Fabric construction allows you to create structures with stunning architectural profiles. In addition to providing “freedom through form”, architectural membranes have unique light-transmitting properties that provide an open air feeling of the outdoor atmosphere in a room, filling commercial developments, large sports complexes and industrial facilities with diffused natural daylight. When illuminated at night, architectural membranes form distinctive and dramatic illuminated structures that enhance internal and external aesthetics.
Fabric options
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) membrane It is the most economical and widely available material for temporary and permanent stress structures. PVC is available in a variety of colors and types to meet a wide range of applications and structural requirements. PVC membranes are coated and treated with special formulas for UV protection, staining and fire resistance. The warranty on PVC fabrics is from 5 to 12 years.
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) It is a Teflon-coated over fiberglass woven fiber, a high-quality material suitable only for permanent applications. It is UV resistant, non-flammable and highly reflective. Due to the smooth surface of Teflon, the membrane is cleaned every time it rains and therefore usually does not require additional cleaning. With a lifespan of more than 30 years, the PTFE membrane structure will check the time, with guarantees for PTFE from 10 to 15 years.
ETFE (ethylene / tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) have certain advantages, such as 90% transparency, high absorption of radiation, low absorption of UV and visible light, which provides associated advantages for use where closed landscape zones are required. ETFE is an increasingly popular film material that is commonly used for pneumatic cushion designs.
Fabric fabric has become a popular building membrane for the following reasons: :
- Durability / durability : Architectural textiles can be very durable, with a long life comparable to traditional roofing materials: 15 - 30+ years. The composition of the base layer used in the architecture of stretch fabric gives it strength, stability, elongation and tear resistance. Coating and varnishes applied on a basic base provide excellent fire resistance, UV resistance, self-cleaning properties and color fastness. Sturdy structures retain their original shape even after many years of maintaining strong winds and the effects of climate change.
- Sustainable projects : Minimum materials are needed to accommodate large spaces, and fabrics are recyclable, making resistant structures resistant to stretching fabrics
- Low construction cost Using tensile fabric to create large, free-span roofs reduces the amount of supporting metalwork required, which makes construction easier, more affordable, and faster than installing traditional building structures.
- Reduced on-site costs and installation time : The main advantage is the assembly with prefabricated components that do not require development or manufacture on site. Therefore, assembly time is faster, and ease of installation reduces time on site. Installation methods, programs and safety procedures are defined prior to mobilization, therefore, before stopping any interruptions after the installation has begun.
- Relocatable : Structures can be designed for temporary use on one site and transferred to another site; thereby further increasing the life of the structure.
- Low transportation costs : All components are prefabricated and lightweight, which reduces the cost of transporting materials, steel structures and time on site, providing direct advance costs.
- Natural light transmission : Architectural membranes have unique reflective properties that provide an open, airy sensation of the outdoor atmosphere in a room, filling large areas with diffused natural daylight. The translucent nature of the fabrics available reduces day-to-day running costs.
