Resource World Magazine

A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 www.resourceworld.com 69 LEFT: Storage building for a salt mine in Lyons, Kansas. The building contains a fabric liner to stop the salt from corroding the steel frame. Photo courtesy of Legacy Building Solutions. conventional steel buildings. All compo- nents are shipped to the site along with any required specialty equipment. The crew arrives ready to unload and begin the assembly of the building. Because the specialized, architectural fabric used in this type of building is lighter in mass, even a huge building can be open without beams or supports that limit the use of interior space. Steel frames and architectural fabric "combine to create some of the widest clear span buildings in the industry." Fabric buildings have a surprisingly long lifetime. Legacy uses two types of architectural fabric: polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC fabric is heavier than PE fabric and can last up to 25 years or longer; PE fabric can last up to 20 years. Both fabrics are translucent, sav- ing on energy costs, though the lighter PE fabric lets in more light than the PVC. Both types of fabric are available in a variety of weights and colors. The company offers several structure foundation options giving clients flexibil- ity based on the site and "the potential need to relocate a building at a later date." Legacy states that, "Make no mistake – a properly engineered fabric building that is intended to remain in one location for more than a few days requires a foundation." Though they are designed to be perma- nent structures, fabric buildings can easily be relocated, expanded or reconfigured. The company states that the fabric cover- ings are often recyclable and polyethylene fabrics are considered a "low toxin-emit- ting building material." The Legacy Building Solutions team has custom designed and constructed numer- ous projects for the mining industry. A few examples include: • A 3,200 sq ft tension fabric explosives storage building in Atacama, Chile • A 10,241 sq ft tension fabric vehicle maintenance building in Antofagasta, Chile • A 48,600 sq ft tension fabric Salt Storage building in Lyons, Kansas • A 24,301 sq ft tension fabric lithium min- ing storage building in La Negra, Chile • A 8,160 sq ft tension fabric mining mate- rials reclamation building in Hazleton, Pennsylvania The buildings are easy to maintain, with replacement fabric available for as little as $2/square foot. Legacy provides repair services for everything from small tears to large panel replacement and can provide the materials and guidance neces- sary or, should the client wish it, have a crew come out to do the repairs. Legacy also services the military, oil and gas sector, agriculture, sports & entertainment. n 103-4401 Bristol Rd., Terrace BC | (250) 635-2659 | www.yxt.ca C A P A C I T Y • C O N N E C T I O N S • R E L I A B I L I T Y • S A F E T Y Capacity Executive board room,full service restaurant and vehicle rentals (National, Hertz, Budget & Driving Force) Connections Connections to Vancouver, Calgary, Prince George, Bob Quinn and Dease Lake with unrestricted aircraft accommodation including 757, 737 and 767 Reliability A state of the art instrument landing system upgraded in 2015 allowing for 99.7% reliability of scheduled fl ight completion Safety Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Meziadin Junction 2 hrs 30 mins Port Edward 1 hr 30 mins Kitimat 35 mins Terrace 15 mins JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY GET CONNECTED THROUGH THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL AIRPORT 604.581.2827 www.thornleycreative.com 170057_Ad-Minerals Exp. Magazine- Sping 2017 Date: Feb 7, 2017 Trim: 7 7/8"x10 7/8" Bleed: 0.125" Print at: 100% Colour: CMYK FINAL-RVSD

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