grade bolts. Many competitors use smaller bolts of a lower grade.
Corrosion Protection - All base plates, connection plates and tabs are hot dipped galvanized to prevent corrosion. Some competitors use unplated steel, which they coat with cold galv spray paint after welding. This process does not provide the same protection that ASTM A-123 Hot Dip Galvanizing does.
Longer fabric life - We only use architectural fabric warranted by the MANUFACTURER to provide a long service life. Less durable fabrics are available for projects with service lives of less than 10 years if Customer desires.
Ease of Installation - Fabric is tensioned using ratchets and heavy-duty winches. This makes it easy to achieve proper tension in the shortest possible time.
Top Quality Fabric - All of our standard fabrics are coated, not laminated. Coated fabrics are more typically more durable and provide longer life spans. Others use laminated fabrics which are cheaper, and usually not warranted beyond 1 year. Ask for the fabric manufacturer’s warranty and compare.
Fortress Structural Engineered Drawings - EVERY SHELTER is designed and engineered to ASCE7 and IBC standards. Each shelter includes engineered drawings and calculations that are stamped and signed by an engineer licensed in the state where the shelter will be erected. Local engineering certifications are required by most permitting agencies.
Portability - Our portable shelters give you a fast, low-cost solution. Because of their modular construction, you can easily expand or relocate your portable building, shelter or structure when desired.
Permanent & Semi-Permanent - Built with durable steel and fabric, our shelters withstand tough weather conditions, which makes them perfect if you are in need of a permanent shelter or semi-permanent shelter structure solutions.
Relocatable Buildings - Shelters can be relocated due to their modular construction. The fabric is lightweight, which makes our structures easy to transport and set-up in various locations.
Int’l Code II Structural Engineering - Not all fabric structure companies comply with the International Building Code II engineering, yet it’s critical when it comes to the protection of people.
Flexibility in Tension Fabric Structures Design - We’ve seen it all. We will work with you to meet your requirements, or help you develop requirements that best suit your application in the most cost-effective manner.