Aerial view of three municipal fabric buildings for public works in Ontario

DESIGNED FOR
PUBLIC WORKS.

Engineered fabric buildings for municipalities: salt storage, fleet shelters, recreational facilities, and operations yards.

Infrastructure That Serves Your Community

Road salt stockpile inside an open-end fabric building for municipal storage

Salt & Sand Storage

Road salt destroys regular steel buildings in a few years. Not these. The galvanized framing resists salt corrosion natively. Open ends let loaders drive straight in and out, no overhead doors to maintain.

Municipal snowplow trucks stored inside a fabric building fleet garage

Fleet Shelter

Keep your plows, spreaders, and service vehicles protected and deployment-ready. When a storm hits, crews roll out fast. No shuffling equipment in the yard, no scraping ice off windshields.

Hockey game inside a community arena fabric building with arched ceiling

Recreation & Arena

Give your community a real indoor facility: skating rinks, sports courts, event spaces. Soaring ceilings up to 45 feet, no posts in the playing area, and natural daylight through the fabric overhead.

Municipal operations equipment sheltered in an open-end fabric building

Operations & Public Works

Maintenance bays, staging areas, overflow storage. Whatever your municipality needs. These go up in weeks, not months, so you can solve a space problem before it becomes a budget crisis.

Why Municipalities Choose Fabric Buildings

  • ☑Salt-proof steel framing, galvanized to resist corrosion in the harshest storage environments
  • ☑Open ends and garage bays for loaders, plows, and heavy vehicles to drive straight through
  • ☑Sheds snow naturally. No crew needed on the roof after a storm
  • ☑Engineered to the 2020 National Building Code with sealed plans for municipal procurement
  • ☑50+ year steel frame lifespan. Membrane replaceable without disturbing the structure
  • ☑Goes up in weeks, not months. Solve your space problem before it becomes a budget crisis

How Big Can You Build?

Clear-Span Width33' – 160'
Interior ColumnsNone
LengthUnlimited
Peak HeightUp to 53'

Steel framing is sized to match your site's exact snow, wind, and load requirements. We engineer it to your conditions, not a one-size-fits-all kit.

Community skating rink inside a fabric building with natural daylight

Community skating rink under a clear-span fabric roof. No posts on the ice, just open space and natural daylight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do municipalities choose fabric buildings for salt storage?
Fabric buildings are ideal for municipal salt and sand storage because the steel framing won't corrode, even in constant contact with road salt, eliminating the ongoing maintenance costs that plague conventional steel buildings. The fabric membrane doesn't rust either, and open or partial end-wall configurations allow continuous heavy loader access without the need for overhead doors. Many Canadian municipalities have standardized on fabric buildings for this reason.
Do fabric buildings meet municipal building code requirements?
Yes. Our fabric buildings are engineered to the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) and come with sealed engineering plans specific to your site location. They meet the same structural requirements as conventional buildings for snow loads, wind loads, and seismic classification. This makes them fully permittable for municipal procurement processes that require code-compliant structures.
How does the steel framing survive constant salt exposure?
All steel framing is galvanized: dipped in molten zinc, creating a permanent bond that protects against corrosion even if the surface gets scratched. Every lower arch, fastener, and hardware piece is treated as standard. This is why municipalities across Canada have standardized on fabric buildings for salt storage. The framing outlasts conventional painted steel by decades in corrosive environments.
What is the lifespan of a fabric building?
These buildings are engineered for long-term permanent use. The steel framing has a service life of 50+ years in most environments. The membrane carries manufacturer warranties of 15 to 20 years depending on the product selected. Membrane replacement is possible without disturbing the steel frame, extending the building's operational life indefinitely.
Can fabric buildings be used as recreation centers?
Yes. Fabric buildings are widely used as indoor recreation facilities including skating rinks, sports arenas, and community event spaces across Canada. The A-frame shape provides up to 45' of center clearance at 100' width, ideal for arenas. The fabric membrane transmits natural daylight, reducing lighting costs, and insulation packages are available for year-round temperature control. Clear-span interiors ensure safe, post-free environments for sports and events.

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