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Fabric Structures and their uses.

Cold-Climate and Extreme-Altitude Mining Solutions

Mining operations often take managers and miners to the most remote locations with extremely harsh conditions. They need structures that can protect them as they work, and will last the length of the operation. For instance, the Bema Gold mines are in far east Russia, where weather conditions are extreme. It snows 315 days a year with an average temperature of -67°F and up to 132 mph wind gusts. They have fabric buildings from Alaska Structures that they used for 10 years before replacing them. The Bema Gold mines and other operations facing similar harsh weather need durability and long-lasting quality, which their designs can provide.

Portable fabric building

More Than Modular: The Mobility of Our Deployable Structures

Now that you thinking about using fabric structures for your operations, you must think about how you will get them to your site. How you package a portable structure is just as important in maintaining its longevity as the materials it’s made with. Fabric structures are made with durable long-lasting materials that can withstand the harshest conditions while being lightweight, portable and easy to set up. Even though Alaska Structures develops their strongest materials to use for fabric buildings, they still make sure their shipping containers are durable. It’s important to protect your investment when you are transporting it through harsh conditions, to ensure it works properly out the box.

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LIMITED FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS OF FABRIC BUILDINGS ENGINEERED BY WEATHERPORT®

One of the great benefits of using WeatherPort Shelters is that you can set up them up on any surface with minimal site prep. This allows businesses and hobbyists alike to use our structures to suit their needs. The design of our shelters is suitable for many foundation types and different purposes such as warehouses and sports facilities. This guide will instruct you on how to anchor your WeatherPort Shelter on different foundation types including concrete, wood, and building pads.

Tailgate Party Tents & Canopies for Sale

Sports fans love to enjoy a good party, in addition to seeing their team win and tailgating parties are very popular. We make portable canopies and event tents for tailgate parties, in addition to our other WeatherPort®. Our shelters are customizable, so you can put your team’s logo on it to show your team spirit. You can use a canopy or event tent for concessions, ticket booths, and other services at athletic sporting events, in addition to tailgate parties.

Alaska Structures quonset hut at Everest basecamp

Basecamps from Alaska Structures

Jagged Globe is a tour operator that plans treks in some of the toughest regions, such as Mount Everest, Denali or Kilimanjaro. When setting up camp on such tough summits as these, you need the strongest and most durable camping systems. Jagged Globe has been using Alaska Structures fabric buildings to set up their basecamps for adventure treks. These camp systems are fully customizable, with long lasting fabric and materials, insulation, and tested by third-party engineers. Jagged Globe relying on these structures in these rugged regions helps demonstrate their strength and safety. These camping systems are fully capable of supporting any operation.

fabric buildings covering long pipeline.

Fabric Buildings for Oil & Gas, Mineral Exploration and Mining

Fabric buildings are designed to withstand the harshest elements and are suitable for use in many different types of commercial operations today. They are lightweight and portable, yet strong, durable, and proven to last on the field by third-party engineers. Fabric buildings are also customizable and can address specific need for your business. They can be used for a variety of purposes on site, for office buildings, storage, shops and even housing for workers. Alaska Structures’ fabric buildings have been used for government operations as well as commercial operations including: construction, mining, and mineral exploration.

Tensioned fabric pipeline and conveyor enclosure.

Pipeline Enclosures Used Around the World

Pipeline enclosures are an important investment and necessity in maintaining and protecting a pipeline. Pipelines can be subject to vandalism and protest, in addition to the already harsh climates they sometimes operate under. If you are looking for options to protect your assets, you may want to consider using a fabric structure. Alaska Structures has been designing fabric enclosures for pipelines for over 40 years to protect them from people and the elements. In fact, they created the longest fabric building in the world to enclose a pipeline at the Red Dog Mine in the Arctic.

Fabric structure aircraft hangar with airplane in doorway

Explore the World with Our Fly-In Camps and Aircraft Hangars

World travelers love new experiences and sites but may not love the logistics of traveling. Travel can be especially troublesome for those who fly their own aircraft around the world because they need a place to store it. One solution is to used portable fabric structures to serve as an aircraft hangar. Alaska Structures makes these buildings that are easy and quick to deploy that travelers can take with them as they go. There is even the option of using a hard-shell case for the structure to protect it from falls or other damage while traveling. These are just a few benefits of using fabric structures for aircraft protection while on the go.

Helicopter in GTX Series fabric aircraft hangar from Alaska Structures.

Options for Deployable Aircraft Hangars

Aircraft hangars are a necessary tool to protect aircraft from the elements when they aren’t in use. It’s important to explore your options when buying an aircraft hangar because you want the best value with the best protection for your assets. Alaska Structures builds fabric aircraft hangars that can be used to store any aircraft, from hot-air balloons to to helicopters. The structures can handle extreme weather conditions, including high-winds and heavy snow, and operate in some of the harshest areas. These hangars can have custom designs and are even portable. These structures provide added conveniences in addition to reliable protection.

A Better Choice than Self-Storage for Your ‘Stuff’

The self-storage industry is booming with almost 11 million households renting self-storage units in the United States in 2013. The cost of renting a unit isn’t always the most economical for households. A 10ft by 10ft unit costs $115 dollars on average a month, and on average people use units for two years. Without paying for any extra features like climate control, after the two years, you will spend around $2800. An alternative to renting storage space is to buy your own storage unit. WeatherPort® makes fabric structures you can use to store your belongings. They can have insulation, HVAC systems, and more optional features to best protect your things.

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