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68 www.resourceworld.com A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 L egacy Building Solutions designs, engineers, manufactures and installs fabric buildings that are strong and versatile enough for use by heavy industry in harsh environments. These buildings can be large enough to warehouse materials or house and service very large, heavy equip- ment. Fabric buildings offer clients some unique advantages. Because Legacy is a one stop builder that designs a custom building around clients' unique needs, manufactures it and installs it, the process is simplified for the client. The company says, "The process includes a partnership that lasts from pre-construction through building completion." Because there is a "single source of accountability" just one contact is required on the jobsite, eliminating miscommunication. Fabric panel manufacturing is com- pleted at Legacy's 70,000 square-foot, climate-controlled facility in South Haven, Minnesota using ISO 9001:2008-certified practices. Every bolt of fabric is quality tested and tracked to the final location on the building. The fabric panels are pre- cisely measured, cut and heat-welded to create a weatherproof cover. The finished panels are rolled and wrapped for trans- portation to the building site. The steel beams that comprise the build- ings frame are cut on a plasma table. The beams are welded using sub arc welding. Every weld is inspected by an AWS and CWB Certified Welding Inspector. The steel beams Legacy manufactures for the fabric buildings are rust and corro- sion-resistant, especially to salt, fertilizer, sludge, compost and other materials and processes that are harmful to steel. The company states that the "steel support beams used in fabric structures in cor- rosive environments are typically hot dip galvanized, which is one of the most effec- tive ways to inhibit rust." Since no screws or nails are used on outside surfaces, the buildings are weather and leak proof. The interiors maintain a consistent temperature, even before HVAC is installed. Compared to conventional buildings, fabric buildings are quick to build, taking only one-third of the time it takes to build MININGWORLD Legacy Building Solutions' Fabric Buildings – strong, efficient, and versatile by Kathrine Moore

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