Calhoun Fabric Building Covers
The fabric on all of Calhoun's fabric structures are produced to withstand harsh weather conditions and treated with ultraviolet stabilizers to protect it from the sun’s UV rays. This prevents the fabric structure's membranes from weakening or breaking down, adding years to life for your fabric cover. The natural lighting from Calhoun’s fabric covered buildings result in a brighter atmosphere than traditional structures, and eliminates the need for artificial lighting for reduced energy costs. Much of the fabric we use is the first Membrane Structure Fabric in the world to achieve Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification, through one of our fabric partners, NovaShield. This means that the fabric has been globally recognized towards making a positive impact on people and the planet, based on five critical sustainability categories.
While Calhoun’s fabric building covers come standard as a white, HDPE, bag, non-fire retardant (depending on size and application), there are several options to choose from to customize your fabric covered buildings’ needs.
Fabric options to suit your needs
Color
With a Calhoun fabric structure cover, you also select from a variety of colors for greater aesthetic appeal and customization.
Elite Fabric Upgrade
Elite fabric upgrade, in both FR and Non-FR, is made with ArmorKote Technology using special resins that create a stronger, higher-performing fabric. This means greater UV protection, abrasion resistance, and crack resistance. We back our Elite fabric upgrade with a 25-year warranty.
Fire Retardant (FR) Fabric
We recognize that some fabric structures may require fire-retardant (FR) fabric building covers, so we have made this option available. Calhoun’s FR fabric is manufactured with self extinguishing properties to eliminate the flame instead of adding fuel like many other building materials would. It provides extra protection for your assets while abiding by strict building codes.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fabric
Depending on your industry, application, and requirements, PVC fabric building covers are recommended due to their durability, versatility, chemical resistance, longevity, and cost-effectiveness. Because of its amorphous structure which contains halogens like chlorine and fluorine, PVC is known for its chemical stability allowing the PVC fabric cover to resist flame, chemicals, and oil.
INSTALLATION
We offer two fabric building covers installation options depending on the size and budget of your structure: Bag Cover System or Keder Panel System.
Calhoun’s Bag Cover System is a one-piece fabric cover, pulled over the entire structure in one quick and easy step. It is more affordable than other fabric structure cover systems and stays on tighter on smaller structures. Bag Cover Key Advantage: Affordable and efficient installation. Ideal For: GB Series, smaller CC series
Calhoun’s Keder Panel System does not allow the fabric to touch the structure’s frame, and helps to create a quieter, more secure environment with no risk of wear points on the cover, adding years of life to your structure. Calhoun’s Keder Panel System is standard on all buildings over 60′ wide. Keder Panel Key Advantage: Quick replacement of individual panels if damaged, instead of removing the entire fabric cover. Ideal For: HT Series, VP Series, larger CC Series