QUICK INSTALLATION:
Due to their lightweight design and offsite construction, the installation of tensile membrane structures is faster and more cost-effective in comparison to traditional construction projects where you must lay down the foundation and build out new walls. All the patterning and fabrication work is done in our Andover factories, with the structure constructed on-site, which can take less than a week.
FLEXIBLE DESIGN AESTHETICS:
Tensile structures can hold many forms, although they are generally based on two basic building designs: the Saddle and the Cone. This creates dramatic structural architecture and offers a variety of free form designs. The beauty of a tensile fabric structure is the ability to design and create them around your specific requirements.
LOW MAINTENANCE:
Tensile fabric structures offer an invaluable advantage over a classic structure. Whether it's the use of PVC coated polyester fabric or PTFE coated glass fabric with a 30-year lifespan, these tensile structure fabrics have demonstrated low maintenance use for clients.
GREENER MATERIALS:
Compared to traditional building materials, tension structures are made from fewer raw materials and are more lightweight. All our "end of life" PVC membranes are recyclable. The membrane is ground down into small pellets and sent off to be used in the production of products, like road cones and pallets.
ENERGY USE:
Using tension structures on buildings creates a barrier and blocks UV rays from pouring in, reducing energy consumption from air conditioning units. They also allow for natural ventilation using the Venturi effect; the translucent tension fabrics can bring natural light into buildings, reducing the need for artificial lighting and lowering energy usage.