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Signature Structures is the leading provider of inspection, maintenance, repair, retrofit and refurbishment services in the fabric structure industry. We can customize any replacement cover or fabric roofing system. Our engineers, project managers and expert technicians have decades of experience working with fabric structures of all types from any manufacturer. From a basic safety inspection to a complete reskin, Signature is the one stop shop for all fabric building owners who want to keep their tension membrane building looking and performing like new.
Fabric Building Experts.
Start to Finish.
Our expertise in fabric structure after-sale service comes from decades of experience. No one on Signature’s core team of engineers, project managers, technicians or installation supervisors has less than 20 years of experience. Hundreds of structures, dozens of manufacturers. Steel or aluminum frames, HDPE, PVC or PTFE membrane covers, tensile or tension – Signature Structures has performed critical after sales service on all types of tensioned and tensile structures.
Complete Structural Inspections of fabric building frames by Experienced Technicians
With any fabric building in today’s world, there is a certain amount of wear and tear that a facility will endure from use and the environment. Signature Structure technicians will inspect fabric for delamination, small tears, and tensioning and all steel components including trusses, purlins base plates, and anchorage for proper tension and adjustment. A formal inspection report will be provided along with any further service recommendations for your fabric building system
With each inspection, a Signature Structures technician will:
- Perform a full maintenance checklist and complete minor repairs
- Provide a formal inspection report with building-specific notes of your fabric structure
- Store a copy of your fabric building report in our permanent records for future reference
- Help you maintain a verifiable service history—valuable for insurance, resale, or warranty claims
Fixing Small Problems, Before They Become Big Ones. Retension Your Roof System
The next step up from a basic inspection, an Inspection and Maintenance visit is a little longer and more intensive, with Signature Structure Technicians performing spot repairs of small fabric tears, removing slack from panels and complete re tensioning of the covers, tightening anchor bolts and tension rods, replacing missing parts and documenting larger repairs which may require greater attention. Usually these are done in conjunction with a full inspection. Maintaining proper tension will extend the life of fabric membrane and building.
Fixing The Big Problems Before It’s Too Late
Did that small tear in your panel turn into a hole that threatens the structure integrity of the panel itself? Did your employee drive a forklift into your door frame? Are your operations causing corrosion or degradation of your trusses or hardware? Signature Structures can analyze your damage, propose and perform a comprehensive solution to preserve the safety and integrity of your structure and preserve its lifecycle. Everything from large tears to complete replacement of individual panels or truss members is within Signature’s scope of services.
Restoring The Appearance and Functionality of Your Structure
Replacing your existing exterior membrane or performing an overlay refurbishment restores the aesthetics and functionality of your structure to the day you installed it. In many cases, it resets the lifecycle of your structure to zero. No one reskins, re covers or refurbishes more fabric structures, regardless of original manufacturer, than Signature Structures. Our design engineering excellence allows us to provide and install beautiful new membrane replacement covers even if we don’t have any original drawings. When we are done, you will have a like-new fabric structure at the fraction of the cost. Allow us an opportunity to recover your old fabric building.
Adding Value and Efficiency to Your Structure
Signature can retrofit cost saving accessory systems to your fabric structure including insulation and ventilation and aesthetic additions such as logos or window walls. Due to our vast experience with so many different fabric structure types and our wide network of manufacturing partners, Signature can work with you to add value, cost efficiency, aesthetics and life cycle for your fabric building system. Add door systems, inner liners, insulation, or extend and increase the fabric building system overall.
Understanding the Life Cycle of Fabric Membrane
Overtime, all fabric structures age, and as the tensioned membrane on your fabric building ages, there are signs to look for to see what stage of the life cycle your membrane roof system is at. Initially you will notice aesthetic issues with the fabric that effect the appearance of your structure, a key time to get an inspection. From there, more significant structural issues will begin to occur, that should be addressed more urgently to avoid major rips and tears as the strength in the fibers is diminished. Though the membrane could last 5 years after the top coat is degraded, any high winds or weather could cause immediate rips, tears or failure once in this condition.
Fabric Life Cycle
Loss of finish is beginning; dirt and debris begin to accumulate on the membrane. When you 1st notice dirt on the membrane, you may want an inspection or to begin cleaning the membrane.
Interior fabric structure
The interior of the fabric structure is showing through from the exterior. The fabric appears patchy and stained. Discoloration is occurring. Mildew can be accumulating on the interior membrane.
Eroded finish
The top finish has eroded and the vinyl is exposed to UV. The discoloration and fading of colors is apparent and exterior coating compound is degrading. This will occur on darker colors earlier.
Delamination and tears
Delamination is occurring and flaking. The membrane appears blotchy and the discoloration is apparent even when cleaned, Strength in the fibers is lessening and more UV exposure is degrading the fabric. Minor tears occur and could get large due to compromised conditions.
Rapid deterioration
Once the membrane loses its exterior coating, rapid deterioration of the base fabric can occur. The membrane becomes more brittle and feels stiffer, like cardboard. Holes and tears and star-brighting (pin sized holes) occur. Repairs become more difficult.
Exterior coating eroding
Exterior fabric coating has eroded and the overall strength of the tensioned membrane is beyond repair. Welding is not possible and tears will propagate. Metal parts may wear through the membrane. Fabric is brittle to the touch and hardened.
Recent Projects
Signature Structures excels in both new and existing fabric building systems. Providing design and engineering services and turn key installation, please contact us for your next project
An engineered fabric building can provide the perfect aesthetics and indoor environment to host high end training centers, indoor pool enclosures, field sports and practice facilities for any size recreational or sports structure. Whether starting a new pickleball facility or if you are an established professional franchise, fabric building systems offer the looks and feel and options to create a year-round indoor, weather protected playing area for your personnel.
Tensile structures, also known as membrane structures, are buildings that utilize tension in their components, like cables and fabrics, to bear loads. They are characterized by their lightweight, flexible design and are often used for roofs, canopies, sunshades and other architectural elements. These structures are known for their ability to span large distances and create unique, visually striking spaces. Large or small, from canopies to shade structures, we offer design and engineering service packages to start the turning your tensile structure system from concept to reality
Construction Enclosures, Weather Enclosures, Environmental Containment Structures, Aviation Hangars or simple on-site warehousing. A tensioned fabric structure can provide a quickly installed and economically solution on almost any project site. It can be part of the full project, or be used as facility to support getting larger projects done. Used in all types of power plants and data centers, utilizing a fabric building system on your site can save time and money to costly alternatives.
Fabric Buildings Systems offer a wide range of key advantages including cost savings, faster installation times, a more natural, well-lit, and well-ventilated environment, and excellent protection from various weather conditions. Casinos, Amphitheaters, Stadium covers or simple canopies and shade structures can be architecturally designed and laid out for enhanced aesthetics and to create a unique and memorable space at your facility. A tensioned fabric building system can enhance and project.
Custom fabric structure buildings, often referred to as tension fabric buildings or tensile structures, represent a modern and versatile alternative to traditional construction. These innovative buildings consist of a durable fabric membrane stretched over a rigid steel frame, creating a strong, weather-resistant, and highly customizable enclosure. Their adaptability and cost-effectiveness have led to their use across a wide array of industries, from agriculture and aviation to sports and warehousing. Signature Structures meets custom projects requirements like no other in the industry and thrive to create a unique tensioned system for your structure.