Your Fabric Building Project

Milestones Building & Design takes your investment as seriously as you do. Fabric structures have emerged in the last decade as a preferred innovative product in the building marketplace.

Key advantages of fabric buildings over metal and wood buildings include conforming to the current Building Code; low maintenance; cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter; the natural light inside the building; resistance to corrosion, condensation and leaks; the quiet environment caused by the sound dampening qualities of the cover; and an attractive appearance.

We hope you will take the time to watch the presentation on the right which will help you make decisions regarding your fabric building project.

If customization is what you want, your exact fabric building requirements can be met with customer specific: width, height, variable leg heights, variable center heights, variable roof slope, clearspan, etc., giving you the exact building you require.

Milestones can provide you with the ultimate in tension fabric buildings, fully customizable fabric buildings with rigid steel, built-up beams framework. These fabric structures utilize the proven framework of a "steel" building, and all the benefits of a fabric covered building. You'll have no more worries about high wind and snow loads. This is a proven fabric building system already established with engineering departments and local jurisdictions, which translates into stronger buildings and easier permitting.

Key Components to Consider When Buying Fabric Structures

1. Will the Fabric Structure You Want Meet the Building Code:

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

Milestones Building & Design ensures your tension fabric building will be engineered to meet the newest Building Code.

2. Fabric Building Foundation Base and Anchoring:

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

Milestones technical sales personnel will help you identify your specific fabric building requirements.

See our descriptions of the many foundations offered for fabric structures - Click Here

3. Fabric Structures Steel Framework:

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

Milestones Fabric Structures framework is hot dipped galvanized. We offer a rigid steel framework and an open web framework.

4. Fabric Building 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 tension fabric structure that must stand up to weather and wear. Is the material fire retardant? What color options are available for the fabric building cover?

Milestones fabric cover specifications - Click Here

5. Fabric Building Components:

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

6. Make Sure You Can Get the Amount of Useable Space You Need in Your Fabric Structure:

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7. Warranty, Service and Support:

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

Now Move Forward on Your Fabric Building Project by Following These Steps:

After browsing our site you should now have an idea which fabric building size, model and what accessories will meet your fabric building project requirements.

If you read the "Services" section you might remember that we offer complete "turnkey systems" so now is the time to decide not only the fabric building design but whether you or Milestones Building & Design will handle each of the steps below, each step is linked to a form.

Before we can quote a fabric building, you must provide the information on the forms listed below.

Each of these forms may be filled in on-line and submitted via email. Once you finish filling the form out on-line, click the submit button.

We will quote "your project" per the specific information you've submitted and contact you.

Your quote allows you to make 2 revisions. The 3rd and subsequent revisions will cost $30.00 each which is payable prior to your revised quote being supplied.

Let's start the process now by collecting the information we will need to make your fabric building project happen!

Each step listed below is a link which you click to fill in the form online and submit or download.

Step 1.

I want information only: brochures, handouts, pictures

Step 2.

Building and Accessories Design and Installation - Request for Quote

Step 3.

Engineering

The number of engineering items you will need will depend on your project:

Geo Tech (soil)

Civil / Architect (landscaping, parking)

Structural (foundation)

Electrical (lighting, vents / fans)

Step 4.

Project Management

Obtaining the Permit

Code Review and Interpretation

Landscaping

Electrical and Lighting Installation, etc.

Step 5.

Foundations and Site Work: Design and Installation

Step 6.

Building Installation or Supervision

Step 7.

Preventive Maintenance Service Package

One comment we often hear when you go to fill out your budget information is, "That depends on how much it will cost". The answer is: All of the steps in these forms must be completed for the project. Can you handle them? How much time can you devote to the fabric building project and what is your time worth?