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What to Look for When Buying Fabric Covered Buildings

 

Key Components:

 

1.    Will the Fabric Buildings You Are Considering Meet the Building Code?

 

First and perhaps foremost, will the fabric covered buildings you are considering meet the Building Code? You don’t want to make your choice then find out the fabric building's not permittable in your local area because it is not engineered or cannot meet the newest and recently changed building code.

MBD Buildings ensures your fabric covered buildings will be engineered to meet the newest IBC Building Code.

2.    Base and Anchoring:

 

What is required to put the building up? Do you need a concrete foundation, an anchoring system, posts, etc.?

MBD Buildings technical sales personnel will help you identify your specific fabric covered building's requirements.

 

3.   Steel Framework:

 

What gauge of steel is the structure made of and what is the pipe diameter? This will make a big difference on how your building will hold up against, general wear and tear. How much space is there between trusses? This will determine the wind and snow load that the buildings can handle. How is the fabric building's frame finished, i.e., hot dipping, galvanizing, or powder coating? These techniques will determine if your fabric building frame will resist corrosion.

 

4.    Cover:

 

What is the material for the cover made of and what is its weight? This is important as the cover makes up your exterior which will ultimately be the appearance and the part of the building that must stand up to weather and wear. Is the material fire retardant?  What color options are available for the fabric building's cover?
 

5.    Building Components:

 

How is the building held together? What is the strength of the winch system, what type of anchoring options are available (ground vs. wall) and what is the quality of the cable?
 

6.    Warranty, Service and Support:

 

What type of warranty is offered on the building and who are you purchasing the building from? Local dealers provide excellent service and support and should know the technical aspects of their fabric buildings plus be able to consult you on the building requirements in the area.

 

MBD Buildings has the answers to these and any other fabric covered building questions that you may have when looking to purchase one of our fabric buildings.