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WE’VE GOT YOU COVEREDBig Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com ©2014 Big Top Fabric Shelters. All Rights Reserved.CONTENTS1. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED 2. COmmERCial/inDUSTRial appliCaTiOnS3. THinGS TO COnSiDER 4. FaBRiC SpECS 5. pRODUCT DETailS anD aCCESSORiESBig Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com CONTENTS | 2WE’VE GOT YOU COVEREDBIG TOP FABRIC STRUCTURESAS A bUSiNESS lEADER, YOU RElY ON SEVERAl bASiC bUilDiNG blOCkS TO AChiEVE SUCCESS:• Providing the resources to pROTECT the critical assets you need to operate: personnel, machinery, technology, goods and materials• Creating an ideal environment to conduct daily operations, and pRODUCE products and services• Procurring the right resources that allow you to GROW your business and prosperAnd, all the while, moving at the speed of the market to remain competitive.For over 30 years, Big Top has assisted business leaders across the globe in doing just that. Our own success is the result of our understanding that our premium fabric structures are used by our clients to achieve critical business objectives. Once installed, our custom-built structures are virtually maintenance free, stand up to the elements, and allow you to get back to business quickly. With a Big Top, you’ve got it covered.WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED | 3Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.comYOU DON’T COmpROmiSE ON qUAliTY AND NEiThER DO WE.At Big Top, our primary goal is to provide you with a dependable structure, on budget, and on schedule. You have goals to accomplish and work to be done. The last thing you want to worry about is whether a fabric structure will perform to your expectations.1. WORRY-FREE We have spent decades researching, testing and perfecting every aspect of our fabric structures. That goes for our fabric, our steel frame structures, and options like doors, HVAC, and electrical systems. Big Top building products are recognized for being the sturdiest and most dependable fabric structures in the industry – which allows you to focus your attention on your business. 2. pEaCE OF minD You demand a space that’s safe and comfortable. Every one of our fabric structures comes with flame retardant fabric. Our structures maintain comfortable climates throughout hot and cold seasons. And, our fabrics let in plenty of daylight - allowing our customers to forgo artificial lighting for most of the day.3. WE BUilD OUR STRUCTURES TO laST Whether you’re planning for the next 20 years, or for temporary use, Big Top structures make sense. As a decision maker in today’s economic climate, you know that temporary solutions may not be so temporary. Many structures that we built decades ago are still in use.4. WE STanD BEHinD OUR WORk If you do experience a problem, Big Top is there to help. Our team is ready to assist you, answer questions and resolve issues, regardless of where your business takes you. And, we are able to offer a very generous warranty program because very few of our clients ever have to use it.5. WE UnDERSTanD BUDGETS Even when time is of the essence, you can’t skimp on quality. We offer a wide range of payment options, including up to 100% financing through our commercial lending partner.2004 - Built the world’s largest dry dock cover in Gibraltar. The 125’ wide structure is 63’ tall and telescopes to 330’ in length. 2005 - Became the prime vendor for Lockheed to build structures allowing the Global Hawk and Predator UAV’s to get closer to the front line.2005 - Built 80 structures to cover ‘L’ Train Tracks in Chicago and contain the removal of lead-based paint and overspray of new paint.2009-13 - The USAF chooses Big Top to cover the 33rd Fighter Wing squadron of F35’s at Eglin AFB bringing their total to over 150 structures covering aircraft worth billions.2009-12 - Supplied all exterior event structures to support VIP facilities at FedEx Field for the Washington Redskins.2010 - Created the branded bright yellow Legoland merchandise structure in downtown Disney.2013 - Provided covers to Westinghouse in China for the first nuclear reactor plant constructed since Chernobyl 20 years ago.2013-14 - Installed 17 customized structures for the US Border Patrol to cover exit inspection sites and help combat illegal trafficking of cash and weapons into Mexico.RECENT hiGhliGhTS: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED | 4Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com“The Big Top team was great to work with. They knew their product, looked at what we had and recommended sizes of buildings that would be compatible with the vessels we are working on. And then they showed us how to put the buildings together, and we put them together ourselves.”Matt Nichols - CEO: Nichols Bros. Boat Builders, Whidbey Island, WAa COnSUlTaTiVE appROaCH TO SERVinG OUR CUSTOmERS.For our customers, successful projects are those that come in on time and on budget. And for more than thirty years Big Top has been building structures that do exactly that. We understand the value of being a solid, long-term partner, helping you through planning, construction and beyond. That’s why our deeply experienced staff is always prepared to offer proactive, hands-on consulting, assisting you with everything from design and on-site surveying to installation and tech support. Whenever and wherever you need it. On-SiTE EValUaTiOnOften, a job site will present challenges, and if needed, Big Top can provide a team of experts to survey your location to help us gather initial data, identify risks, and better prepare us to design a solution that works. DESiGn RECOmmEnDaTiOnSOur industry-specific experts know the right questions to ask, helping customers anticipate unforeseen challenges and embed solutions into smart well-designed structures. BiD pROCESS SpECiFiCaTiOn WRiTinG aSSiSTanCEFor larger projects that require a Big Top structure, we help architects and builders by writing our portion of the specification, ensuring accuracy in the bid process.TURnkEY On-SiTE inSTallaTiOnOur experienced on-site installation crews provide a fast, no-hassle approach to installing your Big Top structure. inSTallaTiOn SUppORTWe also can provide oversight and project management for customers who want to handle installation with their own in-house crews.TECH SUppORTWe are available to answer any questions you may have about how to fix, add to or amend a structure once it has been installed.ExpanSiOn, RElOCaTiOn anD REpaiR SUppORTAs new conditions, requirements and needs emerge, we provide support and technical expertise to alter or adapt existing structures. We can also provide assistance if you are moving your structure to a new location.Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED | 5Dry material is a critical component of concrete recycling and production. On the damp coast of Florida this can be a challenging endeavor. Installing permanent steel structures would require a lengthy permitting process and can’t be relocated as needs change. With installation of eleven Big Top structures, at a fraction of the cost of traditional structures, B.E.T.-ER Mix Concrete is now able to protect their expensive equipment and valuable material.B.E.T.-ER Mix can crush rock and produce material in the worst of weather year-round. Large loaders and dump trucks are able to move in and out of the massive clear span structures day or night. As business needs change, the structures can be moved around their facility, maintaining efficiency. “We have nearly $5 million worth of equipment and use Big Top to cover everything. It’s worked out very well for us so we can crush rock year-round now which we couldn’t do before.”COmmERCial/For over 30 years, Big Top has enabled clients to protect valuable assets, provide comfortable production environments and procure the resources needed to grow and prosper. Our custom-built fabric structures are designed to withstand the harshest conditions, while ensuring that your business needs are met, from warehousing, to high capacity work environments.WaREHOUSinGBig Top structures are a versatile, cost effective solution for your growing warehousing needs. A Big Top structure can be customized to fit your application - climate control, lighting, electrical packages and many other options.BUlk STORaGEBulk storage, just by nature, requires a vast amount of space. Big Top structures utilize a proprietary tensioned fabric and steel framework, eliminating the need for bulky beams and columns that reduce storage space. COnSTRUCTiOnIn the construction business, there is always a need for added shelter, protective work spaces and modular structures that can be relocated as workflow progresses throughout a site. Perfect for both new and existing sites, our structures are designed to adapt to whatever your project entails, protecting sensitive materials, expensive equipment and the people working within them.lUnCHROOmSBig Top structures offer a cost effective, and rapidly deployable solution for lunch rooms and gathering areas for your staff and contractors. When the whistle blows, you can be assured that your team has a safe, comfortable place to congregate. Our structures have been used as mess halls and break areas by the U.S. military and private organizations for years.OFFiCESWhen you need additional office space, you need an environment that’s conducive to working, at a price that won’t put you out of business. Guaranteed to cost less than a permanent structure, a Big Top structure is the perfect answer and 100% customizable to address all work comforts.painT appliCaTiOnSWhen applying paint, you need a safe, clean environment to do the job. Big Top structures have a wide range of ventilation and HVAC options to keep your workers safe and the work environment comfortable. No matter how big the job, a Big Top structure can accommodate your projects without an issue. inDUSTRialWHaT a BiG TOp pROTECTSTerry White - Owner & President, B.E.T.-ER Mix Inc., Hudson, FLCUSTOmER SpOTliGHTBig Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL | 6protect. produce. Grow.Our proprietary tensioned fabric and steel framework enables Big Top structures to withstand high winds, heavy snow loads and whatever else Mother nature throws at them. Our structures have been rigorously tested across the globe and are recognized as the most durable fabric structures available on the market.ExTREmElY DURaBlEYou need a new building and you probably need it now. A Big Top structure is a much quicker option than building a permanent structure and usually can be installed in 4 or 5 days. This means you can keep your people working and, in doing so, avoid costly downtime and inefficiencies.QUiCk TO inSTallBig Top structures are completely mobile and can be easily relocated by rail, wheels or as a whole unit by crane. And if the day ever comes when you no longer need it, you can break it down just as easily as it went up and store it indefinitely. The steel frame is galvanized to keep it free from rust or corrosion no matter how long it’s stored, and the fabric cover can be rolled or folded into a fraction of its outstretched size.COmplETElY pORTaBlEYou can rest assured that the environment inside of a Big Top is ideal for your application. In most climates, Big Top structures maintain a comfortable, even temperature that varies between +/- 15 degrees of outside conditions (cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter). We’ll help you accessorize your fabric structure with the exact ventilation, heating, cooling and electrical systems that will be suitable for your products, assets and employees. ClimaTE COnTROllED anD VEnTilaTEDWhether it’s a protective structure to store costly materials or a high-capacity building to accommodate thousands of people, we will work with you to design a solution that meets your needs. There’s practically nothing we can’t customize to your specifications, from doors and entryways, to HVAc, electrical, lighting, and eco-friendly options.HiGHlY CUSTOmiZaBlECOmmERCial/inDUSTRialWhen you buy a Big Top structure, you’ll get more out of it than you’ll ever put into it. For starters, fabric structures are much more affordable than traditional structures. But they’ll also save you money in other ways. You can classify them as equipment, not as permanent structures, often avoiding hefty property taxes and permitting fees. And since they are virtually maintenance-free you won’t have to spend money on their upkeep. Installation can be completed on nearly any foundation saving you time and money.mORE COST-EFFiCiEnTHOW a BiG TOp BEnEFiTS YOUCOMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL | 7Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.comThiNGS TO CONSiDERWHEN BUYING A FABRIC STRUCTUREQUICK CHECKLIST & BUYING GUIDEWhy do you need a fabric structure?We custom build your structure specific to your application so begin thinking about who or what will be working within it.o Do you want to protect fixed machinery, moveable equipment or perhaps large vehicles, marine equipment or aircraft?o Are you expanding your business and need more workspace?o Or are you keeping materials out of the weather?How big does it need to be?We understand that your assets may need unique clearances for width and height. Starting at 12’ and extending to 166’ in width, our structures can be built to a limitless length with our largest structure topping out at nearly 73’ tall.o Are there any unique size requirements that we should consider?Where is it going?Our structures can be installed on virtually any surface with minimal site preparation but will require anchors specific to your location.o Will it be on asphalt, concrete, wood pilings or perhaps on a shipping container or on ballast blocks?o Is your greatest need to protect against heat and sun or possibly cold and snow?o Will it be near the coast or high winds?Does it need to be enclosed and conditioned?With natural light and relative temperature differences of nearly 15 degrees (cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter), our structures provide a surprisingly nice environment for both hot and cold climates even when not conditioned.o Do you need the structure fully enclosed?o Do you need it insulated, heated and cooled? What will enter your new structure and how?We have a variety of closed and access end panels available and doors of various sizes including glass, aluminum and rollup.o What will be the easiest way for you and your equipment to enter and exit your structure?Have you thought about custom options? Portable flooring, custom air scrubbing systems, electrical and lighting packages are just a few of the many options available to round out an interior environment specific to your business.o Do you have daily tasks or workflows we should consider when designing your complete structure package?Do you need help with installation? We offer a complete end-to-end solution from planning all the way through final installation and can do as much or as little as you require.o Do you have the capability to install your own structure or want to leave it to us?o How often will your structure change locations?Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com THINGS TO CONSIDER | 8WE REaliZE THaT BUYinG a FaBRiC STRUCTURE iSn’T SOmETHinG YOU DO EVERYDaY. HERE’S HOW WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU:1. lET’S COnnECTCall 1-800-277-8677 to speak with a Big Top sales expert or head to www.bigtopshelters.com. Tell us what you need to protect, where your fabric structure will be and we can take care of the rest.7. inSTallinG YOUR BiG TOpWe offer end-to-end service so if you need our help installing the structure we average 2000 square feet per day for the perfect installation on nearly any surface.2. iT’S all aBOUT THE DETailSNow that we have a pretty good idea of the project at hand, we’ll dive deeper into your specific needs such as unique dimensions, fabric, end walls, door options and HVAC systems.5. DECiDE TO GO BiG TOpOnce you give us the thumbs up we’ll begin production on your fabric structure.3. Final pROpOSalWe will put all the pieces and parts together, send you samples of our fabric and line item pricing for your project.4. REViEW YOUR DESiGnSNow it’s time to see your fabric structure. Review your designs and if we need to work out some details, we’ll adjust your designs until you’re completely satisfied.6. FaBRiCaTiOn & SHippinG4-6 weeks later your shelter is ready to go and in most cases shipping time on a flatbed trailer is less than 1 week (depending on your location).Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com THINGS TO CONSIDER | 9SEE ThE DiFFERENCEFABRIC SPECS / CHARACTERISTICSbiG TOp pROTECTS YOUR mOST VAlUAblE ASSETS WiTh ThE TOUGhEST FAbRiC iN ThE iNDUSTRY.Waterproof, windproof, treated to protect against UV and mildew and is lead freeTranslucent - No artificial lighting needed for daytime use (opaque options available)Provides a 10-15 degree temperature change (cooler in the summer and retains heat in the winter)Unique polyester scrim that with a tighter weave that prevents tearing and makes our fabric 30-50% strongerFlame retardant / Passes NFPA – 701 Large/Small Scale Self Extinguishing TestAvailable in 18oz (21 mil), 22oz (22.5 mil) and 28oz (32 mil)Berry compliant (100% American made)Radio Frequency or Hot Air Welded for the strongest waterproof seams on the marketOUTSiDE - Smooth outside to deflect dirt. inSiDE - (shown above)Ripstop inside to mitigate tearing.FEEl THE DiFFEREnCE FOR YOURSElF. Contact us for a fabric sample.FABRIC SPECS | 10Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.comAt home and abroad Big Top has protected the US Military’s most valuable assets for decades. And as a nod to their confidence in Big Top’s products and attention to detail the USAF chose Big Top to cover their newest squadron of one of the world’s most advanced aircraft, the F-35.iT’S iN ThE DETAilSPRODUCT DETAILS / SPECIFICATIONS / ACCESSORIESIT’S IN THE DETAILS | 11Big Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.compROpRiETaRY TEnSiOnED FaBRiC anD STEEl SYSTEm We use only the best available fabric to produce our durable and flexible structures. Our tensioning system works in conjunction with a unique galvanized steel framework. Long lasting, maintenance free and rust resistant, all Big Top frames are created as modular pieces by experienced in-house craftsmen to allow for quick assembly on location.SiZESOne of the primary benefits of a Big Top fabric structure is the ability to tailor our structures to meet the height and width requirements of nearly any application. Smarter, faster, more reliable and increasingly more mobile. These are the demands of the modern business world and our structures are built to meet them.For over three decades we have worked closely with manufacturers to perfect discreet product specifications, and in that time, we’ve mastered the details. More important than any single technical component, we use a flexible system comprised of our proprietary tensioned fabric and steel framework to build world-class structures that perform in any application, climate or geographic location. This system enables us to custom-fit our structures to your exact specifications, allowing you to produce, protect and grow. WaRRanTYProviding long-lasting high-quality products means offering our customers a variety of different warranties that extend the life of our products. Our different warranties cover the fabric in our original structures, and in our used inventory, as well as the steel frames we use in our structures. WE cAn cUSTOMIzE AccESSORIES And Add-OnS TO FIT YOUR UnIqUE nEEdS - THE pOSSIBIlITIES ARE EndlESS.DOORSAccess points can make a big difference in a structure’s ease of use, as well as maintaining energy efficient environments. Whether its glass, aluminum, or fabric, our door options provide customers with added insulation and enable large-scale entry. Options include:• Disappearing Vinyl (manual or electric)• Metal Door (chain hoist or electric)• Personnel (single and double in either aluminum or steel with optional panic hardware)• Large Scale Hydraulic Powered Doors• Clear Vinyl Freezer Flaps (can be used for refrigeration or equipment)• Accordion fold vinyl flap with various winch options - Manual and Electric - Thern 472 - DLB 1200 - Superwinch 1500 - Thern 4HPF2M - Thern 4WP2D8HVaCProper heating, air conditioning and ventilation are critical to both a shelter’s contents and the safety of its workers. Big Top offers numerous conditioning choices including:• Air remediation solutions• Air scrubbing systems• Vent options: louvered vents, exhaust and intake fans • Dehumidification equipment• Big Ass Fans• 10 ton Carrier (air conditioner only or with 24kw electric heat)• Wall mounted AC units• Flex Duct• Duct socks• Radiant Tube - Gas & Electric• Radiant - Electric• Forced Air – Gas & ElectricBig Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com IT’S IN THE DETAILS | 12anCHORinGWhether it’s dirt, asphalt, concrete, wood or even an ISO shipping container, our experts work closely with you to determine which anchoring method or mobility solution best fits your needs. Options include:• 40” spiral anchor• Concrete anchorliGHTninG pROTECTiOnWe offer various of levels of protection to help meet your budget including:• Preventor 2005A• UL Rated Air Terminal System (Big Top exclusive system)• Standard Air Terminal System (Big Top exclusive system)• Grounding KitEnGinEERinGWind and Snow loading are important factors when it comes to your fabric structure. If required, Big Top can provide engineered stamped drawings for all 50 States and Internationally (IBC).liGHTinGBig Top structures are designed to provide natural light flow, but many customers have a need for additional lighting so we offer:• 400 W Metal Halide• LED lighting• Fluorescent lighting• Flood Lights• Obstruction lighting• Wall pack• Exit• Exit with battery Back up• Incandescent Exterior LightingmOBiliTYFor many customers, a mobile structure gives them the ability to choose different sites, lessen environmental impact and cut costs on future projects. Our new structures can be built to be crane lift-able, and we also offer a retro fit kit for structures 2012 and newer. Wheeled mobility options also available:• 100 & 70 lb crane rail• Manual and pneumatic jacks• V-grooved wheels – (roll on inverted angle)• Casters – (mounted to directly to structure)ElECTRiCalBig Top structures are designed to provide natural light flow during the day. We work with customers to determine your additional lighting needs and provide you with design, manufacturing and delivery of all components, which include, among others, metal-halide lights, fluorescent lights, and flood lights.inSUlaTiOn• Astro Foil• Insulation Liners• Batt Insulation - R30GUTTERS & TRim kiTS• Fabric gutters for adjoining structures• Aluminum terminations bars that prevents flapping in excessively windy areas and for a more finished look. Also prevents groundwater intrusion.FlOORinGIf you are not installing on a concrete slab or other fixed system we have options including:• Hexadeck• Event Deck• Turf/carpet• Sports flooringBig Top Fabric Structures | bigtopshelters.com | sales@bigtopshelters.com IT’S IN THE DETAILS | 13Agriculture | Aviation | commercial + Industrial | Environmental | Government | Marine | Military | Mining + MineralOil + Gas | Schools + Gymnasiums | Sports + EventsScan the code for more information about Big Top Fabric Structures.©2014 Big Top Fabric Shelters. All Rights Reserved.address:3255 N. US 19Perry, Florida 32347 USAph: 1-800-277-8677Fax: 1-850-584-7713international phone:+1-850-584-7786Web:bigtopshelters.comEmail:sales@bigtopshelters.comGSa Contract#07F-9604GREaDY TO GET STaRTED?1-800-277-8677 • bigtopshelters.com