Portable Building Buyer's Guide

Garage Storage Solutions - Alternative to costly conventional structures

Poly BuildingsWith a wide variety of sizes & styles, our portable buildings allow for more accessible storage or workspace. Installed within hours on almost any surface and ready to use with versatile low cost per square foot. Provide superior year round storage & protection for just about any thing outdoors. All of our portable garages and carports come with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions which makes these a superior choice when you consider the low cost, and quick delivery time. Can't find exactly what you need? Contact us with your requirements and we will work with you to create a custom building to suit your needs. There are literally thousands of these garage kits around the world today!

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Some Common Building Applications:

  • Disaster Relief Shelter
  • Boat Covers
  • RV/Motor Home Canopy
  • Lawn & Garden Shed
  • Portable Carport
  • Livestock Housing
  • Vehicle Storage
  • Jobsite/Construction Storage
  • Equestrian/Riding Arenas
  • Auto Detailing Garages
  • Salt/Sand Storage
  • Compost/Hay Tarps
  • Party Canopy/Tents
  • Outdoor Dog Kennels

And much more...

It would be impossible to list all companies using Portable Shelters or Fabric Tension Structures but, depending on your industry, you have probably heard of some of these:

Walt Disney

Oregon Steel

General Electric

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Coca-Cola

Bronx Zoo

NASA

United Technologies

Exxon

US Army Corp of Engineers

General Dynamics

University of Miami

Annapolis & West Point Military Academies

US Postal Service

Lockheed-Martin

Federal Express

National Oceanographic Administration

1995 America's Cup Teams

EPCOT Center

Rybovich Spencer Yachts

Town Of Colorado Springs (DOT)

Dupont

Raytheon

CIBA-GEIGY SA

US Army

Javits Center

US Coast Guard

University – San Diego

US Navy

Sea World

US Marines

Mercer University

Ondeo Degremont, Inc.

City of Battery Park

Cedar Point – San Dusky Ohio

Boston Sewer & Water


Technical Specification

Grab Tensile

Warp 370 lb 1646 N

Weft 350 lb I5589 N

ASTM D5034

Strip Tensile, lb/inch (N/5cm)

Warp 275 (2450)

Weft 255 (2272)

ASTM D5035

Tongue Tear

Warp 120lb 534 N

Weft 120 lb 534 N

ASTM D2261

Accelerated UV Weathering *

90% strength after 2000 hours 28 oz.

ASTM G53

*(A-340 Lamps) 8 hours UV @ 60 degrees Celsius; 4 hours condensation @50 degrees Celsius.

These values are typical data and are not intended as limiting specifications

Standard Material

  • Woven reinforced "High Density Polyethylene" fabric scrim
  • Coated with "Low Density Polyethylene" coatings
  • *3 to 5 year life expectancy. 1 Year Warranty.
  • Tear strength 60 lbs. (ASTM-D-2261)
  • Bursting strength is 405 psi. (Mullen)
  • 16 mil thick, 7.5 oz. weight per square yard

Heavy-Duty Material

  • *5 to 7 year life expectancy. 1 to 2 Year Limited Warranty.
  • Woven reinforced "High Density Polyethylene" fabric scrim
  • Coated with "Low Density Polyethylene" coatings
  • Thickness 22+ Mils 9-10 oz. weight per square yard
  • Tear strength is 124 lbs. (ASTM-D-2261)
  • Bursting strength 630 psi. (Mullen)
  • Flame Resistance UL-214, NFPA 701L

Premium Grade Material

  • *10 to 15 year life expectancy. 15 Year Limited Warranty.
  • Woven reinforced "High Density Polyethylene" fabric scrim
  • Coated with "Low Density Polyethylene" coatings
  • Thickness 24+ Mils 12.5 oz. weight per square yard
  • Tear strength is 184 lbs. (ASTM-D-2261)
  • Bursting strength 700 psi. (Mullen)
  • Flame Resistance UL-214, NFPA 701L

    *Average life expectancy, conditions may vary - amount of sun exposure, climate conditions, proper maintenance, ect.



*Color availability may vary.



PIPE DIAMETERS:

1" - 2.375" with gauges ranging from 18-12

Trussed Ribs, Double Trussed Ribs and Double Rails are built for large industrial structures, determined by size, rib spacing, snow and wind loads.

HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTERIOR TRIPLE COATED
Galvanized Inside and Out
To ensure the durability of your structure, we use only heavy duty, structural, steel tube for the framework. a process which galvanizes the inside as well as the outside of the tube. Triple coated for maximum protection.



How structurally sound are these portable shelters?
We offer some of the most durable portable garage kits in the industry. All weather shelters are manufactured using only quality materials. Most shelters are constructed using galvanized steel, heavy-duty, rip-stop polypropylene cover material and quality assembly hardware. We offer a standard 4 foot rafter spacing on most buildings; and a 3 foot rafter spacing is also available (at an additional charge) for high snowfall regions. Most snow will slide easily off the smooth surface. Each garage kit should be securely anchored to the ground to prevent injury or damage in high wind areas.

Do you make custom size buildings?
Our knowledgeable sales team will be happy to work with you to create a building to meet your application needs. Either contact us toll-free number or use our Contact us form.

How do I anchor my building to the ground?
We offer a few different anchoring systems to accommodate varying surfaces. Portable shelters 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 tied 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 ground easy hook anchor kits. For the most secure, high wind application we recommend one anchor per rafter, per side.

Ground Anchors Ground Augers

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All weather portable storage buildings come in a variety of sizes and colors. Shipped ready to assemble, right to your door. Compared to the cost of $3000 and up for metal or wood structures, makes these portable shelters a wise and affordable choice!

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