What to Look for in Fabric Buildings, Fabric Covered Structures, & Tension Fabric Structures

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 International Building Code.

2. Foundation 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.

You can find many foundation options on our foundations page. Click Here

3. 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.

Milestones Building and Design Steel Framework Profiles

Rigid Steel Built-Up Beam

Peak Design Framework - STRONGEST

Open Web - Peak Design

Framework

Open Web - Arch Design

Framework

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.

The steel in our fabric buildings is formed and fabricated in the USA by American craftsmen.

Milestones fabric buildings are hot dipped galvanized. Hot dipped galvanization is

very important to the longevity of the steel in your fabric covered building.

It is described HERE.

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

Milestones' fabric buildings use 13 oz. PGI Fabrene X-Treme HL13 Standard and

13 oz. Fabrene Type P708WW Fire Retardant material.

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?

All of the Milestones fabric building components; i.e., bolts, nuts, and washers are

zinc coated and are sealed with an organic coat to further help seal them from corrosion.

The varied types of foundation options of our fabric buildings can be found HERE.

The cable that is used in Milestones fabric buildings is aircraft SS grade.

Winch Type Fastening System:

With a series of 10,000 lb. winches and zero-stretch belting, this fastening system provides unparalleled cover-fastening strength so that covers stay tight and secure.

10,000 lbs. of unsurpassed cover-fastening strength

6. Make Sure You Can Get the Amount of Useable Space You Need

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.

Milestones' buildings carry a 20 year warranty on the CrossOver Built-Up Beam Fabric Structure

and a 15 year warranty on the ProAdvantage and Advantage Fabric Buildings.

And don't forget about our superior customer service and

world class after sale support.

What to Look for in a Fabric Covered Building Structures Dealer

Milestones Building & Design's Key Characteristics

1. Technical Sales of Fabric Structures and Accessories, Estimating and Consulting:

Technical sales personnel will focus on understanding your needs and your fabric building project requirements as well as any special challenges. Milestones personnel will work closely with you and/or your project team to identify all the specifications and special conditions for your project. They will then help you determine a fabric building solution that addresses your needs and requirements. We provide only fabric structures and accessories that we have 100% confidence in. Our focus is to provide customers with the ultimate value for the application necessary. Milestones sincerely strives to meet or exceed customer expectations.

2. Value Engineering and Design to Meet Your Local Building Code:

Milestones Building & Design will work with engineering to plan the most unique site challenges, including integrated connections to existing structures and support, and hanging loads for specialty HVAC, crane systems or fire protection.

Engineering support for your permitting efforts can be provided. Milestones Building & Design will provide a tension fabric structure designed and verified to meet the applicable codes for your geographic region. This may include drawings, calculation package(s), or attendance at meetings as required.

The standard structural permit package for the tension fabric structure includes:

Isometric drawings
Design criteria sheets
Foundation loads
Elevation Drawings
Plan Drawings

This includes sealing of the permit package by a registered professional engineer.

Additional services include color renderings for pre-sale or permit board presentations or for the client's marketing uses once the design is finalized.

3. Project Management, Can Include Permitting, Through Project Completion:

Project Management is an essential part of all successful client relationships. Milestones is proud to offer highly trained professionals with decades of industry, and product management experience. From the initial site inspection, preliminary design meetings and permit application, to the coordination of engineering, manufacturing and construction, the ongoing lines of communication will be consistent and thorough to achieve the goals of the project.

4. Fabric Structure Foundations and Site Work:

Most fabric structures that we supply can be installed on a wide variety of foundation options. Options are as diverse as shipping containers, screw piles, and cast-in-place or precast concrete. Please see our Foundations and Site Work page for full descriptions: Fabric Structure Foundation & Site Work

5. Construction and Installation Management and/or Supervision

Milestones provides professional supervisors and construction crews who are familiar with this type of construction and are experienced at overcoming its unique challenges.

Milestones assures the finished project is safe, of the highest quality, and is completed in a timely and professional manner.

Milestones will work with the customer, customer representatives, and/or contractors to ensure all project goals are achieved.

Additionally, if customers wish to undertake installation, Milestones will provide the necessary support with an on-site Technical Supervisor. Also, our supervisors are experts in erecting fabric structures and can quickly train customer work crews, maximizing their production

6. Superior Customer Service

Milestones has courteous and knowledgeable, technical sales personnel that are highly experienced in fabric structure design and installation, and committed to providing seamless, high quality service through all project phases.

Provides long term post sale / after-market services to existing clients and facility operators.

Responsible for complete customer satisfaction from pre-sale through project completion.

Milestones Building & Design also offers Preventative Maintenance and Service Agreements.

7. World-Class Support

Milestones Building and Design provides expert after sales support to all customers and clients.

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