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Portable Building Guide

Garage Storage Solutions - Alternative to costly structures

With a wide variety of sizes & styles, our portable buildings allow for more accessible Fabric Tension Portable Buildings

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!

Some Common Building Applications:

Disaster Relief Shelter
Boat Covers
RV/Motor Home Canopy
Lawn & Garden Shed
Portable Carport
Livestock Housing
Vehicle Storage

And much more...

Jobsite/Construction Storage
Equestrian/Riding Arenas
Auto Detailing Garages
Salt/Sand Storage
Compost/Hay Tarps
Party Canopy/Tents
Outdoor Dog Kennels

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
General Electric
Coca-Cola
NASA
Exxon
General Dynamics
Annapolis & West Point Military Academies
Lockheed-Martin
National Oceanographic Administration
EPCOT Center
Town Of Colorado Springs (DOT)
Raytheon
US Army
US Coast Guard
US Navy
US Marines
Ondeo Degremont, Inc.
Cedar Point – San Dusky Ohio

Oregon Steel
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Bronx Zoo
United Technologies
US Army Corp of Engineers
University of Miami
US Postal Service
Federal Express
1995 America's Cup Teams
Rybovich Spencer Yachts
Dupont
CIBA-GEIGY SA
Javits Center
University – San Diego
Sea World
Mercer University
City of Battery Park
Boston Sewer - Water

Technical Specification

Grab Tensile	Warp 370 lbs.	Weft 350 lbs.	ASTM D5034
Strip Tensile, lb/inch	Warp 275	Weft 255	ASTM D5035
Tongue Tear	Warp 120lbs	Weft 120 lbs.	ASTM D2261
*Accelerated UV Weathering	90% strength after 2000 hours	ASTM G53

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" coating
*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
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.

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Just wanted to drop you a line & thank you for the great job you guys did installing my 30x30x15 garage. Very professional job, great crew. I still can't get over how quickly you guys installed ...

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