A growing innovation across many industries, clear span temporary building structures have many advantages over both permanent buildings and standard pole tent designs. The special design of these tents, called a clear span or free span building because their interior spans are clear of support structures, make them useful, safe and convenient for a variety of reasons.
So, what exactly are the benefits of a free span building?
Benefits of a Free Span Building
There are a large number of benefits for these tents. Regardless of what your needs are, you can achieve them with such tents. The real question is; are there any aspects of these tents that aren’t beneficial?
Below, we’ll explore five of the most common benefits of a free span building.
No Obstructions
Because these tents are supported entirely by their framework and the steel spikes securing their base plates to the ground, they have no poles or support columns obstructing the interior. This makes for wide, completely open spaces where no one’s view is cut off during events, and construction and moving equipment can freely maneuver without any fear of damaging the structure or risking its collapse.
Modular and Resizable
Support rafters and other extensions can be an add-on into the basic structures at most points, allowing for customizable arrangements. Vendors and rental companies offer clear span tents ranging in size. The size can be from only three meters to up to 50 meters wide, suiting almost any function.
Fast Set-up and Removal
Like any other tents, clear span structures are easily transportable, with all the parts fitting on standard trucks and trailers. A single experienced crew can install anywhere from 10,000 to as much as 20,000 square feet of tent in a day.
Weather Protection
The vinyl fabric covering these tents is sturdy and waterproof. Separate roof panels are sealed together with high-frequency welding to make a single piece that will not leak. The sides can be closed in the case of rain or wind, or plastic sidewalls can protect against worse weather conditions.
Variety of Locations
Using specialty shims, adjustable legs or anchor scaffolding, installation of clear span tents are still safe on uneven surfaces. This allows placement anywhere from parking lots to grassy fields to building rooftops.
The spacious interiors and flexible construction of clear span building structures are ideal for many purposes. Whether you are arranging a reception, creating temporary storage or any other objective, clear span tents offer solutions.