Five top reasons for using an air-supported structure

October 1, 2015  |  News

Many manufacturers use similar arguments when pitching to clients on the benefits of air-supported structures. The top five: 1. Quick to erect. Air-supported fabric structures are significantly faster to erect than traditional “brick-and-mortar” structures. They do not require permanent foundati…
Study finds green construction is major U.S. economic driver

October 1, 2015  |  News

The green building sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 million American jobs this year, according to a new U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) study from Booz Allen Hamilton. The 2015 Green Building Economic Impact Study, released by USGBC a…
Phifer introduces petroleum savings & greenhouse gas avoidance calculator tool

October 1, 2015  |  News

Phifer Inc. is unveiled a new online Petroleum Savings & CO2 Greenhouse Gas Avoidance calculator tool for SheerWeave® Style 4000/4100/ 4400 interior sun control fabrics made with sustainable DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers. To use the tool, simply input the total area of square yards, …
RENSON® and VELUX® collaboration introduces Topfix VMS Exterior sun shade

October 1, 2015  |  News

In collaboration with VELUX, RENSON, a European developer and manufacturer of sun shading and ventilation system solutions, introduces the specialized Topfix VMS to the North American market. As an optimized version of the company’s RENSON ZipShade® Top motorized external zip screen for skylight …
Fabric protection for frac sand

October 1, 2015  |  Features, Resources, Structure Basics

A fast-growing industry relies on fabric architecture for a long-term, large-format storage facility. Wind and sand are like oil and water; they don’t mix. When Source Energy Services (SES), Eau Claire, Wis., enlisted the assistance of Legacy Building Solutions Inc., South Haven, Minn., to build t…
Air support

October 1, 2015  |  Features

Advances in materials and technology mean advantages for air-supported fabric structures in durability and sustainability. In May 2009, the National Football League Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility collapsed under a freak microburst of 60-mph winds, injuring a dozen people and leaving at least on…
Jason Mills adds to mesh line

October 1, 2015  |  News

Jason Mills LLC, a Milltown, N.J.-based convertor/manufacturer of knit textiles, has expanded its line of products sold into the outdoor retailing industry with the addition of Style 413. The product meets basic requirements of no-see-um mesh screening, and is fire-resistant, water-repellent and UV-…
Major shading at major tennis event

October 1, 2015  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Stadium gets temporary fabric shades for the 2015 US Open. While the world’s best tennis players battled on the court of Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2015 US Open, HDPE shade fabric was saving the day above the court. In a technological first, the US Open is having a retractable roof with a stand-al…
Sunbrella® introduces first knit shade fabric

September 16, 2015  |  News

Sunbrella Fabrics, Glen Raven, N.C., has announced its first shade fabric engineered for shade sail applications. Sunbrella Contour is the first knit Sunbrella shade fabric, featuring a rich texture with the unique ability to fit to any shape and angle, making it usable for a variety of applications…
Seaman launches new FiberTite® website

September 14, 2015  |  News

FiberTite Roofing Systems, manufactured by Seaman Corp., Wooster, Ohio, has launched its new website, redesigned to allow for increased functionality and capability. Focused more on the needs of customers, the redesign is part of a grander plan of improving engagement with the company’s online aud…